11.5 Equipment & System Failures
Training Objective
To manage failures of ATC systems or aircraft equipment.
Key Knowledge
- Radar failure
- Communication failure
- Transponder failure
Operational Application
Controllers shall:
- Apply alternative procedures when systems fail
- Increase separation where required
1. Overview
System failures may reduce the ability to provide radar service.
2. Core Content
2.1 Radar Failure
- Transition to procedural control if required
2.2 Communication Failure
- Apply standard lost comm procedures
2.3 Transponder Failure
- Identify aircraft using alternative methods
3. Procedures
3.1 Application
- Controllers shall adapt to degraded operations
4. Standards
- Separation shall be maintained using appropriate methods
5. Notes
- System degradation increases workload significantly