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

Potential engine failure during approach and landing.

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Potential engine failure during approach and landing.

Bottom line

In OEI flight, no instrument directly tells the pilot that the airplane is being flown at zero sideslip. Engine Inoperative Approach and Landing The OEI approach and landing should be flown as close as possible to a normal approach and landing in terms of key positions, altitudes, and airspeeds.

FAA references

  1. AFH ch. 3 (p. 3-24) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  2. PHAK ch. 2 (p. 2-19) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  3. FAA-P-8740-66, Flying Light Twins Safely — FAA-P-8740-66
  4. IFH ch. 8 (pp. 8-16–8-17) — FAA-H-8083-15B
  5. IFH ch. 10 (p. 10-22) — FAA-H-8083-15B
  6. AFH ch. 9 (pp. 9-28–9-29) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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