ATM CONTINGENCY PLAN

CHENNAI FIR

Version 2.01

JUNE 2011

PREPARED BY

Contingency Plan Project Team

AIRPORTS AUTHORITY OF INDIA
CHENNAI AIRPORT, CHENNAI

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page

Foreword 3

Record of Amendments 4

Contingency Plan for Chennai FIR 5

Objective 5

States and FIRs Affected 5

Management of the Contingency Plan 5

Contingency Route Structure 7

ATM and Contingency Procedures 7

Pilots and Operator Procedures 11

Communication Procedures 14

Aeronautical Support Services 14

Search and Rescue 15

Appendix 1A – Contact Details 1A-1

Appendix 1B – Coordinating Bodies 1B

Appendix 1C – Specimen NOTAMs 1C

Appendix 1D – International Route Structure for Chennai During Total Disruption 1D

Appendix 1E – Chart of Contingency Routes 1E

Appendix 1F – Contingency Frequencies for Control and/or Flight Monitoring 1F

Appendix 1G – Flight Planning 1G

Appendix 1H – Traffic Information Broadcasts by Aircraft Procedures 1H-1

Appendix 1I – ICAO Interception Procedures 1I-1

Signatories

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 FOREWORD

This is the second edition of the Indian Air Traffic Management (ATM) Contingency Plan for Air
Traffic Services (ATS) for the Upper Airspace of the Chennai Flight Information Region (FIR).
The Contingency Plan will come into effect as and when a contingency arise due to partial or
total disruption of Air Traffic Services. The Contingency Plan for Chennai FIR aims at advance
preparedness and instantaneous response to a contingency arising due to disruption of Air Traffic
Services with an objective of providing safe and orderly passage to the over flying traffic through
Chennai FIR.

The contingency may arise at any time due to one of the reasons as a result of a Major
Earthquake, Flood, Cyclonic Storm, Fire, Bomb Explosion or Terrorist Attack etc. These may
cause serious damage to civil aviation and air navigation services, facilities and infrastructure.
With four FIRs located in Indian airspace, it is considered highly unlikely that all facilitates
would be out of service simultaneously. However, in the event that one FIR becomes inoperable,
and ATS becoming unavailable, it would take several days to relocate and operate ATS from the
remaining FIRs and restore a more normal level of service. During this interim period, flight
operations in Chennai FIR would severely be restricted.

The Plan will be activated by promulgation of a NOTAM issued by the International NOTAM
Office (NOF) of Chennai, Kolkata or Mumbai as far in advance as is practicable. However, when
such prior notification is impracticable for any reason, the Plan will be put into effect on
notification by the designated authority, as authorized by the DGCA. It is expected that the civil
aviation authorities concerned and the airline operators will fully cooperate to implement the Plan
as soon as possible.

This Plan has been prepared in coordination with the International Civil Aviation Organization
(ICAO) to meet the requirements in ICAO Annex 11 ─ Air Traffic Services to provide for the
safe and orderly continuation of international flights through Indian airspace.

Any proposed amendments to this plan shall be forwarded to:

Executive Director (ATM)

I Floor, ATM Directorate
Airports Authority of India
Rajiv Gandhi Bhavan
Safdarjung, New Delhi
India - 110003
Tel: 91-11-24631684
Fax: 91-11-24611078
Email: [email protected]

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 RECORD OF AMENDMENTS
Amendment Number Paragraph/ Reference
Effective Date Entered
Date Entered By

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1. OBJECTIVE

1.1 The Air Traffic Management (ATM) Contingency Plan contains arrangements to ensure the
continued safety of air navigation in the event of partial or total disruption of air traffic services in
the Chennai FIR in accordance with ICAO Annex 11 - Air Traffic Services, Chapter 2, paragraph
2.29. The Contingency Plan provides the ATS procedures and contingency route structure using
existing airways in most cases that will allow aircraft operators to transit the Chennai FIR.

1.2 This Contingency Plan does not address arrangements for aircraft arriving and departing at
airports or for domestic flight operations within the territory of Chennai FIR.

2. STATES AND FIRS AFFECTED

2.1 In the event that the Chairman, Airports Authority of India activates this Contingency Plan,
the civil aviation authorities of the adjacent FIRs will be notified in accordance with the Letter of
Agreement (LOA) established between the States concerned. The adjacent States, FIRs and
ACCs directly affected by this Contingency Plan are as follows:

a) Sri Lanka
Colombo FIR (ACC)

b) Indonesia
Jakarta FIR (ACC)

c) Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur FIR (ACC)

d) Myanmar
Yangon FIR (ACC)

e) India
Kolkata FIR (ACC)
Mumbai FIR (ACC)

f) Male
Male FIR (ACC)

2.2 The contact details of the civil aviation authorities and organizations concerned are contained
in Appendix 1A. These details should be kept up to date and relevant information provided to the
AAI as soon as practicable.

3. MANAGEMENT OF THE CONTINGENCY PLAN

3.1 The contingency measures set out in this Plan are applicable in cases of foreseeable events
caused by unexpected interruptions in ATS caused by natural occurrences or other circumstances,
which, in one way or another, may impair or totally disrupt the provision of ATS and/or of the
related support services in the Chennai FIR.

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3.2 The following arrangements have been put in place to ensure that the management of the
Contingency Plan provides for international flights to proceed in a safe and orderly fashion
through the Upper Airspace of the Chennai FIR.

Central Coordinating Committee

3.3 As soon as practicable in advance of, or after a contingency event has occurred, the Chairman,
Airports Authority of India shall convene the Central Coordinating Committee (CCC)
comprised of representatives as notified in Appendix 1B.

3.4 The CCC shall oversee the conduct of the Contingency Plan and in the event that the Chennai
ATS premises are out of service for an extended period, make arrangements for and facilitate the
temporary relocation of the Chennai ACC at Mumbai/Kolkata ACC and the restoration of ATS
services. The terms of reference for the CCC will be determined by the Chairman, AAI.

