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e. Upon receipt of a QALQ message from the
destination station concerning a flight for which a
proposed flight plan was transmitted, the station
which transmitted the proposal shall immediately
transmit a message to the destination station
containing all information not previously sent. After
a local airport check, no further search action is
required of the station which transmitted the proposal
and no further messages will be received by this
facility unless the search area extends into its flight
plan area.
f. M1FC. Properly formatted QALQs, INREQs,
ALNOTs, and INCERFAs are automatically placed
on the Search and Rescue (SAR) list. Messages are
manually deleted from the SAR list using the
keyword DM.
g. OASIS. Properly formatted QALQs, INREQs,
ALNOTs, INCERFAs, ALERFAs and DETRESFAs
are automatically placed on the Search and Rescue
list and annotated as SAR. A SAR alarm is generated
at designated workstations. Messages are deleted
from the SAR List by selecting (highlighting) the
message to be deleted, expanding the entry and
clicking the Delete Entry button.
8-2-2. ACTION BY DEPARTURE STATION
ON RECEIPT OF QALQ
Upon receipt of the QALQ inquiry, the departure
station shall check locally for any information about
the aircraft, and take the following action:
a. If the aircraft is located, notify the destination
station. The destination station will close the file on
the aircraft.
EXAMPLE-
AISR
FF KCOUYFYX
DTG KHHRYFYX
QALQ N12345 C1255
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8-2-2 Overdue Aircraft Action
M1FC
ORIGIN:COU PRECEDENCE:FF TIME: ACK:N
ADDR:MKL
TEXTALQ Nl2345 C1255
b. If unable to obtain additional information
transmit a message to the destination station
containing all information not previously sent.
Include any verbal or written remarks made by the
pilot which may be pertinent to the search. The data
transmitted may be obtained from the flight plan
information or any other pertinent information
located in the DD file. This information can be
transmitted using the SV 1, TB, and RV 1 format.
Before transmitting, the message will require the
correct header to be added to ensure the QALQ reply
message is placed on the SAR list.
EXAMPLE-
AISR
FF KLOUYFYX
DTG KJBRYFYX
QALQ N12345 C150/X 110 PBF D1235 85
LIT PAH 0130/0400 CLARENCE NEWBERN
601 E 12TH MKC 555-123-4567 2 POB
WHITE/RED
M1FC
ORIGIN:RDU PRECEDENCE:FF TIME: ACK:N
ADDRIE
TEXTALQ N12345 FR:V AT:C182/T TS:120
DD:EQY TM291445 AE:035 RT:EQY..CAE
..ALD..CRG..DAB..ORL..ISM AD:ISM TE:
0400 RMREFUEL CRG FB:0430 AA: PD:
MIKE T. BROWN DQY 704-555-1212 NB:2
CR:W/R/B OP: CP:KPIEYFYX TA:291845
A/C ID TIME DEP DESTN
INFLT BRFG: N12345 14:50 EQY ISM
RMKS:AVFP
A/C ID TIME DEP DESTN
INFLT BRFG: N12345 14:00 EQY ISM
RMKS:VNR
NOTE-
OASIS facilities, retrieve data from the history files using
the SAR Search dialog box, format the message and
transmit using the Transmit Search and Rescue dialog
box.
8-2-3. CANCELLATION OF THE QALQ
If the aircraft is located by the destination station after
the QALQ is sent, transmit a cancellation message
addressed to all recipients of the QALQ.
EXAMPLE-
AISR
FF KSTLYFYX
DTG KHONYFYX
QALQ N12345 CNLD
M1FC
ORIGIN:JBR PRECEDENCE:FF TIME: ACK:N
ADDR:FOD
TEXTALQ Nl2345 CNLD
NOTE-
OASIS facilities, transmit the QALQ cancellation using
the Transmit Search and Rescue dialog box.
