AVIATION RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
SURVEY CHECKLIST
Appendix I
Air Traffic Control
SUB
SECTION CONTENTS PAGE AREAS
Table of Contents 1
A Maintenance Program 2 13
B Electronic Maintenance 2 10
Safety
C Equipment Technical 3 1
Inspection
D Maintenance Forms & Records 3 18
E ATC Facility Administration 4 37
F Facility Equipment 7 22
G ATC Reference Material 9 17
H Radar Facilities 10 6
I ATC Training 11 32
J Air Traffic & Airspace (AT&A) 12 30
Management
Unit: State: Date:16 January, 2012
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AVIATION RESOURCE MANAGEMENT SURVEY CHECKLIST
Appendix I: Air Traffic Control
A. Maintenance Program
1. The maintenance SOP is on hand
and contains all the mandatory items
listed in DA Pam 750-35.
(AR 750-1, DA Pam 750-35)
2. Current technical manual are on
hand. (DA Pam 25-30)
3. Publications are current.
(DA Pam 25-30)
4. The unit has a maintenance
training and certification program
IAW AR 750-1 and FM 1-303.
5. Preventative maintenance checks
and services (PMCS) is scheduled on
unit training schedule. (AR 750-1)
6. Unit leaders supervise PMCS.
(AR 750-1)
7. Unit prescribed load list (PLL)
contains repair parts for assigned
equipment. (AR 710-2)
8. Test equipment required to repair
equipment is on hand or on order.
(Applicable TM)
9. Test equipment is in calibration.
(TB 43-180)
10. Maintenance personnel have
required tool sets. (Applicable Tms)
11. Tool sets are complete or missing
tools are on order. (AR 710-2)
12. Tools are serviceable. (AR 750-1)
13. The unit is part of the
Commander’s Inspection program.
(AR 750-1)
B. Electronic Maintenance Safety
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1. Maintenance personnel are trained
annually in cardiopulmonary
resuscitation (CPR). (TB 385-4)
2. Safety boards or safety bags are
present at work site. (TB 385-4)
3. Rubber floor mats or similar
insulating material are used at each
work area. (TB 385-4)
4. High voltage hazard areas are
identified and marked.(TB 385-4)
5. Equipment is properly grounded.
(TB 385-4)
6. Annual grounding tests results are
on file. (TB 385-4)
7. Defective radioactive items are
properly stored and disposed of.
(AR 755-15, TB 385-4)
8. All personnel remove jewelry prior
to working on equipment. (TB 385-4)
9. Radar system maintenance personnel
are familiar with radiation hazard
information. (TB 385-4)
10. Personnel wear hearing protection
when working in noise hazardous area.
(TB Med - 501)
C. Equipment Technical Inspections (TI)
1. Technical inspection is made of
the following equipment for NMCS
deficiencies, proper alignment, and
authorized modifications.
(Applicable TMs)
a. Radar equipment
b. Recording equipment.
c. Non-directional beacon (NDB)
equipment.
d. Communications equipment.
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e. Very high omni-directional range
(VOR) equipment.
f. Communications consoles.
g. Digital bright radar tower
equipment (DBRITE).
h. Instrument landing system (ILS).
i. Tactical control tower equipment.
j. Tactical flight operations
equipment
k. Tactical radar equipment
l. Tactical Non-Directional Beacon
m. Distance measuring equipment
(DME).
n. Tactical air navigation (TACAN).
o. Airfield lighting systems.
p. Light guns
D. Maintenance Forms and Records
1. DD Form 314 is maintained for each
item of equipment requiring weekly or
monthly organizational services.
(DA Pam 738-750)
2. Services are scheduled on DD Form
314 one month/one service in advance.
(DA Pam 738-750)
3. Services are performed within the
10% variance. (DA Pam 738-750)
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4. Reportable non-mission capable
maintenance (NMCM) and non-mission
capable supply (NMCS) times are
recorded on the backside of DD Form
314. (DA Pam 738-750)
5. Colored tabs are used showing next
service due on DD Form 314.
(DA Pam 738-750)
6. DA Form 2404 is used by the
operator to record maintenance
actions. (DA Pam 738-750)
7. FAA From 6030-1 used by
organizational repair personnel to
record maintenance actions.
