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AV33 - Emergency Procedures - DC Flashcards

1
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Define Occurrence

A

Any event which is irregular, unplanned, or non-routine in nature, including any accident, incident, or other occurrence which involves aircraft, NAV CANADA employees or facilities or any ATS system deficiency.

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Define Accident

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An occurrence associated with the operation of an aircraft which; for manned aircraft, from time of boarding until the time of disembarkment, and for unmanned aircraft, between the time the aircraft is ready to move until it comes to rest and shuts down, in which:
A: a person is fatally or seriously injured in the aircraft, or hit by part of aircraft or exposed to jet blast
or B: the aircraft sustains damage or structural failure that adversely affects structural strength, performance of flight characteristics, and would normally require major repair or replacement of the part,
or C: the aircraft is completely missing or inaccessible

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Define Aircraft Incident

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An event or sequence of events that may endanger human lives or compromise the safety of aircraft

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Define Aircraft Occurrence

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Any deviation from the CARs associated with the operation of an aircraft

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Define ATS Operating Irregularity

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A situation that occurs when ATS are being provided and when a preliminary investigation indicates that a hazardous situation or a loss of separation may have occurred

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Define Non-ATS Operating Irregularity

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A situation that occurs when ATS are being provided and when a preliminary investigation indicates that a hazardous situation or loss of separation may have occurred and where it was determined that ATS had not contributed to the outcome.

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Define Aircraft Emergency

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A situation that places an aircraft in a state of danger

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Define Distress

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A condition of being threatened by serious and/or imminent danger and of requiring immediate assistance

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Define Emergency

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A situation that places an aircraft or other vehicle or some person on board or within sight, in a state that requires immediate assistance

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Define Emergency Co-ordination Centre (ECC)

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A facility established at selected airports to provide assistance to aircraft experiencing emergencies such as bomb threats or acts of unlawful interference

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Define Uncertainty Phase

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A situation wherein uncertainty exists as to the safety of an aircraft and its occupants

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Define Alert Phase

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A situation wherein apprehension exists as to the safety of an aircraft and its occupants

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Define Distress Phase

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A situation wherein there is reasonable certainty that an aircraft and its occupants are threatened by grave and imminent danger or require immediate assistance

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Define MAYDAY

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An expression meaning “I am in distress”. ;
International radiotelephony distress signal.
Indicates imminent and grave danger and means that immediate assistance is requested

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Define PANPAN

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The international radiotelephony urgency signal. Indicates condition that concerns the safety of an aircraft or another vehicle, or of some person on board or within sight, but that does not require immediate assistance

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During an emergency…. (do these 3 things)

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Provide as much assistance as possible;
enlist the aid of all available facilities and services;
coordinate fully with all concerned agencies

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Upon becoming aware of an aircraft accident, an aircraft in distress, a lost aircraft or any other aircraft emergency situation as applicable… (do these 3 things)

A

Alert ARFF, ECC (emergency coordination centre)
Inform ACC shift manager
Inform the aircraft operating agency whose aircraft is experiencing the emergency

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An aircraft enters the uncertainty phase if

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no comms received from an aircraft within 30 min of time that comms should have been received, or within 30 min of time an unsuccessful attempt to establish contact was first made. WHICHEVER IS EARLIER

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An aircraft enters the alert phase if

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information has been received which indicates that the operating efficiency of the aircraft has been impaired but NOT to the extent that a forced landing is likely

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An aircraft enters the distress phase if

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the fuel on board is considered to be exhausted or to be insufficient to enable the aircraft to reach safety
OR
information is received which indicates that the operating efficiency of the aircraft has been impaired to the extent that a forced landing is likely
OR
information is received that the aircraft is about to make or has made a forced landing

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21
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Define Minimum Fuel

A

A term used to describe a situation in which an aircraft’s fuel supply has reached a state where the flight is committed to land at a specific aerodrome and no additional delay can be accepted

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22
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If a pilot informs you of a fuel shortage, the first thing you should do is:

A

ask the pilot if declaring an emergency

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23
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If a pilot declares “minimum fuel” the specialist should: (4 things)

A

be alert for any occurrence or situation that may delay the aircraft;
inform the aircraft of any possible delays;
inform ACC;
record the information in the unit log

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If a pilot uses non-standard phraseology to indicate concern about a fuel shortage, what should the specialist do?