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8-3-1 Information Requests (INREQs)
Section 3. Information Requests (INREQs)
8-3-1. INREQ
If the reply to the QALQ is negative or the aircraft has
not been located within 30 minutes after it becomes
overdue:
a. The destination station shall transmit a
numbered INREQ message to the departure station,
flight watch control stations with communication
outlets along the route, and other AFSS/FSSs and
ARTCCs along the route. In addition, address RCC
and DUAT vendors using the collective address
KSARYCYX.
1. If the departure airport, route of flight,
destination airport or alternate airports are within
50_miles of the Great Lakes, include Cleveland AFSS
as an addressee. They will relay to Cleveland RCC.
2. Hawaiian stations shall give preliminary
notification to Honolulu SARCC as follows:
(a) Hilo by long distance telephone.
(b) Honolulu AFSS shall use local telephone.
(c) Secondary means for Hilo shall be Service
B to Honolulu AFSS and then by telephone between
Honolulu AFSS and the SARCC.
b. Include all information in the INREQ message
that will assist in search activities.
NOTE-
The National Search and Rescue Plan is outlined in the
AIM, para 6-2-7.
EXAMPLE1. AISR
DD (appropriate eight-character
identifiers and KSARYCYX)
DTG KJBRYFYX
JBR001 (appropriate three-character identifiers)
INREQ N12345 BE36/R 150 PAH D1235
85 PAH LIT FEXHA 1635 DALE CARNINE
601 E. 12TH ST. MKC 555-765-4321 2 POB
BROWN/WHITE (any other information available)
M1FC
ORIGIN:RDU PRECEDENCED TIME:ACK:Y
ADDRAppropriate three-character identifiers and
KSARYCYX
TEXT:INREQ N12345 FR:V AT:C152/T TS:100
DD:EQY TM291445 AE:035 RT:EQY..CAE..
ALD..CRG..DAB..ORL..ISM AD:ISM TE:0400
RMREFUEL CRG FB:0430 AA: PDAVE
JOHNSON DQY 704-555-1212 NB:1 CR:W/R/B
OP: CP:KPIEYFYX TA:291845
A/C ID TIME DEP DESTN
INFLT BRFG: N12345 14:50 EQY ISM
RMKS:AVFP
A/C ID TIME DEP DESTN
INFLT BRFG: N12345 14:00 EQY ISM
RMKS:VNR
2. AISR
DD (appropriate eight-character
identifiers and KSARYCYX)
DTG KJBRYFYX
JBR001 (appropriate three-character
identifiers)
INREQ N12345 BE36/R 150 PAH LIT
DALE CARNINE 601 E. 12TH ST MKC
WIFE REPORTS ETA 1230
M1FC
ORIGIN:OLU PRECEDENCED TIME:ACK:Y
ADDRappropriate three-character
identifiers and KSARYCYX)
TEXT:INREQ N12345 BE36/R GRI LBF
DALE CARNINE 601 E. 12TH ST MKC
WIFE REPORTS ETA 1230
NOTE-
OASIS facilities, retrieve data from the history files using
the SAR Search dialog box, format the message and
transmit using the Transmit Search and Rescue dialog
box.
c. RCC does not have transmit capability.
Acknowledgement is not required for messages to
RCC.
8-3-2. ACTION UPON RECEIPT OF INREQ
Stations receiving an INREQ shall take the following
action:
a. Seek information about the aircraft by checking
facility records and all flight plan area airports along
the proposed route of flight that could accommodate
the aircraft. Notify appropriate ATCT facilities.
Reply to the INREQ with a numbered message within
1 hour. If unable to complete the search within 1 hour,
forward a status report followed by a final report
when the search is complete. If the reply contains
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8-3-2 Information Requests (INREQs)
pertinent information such as aircraft location or
position report, transmit to the destination station.
EXAMPLE-
AISR
DD KLANYFYX
DTG KHONYFYX
HON001 LAN
INREQ N1234A NO SVCS PROVIDED. FPA
SRCH INCOMP
AISR
DD KLANYFYX
DTG KHONYFYX
HON002 KLANYFYX
INREQ N1234A NEG INFO
M1FC
ORIGINAN PRECEDENCED TIME: ACK:Y
ADDR:HON
TEXT:INREQ Nl234A NO SVCS PROVIDED.