(DA Pam 738-750).
8. A receipt copy of DA Form 2407 is
on hand for items of equipment in
support maintenance. (DA Pam 738-750)
9. Priority designator of 01-10 is
authenticated on DA Form 2407.
(DA Pam 738-750)
10. Proper priority is used when
requesting support maintenance on DA
Form 2407. (DA Pam 738-750)
11. NMC deficiencies are annotated on
DA Form 2408-14. (DA Pam 738-750)
12. Uncorrected faults are closed out
on DA Form 2408-14, columns A & F.
(DA Pam 738-750)
13. Corrected faults are closed out
on DA form 2408-14. (DA Pam 738-750)
14. The commander or designated
representative signs column E after
entries are made on DA Form 2408-14.
(DA Pam 738-750)
E. ATC Facility Administration
1. All waivers are current. (FM 1-
303)
2. Controllers who are performing ATC
duties are qualified and facility
rated IAW AR 95-2. (FM 1-303)
3. The control tower operator (CTO)
or air traffic control specialist
(ATCS) examiner is designated IAW AR
95-2 and FAA order 7220.1. (FM 1-303)
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4. The controller in charge (CIC):
a. Is designated in the absence of a
shift supervisor. (FM 1-303)
b. Is rotated among the facility
rated personnel. (FM 1-303)
c. Signed the DA form 3502-R (Daily
Report of Air Traffic Control
Facility) as shift supervisor.
(FM 1-303)
5. The CTO/ATCS test is administered
as required by FAR Part 65 and FAA
Order 8080.1. (FM 1-303)
6. Individual two-letter operating
initials are:
a. Assigned to each controller.
(FM 1-303)
b. Maintained on file by the facility
chief. (FM 1-303)
c. Used on interphone
systems/facility forms & records. (FM
1-303)
7. Currency:
a. Is maintained in the assigned
facility by controllers IAW AIG
Message # 93-18 (FM 1-303).
b. When radar controllers have
difficulty maintaining currency due
to insufficient traffic, airfield
commanders are notified in writing
IAW (FM 1-303).
c. If controllers are unable to
maintain currency, an entry is made
on DA Form 3479R (Training &
Proficiency Record Air Traffic
Control).(FM 1-303)
d. If currency is not maintained, a
trainee/controller evaluation is
given to regain currency and
annotated on DA Form 3479-1R. (FM 1-
303)
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8. DA Form 3479-1R:
a. Is administered on all control
positions relative to the facility
rating held. (FM 1-303)
b. Is retained in the training record
for one year for rated controllers.
(FM 1-303)
9. ATC personnel utilized outside
their military occupational specialty
(MOS), are reported on DA Form 3479-
6R. (FM 1-303)
10. Grounded controllers are
prohibited from duties involving the
control of air traffic until declared
fit by a flight surgeon. (FM 1-303)
11. Hours of operation of the ATC
facility is established IAW AR 95-2.
(FM 1-303)
12. Action is established IAW AR 95-2
when additional hours of operation
cannot be satisfied with existing
resources. (FM 1-303)
13. Hours of operation are published
in flight information publication
(FLIP). (FM 1-303)
14. Opening/closing procedures are
established for part time facilities.
(FM 1-303)
15. Opening/closing procedures are
coordinated in a letter of agreement
(LOA)/operations letter with airfield
operations (or the facility having
IFR jurisdiction). (FM 1-303)
16. Controller duty periods:
a. Controllers receive at least one
period of 24 consecutive hours of off
duty time during a 7 day period.
(FM 1-303)
b. Controllers don’t work more than
10 consecutive duty hours during a 24
hour period. (FM 1-303)
c. Controllers receive an 8 hour off
duty period between shifts. (FM 1-
303)
d. A 48-hour week, if authorized, is
not extended beyond a 60 day period.
(FM 1-303)
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17. Trainees are not assigned to more
than one control position at a time.
(FM 1-303)
18. Facility rated controllers
providing direct one-on-one
supervision are not assigned to more
than one position. (FM 1-303)
19. Non-current facility rated
controllers are assigned to a
position with one-on-one supervision.
