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IX. AREA OF OPERATION: EMERGENCY OPERATIONS
NOTE: The examiner shall select at least one TASK. The examiner shall omit TASKS C and D unless the applicant furnishes a multiengine airplane for the practical test, then TASK C or D is mandatory.

REFERENCES: 14 CFR part 91; FAA-H-8083-9, FAA-H-8083-15; FAA-S-8081-4; IAP; AIM.
Objective. To determine that the applicant exhibits instructional knowledge of the elements related to loss of communications by describing:
1. Recognition of loss of communications.
2. When to continue with flight plan as filed or when to deviate.
3. How to determine the time to begin an approach at destination.

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REFERENCES: 14 CFR part 91; FAA-H-8083-9, FAA-H-8083-15; FAA-S-8081-4; IAP; AIM.
Objective. To determine that the applicant:
1. Exhibits instructional knowledge of the elements related to loss of primary flight instrument indicators by describing
   a. recognition of inaccurate or inoperative primary instrument indicators and advising ATC and the examiner.
   b. notification of ATC or examiner anytime that the aircraft is unable to comply with an ATC clearance or whether able to continue the flight.
   c. importance of utilizing navigation equipment in an emergency situation and demonstrating a nonprecision approach without the use of primary flight instruments.
2. Exhibits instructional knowledge of common errors related to loss of primary flight instrument indicators by describing
   a. recognition of failed system components that relate to primary flight instrument indication(s).
   b. failure to notify ATC of situation.
   c. failure to transition to emergency mode/standby instrumentation.
3. Demonstrates and simultaneously explains loss of primary flight instrument indicators by conducting a non-precision approach without the use of these indicators.
4. Analyzes and corrects common errors related to loss of primary flight instrument indicators.

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REFERENCES: 14 CFR part 91; FAA-H-8083-9; FAA-S-8081-4; FAA-S-8081-12; FAA-S-8081-14; Aircraft Flight Manual.
Objective. Objective. To determine that the applicant:
1. Exhibits instructional knowledge of the elements related to engine failure during straight-and-level flight and turns, solely by reference to instruments, by describing
   a. appropriate methods to be used for identifying and verifying the inoperative engine.
   b. technique for maintaining positive aircraft control by reference to instruments.
   c. importance of accurately assessing the aircraft’s performance capability with regard to action that maintains altitude or minimum sink rate considering existing conditions.
2. Exhibits instructional knowledge of common errors related to engine failure during straight-and-level flight and turns, solely by reference to instruments, by describing
   a. failure to recognize an inoperative engine.
   b. hazards of improperly identifying and verifying the inoperative engine.
   c. failure to properly adjust engine controls and reduce drag.
   d. failure to establish and maintain the best engine inoperative airspeed.
   e. failure to follow the prescribed checklist.
   f. failure to establish and maintain the recommended flight attitude for best performance.
   g. failure to maintain positive aircraft control while maneuvering.
   h. hazards of exceeding the aircraft’s operating limitations.
   i. faulty basic instrument flying technique.
3. Demonstrates and simultaneously explains straight-andlevel flight and turns after engine failure, solely by reference to instruments, from an instructional standpoint.
4. Analyzes and corrects simulated common errors related to straight-and-level flight and turns after engine failure, solely by reference to instruments.

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REFERENCES: 14 CFR part 91; FAA-H-8083-9; FAA-S-8081-4; FAA-S-8081-12; FAA-S-8081-14; Aircraft Flight Manual.
Objective. Objective. To determine that the applicant:
1. Exhibits instructional knowledge of the elements related to an instrument approach with one engine inoperative by describing
   a. maintenance of altitude, airspeed and track appropriate to the phase of flight or approach segment.
   b. procedure if unable to comply with an ATC clearance or instruction.
   c. application of necessary adjustments to the published MDA and visibility criteria for the aircraft approach category.
   d. establishment and maintenance of an appropriate rate of descent during the final approach segment.
   e. factors that should be considered in determining whether:
      (1) the approach should be continued straight-in to a landing; or
      (2) a circling approach to a landing should be performed.
2. Exhibits instructional knowledge of common errors related to an instrument approach with one engine inoperative by describing
   a. failure to have essential knowledge of the information that appears on the selected instrument approach chart.
   b. failure to use proper communications procedures.
   c. noncompliance with ATC clearances.
   d. incorrect use of navigation equipment.
   e. failure to identify and verify the inoperative engine and to follow the emergency checklist.
   f. inappropriate procedure in the adjustment of engine controls and the reduction of drag.
   g. inappropriate procedure in the establishment and maintenance of the best engine inoperative airspeed.
   h. failure to establish and maintain the proper flight attitude for best performance.
   i. failure to maintain positive aircraft control.
   j. faulty basic instrument flying technique.
   k. inappropriate descent below the MDA or DH.
   l. faulty technique during roundout and touchdown.
3. Demonstrates and simultaneously explains an instrument approach with one engine inoperative from an instructional standpoint.
4. Analyzes and corrects simulated common errors related to an instrument approach with one engine inoperative.

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Chuck