FPA SRCH INCOMP
ORIGINAN PRECEDENCED TIME: ACK:Y
ADDR:HON
TEXT:INREQ N1234A NEG INFO
NOTE-
Upon receipt of INREQs and ALNOTs, ATCTs and
ARTCCs are required to check facility records, report
findings to AFSS/FSS that alerted them within 1 hour, and
retain in an active status until canceled.
REFERENCE-
FAAO JO 7110.65, Para 10-3-4, ALNOT.
b. The destination station shall retransmit the
information, as necessary, to all original addressees.
c. Cleveland AFSS. When addressed, shall notify
Cleveland U.S. Coast Guard RCC.
d. Hawaiian stations, notify Honolulu SARCC by
telephone.
e. Facilities served by the expanded 800 system
that have any portion of their incoming calls and/or
Service B diverted to another facility shall notify that
facility of the INREQ. The facility receiving diverted
calls or Service B traffic shall check their records and
advise of any information or contact with the aircraft.
8-3-3. CANCELLATION OF INREQ
The INREQ originator shall transmit a numbered
cancellation message containing the location of the
aircraft to all INREQ addressees when the aircraft is
located. Notify associated ATCT facilities.
EXAMPLE-
AISR
DD (appropriate eight-character
identifiers including KSARYCYX)
DTG KLOUYFYX
LOU001 (appropriate three-character identifiers)
INREQ N1234A CNLD LCTD BWG
M1FC
ORIGIN:FOD PRECEDENCED TIME: ACK:Y
ADDRappropriate three-character
identifiers and KSARYCYX)TEXT:INREQ Nl234A CNLD
LCTD DSM
NOTE-
OASIS facilities, transmit the INREQ cancellation using
the Transmit Search and Rescue dialog box.
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8-4-1 Alert Notices (ALNOTs)
Section 4. Alert Notices (ALNOTs)
8-4-1. ALNOT
If the replies to the INREQ are negative, or if the
aircraft is not located within 1 hour after transmission
of the INREQ, whichever occurs first, the destination
station shall transmit an ALNOT.
a. Address ALNOT messages to your Regional
Operations Center and those facilities within the
search area. In addition, address the DUAT vendors
and RCC using the collective address KSARYCYX.
The search area is normally that area extending
50_miles on either side of the proposed route of flight
from the last reported position to the destination. The
search area may be expanded to the maximum range
of the aircraft at the request of the RCC or by the
destination station. If the departure airport, route of
flight, destination airport, or alternate airports are
within 50 miles of the Great Lakes, include Cleveland
AFSS as an addressee. They will relay to the
Cleveland RCC.
b. Alaska. Address to PANCYGYX, PANCY-
AYX, and KSARYCYX. (Only AFSSs/FSSs in the
ALNOT search area are required to acknowledge.)
c. Include all information in the ALNOT message
that will assist in search activities (same as INREQ
plus any additional information received).
EXAMPLE-
AISR
SS (appropriate ARTCC circuit codes as identified in
subpara 10-1-4c, other addresses as identified in
subpara 8-4-1a and KSARYCYX)
DTG KRDUYFYX
ALNOT N12345 BE36/R 150 RDU D1840 75
RDU EWN FEXHA 2140
CLARENCE E. NEWBERN
601 E 12TH MKC 555-123-4567 2 POB
BROWN/TAN (any other information available)
M1FC
ORIGIN:RDU PRECEDENCE:SS TIME: ACK:N
ADDRappropriate ARTCC circuit code as identified in
subpara 10-1-4c, other addresses as identified in
subpara 8-4-1a and KSARYCYX
TEXT:ALNOT N12345 FR:V AT:C172/T TS:100
DD:EQY TM291445 AE:035 RT:EQY..CAE..
