AIM Chapter 6 Emergency Procedures

Question 1

In the case of emergencies, distress is defined as?

Answer 1

A condition of being threatened by serious and/or imminent danger and of requiring immediate assistance. (P/C Glossary)

Question 2

In the case of emergencies, urgency is defined as?

Answer 2

A condition of being concerned about safety and of requiring timely but not immediate assistance; a potential distress condition. (P/C Glossary)

Question 3

An aircraft is in at least an urgency condition when?

Answer 3

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)

Question 4

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?

Answer 4

Squawk 7700 (emergency) and immediately establish communications with the ATC facility. (AIM 6-2-2)

Question 5

What frequencies can ELTs operate on?

Answer 5

121.5 MHz 243.0 MHz 406 MHz (digital) (AIM 6-2-4)

Question 6

ELTs will operate continuously for at least _____ once activated?

Answer 6

48 hours (AIM 6-2-4)

Question 7

True/False: The Federal Communications Commission requires 406 MHz ELTs be registered with NOAA.

Answer 7

True (AIM 6-2-4)

Question 8

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?

Answer 8

2009 (AIM 6-2-4)

Question 9

Can I test an ELT while airborne?

Answer 9

No. (AIM 6-2-4)

Question 10

How should analog ELTs be tested?

Answer 10

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)

Question 11

What should be included in a report of a possible emergency ELT transmission?

Answer 11

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)

Question 12

Normal practice for Search and Rescue is to wait for what with regards to a 121.5/243.0 signal.

Answer 12

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)

Question 13

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.

Answer 13

80%, 24 hours, 3 days (AIM 6-2-6)

Question 14

What is the minimum height for ground-air visual code for use by survivors?

Answer 14

10 feet or higher. (AIM 6-2-6)

Question 15

If a crash site is marked with a yellow cross, then…

Answer 15

The crash has already been reported and identified. (AIM 6-2-6)

Question 16

Ground-Air visual code for use by survivors: V

Answer 16

Message: require assistance (AIM 6-2-6)

Question 17

Ground-Air visual code for use by survivors: X

Answer 17

Message: require medical assistance (AIM 6-2-6)

Question 18

Ground-Air visual code for use by survivors: N

Answer 18

Message: No or Negative (AIM 6-2-6)

Question 19

Ground-Air visual code for use by survivors: Y

Answer 19

Message: Yes or Affirmative (AIM 6-2-6)

Question 20

Does emergency frequency (121.5) capability extend to the radar coverage limits of an ARTCC?

Answer 20

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)

Question 21

Ground-air visual code for use by ground search parties: LLL

Answer 21

Operation completed (AIM 6-2-6)

Question 22

Ground-air visual code for use by ground search parties: XX

Answer 22

We are not able to continue. Returning to base. (AIM 6-2-6)

Question 23

Ground-air visual code for use by ground search parties: NN

Answer 23

Nothing found. Will continue search. (AIM 6-2-6)

Question 24

Affirmative reply from aircraft?

Answer 24

Dip nose of plane several times. (Figure 6-2-14)

Question 25

Negative reply from aircraft?

Answer 25

Fishtail plane (figure 6-2-15)

Question 26

Message received and understood(aircraft)?

Answer 26

Day or moonlight-rocking wings

Night-green flashed from signal lamp

(Figure (6-2-16)

Question 27

Message received and not understood(aircraft)?

Answer 27

Day or moonlight-making a complete right hand circle Night-red flashes from a signal lamp. (Figure 6-2-16)

Question 28

Aircraft in distress should begin radio transmission with?

Answer 28

MAYDAY x3 (AIM 6-3-1)

Question 29

Aircraft in an urgency condition should begin radio transmission with?

Answer 29

PAN-PAN x3 (AIM 6-3-1)

Question 30

Emergency frequencies for distress and urgency communications?

Answer 30

121.5 MHz and 243.0 MHz. (AIM 6-3-1)

Question 31

What is the proper procedure for ditching a light aircraft?

Answer 31

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