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ERAM Symbols 
(1. What is it?  2. Map,Target,Position?)

ERAM Symbols


(1. What is it? 2. Map,Target,Position?)



VORTAC (Map Symbol)

ERAM Symbols (1. What is it?  2. Map,Target,Position?)

ERAM Symbols (1. What is it? 2. Map,Target,Position?)

Radio Beacon (Map Symbol)

ERAM Symbols (1. What is it?  2. Map,Target,Position?)

ERAM Symbols (1. What is it? 2. Map,Target,Position?)

Fix,Intersection (Map Symbol)

ERAM Symbols (1. What is it?  2. Map,Target,Position?)

ERAM Symbols (1. What is it? 2. Map,Target,Position?)

Major Airport (Map Symbol)

ERAM Symbols (1. What is it?  2. Map,Target,Position?)

ERAM Symbols (1. What is it? 2. Map,Target,Position?)

Minor Airport (Map Symbol)

ERAM Symbols (1. What is it?  2. Map,Target,Position?)

ERAM Symbols (1. What is it? 2. Map,Target,Position?)

Emergency Airport (Map Symbol)

ERAM Symbols (1. What is it?  2. Map,Target,Position?)

ERAM Symbols (1. What is it? 2. Map,Target,Position?)

TACAN (Map Symbol)

ERAM Symbols (1. What is it?  2. Map,Target,Position?)

ERAM Symbols (1. What is it? 2. Map,Target,Position?)

Fixed Obstruction (Map Symbol)

ERAM Symbols (1. What is it?  2. Map,Target,Position?)

ERAM Symbols (1. What is it? 2. Map,Target,Position?)

Unpaired Primary (Target Symbol)

ERAM Symbols (1. What is it?  2. Map,Target,Position?)

ERAM Symbols (1. What is it? 2. Map,Target,Position?)

Paired Primary (Target Symbol)

ERAM Symbols (1. What is it?  2. Map,Target,Position?)

ERAM Symbols (1. What is it? 2. Map,Target,Position?)

Unpaired Beacon (Target Symbol)

ERAM Symbols (1. What is it?  2. Map,Target,Position?)

ERAM Symbols (1. What is it? 2. Map,Target,Position?)

Paired Beacon (Target Symbol)

ERAM Symbols (1. What is it?  2. Map,Target,Position?)

ERAM Symbols (1. What is it? 2. Map,Target,Position?)

Identing Beacon (Target Symbol)

ERAM Symbols (1. What is it?  2. Map,Target,Position?)

ERAM Symbols (1. What is it? 2. Map,Target,Position?)

Mode C Intruder (Target Symbol)

ERAM Symbols (1. What is it?  2. Map,Target,Position?)

ERAM Symbols (1. What is it? 2. Map,Target,Position?)

Code 1200 Beacon (VFR) (Target Symbol)

ERAM Symbols (1. What is it?  2. Map,Target,Position?)

ERAM Symbols (1. What is it? 2. Map,Target,Position?)

Reduced Separation (3 Mile) (Target Symbol)

When is a target considered paired?

The computer is correlating predicted position, speed, and heading with the actual radar return using flight plan information.

What is the preferred mode of tracking? (Flat, Free, Coast?)

Flat Tracking

ERAM Symbols (1. What is it?  2. Map,Target,Position?)

ERAM Symbols (1. What is it? 2. Map,Target,Position?)

Flat Track (Position Symbol)

ERAM Symbols (1. What is it?  2. Map,Target,Position?)

ERAM Symbols (1. What is it? 2. Map,Target,Position?)

Free Track (Position Symbol)

ERAM Symbols (1. What is it?  2. Map,Target,Position?)

ERAM Symbols (1. What is it? 2. Map,Target,Position?)

Coast Track (Position Symbol)

ERAM Symbols (1. What is it?  2. Map,Target,Position?)  

ERAM Symbols (1. What is it? 2. Map,Target,Position?)

Frozen Data Block (Position Symbol)

ERAM Symbols (1. What is it?  2. Map,Target,Position?)

ERAM Symbols (1. What is it? 2. Map,Target,Position?)

Hold (Position Symbol)

What is a leader line?

Connects position symbol to full data block.

What is the velocity vector line?

Represents the distance and direction the aircraft will travel in a selected number of minutes.

