Order 7110.65P, Air Traffic Control, with changes

2/19/047110.65PChapter 9. Special FlightsSection 1. General9−1−1. GENERALProvide aircraft engaged in the flight inspection ofNAVAIDs with maximum assistance. Unless otherwiseagreed to, maintain direct contact with the pilotand exchange information regarding known traffic inthe area and his/her intentions.NOTE−1. Many flight inspections are accomplished usingautomatic recording equipment, and an uninterruptedflight is necessary for successful completion of the mission.The workload for the limited number of aircraft engaged inthese activities requires strict adherence to a schedule.2. Flight inspection operations which require specialparticipation of ground personnel, specific communications,or radar operation capabilities are considered torequire special handling. These flights are coordinatedwith appropriate facilities before departure.REFERENCE−FAAO 8200.1, United States Standard Flight Inspection Manual.FAAO 8240.41, Flight Inspection/Air Traffic On−Site CoordinationRequirements.9−1−2. SPECIAL HANDLINGa. Clear the aircraft according to pilot request assoon as practicable. Do not ask the pilot to deviatefrom his/her planned action except to preclude anemergency situation.REFERENCE−FAAO 8240.41, Flight Inspection/Air Traffic On−Site CoordinationRequirements, Appendix 1, describes certain flight inspection maneuversin detail.b. Issue radar advisories to the flight inspectionaircraft where adequate coverage exists and to theextent permitted by workload.c. Suggest flight path adjustments, as required, forany aircraft which will enter or penetrate an area inwhich a flight inspection function is being performed.d. Provide special handling, as required, to FAAaircraft conducting flight inspections using the callsign “Flight Check.” The call sign “Flight Check (Nr)recorded” indicates automated flight inspections arein progress in terminal areas.NOTE−FAA flight inspection aircraft will file flight plans using thecall sign “FLIGHT CHECK” during flight inspections orwhen inbound to conduct flight inspections. Flight planremarks may indicate type NAVAID inspection to beaccomplished; e.g. “FC OKC P.”9−1−3. FLIGHT CHECK AIRCRAFTa. Provide special handling, as required, toexpedite flight inspection of NAVAIDs, directionfinding (DF) equipment, and RADAR by flight checkaircraft.NOTE−Certain flight inspection maneuvers require operations inclose proximity to the surface. These maneuvers can onlybe performed during daylight visual meteorologicalconditions. Preplanned automatic flight places thefollowing limitations on the capability of the pilot to adhereto normal ATC clearances:a. Route of flight − orbital from 6 nautical miles to amaximum of 40 nautical miles from the facility dependingon the type of inspection. During commissioning flightchecks all DPs, STARs, airways, DME fixes, andapproaches must be flown.b. Altitude assignment − from 1,000 feet above theantenna site up to the minimum en route altitude (MEA).REFERENCE−FAAO 7110.65, Operational Priority, Para 2−1−4.FAAO 8240.41, Flight Inspection/Air Traffic On−Site CoordinationRequirements, Appendix 1, describes certain flight inspection maneuversin detail.b. Avoid changes in the route or altitude from thatfiled by the pilot in the initial flight plan.c. Do not impose air traffic control delays in theflight except to preclude emergency situations.d. Do not change the previously assigned discretebeacon code of special radar accuracy flight checkaircraft.REFERENCE−FAAO 7210.3, Special Radar Accuracy Checks, Para 7−1−3.FAAO 7210.3, ASR Performance Checks, Para 10−5−4.General9−1−1