JO 7110.65 — Air Traffic Control

JO 7110.65 5-14-7

INHIBITING MINIMUM SAFE ALTITUDE WARNING (MSAW)

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

Inhibit MSAW processing of VFR aircraft and aircraft that cancel instrument flight rules (IFR) flight plans unless the pilot specifically requests otherwise. REFERENCE-

FAA Order JO 7110.65, Para 10-2-7 , VFR Aircraft in Weather Difficulty.

FAA Order JO 7110.65, Para 10-2-8 , Radar Assistance to VFR Aircraft in Weather Difficulty.

A low altitude alert may be suppressed from the control position. Computer entry of the suppress message constitutes an acknowledgment for the alert and indicates that appropriate action has or will be taken.

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