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Emergency Descent
General
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The type of emergency descent will depend on the kind of failure and the aircraft situation.
Two types of descent are considered:
1
Engine failure, aircraft flown for maximum range.
2
Engine running, maximum descent rate.
The factors to be considered are:
1
Cabin altitude and oxygen duration.
2
Electrical power endurance.
3
Distance to suitable landing area.
4
Flight conditions IMC, VMC, ICING.
5
Minimum safe altitude.
6
Fuel reserves.
The pilot must consider the situation and priorities and adjust his actions accordingly.
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Maximum Range Descent - After Engine Fail
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1.
PCL.............................................
IDLE
2.
Engine switch..............................
OFF (to feather propeller)
3.
Aircraft configuration...................
Landing gear up and flaps to 0°
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Section 3 - Emergency Procedures (EASA Approved)
Emergency Descent
Pilot's Operating Handbook
Report No: 02406
Issue date: Mar 06, 2020
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