Emergency Procedures

Question 1

Action of Controller when emergency declared

Answer 1

1) Aircraft Identification and type (callsign/type)
2) Type of emergency
3) Intention of flight crew
4) Position and level of aircraft
5) Decide on appropriate type of assistance
6) Enlist aid of other agencies
7) Provide crew with information such as suitable aerodromes
8) Obtain from operator info like fuel endurance/POB etc
9) notify appropriate ATS units/authorities as per local instructions

Question 2

Actions to avoid during emergency

Answer 2

1) Change of radio frequency
2) Change of SSR code
3) Maneuvering instructions to aircraft experiencing engine failure, limit to minimum

Question 3

Standard RT response to PAN PAN call

Answer 3

“Callsign” Singapore Control Roger PAN PAN

Question 4

SATCC Contingency Plan

Answer 4

1) Bypass processing
2) Immediate backup unit/mode (IBU)
3) SAA - backup modes

Question 5

2 components critical to LOS (SATCC contingency plan)

Answer 5

1) Multi-sensor tracking system (MSTS)

2) Flight data processor (FDP)

Question 6

RTF for emergency descent

Answer 6

Attention all aircraft in the vicinity of LUSMO. Emergency descent in progress from FL370 to 10000ft.

Question 7

Emergency Freq

Answer 7

121.5