Safety
EMERGENCY DESCENT MODE
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Meaning of EMERGENCY DESCENT MODE
This automated system senses conditions conducive to hypoxia (cabin depressurization).
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This automated system senses conditions conducive to hypoxia (cabin depressurization). If an aircraft is equipped and the system is activated, it is designed to turn the aircraft up to 90 degrees, then descend to a lower altitude and level off, giving the pilot(s) time to recover.