CH.VIII.C — Approach and Landing with One Engine Inoperative (OEI) (Simulated)

What does ACS code CH.VIII.C cover?

ACS Code CH.VIII.C covers "Approach and Landing with One Engine Inoperative (OEI) (Simulated)" under Area of Operation VIII (Emergency Operations) for the FAA Commercial Pilot Helicopter certificate (FAA-S-ACS-16). Candidates are tested on knowledge elements and risk management factors defined in 14 CFR regulations and FAA handbooks (PHAK / AFH).

Task Specification & Required References

• ACS Document: FAA-S-ACS-16 (Commercial Pilot Helicopter)
• Area of Operation: Area VIII — Emergency Operations
• Task: Task C — Approach and Landing with One Engine Inoperative (OEI) (Simulated) (Multiengine Helicopter Only)
• Primary FAA Sources: Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25), Airplane Flying Handbook (FAA-H-8083-3) / Helicopter Flying Handbook (FAA-H-8083-21), Aviation Weather Handbook (FAA-H-8083-28), 14 CFR Parts 61, 91 & 107, Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM).

Airman Certification Standards Elements

Knowledge Elements

• CH.VIII.C.K1: Elements of approach and landing with one engine inoperative.
• CH.VIII.C.K2: Effects of atmospheric conditions on emergency approach and landing.
• CH.VIII.C.K3: Stabilized approach.
• CH.VIII.C.K4: Approach and landing profiles and aircraft configuration.

Risk Management Elements

• CH.VIII.C.R1: Consideration of altitude, wind, terrain, obstructions, and available landing area.
• CH.VIII.C.R2: Planning and following a flightpath to the selected landing area.
• CH.VIII.C.R3: Collision hazards.
• CH.VIII.C.R4: Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.

How do I study CH.VIII.C?

1. Read each element for CH.VIII.C in FAA-S-ACS-16 and note any you cannot explain in your own words.
2. Study each one in the FAA source it points to: the handbook chapter, the 14 CFR section or the AIM paragraph.
3. Practice with questions tagged CH.VIII.C, and read the explanation for every miss.
4. Retest, then review the ACS codes you still miss on your practice test report.

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• Previous task: CH.VIII.B — Powerplant Failure at Altitude in a Single-Engine Helicopter
• Next task: CH.VIII.D — Systems and Equipment Malfunctions
• Same area: CH.VIII.A — Powerplant Failure in a Hover in a Single-Engine Helicopter
• Same area: CH.VIII.B — Powerplant Failure at Altitude in a Single-Engine Helicopter
• Same area: CH.VIII.D — Systems and Equipment Malfunctions
• Same area: CH.VIII.E — Vortex Ring State (VRS)
• Same area: CH.VIII.F — Low Rotor Revolutions Per Minute (RPM) Recognition and Recovery
• Same area: CH.VIII.G — Antitorque System Failure