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Private Pilot · Area IX: Emergency Operations

Task E. Engine Failure During Takeoff Before VMC (Simulated) (AMEL, AMES)

FAA-S-ACS-6C · Effective 2024-05-31

Official FAA standard (PDF) ↗

Knowledge

What you should understand and be able to explain.

3 elements
  • PA.IX.E.K1
    Factors affecting minimum control airspeed with an inoperative engine (VMC).
  • PA.IX.E.K2
    VMC (red line) and best single-engine rate of climb airspeed (VYSE) (blue line).
  • PA.IX.E.K3
    Accelerate/stop distance.

Risk management

Risks to recognize and decisions to consider.

3 elements
  • PA.IX.E.R1
    Potential engine failure during takeoff.
  • PA.IX.E.R2
    Configuring the airplane.
  • PA.IX.E.R3
    Distractions, 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).