9-2-17. SAMP FLIGHTS

9-2-17. SAMP FLIGHTS

Provide special handling to U.S. Government and military aircraft engaged in aerial sampling/surveying missions, sampling for nuclear, chemical, or hazardous material contamination. Honor inflight clearance requests for altitude and route changes to the maximum extent possible. Other IFR aircraft may be recleared so that requests by SAMP aircraft are honored. Separation standards as outlined in this order must be applied in all cases.

• REFERENCE
• FAA Order JO 7110.65, Para 2-1-4, Operational Priority.
• FAA Order JO 7110.65, Para 2-4-20, Aircraft Identification.
• FAA Order JO 7610.4, Para 4-4-4, Avoidance of Hazardous Radiation Areas.