On Fri, 10 Feb 2006 16:52:48 GMT, "Steven P. McNicoll"
wrote:


"Ron Rosenfeld" wrote in message
.. .

My recollection, which may be incorrect, is that this was a change from
the original wording specifically designed to ensure that the entering
pilot would be talking with the ATC facility actually controlling the
Class C
airspace.

In the original proposal establishing CCA, I don't believe that
requirement was present -- only that the pilot be talking with ATC.


Your recollection is correct. This was addressed in responses to comments
received when ARSA/Class C airspace was in the test period. The FAA
addressed it as follows:

"Specifically, aircraft arriving at any airport in an ARSA, and overflying
aircraft, prior to entering the ARSA must: (1) Establish two-way radio
communications with the ATC facility having jurisdiction over the area; and,
(2) while in the ARSA, maintain two-way radio communication with that ATC
facility."

But when it came time to implement ARSAs nationwide and incorporate them in
the FARs they didn't include that nice, clear language. The original
regulation was:


§ 91.88 Airport Radar Service Areas.

(c) Arrivals and Overflights. No person may operate an aircraft in an
airport radar service area unless two-way radio communication is established
with ATC prior to entering the area and is thereafter maintained with ATC
while within that area.


This language was corrected, I believe during airspace reclassification back
in 1993, to make it clear that contact with any ATC facility did not permit
entry into ARSA/Class C airspace, it had to be with the ATC facility having
jurisdiction over the area.


Thanks for confirming my memory of how that unfolded.
Ron (EPM) (N5843Q, Mooney M20E) (CP, ASEL, ASES, IA)