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2024-11-08RECAT-EU European Wake Turbulence Categorisation and separation minima on approach and departure
This document presents the European Wake Turbulence Categorisation and Separation Minima on Approach and Departure (RECAT-EU) system, available for operational deployment. It provides information about deployment benefits, including the possibility to operate partial or hybrid versions combining RECAT-EU with ICAO legacy minima. -
2024-11-08
Recat-eu european wake turbulence categorisation and separation minima on approach and departure
This document presents the European Wake Turbulence Categorisation and Separation Minima on Approach and Departure (RECAT-EU) system, available for operational deployment. It provides information about deployment benefits, including the possibility to operate partial or hybrid versions combining RECAT-EU with ICAO legacy minima. -
2019-09-28Jo 7110.126A
FAA Order JO 7110.126A, effective September 28, 2019, updates the rules air traffic controllers use to maintain safe distances between aircraft based on wake turbulence — the invisible air disturbances generated by planes in flight. The order introduces a nine-category system that groups aircraft by size and wake behavior, replacing older weight-only classifications, and reduces required separation distances in cases where science has shown greater spacing is unnecessary, such as when one heavy aircraft follows another of lower wake intensity. Facilities like Sea-Tac must obtain FAA authorization, train all personnel, and update their systems before applying these revised standards. -
2019-09-28JO_7110
FAA Order JO 7110.126A, effective September 28, 2019, updates the rules air traffic controllers use to maintain safe distances between aircraft based on wake turbulence — the invisible air disturbances generated by planes in flight. The order introduces a nine-category system that groups aircraft by size and wake behavior, replacing older weight-only classifications, and reduces required separation distances in cases where science has shown greater spacing is unnecessary, such as when one heavy aircraft follows another of lower wake intensity. Facilities like Sea-Tac must obtain FAA authorization, train all personnel, and update their systems before applying these revised standards. -
2016-02-29FAA Wake Recategorization JO7110659C
FAA Order JO 7110.659C, effective February 29, 2016, updates air traffic control procedures for Wake Turbulence Recategorization (Recat), which changes how aircraft are grouped for safe separation purposes. Instead of the traditional three weight classes (heavy, large, and small), Recat introduces six categories based on wingspan, takeoff weight, and an aircraft's ability to withstand wake turbulence, allowing for more precise separation distances and improved airport efficiency. Facilities must obtain authorization, train personnel, and submit weekly wake encounter reports for the first eight weeks after implementing these new procedures. -
2016-02-29Jo 7110 659C
FAA Air Traffic Organization Policy Order JO 7110.659C providing procedural guidance for implementing Wake Turbulence Recategorization (Recat) procedures and separation minima. The order supersedes certain provisions of FAA Order 7110.65 and requires facilities to obtain authorization before implementing Recat procedures. -
2012-10-18Recategorization (recat) of federal aviation administration (FAA) wake turbulence separation categories at memphis international airport (mem)
FAA Safety Alert for Operators announcing the implementation of new wake turbulence separation categories (RECAT Phase I) at Memphis International Airport, effective November 1, 2012. The document details changes from the current 6-category system to a new system based on weight, approach speeds, and wing characteristics, with specific separation standards and aircraft assignments.