Instrument Rating Exam · Mock exam

For how long does an IFR SARTIME/SARWATCH remain in effect after the proposed departure time if the aircraft has not departed?

• A.60 minutes — after which ATC/JRCC may initiate search action
• B.30 minutes — after which the flight notification is automatically cancelled
• C.90 minutes — after which ATC amends the SARTIME automatically
• D.Indefinitely — it remains active until the pilot cancels it manually