9-2-17. SAMP FLIGHTS

9-2-17. SAMP FLIGHTS

Provide special handling to USAF or other government aircraft using the “SAMP” call sign and engaged in aerial sampling/surveying missions for nuclear, chemical, or hazardous material contamination. Approve 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 approved.

• 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.
• FAA Order JO 7210.3, Para 5-3-2, Aerial Sampling/Surveying for Airborne Contamination.