Intro to FAA Orders and Manuals PDF

BASICS FOR AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL – INTRODUCTION TO FAA ORDERS AND MANUALS INTRODUCTION Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) orders and manuals are the “law books” of air traffic control. To do your job effectively, you will need to know what these documents are and how they define your work. This...

BASICS FOR AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL – INTRODUCTION TO FAA ORDERS AND MANUALS INTRODUCTION Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) orders and manuals are the “law books” of air traffic control. To do your job effectively, you will need to know what these documents are and how they define your work. This module describes the purpose and the general layout of the different orders that define the procedures and phraseology used by air traffic controllers. It also describes the purpose of the Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) used by both controllers and pilots. FAA ORDERS AND MANUALS Purpose: The purpose of this lesson is to describe the general layout of the official documentation of the FAA that is referred to for rules, regulations, and standards, and explain the procedures for updating this documentation. Objectives: Identify purpose of FAA orders and Aeronautical Manual (AIM) Identify changes, notices, and supplements Define terminology used in FAA orders References for this lesson are as follows: FAA Order JO 1320.1, FAA Directives Management FAA Order JO 7110.65, Air Traffic Control FAA Order JO 7360.1, Aircraft Type Designators FAA Order JO 7210.3, Facility Operation and Administration FAA Order JO 7340.2, Contractions FAA Order JO 7350.9, Location Identifiers Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) BASICS FOR AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL | INTRODUCTION TO FAA ORDERS AND MANUALS 1 FAA Directives Directives are the primary means within the FAA to issue, establish, and describe agency policies, organization, responsibilities, methods, and procedures. There are four different types of directives. Orders – Orders are permanent directives and stay in Changes – Changes add, delete, or modify effect until canceled. information or instructions in orders. Notices – Notices are temporary directives and expire Supplements – Supplements are issued by one year from their effective date or have a organizations other than the originator of the basic cancellation date before one year. directive to provide additional internal guidance or instructions pertaining to the basic directive. Scope of Directives Air Traffic Organization (ATO) directives apply to different entities and are approved by different authorities. The FAA Apply to More than one Line of Business (LOB) Agency Directives Approved by The Administrator or Deputy Administrator Apply to An LOB Internal Directives Approved by The Chief Operating Officer (COO) A region Apply to A center Regional and Center Administrative matters that cross program lines Directives Approved by The Regional Administrator or Center Director Order Introductions All ATO orders have a subject page and a table of contents in the introduction. Some, however, have subscription information, records of changes, and explanations of those changes. These items come in different combinations and different orders depending on the content and purpose of the document. Note: The AIM is designed to provide the aviation community with basic flight information and ATC procedures for use in the National Airspace System (NAS) of the United States. BASICS FOR AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL | INTRODUCTION TO FAA ORDERS AND MANUALS 2 Prefix System FAA-wide orders have no prefix other than FAAO. All ATO directives take a two-letter prefix: The first letter, “J,” is permanently assigned to the ATO The second letter discerns which area the directive covers ATO JO Nationwide business units JE Eastern Service Area Nationwide support offices JC Central Service Area JW Western Service Area Changes, Notices, and Supplements Periodic review and revalidation of directives are important parts of the directive process. Directives are updated by using changes, notices, and supplements. Changes The purpose of a change is to add minor or new information or to update existing information in a directive. A change may replace, add, or delete material in a small part of a directive. Changes are sent out on a scheduled basis. Usually, three changes are scheduled for each directive, and then a new version of the directive is published. Revised, reprinted, or new pages are marked as follows: The change number and the effective date are printed on each revised or additional page Bold vertical lines in the margin of changed pages indicate the location of substantive revisions to the order Example: BASICS FOR AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL | INTRODUCTION TO FAA ORDERS AND MANUALS 3 Notices Notices are used for emergencies or when a situation requires immediate