AMC5 ATS.TR.210(a)(3) Operation of air traffic control service
ED Decision 2020/008/R
APPROACH
SEQUENCE
(a) The approach sequence should be established in a manner which will facilitate the arrival of the maximum number of aircraft with the least average delay. Priority in the approach sequence should be given to:
(1) an aircraft which anticipates being compelled to land because of factors affecting the safe operation of the aircraft (engine failure, below minimum fuel state, etc.);
(2) hospital aircraft or aircraft carrying any sick or seriously injured person requiring urgent medical attention;
(3) aircraft engaged in search and rescue operations; and
(4) other aircraft as may be determined by the competent authority.
(b) Succeeding aircraft should be cleared for approach when:
(1) the preceding aircraft has reported that it is able to complete its approach without encountering IMC; or
(2) the preceding aircraft is in communication with and sighted by the aerodrome control tower, and reasonable assurance exists that a normal landing can be accomplished; or
(3) timed approaches are used, the preceding aircraft has passed the defined point inbound, and reasonable assurance exists that a normal landing can be accomplished; or
(4) the use of an ATS surveillance system confirms that the required longitudinal spacing between succeeding aircraft has been established.
Air traffic control prioritizes aircraft in approach sequences based on safety, medical emergencies, search and rescue, and competent authority directives. Subsequent aircraft clearances depend on preceding aircraft's progress, visibility, communication, or established spacing via surveillance systems, ensuring efficient and safe landings.
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