Maneuvering with One Engine Inoperative (AMEL, AMES)
Lesson Plan

Introduction:

  • 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, FAA-H-8083-3, FAA-H-8083-25; FAA-P-8740-66; POH/AFM

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:

Private Pilot - 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, FAA-H-8083-3, FAA-H-8083-25; FAA-P-8740-66; POH/AFM

Maneuvering with One Engine Inoperative (AMEL, AMES) Knowledge:

The applicant demonstrates understanding of:

  • PA.X.A.K1:

    Factors affecting minimum controllable speed (VMC)

  • PA.X.A.K2:

    VMC (red line) and best single-engine rate of climb airspeed (VYSE) (blue line)

  • PA.X.A.K3:

    How to identify, verify, feather, and secure an inoperative engine

  • PA.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

  • PA.X.A.K5:

    Feathering, securing, unfeathering, and restarting

Maneuvering with One Engine Inoperative (AMEL, AMES) Risk Management:

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

  • PA.X.A.R1:

    Potential engine failure during flight

  • PA.X.A.R2:

    Collision hazards

  • PA.X.A.R3:

    Configuring the airplane

  • PA.X.A.R4:

    Low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin, or controlled flight into terrain (CFIT)

  • PA.X.A.R5:

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

Maneuvering with One Engine Inoperative (AMEL, AMES) Skills:

The applicant exhibits the skill to:

  • PA.X.A.S1:

    Recognize an engine failure, maintain control, use manufacturer’s memory item procedures, and use appropriate emergency procedures

  • PA.X.A.S2:

    Set the engine controls, identify and verify the inoperative engine, and feather the appropriate propeller

  • PA.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

  • PA.X.A.S4:

    Attempt to determine and resolve the reason for the engine failure

  • PA.X.A.S5:

    Secure the inoperative engine and monitor the operating engine and make necessary adjustments

  • PA.X.A.S6:

    Restart the inoperative engine using manufacturer’s restart procedures

  • PA.X.A.S7:

    Maintain altitude °100 feet or a minimum sink rate if applicable, airspeed °10 knots, and selected headings ±10°

  • PA.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