IR.VII.B — One Engine Inoperative (Simulated) during Straight-and-Level Flight and Turns (AMEL, AMES)

Objective: To determine the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management and skills associated with flight solely by reference to instruments with one engine inoperative.

Knowledge

The applicant demonstrates understanding of:

• IR.VII.B.K1Procedures used if engine failure occurs during straight-and-level flight and turns while on instruments.

Risk Management

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

• IR.VII.B.R1Failure to identify the inoperative engine.
• IR.VII.B.R2Inability to climb or maintain altitude with an inoperative engine.
• IR.VII.B.R3Low altitude maneuvering including stall, spin, or CFIT.
• IR.VII.B.R4Distractions, loss of situational awareness, or improper task management.
• IR.VII.B.R5Fuel management during single-engine operation.

Skills

The applicant demonstrates the ability to:

• IR.VII.B.S1Promptly recognize an engine failure and maintain positive airplane control.
• IR.VII.B.S2Set the engine controls, reduce drag, identify and verify the inoperative engine, and simulate feathering of the propeller on the inoperative engine. (Evaluator should then establish zero thrust on the inoperative engine.)
• IR.VII.B.S3Establish the best engine-inoperative airspeed and trim the airplane.
• IR.VII.B.S4Use flight controls in the proper combination as recommended by the manufacturer, or as required to maintain best performance, and trim as required.
• IR.VII.B.S5Verify the prescribed checklist procedures normally used for securing the inoperative engine.
• IR.VII.B.S6Attempt to determine and resolve the reason for the engine failure.
• IR.VII.B.S7Monitor engine functions and make necessary adjustments.
• IR.VII.B.S8Maintain the specified altitude ±100 feet or minimum sink rate if applicable, airspeed ±10 knots, and the specified heading ±10°.
• IR.VII.B.S9Assess the airplane’s performance capability and decide an appropriate action to ensure a safe landing.
• IR.VII.B.S10Avoid loss of airplane control or attempted flight contrary to the engine-inoperative operating limitations of the airplane.
• IR.VII.B.S11Demonstrate SRM.