Airline Transport Pilot and Type Rating for Airplane Category › VII. Emergency Operations › Task A. Emergency Procedures

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When an emergency evacuation may be necessary.

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14 CFR Part 91 — General Operating and Flight Rules Open
14 CFR § 91.1035 Passenger awareness.
that person's attendant, if any, has received a briefing as to the procedures to be followed if an evacuation occurs. This paragraph does not apply to a person who has been given a briefing before a previous ... which they are to be used; (2) Contain a diagram of, and method of operating, the emergency exits; and (3) Contain other instructions necessary for the use of emergency equipment on board the aircraft…
14 CFR Part 91 — General Operating and Flight Rules Open
14 CFR § 91.533 Flight attendant requirements.
person may serve as a flight attendant on an airplane when required by paragraph (a) of this section unless that person has demonstrated to the pilot in command familiarity with the necessary functions to be performed in an emergency ... situation requiring emergency evacuation and is capable of using the emergency equipment installed on that airplane…
Aeronautical Information Manual p. 6-1-1
Chapter 6. Emergency Procedures › Section 1. General › 6-1-1. Pilot Responsibility and Authority
Chapter 6. Emergency Procedures Section 1. General 6-1-1. Pilot Responsibility and Authority a. The pilot-in-command of an aircraft is directly responsible for and is the final authority as to the operation of that aircraft ... emergency requiring immediate action, the pilot-in-command may deviate from any rule in 14 CFR part 91, Subpart A, General, and Subpart B, Flight Rules, to the extent required to meet that emergency. NOTE-In the event…
Airplane Flying Handbook p. 18-22
Chapter 18: Emergency Procedures › Emergency Response Systems › Ballistic Parachutes
Emergency Response Systems Airplanes may have installed systems that provide alternatives in certain emergency situations. For example, ballistic parachute systems, if installed, may be deployed in an emergency allowing an airplane to descend slowly enough toward the ground such that ... occupants usually survive the resulting impact with minor or no injuries. Airplanes may also have an Emergency Autoland (EAL) system, which can take over control of the aircraft when necessary for a safe outcome. Ballistic Parachutes Deployment of an airplane…
Airplane Flying Handbook p. 18-1
Chapter 18: Emergency Procedures › Emergency Landings › Types of Emergency Landings
Emergency Landings This section contains information on emergency landing techniques in small fixed-wing airplanes. The guidelines that are presented apply to the more adverse terrain conditions for which no practical training is possible. The objective is to instill ... pilot knows how to use the airplane structure for self-protection and the protection of passengers. Types of Emergency Landings The different types of emergency landings are defined as follows: ⦁ Forced landing—an immediate landing, on or off an airport…
14 CFR Part 91 — General Operating and Flight Rules Open
14 CFR § 91.1083 Crewmember emergency training.
Crewmember emergency training. (a) Each training program must provide emergency training under this section for each aircraft type, model, and configuration, each crewmember, and each kind of operation conducted, as appropriate for each crewmember and the program manager. (b) Emergency ... training must provide the following: (1) Instruction in emergency assignments and procedures, including coordination among crewmembers. (2) Individual instruction in the location, function, and operation of emergency equipment including— (i) Equipment used in ditching and evacuation; (ii) First aid equipment…