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1
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Consider an aircraft to be overdue and initiate the procedures stated in this section to issue an ALNOT when neither communications nor radar contact can be established and __ minutes have passed since:

1.
2.
3.

A

30
1. Its ETA over a specified or compulsory reporting point or at a clearance limit in your area.

  1. Its clearance void time.
  2. A VFR or IFR aircraft arriving at an airport not served by an air traffic control tower or flight service station fails to cancel a flight plan after receiving instructions on how to cancel.
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When an aircraft is considered to be in emergency status that may require SAR procedures, or an IFR aircraft is overdue, the terminal facility must alert the appropriate __ and forward the following information, as available:___

A

ARTCC
1. Flight plan, including color of aircraft, if known.
2. Time of last transmission received, by whom, and frequency used.
3. Last position report and how determined.
4. Aircraft beacon code.
5. Number of persons on board.
6. Fuel status.

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If you are in communication with an aircraft in distress, handle the emergency and coordinate and direct the activities of assisting facilities. Transfer this responsibility to another facility only when ___.

A

better handling of the emergency will result.

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When you receive information about an aircraft in distress, forward detailed data to the__in whose area the emergency exists.

A

center

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Notifying the center about a __ aircraft emergency allows provision of __

A

VFR
IFR separation if considered necessary

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The ARTCC must be responsible for receiving and relaying all pertinent __ information to the appropriate authorities.

A

ELT signal

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Do not allow aircraft to join up in formation during emergency conditions, unless:

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  1. The pilots involved are familiar with and capable of formation flight.
  2. They can communicate with one another, and have visual contact with each other.
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Operate runway lights, approach lights, and all other required airport lighting systems for at least __ minutes before the ETA of the unreported aircraft until the aircraft has been located or for__ minutes after its fuel supply is estimated to be exhausted.

A

30
30

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After the 30−minute traffic suspension period has expired, resume normal air traffic control if the __ or__ of other aircraft concur. This concurrence must be maintained for a period of __ minutes after the suspension period has expired.

A

operators or pilots
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The facility responsible must restrict or suspend IFR traffic for a period of 30 minutes following the applicable time listed
__
__
__
__
__

A

a. The time at which approach clearance was delivered to the pilot.
b. The EFC time delivered to the pilot.
c. The arrival time over the NAVAID serving the destination airport.
d. The current estimate, either the control facility’s or the pilot’s, whichever is later, at:
1. The appropriate en route NAVAID or fix, and
2. The NAVAID serving the destination airport.
e. The release time and, if issued, the clearance void time.

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IFR traffic which could be affected by an overdue or unreported aircraft must be restricted or suspended unless __

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radar separation is used.

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___facilities serve as the central point for collecting and disseminating information on overdue or missing aircraft that are not on an Instrument Flight Rule flight plan.

A

Flight Service Station

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Air Route Traffic Control Centers serve as the central points for collecting information, coordinating with SAR, and conducting a communications search by distributing any necessary Alert Notices concerning:
__
__
__
__

A

Overdue or missing Instrument Flight Rule aircraft.

Aircraft in an emergency situation occurring in their respective areas.

Aircraft on a combined Visual Flight Rule/Instrument Flight Rule or an air filed Instrument Flight Rule flight plan, and 30 minutes have passed since the pilot requested Instrument Flight Rule clearance, and neither communications nor radar contact can be established.

Overdue or missing aircraft, which have been authorized to operate in accordance with a Special Visual Flight Rule clearance.

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-An aircraft on a flight plan is considered overdue when it has failed to arrive at its destination, compulsory reporting point, clearance void time or clearance limit __ minutes after its estimated time of arrival and communications or location cannot be established

A

Overdue Aircraft (Flight Plan)
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__An aircraft not on a flight plan is overdue at the actual time a reliable source reports it to be at least__hour late at destination

A

Overdue Aircraft (No Flight Plan)

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16
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Cancellation of Alert Notice. The Alert Notice remains current until the aircraft is __ or the __.

A

located
search is suspended by the Rescue Coordination Center

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An INREQ is required if the reply to the QALQ is negative or the aircraft has not been located within __minutes after it becomes overdue, whichever occurs first.

A

30

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The following must be accomplished on a Mode C equipped VFR aircraft which is in emergency but no longer requires the assignment of Code 7700:

A

Assign a beacon code that will permit terminal minimum safe altitude warning (MSAW) alarm processing.

