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Procedura di discesa derivata

A contingency descent profile followed after an engine failure at cruise altitude to achieve the aircraft’s new single-engine ceiling while maintaining obstacle clearance.

Quick answer: A contingency descent profile followed after an engine failure at cruise altitude to achieve the aircraft’s new single-engine ceiling while maintaining obstacle clearance.

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Quick answer

A contingency descent profile followed after an engine failure at cruise altitude to achieve the aircraft’s new single-engine ceiling while maintaining obstacle clearance.

Why it matters

Procedura di discesa derivata matters because it supports clear communication in Long Haul 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 Procedura di discesa derivata?

In this glossary, Procedura di discesa derivata refers to: A contingency descent profile followed after an engine failure at cruise altitude to achieve the aircraft’s new single-engine ceiling while maintaining obstacle clearance.

How is Procedura di discesa derivata used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Mayday, un motore fermo, inizio la Procedura di discesa derivata da livello 370 per mantenere la separazione ostacoli fino al livello derivato."

Why does Procedura di discesa derivata matter in aviation?

Procedura di discesa derivata matters because it supports clear communication in Long Haul 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 Procedura di discesa derivata?

Procedura di discesa derivata is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Procedura di discesa derivata belong to?

In this glossary, Procedura di discesa derivata is grouped under Long Haul. 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 contingency descent profile followed after an engine failure at cruise altitude to achieve the aircraft’s new single-engine ceiling while maintaining obstacle clearance.

Operational example

Mayday, one engine out, commencing Drift Down Procedure from flight level three-seven-zero to maintain obstacle clearance until drift-down level reached.

Localized term

Procedura di discesa derivata

Localized example

Mayday, un motore fermo, inizio la Procedura di discesa derivata da livello 370 per mantenere la separazione ostacoli fino al livello derivato.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Long Haul

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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