Block 4 References

Question 1

SOM 206 North West Procedural Corner (3)

Answer 1

206 North West Procedural Corner

A. The North West Procedural Corner is defined as 14 000 feet and below along the common boundary with the Mountain sector starting at coordinates 510623N1005547W and ending at the common boundary of Mountain, Tundra and West Low.

B. All aircraft filed transiting the North West Procedural Corner shall be established on airways and communication transfer shall be effected prior to the common boundary with Mountain Sector.

C. For aircraft transiting the North West Procedural Corner, verbal coordination is required with the Mountain sector for all route, altitude, and flight plan changes when an aircraft is within 15 minutes flying time of the common boundary.

Question 2

SOM 211 Traffic Flow between HH Sector and WW/EE Sectors

Answer 2

211 Traffic Flow between HH Sector and WW/EE Sectors

B. DEPARTURES
a. WW and EE shall route departing aircraft on the FPR or direct the first fix past the out bound gate.
d. WW shall route aircraft that depart CYEZ via ANGEL on a route ANGEL direct YQV or north.
e. WW shall route aircraft that depart CYEZ via the SW gate direct YBB or YWW or between.

Question 3

SOM 630 Hold at MANTA

Answer 3

630 Hold at MANTA

A. The 175 kt/8000ft hold template at MANTA overlaps the protected airspace of V304. It has been determined by Airspace Planners that this overlap only exists from 33.5 to 35.5 miles southeast of YBB.

Question 4

SOM 650 Airway Overlap

Answer 4

650 Airway Overlap

A. It has been determined by Airspace Planners that the overlap of protected airspace between V306/V327 discontinues 6.8 miles (or 8 DME including slant range for altitudes below 18000’ ASL) from YDD. Aircraft that report more than 6.8 miles, or 8 DME from YDD established on either airway are clear.

B. It has been determined by Airspace Planners that the overlap of protected airspace between V306/V6 discontinues 12.4 miles (or 13 DME including slant range for altitudes below 18000’ ASL) northwest side of YAR. Aircraft that report more than 12.4 miles or 13 DME NW side of YAR established on either airway are clear.

Question 5

MARTIN ACC Responsibilities (Sandy Arrangement) (6)

Answer 5

B.2 MARTIN ACC

B.2.1 Provide Area Control Service to all IFR aircraft operating within the Sandy Class D Control Zone except when the responsibility for control has been transferred to the Tower.
B.2.2 Provide Sandy Tower with current data on Sandy IFR flight plans via EXCDS.
B.2.3 Provide Sandy Tower with IFR estimates when the Sandy Tower EXCDS is unserviceable.
B.2.4 Point out IFR aircraft to Sandy Tower prior to clearing the aircraft to transit Sandy Class D airspace.
B.2.5 Provide ATS surveillance service to Sandy arrivals until within 20NM of Sandy airport. If unable, terminate ATS surveillance service and advise Sandy Tower.
B.2.6 In the event of a surveillance equipment failure, advise Sandy Tower when normal operations have resumed.

Question 6

Sandy Airspace Description

Answer 6

C. DESCRIPTION OF AIRSPACE

C.1 The Sandy control zone is the airspace to 5700 feet (5000 feet AAE) within the area bounded by a circle of 5 miles radius centered on:
N49°30’00.00” W099°45’00.00”

Question 7

MARTIN ACC Procedures (Sandy Arrangement) (5)

Answer 7

D.1 IFR ARRIVALS
D.1.1 MARTIN ACC

D.1.1.1 Martin ACC shall verbally inform Sandy Tower of aircraft cleared for a visual or contact approach.
D.1.1.2 Verbally inform Sandy Tower of an aircraft that has cancelled IFR.
D.1.1.3 Verbally advise Sandy Tower of aircraft:
a) cleared for a circling procedure; or
b) planning a missed approach.

