Chapter 9: Approach Radar Control

Question 1

Where is Birmingham authorised to provide a radar service?

Answer 1

Within 40nm of the ATZ up to FL195

Question 2

When may 3nm separation be used?

Answer 2

• PSR is serviceable
• Between identified aircraft
• Below FL195
• Within 40nm of ATZ
• Same or co-located controllers
• Wake turbulence separation is maintained

Question 3

What conditions apply when using Clee Hill SSR only?

Answer 3

• 5nm separation
• not used for separation outside controlled airspace
• 7 trail dots selected
• Pilots aware of limitations
• Deconfliction service shall not be provided
• IFR flights not descended below highest minimum sector altitude (2500ft) until within final approach area
• PC and TC advised
• Radar handover procedures SSR only
• Reduced Traffic Service may be provided

Question 4

What conditions apply when using Claxby SSR only?

Answer 4

Conditions as per Clee Hill only, plus:
• No radar service provided below 3000ft
• No radar service provided outside controlled airspace
• Final approach spacing not less than 10 miles
• No IFR transits below 3000ft
• No instrument training

Question 5

What extra check shall be made when operating on Claxby SSR only?

Answer 5

Range accuracy checks shall be made at least 15 minutes by correlating observed returns with aircraft position reports

Question 6

Birmingham and Coventry departures may be identified at what range from the departure runway?

What is the MATS 1 standard?

Answer 6

3nm

1nm