Flight Instructor Instrument (Airplane) Instrument Approach—One Engine Inoperative (Multiengine) Lesson Plan

Flight Instructor Instrument (Airplane) • PTS Area IX, Task D

The Flight Instructor Instrument (Airplane) Instrument Approach—One Engine Inoperative (Multiengine) Lesson Plan covers the instructional objectives required by FAA-S-8081-9E.

Flight Instructor Instrument (Airplane) Instrument Approach—One Engine Inoperative (Multiengine) Lesson Plan

Introduction

  • Schedule

    Topic:
    Time:
    Attention/Motivator:
    0:05
    Part 1, Lesson Introduction:
    0:05
    Part 2, PTS Objective Instruction:
    0:45
    Part 3, Demonstration and Teaching:
    0:30
    Part 4, Guided Scenario:
    0:20
    Part 5, Lesson Conclusion:
    0:05
    Remotivation/Closure:
    0:05
    Total Ground Time:
    0:00

  • Attention Getter:

    • Present an IFR (Instrument Flight Rules) teaching scenario in which safety or learner understanding depends on effective instruction in instrument approach—one engine inoperative (multiengine).
    • Ask the instructor applicant to identify the first instructional decision that will shape the outcome.

  • Motivator:

    • To determine that the applicant:

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Flight Instructor Instrument (Airplane) Instrument Approach—One Engine Inoperative (Multiengine) Lesson Plan

Materials

  • Required Materials:

    • Writing instrument and instructional surface.
    • FAA-S-8081-9E, Flight Instructor Instrument Practical Test Standards for Airplane and Helicopter.
    • Lesson plan, student training record, and applicable instructor records.

  • Optional Materials:

    • Model-specific Pilot's Operating Handbook or Airplane Flight Manual (POH/AFM).
    • Current IFR charts, procedures, weather information, Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs), and electronic flight bag, as applicable.
    • Airplane, approved aviation training device, cockpit procedures trainer, or classroom teaching aids, as appropriate.

  • Reference Materials:

Flight Instructor Instrument (Airplane) Instrument Approach—One Engine Inoperative (Multiengine) Lesson Plan

Instructor Actions

  • Before the lesson, review the reference materials, applicable airplane limitations, and the instructor applicant's preparation.
  • Part 1, Lesson Introduction:
    • Present the attention getter and motivator.
    • Use retrieval questioning to have the learner explain Area of Operation IX, Task D, and the Practical Test Standards.
    • State the lesson objective: To determine that the applicant:
  • Part 2, PTS Objective Instruction:
    • Teach the planning, control, and decision making required for a multiengine instrument approach with one engine inoperative. (CFII.IX.D.1)
      • maintenance of altitude, airspeed and track appropriate to the phase of flight or approach segment. (CFII.IX.D.1a)
      • procedure if unable to comply with an ATC clearance or instruction. (CFII.IX.D.1b)
      • application of necessary adjustments to the published MDA and visibility criteria for the aircraft approach category. (CFII.IX.D.1c)
      • establishment and maintenance of an appropriate rate of descent during the final approach segment. (CFII.IX.D.1d)
      • factors that should be considered in determining whether: (1) the approach should be continued straight-in to a landing; or (2) a circling approach to a landing should be performed. (CFII.IX.D.1e)
    • Teach the recognition, consequences, and correction of common errors during a multiengine instrument approach with one engine inoperative. (CFII.IX.D.2)
      • failure to have essential knowledge of the information that appears on the selected instrument approach chart. (CFII.IX.D.2a)
      • failure to use proper communications procedures. (CFII.IX.D.2b)
      • noncompliance with ATC clearances. (CFII.IX.D.2c)
      • incorrect use of navigation equipment. (CFII.IX.D.2d)
      • failure to identify and verify the inoperative engine and to follow the emergency checklist. (CFII.IX.D.2e)
      • inappropriate procedure in the adjustment of engine controls and the reduction of drag. (CFII.IX.D.2f)
      • inappropriate procedure in the establishment and maintenance of the best engine inoperative airspeed. (CFII.IX.D.2g)
      • failure to establish and maintain the proper flight attitude for best performance. (CFII.IX.D.2h)
      • failure to maintain positive aircraft control. (CFII.IX.D.2i)
      • faulty basic instrument flying technique. (CFII.IX.D.2j)
      • inappropriate descent below the MDA or DH. (CFII.IX.D.2k)
      • faulty technique during roundout and touchdown. (CFII.IX.D.2l)
    • Demonstrate and simultaneously explain a multiengine instrument approach with one engine inoperative. (CFII.IX.D.3)
    • Analyze and correct simulated learner errors during an instrument approach with one engine inoperative. (CFII.IX.D.4)
  • Part 3, Demonstration and Teaching:
    • Have the applicant brief and demonstrate an approach that integrates the approach chart, communications, navigation setup, engine-out checklist, aircraft configuration, best engine-inoperative speed, descent planning, and missed-approach performance.
    • Require continuous explanation of altitude, airspeed, track, power, drag, and workload management, including prompt notification when the airplane cannot comply with an ATC (Air Traffic Control) clearance.
    • Use guided questioning to have the learner explain whether straight-in or circling is appropriate, applicable MDA (Minimum Descent Altitude) or DH and visibility adjustments, the expected airport environment before breakout, and the conditions requiring a missed approach or discontinuation.
    • Introduce one CFII.IX.D.2 error and assess whether the applicant identifies its cause, intervenes before safety margins erode, and provides an effective correction.
  • Part 4, Guided Scenario:
    • Lead the guided scenario and evaluate organization, technical accuracy, risk management, learner engagement, and every applicable PTS objective.
  • Part 5, Lesson Conclusion:
    • Review the objective, instructional strengths, risk-management decisions, and items requiring additional practice.
    • Present the re-motivation and closure.
  • Update instructor records and the instructor applicant's training record, as required.
Flight Instructor Instrument (Airplane) Instrument Approach—One Engine Inoperative (Multiengine) Lesson Plan

