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AVIATION RADIOTELEPHONY PHRASEOLOGY
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December, 2000
This Document is an extract from the :
ICAO RULES OF THE AIR AND AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES
PANS-RAC (DOC 4444)
1 GENERAL
1.1.2 Transmission of Numbers
1.1.2.1 All numbers except whole hundreds, whole thousands and combinations of thousands and whole hundreds shall be transmitted by pronouncing each digit separately. Whole hundreds and whole thousands shall be transmitted by pronouncing each digit in the number of hundreds or thousands followed by the word “HUNDRED” or “THOUSAND” as appropriate. Combinations of thousands and whole hundreds shall be transmitted by pronouncing each digit in the number of thousands followed by the word “THOUSAND” followed by the number of hundreds followed by the word “HUNDRED”
Examples
Number: Transmitted as:
10 ... ONE ZERO
75 ... SEVEN FIVE
583 ... FIVE EIGHT THREE
600 ... SIX HUNDRED
5,000 ... FIVE THOUSAND
7,600 ... SEVEN THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED
11,000 ... ONE ONE THOUSAND
18,900 ... ONE EIGHT THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED
38,143 ... THREE EIGHT ONE FOUR THREE
1.1.2.2 Numbers comaining a decimal point shall be transmitted as prescribed in paragraph 2A.1.21 (5.2.1.3.1.1) with the decimal point in appropriate sequence being indicated by the word “DECIMAL”.
Examples
Number: Transmitted as:
100.3 ... ONE ZERO ZERO DECIMAL THREE
38,143.9 ... THREE EIGHT ONE FOUR THREE DECIMAL NINE
NOTE: For identification of VHF frequencies using 25 kHz spacing, not more than two significant digits after the decimal point are used, a single zero is to be considered significant.
Examples
Number: Transmitted as:
118.0 ... ONE ONE EIGHT DECIMAL ZERO
118.1 ... ONE ONE EIGHT DECIMAL ONE
116.125 ... ONE ONE EIGHT DECIMAL ONE TWO
118.150 ... ONE ONE EIGHT DECIMAL ONE FIVE
1.1.2.3 PANS - Wherever VHF communications channels are separated by 8.33 kHz, all 6 digits of the numerical designator should be used to dentify the transmitting channel in radiotelephony communications. Three digits after the decimal point are to be used for all channels.
Examples
Number: Transmitted as:
118.005 ... ONE ONE EIGHT DECIMAL ZERO ZERO FIVE
118.010 ... ONE ONE EIGHT DECIMAL ZERO ONE ZERO
118.025 ... ONE ONE EIGHT DECIMAL ZERO TWO FIVE
1.1.2.4 PANS - When transmitting time, only the minutes of the hour should normally be required. Each digit should be pronounced separately. However, the hour should be included when any possibility of confusion is likely to result.
Examples
Time: Statement:
0920 (9:20 A.M.) ... TOO ZE-RO or
ZE-RO NIN-er TOO ZERO
1643 (4:43 P.M.) ... FOW-er TREE or
WUN SIX FOW-er TREE
2 PHRASEOLOGIES
2.1 GENERAL
CIRCUMSTANCES PHRASEOLOGIES (Pilot Transmission in Bold Type)
2.1.1 Description of Levels [subse- a. FLIGHT LEVEL (number); or
quently referred to as “(level)”] b. (number) METRES; or
c. (number) FEET
2.1.2 Level Changes, Reports and Rates a. CLIMB (or DESCEND): followed as necessary by:
1. TO (level);
2. TO REACH (level) AT (or BY) (time or significant point);
3. REPORT LEAVING (or REACHING, or PASSING)
(level);
4. REPORT PASSING ODD (or EVEN) LEVELS;
5. AT (number) METRES PER SECOND (or FEET PER MINUTE) [MINIMUM (or MAXIMUM)];
...for SST aircraft only 6. REPORT STARTING ACCELERATION (or
DECELERATION).
b. STEP CLIMB (aircraft identification) ABOVE (or
BENEATH) YOU;
c. REQUEST LEVEL CHANGE FROM (name of unit) AT
(time or significant point);
d. STOP CLIMB (or DESCENT) AT (level);
e. CONTINUE CLIMB (or DESCENT) TO (level);
f. EXPEDITE CLIMB (or DESCENT) [UNTIL PASSING
(level)]:
g. WHEN READY CLIMB (or DESCEND) TO (level);
h. EXPECT DESCENT AT (time);
i. REQUEST DESCENT AT (time);
...to require action at a specific time j. IMMEDIATELY;
or place k. AFTER PASSING (significant point);
l. AT (time or significant point);
...to require action when convenient m. WHEN READY (instruction);
...to require an aircraft to climb or n. MAINTAIN OWN SEPARATION AND VMC [FROM (level)]
defend maintaining own separation [TO (level);
and VMC o. MAINTAIN OWN SEPARATION AND VMC ABOVE (or
BELOW, or TO) (level);
...when there is doubt that an aircraft p. IF NOT POSSIBLE (alternative instructions) AND ADVISE; can comply with a clearance or
instruction
...when a pilot is unable to comply q. UNABLE TO COMPLY.