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still ask if the pilot is declaring an emergency

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What is the phraseology for acknowledging a minimum fuel declaration from a pilot?

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either
ROGER NO DELAY EXPECTED or
ROGER EXPECT

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26
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Determine which phase the following emergency situation falls into:
No communication has been received from an aircraft within 30 minutes after the time a communication should have been received, or the time an unsuccessful attempt to establish communication with such aircraft was first made, whichever is earlier

A

Uncertainty Phase

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27
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Determine which phase the following emergency situation falls into:
Following the uncertainty phase the communication search has failed to reveal any news of the VFR aircraft

A

Alert Phase

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28
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Determine which phase the following emergency situation falls into:
The fuel on board is considered to be exhausted or to be insufficient to enable to aircraft to reach safety

A

Distress Phase

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29
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Determine which phase the following emergency situation falls into:
A VFR flight plan has been filed and no arrival report has been received by the Responsible Unit within 60 minutes after the last reported ETA or at the SAR time specified in the flight plan

A

Uncertainty Phase

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30
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Determine which phase the following emergency situation falls into:
Alert appropriate agencies if an aircraft, that has received a landing advisory for an uncontrolled aerodrome that lies within an MF area and within radio communication range of the unit, fails to arrive within 5 minutes of the ETA and communication cannot be re-established with the aircraft

A

Alert phase

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31
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Determine which phase the following emergency situation falls into:
Information is received which indicates that the operating efficiency of the aircraft has been impaired to the extent that a forced landing is likely

A

Distress Phase

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32
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Determine which phase the following emergency situation falls into:
A VFR flight itinerary has been filed, and no arrival report has been received by the Responsible Unit within 24 hours after the last reported ETA or at the SAR time specified in the Flight Itinerary

A

Uncertainty Phase

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33
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Determine which phase the following emergency situation falls into:
Information has been received which indicates that the operating efficiency of the aircraft has been impaired, but not to the extent that a forced landing is likely

A

Alert Phase

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34
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Determine which phase the following emergency situation falls into:
Information is received that the aircraft is about to make, or has made, a forced landing

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Distress Phase

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35
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Determine which phase the following emergency situation falls into:
A VFR flight plan or flight itinerary has been filed, and it is determined that no arrival report can be expected either because there is no communication system serving the point of arrival or the system serving the aerodrome is inoperative

A

Uncertainty Phase

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36
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Determine which phase the following emergency situation falls into:
A responsible person reports an aircraft, not on a flight plan or NavCanada flight itinerary, overdue at the destination

A

Uncertainty phase

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37
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After acknowledging the emergency, the FSS should coordinate with:

A 
ACC controller (ATC);
ACC shift manager;
concerned agencies (ARFF)(ECC)
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38
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GRUG has declared an emergency and FSS has followed the checklist, coordinating with all concerned agencies. C172 FCWX calls up at the 20 miles to the west, the FSS should transmit:

A

CESSNA ONE SEVENTY TWO FOXTROT CHARLIE WHISKEY X-RAY, MARCH RADIO, STOP TRANSMITTING, MAYDAY

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39
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If not provided in the initial emergency message, the specialist should try to obtain: (8 things)

A 
Nature of emergency;
pilots intentions;
position;
altitude and flight level;
heading;
type of aircraft;
airspeed;
assistance desired.
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40
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If appropriate, after notifying the ACC, the FSS should attempt to obtain: (8 things)

A 
pilot capability for IFR (and aircraft IFR capability);
navigation aid signals being received;
visible landmarks;
fuel remaining;
IF NO FLIGHT PLAN / ITINERARY:
Point of departure / destination (as appropriate);
navigation and survival equipment;
colours of aircraft;
# persons on board.
41
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Define Dangerous Goods

A

Articles or substances that could pose a significant risk to health, safety, property, or the environment

42
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What is the phraseology for ending a emergency situation?

