Airman Certification Standards

ACS AI.XII.D

Emergency OperationsFlight Instructor for Airplane Category ACS (FAA-S-ACS-25) - Task D

This reproduces published FAA reference text for study. It does not replace the current official FAA publication or regulation.

Knowledge

Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) operations, limitations, and testing requirements.

Fire extinguisher operations and limitations.

Emergency equipment and survival gear needed for:

K3a

a. Climate extremes (hot/cold)

K3b

b. Mountainous terrain

K3c

c. Overwater operations

When to deploy a ballistic parachute and associated passenger briefings, if equipped.

When to activate an emergency auto-land system and brief passengers, if equipped.

Common errors related to this Task.

Risk Management

Survival gear (water, clothing, shelter) for 48 to 72 hours.

Use of a ballistic parachute system.

Use of an emergency auto-land system, if installed.

Skill

Identify appropriate equipment and personal gear.

Brief passengers on proper use of on-board emergency equipment and survival gear.

Simulate ballistic parachute deployment procedures, if equipped.

Analyze and correct common errors related to this Task.

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