What do A2 through A8 in the data block contain?

Aircraft Identification

What do B1 through B3 in the data block contain?

Assigned altitude or VFR.

(Block B4 Identifiers) C

Mode C reported altitude is +-200 ft of single assigned altitude

(Block B4 Identifiers) (Up Arrow) (Down Arrow)

Mode C or controller entered altitude indicates aircraft is climbing/descending to assigned altitude

(Block B4 Identifiers) Coral Box Around B4 Character

Non-RVSM Aircraft

(Block B4 Identifiers) + or -

Mode C has previously reported aircraft at assigned altitude and aircraft has deviated +- 300 feet or more above/below assigned

(Block B4 Identifiers) /

Flight Type VFR

(Block B4 Identifiers) N

Neither controller-entered nor Mode C reported altitude has been received for aircraft

(Block B4 Identifiers) A

Controller reported altitude equals single assigned altitude

(Block B4 Identifiers) X

Mode C is corrupt or lost

(Block B4 Identifiers) B

Mode C reported altitude is within +-200 feet of upper or lower limit of block altitude, or controller-entered altitude is within assigned block

(Block B4 Identifiers) V

Mode C is received or controller-entered altitude reported altitude, but no assigned altitude exists

(Block B4 Identifiers) T

Interim Altitude

Data Block C1-C3 contain?

Mode-C Altitude or Controller-entered reported altitude. Upper altitude of block, or XXX if mode C is lost/corrupt

What does an X in Data Block C4 mean?

Exceptional vertical rate indicator

What does Data Block row D display?

Aircraft CID

What does an R in Data block D1 mean?

Your sector does not have track control

What does Data Block row E display?

Aircraft Ground Speed or special condition information (EMRG, FAIL, RDOF, etc.)

What is Data Block field F for?

Variable Data Field - A/C type, destination, heading, speed, free form-text, etc.

Where is a Mode C transponder required?

At and above 10,000 MSL and below floor of class A airspace excluding 2,500 AGL and below. Class A, B, C airspace.

If Mode C fails between 10,000 MSL and 18,000 MSL what is required?

Advise manager, coordinate with next sector to send Mode C status report before transfer

If Mode C fails above 18,000 MSL what is required?

Advise manager and coordinate with next controller to obtain approval for aircraft to enter sector

Beacon codes that do not end in "00"

Discrete Codes

Beacon codes that end in "00"

Non-discrete codes

Airspace over United States territory located within the North American continent between Canada and Mexico, including adjacent territorial waters outward to abut the boundaries of Oceanic control areas/Flight information regions.

NBCAP Airspace, designed to minimize beacon code changes

Which is preferred, discrete or non-discrete beacon codes?

Discrete

What is the advantage of discrete beacon codes?

Allows the system to automatically recognize/identify aircraft assigned the code.

Emergency codes: What do each mean?




7500


7600


7700

7500 - Hijack


7600 - RDOF


7700 - Emergency

What two types of aircraft continue on emergency beacon code even after radio and radar contact have been made?

Single pilot turobjets and helicopters

Code 1200 is assigned to who?

VFR aircraft (Not working with ATC facility, IFR cancels IFR flight plan, radar services terminated)

What does beacon code 1202 designate?

Glider operations

What does beacon code 1255 designate?

Firefighting operations

What does beacon code 1277 designate?

Search and Reescue

What does beacon code 4000 designate?

Fast maneuvering military aircraft

Is it possible that an aircraft retain the same beacon code from takeoff to touchdown?

Yes

Inaccurate or inoperative mode C may require _________ and/or __________.

Coordination or equipment suffix update.

To establish radar identification using a Mode 3/A beacon to identify a target, use what method?

Request aircraft to IDENT, then observe display or request aircraft change to assigned code and observe display.

What are two methods for radar identifying a primary target?

1. Corresponding pilot reported position with location on radar display or 2. identifying turns of at least 30 degrees

True or false: An automatically displayed FDB appears when an aircraft squawks computer assigned beacon code is positive identification.

True

What is the phraseology to notify an aircraft it is radar identified?

"ACID, RADAR CONTACT (position if required)"

If radar identification is questionable for any reason you should ________

Take immediate action to re-identify the aircraft, or terminate radar service.

True or False: Radar service must be terminated when an aircraft proceeds into a non-radar coverage area.

