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

Saying "pan-pan" already declares an emergency.
There are two levels of emergency--urgency (pan-pan)
and distress (mayday). (AIM 6-1-2a)

I don't see the above fact mentioned in the AIM chapter you referenced.

AIM 6-1-2a discusses distress and urgency conditions. The Pilot/Controller
Glossary defines "mayday" and "pan-pan" (respectively) as signaling those
conditions.

Does PAN-PAN declare an emergency in US airspace as far
as ATC is concerned?

Yes, "mayday" and "pan-pan" are recognized internationally, according to the
Pilot/Controller Glossary.

--Gary