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Separation Conditions -- Longitudinal Flashcards

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MATS 10.1.1.1

Provide Separation
Provide separation using approved…., associated…. and…., ensuring spacing between aircraft is never….

A

Provide separation using approved separation standards, associated conditions and procedures ensuring spacing between aircraft is never less than a prescribed separation minimum.

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MATS 10.1.1.1.1

Assure Separation
Assure separation through the process of assessing…., identifying…., planning to…., executing the…., and monitoring the situation to….

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Assure separation through the process of assessing traffic, identifying conflicts, planning to ensure separation, executing the plan and monitoring the situation to ensure the standard is not infringed.

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MATS 10.1.1.1.2

Maintain Separation
Where the type of separation or minimum used to separate two aircraft cannot be maintained, establish…., or…., prior to….

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Where the type of separation or minimum used to separate two aircraft cannot be maintained, establish another type of separation or another minimum prior to the time when the current separation minimum would be infringed

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10.1.3.1

Expedition
Expedition is secondary to the….

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Expedition is secondary to the absolute requirement for safety.

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MATS 10.3.1.2

Base the method of separation on ….

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Base the method of separation on operational advantage.

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MATS 10.1.3.4

Where differing aircraft speed may compromise a separation standard, obtain….from the aircraft concerned.

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Where differing aircraft speed may compromise a separation standard, obtain speed confirmation from the aircraft concerned.

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MATS 10.1.3.4.1

Adjust speed
If required, apply….to ensure….

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If required, apply speed control to ensure separation is maintained.

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MATS 10.1.6

Emergency Separation
If during an emergency situation, such as radar failure, it is not possible to ensure that the…. will be maintained, you may temporarily use….the applicable vertical separation minima

A

If during an emergency situation, such as radar failure, it is not possible to ensure that the applicable procedural separation minima will be maintained, you may temporarily use half the applicable vertical separation minima

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What is the emergency vertical separation minima up to and including FL290, and in RVSM airspace?

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500ft

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What is the emergency vertical separation minima at or above FL290, and in non-RVSM approved airspace?

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1000ft

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MATS 10.3.2.1

Apply longitudinal separation to aircraft on the….

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Same or reciprocal tracks

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10.3.3.1.2

Allowable methods used to compute the a) time of passing between aircraft, and b) the time at which separation minima will be met or lost

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a) actual or estimated times at a common point;
b) authorised system tools;
c) the Appleyard Scale; and
d) the time of passing calculation matrix

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10.3.3.2

Conditions – application of Mach number technique (general)

When applying Mach number technique:
a) only apply between ….. with …. ;

b) do not assign a …. clearance;

c) use a …. , defined as:
i) a geographical point on the aircraft’s track over which both aircraft will fly; or
ii) a point along the individual track of each aircraft which is equidistant from the geographical point described in ‘i)’; and

d) base application on the requirement that the …. will be maintained at all times, including during any ….

T4 and T5

A

a) jet aircraft; approved SCNS
b) block level
c) common point
d) last assigned Mach number; at all times; climbs or descents

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10.3.4.1

Communications
Only apply distance-based longitudinal separation standards when:

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a) DCPC exist; or
b) ATC monitors all distance reports made by the aircraft.

As a result, no distance standards may be implemented over HF

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MATS 10.3.4.2

Obtain all distance reports with reference to the …. DME beacon/waypoint

A

Same

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MATS 10.3.4.3

Consider a DME beacon to be co-sited with a waypoint or the azimuth navaid providing tracking guidance, when the DME site is located within….of the waypoint or azimuth navaid.

A

600 metres

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MATS 10.3.4.4

Off-track waypoint
When applying same direction distance separation, you may use an off-track waypoint or beacon provided that…

A

…the distance reports from both aircraft are together increasing or decreasing.

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MATS 10.3.4.5

Different route clearances
When applying same direction distance separation to aircraft during a period when different route clearances apply, track the….aircraft directly….

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…track the leading aircraft directly to or from the beacon/waypoint or co-sited navaid

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MATS 10.3.4.9

Closing speeds
Closing speed between aircraft may exist, provided that:
a) separation is in excess of…
b) distance checks are made at intervals not exceeding…
c) when aircraft are cruising at levels not vertically separated, the closing speed is not greater than…

A

a) the minimum distance required
b) 15 minutes
c) 35 kt IAS or Mach 0.06

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MATS 10.3.4.10

Diverging or converging route clearances
If aircraft are on diverging or converging route clearances, measurements may be either to or from a …, or taken from where the…of one aircraft intersects the route of the other.

