FAA ATP Abnormal & Emergency Procedures Questions

If an engine's rotation is stopped in flight, the pilot in command must report it, as soon as practicable, to the

• appropriate ground radio station.
• nearest FAA district office.
• operations manager (or director of operations).

Explanation: The pilot-in-command shall report each stoppage of engine rotation in flight to the appropriate ground radio station as soon as practicable and shall keep that station fully informed of the progress of the flight.

14 CFR Part 121/830 - Incident & Accident Reporting

Pilots and/or flight crew members involved in near midair collision (NMAC) occurrences are urged to report each incident immediately

• by cell phone to the nearest Flight Standards District Office, as this is an emergency.
• to local law enforcement.
• by radio or telephone to the nearest FAA ATC facility or FSS.

Explanation: The primary purpose of the Near Midair Collision (NMAC) Reporting Program is to provide information for use in enhancing the safety and efficiency of the National Airspace System. Pilots and/or flight crew members involved in NMAC occurrences are urged to report each incident immediately by radio or telephone to the nearest FAA ATC facility or FSS.

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Who is required to submit a written report on a deviation that occurs during an emergency?

• Pilot in command.
• Dispatcher.
• Person who declares the emergency.

Explanation: The person declaring the emergency shall send a written report of any deviation, through the air carrier's director of operations, to the Administrator within 10 days.

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When is an operator of an aircraft, which has been involved in an incident, required to submit a report to the nearest field office of the NTSB?

• Within 7 days.
• Within 10 days.
• Only if requested to do so by the NTSB.

Explanation: An aircraft involved in an incident is required to file a report only on request from the NTSB.

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During an emergency, a pilot-in-command does not deviate from a 14 CFR rule but is given priority by ATC. To whom, or under what condition, is the pilot required to submit a written report?

• To the manager of the General Aviation District Office within 10 days.
• To the manager of the facility in control within 10 days.
• Upon request by ATC, submit a written report within 48 hours to the ATC manager.

Explanation: Each pilot-in-command who (though not deviating from a rule) is given priority by ATC in an emergency shall, if requested by ATC, submit a detailed report of that emergency within 48 hours to the chief of that ATC facility.

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Within how many days must the operator of an aircraft involved in an accident file a report to the NTSB?

• 3 days.
• 7 days.
• 10 days.

Explanation: The NTSB requires a report to be filed within 10 days of the accident.

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What period of time must a person be hospitalized before an injury may be defined by the NTSB as a 'serious injury'?

• 72 hours; commencing within 10 days after the date of injury.
• 48 hours; commencing within 7 days after the date of the injury.
• 10 days, with no other extenuating circumstances.

Explanation: 'Serious injury' means any injury which requires hospitalization for more than 48 hours, commencing within 7 days from the date the injury was received.

14 CFR Part 121/830 - Incident & Accident Reporting

If an aircraft dispatcher cannot communicate with the pilot of an air carrier flight during an emergency, the aircraft dispatcher should

• take any action considered necessary under the circumstances.
• comply with the company's lost aircraft plan.
• phone the ARTCC where the flight is located and ask for a phone patch with the flight.

Explanation: If the aircraft dispatcher cannot communicate with the pilot, he/she shall declare an emergency and take any action considered necessary under the circumstances.

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