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F.6. ATON Discrepancies
This section describes common discrepancies with ATON.
F.6.a. Navigation Discrepancies
Table 10-3 presents a brief list of common ATON discrepancies, partitioned into the conventional classifications of critical, urgent, and routine. For each discrepancy, a subjective (but informed and conservative) estimate of the POD from a typical Auxiliary aircraft is provided.
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Table 10-3 ATON Discrepancies
Class and Action Required
Discrepancy
Remarks on Aircraft Detection
CRITICAL Federal aids only. Report discrepancies by radio.
1. Aid totally covered or shrouded in ice
POD likely to be high
2. Light signal showing improper characteristics or rhythm
POD low
3. Light signal obscured or extinguished
POD can be high, depending on circumstances
4. Sinking or submerged or extinguished
POD likely to be high
5. Buoy off station, adrift, missing, capsized, or stranded
POD likely to be high for buoys markedly off station, missing, capsized, or stranded
6. Radio beacon off the air or giving improper characteristics
POD likely to be high if aircraft is equipped with proper ADF and current light list
7. Vandalism of aids either in progress or the result of such action
Variable POD, depending on type and extent of vandalism
8. Aids damaged by vessel collision
Variable POD, depending on nature and extent
9. Collapsed bridge structures and fender systems
Variable POD, high for major damage
Table 10-3 ATON Discrepancies - Continued
Class and Action Required
Discrepancy
Remarks on Aircraft Detection
URGENT Federal aids only. Report by telephone or radio to Sector or Group.
1. Dayboard missing or damaged by causes other than vandalism
POD variable
2. Sound signal failure; whistle, bell, gong
Detection impossible
3. Radio beacon timing sequence incorrect
POD high if aircraft equipped with ADF and light list
4. Light burning dimly or showing reduced intensity
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