Practice question
What are the rules and constraints governing ATC speed control instructions issued by Approach controllers to arriving jet aircraft on intermediate and final approach?
- Speed adjustments should not be applied within 4 NM of the runway threshold, should not require speeds below the aircraft's minimum clean/maneuvering speed, and adjustments should normally be expressed in multiples of 10 knots (e.g., 'REDUCE SPEED TO 160 KNOTS').
- Controllers may order aircraft to fly 50 knots below stall speed.
- Speed control can be applied right down to the touchdown flare.
- Speed adjustments are expressed in miles per hour only.
Answer: A — Speed adjustments should not be applied within 4 NM of the runway threshold, should not require speeds below the aircraft's minimum clean/maneuvering speed, and adjustments should normally be expressed in multiples of 10 knots (e.g., 'REDUCE SPEED TO 160 KNOTS').
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