CTO Coordination with Radar Facilities 2

Question 1

When a tower controller initiates a handoff to a TRACON, what action must the receiving radar controller take to complete the handoff?

Accepted Answer

Accept the data block by taking the handoff in the automated system

Answer

The receiving radar controller completes a handoff by accepting the data block in the automated tracking system, indicating they have assumed responsibility for the aircraft.

Question 2

A TRACON issues a speed restriction of 180 knots to an arrival. When the tower assumes control, the tower controller may change the speed restriction:

Accepted Answer

Only after coordinating with the TRACON or when the aircraft is inside the final approach fix

Answer

Speed restrictions issued by a radar facility remain in effect until the tower coordinates a change or the aircraft passes the final approach fix, after which the tower has speed authority.

Question 3

What is a 'point-out' in the context of tower-radar facility coordination?

Accepted Answer

Notification to an adjacent facility of an aircraft that will penetrate their airspace without a handoff

Answer

A point-out is coordination where one facility notifies another of an aircraft that will enter or transit their airspace without being handed off to that facility's control.

Question 4

When a tower controller loses radio contact with a departing aircraft, the FIRST action should be to:

Accepted Answer

Attempt contact on guard frequency and notify the radar facility

Answer

The tower should attempt contact on guard (121.5 MHz) and simultaneously notify the radar facility so radar vectors and contact attempts can be coordinated.

Question 5

Which document defines the specific coordination procedures between a tower and its associated TRACON?

Accepted Answer

Letter of Agreement (LOA)

Answer

Letters of Agreement (LOAs) establish the specific coordination procedures, altitudes, and responsibilities between individual facilities.

(CTO) Air Traffic Control Tower Operator Certification Practice Test

(CTO) Air Traffic Control Tower Operator Certification Practice Test

CTO Coordination with Radar Facilities 2