4-1-2. EXCEPTIONS

4-1-2. EXCEPTIONS

Altitude and distance limitations need not be applied when any of the following conditions are met:

1. Routing is initiated by ATC or requested by the pilot and radar monitoring is provided.

   EXCEPTION: GNSS equipped aircraft /G, /L, /S, and /V not on a random impromptu route.

   • NOTE:
   • 1. Except for GNSS equipped aircraft /G, /L, /S, and /V, not on a random impromptu route, Paragraph 5-5-1, Application, requires radar separation be provided to RNAV aircraft operating at and below FL450 on Q routes or random RNAV routes, excluding oceanic airspace.
   • 2. When a clearance is issued beyond the altitude and/or distance limitations of a NAVAID, in addition to being responsible for maintaining separation from other aircraft and airspace, the controller is responsible for providing aircraft with information and advice related to significant deviations from the expected flight path.
   • REFERENCE
   • FAA Order JO 7110.65, Para 2-1-3, Procedural Preference.
   • FAA Order JO 7110.65, Para 4-4-2, Route Structure Transitions.
   • FAA Order JO 7110.65, Para 5-1-6, Deviation Advisories.
   • FAA Order JO 7110.65, Para 5-5-1, Application.
   • FAA Order JO 7110.65, Para 6-5-4, Minima Along Other Than Established Airways or Routes.
   • AIM, Para 5-1-8c, Direct Flights.
   • AIM, Para 5-1-8d, Area Navigation (RNAV).
   • P/CG Term - Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS)[ICAO].
2. Operational necessity requires and approval has been obtained from the Frequency Management and Flight Inspection Offices to exceed them.
3. Requested routing is via an MTR.
• REFERENCE
• FAA Order JO 7110.65, Para 5-6-2, Methods.