3.5 Contact details of the members of the CCC are provided in Appendix 1B.

ATM Operational Contingency Group

3.6 The ATM Operational Contingency Group (AOCG) will be convened by the CCC with a
primary responsibility to oversee the day to day operations under the contingency arrangements,
and coordinate operational ATS activities, 24 hours a day, throughout the contingency period.
The terms of reference of the AOCG will be determined by the CCC. The AOCG will include
specialized personnel from the following disciplines:

• Air traffic services (ATS)

• Aeronautical telecommunication (COM)
• Aeronautical meteorology (MET)
• Aeronautical information services (AIS)

The mission of the AOCG shall include taking the following action:

i) review and update of the Contingency Plan as required;

ii) keep up to date at all times of the contingency situation;

iii) organize contingency teams in each of the specialized areas;

iv) keep in contact with and update the ICAO Asia and Pacific Regional Office,
operators and the IATA Regional Office;

v) exchange up-to-date information with the adjacent ATS authorities concerned to

coordinate contingency activities;

vi) notify the designated organizations in India of the contingency situation

sufficiently in advance and/or as soon as possible thereafter; and

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 vii) issue NOTAMs according to the corresponding contingency situation, this plan
or as otherwise needed (example NOTAMS are provided in Appendix 1C). If
the situation is foreseeable sufficiently in advance, a NOTAM will be issued 48
hours in advance.

4. CONTINGENCY ROUTE STRUCTURE

4.1 In the event of disruption of the ATC services provided by Chennai ACC, contingency routes
will be introduced to ensure safety of flight and to facilitate limited flight operations
commensurate with the prevailing conditions. Existing ATS routes form the basis of the
contingency routes to be used, and a flight level assignment scheme introduced to minimize
potential points of conflict and to limit the number of aircraft operating simultaneously in the
system under reduced air traffic services.

4.2 The contingency route structure for international flights is detailed in Appendix 1D.
Additional contingency routes will be introduced as and when circumstances require, such as in
the case of volcanic ash clouds forming.

4.3 In regard to domestic operations, if circumstances dictate, all flights to/from Chennai shall be
temporarily suspended until a full assessment of the prevailing conditions has been determined
and sufficient air traffic services restored. A decision to curtail or restart domestic operations will
be made by the CCC.

4.4 Aircraft on long-haul international flights and special operations (e.g. Search and Rescue
(SAR), State aircraft, humanitarian flights, etc), shall be afforded priority for levels at FL290 and
above. For flight planning purposes, domestic operators should plan on the basis that FL290 and
above may not be available.

4.5 International operators affected by the suspension of all operations from affected airports in
Chennai FIR will be notified by the relevant airport authority when operations may be resumed,
and flight planning information will be made available pertaining to that airport. International
flights who have received such approval may be required to flight plan via domestic routes to join
international contingency routes.

4.6 International operators may elect to avoid the Chennai airspace and route to the west around
the Chennai FIR via the Kolkata, and Colombo FIRs and aircraft routing via east may elect to
route via Mumbai, Kolkata or Colombo FIRs.

5. AIR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT AND CONTINGENCY PROCEDURES

Reduced ATS and provision of flight information services (FIS)

5.1 During the contingency critical period, ATS including ATC may not be available, particularly
with regard to availability of communications and radar services. In cases where service are not
available, a NOTAM will be issued providing the relevant information, including an expected
date and time of resumption of service. The contingency plan provides for limited flight
information and alerting services to be provided by adjacent ACCs.

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5.2 The Chennai airspace will be divided into two parts along route A465:

Part I : Bay of Bengal Oceanic Sector East of Chennai including route A465 to boundary
of Chennai FIR – designated ATS Authority Kolkatta

Part II : All Routes west of route A465 to boundary of Chennai FIR – designated ATS
Authority Mumbai

FIS and flight monitoring will be provided by Kolkata and Mumbai ATC for the adjacent
FIRs on the contingency routes on the designated air space that enter their respective FIRs. A
chart depicting the airspace arrangement is provided in Appendix 1E.

5.3 The primary means of communication will be by VHF or HF radio. For aircraft operating
Automatic Dependent Surveillance (ADS) and Controller/Pilot Data Link Communication
(CPDLC) systems, CPDLC will be the primary means of communication with HF as secondary.
In the case of ADS automatic position reporting, this replaces voice position reporting and
CPDLC or HF will become the secondary means. Details of the communication requirements are
provided in Appendix 1F.

ATS Responsibilities

5.4 During the early stages of a contingency event, ATC may be overloaded and tactical action
taken to reroute aircraft on alternative routes not included in this Plan.

5.5 In the event that ATS cannot be provided in the Chennai FIR a NOTAM shall be issued in
concurrence with AOCG indicating the following:

a) time and date of the beginning of the contingency measures;

b) airspace/routes available for landing and overflying traffic and airspace/routes to

be avoided;

c) details of the facilities and services available or not available and any limits on
ATS provision (e.g. ACC, APPROACH, TOWER and FIS), including an
expected date of restoration of services if available;

d) information on the provisions made for alternative services;

e) any changes to the ATS contingency routes contained in this Plan;

f) any special procedures to be followed by neighbouring ATS units not covered

by this Plan;

g) any special procedures to be followed by pilots; and

h) any other details with respect to the disruption and actions being taken that
aircraft operators may find useful.

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5.6 In the event that the Chennai International NOTAM Office is unable to issue the NOTAM,
the (alternate) International NOTAM Office at Mumbai or Kolkata will take action to issue the
NOTAM of closure airspace upon notification by the Chairman, AAI CHQ.

Aircraft Separation

5.7 Aircraft separation criteria will be applied in accordance with the Procedures for Air
Navigation Services-Air Traffic Management (PANS-ATM, Doc 4444) and the Regional
Supplementary Procedures (Doc 7030).

5.8 The longitudinal separation will be 10 minutes in conjunction with application of the Mach
number technique. Differential Mach Number technique with faster aircraft behind slower
aircraft will not be permitted.

5.9 The route structure provides for lateral separation of 100 NM and in cases where this is less,
and for crossing routes, a minimum vertical separation of 2000 ft above FL290 and 1000 ft at or
below FL290 will be applied.

