JO 7110.65 — Air Traffic Control

JO 7110.65 5-10-8

FINAL CONTROLLER CHANGEOVER

This reproduces published FAA reference text for study. It does not replace the current official FAA publication or regulation.

When instructing the aircraft to change frequency for final approach guidance, include the name of the facility.

PHRASEOLOGY-

CONTACT (name of facility) FINAL CONTROLLER ON (frequency).

REFERENCE-

FAA Order JO 7110.65, Para 2-1-17 , Radio Communications.

FAA Order JO 7110.65, Para 5-9-2 , Final Approach Course Interception.

FAA Order JO 7110.65, Para 5-9-4 , Arrival Instructions.

FAA Order JO 7110.65, Para 5-12-10 , Elevation Failure.

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