U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION

Chapter 1. General

Section 1. Introduction

1-1-1. PURPOSE

This order prescribes procedures used to obtain, format, and disseminate information on unanticipated or temporary changes to components of, or hazards in, the National Airspace System (NAS) until the associated aeronautical charts and related publications have been amended. The Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) system is not intended to be used to advertise data already published or charted.

1-1-2. AUDIENCE

The primary audience for this order is any office responsible for originating NOTAMs. The secondary audience is those who use aeronautical information.

1-1-3. WHERE TO FIND THIS ORDER

This order is available on the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) website at http://faa.gov/air_traffic/publications and http://employees.faa.gov/tools_resources/orders_notices/.

1-1-4. CANCELLATION

FAA Order JO 7930.2N, Notices to Airmen (NOTAM) dated August 22, 2013, and Changes, are canceled.

1-1-5. EXPLANATION OF CHANGES

The significant changes to the basic order will be published and included in the Explanation of Change page(s). It is advisable to retain the page(s) throughout the duration of the basic order. If further information is desired, direct questions through the appropriate facility/service area staff to System Operations Services, Flight Services, Safety and Operations Policy Group.

1-1-6. DISTRIBUTION

This order is distributed to selected offices in Washington headquarters, service area offices, the William J. Hughes Technical Center, the Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center, and air traffic operations field offices and facilities.

1-1-7. REVISIONS

a. The contents of this order will be periodically reviewed and updated, as required by National Airspace Data Interchange Network (NADIN), General Notices (GENOTs), and order changes. Changes/orders are published on the publications cycle.

b. Any changes to this order must be submitted to the VP, Mission Support Services, attn.: ATC Procedures Office, AJV­11:

1. Personnel should submit recommended changes in procedures to facility management.

2. Recommendations from other sources should be submitted through appropriate FAA, military, or industry/user channels.

3. Procedural changes will not be made to this order until the operational system software has been adapted to accomplish the revised procedures.

1-1-8. EFFECTIVE DATE

This order is effective April 3, 2014.