(a) Your position at the time the signal was first heard.
(b) Your position at the time the signal was last heard.
(c) Your position at maximum signal strength.
(d) Your flight altitudes and frequency on which the emergency signal was heard: 121.5 MHz or 243.0
MHz. If possible, positions should be given relative to a navigation aid. If the aircraft has homing equipment,
provide the bearing to the emergency signal with each reported position.
6-2-5. FAA K-9 Explosives Detection Team Program
a. The FAA"s Office of Civil Aviation Security Operations manages the FAA K-9 Explosives Detection Team
Program which was established in 1972. Through a unique agreement with law enforcement agencies and airport
authorities, the FAA has strategically placed FAA-certified K-9 teams (a team is one handler and one dog) at
airports throughout the country. If a bomb threat is received while an aircraft is in flight, the aircraft can be
directed to an airport with this capability. The FAA provides initial and refresher training for all handlers,
provides single purpose explosive detector dogs, and requires that each team is annually evaluated in five areas
for FAA certification: aircraft (widebody and narrowbody), vehicles, terminal, freight (cargo), and luggage. If
you desire this service, notify your company or an FAA air traffic control facility.
b. The following list shows the locations of current FAA K-9 teams:
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Airport Symbol
ATL
BHM
BOS
BUF
CLT
ORD
CVG
DFW
DEN
DTW
IAH
JAX
MCI
LAX
MEM

FAA Sponsored Explosives Detection Dog/Handler Team Locations
Location
Airport Symbol
Location
MIA
Miami, Florida
Atlanta, Georgia
MKE
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Birmingham, Alabama
MSY
New Orleans, Louisiana
Boston, Massachusetts
MCO
Orlando, Florida
Buffalo, New York
PHX
Phoenix, Arizona
Charlotte, North Carolina
PIT
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Chicago, Illinois
PDX
Portland, Oregon
Cincinnati, Ohio
SLC
Salt Lake City, Utah
Dallas, Texas
SFO
San Francisco, California
Denver, Colorado
SJU
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Detroit, Michigan
SEA
Seattle, Washington
Houston, Texas
STL
St. Louis, Missouri
Jacksonville, Florida
TUS
Tucson, Arizona
Kansas City, Missouri
TUL
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Los Angeles, California
Memphis, Tennessee

c. If due to weather or other considerations an aircraft with a suspected hidden explosive problem were to land
or intended to land at an airport other than those listed in b above, it is recommended that they call the FAA"s
Washington Operations Center (telephone 202-267-3333, if appropriate) or have an air traffic facility with
which you can communicate contact the above center requesting assistance.
6-2-6. Search and Rescue
a. General. SAR is a lifesaving service provided through the combined efforts of the federal agencies
signatory to the National SAR Plan, and the agencies responsible for SAR within each state. Operational
resources are provided by the U.S. Coast Guard, DoD components, the Civil Air Patrol, the Coast Guard
Auxiliary, state, county and local law enforcement and other public safety agencies, and private volunteer

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Emergency Services Available to Pilots