ALD..CRG..DAB..ORL..ISM AD:ISM TE:0400
RMREFUEL CRG FB:0430 AA: PD:JOHN M.
BROWN DQY 704-555-1212 NB:3 CR:W/R/B
OP: CP:KPIEYFYX TA:291845
A/C ID TIME DEP DESTN
INFLT BRFG: N12345 14:50 EQY ISM
RMKS:AVFP
A/C ID TIME DEP DESTN
INFLT BRFG: N12345 14:00 EQY ISM
RMKS:VNR
NOTE-
OASIS facilities, retrieve data from the history files using
the SAR Search dialog box, format the message and
transmit using the Transmit Search and Rescue dialog
box.
d. Ten minutes after issuance of the ALNOT, call
Tyndall AFB to ensure delivery of the ALNOT and
to answer any inquiries. (Alaska: Call Fort
Richardson, 11th RCC at (907) 428-7230,
800-420-7230, or DSN 317-384-6726.)
NOTE-
RCC (Tyndall AFB) phone numbers are:
800-851-3051 or 850-283-5955.
Defense Switching Network 523-5955.
8-4-2. ACTION UPON RECEIPT OF ALNOT
Upon receipt of an ALNOT, each station whose flight
plan area extends into the ALNOT search area shall:
a. Immediately conduct a communications search
of those flight plan area airports which fall within the
ALNOT search area that could accommodate the
aircraft and which were not checked during the
INREQ search. Notify the appropriate ATCT
facilities. Request the appropriate law enforcement
agency to check airports which cannot be contacted
otherwise. Stations that have any portion of their
incoming calls and/or Service B diverted to another
facility shall notify that facility of the ALNOT. The
facility receiving diverted traffic shall check their
records and advise of any information or contact with
the aircraft.
b. Within 1 hour after receipt of the ALNOT,
notify the originator of the results or status of the
communications search. If the reply contains
pertinent information, such as aircraft location or
position report, transmit to the destination station.
The destination station shall retransmit the informa-
tion, as necessary, to all original addresses.
EXAMPLE-
AISR
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8-4-2 Alert Notices (ALNOTs)
SS KFODYFYX
DTG KANBYFYX
ALNOT N12345 FLD CK INCOMP
AISR
SS KFODYFYX
DTG KANBYFYX
ALNOT N12345 ACFT LCTD OG DHN
M1FC
ORIGIN:GFK PRECEDENCE:SS TIME: ACK:N
ADDR:COU
TEXT:ALNOT N12345 FLD CK
COMPL NEG INFO
ORIGIN:GFK PRECEDENCE:SS TIME: ACK:N
ADDR:COU
TEXT:ALNOT N12345 ACFT LCTD OG DIK
c. Stations within the ALNOT search area shall
record the ALNOT. (See Para 2-2-2j, Phraseology.)
d. Request search assistance from aircraft travers-
ing the search area.
8-4-3. REPORTING ALNOT STATUS TO
RCC
If the extended communications search fails to locate
the aircraft or if 1 hour has elapsed since ALNOT
transmission, whichever occurs first, the destination
station shall call the RCC and, if appropriate, the
Cleveland AFSS, which notifies the Cleveland RCC.
Provide all pertinent available information about the
overdue aircraft not already provided in the ALNOT
to include:
a. Agency and the person calling.
b. Details of the flight plan. If the aircraft was not
on a flight plan, include all the facts about the source
of the report.
c. Time the last radio transmission was received,
by whom, and the frequency used.
d. Last position report.
e. Whether an ELT signal was heard or reported
along the route of flight.
f. Action taken and the proposed action by the
reporting station.
g. Upon request, furnish positions of other aircraft
known to be along or near the route of flight of the
missing aircraft.
8-4-4. CANCELLATION OF ALNOT
The ALNOT remains current until the aircraft is
located or the search is suspended by the RCC. The
ALNOT originator shall then transmit a cancellation
message with the location of the aircraft, if
appropriate, addressed to all recipients of the
ALNOT. Each facility shall notify all previously
alerted facilities and agencies of the cancellation.
