Airman Certification Standards
ACS CA.IX.D
Emergency Equipment and Survival Gear
Knowledge
Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) operations, limitations, and testing requirements. 55
Fire extinguisher operations and limitations.
Emergency equipment and survival gear needed for:
a. Climate extremes (hot/cold)
b. Mountainous terrain
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.
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.
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