with a clearance or instruction
...after modifying vertical speed to r. TCAS CLIMB (or DESCENT);
comply with an ACAS resolution s. (acknowledgment)
advisory (pilot / controller interchange)
...after ACAS “Clear of Conflict” is t. RETURNING TO (assigned clearance);
annunciated (pilot / contoller u. (acknowledgment) (or alternative instructions);
interchange)
...after the response to an ACAS v. TCAS CLIMB (or DESCENT), RETURNING TO
reslution advisory is completed assigned clearance);
(pilot / controller interchange) w. (acknowledgment) (or alternative instructions);
CIRCUMSTANCES PHRASEOLOGIES (Pilot Transmission in Bold Type)
...after returning to clearance after x. TCAS CLIMB (or DESCEND), COMPLETED (assigned
responding to an ACAS resolution clearance) RESUMED;
advisory (pilot / controller interchange) y. (acknowledgment) (or alternative instructions);
...when unable to comply with a z. UNABLE TO COMPLY, TCAS RESOLUTION ADVISORY
clearance because of so ACAS aa. (acknowledgement).
resolution advisory (pilot / controller
interchange)
2.1.3 Transfer of Control and/or Fre- a. CONTACT (unit call sign) (frequency);
quency Change b. AT (or OVER) (time or place) CONTACT (unit call sign)
(frequency);
c. IF NO CONTACT (instructions);
NOTE: An aircraft may be d. STAND-BY (frequency) FOR (unit call sign);
requested to “STAND-BY” on e. REQUEST CHANGE TO (frequency);
a frequency when it is intended f. FREQUENCY CHANGE APPROVED;
that the ATS unit will initiate g. MONITOR (unit call sign) (frequency);
communications and to “MONITOR" h. MONITORING (frequency);
a frequency when information i. WHEN READY CONTACT (unit call sign) (frequency);
is being broadcast thereon. j. REMAIN THIS FREQUENCY.
2.1.4 Change of Call Sign
...to instruct an aircraft to change its a. CHANGE YOUR CALL SIGN TO (new call sign) [UNTIL
type of call sign FURTHER ADVISED];
...to advise an aircraft to revert to the b. REVERT TO FLIGHT PLAN CALL SIGN (call sign) [AT
call sign indicated in the flight plan (significant point)].
2.1.5 Traffic Information
...to pass traffic information a. TRAFFIC (information);
b. NO REPORTED TRAFFIC;
...to acknowledge traffic information c. LOOKING OUT;
d. TRAFFIC IN SIGHT;
e. NEGATIVE CONTACT [reasons];
f. [ADDITIONAL] TRAFFIC (direction) BOUND (type of air-
craft) (level) ESTIMATED (or OVER) (significant point)
AT (time);
g. TRAFFIC IS (classification) UNMANNED FREE BAL-
LOON(S) WAS [or ESTIMATED] OVER (place) AT (time)
REPORTED (level(s)) [or LEVEL UNKNOWN] MOVING
(direction) (other pertinent information, it any)
2.1.6 Meteorological Conditions a. WIND (number) DEGREES (number) (units);
b. WIND AT (height/altitude/flight level) (number) DEGREES
(number) (units); NOTE: Wind is always expressed by
giving the mean direction and speed and any significant
variations thereof.
c. VISIBILITY (distance) [direction];
d. RUNWAY VISUAL RANGE (or RVR) [RUNWAY (number)]
(distance);
...for multiple RVR observations e. RVR [RUNWAY (number)] (first position) (distance).
(second position) (distance), (third position) (distance);
NOTE: Multiple RVR observations are always repre-
sentative of the touchdown zone, midpoint zone and
the roll-out / stop end zone respectively.
...in the event that RVR information t. RVR [RUNWAY (number)] (first position) (distance), (sec-
on any one position is not available ond position) MISSING, (third position) (distance);
this information will be included in the
appropriate sequence
g. PRESENT WEATHER (details);
h. CLOUD (amount [type] and height of base) (or SKY
CLEAR);
i. CAVOK; NOTE: CAVOK pronounced CAV-O-KAY.
j. TEMPERATURE [MINUS] (number) (and/or DEW-POINT
[MINUS] (number));
k. QNH (or QFE) (number) [units];
l. MODERATE (or SEVERE) ICING (or TURBULENCE) [IN
CLOUD] (area);
m. REPORT FLIGHT CONDITIONS.
