FDIO/In-flight Equipment Malfunctions

Question 1

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Answer 1

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Question 2

Use automation procedures in…

Answer 2

Preference to non automation when workload, comm, and equipment permit

Question 3

What is the operational priority?

Answer 3

First come first serve.

Question 4

In what order is operational priority after first come first serve?

Answer 4

>aircraft in distress
>MEDEVAC
>SAR
>presidential
>flight check
>night watch (when NAOC is in remarks section)

Question 5

(.65)

Forward flight plan info to the appropriate

Answer 5

ATC facility, FSS, or BASOPS and record the time of filing and delivery on the form

Question 6

What #s do you use on the FDIO system to change the altitude of an active aircraft?

Answer 6

8

Question 7

What # do you use to amend the altitude of an inactive aircraft?

Answer 7

9

Question 8

(RDR/GF Appch OL):

What will the FDIO system be the primary method for?

Answer 8

Coordinating the cancellation of an IFR’s aircraft flight plan, via the remove strip function.

Question 9

What is the alternate method of coordinating cancellation of IFR?

Answer 9

The ring line

Question 10

(RDR/GF Appch OL: 4.6.all)

What does tower need to notify RAPCON for with the FDS?

Answer 10

When it is out of service and when it returns to service.

Question 11

(RDR/GF Appch OL: 4.6.all)

When the FDS is out of service, what does tower have to request from RAPCON?

Answer 11

IFR clearances

Question 12

(RDR/GF Appch OL: 4.6.all)

If the FDS is out of service at the RAPCON, who do they obtain clearances from?

Answer 12

Minneapolis Center

relay the clearances to the tower.

Question 13

(RDR/GF Appch OL: 4.6.all)

If the RAPCON is closed and the FDS is out of service at the tower, who does tower obtain clearances from?

Answer 13

Minneapolis Center

Question 14

(.65, 2-1-7)

What do you do when a pilot reports an inflight equipment malfunction?

Answer 14

Determine the nature and extent of any special handling desired.

Question 15

(.65/ 2-1-7)

What does inflight equipment malfunctions include?

Answer 15

Partial or complete failure of equipment

Can affect safety, separation, etc.

Question 16

(.65/ 2-1-7)

When someone reports an inflight equipment malfunction, what kind of assistance do you provide?

Answer 16

Maximum assistance possible, consistent with equipment, workload and any special handling requested.

Question 17

(.65/ 2-1-7)

Who do you coordinate with for an aircraft that reported an inflight equipment malfunction?

Answer 17

Other facilities that will handle the aircraft

Give all details concerning the aircraft and any special handling required or being provided