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Control Tower Operator (CTO)
Study Guide - Tower Cab Training - Part 4
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Aviation
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02/16/2013

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Term
A condition of being threatened by serious and imminent danger requiring immediate assistance is classified as ______________.
Definition
distress
Term
A potential distress condition of being concerned about safety and requiring timely bun NOT immediate assistance is classified as a(n) ______________.
Definition
urgency
Term
If the words "MAYDAY" or "PAN PAN" are NOT used and you are in doublt that a situation constitutes an emergency or potential emergency, handle it as though it were a(n) _____________.
Definition
emergency
Term
An emergency can be declared by the pilot, facility personnel, or ________________.
Definition
aircraft operator
Term
If a report indicates that a forced landing is about to occur, a(a) ______________ exists.
Definition
emergency
Term
An emergency may be declared if an emergency situation is observed or the need for _____________ appears likely.
Definition
ground rescue
Term
The minimum required information for handling an inflight emergency is aircraft identification and type, nature of emergency, and ___________________.
Definition
pilot's desires
Term
An emergency has been declared and the minimum information has been acquired. Other less pertinent information should be obtained after the _________________.
Definition
controller initiates action
Term
Which of the following is NOT a recognized method of orienting lost aircraft?
Definition
Sightings by persons on the ground
Term
If an ELT is heard of reported by an aircraft, AFSS and terminal facilities should notify the ____________.
Definition
ARTCC
Term
When you receive information about an aircraft in distress, forward detailed data to the ____________ in whose area the emergency exists.
Definition
ARTCC
Term
If you are in communication with an aircraft in distress and the pilot has NOT declared an emergency, you _________ the emergency.
Definition
declare
Term
Transfer the responsibility for handling an emergency to another facility only when better ___________ will result.
Definition
handling
Term
Frequencies assigned specifically for aircraft in emergency conditions are 121.5 MHz and _______ MHz.
Definition
243.0
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If an emergency aircraft is on a frequency other than 121.5 MHz or 243.0 MHz, change frequencies ________________.
Definition
only when there is a valid reason at your discretion
Term
If communications with an emergency aircraft are difficult and weather conditions permit, the controller may ask the aircraft to ___________ to improve reception.
Definition
climb
Term
Facilities that hear or receive a report of an ELT signal shall solicit assistance from _____________________.
Definition
other aircraft in the areas
Term
One of the factors to consider when recommending an airport for an emergency aircraft is _________________.
Definition
aircraft type
Term
When information is received from any source that a bomb has been placed on, in, or near an aircraft, notify your supervisor or __________________.
Definition
Air Traffic Manager
Term
Actions such as the unathorized use of aircraft, tampering with aircraft or other property around airports or FAA facilities, and placiing packages or other objects in unusual locations are considered __________________________.
Definition
suspicious activities
Term
Do NOT attempt to delay, detain, or question a person conducting suspicious activities, but keep the person or persons in sight until a(n) _________________ representative arrives.
Definition
law enforcement
Term
Handle an aircraft targeted with a bomb threat as a(n ____________________
Definition
emergency
Term
Once you have established which aircraft is the subject of a threat, notify the __________.
Definition
pilot
Term
After having, received a specific bomb threat, the pilot requests technical assistance. This may be obtained from a(n) ___________________________.
Definition
FAA aviation explosives expert
Term
A bomb threat is received concerning an aircraft on the ground, and the pilot insists on departing. The controller should _________________________.
Definition
issue a clearance if traffic is not a factor
Term
If you receive notification of a bomb threat and the pilot elects to remain on the ground, advise other aircraft to remain at least ________ yards away from the bomb threat aircraft.
Definition
100
Term
If you receive a request for the location of the nearest explosive detection K-9 team, obtain the aircraft identification and position and notify ____________.
Definition
your supervisor
Term
if the location of the nearest explosive detection K-9 team has been relayed to the aircraft and the pilot wishes to divert to that location, the controller must obtain a(n) _________ from the pilot.
Definition
estimated time of arrival
Term
If an airborne aircraft receives a bomb threat, the controller may ask if the pilot wishes to climb or descend in order to _______________.
Definition
equalize the cabin and outside air pressure
Term
If a pilot requests clearance to climb or descend, issue the appropriate clearance, taking into consideration MEA, MOCA, MRA, and _____________.
Definition
weather
Term
Before an aircraft that has received a bomb threat is moved from the service area, consider the ____________ as a paramount factor.
Definition
deplaning of passengers
Term
When an ELT is heard or reported, coordination with the Rescue Coordination Center (RCC) is the responsibility of the _________.
Definition
ARTCC
Term
If you determine the location of the ELT signal, notify the ___________.
Definition
ARTCC
Term
Air traffic controllers shall NOT leave their ____________ to locate an ELT signal.
Definition
required duty stations
Term
Methods and means of guiding an emergency aircraft to an airport include ________________.
Definition
compass headings
Term
One of the organizations to which accounts of suspicious activities shall be reported is the ______.
Definition
FBI
Term
When a pilot requests technical assistance during a bomb threat situation, a controller should obtain the aircraft type, series, and model; the _______; and other pertinent details.
Definition
location and description of the bomb device, if known
Term
If a pilot states "minimum fuel," it means ______________.
Definition
any undue delay cannot be accepted upon reaching destination
Term
The Rescue Coordination Center (RCC) is operated by the ___________.
Definition
USAF
Term
Who shall be responsible for receiving and relaying all pertinent ELT signal information to the appropriate authorities?
Definition
ARTCC
Term
An aircraft on a VFR flight plan is considered overdue if it does NOT arrive at its destination and _____ minutes have passed since its ETA.
Definition
30
Term
An aircraft NOT on a flight plan fails to arrive at its destination, and a reliable source reports that the flight was due to arrive at 2000. This aircraft is considered overdue at ______.
Definition
2100
Term
When an aircraft is considered to be in an emergency status or an IFR aircraft is overdue, the _______ shall alert the RCC.
Definition
ARTCC
Term
A Piper Cherokee on an IFR flight plan is overdue at its clearance limit. The aircraft will be considered overdue _________ after its ETA.
Definition
30 minutes
Term
An aircraft on an IFR flight plan who estimated OKC VORTAC at 2015 failed to report. This aircraft is considered overdue at ___________.
Definition
2045
Term
The ALNOT search area is generally __________ miles on either side of the route of flight from the last reported position to the destination.
Definition
50
Term
If you have reason to believe that an aircraft is overdue prior to 30 minutes past its ETA, you should ____________.
Definition
take the appropriate action immediately
Term
An aircraft in imminent danger requiring immediate assistance is classified as a(n) __________ condition.
Definition
distress
Term
During an emergency, the controller should keep the emergency aircraft on the initial contact frequency unless __________.
Definition
there is a valid reason to change frequencies
Term
An aircraft emergency may be delared by the pilot, officials responsible for the operation of the aircraft, or _____________.
Definition
facility personnel
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