JO 7110.65 — Air Traffic Control
JO 7110.65 3-9-2
DEPARTURE DELAY INFORMATION
USA/USAF/USN NOT APPLICABLE
When gate‐hold procedures are in effect, issue the following departure delay information as appropriate:
REFERENCE-
FAA Order JO 7210.3, Para 10-4-7, Gate Hold Procedures.
Advise departing aircraft the time at which the pilot can expect to receive engine startup advisory. PHRASEOLOGY-
GATE HOLD PROCEDURES ARE IN EFFECT. ALL AIRCRAFT CONTACT (position) ON (frequency) FOR ENGINE START TIME. EXPECT ENGINE START/TAXI (time).
Advise departing aircraft when to start engines and/or to advise when ready to taxi. PHRASEOLOGY-
START ENGINES, ADVISE WHEN READY TO TAXI,
or
ADVISE WHEN READY TO TAXI.
If the pilot requests to hold in a delay absorbing area, the request must be approved if space and traffic conditions permit.
Advise all aircraft on GC/FD frequency upon termination of gate hold procedures. PHRASEOLOGY-
GATE HOLD PROCEDURES NO LONGER IN EFFECT.
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