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What action, if any, is appropriate if the pilot deviates from an ATC instruction during an emergency and is given priority?

A

Take no special action since you are pilot in command.

B

File a detailed report within 48 hours to the chief of the appropriate ATC facility, if requested.✓ Correct Answer

C

File a report to the FAA Administrator, as soon as possible.

Explanation

14 CFR 91.123(d) requires a pilot in command who was given priority by ATC in an emergency to submit a detailed report within 48 hours to the manager of that ATC facility, if requested. No automatic report to the Administrator is required, but taking no action at all ignores the rule if a report is requested.

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