True

If an aircraft position symbol changes from flat track to free track what does that signify?

The target is outside computer parameters

"An action taken to transfer the radar identification of an aircraft from one controller to another if the aircraft will enter the receiving controller's airspace and radio communications will be transferred."

Handoff

"A physical or automated action taken by a controller to transfer the radar identification of an aircraft to another controller if the aircraft will or may enter the airspace or protected airspace of the receiving controller and radio communications will NOT be transferred."

Point out

Term used to transfer radar identification of an aircraft to another controller for the purpose of coordinating separation action.

Traffic

Term used to inform the controller issuing traffic restrictions that the traffic is identified and the restrictions issued are understood and will be complied with.

"Traffic observed"

The phrase used to inform the initiating controller that the receiving controller has identification on radar and the aircraft may enter the airspace.

"Radar Contact"

What is the basic phraseology format for a hand off?

"Hand off, (aircraft position), (ACID), (altitude, restrictions)

Can an aircraft be physically "pointed out" on the radar scope?

Yes

What is the basic phraseology for a point out?

"Point out, (aircraft position), (ACID), (altitude and restrictions), (direction of flight)

What are the four ways to transfer radar identification for hand offs?

Computer automated, computer manual (forced), physically (point on scope), phone coordinated.

Radar Strips have the addition of what three components?

CIDs, Beacon Codes, Ground Speed

(Fort Worth LOA)




During periods of automated data transfer between facilities, coordination shall be effected with the receiving ARTCC before departure of an aircraft when the departure point is less ____________ from the ARTCC boundary.

5 minutes flying time

(Fort Worth LOA)




When an aircraft will cross the boundary in a climb or descent, the transferring controller shall:

a) Initiate the handoff and then APREQ the climb/descent




b) Effect a point out, if required, to the sector controlling the altitude through which the aircraft is transitioning.

(Fort Worth LOA)




True or False:


Transponder codes may be changed without coordination upon initial contact, provided both facilities are operating under ERAM.

True

Aero ARTCC and Houston ARTCC LOA




When ERAM equipment is being used to effectcoordination, coordinate with the receiving center before departure of an aircraft when the ____________ is less than _________ from the ARTCC boundary.

departure point, 5 minutes flying time

Aero ARTCC and Houston ARTCC LOA




Aero ARTCC shall ensure that all aircraft above 13,000 ft and west of _____ landing at Alexandria International Airport (KAEX)or Esler Regional Airport (KESF) cross the center boundary at or below ________ descending to __________

J35


FL230 descending to 13,000 feet

Aero ARTCC and Houston ARTCC LOA




Aero ARTCC shall ensure that all aircraft above6,000 ft and west of the ZAE sector 66/65 common boundary landing at KHEZ orKMCB cross the ZAE/ZHU center boundary at or below _____________ descending to _________ unless otherwise coordinated

12.000 feet, 6000 feet



Aero ARTCC and Houston ARTCC LOA




When an aircraft will cross the boundary in aclimb or descent, the transferring controller shall:

a) initiate the handoff and then APREQ theclimb/descent




b) Effect a point out, if required, to the sector controlling the altitude through which the aircraft is transitioning.

Aero ARTCC and Greenwood ATCT LOA




When FDIO is operational, arrival informationneed not be forwarded unless _______________ and/or theaircraft is issued an approach _________________________

1.the sequence of aircraft changes




2. to a runway other than the tower specified runway-in-use

Aero ARTCC and Greenwood ATCT LOA




When FDIO is not operational, ARTCC shall ___________________, prior toclearance permitting flight in Class D Surface Area.

forward arrival information, including specific approach issued

Aero ARTCC and Greenwood ATCT LOA




ATCT is authorized to clear aircraft for avisual approach, weather permitting, provided ______________ with ARTCC before clearance is issued.

prior coordination is effected

Aero ARTCC and Greenwood ATCT LOA




Transfer of communications shall be accomplishedprior to the time an aircraft reaches the ______________ or, ifexecuting a visual approach, ____________, unless otherwise coordinated.

1. final approach fix inbound




2. 5 miles from the airport or prior to entering the surface area



Aero ARTCC and Greenwood ATCT LOA




When FDIO is not available,


ARTCC assumesresponsibility for issuing ____________




When issuing a release, ARTCC shall assign an _____________ and anyalternate routing or other instructions as necessary.

