Task IX.D

Emergency Equipment and Survival Gear

To determine the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with emergency equipment, and survival gear appropriate to the airplane and environment encountered during flight.

Note: See Appendix 3: Aircraft, Equipment, and Operational Requirements & Limitations for information related to this Task.

References: FAA-H-8083-2, FAA-H-8083-3, FAA-H-8083-25; POH/AFM

Knowledge8 elements

The applicant demonstrates understanding of:

PA.IX.D.K1Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) operations, limitations, and testing requirements.
PA.IX.D.K2Fire extinguisher operations and limitations.
PA.IX.D.K3Emergency equipment and survival gear needed for:
PA.IX.D.K3aa. Climate extremes (hot/cold)
PA.IX.D.K3bb. Mountainous terrain
PA.IX.D.K3cc. Overwater operations
PA.IX.D.K4When to deploy a ballistic parachute and associated passenger briefings, if equipped.
PA.IX.D.K5When to activate an emergency auto-land system and brief passengers, if equipped.

Risk Management3 elements

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

PA.IX.D.R1Survival gear (water, clothing, shelter) for 48 to 72 hours.
PA.IX.D.R2Use of a ballistic parachute system.
PA.IX.D.R3Use of an emergency auto-land system, if installed.

Skills3 elements

The applicant exhibits the skill to:

PA.IX.D.S1Identify appropriate equipment and personal gear.
PA.IX.D.S2Brief passengers on proper use of on-board emergency equipment and survival gear.
PA.IX.D.S3Simulate ballistic parachute deployment procedures, if equipped.

Overview

Study notes for Emergency Equipment and Survival Gear are coming soon. The official ACS elements for this task are listed above — use them as your checklist while the full study guide is being written.

Key Knowledge

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Common DPE Questions

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References

FAA-H-8083-2, FAA-H-8083-3, FAA-H-8083-25; POH/AFM