Private Pilot · Area IX: Emergency Operations

Task F. Engine Failure After Liftoff (Simulated) (AMEL, AMES)

FAA-S-ACS-6C · Effective 2024-05-31

Knowledge

What you should understand and be able to explain.

6 elements
  • PA.IX.F.K1
    Factors affecting minimum controllable speed (VMC).
  • PA.IX.F.K2
    VMC (red line), VYSE (blue line), and safe single-engine speed (VSSE).
  • PA.IX.F.K3
    Accelerate/stop and accelerate/go distances.
  • PA.IX.F.K4
    How to identify, verify, feather, and secure an inoperative engine.
  • PA.IX.F.K5
    Importance of drag reduction, including propeller feathering, gear and flap retraction, the manufacturer’s recommended control input and its relation to zero sideslip.
  • PA.IX.F.K6
    Simulated propeller feathering and the evaluator’s zero-thrust procedures and responsibilities.

Risk management

Risks to recognize and decisions to consider.

5 elements
  • PA.IX.F.R1
    Potential engine failure after lift-off.
  • PA.IX.F.R2
    Collision hazards.
  • PA.IX.F.R3
    Configuring the airplane.
  • PA.IX.F.R4
    Low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin, or controlled flight into terrain (CFIT).
  • PA.IX.F.R5
    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).