AMCAcceptable means of compliance
AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(i)Composition of initial training – Aerodrome control rating (ADC) training
SUBJECT 6: AIRCRAFT The subject objective is: Learners shall assess and integrate aircraft performance in the provision of ATS. [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]
| TOPIC ACFT 1 — AIRCRAFT INSTRUMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subtopic ACFT 1.1 — Aircraft instruments | ||||
| ADI (TWR) ACFT 1.1.1 | Integrate information from aircraft instruments provided by the pilot in the provision of ATS. | 4 | ALL | |
| ADI (TWR) ACFT 1.1.2 | Explain the operation of aircraft radio equipment. | 2 | Optional content: radios (number of), emergency radios | ALL |
| ADI (TWR) ACFT 1.1.3 | Explain the operation of on-board surveillance equipment. | 2 | Transponders: equipment Mode A, Mode C, Mode S, ADS capability | ADI APS ACS |
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]
| TOPIC ACFT 1 — AIRCRAFT INSTRUMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subtopic ACFT 1.1 — Aircraft instruments | ||||
| ADC ACFT 1.1.1 | Integrate information from aircraft instruments provided by the pilot into the provision of ATS. | 4 | ALL | |
| ADC ACFT 1.1.2 | Explain the operation of aircraft radio equipment. | 2 | Optional content: radios (number of), emergency radios | ALL |
| ADC ACFT 1.1.3 | Explain the operation of on-board surveillance equipment. | 2 | Transponders: equipment Mode A, Mode C, Mode S, ADS capability | ADC APS ACS |
[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]
| TOPIC ACFT 2 — AIRCRAFT CATEGORIES | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subtopic ACFT 2.1 — Wake turbulence | ||||
| ADI (TWR) ACFT 2.1.1 | Explain the wake turbulence effect and associated hazards to succeeding aircraft. | 2 | ALL | |
| ADI (TWR) ACFT 2.1.2 | Appreciate the techniques used to prevent hazards associated with wake turbulence to succeeding aircraft. | 3 | ALL | |
| Subtopic ACFT 2.2 — Application of ICAO approach categories | ||||
| ADI (TWR) ACFT 2.2.1 | Describe the use of ICAO approach categories. | 2 | ICAO Doc 8168 | ADI APP APS |
| ADI (TWR) ACFT 2.2.2 | Appreciate the effect of ICAO approach categories on the organisation of traffic. | 3 | ADI APP APS | |
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]
| TOPIC ACFT 2 — AIRCRAFT CATEGORIES | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subtopic ACFT 2.1 — Wake turbulence | ||||
| ADC ACFT 2.1.1 | Explain the wake turbulence effect and associated hazards to succeeding aircraft. | 2 | ALL | |
| ADC ACFT 2.1.2 | Appreciate the techniques used to prevent hazards associated with wake turbulence to succeeding aircraft. | 3 | ALL | |
| Subtopic ACFT 2.2 — Application of the ICAO approach categories | ||||
| ADC ACFT 2.2.1 | Describe the use of the ICAO approach categories. | 2 | ICAO Doc 8168 | ADC APP APS |
| ADC ACFT 2.2.2 | Appreciate the effect of the ICAO approach categories on the traffic organisation. | 3 | ADC APP APS | |
[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]
| TOPIC ACFT 3 — FACTORS AFFECTING AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subtopic ACFT 3.1 — Take-off factors | ||||
| ADI (TWR) ACFT 3.1.1 | Integrate the influence of factors affecting aircraft on take-off. | 4 | Optional content: runway conditions, runway slope, aerodrome elevation, wind, temperature, aircraft configuration, airframe contamination and aircraft mass | ADV ADI |
| Subtopic ACFT 3.2 — Climb factors | ||||
| ADI (TWR) ACFT 3.2.1 | Appreciate the influence of factors affecting aircraft during climb. | 3 | Optional content: speed, mass, air density, wind and temperature | ADV ADI |
| Subtopic ACFT 3.3 — Final approach and landing factors | ||||
