ATP.VII.E — Approach and Landing with a Powerplant Failure (Simulated) (AMEL, AMES)

Objective: To determine that the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with an approach and landing with a powerplant failure in a multiengine airplane.

Knowledge

The applicant demonstrates understanding of:

• AA.VII.E.K1Flight characteristics and controllability associated with maneuvering to a landing with inoperative powerplant(s).
• AA.VII.E.K2Go-around/rejected landing procedures with a powerplant failure.
• AA.VII.E.K3How to determine a suitable airport.

Risk Management

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

• AA.VII.E.R2Collision hazards, to include aircraft, terrain, obstacles, wires, vehicles, vessels, persons, and wildlife.
• AA.VII.E.R3Improper airplane configuration.
• AA.VII.E.R4Low altitude maneuvering including stall, spin, or CFIT.
• AA.VII.E.R5Distractions, loss of situational awareness, or improper task management.

Skills

The applicant demonstrates the ability to:

• AA.VII.E.S1Recognize and correctly identify powerplant failure(s), complete memory items (if applicable), and maintain positive airplane control.
• AA.VII.E.S2Coordinate with crew, if applicable, and complete the appropriate emergency procedures and checklist(s) for simulated propeller feathering or simulated powerplant shutdown.
• AA.VII.E.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.E.S4Maintain the operating powerplant(s) within acceptable operating limits.
• AA.VII.E.S5Communicate with ATC and the evaluator, as appropriate for the situation.
• AA.VII.E.S6Prior 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.E.S7Establish the recommended approach and landing configuration and airspeed, ±5 knots, and adjust pitch attitude and power as required to maintain a stabilized approach.
• AA.VII.E.S8Maintain directional control and appropriate crosswind correction throughout the approach and landing.
• AA.VII.E.S9Make smooth, timely, and correct control application before, during, and after touchdown.
• AA.VII.E.S10Touch down at the appropriate speed and pitch attitude at the runway aiming point markings -250/+500 feet, or where there are no runway markings 750 to 1,500 feet from the approach threshold of the runway. (AMEL)
• AA.VII.E.S11During round out and touchdown contact the water at the proper pitch attitude within 200 feet beyond a specified point. In addition, for AMES, the touchdown will be within the first one-third of the water landing area.