EXAMPLE-
AISR
SS (appropriate ARTCC circuit codes
as identified in subpara 10-1-4c, other
addresses as identified in
subpara 8-4-1a and KSARYCYX)
DTG KEWNYFYX
ALNOT N12345 CNLD ACFT LCTD JAX
AISR
SS (appropriate ARTCC circuit codes
as identified in para 10-1-4c, other
addresses as identified in
subpara 8-4-1a and KSARYCYX)
DTG KEWNYFYX
ALNOT N1513B CNLD SEARCH SUSPENDED
M1FC
ORIGIN:OLU PRECEDENCE:SS TIME:ACK:N
ADDRappropriate ARTCC circuit
codes as identified in subpara 10-1-4c,
other addressees as identified in
subpara 8-4-1a and KSARYCYX)
TEXT:ALNOT Nl5l3B CNLD ACFT LCTD MCK
NOTE-
OASIS facilities, transmit the ALNOT cancellation using
the Transmit Search and Rescue dialog box.
JO 7110.10T 2/14/08
8-5-1 Other SAR Actions
Section 5. Other SAR Actions
8-5-1. CONTACT WITH AIRCRAFT
CROSSING HAZARDOUS AREA
When Lake, Island, Mountain, or Swamp Reporting
Service programs have been established and a pilot
requests the service, establish radio contact every
10_minutes (or at designated position checkpoints)
with the aircraft while it is crossing the hazardous
area. If contact with the aircraft is lost for more than
15_minutes, alert Search and Rescue.
NOTE-
Hazardous Area Reporting Service and chart depictions
are published in the AIM, para 4-1-20.
8-5-2. CANADIAN TRANSBORDER
a. Assume responsibility for initiating SAR action
on transborder aircraft upon acknowledgment for the
inbound flight notification message.
b. When SAR action is initiated, the destination
and departure facilities are responsible for all
communications search actions within their respec-
tive countries and for alerting their respective RCC.
c. Canadian communications search procedures
and action times are similar to U.S. procedures. They
will address all SAR messages to the U.S. departure
AFSS/FSS, which is then responsible for initiating
SAR action for the U.S. portion of the route of flight.
d. For inbounds from Canada, apply standard U.S.
SAR procedures contained in this chapter for the U.S.
portion of the route. Include the Canadian departure
facility as an addressee on all SAR messages since
that facility is responsible for initiating SAR action
for the Canadian portion of the route of flight.
e. Upon receipt of a Canadian QALQ, the
departure AFSS/FSS shall take the following
actions:
1. Check locally for any information about the
aircraft.
2. If unable to obtain additional information, or
within 15 minutes after receipt of the QALQ, transmit
a message to the destination facility containing all
flight plan information not previously sent.
f. Upon receipt of a Canadian INREQ, the
departure AFSS/FSS shall transmit an INREQ for the
U.S. portion of the route of flight and reply to Canada
within 1 hour in accordance with standard INREQ
procedures.
g. Upon receipt of a Canadian ALNOT, the
departure AFSS/FSS shall transmit an ALNOT for
the U.S. portion of the route and reply to Canada
within 1 hour in accordance with standard ALNOT
procedures.
JO 7110.10T 2/14/08
9-1-1 General
Chapter 9. FAA Weather Services
Section 1. General
9-1-1. PURPOSE
Surface meteorological observations are filed at
scheduled and unscheduled intervals with stations
having sending capability to WMSC for dissemina-
tion on the Service A domestic aviation weather
system. These reports are aviation routine weather
reports (METAR) and aviation selected special
weather (SPECI). All reports will include a report
type and the six-digit time of the observation.
Computer sorting and validation requires exact
adherence to format and procedure at all times.
9-1-2. SCHEDULED TRANSMISSION
TIMES
a. METAR REPORTS. Prepare and code METAR
reports for transmission between H+55 and H+00.
1. M1FC entry, use TA mask and specify H in
the time field.
