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AERONAUTICAL FIXED SERVICE Flashcards

1
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a telecommunication service between specified fixed points provided primarily for the safety of air navigation and for the regular, efficient and economical operation of air service

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Aeronautical fixed service

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2
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any scheduled ___ performed by aircraft for the public transport of passengers mail or cargo

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Air service

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3
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The AFS is provided by voice and data networks including __

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AFTN, AMHS, and CIDIN

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4
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Comprise the system and applications that are used for ground communication in the international aeronautical telecommunication service

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Aeronautical Fixed Service

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5
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ground to ground communication in ICAO realm

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AFTN - Aeronautical Fixed Telecommunication Network

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6
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Ground to ground communication between ATCs and pilots. communication mismo sa operation ng air service

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AMHS - Aeronautical Message Handling System

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7
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telecommunication service in which they transmit text or binary messages for the purpose of air traffic control for specified fixed points

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CIDIN - Common ICAO data interchange network

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8
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Aeronautical fixed service composed of:

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  • ATS direct speech circuits and network
  • Meteorological operational circuit, network and broadcast system
  • Aeronautical Fixed Telecommunication network (AFTN)
  • Air Traffic Service Handling System ( AMHS )
  • Inter-center communication (ICC)
  • Fixed Service Station (FSS)
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9
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main FSS in the Philippines

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RPUO FSS - BASCO AIRPORT
RPUT FSS - TUGUEGARAO AIRPORT
RPUY FSS - CAUAYAN AIRPORT
RPUQ FSS- MINDORO (VIGAN) AIRPORT

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10
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Air traffic facilities that informational services to aircraft pilots before after and during flights but unlike air traffic control they are not responsible for giving advice and clearance. They only provide information mostly NOTAM and flight plans etc

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Fixed Station Services

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10
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A worldwide system of aeronautical fixed circuits provided, as part of the aeronautical fixed service, for the exchange of messages and/or digital data between aeronautical fixed stations having the same or compatible communications characteristics.

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AFTN - Aeronautical Fixed Telecommunication Network

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11
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The AFTN uses two types of aeronautical fixed stations:

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AFTN communication centres and AFTN stations

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12
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___ is an AFTN station whose primary function is to relay AFTN messages to or from a number of other interconnected AFT stations.

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AFTN communication centre

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13
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AFTN uses ___ as code to transmit message

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Three letter Designator

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14
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YAY

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GENERAL OF CIVIL AVIATION

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15
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Comprise those messages concerning the safety of a ship, aircraft or other vehicle or of some person on board within sight.

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URGENCY MESSAGES (DD)

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16
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YCY

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RESCUE COORDINATION CENTER

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17
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YFY

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AERONAUTICAL FIXED STATION/COMMUNICATION CENTER

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18
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YMY

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METEOROLOGICAL SERVICES

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19
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YNY

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INTERNATIONAL NOTAM OFFICE

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20
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YOY

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AERONAUTICAL INFORMATION SERVICE UNIT

21
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YSY

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AERONAUTICAL STATION

22
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YDY

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AUTHORITY SUPERVISING AERODROME

23
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YPY

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ROBEX COLLECTION CENTER

24
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YTY

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TELECOMMUNICATION AUTHORITY (ATS)

24
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YXY

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MILITARY SERVICE ORGANIZATION

25
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YYY

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ORGANIZATION NOT ALLOCATED A THREE LETTER DESIGNATOR

26
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ZAZ

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APPROACH CONTROL

27
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ZDZ

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AIR TRAFFIC FLOW MANAGEMENT

28
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ZGZ

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ATC IN GENERAL

29
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ZQZ

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CENTER IN CHARGE OF IFR

30
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ZRZ

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AREA CONTROL CENTER

31
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ZTZ

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AERODROME CONTROL TOWER

32
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ZZZ

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AIRCRAFT IN FLIGHT

33
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MESSAGE CATEGORY
The following are the categories of messages that should be handled by the Aeronautical Fixed Telecommunication Network:

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Distress Messages
Urgency Messages
Flight Safety Messages
Meteorological Messages
Flight Regularity Messages
Aeronautical Information Services Messages
Aeronautical Administrative Messages
Service Message

34
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Comprises those messages sent by mobile stations reporting that they are threatened by grave and imminent danger and other messages relative to the immediate assistance required by the mobile station in distress. Needs immediate assistance

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DISTRESS MESSAGES (SS)

35
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Movement and control messages Messages originated by aircraft operating agency of immediate concern to aircraft in flight or preparing to depart.

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FLIGHT SAFETY MESSAGES (FF)

36
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Meteorological messages restricted to SIGMENT information, special air reports, AIRMET messages. Volcanic ash and tropical cyclone advisory information and amended forecast.

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Flight Safety Message (FF)

37
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Aircraft load messages required for weight and balance computation. Changes in aircraft operating schedule. Concerning aircraft servicing.

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FLIGHT REGULARITY MESSAGE (GG)

38
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Concerning changes in collective requirements for passengers, crew and cargo covered by deviation from normal operating schedules.

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FLIGHT REGULARITY MESSAGE (GG)

39
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Concerning NOTAMS
Concerning ASHTAMS

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AERONAUTICAL INFORMATION SERVICE (GG)

40
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Regarding the operation or maintenance of facilities provided the safety and regularity of aircraft operations.

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AERONAUTICAL ADMINISTRATIVE MESSAGES (KK)

41
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Concerning the functioning of aeronautical telecommunications services.

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AERONAUTICAL ADMINISTRATIVE MESSAGES (KK)

42
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Exchange between civil aeronautical authorities relating to aeronautical services.

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AERONAUTICAL ADMINISTRATIVE MESSAGES (KK)

43
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Originated by aeronautical fixed stations to obtain information or verification concerning other messages which appear to have been transmitted incorrectly by the aeronautical fixed service, confirming channels sequence number , etc..

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SERVICE MESSAGES (PRIORITY INDICATOR AS APPROPRIATE)

44
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A four-letter code group formulated in accordance with rules prescribed by ICAO and assigned to the location of an aeronautical fixed station.

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Location Indicator

45
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Every location (airport or other facility) with a connection to the AFS is assigned a unique four letter code (the ____) by ICAO.

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aeronautical location indicator

46
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Typically, the first one or two letters of the ICAO code indicate the ___ and the remaining letters identify the ___, as indicated by the adjoining figures. ICAO codes provide geographical context.

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country, airport

47
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AFTN MESSAGE 1ST PRIORITY

48
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AFTN MESSAGE 2ND PRIORITY

49
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AFTN MESSAGE 3RD PRIORITY

50
Q

AFTN exchanges vital information for aircraft operations such as —

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distress messages
urgency messages
flight safety messages
meteorological messages
flight regularity messages
aeronautical administrative messages

2ND SEM (14 decks)

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