203-3 Flashcards
POINT-OUT / POINT OUT
An action taken by a controller to transfer the identification of an aircraft with another controller, when control and radio communication will not be transferred
MATS ACC > Separation > ATS Surveillance Separation > ATS
Surveillance Separation From an ATS Surveillance Boundary
Unless you coordinate separation with the controller concerned, separate….
Unless you coordinate separation with the controller concerned, separate an ATS surveillance-controlled aircraft from the boundary of adjoining ATS surveillance airspace. If an adjacent sector applies a larger ATS surveillance minimum than your sector, apply additional separation from the sector boundary to ensure that aircraft are separated by at least the ATS surveillance separation minimum applied in that sector.[1][2]
If both adjoining sectors apply the 3‑mile separation standard, maintain a 1.5‑mile separation minimum from the common sector boundary.
If either adjoining sector applies a 5‑mile separation standard, maintain a 2.5‑mile separation minimum from the common sector boundary
If either adjoining sector applies a 10-mile separation standard, maintain a 5-mile separation minimum from the common sector boundary.
Use a point out to obtain approval from another controller before permitting an identified aircraft to…..
Use a point out to obtain approval from another controller before permitting an identified aircraft to enter or infringe on that controller’s airspace when control and radio communication will not be transferred and either of the following situations applies:
* An aircraft will or may enter airspace that is under the jurisdiction of another controller.
* An aircraft will operate in the protected buffer zone dividing sector/unit boundaries
Before an aircraft enters your airspace, if necessary, ____________ to the originating controller to ensure separation for the pointed-out aircraft.
(LIST)
issue restrictions verbally
Response With Automated Point-Out
Response With Verbal Point-Out
After You Approve a Point-Out
Before an aircraft enters your airspace, if necessary, issue restrictions verbally to the originating controller to ensure separation for the pointed-out aircraft.
Response With Automated Point-Out
You may electronically accept or reject the point-out. You may provide a reason for refusal in the free text.
If you want to conditionally accept the automated point-out or suggest another course of action, coordinate verbally with the originating controller.
Before an aircraft enters your airspace, if necessary, issue restrictions verbally to the originating controller to ensure separation for the pointed-out aircraft.
Response With Verbal Point-Out
If the aircraft’s position corresponds with the information provided by the originating controller, you may approve the point-out.
POINT-OUT APPROVED (aircraft id / flight id / SSR code)
If you reject the point-out, you may provide a reason or suggest another course of action.
POINT-OUT REJECTED ( aircraft id / flight id / SSR code ) [ reason ], HANDOFF REQUESTED
POINT-OUT REJECTED ( aircraft id / flight id / SSR code ) [ reason ], REMAIN CLEAR
Before an aircraft enters your airspace, if necessary, issue restrictions to the originating controller to provide separation from aircraft under your control.
Before an aircraft enters your airspace, if necessary, issue restrictions verbally to the originating controller to ensure separation for the pointed-out aircraft.
After You Approve a Point-Out
In the airspace under your control, apply separation from the pointed-out aircraft.
Only one ATC sector/unit is responsible for….
Only one ATC sector/unit is responsible for controlling an aircraft at any given time. The sector/unit transfers control responsibility to the next sector/unit as the flight progresses.
Pin: A handoff is NOT a transfer of control, however, coordination of control transfer may be required or carried out coincidentally with a handoff
Coordinate and receive approval before….
Coordinate and receive approval before permitting an aircraft under your control to enter airspace under the jurisdiction of another controller.
When in direct communication with an aircraft in airspace under the jurisdiction of another controller….
When in direct communication with an aircraft in airspace under the jurisdiction of another controller, coordinate with that controller before authorizing a change in the aircraft’s altitude, route, speed, or transponder code.
Transfer control of an IFR or CVFR aircraft to an adjacent sector or unit as follows:
- So that control transfer occurs at the time of crossing the control area boundary as estimated by the sector or unit relinquishing control
- At a specified time
- When the aircraft is at specified altitude, fix, or location.
Initiate control transfer or approve a request for control
( aircraft id ) YOUR CONTROL [ NOW / AT ( time / location) / OVER ( fix ) ] [conditions] [info about next arrival]
The expression YOUR CONTROL ON CONTACT is not acceptable phraseology, as it does not specify a fix, location, altitude, or time
MATS ACC > Traffic Management > Communication and Coordination >
Control Transfer > Responsibilities of Transferring Controller
Relay the following to the receiving controller:
- The appropriate flight data and control information, including amendments
- Any information received from the pilot or operator concerning the aircraft’s fuel state or fuel reserves
Obtain consent of the receiving controller
(this reference is to cover situations where there is something out of the ordinary requiring relay prior or during control transfer)
MATS ACC > Traffic Management > Communication and Coordination >
Control Transfer > Responsibilities of Receiving Controller
Unless specifically coordinated or as specified in a….
Unless specifically coordinated or as specified in a unit directive, an agreement, or an arrangement, assume control of an aircraft only after it is in your area of jurisdiction.
- Accept control as requested or subject to any necessary condition.
- Specify any information or instruction that the pilot must have at the point of transfer.
- Specify any other required information.
Accept a control transfer time as follows:
( aircraft ID ) MY CONTROL [ NOW / AT ( time / location ) / OVER ( fix ) ]
Control Transfer to a Tower in an ATS Surveillance Environment
Transfer control as closely as possible to….
Transfer control as closely as possible to the control zone boundary unless otherwise coordinated or specified in a unit directive, agreement, or arrangement.
Provide the receiving controller with the aircraft’s identification and position.
