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AMENDMENTS
Date Date
No. Entered by
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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RECORDS OF AMENDMENT i
TABLE OF CONTENTS ii
FOREWORD iii
GLOSSARY OF TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS/ACRONYMS iv
CHAPTER-1 DEFINITIONS
1.1 DEFINITIONS 1-3
CHAPTER-2 INTRODUCTION
2.1 GENERAL 4
2.2 STATUTORY AUTHORITY 4
2.3 STAFF REQUIREMENT 4
2.4 POSITION OF ANS INSPECTORS IN ORGANIZATION 4
2.5 FUNCTIONS OF ANS INSPECTOTATE 5-6
4.1 INTRODUCTION 15
4.2 OBJECTIVES OF REGULATORY AUDITS AND INSPECTIONS 15
4.3 DIFFERENCES BETWEEN REGULATORY AUDITS AND INSPECTION 16
4.4 AUDITS/INSPECTIONS CONDUCTED BY ANS REGULATOR AND ANS PROVIDER 16
4.5 SAFETY REGULATORY AUDIT AND INSPECTION PROGRAMME 16-17
4.6 THE ROLE OF INSPECTORS 17
4.7 PLANNING AND PREPARATION OF INSPECTION 17
4.8 INSPECTION STEPS 18
4.9 OVERSIGHT FUNCTIONS 18
4.10 STATIONS TO BE INSPECTED 19
4.11 GOVERNING DOCUMMENTS 19
4.12 METHOD OF INSPECTION 19
4.12.2 CHECKLIST & NOTEBOOK 20
4.13 INTERVIEWS 20
4.14 INSPECTOR’S WORK SCHEDULE 20
4.15 SUBMISSION OF REPORT 21
4.16 TYPES OF CORRECTIVE ACTIONS BY ANSP 21-22
APPENDIX 28
Function and Responsibilities of ANS Inspectors 92-97
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GLOSSARY OF ABBREVIATIONS/ACRONYMS
AFTN : Aeronautical Fixed Telecommunication Network
AMHS : ATS Message Handling System
ANO : Air Navigation Order
ANP : Air Navigation Plan
ATN : Aeronautical Telecommunication Network
ATS : Air Traffic Service
CAAB : Civil Aviation Authority, Bangladesh
CARs : Civil Aviation Rules
CATC : Civil Aviation Training Centre
CNS : Communication Navigation and Surveillance
CVOR : Conventional Very High Frequency Omni Range
DME : Distance Measuring Equipment
DVOR : Doppler Very High Frequency Omni Range
HQCAAB : Headquarters Civil Aviation Authority, Bangladesh
ICAO : International Civil Aviation Organization
ILS : Instrument Landing System
ISO : International Organization for Standardization
JDs : Job Description
NDB : Non Directional Beacon
NOTAM : Notice to Airmen
OEM : Original Equipment Manufacturer
OJT : On Job Training
SARPS : Standard and Recommended Practices
SOP : Standard Operating Procedure
SSR : Secondary Surveillance Radar
UHF : Ultra High Frequency
VHF : Very High Frequency
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DEFINITIONS
The following terms when used in this Handbook have the meanings assigned to them respectively. Any
terms used in this document but not defined herein shall have the same meaning as given in the Civil
Aviation Ordinance 1960, Civil Aviation Rules 1984, Civil Aviation Ordinance 1985 (CAA Act 2016)
and relevant Air Navigation Orders.
Air Navigation Service: Service provided to air traffic during all phases of operations including Air
Traffic Management (ATM), Communication, Navigation and Surveillance (CNS), Meteorological
Services for air navigation (MET), Search and Rescue (SAR) and Aeronautical Information Services
(AIS).
Approval: The formal act of approving a change submitted by a requesting organization. This action is
required prior to the proposed change being implemented.
Closing Meeting: A meeting of the inspection team and the representatives of the service provider at the
end of the inspection, the purpose of which is to provide the service provider authorities with preliminary
information on inspection findings and proposed recommendations to enable the service provider to start
working on its corrective action plan.
Note: - Corrective action does not mean the action taken to restore a non-conforming situation to a
conforming situation. This is known as remedial action. If the root cause of non-conformity is
not addressed then it is very likely that similar non-conformities will recur)
Corrective Action Plan: An action plan submitted to CAA by an audited/inspected Service Provider,
detailing the proposed action the service provider to resolve identified deficiencies (safety concerns), on
the basis of recommendations made by an audit/inspection team. Implementation of the corrective action
plan should bring the service provider into full compliance with the provisions of the National
Rules/Regulations, conformance with or adherence to prescribed Standards and Recommended Practices
(SARPs), procedures and good aviation safety practices.
Deficiency: Lacking of something essential, imperfect, defective and if such hazards allowed to exist
within a system, result in a system deficiency.
Event: Any incident that occurs or a situation arises at a particular place during a particular interval of
time.
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Hazard: Conditions, object or activity with the potential of causing injuries to personnel, damage to
equipment or structures, loss of material, or reduction of ability to perform a prescribed function.
Hazard Identification: The process of determining what can happen, why and how.
Human Factor: The factor pertaining to human’s capabilities, limitations, and behaviors and its
integration into the design of a system to enhance the safety performance.
Human Performance: Human capabilities and performance limitations which have an impact on the
safety and efficiency of aeronautical operations.
Incident: An occurrence, other than an accident, associated with the operation of an aircraft, which
affects or could affect the safety of operation.
Inspection: The basic activity of an audit, which involves examination of the specific characteristics of
the safety oversight programme/function.
Inspection Activities: Those activities and procedures by which information is obtained in order to
verify that the inspected location/airport is in conformance with, or adherence to, applicable Standards
and Recommended Practices (SARPs), described in Civil Aviation Ordinance 1960, Civil Aviation
Rules 1984, Civil Aviation Ordinance 1985, relevant Air Navigation Orders and CNS Inspectors Hand
Book. Such activities may include, but are not limited to, interviews, observations, inspections, and the
review of files and documents.
Inspection Report: A standardized means of reporting the inspection findings to the designated
authorities.
Monitoring: The processes to check, supervise, observe critically, or record the progress of an
activity/function or system on a regular basis in order to identify change
Opening meeting: A meeting of the inspection team and the representatives of the Service provider to
be audited/inspected before the commencement of the inspection the purpose of which is to provide the
Authorities with information on the audit/inspection process and the scope of the audit/inspection.
Operations Manual: A manual containing procedures, instructions and guidance, for use by the
operational personnel in the execution of their duties.
Recommendation: Those controls that have the potential to mitigate a hazard or risk but have not yet
been validated as a part of the system or its requirements.
Regulation: The giving of authoritative direction to bring about and maintain a desired degree of order
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Safety: Safety is the state in which the risk of harm to persons or of property damage is reduced to, and
maintained at or below, an acceptable level through a continuing process of hazard identification and
risk management. Safety may also be defined: as a condition in which the risk of harm or damage is
limited to an acceptable level.
Safety Circular (SC): A guidance and/or information from the Director General /Regulator for Service
Provider(s) and Operator(s), necessary to take appropriate measures regarding safety-related issue(s).
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP): A written procedure prescribed for repetitive use as a practice,
in accordance with agreed upon specifications aimed at obtaining a desired outcome.
Safety Oversight: A function by means of which the Authority ensures effective implementation of the
National Aviation Legislation, Rules, safety-related Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs)
and associated procedures prescribed in the Air Navigation Orders/Manuals/Directives including
amendments thereto; to meet the obligations as contained in the Annexes to the Convention on
international Civil Aviation and related ICAO documents. Safety oversight also ensures that the national
aviation industry provides a safety level equal to, or better than, that defined by the SARPs.
