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AI.XI.D.R2FAA-S-ACS-25 · Nov 2023Risk management

When to seek assistance or declare an emergency in a deteriorating situation.

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When to seek assistance or declare an emergency in a deteriorating situation.

Bottom line

The learner who hesitates when prompt action is required, or who makes the decision to not decide, has made a wrong decision. ATC should be notified of the problem and, if necessary, declare an emergency before the situation deteriorates beyond the ability to recover.

FAA references

  1. AIH ch. 1 (p. 1-20) — FAA-H-8083-9B
  2. IPH App. A (p. A-3) — FAA-H-8083-16B
  3. AIH ch. 1 (p. 1-25) — FAA-H-8083-9B
  4. RMH ch. 6 (p. 6-2) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  5. RMH ch. 6 (p. 6-4) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  6. PHAK ch. 2 (p. 2-24) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  7. IFH ch. 8 (pp. 8-16–8-17) — FAA-H-8083-15B
  8. RMH ch. 1 (p. 1-2) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  9. RMH ch. 8 (p. 8-3) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  10. RMH ch. 3 (p. 3-1) — FAA-H-8083-2A
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