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PA.VIII.F.R1FAA-S-ACS-6C · 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

Usually, the next step is to advise ATC of the problem and, if necessary, declare an emergency before the situation deteriorates beyond the pilot’s ability to recover.

FAA references

  1. RMH ch. 8 (p. 8-3) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  2. RMH ch. 6 (pp. 6-3–6-4) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  3. RMH ch. 6 (p. 6-4) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  4. PHAK ch. 2 (p. 2-23) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  5. IFH ch. 8 (pp. 8-16–8-17) — FAA-H-8083-15B
  6. IFH ch. 11 (p. 11-7) — FAA-H-8083-15B
  7. AFH ch. 7 (p. 7-1) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  8. RMH ch. 3 (p. 3-4) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  9. RMH ch. 3 (p. 3-1) — FAA-H-8083-2A
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