2. AISR entry, use /T procedures between H+46
and H+54. Use /D procedure between H+55 and
H+00.
3. OASIS entry, use the Transmit Weather
Observation dialog box. If the Hold box is checked,
OASIS will hold the METAR report(s) until the listed
METAR Transmit Time parameter.
b. SPECI AND DELAYED OR CORRECTED
REPORTS. Transmit SPECI, delayed or corrected
reports as soon as possible after H+00.
1. M1FC entry, use TA mask and leave the time
field blank.
2. AISR entry, use /D procedure.
3. OASIS entry, use the Transmit Weather
Observation dialog box, leaving the Hold box
unchecked.
9-1-3. DISTRIBUTION
Most meteorological and NOTAM data exchanged
outside of the facility is dependent on the Weather
Message Switching Center Replacement (WMSCR).
It is important to adhere to strict form at and
procedures during normal operations, as well as
during system interruption periods.
a. Circuit interruption. Notify your tie-in facility,
the AISR Customer Service Center, WMSCR and, if
appropriate, the GS-200 Host facility of all outages.
The M1FC AFSS facility should notify their FSDPS,
AWP, and the appropriate telco servicing company.
The OASIS AFSS facility should notify WMSCR
and/or NADIN and the appropriate telco servicing
company.
b. All outage reports should refer to the correct
circuit and/or equipment identification numbers.
Facilities should obtain and record ticket numbers
provided by AISR or the telco authority.
c. AISR and WMSCR telephone numbers are as
follows:
1. AISR HELPDESK 866-466-1336.
2. WMSCR (KNKAWMSC):
Atlanta 770-210-7931.
Salt Lake City 801-320-2045.
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9-2-1 Pilot Weather Report (UA/UUA)
Section 2. Pilot Weather Report (UA/UUA)
9-2-1. GENERAL
Pilot Weather Reports (PIR EPs) are filed at
unscheduled times with stations having sending
capability to WMSCR for dissemination on the
Service A domestic aviation weather system. These
reports shall be entered into the system as individual
reports, not appended to a surface observation. Entry
shall only be between H+00 and H+55.
9-2-2. PREPARATION FOR
TRANSMISSION
a. M1FC entry, use WY mask. (See para 4-2-4.)
b. AISR entry, use /D procedures.
c. OASIS entry, use the Transmit PIREP dialog
box.
9-2-3. RESPONSIBILITY
AFSS/FSS specialists shall actively solicit PIREPs
in conjunction with preflight and inflight communi-
cations with pilots and assure timely dissemination of
the PIREP information. Each facility should make
special efforts to obtain PIREPs on departure and
arrival weather conditions at airports within their
flight plan area.
9-2-4. PIREP DISPLAY
Maintain a PIREP display to conform with the
particular requirements of your facility. If it is posted
for internal use only, symbology may be used at the
facility's discretion. If it is displayed as a pilot
self-briefing aid, the use of contractions, such as
OVC, shall be applicable.
9-2-5. SOLICITING PIREPs
a. Solicit PIREPs for the affected area(s) when one
or more of the following weather conditions exist, are
reported, or forecast to occur:
1. Ceilings at or below 5,000 feet.
2. Visibility reported on the surface or aloft is
5_miles or less.
3. Thunderstorms and related phenomenon.
4. Turbulence of moderate degree or greater.
5. Icing of light degree or greater.
6. Wind shear.
7. Volcanic ash clouds are reported or forecast.
NOTE-
Pilots may forward PIREPs regarding volcanic activity
using the format described in the Volcanic Activity
Reporting Form (VAR) as depicted in the Aeronautical
Information Manual, Appendix 2.
b. Also, solicit PIREPs regardless of weather
conditions when:
1. An NWS or ATC facility indicates a need
because of a specific weather or flight assistance
situation.
2. Necessary to determine flying conditions
pertinent to natural hazards (mountain passes, ridges,
peaks) between the weather reporting stations.