5.10 In the event that Chennai ATC services are terminated, RVSM operations will be suspended
and 2000 ft vertical separation minimum provided within Chennai airspace using the RVSM
flight levels contained in the table of cruising levels in ICAO Annex 2, Appendix 3. Details of the
flight level assignment on the contingency routes are contained in Appendix 1D.

Flight level restrictions

5.11 Where possible, aircraft on long-haul international flights shall be given priority with respect
to cruising levels.

Airspace Classifications

5.12 If ATC services become unavailable during the interruption of air traffic services, and
depending on the level of service and anticipated outage of facilities, airspace classifications may
be changed to reflect the reduced level of services. Changes to airspace classification will be
notified by NOTAM.

Aircraft position reporting

5.13 Pilots will continue to make routine position reports in line with normal ATC reporting
procedures.

VFR operations

5.14 VFR flights shall not operate in the Chennai FIR if there are extensive disruptions to ATC
facilities, except in special cases such as State aircraft, Medivac flights, and any other essential
flights authorized by the AAI.

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Procedures for ATS Units
5.15 The ATS units providing ATC services will follow their unit emergency operating
procedures and activate the appropriate level of contingency procedures in line with the
operational Letter of Agreement. These procedures include the following:

a) the Chennai ACC on determining that ATS may be reduced or may be disrupted due to a
contingency event, will inform pilots about the emergency condition and advise if it is
likely that the ACC will be evacuated and ATS suspended. In the event of it becoming
necessary to evacuate the ACC building, the unit evacuation procedures will be activated,
and time permitting, controllers will make an emergency evacuation transmission on the
radio frequency in use providing pilots with alternate means of communication;

b) during the period the contingency procedures are in effect, flight plan messages must
continue to be transmitted by operators to the Chennai FIC (VOMFZQZX) and to the
Mumbai and Kolkata FIC/OCC/ACC (VABFZQZX, VECFZQZX) via the AFTN using
normal procedures;

Note: Depending on the phase of emergency and circumstances, the Chennai NOF may
be suspended and alternative AFTN service introduced, e.g. at the Mumbai OCC and
Kolkata ACC. Also, the NOF of Kolkata and Mumbai may be used to issue Chennai
NOTAMs.

c) on notification by the Chairman, AAI, the ATS authorities operating the ACCs of the
adjacent FIRs, viz. Mumbai, Kolkata, Jakarta, Yangoon, Colombo, Male will activate the
contingency procedures in accordance with their respective operational Letter of
Agreement;

d) prior to entry to the Chennai FIR under the contingency arrangement, authorization must
be obtained by operators to over fly the Chennai FIR, and ATC approval granted by
Kolkata ACC and Mumbai ACC as the case may be.

e) the adjacent ACC responsible for aircraft entering for transit of the Chennai FIR must
communicate via ATS coordination circuits, and not less than 30 minutes beforehand, the
estimated time over the reporting point for entry into the Chennai FIR;

f) the ACC responsible for aircraft entering the Chennai FIR will instruct pilots to maintain
the last flight level assigned and speed (MACH number if applicable) while overflying
the Chennai FIR;

g) the ACC responsible will not authorize any change in flight level or speed (MACH
number, if applicable) later than 10 minutes before the aircraft enters the Chennai FIR,.

h) the ACC responsible prior to aircraft entering the Chennai FIR will inform aircraft that
they must communicate with the next (downstream) ATC unit 10 minutes before the
estimated time of entry into the next FIR; and

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j) operators may also chose to avoid the Chennai airspace, and the controlling authorities of
the FIRs concerned will provide alternative contingency routes as appropriate and these
will be published by NOTAM.

Transition to contingency scheme

5.16 Alternate routes outlined in the Contingency Plan would be promulgated by India vide
NOTAM or AIP for familiarization and information to operators. During times of uncertainty
when airspace closures seem possible, aircraft operators should be prepared for a possible change
in routing while en-route.

5.17 In the event of airspace closure that has not been promulgated, ATC should, if possible,
broadcast to all aircraft in their airspace, what airspace is being closed and to stand by for further
instructions.

5.18 ATS providers should recognize that when closures of airspace or airports are promulgated,
individual airlines might have different company requirements as to their alternative routings.
ATC should be alert to respond to any request by aircraft and react commensurate with safety.

Transfer of control and coordination

5.19 The transfer of control and communication would be at the points specified in the Special
LOA/Contingency Plan.

5.20 The ATS providers concerned will review the effectiveness of current coordination
requirements and procedures in light of contingency operations or short notice of airspace
closure, and make any necessary adjustments to the Contingency Plan and LOAs.

6. PILOTS AND OPERATOR PROCEDURES

Filing of flight plans

6.1 Flight planning requirements for the Chennai FIR are to be followed in respect to normal
flight planning requirements contained in the Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP-India)
and as detailed at Appendix 1G.

Over flight approval

6.2 Aircraft operators must obtain over flight approval from the DGCA, India prior to operating
flights through the Chennai FIR. During the period of activation of this Contingency Plan, the
designated ATS authority will approve aircraft to enter the Chennai FIR on the basis that
operators have obtained prior approval, and the responsibility remains with the operator to ensure
such approval has been obtained.

Pilot operating procedures

6.3 Aircraft over flying the Chennai FIR shall follow the following procedures:

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 a) All aircraft proceeding along the ATS routes established in this Contingency Plan
will comply with the Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) and will be assigned a flight
level in accordance with the flight level allocation scheme applicable to the
route(s) being flown as specified in Appendix 1D;

b) Flights are to flight plan using the Contingency Routes specified in Appendix
1D, according to their airport of origin and destination;

c) Aircraft are to operate as close as possible to the centre line of the assigned
contingency route; The provisions of SLOP (Strategic lateral offset procedure)
will continue to be operative over Indian Oceanic Airspace.

