6-6-1. APPLICATION

6-6-1. APPLICATION

Assign an altitude to an aircraft after the aircraft previously at that altitude has reported leaving the altitude.

• PHRASEOLOGY
• REPORT LEAVING/REACHING (altitude/flight level).
• REPORT LEAVING ODD/EVEN ALTITUDES/FLIGHT LEVELS.
• (If aircraft is known to be operating below the lowest useable flight level),
• SAY ALTITUDE.
• or
• (If aircraft is known to be operating at or above the lowest useable flight level),
• SAY FLIGHT LEVEL.
• or
• If aircraft’s position relative to the lowest useable flight level is unknown),
• SAY ALTITUDE OR FLIGHT LEVEL.

NOTE: Consider known aircraft performance characteristics, pilot furnished and/or Mode C detected information which indicate that climb/descent will not be consistent with the rates recommended in the AIM.

• REFERENCE
• FAA Order JO 7110.65, Para 2-1-3, Procedural Preference.
• FAA Order JO 7110.65, Para 4-5-1, Vertical Separation Minima.
• FAA Order JO 7110.65, Para 7-7-3, Separation.
• FAA Order JO 7110.65, Para 7-8-3, Separation.
• FAA Order JO 7110.65, Para 7-9-4, Separation.