Order 7110.65P, Air Traffic Control, with changes

2/17/057110.65P CHG 24. Handle the aircraft as an emergency and/orprovide the most expeditious handling possible withrespect to the safety of other aircraft, groundfacilities, and personnel.NOTE−Emergency handling is discretionary and should be basedon the situation. With certain types of threats, plans maycall for a low-key action or response.5. Issue or relay clearances to a new destinationif requested.6. When a pilot requests technical assistance orif it is apparent that a pilot may need such assistance,do NOT suggest what actions the pilot should takeconcerning a bomb, but obtain the followinginformation and notify your supervisor who willcontact the FAA aviation explosives expert:NOTE−This information is needed by the FAA aviation explosivesexpert so that he/she can assess the situation and makeimmediate recommendations to the pilot. The aviationexplosives expert may not be familiar with all militaryaircraft configurations but he/she can offer technicalassistance which would be beneficial to the pilot.(a) Type, series, and model of the aircraft.(b) Precise location/description of the bombdevice if known.(c) Other details which may be pertinent.NOTE−The following details may be of significance if known, butit is not intended that the pilot should disturb a suspectedbomb/bomb container to ascertain the information: Thealtitude or time set for the bomb to explode, type ofdetonating action (barometric, time, anti-handling, remoteradio transmitter), power source (battery, electrical,mechanical), type of initiator (blasting cap, flash bulb,chemical), and the type of explosive/incendiary charge(dynamite, black powder, chemical).b. When a bomb threat involves an aircraft on theground and you are in contact with the suspectaircraft, take the following actions in addition to thosediscussed in the preceding paragraphs which may beappropriate:1. If the aircraft is at an airport where towercontrol or FSS advisory service is not available, or ifthe pilot ignores the threat at any airport, recommendthat takeoff be delayed until the pilot or aircraftoperator establishes that a bomb is not aboard inaccordance with 14 CFR Part 121. If the pilot insistson taking off and in your opinion the operation willnot adversely affect other traffic, issue or relay anATC clearance.REFERENCE−14 CFR Section 121.538, Airplane Security.2. Advise the aircraft to remain as far away fromother aircraft and facilities as possible, to clear therunway, if appropriate, and to taxi to an isolated ordesignated search area. When it is impractical or if thepilot takes an alternative action; e.g., parking andoff-loading immediately, advise other aircraft toremain clear of the suspect aircraft by at least100 yards if able.NOTE−Passenger deplaning may be of paramount importance andmust be considered before the aircraft is parked or movedaway from service areas. The decision to use ramp facilitiesrests with the pilot, aircraft operator/airport manager.c. If you are unable to inform the suspect aircraftof a bomb threat or if you lose contact with theaircraft, advise your supervisor and relay pertinentdetails to other sectors or facilities as deemednecessary.d. When a pilot reports the discovery of a bomb orsuspected bomb on an aircraft which is airborne or onthe ground, determine the pilot’s intentions andcomply with his/her requests in so far as possible.Take all of the actions discussed in the precedingparagraphs which may be appropriate under theexisting circumstances.e. The handling of aircraft when a hijacker has oris suspected of having a bomb requires specialconsiderations. Be responsive to the pilot’s requestsand notify supervisory personnel. Apply hijackingprocedures and offer assistance to the pilot accordingto the preceding paragraphs, if needed.10−2−12. EXPLOSIVE DETECTION K−9 TEAMSTake the following actions should you receive anaircraft request for the location of the nearestexplosive detection K−9 team.REFERENCE−FAAO 7210.3, Explosives Detection K−9 Teams, Para 2−1−11.a. Obtain the aircraft identification and positionand advise your supervisor of the pilot request.b. When you receive the nearest location of theexplosive detection K−9 team, relay the informationto the pilot.Emergency Assistance10−2−5