SOP Flashcards

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Traffic crossing from one internal ZKC Sector to another shall be released for turns to the receiving sector within the receiving sector’s stratum, without additional coordination. Turns shall only be initiated when the aircraft is ______ NM or less from the common sector boundry and shall not exceed ______ degrees. The receiving controller shall be responsible for any subsequent coordination resulting from these actions.

A

15NM and 15 Degrees

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Traffic crossing from one internal ZKC Sector to another, regardless shall be released for _________________ on contact without additional coordination.

A

Speed Adjustment

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When an aircraft is subject to a TMI or has an APR, it shall be initiated/applied _________ , traffic permitting.

A

As soon as practical

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HERT Shall be applied by ____________.

A

The Last ZKC Sector

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5
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In no case shall an aircraft be permitted to exit ZKC airspace with a HERT, TMI or APR that has not been applied unless ______________________________.

A

prior coordination with the receiving facility or the ZKC TMU has been accomplished.

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6
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What is RAN?

A

Route Action Notification

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What is ABRR?

A

Airborne Reroute

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8
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What is a TMI?

A

Traffic Management Initiative

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9
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RAN of an ABRR TMI should be initiated by the _______________ controlling sector to recieve the notification.

A

First Controlling Sector

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10
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If the sector controller rejects, modifies or fails to issue an Airborne Reroute (ABRR), the reason shall be coordinated through ___________________________.

A

the area FLM/CIC to the local TMU.

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11
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What is the Static TMI’s (unless otherwise displayed on ESIS.) that applies to EWR/JFK and the time frame that it applies.

A

Do Not Re-Route beyond last fix in ZKC (24/7)

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What is the Static TMI’s (unless otherwise displayed on ESIS.) that applies to DTW and the time frame that it applies.

A

Do not Re-route (0800-1830 Local)

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What is the Static TMI’s (unless otherwise displayed on ESIS.) that applies to MMUN and the time frame that it applies.

A

Do not re-route (24/7)

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14
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Upon Recieving a PIRREP, how should Controllers record PIREP information?

A

Completing the PIREP Worksheet and forward to FLM/CIC

Or

Entering PIREP into ERIDS and verbally notifying FLM/CIC, including the PIREP Classification (Routine or Urgent)

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In order to ensure that a receiving controller is prepared to accept an aircraft between the hours of 2300L and 0600L, coordination between facilities/operational areas must be accomplished by
___________________________________________.

A

acceptance of a hand-off by keystroke entry or manual coordination via landline. (For the purposes of this item EDST and/or strips do not constitute coordination)

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16
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When weather is adversely impacting an active or scheduled SAA (Special Activity Airspace) and deviations through or near the SAA are likely, the operating area responsible for the airspace shall ___________________.

A

Limit or Deny the SAA as appropriate.

** In the event the controlling agency is outside the facility, the impacted area will coordinate with the controlling agency to limit activity until such a time that weather no longer negatively impacts the SAA in question.**

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17
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Prior to working their first control position controlllers must __________________________.

A

View the prerecorded weather briefing via the “WX Briefing” link located on CEDAR.

** the event the controlling agency is outside the facility, the impacted area will coordinate with the controlling agency to limit activity until such a time that weather no longer negatively impacts the SAA in question.**

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18
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When Sector 98 is closed; what frequency is monitored and by who?

A

133.22 by Sector 12

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19
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When Sector 90 is closed; what frequency is monitored and by who?

A

132.875 by Sector 14

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20
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Sectors 12 and 14 IND Arrival Prodcedures

Sector ____ has control of IND landing traffic at or below ________ for turns up to _____ degrees and for descent to FL240 within ______ NM of the
Sector __ & __ common boundary.

A

Sector 12; FL 330; 30 Degrees;

15 NM; 12 & 14 common boundary

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21
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VFR MACs in the South Area

Sector ____ is responsible for issuing ____________ east of the _______ common boundary.

Track control shall remain with ________.

A

Sector 54; VFR Advisories; 53/54 common boundary

Ozark

22
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ORD Arrivals

Gateway shall release control for _____ turns up to ___ degrees to Ozark for ORD arrival traffic filed BDF/SHAIN/TRTLL STAR, FTZ transition, north of _______ common boundary.

