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Tpa controller failed to provide class B exit information to an air carrier; noting the exit requirement is unnecessary and is a safety factor.
| Attributes | |
| ACN | 933371 |
| Time | |
| Date | 201102 |
| Local Time Of Day | 1801-2400 |
| Place | |
| Locale Reference | TPA.TRACON |
| State Reference | FL |
| Aircraft 1 | |
| Make Model Name | B757-200 |
| Operating Under FAR Part | Part 121 |
| Flight Phase | Descent |
| Route In Use | Visual Approach |
| Flight Plan | IFR |
| Person 1 | |
| Function | Approach |
| Qualification | Air Traffic Control Fully Certified |
| Events | |
| Anomaly | ATC Issue All Types Deviation - Procedural Published Material / Policy |
Narrative:
A B757 was on a left downwind for runway 1L at tpa descending to 3;000 when I took the position. I initially turned the B757 to a 100 heading for a base leg and descended to 2;600 (this is the altitude at which mcf must be crossed before descending for the runway). After doing so; the relieved controller pointed out to me that the B757 had descended below the class B airspace without being advised. Due to the seemingly pointless construction of the class B airspace in this particular area; as well as the seemingly pointless requirement to advise aircraft when they are leaving class B airspace; I forgot to advise the B757 (in addition to almost every other left downwind traffic landing tpa that I have worked). Honestly; I think the requirement to advise certain aircraft they are leaving class B airspace is preposterous. It not only inhibits the controller (as they attempt to keep aircraft in the class B to avoid slowing); it also adds undue verbiage and workload. There are several locations within the tampa TRACON airspace where this is a factor; but this particular location on the left downwind for a north operation needs to change. Recommendation; change the requirement to advise aircraft leaving class B airspace. At least in the vicinity of tpa; this requirement is less safe. Either that or change the class B airspace.
Original NASA ASRS Text
Title: TPA Controller failed to provide Class B exit information to an Air Carrier; noting the exit requirement is unnecessary and is a safety factor.
Narrative: A B757 was on a left downwind for Runway 1L at TPA descending to 3;000 when I took the position. I initially turned the B757 to a 100 heading for a base leg and descended to 2;600 (this is the altitude at which MCF must be crossed before descending for the runway). After doing so; the relieved controller pointed out to me that the B757 had descended below the Class B airspace without being advised. Due to the seemingly pointless construction of the Class B airspace in this particular area; as well as the seemingly pointless requirement to advise aircraft when they are leaving Class B airspace; I forgot to advise the B757 (in addition to almost every other left downwind traffic landing TPA that I have worked). Honestly; I think the requirement to advise certain aircraft they are leaving Class B airspace is preposterous. It not only inhibits the Controller (as they attempt to keep aircraft in the Class B to avoid slowing); it also adds undue verbiage and workload. There are several locations within the Tampa TRACON airspace where this is a factor; but this particular location on the left downwind for a north operation needs to change. Recommendation; change the requirement to advise aircraft leaving Class B airspace. At least in the vicinity of TPA; this requirement is less safe. Either that or change the Class B airspace.
Data retrieved from NASA's ASRS site as of April 2012 and automatically converted to unabbreviated mixed upper/lowercase text. This report is for informational purposes with no guarantee of accuracy. See NASA's ASRS site for official report.