IFER EXAM PREP

Question 1

With regard to the continued IFER management, what document must be available for reference?

Answer 1

IFER Checklist

Question 2

What are the four stages of the IFER Management Process, with brief details of each?

Answer 2

o Stage 1 = STABILISATION; Acknowledge, Asses, Separate, Coordinate, Phase
o Stage 2 = TRANSITION; Operational system is reconfigured to operate under emergency condition; IFER manager is appointed
o Stage 3 = ONGOING MANAGEMENT; Ongoing assistance to manage the emergency
o Stage 4 = RESOLUTION; Normal operations are resumed, responsibility is handed over, or the aircraft crashes or force lands

Question 3

What are the 5 critical initial actions with the Stabilisation Phase?

Answer 3

o 1 = ACKNOWLEDGE; emergency, alarms, confirm aircraft’s identity and location, record time
o 2 = ASSESS; nature of the problem, pilot’s intentions and requirements, time available for response
o 3 = SEPARATE; resolve immediate separation/conflict problems
o 4 = COORDINATE; immediate coordination requirements
o 5 = PHASE; declare the appropriate phase, notify supervisor

Question 4

What is the main thing we need to know regarding any aircraft malfunction?

Answer 4

The operational implications of the malfunction to the aircraft

Question 5

Examples of aircraft equipment failures

Answer 5

o Instrument failure
o Directional guidance phraseologies
o Aircraft malfunction
o Aircraft communications failure

Question 6

List some examples of VFR emergencies:

Answer 6

o VFR in IMC
o VFR on top of cloud
o Day VFR at night

Question 7

What advice can be given to the pilot who is caught VFR in IMC?

Answer 7

o Keep wings level
o Keep speed constant
o Trust instruments
o LSALT
o Turn on pitot heat if available

Question 8

What are the three primary roles of a pilot during an emergency?

Answer 8

o AVIATE
o NAVIGATE
o COMMUNICATE

Question 9

What sort of assistance can ATC provide in an emergency?

Answer 9

a) Advice on alternate aerodromes;
b) Position fixes for lost aircraft;
c) Advice on known weather conditions;
d) Interception of aircraft in distress or in need of navigation assistance;
e) Airspace and air traffic priorities;
f) Provision of alerting services;
g) Ditching forecasts; and
h) Advice on terrain clearance (LSALT).

Question 10

IFER manager’s responsibilities

Answer 10

o Request information, advice and assistance from any source as necessary
o Manage resources
o Review response effectiveness
o Coordinate and liaise with affected sectors or units, outside resources, the relevant supervisor, and the next IFER manager
o Perform administrative follow-up

Question 11

Who can be designated as the IFER Manager?

Answer 11

o Supervisor from the branch
o Fulyl endorsed controller from the branch
o As designated by the Supervisor (when the above is not possible)

Question 12

What is the air-ground operator’s primary and secondary role when managing an emergency?

Answer 12

o Primary: the continued safe operation of the airspace
o Secondary: act as the IFER Manager’s communication link with the in-flight emergency aircraft

Question 13

List factors for consideration when you select an escort aircraft:

Answer 13

o Suitability of airborne aircraft
o Assistance from military if suitable aircraft are not available
o Aircraft and pilot have navigational capability to effect an interception either with or without the assistance of ground or airborne surveillance systems
o Speed of escort aircraft is capable of matching distressed aircraft
o Aircraft has sufficient fuel endurance for the task

Question 14

How would you indicate knowledge of an emergency when first establishing communication with an aircraft that has declared an emergency to a previous emergency?

Answer 14

o MAYDAY: “MAYDAY (type of emergency) acknowledged”
o PAN: “PANPAN (type of emergency) acknowledged”

Question 15

AEPs must include organisational and procedural arrangements for responding to emergencies. List three types of emergencies which would fall under the umbrella of the AEP.

Answer 15

o Aircraft crash
o Bomb scare
o Disabled aircraft

Question 16

What are the two Levels of emergency at aerodromes?

Answer 16

o 1 = LOCAL STANDBY; only involvement of airport based agencies in the AEP is warranted
o 2 = FULL EMERGENCY; activation of more than just airport based agencies is required

Question 17

Define the term ‘local standby’:

Answer 17

o Only the involvement of airport-based agencies in the AEP is warranted

Question 18

What phrase is used to alert pilots when there is no on-airport fire service?

Answer 18

o “THERE IS NO ON-AIRPORT FIRE SERVICE AT YOUR INTENDED AERODROME. WHAT SERVICES DO YOU REQUIRE?”

Question 19

A full emergency Level 2 relates to an aircraft having what wake turbulence category?

Answer 19

o MEDIUM

Question 20

If there is any doubt as to what services the pilot requires in an emergency, what phrase do you ask the pilot?

Answer 20

“DO YOU WANT THE AIRPORT TO BE PLACED ON LOCAL STANDBY?”

Question 21

If an aerodrome is closed due to an obstruction causing unserviceability of the manoeuvring area, ATC is required to ensure airborne aircraft are notified of what information?

Answer 21

o The nature of the unserviceability
o The estimated time of airfield closure
o Details of facilities not available for any subsequent landing

Question 22

Upon receipt of a PAN call from an aircraft, the aerodrome should be activated to ___________, unless the pilot __________

Answer 22

LOCAL STANDBY
STATES OTHERWISE

Question 23

What action should ATC take when an aircraft clearance includes routes affected by volcanic ash?