(FM 1-303)
20. Non-position qualified trainees
received one-on-one supervision.
(FM 1-303)
21. Non-position qualified (PQ’d)
trainees are not allowed to conduct
precision/surveillance approaches
when the weather conditions are less
than 500 foot ceiling and/or 1 mile
visibility. (FM 1-303)
22. Transfer of position
responsibility is conducted IAW FAA
7110.65, Standard Operating
Procedures, and appropriate facility
directives. (FM 1-303)
23. A tailored checklist is in effect
covering the equipment and conditions
which are likely to be factors at
each position during relief periods.
(FM 1-303)
24. A proposed Emergency Manning
Level (EML) is formulated for the ATC
facility and the appropriate
commander is advised. (FM 1-303)
25. Written procedures for the recall
of ATC maintenance personnel are
developed and coordinated in the
event of ATC or NAVAID equipment
outages. These procedures are
published in the facility or unit SOP
and readily available to controllers
and maintenance personnel. (FM 1-
303)
26. Cooperative weather watch
procedures are included in LOA’s
between the ATC agencies and the Air
Weather Service (AWS) concerned.
(FM 1-303)
27. Limited Weather Observer (LWO)
certification is achieved prior to
the facility rating and renewed
annually. Training is provided by
the local AWS authorities. (FM 1-303)
28. Weather observations are:
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a. Relayed and retained IAW FM 1-303.
b. Relayed using standard symbols and
abbreviations. (FM 1-303)
c. Retained with the DA Form 3502-R
if received over unrecorded voice
lines. (FM 1-303)
d. Recorded on DA Form 3502-R stating
VFR/IFR at the beginning of the daily
operations and whenever the status
changes. (FM 1-303)
29. A visibility checkpoint chart
(control tower) is prepared IAW FM
1-303.
30. In the event of an aircraft
accident or incident:
a. ATC facility chief and other
designated personnel are notified.
(FM 1-303)
b. Appropriate details are entered on
the DA Form 3502-R. (FM 1-303)
c. Pertinent recording tapes are
removed and safeguarded. (FM 1-303)
d. Local weather observations are
requested. (FM 1-303)
e. ATC equipment is examined by
technically qualified personnel to
determine possible contributing
factors. (FM 1-303)
31. NOTAM issuance procedures are
established for equipment outages,
service curtailments, and airfield
activities. (FM 1-303)
32. Density altitude advisories are
transmitted to departing aircraft at
Army airfields/heliports with field
elevation of 2,000 feet mean sea
level or above. (FM 1-303)
33. Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)
is used in ATC facility operational
activities. (FM 1-303)
34. Required equipment checks are
completed at the beginning of each
shift. (FM 1-303)
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35. ATS units conduct after action
reviews following field training
exercises. (FM 25-101)
36. Only qualified personnel perform
terminal instrument procedures
(TERPS) and airspace command and
control functions. (TM 95-226 & FM
100-103)
37. ATS unit maintain results of the
last ARTEP and command inspection.
(FM 1-303)
F. Facility Equipment
1. Entries are made on DA Form 3502-R
for: (FM 1-303)
a. Equipment checks.
b. Daily primary crash alarm
operational checks.
c. Entry time for equipment
malfunction or return to service.
d. Time check results.
e. Audio level checks.
f. Recorder checks.
g. At dual facilities recorder checks
are entered on both facilities DA
Forms 3502-Rs.
2. Automatic terminal information
services (ATIS) are: (FM 1-303)
a. Assigned to a specific position of
operation.
b. Reviewed prior to transmitting.
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c. Recorded on facility tape
recorders.
d. Retained for 15 work days when
recordings were not possible.
3. A clock, set to agree with
servicing enroute facility is visible
from each operating position within
the ATC facility. (FM 1-303)
4. The ATC lightgun has color codes
and meanings attached to the backside
of the light guns. Gun is set on
red. (FM 1-303)
5.The primary crash alarm system
telephone/radio receiver/transmitter
keys are centrally available to all
operating positions. (FM 1-303)
6. Established emergency procedures
are published in the Facility
Training Manual, define
responsibilities of each position.
