APC Section MATS 2 Flashcards
When positions are split, what are RAD 1’s responsibilities?
Overall approach control facility, including LARS, and may delegate specific functions to the RAD 2 ATCO
When positions are spilt, what are RAD 2’s responsibilities?
Assist Rad 1 by;
1- final sequencing of inbound a/c
2- as appropriate to the overall traffic situation
3- a service to a/c in the event of an emergency being given a dedicated service by Rad 1 on 118.855MHz
4- a service to departing a/c
5- a service to transit a/c, and handovers to adjacent units
What should APC coordinate with ADC?
1- arriving a/c making an instrument approach, passing a ETA, SSR code and 10nm check (landing clearance by 4nm if staying on APC frequency)
2- arriving a/c wishing to make a visual approach, and inbound VFR a/c
3- overflying a/c which will pass within 5nm of the airfield below 2500ft AMSL, or any position likely to be relevant to a/c under the control of ADC
4- APC to issue clearances for departing flight to ADC
Why should caution be exercised before using 3500ft as a holding level at the TD?
Not separated from the lowest terrain safe level that can be issued to IFR departures to the NW, SW & SE
What is the Expected Approach Times for Runway 23 and Runway 05 ?
Runway 23 - 10 minutes
Runway 05 - 15 minutes
What is the inbound QDM for the TD?
228 degrees Magnetic
Is the TD a left or right hand pattern
Right hand pattern
The outbound leg is limited to ___ minutes or ______ whichever is sooner
1 minute or 8DME I-TD (R23), I-TSE (R05) whichever is sooner
What is the maximum holding speed
210kts IAS
Frequency of TD NDB
347.5 KHz
Frequency for the ILS Runway 05 & 23
108.5 MHz
Frequency for the DME
I-TSE Runway 05
I-TD Runway 23
Ch 22X
Frequency paired with the ILS.
The DME indicates zero range at the threshold of the runway in use
What is the Intermediate Approach Phase?
(Procedural approaches)
Is that part of the approach from TD outbound until FAT established
Procedures and direct arrivals are not available without DME I-TSE / I-TD
True or False?
(Procedural approaches)
True
What are Runway 05 procedural approaches base turn limited to ?
Max IAS 185kts
What are Runway 23 procedural approaches base turn limited to ?
Max IAS 210kts
Visual Manoeuvring (Circling) OCA(H) levels
A - 590 (470)
B - 640 (520)
C - 760 (640)
D - 860 (740)
MAP for Runway 05
Climb SA to NDB TD to 2500ft QNH to enter the hold at 2500ft or as directed by ATC
MAP for runway 23
Climb SA to 1000ft or I-TD DME 3.0 outbound whichever is later, then turn right to return to NDB TD to enter the home at 2500ft (2384) or as directed by ATC
(116ft difference) threshold elevation
MAP for Runway 23 NDB only
Climb SA to 2000ft then turn right direct to NDB(L) TD to enter the hold at 2500ft or as directed by ATC
MAP for Draken L159
Climb SA to 3500ft or as directed by ATC
For tactical reasons or at the request of a pilot, when may an aircraft be vectored to establish FAT at distances and levels different to those stated in MAT 1, Sec 3, Chap 2
1- Distance from touchdown is passed to the pilot on base-leg (before the closing heading)
2- An appropriate descent level is given to allow the aircraft to establish the GP from below
3- A/c are to vectored to allow a period of level flight before descending on the GP
4- A/c to establish no less than 5nm on the approach
What should a departure clearance contain?
1- Direction of turn after dep
2- initial heading or routing
3- initial level
4- SSR code
5- Contact freq (if not 118.855)
6- Radar Departure ? RD
Bearing and Range from Teesside - ERKIT
144 degrees / 36nm
Bearing and Range from Teesside - GASKO
228 degrees / 25nm
Bearing and Range from Teesside - RIBEL
226 degrees / 42nm
Bearing and Range from Teesside - TILNI
280 degrees / 15nm
Bearing and Range from Teesside - OTBED
145 degrees / 90nm
What is the TILNI radar corridor?
The radar corridor (RC) to provide to permit crossing of Yorkshire CTA 10 @ FL190 to the north of TILNI.
