What must a controller do when 'FRC' appears on a flight strip?

What must a controller do when 'FRC' appears on a flight strip?

• A. Issue full route clearance
• B. Change altitude
• C. Coordinate with ATIS
• D. Delay the flight

Answer: (A)

When you see FRC on a flight strip, it means you must issue the full route clearance. This annotation flags that the aircraft needs its complete clearance for the intended route, from the current position through the filed route to its destination, including any specified altitudes, speeds, or restrictions. Providing the full route clearance ensures the pilot has a complete and legally authorized path to follow, preventing confusion or misclearance as the aircraft moves through airspace. Other actions—changing altitude, coordinating with ATIS, or delaying the flight—aren’t triggered by this indication and are handled separately as needed.

When you see FRC on a flight strip, it means you must issue the full route clearance. This annotation flags that the aircraft needs its complete clearance for the intended route, from the current position through the filed route to its destination, including any specified altitudes, speeds, or restrictions. Providing the full route clearance ensures the pilot has a complete and legally authorized path to follow, preventing confusion or misclearance as the aircraft moves through airspace. Other actions—changing altitude, coordinating with ATIS, or delaying the flight—aren’t triggered by this indication and are handled separately as needed.