What is the first action to take when a NAVAID malfunction is suspected?

What is the first action to take when a NAVAID malfunction is suspected?

• A. Reboot the Navaid
• B. Request a Report from a Second Aircraft
• C. Coordinate with the Navaid Facility
• D. Inform the Pilot to Proceed as Planned

Answer: (B)

When a NAVAID malfunction is suspected, the priority is to get independent confirmation before taking any further action. Asking for a report from a second aircraft provides real-time corroboration that the observed issue is real and not a misinterpretation or a temporary glitch. With that independent confirmation, you can then involve the Navaid Facility to verify the fault, coordinate the appropriate notices or reroutes, and arrange maintenance as needed. Actions like rebooting the Navaid are not something the pilot handles from the cockpit and should be left to the facility; telling the pilot to proceed as planned ignores the possibility the NAVAID is out of service. The first move to verify with another aircraft helps ensure safety by confirming the problem before escalating.

When a NAVAID malfunction is suspected, the priority is to get independent confirmation before taking any further action. Asking for a report from a second aircraft provides real-time corroboration that the observed issue is real and not a misinterpretation or a temporary glitch. With that independent confirmation, you can then involve the Navaid Facility to verify the fault, coordinate the appropriate notices or reroutes, and arrange maintenance as needed. Actions like rebooting the Navaid are not something the pilot handles from the cockpit and should be left to the facility; telling the pilot to proceed as planned ignores the possibility the NAVAID is out of service. The first move to verify with another aircraft helps ensure safety by confirming the problem before escalating.