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DEFINITION DETECTION REACTION

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A320/A330 XFTDA1INCAPAC01 – OCT 2018


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“Any condition which affects the health of a crew member during the performance
of duties which renders him incapable of performing the assigned duties.”

 It occurs more frequently than many of the other emergencies, which


are the subject of routine training.

 It occurs in all age groups and during all phases of flight.


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Incapacitation can occur in many form, that range from sudden death to partial
loss of function.

Main symptoms:
• No standard callouts, particularly during critical flight phases,
• High number of clues of “subtle incapacitation” (e.g. no appropriate response
to a verbal communication),
• Incoherent speech,
• Strange behavior,
• Irregular breathing,
• Pale fixed facial expression,
• Jerky motions either delayed or too rapid.
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The fit pilot must:

 Take over and ensure a safe flight path:

• Announce “I HAVE CONTROL”,

• If the incapacitated flight crewmember interferes with aircraft handling, press and keep
pressed the sidestick pushbutton for at least 40 seconds, i

• Keep or engage AP as required,

• Perform callout and checklist aloud,

 Declare an Emergency to ATC: “ MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY ”


ATC

 Take any steps possible to contain the incapacitated flight crewmember. These steps may
involve cabin crew.
“ATTENTION, PURSER TO COCKPIT PLEASE”
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 Consider:

• Early approach preparation and checklist reading,

• Automatic landing,

• Use of radar vectoring and long approach.

 Land At the Nearest Suitable Airport.

 Arrange medical assistance onboard and after landing (e.g.: request assistance from any
medically qualified passenger).

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