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If VFR aircraft requests assistance when it encounters or is about to encounter IFR weather conditions, __. If a frequency change is necessary, advise the pilot of the reason for the change, and request the aircraft contact the appropriate control facility. Inform that facility of the situation. If the aircraft is unable to communicate with the control facility, __

A

determine the facility best able to provide service

relay information and clearances.

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CCTLRs must ensure the control tower contains

A

crash grid map

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-A notice containing information (not known sufficiently in advance to publicize by other means) concerning the establishment, condition, or change in any component (facility, service, or procedure of, or hazard in the National Airspace System) the timely knowledge of which is essential to personnel concerned with flight operations

A

NOTICE TO AIR MISSIONS (NOTAM)

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If you are unable to contact the airport management or operator, ___publicizing an unsafe condition and inform the management or operator as soon as practicable

A

issue a NOTAM

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Issue FICON NOTAMs upon __, workload permitting.

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pilot request

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If the pilot persists in his/her request, quote him/her the appropriate parts of the __ applying to the runway and inform him/her that a clearance cannot be issued.

A

NOTAM

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Pre-Duty Familiarization. CCTLRs must establish pre-duty familiarization procedures that provide for a comprehensive and smooth transition from one crew to the next in a facility OI which includes:

A

Applicable Notice to Airman (NOTAM).

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The Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) system is not intended to be used to __

A

advertise data already published or charted.

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Keyword used to describe a temporary change or hazard or potential hazard on or within 5 statute miles of an airport, heliport, helipad, or maneuvering area that is not associated with a specific movement area surface

A

AD (Aerodrome).

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28
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Air traffic personnel must accept all airmen information regardless of source or subject matter, provided the occurrence is___ in the future.

A

no more than 3 days

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A ___ may serve as notification of an alteration until permanent publication on aeronautical charts or in other publications. It is the responsibility of the____ to ensure that NOTAMs are revised and submitted in accordance with the FAA Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM)

A

NOTAM
airspace scheduling agency

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___ is designated as the NOTAM monitor facility. The NOTAM monitor facility__ NOTAMs and__ NOTAM initiating agencies on NOTAM content

A

Kingsley Tower
reviews
advises

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173 FW Airfield Management (AM) will __ NOTAMs and relay possible limitations such as Air Traffic Control

A

review

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The __ will ensure all vehicles are off the closed areas prior to opening the area and removing the NOTAM

A

Klamath Falls Airport Manager

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33
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Work in taxiway safety areas may be permitted up to the edge of the pavement in many circumstances with prior coordination by the
__
__
__

A

Klamath Falls Airport Manager, Kingsley Tower, and the personnel operating in the safety areas

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___is responsible for issuing a NOTAM following the coordination, and before construction work begins.

A

Klamath Falls Airport Manager

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Kingsley Ground will alter the taxi route or require the personnel and equipment to exit the safety area until the aircraft has taxied safely beyond the construction activity. Vehicles between the __and __ will be instructed to exit the area to accommodate airplane design group __aircraft (wingspan of __feet or more).

A

runway
taxiway B
IV-VI
118

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36
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If the malfunction causes a prolonged outage of an arresting system, __ will notify __who will be responsible for issuing a NOTAM.

A

Barrier Maintenance
173 FW AM

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__ has the authority to cancel the NOTAM after the arresting system is reported back in service by barrier maintenance and will ensure Kingsley Tower is notified.

A

173 FW AM

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Normally __ minutes prior to closing, Kingsley Tower personnel will place all airfield lighting (to include runway lights, taxiway lights, and approach lights), in the radio controlled air-to-ground, pilot-controlled setting and activate the lights.

A

fifteen

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39
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Kingsley Tower __ shall advise which NOTAM(s) to include on the ATIS.

A

Watch Supervisor/Senior Controller

40
Q

Civil Engineering Snow Removal Coordinator Responsibilities.

A

Ensure appropriate NOTAMs have been issued

41
Q

The ___ will assign controllers to remove snow accumulation

A

opening supervisor

42
Q

The __ will determine which applicable NOTAMs will be broadcast on the ATIS

A

WS/SC

43
Q

If there are any discrepancies/questions affecting the accuracy of information, the tower will contact ___ for clarification.

A

McMinnville Sector FSS

44
Q

Notify __ when the tower is operating on PET-2000 back-up radios, the expected duration of the outage if known, and frequency capabilities.

