PA.IX.E — Task E — Engine Failure During Takeoff Before VMC (Simulated) (AMEL, AMES)
FAA-S-ACS-6C — Area of Operation IX
Official ACS text — PA.IX.E
ACS — CERTIFICATION STANDARDReferences: FAA-H-8083-2, FAA-H-8083-3, FAA-H-8083-25; FAA-P-8740-66; POH/AFM
Objective: To determine the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with engine failure during takeoff before minimum controllable airspeed (VMC). Note: See Appendix 2: Safety of Flight and Appendix 3: Aircraft, Equipment, and Operational Requirements & Limitations for information related to this Task.
Knowledge — The applicant demonstrates understanding of:
PA.IX.E.K1 Factors affecting minimum control airspeed with an inoperative engine (VMC).
PA.IX.E.K2 VMC (red line) and best single-engine rate of climb airspeed (VYSE) (blue line).
PA.IX.E.K3 Accelerate/stop distance.
Risk Management — The applicant is able to identify, assess, and mitigate risk associated with:
PA.IX.E.R1 Potential engine failure during takeoff.
PA.IX.E.R2 Configuring the airplane.
PA.IX.E.R3 Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.
Skills — The applicant exhibits the skill to:
PA.IX.E.S1 Close the throttles smoothly and promptly when a simulated engine failure occurs.
PA.IX.E.S2 Maintain directional control and apply brakes (AMEL), or flight controls (AMES), as necessary.
Reproduced from FAA-S-ACS-6C, Change 1 (November 2023). Verify against the official document before relying on it.
Is this a regulation?
No — this is a certification standard, not a regulation.
Airman Certification Standards. The ACS defines what an applicant must know, consider and do to pass a practical test. It is a certification standard, not a regulation.