Corridor is 10nm wide, designated to Swanwick Mil (0800-1800hrs) Mon-Fri, (also bank holidays during weekdays).
Requests to activate the RC may be available outside of these times
What happens if there’s traffic cruising at FL130 or below in P18?
Southbound traffic @ FL130 or below, will mean a suspension of the Teesside standard outbound clearance (SOC). An individual clearance is required from NV-East planner.
Inbound traffic to NV, is to be made a Radar Release against cruising traffic. NV must have identified the cruising traffic before accepting the Radar Release. Or a full release may be agreed between East and NV.
East planner is responsible to notify NV on SOC being suspended.
(My understanding, taking 5nm on traffic cannot descend until clear)
When will transfer of control take place between East and NV from inbounds from GASKO ?
15nm DME before GASKO
When clean of all known conflictions and it is NE of a line through RIBEL and LBA. No formal release is to be given by EAST.
Can NV vector a/c towards GASKO-TILNI ?
This might change with LOA/New mats 2
Yes, only when the a/c has reached FL130.
Co-ordination with NT is required if vectoring north of TILNI
Describe inbounds via DCS
Talla will pass est on traffic leaving DCS to NT. NT then will pass est and CCAMS squawk to NV.
If NT doesn’t require to work traffic, they will issue a crossing clearance of P18 to Talla. Talla will transfer the traffic directly to NV.
Describe inbounds via SHAPP
1- North LAG Support shall pass a SHAPP time and SSR code to NV.
2- Route SHAPP - TD
3- Cross SHAPP @FL140 (below 140, should be coordinated with NV)
4- Transfer of communication shall not be before SHAPP
5- NV ROCAS unless coordinated, and are responsible for any coordination required with East and NT.
Describe outbound procedures via P18 south
NV request CCAMS code, pass etd, North LAG Support activate the flt plan in NAS using the etd and send the strip to EAST.
If the etd changes by 5 minutes, NV must notify North LAG Support.
If filed GASKO but routes via ERKIT, NV shall phone North LAG Support and ask them to re-route flt plan in NAS system.
When should NV transfer dep via GASKO to East?
On passing FL 110
Traffic should be clean of all known traffic. If a higher level is required, NV shall coordinate with East for this request.
Describe POL joiners
Pass etd to North LAG Support and they’ll pass a CCAMS code and activate the flt plan
Describe DCS joiners
Coordinate with NT
Talla south planner shall issue a joining clearance to NT. If NT do not want to work the traffic then NV must coordinate with Talla and the joining clearance is issued directly to NV.
Describe traffic routing via SHAPP
1- NV pass etd to North LAG Support and receive a SSR code from them
2- Support activates the flt plan. Strip sent to East and another to Talla
3- NV issue clearance to SHAPP not above FL100 to remain beneath Yorkshire CTA 17 and pass NT traffic information (when taxing or airborne, requesting clearnace to climb FL120)
4- If no crossing clearance given, ROCAS
5- After a/c is west of P18, NV can climb to FL130 and transfer to Talla approaching CAS on route to SHAPP
6- If NV require a level higher than FL130, then they should coordinate with Talla directly.
If NT do not require to work NV IFR dep northbound but ROCAS, what are your actions?
1- pass details to PC Tay Sector or Swanwick Mil and not transferred (to TAY) before it has reached 10nm south of 55N
Describe traffic inbound via ERKIT
1- Swanwick Mil NE will call NV with TD est and Swan Squawk
2- Nv provide Swanwick a level and squawk
Describe traffic outbound via ERKIT
1- NV call Swanwick Mil NE will etd and squawk
2- Swanwick will issue a FL and squawk and activate the flt plan with PC Support
When can silent H/O take place between NV - Swanwick Mil?
1- a/c must have serviceable transponder and SSR validated and verified by NV
2- NV must have both PSR and SSR available
3- Swanwick must have sufficient radar coverage
4- the a/c must be clear of CAS, confliction, active Danger Areas and not subject to coordination
When can silent H/O take place between Swanwick Mil - NV?
