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ARSA [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-12-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Air Traffic Control
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- airport radar service area
1, record 1, English, airport%20radar%20service%20area
correct, United States
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- ARSA 1, record 1, English, ARSA
correct, United States
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A regulatory airspace surrounding designated airports wherein ATC [air traffic control] provides radar vectoring and sequencing on a full-time basis for all IFR [instrument flight rules] and VFR [visual flight rules] aircraft. 1, record 1, English, - airport%20radar%20service%20area
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The service provided in an ARSA is called ARSA service, which includes: (a) IFR/IFR - standard IFR separation; (b) IFR/VFR - traffic advisories and conflict resolution; and (c) VFR/VFR - traffic advisories and, as appropriate, safety alerts. 1, record 1, English, - airport%20radar%20service%20area
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) contains an explanation of ARSA. ARSAs are depicted on VFR aeronautical charts. 1, record 1, English, - airport%20radar%20service%20area
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Circulation et trafic aériens
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- zone de service radar d'aéroport
1, record 1, French, zone%20de%20service%20radar%20d%27a%C3%A9roport
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- ARSA 1, record 1, French, ARSA
feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Espace aérien réglementaire qui entoure des aéroports désignés pour lesquels l'ATC [contrôle de la circulation aérienne] fournit un guidage radar et une mise en séquence à plein temps de tous les aéronefs IFR [règles de vol aux instruments] et VFR [règles de vol à vue]. 1, record 1, French, - zone%20de%20service%20radar%20d%27a%C3%A9roport
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le service fourni dans une zone de service radar d'aéroport est appelé le service ARSA et comprend ce qui suit : a) IFR/IFR - un espacement IFR normalisé; b) IFR/VFR - l'avis de trafic et des résolutions de conflits; c) VFR/VFR - l'avis de trafic et, le cas échéant, des alertes de sécurité. 1, record 1, French, - zone%20de%20service%20radar%20d%27a%C3%A9roport
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
L'Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) contient des détails sur l'ARSA. Les ARSA sont représentées sur les cartes aéronautiques VFR. 1, record 1, French, - zone%20de%20service%20radar%20d%27a%C3%A9roport
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Dans les textes de Transports Canada, les termes anglais sont utilisés. 2, record 1, French, - zone%20de%20service%20radar%20d%27a%C3%A9roport
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
zone de service radar d'aéroport; ARSA : le terme et l'acronyme se trouvent sous la rubrique «airport radar service area» dans le Glossaire à l’intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne. 2, record 1, French, - zone%20de%20service%20radar%20d%27a%C3%A9roport
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1995-04-26
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Aeronautical Repair Station Association
1, record 2, English, Aeronautical%20Repair%20Station%20Association
correct, United States
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- ARSA 1, record 2, English, ARSA
correct, United States
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- Airline Service Association 1, record 2, English, Airline%20Service%20Association
former designation, correct, United States
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Absorbed (1985) Airline Services Association (founded 1980). 1, record 2, English, - Aeronautical%20Repair%20Station%20Association
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Aeronautical Repair Station Association
1, record 2, French, Aeronautical%20Repair%20Station%20Association
correct, United States
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- ARSA 1, record 2, French, ARSA
correct, United States
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- Airline Services Association 1, record 2, French, Airline%20Services%20Association
former designation, correct, United States
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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