d) Pilots are to keep a continuous watch on the specified contingency frequency as

specified in Appendix 1F and transmit the aircraft’s position in line with normal
ATC position reporting procedures;

e) Keep navigation and anti-collision lights on while overflying the Chennai FIR;

f) Pilots are to maintain during their entire flight time within Chennai FIR, the
flight level last assigned by the last ACC responsible prior to the aircraft entering
the Chennai FIR, and under no circumstances change this level and Mach
Number, except in cases of emergency and for flight safety reasons. In addition,
the last SSR transponder assigned shall be maintained or, if no transponder has
been assigned, transmit on SSR code 2000;

g) aircraft are to reach the flight level last assigned by the responsible ACC at least
10 minutes before entering the Chennai FIR or as otherwise instructed by the
ATC unit in accordance with the LOA with Chennai;

h) pilots are to include in their last position report prior to entering the Chennai FIR,
the estimated time over the entry point of the Chennai FIR and the estimated time
of arrival over the relevant exit point of the Chennai FIR;

i) pilots are to contact the next adjacent ACC as soon as possible, and at the latest,
ten (10) minutes before the estimated time of arrival over the relevant exit point
of Chennai FIR;

j) pilots are to strictly adhere to the ICAO Traffic Information Broadcasts by

Aircraft (TIBA) (reproduced in Appendix 1H), and maintain a continuous
listening watch on the international air to air VHF frequency 123.45 MHz, as
well as on the specified VHF and HF frequencies listed in Appendix 1F. When
necessitated by emergency conditions, pilots are to transmit blind on these
frequencies, their current circumstances and the commencement and completion
of any climb and descent or deviation from the cleared contingency route;

k) whenever emergencies and/or flight safety reasons make it impossible to

maintain the flight level assigned for transit of Chennai FIR, pilots are to climb
or descend well to the right of the centerline of the contingency route, and if
deviating outside the Chennai FIR, to inform immediately the ACC responsible

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 for that airspace. Pilots are to make blind broadcast on the IFBP VHF frequency
123.45 MHz of the relevant emergency level change message (comprising the
aircraft call sign, the aircraft position, the flight levels being vacated and crossed,
etc);

l) pilots are to maintain own longitudinal separation of 10 minutes from preceding

aircraft at the same cruising level; and

m) not all operational circumstances can be addressed by this Contingency Plan and
pilots are to maintain a high level of alertness when operating in the contingency
airspace and take appropriate action to ensure safety of flight.

Interception of civil aircraft

6.4 Pilots need to be aware that in light of current international circumstances, a contingency
routing requiring aircraft to operate off normal traffic flows, could result in an intercept by
military aircraft. Aircraft operators must therefore be familiar with international intercept
procedures contained in ICAO Annex 2 –Rules of the Air, paragraph 3.8 and Appendix 2,
Sections 2 and 3.

NOTE : The aircraft operating on Contingency route and prior to entry any ADIZ within Chennai
FIR shall ensure that ADC Number is obtained.

6.5 The Indian military authority in the interest of national security and safety may intercept civil
aircraft over the territory of India in the event that a flight may not be known to and identified by
the military authority. In such cases, the ICAO intercept procedures contained in Annex 11,
Attachment C (reproduced in Appendix I) will be followed by the military authority, and pilots
are to comply with instructions given by the pilot of the intercepting aircraft. In such
circumstances, the pilot of the aircraft being intercepted shall broadcast information on the
situation.

6.6 If circumstances lead to the closure of the Chennai airspace and no contingency routes are
available through the Chennai FIR, aircraft will be required to route around the Chennai airspace.
As much warning as possible will be provided by the appropriate ATS authorities in the event of
the complete closure of Chennai airspace.

6.7 Pilots need to continuously guard the VHF emergency frequency 121.5 MHz and should
operate their transponder at all times during flight, regardless of whether the aircraft is within or
outside airspace where secondary surveillance radar (SSR) is used for ATS purposes.
Transponders should be set on a discrete code assigned by ATC or select code 2000 if ATC has
not assigned a code.

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7. COMMUNICATION PROCEDURES
Degradation of Communication - Pilot Radio Procedures

7.1 When operating within the contingency airspace of the Chennai FIR, pilots should use normal
radio communication procedures where ATS services are available. These will be in accordance
with the communication procedures in this Plan or as otherwise notified by NOTAM.

7.2 If communications are lost unexpectedly on the normal ATS frequencies, pilots should try the
next applicable frequency, e.g. if en-route contact is lost then try the next appropriate frequency,
that is, the next normal handover frequency. Pilots should also consider attempting to contact
ATC on the last frequency where two-way communication had been established. In the absence
of any communication with ATC, the pilot should continue to make routine position reports on
the assigned frequency, and also broadcast positions in accordance with the ICAO TIBA.

Communication frequencies

7.3 A list of frequencies to be used for the contingency routes and the ATS units providing FIS
and air-ground communication monitoring for the Chennai FIR is detailed at Appendix 1F.

8. AERONAUTICAL SUPPORT SERVICES

Aeronautical Information Services (AIS)

8.1 It is not anticipated that there would any major disruption to the NOTAM service for the
Chennai FIR, as NOTAM services could be readily provided by Mumbai/Kolkata AIS.

Meteorological Services (MET)

8.2 The India Meteorological Department is the designated meteorological authority of India.
IMD is also the provider of meteorological services for the international and domestic air
navigation. In order to comply with the ICAO requirements on aeronautical meteorology
specified in Annex 3, Meteorological Service for International Air Navigation and the ASIA/PAC
Air Navigation Plan – Doc 9673, IMD would ensure regular provision of the following products
and services:

a) aerodrome observations and reports – local MET REPORT and SPECIAL, as well as
WMO-coded METAR and SPECI; METAR and SPECI would be provided for all
international aerodromes listed in the AIP India.

b) terminal aerodrome forecast - TAF as per the requirements indicated in AIP India;

c) SIGMET for the Chennai FIR – Chennai; SIGMET would be issued by the appropriate
meteorological watch offices (MWO)

d) information for the ATS units (TWR, APP, ACC) as agreed between the meteorological
authority and the ATS units concerned;

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e) Flight briefing and documentation as per Annex 3, Chapter 9.

8.4 It is expected that the India MET services would continue to be available in the event of an
ATS contingency situation. However, should ATS services for the Chennai FIR be withdrawn,
timely MET information may not be immediately available to pilots in flight. Alternative means
of obtaining up to date MET information concerning the Chennai FIR will be provided to the
extent possible through the adjacent ATS authorities through VOLMET Broadcast/making use of
communication networks of communication service providers - SITA.

