Radiotelephony Distress Communications

Distress and Urgency Signals

The radiotelephony distress signal (MAYDAY) or urgency signal (PAN PAN) preferably spoken three times shall be used as appropriate.

Training reference only. Always defer to current approved manuals and official procedures.

ATC Action and Pilot Intentions

Subsequent ATC action with respect to that aircraft shall be based on the intentions of the pilot and the overall air traffic situation.