EMERGENCY PROCEDURE (CF-6)

Question 1

Mode 3, Code 7500

Answer 1

An aircraft being hijacked could identify this situation to any ground or airborne radar control unit by squawking mode 3, code 7500. (2:6-3-4b2) On the AWACS console, the letter “J” will appear above the aircraft data

Question 2

UHF GUARD

Answer 2

243.0 MHZ

Question 3

“Mayday” Call

Answer 3

The word “mayday” is the internationally recognized aircrew distress call

Question 4

Emergency Locator Transmitters (ELT)

Answer 4

The other radio is the ELT, which is transmitting its beeper tone to any listener, ground or airborne, who may be monitoring guard within the range of the radio. Depending on the possibility of prior radio communication, the ELT may be the first audio signal/message that communicates the existence of a downed pilot.

Question 5

AIRBORNE EMERGENCY CONTROLLER ACTIONS

Answer 5

controllers should have a checklist (titled 337 ACS Mission Crew Guide) available at their radar console, which serves as the primary source of information during such an event.

Determine the Nature of the Emergency

Determine Pilot’s Intentions

Provide Navigational Assistance

Question 6

BAILOUT

Answer 6

Mark Location of the Bailout or Downed Aircraft