fss 307.2 - respond to calls from vehicle operators

When communicating with ground traffic, do NOT use the words:

GO AHEAD, CLEAR, or CLEARED

Instead of “STAFF TWO-TWO MARCH RADIO GO AHEAD”, say:

STAFF TWO-TWO MARCH RADIO

The answer to:

“MARCH RADIO STAFF TWO-TWO I HAVE A QUESTION FOR YOU” is?

STAFF TWO-TWO MARCH RADIO READY TO COPY

What is the correct alternative to:

TRUCK EIGHT-ONE MARCH RADIO CLEAR RUNWAY TWO-SEVEN

TRUCK EIGHT-ONE MARCH RADIO LEAVE/EXIT RUNWAY TWO-SEVEN

Before releasing ground traffic onto the manoeuvring area, obtain the following information from it:

• _______

• _______, unless it is visually identified without any doubt

• _______

Identification, present position, intentions

If the vehicle operator does not specify a desired routing, the flight service specialist will assign ______

the most expedient route

Record communication information for aircraft and ground traffic in either of the following ways:

• In _____ certified for ATS operational use, if permitted in unit procedures

• On the appropriate ______

electronic systems, appropriate paper data strips

Vehicles without radio operating on manoeuvring/protected areas will be accompanied by _____ or be given ______.

A remark will be made on the VDE to reflect this.

a radio-equipped vehicle, a portable radio

Non-radio equipped vehicles are usually escorted by a radio-equipped vehicle. The _____ will be entered on the VDE.

The remark _____ will be added to indicate the number of vehicles in the convoy.

radio-equipped vehicle with a call-sign, PLUS 1 (2, 3, etc.)

Only approved abbreviations from ______ can be used on the VDE, otherwise the vehicle identification must be written out in full.

MATS/U.O.M.

What is the abbreviation for ‘blower’?

BW

What is the abbreviation for ‘grader’?

GR

What is the abbreviation for ‘loader’?

LO

What is the abbreviation for ‘mower’?

MO

What is the abbreviation for ‘maintenance vehicle’?

MV

What is the abbreviation for ‘plow’?

PL

What is the abbreviation for ‘sweeper’?

SP

What is the abbreviation for ‘staff’?

ST

What is the abbreviation for ‘truck’?

TK

What is the abbreviation for ‘tractor’?

TT

Use data strips to provide a comprehensive indication of:

_____, _____, position reports, _____

air traffic, ground traffic, aerodrome conditions

Complete data strips as follows:

• So that effective ___________ can be provided

• When using electronic data strips, in accordance with unit procedures for electronic data strips

AAS, RAAS, VAS, VCS

Active vehicle strips will be placed _____ the aircraf strips in the active panel of the stripboard.

below

Display, at operating positions, the status of:

• ______ on which sanding, plowing, sweeping, calibration, inspection, maintenance, or any similar operation has been approved that will affect its availability to landing and departing aircraft

• Ground traffic operations within _____ that may affect the runways availability to landing and departing aircraft

Runways and taxiways, the RPA

Who is to ensure that all ground traffic communicate with the appropriate ATS unit regarding any movement?

The aerodrome operator

When appropriate unit procedures are established in a written agreement with the aerodrome operator, movement of ground traffic _____ may be permitted on the manoeuvring area or within the RPA of the aerodrome.

not equipped with a radio

A runway or taxiway, or any portion thereof, closed to aircraft operations by _____ is not considered part of the manoeuvring area.

NOTAM

Movements of ground traffic on any area closed to aircraft operations by NOTAM are the sole responsibility of ____.

the aerodrome operator

A runway that is closed by NOTAM but available to aircraft as a taxiway is not considered closed to aircraft operations and therefore either _____ is to be provided.

vehicle control service or vehicle advisory service