Any of those indications appearing on final approach - seems like it's fine to let ATC know. What's the harm? Why do you specify final approach only. What about in cruise? What about in the climb? What about if MEL'd for departure. Do you suggest advising ATC in all those cases as well? I specify f...

Any of those indications appearing on final approach - seems like it's fine to let ATC know. What's the harm?

Some ATC are pilots. And some have lost friends who had an emergency but did not declare it.

There's no harm letting ATC know what's going on in the aircraft. And there's no harm if ATC initiates an emergency standby.

It's me. I appreciate the feedback.

Brad

This incident is discussed in Pacific episode 12 of the CADORS podcast.

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