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PA.X.A.R1FAA-S-ACS-6C · Nov 2023Risk management

Potential engine failure during flight.

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Potential engine failure during flight.

Bottom line

Maintaining directional control with prompt and often aggressive rudder application and STOPPING THE YAW is critical to the safety of flight. The memory items from the engine failure after takeoff checklist should be promptly executed to configure the airplane for climb.

FAA references

  1. AFH ch. 13 (p. 13-30) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  2. AFH ch. 13 (p. 13-36) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  3. AFH ch. 13 (pp. 13-31–13-32) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  4. AFH ch. 13 (p. 13-6) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  5. FAAP874066 Landing Gear Selected Up, OEI Climb Performance Adequate — FAA-P-8740-66
  6. FAA-P-8740-66, Flying Light Twins Safely — FAA-P-8740-66
  7. RMH ch. 3 (p. 3-4) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  8. RMH ch. 3 (p. 3-1) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  9. AFH ch. 9 (p. 9-29) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  10. PHAK ch. 9 (p. 9-4) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  11. AFH ch. 9 (p. 9-28) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  12. AFH ch. 9 (p. 9-14) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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