2.1.7 Position Reporting a. NEXT REPORT AT (significant point);
...to omit position reports until a b. OMIT POSITION REPORTS [UNTIL (specify)];
specified position c. RESUME POSITION REPORTING.
2.1.8 Additional Reports a. REPORT PASSING (significant point);
...to request a report at a specified b. REPORT (distance) FROM (name of DME station) DME;
place or distance c. REPORT PASSING (three digits) RADIAL (name of VOR)
VOR;
...to request a report of present d. REPORT DISTANCE FROM (significant point);
position e. REPORT DISTANCE FROM (name of DME station) DME.
2.1.9 Aerodrome Information a. RUNWAY (number) (condition);
b. LANDING SURFACE (condition);
c. CAUTION CONSTRUCTION WORK (location);
d. CAUTION (specify reasons) RIGHT (or LEFT), (or BOTH
SIDES) OF RUNWAY [number];
e. CAUTION WORK IN PROGRESS (or OBSTRUCTION)
(position and any necessary advice);
f. RUNWAY REPORT AT (observation time) RUNWAY
(number) (type of precipitant) UP TO (depth of deposit)
MILLIMETERS. BRAKING ACTION GOOD(or MEDIUM
TO GOOD, or MEDIUM TO POOR, or POOR,
or UNRELIABLE)[and/or BRAKING COEFFICIENT
(equipment and number)];
g. BRAKING ACTION REPORTED BY (aircraft type) AT
(time) GOOD (or MEDIUM, or POOR);
h. RUNWAY (or TAXIWAY) WET [or DAMP, WATER
PATCHES, FLOODED (depth), or SNOW REMOVED
(length and width as applicable), or TREATED, or COV-
ERED WITH PATCHES OF DRY SNOW (or WET SNOW,
or COMPACTED SNOW, or SLUSH, or FROZEN SLUSH,
or ICE, or ICE UNDERNEATH, or ICE AND SNOW, or
SNOWDRIFTS or FROZEN RUTS AND RIDGES)].
2.1.10 Operational Status of Visual and a. (specify visual or non-visual aid) RUNWAY (number)
Non-Visual Aids (description of deficiency);
b. (type) LIGHTING (unserviceability);
c. MLS/ILS CATEGORY (category) (serviceability state);
d. TAXIWAY LIGHTING (description of deficiency);
e. (type of visual approach slope indicator) RUNWAY
(number) (description of deficiency);
f. SECONDARY POWER SUPPLY NOT AVAILABLE.
2.2 AREA CONTROL SERVICES
CIRCUMSTANCES PHRASEOLOGIES (Pilot Transmission in Bold Type)
2.2.1 Issuance of Clearance a. (name at unit) CLEARS (aircraft identfication);
b. (aircraft) CLEARED TO;
c. RECLEARED (amended clearance details);
d. RECLEARED (amended route portion) TO (significant
point of original route);
e. ENTER CONTROL AREA (or ZONE) [VIA (significant
point)] AT (level) [AT (time)];
f. LEAVE CONTROL AREA (or ZONE) AT (level) (or
CLIMBING, or DESCENDING);
g. JOIN (specify) AT (signifcant point) AT (level) [AT (time)].
2.2.2 Indication of Route and Clearance a. FROM (place) TO (place);
Limit b. TO (place), followed as necessary by:
1. DIRECT;
2. VIA (route and/or reporting points);
3. VIA FLIGHT PLANNED ROUTE;
4. VIA (distance) ARC (direction) OF (name of DME
station) DME;
5. OUT OF CONTROL AREA (or ZONE) (distance)
(direction) OF (place);
c. (level or route) NOT AVAILABLE DUE (reason)
ALTERNATIVE[S] IS/ARE (levels or routes) ADVISE.
2.2.3 Maintenance of Specified Levels a. MAINTAIN (level) [TO (significant point);
b. MAINTAIN (level) UNTIL PASSING (significant point);
c. MAINTAIN (level) UNTIL (time);
d. MAINTAIN (level) UNTIL ADVISED BY (name of unit);
e. MAINTAIN (level) UNTIL FURTHER ADVISED;
f. MAINTAIN (level) WHILE IN CONTROLLED AIRSPACE;
g. MAINTAIN AT LEAST (number) METRES (or FEET)
ABOVE (or BELOW) (aircraft identification).
NOTE: The term “MAINTAIN” is not to be used in lieu
of “DESCEND” or “CLIMB” when instructing an aircraft
to change level.
