Emergencies

Descenso de emergencia

A rapid descent initiated by flight crew in response to a pressurization failure, smoke, or other onboard emergency.

Quick answer: A rapid descent initiated by flight crew in response to a pressurization failure, smoke, or other onboard emergency.

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Quick answer

A rapid descent initiated by flight crew in response to a pressurization failure, smoke, or other onboard emergency.

Why it matters

Descenso de emergencia matters because it supports clear communication in Emergencies contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.

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Questions and answers

Questions and answers

What is Descenso de emergencia?

In this glossary, Descenso de emergencia refers to: A rapid descent initiated by flight crew in response to a pressurization failure, smoke, or other onboard emergency.

How is Descenso de emergencia used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Debido a la despresurización de cabina, la tripulación inició un descenso de emergencia a FL100."

Why does Descenso de emergencia matter in aviation?

Descenso de emergencia matters because it supports clear communication in Emergencies contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.

Who uses Descenso de emergencia?

Descenso de emergencia is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Descenso de emergencia belong to?

In this glossary, Descenso de emergencia is grouped under Emergencies. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.

Where does this definition come from?

This definition is sourced from ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG and published by Protermify Aviation as a static aviation reference page.

Definition

A rapid descent initiated by flight crew in response to a pressurization failure, smoke, or other onboard emergency.

Operational example

Due to cabin depressurization, the crew initiated an emergency descent to FL100.

Localized term

Descenso de emergencia

Localized example

Debido a la despresurización de cabina, la tripulación inició un descenso de emergencia a FL100.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Emergencies

Exam relevance

  • ICAO Level 4
  • ICAO Level 5
  • ICAO Level 6
  • EASA FCL.055

Target audience

  • Pilots
  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Cabin Crew

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