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Air Traffic Control Procedures & Regulations Flashcards

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  1. When operating under IFR in controlled airspace and experiencing two-way radio communication failure, which altitude should a pilot fly?

    Answer: The highest of: MEA, last assigned altitude, or expected altitude in the ATC clearance

    FAR 91.185 requires flying the highest of the MEA, last assigned altitude, or altitude ATC advised to expect in a further clearance.

  2. What does the term 'traffic pattern altitude' (TPA) typically refer to at uncontrolled airports?

    Answer: 1,000 feet AGL for propeller-driven aircraft; higher for turbine-powered aircraft

    Standard traffic pattern altitude is 1,000 feet AGL for propeller-driven aircraft, while turbine-powered aircraft typically use 1,500 feet AGL unless otherwise published.

  3. A clearance void time issued to a departing IFR aircraft at an uncontrolled airport means:

    Answer: If not airborne by that time, the clearance is automatically canceled and ATC must be notified

    If an IFR aircraft does not depart by the clearance void time, the clearance is automatically canceled and the pilot must notify ATC within 30 minutes.

  4. What is the function of a LAHSO (Land and Hold Short Operation) clearance?

    Answer: To authorize an aircraft to land and hold short of an intersecting runway, taxiway, or designated point

    LAHSO authorizes an aircraft to land but requires it to stop and hold short of a specified point, enabling simultaneous operations on intersecting runways.

  5. Under FAR 91.3, the pilot in command (PIC) may deviate from any rule in an emergency to the extent:

    Answer: Necessary to meet the emergency

    FAR 91.3(b) states the PIC may deviate from any rule to the extent necessary to meet an emergency, and must submit a written report if requested by ATC.

  6. What does ATC mean when it says 'Expedite your climb to flight level 350'?

    Answer: The aircraft must climb at the maximum rate available

    ATC's use of 'expedite' means the pilot should use the best available climb rate to reach the assigned altitude as quickly as possible.

  7. What is the primary purpose of Pilot's Automatic Terminal Information Service (ATIS)?

    Answer: To broadcast continuous recorded noncontrol information to reduce frequency congestion

    ATIS provides a continuous recorded broadcast of essential noncontrol information (weather, active runways, NOTAMs) to reduce controller workload and radio congestion.