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

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Air service

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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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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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ground to ground communication in ICAO realm

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AFTN - Aeronautical Fixed Telecommunication Network

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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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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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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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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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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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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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The AFTN uses two types of aeronautical fixed stations:

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AFTN communication centres and AFTN stations

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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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AFTN uses ___ as code to transmit message

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Three letter Designator

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YAY

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GENERAL OF CIVIL AVIATION

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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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YCY

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RESCUE COORDINATION CENTER

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YFY

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AERONAUTICAL FIXED STATION/COMMUNICATION CENTER

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YMY

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METEOROLOGICAL SERVICES

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YNY

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INTERNATIONAL NOTAM OFFICE

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YOY

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AERONAUTICAL INFORMATION SERVICE UNIT

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YSY

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AERONAUTICAL STATION

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YDY

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AUTHORITY SUPERVISING AERODROME

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YPY

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ROBEX COLLECTION CENTER

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YTY
TELECOMMUNICATION AUTHORITY (ATS)
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YXY
MILITARY SERVICE ORGANIZATION
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YYY
ORGANIZATION NOT ALLOCATED A THREE LETTER DESIGNATOR
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ZAZ
APPROACH CONTROL
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ZDZ
AIR TRAFFIC FLOW MANAGEMENT
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ZGZ
ATC IN GENERAL
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ZQZ
CENTER IN CHARGE OF IFR
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ZRZ
AREA CONTROL CENTER
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ZTZ
AERODROME CONTROL TOWER
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ZZZ
AIRCRAFT IN FLIGHT
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MESSAGE CATEGORY The following are the categories of messages that should be handled by the Aeronautical Fixed Telecommunication Network:
Distress Messages Urgency Messages Flight Safety Messages Meteorological Messages Flight Regularity Messages Aeronautical Information Services Messages Aeronautical Administrative Messages Service Message
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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
DISTRESS MESSAGES (SS)
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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.
FLIGHT SAFETY MESSAGES (FF)
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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.**
Flight Safety Message (FF)
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Aircraft load messages required for **weight and balance** computation. Changes in aircraft operating schedule. Concerning **aircraft servicing**.
FLIGHT REGULARITY MESSAGE (GG)
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Concerning **changes in collective requirements** for passengers, crew and cargo covered by deviation from normal operating schedules.
FLIGHT REGULARITY MESSAGE (GG)
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Concerning NOTAMS Concerning ASHTAMS
AERONAUTICAL INFORMATION SERVICE (GG)
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Regarding the **operation or maintenance of facilities** provided the safety and regularity of aircraft operations.
AERONAUTICAL ADMINISTRATIVE MESSAGES (KK)
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Concerning the functioning of **aeronautical telecommunications services.**
AERONAUTICAL ADMINISTRATIVE MESSAGES (KK)
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Exchange between civil aeronautical authorities relating to **aeronautical services.**
AERONAUTICAL ADMINISTRATIVE MESSAGES (KK)
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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..
SERVICE MESSAGES (PRIORITY INDICATOR AS APPROPRIATE)
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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.
Location Indicator
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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.
aeronautical location indicator
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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.
country, airport
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AFTN MESSAGE 1ST PRIORITY
SS
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AFTN MESSAGE 2ND PRIORITY
DD FF
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AFTN MESSAGE 3RD PRIORITY
GG KK
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AFTN exchanges vital information for aircraft operations such as —
distress messages urgency messages flight safety messages meteorological messages flight regularity messages aeronautical administrative messages

2ND SEM (14 decks)

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