1. Emergencies Flashcards
What Constitutes an Emergency? (1)
Any unusual occurrence that precludes a controller from handling the aircraft in the anticipated/normal manner
What is the duration for successive “Operations Normal” declarations? (1)
30 minutes
How many “Operation Normal” calls shall be made before overdue action is initiated? (1)
3 successive attempts which have all failed to achieve an “Operations Normal” call
If a ‘Rescue’ call sign fails to respond to three successive attempts to confirm operations normal, who are ATCOs to contact? (2)
- The JRCC
- Request they acctempt to communicate with the ‘Rescue’ callsign
What are the main categories of ABES? (8)
- Radio failure
- Unlawful Interference / Hijack
- Bomb threat
- Strayed / Unidentified A/C
- A/C unable to maintain height
- Control difficulty which affects handling
- Pilot unsure of position
- Diversion
What is the phraseology for Acknowledgement? (1)
(Acft callsign), (ATSU callsign), roger Mayday/Pan
What is the phraseology for Imposition of silence? (1)
All stations, (ATSU callsign), stop transmitting - Mayday
What is the phraseology for Cancellation? (1)
All stations (ATSU callsign), Distress traffic ended
What is the phraseology for Transfer to another frequency? (1)
Mayday (acft identity), all other aircraft contact (station) on (frequency) - out
What 3 ATCO Acconyms / Mnemonics are available to help ATCOs during ABES? (3)
- ASSISTS
- RISC
- SSSS
What does the accronym ASSISTS stand for? (7)
Acknowledge
Separate
Silence
Inform
Support
Time
Squawk
What does the accronym RISC stand for? (4)
Recognise (the problem)
Identify (the relevant A/C)
Separate (the A/C)
Communicate (with adjacent sectors, colleagues etc)
What does the accronym SSSS stand for? (4)
Squawk
Silence (the RTF)
Separate
Shout (for assistance)
Bird Strike information
Bomb Warning information
Brake Problems information
Electrical Problems information
Rough Running Engine / Partial Engine Failure information
Engine Failure information
When are Aerodrome Control Towers responsible for alerting Resuce / Firefighting services? (4)
- An aircraft accident has occurred on or in the vicinity of the aerodrome
- Information is received that the safety of an aircraft has been impaired
- Requested by the flight crew
- When deemed necessary or desirable
Who should be contacted if there is any doubt of an A/C reaching an Aerodrome? (1)
The ACC Supervisor
Plotting Position of Aircraft information
How must any massages from an Aircraft Operator be passed? (1)
Using the Operator’s OWN WORDS
What 3 main questions may be asked to judge the severity of an emergency? (3)
- Can you maintain height?
- Can you affect a safe landing?
- Report your POB?
What are the 3 phases for emergencies? (3)
INCERFA
- A situation wherein UNCERTAINTY exists as to the safety of an aircraft and its occupants
- Max of 30 mins
ALERFA
- A situation wherein APPREHENSION exists as to the safety of an aircraft and its occupants
- Max of 1 hour
DETRESFA -
- A situation wherein there is REASONABLE CERTAINTY that an aircraft and its occupants are threatened by grave and imminent danger or require immediate assistance
- Until survivors found or No chance of doing so
Where and when should Fuel Jettisoning take place and in exceptional circumstances? (7)
- Take place over the sea, away from cities / towns
- Level to be conducted at
- Away from an area thunderstorms have been or expected to be
- 1000ft separation from other A/C
- Above 10,000ft AGL
Exceptionally:
- WINTER - 7000ft AGL
- SUMMER - 4000ft AGL
What are the ICAO threat levels for unruly passengers? (4)
- Level 1 - Disruptive behaviour
- Level 2 - Physically abusive behaviour
- Level 3 - Life-threatening behaviour (or display of a weapon)
- Level 4 - Attempted or actual breach of the flight crew compartment
What is the definition of Distress? (1)
A condition of being threatened by serious and/or imminent danger and of requiring immediate assistance
What is the definition of Urgency? (1)
A condition concerning the safety of an aircraft or other vehicle, or of some person on board or within sight, but which does not require immediate assistance
