SELFDR is a checklist that includes which action?

• A. Divert
• B. Feather
• C. Attach
• D. Descend

Answer: (A)

When facing an in-flight emergency, the priority is to reach a safe landing area. The SELFDR checklist centers on establishing a new plan quickly to ensure you can land safely, which is why diverting to the nearest suitable airport or field is included. Diverting changes your route to a proven landing option, taking into account remaining fuel, weather, terrain, and airspace, so you can manage the situation with a viable end-point in mind. The other actions are more situational details rather than the primary decision the checklist emphasizes: feathering the propeller is a mechanical adjustment used in some engine-out scenarios, descending is a flight control action, and attaching isn’t a standard emergency step. So, divert aligns with the checklist’s purpose of directing you toward a safe landing.