action. They are also self-canceling and may not be revised or extended. If a notice needs to be revised or extended, it will be converted to an order and given a new number. Three types of notices are: General Notices (GENOTs) Issued by Washington Headquarters Regional Notices (RENOTs) Issued by the Regions Service Area Notices (SERNOTs) Issued by Service Areas Supplements Supplements provide additional internal guidance or instructions pertaining to the basic directive. Example: A supplement may be special operations procedures and/or restrictions at an airshow or fly-in. Purpose of FAA Orders Each FAA order has a unique purpose. This order prescribes procedures and phraseology for use by air traffic personnel JO 7110.65 providing air traffic control services. Air Traffic Control Controllers are required to be familiar with the provisions of this order and to exercise their best judgment if they encounter situations that are not covered JO 7210.3 This order provides instructions, standards, and guidance for operating and Facility Operation and managing air traffic facilities. Administration This order contains the approved word and phrase contractions used by personnel of the FAA and by other agencies that provide ATC, communications, weather, JO 7340.2 charting, and associated services. Contractions After the subject page and the record of changes comes subscription information followed by the table of contents This order lists the location identifiers authorized by the FAA and Transport Canada. JO 7350.9 It lists United States airspace fixes and procedure codes Location Identifiers The order also includes guidelines for requesting identifiers and procedures for making assignments This order provides standard abbreviations for the most common aircraft in the NAS JO 7360.1 with air traffic service (ATS). Aircraft Type It provides additional reference information used by air traffic control Designators It applies to the ATO and anyone using ATO directives BASICS FOR AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL | INTRODUCTION TO FAA ORDERS AND MANUALS 4  Knowledge Check A REVIEW what you have learned so far about FAA orders and manuals. ANSWER each question below. 1. FAA orders are updated by which documents? (Select all correct answers that apply.)  Changes  Appendices  Notices  Supplements  Addendums 2. When a change is issued to an order, how are new pages marked? (Select all correct answers that apply.)  Bold line next to change in margin  Change number is listed  Change is underlined  Change version is listed  Effective date of change listed 3. To whom is an FAA order with a prefix of “JO” directed? (Select the correct answer.)  Western Service Area  Eastern Service Area  Central Service Area  Air Traffic Organization Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) This manual is designed to provide the aviation community with basic flight information and ATC procedures for use in the National Airspace System (NAS). This manual contains fundamentals required in order to fly in the United States NAS, including: Items of interest to pilots concerning health and medical facts Factors affecting flight safety A pilot/controller glossary of terms used in the ATC system Information on safety, accident, and hazard reporting BASICS FOR AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL | INTRODUCTION TO FAA ORDERS AND MANUALS 5 Terminology When used in FAA orders, the following words have specific meanings: All students need not eat lunch in the cafeteria “Need Not” or “May” (means a procedure is optional) The phraseology “APPROVED AS REQUESTED” may be substituted in lieu of a lengthy readback All students must be back from breaks on time “Must” or “Shall” (means a procedure is mandatory) Controllers shall exercise their best judgement based on the facts and circumstances known to them “Shall Not” or “Must Not” Students shall not use electronic devices in the classroom (means a procedure is prohibited) The maximum distance between points must not exceed 500 miles “Should” All students should study 20 hours a day (means a procedure is recommended) Administrative messages should be restricted to 20 lines “Will” All students will enjoy themselves while at the Academy (means futurity, not a requirement The U.S. ARTCC will transmit flight data to the Canadian ACC in for application of a procedure) one of the following… Knowledge Check B REVIEW what you have learned so far about FAA orders and manuals. ANSWER the questions below. 1. Match each JO numerical identifier with its title. Enter your answers in the spaces below. JO 7110.65 a. Facility Operation and Administration JO 7210.3 b. Aircraft Type Designators JO 7350.9 c. Contractions JO 7360.1 d. Location Identifiers JO 7340.2 e. Air Traffic Control 2. Which document prescribes ATC procedures and phraseology used by the FAA? (Select the correct answer.)  FAA Order JO 7110.65  FAA Order JO 7210.3  FAA Order JO 7340.2 3. Which document provides direction and guidance for operating and managing air traffic facilities and offices? (Select the correct answer.)  