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Air Traffic Control
Rules of Air Traffic Control
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Aviation
Professional
06/01/2011

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Term
How long do you have to obtain a position report after an aircraft is estimated over a fix?
Definition
no more than 5 minutes
Term
What is the arc minima between arcs 35 miles or less from the NAVAID?
Definition
10 miles between arcs.
Term
What is the arc minima between arcs more than 35 miles from the NAVAID?
Definition
20 miles between arcs.
Term
What is the arc minima from the airspace to be protected when 35 miles or less from the NAVAID?
Definition
5 miles from the airspace.
Term
What is the arc minima from the airspace to be protected when more than 35 miles from the NAVAID?
Definition
10 miles from the airspace to be protected.
Term
What are the increments for altitude assignments at or below FL410?
Definition
2,000 ft increments
Term
What are the increments for altitude assignments above  FL410?
Definition
4,000 ft increments.
Term
How are altitude assignments arranged?
Definition

North/East headigns - Odd altitudes

South/West headings - Even altitudes

Term
What is the altitude separation minima for military aircraft above FL600?
Definition
5,000 ft.
Term
What is the separation of an aircraft that will climb through another aircraft's altitude?
Definition
5 miles or 3 minutes.
Term
When courses will diverge by 45 degrees or more, what are the separation requirements?
Definition
  • Immediately after takeoff - 1 minute until courses diverge

 

  • Within 5 minutes after takeoff - 2 minutes until courses diverge

 

  • Within 13NM after takeoff - 3 miles until courses diverge
Term
When are simultaneous takeoffs permitted on parallel runways?
Definition
When the courses diverge immediately and the runways are separated by 3,500 ft or more.
Term
What are final approach abnormalities?
Definition
  • Safety limits exceeded / radical target movement
  • Position of aircraft is in doubt
  • Radar contact lost/faulty
Term
When must you inform an arriving aircraft of its position?
Definition
At least once before the aircraft starts its final approach.
Term
What is the weather minima to hold an aircraft on arrival's frequency?
Definition
When the weather is below 2,500ft ceiling and 5 miles visibility.
Term
When an aircraft deviates from final, what appropriate action should you take if the aircraft is inside the approach gate?
Definition
Advise pilot of his position and ask intentions.
Term
When is a wheels check issued?
Definition
Before the pilot reaches the final approach fix.
Term
What aircraft are merging procedures applied to?
Definition

Aircraft at or above 10,000 feet

All turbojet aircraft

all presidential aircraft.

Term
Can unusual maneuvers be approved in class D airspace?
Definition
as long as it does not affect other operations or traffic.
Term
VFR aircraft must be separated by other VFR/IFR aircraft that weigh more than 19000lbs and turbojet aircraft by no less than what minima?
Definition

1 1/2 miles

500 ft vertically

visual separation

Term
For SVFR  aircraft, where and when can you give vectors?
Definition
Only in class B,C,D,E airspace below 10000 ft and only when requested by the pilot.
Term
What is the cutoff for opposite direction arrivals?
Definition
10NM
Term
What is the beacon code for radio failure?
Definition
7600
Term
Where is the jettison target located?
Definition
127/22 (10 miles from the IP within a 500 ft circle)
Term
What are the limitations of the MUO TACAN?
Definition

Class L

Below 18,000ft

40 mile distance

Term
What is service limited to when primary radar is not available?
Definition

Separating aircraft

vectoring to intercept final

providing radar service in areas that ensure no confliction with traffic on airways, otehr ATC areas, etc..

Term
How do you validate mode C?
Definition
Say altitude
Term
Who can approve unusual maneuvers?
Definition
OG/CC
Term
When is an aircraft considered overdue?
Definition
When contact cannot be established and 30 minutes have passed since the eta over a reporting point or clearance limit.
Term
Does visual separation apply in class A airspace?
Definition
No.
Term
What are the speed limits for departing aircraft?
Definition

Turbojet - no less than 230kts

Reciprocating aircraft - no less than 150 kts

Helicopters - no less than 60 kts

Term
What is the separation minima for fuel dumping?
Definition

1000ft above

2000ft below

5 miles laterally

Term
What is the beacon code for fire fighting?
Definition
1255
Term
Who has priority over SVFR aircraft?
Definition
All IFR aircraft
Term
What are the uses for the STARS system?
Definition

Tracking

Tagging

Coordination

Handoffs

Altitude info

Ground speed

Identification

Term
How often should you broadcast advisories regarding fuel dumping?
Definition
Every 3 minutes.
Term
An aircraft is authorized to climb to VFR upon request when the only weather limitation is what?
Definition
Restricted visibility.
Term
Can breakout instructions be used as a sequencing tool?
Definition
No
Term
How aer U76 departures coordinated?
Definition
Verbally on an individual basis.
Term
When are radar vectors provided to non-USAF aircraft regarding jettison?
Definition
Upon request when a written agreement is in effect.
Term
Speed adjustments cannot be issued to who?
Definition

Aircraft executing a high approach

Aircraft in holding

Aircraft inside the final approach fix

Aircraft within 5 miles of the runway

Term
When does weather consider wind calm?
Definition
When less than 3 kts
Term
What is the final approach intercept angle within 2 miles of the fix?
Definition
20°
Term
What is the separation from the adjacent airspace if 40 miles or more from the antenna?
Definition
2½ miles
Term
What information should you get during a GPS anomaly?
Definition

Aircraft ID

Location

Altitude

Date/Time

Term
When obtaining an ETA for aircraft wishing to divert, what must you consider?
Definition

Fuel remaining

Weather

Airport conditions

NAVAID status

Aircraft type

Pilots Qualifications

Term
What are VFR NORDO aircraft expected to do when arriving?
Definition
Proceed via the most direct route to 5-mile initial
Term
What is the obstruction separation within 40 miles of the antenna?
Definition
3 miles
Term
What is the beacon code for Search and Rescue?
Definition
1277
Term
What is the weather minima to hold an aircraft on arrivals frequency?
Definition
2500ft ceiling and 5 miles visibility
Term
Who has the authority for opposite direction arrivals?
Definition
Tower
Term
Who has the authority for oppositie direction departures?
Definition
RAPCON
Term
When can simultaneous takeoffs be authorized on paralel runways?
Definition
When the runways are separated by 3,500 ft or more and courses diverge immediately
Term
Who has responsibility for operations conducted on the runway?
Definition
Local Control
Term
Who should you notify when you receive a report of a bomb threat?
Definition
Supervisor or facility manager and the pilot.
Term
When an emegency aircraft is carrying explosive cargo, what information are you required to gather?
Definition

Aircraft type

Callsign

ETA

Type/qty of material

Parking spot

Special requests

Term
What altitude should fuel dumping be accomplished?
Definition
Above 10,000ft AGL
Term
What is the basic radar service provided to VFR aircraft?
Definition

Safety alerts

Traffic Advisories

Limited vectoring when requested

Sequencing when procedures are established by an LOA

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