010.07 ATS and ATM .01.04 + .01.05 + .01.06 + .01.07 (ATC, FIS, Alerting Service, RNP)

Question 1

(…) shall be established to provide air traffic control service, flight information service and alerting service within control areas, control zones and at controlled aerodromes.

Answer 1

(Air traffic control units) shall be established to provide air traffic control service, flight information service and alerting service within control areas, control zones and at controlled aerodromes.

Question 2

An air traffic control clearance shall indicate:

a) (…) as shown in the flight plan;
b) clearance limit;
c) (…);
d) (…) for the entire route or part thereof and changes if required;
e) any necessary instructions or information on other matters such as approach or departure manoeuvres, communications and the time of expiry of the clearance.

Answer 2

An air traffic control clearance shall indicate:

a) (aircraft identification) as shown in the flight plan;
b) clearance limit;
c) (route of flight);
d) (level(s) of flight) for the entire route or part thereof and changes if required;
e) any necessary instructions or information on other matters such as approach or departure manoeuvres, communications and the time of expiry of the clearance.

Question 3

(…) shall be established to provide flight information service and alerting service within flight information regions, unless the responsibility of providing such services within a flight information region is assigned to an air traffic control unit having adequate facilities for the discharge of such responsibility.

Answer 3

(Flight information centres) shall be established to provide flight information service and alerting service within flight information regions, unless the responsibility of providing such services within a flight information region is assigned to an air traffic control unit having adequate facilities for the discharge of such responsibility.

Question 4

Voice-automatic terminal information service (Voice-ATIS) broadcasts shall be provided at aerodromes where there is a requirement to (…).

Answer 4

Voice-automatic terminal information service (Voice-ATIS) broadcasts shall be provided at aerodromes where there is a requirement to (reduce the communication load on the ATS VHF air-ground communication channels).

Question 5

Voice-ATIS broadcasts shall not be transmitted on the voice channel of an (VOR/ILS/NDB/LOC).

Answer 5

Voice-ATIS broadcasts shall not be transmitted on the voice channel of an (ILS).

Question 6

The supplementary letter F to an ATS route designator indicates that on the route, or a portion therof (…) is provided.

Answer 6

The supplementary letter F to an ATS route designator indicates that on the route, or a portion therof (advisory service only) is provided.

Question 7

In the event of a state of emergency arising to an aircraft while it is under the control of an aerodrome control tower or approach control unit, such unit shall notify immediately the (…) or (…) responsible which shall in turn notify the rescue coordination centre.

Answer 7

In the event of a state of emergency arising to an aircraft while it is under the control of an aerodrome control tower or approach control unit, such unit shall notify immediately the (flight information centre) or (area control centre) responsible which shall in turn notify the rescue coordination centre.

Question 8

Alerting service shall be provided for (all aircraft provided with air traffic control service / in so far as practicable, to all other aircraft having filed a flight plan or otherwise known to the air traffic services / to any aircraft known or believed to be the subject of unlawful interference. Multiple answers possible)

Answer 8

Alerting service shall be provided for (all aircraft provided with air traffic control service, in so far as practicable, to all other aircraft having filed a flight plan or otherwise known to the air traffic services and to any aircraft known or believed to be the subject of unlawful interference.)

Question 9

The abbreviation ‘RNP’ means (…).

Answer 9

The abbreviation ‘RNP’ means (Required Navigation Performance).

Question 10

Concerning the RNP types, the indication RNP 4 represents a navigation accuracy of ±4 (km/NM) on a (80/90/95/100)% containment basis.

Answer 10

Concerning the RNP types, the indication RNP 4 represents a navigation accuracy of ±4 (NM) on a (95)% containment basis.

Question 11

When an air traffic services unit knows or believes that an aircraft is being subjected to unlawful interference, (a/no) reference shall be made in ATS air-ground communications to the nature of the emergency.

Answer 11

When an air traffic services unit knows or believes that an aircraft is being subjected to unlawful interference, (no) reference shall be made in ATS air-ground communications to the nature of the emergency unless it has first been referred to in communications from the aircraft involved and it is certain that such reference will not aggravate the situation.

Question 12

ATC service shall be provided by various units as follows:

Area control service:

1) by an (…); or
2) by the unit providing approach control service in a control zone or in a control area of limited extent which is designated primarily for the provision of approach control service and where no (answer) is established.

Answer 12

ATC service shall be provided by various units as follows:

Area control service:

1) by an (area control center); or
2) by the unit providing approach control service in a control zone or in a control area of limited extent which is designated primarily for the provision of approach control service and where no area control center is established.

Question 13

ATC service shall be provided by various units as follows:

Aerodrome control service: by an (…).

The task of providing specified services on the apron, e.g. apron management service, may be assigned to an (…) or to a separate unit.

Answer 13

ATC service shall be provided by various units as follows:

Aerodrome control service: by an (aerodrome control tower).

