Which action must be taken to begin the continuity plan for radar outage?

• A. Activate contingency procedures
• B. Implement approved alt routing
• C. Inform ATC and operations
• D. Switch to backup sensors

Answer: (A)

The first step in starting a continuity plan for radar outage is to activate the contingency procedures. This action formally puts the plan into motion, signaling that the documented response is in effect, assembling the designated teams, and enabling the checklists, roles, and resources laid out to manage the disruption.

Once the contingency procedures are activated, you then follow the plan’s sequence for maintaining operations, which typically includes informing ATC and operations, implementing approved alternate routing, and switching to backup sensors as required. Those steps are essential, but they rely on the plan being activated first to ensure coordinated, controlled action and proper accountability.