A

ALL STATIONS, MARCH RADIO, DISTRESS TRAFFIC ENDED

43
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What points of information must a specialist obtain when notified of an aircraft accident?

A

A/C Ident
A/C type
date, time, and location of accident
number of injuries, if known
number of fatalities, if known
other information (fuel, dangerous goods)
name and contact number of person reporting

44
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In event of aircraft accident on/or in vicinity of the airport, follow these steps: (8 things)

A

Alert ARFF, ECC, or other agencies;
Inform ACC shift manager;
Inform aircraft operating agency if practicable;
verify and log status of electronic aids;
inform electronic maintenance personnel;
record the date-time group and your initials on the ceilometer recorder if applicable;
conduct an accident check observation

45
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If RVR could be a factor in an accident do these things (2 things)

A

record all RVR readings and associated runway light settings;
release RVR system to electronic maintenance personnel for validation

46
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If a VFR aircraft requests assistance when it encounters, or is about to encounter IMC, do these things (5 things)

A
  • *acknowledge the request and obtain information:
  • nature of emergency, pilots intentions, position, altitude or flight level, heading, type of aircraft, airspeed, assistance desired, pilot capability for IFR flight, navigation aid signals being received, visible landmarks, fuel remaining, point of departure and destination, navigation and survival equipment, colours of the aircraft, number of persons on board.;
  • *Provide a current altimeter to the aircraft
  • *Inform the ACC of the situation;
  • *switch the aircraft to ATC frequency if comm capability exists, unless otherwise coordinated;
  • *provide additional assistance and coordination as required
47
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You have become aware that an IFR aircraft’s transmitter has failed. What do you do?

A

Notify ACC;

Relay information received from ACC to the aircraft on 121.5, 243.0, or any other appropriate frequency

48
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What does squawk code 7700 mean?

A

emergency / MAYDAY

49
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If a pilot is lost or in distress, and unable to make radio contact, the pilot will squawk 7700, monitor emergency frequencies, and fly 2 triangular patterns at 5 minute intervals. When flying these triangles, turns to the LEFT indicate ________________ and turns to the RIGHT indicate _________________.

A 
LEFT = receiver AND transmitter not operating
RIGHT = receiver IS operating, transmitter not operating

Note: For aircraft with a TAS of >300 knots the triangles will be 1 minute legs, for aircraft at or below 300 knots, the triangles will be 2 minute legs.

50
Q

Define Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT)

A

A generic term describing equipment that broadcasts distinctive signals on designated frequencies and, depending on application, may either sense a crash and operate automatically, or be manually activated

51
Q

If a ELT signal is heard that does not conform to duration and time for testing, do these 2 things:

A

Notify ACC shift manager or designate. (If shift manager / designate is not available, notify JRCC);
File AOR

52
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What is the time and duration restriction for testing an ELT?

A

Conducted in the first 5 minutes of the hour for no more than 5 seconds

53
Q

If the source of the ELT cannot be identified, what should the specialist do? (3 things)

A

coordinate with adjacent ATS units as applicable;
request aircraft in the area listen on distress frequencies and report on the signal;
forward reported information as it is received [to ACC]

54
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When an aircraft reports an ELT signal heard, the specialist must obtain this information: (3 things)

A

position & altitude & time when signal first heard;
ELT signal strength when first received and last received;
position & altitude & time when signal last heard.

55
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If you have a portable ELT detector available at the station, follow these 4 guidelines

A

operate the equipment in accordance with unit procedures;
check adjacent aerodromes if the signal appears to be emanating from those locations;
inform appropriate ACC shift manager or JRCC of the results of the search;
do not leave an operating position unattended to try to determine the location of an ELT signal

56
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Can the portable ELT detector be loaned to designated personnel?

A

YES

57
Q

What must the specialist do if an automatic pilot ejection (bailout) signal is heard?

A

record the time the signal was first and last heard, and the aircraft position if available on radar;
notify the ACC shift manager or the JRCC if ACC shift mgr is not available

58
Q

Define unlawful interference (hijack)

A

Air piracy or another hostile act by a person or persons aboard an aircraft that threatens the safety of the aircraft or its passengers

59
Q

If a aircraft squawks 7500, the first step by the specialist shall be

A

CONFIRM SQUAWK SEVEN FIVE ZERO ZERO

60
Q

what plain english word can be used to express unlawful interference over the radio?

