010.07 ATS and ATM .02.16 + .02.17 (AD control, radar services)

Question 1

Aerodrome control towers shall immediately report any failure or irregularity of operation in any equipment, light or other device established at an aerodrome for (…) or required for the provision of air traffic control service.

Answer 1

Aerodrome control towers shall immediately report any failure or irregularity of operation in any equipment, light or other device established at an aerodrome for (the guidance of aerodrome traffic and flight crews) or required for the provision of air traffic control service.

Question 2

Aircraft which fail to land (…) minutes after the expected landing time, shall be reported to the approach control unit, ACC or flight information centre, or to the rescue coordination centre or rescue sub-centre, in accordance with local instructions.

Answer 2

Aircraft which fail to land (5) minutes after the expected landing time, shall be reported to the approach control unit, ACC or flight information centre, or to the rescue coordination centre or rescue sub-centre, in accordance with local instructions.

Question 3

The following procedures shall be observed by the aerodrome control tower whenever VFR operations are suspended:

a) hold all VFR (arrivals/departures);
b) recall all local flights operating under VFR or (…);
c) notify the approach control unit or ACC as appropriate of the action taken;
d) notify all operators of the reason for taking such action, if necessary or requested.

Answer 3

The following procedures shall be observed by the aerodrome control tower whenever VFR operations are suspended:

a) hold all VFR (departures);
b) recall all local flights operating under VFR or (obtain approval for special VFR operations);
c) notify the approach control unit or ACC as appropriate of the action taken;
d) notify all operators of the reason for taking such action, if necessary or requested.

Question 4

The term “runway-in-use” shall be used to indicate the runway or runways that, at a particular time, are considered by the aerodrome control tower to be the (…) for use by the types of aircraft expected to land or take off at the aerodrome.

Answer 4

The term “runway-in-use” shall be used to indicate the runway or runways that, at a particular time, are considered by the aerodrome control tower to be the (most suitable) for use by the types of aircraft expected to land or take off at the aerodrome.

Question 5

The pilot will, when requested, report “RUNWAY VACATED” when the (nose/main landing gear/entire aircraft) is beyond the relevant runway-holding position.

Answer 5

The pilot will, when requested, report “RUNWAY VACATED” when the (entire aircraft) is beyond the relevant runway-holding position.

Question 6

List which of the following will be given to an aircraft prior to take-off:

• the runway to be used
• the surface wind direction and speed
• any significant changes in the surface wind direction and speed, the air temperature, and the visibility or RVR value(s)
• significant meteorological conditions in the take-off and climb-out area
• the QNH altimeter setting
• the air temperature for the runway to be used
• the visibility representative of the direction of take-off and initial climb, if less than 10 km, or, when applicable, the RVR value(s) for the runway to be used;
• the correct time
  *

Answer 6

List which of the following will be given to an aircraft prior to take-off:

• the runway to be used
• the surface wind direction and speed
• any significant changes in the surface wind direction and speed, the air temperature, and the visibility or RVR value(s)
• significant meteorological conditions in the take-off and climb-out area
• the QNH altimeter setting
• the air temperature for the runway to be used
• the visibility representative of the direction of take-off and initial climb, if less than 10 km, or, when applicable, the RVR value(s) for the runway to be used;
• the correct time

Question 7

List which of the following will be given to an aircraft prior to entering the traffic circuit:

• the runway to be used
• the surface wind direction and speed
• any significant changes in the surface wind direction and speed, the air temperature, and the visibility or RVR value(s)
• significant meteorological conditions in the take-off and climb-out area
• the QNH altimeter setting
• the air temperature for the runway to be used
• the visibility representative of the direction of take-off and initial climb, if less than 10 km, or, when applicable, the RVR value(s) for the runway to be used;
• the correct time
  *

Answer 7

List which of the following will be given to an aircraft prior to entering the traffic circuit:

• the runway to be used
• the surface wind direction and speed
• any significant changes in the surface wind direction and speed, the air temperature, and the visibility or RVR value(s)
• significant meteorological conditions in the take-off and climb-out area
• the QNH altimeter setting
• the air temperature for the runway to be used
• the visibility representative of the direction of take-off and initial climb, if less than 10 km, or, when applicable, the RVR value(s) for the runway to be used;
• the correct time

Question 8

List which of the following will be given to an aircraft prior to taxiing for take-off:

• the runway to be used
• the surface wind direction and speed
• any significant changes in the surface wind direction and speed, the air temperature, and the visibility or RVR value(s)
• significant meteorological conditions in the take-off and climb-out area
• the QNH altimeter setting
• the air temperature for the runway to be used
• the visibility representative of the direction of take-off and initial climb, if less than 10 km, or, when applicable, the RVR value(s) for the runway to be used;
• the correct time
  *

Answer 8

List which of the following will be given to an aircraft prior to taxiing for take-off:

• the runway to be used
• the surface wind direction and speed
• any significant changes in the surface wind direction and speed, the air temperature, and the visibility or RVR value(s)
• significant meteorological conditions in the take-off and climb-out area
• the QNH altimeter setting
• the air temperature for the runway to be used
• the visibility representative of the direction of take-off and initial climb, if less than 10 km, or, when applicable, the RVR value(s) for the runway to be used;
• the correct time

Question 9

Information on surface wind direction obtained from the ATS surface wind indicator and passed to pilots by ATS units is given in degrees (true/magnetic).

Answer 9

Information on surface wind direction obtained from the ATS surface wind indicator and passed to pilots by ATS units is given in degrees (magnetic).

