CFC NOTAM Processing & Distribution 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which organization is responsible for the international exchange of NOTAMs under ICAO standards?
- FAA Command Center
- NOTAM Office (NOF) (Correct answer)
- Air Route Traffic Control Center
- Terminal Radar Approach Control
Correct answer: NOTAM Office (NOF)
The NOTAM Office (NOF) is responsible for the international exchange and distribution of NOTAMs in compliance with ICAO Annex 15.
Question 2: A NOTAM coded 'C' in the Q-line of an international NOTAM indicates:
- The NOTAM is classified as confidential
- The NOTAM involves a change to navigation charts
- The NOTAM represents a condition that is a checklist item
- The traffic type affected is IFR only (Correct answer)
Correct answer: The traffic type affected is IFR only
In the Q-line of an ICAO NOTAM, the traffic type field 'C' (or IFR) identifies NOTAMs relevant to instrument flight rules operations.
Question 3: What is the standard format identifier that begins all international NOTAMs distributed via AFTN?
- ZCZC (Correct answer)
- NOTAM
- GG
- NOTC
Correct answer: ZCZC
ZCZC is the standard start-of-message identifier used in all AFTN (Aeronautical Fixed Telecommunication Network) message traffic.
Question 4: A NOTAM describing a temporary crane at 350 feet AGL within 3 miles of an airport would use which keyword?
- OBST (Correct answer)
- AIRSPACE
- RWY
- AERODROME
Correct answer: OBST
The keyword OBST (obstacle) is used for NOTAMs describing temporary or permanent obstacles such as cranes, towers, or other vertical hazards.
Question 5: When a NOTAM contains erroneous information, what action must the originating facility take?
- Issue a replacement NOTAM with corrected information and cancel the original (Correct answer)
- Allow the NOTAM to expire and then reissue
- Contact each affected pilot individually
- Add a note to the erroneous NOTAM via ATIS
Correct answer: Issue a replacement NOTAM with corrected information and cancel the original
The originating facility must cancel the erroneous NOTAM and issue a corrected replacement to ensure accuracy of the distributed information.
Question 6: NOTAMs that affect instrument approach procedures are categorized under which keyword?
- ILS
- IAP
- APCH (Correct answer)
- PROCEDURE
Correct answer: APCH
The keyword APCH (approach) is used for NOTAMs that affect instrument approach procedures at an aerodrome.
Question 7: How are 'D' NOTAMs (Distant NOTAMs) different from 'L' NOTAMs (Local NOTAMs)?
- D NOTAMs are for foreign countries; L NOTAMs are domestic only
- D NOTAMs are entered into the national system and broadly disseminated; L NOTAMs are distributed locally only (Correct answer)
- D NOTAMs require pilot-in-command signatures; L NOTAMs do not
- D NOTAMs expire in 24 hours; L NOTAMs can be permanent
Correct answer: D NOTAMs are entered into the national system and broadly disseminated; L NOTAMs are distributed locally only
D NOTAMs (now called FDC-type or NOTAM (D)) are entered into the national system for broad distribution, while L NOTAMs are distributed locally and not entered nationally.
CFC NOTAM Processing & Distribution 3
Which organization is responsible for the international exchange of NOTAMs under ICAO standards?