Instrument Approach and Landing with an Inoperative Engine (Simulated) (AMEL, AMES)
To determine the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with executing a published instrument approach 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. Note: For non-amphibious seaplanes, this task applies only when the applicant has immediate access to an instrument approach to a waterway.
Bottom line
In OEI flight, no instrument directly tells the pilot that the airplane is being flown at zero sideslip. If the flight visibility is less than that prescribed for the approach, then the pilot must execute a missed approach regardless of the reported visibility.
FAA references
- FAA-P-8740-66, Flying Light Twins Safely — FAA-P-8740-66
- IFH ch. 10 (p. 10-22) — FAA-H-8083-15B
Knowledge
Risk management
- PA.X.D.R1: Potential engine failure during approach and landing.
- PA.X.D.R2: Collision hazards.
- PA.X.D.R3: Configuring the airplane.
- PA.X.D.R4: Low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin, or controlled flight into terrain (CFIT).
- PA.X.D.R5: Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.
- PA.X.D.R6: Performing a go-around/rejected landing with an engine failure.
Skills
- PA.X.D.S1: Promptly recognize an engine failure and maintain positive aircraft control.
- PA.X.D.S2: Set the engine controls, reduce drag, identify and verify the inoperative engine, and simulate feathering of the propeller on the inoperativ
- PA.X.D.S3: 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.D.S4: Follow the manufacturer’s recommended emergency procedures and complete the appropriate checklist.
- PA.X.D.S5: Monitor the operating engine and aircraft systems and make adjustments as necessary.
- PA.X.D.S6: Request and follow an actual or a simulated air traffic control (ATC) clearance for an instrument approach.
- PA.X.D.S7: Maintain altitude ±100 feet or minimum sink rate if applicable, airspeed ±10 knots, and selected heading ±10°.
- PA.X.D.S8: Establish a rate of descent that ensures arrival at the minimum descent altitude (MDA) or decision altitude (DA)/decision height (DH) with t
- PA.X.D.S9: On final approach segment, maintain vertical (as applicable) and lateral guidance within ¾-scale deflection.
- PA.X.D.S10: Avoid loss of airplane control or attempted flight contrary to the operating limitations of the airplane.
- PA.X.D.S11: Comply with the published criteria for the aircraft approach category if circling.
- PA.X.D.S12: Execute a landing.
- PA.X.D.S13: Complete the appropriate checklist(s).
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