AMC8 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) (Mar 2025)

AMC8 ATS.TR.210(a)(3) Operation of air traffic control service ED Decision 2020/008/R INSTRUMENT APPROACH (a) The approach control unit should specify the instrument approach procedure to be used by arriving aircraft. When a flight crew requests an alternative instrument approach procedure, the approach control unit should clear it accordingly, if circumstances permit. (b) If a pilot reports or it is clearly apparent to the air traffic control unit that the pilot is not familiar with an instrument approach procedure, the initial approach level, the point (in minutes from the appropriate reporting point) at which base turn or procedure turn will be started, the level at which the procedure turn is to be carried out and the final approach track should be specified, except that only the last-mentioned need be specified if the aircraft is to be cleared for a straight-in approach. The frequency(-ies) of the navigation aid(s) to be used as well as the missed approach procedure should also be specified when deemed necessary. AMC8 ATS.TR.210(a)(3) Operation of air traffic control service ED Decision 2020/008/R INSTRUMENT APPROACH (a)       The approach control unit should specify the instrument approach procedure to be used by arriving aircraft. When a flight crew requests an alternative instrument approach procedure, the approach control unit should clear it accordingly, if circumstances permit. (b)       If a pilot reports or it is clearly apparent to the air traffic control unit that the pilot is not familiar with an instrument approach procedure, the initial approach level, the point (in minutes from the appropriate reporting point) at which base turn or procedure turn will be started, the level at which the procedure turn is to be carried out and the final approach track should be specified, except that only the last-mentioned need be specified if the aircraft is to be cleared for a straight-in approach. The frequency(-ies) of the navigation aid(s) to be used as well as the missed approach procedure should also be specified when deemed necessary.