Performancemedium#626
During a drift-down after engine failure above the OEI ceiling, the aircraft:
A
climbs to a higher altitude
B
descends gradually to the OEI ceiling
CorrectC
descends at maximum rate
D
maintains current altitude
Explanation
In a drift-down the aircraft gradually descends from its cruise altitude to the one-engine-inoperative ceiling while maintaining the best drift-down speed.
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