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Private Pilot · Area IX: Emergency Operations

Task D. Emergency Equipment and Survival Gear

FAA-S-ACS-6C · Effective 2024-05-31

Official FAA standard (PDF) ↗

Knowledge

What you should understand and be able to explain.

8 elements
  • PA.IX.D.K1
    Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) operations, limitations, and testing requirements.
  • PA.IX.D.K2
    Fire extinguisher operations and limitations.
  • PA.IX.D.K3
    Emergency equipment and survival gear needed for:
  • PA.IX.D.K3a
    Climate extremes (hot/cold)
  • PA.IX.D.K3b
    Mountainous terrain
  • PA.IX.D.K3c
    Overwater operations
  • PA.IX.D.K4
    When to deploy a ballistic parachute and associated passenger briefings, if equipped.
  • PA.IX.D.K5
    When to activate an emergency auto-land system and brief passengers, if equipped.

Risk management

Risks to recognize and decisions to consider.

3 elements
  • PA.IX.D.R1
    Survival gear (water, clothing, shelter) for 48 to 72 hours.
  • PA.IX.D.R2
    Use of a ballistic parachute system.
  • PA.IX.D.R3
    Use of an emergency auto-land system, if installed.
Skill elements and task objectives

This page covers knowledge and risk management. For the complete task, including skill standards, open the FAA document (PDF).