AIM Chapter 6 Emergency Procedures Flashcards
In the case of emergencies, distress is defined as?
A condition of being threatened by serious and/or imminent danger and of requiring immediate assistance. (P/C Glossary)
In the case of emergencies, urgency is defined as?
A condition of being concerned about safety and of requiring timely but not immediate assistance; a potential distress condition. (P/C Glossary)
An aircraft is in at least an urgency condition when?
The moment the pilot becomes doubtful about position, fuel endurance, weather, or any other condition that could adversely affect flight safety. (AIM 6-1-2)
When a distress or urgency condition is encountered, the pilot of an aircraft with a coded radar beacon transponder, who desires to alert a ground radar facility should do what?
Squawk 7700 (emergency) and immediately establish communications with the ATC facility. (AIM 6-2-2)
What frequencies can ELTs operate on?
121.5 MHz 243.0 MHz 406 MHz (digital) (AIM 6-2-4)
ELTs will operate continuously for at least _____ once activated?
48 hours (AIM 6-2-4)
True/False: The Federal Communications Commission requires 406 MHz ELTs be registered with NOAA.
True (AIM 6-2-4)
The Cospas-Sarsat system has announced the termination of satellite monitoring and reception of the 121.5 MHz and 243.0 MHz frequencies in what year?
2009 (AIM 6-2-4)
Can I test an ELT while airborne?
No. (AIM 6-2-4)
How should analog ELTs be tested?
During the first 5 minutes after any hour. Tests should be no longer than 3 audible sweeps If tests need to be made outside this time, it should be coordinated with the nearest FAA control tower or FSS. (AIM 6-2-4)
What should be included in a report of a possible emergency ELT transmission?
1) Your position at the time the signal was first heard. 2) Your position at the time the signal was last heard. 3) Your position at maximum signal strength. 4) Your flight altitudes and frequency on which the signal was heard. If possible, positions should be given relative to a navigation aid and if the aircraft has homing equipment, provide the bearing to the emergency signal with each reported position. (AIM 6-2-4)
Normal practice for Search and Rescue is to wait for what with regards to a 121.5/243.0 signal.
Wait for a confirmation of an alert by additional satellite passes or through confirmation of an overdue aircraft or similar notification. This process could take hours. (AIM 6-2-4)
The life expectancy of an injured survivor decreases as much as ___% during the first ___hours, while the chances of survival of uninjured survivors rapidly diminishes after the first ___ days.
80%, 24 hours, 3 days (AIM 6-2-6)
What is the minimum height for ground-air visual code for use by survivors?
10 feet or higher. (AIM 6-2-6)
If a crash site is marked with a yellow cross, then…
The crash has already been reported and identified. (AIM 6-2-6)
Ground-Air visual code for use by survivors: V
Message: require assistance (AIM 6-2-6)
Ground-Air visual code for use by survivors: X
Message: require medical assistance (AIM 6-2-6)
Ground-Air visual code for use by survivors: N
Message: No or Negative (AIM 6-2-6)
Ground-Air visual code for use by survivors: Y
Message: Yes or Affirmative (AIM 6-2-6)
Does emergency frequency (121.5) capability extend to the radar coverage limits of an ARTCC?
Normally no, If an ARTCC does not respond when called on 121.5 or 243.0, call the nearest tower or FSS. (AIM 6-3-1)
Ground-air visual code for use by ground search parties: LLL
Operation completed (AIM 6-2-6)
Ground-air visual code for use by ground search parties: XX
We are not able to continue. Returning to base. (AIM 6-2-6)
Ground-air visual code for use by ground search parties: NN
Nothing found. Will continue search. (AIM 6-2-6)
Affirmative reply from aircraft?
Dip nose of plane several times. (Figure 6-2-14)
Negative reply from aircraft?
Fishtail plane (figure 6-2-15)
Message received and understood(aircraft)?
Day or moonlight-rocking wings
Night-green flashed from signal lamp
(Figure (6-2-16)
Message received and not understood(aircraft)?
Day or moonlight-making a complete right hand circle Night-red flashes from a signal lamp. (Figure 6-2-16)
Aircraft in distress should begin radio transmission with?
MAYDAY x3 (AIM 6-3-1)
Aircraft in an urgency condition should begin radio transmission with?
PAN-PAN x3 (AIM 6-3-1)
Emergency frequencies for distress and urgency communications?
121.5 MHz and 243.0 MHz. (AIM 6-3-1)
What is the proper procedure for ditching a light aircraft?
On the crest of the swell if parallel On the backside of the swell if landing on face Into the wind where possible 6-3-3