(FM 1-303)
7. Tower cab radar indicators are
positioned to be visible by
controllers in the normal standing
and sitting positions. (FM 1-303)
8. Telephone lines terminating in the
communication console key system.
(excluding commercial lines)(FM 1-
303)
9. Assigned radio frequencies are
continuously monitored during hours
of operation. (FM 1-303)
10. The receiver/transmitter has
121.5 and 243.0 capability. (FM 1-
303)
11. Two-way transmitter/receiver
checks are conducted on all assigned
frequencies daily, following
equipment repairs, and following
normal preventive maintenance. (FM 1-
303)
12. All ATC communications are
recorded by position. (FM 1-303)
13. Responsibilities are assigned to
check/change tapes where recorders
are not convenient to operating
areas. Controllers are properly
trained to check and change tapes.
(FM 1-303)
14. Each tape or reel is identified
by number and system. (FM 1-303)
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15. Tape reels are placed in the
transport position, and marked with
the date/time (UTC) and initials of
the person changing the tape during
storage. (FM 1-303)
16. Tape custodial responsibility is
retained by the ATC/Facility Chief.
(FM 1-303)
17. Normal day-to-day recordings are
kept for 15 days. (FM 1-303)
18. Tapes containing emergencies or
alleged flight violations are
retained for 60 days. (FM 1-303)
19. Evaluation results by local/host
safety and fire professionals for
compliance with the exit/egress
requirements of the National Fire
Code 101 Life Safety code is a
permanent record within the facility.
(FM 1-303)
20. An egress system is in place when
required. (FM 1-303)
21. Controller Night Vision Device
(NVD) training is conducted prior to
operational use and entered in DA
Form 3479-R. (FM 1-303)
22. During Night Vision Device (NVD)
operations: (FM 1-303)
a. Lighted and unlighted aircraft are
prohibited in the same traffic
pattern and/or use of the same
runway/landing area. (FM 1-303)
b. A NOTAM is published when the
rotating airport beacon will be
turned off. (FM 1-303)
c. Established procedures are
followed IAW FM 1-303.
G. ATC Reference Material
1. Files contain current material
listed in FM 1-303.
2. Files are maintained separately at
dual ATC facilities. (FM 1-303)
3. Reference files contain current:
(FM 1-303)
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a. Information publications.
b. Crash grid map.
c. Sunrise/sunset tables.
4. The control tower reference files
contain: (FM 1-303)
a. A current airfield diagram.
b. Intersection takeoff diagram.
c. Visibility checkpoint charts.
5. Radar facilities maintain current:
(FM 1-303)
a. Runway diagram of each airfield
serviced.
b. A position binder for each radar
facility operating position.
(Contents IAW FM 1-303)
c. Maps of the facility’s area of
jurisdiction depicting airfields,
NAVAIDS, control zones, etc.
6. A recent information file is
maintained IAW FM 1-303 and kept
readily available to all facility
positions.
7. The flight following facility
maintains a map of the facility’s
area of responsibility IAW FM 1-303.
8. ATC tracks the time between
aircraft position reports. (30
minutes maximum) (FM 1-303)
9. Procedures are in place to ensure
weather data is received. (FM 1-303)
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10. The FAA Form 7230-21 is completed
IAW FM 1-303.
11. Letters of Agreement (LOA’s): (FM
1-303)
a. Forwarded to the Department of the
Army Regional Representative (DARR)
for review/coordination. (FM 1-303
b. Reviewed annually with DARR or
major command (MACOM) air traffic and
airspace (AT&A) officer. (FM 1-303)
12. Operation letters are confined to
a single subject. (FM 1-303)
13. Facility logs: (FM 1-303)
a. DA Forms 3501-R, 3502-R and 3503-R
are filled out IAW FM 1-303 and
retained for a minimum of one
calendar month. (FM 1-303)
b. DA Form 3502-R is reviewed and
signed by the facility chief.
(FM 1-303)
14. Fight progress strips record all
instrument approaches as outlined in
FAA Handbook 7110.65 and are
maintained for a minimum of 15 days.
