Private Pilot (Airplane) One Engine Inoperative Lesson Plan
Private Pilot (Airplane) • ACS Area X, Task C
The Private Pilot (Airplane) One Engine Inoperative (Simulated) Lesson Plan covers the knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with flight solely by reference to instruments with one engine inoperative.
Introduction
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Schedule
Topic:Time:Attention/Motivator:0:05Part 1, Lesson Introduction:0:05Part 2, One Engine Inoperative:0:15Part 3, One Engine Inoperative Risk Management:0:20Part 4, One Engine Inoperative Guided Scenario(s):0:20Part 5, Lesson Conclusion:0:05Remotivation/Closure:0:05Total Ground Time:0:00
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Attention Getter:
- Research a 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.
- Research a case study:
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Motivator
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Materials
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Required Materials:
- Writing instrument (pen, marker, etc.).
- Writing surface (paper, whiteboard, etc.).
- Chart Supplement U.S.
- Airport Diagram.
- Internet-enabled device (to review NOTAMS).
- Airman Certification Standards.
- Student jacket.
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Optional Materials:
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Reference Materials:
- Instructor Endorsement Log.
- Chart Supplement U S Supplement
- Airport Diagram Supplement.
- Notice to Airmen Supplement.
- AOPA's Online Learning Course - Runway Safety.
- Fitness for Flight Supplement.
- Risk Management Handbook.
- Airplane Flying Handbook.
- Pilot Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge.
- Multiengine Operations Supplement
- Flight Deck Management Supplement.
- Crew Resource Management Supplement.
- Test-taking Guidance.
- Test Guides.
- The Checkride Supplement.
Instructor Actions
- Before the lesson, review reference materials.
- Part 1, Lesson Introduction:
- Review the lesson plan, including the attention and motivator.
- Review the airman certification standards.
- Part 2, One Engine Inoperative (Simulated):
- Introduce Chart Supplement, U.S., as it pertains to taxiing.
- Introduce Airport Diagrams, as it pertains to taxiing.
- Review Notice to Airman, as it pertains to taxiing.
- Part 3, One Engine Inoperative Risk Management:
- Part 4, One Engine Inoperative (Simulated) Guided Scenario(s).
- Part 5, 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.
Guided Scenario(s)
- Have student find an airport diagram of a local airport.
- Review the airport diagram symbology.
- What information does the Chart Supplement provide regarding taxi operations?
- What information do Notice to Airmen (NOTAMS) provide regarding taxi operations?
- Highlight hot spots.
- Provide a simulated taxi clearance that includes turns, crossing/holding short of runways, etc. Simulated taxi clearance should cover taxiing to an active runway as well as from (post-landing).
- What radio calls are required to comply with the air traffic control clearance?
- Provide environmentals such as wind.
- How would a pilot determine wind direction and speed while on the airport, utilizing visual and non-visual means?
- Who has the right-of-way at an intersection (towered/non-towered airports)
- How will flight controls change in turns relative to the environmentals provided?
- Have the student describe the anticipated markings and signs related to taxiway identification and runway identification.
- Discuss airport lighting for night operations.
- Discuss procedures and mitigations during low visibility taxi operations.
- Discuss checklist usage before, during, and after taxiing.
- Discuss distractions, unexpected instructions/changes, expectation bias, and what constitutes a runway incursion.
- Related scenarios:
- Night Operations.
- Aids: None.
Student Actions
- Complete the assigned readings (see content above).
- Complete or review AOPA's Online Learning Course - Runway Safety.
- Ask pertinent questions.
- Perform self-assessment, including fitness for flight and personal minimums, as appropriate.
- Make a go/no-go decision, as appropriate.
Airman Certification Standards
Private Pilot (Airplane) One Engine Inoperative Airman Certification Standards
- Objective: To determine whether the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with flight 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
- References: FAA-H-8083-2 (Risk Management Handbook), FAA-H-8083-3 (Airplane Flying Handbook), FAA-H-8083-15, FAA-H-8083-25 (Pilot Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge); FAA-P-8740-66; POH/AFM.
Knowledge 1 ACS Element
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PA.X.C.K1: Procedures used if engine failure occurs during straight-and-level flight and turns while on instruments.
Risk Management 5 ACS Elements
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PA.X.C.R1: -
PA.X.C.R2: Inability to climb or maintain altitude with an inoperative engine. -
PA.X.C.R3: Low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin, or controlled flight into terrain (CFIT). -
PA.X.C.R4: -
PA.X.C.R5: Fuel management during single-engine operation.
Skills 11 ACS Elements
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PA.X.C.S1: Promptly recognize an engine failure and maintain positive airplane control. -
PA.X.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). -
PA.X.C.S3: Establish the best engine-inoperative airspeed and trim the airplane. -
PA.X.C.S4: Use flight controls in the proper combination as recommended by the manufacturer, or as required to maintain best performance, and trim as required. -
PA.X.C.S5: Verify the prescribed checklist procedures used for securing the inoperative engine. -
PA.X.C.S6: Attempt to determine and resolve the reason for the engine failure. -
PA.X.C.S7: Monitor engine functions and make necessary adjustments. -
PA.X.C.S8: Maintain the specified altitude ±100 feet or minimum sink rate if applicable, airspeed ±10 knots, and the specified heading ±10°. -
PA.X.C.S9: Assess the airplane's performance capability and decide an appropriate action to ensure a safe landing. -
PA.X.C.S10: Avoid loss of airplane control or attempted flight contrary to the engine-inoperative operating limitationsof the airplane. -
PA.X.C.S11: Use single-pilot resource management (SRM) or crew resource management (CRM), as appropriate.
Conclusion
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Re-Motivation:
- One Engine Inoperative 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 One Engine Inoperative prepares private pilots to manage more complex failures while preserving the margins needed for a safe outcome.
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Closure:
- 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.
- Advise students that this lesson will be used as a starting point for the next lesson.
- Assign study materials for the next lesson.