Answer 23

o Determine the pilot’s awareness of the volcanic ash and intentions
o Suggest amended routing if necessary

Question 24

During TCAS RA:
o Should you attempt to modify the flight path?
o Are you required to provide traffic information?
o What is our response phrase?

Answer 24

NO

NO

“(callsign) ROGER”

Question 25

In the event of a radio failure in IMC in controlled airspace, how long would a pilot following ERSA emergency procedures maintain the last assigned level assuming it is above the minim safe altitude before climbing to their planned level?

Answer 25

Answer: 3 minutes

Question 26

When experiencing communication failure while operating in a controlled airspace (CTA), or, if IFR in any airspace, pilots must, if no ___________ limit is received and ___________, proceed in accordance with the latest ___________ and climb to ___________

Answer 26

CLEARANCE

ACKNOWLEDGED

ATC ROUTE CLEARANCE

PLANNED LEVEL

Question 27

If a VFR in Class G has a communications failure, what actions should pilot take?

Answer 27

o Remain in VMC
o Broadcast intentions; “TRANSMITTING BLIND”
o Remain VFR in Class G airspace and land at the nearest suitable aerodrome
o Report arrival to ATS if on SARTIME or reporting schedules

Question 28

Detail three non-verbal methods that may be available for a pilot to indicate to you an abnormal condition:

Answer 28

o During the hours of daylight – rocking the aircraft’s wings
o During hours of darkness – flashing the aircraft’s landing or navigation lights on and off twice
o CPDLC (controller pilot data link communication)

Question 29

When an aircraft has a communications failure, what two methods may allow a verbal instruction to be received by the pilot?

Answer 29

o Voice modulated aids = NDBs and VORs
o ATIS = automatic terminal information service

Question 30

For aircraft having communications failure, you will base control on the understanding that the aircraft will follow ERSA emergency procedures unless:

Answer 30

o It is determined that the aircraft is following a different procedure
o The use of electronic or other aids enables the position of each aircraft to be accurately determined, when control is to be based on this position data
o Information is received that the aircraft has landed or has resumed normal communication

Question 31

Wind shear; In the absence of further advice, pilot’s reports of wind shear greater than intensity _____ will remain valid for a period of ________

Answer 31

LIGHT

ONE HOUR

Question 32

Wind shear; Continue directed transmissions to other pilots until____________ have failed to report shear conditions; or the ________ of the forecast period

Answer 32

two successive aircraft

expiry

Question 33

Icing; If an aircraft suffers moderate icing, a change of heading, or an altitude change, may be considered __________. If pilots suffer __________icing, a level change or altitude change will be considered __________

Answer 33

DESIRABLE

SEVERE

ESSENTIAL

Question 34

In the event of comms failure in controlled airspace, (or if IFR in any airspace), what should an aircraft squawk?

Answer 34

7600

Question 35

In the event of comms failure in controlled airspace, (or if IFR in any airspace), what should a pilot listen out for?

Answer 35

The ATIS and/or voice modulated NAVAIDs

Question 36

In the event of comms failure in controlled airspace, (or if IFR in any airspace), what should an aircraft transmit?

Answer 36

Transmit intentions and making normal position reports, prefixed with TRANSMITTING BLIND

Question 37

In the event of comms failure in controlled airspace, (or if IFR in any airspace), if a clearance limit involving an altitude or route restriction has been received and acknowledged, how long should the pilot maintain last assigned level or hold at nominated for?

Answer 37

3 minutes

Question 38

An aircraft receiving an ATS surveillance service is being vectored and suffers communication failure. How long should the last assigned vector be maintained for?

Answer 38

2 minutes, then proceed in accordance with the latest ATC route clearance acknowledged.

Question 39

If, when holding, an aircraft suffers communication failure, what should the pilot do?

Answer 39

Fly one more complete holding pattern, then proceed in accordance with the latest ATC route clearance acknowledged.

Question 40

What are the different levels of full emergency?

Answer 40

Level 1 - up to 18 seats (Light)
Level 2 - up to 215 seats (medium)
Level 3 - up to 560 seats (heavy or super heavy)

Question 41

As soon as possible following activation of the crash alarm, advise ARFF of the details of the incident by intercom or radio. As a minimum, provide the:

Answer 41

a) aircraft type or building/facility affected;
b) nature of the incident; and
c) location of the incident.

Question 42

If airfield closure causes aircraft diversions, what should the ATSO do?

Answer 42

a) provide details to the agencies nominated in local instructions;
b) arrange for details of the diverting aircraft to be coordinated with affected units; and
c) confirm that a NOTAM has been issued by the responsible authority where required.

Question 43

To request comms be silenced on frequency, an ATC should say:

Answer 43

STOP TRANSMITTING; MAYDAY

Question 44

When relaying advice from an aircraft’s operator to the pilot, prefix the advice with the phrase:

Answer 44

YOUR COMPANY ADVISES

Question 45

IFER Checklist cetegories:

Answer 45

Critical Initial Actions
Unlawful Interference
General Aircraft Emergencies
Aircraft Equipment Failures
Landings
Medical/Military emergencies
VFR emergencies

Question 46

On the IFER checklist, what is considered a general aircraft emergency?

Answer 46

-Distress beacon detected
-Emergency declarations by data link
-Smoke or fumes
-fuel shortage
-fuel dumping
-aircraft deviating into restricted area