DONE 4K Emergencies - Emergency Descent

Question 0

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2. What procedure should be followed in establishing an emergency descent? (FAA-H-8083-3)

Answer 0

Generally the maneuver should be configured as recommended by the manufacturer. Except when prohibited by the manufacturer, the following procedure may be used:

a. Reduce power to idle;
b. Place propeller control in low pitch (high rpm)—acts as an aerodynamic brake;
c. As quickly as practical, extend landing gear/full flaps (maximum drag);
d. Establish a 30- to 45-degree bank for the purposes of clearing the area below.

Question 1

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1. When would an emergency descent procedure be necessary? (FAA-H-8083-3)

Answer 1

An emergency descent is a maneuver for descending as rapidly as possible, within the structural limitations of the airplane, to a lower altitude or to the ground for an emergency landing. The need for this maneuver may result from an uncontrollable fire, a sudden loss of cabin pressurization, or any other situation demanding an immediate and rapid descent.

Question 2

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3. What standards are you expected to maintain when demonstrating an emergency descent? (FAA-H-8081-12)

Answer 2

a. Exhibit satisfactory knowledge of the elements related to an emergency descent.
b. Recognize situations such as depressurization, cockpit smoke, and/or fire that require an emergency descent.
c. Establish the appropriate airspeed, ±10 knots, and configuration for the emergency descent.
d. Exhibit orientation, division of attention, and proper planning.
e. Maintain positive load factors during the descent.
f. Maintain appropriate airspeed, +0/–10 knots, and level off at specified altitude, ±100 feet.
g. Complete appropriate checklists.