ATS Emergency Response Checklists
ATS Emergency Response Checklists
ATS Emergency Response Checklists
ATS
EMERGENCY
RESPONSE
CHECKLISTS
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ATS EMERGENCY RESPONSE CHECKLIST 0-2
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ATS EMERGENCY RESPONSE CHECKLIST 0-3
PAGE CHECKLIST
0-1 DATE Forced Landing or Ditching
0-2 DATE FLD 1 DATE
0-3 DATE FLD 2 DATE
0-4 DATE FLD 3 DATE
0-5 DATE FLD 4 DATE
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ATS EMERGENCY RESPONSE CHECKLIST 0-4
IN-FLIGHT EMERGENCY
RESPONSE CHECKLISTS
AMENDMENT NR XXX
Change Sheet
1.
General
DATE
ATS EMERGENCY RESPONSE CHECKLIST 0-5
Authorised by:
NAME
TITLE
DATE
ATS EMERGENCY RESPONSE CHECKLIST GEN 1
GENERAL
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ATS EMERGENCY RESPONSE CHECKLIST GEN 3
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ATS EMERGENCY RESPONSE CHECKLIST GEN 4
7. Notify
ATC DUTY MANAGER/ACC SUPERVISOR
Some or all of the following may be delegated to the
ATC DUTY MANAGER/ACC SUPERVISOR or other
sector/unit if they are able to assist
aircraft operator
advise RCC of the emergency phase declared:
XXXX direct line; or
[Contact]; or
[Contact] (RCC).
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ATS EMERGENCY RESPONSE CHECKLIST GEN 6
ELT SIGNALS
4. Declare DETRESFA
Notify
ATC DUTY MANAGER/ACC SUPERVISOR
by phone; or
by XXXX message followed by phone advice.
Some or all of the following may be delegated to the
ATC DUTY MANAGER/ACC SUPERVISOR or other
sector/unit if they are able to assist
aircraft operator
advise DETRESFA to RCC:
XXXX direct line; or
[Contact]; or
[Contact] (RCC).
Pass all known information including that of unaccounted
aircraft in your area.
send appropriate AFTN messages:
RCC / ELT Check - Request for check of ELT source.
RCC / ELT Report - Aircraft report of ELT reception details
including cessation reports.
Establish a central point of contact with the operator and RCC
Update RCC / operator / ATC DUTY MANAGER/ACC
SUPERVISOR with new information
Notify RCC / ATC DUTY MANAGER/ACC SUPERVISOR if
the ELT signals cease.
Respond to RCC requests.
Request other aircraft in the area to listen out
Request DF capable aircraft to advise bearing of signal
If the signal strength indicates that it may be emanating from or
in the vicinity of your aerodrome [or an aerodrome in your area of
responsibility], request aircraft operators [through TWR/AFIS as
appropriate] to check their aircraft to ensure that the ELT signal
has not been inadvertently activated
If a pilot reports inadvertent activation of an ELT, notify the
ATC DUTY MANAGER/ACC SUPERVISOR and/or RCC
immediately in order that any SAR action commenced as a result
of the transmission may be terminated.
Pass all available information to assist the RCC:
name of person reporting, aircraft callsign/ident, time of
activation/cessation, location, why activated, etc.
ATS EMERGENCY RESPONSE CHECKLIST ELT 3
1. Establish:
Position and time of last visual reference to the ground;
Altitude;
Heading;
Pilot experience;
Extent of cloud cover;
Fuel endurance and PERSONS/SOULS ON BOARD;
Whether the aircraft is equipped for instrument flight; and/or
Whether the type of navigation equipment on board can be used
by the pilot.
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ATS EMERGENCY RESPONSE CHECKLIST CLD 2
5. Determine location
Request the aircraft to squawk 7700 and identify if possible; or
If no surveillance contact use:
bearing and distance from a navaid; and/or
last known position, direction and speed; and/or
latitude/longitude position from GPS or other such capable
equipment; and/or
bearing from VDF/aircraft DF stations; and/or
information from ACAS equipped aircraft in vicinity;
and/or
[STATE REGULATOR] ELT satellite tracking system.
7. Limit traffic
Keep emergency aircraft on the frequency, or transfer to a
discrete frequency.
Retain other aircraft on the frequency as necessary for:
advice on or escort to a clear weather area;
technical advice;
terrain and local knowledge; and
relaying messages if required.
VFR In IMC
2. Establish:
Heading and altitude;
Last known position;
Weather conditions encountered by the pilot;
Navigation equipment on board the aircraft;
The pilot’s instrument flight experience;
If one is available on board, the pilot’s ability to use the
autopilot;
PERSONS/SOULS ON BOARD - whether anyone else on board
is able to assist; and
Fuel remaining.
