In the cruise engine failure initial procedure, what is the first action the PF should take?

In the cruise engine failure initial procedure, what is the first action the PF should take?

• A. Disconnects A/THR
• B. Sets a HDG (if required) and pulls
• C. Sets thrust levers to MCT
• D. Determines altitude based on strategy

Answer: (C)

In a cruise engine failure, the immediate priority is to preserve flight safety by maintaining adequate energy on the remaining engine. Setting the thrust levers to Maximum Continuous Thrust on the operative engine provides the necessary power to hold or quickly regain the target airspeed, maintain control, and begin a safe maneuver if needed. This initializes proper energy management before making further strategic decisions like heading changes or altitude adjustments. Once stabilized at a safe speed, you can then handle navigation and altitude planning, and decide how to manage the autopilot/auto-throttle as appropriate.

In a cruise engine failure, the immediate priority is to preserve flight safety by maintaining adequate energy on the remaining engine. Setting the thrust levers to Maximum Continuous Thrust on the operative engine provides the necessary power to hold or quickly regain the target airspeed, maintain control, and begin a safe maneuver if needed. This initializes proper energy management before making further strategic decisions like heading changes or altitude adjustments. Once stabilized at a safe speed, you can then handle navigation and altitude planning, and decide how to manage the autopilot/auto-throttle as appropriate.