"Peter R." wrote in message
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Gary Drescher wrote:

Saying "pan-pan" already declares an emergency.

I don't see the above fact mentioned in the AIM chapter you referenced.
Does PAN-PAN declare an emergency in US airspace as far as ATC is
concerned?

It was my understanding that a Pan gave you clear communications, by getting
all other calls on the freq. stopped. Close?
--
Jim in NC