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UK ADI 4/24 - ABES ORAL BOARDS > 1. Emergencies > Flashcards

1. Emergencies Flashcards

1
Q

What Constitutes an Emergency? (1)

A

Any unusual occurrence that precludes a controller from handling the aircraft in the anticipated/normal manner

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2
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What is the duration for successive “Operations Normal” declarations? (1)

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30 minutes

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3
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How many “Operation Normal” calls shall be made before overdue action is initiated? (1)

A

3 successive attempts which have all failed to achieve an “Operations Normal” call

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4
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If a ‘Rescue’ call sign fails to respond to three successive attempts to confirm operations normal, who are ATCOs to contact? (2)

A
  • The JRCC
  • Request they acctempt to communicate with the ‘Rescue’ callsign
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5
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What are the main categories of ABES? (8)

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  • 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
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What is the phraseology for Acknowledgement? (1)

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(Acft callsign), (ATSU callsign), roger Mayday/Pan

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What is the phraseology for Imposition of silence? (1)

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All stations, (ATSU callsign), stop transmitting - Mayday

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What is the phraseology for Cancellation? (1)

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All stations (ATSU callsign), Distress traffic ended

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What is the phraseology for Transfer to another frequency? (1)

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Mayday (acft identity), all other aircraft contact (station) on (frequency) - out

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10
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What 3 ATCO Acconyms / Mnemonics are available to help ATCOs during ABES? (3)

A
  • ASSISTS
  • RISC
  • SSSS
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What does the accronym ASSISTS stand for? (7)

A

Acknowledge
Separate
Silence
Inform
Support
Time
Squawk

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What does the accronym RISC stand for? (4)

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Recognise (the problem)
Identify (the relevant A/C)
Separate (the A/C)
Communicate (with adjacent sectors, colleagues etc)

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What does the accronym SSSS stand for? (4)

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Squawk
Silence (the RTF)
Separate
Shout (for assistance)

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Bird Strike information

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Bomb Warning information

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16
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Brake Problems information

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17
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Electrical Problems information

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18
Q

Rough Running Engine / Partial Engine Failure information

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19
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Engine Failure information

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20
Q

When are Aerodrome Control Towers responsible for alerting Resuce / Firefighting services? (4)

A
  • 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
21
Q

Who should be contacted if there is any doubt of an A/C reaching an Aerodrome? (1)

A

The ACC Supervisor

22
Q

Plotting Position of Aircraft information

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23
Q

How must any massages from an Aircraft Operator be passed? (1)

A

Using the Operator’s OWN WORDS

24
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What 3 main questions may be asked to judge the severity of an emergency? (3)

A
  • Can you maintain height?
  • Can you affect a safe landing?
  • Report your POB?
25
Q

What are the 3 phases for emergencies? (3)

A

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

26
Q

Where and when should Fuel Jettisoning take place and in exceptional circumstances? (7)

A
  • 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

27
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What are the ICAO threat levels for unruly passengers? (4)

A
  • 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
28
Q

What is the definition of Distress? (1)

A

A condition of being threatened by serious and/or imminent danger and of requiring immediate assistance

29
Q

What is the definition of Urgency? (1)

A

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

UK ADI 4/24 - ABES ORAL BOARDS (5 decks)

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