3. The station is designated as responsible for
PIREPs in an offshore coastal area.
c. Flight watch specialists shall solicit sufficient
PIREPs to remain aware of flight conditions.
d. To solicit PIREPs within a specific area,
broadcast a request on NAVAIDs, transcribed
broadcast facilities, or a selected communications
frequency.
PHRASEOLOGY-
PILOT WEATHER REPORTS ARE REQUESTED
(location/area). CONTACT (name) RADIO/FLIGHT
WATCH ON (frequency) TO REPORT THESE
CONDITIONS.
9-2-6. RECORDING OF PIREP DATA
Record PIREP data directly into M1FC or OASIS, or
on FAA Form 7110-2, or on other material deemed
appropriate; e.g., 5'' x 8'' plain paper.
9-2-7. DATA TO BE INCLUDED IN PIREPs
Include the following reports of flight conditions, as
appropriate:
a. Height and coverage of cloud bases, tops, and
layers.
b. Flight visibility.
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9-2-2 Pilot Weather Report (UA/UUA)
c. Restrictions to visibility and weather occurring
at altitude.
d. Air temperature and changes to temperature
with altitude or range.
e. Direction and speed of wind aloft.
f. Extent and intensity of turbulence.
REFERENCE-
FAAO JO 7110.10, Para 9-2-8.
g. Extent, type, and intensity of icing.
REFERENCE-
FAAO JO 7110.10, Para 9-2-9.
h. Weather conditions and cloud cover through
mountain passes and over ridges and peaks.
i. Location, extent, and movement of thunder-
storms and/or tornadic activity.
j. Excessive winds aloft, LLWS , and other
phenomena bearing on safety and efficiency of flight.
9-2-8. REPORTING TURBULENCE IN
PIREPs
a. Turbulence reports should include location,
altitude, or range of altitudes, and aircraft type, and
should include whether in clouds or clear air. The
degree of turbulence, intensity, and duration
(occasional, intermittent, and continuous) is deter-
mined by the pilot. It is essential that the report is
obtained and dissem inated when possible in
conformance with the U.S. Standard Turbulence
Criteria Table as follows:
1. Light. Loose objects in aircraft remain at rest.
2. Moderate. Unsecured objects are dislodged.
Occupants feel definite strains against seat belts and
shoulder straps.
3. Severe. Occupants thrown violently against
seat belts. Momentary loss of aircraft control.
Unsecured objects tossed about.
4. Extreme. Aircraft is tossed violently about,
impossible to control. May cause structural damage.
b. Report CAT or CHOP if used by the pilot to
describe the type of turbulence.
9-2-9. REPORTING ICING CONDITIONS IN
PIREPs
a. Icing reports shall include location, altitude or
range of altitudes, type aircraft, air temperature,
intensity, and type of icing.
b. Icing types.
1. Rime. Rough, milky, opaque ice formed by
the instantaneous freezing of small super-cooled
water droplets.
2. Clear. A glossy, clear or translucent ice
formed by the relatively slow freezing of large
super-cooled water droplets.
3. Mixed. A combination of rime and clear.
c. Icing intensity.
1. Trace. Ice becomes perceptible. Rate of
accumulation slightly greater than sublimation.
Deicing/anti-icing equipment is not utilized unless
encountered for an extended period of time (over
1_hour).
2. Light. The rate of accumulation may create a
problem if flight is prolonged in this environment
(over 1 hour). Occasional use of deicing/anti-icing
equipment removes/prevents accumulation. It does
not present a problem if deicing/anti-icing is used.
3. Moderate. The rate of accumulation is such
that even short encounters become potentially
hazardous, and use of deicing/anti-icing equipment
or diversion is necessary.
4. Severe. The rate of accumulation is such that
deicing/anti-icing equipment fails to reduce or
control the hazard. Immediate diversion is necessary.
