| D. Emergency Equipment and Survival Gear | ||
| 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 emergency equipment and survival gear appropriate to the airplane environment encountered during flight and identifying appropriate equipment that should be on board the airplane | |
| The applicant demonstrates understanding of | ||
| K1 | Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) operations, limitations and testing requirements | |
| K2 | Fire extinguisher operations and limitations | |
| K3 | Emergency equipment and survival gear needed for: | |
| K3a | Climate extremes (hot/cold) | |
| K3b | Mountainous Terrain | |
| K3c | Overwater operations | |
| The Applicant demonstrates the ability to identify, assess and mitigate risks encompassing: | ||
| R1 | Failure to plan for basic needs (Water, clothing, shelter) for 48-72 hours | |
| The applicant demonstrates the ability to: | ||
| S1 | Identify appropriate equipment and personal gear | |
| S2 | Brief passengers on proper use of on-board emergency equipment and survival gear | |