Flight Phase

漂降

A procedure for descending to a safe altitude following engine failure at cruise. Aircraft descends along a planned path ensuring obstacle clearance and safe flight.

Quick answer: A procedure for descending to a safe altitude following engine failure at cruise. Aircraft descends along a planned path ensuring obstacle clearance and safe flight.

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Quick answer

A procedure for descending to a safe altitude following engine failure at cruise. Aircraft descends along a planned path ensuring obstacle clearance and safe flight.

Why it matters

漂降 matters because it supports clear communication in Flight Phase 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

What is 漂降?

In this glossary, 漂降 refers to: A procedure for descending to a safe altitude following engine failure at cruise. Aircraft descends along a planned path ensuring obstacle clearance and safe flight.

How is 漂降 used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "由于发动机故障,我们将从三五零高度漂降以确保避开障碍物。"

Why does 漂降 matter in aviation?

漂降 matters because it supports clear communication in Flight Phase 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 漂降?

漂降 is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does 漂降 belong to?

In this glossary, 漂降 is grouped under Flight Phase. 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 procedure for descending to a safe altitude following engine failure at cruise. Aircraft descends along a planned path ensuring obstacle clearance and safe flight.

Operational example

Due engine failure, we are initiating drift down from flight level three five zero to maintain obstacle clearance.

Localized term

漂降

Localized example

由于发动机故障,我们将从三五零高度漂降以确保避开障碍物。

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Flight Phase

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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