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PA.X.C.K1FAA-S-ACS-6C · Nov 2023Knowledge

Procedures used if engine failure occurs during straight-and-level flight and turns whi...

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Procedures used if engine failure occurs during straight-and-level flight and turns while on instruments.

Bottom line

After an engine failure, maintain directional control with rudder and aileron and assume the pitch attitude for Vyse. Then execute the memory items from the Engine Failure After Takeoff checklist. Then assume the bank angle and ball position for zero sideslip and maintain the best climb rate at Vyse.

Key numbers

Key numbers for Procedures used if engine failure occurs during straight-and-level flight and turns whi...
NumberWhat it means
about one-half of the ball's diameter from center toward the operating engine at VyseBall position

FAA references

  1. FAA-P-8740-66, Flying Light Twins Safely — FAA-P-8740-66
  2. AFH ch. 9 (pp. 9-28–9-29) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  3. AFH ch. 9 (pp. 9-27–9-28) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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