Charts Flashcards
What does the black “W” symbol on an approach plate indicate?
Outages of the WAAS vertical guidance may occur daily at this location due to initial system limitations. WAAS NOTAMS for vertical outages are not provided for this approach. Use LNAV minima for flight planning at these locations.
Terminal Procedures Supplemental
What does the black snowflake symbol on an approach plate indicate?
A cold temperature altitude correction is required at this airport when reported temp is at or below the published temp. Reference the Terminal Procedures Supplement Cold Temperature Error Table to make manual corrections.
Terminal Procedures Supplemental
If the ALS is inoperative on an ILS, PAR, LPV, or GLS what must you increase visibility minima by?
1/4 mile
Terminal Procedures Supplemental
What components/visual aids would cause you to increase visibility minima on an approach?
ALS, TDZL, RCLS, RVR
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What does the black “C” in the approach minima table indicate?
Expanded circling approach maneuvering airspace radius. See Terminal Procedures Supplemental for detail.
Terminal Procedures Supplemental
What are is the standard circling approach radius for CAT A aircraft?
1.3 NM
Terminal Procedures Supplemental
How frequently is the TPP (Terminal Procedures Publication) published?
Every 56 days
Terminal Procedures Supplemental
Where can you find the date of latest revision for a procedure, and what does that date indicate?
Top right of the plate. It is written with first 2 digits as the year and last 3 digits as the day of that year. It indicates when the plate was last revised for any reason (think added obstacles, spelling corrections, etc).
Terminal Procedures Supplemental
Where can you find the date of the latest amendment for a procedure, and what does that date indicate?
Bottom left of the plate. It represents the most current amendment of a given procedure (changes to the procedure itself, eg. course, fix, alt, minima, etc)
Terminal Procedures Supplemental
What does a black star indicate on an approach plate?
A non-continuously operating facility, see the chart supplement (A/F-D)
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What does “RADAR REQUIRED” in the planview of an approach plate indicate?
ATC radar must be available to assist the pilot when transitioning from the en route environment.
Terminal Procedures Supplemental
What does “Radar Required” in the pilot briefing portion of an approach plate indicate?
AT radar is required on portions of the procedure outside the final approach segment, including the missed approach.
What does a negative symbol for the ALS indicate on an approach plate?
Pilot controlled lighting.
Terminal Procedures Supplemental
What does a black “L” indicate in the notes of an approach plate?
Pilot controlled lighting.
Terminal Procedures Supplemental
What does an underline indicate under a nav aid frequency?
No voice transmitted on this frequency.
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