ATC Operational Documentation and Informational AIDS Flashcards
What are the FARs?
The Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) are rules prescribed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) governing all aspects of aviation in the United States.
The FARs comprise Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Aeronautics and Space.
Describe the Title 14 CFR Aeronautics and Space.
One of the fifty titles that make up the United States Code of Federal Regulations.
Title 14 is the principal set of regulations issued by the Department of Transportations and the Federal Aviation Administration.
It primary objectives is to:
- Ensure safe aviation procedures and programs.
- Protecting aviation employees, the general public, and the national security of the United States.
How are the Code of Federal Regulations organized?
Each title of the Code of Federal Regulations is organized into sections, called parts. Each part deals with a specific type of activity.
What is the Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM)?
The Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM is the FAA’s official guide to basic flight information and Air Traffic Control procedures.
The AIM contains the basic aeronautical knowledge information requires to fly in the United States National Airspace System.
It also contains items of interest to pilots concerning health and medical facts, factors affecting flight safety, a pilot/controller glossary of terms used in the ATC System, and information on safety, accident, and hazard reporting.
What is the difference between the FARs and the AIMs?
The FARs:
- Regulatory rules that prescribe the required standards for all aviation activities in the United States.
- FARs are specific to the United States.
The AIMs:
- Non-regulatory publication providing guidance and information on basic flight and air traffic control procedures.
- AIM is more universal; every nation had its own version.
What are FAA Orders?
- FAA orders are documents that provide information to FAA employees on air traffic control procedures and phraseology for use by personnel providing air traffic services.
- They also provide information on various aspects of aviation, such as aircraft, airports, safety, and compliance.
FAA Orders VS FAA Regulations
The main difference between orders and regulations is that:
Orders are not legally biding, but they are an essential source of information on what the FAA expects of applicants and certificate holders.
Regulations are legally binding, and they prescribe the requirements and standards for all aviation activities.
What is the main ATC FAA Order?
Order JO 7110.65, which prescribes air traffic control procedures and phraseology for use by personnel providing air traffic control services.
What are Letters of Agreement (LOA)?
Letters of agreement are documents that define the responsibilities and coordination requirements between different aviation entities, such as air traffic control units, civil airport operators, or states.
When should LOAs be prepared?
- Supplement established operational/procedural instructions.
- Define responsibilities and coordination requirements.
- Establish or standardize operating methods.
- Specify special operating conditions or specific air traffic control procedures.
- Delegate responsibility for ATC service.
- Establish responsibilities for:
Operating airport equipment.
Providing emergency services.
Providing airport management with braking
action reports.
What are Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)?
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are a specific set of procedures that specify how the air traffic controllers’ responsibilities are to be coordinated.
They are used to ensure a safe, orderly, and expeditious flow of air traffic, as well as support national security and homeland defense missions.
SOP VS LOA
The main difference between SOP and LOA is that:
- SOP are specific to an ATC facility, while LOA are an agreement between two or more parties.
- SOP specify the procedures necessary for safe and efficient operation at each position or sector within an ATC unit, while LOA define the responsibilities and coordination requirements between different aviation entities, such as ATC units, civil airports operators, or states.
What are NOTAMs (Notices to Airmen)?
Contain information essential to personnel concerned with flight operations but not known far enough in advance to be publicized by other means.
NOTAMS state the abnormal status of a component of the National Airspace System.
The validity period of a NOTAM depends on the type and the content of the notice. Generally, NOTAMs should not remain in force more than three months.
A NOTAM consists of several elements, including location, number, type, condition, time, and other relevant information.