9. SEARCH AND RESCUE

Notification and Coordination

9.1 ACCs involved in this Contingency Plan are required to assist as necessary to ensure that the
Search and Rescue (SAR) authorities are provided with the information necessary to support
downed aircraft or aircraft with an in-flight emergency in respect to the Chennai FIR.

9.2 The SAR authority responsible for the Chennai FIR is the Chennai Rescue Coordination
Centre (RCC)

9.3 Each ACC shall assist as necessary in the dissemination of INCERFA, ALERFA and
DETRESFA in respect to incidents in the Chennai FIR.

9.4 In the event that the Chennai RCC is not available, the responsibility for coordinating with the
Chennai RCC for aircraft emergencies and incidents involving the Chennai FIR will be
undertaken by the Mumbai/Kolkata ACC. The CCC will take appropriate steps to ensure that
SAR information is made available to the Mumbai/Kolkata RCC. The AOCG will also oversee
SAR coordination and disseminate relevant contact information.

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 Annexure I

Contingency Plan- Requirements

The draft contingency plan for Chennai FIR in the event of partial or total disruption of Air
Traffic Services in accordance with ICAO Annex 11 – Chapter 2, paragraph 2.30 has been
prepared.

The main objective of the contingency plan is to ensure the continued availability of Air
Navigation using contingency routes and flight level allocation scheme for international over
flights passing through Chennai FIR. As Kolkata and Mumbai FIRs are adjacent FIRs to Chennai
FIR, it is prudent to continue the services through these FIRs instead of handing over airspace to
other than Indian FIRs.

In order to provide such services through Kolkata and Mumbai FIRs and similar services for
Kolkata or Mumbai through Chennai FIR, there is a requirement to establish a contingency sector
at Chennai /Kolkata/Mumbai/Delhi ACC respectively.

The following facilities are suggested at the contingency sector for a smooth transition:

1. Organization and manning of Contingency sector- Four controllers to manage the

designated airspace.
2. One ATC console –with appropriate maps of the designated airspace
3. Dedicated ADS/CPDLC workstation.
4. FDD & strip printer to obtain FPS for the relevant routes
5. VCCS with appropriate telephone numbers that may be required for coordination
with relevant adjacent FIRs
6. Additional HF position to manage contingency sector.
7. AMSS drop circuit to receive ATS messages to the contingency sector.
8. Inter connectivity of telephone numbers residing in VCCS of one FIR from VCCS
system of another FIR.

Creation of one central network system for Initial Flight Plan Processing (IFPP unit) for all FIRs
would help during such contingency as systems can be put in place to divert processed messages
to designated area control centers.

Special LOAs need to be established between Chennai and adjacent ATC control centers as
necessary.

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 APPENDIX 1A

CONTACT DETAILS OF ADJACENT STATES AND INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS PARTICIPATING IN THE CHENNAI
CONTINGENCY PLAN NO ADDRESS TEL NO. FAX. NO. E-MAIL AFTN

S.No Address Tel NO. FAX No. E-Mail AFTN

India
1 Director General of Civil Aviation 91-11-24620784 91-11-24652760 [email protected] VIDDYAYG
2 Airports Authority of India, Chairman 91-11-24631684 91-11-24611078 [email protected] VIDDYDYX
3 Airports Authority of India 91-22-26828088 91-22-26828066 [email protected] VABBZRZX
Mumbai
4 Airports Authority of India 91-44-22561285 91-44-22561365 [email protected] VOMMZRZX
Chennai
5 Airports Authority of India 91-44-22561283 91-44-22561365 [email protected] VOMMZRZX
Chennai OCC
6 Airports Authority of India 91-33-25112998 91-33-25130134 [email protected] VECCZRZX
Kolkata ACC
7 Airports Authority of India 91-11-25653283 91-11-25653282 [email protected] VIDPZRZX
IGI Airport, New Delhi
7 Mynamar
Director General of Civil Aviation 95-1-533007 95-1-533016 [email protected] VYYYYAYX
Yangoon ACC 95-1-533040 95-1-533016 VYYYZQZX
8 Malaysia
Director General of Civil Aviation 00-603-88714217 00-603-88895691 [email protected] WMKKYAYS
Kuala Lumpur ACC 00-603-78465448 00-603-78473572 [email protected] WMFCZQZX
9 Sri Lanka
Director general of Civil Aviation 00-94-112433213 00-94-112440231 [email protected] VCCCYAYX
Colombo ACC 00-94-112625555 00-94-112635106 VCCCZQZX
10 Indonesia
Jakarta FIR (ACC) 00-622-15506582 00-622-15506182 [email protected] WIIIZQZX

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 11 Male
Director general of Civil Aviation 00-96-03324992 00-960-3323039 [email protected] VRMMYAYX
Male FIR (ACC) 00-96-03322071 00-96-03309905 VRMFZQZX

12 ICAO
Mr. Mukhtar Awan +61 2 5378189 +61 2 537 8199 [email protected]
Regional Director Ext 37
Asia/Pacific Regional Office
252/1 Vibhavadi Rangsit Rd,
Chatuchak, Bangkok, 10110, Thailand

Mr. Len Wicks +61 2 5378189 +61 2 537 8199 [email protected]

Regional Officer ATM Ext 152 Mob: 61
Asia/Pacific Regional Office
252/1 Vibhavadi Rangsit Rd,
Chatuchak, Bangkok, 10110, Thailand

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 13 IATA

IATA Regional Office for Asia/Pacific,

+65 6438 4555 +65 6438 4666 [email protected]
Triple One Somerset, 111 Somerset
Road, #14-05, Singapore
Singapore
238164
Asia Pacific
International Air Transport
Association
+91 11 41524673/ +91 11 41524675 [email protected]
207-208 Kailash Building,
4674
26 Kasturba Gandhi Marg,
New Delhi - 110001, India.

