2-1-18. OPERATIONAL REQUESTS

2-1-18. OPERATIONAL REQUESTS

Respond to a request from another controller, a pilot or vehicle operator by one of the following verbal means:

1. Restate the request in complete or abbreviated terms followed by the word “APPROVED.” The phraseology “APPROVED AS REQUESTED” may be substituted in lieu of a lengthy readback.
   • PHRASEOLOGY
   • (Requested operation) APPROVED. or
   • APPROVED AS REQUESTED.
2. State restrictions followed by the word “APPROVED.”
   • PHRASEOLOGY
   • (Restriction and/or additional instructions, requested operation) APPROVED.
3. State the word “UNABLE” and, time permitting, a reason.
   • PHRASEOLOGY
   • UNABLE (requested operation).
   • and when necessary,
   • (reason and/or additional instructions.)
4. State the words “STAND BY.”

   NOTE: “STAND BY” is not an approval or denial. The controller acknowledges the request and will respond at a later time.

• REFERENCE
• FAA Order JO 7110.65, Para 2-1-21, Traffic Advisories.
• FAA Order JO 7110.65, Para 4-2-5, Route or Altitude Amendments.
• FAA Order JO 7110.65, Para 7-9-3, Methods.