Attention:
- Research a mishap case study
- Discuss how the initial conditions developed into an incident/accident/mishap
- Relate similar personal experience of the same type of incident/accident/mishap
Motivator:
Overview:
Topic:
Time:
Introduction:
0:05
Maneuvering with One Engine Inoperative (AMEL, AMES):
0:15
Review (quiz):
0:05
Case Studies:
0:05
Total Ground Time:
0:30
Required Materials:
- Paper, Pen, Marker, Whiteboard
Instructor Actions:
Student Actions:
- Complete assigned reading (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
Commercial Pilot (Airplane) Maneuvering with One Engine Inoperative (AMEL, AMES) Airman Certification Standards:
- Objective: To determine the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with maneuvering 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
- 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
Commercial Pilot (Airplane) Maneuvering with One Engine Inoperative (AMEL, AMES) Knowledge:
The applicant demonstrates understanding of:-
CA.X.A.K1:
Factors affecting minimum controllable speed (VMC). -
CA.X.A.K2:
VMC (red line) and best single-engine rate of climb airspeed (VYSE) (blue line). -
CA.X.A.K3:
How to identify, verify, feather, and secure an inoperative engine. -
CA.X.A.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.X.A.K5:
Feathering, securing, unfeathering, and restarting.
Commercial Pilot (Airplane) Maneuvering with One Engine Inoperative (AMEL, AMES) Risk Management:
The applicant is able to identify, assess, and mitigate risk associated with:-
CA.X.A.R1:
Potential engine failure during flight. -
CA.X.A.R2:
Collision hazards. -
CA.X.A.R3:
Configuring the airplane. -
CA.X.A.R4:
Low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin, or controlled flight into terrain (CFIT). -
CA.X.A.R5:
Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.
Commercial Pilot (Airplane) Maneuvering with One Engine Inoperative (AMEL, AMES) Skills:
The applicant exhibits the skill to:-
CA.X.A.S1:
Recognize an engine failure, maintain control, use manufacturer’s memory item procedures, and use appropriate emergency procedures. -
CA.X.A.S2:
Set the engine controls, identify and verify the inoperative engine, and feather the appropriate propeller. -
CA.X.A.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.X.A.S4:
Attempt to determine and resolve the reason for the engine failure. -
CA.X.A.S5:
Secure the inoperative engine and monitor the operating engine and make necessary adjustments. -
CA.X.A.S6:
Restart the inoperative engine using manufacturer’s restart procedures. -
CA.X.A.S7:
Maintain altitude ±100 feet or a minimum sink rate if applicable, airspeed ±10 knots, and selected headings ±10°. -
CA.X.A.S8:
Complete the appropriate checklist(s).
Re-Motivation:
Closure:
- Advise students that this lesson will be used as a starting point for the next lesson
- Assign study materials for the next lesson
Conclusion:
- Hard copies of the ACS and Oral Exam Guides can be purchased at: Amazon
- Digital copies of the ACS can be found on the FAA's website at: https://www.faa.gov/training_testing/testing/acs/
- The FAA provides guidance for test taking at: https://www.faa.gov/training_testing/training/pilot_tips/
- Test guides can be found on the FAA's website at: http://www.faa.gov/training_testing/testing/test_guides/media/faa-g-8082-17i.pdf
- To learn more about earning the practical test, visit the checkride page