A

Seattle ARTCC,
Kingsley RAPCON (when operational),
McMinnville FSS,
Base Operations,
airport management

45
Q

__ A radio transmitter attached to the aircraft structure which operates from its own power source on 121.5 MHz and 243.0 MHz. It aids in locating downed aircraft by radiating a downward sweeping audio tone, 2-4 times per second. It is designed to function without human action after an accident.

A

EMERGENCY LOCATOR TRANSMITTER (ELT)

46
Q

If you are in communication with an aircraft in distress, handle the emergency and coordinate and direct the activities of assisting facilities. Transfer this responsibility to another facility only when ___ will result.

A

you feel better handling of the emergency

47
Q

When you receive information about an aircraft in distress, forward detailed data to the __ in whose area the emergency exists.

A

center

48
Q

The ___ must be responsible for receiving and relaying all pertinent ELT signal information to the appropriate authorities.

A

ARTCC

49
Q

__ serve as the central points for collecting information, for coordinating with SAR, and for conducting a communications search by distributing any necessary ALNOTs

A

Centers

50
Q

If there is a need for aircraft that are not designated as search and rescue aircraft to get closer to one another than radar separation standards allow, the maneuver must be accomplished, __

A

visually, by the aircraft involved.

51
Q

When an ELT signal is heard or reported:

A

a. TERMINAL. Notify the ARTCC which will coordinate with the RCC.
c. TERMINAL. Attempt to obtain fixes or bearings on the signal.
d. Solicit the assistance of other aircraft known to be operating in the signal area.
e. TERMINAL. Forward fixes or bearings and any other pertinent information to the ARTCC.

52
Q

Upon receiving an emergency locator transmitter (ELT), WS/SC will advise __ of the intensity and whether or not it is intermittent or continuous and frequency on which the ELT is being heard.

A

advise Seattle Air Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC)/
Kingsley RAPCON (when operational)
173 FW operations desk

53
Q

When a pilot notifies ATC verbally of a hijacking situation, assign code __ to the subject aircraft.

A

7500

54
Q

Unlawful Seizure of Aircraft, air traffic control tower controller responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

A
  1. Immediately activating the primary crash alarm system, or notification via landline.
  2. Issuing current position information to fire/crash, security police, and base rescue.
  3. Assisting the on-scene commander by forwarding updated information and relaying any orders or instructions.
55
Q

HIJACK/EMERGENCY CODES (7500, 7600, AND 7700) USED DURING AIR DEFENSE EXERCISES
NORAD (duration)

A

Squawk 7500, 7600, or 7700 for 1 minute or less unless otherwise coordinated.

56
Q

Clearance to tow an aircraft on the AOA must be obtained from __ and direct radio communications will be maintained with the tow or lead vehicle.

A

Kingsley Ground

57
Q

Military: Upon notification, Kingsley Tower will__ and advise that there is an unauthorized movement of an aircraft followed by information regarding aircraft type, location, and direction of movement.

A

activate the PCAS

58
Q

If in-flight, where practicable upon landing, ATC will attempt to direct a hijacked aircraft to the apron area at the___ . Final determination will be the pilot’s discretion dependent on the circumstances.

A

south end of TXY G, west of RWY 32

59
Q

If the threat is general in nature, handle it as a ___

A

“Suspicious Activity.”

60
Q

when the pilot, in radio transmissions, verbally identifies the flight by stating “MEDEVAC” followed by the FAA authorized call sign or the full civil registration letters/numbers. Good judgment must be used in each situation to facilitate the ___

A

most expeditious movement of a MEDEVAC aircraft

61
Q

Provide air traffic control service to aircraft on a __ basis as circumstances permit

A

“first come, first served”

62
Q

IFR aircraft must have priority over ___ aircraft.

A

SVFR

63
Q

SVFR flights may be approved only if arriving and departing __ aircraft are not delayed.