14 IFALPA
Interpilot House +44 1932 571711 +44 1932570920 [email protected]
Gogmore Lane
Chertsey
Surrey
KT16 9AP
UK

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 APPENDIX B

CENTRAL COORDINATING COMMITTEE

S. No. Members Telephone Fax email

1. Director General of Civil Aviation 011-24620784 011-24652760 [email protected]
2. Chairman, Airports Authority of India 011-24651047 011-24641088 [email protected]
3. Member (ANS), Airports Authority of India 011-24631969 011-24629567 [email protected]
4. Executive Director (ATM), Airports Authority of India 011-24631684 01124611078 [email protected]
5. Executive Director (COM), Airports Authority of India 011-24652075 011-24654142 [email protected]
6. Executive Director (Avn. Safety), Airports Authority of India 011-24653016 011-24621504 [email protected]
7. Senior Representative of India Meteorological Department 011-24615371 011-24615371 [email protected]
8. Any other member which is felt necessary at the time of Contingency

CHENNAI (FIR) OPERATIONAL CONTINGENCY UNIT

S. No. Members Telephone Fax email

1. Regional Executive Director, SR, 044-22561234 044-22561010 [email protected]
Airports Authority of India
2. General Manager (Aero) 044-22561740 044-22561740 [email protected]
3. General Manager (Com) 044-22560444 044-22560444 [email protected]
4. MET Officer In – Charge, 044-22561636 044-22561636 [email protected]
5. In – Charge Airport Management, 044-22561122 044-22560512 [email protected]

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 APPENDIX 1C

SAMPLE NOTAMS

a) Avoidance of airspace

NOTAM…………….DUE TO DISRUPTION OF ATS IN CHENNAI FIR ALL

ACFT ARE ADVISED TO AVOID THE FIR.

b) Airspace available with Limited ATS

NOTAM …………DUE TO ANTICIPATED DISRUPTION OF ATS IN THE

CHENNAI FIR ALL ACFT ARE ADVISED THAT THERE WILL BE
LIMITED ATS. PILOTS MAY EXPERIENCE DLA AND OVERFLIGHTS
MAY CONSIDER AVOIDING THE AIRSPACE. .

c) Contingency plan activated

NOTAM ……….DUE TO DISRUPTION OF ATS IN CHENNAI FIR ALL

ACFT ARE ADVISED THAT THE INDIAN INTERNATIONAL
CONTINGENCY PLAN FOR ACFT INTENDING TO OVERFLY CHENNAI
FIR IS IN EFFECT. FLIGHT PLANNING MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE
WITH THE CONTINGENCY ROUTES LISTED AND FL ASSIGNMENT.
PILOTS MUST STRICKLY ADHERE TO THE CONTINGENCY
PROCEDURES. ONLY APPROVED INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS ARE
PERMITTED TO OVERFLY CHENNAI AIRSPACE.

d) Non adherence to the Contingency Plan

NOTAM …………..OPERATORS NOT ABLE TO ADHERE TO THE

CONTINGENCY PLAN SHALL AVOID THE CHENNAI FIR.

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 ANNEXURE D

International Route structure and communications for transit of the Chennai FIR
During Contingency situation
Contingency Flight Level Flight Level
ATS Route Segment Remarks
Route (Eastbound) (West bound)
CRI-1 M300 IGAMA- ATETA FL310, FL330, FL400

CRI-2 P574 NOPEK- GULAM FL350, FL370, FL320

CRI-9 P762 LULDA-DUGOS FL270, FL280

CRI-10 P628 VATLA- IGREX FL350 ------

CRI - 11 P570 BASUR - POMAN FL290 FL 280

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 APPENDIX 1F

CONTINGENCY FREQUENCIES FOR CONTROL AND/ OR FLIGHT MONITORING

SERVICES
CONTINGENCY ATS ROUTE ACC /OCC COM
ROUTE
CHENNAI (CRC)
CRI-1 M300 MUMBAI VHF 125.35, 132.7, 125.9, 120.5 MHz
IGAMA - ADS/CPDLC: Logon VABF
ATETA
MANGALORE VHF 127.55, 128.7 MHz

TRIVANDRUM VHF 125.95, 120.9 MHz

COLOMBO VHF: Primary Secondary

CRI-2 P574 MUMBAI VHF 125.35, 132.7, 125.9, 120.5 MHz
NOPEK - ADS/CPDLC: Logon VABF
GULAM
CHENNAI VHF 118.9, 126.15, 125.7 MHz
ADS/CPDLC: Logon VOMF

KUALALUMPUR HF, VHF,

VHF: Primary Secondary
CRI-9 P762 YANGOON HF, VHF,
LULDA- VHF: Primary Secondary
DUGOS
CHENNAI OCC VHF 126.15 MHz
ADS/CPDLC: Logon VOMF

COLOMBO HF, VHF,

VHF: Primary Secondary
CRI-10 P628 KOLKATA VHF 125.9, 132.45, 120.1 MHz
VATLA - ADS/CPDLC: Logon VECF
IGREX
CHENNAI OCC VHF 126.15 MHz
ADS/CPDLC: Logon VOMF

KUALALUMPUR HF, VHF,

VHF: Primary Secondary
CRI - 11 P570 MUMBAI VHF 125.35, 132.7, 125.9, 120.5 MHz
BASUR- ADS/CPDLC: Logon VABF
POMAN
MANGALORE VHF 127.55, 128.7 MHz

TRIVANDRUM VHF 125.95, 120.9 MHz

COLOMBO VHF: Primary Secondary

The adjacent ATS provider HF primary and secondary are interchangeable subject to climatic
conditions. When CPDLC is being used, this will be the primary means of communication and
HF will be secondary. When ADS is being used for automatic position reporting, pilots are not
required to report position on CPDLC or HF unless requested by ATC.

