FAA Private Pilot Helicopter (PRH)Navigation and AirspaceMedium
A pilot wants to know whether a temporary flight restriction or an instrument approach procedure change affects an upcoming flight. Which category of NOTAM contains this regulatory information?
- AFDC NOTAM
- BMilitary NOTAM
- CPointer NOTAM
- DNOTAM (D)
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Correct answer: A. FDC NOTAM
FDC (Flight Data Center) NOTAMs contain regulatory information such as amendments to instrument approach procedures, temporary flight restrictions, and other rule changes issued by the FAA.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. Military NOTAMs pertain to military-specific operations, not general regulatory changes.
- C. Pointer NOTAMs simply direct pilots to other NOTAMs affecting a route or location.
- D. NOTAM (D)s cover local airport/facility data like runway closures.
FDC NOTAM
An FDC NOTAM is issued by the FAA's Flight Data Center and contains regulatory information such as TFRs, amended minimums, and instrument approach procedure changes.
- Issued by the Flight Data Center
- Contains regulatory/rule changes
- Includes TFRs and IAP amendments
- Different from local NOTAM (D)s
Memory trick: FDC = 'Federal Directives Center' — the rulebook updates.