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DISTRESS

Pilot/Controller Glossary with JO 7110.65BB, Change 3, effective July 9, 2026 · Official text on faa.gov

A condition of being threatened by serious and/or imminent danger and of requiring immediate assistance.

In the 7110.65

Used in 12 paragraphs of JO 7110.65BB.

  1. 1-2-6Abbreviations
  2. 2-1-4Operational Priority
  3. 5-2-3Emergency Code Assignment
  4. 5-10-1Application
  5. 10-1-1Emergency Determinations
  6. 10-1-3Providing Assistance
  7. 10-1-4Responsibility
  8. 10-2-18Volcanic Ash
  9. 10-3-6Last Known Position Determination
  10. 10-6-2Phases of Emergency
  11. 10-6-5Services to Rescue Aircraft
  12. 14-2-4Specific Uplinks