Provide recommended altitudes on final approach if the pilot requests. If recommended altitudes are requested, inform the pilot that recommended altitudes which are at or above the published MDA will be given for each mile on final.
{New-98-3 Revised February 26, 1998}
REFERENCE -
FAAO 7210.3, Recommended Altitudes for Surveillance Approaches,
paragraph 10-5-7.
FAAO 7110.65, Final Approach Guidance, paragraph 5-11-5.
PHRASEOLOGY -
RECOMMENDED ALTITUDES WILL BE PROVIDED FOR EACH MILE ON FINAL TO MINIMUM
DESCENT ALTITUDE/CIRCLING MINIMUM DESCENT ALTITUDE.
5-11-2 Visual Reference Report
Aircraft may be requested to report the runway, approach/runway lights, or airport in sight. Helicopters making a "point-in-space" approach may be requested to report when able to proceed to the landing area by visual reference to a prescribed surface route.
PHRASEOLOGY -
REPORT (runway, approach/runway lights or airport) IN SIGHT.
REPORT WHEN ABLE TO PROCEED VISUALLY TO AIRPORT/HELIPORT.
a. Issue advance notice of where descent will begin and issue the straight-in MDA prior to issuing final descent for the approaches.
NOTE -
The point at which descent to the minimum descent altitude is authorized
is the final approach fix unless an altitude limiting stepdown-fix is prescribed.
b. When it is determined that the surveillance approach will
terminate in a circle to land maneuver, request the aircraft approach category
from the pilot. After receiving the aircraft approach category, provide
him with the applicable circling MDA prior to issuing final descent for
the approach.
NOTE -
Pilots are normally expected to furnish the aircraft approach category
to the controller when it is determined that the surveillance approach
will terminate in a circle to land maneuver. If this information is not
voluntarily given, solicit the aircraft approach category from the pilot,
and then issue him the applicable circling MDA.
PHRASEOLOGY -
PREPARE TO DESCEND IN (number) MILE/S.
For straight-in approaches,
MINIMUM DESCENT ALTITUDE (altitude).
For circling approaches,
REQUEST YOUR AIRCRAFT APPROACH CATEGORY. (Upon receipt of aircraft
approach category),
PUBLISHED CIRCLING MINIMUM DESCENT ALTITUDE (altitude).
When an aircraft reaches the descent point, issue one of the following as appropriate:
REFERENCE -
FAAO 7110.65, Elevation Failure, paragraph 5-12-9.
a. Unless a descent restriction exists, advise the aircraft
to descend to the MDA.
PHRASEOLOGY -
(Number) MILES FROM RUNWAY/AIRPORT/HELIPORT. DESCEND TO YOUR MINIMUM
DESCENT ALTITUDE.
b. When a descent restriction exists, specify the prescribed
restriction altitude. When the aircraft has passed the altitude limiting
point, advise to continue descent to MDA.
PHRASEOLOGY -
(Number) MILES FROM RUNWAY/AIRPORT/HELIPORT. DESCEND AND MAINTAIN (restriction
altitude).
DESCEND TO YOUR MINIMUM DESCENT ALTITUDE.
5-11-5 Final Approach Guidance
a. Issue course guidance, inform the aircraft when it is on course, and frequently inform the aircraft of any deviation from course. Transmissions with aircraft on surveillance final approach should occur approximately every 15 seconds.
PHRASEOLOGY -
HEADING (heading), ON COURSE,
or
SLIGHTLY/WELL LEFT/RIGHT OF COURSE.
NOTE -
Controllers should not key the radio transmitter continuously during
radar approaches to preclude a lengthy communications block. The decision
on how often transmitters are unkeyed is the controller's prerogative.
b. Issue trend information, as required, to indicate target position
with respect to the extended runway centerline and to describe the target
movement as appropriate corrections are issued. Trend information may be
modified by the terms "RAPIDLY" and "SLOWLY" as appropriate.
EXAMPLE -
"Going left/right of course."
"Left/right of course and holding/correcting."
c. Inform the aircraft of its distance from the runway, airport/heliport,
or MAP, as appropriate, each mile on final.
PHRASEOLOGY -
(Number) MILE/S FROM RUNWAY/AIRPORT/HELIPORT OR MISSED APPROACH POINT.
d. Recommended altitudes shall be furnished, if requested, in
accordance with paragraph 5-11-1, Altitude Information.
PHRASEOLOGY -
If requested, ALTITUDE SHOULD BE (altitude).
5-11-6 Approach Guidance Termination
a. Discontinue surveillance approach guidance when:
1. Requested by the pilot.
2. In your opinion, continuation of a safe approach to the MAP
is questionable.
3. The aircraft is over the MAP.
b. Surveillance approach guidance may be discontinued when the
pilot reports the runway or approach/runway lights in sight or if a "point-in-space"
approach, he reports able to proceed to the landing area by visual reference
to a prescribed surface route.
c. When approach guidance is discontinued in accordance with
subparagraph a and the aircraft has reported the runway or approach/runway
lights in sight, advise the aircraft of its position and to proceed visually.
PHRASEOLOGY -
(Distance) MILE(S) FROM RUNWAY/AIRPORT/HELIPORT,
or
OVER MISSED APPROACH POINT.
PROCEED VISUALLY (additional instructions/clearance as required).
d. When approach guidance is discontinued in accordance with
subparagraph a above and the aircraft has not reported the runway or approach/runway
lights in sight, advise the aircraft of its position and to execute a missed
approach unless the runway or approach/runway lights are in sight or, if
a "point-in-space" approach, unless able to proceed visually.
PHRASEOLOGY -
(Distance) MILE(S) FROM RUNWAY,
or
OVER MISSED APPROACH POINT. IF RUNWAY, APPROACH/RUNWAY LIGHTS
NOT IN
SIGHT, EXECUTE MISSED APPROACH/(missed approach instructions).
(Additional
instructions/clearance, as required).
or
(Distance and direction) FROM AIRPORT/HELIPORT/MISSED APPROACH
POINT.
IF UNABLE TO PROCEED VISUALLY, EXECUTE MISSED APPROACH. (Additional
instructions/clearance, if required).
NOTE -
Terminal Instrument Approach Procedures and Flight Inspection criteria
require establishment of a MAP for each procedure including the point to
which satisfactory radar guidance can be provided.