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Long Haul

Процедура плавного снижения

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

Процедура плавного снижения 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 Процедура плавного снижения?

In this glossary, Процедура плавного снижения 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 Процедура плавного снижения used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Мэйдэй, отказ одного двигателя, начинаю процедуру плавного снижения с эшелона 370, сохраняю безопасный просвет до достижения высоты дрейфового снижения."

Why does Процедура плавного снижения matter in aviation?

Процедура плавного снижения 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 Процедура плавного снижения?

Процедура плавного снижения is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Процедура плавного снижения belong to?

In this glossary, Процедура плавного снижения 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

Процедура плавного снижения

Localized example

Мэйдэй, отказ одного двигателя, начинаю процедуру плавного снижения с эшелона 370, сохраняю безопасный просвет до достижения высоты дрейфового снижения.

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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