Air Traffic Control
Explanation of Changes - Change 2

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to the Office of Primary Interest (OPI)

a. 1-2-6. ABBREVIATIONS

This change deletes the following from Table 1-2-1:

This change adds the following to Table 1-2-1:

b. 2-1-28. RVSM OPERATIONS

This change removes any reference to STORM flights and the DOD Priority Mission website.

c. 2-3-5. AIRCRAFT IDENTITY

This change adds Tables 2-3-8 and 2-3-9 to highlight aircraft identity used for the President/Vice President and their families. Additionally, Air Force One and Air Force Two were changed to AF1 and AF2 respectively and Army One and Army Two were changed to RR1 and RR2 respectively. Also changed were Air Force One Foxtrot and Air Force Two Foxtrot to AF1F and AF2F respectively and Army One Foxtrot and Army Two Foxtrot to RR1F and RR2F respectively.

d. 3-7-2. TAXI AND GROUND MOVEMENT OPERATIONS

This change now makes it a requirement to issue the route to follow for all aircraft and vehicles on the movement area at tower controlled airports. This change cancels and incorporates N JO 7110.482, Taxi and Ground Movement Operations, effective May 19, 2008.

e. 3-9-9. TAKEOFF CLEARANCE

This change provides guidance on when a takeoff clearance can be issued. This change cancels and incorporates N JO 7110.487, Takeoff Clearance, effective August 11, 2008.

f. 8-7-4. LATERAL SEPARATION
   8-8-4. LATERAL SEPARATION

This change details the procedures to be followed in applying 50 NM lateral separation. This change cancels and incorporates N JO 7110.486, Lateral Separation, effective June 5, 2008.

g. Appendix A. Aircraft Information FIXED-WING AIRCRAFT

This change provides additional aircraft type designators and other information.

h. Editorial/format changes were made where necessary. Revision bars were not used because of the insignificant nature of these changes.