CAP 797 16

Question 1

Action on aircraft emergency in local area

Answer 1

-obtain ID, type, type of emergency, intentions and position
-decide on assistance
-enlist aid of any other ATS
-provide flight crew with information
-obtain information from operator, POB, Fuel endurance, hazardous materials
-notify appropriate authorities

Question 2

Notify emergency services when?

Answer 2

Accident occurred on airfield or nearby
Info received of AC having safety issues and may come into jurisdiction
Requested by flight crew
When otherwise deemed necessary

Question 3

Emergency situation when?

Answer 3

Radio contact not established when expected
Radio contact lost
Pilot report
Erratic behaviour of aircraft observed
Overdue
Report of short of fuel

Question 4

Distress

Answer 4

Condition being threatened by serious or imminent danger and requiring immediate assistance

Question 5

Urgency

Answer 5

Condition concerning the safety of aircraft or vehicle, or person which does not require immediate assistant

Question 6

Strayed AC procedure

Answer 6

-attempt to establish communication
-use available means to determine position
-inform other ATS units that the aircraft may have strayed
-request assistance from D&D
-consider terrain around where ac is suspected to be
-notify ACC of possible unlawful interference

When position established advise ac of position

Question 7

Actions on unlawful interference

Answer 7

Provide assistance to ac and notify ACC