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CHAPTECR 2
INTRODUCTION
2.1 GENERAL
The Directorate of Flight Safety and Regulations of the Civil Aviation Authority, Bangladesh
(CAAB) is responsible for the safety oversight functions in the field of Air Navigation Services
(ANS). This ANS INSPECTORS’ HANDBOOK primarily deals with job and responsibilities of
ANS Inspectors. ANS inspectors have been appointed by the Chairman CAAB and will carry out
their duties as per the policies laid down in this handbook/manual. The Inspectors shall oversight
all aspects of ANS concerning services, procedures, methods and functions of ANS service
provider and their applicability in accordance with CARs, relevant ANOs, Advisory Circulars,
Manuals, directives and related documents.
ANS Inspectors are appointed and authorized by the Chairman of CAAB to carry out all
required Safety Oversight functions in the fields of ANS.
Director (FSR) shall make available a sufficient number of Inspectors and trade staff, as per
work load requirement, enabling them to carry out oversight inspection of all installations of
ANS Equipment & procedures, with qualification, experience & knowledge in related field as
elaborated in Job Description.
Based on the volume and activities relating to the safety oversight of the seven fields of ANS, it
is considered that two inspectors in each field are adequate to conduct the safety oversight
functions.
The following chart shows each position of the ANS inspectors in the organization of CAAB.
Chairman
Director FSR
a. To provide regulatory and safety oversight of ANS service providers. Such oversight is
conducted through scheduled and non-scheduled audits and inspections of ANS
facilities and equipment.
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b. To monitor of the national ANS services safety oversight; risk management processes;
and contributing to the development of national/international ANS regulations,
standards, policies and practices.
e. To monitor the training and Experience of technical staff deployed by service providers
to install, maintain and operate ANS Systems.
f. To evaluate & process the requests from ANS service providers such for exemptions
from prescribed standards and recommended practices;
h. To establish and conduct the safety oversight audit and inspection program for ANS
systems and procedures to verify compliance with CARs, ANOs and related Annexes
and documents of ICAO.
i. To study aviation related occurrence data, analyzing trends, identifying risk indicators,
assessing risk and recommending control measures for the provision of safe ANS
systems.
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JOB DESCRIPTION
3.2.1 Job Summary: Director (Flight Safety and Regulations) is responsible for -
a) Planning, Organizing, Leading and Controlling all the activities and functions of Technical
Standards Branch pertaining to ANS.
c) Keeping close coordination with the concerned Directorates & locations across
Bangladesh for the elimination of deficiencies being identified during inspections.
b) To ensure proper manning and readily availability of resources for the man-power
(Officers and their staff) of the Inspectorates for their optimum performance.
c) To regulate work load of the deployed man power under control of Director FSR and to
advise Chairman, CAAB on issues such as revision/amendment of Organogram.
d) To ensure maximum safety for all Bangladesh registered Aircraft and their passengers and
crew through the examination, testing and licensing of aircrew and aircraft maintenance
personnel and the approval of aircraft operators operational procedures and maintenance
methods and by check and control, maximum safety for all users of Bangladesh airspace.
e) To provide for the economic regulation of Air Transport, the licensing and authorization
of Air Service, the implementation of the Air Law conventions and the facilitation of Air
Transport in accordance with Annex-9.
h) To form the Standards for CAA Bangladesh in the field of ANS in the form of Operating
Regulations, ANOs or any other document.
i) To ensure updating and implementation of the devised Standards and to make sure that the
standards formed in the form of Operating Regulations, ANOs or any other document
must be in line with ICAO SARPs.
k) To plan visits of Inspectors for the oversight function and ensure submission of reports to
concerned quarters giving a suitable time line for removal of deficiencies.
o) To assume any other responsibility that may contribute in the performance enhancement
of ANS Inspectorate.
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j) Strong administrative skills such as decision making, organizing, and
planning.
k) Shows Sympathetic behaviors towards team.
3.2.1.4 Experience
b) Conduct inspections and prepare reports fairly, truthfully and accurately with due
professional care applying diligence and judgment. They shall remain impartial
and objective with an evidence-based systematic process to reach reliable
conclusions.
c) Prepare inspection report and highlight the deficiencies, if any, and approve the
corrective action plan submitted by the ANSPs.
d) Report deficiencies, noted during audit, to service provider for remedial action.
(i) To ensure ANS service providers adopted policies and procedures on human
factors principle experienced, qualified and having the capabilities to
accomplish the wide range of safety oversight activities.
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(ii) To ensure ANS service providers has developed policy and procedures for
determining the capacity of ANS system, including the number of staff required
to ensure the provision of an adequate ANS system.
(iii) To ensure ANS service providers has developed training program including
refresher training for ANS staff.
(iv)To ensure that training records or files for its ANS staff are maintained.
Update the Inspector handbook and other CAAB guidance material from time to
time for compliance with ICAO Annexes & Documents (if required). The
update process will be according to relevant CAAB procedure.
Examine and analyze the operational manuals, instructions, circulars and similar
documents prepared or issued by the ANSPs that affect the performance and
maintenance facilities and services of ANSP.
Guide actively and assist the ANS stations in preparing and developing
documents, such as operational manuals and procedures.
Develop, implement training programs and keep records of training for ANS
inspectors.
(i) Inspector’s personal file. ANS inspectors will maintain individual personal
file for keeping his/her personal information, service records and training
records etc.
(ii) ANS station file. ANS inspectors will maintain separate files for each station
regarding its inspection, observation/ recommendations and follow ups and time
line for corrective actions.
Carry out any other duties as assigned by the Authority from time to time.
The Function and Responsibilities of ANS Inspectors of each area are described in
Appendix 28.
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An ANS Inspector (ATM) will be required to have the following qualifications and professional
experience:
e) Possess good analytical ability; good inter personnel skills, flexibility of approach and
some auditing experience.
f) Good verbal and writing skills in English, proficiency in preparing manuals and
documents, and skills in operating computers.
i) At least one Inspector in the team shall have or be having previous Radar rating.
An AIS inspector will be required to have the following qualifications and professional
experience:
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f) Knowledge of Civil Aviation Ordinances, CAAB Rules and regulations.
g) Knowledge of State Safety Program and Safety Management System (SMS).
h) Knowledge of ICAO Safety Audit Program.
i) Knowledge of Human Factors involved in AIS.
A MET inspector will be required to have the following qualifications and professional
experience:
e) Knowledge of State Safety Program, Safety Management System and ICAO Safety
Audit Program.
A CNS inspector will be required to have the following qualifications and professional
experience:
b) Knowledge and expertise in the field of operations & maintenance of CNS facilities and
a minimum of 05 (five) years of professional working experience.
c) Good verbal and writing skills in English, proficiency in preparing manuals and
documents, and skills in operating computers and word processing.
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d) Adequate knowledge in CNS related national rules and regulations, Air Navigation
Orders, ICAO SARPs and other relevant documents.
e) Knowledge in State Safety Program (SSP), Safety Management System (SMS) and
ICAO Safety Audit Program.
f) Personality to win the respect and confidence of the ANSP. This would require a
reasonable level of tact, understanding, firmness, impartiality, integrity and an
exemplary personal conduct both in the office and at the ANSP’s premises.
A SAR inspector will be required to have the following qualifications and professional
experience:
e) Possess good analytical ability; good inter personnel skills, flexibility of approach, some
auditing experience and dynamic personality.
f) Good verbal and writing skills in English, proficiency in preparing manuals and
documents, and skills in operating computers.
g) Knowledge of State Safety Program, Safety Management System and ICAO Safety
Audit Program.
A PANS-OPS Inspector will be required to have the following qualifications and professional
experience:
e) Analytical ability, good inter personnel skill, flexibility of approach and some safety
oversight experience.
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f) Good verbal and writing skills in English, proficiency in preparing manuals and
documents, and skills in operating computers.
