Aviation English
Long Haul

Qu'est-ce que Procédure de descente en dérive ?

Procédure de descente en dérive A contingency descent profile followed after an engine failure at cruise altitude to achieve the aircraft’s new single-engine ceiling while maintaining obstacle clearance.

Source: ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

How is “Procédure de descente en dérive” Used in Practice?

Mayday, un moteur coupé, j'amorce la Procédure de descente en dérive du niveau 370 pour conserver la marge d'obstacles jusqu'au niveau dérivé.

Certification Exam Relevance

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

Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Pilots
  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Cabin Crew

Learn “Procédure de descente en dérive” Free with Termify

Master Procédure de descente en dérive and 4,071+ professional terms with native pronunciation, IPA transcriptions and career quizzes. 100% free, forever.

Download Free for iOS

Frequently Asked Questions

Qu'est-ce que Procédure de descente en dérive ?

A contingency descent profile followed after an engine failure at cruise altitude to achieve the aircraft’s new single-engine ceiling while maintaining obstacle clearance.

Where can I learn this term for free?

Termify is a 100% free professional English app that teaches Procédure de descente en dérive and 4,071+ other industry terms with native pronunciation, IPA transcriptions and career quizzes. Available on iOS in 23 languages. No subscription, no credit card required.

Last updated: