JO 7110.65 2-1-18

Respond to a request from another controller, a pilot or vehicle operator by one of the following verbal means:

Restate the request in complete or abbreviated terms followed by the word “APPROVED.” The phraseology “APPROVED AS REQUESTED” may be substituted in lieu of a lengthy readback. PHRASEOLOGY-

(Requested operation) APPROVED.

or

APPROVED AS REQUESTED.

State restrictions followed by the word “APPROVED.” PHRASEOLOGY-

(Restriction and/or additional instructions, requested operation) APPROVED.

State the word “UNABLE” and, time permitting, a reason. PHRASEOLOGY-

UNABLE (requested operation).

and when necessary,

(reason and/or additional instructions.)

State the words “STAND BY.” NOTE-

“STAND BY" is not an approval or denial. The controller acknowledges the request and will respond at a later time.

REFERENCE-

FAA Order JO 7110.65, Para 2-1-21 , Traffic Advisories.

FAA Order JO 7110.65, Para 4-2-5 , Route or Altitude Amendments.

FAA Order JO 7110.65, Para 7-9-3 , Methods.