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Which event can demand an immediate emergency descent?

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  1. An uncontrollable fire
  2. A routine frequency change
  3. A centered heading indicator

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  1. Airplane Flying Handbook Chapter 18 www.faa.gov/sites/faa.gov/files/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/airplane_handbook/19_afh_ch18.pdf Checked 2026-10-09.

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