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Safety

# EMERGENCY DESCENT MODE

TERM · Safety

At a glance

## Meaning of EMERGENCY DESCENT MODE

This automated system senses conditions conducive to hypoxia (cabin depressurization).

### More about EMERGENCY DESCENT MODE

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.

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