Lesson 16

Issuance of a safety alert is a _______ when an unsafe situation is recognized.

First priority of duty

Use the word "____" only when expeditious compliance is required to avoid an imminent situation.

IMMEDIATELY

____________ may be used in lieu of a lengthy read back.

"APPROVED AS REQUESTED"

Omit the numbers preceding the decimal point if the ground control frequency is in the _________ MHz bandwidth.

121

After takeoff do not request departing military turboprop/turbojet aircraft (except transport and cargo types) to make radio frequency or radar beacon changes before the aircraft reaches _________ feet AGL.

2,500

To the extent possible, plan ground movement of affected aircraft to allow them to depart as closely as possible to their assigned time, but no earlier than ______ minutes prior and no later than _______ minutes after the assigned time.

5

________ is a safety alert issued by ATC to aircraft under its control if ATC is aware of another aircraft, NOT under its control, at an altitude that, in the controller's judgement, places both aircraft in unsafe proximity to each other.

Aircraft Conflict/Mode C Intruder Alert (Conflict Area)

Commonly referred to as metering, TBFM assigns a time for an aircraft to be at an outer fix for acceptance by the approach facility.

Arrival Sequencing Program (ASP) or Time Based Flow Management (TBFM)

If an "expedite" climb or descent clearance is issued by ATC, and subsequently the altitude to maintain is changed or restated without an expedite instruction, the expedite instruction is __________.

Canceled

Unless the aircraft is in ________ airspace or omission is requested by the pilot, issue traffic advisories to all aircraft on your frequency when their proximity may diminish to less than the required applicable separation minima.

Class A

Controllers are required to provide ATC service in accordance with FAA Order JO 7110.65 unless deviations are required to:

Confirm with special agreements Assist in emergency aircraft

Assume _________ only after the aircraft enters your area of jurisdiction unless specifically coordinated or specified by a Letter of Agreement (LOA) or facility directive.

Control

In-trail instructions are issued to ________ the flow rate over fixes.

Decrease

Assigns a departure time to achieve a constant flow of traffic over a point.

Departure Sequencing Program (DSP)

An aircraft in ___________ has the right of way over all other air traffic.

Distress

Use the word "____________" only when prompt compliance is required to avoid the development of an imminent situation.

EXPEDITE

When rapidly maneuvering aircraft prevent issuing an accurate clock position, use the _____ cardinal compass points.

Eight

_______ an alert identified by an automated system such as Traffic Analysis and Review Program (TARP) or Operational Error Detection Patch (ODEP) that automatically uploads into the Comprehensive Electronic Data Analysis and Reporting (CEDAR) tool.

Electronic Occurrence Report

Assigns a departure time that will facilitate integration into an en route stream.

En Route Sequencing Program (ESP)

Aircraft affected are issued an __________.

Expect Departure Clearance Time (EDCT)

Provide air traffic control service to aircraft on a ________ basis as circumstances permit.

First come, first served

Give ______ to separating aircraft and issuing safety alerts as required and good judgement must be used in prioritizing all other provisions.

First priority

_______ are national programs, initiated by the Air Traffic Control System Command Center. The purpose is to support the TM mission and limit airborne holding in an equitable way.

Ground Delay Programs (GDP)

____________ are used to immediately reduce system demand and are typically used when a center, facility, or airport experiences a significant reduction in capacity.

Ground Stops

When an alternate course of action is given, end the transmission with the word _____________.

IMMEDIATELY

Consistent with limitations, providing additional services is ___________.

Mandatory

________ any occurrence involving air traffic services for which the collection of associated safety-related data and conditions is mandatory.

Mandatory Occurrence Report

Before takeoff, inform all departing IFR _______ turboprop/turbojet aircraft (except transport and cargo types) to change to departure control frequency.

Military

_________ is a condition whereby the military services involved assume responsibility for separation between participating military aircraft in the ATC system. It is used only for required IFR operations that are specified in LOAs or other appropriate FAA or military documents.

Military Assumes Responsibility for Separation of Aircraft (MARSA)

ATC's sole responsibility is to provide separation between military aircraft engaged in MARSA and other ________________ aircraft.

Nonparticipating IFR

The provision of additional services is ______ optional on the part of the controller, but rather required when the work situation permits.

Not

An __________ is any observed or suspected occurrence that meets the definition of a Mandatory Occurrence Report (MOR) or any automated loss of standard separation detection alert (EOR).

Occurrence

IFR aircraft must have ________ over SVFR aircraft.

Priority

The primary purpose of the ATC system is to prevent a collision between aircraft operating in the system and to ____________________ flow of air traffic, and to provide support for National Security and Homeland Defense.

Provide a safe, orderly and expeditious

A ___________ is issued to an aircraft if you are aware that the aircraft is in a position/altitude which, in your judgment, places it in unsafe proximity to terrain, obstructions, or other aircraft.

Safety Alert

Control formation flights as a __________ aircraft.

Single

The purpose of sequencing programs is to assist controllers in achieving a _________ between aircraft.

Specific interval

___________ generates traffic advisories only. ___________ generates traffic advisories and resolution (collision avoidance) advisories in the vertical plane.

TCAS I; TCAS II

If the aircraft does not depart within the designated window (2 minutes prior and ending 1 minute after their assigned time), the tower must contact ________ to obtain a new release time.

TMU

Two Types Of Safety Alerts:

Terrain/Obstruction Alert (Low Altitude Alert) Aircraft Conflict/Mode C Intruder Alert (Conflict Alert)

__________ must be used to the maximum extent feasible in preference to miles-in-trail initiatives.

Time Based Flow Management (TBFM)

An airborne collision avoidance system based on radar beacon symbols that operates independent of ground-based equipment.

Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System (TCAS)

Air Traffic Control Specialists (ATCSs) must ensure that _________ and programs are enforced within their area of responsibility.

Traffic Management (TM) Initiatives

It is recognized that the ATCS is integral in the execution of the ________________.

Traffic Management Mission

The mission of the _____________ is to balance air traffic demand with system capacity to ensure maximum efficient utilization of the National Airspace System (NAS)

Traffic Management System (Flow Control)

TMIs do NOT have priority over maintaining separation of aircraft and procedural integrity of the sector.

Traffic Management personnel are responsible for employing the least restrictive method to minimize delays, in methods are: • Altitude • Miles-in-trail/minutes-in-trail • Fix balancing • Airborne holding • Sequencing Programs • Reroutes • Ground Delay Programs • Airspace Flow Programs (AFP) • Ground Stops

Tower-only and tower/TRACON facilities must _________ notify the overlying facility when informed of a tarmac delay request.

Verbally

Controllers are responsible for ensuring that the supervisor/controller-in-charge (CIC) is aware of conditions which impact sector/position operations including, but not limited to, the following:

Weather Equipment Status Potential Sector Overload Special Flights or Operations Emergency Situations Possible suspicious aircraft/pilot activity

Controllers must provide air traffic control service in accordance with the procedures and minima in this order, except when one or more of the following conditions exists:

• A deviation is necessary to conform with ICAO Documents, National Rules of the Air, or special agreements where the U.S. provides air traffic control service in airspace outside the U.S. and it's possessions • Other procedures/minima are prescribed in a letter of agreement, FAA directive, or a military document • A deviation is necessary to assist an aircraft when an emergency has been declared

When a pilot reports an inflight equipment malfunction:

• Determine the nature and extent of special handling desired • Provide the maximum assurance possible consistent with workload, equipment, and special handling request • Relay to other concerned facilities all pertinent details of the situation