ACS AA.VII.A

Declaring an emergency and selection of a suitable airport or landing location.

Situations that would require an emergency descent (e.g., depressurization, smoke, or engine fire).

Causes of inflight fire or smoke.

Airplane decompression.

When an emergency evacuation may be necessary.

Actions required if icing conditions exceed the capabilities of the aircraft.

Selection of the procedures or checklists to follow in an emergency.

Multiple failures or system abnormalities.

Altitude, wind, terrain, and obstruction considerations in an emergency.

Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.

Explain or describe an emergency procedure for a situation(s) presented by the evaluator.

Use proper procedures for an emergency situation(s) presented by the evaluator, such as:

a. Emergency Descent

b. Inflight fire and smoke

c. Decompression

d. Emergency evacuation

e. Airframe icing

f. Others as specified in the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM)/Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH)

Fly by reference to standby flight instruments, backup instrumentation, or partial panel, if applicable and appropriate to the situation.

Coordinate with crew, if applicable, and complete the appropriate checklist(s) in a timely manner.

Communicate with air traffic control (ATC) and the evaluator, as appropriate for the situation. 50