3 / 4. Radio Failure 1 & 2 Flashcards

1
Q

What are the procedures for Radio Failure in VMC? (5)

A
  • Squawk 7600
  • Use visual landing aids
  • Watch for visual signals
  • Report ARR to appropiate ATC unit
  • Adopt IMC procedures if VMC can’t be maintained
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2
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What are the procedures for Radio Failure in IMC with Procedural separation? (3)

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  • ROCAS unless cleared by ATC, or for safety reasons
  • Maintain last assigned speed, level for 20 minutes over a compulsory reporting point
  • After the compulsory reporting point, change to level and speed from the FPL
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3
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What are the procedures for Radio Failure in IMC with ATS surveillance separation? (2)

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  • Squawk 7600
  • Maintain last assigned level & speed for 7 minutes (time begins when 7600 set)
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What are the procedures for Radio Failure in IMC when flying the SID? (2)

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  • Fly the SID, including any step climbs, then fly last assigned level & speed for 7 minutes
  • Fly assigned level & speed from FPL until appropate landing aid at destination
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5
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What are the procedures for Radio Failure in IMC when flying the STAR? (2)

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  • Fly the SID, including any step descent, then fly last assigned level & speed for 7 minutes
  • Decsend to minimum published FL at the IAF
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What are the procedures for Radio Failure in IMC when flying en-route? (2)

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  • Fly level & Speed from FPL to appropiate landing aid at destination
  • Attempt to transmit position reports (Inc. FL/Alt over reporting points)
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What are the procedures for Radio Failure in IMC when flying radar vectors or RNAV? (2)

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  • Continue last instruction for 3 minutes
  • Proceed directly to rejoin FPL route
  • Remain above MSA
  • Comply with “Loss of Comms procedures” from the UKAIP
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8
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What Rate of Descent minima should be used with Radio fauilure within a Holding Pattern? (1)

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NOT LESS THAN 500 fpm

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9
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What are the ALDIS Lamp signals & meanings?

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10
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What Time limit should an A/C carry out the IAP with Radio failure? (2)

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Within 30 minutes of:

  • EAT (or)
  • Calculated ETA
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11
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What are the procedures for Radio Failure in IMC when flying SVFR outside of the CTR? (2)

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  • Squawk 7600
  • Transmit blind calls
  • Remain outside CTR (Even if SVFR clearance obtained)
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12
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What is STORCALE when encountering a Radio failure? (8)

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Separate
Transmit
Other
Request
Continue
Alternates
Liaise
Emergency

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13
Q

During radio failure, if a further emergency is encountered with the same A/C, what shall ATC expect the pilot to do? (1)

A

Sqawk 7700

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14
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If an ATCO establishes comms with an A/C again, what must the ATCO do? (1)

A

Inform the unit that initiated the RCF procedure

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15
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When may levels be re-allocated after an radio failed A/C should have vacated that level? (2)

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  • After 15 minutes
  • 30 minutes - If A/C expected to leave the vicinity
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16
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What is the speechless code? (6)

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