AMC5 ATS.TR.210(a)(3) Operation of air traffic control service

• ED Decision 2020/008/R found in: ATM/ANS Provision of Services (2017/373) (Feb 2023)

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. 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.