Explanation of Changes - Basic

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a. 2-1-2. SPEECH RATE AND PHRASEOLOGY

This change amends FAA Order JO 7110.10, Paragraph 2-1-2 in response to an update to the FAA Order JO 7210.3, Facility Operations, Paragraph 10-4-1.c in 2012.

b. 6-2-5. SUFFIX TO AIRCRAFT TYPE TBL 6-2-5

This change eliminates use of the /R and /Q suffixes and  provides guidance for positive identification of GNSS-equipped aircraft.  This change cancels and incorporates N JO 7110.640, Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) Equipped Aircraft Operating on Random and Random (Impromptu) Routes, effective October 24, 2013.

c. 9-5-2. AREA FORECAST (FA) SCHEDLUE

This change is proposed in response to NWS Technical Implementation Notice 13-21.  The change will be reflected in FAA JO 7110.10 Paragraph 9-5-2. The paragraph will now state that the Alaska Area Forecasts will be issued three times a day effective October 15, 2013.  Concurrently, Table 9-5-2 will be updated to reflect the new issuance times for NWS Alaska Area Forecasts.

d. 9-7-1. GENERAL - TBL 9-7-1

This change is proposed to Table 9-7-1 is needed  to reflect the new issuance times for NWS Alaska Airmets which are scheduled for 615 am, 1215 pm, 615pm  and 1215am local time.

e. Entire Publication

Additional editorial/format changes were made where necessary. Revision bars were not used because of the insignificant nature of these changes.