Aeronautical Information Manual
AIM 6-4-3
Reestablishing Radio Contact
In addition to monitoring the NAVAID voice feature, the pilot should attempt to reestablish communications by attempting contact: On the previously assigned frequency; or
With an FSS or with New York Radio or San Francisco Radio.
If communications are established with an FSS or New York Radio or San Francisco Radio, the pilot should advise that radio communications on the previously assigned frequency have been lost giving the aircraft's position, altitude, last assigned frequency and then request further clearance from the controlling facility. The preceding does not preclude the use of 121.5 MHz. There is no priority on which action should be attempted first. If the capability exists, do all at the same time. NOTE-
New York Radio and San Francisco Radio are operated by Collins Aerospace, Incorporated (formerly ARINC) under contract with the FAA for communications services. These Radio facilities have the capability of relaying information to/from ATC facilities throughout the country.
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Chapter 6. Emergency Procedures AIM
AIM by Chapter Number Chapter 0. General Information Chapter 1. Air Navigation Chapter 2. Aeronautical Lighting and Other Airport Visual Aids Chapter 3. Airspace Chapter 4. Air Traffic Control Chapter 5. Air Traffic Procedures Chapter 6. Emergency Procedures Chapter 7. Safety of Flight Chapter 8. Medical Facts for Pilots Chapter 9. Aeronautical Charts and Related Publications Chapter 10. Helicopter Operations Chapter 11. Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Appendix 1 Appendix 2 Appendix 3 Appendix 4 Appendix 5
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AIM by Topic
General Information Explanation of Changes
Air Navigation Navigation Aids
Performance-Based Navigation (PBN) and Area Navigation (RNAV)
Aeronautical Lighting and Other Airport Visual Aids Airport Lighting Aids
Air Navigation and Obstruction Lighting
Airport Marking Aids and Signs
Airspace General
Controlled Airspace
Class G Airspace
Special Use Airspace
Other Airspace Areas
Air Traffic Control Services Available to Pilots
Radio Communications Phraseology and Techniques
Airport Operations
ATC Clearances and Aircraft Separation
Surveillance Systems
Operational Policy/Procedures for Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum (RVSM) in the Domestic U.S., Alaska, Offshore Airspace and the San Juan FIR
Operational Policy/Procedures for the Gulf of America 50 NM Lateral Separation Initiative
Air Traffic Procedures Preflight
Departure Procedures
En Route Procedures
Arrival Procedures
Pilot/Controller Roles and Responsibilities
National Security and Interception Procedures
Emergency Procedures General
Emergency Services Available to Pilots
Distress and Urgency Procedures
Two‐way Radio Communications Failure
Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Communications
Safety of Flight Meteorology
Barometric Altimeter Errors and Setting Procedures
Cold Temperature Barometric Altimeter Errors, Setting Procedures and Cold Temperature Airports (CTA)
Wake Turbulence
Bird Hazards and Flight Over National Refuges, Parks, and Forests
Potential Flight Hazards
Safety, Accident, and Hazard Reports
Medical Facts for Pilots Fitness for Flight
Aeronautical Charts and Related Publications Types of Charts Available
Helicopter Operations Helicopter IFR Operations
Special Operations
Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) General
Small Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS)
Large UAS (MGOW 55 Pounds or More)
Airspace Access for UAS
UAS Pilot Testing, Certification and Responsibilities
Advanced Air Mobility
UAS Operations on Airports
Other Information and Best Practices
Appendix 1
Appendix 2
Appendix 3
Appendix 4
Appendix 5
Emergency Procedures
Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Communications
Chapter 6. Emergency Procedures
Section 5. Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Communications
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