A

IFR

64
Q

SVFR operations in weather conditions less than basic VFR minima are authorized:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

A
  1. At any location not prohibited by 14 CFR Part 91
  2. Only within the lateral boundaries of Class B, Class C, Class D, or Class E surface areas, below 10,000 feet MSL.
  3. Only when requested by the pilot.
  4. On the basis of weather conditions reported at the airport of intended landing/departure.
  5. When weather conditions are not reported at the airport of intended landing/departure and the pilot advises that VFR cannot be maintained and requests SVFR.
65
Q

SVFR operations may be authorized for aircraft operating in or transiting a Class B, Class C, Class D, or Class E surface area when the primary airport is reporting __ but the pilot advises that __

A

VFR
basic VFR cannot be maintained

66
Q

Level of disturbance

A

Level 1: Disruptive behavior - suspicious or threatening
Level 2: Physically abusive behavior
Level 3: Life-threatening behavior
Level 4: Attempted or actual breach of the flight deck

67
Q

Seperation minma:

Between a SVFR helicopter and an arriving or departing IFR aircraft:

A

a. 1/2 mile. If the IFR aircraft is less than 1 mile from the landing airport.

(b) 1 mile. If the IFR aircraft is 1 mile or more from the airport.

68
Q

Seperation minma:

_mile between SVFR helicopters. This separation may be reduced to __ feet if:
Both helicopters are departing simultaneously on courses that diverge by at least __ degrees and:

(1) The tower can determine this separation by reference to surface markings; or

(2) One of the departing helicopters is instructed to remain at least __ feet from the other.

A

1
200
30
200

69
Q

Apply __ or__ separation between:
1. SVFR fixed−wing aircraft.
2. SVFR fixed−wing aircraft and SVFR Helicopters.
3. SVFR fixed−wing aircraft and IFR aircraft.

A

non-radar
visual

70
Q

Do not assign a fixed altitude when applying vertical separation, but clear the SVFR aircraft at or__ an altitude which is at least __ feet below any conflicting IFR traffic but not below the ___

A

below
500
MSA

71
Q

The MSAs are:
(a) Over congested areas, an altitude at least__ feet above the highest obstacle, and
(b) Over other than congested areas, an altitude at least___ feet above the surface.
(c) Helicopters may be operated at less than the minimum altitudes prescribed in (a) and (b) above.

A

1,000
500

72
Q

Authorize an aircraft to climb to VFR upon request if the only weather limitation is ___

A

restricted visibility.

73
Q

14 CFR Part 91 does not prohibit helicopter SVFR flight when the visibility is less than __ mile

A

1

74
Q

Treat requests for SVFR fixed−wing operations as follows when the ground
visibility is officially reported at an airport as less than 1 mile:

a. Inform __ aircraft that ground visibility is less than 1 mile and that a clearance cannot be issued.

b. Inform ___ aircraft, operating __ of a Class B, Class C, Class D, or Class E surface area, that ground visibility is less than 1 mile and that, unless an emergency exists, a clearance cannot be issued.

c. Inform aircraft, operating VFR/SVFR within a Class B, Class C, Class D, or Class E surface area, that ground visibility is less than 1 mile and __

A

departing

arriving

arriving

outside

arriving

within

request the pilot to advise intentions.

75
Q

Clear an aircraft to fly through the Class B, Class C, Class D, or Class E surface area if the aircraft reports flight visibility is at least __ statute mile

A

1

76
Q

Treat requests for SVFR fixed−wing operations as follows when weather conditions are not reported at an airport and the pilot advises the flight visibility is less than __ mile:

a. Inform __ aircraft that a clearance cannot be issued.

b. Inform __ aircraft operating outside of a Class B, Class C, Class D or Class E surface area that a clearance cannot be issued unless an emergency exists.

c. __ of an arriving aircraft operating within a Class B, Class C, Class D, or Class E surface area.

A

1
departing

arriving

Request the intentions

77
Q

Ground Missile Emergencies

Reroute __ and __aircraft as necessary to avoid the emergency location by one of the following minima, or by greater minima when suggested by the notifying official:
a. Lateral separation− __ mile between the emergency location and either of the following:

  1. An aircraft under radar control and the emergency location which can be accurately determined by reference to the radar scope.
  2. The airspace to be protected for the route being flown. b. Vertical separation− __ feet above the surface over the emergency location.
A

IFR SVFR
1
6,000

78
Q

Special VFR Clearances
An ATC clearance must be obtained__to operating within a Class B, Class C, Class D, or Class E surface area when the weather is less than that required for VFR flight

A

prior

79
Q

The visibility requirements for special VFR aircraft (other than helicopters) are:

At least _ statute mile __ visibility for operations within Class B, Class C, Class D, and Class E surface areas.

At least __ statute mile __ visibility if taking off or landing. If ground visibility is not reported at that airport, the __ visibility must be at least __ statute mile.

