CTO Aviation Safety & Emergency Response 2

Question 1

When a pilot declares MAYDAY, what priority does the controller assign to that aircraft?

Accepted Answer

Immediate landing priority over all other traffic

Answer

Standard sequencing priority

Answer

Priority only after current traffic clears

Answer

Priority at pilot's discretion

Question 2

What is the correct phraseology a controller uses to acknowledge an aircraft squawking 7700?

Accepted Answer

'[Callsign], radar contact, state the nature of your emergency'

Answer

'Roger, standby for instructions'

Answer

'[Callsign], squawk ident and maintain altitude'

Answer

'[Callsign], contact approach control immediately'

Question 3

Which condition requires a controller to initiate an Aircraft Accident/Incident report (FAA Form 8020-9)?

Accepted Answer

A runway incursion involving potential collision risk

Answer

Any go-around in instrument conditions

Answer

An aircraft requesting progressive taxi

Answer

Any pilot deviation from a heading

Question 4

During an aircraft emergency, the controller should notify which agency FIRST at airports without crash/fire/rescue on field?

Accepted Answer

Local emergency services (fire/police/medical)

Answer

The FAA Flight Standards District Office

Answer

The nearest Air Route Traffic Control Center

Answer

The airline operations center

Question 5

What action should a tower controller take when an aircraft reports an engine fire on departure?

Accepted Answer

Clear the runway immediately and notify ARFF

Answer

Advise the pilot to return via standard traffic pattern

Answer

Request the pilot climb to pattern altitude first

Answer

Issue vectors to the nearest alternate airport

Question 6

A 'NOTAM D' related to a runway closure at your airport must be issued how far in advance when possible?

Accepted Answer

At least 6 hours

Answer

At least 30 minutes

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Immediately upon closure without advance notice requirements

Answer

At least 24 hours

Question 7

When bird activity is observed near active runways, what is the controller's responsibility?

Accepted Answer

Issue a bird advisory to all aircraft on frequency and notify airport operations

Answer

Inform the pilot only if they request a hazard advisory

Answer

Close the runway until all birds depart

Answer

Contact the FAA Wildlife Strike Database directly