Search And Rescure/Emergency Flashcards
ICAO annex 12 is concerned with
Search and rescue services
Ground-air visual signal code - V
V = require assistance
Ground to air visual signal - X
X = Require medical assistance
Commanders primary goal subject to unlawful interference
To land the aircraft as soon as possible
States primary goal when aircraft subject to unlawful interference
Safety of passengers, crew, ground personnel and general public
State of occurence
Take measures to protect evidence and maintain the crash site and content for purpose of investigation
Unless delegated by mutual arrangement and consent
Accident definition
1) person fatally or seriously injured in contact with ac or within ac
2) ac sustains damage or structural failure
3) aircraft is missing or inaccessible
Serious incident
An incident in which the safety was compromised and accident could have happened
incidents is defined as
Safety of operation to which could have been affected
Mandatory reporting
Occurrences which risk aviation safety
Notification no later than 72 hours to operator
Unit responsible for search and reduce and coordination of search and rescue
Rescue coordination centre
Colours for survival equipment
Red - Medical
Blue = Food/water
Yellow = blankets
Contained engine failure is a
Incident
Un contained engine failure is a
Serious incident
Engine detaches is classed as a
Accident
