GM1 to AMC1 ATS.TR.155(c)(6) ATS surveillance services

ATS SURVEILLANCE SERVICES — PROCEDURES FOR TRANSFER OF CONTROL Transfer of control based on the procedures specified in AMC1 ATS.TR.155(c)(6) may be carried out without systematic use of the bidirectional speech facilities available between the adjacent units concerned, provided that:

(a)the detailed conditions applicable for the transfer are the subject of a bilateral agreement; and

(b)the minimum distance between successive aircraft during the period of transfer is agreed as one of the following values:

(1)19 km (10 NM) when SSR information is used in accordance with the provisions of AMC1 ATS.TR.155(c)(6), provided that an overlapping radar coverage of at least 56 km (30 NM) between units involved exists; or

(2)9.3 km (5 NM) when the conditions of point (b)(1) apply and both units involved possess electronic aids for immediate recognition of release and acceptance of aircraft under radar transfer.