Aeronautical Information Manual - FW - Chapter 5.3-5.4 - ATC En route and Arrival Procedures Flashcards
What is Controller Pilot Data Link Communication (CPDLC)?
A system that supplements air/ground voice communications.
Which of the following reports is made without a specific ATC request?
When vacating any previously assigned altitude or flight level for a newly assigned altitude or flight level.
Q-routes are available for use by which type of aircraft?
RNAV equipped aircraft.
What is the maximum indicated airspeed for holding at 7,000 ft.?
230 kts.
What is the recommended entry procedure when approaching the holding fix from anywhere in Sector B?
Teardrop.
When ATC furnishes advanced notice of holding, you should start a speed reduction to be at or below the maximum holding speed allowed at least_____ prior to reaching the holding fix.
Descend from a previously assigned altitude at her/his discretion to the altitude depicted on that waypoint.
When crossing altitudes and speed restrictions are issued verbally or are depicted on a chart, what will ATC expect you to do?
Descend first to the crossing altitude and then reduce speed.
What do Minimum Safe Altitudes provide?
1,000 ft. of clearance over all obstacles but do not ensure acceptable navigational signal coverage.
What do Minimum Safe Altitudes provide?
1,000 ft. of clearance over all obstacles but do not ensure acceptable navigational signal coverage.
What may a pilot do once cleared for the RNAV approach?
Descend in the TAA sector to the minimum altitude depicted within the defined area/subdivision, unless instructed otherwise by ATC.
How much obstacle clearance is provided within the circling MDA?
300 ft. obstacle clearance.
At what point is the missed approach obstacle clearance assured?
At the Missed Approach Point.
Where is Localizer Performance (LPV) with vertical guidance flown to?
A DA.
What should you do if while flying a PRM approach you receive a TCAS alert during a Traffic Alert Breakout?
Follow the TCAS climb/descent if it differs from ATC, while executing the breakout turn.
When are circling minimums required?
A higher than normal rate of descent is required.