1- the a/c is prenoted at least 15minutes before the eta
2- a/c must have serviceable transponder and SSR validated and verified by NV
3- NV must have both PSR and SSR available
4- Swanwick must have sufficient radar sources available to provide at least 3000ft of solid radar coverage below an a/c descent level. Where there is an outage Swan will notify NV of the lowest level the a/c can descend too, to meet this requirement.
4- the a/c must be clear of CAS, confliction, active Danger Areas and not subject to coordination
If there’s any protentional conflicting traffic, should there be a verbal h/o carried out between SWAN - NV ?
Yes
When DA 514 is Active, traffic will re-route IDDEC-TOWTE as required, what are the actions for inbounds and outbounds via the route?
Inbounds
1- When within 40nm of NV, Swan will change SSR code and transfer a/c to assigned frequency
2- a/c only has a silent h/o if clear of conflictions/ free from coordination and released for further descent
Outbounds
1- Pre note PC Support who will activate flt plan and provide CCAMS code
2- Provide pre note to Swan including callsign and CCAMS code
3- Swan will provide discrete code and frequency for the a/c and an initial climb level
If XE call and advise they have a MID North departure, what are your actions
Need a positive release from NV before departure.
What is a MID North departure from XE
SA Rwy Track, to intercept the 336 radial.
on 336 radial continue to climb FL65 @ 8.9d turn right on track 012 degrees
What is the area of service NV can operate within?
1- NV CTR and CTA’s
2- To 40nm from the ATZ up to FL195 when providing a service to arriving and departing a/c
3- LARS up to FL100
What is the radar minimum separation at NV
5nm
However, this can be reduced to 3nm between identified PSR or Combined targets operating below FL190 and on the same frequency.
What is ‘unknown traffic’
Where the intentions of a Mode C transponding a/c within the CTR/CTA’s are unknown.
What is the minimum separation for unknown traffic
Vertically 5000ft (MATS 1)
But @ NV, 3000ft. This is to facilitate a/c to remain within, or be vectored into CAS.
What condition is there for the minimum vertical separation to be reduced to 3000ft regarding unknown traffic at NV
Provided that the GDF SSR feed and PSR are both fully serviceable
Can unverified Mode C data be used for separation purposes provided a minimum of 3000ft is maintained
Yes, but the radar returns are not allowed to merge
What do you do if vertical separation cannot be maintained between unknown a/c
ATCO’s should aim to achieve a minimum lateral separation of 5nm against all unknown a/c
What is the Minimum Sector Altitudes (MSA) within 25nm at NV
NE- 2100 ft
SE- 3300 ft
SW- 3400 ft
NW- 3300 ft
What is the lowest terrain safe level within 30nm of NV Radar Antenna ?
3500 ft
Can NV provide a/c a DS below 3500ft within 30nm?
No, if a pilot is below terrain safe level then apply a TS and say
‘TS, taking your own terrain clearance and reduced traffic information….’
What is the lowest terrain safe levels outside 30nm up to 42.5nm at NV?
NE- 3500 ft
SE- 3500 ft
SW- 4300 ft
NW- 4200 ft
DS not avbl below these levels
Describe NV SMA
Oval - 1800 ft
Semi circle 05 end - 2400 ft
Semi circle 23 end - 2000 ft
Rectangle south of field - 2500 ft
FAVA - 1500 ft
How can you identify an a/c using PSR @ NV
1- Over a notified VRP displayed on the situation display, flight must be operating with visual reference to the sfc and at a height of 3000ft or less above the surface
2- Only 1 unidenitifed a/c must be observed within a 2nm radius of the VRP to avoid confusion between contacts
3- A/c must be observed within 2nm of the VRP when reporting o/h
4- ATCO will correlate information such as a/c track and VDF readings to verify identification
Describe the numbers and levels for DA Warcop
D407 SFC- 10,000 ft ALT
Notam to 13,500ft
Describe the numbers and levels for DA Feldom
D408 SFC-3000ft ALT
Notam to 5,600ft
Tue-Sun
Describe the numbers and levels for DA Bellerby
D442 SFC - 3000ft ALT
H24
Describe the numbers and levels for Hartlepool Power Station
R446
SFC- 2000ft
2nm radius circle
What condition is there when you’re allowed for a/c to be not below 1800FT AMSL inside R446
When conducting an instrument approach procedure
Describe Fylingdales HIRTA
Circle 2.5nm radius up to 13,600ft AMSL
High Intensity Radio Transmission Area