2.2.4 Specification at Cruising Levels a. CROSS (significant point) AT (or ABOVE, or BELOW)
(level);
b. CROSS (significant point) AT (time) OR LATER (or
BEFORE) AT (level) [MAINTAINING OWN SEPARATION
AND VMC];
c. CRUISE CLIMB BETWEEN (levels) (or ABOVE) (level);
d. CROSS (distance) (name of DME station) DME AT
(or ABOVE, or BELOW) (level).
2.2.5 Emergency Descent a. EMERGENCY DESCENT (intentions);
b. EMERGENCY DESCENT AT (significant point or location)
ALL AIRCRAFT BELOW (level) WITHIN (distance) OF
(significant point or navigation aid) LEAVE IMMEDIATELY
(followed as necessary by specific instructions as
to direction, heading or track, etc.).
2.2.6 If Clearance Cannot be Issued EXPECT CLEARANCE AT (time).
Immediately upon Request
2.2.7 En-Route Absorption of Terminal AT (time or position) DESCEND TO (level) FOR EN-ROUTE
Delay DELAY OF (number) MINUTES.
2.2.8 Separation Instructions a. CROSS (significant point) AT (time);
b. ADVISE IF ABLE TO CROSS (significant point) AT (time);
c. MAINTAIN MACH (number).
2.3 APPROACH CONTROL SERVICE
CIRCUMSTANCES PHRASEOLOGIES (Pilot Transmission in Bold Type)
2.3.1 Departure Instructions a. AFTER DEPARTURE TURN RIGHT (or LEFT) HEADING
(three digits);
b. TURN RIGHT (or LEFT) HEADING (three digts);
c. TRACK (three digits) DEGREES [MAGNETIC (or TRUE)]
TO (or FROM) (significant point) UNTIL (time, or
REACHING (fix or significant point or level)) [BEFORE
SETTING HEADING];
d. SET HEADING AT (or BEFORE, or LATER THAN) (time);
e. SET HEADING TO (or DIRECT) (significant point) AT
(or BEFORE, or LATER THAN) (time);
f. AFRER REACHING (or PASSING) (level or significant
point) SET HEADING [DIRECT] (significant point);
g. CLEARED VIA (designation).
2.3.2 Approach Instructions a. CLEARED VIA (designation);
b. CLEARED TO (clearance limit) VIA (designation);
c. CLEARED VIA (details of route to be followed);
d. CLEARED (type of approach) APPROACH
[RUNWAY (number)];
e. CLEARED APPROACH [RUNWAY (number)];
f. COMMENCE APPROACH AT (time);
g. REQUEST STRAIGHT-IN APPROACH;
h. CLEARED STRAIGHT-IN APPROACH
[RUNWAY (number)];
i. REPORT VISUAL;
j. REPORT RUNWAY [LIGHTS] IN SIGHT;
k. REQUEST VISUAL APPROACH;
l. CLEARED VISUAL APPROACH RUNWAY (number);
m. REPORT (significant point) [OUTBOUND, or INBOUND];
n. REQUEST VMC DESCENT;
o. MAINTAIN OWN SEPARATION;
p. MAINTAIN VMC;
q. ARE YOU FAMILIAR WITH (name) APPROACH
PROCEDURE;
r. REPORT MLS CAPABILITY;
s. REQUEST (type of approach) APPROACH
[RUNWAY (number)].
t. REQUEST (MLS/RNAV plain language designator);
u. CLEARED (MLS/RNAV plain language designator);
2.3.3 Holding Instructions
...visual a. HOLD VISUAL [OVER) (position), (or BETWEEN
(two prominent landmarks));
...published holding procedures over b. HOLD AT (significant point, name of facility or fix) (level)
a facility or fix EXPECT APPROACH (or FURTHER CLEARANCE)
AT (time);
...when pilot requires an oral c. REQUEST HOLDING INSTRUCTIONS;
description of holding procedure d. HOLD AT (name of facility) (call sign and frequency,
based on a facility (VOR or NDB) if necessary) (level) INBOUND TRACK (three digits)
DEGREES RIGHT (or LEFT) HAND PATTERN OUT-
BOUND TIME (number) MINUTES (additional
instructions, if necessary);
e. HOLD ON THE (three digits) RADIAL OF THE (name)
VOR (call sign and frequency, if necessary) AT (distance)
DME (or BETWEEN (distance) AND (distance) DME)
(level) INBOUND TRACK (three digits) RIGHT (or LEFT)
HAND PATTERN (additional instructions, if necessary).
2.3.4 Expected Approach Time a. NO DELAY EXPECTED;
b. EXPECTED APPROACH TIME (time);
c. REVISED EXPECTED APPROACH TIME (time);
d. DELAY NOT DETERMINED (reasons).
