FTM Chapters 10-12

Question 1

TDW

Answer 1

Tower display workstation

Question 2

TCW

Answer 2

Terminal control workstation

Question 3

STARS

Answer 3

Standard terminal replacement system

Question 4

TCW and TDW are used for

Answer 4

TCW- used to control traffic in the TRACON / GCA area

TDW- used to control air traffic from a tower

• both are the same in terms of the available controls and indicators

Question 5

RDP

Answer 5

Radar DATA processor

Question 6

DCB

Answer 6

Display control bar

Question 7

Radar presentation factors

Answer 7

1) Line of sight
2) Aircraft altitude
3) Reflections
4) Resolution
5) Ring-around
6) Slant-range

Question 8

Main System Site

Answer 8

Located at Fairbanks international (FAI)

• The interrogator constantly challenges all aircraft in FAI radar coverage area

Question 9

ASR-11 radar site

Answer 9

Located on Ft. Wainwright, southeast of the airfield

Question 10

GCA assigned codes

Answer 10

0601 - 0607 for VFR aircraft being vectored for practice ASR/PAR approaches.

Aircraft under the control of Ladd GCA will display a:
1) “G” tag
2) appropriate type of arrival code
3) Termination code
In the scratchpad as specified in FAI-FBK LOA

Question 11

ATCT codes

Answer 11

ATCT codes computer generated by STARS when inputting VFR flight plans

Ladd ATCT will display an “F” tag and appropriate type of arrival code and termination code in the scratchpad

Question 12

Adjacent facility codes

Answer 12

Generated through the STARS or assigned permanently

Aircraft under FAI approach will display an “E” for East sector

“W” for West approach

“T” for FAI ATCT

“C” for Anchorage center

“L” for Eielson

Question 13

7700

Answer 13

Pilot declares EMERGENCY

Question 14

7600

Answer 14

Lost communications

Question 15

7500

Answer 15

Hijack

Question 16

7400

Answer 16

UAS lost link

Question 17

FBPAR

Answer 17

AN/FPN-67

Digital display

Provides into used for PAR and NDB monitored approaches.

Range, azimuth, and elevation info relative to the aircraft’s position is displayed to direct aircraft along the electronic cursors

Question 18

FBPAR range

Answer 18

Maximum radar coverage 10 NM

Question 19

RPI

Answer 19

Runway point of interception

1,150’ from landing threshold

Question 20

GS

Answer 20

Glide slope

• 3º

Question 21

TCH

Answer 21

Threshold crossing height

60’ AGL

Question 22

DH

Answer 22

Decision height

648’ MSL

Question 23

Radar equipment outages

Answer 23

Base ops notified IAW LOA to disseminate a NOTAM

Logged out of service on DA Form 3502

Question 24

PAR approach formation flights VFR

Answer 24

Request aircraft increase their separation by at least 1/4 mile and maintain that for the duration of the approach

Question 25

PAR approach formation flights IFR

Answer 25

Not authorized.

PAR approach may be given to each aircraft individually if formation flight breaks up

Question 26

Traffic count

Answer 26

Totals entered onto trafficcount form after each shift.

Saved digitally

Monthly counts recorded on a locally produced form for use in totaling movements and approaches

Question 27

Storing of records

Answer 27

Labeling of facility records isthe responsibility of the ATC chief

Stored in filing cabinet located in TWR/GCA facility chiefs office or digitally

Only ATC chief, facility chiefs, training supervisor, and shift leaders have access to files

Question 28

Dissemination of INFORMATION

Answer 28

Direct to ATC chief for any persons looking to:
- listen to facility digital recording
- seeking into about ATC/ maintenance
- info about ATC operations

Direct to public affairs office for:
- seeking info about aircraft ID/type
- equipment type and capabilities