The restrictions in subparagraphs1and2do not apply to helicopters. Helicopters must remain clear of clouds and may operate in Class B, Class C, Class D, and Class E surface areas with less than 1 statute mile visibility.

A

1 flight
1 ground
flight 1

80
Q

Special VFR operations by fixed-wing aircraft are prohibited between __ and __ unless the pilot is __ and the aircraft is equipped for __

A

sunset sunrise
instrument rated
IFR flight.

81
Q

ATC authorization for an IFR aircraft to operate in VFR conditions at any appropriate VFR altitude (as specified in 14 CFR and as restricted by ATC). A pilot receiving this authorization must comply with the VFR visibility, distance from cloud criteria, and the minimum IFR altitudes specified in 14 CFR Part 91. The use of this term does not relieve controllers of their responsibility to separate aircraft in Class B and Class C airspace or TRSAs

A

VFR-ON-TOP

82
Q

You may clear an aircraft to maintain “VFR-on-top” if __ of an aircraft on an IFR flight plan requests the clearance

A

the pilot

83
Q

Do not apply____ or issue VFR or “VFR-on-top” clearances in Class A airspace.

A

visual separation

84
Q

You may clear an aircraft to climb through clouds, smoke, haze, or other meteorological formations and then to maintain “VFR-on-top” if the following conditions are met:
1. __
2. __
3. __
4. __

A
  1. The pilot requests the clearance.
  2. You inform the pilot of the reported height of the tops of the meteorological formation, or
  3. You inform the pilot that no top report is available.
  4. When necessary, you ensure separation from all other traffic for which you have separation responsibility by issuing an alternative clearance.
85
Q

When an aircraft is climbing to and reports reaching “VFR-on-top,” ___

A

reclear the aircraft to maintain “VFR-on-top

86
Q

Do not clear an aircraft to maintain “VFR-on top” between __ and __ to separate holding aircraft from each other or from en route aircraft unless ___

A

sunset sunrise

restrictions are applied to ensure the appropriate IFR vertical separation.

87
Q

If the aircraft’s route, track, or altitude may cause it to enter an active Prohibited/Restricted/Warning Area, MOA, or ATCAA:

a. Inform the pilot to conduct flight “VFR−on− top” at least ___feet above the upper limit or below the lower limit of the airspace

A

500

87
Q

When, in your judgment, there is reason to believe that flight in VFR conditions may become impractical, ___ for which you have separation responsibility.

A

issue an alternative clearance which will ensure separation from all other aircraft

88
Q

Exception: Some Prohibited/Restricted Areas are established for security reasons or to contain hazardous activities not involving aircraft operations. The addition of 500 (or 1,000) feet to the upper/lower limit of these Prohibited/Restricted Areas is not required if__

A

the areas have been identified by facility management

89
Q

VFR-on-top
Controller.
1. May clear an aircraft to maintain VFR‐on‐top if the __ of an aircraft on an __ flight plan requests the clearance.

  1. Informs the pilot of an aircraft cleared to climb to VFR‐on‐top the reported ; ___ issues an alternate clearance if necessary; and once the aircraft reports reaching VFR‐on‐top, ___
  2. Before issuing clearance, ascertain that the aircraft is not in or will not enter Class ___ airspace.
A
  1. pilot, IFR
  2. height of the tops or that no top report is available

reclears the aircraft to maintain VFR‐on‐top.

  1. A
90
Q

Transmit ALNOT for negative INREQ replies, or if the aircraft cannot be located within__hour after transmission of the INREQ, whichever occurs first. (T-0) The destination station must transmit an ALNOT addressed to:

Air Route Traffic Control Center __miles either side of route.

A

1
50

91
Q

Advise aircraft of changes to the ATIS code by
broadcasting the change on ___

A

all appropriate frequencies.

92
Q

Controllers must issue pertinent information on ___ weather and chaff areas to
potentially affected aircraft

A

observed/reported

93
Q

HIJACK/EMERGENCY CODES USED DURING AIR DEFENSE
EXERCISES:

The ADLO must coordinate with affected ATC facilities at least __hours in advance.

An ATSC must broadcast an announcement on the DEN __minutes before the exercise start time

A

48
30

94
Q

Sector visibility must be reported in the__ section of weather
observations when it differs from the prevailing visibility by __ or more reportable values and
either the prevailing or sector visibility is less than __ miles or considered operationally
significant.

A

remarks
one
3

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