A

a) common point on the route clearances
b) abeam position

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MATS 10.3.5.1

You may use…distances for the same purpose as DME, provided all tolerances and conditions shown for DME are applied

A

TACAN

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MATS 10.3.5.2

Use of GNSS for standards D1-D4
In CTA only, GNSS distance may be used for …./…. approved aircraft for D1-D4 standards, provided that:
a) where a mix of DME and GNSS distances are used, do not use distance reports if one aircraft is within …. of the reference point, and
b) where GNSS is used by both aircraft, you must apply the standard with reference to ….

A
  • RNP2/RNP4
  • 20NM
  • published waypoints
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MATS 10.3.13.2

Conditions – T2
10 minutes

Time Climb, cruise, descent on the same track

A

Frequent determination of position and speed is
possible by:
a) use of navaids;
b) use of approved SCNS (INS/IRS minimum
GS 300 kt) within CTA;
c) use of RNAV10/RNP10 or RNP4 within RNP
airspace; or
d) visual reference to the ground by day (or
night for VFR aircraft).

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MATS 10.3.13.1

Conditions – T3
15 minutes

Time Climb, cruise, descent on the same track

A

No conditions, for use within all CTA and OCA (Oceanic Airspace)

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MATS 10.3.13.3

Conditions – T4
10 minutes, Mach number technique.
Use the MNT T4 table to determine separation required at entry point, with the following conditions…

Time Climb, cruise, descent on the same track

A

Use between aircraft:
1. on the same track where the aircraft have reported over a common point and 10 min will be maintained until another form of separation is established; or
2. on converging tracks and it is confirmed that 10 min:
i) will exist at the point the aircraft concerned enter lateral conflict; and
ii) will be maintained until another form of separation is established.

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MATS 10.3.13.4

Conditions – T5
9 to 5 minutes, Mach number technique.
Use the T5 MNT table under the following conditions…

Time Climb, cruise, descent on the same track

A

between aircraft where opening speed exists provided that:
a) the required time interval will exist at the common point, observed by:
i) ATS surveillance system; or
ii) passage over the same on-track, positive radio fix; and
b) the leading aircraft is maintaining a greater Mach number than the following aircraft, in accordance with the following table.

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MATS 10.3.13.5

Conditions – T1a, 5 minutes
a)The leading aircraft has maintained and will continue to maintain an indicated airspeed at least… than the following aircraft;

b) … separation has been established by passage of both aircraft over:
i) the same …. ; or
ii) the same ….. ;

c) One aircraft … while vertical separation does not exist; and

d) Vertical separation at the commencement of the level change does not exceed ….

Time Climb, cruise, descent on the same track, one aircraft maintains while another changes level

A

a) 30kts greater

b) 5 minute
i) PRF
ii) ATS surveillance system position

c) maintains level

d) 4000ft

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10.3.15.1

Conditions – T1b, 5 minutes
(One aircraft maintains while other changes level - time separation)
a) Apply to a:
i) …. aircraft ….through a …. aircraft’s level;
or
ii) …. aircraft …. through a …. aircraft’s level;

b) One aircraft …. while vertical separation does not exist;

c) The vertical separation at the commencement of the change does not exceed ….;

d) No …. (IAS or Mach number) exists;

e) Separation has been established by the passage of …. over the same:
i) ….; or
ii) ….; and

f) The level change is commenced within …. of the time the …. aircraft passed over the:
i) positive radio fix; or
ii) ATS surveillance system position.

Time Climb, cruise, descent on the same track – one aircraft maintains while another changes level

A

a) i) preceding, descending, following
ii) following, climbing, preceding

b) maintains level

c) 4000ft

d) closing speed

e) both aircraft
i) PRF
ii) ATS surveillance system position

f) 10 minutes, second

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MATS 10.3.14.5

Conditions – D1
20 NM DME/GNSS climb to cruise

a) Distance information is provided by:
i) DME; or
ii) GNSS in CTA only, by …. aircraft;

b) Where the following aircraft is climbing to
the lower cruising level or both aircraft are
climbing to levels which are not vertically
separated, both aircraft …. ; and

c) If the …. aircraft reports at cruising
level first, apply …. immediately.

Distance Climb on the same track

A

a) ii) RNP2, RNP4 approved
b) report reaching their cruising levels
c) following; another form of separation

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MATS 10.3.14.6

Conditions – D2
20 DME/GNSS cruise

(very few conditions for D2)

Distance Cruise on the same track

A

Distance information is provided by:
a) DME; or
b) GNSS in CTA only, by RNP2 or RNP4
approved aircraft.

