Emergencies

Descida de emergência

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

Descida de emergência 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 Descida de emergência?

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

How is Descida de emergência used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Devido à despressurização da cabine, a tripulação iniciou uma descida de emergência para FL100."

Why does Descida de emergência matter in aviation?

Descida de emergência 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 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 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

Descida de emergência

Localized example

Devido à despressurização da cabine, a tripulação iniciou uma descida de emergência para 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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