2.4 PHRASEDLOGIES FOR USE ON AND IN THE VICINITY OF THE AERODROME
CIRCUMSTANCES PHRASEOLOGIES (Pilot Transmission in Bold Type)
2.4.1 Identification ot Aircraft SHOW LANDING LIGHT
2.4.2 Acknowledgement by Visual Means a. ACKNOWLEDGE BY MOVING AILERONS
(or RUDDER);
b. ACKNOWLEDGE BY ROCKING WINGS;
c. ACKNOWLEDGE BY FLASHING LANDING LIGHTS.
2.4.3 Starting Procedures a. [aircraft location] REQUEST STARTUP;
...To request permission to start b. [aircraft location] REQUEST START UP,
engines INFORMATION (ATIS identification);
...ATC replies c. START UP APPROVED;
d. START UP AT (time);
e. EXPECT STARTUP AT (time);
f. STARTUP AT OWN DISCRETION;
g. EXPECT DEPARTURE (time) START UP AT OWN
DISCRETION.
2.4.4 Starting Procedures (Ground Crew/ a. [ARE YOU] READY TO START UP?;
Cockpit) b. STARTING NUMBER (engine number(s)).
NOTE:
1. The ground crew should follow this exchange by
either a reply on the intercom or a distinct visual
signal to indicate that all is clear and that the
start up as indicated may proceed.
2. Unambiguous idenlification of the parties concerned
is essential in any communicatons between
ground crew and pilots.
2.4.5 Push Back Procedures
NOTE: When local procedures so prescribe, authorization for push back should be obtained
from the control tower.
...aircraft/ATC a. [aircraft location] REQUEST PUSH BACK;
b. PUSH BACK APPROVED;
c. STANDBY;
d. PUSH BACK AT OWN DISCRETION;
e. EXPECT (number) MINUTES DELAY DUE (reason);
...(ground crew/cockpit) f. ARE YOU READY FOR PUSH BACK?;
g. READY FOR PUSH BACK;
h. CONFIRM BRAKES RELEASED;
i. BRAKES RELEASED;
j. COMMENCING PUSH BACK;
k. PUSH BACK COMPLETE;
j. STOP PUSH BACK;
m. CONFIRM BRAKES SET;
n. BRAKES SET;
o. DISCONNECT;
p. DISCONNECTING STANDBY FOR VISUAL AT YOUR
LEFT (or RIGHT).
NOTE: This exchange is followed by a visual signal to
the pilot to indicate that disconnect is completed and
all is clear for taxiing.
2.4.6 Towing Procedures a. * REQUEST TOW [company name] (aircraft type) FROM
(location) TO (location);
...ATC response b. TOW APPHOVED VIA (specific routing to be followed);
c. HOLD POSITION;
d. STANDBY.
* Denotes Transmission from Aircraft/Tow Vehicle
Combination.
2.4.7 To Request Time Check and/or a. REQUEST TIME CHECK;
Aerodrome Data for Departure b. TIME (minutes)
...when no ATIS broadcast is c. REQUEST DEPARTURE INFORMATION;
available d. RUNWAY (number), WIND (direction and speed), QNH
(detail), TEMPERATURE (detail), [VISIBILITY FOR
TAKE-OFF (detail) (or RVR (detail)].
2.4.8 Taxi Procedures a. [aircraft type] [wake turbulence category if “heavy”]
[aircraft location] REQUEST TAXI (intentions);
...For departure b. [aircraft type] [wake turbulence category if “heavy”]
[aircraft location] (flight rules) TO (aerodrome of
destination) REQUEST TAXI (intentions);
c. TAXI TO HOLDING POINT [number] [RUNWAY (number)]
[TIME (minutes)];
...where detailed taxi instructions are d. [aircraft type] [wake turbulence category if “heavy”]
required REQUEST DETAILED TAXI INSTRUCTIONS;
e. TAXI VIA (specific routing to be followed) TO HOLDING
POINT [number] [RUNWAY (number)] [TIME (minutes)];
...where aerodrome Information is f. TAXI TO HOLDING POINT [number] (followed by aero-
not available from an alternative drome information as applicable) [TIME (minutes)];
source such as ATIS g. TAKE (or TURN) FIRST (or SECOND) LEFT (or RIGHT);
h. TAXI VIA (identification of taxiway);
i. TAXI VIA RUNWAY (number);
j. TAXI TO TERMINAL (or other location, e.g. GENERAL
AVIATION AREA) [STAND (number)];
...for helicopter operations k. REQUEST AIR-TAXIING FROM (or VIA) TO (location
or routing as appropriate);
l. AIR-TAXI TO (or VIA) (location or routing as appropriate)
[CAUTION (dust, blowing snow, loose debris, taxiing light
aircraft, personnel, etc.)];
m. AIR-TAXI VIA (direct, as requested, or specified route) TO
(Iocation, heliport operating or movement area, inactive
runway) AVOID (aircraft or vehicles or personnel);
...after landing n. REQUEST BACKTRACK;
o. BACKTRACK APPROVED;
p. BACKTRACK RUNWAY (number);
...general q. [aircraft location] REQUEST TAXI TO (destination on
aerodrome);
r. TAXI STRAIGHT AHEAD;
s. TAXI WITH CAUTION;
t. GIVE WAY TO (description and position of other aircraft);
u. GIVING WAY TO (traffic);
v. TRAFFIC (or type of aircraft) IN SIGHT;
w. TAXI INTO HOLDING BAY;
x. FOLLOW (description of other aircraft or vehicle);
y. VACATE RUNWAY;
z. RUNWAY VACATED;
aa. EXPEDITE TAXI [reason];
bb. EXPEDITING;
cc. [CAUTION] TAXI SLOWER [reason];
dd. SLOWING DOWN.