1. full departure clearances




2. altitude to maintain

Aero ARTCC and Greenwood ATCT LOA


ATCT is authorized to conduct Special VFRoperations within the Greenwood, Mississippi


Class D Surface Area at or below ______________________

2,700 feet MSL upon approval by ARTCC

Aero ARTCC and Jackson ATCT LOA




During radar operations, ATCT vertical limitsshall be at and below _________________

10,000 feet

Aero ARTCC and Jackson ATCT LOA




ARTCC shall clear all arrivals to thedestination airport via routings which ensure aircraft and aircraft’s routetransition within the confines of _____________________________

Arrival Transition Areas (ATAs)

Aero ARTCC and Jackson ATCT LOA




ARTCC shall clear turbojet arrivals, operatingat or above 11,000 feet to the destination airport, to cross the ATCT lateralboundary at ____________




Propeller-driven aircraft shall crossthe lateral boundary at ______________

1) 11,000 feet and 250 knots




2) 7,000 feet.

Aero ARTCC and Jackson ATCT LOA




Turbojets operating at and below 10,000 feetrequire __________________

individual coordination

Aero ARTCC and Jackson ATCT LOA




When an aircraft that will cross the boundary ina climb or descent, ARTCC shall: ___________________


if the aircraft’sfinal altitude is at or below 10,000 feet.



Initiate the handoff and then APREQ the climb/descent

Aero ARTCC and Monroe ATCT LOA




During radar operations, ATCT vertical limitsshall be at and below __________________

12.000 feet.

Aero ARTCC and Monroe ATCT LOA




Turbojets shall cross _______ east of MLUVORTAC at ____________.




All other arrivals shall cross _____ east of MLU VORTAC at ________________

31 miles, 13,000 feet




31 miles, 7,000 feet.


Restricted Area R357 includes airspace from the ground up to and including _______________

5,000 feet MSL

Separation is applied between the _______________ of targets

Center

Radar separation shall be applied to all RVSM aircraft operating on a random route ____________

at or below FL450

Do NOT use information in data blocks displaying "______________" in the application of either radar or non-radar separation.

CST or FRZN

Lateral Separation Minima




At or above FL600 _____________


Below FL600 ___________________




Up to and including FL230 within 40 miles of the antenna ______________ if specified in a facility directive

10 miles


5 miles


3 miles

Lateral Separation Minima




When transitioning from terminal to enroute _________




Provided:




(4 items)

3 miles increasing to 5 miles




1. Aircraft diverging or lead aircraft faster


2. Separation constant or increasing


3. 5 miles separation obtained in first center sector


4. Procedure covered in LOA

When an A380/AN225 is operating at or below 250kts and below FL240 how many miles separation is required from other aircraft?

8 miles

Can visual separation be applied to A388/AN225?

No

Separate aircraft from obstructions by _______ miles

5 miles

Separate aircraft from adjacent airspace


(Below FL600)




Radar Controlled _________


Non-radar controlled ___________

2 1/2 miles, 5 miles




(double at or above FL600)

Separate aircraft from Special Use Airspace (SUA) and ATCAAs




Lateral:




Vertical:

Lateral:


Below FL600 - 3 miles, above 6 miles




Vertical:


FL290 and below - 500 feet


Above FL290 - 1,000 feet

Aircraft in formation flight require _____ additional mile(s) for each formation

1 mile

You observe an unsafe situation which necessitates the issuance of a safety alert. The aircraft involved is not in your area of jurisdiction, but is the responsibility of another controller. You should _________

Notify the appropriate controller

When would a controller request a pilot to turn off automatic altitude reporting feature?

Mode C readout differs by 300 ft or more from pilot reported altitude.

A heading issued to an aircraft to provide navigational guidance by radar.

Radar Vector

_______is the lowest MSL altitude at which an IFRaircraft will be vectored by a radar controller, except as otherwise authorizedfor radar approaches, departures, and missed approaches. The altitude meets IFRobstacle clearance criteria.

Minimum Vectoring Altitude (MVA)

When initiating a vector you must advise the pilot of two things, what are they?

1. The purpose of the vector


2. What to expect after the vector

You must allow an aircraft increased time to comply with a vector when the aircraft is __________

At higher altitude or higher airspeeds