The task of providing specified services on the apron, e.g. apron management service, may be assigned to an (aerodrome control tower) or to a separate unit.

Question 14

Flight information service shall be provided to all aircraft which are likely to be affected by the information and which are (provided with air traffic control service / known to the relevant air traffic services units / both).

Answer 14

Flight information service shall be provided to all aircraft which are likely to be affected by the information and which are (provided with air traffic control service or otherwise known to the relevant air traffic services units, so both).

Question 15

RNP is a navigation specification based on (…) that includes the requirement for performance monitoring and alerting.

Answer 15

RNP is a navigation specification based on (area navigation) that includes the requirement for performance monitoring and alerting.

Question 16

The number of characters required to compose an ATS route designator shall not exceed (…) characters and whenever possible should be kept to a maximum of (…) characters.

Answer 16

The number of characters required to compose an ATS route designator shall not exceed (6) characters and whenever possible should be kept to a maximum of (5) characters.

Question 17

ATC service shall be provided by various units as follows:

Approach control service:

1) by an aerodrome control tower or area control centre when it is necessary or desirable to combine under the responsibility of one unit the functions of the approach control service with those of the aerodrome control service or the area control service;
2) by an (…) when it is necessary or desirable to establish a separate unit.

Answer 17

ATC service shall be provided by various units as follows:

Approach control service:

1) by an aerodrome control tower or area control centre when it is necessary or desirable to combine under the responsibility of one unit the functions of the approach control service with those of the aerodrome control service or the area control service;
2) by an (approach control unit) when it is necessary or desirable to establish a separate unit.

Question 18

Distress phase, code word (…) when: - spelling of code word important -

1) following the alert phase, further unsuccessful attempts to establish communication with the aircraft and more widespread unsuccessful inquiries point to the probability that the aircraft is in distress, or when
2) the fuel on board is (…), or when
3) information is received which indicates that the operating efficiency of the aircraft has been impaired to the extent that a forced landing is (…), or when
4) information is received or it is reasonably certain that the aircraft is about to make or has made a forced landing,

Answer 18

Distress phase, code word (DETRESFA) when: - spelling of DETRESFA important -

1) following the alert phase, further unsuccessful attempts to establish communication with the aircraft and more widespread unsuccessful inquiries point to the probability that the aircraft is in distress, or when
2) the fuel on board is (considered to be exhausted, or to be insufficient to enable the aircraft to reach safety), or when
3) information is received which indicates that the operating efficiency of the aircraft has been impaired to the extent that a forced landing is (likely), or when
4) information is received or it is reasonably certain that the aircraft is about to make or has made a forced landing,

Question 19

When it becomes apparent that an aircraft within a controlled airspace is in difficulty, the decision to initiate the alert phases is the responsibility of (search and rescue coordination centres/air traffic control/the operator of the aircraft/the PIC).

Answer 19

When it becomes apparent that an aircraft within a controlled airspace is in difficulty, the decision to initiate the alert phases is the responsibility of (air traffic control)​.

Question 20

Alert phase, code word (…) when:

1) following the uncertainty phase, subsequent attempts to establish communication with the aircraft or inquiries to other relevant sources have failed to reveal any news of the aircraft, or when
2) an aircraft has been cleared to land and fails to land within (…) minutes of the estimated time of landing and communication has not been re-established with the aircraft, or when
3) information has been received which indicates that the operating efficiency of the aircraft has been impaired, but not to the extent that a forced landing is likely,

Answer 20

Alert phase, code word (ALERFA) when:

1) following the uncertainty phase, subsequent attempts to establish communication with the aircraft or inquiries to other relevant sources have failed to reveal any news of the aircraft, or when
2) an aircraft has been cleared to land and fails to land within (5) minutes of the estimated time of landing and communication has not been re-established with the aircraft, or when
3) information has been received which indicates that the operating efficiency of the aircraft has been impaired, but not to the extent that a forced landing is likely,

Question 21

A prescribed RNP type (is/is not) considered an integral part of the ATS route designator.

Answer 21

A prescribed RNP type (is) considered an integral part of the ATS route designator.

The first letter in the route designater indicated whether or not a route is part of a regional network of ATS routes and if it is an area navigation route or not.

Question 22

Whenever Voice-ATIS and/or D-ATIS is provided:

a) the information communicated (shall relate to a single AD/can relate to multiple ADs);
b) the information communicated shall be updated immediately a (minor/significant) change occurs;
c) the preparation and dissemination of the ATIS message shall be the responsibility of the (met services/air traffic services);

…

Answer 22

Whenever Voice-ATIS and/or D-ATIS is provided:

a) the information communicated (shall relate to a single aerodrome);
b) the information communicated shall be updated immediately a (significant) change occurs;
c) the preparation and dissemination of the ATIS message shall be the responsibility of the (air traffic services);

…

Question 23

Air traffic control service shall be provided:

a) to all IFR flights in airspace Classes (…);
b) to all VFR flights in airspace Classes (…);
c) to all special VFR flights;
d) to all aerodrome traffic at (…) aerodromes.

