PA.X.CFAA-S-ACS-6C · Nov 2023
One Engine Inoperative (Simulated) (solely by Reference to Instruments) During Straight-andLevel Flight and Turns (AMEL, AMES)
To determine the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with flight solely by reference to instruments with one engine inoperative. Note: See Appendix 2: Safety of Flight and Appendix 3: Aircraft, Equipment, and Operational Requirements & Limitations for information related to this Task.
Bottom line
In one-engine-inoperative flight, zero sideslip occurs with the ball slightly out of center, deflected toward the operating engine.
FAA references
- FAA-P-8740-66, Flying Light Twins Safely — FAA-P-8740-66
Knowledge
Risk management
- PA.X.C.R1: Identification of the inoperative engine.
- PA.X.C.R2: Inability to climb or maintain altitude with an inoperative engine.
- PA.X.C.R3: Low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin, or controlled flight into terrain (CFIT).
- PA.X.C.R4: Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.
- PA.X.C.R5: Fuel management during single-engine operation.
Skills
- PA.X.C.S1: Promptly recognize an engine failure and maintain positive aircraft control.
- PA.X.C.S2: Set the engine controls, reduce drag, identify and verify the inoperative engine, and simulate feathering of the propeller on the inoperativ
- PA.X.C.S3: Establish the best engine-inoperative airspeed and trim the airplane.
- PA.X.C.S4: Use flight controls in the proper combination as recommended by the manufacturer, or as required to maintain best performance, and trim as r
- PA.X.C.S5: Verify the prescribed checklist procedures used for securing the inoperative engine.
- PA.X.C.S6: Attempt to determine and resolve the reason for the engine failure.
- PA.X.C.S7: Monitor engine functions and make necessary adjustments.
- PA.X.C.S8: Maintain the specified altitude ±100 feet or minimum sink rate if applicable, airspeed ±10 knots, and the specified heading ±10°.
- PA.X.C.S9: Assess the aircraft’s performance capability and decide an appropriate action to ensure a safe landing.
- PA.X.C.S10: Avoid loss of airplane control or attempted flight contrary to the engine-inoperative operating limitations of the airplane.
- PA.X.C.S11: Use single-pilot resource management (SRM) or crew resource management (CRM), as appropriate.
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