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| 1. Interception procedures |
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| 1.1 The following procedures and visual signals apply over the territory and
territorial waters of Belize in the event of interception1 of an aircraft. An aircraft which is
intercepted by another aircraft shall immediately: |
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- follow the instructions given by the intercepting aircraft, interpreting and responding
to the visual signals in accordance with the specifications in Appendix 1 of ICAO Annex
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- notify, if possible, the appropriate
Air Traffic Services unit;
- attempt to establish radio
communication with the intercepting aircraft or with the appropriate intercept control unit,
by making a general call on the emergency frequency 121.5MHz, giving the identity of the
intercepted aircraft and the nature of the flight; and if no contact has been established and
if practicable by repeating this call on the emergency frequency 243 MHz;
- if equipped with SSR transponder,
select Mode A, Code 7700, unless otherwise instructed by the appropriate Air Traffic Services
unit.
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| 1.2 If radio contact is established during interception but communication in
a common language is not possible, attempts shall be made to convey instructions,
acknowledgements of instructions and essential information by using the phrases and
pronunciations in the following table and transmitting each phrase twice: |
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| 1.3 The word “interception” in this context does not include interception and
escort services provided, on request, to an aircraft in distress, in accordance with the Search
and Rescue Manual (Doc 7333). |
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- Syllables to be emphasized are printed in bold letters and are underlined.
- The call sign required to be given is
that used in radiotelephony communications with the Air Traffic Services units and
corresponding to the aircraft identification in the flight plan.
- Circumstances may not always permit,
nor make desirable, the use of the phrase “HIJACK”.
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| 1.3 The following phrases shall be used by the intercepting aircraft and
transmitted twice in the circumstances described in the preceding paragraph: |
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| 1.4 If any instructions received by radio from any source conflict with those
given by the intercepting aircraft by visual signals, the intercepted aircraft shall request
immediate clarification while continuing to comply with the visual instructions given by the
intercepting aircraft. |
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| 1.5 If any instructions received by radio from any source conflict with those
given by the intercepting aircraft by radio, the intercepted aircraft shall request immediate
clarification while continuing to comply with the radio instructions given by the intercepting
aircraft. |
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| 1.6 The visual signals for use in the event of interception are detailed on
page ENR 1.12-3. |
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SIGNALS FOR USE IN THE EVENT OF INTERCEPTION
Signals initiated by intercepting aircraft
and responses by intercepted aircraft
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| Series | INTERCEPTING Aircraft Signals | Meaning | INTERCEPTED
Aircraft responds | Meaning | | 1 |
Day-Rocking wings from a
position slightly above and ahead of and, normally, to the left of, intercepted aircraft
and, after acknowledge, a slow level turn, normally to the left, on to the desired
heading.
Night-Same and in
addition, Flashing navigational lights at irregular intervals.
Note
1.-Meteorological conditions or terrain may require the intercepting aircraft to take up a
position slightly above and ahead of and to the right of the intercepted aircraft and to
make the subsequent turn to the right.
Note 2.-If the
intercepted aircraft is not able to keep pace with the intercepting aircraft, the latter is
expected to fly a series of race-track patterns and to rock its wings each time it passes
the intercepted aircraft.
| You have been intercepted. Follow me. |
AEROPLANES: DAY-Rocking wings and
Following.
NIGHT-Same and in addition, flashing
navigational lights at irregular intervals.
HELICOPTERS: DAY or NIGHT-Rocking
aircraft, flashing navigational lights at irregular intervals and following.
| Understood, will comply. | | 2 | DAY or NIGHT-An abrupt breakaway maneuver from
the intercepted aircraft consisting of a climbing turn of 90 degrees or more without
crossing the line of flight of the intercepted aircraft. | You may proceed. |
AEROPLANES: DAY or NIGHT-Rocking wings.
HELICOPTERS: DAY or NIGHT-Rocking
aircraft.
| Understood, will comply. | | 3 |
DAY-Circling aerodrome, lowering landing gear
and over flying runway in direction of landing or, if the intercepted aircraft is a
helicopter, over flying the helicopter landing area.
Night –Same and in addition, showing
steady landing lights.
| Land at this aerodrome |
AEROPLANES: Daylowering landing gear,
following the intercepting aircraft and if after overflying the runway landing is
considered safe, proceeding to land.
Night –Same and in
addition, showing steady landing lights(if carried)
Helicopters: DAY OR NIGHTFollowing the
intercepting aircraft and proceeding to land Showing a steady landing light (if
carried).
| Understood, will comply. |
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| Signals initiated by intercepting aircraft and responses by
intercepted aircraft |
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| Series | INTERCEPTING Aircraft Signals | Meaning | INTERCEPTED
Aircraft responds | Meaning | | 4 |
AEROPLANES: DAY-Raising
landing gear while passing over landing runway at a height exceeding 300m(1,000ft) but not
exceeding 600m(2,000ft) above the aerodrome level and continuing to circle the
aerodrome.
NIGHT-Flashing
landing lights while passing over landing runway at a height exceeding 300m (1,000ft) but
not exceeding 600m (2,000ft) above the aerodrome level and continuing to circle the
aerodrome. If unable to flash landing lights, flash any other lights available.
| Aerodrome you have designated is
inadequate. |
DAY or NIGHT-If it is desired that the
intercepted aircraft follow the intercepting aircraft to an alternate aerodrome the
intercepting aircraft raises its landing gear and uses the Series 1 signals prescribed for
intercepting aircraft.
If it is decided to release the
intercepted aircraft the intercepting aircraft uses the Series 2 signals prescribed for
intercepting aircraft.
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Understood, Follow me.
Understood, You may proceed.
| | 5 | AEROPLANES: DAY or NIGHT-Regular switching on
and off of all available lights but in such a manner as to be distinct from flashing
lights. | Cannot comply | DAY or NIGHT-Use Series 2 signals prescribed
for intercepting aircraft. | Understood | | 6 |
AEROPLANES: DAY or NIGHT-Irregular flashing of
all available lights.
HELICOPTERS: DAY or NIGHTIrregular
flashing of all available lights.
| In distress | DAY or NIGHT –Use Series 2 signals prescribe
for intercepting aircraft. | Understood |
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