D.2 IFR DEPARTURES
D.2.1 MARTIN ACC

D.2.1.1 Issue initial IFR departure clearances according to the format in MATS.
D.2.1.2 Inform Sandy Tower of the anticipated delays when unable to issue an IFR clearance to a departing aircraft.

Question 8

TRANSFER OF COMMUNICATION (Sandy Arrangement) (4)

Answer 8

D.3 TRANSFER OF COMMUNICATION

D.3.1 Unless otherwise coordinated, Martin ACC shall transfer communications to Sandy Tower prior to the aircraft entering the Sandy Control Zone. Normally this transfer will occur when:
a) the aircraft is outbound, if executing an approach which involves a procedure turn; or
b) the aircraft is at MANTA if executing a straight-in approach; or
c) a contact or visual approach is approved; or
d) the aircraft cancels IFR and is within 20 NM of Sandy.

Question 9

“It is not required to relay CRFI information to the pilot when:” (2)

Answer 9

MATS ACC > Flight Information > Aerodrome Information > RSC and CRFI

Issue the current RSC and CRFI report for the intended runway.
It is not required to relay RSC information to the pilot when the runway is cleared to the full width and it is 100% dry.
It is not required to relay CRFI information to the pilot when:
* CRFI by full runway length is reported as NR.
* All thirds of CRFI by thirds are reported as NR.

Question 10

“A runway is contaminated when a significant portion of the runway surface area (whether in isolated areas or not) within the length and width being used is covered by one or more of the following substances:” (8)

Answer 10

MATS ACC > Flight Information > Aerodrome Information > RSC and CRFI > Contaminated Runway

A runway is contaminated when a significant portion of the runway surface area (whether in isolated areas or not) within the length and width being used is covered by one or more of the following substances:
* Compacted snow
* Dry snow
* Frost
* Ice
* Slush
* Standing water
* Wet ice
* Wet snow

Question 11

“If you are relaying a braking action report obtained from the pilot of an aircraft, …”

Answer 11

MATS ACC > Flight Information > Aerodrome Information > RSC and CRFI > Braking Action

If you are relaying a braking action report obtained from the pilot of an aircraft, indicate the type of aircraft and the time of the report.

Question 12

“If issuing a clearance where a position report over a non-compulsory reporting point is required, …”

Answer 12

MATS ACC > Traffic Management > Enroute Operations > Position Reporting > Requesting a Position Report

If issuing a clearance where a position report over a non-compulsory reporting point is required, include the request for the report in the clearance.

Question 13

“Do not request an identified aircraft to make compulsory position reports unless…”

Answer 13

MATS ACC > Traffic Management > Enroute Operations > Position Reporting > Requesting a Position Report

Do not request an identified aircraft to make compulsory position reports unless you deem it necessary for control purposes.

Question 14

“If an enroute aircraft operating within the Altimeter Setting Region makes a position report via direct communication, issue the current altimeter setting for:”

Answer 14

MATS ACC > Flight Information > Weather Information >
Altimeter Setting Information > Altimeter Setting Region

If an enroute aircraft operating within the Altimeter Setting Region makes a position report via direct communication, issue the current altimeter setting for:
* The station over which the aircraft reports
* The next station along the route of flight

Question 15

“Before terminating ATS surveillance service, …”

Answer 15

MATS ACC > Traffic Management > Enroute Operations > Position Reporting > Requesting a Position Report

Before terminating ATS surveillance service, instruct a pilot to resume position reporting.

Question 16

Uncertainty Phase

Answer 16

MATS ACC > Emergencies and Urgent Operations > Fundamentals

If an aircraft is in an emergency phase as described in Emergency Phases, inform the ACC shift manager and other appropriate agencies.
Emergency Phases:
Uncertainty Phase:
No communication received from the earlier of either of the following times:
* Within 30 minutes after communication should have been received from an aircraft
* When an unsuccessful attempt to establish communication with such aircraft was first made

Question 17

“Establish time-based longitudinal separation using one of the following methods:” (3)

Answer 17

MATS ACC > Separation > Longitudinal Separation > Time-Based Longitudinal Separation

Establish time-based longitudinal separation using one of the following methods:
* On the basis of position reports, provided that one of the following applies:
◦ Both aircraft have reported over the same reporting point.
◦ The trailing aircraft has confirmed not yet reaching the reporting point used by the leading aircraft.