A

TRIP

61
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after acknowledging an unlawful interference message, the specialist shall: (4 things)

A
  • do NOT originate any comms with aircraft, but respond to follow up calls from aircraft
  • immediately notify ACC and comply with instructions
  • maintain an extra careful listening watch
  • notify ACC of any signal indicating a change in the hijack situation
62
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If after transmitting 7500, the aircraft transmits 7700, what does this mean?

A

the aircraft is now threatened by grave or imminent danger and requires immediate assistance. [requesting armed intervention]

63
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after transmitting 7500, then 7700, what would the pilot say to emphasize that immediate assistance [armed intervention] is no longer required?

A

Back on 7500

64
Q

If information is received from ANY source that a bomb has been placed in or near an aircraft, do these 2 things

A
  • immediately notify the ACC;

- comply with local procedures

65
Q

What information is the specialist required to pass to the ACC when informed by an aircraft that it is necessary to dump fuel?

A
  • proposed track and altitude to be flown;
  • period of time involved
  • weather conditions in which operation will be conducted
66
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When an aircraft advises the specialist that it is necessary to dump fuel, the specialist should encourage the pilot to conduct the fuel dump under these 3 conditions:

A

on a constant heading;
over an unpopulated area;
clear of heavy traffic area(s).

67
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If the fuel dumping is being conducted within __ NM of the MF, broadcast a warning on the MF … (when?)

A

prior to operation commencing, or as soon as notified if operation has already commenced, and when fuel dumping is completed

68
Q

What is the phraseology for the warning broadcast on the MF regarding fuel dumps?

A

THIS IS WARNING TO AIRCRAFT NOT ON AN A-T-C CLEARANCE. DUMPING FUEL AT BEGINNING AT , CONTINUING FOR MILES / MINUTES ON . AVOID FLIGHT BETWEEN TO WITHIN ONE ZERO NAUTICAL MILES OF FUEL DUMPING TRACK.

Note: this shall be broadcast on MF, FISE, and 126.7

69
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What is the phraseology for advising aircraft that fuel dumping operations have concluded?

A

THIS IS NOTICE TO ALL CONCERNED: FUEL DUMPING COMPLETED

70
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What does ESCAT stand for?

A

Emergency Security Control of Air Traffic Plan

don’t forget the word “plan”!

71
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Define ESCAT

A

The measures to be implemented by Her Majesty in right of Canada in accordance with the North American Aerospace Defence Command (NORAD) Agreement in the case of an air defence emergency

72
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State the purpose of the ESCAT plan

A

To establish responsibilities, procedures, and instructions for the security control of civil and military air traffic in order to provide effective use of airspace under various emergency conditions

(provides guidelines for identifying and controlling air traffic within a specified air defence area

73
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Who will notify the FSS if ESCAT is in effect?

A

The ACC

74
Q

Who has the authority to implement PHASE ONE of ESCAT?

A

The Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS)

[Bonus fact: currently General Jonathan Vance]

75
Q

Who has the authority to implement PHASE TWO of ESCAT (Full implementation)

A

Commander CANR (Canadian NORAD Region)

76
Q

When ESCAT is in effect, pilots are required to provide ATS with position reports. When?

A

if in controlled airspace - as per CAR602.125 (The pilot-in-command of an IFR aircraft shall transmit position reports over compulsory reporting points specified on an IFR chart unless advised by the appropriate air traffic control unit that the aircraft is radar-identified.)

if in uncontrolled airspace, at least every 30 minutes

77
Q

What is the phraseology for implementing ESCAT on all frequencies?

A

ATTENTION ALL AIRCRAFT - AIR DEFENCE EMERGENCY - ALL AIRCRAFT WILL COMPLY WITH THE PROCEDURES FOR THE EMERGENCY SECURITY CONTROL OF AIR TRAFFIC. VFR TRAFFIC ON THIS FREQUENCY MUST LAND AT THE NEAREST SUITABLE AIRFIELD AND FILE AN IFR OR DVFR FLIGHT PLAN

Broadcast 3 times, 2 minutes apart

78
Q

What is the phraseology to advise agencies identified in the fan-out procedures that ESCAT has been implemented?

