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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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6
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What is the phraseology for an Acknowledgement of an emergency? (1)

A

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

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

A

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

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What is the phraseology for Cancellation of an emergency? (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 during an emergency? (1)

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

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10
Q

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)

A

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)

A

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

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14
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Bird Strike information

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15
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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
Q

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 messages from an Aircraft Operator be passed? (1)

A

Using the Operator’s OWN WORDS

24
Q

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
Q

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

ABES Oral Board (6 decks)

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