Emergency Procedures and Regulations Flashcards

Under FAR 91.3, what authority does a pilot in command have during an emergency?

Answer: May deviate from any FAR to the extent necessary to meet the emergency

FAR 91.3 grants the PIC authority to deviate from any regulation to the extent necessary to handle an emergency, with a duty to report the deviation if requested.

What is the first priority during an inflight emergency?

Answer: Aviate, Navigate, Communicate — fly the aircraft first

Aviate, Navigate, Communicate is the priority order — maintaining aircraft control always comes before navigation or radio work.

What is the recommended procedure for an engine failure immediately after takeoff?

Answer: Land straight ahead or with minimal turns within the available field

Engine failure after takeoff is best handled by landing straight ahead or with shallow turns — attempting to return to the runway at low altitude is typically fatal.

If a pilot receives a light gun steady red signal while on final approach, what should the pilot do?

Answer: Execute a go-around and continue circling

A steady red light to an aircraft in flight means the airport is unsafe — the pilot should not land and must go around.

What action should a pilot take if experiencing radio failure in VFR conditions?

Answer: Squawk 7600, continue under VFR, and land at the destination

With radio failure in VFR conditions, squawk 7600 and continue the VFR flight — land at the destination and notify ATC by other means.

What is the recommended memory item for an electrical fire in flight?

Answer: Master switch OFF, all avionics OFF, land as soon as practical

For an electrical fire, the primary action is to remove the power source by turning off the master switch and all avionics, then land as soon as practical.