JO 7110.65 — Air Traffic Control

JO 7110.65 5-3-7

IDENTIFICATION STATUS

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

Inform an aircraft of radar contact when: Initial radar identification in the ATC system is established.

Subsequent to loss of radar contact or terminating radar service, radar identification is reestablished. PHRASEOLOGY-

RADAR CONTACT (position if required).

Inform an aircraft when radar contact is lost. PHRASEOLOGY-

RADAR CONTACT LOST (alternative instructions when required).

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