Aviation English
Flight Phase

Was ist Driftabstieg?

Driftabstieg A procedure for descending to a safe altitude following engine failure at cruise. Aircraft descends along a planned path ensuring obstacle clearance and safe flight.

Source: ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

How is “Driftabstieg” Used in Practice?

Aufgrund eines Triebwerksausfalls beginnen wir mit dem Driftabstieg von Flugfläche drei fünf null zur Hindernisfreiheit.

Certification Exam Relevance

ICAO Level 4ICAO Level 5ICAO Level 6EASA FCL.055

Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Pilots
  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Cabin Crew

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Was ist Driftabstieg?

A procedure for descending to a safe altitude following engine failure at cruise. Aircraft descends along a planned path ensuring obstacle clearance and safe flight.

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