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Inbound / Arrival Clearances

On contact with the first "ICAO" unit (e.g. FACA unit (FACA_W) or (FACA_E) REMOVE!!!) / "ICAO" Area, the controller will be the one to issue the arrival clearance into "Aerodrome name". Controllers are to check the latest NOTAMs, aswell as the "Aerodrome" TMA page to keep up to date with the latest STARs in use.

When giving the arrival clearance, the aircraft should first be cleared inbound into the sector at their current level, before being passed a STAR, landing runway, and ATIS code in range.

STAR Clearance Phraseology

"(callsign), cleared inbound FL(flight level), (STAR) arrival landing (runway), check ATIS (code) in range."

e.g.

SAA369, cleared inbound FL340, ERDAS1C arrival landing Runway 01, check ATIS B in range.

Should the aircraft either: * Already have received its STAR clearance from another ATS unit * Overflying "Sector ICAO" or your sector in general * Flying to an aerodrome where the aircraft route terminates at the destination VOR.

then the controller should only clear the aircraft at their level.

Inbound Phraseology

"(callsign), cleared inbound FL(flight level)."

e.g.

SAA369, cleared inbound FL340.

The pilot should read back their cleared level as confirmation.

Should an aircraft be on the climb out of an aerodrome:

STAR Clearance Phraseology (climbing)

"(callsign), climb to FL(flight level), (STAR) arrival landing (runway), check ATIS (code) in range."

SAA609, climb to FL340, cleared ERDAS1A arrival, landing runway 01, check ATIS F in range.

Handoff Agreement

The agreed level for handoff from ACC to a civil APP unit is FLXXX. The agreed level for handoff from ACC to a military APP unit is FLXXX. Only if military airspace is nearby. REMOVE!!!

Note

At first, when a pilot requests descent, they should only be cleared to descend as low as the lower limit of the FIR/UIR (FLXXX), but in our case, FLXXX (This is the handoff level).

Only once the controller is satisfied that the pilot will not leave controlled airspace whilst descending, should the aircraft then be given further descent to FLXXXX (handoff level) and a handoff.

"Airport Name" (ICAO) Arrival Procedures

Only use this section if there are any special LoAs or agreements with an aerodrome in a sector.

Use of Radar Separation

Only use if Radar Services are available!! REMOVE!!!

  • Separation assurance using ATS surveillance as a primary aid in the area control environment is implemented within the "ICAO" and "ICAO" FIR above FLXXXX.
  • All transponder equipped aircraft operating in all routes within "Area Name" above FLXXXX are tracked by at least 2 different ATS surveillance sensors.
  • Consequently the following ATM elements need to be considered. ATS Surveillance Control Service will be automatically transferred from Approach or from adjacent Area Control Sectors, which will mean that the frequency change will not include a termination of ATS Surveillance control Service.
  • Pilots are to take note that the En-route separation of 10 minutes at same level may be reduced to 10NM, demanding appropriate vigilance, R/T discipline and accuracy.

Enroute CPDLC / SELCAL

The "Sector Name" Flight Information Region (ICAO) is equipped and is able to operate enroute CPDLC coverage for aircraft operating above FLXXXX, which is built into the sector files through TopSky, and requires an active Hoppie's Code to use.

The "Sector Name" Flight Information Region (ICAO) is not equipped and is unable to operate enroute CPDLC coverage for aircraft.

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The following instructions can be transmitted via CPDLC. REMOVE IF NO CPDLC!!!

  • Altitude Change (Climb/Descent)
  • Heading Instructions
  • Direct To (Fix)

As well as this, TopSky offers the following free text options to be transmitted for "ICAO". REMOVE IF NO CPDLC!!!

  • SERVICE TERMINATED. MONITOR UNICOM 122.800
  • SERVICE TERMINATED. SQUAWK 2000. MONITOR UNICOM 122.800
  • CERTAIN INSTRUCTIONS UNAVAILABLE VIA DATALINK. PLEASE MONITOR * VOICE AT ALL TIMES
  • CPDLC SERVICE TERMINATED. REVERT TO VOICE
  • CPDLC SERVICE TERMINATE PASSING FL195. REVERT TO VOICE.
  • RADAR SERVICE TERMINATED.
  • ALL ATS TERMINATED.
  • RADAR CONTACT LOST.
  • NO DELAY EXPECTED.
  • DELAY NOT DETERMINED.
  • REPORT APPROACHING TOP OF DESCENT ON VOICE.
  • REPORT APPROACHING TOP OF DESCENT.
  • CHECK STUCK MICROPHONE
  • CONTINUE PRESENT HEADING
  • RESUME NORMAL SPEED
  • REPORT YOUR MACH NUMBER.
  • REPORT YOUR IAS.
  • REQUEST NOT SUPPORTED VIA DATALINK. REVERT TO VOICE.

There is no SELCAL capabilities within the "Area Name" FIR.

There is SELCAL capabilities within the "Area Name" FIR.

Info

All arrival clearances are to be transmitted through voice on initial contact. CPDLC may not be used for this function to issue arrival clearances.

REMOVE IF NO CPDLC!!!

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