Airline Transport Pilot and Type Rating for Airplane Category › VI. Instrument Procedures › Task J. Holding Procedures

AA.VI.J.R2

Risk management

Scenarios and circumstances that could result in minimum fuel or the need to declare an emergency.

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14 CFR Part 91 — General Operating and Flight Rules Open
14 CFR § 91.161 Special awareness training required for pilots flying under visual flight rules within a 60-nautical mile radius of the Washington, DC VOR/DME.
This free training is available on the FAA's Web site. Upon completion of the training, each person will need to print out a copy of the certificate of training completion. (c) Inspection of certificate of training completion. Each person ... Federal, State, or local law enforcement officer; or (4) An authorized representative of the Transportation Security Administration. (d) Emergency declared. The failure to complete the Special Awareness Training course on flying in and around the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area…
Airplane Flying Handbook p. 13-34
Chapter 13: Transition to Multiengine Airplanes › Engine Failure During Flight
checklist completed. The pilot should divert to the nearest suitable airport and declare an emergency with ATC for priority handling. Fuel crossfeed is a method of getting fuel from a tank on one side of the airplane to an operating ... Crossfeed is used for extended single-engine operation. If a suitable airport is close at hand, there is no need to consider crossfeed. If prolonged flight on a single-engine is inevitable due to airport non-availability, then crossfeed allows…
Pilot Guide: Flight in Icing Conditions p. 40
Chapter 5. ICING OPERATIONS › 5-2. REGULATIONS FOR ICING OPERATIONS › b. Communications with Air Traffic Control (ATC)
possible and declare an emergency to ATC. Inform the controller of what actions are being taken by the pilot to cope with the emergency and coordinate with ATC for additional instructions, altitudes, or headings needed to resume safe flight operations ... time to exit the conditions before safety is compromised. In this case, it is recommended that the pilot declare an emergency and exit the conditions as soon as practical. (2) If an aircraft certificated for flight in icing conditions encounters…
Aeronautical Information Manual p. 5-5-9
Chapter 5. Air Traffic Procedures › Section 5. Pilot/Controller Roles and Responsibilities › 5-5-15. Minimum Fuel Advisory
emergency situation is possible should any undue delay occur. 3. On initial contact the term “minimum fuel” should be used after stating call sign. EXAMPLE-Salt Lake Approach, United 621, “minimum fuel.” 4. Be aware a minimum fuel advisory does ... imply a need for traffic priority. 5. If the remaining usable fuel supply suggests the need for traffic priority to ensure a safe landing, you should declare an emergency due to low fuel and report fuel remaining in minutes…
14 CFR Part 91 — General Operating and Flight Rules Open
14 CFR § 91.138 Temporary flight restrictions in national disaster areas in the State of Hawaii.
State of Hawaii, or the Governor's designee, that an inhabited area within a declared national disaster area in the State of Hawaii is in need of protection for humanitarian reasons, the Administrator will issue a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM ... following conditions is met: (1) That person has obtained authorization from the official in charge of associated emergency or disaster relief response activities, and is operating the aircraft under the conditions of that authorization. (2) The aircraft is carrying…