A Charts & Maps inspector will be required to have the following qualifications and
professional experience:
a) Passed Cartography basic/advance course or having Cartography as one of the principle
subject in B.Sc/M.Sc or minimum of 05 (five) years of experience as an Air Traffic
Controller.
b) Experienced/Wide Knowledge and competent in Cartography field and designing.
c) Adequate knowledge of ICAO Annex-4 and relevant documents.
d) Knowledge of Civil Aviation Ordinances, CAAB Rules and regulations.
e) Adequate knowledge of State Safety Program and Safety Management System (SMS).
f) Knowledge of ICAO Safety Audit Program.
g) Knowledge of Human Factors involved in Cartography.
h) Knowledge of Quality Management System in Cartography.
i) Possess adequate knowledge of Cartography procedure and experienced in Cartography
through practical field/practices.
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CHAPTER 4
INSPECTION PROCEDURES
4.1 Introduction
4.1.1 ANS Inspectorate, Flight Safety and Regulatory (FSR) Division shall oversee the compliance of
safety regulatory requirements and standards by the ANS providers through regular audits /
inspections.
4.1.2 Audit and inspection are techniques employed by the Inspectorate to verify compliance with
applicable safety regulatory requirements and standards by the ANS providers. Both of them are
tools for evaluating the performance of the ANS providers with a view to ensuring ANS system
safety.
4.1.3 In addition to routine audits/inspections, such activities may also be conducted consequent upon
significant changes in the ANS provider’s system or as a follow-up on corrective actions which
have been imposed in previous audit/inspection.
(i) To observe and assess the Service Provider’s adherence to standards and recommended
practices related to Air Navigation Services (ANS) equipment, facilities and services
described in Air Navigation Orders, National Aviation Legislation, Civil Aviation Rules,
Manuals, and operating procedures, Directives and Advisory Circulars of CAAB, other
related documents and to facilitate ICAO USOAP (CMA & ICVM).
c) To identify areas for improvement in terms of ANS system safety and integrity.
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4.3 Differences between Regulatory Audits and Inspections
4.3.1 Major differences between a safety regulatory audit and an inspection are illustrated as follows:
4.4.1 ANS regulator carries out various safety survey activities including audits/inspections on a
regular basis as part of its regulatory function and as a means of proactive safety management.
4.4.2 ANS regulator periodically conducts safety audits/inspections on ANS system and services of
the ANS providers, which may be referred to as “External” or “Third Party” audits/inspections,
whereas the ANS providers carry out periodic “Internal” or “First Party” audits/inspections on
its own system and services under the Safety Management System.
4.4.3 In respect of both “External” and “Internal” audits/inspections, the associated findings and
recommendations, if any, shall be documented in reports and made known to the audited party in
accordance with applicable audit/inspection protocols and procedures.
4.5.1.1 ANS regulator programmes annual safety regulatory audit/inspection plan to cover all possible
areas of safety concern, including arrangements to carry out safety audits, reviews or surveys by
the ANS providers.
4.5.1.2 ANS regulator takes necessary steps, to programme safety regulatory audits/inspections as
shown in the following diagram. It illustrates the logical flow in programming such activities:
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Measurement of Performance
4.5.1.4 Director, FSR ensures that the annual audit/inspection activities are appropriately prioritized and
programmed in the annual plan.
4.5.1.5 Finally the annual plan and programme shall be submitted to Chairman, CAAB for
administrative approval.
The tasks to be undertaken by ANS inspection team member will be assigned by the team leader.
These tasks may include conducting interviews with staff of the unit, section or division being
inspected, reviewing documentation, observing operations, and writing material for the
inspection report.
A formal notification of intention to perform the inspection should be forwarded to the ANSPs
office to be inspected well in advance to provide adequate time for necessary preparations for
the ANSPs office to be inspected. This notification should specify:
(d) The overall purpose of the inspection and the scope of the topics to be
discussed;
(e) The number and type of staff who may be required for interview, and the
documentation which will need to be available to the inspection team: and
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4.8 Inspection steps
The inspection conducted by ANS Inspectors in the steps elaborated as per follows:
b. Conduct inspections and prepare reports fairly, truthfully and accurately with due
professional care applying diligence and judgment. They shall remain impartial and
objective with an evidence-based systematic process to reach reliable conclusions.
c. Prepare inspection report and highlight the deficiencies (if any) along with suggested
corrective actions to remove deficiencies and submit the same to Director (FSR) for
approval.
The following oversight functions will be covered during inspection in the respective fields:
b. Developed policy and procedures for determining the capacity of ANS system,
including the number of staff required to ensure the provision of an adequate ANS
system/service.
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ANS inspectors will carry out inspections and safety oversight functions at the following
offices/stations:
(b) Central Engineering Maintenance and Store Unit (CEMSU) of CAAB (if
applicable),
The activities of the ANS inspectors will be governed by the following rules, regulations and
directives:-
(e) Other relevant directives and instructions that may be issued from time to
time by the Chairman or the Director (FSR).
(g) ICAO Doc. 8071 Manual on Testing of Radio Navigation Aids (for CNS
Inspectors).
4.12.1 The techniques for gathering the information on which the inspection team’s
assessment will be made include:
The inspection team should work systematically through the items on the
relevant checklists (as mentioned in Appendix).
4.13 Interviews
4.13.1 The principal way in which inspectors obtain information about the functioning
of the systems are by asking questions.
4.13.3 The purpose of inspection interviews is to elicit information, not to enter into
discussions. All Inspectors should observe the following guidelines relating to
the conduct of inspection interviews:
(a) Listen attentively and let the speaker know you are listening.
(c) Ask ‘W’ questions – what, why, where, when, who, and how- these are the
key words that will bring forward facts and information.
4.14.1 The following types of audit shall be carried out by ANS inspectors:
4.14.1.1 Periodic Inspection: ANS Inspectors shall prepare inspection schedules and
conduct periodic inspections of ANS procedures, equipment and facilities at
least once in a year for International Airports and at least once in every two
years for other Airports.
4.14.1.2 Special Purpose Audit: ANS Inspectors shall conduct inspection due to special
circumstances such as an incident or any emergency needs when necessary.
4.14.1.3 The work schedule for ANS inspection shall be published annually.
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4.15.1 Inspection report shall be submitted to the Director (FSR) within 15 (fifteen)
working days of conduct of inspection
4.15.2 The Inspection report will be forwarded to the Audit Review Committee for the
purpose of:
(a) to confirm the technical accuracy of the report
(b) to ensure that the report is an objective account of the audit and that no
subjective statements are included
(c) to ensure that statements made in the functional and specialty area
summaries are supported by findings
(d) to determine if any findings should be subject to investigation for punitive
enforcement purposes
4.15.3 The inspector shall submit the report with safety recommendations. Upon
receiving the report, the Director (FSR) shall forward it to the Chairman for
issuing the accepted corrective action plan for the service provider to resolve
identified findings and deficiencies or safety shortcomings within the agreed
time period.
Identifying the root cause of the problem and indicating the measures, service
provider will take the corrective actions to prevent a recurrence within 12
months.
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a) The first component will involve identifying the root cause of the
problem and indicating the measures the ANSP will take to prevent a
recurrence. These measures should focus on a system change.
Where applicable, the CAP will include milestones or progress review points
at 90 day intervals leading up to the proposed completion date for each
inspection finding.
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CHAPTER 5
TRAINING OF INSPECTORS
Initial and specialized training shall be arranged for ANS Inspectors to perform safety oversight
audit function efficiently.
5.2 Since the responsibility of Inspectors is mainly implementing the civil aviation requirement and
various rules and orders, their knowledge on the subject must be current, as such a periodic
recurrent of the same is considered imperative. Such refresher course should be programmed at
least once in a year.
5.3 ANS Inspectors Training System (ITS), approved by Chairman, CAAB shall be followed.
PURPOSE
The objective of the On Job Training is to provide the ANS new Inspector - with the basic
knowledge which will enable newly hired inspectors to perform ANS regulatory functions.
PREREQUISITES
New inspectors will be programmed for initial and ongoing training based on their assigned
duties. The inspector’s initial training is commonly referred to as, basic indoctrination training,
or initial training. Initial courses are mandatory and shall be completed satisfactorily.
