Which sequence describes the engine-out takeoff procedure after an engine failure is identified?

Which sequence describes the engine-out takeoff procedure after an engine failure is identified?

• A. Cut off all thrust and descend
• B. Immediately retract landing gear, reduce thrust on good engine, turn toward the failed side
• C. Confirm the failure, maintain directional control with rudder, follow engine-out checklist, set appropriate thrust on the remaining engine, maintain best climb gradient, and communicate
• D. Plane continues with both engines at full thrust and ignores the failure

Answer: (C)

When an engine failure is identified during takeoff, the priority is to keep the aircraft controllable and follow a disciplined engine-out procedure. Start by confirming which engine has failed so you don’t shut down the wrong one. Then maintain directional control with the rudder, since asymmetric thrust will yaw the airplane toward the failed side; keep the wings level and hold the appropriate pitch to maintain the required takeoff speed. Next, execute the engine-out checklist to configure the airplane for single-engine operation and verify systems are in the correct state. Set the thrust on the remaining engine to the required takeoff or go-around power to ensure you have adequate climb capability. Maintain the best climb gradient to clear obstacles and reach a safe altitude, adjusting pitch and trim as needed. Finally, communicate with ATC and, if necessary, declare an emergency to coordinate traffic and priority handling. This approach keeps you in control, uses the remaining engine effectively, follows established procedures, and supports safe obstacle clearance. Other options would compromise control, loss of climb performance, or obstacle clearance, or ignore the failure altogether.

When an engine failure is identified during takeoff, the priority is to keep the aircraft controllable and follow a disciplined engine-out procedure. Start by confirming which engine has failed so you don’t shut down the wrong one. Then maintain directional control with the rudder, since asymmetric thrust will yaw the airplane toward the failed side; keep the wings level and hold the appropriate pitch to maintain the required takeoff speed. Next, execute the engine-out checklist to configure the airplane for single-engine operation and verify systems are in the correct state. Set the thrust on the remaining engine to the required takeoff or go-around power to ensure you have adequate climb capability. Maintain the best climb gradient to clear obstacles and reach a safe altitude, adjusting pitch and trim as needed. Finally, communicate with ATC and, if necessary, declare an emergency to coordinate traffic and priority handling. This approach keeps you in control, uses the remaining engine effectively, follows established procedures, and supports safe obstacle clearance. Other options would compromise control, loss of climb performance, or obstacle clearance, or ignore the failure altogether.