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Air Traffic Control Procedures & Regulations Flashcards

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  1. Under FAR 91.123, when ATC issues a clearance that a pilot finds unable to comply with, the pilot must:

    Answer: Notify ATC as soon as possible and request an amended clearance

    FAR 91.123 requires pilots to request an amended clearance when unable to comply, but they must comply with ATC clearances unless an emergency exists.

  2. What is the primary purpose of a SIGMET (Significant Meteorological Information) issued by the NWS?

    Answer: To warn of weather conditions potentially hazardous to all aircraft

    SIGMETs warn of significant meteorological conditions hazardous to all aircraft, such as severe turbulence, icing, or volcanic ash.

  3. In the ATC system, what does the term 'radar contact' signify when issued to a pilot?

    Answer: The aircraft has been positively identified and its position is known to ATC

    When ATC says 'radar contact,' it means the aircraft has been positively identified on radar and ATC is tracking its position.

  4. Which holding pattern entry is used when the aircraft's heading is within 70 degrees of the inbound course on the non-holding side?

    Answer: Parallel entry

    A parallel entry is used when the aircraft's heading falls within the sector on the non-holding side of the inbound course.

  5. Under what condition may an aircraft deviate from an ATC clearance to comply with a TCAS resolution advisory (RA)?

    Answer: Always; pilots must follow TCAS RAs even if they conflict with ATC instructions

    FAA policy and ICAO standards require pilots to follow TCAS resolution advisories even when they conflict with ATC clearances, because TCAS RAs are safety-critical collision avoidance commands.

  6. What is the required transponder equipment for operation in Class B airspace?

    Answer: Mode C transponder with altitude encoding

    FAR 91.215 requires a Mode C transponder with altitude encoding capability for operations within Class B airspace.

  7. When an aircraft is cleared for a visual approach, what are the minimum requirements the pilot must meet?

    Answer: The pilot must have either the airport or the preceding aircraft in sight and be able to maintain visual conditions to the runway

    A visual approach requires the pilot to have either the airport environment or the preceding aircraft in sight and be able to proceed in visual meteorological conditions.