Emergency Descent

Question 1

Condition: one or more of these occur:

Answer 1

Cabin altitude can not be controlled

Question 2

Cabin altitude can not be controlled

Answer 2

A rapid descent is needed

Question 3

A rapid descent is needed

Answer 3

Announce the emergency descent. The pilot flying will advise the cabin crew, on the PA system, of impending rapid descent. The pilot monitoring will advise ATC and obtain the area altimeter setting

Question 4

Announce the emergency descent. The pilot flying will advise the cabin crew, on the PA system, of impending rapid descent. The pilot monitoring will advise ATC and obtain the area altimeter setting

Answer 4

Passenger signs ….. ON

Question 5

Passenger signs ….. ON

Answer 5

Without delay, descend to the lowest safe altitude or 10.000 feet, whichever is higher

Question 6

Without delay, descend to the lowest safe altitude or 10.000 feet, whichever is higher

Answer 6

ENGINE START switches (both) ….. CONT

Question 7

ENGINE START switches (both) ….. CONT

Answer 7

Thrust levers (both) ….. Reduce thrust to minimum or as needed for anti-ice

Question 8

Thrust levers (both) ….. Reduce thrust to minimum or as needed for anti-ice

Answer 8

Speedbrake ….. FLIGHT DETENT

Question 9

Speedbrake ….. FLIGHT DETENT

Answer 9

If structural integrity is in doubt, limit speed as much as possible and avoid high maneuvering loads

Question 10

If structural integrity is in doubt, limit speed as much as possible and avoid high maneuvering loads

Answer 10

Set target speed to Mmo/Vmo