Abnormal Operations

Question 1

For PFLs, what does tracking to Hi-Key require?

Answer 1

ATC approval

Question 2

What should pilots do if squawking an 7700 emergency?

Answer 2

1) Pilots should squawk 7700 for 2 mins to trigger ATC alarms
2) Then squawk one of these codes depending on the emergency
7701 - Hydraulics
7702 - Electrics
7703 - Fuel
7704 - Oxygen
7705 - Engine
7706 - Flight Controls

Question 3

What should pilots do if they can’t establish comms with ESL ATC?

Answer 3

Pilot of the airborne A/C should contact MEL CEN on 124.0 MHz to relay info to ESL ATC.

Question 4

In the event of radar failure, that two procedures apply?

Answer 4

1) Procedural control subject to traffic density

2) Deactivation of R359, in which case CTAF procedures will apply

Question 5

In the event of evacuation of ATC control areas, where should aircraft be transferred to?

Answer 5

MEL CEN

Question 6

Where is the pre-meditated ejection area?

Answer 6

Dutson Range (R391)

Question 7

At what distance should A/C advise details to recue and fire fighting service ? What frequency?

Answer 7

• 15 NM of ESL

- on 118.3 MHz