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Emergencies 8 Flashcards

1
Q

At what time should alerting action be carried out for an inbound emergency?

A

30 mins before ETA

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Who will TC inform to initiate an emergency?

A

less than 10nM from touchdown AIR priority

more than 10nM from touchdown Tower Supervisor priority

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3
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Which types of emergency require Mandatory Alerting Action? (5)

A

Hydraulic Failure - Full emergency

Engine Failure - 3/4 engine - local standby
2 engine Full emergency

Flight Crew Incapacity - Full emergency AT LEAST

Aircraft Evacuation - AGI

Aircraft Decompression - Full emergency. “Decompression” must be mentioned to ensure a response from SECAMB

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4
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Can an emergency inbound elect to make an approach on the non duty runway ?

A

Yes, however traffic should be stopped by the time the A/C reaches 20nM

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5
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At what point should an emergency inbound be given landing clearance?

A

4nM

If unable to execute a go-around 10nM

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6
Q

If ATC become aware of an engine fire what information should they pass to the pilot?

A

Wind Direction, turning away from wind can prevent fire/smoke from engulfing the fiselage

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7
Q

If an A/C over-runs the runway, lands short or leaves the paved surface which emergency should be initiated?

A

AGI.

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8
Q

Where are the RVPs and when are they used?

A

South - Fuel Emergency or Fuel Farm Fire
Police Station - Hijack/ unlawful act
North - South unavailable

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9
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Who may upgrade an emergency?

A

Police Scene Commander
AFS Officer
ATCO on duty

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10
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Which emergency can be downgraded before it lands?

A

Full Emergency to Local standby

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11
Q

Can an AGI be downgraded?

A

No, it can only be upgraded or stood down.

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12
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When may a Aircraft Accident Imminent be downgraded?

A

Once the A/C has landed.

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13
Q

For what emergencies shoud Network Rail be informed and when?

A

Aircraft Accident - immediately

Aircraft Accident Imminent - 10 mins from ETA

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14
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What will Network Rail do when notified of an Aircraft Accident Imminent near the Railway line?

A

Cut the Power supply to the railway line.

This will be passed on to AFS, GCC and Police via the emergency line

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15
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Who must be informed when military A/C are involved in any emergency?

A

LAC Supervisor

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16
Q

Who can cancel an emergency?

A

AFS Senior Fire officer with the exception of Weather Standby

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17
Q

After an emergency, what must ATC wait for before giving taxi clearance to A/C in the area?

A

AFS to declare they are clear of the area

If on the runway, wait for AOM/OPS to declare runway open

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18
Q

When can/must a weather standby be requested?

A

Whenever weather makes landing or take-off difficult or difficult to observe. eg wind/ice/snow/fog
A weather standby MUST be requested whenever LVOs are in force
AFS will standby in the Fire station

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19
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How should AFS be contacted for Incidents not involving A/C?

A

On the Direct line not the Crash/Emergency

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20
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What is 121.5Mhz?

A

International Distress Frequency

21
Q

Which Patient details should be taken on a medical emergency?

A

Age
Sex
Chief Complaint
Level of consciousness

22
Q

How should medical emergencies be initiated?

A

By calling GCC on the Priority Line

23
Q

Which information should be received when dealing with a communicable disease?

A 
"Communicable disease"
Callsign
Departure Aerodrome
Original Destination 
ETA
Number of persons affected
POB
24
Q

Who should ATC contact when a pilot reports Communicable Disease?

A

GCC & AOM

25
Q

What are the Threat Levels of Disruptive Passengers?

A

Level 1 - Disruptive
Level 2 - Physically abusive
Level 3 - Life - threatening
Level 4 - Attempted or actual breach of cockpit

26
Q

When ATC become aware of a Disruptive passenger threat who should be contacted?

A

The military via LAC Supervisor

27
Q

Who initiates an Act of Aggression- Ground?

A

Police via the Emergency Line

28
Q

What type of emergency will be initiated for a bomb warning in A/C?

A

Full Emergency (upon Police instruction)

29
Q

What are the different types of ACts of Aggression - Ground?

A

Act of Aggression - Ground
Act of Aggression - Ground (suspect bomb)
Act of Aggression - Ground (chemical incident)
Act of Aggression - Ground (biological incident)
Act of Aggression - Ground South Terminal - Chemical or Biological Incident

30
Q

Who also must be made aware of an act of a Chemical or Biological Insident that occurs near the South Terminal?

A

Network Rail

31
Q

Where can details be found in relation to a MANPADS incident?

A

VCR safe

32
Q

What is OP CAIRN?

A 
The cessation of movements at the request of police.
May be due to 
Perimiter Fence breach
Terrorist Incident
Protester threat
Airfield Incident
33
Q

Which A/C may still be allowed to land during OP CAIRN?

A

Emergency inbounds only

34
Q

What does a SQWK of 7500 mean?

A

Hijack

35
Q

What does a SQWK of 7600 mean?

A

Loss of Radio/ comms

36
Q

What does a SQWK of 7700 mean?

A

Mayday/Emergency Incident

37
Q

How should an A/C with callsign doughnut be treated?

A

CAT A
With priority over all other traffic (except emergencies) with no mention of purpose of the flight made.
Further guidance can be sought from TC GS

38
Q

What Emergencies are initiated on the crash line ?

A

Aircraft Accident and Imminent
AGI
upgrading Local Standby or Full Emergency to one of the above

39
Q

What Emergencies are initiated on the Emergency Line ?

A

Full Emergency
Local Standby
Second Call for AA/AGI
Upgrading Local Standby to Full Emergency
Downgrading Full Emergency to Local Standby

40
Q

How is a Weather Standby Initiated ?

A

AFS direct Line

41
Q

Where are the Standby positions for AFS for an emergency?

A 
26L/08R 
Western end of Juliet
Fire Station
Tango
M3 ( During 08R)

26R/08L
Tango
Fire Station
Fire Training Ground Track

42
Q

During an emergency do FIRE need clearance to move around the maneouvering area enter the runway?

A

They will have access to maneouvering area but will still need clearance to enter the runway

43
Q

Within which range would AFS normally attend an A/C incident off the Aerodrome?

A

2nM

44
Q

What is the RFF Category of Gatwick Fire Service?

A

Cat 10

45
Q

What Actions must be taken is RFF CAT 0 is reached?

A

All flights suspended
Only Emergency traffic allowed
TS GS and AOM informed

46
Q

If AFS is evacuated how will Emergencies be initiated?

A

Via the AIR/GROUND frequency

47
Q

What happens to the taxiways during a Fuel Farm Fire?

A

Q north of Lima closed using barriers.

48
Q

How is a Fuel Farm Fire Emergency initiated?

A

AFS called on direct Line

then GCC on the priority line

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