FAA Order JO 7110.65  FAA Order JO 7210.3  FAA Order JO 7350.9 4. Which document contains aircraft type designators? (Select the correct answer.)  FAA Order JO 7350.9  AIM  FAA Order JO 7360.1 BASICS FOR AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL | INTRODUCTION TO FAA ORDERS AND MANUALS 6  5. Which document lists the location identifiers authorized by the FAA? (Select the correct answer.)  FAA Order JO 7350.9  FAA Order JO 7340.2  AIM 6. Which document provides the aviation community with basic flight information and ATC procedures for use in the NAS? (Select the correct answer.)  FAA Order JO 7350.9  FAA Order JO 7340.2  AIM FAA Orders and Manuals Summary An order is a directive that the FAA uses to issue policy, instructions, and work information to its own personnel and designees. It spells out how the FAA expects to carry out its responsibilities. It is very important that you learn your way around these documents. They are the resources you need to do your job. BASICS FOR AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL | INTRODUCTION TO FAA ORDERS AND MANUALS 7 EXERCISE: BECOMING FAMILIAR WITH FAA ORDERS Purpose This exercise will help you to become familiar with the information contained in FAA orders. Directions Your class will be divided into groups and will be assigned an order or manual to review. Each group will prepare a briefing about the purpose of the specific order or manual. Select one member of your group to be a spokesperson and present your findings to the rest of the class. Use the questions below to help your group prepare your briefing. Questions: 1. What is the purpose of the order? 2. Who uses the order? Flight Service? Centers? Towers? 3. How is the order organized? Does it contain chapters, sections, or paragraphs? 4. What types of information does the order contain? 5. What kinds of information are contained in the appendices, if any? 6. How often is the order updated? BASICS FOR AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL | INTRODUCTION TO FAA ORDERS AND MANUALS 8 EXERCISE: ORDERS AND MANUALS TREASURE HUNT Purpose This exercise promotes student interaction and provides a review of key points in the lesson. Directions Your class will be divided into teams. Your team will locate the FAA “treasures” listed below by searching the FAA orders and the AIM. Find each one of the items and write down its description and where the item was located. This exercise consists of 14 items for you to find. Questions require you to identify either the chapter, section, and paragraph, or the location of the item and the description. Some of the items may be found in more than one location, so check for multiple references. Example: “Find the identifier for the Will Rogers VORTAC.” Write “IRW” and the page number of Order JO 7350.9 where the identifier was found. Identify the following: 1. The location of the criteria for establishing administrative hours of duty for Air Traffic Control (ATC) facilities 2. The location for offshore/oceanic types of separation 3. The location for a facility manager to find guidelines for developing Letters of Agreement (LOAs) 4. The identifier for Fort Jensen Airport 5. The latitude and longitude for the radio fix known as HIPPY 6. The phraseology for issuing a takeoff clearance 7. The three letter designator of Asiana Airlines BASICS FOR AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL | INTRODUCTION TO FAA ORDERS AND MANUALS 9 8. Definition of “SHALL” 9. The model name and the manufacturer of the aircraft with the designator E120 10. Meaning of WTSPT 11. The suggested phraseology for assigning a Military Training Route (MTR) 12. The nationality of an aircraft with a call sign beginning with 5V 13. The tie-in Flight Service Station (FSS) for Possum Kingdom airport 14. Three types of pilot briefings BASICS FOR AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL | INTRODUCTION TO FAA ORDERS AND MANUALS 10 SUMMARY This module described the purpose and general layout of the different orders and manuals used by both controllers and pilots. In accordance with FAA Orders JO 7110.65, Air Traffic Control; JO 7210.3, Facility Operation and Administration; JO 7340.2, Contractions; JO 7350.9, Location Identifiers; JO 7360.1, Aircraft Type Designators; and the Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM), you should now be able to: Identify purpose of selected FAA orders and Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) Identify changes, notices, and supplements Define terminology used in FAA orders KNOWLEDGE CHECK ANSWER KEY Knowledge Check A 1. Changes, Notices, Supplements; 2. Bold line next to change in margin, Change number is listed, Effective date of change listed; 3. Air Traffic Organization Knowledge Check B 1. e, a, d, b, c; 2. FAA Order JO 7110.65; 3. FAA Order JO 7210.3; 4. FAA Order JO 7360.1; 5. FAA Order JO 7350.9; 6. AIM BASICS FOR AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL | INTRODUCTION TO FAA ORDERS AND MANUALS 11