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AA.VII.A.S2aFAA-S-ACS-11A · Nov 2023Skills

a. Emergency Descent

ACS element text (the applicant demonstrates understanding of)

Use proper procedures for an emergency situation(s) presented by the evaluator, such as: a. Emergency Descent

Bottom line

In any case, pilots must follow the applicable emergency procedures outlined in the AFM/ POH. The recovery from an emergency descent should be initiated at a high enough altitude to ensure a safe recovery back to level flight or a precautionary landing.

FAA references

  1. PHAK ch. 7 (p. 7-24) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  2. AC 91-74, para. 1-5 — AC No: 91-74A
  3. AFH ch. 18 (pp. 18-9–18-10) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  4. AC 91-74, para. 6-2 — AC No: 91-74A
  5. RMH ch. 3 (p. 3-1) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  6. RMH Glossary — FAA-H-8083-2A
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