9-2-10. MEANS USED TO SOLICIT PIREPs
Inform pilots of a need for PIREPs. The following
methods may be used to collect PIREPs:
a. During preflight weather briefings.
b. On post-flight contacts.
c. During regular air-ground contacts.
d. Broadcast a request on NAVAID frequencies.
e. Append a request on HIWAS, TIBS, VOR-
TWEB, or TWEB broadcasts.
f. Request PIREPs from air carrier and military
operations offices, military pilot-to-forecaster units,
and local aircraft operators.
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g. Solicit from other air traffic facilities.
9-2-11. PIREP CLASSIFICATION
Categorize PIREPs as follows:
a. URGENT. The following weather phenomena
shall be classified as an URGENT (UUA) PIREP:
1. Tornadoes, funnel clouds, or waterspouts.
2. Severe or extreme turbulence (including clear
air turbulence).
3. Severe icing.
4. Hail.
5. Low level wind shear. Classify LLWS
PIR EPs as UUA if the pilot reports air speed
fluctuations of 10 knots or more. Classify reports of
LLWS with air speed fluctuations less than 10 knots
as routine. If air speed fluctuation is not reported,
classify PIREP as UUA.
NOTE-
LLWS defined as windshear within 2,000 feet of the
surface.
6. Volcanic ash clouds.
7. Any other weather phenomena reported
which are considered by the specialist as being
hazardous, or potentially hazardous, to flight
operations.
b. ROUTINE. Classify as ROUTINE (UA) all
PIREPs received except those listed above.
9-2-12. PIREP HANDLING
Upon receipt of a PIREP, accomplish the following:
a. Urgent.
1. Deliver to the ARTCC Weather Coordinator
as soon as possible.
2. Deliver to the associated WSO as soon as
possible.
3. Enter on Service A at the first opportunity.
4. Use in weather briefings, as appropriate.
b. Routine.
1. Transmit on Service A as soon as practical.
2. Broadcast in accordance with established
procedures in Chapter 2.
3. Use in weather briefings, as appropriate.
9-2-13. OFFSHORE COASTAL ROUTES
When your station has been given responsibility for
collecting offshore coastal route PIREPs:
a. Include the coastal water area when soliciting
PIREPs. At least one PIREP is required hourly
regardless of weather conditions.
b. Pacific. Hawaiian Island station areas coincide
with the Honolulu ARTCC sectors and the entire
Hawaiian area is designated as offshore areas for
PIREP purposes.
NOTE-
The Flight Services Operations Area Office assigns
PIREP responsibility for an offshore coastal area, route,
or route segment to a specific station. The area assigned
will be within the same ARTCC area as the station, and the
station shall have adequate air-ground communications
coverage over its assigned offshore area.
9-2-14. PIREP PREPARATION
To assure proper dissemination of PIREPs to all
system users, the encoding procedures listed below
shall be followed:
a. Identify each element by a Text Element
Indicator (TEI).
b. Ensure each report includes TEIs for message
type, location, time, altitude/flight level, type
aircraft, and at least one other to describe the reported
phenomena.
c. Precede each TEI, except message type, with a
space and a solidus (/).
d. Follow each TEI, except altitude/flight level,
with a space.
e. Insert zeros in reported values when the number
of digits in the report is less than the number required
by the format.
f. Use only authorized aircraft designators and
contractions.
g. In the location TEI, include any three-letter
identifier to describe locations or routes.
h. Omit entries of TEIs, except as listed in
subpara_9-2-14b, for which no data was reported.
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9-2-15. PIREP FORMAT
Using TEIs as described below, prepare PIREPs for
system entry in the following format:
NOTE-
OASIS. If using the “Folded” Transmit PIREP
dialog box, each TEI must be specified and can be
entered in any order. OASIS will automatically
format the message before transmission.
a. UUA or UA. Message type - Urgent or Routine
PIREP.
b. /OV.
1. Location in reference to a VHF NAVAID or
an airport, using the three or four letter identifier. If
appropriate, encode the identifier, then three digits to
define a radial and three digits to define the distance
in nautical miles.
EXAMPLE/OV KJFK
/OV KJFK107080
/OV KFMG233016/RM RNO 10SW |
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