(FM 1-303)
15. Blank DA Form 2696-R, (OHR) are
on hand in the facility. Preparation
is IAW FM 1-303 (AR385-95)
16. Required publications are on hand
or on order. (AR 95-2) (FM 1-303)
H. Radar Facilities
1. Daily radar performance checks are
being conducted IAW FM 1-303.
2. Controllers are familiar with the
minimum performance data for their
facility. (FM 1-303)
3. The minimum performance data is
readily available to all controllers.
(FM 1-303)
4. Required radar alignments &
adjustments are being performed IAW
appropriate manuals at the beginning
of each shift. (FM 1-303)
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5. A recommended pattern altitude
chart for surveillance approaches is
readily available to all controller
positions. (FM 1-303)
6. A Minimum Vectoring Altitude (MVA)
chart, certified by DARR and covering
maximum primary range, is available
in the facility. (FM 1-303)
I. ATC Training
1. A Facility Training Program (FTP)
is established IAW FM 1-303.
2. Qualification training is given to
newly assigned personnel prior to
obtaining a facility rating.(FM 1-
303)
3. Proficiency training is given IAW
FM 1-303.
4. Remedial training is given to
controllers who demonstrate inability
to perform satisfactorily at a
control position in which they were
previously qualified. (FM 1-303)
5. Trainees are given their training
time limitations. (FM 1-303)
6. The indoctrination phase
culminates with a written/oral
examination of FTM, Chap 1. (FM 1-
303)
7. The primary knowledge phase
culminates with an examination of
FTM, Chap 2, 3 & 4. (FM 1-303)
8. A class IV flight physical is
completed by all controllers before
they begin the position qualification
phase of training. (FM 1-303)
9. All FTM chapters (which apply to
the position) are completed prior to
the trainee becoming position
qualified. (FM 1-303)
10. Recommendation for position
qualification is made in writing by
the shift supervisor. (FM 1-303)
11. A pre-FAA/ATCS facility rating
examination is given to trainees.
(FM 1-303)
12. Facility administration &
management training is given to all
personnel E-5/GS-9 & above. (FM 1-
303)
13. Facility administration &
management training is conducted IAW
FM 1-303.
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14. Facility administration &
management examination is
administered within 30 days after an
individual becomes facility rated.
(FM 1-303)
15. The ATC facility has at least
three FTM’s available. (FM 1-303)
16. A facility training schedule
developed IAW FM 1-303, meets
facility rating time limits set forth
in AR 95-2 and covers initial and
subsequent ratings. (FM 1-303)
17. A DA Form 3479-R’s is maintained
on each controller IAW FM 1-303.
18. The front cover of the file
folder is annotated as follows: (FM
1-303)
AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER
INDIVIDUAL TRAINING RECORD FOLDER
UNITED STATES ARMY
If found, return to the
Commander, USAAVNC
ATTN: ATZQ-ATC-MO
Fort Rucker, AL 36362-5265
19. DA Form 3479-R: (FM 1-303)
a. The left inside fold out portion
contains just sections I thru VII.
b. The right inside fold out portion
is set up IAW FM 1-303.
c. Access is limited to the personnel
listed in FM 1-303.
20. The DA Form 4186 (Medical
Grounding Slip) is retained until the
individual is returned to flight
status. (FM 1-303)
21. Trainee evaluations (DA Form
3479-1R)are retained until facility
rated.(FM 1-303)
22. Rated controller evaluations are
retained for one year. (FM 1-303)
23. Tactical training is completed in
two phases: qualification and
certification. (AR 95-2)
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24. Army airspace command and control
(A2C2) training is given IAW FM 1-
303.
25. Initial tactical certification is
given by a designated tactical
examiner. (FM 1-303)
26. Tactical certification is entered
on the air traffic control specialist
(ATCS) card and on page 1 of DA Form
3479-R. (FM 1-303)
27. A tactical examiner is appointed
by USAATCA IAW AR 95-2.
28. Tactical examiner has at least 5
years general ATC experience.(AR 95-
2)
29. The tactical examiner is
certified on type of ATC system used
to certify others. (AR 95-2)
30. ATS Unit has a training program
to qualify controllers on all
assigned ATS equipment. (FM 1-303)
31. the ATS unit has a cross training
program with fixed base facilities.
