Emergency Procedures

Section 1 General

• 6–1–1 Pilot Responsibility and Authority
• 6–1–2 Emergency Condition—Request Assistance Immediately

Section 2 Emergency Services Available to Pilots

• 6–2–1 Radar Service for VFR Aircraft in Difficulty
• 6–2–2 Transponder Emergency Operation
• 6–2–3 Intercept and Escort
• 6–2–4 Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT)
• 6–2–5 FAA K-9 Explosives Detection Team Program
• 6–2–6 Search and Rescue

Section 3 Distress and Urgency Procedures

• 6–3–1 Distress and Urgency Communications
• 6–3–2 Obtaining Emergency Assistance
• 6–3–3 Ditching Procedures
• 6–3–4 Special Emergency (Air Piracy)
• 6–3–5 Fuel Dumping

Section 4 Two-Way Radio Communications Failure

• 6–4–1 Two-Way Radio Communications Failure
• 6–4–2 Transponder Operation During Two-Way Communications Failure
• 6–4–3 Reestablishing Radio Contact

Section 5 Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Communications

• 6–5–1 Discrete Emergency Frequency
• 6–5–2 Radio Call Signs
• 6–5–3 ARFF Emergency Hand Signals