Guided Scenario(s)

  • Assign a multiengine IFR arrival with one engine inoperative, marginal weather, a specific approach, and performance that makes configuration and missed-approach planning consequential.
  • Require the instructor applicant to brief and teach the approach, manage ATC coordination and navigation equipment, maintain the appropriate airspeed, altitude, track, and descent rate, and decide whether a straight-in or circling landing remains prudent. (CFII.IX.D.1, D.3)
  • Insert one chart, configuration, airspeed, checklist, or minimums error and require timely diagnosis, intervention, and correction. (CFII.IX.D.2, D.4)
  • Conclude with a learner-centered assessment and instructor self-critique addressing every applicable PTS objective.
Flight Instructor Instrument (Airplane) Instrument Approach—One Engine Inoperative (Multiengine) Lesson Plan

Student Actions

  • Complete assigned readings and prepare a lesson plan with objective, content sequence, teaching aids, assessment, and completion standards.
  • Teach every applicable PTS objective accurately and in learner-appropriate language.
  • Identify, assess, mitigate, and teach risks associated with the task.
  • Explain or demonstrate applicable procedures while maintaining positive control, observing the learner, and correcting errors appropriately.
  • Use effective questions, check understanding, conduct a learner-centered assessment, and perform an instructor self-assessment.
Flight Instructor Instrument (Airplane) Instrument Approach—One Engine Inoperative (Multiengine) Lesson Plan

Practical Test Standards

Flight Instructor Instrument (Airplane) Instrument Approach—One Engine Inoperative (Multiengine) Practical Test Standards

  • Source: FAA-S-8081-9E, Flight Instructor Instrument Practical Test Standards for Airplane and Helicopter.
  • Area IX, Task D: Instrument Approach—One Engine Inoperative (Multiengine).
  • Area note: The evaluator shall select at least one Task. The evaluator shall omit Tasks C and D unless the applicant furnishes a multiengine airplane for the practical test, then Task C or D is mandatory.
  • References: 14 CFR part 91; FAA -H-8083-9; FAA-S-ACS-8, FAA-S-ACS-14, Aircraft Flight Manual.
  • Objective: To determine that the applicant:
Objective Elements 4 PTS Elements
  • CFII.IX.D.1:
    Exhibits instructional knowledge of the elements related to an instrument approach with one engine inoperative by describing—
    • CFII.IX.D.1a:
      maintenance of altitude, airspeed and track appropriate to the phase of flight or approach segment.
    • CFII.IX.D.1b:
      procedure if unable to comply with an ATC clearance or instruction.
    • CFII.IX.D.1c:
      application of necessary adjustments to the published MDA and visibility criteria for the aircraft approach category.
    • CFII.IX.D.1d:
      establishment and maintenance of an appropriate rate of descent during the final approach segment.
    • CFII.IX.D.1e:
      factors that should be considered in determining whether: (1) the approach should be continued straight-in to a landing; or (2) a circling approach to a landing should be performed.
  • CFII.IX.D.2:
    Exhibits instructional knowledge of common errors related to an instrument approach with one engine inoperative by describing—
    • CFII.IX.D.2a:
      failure to have essential knowledge of the information that appears on the selected instrument approach chart.
    • CFII.IX.D.2b:
      failure to use proper communications procedures.
    • CFII.IX.D.2c:
      noncompliance with ATC clearances.
    • CFII.IX.D.2d:
      incorrect use of navigation equipment.
    • CFII.IX.D.2e:
      failure to identify and verify the inoperative engine and to follow the emergency checklist.
    • CFII.IX.D.2f:
      inappropriate procedure in the adjustment of engine controls and the reduction of drag.
    • CFII.IX.D.2g:
      inappropriate procedure in the establishment and maintenance of the best engine inoperative airspeed.
    • CFII.IX.D.2h:
      failure to establish and maintain the proper flight attitude for best performance.
    • CFII.IX.D.2i:
      failure to maintain positive aircraft control.
    • CFII.IX.D.2j:
      faulty basic instrument flying technique.
    • CFII.IX.D.2k:
      inappropriate descent below the MDA or DH.
    • CFII.IX.D.2l:
      faulty technique during roundout and touchdown.
  • CFII.IX.D.3:
    Demonstrates and simultaneously explains an instrument approach with one engine inoperative from an instructional standpoint.
  • CFII.IX.D.4:
    Analyzes and corrects simulated common errors related to an instrument approach with one engine inoperative.
Flight Instructor Instrument (Airplane) Instrument Approach—One Engine Inoperative (Multiengine) Lesson Plan

Conclusion

  • Re-Motivation:

    • Effective instruction in instrument approach—one engine inoperative (multiengine) builds sound instrument judgment, technical competence, and safe operating habits.

  • Closure:

    • Advise students that this lesson will be used as a starting point for the next lesson.
    • Assign study materials for the next lesson.