CTO Noise Abatement & Special Use Airspace Procedures Flashcards
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A Class B airspace arrival corridor requires that ATC issue an explicit clearance for an aircraft to enter. What happens if a pilot enters Class B airspace without a clearance?
Answer: The pilot is in violation of FAR 91.131 and may face certificate action
FAR 91.131 prohibits operating within Class B airspace without an ATC clearance; violations can result in certificate suspension or revocation.
Continuous Power Reduction (CPR) noise abatement procedures typically call for thrust reduction at what altitude after departure?
Answer: 1,500 feet AGL
Most CPR procedures specify an initial power reduction at approximately 1,500 feet AGL after liftoff to reduce noise over nearby communities.
Which NOTAM type would a controller consult to determine if a Special Use Airspace area is currently active?
Answer: Military NOTAM (KXXX series) or activation NOTAMs from the controlling agency
Military and controlling agency NOTAMs published in the NOTAM system indicate activation times and status of Special Use Airspace areas.
An unscheduled Presidential movement TFR goes into effect while aircraft are airborne near the airport. What is the tower controller's immediate priority?
Answer: Alert all affected airborne aircraft to the TFR and coordinate with TRACON/ARTCC for routing
Controllers must immediately notify affected aircraft of the new TFR and coordinate with radar facilities to ensure no aircraft inadvertently enter the restricted airspace.
If a pilot reports they are already inside a TFR due to a navigation error, the tower controller should:
Answer: Assist the pilot with vectors to exit the TFR by the most expeditious route and notify the appropriate authority
The controller should provide immediate assistance to help the pilot exit the TFR safely and expeditiously, while also notifying the appropriate authority per facility procedures.
Noise abatement curfews at some airports restrict flight operations during late night/early morning hours. A pilot requests a departure during a curfew period citing an emergency. The controller's action should be:
Answer: Authorize the departure, as safety and emergency authority supersede noise curfews
In an emergency, safety of flight takes precedence over noise abatement curfews and other non-safety restrictions.
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