Chapter 1. Introduction
Section 1. General
1-1-1. PURPOSE
This order prescribes procedures and phraseology for use by air traffic personnel providing flight services. Flight service specialists are required to be familiar with the provisions of this order that pertain to their operational responsibilities and to exercise their best judgment if they encounter situations that are not covered.
1-1-2. DISTRIBUTION
This order is distributed to selected offices in Washington headquarters, regional offices, service area offices, the William J. Hughes Technical Center, the Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center, all air traffic field facilities, international aviation field offices, and interested aviation public.
1-1-3. CANCELLATION
FAA Order 7110.10S, Flight Services, dated February 16, 2006, and all changes to it are canceled.
1-1-4. EXPLANATION OF CHANGES
Changes incorporated into this basic order as well as changes submitted in the future are found in the explanation of changes page(s). It is advisable to retain these page(s) throughout the duration of the basic order. If further information is desired, direct questions through the appropriate facility/service area office staff to Flight Services Safety and Operations Support, Operational Procedures.
1-1-5. EFFECTIVE DATE
a. This order is effective February 14, 2008.
b. This order and its changes are scheduled to be published to coincide with AIRAC dates. The effective dates will be:
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Publication Schedule |
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Basic
or
Change |
Cutoff Date
for Submission |
Effective Date of Publication |
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JO 7110.10T
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8/30/07 |
2/14/08 |
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Change 1 |
2/14/08 |
7/31/08 |
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Change 2 |
7/31/08 |
3/12/09 |
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Change 3 |
3/12/09 |
8/27/09 |
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JO 7110.10U
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8/27/09 |
2/11/10 |
c. Facilities shall notify service area office distribution officers if orders or changes are not received at least 30 days prior to effective dates.
1-1-6. RECOMMENDATION FOR PROCEDURAL CHANGES
a. Submit recommended changes directly to the facility management.
b. Procedural changes will not be made to this order until software for Model 1 Full Capacity (M1FC), AISR and the Operational and Supportability Implementation System (OASIS) has been adapted to accomplish the revised procedures.
1-1-7. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION
This publication may be purchased from the U.S. Government Printing Office. Address subscription inquiries to:
Superintendent of Documents
Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20402
Telephone: (202) 512-1800
Internet: gpoaccess.gov
FAA air traffic publications are also available on FAA's web site
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