Level-I OJT:
The first level of training is familiarization with Authority guidance relevant to a particular job
task.
Level-II OJT:
During the second level the new inspector observes a qualified inspector performing the task.
Level-III OJT:
In level three, a qualified inspector observes the new inspector perform the task.
The OJT record is certified at each level and signed off when the inspector is competent at
performing the task.
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5.5 Training for re-qualification: An Inspector who has been out of the programme for more than
one year shall conduct at least two inspections under supervision.
5.7 ASRTM database software shall be used for maintaining training records.
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CHAPTER 6
PERSONAL ETHICS AND CONDUCT
6.1 As Inspectors are always in the public eye, they are expected to exercise good judgment and
professional behavior at all times while on and off duty.
6.2 All Inspectors must observe the following rules of conduct:
a. Report for work on time and in a condition that will permit performance of assigned
duties
d. Exercise courtesy and tact in dealing with co-workers, director and others.
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CHAPTER 7
INSPECTOR CREDENTIALS
7.1 ANS Inspector Identification that identifies the Inspector as an “Authorized Person” shall be
issued by Chairman, CAAB for the purpose to perform the duties and exercise the powers
7.2 An Inspector must display his/her credential on his/her outer garments to be permitted entry into
airport secured areas, and while working in these areas.
7.3 If the credential is lost, stolen, or damaged, the Inspector should report the occurrence
immediately to the nearest Police Station and Director (FSR).
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APPENDIX-1
ATS INSPECTION CHECKLIST
Station Inspected :
Inspection No. :
Date of Inspection :
Name of Inspectors (a)
(b)
Reference: Office Order :
2. DOCUMENTATIONS
2.1 Are the updated versions of the following Documents available in the ATS Centre?
(a) Doc. 4444
(b) Annex 2
(c) Annex 11
(d) CAR
(e) AIP
(f) MATS
(g) Relevant ATSI’s
(h) Aerodrome Emergency Plan and short listed
Information Flow Chart
(i) Relevant SATI’s/ATS local instructions
(j) Relevant/ Valid NOTAMs
(k) Updated Charts/ Approach Charts relevant to
the ATC centre
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(l) Job descriptions of the ATCOs in each
position in the centre
(m) Training programme and plans for ATCOs
and staff.
(n) Training records of ATCOs and staff.
(o) Valid Staff instructions
Is there any Technical Library for keeping the
2.2
documents?
2.3 Where is the location of the Library?
Do the Technical/ Operational staffs have easy
2.4
access to the documents?
3. PROCEDURES
3.1 Are up-dated procedures available with regard to the following?
(a) Strip Marking
(b) Check-list for briefing during Handing over
/Taking over watches
(c) Coordination procedures (Local)
(d) Coordination procedures (International)
(e) Updating of relevant documents in a timely
manner
3.2 Are the Monthly random checks conducted to evaluate Controllers’ performances with regard to
the following?
(a) Use of Standard Control Phraseologies;
(b) Use of Standard Strip Markings;
(c) Following of standard procedures correctly.
(d) Are the records of the above mentioned
checks available?
3.3 (a) Is there any official procedure for Inspection
of the Maneuvering areas?
(b) Are the Maneuvering areas inspected as per
the procedure?
(c) Are proper records/Log Entries made on the
Observations?
(d) Are the observations disseminated properly
to the appropriate persons/units?
(e) Are follow-up actions taken promptly and
properly?
3.4 Are the following Runway Safety Data recorded properly and retained?
(a) Raising reports on Bird-hit to aircrafts and
taking necessary action
(b) Keeping records of Bird-hit to aircrafts
(c) Keeping records of Bird control (shooting)
(d) Raising reports on Rwy Incursions
/Excursions and taking necessary action
(e) Keeping records on Rwy Incursions
/Excursions
(f) Dispatching relevant reports to CAAB HQ
3.5 Are Serviceability/ Unserviceability reports of
equipments raised correctly and regularly?
(a) Are follow-up actions taken promptly and
properly?
3.6 Are the following records retained as mentioned?
(a) ATC Log entries for at least 30 days.
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(b) Strip markings for at least 30 days.
(c) Audio recordings for at least 30 days.
(d) Video recordings for at least 30.
Are the MET information supplied to ATC centres
3.7
from MET office properly and promptly?
3.8 Are the following Safety Data Provided to RMA?
(a) Submission of LHD report for the last month
to MAAR
(b) Collection of TSD during the month of
December and sending the report
(c) Taking of necessary action with regard to the
comments given by MAAR in relation to
LHD/TSD (Traffic Sample Data) reports
Have the previous recommendations issued by the
3.9
ANS Inspectorate been implemented?
4. EQUIPMENTS
4.1 Serviceability status of the following equipments:
(a) Are the Communication equipments
serviceable?
(b) Are the Navigation equipments serviceable?
(c) Are Surveillance equipments/ Radar
serviceable?
(d) Are the ILS serviceable?
Are actions taken by operational staff to notify the
4.2
appropriate offices regarding unserviceabilities?
a) Are there records of such notifications and
corrective action taken?
5. WORK ENVIORMENT
5.1 Are the following environmental factors acceptable as per the judgment of the Inspectors ?
(a) Ambient Lighting
(b) Ambient Temperature
(c) Noise Level
(d) Exterior Glare
Are the ATC equipments user-friendly and properly
5.2
installed?
Are there adequate rest facilities available for
5.3
ATCOs & staff?
6. Recommendations:
Some significant recommendations are as follows:
SN Recommendations Action Office
6.1
6.2
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APPENDIX-2A
AIS Inspection Checklist/Report (for HQ)
Centre: Date: Time: Inspector(s)
1) PEOPLE/PERSONNEL
1.2 Does the AIS Personnel have their job descriptions working in ATS Division (Headquarters)?
Comments:
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
2) PROCEDURE/SYSTEM FUNCTIONS
2.1 Has AIS Division (Headquarters) developed training program for their technical staff?
Comment:
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
2.3 Does the AIS Division (Headquarters) maintain training records for AIS technical staff?
Comments:
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
2.4 Has AIS Division (Headquarters) developed the working procedures for their technical staff?
Comments:
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
2.6 Has AIS Division (Headquarters) introduced an organized quality system in AIS?
Comments:
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
Comments:
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
2.8 Do the charts listed in chapter 4 Para 4.1.3 of ANO (AIS) A.1 distributed separately to recipients
of the AIP?
Comments:
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
2.10 Does NIL notification issued when AIP amendment not published on AIRAC date?
Comments:
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
2.11 Has the checklist of valid AIP supplements issued at the interval of one month?
Comments:
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
2.12 Do the aeronautical data meet the requirements of Appendix 7, ANO (AIS) A.1?
Comments:
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
2.13 Has the terrain and obstacle data collected in accordance with ANO (AIS) A.1, Appendix-8?
Comments:
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
3) Equipment
Does the equipment available in adequate and fulfilling the requirement of AIS Division (Headquarters)?
Comments:
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
4) REMARKS
Inspector(s) name and signature with date:
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AIS Inspection Checklist/Report (NOF)
Centre: Date: Time: Inspector(s)
1.2 Does the International NOTAM office (NOF) have developed job descriptions for their AIS
technical staff?
Comments:
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
1.4 Has NOF developed training program for their technical staff?
Comments:
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
Comments:
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
2) PROCEDURE/SYSTEM FUNCTIONS
2.1 Does the NOF maintain training records for AIS technical staff?
Comments:
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
2.2 Has NOF developed the procedures to receive 'raw data' process it and disseminate as NOTAM?
Comments
__________________________________________________________________________
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Comments
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
2.4 Has NOF developed the procedures for the exchange of NOTAM Internationally?
Comments:
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
2.5 Has the existing exchange of NOTAM with other NOF satisfying their needs?
Comments:
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
2.6 Has NOF introduced a properly organized quality system to implement quality management?
Comments:
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
2.8 Does the NOTAM contain information according to the NOTAM format as mentioned in ANO
(AIS) A.1 Appendix 6?
