- •A) Selection procedures of rw-in-use.
- •2. A) Controller’s actions during coordination.
- •3. A) Data link communications initiation procedures.
- •4. A) Essential aerodrome information.
- •5. A) Functions of Aerodrome Control Towers (general).
- •6. A) Procedures of aerodrome traffic (vehicles) and people control in the maneuvering area.
- •7. A) Reduction in separation minima in the vicinity of aerodrome.
- •8. A) Expected approach time.
- •9. A) Priority on the maneuvering area.
- •10. A) General provisions for the separation of controlled traffic.
- •11. A) Different types of flights.
- •12. A) Landing and roll-out maneuvers.
- •13. A) Procedure of issuing atc clearance for departure and appropriate coordination when issuing such clearance.
- •14. A) Issuance clearance procedure for start up engines.
- •15. A) Issuance clearance procedure for towing.
- •16. A) Issuance clearance procedure for taxiing.
- •17. A) Issuance clearance procedure for taking off.
- •18. A) Issuance clearance procedure for landing.
- •19. A) Approach and obstacle lighting.
- •20. A) Issuance instructions procedure relating to going around again.
- •21. A) Procedure of controller’s actions when directing aircraft to the alternate aerodrome.
- •22. A) rw lighting.
- •23. A) Monitoring of visual aids.
- •24. A) Alerting service provided by aerodrome control Towers.
- •25. A) Information for arriving aircraft.
- •26. A) Minimum separation between departing aircraft.
- •27. A) Separation of departing aircraft from arriving aircraft.
- •29. A) Procedure of canceling flights under vmc conditions.
- •30. A) Procedure of controller’s actions in case there are obstructions on the rw.
14. A) Issuance clearance procedure for start up engines.
The Air Traffic Controller has to ensure that the crew has monitored the latest ATIS information and it has the ATC clearance:
‘… cleared to … via flight planned route, SID…, squawk …’
Example:
P: Foxtrot Ground. ABC 127. Stand 17. Request start-up. Information Bravo.
C: ABC 127. Foxtrot Ground. Cleared to Odessa via flight planned route. Ralos 4 Departure. When airborne contact Approach 122.3. Squawk 5766. Clearance limit 25. Start-up approved.
The pilot has to report his destination and flight rules (IFR or VFR).
b) Controllers’ actions in the case of depressurization.
ATC has to react quickly:
Acknowledge emergency on RTF(to receive pilot’s report as for emergency)
Take all necessary actions to clear the airspace below affected aircraft and provide safe separation with other aircraft
Impose radio silence if necessary
Inform supervisor and other concerned services
May be required to suggest a heading
May be required to state the minimum safe altitude
Emergency broadcast if necessary
After emergency descent, request intentions:
Diversion
Injuries
ACFT damage
Controller has to be aware of the fact that decompression will reduce quality of RTF communication due to oxygen mask. Some of the possible actions are:
increase the volume of the receiver;
try to keep aircraft within radar cover;
have in mind the features of the existing radar system and refrain from attempting to transfer the aircraft to another sector.
15. A) Issuance clearance procedure for towing.
There are parking stands at every airport where the start-up procedure is not available (near terminal buildings, etc.). In such cases the pilot requests towing to the start-up area where the Ground Power Unit (GPU) is.
The controller only approves tow clearance to the start-up area, but the responsibility rests on the flight crew and the driver of the tow-unit.
After landing the aircraft can request a tug if it is unable to taxi under its own power.
b) Controllers’ actions in the case of engine failure.
ATC has to
Evaluate the situation (receive pilot’s report as for emergency: reason and consequences, remind pilots to set squawk 7700)
Clear the air space below the affected aircraft
Impose radio silence, if necessary
Provide safe separation with the other aircraft in this sector
Inform supervisor and military services
Inform landing aerodrome, alert emergency services
Inform the nearest to destination airport (in case the route is changed)
Request the information concerning changes on board
Clear RWY when ACFT 50 track kilometres from touchdown
Keep safety strip clear
Offer pilot extended final
In case of emergency landing request if there is dangerous cargo and flammable goods on board and POB
In case of forced landing outside the airfield, record last known position and time and alert rescue teams
If needed, inform the crew about next suitable aerodrome and provide alternate aerodrome details (RWY in use, length, surface, elevation, ILS- and NAV-frequencies) and weather information.
Inform landing aerodrome of the inbound traffic with engine failure
ATC has to keep in mind that due to engine failure on multi-engine aircraft work load on the crew increases, as they have to perform emergency procedures. So, controller may be informed with some delay and radio communication will be resumed after report of the crew.