Flight Instructor Airplane · Area XIII: Multiengine Operations
Task C. Demonstration of Effects of Various Airspeeds and Configurations during Engine Inoperative Performance (AMEL and AMES)
FAA-S-ACS-25 · Effective 2024-05-31
Knowledge
What you should understand and be able to explain.
- AI.XIII.C.K1Purpose for and elements of demonstration of effects of various airspeeds and configurations during engine inoperative performance.
- AI.XIII.C.K2Selection of appropriate altitude for the demonstration.
- AI.XIII.C.K3Proper entry procedure to include pitch attitude, bank attitude, and airspeed.
- AI.XIII.C.K4Effects on performance of airspeed changes at, above, and below VYSE.
- AI.XIII.C.K5Effects on performance of various configurations including:
- AI.XIII.C.K5aLanding gear extended
- AI.XIII.C.K5bWing flaps extended
- AI.XIII.C.K5cLanding gear and wing flaps extended
- AI.XIII.C.K5dWindmilling propeller on the inoperative engine
- AI.XIII.C.K6Airspeed control throughout the demonstration.
- AI.XIII.C.K7Smooth control technique and coordination throughout the demonstration.
- AI.XIII.C.K8Common errors related to this Task.
Risk management
Risks to recognize and decisions to consider.
- AI.XIII.C.R1Altitude selection.
- AI.XIII.C.R2Entry and recovery procedures.
- AI.XIII.C.R3Loss of control or stall.
- AI.XIII.C.R4Configuring the airplane.
- AI.XIII.C.R5Collision hazards.
- AI.XIII.C.R6Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.
Skill elements and task objectives
This page covers knowledge and risk management. For the complete task, including skill standards, open the FAA document (PDF).