Question 18

“If the aircraft are unidentified, specify the separation minimum being applied if…”

Answer 18

MATS ACC > Traffic Management > Communication and
Coordination > Flight Data Coordination > IFR Unit to IFR Unit

If the aircraft are unidentified, specify the separation minimum being applied if less than 10 minutes longitudinal separation will exist between aircraft entering a receiving unit’s area.

Question 19

“For aircraft on crossing tracks, apply time‑based longitudinal separation, calculated from the point that the tracks cross, of either:” (2)

Answer 19

MATS ACC > Separation > Longitudinal Separation > Time-Based Longitudinal Separation > Crossing Track Operations

For aircraft on crossing tracks, apply time‑based longitudinal separation, calculated from the point that the tracks cross, of either:
* 15 minutes
* 10 minutes, provided you obtain position reports at least every 40 minutes (Longitudinal Separation, Crossing Tracks)

Question 20

“If aircraft on crossing tracks are using DME, GNSS, or both, from a common point and the tracks cross at the common point, separate the aircraft by either:” (2)

Answer 20

MATS ACC > Separation > Longitudinal Separation > Distance-Based Longitudinal Separation > Crossing Track Operations

If aircraft on crossing tracks are using DME, GNSS, or both, from a common point and the tracks cross at the common point, separate the aircraft by either:
* 20 miles (Longitudinal Separation: Crossing Tracks Using DME or GNSS)
* 10 miles, if the leading aircraft is maintaining 20 knots or more faster than the following aircraft

Question 21

“You can obtain position reports using:” (4)

Answer 21

You can obtain position reports using:
* ADS‑C
* CPDLC
* VHF/UHF
* Observed ATS surveillance position of an identified PPS

Question 22

“Position reports can be made with reference to:” (6)

Answer 22

Position reports can be made with reference to:
* NAVAID fixes
* VHF NAVAID radials
* DME arcs
* Bearings from an NDB
* Waypoints from RNAV
* Full degrees of longitude or latitude from GNSS‑equipped aircraft

Question 23

“Consider aircraft geographically separated if the fix-tolerance area for one aircraft does not overlap either of the following:”

Answer 23

MATS ACC > Separation > Lateral Separation > Geographical Separation

When applying geographical separation, determine the appropriate fix-tolerance area for each aircraft as indicated in Fix-Tolerance Area for Geographical Separation. Consider aircraft geographically separated if the fix-tolerance area for one aircraft does not overlap either of the following:
* The fix-tolerance area for another aircraft (Geographical Separation: No Overlap of Another Fix-Tolerance Area)
* The protected airspace for another aircraft (Geographical Separation: No Overlap of Protected Airspace)

Question 24

“Protect airspace either using dimensions determined by Aeronautical Information Management or as directed by unit management. Ensure that the following protected airspaces do not overlap:” (4)

Answer 24

MATS ACC > Separation > Lateral Separation > Airspace to Protect

Protect airspace either using dimensions determined by Aeronautical Information Management or as directed by unit management. Ensure that the following protected airspaces do not overlap:
* Holding areas
* Airways (including additional airspace for change of direction for high-level airways)
* Off-airway tracks (including additional airspace for change of direction)
* Initial, intermediate, final, missed approach, and departure areas

Question 25

“For converging aircraft, ensure that the protected airspaces do not overlap by doing the following:” (4)

