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10-3-1. OVERDUE AIRCRAFT
a. Consider an aircraft to be overdue, initiate the
procedures stated in this section and issue an ALNOT
when neither communications nor radar contact can
be established and 30 minutes have passed since:
NOTE-
The procedures in this section also apply to an aircraft
referred to as "missing" or "unreported."
1. Its ETA over a specified or compulsory
reporting point or at a clearance limit in your area.
2. Its clearance void time.
b. If you have reason to believe that an aircraft is
overdue prior to 30 minutes, take the appropriate
action immediately.
c. The center in whose area the aircraft is first
unreported or overdue will make these determinations and takes any subsequent action required.
REFERENCE-
FAAO JO 7110.65, Para 4-3-4, Departure Restrictions,
Clearance Void Times, Hold for Release, and Release Times.
10-3-2. INFORMATION TO BE
FORWARDED TO ARTCC
TERMINAL
When an aircraft is considered to be in emergency
status that may require SAR procedures, or an IFR
aircraft is overdue, the terminal facility shall alert the
ARTCC and forward the following information, as
available:
a. Flight plan, including color of aircraft, if
known.
b. Time of last transmission received, by whom,
and frequency used.
c. Last position report and how determined.
d. Action taken by reporting facility and proposed
action.
e. Number of persons on board.
f. Fuel status.
g. Facility working aircraft and frequency.
h. Last known position, estimated present position, and maximum range of flight of the aircraft
based on remaining fuel and airspeed.
i. Position of other aircraft near aircraft's route of
flight, when requested.
j. Whether or not an ELT signal has been heard or
reported in the vicinity of the last known position.
k. Other pertinent information.
REFERENCE-
FAAO JO 7110.65, Para 10-1-4, Responsibility.
FAAO JO 7110.65, Para 10-2-5, Emergency Situations.
NOTE-
FSSs serve as the central points for collecting and
disseminating information on an overdue or missing
aircraft which is not on an IFR flight plan. Non-FSS ATC
facilities that receive telephone calls or other inquiries
regarding these flights shall refer these calls and inquiries
to the appropriate AFSS/FSS.
10-3-3. INFORMATION TO BE
FORWARDED TO RCC
EN ROUTE
When an aircraft is considered to be in emergency
status or an IFR aircraft is overdue, the ARTCC shall
alert the RCC and forward the following information,
as available:
a. Facility and person calling.
b. Flight plan, including color of aircraft, if
known.
c. Time of last transmission received, by whom,
and frequency used.
d. Last position report and how determined.
e. Action taken by reporting facility and proposed
action.
f. Number of persons on board.
g. Fuel status.
h. Facility working aircraft and frequency.
i. Last known position, estimated present position,
and maximum range of flight of the aircraft based on
remaining fuel and airspeed.
j. Position of other aircraft near aircraft's route of
flight, when requested.
k. Whether or not an ELT signal has been heard or
reported in the vicinity of the last known position.
l. Other pertinent information.
REFERENCE-
FAAO JO 7110.65, Para 10-1-4, Responsibility.
FAAO JO 7110.65, Para 10-2-5, Emergency Situations.
NOTE-
FSSs serve as the central points for collecting and
disseminating information on an overdue or missing
aircraft which is not on an IFR flight plan. Non-FSS ATC
facilities that receive telephone calls or other inquiries
regarding these flights shall refer these calls and inquiries
to the appropriate AFSS/FSS.
10-3-4. ALNOT
EN ROUTE
a. In addition to routing to the regional office
operations center for the area in which the facility is
located, issue an ALNOT to all centers and Area B
circuits, generally 50 miles on either side of the route
of flight from the last reported position to destination.
Include the original or amended flight plan, as
appropriate, and the last known position of the
aircraft. At the recommendation of the RCC or at your
discretion, the ALNOT may be issued to cover the
maximum range of the aircraft.
NOTE-
1. An ALNOT must be issued before the RCC can begin
search and rescue procedures.
2. Flight plan information on military aircraft is available
at the FSS serving as a tie-in station for the departure or
destination airport. FAA tie-in stations for airports in the
continental U.S. are listed in FAAO JO 7350.8, Location
Identifiers. In the West Flight Services Area Office, tie-in
stations are listed in service area publications entitled,
"Flight Plan Routing and Airport Search Directory." For
flights with overseas departure points, the information is
available through the destination FSS or the appropriate
IFSS.
b. Upon receipt of an INREQ or ALNOT, check
the position records to determine whether the aircraft
has contacted your facility. Notify the originator of
the results or status of this check within one hour of
the time the alert was received. Retain the alert in an
active status, and immediately notify the originator of
subsequent contact, until cancellation is received.
10-3-5. RESPONSIBILITY TRANSFER TO
RCC
EN ROUTE
Transfer responsibility for further search to the RCC
when one of the following occurs:
a. Thirty minutes have elapsed after the estimated
aircraft fuel exhaustion time.
b. The aircraft has not been located within one
hour after ALNOT issuance.
c. The ALNOT search has been completed with
negative results.
10-3-6. AIRCRAFT POSITION PLOTS
Plot the flight path of the aircraft on a chart, including
position reports, predicted positions, possible range
of flight, and any other pertinent information. Solicit
the assistance of other aircraft known to be operating
near the aircraft in distress. Forward this information
to the RCC or the ARTCC as appropriate.
10-3-7. ALNOT CANCELLATION
EN ROUTE
Cancel the ALNOT when the aircraft is located or the
search is abandoned.
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