Control Tower Operator – Emergencies questions with correct answers

An aircraft in the condition of being threatened by serious and imminent danger requiring immediate assistance is classified as an aircraft in ________. - Answer distress A potential distress condition of being concerned about safety and requiring timely but NOT immediate assistance is classified as a(n) ________. - Answer Urgency A pilot encountering an "urgency" situation should broadcast "______________" three times. - Answer Pan-pan If the words "MAYDAY" or "PAN-PAN" are NOT used and you are in doubt that a situation constitutes an emergency or potential emergency, handle it as though it were a(n) ________. - Answer Emergency Transfer the responsibility for handling an emergency to another facility only when better _____ will result. - Answer Handling When you receive information about an aircraft in distress, forward detailed data to the ________ in whose area the emergency exists. - Answer ARTCC What does ARTCC stand for? - Answer Air Route Traffic Control Center