2.4.9 Holding a. * HOLD (direction) OF (position, runway number, etc.);
b. * HOLD POSITION;
c. * HOLD (distance) FROM (position);
...to hold not closer to a runway than d. * HOLD SHORT OF (position);
specified in Part V, 10.3 e. ** HOLDING;
f. ** HOLDING SHORT.
* Requires specific acknowledgment from the pilot.
** The procedure words ROGER and WILCO are insuffi-
cient acknowledgement of the instructions HOLD, HOLD POSITION and HOLD SHORT OF (position). In each
case the acknowledgement shall be by the phraseology
HOLDING or HOLDING SHORT, as appropriate.
2.4.10 To Cross a Runway a. REQUEST CROSS RUNWAY (number);
NOTE: NOTE: If the control tower is unable to see the cross-
1. Unless otherwise specified ing aircraft (e.g., night, low visibithy, etc.), the
by ATC, a taxi Instruction instruction should always be accompanied by a
which contains a taxi limit request to report when the aircraft has vacated and is
beyond a runway includes clear of the runway.
permission to cross that
runway. b. CROSS RUNWAY (number) [REPORT VACATED];
2. The pilot shall, when c. EXPEDITE CROSSING RUNWAY (number) TRAFFIC
requested, report “RUN- (aircraft type) (distance) KILOMETERS (or MILES)
WAY VACATED” when the FINAL;
aircraft is well clear of the d. RUNWAY VACATED.
runway.
2.4.11 Preparation for Take-Off a. UNABLE TO ISSUE (designator) DEPARTURE
(reasons);
b. REPORT WHEN READY [FOR DEPAFITURE];
c. ARE YOU READY [FOR DEPARTURE]?;
d. ARE YOU READY FOR IMMEDIATE DEPARTURE?;
e. READY;
...if unable to issue take-off f. WAIT [reason];
clearance
...clearance to enter runway and g. LINE UP; NOTE: May be followed by phraseology (f).
await take-off clearance h. * LINE UP RUNWAY (number);
i. LINE UP. BE READY FOR IMMEDIATE DEPARTURE;
...conditional clearances j. ** (condition) LINE UP;
...acknowledgment of a conditional k. (condition) LINING UP;
clearance
...confirmation or otherwise of the l. [THAT IS] CORRECT (or I SAY AGAIN ... [as
readback of conditional clearance appropriate]).
* When there is the possibility of confusion during multi-
ple runway operations
** Provisions concerning the use of conditional clear-
ances are contained in 2.4
2.4.12 Take-off Clearance a. CLEARED FOR TAKE-OFF [REPORT AIRBORNE];
...when there is a possibility of b. CLEARED FOR TAKE-OFF RUNWAY (number);
confusion
...when take-off clearance has not c. TAKE OFF IMMEDIATELY OR VACATE RUNWAY;
been complied with d. TAKE OFF IMMEDIATELY OR HOLD SHORT OF
RUNWAY;
...to cancel a take-off clearance e. HOLD POSITION, CANCEL I SAY AGAIN CANCEL
TAKE-OFF (reasons);
f. * HOLDING;
...to stop a take-off in emergency g. STOP IMMEDIATELY (repeat aircraft call sign) STOP
conditions IMMEDIATELY;
h. * STOPPING;
i. CLEARED FOR TAKE-OFF FROM (present position,
taxiway, final approach and take-off area,
runway and number);
...for helicopter operations from j. REQUEST DEPARTURE INSTRUCTIONS;
other than the manoeuvering area k. AFTER DEPARTURE TURN RIGHT (or LEFT, or CLIMB)
(instructions as appropriate).
* HOLDING and STOPPING are the procedural
responses to e. and g. respectively.
