Airport Communications Procedures Flashcards

What is the correct way to transmit the number '500' in aviation radio communications?

Answer: Five-zero-zero

FAA and ICAO standards require numbers to be transmitted digit-by-digit: five-zero-zero, to eliminate ambiguity.

Which document governs FAA air traffic control procedures and phraseology in the United States?

Answer: FAA Order 7110.65 (Air Traffic Control)

FAA Order 7110.65, Air Traffic Control, is the primary procedural guide for ATC operations and standardized phraseology in the US.

An aircraft reports it is 'minimum fuel.' What does this declaration indicate?

Answer: The aircraft has enough fuel but any delay could result in an emergency

'Minimum fuel' advises ATC that fuel state is such that any undue delay could cause an actual emergency, but it is not yet a declared emergency.

What is the primary purpose of a Surface Movement Radar (SMR) system at large airports?

Answer: To monitor and display vehicle and aircraft positions on the airport surface

SMR provides controllers with a real-time display of all traffic on taxiways and runways to prevent collisions on the airport surface.

What does the controller mean when instructing a pilot to 'expedite' a maneuver?

Answer: Complete the action as quickly as safely possible due to traffic

'Expedite' instructs the pilot to complete the action promptly due to traffic or operational need, though safety is never compromised.

When should airport personnel use the word 'NEGATIVE' in radio communications?

Answer: To indicate 'No' or to reject an incorrect readback

'Negative' is the standard aviation radiotelephony word meaning 'No' or used to correct an erroneous readback.

Which runway lighting color indicates the threshold — the beginning of the landing area?

Answer: Green

Green runway threshold lights mark the beginning of the landing area and are visible to pilots on approach.