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BEECHCRAFT
Section X
Safety
information
a speed below Vmca, or
during
cruise or
in
a
steep
turn,
you
may elect
to
use only enough
power
to maintain a safe speed and altitude. If
the
failure
occurs on final approach,
use
power
only as
necessary
to complete the landing.
-
Reduce
drag
to an absolute minimum.
-
Secure
the
failed
engine
and
related
sub-
systems.
The
first
three steps should be
done
promptly and
from
memory.
The
check
list
should
then
be
consulted to be sure
that
the
inoperative
engine is
secured properly
and that the appropriate
switches
are
placed
in
the
correct
position.
The airplane must
be banked about 5°
into
the
live
engine, with the
"slip/skid"
ball out of center toward the live engine,
to achieve rated performance.
Another note of caution: Be sure to
identify
the
dead
engine,
positively,
before feathering it.
Remember:
First, identify the suspected engine (i.e., "Dead foot
means
dead
engine"),
second, verify with cautious
throttle movement,
then feather.
ENGINE FAILURE ON
TAKE-OFF
If an engine fails before attaining
lift-off
speed, or
below Vmca, the only
proper
action is to
discontinue
March, 1981
10-45
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