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Air Traffic Control Procedures & Regulations Flashcards

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  1. When ATC instructs a pilot to 'fly heading 270, vectors to the ILS,' what is ATC providing?

    Answer: Radar guidance headings to position the aircraft for the ILS approach

    Radar vectors to the ILS means ATC is providing specific headings to maneuver the aircraft into position to intercept and fly the ILS approach.

  2. What is the significance of the term 'minimum vectoring altitude' (MVA) used by ATC?

    Answer: The lowest altitude ATC may assign in a specific sector while providing obstacle clearance

    MVA is the lowest altitude ATC may assign when vectoring IFR aircraft in a specific sector, ensuring at least 1,000 feet of obstacle clearance.

  3. Which of the following actions is required when a pilot receives a TCAS traffic advisory (TA)?

    Answer: Visually search for the traffic but do not maneuver based on the TA alone

    A TCAS TA is an alert to search visually for conflicting traffic; only a Resolution Advisory (RA) mandates a specific evasive maneuver.

  4. Under ICAO and FAA standards, what transponder code is squawked to indicate radio communication failure?

    Answer: 7600

    Squawk 7600 is the universal transponder code indicating two-way radio communication failure.

  5. What is the purpose of a Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) issued under FAR 91.137?

    Answer: To protect persons and property on the surface or in the air from a hazard associated with an incident on the surface

    FAR 91.137 TFRs are issued to protect persons and property from hazards such as aircraft accident scenes, toxic chemical spills, or firefighting operations.

  6. When receiving an IFR clearance, the memory aid 'CRAFT' stands for which sequence of items?

    Answer: Clearance limit, Route, Altitude, Frequency, Transponder

    CRAFT helps pilots copy IFR clearances in order: Clearance limit, Route, Altitude, Frequency (departure), Transponder (squawk code).

  7. What action should a pilot take upon inadvertently entering a restricted area that is 'hot' (active)?

    Answer: Exit the area immediately and contact the controlling agency or ATC

    When inadvertently entering an active restricted area, the pilot should immediately exit the area and contact ATC or the controlling agency to report the deviation.