Private Pilot (Airplane) Instrument Approach & Landing With An Inoperative Engine (Simulated) Lesson Plan

Private Pilot (Airplane) • ACS Area X, Task D

The Private Pilot (Airplane) Instrument Approach and Landing 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.

Private Pilot (Airplane) 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, Instrument Approach and Landing with an Inoperative Engine (Simulated) Fundamentals:
    1:15
    Part 3, Instrument Approach and Landing with an Inoperative Engine Procedures:
    1:15
    Part 4, Instrument Approach and Landing with an Inoperative Engine Risk Management:
    0:20
    Part 5, Instrument Approach and Landing with an Inoperative Engine Guided Scenario(s):
    0:20
    Part 6, Lesson Conclusion:
    0:05
    Remotivation/Closure:
    0:05
    Total Ground Time:
    0:00

  • Attention Getter:

    • Research and present a mishap case study:
    • 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:

    • Diversions are deviations from the original plan which are usually due to fuel, weather, aeromedical or systems
    • While no one plans to divert, the first time the situation dictates a diversion, you should have already planned ahead.
    • Practice develops skills necessary for plotting a new course and determining a new ETA while en route
    • Diversions occur due to low fuel, bad weather, fatigue, illness, airplane or system malfunction, and others
    • Although the concept is the same, their procedures can be dramatically different when flying Visual Flight Rules (VFR) or Instrument Flight Rules (IFR)
Private Pilot (Airplane) Instrument Approach & Landing With An Inoperative Engine (Simulated) Lesson Plan

Materials

Private Pilot (Airplane) Instrument Approach & Landing With An Inoperative Engine (Simulated) Lesson Plan

Instructor Actions

  • Before the lesson, review reference materials.
  • Part 1, Lesson Introduction:
  • Part 2, Instrument Approach and Landing with an Inoperative Engine Fundamentals:
    • Discuss selecting an alternate destination, including runway length, services, weather, terrain, and familiarity.
    • Discuss diversion decision making, emphasizing early recognition and timely action.
    • Discuss situations requiring deviation from the flight plan or ATC instructions.
    • Review risks associated with delaying Instrument Approach and Landing with an Inoperative Engine (Simulated) decisions, including fuel exhaustion, deteriorating weather, and increasing workload.
    • Discuss task prioritization and distractions, emphasizing “aviate, navigate, communicate.”
    • Introduce available resources (charts, GPS, ATC, onboard equipment) and how they support Instrument Approach and Landing with an Inoperative Engine (Simulated) decisions.
  • Part 3, Instrument Approach and Landing with an Inoperative Engine (Simulated) Procedures:
  • Part 4, Instrument Approach and Landing with an Inoperative Engine:
  • Part 5, Instrument Approach and Landing with an Inoperative Engine Guided Scenario(s):
    • Lead a guided scenarios.
    • Present a realistic en route situation requiring a Instrument Approach and Landing with an Inoperative Engine (Simulated) (weather, fuel, mechanical, or passenger-related).
    • Require the student to select a Instrument Approach and Landing with an Inoperative Engine (Simulated) airport and justify the decision.
    • Have the student estimate heading, time en route, and fuel requirements.
    • Require the student to verbalize priorities and demonstrate workload management.
    • Challenge the student to identify and mitigate risks such as disorientation, fuel state, and deteriorating conditions.
  • Part 6, Lesson Conclusion:
    • Present the remotivation, conclude, and provide guidance for follow-on lessons.
    • Review student actions required ahead of the next lesson.
  • Update instructor endorsement records and the student's jacket, as required.
Private Pilot (Airplane) Instrument Approach & Landing With An Inoperative Engine (Simulated) Lesson Plan

Guided Scenario(s)

  • Take an existing flight plan and identify potential alternates
    • What airports are suitable, have requisite services, or are most familiar?
  • Discuss considerations for diverting for maintenance, weather, etc.
  • Discuss resources available to make a Instrument Approach and Landing with an Inoperative Engine (Simulated) decision
  • Walk through a diversion
  • Related scenarios:
Private Pilot (Airplane) Instrument Approach & Landing With An Inoperative Engine (Simulated) Lesson Plan

Student Actions

Private Pilot (Airplane) Instrument Approach & Landing With An Inoperative Engine (Simulated) Lesson Plan

Airman Certification Standards

Private Pilot (Airplane) Instrument Approach & Landing With An Inoperative Engine (Simulated) Airman Certification Standards

  • To determine that 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 6: Safety of Flight and Appendix 7: Aircraft, Equipment, and Operational Requirements & Limitations
  • References: FAA-H-8083-2 (Risk Management Handbook), FAA-H-8083-3; FAA-P-8740-66; POH/AFM.
Knowledge 1 ACS Element
  • PA.X.D.K1:
    Instrument approach procedures with one engine inoperative.
Risk Management 6 ACS Elements
Skills 13 ACS Elements
  • PA.X.D.S1:
    Promptly recognize an engine failure and maintain positive aircraft control.
  • PA.X.D.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).
  • PA.X.D.S3:
    Use flight controls in the proper combination as recommended by the manufacturer, or as required to .
  • PA.X.D.S5:
    Monitor the operating engine and aircraft systems and make adjustments as necessary.
  • PA.X.D.S6:
    Request and follow an actual or a simulated air traffic control (ATC) clearance for an instrument approach.
  • PA.X.D.S7:
    Maintain altitude ±100 feet or minimum sink rate if applicable, airspeed ±10 knots, and selected heading ±10°.
  • PA.X.D.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 or landing path can be made, either straight in or circling as appropriate.
  • PA.X.D.S9:
    On final approach segment, maintain vertical (as applicable) and lateral guidance within 3/4-scale deflection.
  • PA.X.D.S10:
    Avoid loss of airplane control or attempted flight contrary to the operating limitations of the airplane.
  • PA.X.D.S11:
    Comply with the published criteria for the aircraft approach category if circling.
  • PA.X.D.S12:
    Execute a landing.
  • PA.X.D.S13:
    Complete the appropriate checklist(s).
Private Pilot (Airplane) 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 private pilots to manage more complex failures while preserving the margins needed for a safe outcome.

  • Closure:

    • Advise students that this lesson will be used as a starting point for the next lesson.
    • Assign study materials for the next lesson.