Question 10

Where SSR and/or MLAT is used for identification, aircraft may be identified by, amongst others, observation of compliance with an instruction to squawk (1200/2000/7700/IDENT).

Answer 10

Where SSR and/or MLAT is used for identification, aircraft may be identified by, amongst others, observation of compliance with an instruction to squawk (IDENT).

Question 11

Squak IDENT can by done (by pilots discretion/only when instructed by a controller).

Answer 11

Squak IDENT can by done (only when instructed by a controller).

Question 12

Where PSR is used for identification, aircraft may be identified by ascertaining the aircraft heading, if circumstances require, and following a period of track observation:

Instructing the pilot to execute one or more changes of heading of (…) degrees or more.

Answer 12

Where PSR is used for identification, aircraft may be identified by ascertaining the aircraft heading, if circumstances require, and following a period of track observation:

Instructing the pilot to execute one or more changes of heading of (30) degrees or more.

Question 13

The abbreviation ‘SSR’ means (…).

Answer 13

The abbreviation ‘SSR’ means (Secondary Surveillance Radar).

Question 14

The abbreviation ‘PSR’ means (…).

Answer 14

The abbreviation ‘PSR’ means (Primary Surveillance Radar).

Question 15

SSR is a surveillance radar system which uses (reflected radio signals / transmitters/receivers and transponders).

Answer 15

SSR is a surveillance radar system which uses (transmitters/receivers and transponders).

Question 16

PSR is a surveillance radar system which uses (reflected radio signals / transmitters/receivers and transponders).

Answer 16

PSR is a surveillance radar system which uses (reflected radio signals).

Question 17

Position information shall be passed to aircraft in one of the following forms:

a) as a well-known (…);
b) (true/magnetic/compass) track and distance to a significant point, an en-route navigation aid, or an approach aid;
c) direction (using points of the compass) and distance from a known position;
d) distance to (inner marker/outer marker/touchdown), if the aircraft is on final approach; or
e) distance and direction from the centre line of an ATS route.

Answer 17

Position information shall be passed to aircraft in one of the following forms:

a) as a well-known (geographical position);
b) (magnetic) track and distance to a significant point, an en-route navigation aid, or an approach aid;
c) direction (using points of the compass) and distance from a known position;
d) distance to (touchdown), if the aircraft is on final approach; or
e) distance and direction from the centre line of an ATS route.

Question 18

Vectoring shall be achieved by issuing to the pilot (…) which will enable the aircraft to maintain the desired track.

Answer 18

Vectoring shall be achieved by issuing to the pilot (specific headings) which will enable the aircraft to maintain the desired track.

Question 19

In terminating vectoring of an aircraft, the controller shall instruct the pilot to resume own navigation, giving the pilot the (…) if the current instructions had diverted the aircraft from a previously assigned route.

Answer 19

In terminating vectoring of an aircraft, the controller shall instruct the pilot to resume own navigation, giving the pilot the (aircraft’s position and appropriate instructions) if the current instructions had diverted the aircraft from a previously assigned route.

Question 20

If the pilot of an aircraft encountering a state of emergency has previously been directed by ATC to select a specific transponder code, that code will normally be (maintained/changed to Mode A Code 7700), unless the pilot has been advised otherwise.

Answer 20

If the pilot of an aircraft encountering a state of emergency has previously been directed by ATC to select a specific transponder code, that code will normally be (maintained), unless the pilot has been advised otherwise.

Question 21

A final approach using solely surveillance radar (shall/should) not be carried out if precision approach radar is available, unless meteorological conditions are such as to indicate with reasonable certainty that a surveillance radar approach can be completed successfully.

Answer 21

A final approach using solely surveillance radar (should) not be carried out if precision approach radar is available, unless meteorological conditions are such as to indicate with reasonable certainty that a surveillance radar approach can be completed successfully.

Question 22

When conduction an SRA, distance from touchdown shall normally be passed every (1/2/3/4) NM.

Answer 22

When conduction an SRA, distance from touchdown shall normally be passed every (1) NM.

Question 23

the surveillance radar approach shall be terminated:

i) at a distance of (…) NM from touchdown, except under certain circumstances; or
ii) before the aircraft enters an area of continuous radar clutter; or
iii) when the pilot reports that a (…) can be performed;

whichever is the (earliest/latest).

Answer 23

the surveillance radar approach shall be terminated:

i) at a distance of (2) NM from touchdown, except under certain circumstances; or
ii) before the aircraft enters an area of continuous radar clutter; or
iii) when the pilot reports that a (visual approach) can be performed;

whichever is the (earliest).

Question 24

When the accuracy of the radar equipment permits, surveillance radar approaches may be continued to the threshold of the runway, or to a prescribed point less than 2 NM from touchdown, in which case:

a) distance and level information shall be given at each (0.25/0.5/0.75/1) NM;
b) transmission should not be interrupted for intervals of more than five seconds while the aircraft is within a distance (…) NM from touchdown;
c) the controller should not be responsible for any duties other than those directly connected with a particular approach.

Answer 24

When the accuracy of the radar equipment permits, surveillance radar approaches may be continued to the threshold of the runway, or to a prescribed point less than 2 NM from touchdown, in which case:

a) distance and level information shall be given at each (0.5) NM;
b) transmission should not be interrupted for intervals of more than five seconds while the aircraft is within a distance (4) NM from touchdown;
c) the controller should not be responsible for any duties other than those directly connected with a particular approach.