Update of Finavia regulation IAM RAC 89 (15 Nov 2006) “The use of radar monitors at ATS units”

Finavia Oyj has published regulation IAM RAC 89 (15 Nov 2006) “The use of radar monitors at ATS units” (this investigation report uses the term ATS monitor). The regulation lists the processes in which air traffic controllers can use ATS monitors. When an air traffic controller notices from the ATS monitor that an aircraft significantly deviates from the air traffic control clearance the controller may ask the pilot of the aircraft for verification. Should the pilot’s reply confirm the assumed incorrect positional information, the pilot must be notified of this.

Safety Investigation Authority, Finland recommend that Finavia Oyj update its regulation IAM RAC 89 (15 Nov 2006) “The use of radar monitors at ATS units” in such a manner that the air traffic controller also has the option of notifying the pilot when the information on the ATS monitor and the pilot’s position report diverge.

Finavia Oyj has published regulation IAM RAC 89 (15 Nov 2006) “The use of radar monitors at ATS units” (this investigation report uses the term ATS monitor). The regulation lists the processes in which air traffic controllers can use ATS monitors. When an air traffic controller notices from the ATS monitor that an aircraft significantly deviates from the air traffic control clearance the controller may ask the pilot of the aircraft for verification. Should the pilot’s reply confirm the assumed incorrect positional information, the pilot must be notified of this.