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CA.IX.D.K5FAA-S-ACS-7B · Nov 2023Knowledge

When to activate an emergency auto-land system and brief passengers, if equipped.

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When to activate an emergency auto-land system and brief passengers, if equipped.

Bottom line

Without pilot responsiveness after an emergency descent, EAL initiates the process for an automated landing. The system also allows for manual activation by a pilot or a passenger.

Key numbers

Key numbers for When to activate an emergency auto-land system and brief passengers, if equipped.
NumberWhat it means
121.5 MHzGuard freq
25 seconds after the initial broadcastBroadcast pause
within 12 miles of the selected runway and at or below 12,000 feet MSLCTAF broadcast
7700Squawk

FAA references

  1. AFH ch. 18 (p. 18-22) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  2. AIH ch. 1 (p. 1-25) — FAA-H-8083-9B
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