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Instrument Rating · Area VII: Emergency Operations

Task C. Instrument Approach and Landing with an Inoperative Engine (Simulated) (AMEL, AMES)

FAA-S-ACS-8C · Effective 2024-05-31

Official FAA standard (PDF) ↗

Knowledge

What you should understand and be able to explain.

1 elements
  • IR.VII.C.K1
    Instrument approach procedures with one engine inoperative.

Risk management

Risks to recognize and decisions to consider.

5 elements
  • IR.VII.C.R1
    Potential engine failure during approach and landing.
  • IR.VII.C.R3
    Configuring the airplane.
  • IR.VII.C.R4
    Low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin, or controlled flight into terrain (CFIT).
  • IR.VII.C.R5
    Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.
  • IR.VII.C.R6
    Performing a go-around/rejected landing with an engine failure.
Skill elements and task objectives

This page covers knowledge and risk management. For the complete task, including skill standards, open the FAA document (PDF).