In addition to describing actions taken by the ATC unit, what other instructions may be included in blind transmissions to an aircraft with radio failure?

Instructions justified by any emergency situation may also be included in the blind transmission.

When making blind transmissions to an aircraft with radio failure, what should be included regarding radio navigation or approach aids?

As far as practicable, the voice frequencies of available radio navigation or approach aids should be included in the blind transmission frequencies.

AMC1 SERA.14083(b)(3) Radio communication failure procedures

Q: On which frequencies should blind transmissions be made to an aircraft with radio communication failure?

Blind transmissions should be made on the frequencies available on which the aircraft is believed to be listening, including, as far as practicable, the voice frequencies of available radio navigation or approach aids.

Q: What meteorological information should be included in blind transmissions to an aircraft with radio communication failure?

Information should be given concerning meteorological conditions favourable to a cloud-breaking procedure in areas where congested traffic may be avoided, and meteorological conditions at suitable aerodromes.

Q: What specific purpose should the meteorological conditions favourable to a cloud-breaking procedure serve in the context of blind transmissions?

The meteorological conditions favourable to a cloud-breaking procedure should be provided for areas where congested traffic may be avoided.

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AMC1 SERA.14083(b)(3) Radio communication failure procedures

ED Decision 2024/007/R

BLIND TRANSMISSION OF OTHER MESSAGES

Appropriate information describing the action taken by the air traffic control unit, or instructions justified by any emergency situation, should be transmitted by blind transmission for the attention of the aircraft concerned, on the frequencies available on which the aircraft is believed to be listening, including, as far as practicable, the voice frequencies of available radio navigation or approach aids. Information should also be given concerning:

(a) meteorological conditions favourable to a cloud-breaking procedure in areas where congested traffic may be avoided; and

(b) meteorological conditions at suitable aerodromes.

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Source-Title: AMC1 SERA.14083(b)(3) Radio communication failure procedures View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-23300 Compare versions

Domain: Air operations, Air traffic management/Air navigation services, Standardised European Rules of the Air (SERA)

Activitytype: Air operations, Air traffic control services (ATC), Air traffic management (ATM), Air traffic services (ATS), Flight information services (FIS)

Applicabilitydate: 1 May, 2025

Entryintoforcedate: 6 September, 2024

Regulatedentity: Air traffic services unit, Air navigation service provider, Air traffic controller, Flight crew

Regulatorysource: ED Decision 2024/007/R Navigate

Regulatorysubject: Annex-Section 14: Voice communications procedures

Typeofcontent: AMC to IR (Acceptable means of compliance to implementing rule)

Parentir: SERA.14083 Radio communication failure procedures

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR