EMERGENCY DESCENT

Question 1

EMERGENCY DESCENT

VOI Call Out

Answer 1

“Emergency Descent”

Question 2

EMERGENCY DESCENT

Immediate Actions:

Answer 2

CREW OXY MASKS…………………………………….ON
EMER DESCENT……………………. ANNOUNCE(PA)
SIGNS…………………………………………………………ON
‐ Turn the ALT selector knob and pull.
‐ Turn the HDG selector knob and pull.
‐ Adjust the target SPD MACH.
THR LEVERS (if A THR not engaged)………….. IDLE
SPD BRK………………………………………………….. FULL

Question 3

EMERGENCY DESCENT

WHEN DESCENT ESTABLISHED

Answer 3

EMER DESCENT FL 100 or minimum allowable altitude
SPEED…………………………………….MAX APPROPRIATE
ENG MODE SEL………………………………………………..IGN ATC…………………………………………………………….NOTIFY
ATC XPDR 7700……………………………………. CONSIDER
MAX FL……………………………………………………. 100 MEA
-IF CAB ALT > 14000 feet:
PAX OXY MASKS……………………………………….MAN ON

Question 4

EMERGENCY DESCENT

Allow the speed to increase before starting to use the speedbrakes to avoid ….

Answer 4

….. autopilot disconnection and automatic retraction of the speedbrakes, due to possible activation of the angle of attack protection. Extension of the speedbrakes will significantly increase Vls.

Question 5

EMERGENCY DESCENT

If structural damage is suspected:

Answer 5

• Descend at the maximum appropriate speed.
• Use the flight controls with care and
• Reduce speed as appropriate.
• Landing Gear may be extended below 25 000 ft
  and speed must be reduced to VLO/VLE.