Oceanic Emergencies

Question 1

Initial Turn (min), Offset (NM), and Able to Maintain Altitude

NAT (including WATRS)

Answer 1

• 30º Right or Left
• 5 NM
• Established on Offset
• Climb or descend 500 ft

Question 2

Initial Turn (min), Offset (NM), and Able to Maintain Altitude

Other (ICAO)

Answer 2

• 45º Right or Left
• 15 NM
• After crossing 10 NM
• Climb or descend 500 ft

Question 3

Initial Turn (min), Offset (NM), and Able to Maintain Altitude

China

Answer 3

• 30º Right
• 5 NM
• Established on offset
• Climb or descend to new level
• When appropriate, return to original track

Question 4

Initial Turn (min), Offset (NM), and Able to Maintain Altitude

Russia

Answer 4

• 30º normally Right
• 16.2 NM
• Established on offset
• Climb or descend to new level
• When appropriate, return to original track

Question 5

Initial Turn (min), Offset (NM), and Unable to Maintain Altitude

NAT (including WATRS)

Answer 5

• 30º Right or Left
• 5 NM
• Minimize rate of descent until established on offset
• If unable an ATC clearance, level at appropriate FL ±500 feet below FL290

Question 6

Initial Turn (min), Offset (NM), and Unable to Maintain Altitude

Other (ICAO)

Answer 6

• 45º Right or Left
• 15 NM
• Minimize rate of descent until after crossing 10 NM
• If unable an ATC clearance, level at appropriate FL ±500 feet below FL290

Question 7

Initial Turn (min), Offset (NM), and Unable to Maintain Altitude

China

Answer 7

• 30º Right
• 5 NM
• Minimize rate of descent until established on offset
• If unable an ATC clearance, level at appropriate FL ±500 feet below FL290
• When appropriate, return to original track

Question 8

Initial Turn (min), Offset (NM), and Unable to Maintain Altitude

Russia

Answer 8

• 30º normally Right
• 16.2 NM
• Minimize descent until established on offset
• If unable an ATC clearance, level at appropriate FL ±500 feet below FL290
• When appropriate, return to original track

Question 9

Weather avoidance if unable to get an ATC clearance

Answer 9

1. If possible, deviate away from organized track or route system
2. Broadcast at suitable intervals on 121.5 and 123.45
   (a) flight ident
   (b) flight level
   (c) aircraft position including track code or ATS designator
   (d) Intentions including expected extent of deviation
3. Watch and avoid conflicting traffic visually and TCAS
4. Turn on aircraft exterior lights
5. Remain at the level assigned by ATC for
6. Climb or descend for deviations greater than 5 NM (NAT and WATRS) or 10 NM (Other OCA)
   (a) Eastbound: Left (-300 ft) and Right (+300 ft)
   (b) Westbound: Left (+300 ft) and Right (-300 ft)
7. When returning to track, be at assigned level by 5 NM or 10 NM respectively.
8. Keep attempting ATC contact and clearance
9. File an ASR if no ATC clearance