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7. Flight Test Exercises - Ex. 6 - Engine Failure (Cruise Flight) and Manoeuvring with One Engine Inoperative

Flight Test Exercises - Ex. 6 - Engine Failure (Cruise Flight) and Manoeuvring with One Engine Inoperative

Aim

To determine that the candidate can maintain control of the aeroplane after an engine failure during cruising flight and manoeuvre the aeroplane with one engine inoperative.

Description

At an operationally safe altitude or the manufacturer’s recommended minimum height, whichever is higher, the examiner will simulate the failure of an engine during straight and level flight or during a medium level turn.  If the failure occurs during a turn, the candidate will be expected, with minimal pause, to continue the turn towards the assigned heading.  The candidate will be expected to control the aeroplane, identify the failed engine, perform the cause checks, simulate feathering the propeller and simulate shutting down the failed engine in accordance with the appropriate checklist.  The candidate will be asked to turn toward and away from the inoperative engine to specific headings (using appropriate angles of bank, not to exceed 30º), climb and descend to assigned altitudes and maintain straight and level flight.  The candidate will demonstrate good decision-making to deal with the consequences of such a failure during cruising flight.

A.  Aeroplane Control

Performance Criteria

Assessment will be based on the candidate's ability to:

1. control the aeroplane;
2. maintain directional control and maintain an assigned heading or continue, with minimal pause, the turn to an assigned heading (±20 degrees) using angles of bank not exceeding 30 degrees;
3. set the power controls, confirm cruise configuration, and identify and verify the inoperative engine;
4. establish a bank toward the operating engine, as recommended for best performance;
5. take appropriate action  to restore power; and then
6. simulate the action required to feather the propeller and shut down the failed engine;
7. trim the aeroplane as required;
8. maintain recommended airspeeds (±10 knots); and
9. maintain assigned altitudes, if the aeroplane is capable (±100 feet).

B.  Cockpit Checks

Performance Criteria

Assessment will be based on the candidate's ability to:

1. complete engine failure vital action checks from memory;
2. attempt to determine the possible cause of the (simulated) engine failure;
3. complete all actions in accordance with the emergency checklist (Engine Failure in Flight);
4. determine the feasibility of restarting the affected engine, and if feasible, follow the appropriate restart procedures; if not,
5. complete shut-down checks and other necessary checks in accordance with the appropriate emergency checklist(s);
6. monitor the operating engine and take appropriate action to keep the operating engine parameters within limitations; and
7. demonstrate good decision-making to deal with the consequences of the failure.

C.  Single-engine Manoeuvring

Performance Criteria

Assessment will be based on the candidate's ability to:

1. use appropriate pitch and bank attitudes;
2. properly use controls and trim while climbing and descending and turning to assigned headings.

Note: 6C does not require climbing or descending at “specified” rates.

Date modified:

2010-05-20

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