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Immediately Reportable Matter (IRM)
An Immediately Reportable Matter (IRM) is an accident or serious incident that affects the safety of aircraft operations. Examples include death or serious injury, a missing aircraft, structural damage, or a breakdown of separation standards. IRMs must be reported to the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) by telephone as soon as reasonably practicable, followed by a written report within 72 hours.
Key Points
- •Must be reported to the ATSB by telephone as soon as reasonably practicable.
- •Requires a follow-up written report within 72 hours of the occurrence.
- •Includes serious events such as aircraft damage, a missing aircraft, or death and serious injury.
Exam Relevance
Pilots must understand their legal obligations under the Transport Safety Investigation Act to report serious aviation incidents immediately.
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