Chapter 4.6 - Emergencies, Accidents & SAR Flashcards
What 3 key information must a student Pilot be able to extract from the ERSA?
- Radio Failure when flying VFR outside and inside Controlled Airspace.
- The activation of an Emergency Locator Transmitter.
- Distress and Urgent messages.
When should a Pilot only transmit a Distress message?
If an Aircraft is in Grave and Immediate Danger.
How should a Pilot transmit a Distress message?
Saying MAYDAY three times, followed by the Aircraft’s Callsign.
True or False. MAYDAY calls have priority over other calls?
True.
When should a Pilot only transmit an Urgent message?
If a Pilot requires urgent assistance.
How should a Pilot transmit an Urgent message?
Saying PANPAN three times, the Callsign of a specific station, followed by the Aircraft’s Callsign.
When does Urgent signal come into effect?
To an Aircraft without Radio or after Radio Failure.
When should a Pilot transmit an Urgent Signal?
If an Aircraft is having difficulties which compels it to Land.
What method can a Pilot use to send an Urgent signal?
Intermittently switching On and Off the Landing and/or Navigational Lights.
What SSR code should be selected when an Aircraft is in an Emergency situation?
7700.
What SSR code should be selected when an Aircraft has Radio Failure?
7600.
If an Aircraft has made a forced Landing, what is the first thing a Pilot should do?
Activate the Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT).
What does IRM stand for?
Immediately Reportable Matter.
What does RRM stand for?
Routine Reportable Matter.
Name 4 different IRM for all Aircraft operations?
- Death or Serious Injury to a person.
- Missing Aircraft.
- Serious Damage to Aircraft.
- Breakdown in Separation Standards.
Name 8 different RRM to all Aircraft operations?
- An Injury to a person (other than serious).
- Incapacitation of a Crew Member.
- A ‘Near Miss’ in Non-Controlled Airspace.
- ‘Flight into Terrain’ is narrowly avoided.
- Any procedure for overcoming an Emergency.
- Difficulty in controlling an Aircraft.
- Fuel Exhaustion.
- Collision with an Animal.
What does ATSB stand for?
Australian Transport Safety Board.
What must a Pilot do when an IRM occurs?
Provide a telephone and written report of the matter to the ATSB within 72hrs.
What must a Pilot do when an RRM occurs?
Provide a written report of the matter to the ATSB within 72hrs.
Name 3 phases of Search and Rescue (SAR)?
- INCERFA.
- ALERFA.
- DESTRESFA.
What phase is INCERFA?
Uncertainly.
What phase is ALERFA?
Alert.
What phase is DESTRESFA?
Distress.
