Annex 10 pg.

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DLIC Data link initiation capability

CPDLC Controller-pilot data link communication
DLS Data link services
PA Provider aborts (technical issues)
DLIC Data link initiation capability (DLS)
ACM ATC communications management service (DLS)
ACL ATC clearances service (DLS)
AMC ATC microphone check service (DLS)
FANS Future air navigation system (data-link avionics)
ATN Aeronautical telecommunications network (data-link avionics)
DLS-CRO Data-link services central reporting office

Should be published in AIP

Only one reason for CPDLC rejection is possible, downlink message is : not current data
authority
Expected benefits:

 Less communication on frequency

 Increased sector capacities
 More pilot requests can be handled simultaneously
 Reduced probability of miscommunication
 Safer frequency changes – less cases of loss in communication
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