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MATS 10.3.14.7

Conditions – D3
20 DME/GNSS descending

(same as D2)

Distance descending on the same track

A

Distance information is provided by:
a) DME; or
b) GNSS in CTA only, by RNP2 or RNP4 approved aircraft.

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MATS 10.3.14.3

Conditions – R3
30 RNAV

a) In CTA only and between:
i) aircraft with approved …. ;
ii) an aircraft with approved …. and an
aircraft with ….;

b) Above FL…., when a DME distance is supplied
by either aircraft, both aircraft are on the …. of the DME beacon;

c) Both aircraft report …. ;

d) If the …. aircraft reports at the cruising
level first, take immediate action to ensure
separation is maintained; and

e) Separation standards A3 and R3 may be
transitioned across the CTA/OCA boundary
provided that the conditions for both standards
apply prior to transitioning.

Distance RNAV, same track

A

a) i) SCNS
ii) SCNS, DME
b) FL290, same
c) reaching their cruising level
d) following

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MATS 10.3.16.1

Conditions – D4a
15 NM go through

a) Distance information is provided by:
i) DME; or
ii) GNSS in CTA only, by …. aircraft;

b) One aircraft …. while vertical separation does not exist; and

c) Above FL…., when a DME distance is provided, both aircraft must be on …. of the DME beacon.

Distance Same track, one aircraft changing level

A

a) RNP2/RNP4 approved
b) maintains level
c) FL290, the same side

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MATS 10.3.16.2

Conditions – D8b
5NM definite pass
a) Distance information is provided by:
i) DME; or
ii) …. , in CTA only, by …. approved aircraft with reference to a published waypoint;
b) Do …. mix GNSS and DME distances;
c) Reports indicate that the aircraft have …. and the distance is …. ; and
d) If using a DME distance, one aircraft is within …. NM of the DME beacon.

Distance Same track, one aircraft changing level

A

a) ii) GNSS; RNP2/RNP4 approved
b) not
i) passed; opening
ii) 20 NM

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MATS 10.3.16.3

Conditions – D4c
15NM go through

a) Distance information is provided by:
i) DME; or
ii) GNSS in CTA only, by …. aircraft; and

b) Aircraft are established on …. of an en route navaid as follows:
i) The non-DME/GNSS aircraft …. at the commencement of the level change and the DME/GNSS aircraft is …. ; and
ii) The DME/GNSS aircraft is …. or more from the navaid.

Distance Same track, one aircraft changing level

A

a)ii) RNP2/RNP4 approved
b) opposite sides
i) maintains level on the safe side of the navaid; climbing or descending
c) 15 NM

Essentially the inverse of D4b

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MATS 10.3.14.8

Conditions – D4d
15NM go through

a) Distance information is provided by:
i) DME; or
ii) GNSS in CTA only, by …. aircraft;

b) The leading aircraft is …. through the level of the following aircraft (….) ; and

c) Above FL…. , when a DME distance is provided and the aircraft are on …. of the same on-track DME used by both aircraft, increase the standard to 20 NM by DME.

Distance same track, leading aircraft descending through level of climbing aircraft

A

a)ii) RNP2/RNP4 approved
b) descending; climbing
c) FL290; opposite sides; increase the standard to 20 NM

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MATS 10.3.17.1

Conditions – T6a
10 minutes prior to time of passing

Distance reciprocal track, pre-TOP

A

During a change of level, vertical separation must
exist by the estimated time of passing minus:

a) the time standard (10 or 15 min), as
applicable to the route; or
b) 10 min between aircraft equipped with
approved SCNS.

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MATS 10.3.17.2

Conditions – T6b
10 minutes after time of passing

Distance reciprocal track, post-TOP

A

During a change of level, vertical separation must exist until the estimated time of passing plus:

a) the time standard (10 or 15 min), as applicable to the route; or
b) 10 min between aircraft equipped with approved SCNS.

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MATS 10.6.1.6

When to issue CAUTION WAKE TURBULENCE?

Definite pass

A

Issue CAUTION WAKE TURBULENCE when opposite direction aircraft have passed using separation standards T7a, T7b, T7c, T7d or D8b, and a lighter category aircraft will enter the wake
turbulence envelope of a heavier category aircraft, except when the heavier category aircraft is a Medium fixed wing aircraft of less than 25 000 kg MTOW.

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MATS 10.3.18.10

Conditions – T7a
Opposite sides of a PRF

Definite pass

A

Both aircraft report passing the same positive radio fix.

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MATS 10.3.18.11

Conditions – T7b
Visual reference to the ground

Definite pass

A

a) Both aircraft report passing the same visual fix, by day, or by night if both aircraft are VFR at night; and

b) The visual fix must be a prominent geographic feature within 10 000 FT of the levels of each aircraft.