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 APPENDIX 1G

FLIGHT PLANNING REQUIREMENT

Airline operators are expected to familiarize themselves with the Regional Contingency Plan as
well as Contingency Plans of Chennai FIR and the activation times. For aircraft intending to
operate in areas during periods when the contingency plans are activated, the operators shall plan
the flight to conform with the activation times of the Contingency Plans. Airline operators shall
ensure that flights are established on contingency routes prior to entering an area which is under
Contingency Plan procedure. The flight planning requirements during the contingency period will
be in accordance to ICAO Annex 2 Chapter 3 and Doc 4444 Part II. Additional information, will,
however, be required, to indicate that the flight will operate in airspace where the contingency
plan is active. This information is to be indicated in the 'RMK/' field of item 18 of the ICAO
flight plan, for example 'RMK/Contingency routes VOMM in the event that Kolkata/ Mumbai
taken over the air traffic services for Chennai ACC. (Remarks/aircraft will be operating on
contingency routes in the Chennai FIR), Repetitive Flight Plans (RPLs / Bulk Stored) will not
be accepted during the time that the contingency plan is activated. Airline operators are
required to file flight plans in accordance with the contingency flight planning procedures.
Flight plans should be filed at least 12 hours in advance in order to allow sufficient time for
manual processing.

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 APPENDIX 1 H

ICAO TRAFFIC INFORMATION BROADCASTS BY AIRCRAFT (TIBA)

PROCEDURES

Changes to In-Flight Procedures

Introduction of ICAO TIBA Procedures

TIBA Procedures

1. Special procedures have been developed for pilot use in active contingency zones if
communications are significantly degraded or unavailable. These TIBA procedures
supercede and take the place of lost communication procedures that are outlined in Annex 2
to the Chicago Convention (Para 3.6.5.2.2 a) and PANS-RAC (DOC 4444, Part III, para. 17)
and will enable traffic information broadcasts by aircraft (TIBA) to be made as well as
providing collision hazard information. When aircraft will enter designated airspace in which
it is known in advance that normal communication is not available, pilots should maintain a
listening watch on the TIBA frequency 10 minutes prior to entering that airspace.

2. Times of Broadcast.

2. When a loss of normal communications requires TIBA procedures to be implemented, pilots

shall make broadcasts in English on 126.9 MHz as follows:

a) At the time the loss of normal communications is recognized;

b) 10 minutes before entering a designated airspace when it is known in advance that normal
communications will not be available within that airspace or, for a pilot taking off from an
aerodrome located within the lateral limits of the designated airspace, as soon as appropriate
after take-off;

c) 10 minutes prior to crossing a reporting point;

d) 10 minutes prior to crossing or joining an ATS route;

e) at 20-minute intervals between distant reporting points;

f) 2 to 5 minutes, where possible, before a change in flight level;

g) at the time of a change in flight level; and

h) at any other time considered necessary by the pilot. Note: Normal position reporting
procedures should be continued at all times, regardless of any action taken to initiate or
acknowledge a traffic information broadcast.

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Broadcast Format

3. TIBA broadcasts should be made using the following phraseology:

a) For other than those indicating changes in flight level:

ALL STATIONS (call sign) FLIGHT LEVEL (number) [or CLIMBING TO FLIGHT
LEVEL (number)] (direction) (ATS route) [or DIRECT FROM (position) TO (position)
POSITION] (position) AT (time) ESTIMATING (next reporting point, or the point of
crossing or joining a designated ATS route) AT (time) (call sign) FLIGHT LEVEL
(number) (direction)

Example: “ALL STATIONS WINDAR 671 FLIGHT LEVEL 380 NORTHWEST

BOUND A464 POSITION 80 MILES SOUTH EAST OF KEVOK AT 2358
ESTIMATING KOBAS AT 0020 WINDAR 671 FLIGHT LEVEL 380 NORTHWEST
BOUND OUT”

Note: For broadcasts made when the aircraft is not near an ATS significant point, the
position should be given as accurately as possible and in any case to the nearest 30
minutes of latitude and longitude.

b) Before a change in flight level:

ALL STATIONS (call sign) (direction) (ATS route) [or DIRECT FROM (position) TO
(position)] LEAVING FLIGHT LEVEL (number) FOR FLIGHT LEVEL (number) AT
(position and time)

c) At the time of a change in flight level: ALL STATIONS (call sign) (direction) (ATS
route) [or DIRECT FROM (position) TO (position)] LEAVING FLIGHT LEVEL
(number) NOW FOR FLIGHT LEVEL (number)

followed by:

ALL STATIONS (call sign) MAINTAINING FLIGHT LEVEL (number)

d) When reporting a temporary flight level change to avoid an imminent collision risk: ALL
STATIONS (call sign) LEAVING FLIGHT LEVEL (number) NOW FOR FLIGHT
LEVEL (number)

followed as soon as practicable by:

ALL STATIONS (call sign) RETURNING TO FLIGHT LEVEL (number) NOW

4. TIBA broadcasts should not be acknowledged unless a potential collision risk is

perceived.

Cruising level changes.

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5. Cruising level changes should not be made within the designated airspace, unless
considered necessary by pilots to avoid traffic conflicts, to climb to minimum en route or
safe altitudes, to overcome operational limitations, to avoid adverse weather, or in
response to an operational emergency.

6. When cruising level changes are unavoidable, all available aircraft lighting which would
improve the visual detection of the aircraft should be displayed while changing levels.

Collision avoidance

7. If, on receipt of a traffic information broadcast from another aircraft, a pilot decides that
immediate action is necessary to avoid an imminent collision risk, and this cannot be
achieved in accordance with the right-of-way provisions of Annex 2 to the Chicago
Convention, the pilot should:
a) unless an alternative manoeuvre appears more appropriate, immediately descend
150 m (500 ft), or 300 m (1 000 ft) if above FL 290 in an area where a vertical
separation minimum of 600 m (2 000 ft) is applied;

b) display all available aircraft lighting which would improve the visual detection of
the aircraft;

c) as soon as possible, reply to the broadcast advising action being taken;

d) notify the action taken on the appropriate ATS frequency; and

e) as soon as practicable, resume normal flight level, notifying the action on the
appropriate ATS frequency.

Operation of Transponders

8. When implementing TIBA procedures, pilots shall operate aircraft transponders on

Modes A and C at all times. In the absence of alternative instructions from the
appropriate ATS unit, aircraft not assigned a discrete code should squawk code 2000.