2.4.13 After Take-Off a. REQUEST RIGHT (or LEFT) TURN [WHEN
AIRBORNE];
b. RIGHT (or LEFT) TURN APPROVED;
c. WILL ADVISE LATER FOR RIGHT (or LEFT) TURN;
d. AIRBORNE (time);
e. AFTER PASSING (level) (instructions);
...heading to be followed f. CONTINUE ON (magnetic direction or runway)
(instructions);
...when a specific track is to be g. TRACK (magnetic direction or runway) (instructions);
followed h. CLIMB STRAIGHT AHEAD (instructions).
2.4.14 Entering an Aerodrome Traffic a. [aircraft type] (position) (level) FOR LANDING;
Circuit b. JOIN (position in circuit) (runway number) [SURFACE]
WIND (direction and speed) [TEMPERATURE (degrees
Celsius) / QNH (or QFE) (detail) [HECTOPASCALS]
[TRAFFIC (detail)];
c. MAKE STRAIGHT-IN APPROACH, RUNWAY (number)
[SURFACE] WIND (direction and speed) [TEMPERA-
TURE (degrees Celsius) / QNH (or QFE) (detail)
[HECTOPASCALS] [TRAFFIC (detail)];
...when right hand traffic circuit in use d. JOIN RIGHT HAND (position in circuit) (runway number)
[SURFACE] WIND (direction and speed) [TEMPERA-
TURE (degrees Celsius) / QNH (or QFE) (detail)
[HECTOPASCALS] [TRAFFIC (detail)];
...when ATIS information is available e. (aircraft type) (position) (level) INFORMATION (ATIS
identification)FOR LANDING;
f. JOIN (position in circuit) [RUNWAY (number) ONH (or
QFE) (detail) [HECTOPASCALS] [TRAFFIC (detail)].
2.4.15 In the Circuit a. (position in circuit, e.g. DOWNWIND/FINAL);
b. NUMBER ... FOLLOW (aircraft type and position) [addi-
tional instructions if required].
2.4.16 Approach Instructions a. MAKE SHORT APPROACH;
b. MAKE LONG APPROACH (or EXTEND DOWNWIND);
NOTE: The report “LONG c. REPORT BASE (or FINAL, or LONG FINAL);
FINAL” is made when aircraft d. CONTINUE APPROACH.
turn an to final approach at a
distance greater than 7 km (4
NM) from touchdown or when
an aircraft on a straight-in
approach is 15 km (8 NM)
from touchdown. In both cases
a report “FINAL” is required
at 7 km (4 NM) from
touchdown.
2.4.17 Landing a. CLEARED TO LAND;
...multiple runway operations b. CLEARED TO LAND RUNWAY (number);
...special operations c. CLEARED TOUCH AND GO;
d. MAKE FULL STOP;
...to make an approach along, or e. REQUEST LOW APPROACH (reasons);
parallel to a runway, descending to an f. CLEARED LOW APPROACH [RUNWAY (number)] [(alti-
agreed minimum level tude restriction if required) (go around instructions)];
...to fly past the control lower or g. REQUEST LOW PASS (reasons);
other observation point for the pur- h. CLEARED LOW PASS [as in (f)].
pose of visual inspection by persons
on the ground
...for helicopter operations i. REQUEST STRAIGHT-IN (or CIRCLING APPROACH,
LEFT (or RIGHT) TURN TO (location);
j. MAKE STRAIGHT-IN (or CIRCLING APPROACH, LEFT
(or RIGHT) TURN TO (location, runway, taxiway, final
approach and take-off area) [ARRIVAL (or ARRIVAL
ROUTE) (number, name or code)]. [HOLD SHORT OF
(active runway, extended runway centerline, other)]
[REMAIN (direction or distance) FROM (runway, runway
center line, other helicopter or aircraft);]. [CAUTION
(power lines, unlighted obstructions, wake turbulence,
etc.)]. CLEARED TO LAND.
2.4.18 Delaying Aircraft a. CIRCLE THE AERODROME;
b. ORBIT (RIGHT, or LEFT) [FROM PRESENT POSITION];
c. MAKE ANOTHER CIRCUIT.
2.4.19 Missed Approach a. GO AROUND;
b. GOING AROUND.
2.4.20 lnformation to Aircraft a. LANDING GEAR APPEARS DOWN;
b. RIGHT (or LEFT, or NOSE) WHEEL APPEARS UP
(or DOWN);
c. WHEELS APPEAR UP;
d. RIGHT (or LEFT, or NOSE) WHEEL DOES NOT
APPEAR UP (or DOWN);
...wake turbulence e. CAUTION WAKE TURBULENCE;
...jet blast on apron or taxiway f. CAUTION JET BLAST;
...propeller-driven aircraft slipstream g. CAUTION SLIPSTREAM.
