Systems and Equipment Malfunctions
Lesson Plan

Introduction:

  • Objective: To determine the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with system and equipment malfunctions appropriate to the airplane provided for the practical test
  • References: FAA-H-8083-2, FAA-H-8083-3, FAA-H-8083-25; POH/AFM

Attention:

  • Research a 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:

  • An Systems and Equipment Malfunctions is a maneuver for descending as rapidly as possible to a lower altitude or to the ground for an emergency landing
  • The objective is to descend the airplane as soon and as rapidly as possible while not exceeding any structural limitations of the airplane

Overview:

Topic:
Time:
Introduction:
0:05
Systems and Equipment Malfunctions:
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:

Private Pilot - Systems and Equipment Malfunctions Airman Certification Standards:

  • Objective: To determine the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with system and equipment malfunctions appropriate to the airplane provided for the practical test
  • References: FAA-H-8083-2, FAA-H-8083-3, FAA-H-8083-25; POH/AFM

Systems and Equipment Malfunctions Knowledge:

The applicant demonstrates understanding of:

  • PA.IX.C.K1:

    Causes of partial or complete power loss related to the specific type of powerplant(s)
    • PA.IX.C.K1a:
      [Archived]
    • PA.IX.C.K1b:
      [Archived]
    • PA.IX.C.K1c:
      [Archived]
    • PA.IX.C.K1d:
      [Archived]

  • PA.IX.C.K2:

    System and equipment malfunctions specific to the aircraft, including:

  • PA.IX.C.K3:

    Causes and remedies for smoke or fire onboard the aircraft

  • PA.IX.C.K4:

    Any other system specific to the airplane (e.g., supplemental oxygen, deicing)

  • PA.IX.C.K5:

    Inadvertent door or window opening

Systems and Equipment Malfunctions Risk Management:

The applicant is able to identify, assess, and mitigate risk associated with:

  • PA.IX.C.R1:

    Checklist usage for a system or equipment malfunction

  • PA.IX.C.R2:

    Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation

  • PA.IX.C.R3:

    Undesired aircraft state

  • PA.IX.C.R4:

    Startle response

Systems and Equipment Malfunctions Skills:

The applicant exhibits the skill to:

  • PA.IX.C.S1:

    Describe appropriate action for simulated emergencies specified by the evaluator, from at least three of the elements or sub-elements listed in K1 through K5 above

  • PA.IX.C.S2:

    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