Comments:
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
2.9 Whether NOTAM code used by the service provider for the issuance of NOTAM is
complemented by ICAO abbreviation and codes or not?
Comments:
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
2.10 When errors in a NOTAM, a NOTAM with a new number to replace the erroneous NOTAM or
with old number correction copy, which one is issued?
Comments:
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
2.11 Does all issued NOTAM deal with only one subject and one condition of the subject?
Comments:
__________________________________________________________________________
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2.12 Whether a checklist of valid NOTAM issued through AFTN per month is timely or not?
Comments:
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
2.13 Is there any agreement recorded for international exchange of NOTAM on mutual basis?
Comments:
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
2.14 Does the service provider issue the NOTAM in services which differentiate international and
domestic distribution?
Comments:
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
2.15 Does the PIB prepared by NOF satisfy the need of operator, is to based on sector wise and
according to format?
Comments:
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
Comments:
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
Comments:
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
3) Equipment
Does the equipment available in NOF is sufficient, in good condition and fulfilling the requirement of
NOF?
Comments:
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
4) REMARKS
APPENDIX-3
MET INSPECTION/AUDIT CHECKLIST
Unit Inspected
Dates of Inspection:
Time of Inspection:
Name of Inspector(s):
Following abbreviations indicate observations as shown:
S = Satisfactory; P = Poor and Improvements required; U = Unsatisfactory; N = Not Checked. (Extra
paper to be used if required for putting comments, with appropriate reference number according to the
Area of Inspection.)
Procedures
2
Are meteorological procedures
2.1 available / up dated timely with
regard to :
i.METAR
ii.SPECI
iii.TAF
iv. Aviation Warning
Are Meteorological information
2.2 promptly supplied to concerned
ATS units?
Are the routine MET observations
2.3 and reports being made at
prescribed intervals
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Are the Meteorological reports
2.4 being issued in accordance with the
format prescribed in WMO?
Do the Aerodrome MET Office
2.5 displays the available
Meteorological information?
Has BMD made available
2.6 Technical Handbook of
Meteorological equipment /
systems to its Technical Officers?
Are incidents, malfunctions of
2.7 MET Equipment, Suggestions and
Log Book being maintained and
examined regularly?
Does the Technical Handbook
2.8 contain the followings items:
a. Daily check
b. Weekly check
c. Monthly check
d. Bi- annual check
e Annual check
3. WORK ENVIRONMENT
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Do the Inspectors ensure that the
3.1 following items are at an acceptable?
i. Ambient lighting
ii. Ambient temperature
iii. Noise level
iv. Exterior glare
Whether adequate rest facilities are
3.2 available for the staff?
Do the telecommunication facilities
3.3 exist between Meteorological Offices
and as necessary between
Aeronautical Meteorological Stations
:
i. Aerodrome Control Tower
ii. Approach Control Centre
iii. Approach Control Centre (Radar)
iv. Area Control Centre
v. Area Control Centre (Radar)
vi. Rescue Co Ordination Centre
vii. Airline Operators, etc.
4 EQUIPMENT
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CNS Inspection Checklist (Revised)
1. General information
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5.4.2 Ambient temperature
5.4.3 Noise level
Additional
Observation/Comments:
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Area of Inspection Assessment/ Observations
S U N/C N/A Comments
7. NAVIGATION FACILITIES
7.1 Instrument Landing systems (ILS)
7.1.1 Localizer (LLZ)
Serviceability status
Availability (97%)
Remote status monitoring
Standby equipment
Flight inspection checks
Ground checks
Antenna system
- RF cable
- Obstruction such as
buildings, trees etc
-RF switches
7.1.2 Glide Path (GP)
Serviceability status
Availability (97%)
Remote status monitoring
Standby equipment
Flight inspection checks
Ground checks
Antenna system
- RF cable
- Obstruction such as
buildings, trees etc
-RF switches
7.1.3 Landing DME
Serviceability status
Availability (97%)
Remote status monitoring
Standby equipment
Flight inspection checks
Ground checks
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Antenna system
- RF cable
- Obstruction such as
buildings, trees etc
-RF switches
7.1.4 Distance Measuring Equipment (DME)
Serviceability status
Availability (97%)
Remote status monitoring
Standby equipment
Preventive maintenance
Flight inspection checks
Ground checks
Antenna system
- RF cable
- Obstruction such as
buildings, trees etc
-RF switches
7.1.5 VHF Omni- directional radio Range (VOR)
Serviceability status
Availability (97%)
Remote status monitoring
Standby equipment
Flight inspection checks
Ground checks
Antenna system
- RF cable
- Obstruction such as
buildings, trees etc
-RF switches
7.2 Non Directional Beacon (NDB)
Serviceability status
Availability (97%)
Remote status monitoring
Standby equipment
Automatic changeover
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Antenna system
- RF cable
- Obstruction such as
buildings, trees etc
7.3 Protection of NAVAIDS
Protect NAVAIDS from vandalism/theft:
Does the arrangement made for the safeguard of radio
installations or NAVAIDS (site)?
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Antenna system
- RF cable
- Obstruction such as
buildings, trees etc
-RF switches
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Area of Inspection Assessment/ Observations
S U N/C N/A Comments
9. Automatic Weather Observing Systems (AWOS)
9.1 Sensors
- Temperature
- Humidity
- Wind speed
- Wind direction
- Visibility
- Cloud base
Serviceability status
Availability (97%)
Remote status monitors
Standby equipment
9.2 Aero view displays
Serviceability status
Availability (97%)
Standby equipment
Additional
Observations/comments:
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10.11 Emergency equipment
- Fire extinguisher
- First aid kits
- Oxygen cylinders
10.12 Technical Tool Kit
- Availability of
necessary tools/ special
tools to carry out
appropriate checks/schedules
11. Power supplies
Provision of mains power
Supply
Provision of standby power
- Battery back up
- Generator
- UPS
Additional
Observations/comments:
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Unit(s) Inspected :
Date of Inspection :
S = Satisfactory;
U = Unsatisfactory;
N = Not Checked.
(If extra space is required for putting comments, go to para 4paper to be used if required for putting comments. For
putting comments in para 4with appropriate Ref. No. according to the Area of Inspection.)
Ref: Observations
N S U N
Area of Inspection Comments
o
.
1. PEOPLE / PERSONNEL / STAFFING
1.1 Adequacy of staff in the CNS unit(s) to carry out the CNS
maintenance and operational works
1.2 Manning of all the maintenance / operational unit(s) with properly
trained staff.
1.3 Adequate training of the technical and operational personnel of the
station on the relevant equipments.
1.4 Work period for individual technical / operational
employee.(Whether it is more than 12 Hrs. continuous)
1.5 Bad practice among the technical / operational employees, if any, which may lead to safety hazards?
a. Using mobile phones while working.
b. Reading papers/books while working.
c. Listening to radios, watching TVs while working.
2. PROCEDURES
2.1 Whether the station has any technical library where the following documents like National Rules,
Regulations, and ICAO documents related to CNS maintenance and operations are available:
a. ICAO Doc;
b. ICAO Annex 10;
c. Relevant ICAO Manuals;
d. CAR 84, Part 10;
e. AIP;
f. Relevant ANOs & Manuals;
g. All maintenance manuals from the manufacturer of the CNS
system;
h. Proper system maintenance schedule and forms conforming to
manufacturer’s manual.
i. maintenance record of CNS systems/ facilities/ equipment
j. Job descriptions of the technical staff(s) in each position in the
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centre
k. Training policy and plans for its technical staff.
l. Training records of its technical staff.
m. Properly developed Standard Operational Procedures for
maintenance of CNS systems / facilities for each unit engaged
in CNS. (Example: SOP for ECR, Navigation Aids, Radar,
Transmitting Station, AMSS, Communication Procedures etc.):
n. Properly developed Standard Operational Procedures for
communication operations activities.
o. Staff Instructions issued.
