PA.IX.A.S3FAA-S-ACS-6C · Nov 2023Skills
Maintain orientation, divide attention appropriately, and plan and execute a smooth rec...
Maintain orientation, divide attention appropriately, and plan and execute a smooth recovery.
Bottom line
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. The pilot should not allow the airplane’s airspeed to pass the never-exceed speed (VNE), the maximum landing gear extended speed (VLE), or the maximum flap extended speed (VFE), as applicable. If the descent is conducted in turbulent conditions, the pilot also needs to comply with the design maneuvering speed (VA) limitations.
FAA references
- AFH ch. 18 (p. 18-9) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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