A

ATTENTION - ESCAT IS NOW IN EFFECT

79
Q

What is the phraseology for terminating ESCAT on all frequencies?

A

ATTENTION ALL AIRCRAFT - EMERGENCY SECURITY CONTROL OF AIR TRAFFIC HAS BEEN TERMINATED. ROUTINE AIRSPACE PROCEDURES ARE NOW IN EFFECT.

Broadcast 3 times, 2 minutes apart

80
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How often must ESCAT be tested?

A

at least once per year

81
Q

What does CIRVIS stand for?

A

Communication Instructions for Reporting Vital Intelligence Sightings

82
Q

Define CIRVIS

A

A plan developed for the reporting of vital intelligence sightings to extend the early warning coverage of the North American continent

83
Q

What are some events that require a CIRVIS report?

A

UFO;
submarines or surface warships identified as non-canadian and non-american;
violent explosions;
unexplained or unusual activity, including the presence of unidentified or suspicious ground parties in polar regions, at abandoned airstrips, or other remote sparsely populated areas

84
Q

To whom must a specialist make a CIRVIS report

A

the nearest Canadian OR US FIC or ATC unit, as per unit procedures. In most cases, this is identified as the shift manager at the ACC

85
Q

The specialist is required to obtain these 9 things when receiving a CIRVIS report from an aircraft

A

identification of the reporting aircraft;
brief description of the sighting (number, size, shape, etc);
position of the sighted object or activity;
date and time of sighting;
altitude of the object (as applicable);
direction of movement of the object;
speed of the object;
any identification available.

86
Q

when completing a fireball report, to whom should it be faxed?

A

the Canadian Fireball Reporting Centre

87
Q

What information should be obtained from an aircraft submitting a fireball report?

A

date and time (UTC) of sighting;
cloud (none or %);
observers location (coordinates or description);
position of fireball in the sky;
comparison with brightness of a full moon;
duration;
speed (fast, medium, slow);
description of flares, fragments, explosions, etc;
colour;
persistent train (smoke, etc);
sound;
time interval between fireball and sound in seconds

88
Q

When accepting a pollution report from an aircraft, obtain this information (as much as is available) (10 things)

A 
name of airline or aircraft owner;
pilot name;
destination of aircraft;
aircraft ident;
date and time of sighting;
heading of vessel and name, port of registry, and type if possible;
latitude and longitude of sighting;
type and extent of pollution;
current and wind direction, if possible;
sea state (height of waves) if possible.
89
Q

A specialist who receives a pollution report shall forward said report to _____

A

Canadian Coast Guard Marine Communications and Traffic Services Centre (MCTS)

90
Q

A time frame from ___ hour(s) before to ____ hour(s) after an accident is locked on the DVL hard drive, however it is at the discretion of the _______________ to lock longer time frames

A

5 hours before to 1 hour after; unit manager

91
Q

Joe Public from March Daily Press calls the FSS after an accident. To whom do you direct his call?

A

Media Relations (24 hour contact number)

92
Q

How long must recorded tapes, forms, documents, and any device used to store digital data from electronic systems be stored?

A

30 days

93
Q

How long must documents and information gathered following an operating irregularity be stored?

A

The duration of the appeal period

94
Q

How long must international service revenue messages be stored?

A

1 year

95
Q

How long must log material secured as a result of a regulatory investigation be stored?

A

2 years unless otherwise advised in writing by Transport Canada

96
Q

How long must the unit log be stored?

A

6 years

97
Q

How long must the Unit Operational Record secured as a result of an aircraft accident or regulatory infraction by stored?

A

6 years, unless otherwise advised [in writing] by the Assistant Vice President, Operational Support

98
Q

How long must operational weather data be retained under normal operations

A

operational weather data will not normally be retained, unless required as a result of an aircraft accident, incident, or aircraft occurrence

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