PA.IX.AFAA-S-ACS-6C · 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.
FAA references
- AFH ch. 18 (p. 18-9) — FAA-H-8083-3C
- PHAK ch. 9 (p. 9-2) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
Knowledge
Risk management
Skills
- PA.IX.A.S1: Clear the area.
- PA.IX.A.S2: Establish and maintain the appropriate airspeed and configuration appropriate to the scenario specified by the evaluator and as covered in P
- PA.IX.A.S3: Maintain orientation, divide attention appropriately, and plan and execute a smooth recovery.
- PA.IX.A.S4: Use bank angle between 30° and 45° to maintain positive load factors during the descent.
- PA.IX.A.S5: Maintain appropriate airspeed +0/-10 knots, and level off at a specified altitude ±100 feet.
- PA.IX.A.S6: Complete the appropriate checklist(s).
- PA.IX.A.S7: Make radio calls as appropriate.
- PA.IX.A.S8: Use single-pilot resource management (SRM) or crew resource management (CRM), as appropriate.
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