Answer 25

MATS ACC > Separation > Lateral Separation > Airspace to Protect

For converging aircraft, ensure that the protected airspaces do not overlap by doing the following:
* To determine the holding point or the point to effect a restriction, add a DME/GNSS distance from Restriction to be Added to the track overlap indicated in Track Overlap.
* Issue one of the following:
◦ A holding instruction (Protecting Airspaces for Converging Aircraft)
◦ A restriction to establish vertical separation (DME/GNSS Restriction for Converging Aircraft)
If alternate instructions are not issued, the restriction point must include additional distance to enable the aircraft to enter a hold without an overlap of protected airspace.
Restriction to be Added
Ground to 12000: 15 DME/Miles
13000 to FL250: 25 DME/Miles
FL260 and above: 35 DME/Miles

Question 26

“Do not accept responsibility for separating aircraft in…”

Answer 26

MATS ACC > Separation > Separation Basics

Do not accept responsibility for separating aircraft in Class G airspace.

Question 27

“Unless the pilot requests otherwise, issue clearances and instructions that ensure that an aircraft…”

Answer 27

MATS ACC > Traffic Management > Clearances and Instructions > Issuing and Relaying

Unless the pilot requests otherwise, issue clearances and instructions that ensure that an aircraft remains within controlled airspace. This may require detailed instructions, such as the heading or radial to fly, especially during climb or descent.

Question 28

“Provide alerting service to:” (6)

Answer 28

MATS ACC > Emergencies and Urgent Operations > Fundamentals > Providing Alerting Services

Provide alerting service to:
* Aircraft provided with control service
* Aircraft enduring unlawful interference
* Other aircraft if a flight plan or itinerary has been filed
* Any overdue aircraft known to ATC
* Marine vessels in distress
* Known IFR and CVFR aircraft operating within the ACC’s aor and known VFR aircraft for which the ACC is responsible

Question 29

“When the pilot of an IFR aircraft closes the IFR flight plan:” (6)

Answer 29

MATS ACC > Flight Plans and Itineraries > Closing Flight Plans and Flight Itineraries > IFR Flight Plan or Flight Itinerary

When the pilot of an IFR aircraft closes the IFR flight plan:
* If VFR flight is not permitted due to airspace classification or weather conditions:
◦ Inform the pilot.
◦ If appropriate, pass the most recent weather sequence.
◦ Ask the pilot’s intentions.
* Acknowledge the closure and inform the pilot that alerting service is terminated.
* Inform the appropriate ACC or the agency responsible for alerting service at the destination.

Question 30

“If the pilot of an IFR or CVFR aircraft cancels IFR:” (6)

Answer 30

MATS ACC > Traffic Management > Clearances and Instructions > Cancelling IFR

If the pilot of an IFR or CVFR aircraft cancels IFR:
* If VFR flight is not permitted due to airspace classification or weather conditions:
◦ Inform the pilot.
◦ If appropriate, pass the most recent weather sequence.
◦ Ask intentions.
* Acknowledge the cancellation.
A pilot’s decision to cancel an IFR flight plan or itinerary, or change to a VFR flight plan or itinerary, is not subject to ATC approval
* Ask whether the pilot is closing the IFR flight plan or itinerary, and respond as indicated below.

Question 31

Notifying JRCC

Answer 31

MATS ACC > Emergencies and Urgent Operations > Fundamentals > Notifying JRCC

All information about an aircraft in an emergency is routed centrally to the ACC, which then disseminates the pertinent data to the appropriate JRCC.
Inform the JRCC if an IFR or CVFR aircraft is in one of the emergency phases as described in the Emergency Phases for JRCC Notification.

