Commercial Pilot (Airplane)
Engine Starting Lesson Plan
The Commercial Pilot (Airplane) Engine Starting Lesson Plan covers the knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with recommended engine starting procedures.
Commercial Pilot (Airplane) Engine Starting Lesson Plan
Commercial Pilot (Airplane) Engine Starting Lesson Plan Introduction
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Attention-Getter:
- Research a 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:
- Even though most airplanes are equipped with electric starters, it is helpful if a pilot is familiar with the procedures and dangers involved in starting an engine by turning the propeller by hand (hand propping)
- Prior to starting jet, air intakes and the surrounding area shall be inspected to eliminate the possibility of Foreign Object Debris, or FOD
- Whenever an engine is started, personnel with adequate fire extinguishing equipment, if available, shall be stationed in the immediate vicinity of the engine but safely clear of intakes or propellers
- In starting an aircraft, all challenges and signals between the person operating the starting device and the person at the engine controls shall be clearly understood and so indicated by repetition before action is taken by either person
- Where the engines are started entirely from the cockpit, the person at the engine controls should exchange signals with a person observing the engine from outside the aircraft
Commercial Pilot (Airplane) Engine Starting Lesson Plan
Commercial Pilot (Airplane) Engine Starting Lesson Plan Materials
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Required Materials:
- Writing instrument (pen, marker, etc.).
- Writing surface (paper, whiteboard, etc.).
- Aircraft.
- Airman Certification Standards.
- Student jacket.
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Optional Materials:
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Reference Materials:
Commercial Pilot (Airplane) Engine Starting Lesson Plan
Commercial Pilot (Airplane) Engine Starting Lesson Plan Instructor Actions
- Before the lesson, review reference materials.
- Part 1, Lesson Introduction:
- Review the lesson plan, including the attention-getter and motivator.
- Review the airman certification standards.
- Part 2, Engine Starting Considerations:
- Part 3, Engine Starting Anomalies and Malfunctions:
- Safety Considerations
- Air start considerations
- Part 4, Engine Start-up Guided Scenario(s)
- Part 5, Lesson Conclusion:
- 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) Engine Starting Lesson Plan
Commercial Pilot (Airplane) Engine Starting Lesson Plan Guided Scenario(s)
Commercial Pilot (Airplane) Engine Starting Lesson Plan
Commercial Pilot (Airplane) Engine Starting Lesson Plan 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
Commercial Pilot (Airplane) Engine Starting Lesson Plan
Commercial Pilot (Airplane) Engine Starting Airman Certification Standards
- Objective: To determine whether the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with recommended engine starting procedures
- References: FAA-H-8083-2 (Risk Management Handbook), FAA-H-8083-3 (Airplane Flying Handbook), FAA-H-8083-25 (Pilot Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge); POH/AFM
Commercial Pilot (Airplane) Engine Starting Knowledge:
The applicant demonstrates an understanding of:-
CA.II.C.K1:
Starting under various conditions. -
CA.II.C.K2:
Starting the engine(s) by use of external power. -
CA.II.C.K3:
Engine limitations as they relate to starting.
Commercial Pilot (Airplane) Engine Starting Risk Management:
The applicant is able to identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with:-
CA.II.C.R1:
Propeller safety.
Commercial Pilot (Airplane) Engine Starting Skills:
The applicant exhibits the skills to:-
CA.II.C.S1:
Position the airplane properly considering structures, other aircraft, wind, and the safety of nearby persons and property. -
CA.II.C.S2:
Complete the appropriate checklist(s).
Commercial Pilot (Airplane) Engine Starting Lesson Plan Conclusion
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Re-Motivation:
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Closure:
- The FAA provides test-taking guidance and test guides on its website.
- To learn more about earning 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