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ATS EMERGENCY RESPONSE CHECKLIST IMC 2
6. Determine location
Request the aircraft to squawk 7700 and identify if possible; or
If no surveillance contact use:
bearing and distance from a navaid; and/or
last known position, direction and speed; and/or
latitude/longitude position from GPS or other such capable
equipment; and/or
bearings from VDF/aircraft DF stations; and/or
information from ACAS equipped aircraft in vicinity;
and/or
[STATE REGULATOR] ELT satellite tracking system.
9. Limit traffic
Keep emergency aircraft on the frequency, or transfer the aircraft
to a discrete frequency.
Retain other aircraft on the frequency as necessary for:
advice on or escort to a clear weather area;
technical advice;
terrain and local knowledge; and
relaying messages if required.
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ATS EMERGENCY RESPONSE CHECKLIST IMC 4
1. Establish:
Last known position and time;
Altitude;
Heading;
Pilot experience;
Extent of cloud cover and general MET conditions; and
Endurance and PERSONS/SOULS ON BOARD - whether anyone
else on board is able to assist.
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MATS RAC 7 - IFERCUPO 3
5. Determine location
Request the aircraft to squawk 7700 and identify if possible; or
If no Surveillance contact use:
pilot report of distinctive geographical features; e.g. towns,
lakes, rivers, etc; and/or
bearing and distance from a navaid; and/or
last known position, direction and speed; and/or
latitude/longitude position from GPS or other such capable
equipment; and/or
bearings from VDF/aircraft DF stations; and/or
information from ACAS equipped aircraft in vicinity;
and/or
[STATE REGULATOR] ELT satellite tracking system.
7. Remember to:
Get/keep the aircraft within surveillance cover;
Keep the aircraft within VHF coverage; and
Assist with navigation to the next landmark, feature or
aerodrome; or
If required, assist the aircraft to the nearest suitable aerodrome.
AIRCRAFT MALFUNCTION
EMERGENCY DESCENTS
3. Provide:
Assistance to the aircraft in emergency; and
MATS RAC 7 - IFERCMAL 2
AIRCRAFT MALFUNCTIONS
OTHER THAN EMERGENCY DESCENTS
1. Establish:
The nature of the problem:
effect on performance;
assistance required; and
degree of urgency.
Destination; and
Which aerodrome emergency phase is required. Ask the pilot to
specify ‘Full Emergency’, ‘Local Standby’ or ‘None’.
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MATS RAC 7 - IFERCMAL 4
5. Determine location
Request the aircraft to squawk 7700 and identify if possible; or
If no surveillance contact use:
bearing and distance from a navaid; and/or
last known position, direction and speed; and/or
latitude/longitude position from GPS or other such capable
equipment; and/or
bearings from VDF/aircraft DF stations; and/or
[STATE REGULATOR] ELT satellite tracking system.
7. Remember to:
Get/keep the aircraft within surveillance cover, where possible;
Keep the aircraft within VHF coverage;
Provide information and instructions to assist the aircraft; and
If required, assist the aircraft to the nearest suitable aerodrome.
9. Aircraft landing
At your aerodrome:
Carry out actions in Aerodrome Emergency Plan applicable
to the requested or determined emergency phase.
Elsewhere:
Carry out actions as for forced landing or ditching.
ATS EMERGENCY RESPONSE CHECKLIST FLD 1
FORCED LANDING
CRASH
DITCHING
(imminent or actual)
Is
the aircraft
location within
the defined areas of
the Aerodrome
Emergency
Plan?
Yes No
Activate DETRESFA
Aerodrome
Emergency
Is the
Plan location
known, or can it
be readily
determined?
Yes No
1. Determine:
Suitable landing areas in the vicinity, and advise the pilot; and
Whether VHF coverage is likely to remain adequate.
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ATS EMERGENCY RESPONSE CHECKLIST FLD 3
FUEL DUMPING
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ATS EMERGENCY RESPONSE CHECKLIST FDU 3
6. FIO RESPONSIBILITIES
Broadcast warnings:
if time permits, at least 10 minutes before commencement
of dumping; and
at 3 minute intervals.
"ALL STATIONS [unit name] INFORMATION, [aircraft type]
DUMPING FUEL AT [level] [description of fuel dumping
area/track and levels affected]. AVOID FLIGHT WITHIN 10
NM OF FUEL DUMPING AREA [or TRACK], AND 50 NM
OR 15 MINUTES BEHIND DUMPING AIRCRAFT"
Broadcast advice when dumping is complete.
"ALL STATIONS [unit name] INFORMATION, FUEL
DUMPING [BY (aircraft type)] COMPLETED"
ATS EMERGENCY RESPONSE CHECKLIST RCF 1
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ATS EMERGENCY RESPONSE CHECKLIST RCF 3
9. Transmitter OK
Expect the pilot to follow `COM FAILURE’ procedures in the
AIP unless the pilot declares otherwise.
Provide any assistance requested.
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ATS EMERGENCY RESPONSE CHECKLIST RCF 4
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ATS EMERGENCY RESPONSE CHECKLIST RCF 5
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ATS EMERGENCY RESPONSE CHECKLIST RCF 6
Proceed as follows:
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ATS EMERGENCY RESPONSE CHECKLIST RCF 7
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ATS EMERGENCY RESPONSE CHECKLIST RCF 8
DEPARTURE
Level Restriction?
