This “Abnormal Situation Handling” AirBook covers examples of abnormal situations an ATC may encounter and how they should be handled. This includes a variety of situations from hydraulic failures and bomb threats to loss of separation and loss of communications. The AirBook also discusses types of incident reports and what should/shouldn’t be reported.

• Understand what needs to be done when we need to assist an aircraft
• Describe what is expected of Controllers and Pilots in an emergency or abnormal situation
• Define common aircraft emergencies and describe useful actions by ATS to assist.