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Interception. If radio contact is established during interception but communication in a common language is not possible, attempts shall be made to convey instructions and essential information by using standard phrases and pronunciations, transmitting each phrase twice. The standard phrase with the meaning "Descend for landing" for use by INTERCEPTING aircraft is:
  • A
    DESCEND FOR LAND (DEE-SEND FOR LAAND)
  • B
    YOU LAND (YOU-LAAND)
  • C
    DESCEND (DEE-SEND)
  • D
    LET DOWN (LET-DAUN)

ICAO Annex 2 - Appendix 2:

Phrases for use by INTERCEPTING aircraft

Phrase Pronunciation Meaning
CALL SIGN KOL SA-IN What is your call sign?
WILCO WILL-KO Understood, will comply
CAN NOT KANN NOTT Unable to comply
REPEAT REE-PEET Repeat your instruction
AM LOST AM LOSST Position unknown
MAYDAY MAYDAY I am in distress
HIJACK HI-JACK I have been hijacked
FOLLOW FOL-LO Follow me
DESCEND DEE-SEND Descend for landing
YOU LAND YOU LAAND Land at this aerodrome
PROCEED PRO-SEED You may proceed
LAND (...) LAAND (...) I request to land at ...

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