FAA Order 7110.65
Encyclopedia
FAA Order 7110.65 is an FAA manual that prescribes air traffic control
(ATC) procedures and phraseology for use by personnel providing ATC services in the USA
. The current version and subsequent lettered versions (as well as changes to the current version) are published according to the publication schedule contained within the order (paragraph 1-1-6), usually every 6 months.
Controllers are required to be familiar with the provisions of this order that pertain to their operational responsibilities and to exercise their best judgment if they encounter situations not covered by it. It is considered to be the FAA's "Bible" concerning ATC matters. This order prescribes air traffic control procedures and phraseology for use by persons providing air traffic control
services. This order is distributed to selected offices in Washington headquarters, regional offices, service area offices, the William J. Hughes Technical Center
, and the Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center
. Also, copies are sent to all air traffic field facilities and international aviation field offices; and to the interested aviation public.
Air traffic control
Air traffic control is a service provided by ground-based controllers who direct aircraft on the ground and in the air. The primary purpose of ATC systems worldwide is to separate aircraft to prevent collisions, to organize and expedite the flow of traffic, and to provide information and other...
(ATC) procedures and phraseology for use by personnel providing ATC services in the USA
United States
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. The current version and subsequent lettered versions (as well as changes to the current version) are published according to the publication schedule contained within the order (paragraph 1-1-6), usually every 6 months.
Controllers are required to be familiar with the provisions of this order that pertain to their operational responsibilities and to exercise their best judgment if they encounter situations not covered by it. It is considered to be the FAA's "Bible" concerning ATC matters. This order prescribes air traffic control procedures and phraseology for use by persons providing air traffic control
Air traffic control
Air traffic control is a service provided by ground-based controllers who direct aircraft on the ground and in the air. The primary purpose of ATC systems worldwide is to separate aircraft to prevent collisions, to organize and expedite the flow of traffic, and to provide information and other...
services. This order is distributed to selected offices in Washington headquarters, regional offices, service area offices, the William J. Hughes Technical Center
William J. Hughes Technical Center
The FAA William J. Hughes Technical Center is the world's premier aviation research and development, and test and evaluation facility. The Technical Center serves as the national scientific test base for the FAA...
, and the Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center
Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center
Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center is administered as one of the FAA Regional Offices.Located in Oklahoma City on the grounds of Will Rogers Airport, with around 5,600 direct federal employees the Aeronautical Center is one of the Department of Transportation's largest facilities outside the...
. Also, copies are sent to all air traffic field facilities and international aviation field offices; and to the interested aviation public.
External links
- Regulations & Policies on the FAA website