JO 7110.65 — Air Traffic Control
JO 7110.65 3-1-10
OBSERVED ABNORMALITIES
This reproduces published FAA reference text for study. It does not replace the current official FAA publication or regulation.
When requested by a pilot or when you deem it necessary, inform an aircraft of any observed abnormal aircraft condition.
PHRASEOLOGY-
(Item)
APPEAR/S (observed condition).
EXAMPLE-
“Landing gear appears up.”
“Landing gear appears down and in place.”
“Rear baggage door appears open.”
Retrieved from ecfr.gov on July 20, 2026.