2.4.21 After Landing a. CONTACT GROUND (frequency);
b. WHEN VACATED CONTACT GROUND (frequency);
c. EXPEDITE VACATING;
d. YOUR STAND (or GATE) (designation);
e. TAKE (or TURN) FIRST (or SECOND, or CONVENIENT)
LEFT (or RIGHT) and CONTACT GROUND (frequency).
...for helicopter operations f. AIR-TAXI TO HELICOPTER STAND (or) HELICOPTER
PARKING POSITION (area);
g. AIR-TAXI TO (or VIA) (location or routing as appropriate)
[CAUTION (dust, blowing snow, loose debris, taxiing light
aircraft, personnel, etc.);
h. AIR TAXI VIA (direct, as requested, or specified route) TO
(location, heliport, operating or movement area, active or
inactive runway). AVOID (aircraft or vehicles
or personnel).
3 RADAR PHRASEOLOGIES
3.3 SECONDARY SURVEILLANCE RADAR PHRASEOLOGIES
CIRCUMSTANCES PHRASEOLOGIES (Pilot Transmission in Bold Type)
3.3.1 To Request the Capability of the SSR a. ADVISE TYPE OF TRANSPONDER;
Equipment b. TRANSPONDER (as shown in the flight plan);
c. NEGATIVE TRANSPONDER.
3.3.2 To Instruct Setting of Transponder a. FOR DEPARTURE SQUAWK (code);
b. SQUAWK (code).
3.3.3 To Request the Pilot to Reselect the a. RECYCLE (mode) (code);
Assigned Mode and Code b. RECYCLING (mode) (code).
3.3.4 To Request Reselection of Aircraft RESET MODE S IDENTIFICATION
Identification
3.3.5 To Request the Pilot to Confirm the a. CONFIRM SQUAWK (code);
Mode A Code Selected on the b. SQUAWKING (code).
Aircraft’s Transponder
3.3.6 To Request the Operation of the a. SQUAWK IDENT.
IDENT Feature b. SQUAWK LOW;
c. SQUAWK NORMAL.
CIRCUMSTANCES PHRASEOLOGIES (Pilot Transmission in Bold Type)
3.3.8 To Request Emergency Code SQUAWK MAYDAY
3.3.9 To Request Termination of STOP SQUAWK
Transponder Operation
3.3.10 To Request Transmission of SQUAWK CHARLIE
Pressure Altitude
3.3.11 To Request Pressure Setting Check CHECK ALTIMETER SETTING AND CONFIRM
and Confirmation of Level LEVEL
3.3.12 To Request Termination of STOP SQUAWK CHARLIE WRONG INDICATION
Pressure Altitude Transmission
Because of Faulty Operation
3.3.13 To Request Altitude Check VERIFY (level)
4 PHRASEOLOGY TO BE USED IN AIRSPACE WHERE 8.33 kHz CHANNEL
SPACING IS USED
NOTE: The following paragraphs have been extacted from Doc. 7030, Regional Supplementary
Procedures and apply to all aircraft operating above FL 245 in the European region
CIRCUMSTANCES PHRASEOLOGIES (Pilot Transmission in Bold Type)
4.2.1 (Reference Part X, 4.3.1)
...to request the capability of the radio ADVISE EIGHT POINT THREE THREE EQUIPED
equipment
...to indicate 8.33 kHz capability AFFIRM EIGHT POINT THREE THREE
...to indicate lack of 8.33 kHz capability NEGATIVE EIGHT POINT THREE THREE
...to indicate UHF capability UHF EQUIPED
...to request the status ADVISE EIGHT POINT THREE THREE
in respect of exemption EXEMPTED STATUS
...to indicate 8.33 kHz exempted status (aircraft call sign) EXEMPTED EIGHT
POINT THREE THREE
...to indicate that a certain clearance is (clearance / instruction) DUE EIGHT POINT THREE
given because otherwise a THREE REQUIREMENT
non-equipped aircraft would enter
the airspace of mandatory carriage
4.2.2 Reference Part X, 4.3.5
...to request the pilot to confirm the a. CONFIRM EIGHT POINT THREE THREE
8.33 khz selection CHANNEL (name);
b. AFFIRM EIGHT POINT THREE THREE
CHANNEL (name);
4.2.3 Reference Part X, 3.1.3
...transfer of control and/or a. CONTACT (unit call sign) CHANNEL (name);
channel change b. AT (or OVER) (time or place) CONTACT (unit
call sign) CHANNEL (name);
c. IF NO CONTACT (instructions);
d. STAND BY CHANNEL (name) FOR (unit call sign);
e. REQUEST CHANGE TO CHANNEL (name);
f. CHANNEL CHANGE APPROVED;
g. MONITOR (unit call sign) CHANNEL (name);
h. MONITORING CHANNEL (name);
i. WHEN READY CONTACT (unit call sign)
CHANNEL (name);
j. REMAIN THIS CHANNEL.