| ADI (TWR) ACFT 3.3.1 | Integrate the influence of factors affecting aircraft during final approach and landing. | 4 | Optional content: wind, aircraft configuration, mass, runway conditions, runway slope, aerodrome elevation | ADV ADI |
| Subtopic ACFT 3.4 — Economic factors | ||||
| ADI (TWR) ACFT 3.4.1 | Integrate consideration of economic factors affecting aircraft. | 4 | Optional content: starting-up, taxiing, routing, departure sequence | ADV ADI |
| Subtopic ACFT 3.5 — Environmental factors | ||||
| ADI (TWR) ACFT 3.5.1 | Appreciate the performance restrictions due to environmental constraints. | 3 | Optional content: noise-abatement procedures, minimum flight altitudes, bird strike hazard | ADV ADI |
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]
| TOPIC ACFT 3 — FACTORS AFFECTING AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subtopic ACFT 3.1 — Take-off factors | ||||
| ADC ACFT 3.1.1 | Integrate the influence of factors affecting aircraft on take-off. | 4 | Optional content: runway conditions, runway slope, aerodrome elevation, wind, temperature, aircraft configuration, airframe contamination and aircraft mass | ADC |
| Subtopic ACFT 3.2 — Climb factors | ||||
| ADC ACFT 3.2.1 | Appreciate the influence of factors affecting aircraft during climb. | 3 | Optional content: speed, mass, air density, wind and temperature | ADC |
| Subtopic ACFT 3.3 — Final approach and landing factors | ||||
| ADC ACFT 3.3.1 | Integrate the influence of factors affecting aircraft during final approach and landing. | 4 | Optional content: wind, aircraft configuration, mass, meteorological conditions, runway conditions, runway slope, aerodrome elevation | ADC |
| Subtopic ACFT 3.4 — Economic factors | ||||
| ADC ACFT 3.4.1 | Integrate consideration of economic factors affecting aircraft. | 4 | Optional content: starting-up, taxiing, routing, departure sequence | ADC |
| Subtopic ACFT 3.5 — Environmental factors | ||||
| ADC ACFT 3.5.1 | Appreciate the performance restrictions due to environmental constraints. | 3 | Optional content: noise-abatement procedures, minimum flight altitudes, bird strike hazard | ADC |
[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]
| TOPIC ACFT 4 — AIRCRAFT DATA | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subtopic ACFT 4.1 — Recognition of aircraft types | ||||
| ADI (TWR) ACFT 4.1.1 | Characterise a representative sample of aircraft which will be encountered in the operational/working environment. | 2 | Recognition, ICAO type designators, wake turbulence categories Optional content: ICAO approach categories | ADI |
| Subtopic ACFT 4.2 — Performance data | ||||
| ADI (TWR) ACFT 4.2.1 | Integrate the average performance data of a representative sample of aircraft which will be encountered in the operational/ working environment into the provision of control service. | 4 | Performance data under a representative variety of circumstances | ADV ADI |
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]
| TOPIC ACFT 4 — AIRCRAFT DATA | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subtopic ACFT 4.1 — Recognition of aircraft types | ||||
| ADC ACFT 4.1.1 | Characterise a representative sample of aircraft which will be encountered in the operational/working environment. | 2 | Recognition, ICAO type designators, wake turbulence categories Optional content: ICAO approach categories | ADC |
| Subtopic ACFT 4.2 — Performance data | ||||
| ADC ACFT 4.2.1 | Integrate the average performance data of a representative sample of aircraft which will be encountered in the operational/ working environment into the provision of control service. | 4 | Performance data under a representative variety of circumstances | ALL |
[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]
AMC · AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(i) — Regulation (EU) 2015/340 · ED Decision 2023/011/R · ATCO Easy Access Rules · EAR revision 14 Jun 2024