Operation of TCAS

9. Unless otherwise directed by an appropriate authority, pilots should operate TCAS in

TA/RA Mode at maximum range setting during the cruise phase of flight and at a range
setting appropriate to the traffic situation when in the departure or terminal phases of
flight.
Special Operations

10. Specific aircraft may need to be involved in special operations during the period when a
FIR is an activated contingency zone. These aircraft may therefore be unable to utilize
the contingency route structure for a significant period of their flights. Aircraft that will
be classified as special operations are as follows:

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 a) Special operations of State aircraft

b) Aircraft in emergency situations or operating with significant reduction in

operating efficiency

c) Mercy flights and aircraft engaged in search and rescue, medical evacuation, and
coastal surveillance operations.

Activation and Cancellation of TIBA Procedures

11. This procedure shall be included in State AIP Supplements or NOTAM on TIBA
procedures and will be cancelled by NOTAM.

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 APPENDIX I

Contingency Scheme

ICAO INTERCEPTION PROCEDURES

Article 3 bis*

a) The contracting States recognize that every State must refrain from resorting to the use of
weapons against civil aircraft in flight and that, in case of interception, the lives of persons
on board and the safety of aircraft must not be endangered. This provision shall not be
interpreted as modifying in any way the rights and obligations of States set forth in the
Charter of the United Nations.

(Extract from ICAO Annex 2 — Rules of the Air)

3.8 Interception

Note.— The word “interception” in this context does not include intercept and escort service
provided, on request, to an aircraft in distress, in accordance with Volumes II and III of the
International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue Manual (Doc 9731).

3.8.1 Interception of civil aircraft shall be governed by appropriate regulations and

administrative directives issued by Contracting States in compliance with the Convention on
International Civil Aviation, and in particular Article 3(d) under which Contracting States
undertake, when issuing regulations for their State aircraft, to have due regard for the safety of
navigation of civil aircraft. Accordingly, in drafting appropriate regulations and administrative
directives due regard shall be had to the provisions of Appendix 1, Section 2 and Appendix 2,
Section 1.

Note.— Recognizing that it is essential for the safety of flight that any visual signals employed in
the event of an interception which should be undertaken only as a last resort be correctly
employed and understood by civil and military aircraft throughout the world, the Council of the
International Civil Aviation Organization, when adopting the visual signals in Appendix 1 to this
Annex, urged Contracting States to ensure that they be strictly adhered to by their State aircraft.
As interceptions of civil aircraft are, in all cases, potentially hazardous, the Council has also
formulated special recommendations which Contracting States are urged to apply in a uniform
manner. These special recommendations are contained in Attachment A.

3.8.2 The pilot-in-command of a civil aircraft, when intercepted, shall comply with the
Standards in Appendix 2, Sections 2 and 3, interpreting and responding to visual signals as
specified in Appendix 1, Section 2.

Note.— See also 2.1.1 and 3.4.

• On 10 May 1984 the Assembly amended the Convention by adopting the Protocol
introducing Article 3 bis. Under Article 94 a) of the Convention, the amendment came
into force on 1 October 1998 in respect of States which have ratified it.

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 INTERCEPTION OF CIVIL AIRCRAFT
(Appendix 2 of ICAO Annex 2 — Rules of the Air)
(Note.— See Chapter 3, 3.8 of the Annex)

1. Principles to be observed by States

1.1 To achieve the uniformity in regulations which is necessary for the safety of navigation of
civil aircraft due regard shall be had by Contracting States to the following principles when
developing regulations and administrative directives:

a) interception of civil aircraft will be undertaken only as a last resort;

b) if undertaken, an interception will be limited to determining the identity of the aircraft, unless
it is necessary to return the aircraft to its planned track, direct it beyond the boundaries of
national airspace, guide it away from a prohibited, restricted or danger area or instruct it to
effect a landing at a designated aerodrome;

c) practice interception of civil aircraft will not be undertaken;

d) navigational guidance and related information will be given to an intercepted aircraft by

radiotelephony, whenever radio contact can be established; and

e) in the case where an intercepted civil aircraft is required to land in the territory overflown, the
aerodrome designated for the landing is to be suitable for the safe landing of the aircraft type
concerned.

Note.— In the unanimous adoption by the 25th Session (Extraordinary) of the ICAO Assembly
on 10 May 1984 of Article 3 bis to the Convention on International Civil Aviation, the
Contracting States have recognized that “every State must refrain from resorting to the use of
weapons against civil aircraft in flight.”

1.2 Contracting States shall publish a standard method that has been established for the
manoeuvring of aircraft intercepting a civil aircraft.

Such method shall be designed to avoid any hazard for the intercepted aircraft. Note.— Special
recommendations regarding a method for the manoeuvring are contained in Attachment A,
Section 3.

1.3 Contracting States shall ensure that provision is made for the use of secondary surveillance
radar, where available, to identify civil aircraft in areas where they may be subject to
interception.

2. Action by intercepted aircraft

2.1 An aircraft which is intercepted by another aircraft shall immediately:

a) follow the instructions given by the intercepting aircraft, interpreting and responding to visual
signals in accordance with the specifications in Appendix 1;

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 b) notify, if possible, the appropriate air traffic services unit;

c) attempt to establish radio communication with the intercepting aircraft or with the
appropriate intercept control unit, by making a general call on the emergency frequency 121.5
MHz, giving the identity of the intercepted aircraft and the nature of the flight; and if no contact
has been established and if practicable, repeating this call on the emergency frequency 243
MHz;

d) if equipped with SSR transponder, select Mode A, Code 7700, unless otherwise instructed by
the appropriate air traffic services unit.

2.2 If any instructions received by radio from any sources conflict with those given by the
intercepting aircraft by visual signals, the intercepted aircraft shall request immediate
clarification while continuing to comply with the visual instructions given by the intercepting
aircraft.

2.3 If any instructions received by radio from any sources conflict with those given by the
intercepting aircraft by radio, the intercepted aircraft shall request immediate clarification while
continuing to comply with the radio instructions given by the intercepting aircraft.

3. Radio communication during interception

If radio contact is established during interception but communication in a common language is

not possible, attempts shall be made to convey instructions, acknowledgement of instructions and
essential information by using the phrases and pronunciations in Table 2.1 and transmitting each
phrase twice: Table 2.1

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