Longitudinal Separation Application Definitions

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What is the purpose of an aircraft call sign?

To indicate the nationality of the aircraft.

To provide information about the flight route.

To identify the aircraft during radio communication. (correct)

To specify the aircraft's registration number.

What components make up an aircraft call sign?

The aircraft's registration number and airline code.

The ICAO telephony designator and flight identification. (correct)

The pilot's name and the aircraft's tail number.

The aircraft's make and model.

When is an aircraft's nationality or registration mark used as the call sign?

When the aircraft is operated by a military agency.

When the aircraft is not assigned a flight identification. (correct)

When the aircraft is engaged in international flights.

When the aircraft is operated by a private individual.

Where are the standards for nationality, common, and registration marks specified?

ICAO Annex 7, Section 3. Signup and view all the answers

Where can you find the ICAO designators and telephony designators for aircraft operating agencies?

Doc 8585 — Designators for Aircraft Operating Agencies. Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'same direction tracks' according to the text?

Tracks with an angular difference of less than 45 degrees or more than 315 degrees Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum longitudinal separation time for aircraft flying on the same track at the same level?

15 minutes Signup and view all the answers

What is the condition for reducing the longitudinal separation time to 10 minutes?

Navigation aids permit frequent determination of position and speed Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'reciprocal tracks' according to the text?

Opposite tracks and intersecting tracks with an angular difference of more than 135 degrees but less than 225 degrees Signup and view all the answers

Under what condition can the longitudinal separation time be reduced to 5 minutes?

The preceding aircraft is maintaining a speed of at least 37 km/h (20 kt) faster than the succeeding aircraft Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of indicating the significant points along an ATS route?

To provide a reference for tracking aircraft progress Signup and view all the answers

How many characters can a coded designator for a significant point have?

2 to 11 characters Signup and view all the answers

What information is included in the 7-character representation of a significant point?

Latitude in degrees, direction (N/S), longitude in degrees, direction (E/W) Signup and view all the answers

In the 11-character representation of a significant point, how are the latitude and longitude values expressed?

Latitude in degrees and minutes, longitude in degrees and minutes Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the coded designator assigned to an ATS route?

To uniquely identify the route or route segment Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a valid representation of a significant point?

46.5N078.2W Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of an Aeronautical Information Service (AIS)?

To ensure aeronautical data and information necessary for air navigation safety is available in an operational format Signup and view all the answers

What information is an AIS responsible for collecting and disseminating?

Aeronautical data and information concerning the entire territory and associated airspace of the State Signup and view all the answers

In what form should an AIS provide aeronautical data and information?

As an Integrated Aeronautical Information Package Signup and view all the answers

When should an AIS be available to provide service?

During the entire period an aircraft is in flight in the AIS area of responsibility, plus a buffer period before and after Signup and view all the answers

Under what condition can an AIS provide service outside of normal operating hours?

Upon request from an appropriate ground organization Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation 'AIS' stand for?

Aeronautical Information Service Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the ATS unit's actions during an emergency descent?

To safeguard all aircraft concerned Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an appropriate action the ATS unit may take during an emergency descent?

Contacting the pilot of the aircraft to discuss the emergency Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the pilot setting the transponder to Code 7700 during an emergency descent?

To indicate a state of emergency Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the pilot required to do during an emergency descent?

Advise the ATS unit of the emergency descent and intentions Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the pilot selecting the appropriate emergency mode on ADS-B and/or ADS-C during an emergency descent?