AIM 6

Aeronautical Information Manual

Chapter 6. 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. Direction Finding Instrument Approach Procedure
• 6-2-4. Intercept and Escort
• 6-2-5. Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT)
• 6-2-6. FAA K-9 Explosives Detection Team Program
• 6-2-7. 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

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