2.2 Whether the Technical/ Operational staffs have easy access to those
documents.
2.3 Availability of proper and updated procedures for the following:
a. Taking over/Handing over watches
b. Updating of documents in a timely manner
2.4 Retention of the following recordings:
a. ATS voice communications recordings for at least 30 days.
b. Video recordings (Radar data) for at least 30 days.
2.5 Whether the AFTN message priorities are maintained properly
without misusing it;
2.6 Whether the AFTN messages are delivered timely;
2.7 Whether the station maintains proper communication
records/logbooks as per ANO (COM) A.2 Para 3.5.
2.8 Whether previous recommendations issued by the CNS Inspectors
have been implemented;
2.9 Regular checks of CNS Equipments:
a. Whether each CNS maintenance unit performs system
maintenance checks as per schedule and forms conforming to
the manufacturer’s manual;
b. Whether every unmanned CNS system room/shelter is
inspected by technical staff according to standard procedure;
c. Whether the station has all cable lay-out diagrams of its CNS
facilities;
d. Whether the station has suitable secondary power supply
system;
e. Whether each CNS system has proper battery backup;
f. Whether the station has flight calibration procedures;
2.10 a. Whether the station has remote status information display of
navigation aids in equipment control room and respective
ATC centers;
b. If remote status information display is not available, what
procedure is followed to inform ATS units of the navigation
aids’ operating status?
Is the procedure satisfactory?
c. Whether correct Serviceability/ Unserviceability Reports are
timely issued to ATC centers;
d. Whether the station analyzes performance of CNS systems
and communication channels;
e. Whether the station reports information on system
performance to the Headquarter;
f. Whether the station has any mechanism for assessing,
monitoring and evaluating the time taken for responding to
system failures that occurred;
g. Whether the station properly maintains the monitor thresholds
in navigation equipments;
h. Whether the aerodrome markings for holding points meet the
required criteria to safeguard the sensitive and critical areas of
navigation aids;
i. Whether the station has redundant mast lighting system
(obstruction indicators) over CNS system antennas;
j Whether the station has its own CNS safety management
system;
k. Whether the top level technical and operational officials
regularly inspect CNS facilities and sites to oversee the
functionalities;
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l. Whether the Records of such internal inspections are kept in
the unit(s);
m. Whether proper corrective measures are taken on the basis of
the internal inspections;
3. WORK ENVIORMENT
4. Comments:
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
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APPENDIX-5
General information
Date of inspection
Information Sources
Documents Reviewed
Individuals Interviewed
Units Visited
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1.2 Does the service provider has sufficient number of staff to carry out work
in the field of PANS-OPS?
Comments:
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1.3 Does the service provider maintain training records or files for PANS-OPS technical staff? If
not, which entity is responsible to maintaining such records? What is the status of such records,
complete, incomplete etc?
Comments:
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1.4 Is there any regular training program for the PANS-OPS technical staff? If not, what is the
means of ensuring that the technical remain updated with latest amendments or versions of the
aforesaid documents?
Comments:
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1.5 Does the service provider ensure that flight inspections of instrument flight procedures,
including obstacle checks, are carried out? If not, what is the alternate means of ensuring the
compliance of the relevant provisions of Doc 8168?
Comments:
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1.6 Has the service provider published obstacle clearance altitude/height (OCA/H)? If yes, have they
published the data in the appropriate format? If not, what is the alternate means of ensuring the
compliance of the relevant provisions of Doc 8168?
Comments
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1.7 Has the service provider established and published operating minima for the concerned
aerodrome (e.g. visibility, MDA, DH, DA, MDA/H, DA/H) for instrument approaches at that
aerodrome? If yes, have they published the data in the appropriate format? If not, what is the
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alternate means of ensuring the compliance of the relevant provisions of Doc 8168 and Doc
9365?
Comments
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1.8 Does the service provider retain all procedure design documentation so as to allow any data
anomalies or errors found during the production, maintenance or Operational use of the
procedures to be corrected? If yes, have they published and maintained the data in the
appropriate format? If not, what is the alternate means of ensuring the compliance of the relevant
provisions of Doc 8168?
Comments
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1.9 Whether following updated documents relevant to the unit are available?
Comments
1) …………………………….....................
Date:
2) ………………………………..................
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APPENDIX-6A
SAR Inspection Checklist
PERSONNEL:
Observations
SL
References Descriptions Comments
No S U N
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that can support SAR?
SAR STD A12 Does the RCC having readily
034 4.1.1 available at all times up-to-date
information concerning the following,
in respect of its search and rescue
region?
a) Search and Rescue units,
alerting post.
b) Air Traffic Services units.
c) Means of communication that
may be used in search and
rescue operations.
d) Addresses and telephone
numbers of all operators, or
their designated
representatives, engaged in
operations in the region.
3. WORKING ENVIROMENT:
b)signaling devices;
c)medical facilities/stores;
b)Ambient Temperature
c)Noise Level
4. EQUIPMENTS:
SAR ICAO Has the State implemented its own
037 SAAQ Cospas-Sarsat local user terminal?
SAR STD A12. Has the CAA designated SAR point
038 3.2.5, of contact for the receipt of COSPAS-
SARSAT distress data?
SAR GM Doc Does the records of distress alert of
039 IAMSAR, COSPAS-SARSAT are maintained by
Vol-1 RCC?
SAR STD A12 Has RCC been provided with rapid
040 2.4.1 and reliable means of
communication? with:
i. Associate Air Traffic Services
units;
ii. Search and Rescue units;
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iii. Maritime RCC;
iv. Designated Met office;
v. Alerting Posts.(BAF, Navy,
Police Coast Guard, etc).
SAR GM Doc Whether the status on available
041 IAMSAR, communication link with the ATS
Vol-1 units/SAR units checked and recorded
at regular interval?
SAR STD A12 Has arrangement been made for
042 3.1.1, Coordination of SAR organization
with those of neighboring states?
SAR GM Doc Does the status on available
043 IAMSAR, communication link with adjacent
Vol-1 RCC/SAR organization of
neighboring states checked and
recorded at regular interval?
SAR GM Doc Does the status on available
044 IAMSAR, communication link with
Vol-1 meteorological watch office is
checked and recorded at regular
interval?
SAR Has the RCC been provided with
045 following equipment?
i. Emergency Distress
Frequency 121.5 MHz, 123.1
MHz for communication on
scene;
ii. Official Cell No;
iii. Variable HF (Freq.2182KHz,
&
2187.5KHz etc) for long range
Communication;
iv. Dedicated Telephone line;
v. Internal telephone line;
vi. Plotting Equipment;
vii. Computer Facilities so as to
retrieve the display of
information previously
stored;
viii. Internet Facilities with E-mail
address;
ix. Drop facilities for AFTN
Messages.
5. DOCUMENTS
SAR Is there any technical library where the
046 following documents like National
Rules, Regulations, and ICAO
documents related to SAR and
operations are available? i.e.,
a. ICAO Annex 12,13,
b. Relevant ICAO IAMSAR Manuals;
c. CAR 84 Part XII
d. AIP Bangladesh
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e. SAR ANO/Relevant ANOs & ATS
Manuals;
f.SAR Pamphlet
g. Search and Rescue Manual
h. Contact list/Action Flow Chart with
telephone numbers.
i. Sunrise/Sunset Tables
j. Maps & Charts( Aeronautical,
Topographical & Hydrographical) of
different scale.
k. Maintain statistical data base on SAR
events
l. Log Book pertaining to RCC
m. RCC and Rescue Units location map
n. Emergency procedure
6. Comments:
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SAR Inspection Checklist (Rescue Sub-Centre)
Station Inspected :
Inspection Reference No :
Date(s) of Inspection :
Time of Inspection (LT) :
Name of Inspector(S) :(1)
(2)
1. PERSONNEL:
Sl Observations Evidence/Notes
References Descriptions
No S U N /Comments
SAR STD 12 Para Has the CAA Established
001 2.5.1 Rescue Sub-Centre in search
and rescue region (SRR)?
