CA.IX.AFAA-S-ACS-7B · Nov 2023
Emergency Descent
To determine the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with emergency descent. Note: See Appendix 2: Safety of Flight.
Bottom line
Emergency descent training should be performed as recommended by the manufacturer, including the configuration and airspeeds. Except when prohibited by the manufacturer, the power should be reduced to idle, and the propeller control (if equipped) should be placed in the low pitch (or high revolutions per minute (rpm)) position.
FAA references
- AFH ch. 18 (p. 18-9) — FAA-H-8083-3C
Knowledge
Risk management
Skills
- CA.IX.A.S1: Clear the area.
- CA.IX.A.S2: Establish and maintain the appropriate airspeed and configuration appropriate to the scenario specified by the evaluator and as covered in P
- CA.IX.A.S3: Maintain orientation, divide attention appropriately, and plan and execute a smooth recovery.
- CA.IX.A.S4: Use bank angle between 30° and 45° to maintain positive load factors during the descent.
- CA.IX.A.S5: Maintain appropriate airspeed +0/-10 knots, and level off at a specified altitude ±100 feet.
- CA.IX.A.S6: Complete the appropriate checklist(s).
- CA.IX.A.S7: Use single-pilot resource management (SRM) or crew resource management (CRM), as appropriate.
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