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MATS 10.3.18.8

Conditions – T7c
Sight and Pass

Definite pass

A

a) Both aircraft report sighting and passing
the other by day (and in OCA by night);

b) Both aircraft are above 10 000 FT; and

c) You ensure there is no possibility of
incorrect identification by either aircraft.

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MATS 10.3.18.5

Conditions – D8a
10/12 DME definite pass

a) Distance information is provided by:
i) DME; or
ii) GNSS, in CTA only, by ….. aircraft with reference to a published waypoint;

b) …. GNSS and DME distances;

c) Use on …. tracks and tracks
differing by more than …. degrees;

d) Reports indicate that the aircraft have
…. and the distance is …. ; and

e) Increase the standard to …. NM if DME
distances are greater than 180 NM.

Definite pass distance

A

a)ii) RNP2/RNP4 approved
b) do not mix
c) reciprocal tracks; 90 degrees
d) passed; opening
e) 12 NM

If DME is further than 180NM away, do not use this standard – Samir

Best used between two Z (DME equipped) aircraft

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MATS 10.3.18.7

Conditions – D8b
5 GNSS definite pass

a) Distance information is provided by:
i) DME; or
ii) GNSS, in CTA only, by …. approved aircraft with reference to a published waypoint;

b) …. GNSS and DME distances;

c) Reports indicate that the aircraft have …. and the distance is …. ; and

d) If using a DME distance, one aircraft is …. of the DME beacon.

Distance definite pass

A

a)ii) RNP2/RNP4 approved
b) do not mix
c) passed; opening
d) within 20 NM

Best used between A/2/4 aircraft

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MATS 10.3.18.4

Conditions – R2
20 RNAV definite pass

a) In CTA only and between:
i) aircraft with …. ; or
ii) an aircraft with …. and an aircraft with …. ;

b) Using the same waypoint, reports indicate that the aircraft have passed and the distance between them is opening; and

c) Whenever a DME derived distance is …. you apply a correction for ….

Distance definite pass

A

a)i) approved SCNS
ii) approved SCNS; DME
b) passed; opening
c) 30NM or less; DME slant range error

Use between 5/T aircraft, or one 5/T and one A/2/4

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MATS 10.3.19.1

Conditions – T8a
15 minutes at the crossing point

Time crossing track

A

a) Each aircraft has either an approved SCNS or MNPS;

b) Ground speeds are a minimum of 300 kt; and

c) Separation exists when there is at least 15 min between estimates at the intersection of the tracks.

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MATS 10.3.19.2

Conditions – T8b
15 minutes from the crossing point

Time crossing tracks

A

a) Each aircraft has either an approved SCNS
or MNPS;

b) Ground speeds are a minimum of 300 kt; and

c) Vertical separation must exist:
i) from 15 min prior to the estimate for B at the intersection; and
ii) until 15 min after A has passed the intersection.

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MATS 10.5.3.1

Conditions – V1
500 ft vertical

Apply 500 FT between IFR and VFR aircraft (including SVFR), or between SVFR aircraft where SVFR clearance is due to visibility, under the following
conditions:

a) both aircraft are …. MTOW or less;

b) both aircraft are at or below …. ; and

c) …. is provided to the IFR aircraft, unless it is impracticable.

Vertical

A

a) 7000kg
b) 10,000ft
c) traffic information

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MATS 10.5.3.2

Conditions – V2
1000 ft vertical

Apply 1000 FT to:

a) all aircraft, up to and including FL…. ; and

b) aircraft with RVSM approval except …. , from FL…. to FL…. inclusive.

Vertical

A

a) FL290
b) military formation aircraft; FL290 to FL410

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MATS 10.5.3.3

Conditions – V3
2000 ft vertical

Apply 2000 FT:

a) in known …. conditions or …. at all levels;

b) from FL…. to FL…. inclusive:
i) when at least one aircraft is …. ;
ii) following pilot report of an inability to comply with RVSM due to …. ;
iii) following an encounter with turbulence that …. ; or
iv) to …. , regardless of the individual RVSM approval state of each aircraft within the formation; and

c) above …. to all aircraft.

Vertical

A

a) standing wave; severe turbulence

b) FL290 to FL410
i) not RVSM approved
ii) equipment failure
iii) affects the capability to maintain flight level
iv) military formation aircraft

c) FL410

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MATS 10.5.3.4

Conditions – V4
3000 ft vertical

Vertical

A

Apply 3000 FT at all levels when one or more aircraft is operating at supersonic speeds.

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