SAR STD 12 Para Has arrangement been made
002 2.1.1 for manning Rescue Sub
Centre properly round the
clock (H24)?
SAR RP A 12 Has the Proficiency of Rescue
003 2.3.4 Sub centre officers & staff in
English language and radio
telephony communications
been checked?
SAR STD A12 Are the duty officers/Staff of
004 4.4CAR84, Rescue Sub Centre trained for
Part XII, conduct of SAR operations?
R232(13)
SAR STD A 12 Are detailed plans of
005 4.2.1 operation in Rescue Sub
Centre available for conduct of
SAR within its SRR?
SAR STD A12 Whether the Rescue Sub
006 4.2.1, Centre personnel Having
knowledge of all parts of the
plans of operation?
SAR GM Doc Does the CAA Established
007 9734 Part A training programme for their
3.7 Rescue Sub Centre
Officers/Staff?
SAR STD A 12 Are the Rescue Sub Centre
008 4.4 personnel regularly
trained and
appropriate SAR
exercises (Desktop)
are arranged?
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APPENDIX- 7
MAPS/CHART Inspection Checklist
Unit(s) Inspected
Date of Inspection
Time of Inspection(LT)
Name of Inspector(s)
Section - 1
Ref No Area of Inspection Observations Comments
1. PEOPLE/PERSONNEL/STAFFING.
1.1 How many Cartographic working personal in the
airport?
SECTION-2
I Check Item S U N/A Comments
A Requirements For Availability Aeronautical Charts
1 Aerodrome Obstacle Chart —
ICAO Type A;
2 Precision Approach Terrain
Mandatory Charts
Chart — ICAO
3 En-route Chart — ICAO
5 Aerodrome/Heliport Chart —
ICAO
Conditionally
13 Required Charts Standard Departure Chart —
Instrument (SID)
14 Standard Arrival Chart —
Instrument (STAR) — ICAO
15 Visual Approach Chart — ICAO
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17 Airport Grid Map 8 KM
B Maintenance Of Charts
1 Methods
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000 – 2 Years, In
Aeronautical Navigation Congested Areas
Small Scale The Aeronautical
Information May
Be Revised More
Frequently.
9 Plotting Chart Significant
Change In
Aeronautical
Information
D Preparation Of Specific Charts
1 Scale
2 Marginal Note Layout
3 North Alignment
4 Projection
5 Titles
6 Symbol
7 Dates of Aeronautical Information
8 Units of Measurement
9 Spelling of Geographical Names
10 Abbreviation
11 Political Boundary
12 Colors
13 Selection of Types
14 Culture
15 Topography
16 Prohibited, Restricted and Danger Areas
17 Air Traffic Service Airspaces
18 Magnetic Variation
19 Air Traffic Services Symbols
20 Radio Navigation Aids Symbols
21 Application of Radio Navigation Aids Symbols
22 Profile views
23 WGS-1984 Implementation
24 Coordinate System
25 Order of Accuracy (Horizontal/ Vertical) Annex 4,14,15
F Aerodrome Chart
1 Coverage
2 Scale
3 Format
4 Title
5 Identification
6 Marginal note layout
7 Symbols
8 Units of measurement
9 Date of aeronautical information
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10 Spelling of geographical names
11 Abbreviations
12 Colours
13 Typography
14 Culture and topography
15 Magnetic variation
16 Aerodrome/heliport data
G Instrument Approach Chart (Doc 8697- 7.11 INSTRUMENT APPROACH CHART — ICAO)
1 Coverage
2 Scale
3 Circle
4 Distance Scale
5 Format -210 × 148 Mm (8.27 × 5.82 In)
6 Projection-Conformal Projection On Which A Straight
Line Approximates A Great Circle Must Be Used. A
Lambert Conic Conformal Projection
7 Graduation Marks
8 Title
9 Identification
10 Marginal Note Layout
11 Symbols
12 Units Of Measurement
13 Date Of Validity Of Aeronautical Information
14 Spelling Of Geographical Names
15 Abbreviations
16 Political Boundaries
17 Colours
18 Typography
19 Cultural Information
20 Relief
21 Spot Elevations
22 Magnetic Variation
23 Bearings, Tracks And Radials
24 Bearings, Tracks And Radials Note
25 Aerodrome Elevation
26 Threshold Elevation Or, The Highest Elevation Of The
Touchdown Zone
27 Topographic Information
28 Obstacles
29 Vertical Datum
30 Prohibited, Restricted And Danger Areas
31 Radio Communication Facilities And Navigation Aids
32 IAF, IF, FAF, FAP, Map to Establish
4. Comments
REFERENCE
FROM
Convening Authority
TO
NAME OF THE PERSON & DESIGNATION (Appointed as Audit/Inspection Manager)
You have been appointed audit/Inspection manager for the routine conformance audit of ANS
Field of Airport.
It is your responsibility to select TEAM LEADER AND/OR TEAM MEMBERS who shall
report directly to you.
The scope of the audit/Inspection will include all activities that could affect the safe operation of
1. You will report directly to me until released from your audit/Inspection duties.
2. All audit/Inspection related matters will be conducted in accordance with policy and
procedures specified in the ANS Inspectors Handbook.
3. You will immediately contact me with a recommendation for action in the event the
team identifies an immediate threat to aviation safety.
4. Support from other Divisions of the Authority may be taken.
At the conclusion of the audit/Inspection, copies of all travel and (if applicable), overtime
claims (including travel advances) and other audit/Inspection related expenses shall be
forwarded to the appropriate Division (s).The audit/Inspection report shall be prepared for my
approval and signature and forwarded to Director/APM within 30 (thirty) days of the
completion of the audit.
Please contact me should you require further information or clarification.
SIGNATURE WITH DATE OF Convening Authority
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REFERENCE
FROM
AUDIT/INSPECTION MANAGER
TO
NAME OF THE PERSON & DESIGNATION (Appointed as Audit/Inspection Team Leader)
You are to develop an audit/Inspection plan proposal for your assigned area by date. This plan
should include team composition, proposed travel and overtime expense estimates and a
proposed schedule of your activities.
Please conduct a pre-audit/Inspection Team meeting with all members of the team.
Please contact me should you require further information or clarification.
At the conclusion of the audit/Inspection, copies of all travel and (if applicable), overtime
claims (including travel advances) and other audit/Inspection related expenses shall be
forwarded to the appropriate Division (s).The audit/Inspection report shall be prepared for my
approval and signature and forwarded to Director/APM within 30 (thirty) days of the
completion of the audit.
Please contact me should you require further information or clarification.
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REFERENCE
FROM
AUDIT/INSPECTION MANAGER
TO
NAME OF THE PERSON(s) & DESIGNATION (Appointed as Audit/Inspection Team
Member)
The scope of the audit/Inspection will include all activities that could affect the safe operation of
ANS field of Airport, including, but not limited to:
a) Personnel;
b) Documentation;
c) Procedure;
d) Equipment and
e) Work Environment
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REFERENCE
FROM
Convening Authority
TO
DIRECTOR/APM
Dear SIR/MADAM:
A routine conformance audit/Inspection of ANS Field is scheduled for the period of DATE.
ANS Field to ensure that regulatory requirements are met and an acceptable level of aviation
safety is maintained.
Prior to the audit/Inspection you will receive details of our audit/Inspection plan which will
include a list of team members and specific areas to be covered during the audit/Inspection.
I have selected NAME AND DESIGNATION as the team manager for this audit/Inspection.
Team Manager will be in contact with your management staff in the next few days to obtain
sufficient information to begin organizing and coordinating audit/Inspection activities. The co-
operation of your management staff in this respect would be appreciated.
Should you require clarification or further information please contact NAME AND
DESIGNATION, Audit/Inspection Manager at PHONE NUMBER.
