No Radio (NORDO) Aircraft Procedures

Question 1

(G: Confidence Manuever)

What is a confidence manuever?

Answer 1

Consists of one or more turns, a climb or descent, or other maneuver to determine if the pilot in command is able to receive and comply with ATC instructions

Question 2

(G: Lost Communication)

What is lost communication?

Answer 2

Loss of the ability to communicate by radio. (NORDO)

Question 3

(3-2-(1-2)

Tower uses light signals to:

Answer 3

Control aircraft and the movement of vehicles, equipment, and personnel on the movement area when radio communications cannot be employed.

Question 4

(5-2-8)

What is the non discrete beacon code used for aircraft that are NORDO?

Answer 4

7600

Question 5

(10-4-4)

What can you do to attempt to reestablished communications with an aircraft that lost radio communication?

Answer 5

> emergency frequencies
NAVAIDs that are equipped with voice capabilities
FSS
Aeronautical Radio Incorporated (ARINC)

Question 6

(AFI 13-204v3: 3.10.4.7)

NORDO Operations. ATC will:

Answer 6

> notify UAS/RPA pilot/operator of any known NORDO aircraft

> UAS/RPA pilot/operator assisted by ATC will determine the best method to separate UAS/RPA and NORDO aircraft.

Question 7

(319 OSS/CBP OL: 5(all)

Answer 7

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Question 8

(319 OSS/CBP OL: 6(all)

Answer 8

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Question 9

(319 OSS/CBP OL: 8(all)

Answer 9

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Question 10

(319 OSS/CBP OL: Atch 1-7

Answer 10

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Question 11

(GH OL: 4)

Answer 11

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Question 12

(GH OL: 5.6)

Answer 12

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Question 13

(Grand Sky LOA: 13.2)

When will cell phone communication be used?

Answer 13

Only in emergency situations as a form of communications with ATC

Question 14

(AFI 13-204v3: 3.10.4.7)

What are examples of separation methods between UAS and NORDO aircraft?

Answer 14

> UAS may proceed to UA zone and hold
cease operations and land if it will not aggravate the situation
altitude doconfliction