Chapter XIV.
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Chap. XIV, art. 37 RR) (884–889) utes. When practicable, the true bearing and distance in nautical miles from a known geographical point may be given. 884
(3)As a general rule, and if time permits, an aircraft shall transmit in its distress message the following information: – estimated position and time of the estimate; – true heading and indicated air speed; – altitude; – type of aircraft; – nature of distress; – intention of person in command (such as forced alighting on the sea or crash landing). 885
(4)As a general rule, an aircraft in flight signals its position: – if possible by latitude and longitude (Greenwich), using figures for the degrees and minutes, together with one of the words NORTH or SOUTH and one of the words EAST or WEST; or – by the name of the nearest place, and its approximate distance in relation thereto, together with one of the words NORTH, SOUTH, EAST, or WEST, as the case may be, or, when practicable, by words indicating intermediate directions. 886 § 15. After the transmission of its distress message, the mobile station transmits two dashes of approximately 10 seconds’ duration each, followed by its call sign, to permit direction-finding stations to determine its position. This transmission will be repeated at frequent intervals in case of necessity. 887 § 16.
(1)The distress message must be repeated at intervals, especially during the period of silence prescribed in 733, until an answer is received. 888
(2)The alarm signal may also be repeated, if necessary. 889
(3)The intervals must, however, be sufficiently long to allow time for stations preparing to reply to start their sending apparatus. 63 Stat. 1906 (890–896) (
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