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PA.X.A.R3FAA-S-ACS-6C · Nov 2023Risk management

Configuring the airplane.

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Configuring the airplane.

Bottom line

Until feathered, the propeller of the failed engine is windmilling, producing a great deal of drag and yawing tendency. 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. 13-36) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  2. RMH ch. 3 (p. 3-2) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  3. AFH ch. 13 (p. 13-30) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  4. AFH ch. 13 (pp. 13-5–13-6) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  5. AFH ch. 13 (p. 13-31) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  6. FAA-P-8740-66, Flying Light Twins Safely — FAA-P-8740-66
  7. FAAP874066 Landing Gear Selected Up, OEI Climb Performance Adequate — FAA-P-8740-66
  8. AIH ch. 3 (p. 3-28) — FAA-H-8083-9B
  9. AFH ch. 17 (p. 17-13) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  10. AIH ch. 10 (p. 10-7) — FAA-H-8083-9B
  11. RMH ch. 2 (p. 2-1) — FAA-H-8083-2A
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