- •The Lessons Emergency crew acas / tcas
- •In the event of a pilot reporting a manoeuvre induced by an ra, Remember:
- •II. Birdstrike
- •In the event of birdstrike, Remember:
- •II. Brake problems
- •In the event of brake problems, Remember:
- •2. Situation: On approach
- •3. Situation: Not yet prepared for landing
- •III. Communication failure
- •Instrument meteorological conditions (imc)
- •Instrument meteorological conditions (imc)
- •In the event of communication failure, remember:
- •IV. Pressurisation Problems
- •In the event of pressurisation problems, remember:
- •V. Electrical problems:
- •VI. Emergency descent
- •VII. Engine failure
- •In the event of an engine failure, you should expect any of the following:
- •In the event of engine failure, remember:
- •If needed:
- •VIII. Engine / apu on fire
- •In the event of engine fire atc can expect …
- •IX. Fuel problems
- •If needed:
- •X. Gear problems
- •Instructions:
- •In event of gear problems, remember:
- •If needed:
- •XI. Hydraulic problems
- •In the event of hydraulic problems, remember:
- •If needed:
- •XII. Icing
- •Icing may also have an impact on the controllability of the aircraft:
- •XIII Smoke or Fire in the Cockpit
- •Remember:
- •XIV. Unlawful interference
- •It is important to remember not to make any further rtf unless initiated by the pilot.
It is important to remember not to make any further rtf unless initiated by the pilot.
This is because the initial communication by the pilot may have been made without the hijacker’s knowledge.
If a hijack squawk code is received, ATC should check the transponder setting:
“Confirm squawk”.
NO REPLY shall be taken as confirmation of the A7500 squawk. Absence of a reply shall not be taken as an indication that the squawk was set by mistake.
ATC should also attempt to provide any information requested.
Although most cases of this modern form of terrorism are false alarms, ALL must be taken seriously until proved to be a hoax.
The crews are trained to handle such situations and there is a bomb search checklist on board.
In order to reduce the effect of a possible explosion, the following procedures are followed if a foreign object is found in the cabin:
the object is placed at the bottom of a rear door
the object is covered in all available blankets, cusions and other soft materials
In the event of a bomb warning, ATC is the most direct point of contact with the pilot and crew. Therefore, much of the coordination and official counter measure planning will be relayed through the controller talking to the pilot.
Controllers should relay verbatim instructions or advice passed by authorised persons for transmission to the aircraft.
All procedures will be executed according to local instructions as contained in the local alarm plans.
The ACFT may stop its climb and the pilot may request immediate level re-clearance.
Bomb devices may be connected to a pressure-related ignitor.
In the event of an explosion, damage is reduced if flying at a lower altitude due to lower cabin differential pressure.
Cabin differential pressure is the difference in pressure between the inside and outside of the cabin.
Implications of a bomb warning:
the pilot may bring the aircraft into landing configuration early, as any explosion may reduce subsequent manoeuvrability.
Aircraft in landing configuration are less manoeuvrable, slower and do not allow any steep manoeuvres.
The pilot may require to land at the next suitable aerodrome.
The passengers and crew may need to be evacuated after landing.
SITUATION: If the pilot intends to land at the next suitable aerodrome, if needed assist by:
finding out and recommending one or more suitable alternate aerodrome options
assessing ACFT type and configuration to avoid missed approach
passing aerodrome conditions (RWY in use, length, surface, elevation, navigational and other facilities)
passing WX information of landing aerodrome: wind, visibility, ceiling, QNH
SITUATION: If pilot requests to change to an early landing configuration, if needed assist by:
clearing the aircraft as requested and as early as possible
clearing the appropriate airspace
separating other air traffic sufficiently
providing all assistance required
SITUATION: If pilot requests a lower flying altitude, if needed assist by:
clearing the aircraft to lower flight levels as soon as possible
recognising that if an aircraft is climbing, it will normally stop its climb immediately
considering that flat descents are preferred when giving clearances