CPC Air Traffic Control Procedures & Regulations 2

Question 1

Under FAR 91.123, when ATC issues a clearance that a pilot finds unable to comply with, the pilot must:

Accepted Answer

Notify ATC as soon as possible and request an amended clearance

Answer

FAR 91.123 requires pilots to request an amended clearance when unable to comply, but they must comply with ATC clearances unless an emergency exists.

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of a SIGMET (Significant Meteorological Information) issued by the NWS?

Accepted Answer

To warn of weather conditions potentially hazardous to all aircraft

Answer

SIGMETs warn of significant meteorological conditions hazardous to all aircraft, such as severe turbulence, icing, or volcanic ash.

Question 3

In the ATC system, what does the term 'radar contact' signify when issued to a pilot?

Accepted Answer

The aircraft has been positively identified and its position is known to ATC

Answer

When ATC says 'radar contact,' it means the aircraft has been positively identified on radar and ATC is tracking its position.

Question 4

Which holding pattern entry is used when the aircraft's heading is within 70 degrees of the inbound course on the non-holding side?

Accepted Answer

Parallel entry

Answer

A parallel entry is used when the aircraft's heading falls within the sector on the non-holding side of the inbound course.

Question 5

Under what condition may an aircraft deviate from an ATC clearance to comply with a TCAS resolution advisory (RA)?

Accepted Answer

Always; pilots must follow TCAS RAs even if they conflict with ATC instructions

Answer

FAA policy and ICAO standards require pilots to follow TCAS resolution advisories even when they conflict with ATC clearances, because TCAS RAs are safety-critical collision avoidance commands.

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CPC Air Traffic Control Procedures & Regulations 2