Emergency descend

Expect

• descend without warning

• poor or no RTF due to oxygen mask

If able, aicraft will

• initiate a turn away from the assigned route or track before commencing the emergency descend

• advise the appropriate ATC unit as soon as possible of the emergency descend

• set transponder to code 7700 and select the emergency mode on CPDLC system, if applicable

• turn on aircraft exterior lights

• watch for conflicting traffic both visually and by reference to aircrafts

• coordinate its furthe intentions with the approapiate ATC unit

Remember

A 'Acknowledge' - S 'Separate' - S 'Silence' - I 'Inform' - S 'Support - T 'Time'

• acknowledge emergency on RTF

• take all necessary action to safeguard all aircraft concerned

• may be required to suggest a heading, state the minimum altitude or to provide separation

• after emergency descend, request informations:

  • diversion

  • injuries

  • aircraft damage

• consider aircraft still to be in an emergency situation