Basic ATC

Descida de emergência

A rapid descent by an aircraft in response to an emergency situation.

Quick answer: A rapid descent by an aircraft in response to an emergency situation.

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Quick answer

A rapid descent by an aircraft in response to an emergency situation.

Why it matters

Descida de emergência matters because it supports clear communication in Basic ATC 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 Descida de emergência?

In this glossary, Descida de emergência refers to: A rapid descent by an aircraft in response to an emergency situation.

How is Descida de emergência used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Piloto, iniciando descida de emergência devido à perda de pressão na cabine."

Why does Descida de emergência matter in aviation?

Descida de emergência matters because it supports clear communication in Basic ATC 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 Descida de emergência?

Descida de emergência is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Descida de emergência belong to?

In this glossary, Descida de emergência is grouped under Basic ATC. 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 by an aircraft in response to an emergency situation.

Operational example

Pilot, initiating emergency descent due to cabin pressure loss.

Localized term

Descida de emergência

Localized example

Piloto, iniciando descida de emergência devido à perda de pressão na cabine.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Basic ATC

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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