AA.VII.F — Precision Approach (Manually Flown) with a Powerplant Failure (Simulated) (AMEL, AMES)

Objective: To determine that the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with a precision approach (manually flown) with a powerplant failure in a multiengine airplane.

Knowledge

The applicant demonstrates understanding of:

• AA.VII.F.K1Flight characteristics and controllability associated with maneuvering to a landing with inoperative powerplant(s).
• AA.VII.F.K2Missed approach considerations with a powerplant failure.
• AA.VII.F.K3How to determine a suitable airport.

Risk Management

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

• AA.VII.F.R1Failure to plan for a powerplant failure inflight or during an approach.
• AA.VII.F.R2Collision hazards, to include aircraft, terrain, obstacles, wires, vehicles, vessels, persons, and wildlife.
• AA.VII.F.R3Improper airplane configuration.
• AA.VII.F.R4Low altitude maneuvering including stall, spin, or CFIT.
• AA.VII.F.R5Distractions, loss of situational awareness, or improper task management.
• AA.VII.F.R6Landing with a powerplant failure.
• AA.VII.F.R7Missed approach with a powerplant failure.
• AA.VII.F.R8Maneuvering in IMC with a powerplant failure.

Skills

The applicant demonstrates the ability to:

• AA.VII.F.S1Recognize and correctly identify powerplant failure(s), complete memory items (if applicable), and maintain positive airplane control.
• AA.VII.F.S2Coordinate with crew, if applicable, and complete the appropriate emergency procedures and checklist(s) for simulated propeller feathering or simulated powerplant shutdown.
• AA.VII.F.S3Use flight controls in the proper combination as recommended by the manufacturer, or as required, to maintain best performance, and trim as required.
• AA.VII.F.S4Maintain the operating powerplant(s) within acceptable operating limits.
• AA.VII.F.S5Make radio calls, as appropriate.
• AA.VII.F.S6Proceed toward the nearest suitable airport.
• AA.VII.F.S7Coordinate with crew, if applicable, and complete the approach and landing checklists.
• AA.VII.F.S8Establish the appropriate airplane configuration and airspeed considering meteorological and operating conditions.
• AA.VII.F.S9Prior to beginning the final approach segment, maintain the desired altitude ±100 feet, the desired airspeed ±10 knots, the desired heading ±5°, and accurately track courses, radials, and bearings.
• AA.VII.F.S10Apply adjustments to the published DA/DH and visibility criteria for the aircraft approach category, as appropriate, for factors that include NOTAMs, Inoperative aircraft or navigation equipment, inoperative visual aids associated with the landing environment, etc.
• AA.VII.F.S11Establish a predetermined rate of descent at the point where vertical guidance begins, which approximates that required for the aircraft to follow the vertical guidance.
• AA.VII.F.S12Fly and maintain a stabilized approach, adjusting pitch and power as required, allowing no more than ¼-scale deflection of either the vertical or lateral guidance indications.
• AA.VII.F.S13Maintain a stabilized final approach from the FAF to the DA/DH allowing no more than ¼- scale deflection of either the vertical or lateral guidance indications and maintain the desired airspeed ±5 knots.
• AA.VII.F.S14Maintain directional control and appropriate crosswind correction throughout the approach and landing or missed approach.
• AA.VII.F.S15Upon reaching the DA/DH, immediately initiate the missed approach procedure if the required visual references for the runway are not distinctly visible and identifiable (or if in a seaplane); or transition to a normal landing approach only when the aircraft is in a position from which a descent to a landing on the runway can be made at a normal rate of descent using normal maneuvering.
• AA.VII.F.S16Make smooth, timely, and correct control application before, during, and after touchdown or during the missed approach.