Emergency Fuel Operations Procedures

Question 1

(10-2-1)

When do you start assisting in an emergency situation?

Answer 1

As soon as enough info has been obtained.

Question 2

(10-2-5)

What do you tell RCC or ARTCC when an emergency exists?

Answer 2

An emergency is declared by either:
>the pilot
>facility personnel
>officials responsible for the operation of the aircraft

There is unexpected loss of radar contact and radio comm with any IFR or VFR aircraft

Reports indicate it has made a forced landing, or will in the future

Reports indicate the crew has abandoned the aircraft or will in the future

An emergency transponder code is displayed or reported

Intercept or escort aircraft services are required

The need fo ground rescue appears likely

An Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) signal is heard or reported

Question 3

10-2-(15-16)

When necessary, what can you use for guidance into an airport in an emergency situation?

Answer 3

>radar
>following another aircraft
>NAVAIDs
>Pilotage by landmarks 
>compass headings

Question 4

(AOI 13-204: 2.21.1.1)

When an emergency aircraft lands, with the exception to emergency fuel and physiological emergencies, what will AMOPS/Tower watch supervisor do?

Answer 4

Suspend runway/taxiway operations

Question 5

(10-2-1)

What is the minimum required info for inflight emergencies?

Answer 5

> aircraft ID and type
nature of the emergency
pilot’s desires

Question 6

(10-2-1)

After initiating action in an emergency situation and getting the minimum info required, obtain what information from the aircraft?

Answer 6

>altitude
>fuel remaining in min
>pilot reported weather
>pilot capability for IFR flight
>time and place of last known position
>heading since last known position
>airspeed
>navigation equipment capability 
>NAVAID signals received
>visible landmarks
>aircraft color
># of people on board
>point of departure and destination
>emergency equipment on board