Flight Instructor Airplane · Area II: Technical Subject Areas
Task P. One Engine Inoperative (OEI) Performance (AMEL, AMES)
FAA-S-ACS-25 · Effective 2024-05-31
Knowledge
What you should understand and be able to explain.
- AI.II.P.K1Proficient use of appropriate performance charts, tables, graphs, or other data to determine airplane performance and limitations for all phases of flight.
- AI.II.P.K2Effects of exceeding limitations.
- AI.II.P.K3Effects of atmospheric conditions on performance.
- AI.II.P.K4Factors to be considered to determine required performance is within the airplane's single and multiengine cababilities.
- AI.II.P.K5Aerodynamics of OEI operation including:
- AI.II.P.K5aCritical engine
- AI.II.P.K5bEffects of bank angle on VMC
- AI.II.P.K5cZero side slip
- AI.II.P.K5dReasons for loss of directional control
- AI.II.P.K6The relationship between minimum control speed (VMC) and stall speed and the effect of density altitude on that relationship.
- AI.II.P.K7How to determine the best course of action after an engine failure.
Risk management
Risks to recognize and decisions to consider.
- AI.II.P.R1Exceeding the critical angle of attack.
- AI.II.P.R2Loss of directional control.
- AI.II.P.R3Flying over terrain that exceeds the single engine service ceiling.
- AI.II.P.R4Fuel management.
Skill elements and task objectives
This page covers knowledge and risk management. For the complete task, including skill standards, open the FAA document (PDF).