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An action taken by a controller to transfer the radar identification of an aircraft to another controller if the aircraft will or may enter the airspace or protected airspace of another controller and radio communications will not be transferred.

Listed in the Pilot/Controller Glossary as a cross-reference to RADAR POINT OUT, whose text is shown above.

Source FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary · checked 2026-08-25

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