PA.IX.DFAA-S-ACS-6C · Nov 2023
Emergency Equipment and Survival Gear
To determine the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with emergency equipment, and survival gear appropriate to the airplane and environment encountered during flight. Note: See Appendix 3: Aircraft, Equipment, and Operational Requirements & Limitations for information related to this Task.
Bottom line
Survival equipment is required by some states and countries, and many areas require specific items for even the shortest local flights.
FAA references
- PHAK ch. 9 (p. 9-9) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
- SEA ch. 7 (p. 7-3) — FAA-H-8083-23
- AFH ch. 2 (p. 2-3) — FAA-H-8083-3C
Knowledge
- PA.IX.D.K1: Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) operations, limitations, and testing requirements.
- PA.IX.D.K2: Fire extinguisher operations and limitations.
- PA.IX.D.K3: Emergency equipment and survival gear needed for:
- PA.IX.D.K3a: a. Climate extremes (hot/cold)
- PA.IX.D.K3b: b. Mountainous terrain
- PA.IX.D.K3c: c. Overwater operations
- PA.IX.D.K4: When to deploy a ballistic parachute and associated passenger briefings, if equipped.
- PA.IX.D.K5: When to activate an emergency auto-land system and brief passengers, if equipped.
Risk management
- PA.IX.D.R1: Survival gear (water, clothing, shelter) for 48 to 72 hours.
- PA.IX.D.R2: Use of a ballistic parachute system.
- PA.IX.D.R3: Use of an emergency auto-land system, if installed.
Skills
- PA.IX.D.S1: Identify appropriate equipment and personal gear.
- PA.IX.D.S2: Brief passengers on proper use of on-board emergency equipment and survival gear.
- PA.IX.D.S3: Simulate ballistic parachute deployment procedures, if equipped.
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