Maintain the last assigned If no points are specified,
level(s) to the point(s) specified, maintain the last assigned
then climb to maintain the level(s) or level or minimum flight
in the current flight plan. altitude if higher for five
minutes, then climb to maintain
the level(s) in the current flight
plan.
Radar Vectors?
Maintain the last assigned Proceed in accordance with
vector for two minutes. If route specified in the current
necessary to maintain terrain and flight plan.
clearance, climb to minimum safe
altitude.
ARRIVAL
Track to destination aid/fix or, if none specified by ATC, the selected aid/fix for
known or forecast RWY; and
If in receipt of an arrival clearance (STAR or equivalent clearance/procedure),
track via the clearance; and
Commence descent to the initial approach altitude for the approach procedure in
accordance with:
the last acknowledged ATC clearance; thence
the standard operating procedures (i.e. 3° profile) or flight plan
At or within 25 NM of destination
Arrive over destination/selected If too high, descend in the
aid/fix at the last assigned level aid/fix holding pattern to a level
at or as near to expected convenient for approach.
approach time given by ATC and
commence approach.
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ATS EMERGENCY RESPONSE CHECKLIST RCF 9
DIVERSION
If unable to achieve a landing following an approach, the pilot of an IFR aircraft
that experiences communications failure should carry out a missed approach.
A second approach may be made if desired, provided a landing can be
accomplished within 30 minutes of the expected approach time or the ETA,
whichever is the latter. If this approach is unsuccessful, the aircraft must divert
to the alternate aerodrome.
The pilot of an IFR aircraft that experiences communications failure while holding
because of the closure of the destination aerodrome should hold until the divert
time notified to ATC, and then depart for the alternate aerodrome.
NAVAID Failure
If possible vacate or avoid controlled airspace and high density
traffic areas.
Establish navigation by visual reference.
Proceed to a suitable aerodrome and land.
Report your arrival to ATS as soon as possible.
QUESTIONS TO ASK:
1. When is the bomb going to explode? 7. Why did you place the bomb?
2. Where did you put the bomb? 8. How do you know so much about the bomb?
3. What does the bomb look like? 9. Why was the [place] chosen for such action?
5. What will make the bomb explode? 11. Where are you?
THREAT LANGUAGE
Well spoken Poor Rational Political
Fair Foul Irrational Taped
Did the caller appear familiar with: airport/building/aircraft/procedures/terminology?
BACKGROUND NOISES
Clear Office machinery Crockery Motor
Static Factory machinery Radio Aircraft
Street noises Harbour/shipping Music Animal
Quiet Trains Party Other [explain]
Voices House noises P. A. Systems
CALL RECEIVED
DATE Duration of call Long distance
Number called Internal call Call box
Time Local call Cellphone
RECIPIENT
Name Telephone number
BOM 2
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ATS EMERGENCY RESPONSE CHECKLIST BOM 2
Getting Information
Pretend difficulty with hearing - keep caller talking.
Inform caller that detonation could cause injury or death.
Unit
Airways facility Emergency
Plan
[UEP]
Aerodrome
Airport building other than Emergency
Airways facility Plan
[AEP]
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ATS EMERGENCY RESPONSE CHECKLIST BOM 3
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ATS EMERGENCY RESPONSE CHECKLIST BOM 4
3. "SPECIFIC" THREAT
Notify the pilot:
use secondary frequency if possible;
obtain pilot decision and intentions and pass (through ATC
DUTY MANAGER/ACC SUPERVISOR) to aircraft operator
or Threat Assessment Team as appropriate;
Provide the most expeditious handling possible;
ALERFA declaration
if the aircraft concerned is within your area of responsibility
declare ALERFA and carry out the ATC DUTY
MANAGER/ACC SUPERVISOR responsibilities as specified
in Section 6.
if the aircraft concerned is outside your area of
responsibility advise ATC DUTY MANAGER/ACC
SUPERVISOR;
Continue with actions above.
4. "NON-SPECIFIC" THREAT
Do not advise pilot unless specifically requested by the operator
or Threat Assessment Team to do so;
Cancel any previous alerting action;
No further action required
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ATS EMERGENCY RESPONSE CHECKLIST BOM 5
AIRCRAFT IN AIR
Advise destination tower and all units enroute.
Ensure aircraft operator or Threat Assessment Team (at
destination aerodrome) advised:
accurate wording and detail is vital.
HIJACK
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ATS EMERGENCY RESPONSE CHECKLIST HIJ 2
3. Declare ALERFA
Notify
ATC DUTY MANAGER/ACC SUPERVISOR
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ATS EMERGENCY RESPONSE CHECKLIST HIJ 3
5. Increase separation
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ATS EMERGENCY RESPONSE CHECKLIST HIJ 4
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ATS EMERGENCY RESPONSE CHECKLIST HIJ 5