Commercial Pilot (Airplane) Approach & Landing With An Inoperative Engine (Simulated) Lesson Plan
Commercial Pilot (Airplane) • ACS Area IX, Task G
The Commercial Pilot (Airplane) Approach and Landing with an Inoperative Engine (Simulated) Plan covers the knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with approach and landing with an engine inoperative, including engine failure on final approach.
Introduction
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Schedule
Topic:Time:Part 1, Introduction:0:05Part 2, Approach and Landing with an Inoperative Engine (Simulated):0:15Part 3, Guided Scenario(s):0:15Part 4, Conclude Lesson:0:10Remotivation/Closure:0:05Total Ground Time:0:00
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Attention Getter:
- Research and present a mishap case study:
- Discuss how the initial conditions developed into an incident/accident/mishap.
- Relate similar personal experiences of the same type of incident/accident/mishap.
- Consider incorporating a case study as a guided scenario.
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Motivator:
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Materials
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Required Materials:
- Writing instrument (pen, marker, etc.).
- Writing surface (paper, whiteboard, etc.).
- Weight and Balance worksheet.
- Pilot Information/Operating Handbook.
- Airman Certification Standards.
- Student jacket.
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Optional Materials:
- Personal Weather Minimums Worksheet.
- Instructor endorsement log.
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Reference Materials:
- Takeoff and Climb Supplement.
- Instructor Endorsement Log.
- Fitness for Flight Supplement.
- Risk Management Handbook.
- Airplane Flying Handbook.
- Pilot Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge.
- Multi Engine Operations Supplement.
- Visual Scanning and Collision Avoidance Supplement.
- Flight Deck Management Supplement.
- Test-taking Guidance.
- Test Guides.
- The Checkride Supplement.
Instructor Actions
- Before the lesson, review reference materials.
- Part 1, Introduce the lesson:
- Review the lesson plan, including the attention and motivator.
- Review the airman certification standards.
- Introduce normal takeoff and climb.
- Part 2, Approach and Landing with an Inoperative Engine (Simulated):
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- Part 3, Approach and Landing with an Inoperative Engine (Simulated) Guided Scenario(s):
- Part 4, Conclude Lesson:
- Tie lesson back to previous lessons (power-off stalls) to reinforce past experiences (law of readiness).
- Present the remotivation, conclude, and provide guidance for follow-on lessons.
- Review student actions required ahead of the next lesson.
- Update instructor endorsement records and the student's jacket, as required.
Commercial Pilot (Airplane) Approach & Landing With An Inoperative Engine (Simulated) Lesson Plan Interactive Guided Scenario
Interactive Guided Scenario
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Student Actions
- Complete the assigned readings (see content above).
- Ask pertinent questions.
- Perform self-assessment, including fitness for flight and personal minimums, as appropriate.
- Make a go/no-go decision, as appropriate.
Airman Certification Standards
Commercial Pilot (Airplane) Normal Takeoff and Climb Airman Certification Standards
- Objective: To determine whether the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with approach and landing with an engine inoperative, including engine failure on final approach
- Note: See Appendix 2: Safety of Flight and Appendix 3: Aircraft, Equipment, and Operational Requirements & Limitations for information related to this Task
- References: FAA-H-8083-2 (Risk Management Handbook), FAA-H-8083-3 (Airplane Flying Handbook), FAA-H-8083-25 (Pilot Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge); FAA-P-8740-66; POH/AFM.
Knowledge 5 ACS Elements
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CA.IX.G.K1: -
CA.IX.G.K2: VMC (red line) and best single-engine rate of climb airspeed (VYSE) (blue line). -
CA.IX.G.K3: How to identify, verify, feather, and secure an inoperative engine. -
CA.IX.G.K4: Importance of drag reduction, including propeller feathering, gear and flap retraction, the manufacturer's recommended control input and its relation to zero sideslip. -
CA.IX.G.K5: Applicant responsibilities during simulated feathering.
Risk Management 6 ACS Elements
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CA.IX.G.R1: Potential engine failure inflight or during an approach. -
CA.IX.G.R2: -
CA.IX.G.R3: Configuring the airplane. -
CA.IX.G.R4: Low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin, or controlled flight into terrain (CFIT). -
CA.IX.G.R5: -
CA.IX.G.R6: Possible single-engine go-around.
Skills 10 ACS Elements
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CA.IX.G.S1: Promptly recognize an engine failure and maintain positive airplane control. -
CA.IX.G.S2: Set the engine controls, reduce drag, identify and verify the inoperative engine, and simulate feathering of the propeller on the inoperative engine (evaluator should then establish zero thrust on the inoperative engine). -
CA.IX.G.S3: Use flight controls in the proper combination as recommended by the manufacturer, or as required to maintain best performance, and trim as required. -
CA.IX.G.S3: Follow the manufacturer's recommended emergency procedures and complete the appropriate checklist. -
CA.IX.G.S5: Monitor the operating engine and make adjustments as necessary. -
CA.IX.G.S6: Maintain the manufacturer's recommended approach airspeed ±5 knots, in the landing configuration with a stabilized approach, until landing is assured. -
CA.IX.G.S7: Make smooth, timely, and correct control application before, during, and after touchdown. -
CA.IX.G.S8: Touch down on the first one-third of available runway/landing surface, with no drift, and the airplane's longitudinal axis aligned with and over the runway center or landing path. -
CA.IX.G.S9: Maintain directional control and appropriate crosswind correction throughout the approach and landing. -
CA.IX.G.S10: Complete the appropriate checklist(s).
Conclusion
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Re-Motivation:
- Approach and Landing with An Inoperative Engine Simulated develops the calm, disciplined response needed when time, altitude, aircraft capability, or available options are limited.
- Early recognition, aircraft control, checklist use, clear priorities, and continuous evaluation of recovery or landing options help prevent an abnormal event from becoming unmanageable.
- Scenario practice strengthens situational awareness and aeronautical decision-making so pilots can adapt procedures to the aircraft, environment, and urgency of the event.
- Continued practice with Approach and Landing with An Inoperative Engine Simulated prepares commercial pilots to manage more complex failures while preserving the margins needed for a safe outcome.
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Closure:
- The FAA provides test-taking guidance and test guides on its website.
- To learn more about preparing for the practical test, visit the checkride page.
- Advise students that this lesson will be used as a starting point for the next lesson.
- Assign study materials for the next lesson.