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AA.VII.A.R1FAA-S-ACS-11A · Nov 2023Risk management

Selection of the procedures or checklists to follow in an emergency.

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Selection of the procedures or checklists to follow in an emergency.

Bottom line

The manufacturer’s approved checklists, placards, and emergency procedures provide a basic defense against threats, errors, or undesired aircraft states. Once the aircraft leaves the ground, any mechanical failures should be addressed using the appropriate checklists and approved AFM, not the MEL.

FAA references

  1. RMH ch. 3 (pp. 3-1–3-2) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  2. AC 91-74, para. 1-5 — AC No: 91-74A
  3. RMH ch. 6 (p. 6-3) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  4. PHAK ch. 7 (p. 7-24) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  5. AFH ch. 9 (p. 9-29) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  6. AFH ch. 9 (p. 9-13) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  7. AC 91-74 Appendix 1 — AC No: 91-74A
  8. RMH ch. 8 (p. 8-3) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  9. AC 91-74, para. 6-2 — AC No: 91-74A
  10. AFH ch. 16 (p. 16-25) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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