Question 32

“To conduct a communication search:” (3)

Answer 32

MATS ACC > Emergencies and Urgent Operations >
Communication Search > Communication Search Steps

To conduct a communication search:
1. Contact all communication stations located within or adjacent to the search area that have interphone, facsimile, or radio facilities
2. As appropriate, contact agencies within or adjacent to the search area that have interphone, facsimile, or radio facilities:
◦ Air carriers
◦ Non-scheduled operators
◦ Amateur radio operators
◦ Federal and provincial agencies such as TC, DND, RCMP, Forestry Services, or provincial police
3. As appropriate, contact the following agencies of each major city or town within the search area:
◦ Police
◦ Municipal office
◦ Territorial or Chief telephone operators

Question 33

“The ACC initiates a communication search and informs JRCC if any of the following occurs:” (3)

Answer 33

MATS ACC > Emergencies and Urgent Operations >
Communication Search

The ACC initiates a communication search and informs JRCC if any of the following occurs:
* No communication has been received from a pilot within 30 minutes of the time a communication should have been received, or from the time an unsuccessful attempt to establish communication with such aircraft was first made, whichever is earlier.
* An IFR flight plan has been submitted to depart from a location with no operating control tower or FSS/MFAU, and a departure message or other communication is not received within 60 minutes of the proposed or revised departure time indicated in the flight plan.
* An IFR or CVFR aircraft enters the uncertainty phase.

Question 34

Maximum Holding Airspeeds (3)

Answer 34

At or below 6000 ft ASL: 200 KIAS
Above 6000 ft up to and including 14000 ft ASL: 230 KIAS
Above 14000 ft ASL: 265 KIAS

Question 35

“If you are holding an aircraft at a fix that has no established holding area and is not depicted on enroute or IFR terminal charts, as appropriate, you should:” (3)

Answer 35

MATS ACC > Traffic Management > Enroute Operations > Holding > Holding Patterns

If you are holding an aircraft at a fix that has no established holding area and is not depicted on enroute or IFR terminal charts, as appropriate, you should:
* Assign a standard holding pattern, unless a non-standard holding pattern is required.
* Hold aircraft on the side of the fix that will be used for the instrument approach procedure.
* Hold military jet aircraft, other than a transport aircraft, on the side of the fix opposite to that used for the penetration procedure.

Question 36

“When issuing a holding clearance, issue an expect-…” (3)

Answer 36

MATS ACC > Traffic Management > Enroute Operations > Holding > Holding Clearances

When issuing a holding clearance, issue an expect-approach-clearance time, an expect-further-clearance time, or the time to depart the fix, and revise it as necessary.

Question 37

“5 minutes or more before an aircraft reaches its clearance limit, issue one of the following:” (3)

Answer 37

MATS ACC > Traffic Management > Clearances and Instructions > IFR Clearance Format > Clearance Limit

5 minutes or more before an aircraft reaches its clearance limit, issue one of the following:
* Further clearance
* Approach clearance
* Holding clearance

Question 38

“If requested by a pilot, or if a pilot indicates that they are unfamiliar with the approach procedure, specify the information in Approach Information, as applicable:” (7)

Answer 38

MATS ACC > Traffic Management > Arrivals > Approach Clearance > Unfamiliar Approach

If requested by a pilot, or if a pilot indicates that they are unfamiliar with the approach procedure, specify the information in Approach Information, as applicable:
* Initial approach altitude
* Outbound track
* Procedure turn, direction and altitude
* Distance within which procedure turn is to be completed
* Final approach course
* Authorized minimum altitude
* Missed approach procedure, including turns and headings, as necessary

Question 39

“Conditions that could trigger a missed approach:” (4)

Answer 39

Conditions that could trigger a missed approach:
* Weather
* Loss of a NAVAID
* Aircraft mechanical problems, e.g. flaps, gear
* ATC instructions

Question 40

“When the release time is influenced by a specific time or event:” (2)

Answer 40

MATS ACC > Traffic Management > Clearances and Instructions > Departure Clearance > Release Time

When the release time is influenced by a specific time or event:
* If an aircraft must depart before a specified time or event, do either of the following:
◦ Issue a clearance-cancelled time.
◦ State that the clearance will be cancelled by a specified event.
* If an aircraft must depart after a specified time or event, use the phraseology provided in Phraseology for an Aircraft to Depart Subject to a Specified Time or Event.

