Data Link
This page contains Data Link documents and references.
- Data Link News
- New York CPDLC NOTAM (31 May 2006) (MS Word)
- FAA Advisory Circular 120-70A (PDF) (Operational Authorization Process For Use of Data Link Communication System)
- Data Link Approval Checklist (MS Word)
- Operator Guide to Data Link Approval (MS Word) This information package has been developed by the FAA Headquarters Flight Technologies and Procedures Division (AFS-400) on behalf of the FANS Interoperability Team (FIT)
- FOM (FANS-1/A Operations Manual) (Version 6.0, 25 Sept 2008) (ZIP) Policy/procedures for Controller-Pilot Data Link Communications (CPDLC) and Automatic Dependant Surveillance-Contract (ADS-C) in FIRs designated in paragraph 1 (Introduction)
- GOLD (Global Operational Data Link Document) (Version 0.5.1, 4 Nov 2009) (ZIP)The Asia-Pacific Air Navigation Planning and Implementation Regional Group (APANPIRG), the North Atlantic Systems Planning Group (NAT SPG), and others have recognized a need to globally harmonize data link operations and, to the greatest extent possible, resolve regional and/or State differences impacting seamless operations. At IPACG/29 and FIT/16, the ICAO Bangkok office and the FAA presented papers, FIT/16 IP/04 and WP/06, respectively, on the global operational data link document (GOLD). These papers provided background information, terms of reference, and the work program for the Ad Hoc Working Group, which is producing the GOLD. The GOLD will supersede the existing FANS Operation Manual (FOM) and the NAT Guidance Document. The current version of the GOLD includes the material from each of the regional documents taking into account lessons learned, global implications and guidance on more recent initiatives, such as tailored arrivals (TAs) and dynamic reroute procedures (DARP). New material is included on performance-based specifications, post-implementation monitoring, and corrective action. This new material is based on RTCA DO 306/EUROCAE ED 122 and material coordinated at previous IPACG meetings. The GOLD Ad Hoc Working Group has distributed the GOLD for a broad review through September 2009 and, following the review, to complete the final draft of the GOLD this year. It has already begun to coordinate with ICAO regional offices to determine the tasks necessary for the NAT SPG and APANPIRG to conclude on endorsing the GOLD at their June 2010 and September 2009 meetings.
- For air traffic control procedures, contact Karen Chiodini AJE-32
- For flight standards information, contact Bob Tegeder AFS-430
- For program information, contact Roy Grimes FAA Program Support