Chapter 6. Emergency Procedures

1. Section 1. General
   • 6-1-1. Pilot Responsibility and Authority
   • 6-1-2. Emergency Condition- Request Assistance Immediately
2. 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
3. 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
4. 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
5. 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