DO-219 is a communications standard published by RTCA, Incorporated. It contains Minimum Operational Performance Standards (MOPS) for aircraft equipment required for Air Traffic Control (ATC) Two-Way Data Link Communications (TWDL) services. TWDL Services are one element of Air Traffic Services Communication (ATSC). ATSC addressing requirements are supported by the Context Management (CM) Service. The Aeronautical Telecommunications Network (ATN) provides the media and protocols to conduct data link Air Traffic Services Communication. Outline of Contents Purpose and Scope Performance requirements and Test Procedures Installed Equipment Performance Operational Characteristics Appendix A: ATC Two-Way Data Link Communications Message Set Appendix B: ATC Two-Way Data Link Communications Data Structures Glossary Appendix C: An Overview of the Packed encoding Rules ISO PDIS 8825-2; PER Unaligned Appendix D: A Guide for Encoding and Decoding the RTCA SC-169 Message Set for ATC 2-Way Data Link, According to the Packed Encoding Rules Appendix E: ATC Two-Way Data Link Communications Sample Messages Appendix F: State Table See also Air traffic control Aeronautical Telecommunications Network ACARS RTCA standards Avionics