During takeoff with engine failure and flaps in the takeoff position, what is the target airspeed (KIAS)?

During takeoff with engine failure and flaps in the takeoff position, what is the target airspeed (KIAS)?

• A. 60 KIAS
• B. 55 KIAS
• C. 73 KIAS
• D. 64 KIAS

Answer: (A)

When an engine fails during takeoff with flaps in the takeoff position, you follow a published single-engine takeoff climb speed to ensure you can maintain a safe climb and control with one engine out. For the DA20-C1 in this configuration, that target speed is 60 KIAS. This speed sits above stall with the takeoff flap setting, providing enough lift while keeping drag reasonable so you can maintain a positive rate of climb and maintain directional and pitch control with the remaining engine. Choosing a lower speed, like 55 KIAS, could bring you too close to stall with takeoff flaps still in place and reduce controllability. A higher speed, such as 64 or 73 KIAS, would add unnecessary drag and reduce climb performance on the engine-out condition.

When an engine fails during takeoff with flaps in the takeoff position, you follow a published single-engine takeoff climb speed to ensure you can maintain a safe climb and control with one engine out. For the DA20-C1 in this configuration, that target speed is 60 KIAS. This speed sits above stall with the takeoff flap setting, providing enough lift while keeping drag reasonable so you can maintain a positive rate of climb and maintain directional and pitch control with the remaining engine.

Choosing a lower speed, like 55 KIAS, could bring you too close to stall with takeoff flaps still in place and reduce controllability. A higher speed, such as 64 or 73 KIAS, would add unnecessary drag and reduce climb performance on the engine-out condition.