8.26. Abnormal Procedures.

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8.26.1. Emergencies. The first reaction to any emergency encountered at low level is to abort the route and climb as high as necessary (at least to the ERAA) to safely analyze the situation.

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8.26.2. Engine Malfunctions. If the engine fails on a low level MTR, recovery is unlikely unless a suitable landing field is within approximately 3 miles. Normally, airfields within an arc circumscribed by the wingtips can be reached with an immediate turn and climb in the direction of the airfield. Map study for potential emergency diverts before the mission will greatly enhance chances for success. A zoom from 210 knots GS gains approximately 1,000 feet. Do not delay ejection to attempt an air start below 2,000 feet AGL or if no airfields are within engine-out range.

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8.26.3. Route Aborts. Route aborts occur for various reasons (e.g., insufficient fuel to complete the route, aircraft malfunction, bird hazards, and weather). Low altitude flight increases the danger of distraction and complicates recovery. Use the map, GPS, NAVAIDs, and EFBs to maintain positional awareness or to find the nearest suitable recovery airfield. After aborting the route, do not re-enter.

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8.26.3.1. VMC. Maintain safe separation from the terrain, comply with VFR altitude restrictions (if possible), squawk an appropriate transponder code, maintain VMC, and attempt contact with a controlling agency, if required.

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8.26.3.2. IMC. Execute an immediate climb to the emergency route abort altitude (minimum). Attempt contact with the appropriate ATC agency. Fly the proper VFR altitude until an IFR clearance is received. If you cannot maintain VMC by the ERAA consider declaring an emergency.

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