Section 7. Terminal Radar Service
Area (TRSA)- Terminal
7-7-1. APPLICATION
Apply TRSA procedures within the designated
TRSA in addition to the basic services described in
Chapter 7, Visual,
Section 6, Basic Radar Service to
VFR Aircraft- Terminal.
REFERENCE-
FAAO JO 7110.65, Para 7-2-1, Visual Separation.
7-7-2. ISSUANCE OF EFC
Inform the pilot when to expect further clearance
when VFR aircraft are held either inside or outside the
TRSA.
REFERENCE-
FAAO JO 7110.65, Para 7-2-1, Visual Separation.
7-7-3. SEPARATION
Separate VFR aircraft from VFR/IFR aircraft by any
one of the following:
a. Visual separation, as specified in para
7-2-1, Visual Separation, para
7-4-2, Vectors for Visual Approach, and
para 7-6-7, Sequencing.
NOTE-
Issue wake turbulence cautionary advisories in accordance with para 2-1-20, Wake Turbulence
Cautionary Advisories.
b. 500 feet vertical separation.
c. Target resolution when using broadband radar
systems. The application of target resolutions at
locations not using broadband radar will be
individually approved by the Director of Terminal
Safety and Operations Support.
NOTE-
Apply the provisions of para 5-5-4, Minima,
subparas e and f when wake turbulence
separation is required.
REFERENCE-
FAAO JO 7110.65, Para 7-2-1, Visual Separation.
7-7-4. HELICOPTER TRAFFIC
Helicopters need not be separated from other
helicopters. Traffic information shall be exchanged,
as necessary.
REFERENCE-
FAAO JO 7110.65, Para 7-2-1, Visual Separation.
7-7-5. ALTITUDE ASSIGNMENTS
a. Altitude information contained in a clearance,
instruction, or advisory to VFR aircraft shall meet
MVA, MSA, or minimum IFR altitude criteria.
REFERENCE-
FAAO JO 7110.65, Para 4-5-2, Flight Direction.
FAAO JO 7110.65, Para 4-5-3, Exceptions.
FAAO JO 7110.65, Para 4-5-6, Minimum En Route Altitudes.
b. If required, issue altitude assignments, consistent with the provisions of 14 CFR Section 91.119.
NOTE-
The MSAs are:
1. Over congested areas, an altitude at least 1,000 feet
above the highest obstacle; and
2. Over other than congested areas, an altitude at least
500 feet above the surface.
c. When necessary to assign an altitude for
separation purposes to VFR aircraft contrary to 14 CFR Section 91.159, advise the aircraft to resume
altitudes appropriate for the direction of flight when
the altitude assignment is no longer needed for
separation or when leaving the TRSA.
PHRASEOLOGY-
RESUME APPROPRIATE VFR ALTITUDES.
REFERENCE-
FAAO JO 7110.65, Para 4-8-11, Practice Approaches.
FAAO JO 7110.65, Para 5-6-1, Application.
FAAO JO 7110.65, Para 7-2-1, Visual Separation.
7-7-6. APPROACH INTERVAL
The tower shall specify the approach interval.
REFERENCE-
FAAO JO 7110.65, Para 7-2-1, Visual Separation.
7-7-7. TRSA DEPARTURE INFORMATION
a. At controlled airports within the TRSA, inform
a departing aircraft proposing to operate within the
TRSA when to contact departure control and the
frequency to use. If the aircraft is properly equipped,
ground control or clearance delivery shall issue the
appropriate beacon code.
NOTE-
Departing aircraft are assumed to want TRSA service
unless the pilot states, "negative TRSA service," or makes
a similar comment. Pilots are expected to inform the
controller of intended destination and/or route of flight and
altitude.
b. Provide separation until the aircraft leaves the
TRSA.
c. Inform VFR participating aircraft when leaving
the TRSA.
PHRASEOLOGY-
LEAVING THE (name) TRSA,
and as appropriate,
RESUME OWN NAVIGATION, REMAIN THIS
FREQUENCY FOR TRAFFIC ADVISORIES, RADAR
SERVICE TERMINATED, SQUAWK ONE TWO ZERO
ZERO.
d. Aircraft departing satellite controlled airports
that will penetrate the TRSA should be provided the
same service as those aircraft departing the primary
airport. Procedures for handling this situation shall be
covered in a letter of agreement or facility directives,
as appropriate.
e. Procedures for handling aircraft departing
uncontrolled satellite airports must be advertised in a
facility bulletin and service provided accordingly.
REFERENCE-
FAAO JO 7110.65, Para 7-2-1, Visual Separation.
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