Introduction

Question 1

When an airborne emergency occurs, three basic rules apply.These rules should be thoroughly understood by all pilots

Answer 1

• Maintain aircraft control.
• Analyze the situation and take proper action.
• Land as soon as conditions permit.

Question 2

CRITICAL ACTION (US AIR FORCE)

Answer 2

CAPITAL BOLD FACE LETTERS are considered CRITICAL action, performed immediately and committed to memory

Question 3

NONCRITICAL ACTION

Answer 3

Those actions which contribute to an orderly sequence of events, improve the chances for emergency action to be successful, and serve as “clean-up” items.

Question 4

Land As Soon As Possible

Answer 4

An emergency shall be declared and a landing accomplished at the nearest suitable landing area considering the severity
of the emergency, weather conditions, field facilities, ambient lighting, and command guidance.

Question 5

Land As Soon As Practical

Answer 5

Emergency conditions are less urgent and, although the mission is to be terminated, the degree of the emergency is such that an immediate landing may not be necessary.

Question 6

Suitable Landing Area

Answer 6

A suitable landing area is a hard surface runway, taxiway, or under/overrun. Landing on an unprepared surface or ditching is not recommended.

Question 7

CREW COORDINATION

Answer 7

Essential steps or items which are to be checked in both

cockpits, if occupied, are indicated by (BOTH) following the step.

Question 8

RESETTING A CIRCUIT BREAKER

Answer 8

resetting an open circuit breaker that is already open, but pilot should assess severity of Emergency and benefit/ necessity of equipment for flight