| A. Emergency Descent | ||
| References | FAA-H-8083-2, FAA-H-8083-3; POH/AFM | |
| Objective | To determine that the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with an emergency descent | |
| The applicant demonstrates understanding of | ||
| K1 | Situations that would require an emergency descent (e.g., depressurization, smoke or engine fire) | |
| K2 | Immediate action items and emergency procedures | |
| K3 | Airspeed, to include limitations | |
| The Applicant demonstrates the ability to identify, assess and mitigate risks encompassing: | ||
| R1 | Failure to consider altitude, wind, terrain, obstructions and available glide distance | |
| R2 | Collision hazards to includ aircraft, terrain, obstacles and wires. | |
| R3 | Improper airplane configuration | |
| R4 | Distractions, loss of situational awareness, or improper task management | |
| The applicant demonstrates the ability to: | ||
| S1 | Clear the area | |
| S2 | Establish and maintain the appropriate airspeed and configuration appropriate to the scenario specified by the evaluator and as covered in POH/AFM for the emergency descent | |
| S3 | Maintain orientation, divide attention appropriately, and plan and execute a smooth recovery | |
| S4 | Use bank angle between 30° and 45° to maintain positive load factors during the descent | |
| S5 | Maintain appropriate airspeed +0/-10 knots, and level off at a specified altitude +/-100 feet | |
| S6 | Complete the appropriate checklist | |