AA.VII.B — Powerplant Failure during Takeoff

Objective: To determine that the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with a powerplant failure during takeoff.

Knowledge

The applicant demonstrates understanding of:

• AA.VII.B.K1The procedures used during a powerplant failure on takeoff, the appropriate reference airspeeds, and the specific pilot actions required.
• AA.VII.B.K2Operational considerations to include: airplane performance (e.g., sideslip, bank angle, rudder input), takeoff warning systems, runway length, surface conditions, density altitude, wake turbulence, environmental conditions, obstructions, and other related factors that could adversely affect safety.

Risk Management

The applicant demonstrates the ability to identify, assess and mitigate risks, encompassing:

• AA.VII.B.R1Failure to plan for a powerplant failure during takeoff considering operational factors such as takeoff warning inhibit systems, other airplane characteristics, runway/takeoff path length, surface conditions, environmental conditions, obstructions, and LAHSO operations.
• AA.VII.B.R2Failure to brief the plan for a powerplant failure during takeoff, in a crew environment.
• AA.VII.B.R3Failure to follow proper procedures or checklists in an emergency.
• AA.VII.B.R4Failure to correctly identify the inoperative engine (AMEL, AMES).
• AA.VII.B.R5Inability to climb or maintain altitude with an inoperative powerplant (AMEL, AMES).
• AA.VII.B.R6Failure to consider altitude, wind, terrain, and obstructions in an emergency.
• AA.VII.B.R7Low altitude maneuvering including stall, spin, or CFIT.
• AA.VII.B.R8Distractions, loss of situational awareness, or improper task management.

Skills

The applicant demonstrates the ability to:

• AA.VII.B.S1Following the powerplant failure, maintain positive airplane control and adjust the powerplant controls as recommended by the manufacturer for the existing conditions.
• AA.VII.B.S2Establish a power-off descent approximately straight-ahead, if the powerplant failure occurs after becoming airborne and before reaching an altitude where a safe turn can be made (ASEL, ASES) or the performance capabilities and operating limitations of the airplane will not allow the climb to continue (AMEL, AMES).
• AA.VII.B.S3Continue the takeoff if the (simulated) powerplant failure occurs at a point where the airplane can continue to a specified airspeed and altitude at the end of the runway commensurate with the airplane’s performance capabilities and operating limitations(AMEL, AMES).
• AA.VII.B.S4After establishing a climb, maintain the desired airspeed, ±5 knots. Use flight controls in the proper combination as recommended by the manufacturer, or as required, to maintain best performance and trim as required (AMEL, AMES).
• AA.VII.B.S5Maintain the appropriate heading, ±5°, when powerplant failure occurs (AMEL, AMES).
• AA.VII.B.S6Coordinate with crew, if applicable, and complete the appropriate checklist(s) following the powerplant failure.
• AA.VII.B.S7Communicate with ATC and the evaluator, as appropriate for the situation.