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AP.VII.A.K2

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Situations that would require an emergency descent (e.g., depressurization, smoke, or powerplant fire).

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  • 14 CFR § 91.1093 Initial and transition training and checking: Check pilots (aircraft), check pilots (simulator).

    training and checking: Check pilots (aircraft), check pilots (simulator). (6) The approved methods, procedures, and limitations for performing the required normal, abnormal, and emergency procedures in the aircraft. (d) The transition ground training for a check pilot must include ... approved methods, procedures, and limitations for performing the required normal, abnormal, and emergency procedures applicable to the aircraft to which the check pilot is in transition. (e) The initial and transition flight training for a check pilot (aircraft) must include…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Chapter 5. Air Traffic Procedures › Section 4. Arrival Procedures › 5-4-5. Instrument Approach Procedure (IAP) Charts

    /DME) information will be removed with future amendments. Pilots should review the procedure’s notes, planview annotations, and PBN/equipment requirements boxes to determine the capability needed to accomplish the procedure. (b) In some cases, other types of navigation systems including ... radar may be required to execute other portions of the approach or to navigate to the IAF (e.g., an NDB procedure turn to an ILS, an NDB in the missed approach, or radar required to join the procedure or identify…

  • Chapter 6. Emergency Procedures › Section 5. Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Communications › 6-5-1. Discrete Emergency Frequency

    Radio facilities have the capability of relaying information to/from ATC facilities throughout the country. Section 5. Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Communications Fire Fighting Communications 6-5-1. Discrete Emergency Frequency a. Direct contact between an emergency aircraft flight crew ... Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Incident Commander (ARFF IC), and the Airport Traffic Control Tower (ATCT), is possible on an aeronautical radio frequency (Discrete Emergency Frequency [DEF]), designated by Air Traffic Control (ATC) from the operational frequencies assigned to that…

  • Chapter 9: Flight Manuals and Other Documents › Placards › Emergency Procedures (Section 3)

    Emergency Procedures (Section 3) Checklists describing the recommended procedures and airspeeds for coping with various types of emergencies or critical situations are located in the Emergency Procedures section. Some of the emergencies covered include: engine failure, fire, and system failure ... procedures for inflight engine restarting and ditching may also be included. Manufacturers may first show an emergency checklist in an abbreviated form with the order of items reflecting the sequence of action. Amplified checklists that provide additional information…