Explanation of Changes
Effective: July 31, 2008
a. 1-1-20. Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) Updates WAAS information concerning LP and service levels. b. 1-2-3. Use of Area Navigation (RNAV) Equipment on Conventional Procedures and Routes Revises paragraph to reflect current operational policy. c. 2-3-14. Aircraft Arresting Devices Revises paragraph; d. FIG 2-3-35. Direction Sign Array with Location Sign on Far Side of Intersection Adjusts the graphic to correct printer oversight in the format of the arrows. e. 4-1-14. Automatic Flight Information Service (AFIS) - Alaska FSSs Only Adds a new paragraph that establishes and explains the use of the AFIS service that is provided by 11 of the FSSs in Alaska. ATCS responsibilities and instructions for use by pilots are also provided. f. 5-2-8. Instrument Departure Procedures (DP) - Obstacle Departure Procedures (ODP) and Standard Instrument Departures (SID) Adds information concerning low, close-in obstacles on departures. g. 5-3-7. Holding Updates depiction of holding airspeed restrictions. h. 5-4-5. Instrument Approach Procedure Charts Adds additional references; i. 5-4-9. Procedure Turn Adds additional information concerning circling missed
approach; and j. 5-4-20. Approach and Landing Minimums; and Adds additional information concerning circling missed approach. k. 7-5-5. Unmanned Aircraft Provides updated UAS terminology; and l. 10-2-4. Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Multiple Helicopter Operations Adds new paragraph updating WAAS information concerning LP and service levels. m. Appendix 4. Abbreviations/Acronyms The acronyms AFIS, AGL, LP, NGA, NIDS, NM, and UAS will be added to the appendix. NIMA will be removed. n. Entire publication Editorial/format changes made throughout the manual.
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