Emergency Descent

The applicant demonstrates understanding of:

• PA.IX.A.K1Situations that would require an emergency descent (e.g., depressurization, smoke, or engine fire).
• PA.IX.A.K2Immediate action items and emergency procedures.
• PA.IX.A.K3Airspeed, including airspeed limitations.
• PA.IX.A.K4Aircraft performance and limitations.

The applicant is able to identify, assess, and mitigate risk associated with:

• PA.IX.A.R1Altitude, wind, terrain, obstructions, gliding distance, and available landing distance considerations.
• PA.IX.A.R2Collision hazards.
• PA.IX.A.R3Configuring the airplane.
• PA.IX.A.R4Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.

The applicant exhibits the skill to:

• PA.IX.A.S1Clear the area.
• PA.IX.A.S2Establish and maintain the appropriate airspeed and configuration appropriate to the scenario specified by the evaluator and as covered in Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH)/Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) for the emergency descent.
• PA.IX.A.S3Maintain orientation, divide attention appropriately, and plan and execute a smooth recovery.
• PA.IX.A.S4Use bank angle between 30° and 45° to maintain positive load factors during the descent.
• PA.IX.A.S5Maintain appropriate airspeed +0/-10 knots, and level off at a specified altitude ±100 feet.
• PA.IX.A.S6Complete the appropriate checklist(s).
• PA.IX.A.S7Make radio calls as appropriate.
• PA.IX.A.S8Use single-pilot resource management (SRM) or crew resource management (CRM), as appropriate.