Question 41

“If a communication agency informs you that a clearance has not been delivered, instruct the agency to do one of the following depending on your situation:” (3)

Answer 41

MATS ACC > Traffic Management > Clearances and Instructions > Issuing and Relaying > Delivery Limitations

The communication agency, such as the FSS, FIC, CARS, dispatcher (in emergencies), or others to which a clearance is issued is responsible for transmitting the clearance to the aircraft immediately upon receipt, unless an attempt-delivery time has been specified.
If a communication agency informs you that a clearance has not been delivered, instruct the agency to do one of the following depending on your situation:
* Continue attempting to deliver, and report if undelivered by a specified time.
* Attempt to deliver at a specified time.
* Cancel the clearance.
You will be notified if the clearance is not delivered within 3 minutes after receipt, or the specified attempt‑delivery time.

Question 42

“For instrument approach procedure identification, you may use the abbreviations below:” (14)

Answer 42

MATS ACC > Appendix: Forms and Reports > Flight Data Recording> Flight Data Entry Abbreviations and Symbols > Identifying an Instrument Approach Procedure

For instrument approach procedure identification, you may use the abbreviations below:
CI converging ILS
D DME
I ILS
I2 ILS CAT II
K contact
LDA localizer type directional aid
LOC localizer
N NDB
O VOR
P PAR
R RNAV(GNSS)
S straight in
T TACAN
V visual
Combine abbreviations as necessary.

Question 43

MATS TWR “Authorize SVFR within the control zone, provided:” (7)

Answer 43

MATS TWR > Marginal Visibility > Below VFR Minima >
Authorizing a Pilot’s Request for SVFR

Authorize SVFR within the control zone, provided:
* The pilot requests SVFR.
* The ground visibility is at or above the minimum for SVFR. You may use the tower observation of prevailing visibility where ground visibility is either not reported or the visibility reported by the AWOS is non-representative of the prevailing visibility at the airport.
* You obtain approval from the appropriate ACC.
* You make an adequate arrangement for recall.
* You keep SVFR aircraft clear of the flight paths of IFR aircraft.
* You authorize only the number of aircraft that you can control safely and efficiently. If all aircraft remain in sight of the tower at all times, you may authorize more than one SVFR aircraft in a circuit.
* If the pilot intends to depart or transit the zone at night, the SVFR aircraft is a helicopter.

Question 44

“Approve or refuse an airport controller’s request for SVFR on the basis of…”

Answer 44

MATS ACC > Marginal Visibility > Below VFR Minima > Approving SVFR with an Airport Controller

Approve or refuse an airport controller’s request for SVFR on the basis of current or anticipated IFR traffic only. Specify the period during which SVFR flight is approved.

Question 45

“Authorize a pilot’s request for SVFR provided all of the following conditions are met:” (6)

Answer 45

MATS ACC > Marginal Visibility > Below VFR Minima > Authorizing SVFR without an Airport Controller

Authorize a pilot’s request for SVFR provided all of the following conditions are met:
* The reported ground visibility meets or exceeds SVFR minima.
* Current or anticipated IFR traffic permits the operation.
* At night, unless the aircraft is a helicopter, the pilot intends to land in the control zone.
In a control zone with no airport controller on duty, do one of the following:
* Authorize one or more pilots for SVFR.
* Authorize SVFR for a specified period.
* Refuse authorization and inform the FIC, FSS, MFAU, or the pilot of the reason.

Question 46

MATS TWR Can you vector or assign an altitude to an SVFR aircraft?

Answer 46

MATS TWR > ATS surveillance > Vectoring > Vectoring VFR
Aircraft

Do not vector or assign an altitude to a SVFR aircraft.

Question 47

Define IAWP, IWP, FAWP, MAWP, MAHWP

Answer 47

MATS ACC > Glossary

IAWP – Initial Approach Waypoint
IWP – Intermediate Approach Waypoint
FAWP - Final Approach Waypoint
MAWP - Missed Approach Waypoint
MAHWP - Missed Approach Holding Waypoint