Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2023C00696:body:0:p78
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established if ATC responds to a pilot's radio call with the aircraft's radio identification.

12.1.8.2         In addition to issuing a pilot with a specific clearance or instruction, ATC may authorise an aircraft to enter Class D airspace by establishing 2-way communication with it.

    Notes:
    1 If ATC responds to a radio call with the aircraft identification (generally including an instruction or report requirement), 2-way radio communications have been established and the pilot can enter the Class D airspace.
    2 If ATC responds to the initial radio call without using the aircraft identification, 2-way radio communication has not been established and the pilot may not enter the Class D airspace.
    3 If workload or traffic conditions prevent immediate entry into the Class D airspace, ATC should expressly instruct the pilot to remain outside the Class D airspace.
    4 The pilot of an aircraft is required to comply with any instruction that ATC includes with the establishment of 2-way communication, including an instruction to remain outside the Class D airspace.

Section 12.2:   En-route/Terminal Clearances

12.2.1              Departure Clearances

12.2.1.1         Where SIDs are published, they must be issued to IFR aircraft departing at night, or by day in IMC.

12.2.1.2         Tracking instructions must be specified when:

(a)         SIDS are not published; or

(b)         a SID is cancelled; or

(c)          a visual departure clearance is issued in VMC by day in lieu of a SID; or

(d)         aircraft or ground based navigation aid(s) are not available.

12.2.1.3         ATC must notify the pilot of the expectation for a visual departure.

12.2.2              ATC Route Clearances

12.2.2.1         An ATC route clearance must include at least the first position at which the flight-planned route is joined.

12.2.2.2         Route clearances issued to aircraft operating VFR at night must be in accordance with the flight-planned route except:

(a)         when the pilot specifically requests another route; or

(b)         when an amended route is deemed satisfactory in relation to the planned route (e.g. coastline flying); or

(c)          for short-term route variations:

(i)            by vectoring; or

(ii)          within 30 NM of a controlled aerodrome, by visual tracking.

12.2.2.3         Route clearances authorising RNAV tracking must only be permitted for flight segments contained within ATS surveillance system coverage unless:

(a)         the route is published in AlP; or

(b)         prior coordination has been conducted between affected units.

12.2.3              STAR Clearances

12.2.3.1         A STAR clearance must contain:

(a)         STAR identifier;

(b)         a TRANSITION route when applicable;

(c)          a RUNWAY when applicable; and

(d)         an instrument or visual termination procedure when applicable; and

(e)         a LEVEL assignment.

12.2.3.2         Descent must be assigned in sufficient time to allow pilots to comply with vertical navigation requirements.

12.2.3.3         When an aircraft is vectored away from a Transition Route associated with a STAR,