Instrument Rating Instrument Approach & Landing With An Inoperative Engine (Simulated) Lesson Plan

Instrument Rating • ACS Area VII, Task C

The Instrument Rating Approach and Landinging with an Inoperative Engine (Simulated) Lesson Plan covers the knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with executing a published instrument approach solely by reference to instruments with one engine inoperative.

Instrument Rating Instrument Approach & Landing With An Inoperative Engine (Simulated) Lesson Plan

Introduction

  • Schedule

    Topic:
    Time:
    Attention/Motivator:
    0:05
    Part 1, Lesson Introduction:
    0:05
    Part 2, Approach and Landinging with an Inoperative Engine (Simulated):
    0:15
    Part 3, Approach and Landinging with an Inoperative Engine (Simulated) Guided Scenario(s):
    0:20
    Part 4, Lesson Conclusion:
    0:05
    Remotivation/Closure:
    0:05
    Total Ground Time:
    0:00

  • Attention Getter:

    • Research and present a mishap case study:
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    • Discuss how the initial conditions developed into an incident/accident/mishap
    • Relate similar personal experiences of the same type of incident/accident/mishap
    • Consider incorporating a case study as a guided scenario

  • Motivator:

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Instrument Rating Instrument Approach & Landing With An Inoperative Engine (Simulated) Lesson Plan

Materials

Instrument Rating Instrument Approach & Landing With An Inoperative Engine (Simulated) Lesson Plan

Instructor Actions

Instrument Rating Instrument Approach & Landing With An Inoperative Engine (Simulated) Lesson Plan

Interactive Guided Scenario

Interactive Guided Scenario

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Instrument Rating Instrument Approach & Landing With An Inoperative Engine (Simulated) Lesson Plan

Student Actions

Instrument Rating Instrument Approach & Landing With An Inoperative Engine (Simulated) Lesson Plan

Airman Certification Standards

Instrument Rating Instrument Approach and Landing with an Inoperative Engine (Simulated) Airman Certification Standards

  • Objective: To determine whether the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with executing a published instrument approach solely by reference to instruments with one engine inoperative.
  • Note: See Appendix 2: Safety of Flight and Appendix 3: Aircraft, Equipment, and Operational Requirements & Limitations for information related to this Task.
  • Note: For non-amphibious seaplanes, this task applies only when the applicant has immediate access to an instrument approach to a waterway.
  • References: 14 CFR part 91; FAA-H-8083-2 (Risk Management Handbook), FAA-H-8083-3 (Airplane Flying Handbook), FAA-H-8083-15, FAA-H-8083-16, FAA-H-8083-25 (Pilot Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge); POH/AFM; Terminal Procedures Publications.
Knowledge 1 ACS Element
  • IR.VII.C.K1:
    Instrument approach procedures with one engine inoperative.
Risk Management 6 ACS Elements
Skills 14 ACS Elements
  • IR.VII.C.S1:
    Promptly recognize an engine failure and maintain positive aircraft control.
  • IR.VII.C.S2:
    Set 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.C.S3:
    Use flight controls in the proper combination as recommended by the manufacturer, or as required to maintain best performance, and trim as required.
  • IR.VII.C.S5:
    Monitor the operating engine and aircraft systems and make adjustments as necessary.
  • IR.VII.C.S6:
    Request and follow an actual or a simulated air traffic control (ATC) clearance for an instrument approach.
  • IR.VII.C.S7:
    Maintain altitude ±100 feet or minimum sink rate if applicable, airspeed ±10 knots, and selected heading ±10°.
  • IR.VII.C.S8:
    Establish a rate of descent that ensures arrival at the minimum descent altitude (MDA) or decision altitude (DA)/decision height (DH) with the airplane in a position from which a descent to a landing on the intended runway can be made, either straight in or circling as appropriate.
  • IR.VII.C.S9:
    On final approach segment, maintain vertical (as applicable) and lateral guidance within 3/4-scale deflection.
  • IR.VII.C.S10:
    Maintain control and fly within the aircraft's operating limitations.
  • IR.VII.C.S11:
    Comply with the published criteria for the aircraft approach category if circling.
  • IR.VII.C.S12:
    Execute a landing.
  • IR.VII.C.S13:
    Complete the appropriate checklist(s).
  • IR.VII.C.S14:
    Use single-pilot resource management (SRM) or crew resource management (CRM), as appropriate.
Instrument Rating Instrument Approach & Landing With An Inoperative Engine (Simulated) Lesson Plan

Conclusion

  • Re-Motivation:

    • Instrument Approach and Landing with An Inoperative Engine Simulated develops the calm, disciplined response needed when time, altitude, aircraft capability, or available options are limited.
    • Early recognition, aircraft control, checklist use, clear priorities, and continuous evaluation of recovery or landing options help prevent an abnormal event from becoming unmanageable.
    • Scenario practice strengthens situational awareness and aeronautical decision-making so pilots can adapt procedures to the aircraft, environment, and urgency of the event.
    • Continued practice with Instrument Approach and Landing with An Inoperative Engine Simulated prepares instrument pilots to manage more complex failures while preserving the margins needed for a safe outcome.

  • Closure:

    • Inform students that this lesson will serve as a starting point for the next lesson.
    • Advise the student to register for the WINGS program if they have not already done so.
    • Advise the student to complete BasicMed if they have not already done so.
    • Assign study materials for the next lesson.
    • The FAA provides test-taking guidance and test guides on its website.
    • To learn more about preparing for the practical test, visit the checkride page.