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Engine failure procedure at Takeoff

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Commercial Pilot, General Aviation, Instrument Rating

Hello,
I would like to ask a question regarding the engine failure procedure at takeoff.
I know it's the operator responsibility to design such procedure for each runway at destination, according to aircraft performance and obstacles.
However, if my engine out procedure is to maintain rwy heading 2000ft and then follow ATC ; but for takeoff, the ATC instructs me to turn right after lift off...
400ft I turn right, and then engine failure ( dual engine aircraft). 
Shall I return to the EO procedure (rwy heading) or manage with ATC a new heading ??

Elyes

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  1. KDS on Apr 11, 2019

    I’ve had that exact experience happen to me many times, but it was always in a simulator.

    Only comply if it does not endanger the flight. If you have your hands full of airplane or you think it is unwise to fly other than wings level as you handle the emergency, do what is safe. Advise ATC if you can work that in without overloading yourself.

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    Mark Kolber on Apr 13, 2019

    I agree completely with KDS. You are handling an emergency; you do what is necessary to handle it. Period. No ifs, ands, or buts.

    The one thing I would add is about advising ATC. We are taught the “aviate, navigate, communicate” mantra. Unfortunately, many pilots take that to mean communication is not important. That is incorrect. Communication *is* important. It’s the third most important thing.

    In your scenario, you are already talking to ATC. If it will not take away from flying the airplane (aviate) and choosing and heading toward your preferred landing area (navigate), it becomes important to advise ATC that you have an emergency. If nothing else, it helps ATC clear the way and prevent your emergency from becoming a problem which affects others.

    It does not have to be long winded. “N12345 declaring an emergency. Stand by.” is short and sweet. It tells ATC two things. One is that you are in distress; the other is that you don’t want to be bothered with questions (which they might not understand anyway). If you can give them more, by all means – especially what you are going to do.

    As an example, I was departing from a busy Class D with a student when we had a partial loss of power in a single. Not much power, but enough to try for a return to the airport. My call was “Tower. N12345. Emergency loss of power. Returning to the airport” while I was maneuvering to do just that. The immediate reply was “the runway is yours” followed by a bunch of instructions to everyone else to keep the area clear.

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  3. Jaziri Elyes on Apr 15, 2019

    Thank you KDS and Mark Kolber.
    I understand the idea behind ‘Emergency at a critical moment, do what is safe.
    Mark , “No ifs, ands, or buts” , that’s why I’m asking my question, because once you’re handling this situation, ideas must be clear 😉 especially at busy airports.

    Thank you again

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