AMC1 ATS.TR.230 Transfer of responsibility for control

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

AMC1 ATS.TR.230 Transfer of responsibility for control ED Decision 2020/008/R COORDINATION IN RESPECT OF THE AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SERVICE PROVISION — GENERAL Agreements between air traffic control units or sectors and local instructions concerning coordination and transfer of control of flights should cover the following, as applicable: (a)       definition of areas of responsibility and common interest, airspace structure and airspace classification(s); (b)       any delegation of responsibility for the provision of air traffic services; (c)       procedures for the exchange of flight plan and control data, including use of automated and/or verbal coordination messages; (d)       means of communication; (e)       requirements and procedures for approval requests; (f)        significant points, levels or times for transfer of control; (g)       significant points, levels or times for transfer of communication; (h)       conditions applicable to the transfer and acceptance of control, such as specified altitudes/flight levels, specific separation minima or spacing to be established at the time of transfer, and the use of automation; (i)        ATS surveillance system coordination procedures; (j)        SSR code assignment procedures; (k)       procedures for departing traffic; (l)        designated holding fixes and procedures for arriving traffic; (m)     applicable contingency procedures; and (n)       any other provisions or information relevant to the coordination and transfer of control of flights. AMC1 ATS.TR.230 Transfer of responsibility for control ED Decision 2020/008/R COORDINATION IN RESPECT OF THE AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SERVICE PROVISION — GENERAL Agreements between air traffic control units or sectors and local instructions concerning coordination and transfer of control of flights should cover the following, as applicable: (a) definition of areas of responsibility and common interest, airspace structure and airspace classification(s); (b) any delegation of responsibility for the provision of air traffic services; (c) procedures for the exchange of flight plan and control data, including use of automated and/or verbal coordination messages; (d) means of communication; (e) requirements and procedures for approval requests; (f) significant points, levels or times for transfer of control; (g) significant points, levels or times for transfer of communication; (h) conditions applicable to the transfer and acceptance of control, such as specified altitudes/flight levels, specific separation minima or spacing to be established at the time of transfer, and the use of automation; (i) ATS surveillance system coordination procedures; (j) SSR code assignment procedures; (k) procedures for departing traffic; (l) designated holding fixes and procedures for arriving traffic; (m) applicable contingency procedures; and (n) any other provisions or information relevant to the coordination and transfer of control of flights.