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PA.VIII.D.R2FAA-S-ACS-6C · Nov 2023Risk management

When to seek assistance or declare an emergency in a deteriorating situation.

ACS element text (the applicant demonstrates understanding of)

When to seek assistance or declare an emergency in a deteriorating situation.

Bottom line

The learner who hesitates when prompt action is required, or who makes the decision to not decide, has made a wrong decision.

FAA references

  1. AIH ch. 1 (p. 1-20) — FAA-H-8083-9B
  2. AIH ch. 1 (p. 1-25) — FAA-H-8083-9B
  3. IFH ch. 11 (p. 11-7) — FAA-H-8083-15B
  4. RMH ch. 6 (p. 6-4) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  5. IFH ch. 8 (pp. 8-16–8-17) — FAA-H-8083-15B
  6. RMH ch. 8 (p. 8-3) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  7. RMH ch. 3 (p. 3-1) — FAA-H-8083-2A
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