What are your actions during a partial radar failure
1- Advise all a/c on freq
2- Inform XE, NT and PC East
3- If GDF fails or not avbl, a surveillance service should continue to be provided to traffic using Claxby SSR
4- If PSR fails or very poor, a reduced surveillance service using SSR only will be provided
5- Rad 2 to assist where possible
What are your actions in the event SSR fails
Surveillance service provided using PSR only
1- 7067 to be used
2- Notam to be issued
3- Inform XE, NT and PC East
4- Identify a/c as per MATS 1 (dep method, turn, VRP)
5- SSR not used until fully back in service by ATE
What are your actions during GDF SSR only operations
1- GDF can be used to provide lateral and vertical sep up to 40nm from NV ATZ
2- Check GDF serviceability every hour (as per daily check) by checking the SSR monitor position
3- Minimum horizontal sep between participating transponding a/c = 5nm
4- a/c informed of limitations of the service ‘transponding a/c only’
5- NT, XE, Swan and PC East informed of the limitations of the service too
What are your considerations when using Claxby when GDF SSR is u/s
Claxby has limited SSR coverage to the north, so limit the type of service an a/c is on
Due to reduced coverage of SSR within the SMAC, its recommended ATCO’s descend to a minimum level of 2500ft except within FAVA where descent to 1500ft is still permitted.
When is Claxby SSR only operations approved for
is only approved in order to overcome any temporary deficiency of PSR such as fading, clutter BUT NOT a complete failure of the PSR
Can you use Claxby SSR when PSR has totally failed?
In the event of total PSR failure, Claxby is to be used only for the minimum time necessary to establish procedural sep and cannot be used for vectoring.
A non-Radar service will be provided until the PSR is serviceable
Describe the degraded PSR coverage ‘radar shadow’
Limited surveillance coverage 330 degrees - 004 degrees
any a/c on a TS/DS within the lateral confines of the area and less than 3000ft above minimum PSR coverage level must be informed of the reduction in traffic information, the duration and reason.
Can you vector non transponding a/c through the ‘radar shadow’ below the base of PSR coverage
No
Can you vector a/c through the ‘radar shadow’ or give a DS to a/c when operating Claxby only or PSR only
No, the a/c should be left well clear. If its necessary to do so, then a/c should be 3000ft above the base of PSR coverage
What do you expect an IFR a/c to do if they suffer from R/T failure on initial approach
1- Continue visually
2- Or by means of an appropriate approved final approach aid
3- If not possible, proceed @ 2500ft, or last assigned level if higher to NDB(L) TD
As per MATS 2, what conspicuity codes can be identified by the ident method
0020 - HLE
0023 - SAR
0024 - CLB
0036 - PIPE/POWER
0047, 0051, 0052, 0056 - UKP
What are the conditions to use the ident method for identifying conspicuity codes at NV
1- Only 1 contact shall be displayed the particular SSR code within 40nm radius of NV
2- ATCO shall take into consideration other info, such as position, level and track to support to ident
3- ATCO shall utilise the VDF reading from the a/c to ensure it corresponds with the a/c position
What is the exception for HLE regarding identifying via the ident method when there is more than 1 on the situational screen within 40nm
1- ADC is visual with the HLE a/c departing the HEMS base therefore aiding positive identification of that a/c
OR
2- Departing from elsewhere within the NV CTR and subject to a positive clearance from ATC, this then minimising the risk of confusion with another 0020 OCAS
What are the 4 basic categories of Mode 3/A codes
CCAMS
Domestic
Military
Special Purpose
Definition of CCAMS codes
also referred as transit codes, are assigned to international flts on dep and retained across international boundaries or outside the area of responsibility of the ATS unit
Definition of Military codes
are part of the domestic allocation of a state and are reserved for use by NATO
Definition of Domestic codes
are assigned by an ATS unit and are normally retained only within the area of responsibility of the unit concerned
Definition of Special Purpose codes
emergency codes 7700, 7600, 7500 which have international status
Can you ask a/c to squawk ident if they’re not on a NV squawk
No
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