A

Left Turns; 90 Degrees; ZKC/ZME Common Boundary

23
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ORD Arrivals

Ozark shall release control for ____ turns to Rivers for ORD Arrivals filed on the _________________________ transition, east of J180. __________ are approved between Ozark and Rivers on the arrivals aircraft only

A

Right Turns; BDF/SHAIN/TRTLL STAR, FTZ transition;

IAFDOF Altitudes are approved

24
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LINDY SID, MYERZ Transition/CHUUC SID, MYERZ Transition.

Sector __ releases control to Gateway for _____ turns on aircraft on the ______ Transition leaving ________.

If Gateway turns the aircraft, they are responsible for_________________________.

A

Sector 53; left turns; MYERZ Transition leaving FL180

any necessary point-outs in low altitude.

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IND Terminal Area (IND, EYE, HFY, MQJ, UMP) Arrivals

IND Terminal area arrival traffic shall be routed ______________, _____________ or _________ STAR (northern route), and shall cross the ______ Boundary at or below ________, or routed over ______ (southern route), and shall cross the _____ boundary at or below ______.

Gateway has control for descent to _____ within ____ NM of the boundary

A

SPI-VHP-IND, AXC-VHP-IND OR KOLTS STAR;
84/12 Boundary; at or below FL350;
Routed over BIB; 94/98 Boundary;
at or below FL370

Descent to FL350 within 15 NM of the boundary.

26
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Cincinnati Area Arrival Routings
(CVG, LUK, HAO, I69, K62)

a. CVG arrival traffic shall be routed ____________, __________, ___________, _______________ or ______________.

During Mid-Shift Operations _________ or ________ are acceptable.

A

ENL SARGO STAR, PXV SARGO STAR, JDUNN SARGO STAR, ENL JKUKA SARGO CVG, or JDUNN JKUKA SARGO CVG.

JKUKA Destination or SHB Destination are acceptable.

27
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Air Traffic Control Specialist (ATCS) Procedures for NAS Shutdown And Severe Weather Management. The ATCS shall:

A. Advise the __________ when conditions exist which prevents procesing flight plans.

A

Front Line Manager-in-Charge (FLMIC)

28
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Air Traffic Control Specialist (ATCS) Procedures for NAS Shutdown And Severe Weather Management. The ATCS shall:

B. Report ______________ due to _________ Weather to the FLMIC

A

Significant Deviations Due To Severe Weather

29
Q

Air Traffic Control Specialist (ATCS) Procedures for NAS Shutdown And Severe Weather Management. The ATCS shall:

C. To assist with avoiding system saturation:
- Obtain complete _______________
&
- Comply with national and local _________________, traffic permitting

A

Flight Plan Information

&

Flow Restrictions

30
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Air Traffic Control Specialist (ATCS) Procedures for NAS Shutdown And Severe Weather Management. The ATCS shall:

D. Comply with established ____________________ routes outside your sector when feasible.

A

Weather Avoidance Routes

31
Q

In accordance with FAA Order JO_________, all areas may operate sectors without displaying________________ on the PVDs. These________ must be immediately available for position relief and to inform aircraft of deviations from their protected airspace in accordance with FAA Order JO_________.

A

7210.3; airway/route centerlines; centerlines; 7110.65

32
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In accordance with FAA Order JO7110.65 and FAA Notice 7210.629, all areas shall display NEXRAD/WARP continuously at all open sectors using the following guidelines:

Lowest ALT within Sector: NEXRAD Filter setting:
SFC - _______ 000-_____
______ and above. ____ - 330 or ____-600
______ and above ____ - 600

A

SFC - FL230; 000-240

FL240 and above; 240-330 or 240-600 (based on availablity)

FL330 and above; 330-600

33
Q

User Prefset password will consist of _____________ and _______________________________.

A

user operating initials and last four digits of the user’s Social Security Number.

34
Q

ERIDS is the primary source of ______________.

A

NOTAMs

35
Q

The sort order in ERIDS shall not be changed from the ___________________.

A

alphabetical selection.

36
Q

Controllers shall issue all applicable ___________ prior to issuing ___________________.

A

NOTAMs; an arrival clearance

37
Q

The message tab will indicate when a new message has entered the system, and should be acknowledged ___________________.

A

as soon as practical.

