Flight RulesEmergencies and SAR
SARTIME
SARTIME is the time nominated by a pilot for the initiation of search and rescue action if a report has not been received by that nominated time. It is a critical safety net for flights, particularly when operating outside controlled airspace.
Key Points
- •Search and rescue action is initiated if the pilot does not cancel the SARTIME by the nominated time.
- •The preferred method to cancel a SARTIME is by telephone.
- •A SARTIME can also be cancelled via radio by alerting Air Traffic Services (ATS) with the SARTIME details, callsign, and location.
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