Practice question

An aircraft at FL340 reports it is unable to maintain RVSM. What is the controller's correct action?

  1. Ignore — RVSM is voluntary
  2. Issue a clearance to descend below FL290 (out of RVSM airspace) or apply 2,000 ft vertical separation
  3. Cancel the IFR clearance
  4. Increase lateral separation to 50 nm

Answer: B — Issue a clearance to descend below FL290 (out of RVSM airspace) or apply 2,000 ft vertical separation

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