38
Q

PIREPS shall be disseminated to ZKC internal recipients using the PIREP message feature. The template is found by clicking the ___ button, followed by the _________ button, and completed as follows: URGENCY, ________, TIME, ____________, TYPE AC, SKY COVER, __________, TEMP, WIND, ______, _________, REMARKS, SEND

A

WX; Create PIREP; LOCATION; FLIGHT LEVEL; WEATHER; TURB.; ICING

39
Q

The requirements in FAA Order JO7110.65, Paragraph 5-14-3 (Computer Entry of Interim Altitude), are waived for each of the
following listed areas/sectors:

GA Area: Sectors ___ and ___ St. Louis metropolitan area departures requesting _____ or above, do not need to have interim ______ displayed in the data block.

A

54 and 58; FL240 or above; interim FL230

40
Q

APPENDIX 13. INTERIM ALTITUDE WAIVERS.

Rivers/Gateway – St. Louis Area Northbound Departures:

A. Sector ___ shall enter an interim altitude of _______ and initiate a transfer of radar identification to Sector ___.

A

Sector 59; FL230; Sector 84

41
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APPENDIX 14. AUTOMATED INFORMATION TRANSFER (AIT) PROCEDURES

Rivers/Gateway – St. Louis Area Northbound Departures:

B. Sector ___ shall accept the transfer of radar identification and enter an interim altitude, even if it is the same as the requested altitude (within Sector 84’s altitude stratum) and initiate a transfer of radar identification to Sector ____.

A

Sector 84; Sector 12

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APPENDIX 14. AUTOMATED INFORMATION TRANSFER (AIT) PROCEDURES

Rivers/Gateway – St. Louis Area Northbound Departures:

C. Sector ___, after observing that a transfer of radar identification has been completed to Sector ___, shall transfer commmunications to Sector ___.

A

Sector 59; Sector 12; Sector 12

43
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APPENDIX 14. AUTOMATED INFORMATION TRANSFER (AIT) PROCEDURES

Rivers/Gateway – St. Louis Area Northbound Departures:

D. Sector ___ shall have control to ____ aircraft to the interim altitude displayed.

A

Sector 12; climb aircraft

44
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APPENDIX 15. PROCEDURES FOR CIVILIAN FORMATION FLIGHTS

Join-Up:

  • Standard ________ must be assured until the pilot of each aircraft has agreed to the formation.
  • Determine which aircraft will be the _____ aircraft.
  • _______ the formation join-up.
  • Once the lead aircraft has reported the join-up is accomplished, ___________________________.
A

Standard Separation; Lead Aircraft; Approve; Control the flight as a single aircraft.

45
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APPENDIX 15. PROCEDURES FOR CIVILIAN FORMATION FLIGHTS

PHRASEOLOGY (Suggested):

“_____________________________________”

A

“FORMATION APPROVED. MAINTAIN BLOCK ALTITUDE.”
Or
“JOIN-UP APPROVED. ADVISE WHEN IN FORMATION” Or
“APPROVED AS REQUESTED. ADVISE WHEN IN FORMATION”

46
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APPENDIX 15. PROCEDURES FOR CIVILIAN FORMATION FLIGHTS

Break-Up:
A. When break-up or _________________ is requested, issue advisory information that will assit the pilots in attaining __________. Allow the pilots to maneuver laterally or assign __________ sufficient to attain __________________.

A

Individual Control; Separation; Block Altitude; Standard Verticle Separation

47
Q

APPENDIX 15. PROCEDURES FOR CIVILIAN FORMATION FLIGHTS

Break-up:

B. When Pilot reports indicate __________ has been established, issue ________________ as required.

A

Separation; Control instructions

48
Q

Separation for Formation Flights:

Standard formation – add __ NM to the appropriate radar separation minima. Separate two standard formation flights from each other by adding __ NM to the appropriate separation minima.

A

1 NM; 2 NM

49
Q

Separation for Formation Flights

Nonstandard formation – Apply the ________________ to the perimeter of the airspace encompassing the nonstandard formation or from the outermost aircraft of the nonstandard formation whichever applies. If necessary for separation between a nonstandard formation and other aircraft, assign __________ to each aircraft in the formation or to the _______________ aircraft in-trail.

A

appropriate separation minima; a beacon code; first and last

50
Q

Cincinnati Area Arrival Routings
(CVG, LUK, HAO, I69, K62)

b. LUK, HAO, I69, & K62 arrival traffic shall be routed ___________, _______________ or ______________.

A

JRICO JKUKA SARGO CVG destination;
or SHB CEGRM CVG destination.