(FM 1-303)
32. The ATS unit conducts regular
secure communications training.
(FM 1-303)
J. Air Traffic and Airspace (AT&A) Management (AR 95-2)
1. The installation AT&A officer is
officially appointed.
2. Officer appointment orders are
forwarded to the MACOM and the DARR.
3. The officer is appointed as a
voting member of the installation
planning board.
4. The officer reviews the special
use airspace (SUA) to ensure
effective and efficient use.
5. The installation officer receives
required training. (AR 95-1)
6. The installation officer
understands AT&A responsibilities.
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7. The installation officer has a
master list of all projects that
affect aviation, the airfield, air
traffic control and airspace.
8. The installation officer has
current copy of Agreement No. NAT 127
on file.
9. The installation officer is aware
of report requirements under
Agreement No. NAT 127.
10. The activity submits proposals
for additional airspace after
determining if exercise could be
conducted in existing SUA. (AR 95-1)
11. Special use airspace is
designated joint use airspace.
12. Joint SUA is expeditiously
released to the controlling agency.
13. The using agency ensures that
time designated for the restricted
area accurately describes the time of
use.
14. The LOA between the using agency
and the shared user, outlines use
procedures.
15. AT&A publications are readily
available.
16. The activity requests a waiver of
normal processing requirements when
it experiences delays in obtaining
airspace which impairs defense.
(FM 1-303)
17. The activity conducts an
environmental assessment (EA) prior
to the submission of special use
airspace requests. (AR 200-2)
18. Procedures are established to
review airfields, airspace areas,
navigational facilities, instrument
approach procedures, and similar
activities to reduce/remove adverse
environmental effects. (AR 200-2)
19. Each environmental impact
statement (EIS) is prepared and
processed IAW AR 200-2.
20. LOAs and LOPs are coordinated
with the appropriate DARR and
reviewed once a year. (FM 1-303)
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21. Special use airspace proposals
are developed IAW AR 95-2 and FAA
Handbook 7400.2. (FM 1-303)
22. The MACOM is furnished two copies
of each rulemaking proposal. (AR 95-
2)
23. The MACOM is furnished one copy
of a nonrulemaking proposal.
24. The FAA is notified of proposed
construction or alteration of
existing structures that could
obstruct navigable airspace.
25. Engineering surveys of airfield
NAVAIDS to obtain data for support
development of instrument approach
procedures and flight inspections
were conducted within the last 5
years.
26. Frequency requests are sent to
the FAA and coordinated with the ARMY
area frequency manager.
27. The installation is aware of
budget forecast requirements for
survey expense.
28. Facility requests (DA Form 5895-
R) is staffed through the AT&A
officer.
29. DA policy letter, subject: Laser
Operation Within the National
Airspace System, is on file pending
the revision of AR 385-63.
30. There is a current FAA Amended
Grant of Exemption for Army aircraft
operating “lights out” on file.
REMARKS:
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ARMS
FUNCTIONAL AREA ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
Unit: Date:16 January, 2012
APPENDIX: I FUNCTIONAL AREA: ATC
Section: Title: SAT UN-SAT
A Maintenance Program
B Electronic
Maintenance Program
C Equipment Technical
Inspection
D Maintenance Forms &
Records
E ATC Facility
Administration
F Facility Equipment
G ATC Reference
Material
H Radar Facilities
I ATC Training
J Air Traffic &
Airspace Management
Total Sub-Section #GO %GO Overall Sat/Unsat
Inspector:
Phone:
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SUB-SECTION WORKSHEET
Unit: Date:16 January, 2012
SECTION SUMMARY:
FA SUB TOTAL CRITICAL ITEM # GO % GO SAT/UNSAT
SECTION POSSIBLE FAILURE COMMENDABLE
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GENERAL INSPECTION SUMMARY
Inspecting Activity: FORSCOM
Inspector(s): Phone:
Unit Inspected:
Supervisor of Inspected Area: Phone:
Key Personnel Contacted:
Key Areas / Subjects Inspected:
Critical Findings:
Additional Assistance Required:
Follow-on / Assistance Visit Scheduled For:
Other Comments:
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