Answer 23

Air traffic control service shall be provided:

a) to all IFR flights in airspace Classes (A, B, C, D and E);
b) to all VFR flights in airspace Classes (B, C and D);
c) to all special VFR flights;
d) to all aerodrome traffic at (controlled) aerodromes.

Question 24

True of false:

“Flight information service shall include the provision of pertinent SIGMET and AIRMET information.”

Answer 24

Flight information service shall include the provision of pertinent:

a) SIGMET and AIRMET information;

b) information concerning pre-eruption volcanic activity, volcanic eruptions and volcanic ash clouds;
c) information concerning the release into the atmosphere of radioactive materials or toxic chemicals;
d) information on changes in the availability of radio navigation services;
e) information on changes in condition of aerodromes and associated facilities, including information on the state of the aerodrome movement areas when they are affected by snow, ice or significant depth of water;
f) information on unmanned free balloons;

and of any other information likely to affect safety.

Question 25

The supplementary letter G to an ATS route designator indicates that on the route, or a portion therof (…) is provided.

Answer 25

The supplementary letter G to an ATS route designator indicates that on the route, or a portion therof (flight information service only) is provided.

Question 26

The prescribed navigation specification (RNP) shall be appropriate to the (aircraft performance classification / terrain clearance / communications services / navigation services / air traffic services. Multiple answers possible) provided in the airspace concerned.

Answer 26

The prescribed navigation specification (RNP) shall be appropriate to the (communications, navigation services and air traffic services) provided in the airspace concerned.

Question 27

The movement of persons or vehicles including towed aircraft on the manoeuvring area of an aerodrome shall be controlled by the aerodrome control tower as necessary to (…).

Answer 27

The movement of persons or vehicles including towed aircraft on the manoeuvring area of an aerodrome shall be controlled by the aerodrome control tower as necessary to (avoid hazard to them or to aircraft landing, taxiing or taking off).

Question 28

Uncertainty phase, code word (…) when:

1) no communication has been received from an aircraft within a period of (…) minutes after the time a communication should have been received, or from the time an unsuccessful attempt to establish communication with such aircraft was first made, whichever is the earlier, or when
2) an aircraft fails to arrive within (…) minutes of the estimated time of arrival last notified to or estimated by air traffic services units, whichever is the later,

Answer 28

Uncertainty phase, code word (INCERFA) when:

1) no communication has been received from an aircraft within a period of (30) minutes after the time a communication should have been received, or from the time an unsuccessful attempt to establish communication with such aircraft was first made, whichever is the earlier, or when
2) an aircraft fails to arrive within (30) minutes of the estimated time of arrival last notified to or estimated by air traffic services units, whichever is the later,

Question 29

Clearances issued by air traffic control units shall provide separation:

a) between all flights in airspace Classes (…);
b) between IFR flights in airspace Classes (…);
c) between IFR flights and VFR flights in airspace Class(es) (…);
d) between IFR flights and special VFR flights;
e) between special VFR flights when so prescribed by the appropriate ATS authority,

Answer 29

Clearances issued by air traffic control units shall provide separation:

a) between all flights in airspace Classes (A and B);
b) between IFR flights in airspace Classes (C, D and E);
c) between IFR flights and VFR flights in airspace Class(es) (C);
d) between IFR flights and special VFR flights;
e) between special VFR flights when so prescribed by the appropriate ATS authority,

Question 30

Where applicable, one supplementary letter shall be added as a prefix to the basic ATS route designator in accordance with the following:

• K to indicate a low-level route established for use primarily by (…);
• U to indicate that the route or portion thereof is established in (…);
• S to indicate a route established exclusively for use by (…).

Answer 30

Where applicable, one supplementary letter shall be added as a prefix to the basic ATS route designator in accordance with the following:

• K to indicate a low-level route established for use primarily by (helicopters);
• U to indicate that the route or portion thereof is established in (the upper airspace);
• S to indicate a route established exclusively for use by (supersonic aircraft).

Question 31

Other aircraft known to be in the vicinity of an aircraft in emergency, but not an aircraft being subjected to unlawful inteference, (are/are not) informed of the nature of the emergency.

Answer 31

Other aircraft known to be in the vicinity of an aircraft in emergency, but not an aircraft being subjected to unlawful inteference, (are) informed of the nature of the emergency as soon as practicable.

Question 32

Flight information service provided to flights shall include the provision of information concerning:

a) weather conditions reported or forecast at departure, destination and alternate aerodromes;
b) collision hazards, to aircraft operating in airspace Classes (…);

Answer 32

Flight information service provided to flights shall include the provision of information concerning:

a) weather conditions reported or forecast at departure, destination and alternate aerodromes;
b) collision hazards, to aircraft operating in airspace Classes (C, D, E, F and G);