When using only Mode 3/A radar beacon to identify a target use one of the following methods
- request a/c to ident
- request a/c to change to a computer assigned code
- observe change in track of a/c squawking a discrete computer assigned code (FDB appears)
Identify a primary target by…
- observing a target whose position with respect to a fix/visual representation corresponds with a position report from a/c; fix must be displayed on map overlap, observed track is consistent with reported heading/route
- observing a target making an identifying turn of 30 degrees or more provided a/c is in your airspace, above MIA in the area
If identification is questionable…
- take immediate action to reidentify the a/c
- or terminate radar service
Inform a/c of its position when identified by…
- beacon methods
- turns
Position information need not be given when a/c is identified by…
position correlation
Inform an a/c when radar service is terminated because…
- identification is no longer necessary
- a/c proceeds into nonradar coverage area
Radar service is automatically terminated and the a/c need not be advised of termination when…
- a/c cancels IFR flight plan except in class B/C or where basic radar service is provided
- a/c conducting instrument, visual or contact apch has either landed or been instructed to change to advisory frequency
an arriving a/c shall be informed when radar service is terminated at tower controlled airports where radar coverage does not exist to…
within 1/2 mile of the end of the runway
an a/c resumes normal position reporting when atc advises…
- radar contact is lost or
- radar service is terminated
an a/c will discontinue reporting over compulsory reporting points when…
it has been radar identified
retain the data block until…
- a/c has exited the sector
- all potential conflicts have been resolved
required items to be displayed in the FDB include
- acid
- interim/assigned/reported altitude
a flight must satisfy the following conditions before it is eligible for automatic track initiation
- must have a stored flight plan
- must have discrete code
flat track: if a/c is in lateral tolerance but out of longitudinal tolerance the computer will…
- calculate new flight plan position
- issue updated times
- remains in flat track
flat track: if a/c is out of lateral tolerance it will…
- change to free track until it returns to within lateral tolerance
for vectors, wx deviations, and other changes in route of flight the controller must…
- enter amended route for a/c to remain in flat track