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REFERENCE
FROM
Audit/Inspection Manager
TO
DIRECTOR/APM
ATTENTION: DD/SATO/SCO
Dear SIR/MADAM:
After completion of the audit/inspection an exit meeting will be held at DD/SATO/SCO OFFICE at
DATE on TIME. The exit meeting will summarize the audit/inspection results and identify specific
post-audit/inspection responsibilities where applicable.
Should you require clarification or further information, please contact me at PHONE NUMBER.
Encl.
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Appendix-13
The audit/inspection will cover the period from the last audit/inspection date to the present date.
Methodology
The audit/inspection will be conducted in accordance with standard audit procedures specified
in the ANS Inspectors Handbook. Specialty guidance materials, including checklists, forms and
other guidance documents will be used approved by CAAB.
Where ANS field is not performing in accordance with the CAAB Regulations and associated
Standards, or an approved manual, it is considered to be in non-conformance.
The following steps will then be taken:
(a) Define the area of non-conformance;
(b) Retain any clearly defined evidence;
(c) Prepare a Confirmation Request Form (CRF) if necessary and present it to the team
leader for vetting and discussion;
(d) Complete the finding form, including three examples where possible, and attach any
evidence or supporting documentation collected;
(e) Complete the specialty area summary for the applicable area; and
(f) Forward all documentation, including the finding form, CRF, evidence/supporting
documentation, and specialty area summary, to the appropriate team leader.
Communications
Discussions pertaining to the audit/inspection shall take place at a location that assures
confidentiality. Do not discuss the audit/inspection matters with persons other than
audit/inspection team members and refer any questions to the audit/inspection manager or team
leader through the appropriate representative.
Discussions with CAAB personnel outside of the audit team may occur with the knowledge and
approval of the team leader.
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Parallel Findings/Observations
Detection of a CAAB non-conformance to a regulatory requirement, or a non-regulatory policy,
procedure or guideline shall be identified using a parallel finding form. Where a team member
identifies the possible need to revise a regulatory requirement or a non-regulatory policy,
procedure, or guideline, this shall be identified using the parallel observation form.
Completed forms are to be submitted to the audit/inspection manager for review. The
audit/inspection manager will forward all parallel findings and observations to the convening
authority upon completion of the audit/inspection.
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Date:
Time:
Agenda
Item Subject
1 Introduction
2 Administrative Details:
hotel room numbers and cell phone numbers (where applicable);
Transports (including weekend use);
start / finish times (pre-audit / audit/inspection);
dress; and
weekends
4 Audit Plan:
specialty area assignments / specialty area summaries;
work plan: schedule and scheduled points (satellite base and sub-base visits)
5 Budget:
importance of accurate tracking;
overtime/expenses; and
claim procedures (electronic)
7 Access to Information
8 Forms Administration:
electronic / written;
audit findings;
parallel audit findings; and
confirmation requests
9 Checklists:
use of and amendment to:
10 Communications:
on-site / off-site;
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use of cell phones;
within Airport; and
outside Airport.
11 Pre-Audit/Inspection Reviews:
12 Physical Audit/Inspection
site familiarization;
security passes;
ANS in-charge role during the audit/inspection;
daily team meetings, including members on the road;
use of forms;
immediate threat to aviation safety - action and communication;
paperwork expected;
drafting of audit/inspection/parallel findings;
finding examples: three or more where possible;
no draft findings left behind after exit meeting; and
reminder of regulatory oversight responsibilities during the audit/inspection vs.
consultation with ANS Unit.
13. Questions?
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Date:
Audited/Inspected Party:
Auditor/Inspector(s):
Signature: __________________________________________
Name: _____________________________________________
Date:
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Response No:
Action(s) taken/planned:
Signature: Date:
Comment(s):
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Details of Non-Compliance:
Auditor/Inspector: Date:
Signature:
Name:
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Comment(s)
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Detail of Non-Compliance:
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Comments:
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10. ANSP’s Corrective Action Plan: Immediate S Short term Long term
Target date:
Comment(s):
Revised Target Date Signature with official seal of ANSP & Date
APPENDIX-23
DATE
NAME/DRSIGNATION OF AUDITEE
ADDRESS
Reference:
Dear SIR/MADAM:
A review of your proposed corrective action plan to the findings generated during the regulatory
Audit/inspection of NAME OF AUDITEE on DATE has been carried out by this office.
Attached is a copy of the corrective action forms with our response.
Each/some corrective action determined to be unacceptable and requires a new response. Please
submit your revised corrective action plan for these findings to the Audit/Inspection Manager
address noted below no later than DATE.
Responses that require changes or development of new/additional policy and procedures will
also require a completion date. This date can be discussed with the undersigned.
Should you require clarification or further information, please contact me on e-mail or
telephone.
Yours truly,
Enclosure:
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DATE
NAME/DRSIGNATION OF AUDITEE
ADDRESS
Reference:
Dear SIR/MADAM:
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you and your staff for your co-operation during
this process.
Yours Sincerely,
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DATE
NAME/DRSIGNATION OF AUDITEE
ADDRESS
Reference:
Dear SIR/MADAM:
CAAB regulatory authority will continue to monitor the progress of your corrective action plan
by completing an ADMINISTRATIVE OR ON-SITE follow-up. The ADMINISTRATIVE OR
ON-SITE follow-up will ensure that your proposed corrective action plan has addressed all
audit/inspection findings. I will be in contact with you to discuss the follow-up in more detail.
Should you require clarification or further information, please contact me on e-mail or
telephone.
Yours truly,
Enclosure:
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DATE
NAME/DRSIGNATION OF AUDITEE
ADDRESS
Reference:
Dear SIR/MADAM:
Further to the CAAB regulatory audit/inspection of NAMEOF THE AUDITEE on DATE, all
areas observed met CAAB regulatory audit/inspection requirements and the audit/inspection is
now closed.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you and your staff for your co-operation during
this process.
Yours truly,
SIGNATURE WITH DATE
Convening Authority
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4. Audit/Inspection No.
Revised Target Date Signature with official seal of the responsible officer
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12. Audit Follow-up: Finding is closed. Finding is not closed
Comments:
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The ANS Inspectors shall carryout duties and responsibilities assigned in this Handbook,
Chapter 3, Section 3.3. The function and responsibilities of ANS Inspectorate are
described below.
1. ATM INSPECTOR
A. Function:
ATM Inspector is responsible for carrying out regulatory functions in the areas of ATM.
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o. To ensure procedure developed by ATS service provider for continued competency of
ATC in new equipment, procedures and updated communication.
p. To investigate/analyze ATM incidents and advise on aviation safety matters.
q. To assist in air safety accident investigation conducted by authorized personnel.
r. To perform any other duty assigned by the Authority from time to time.
2. AIS INSPECTOR
A. Function:
AIS Inspector is responsible for carrying out regulatory functions in the areas of AIS.
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3. PANS-OPS INSPECTOR
A. Function:
PANS-OPS Inspector is responsible for carrying out regulatory functions in the areas of
PANS-OPS.
4. CNS INSPECTOR
A. Function:
CNS Inspector is responsible for carrying out regulatory functions in the areas of
Communication Navigation & Surveillance Aids
i. To ensure CNS service provider adopted policies and procedures on human factors
principle experienced, qualified and having the capabilities to accomplish the wide range
of safety oversight activities.
j. To ensure CNS service provider has developed policy and procedures for determining
the capacity of CNS system, including the number of staff required to ensure the
provision of an adequate CNS system.
k. To ensure if service provider has developed adequate training program including
refresher training for CNS technical staff.
l. To ensure procedure developed by CNS service provider for continued competency of in
new CNS equipment, procedures and updated communication.
m. To participate in the investigation of CNS related accident/incident and occurrences and
submit the report, as and when required.
n. To participate in any in-house and abroad workshops and seminars related to CNS
matters.
o. To perform any other duty assigned by the Chairman to enhance performance of the
State.
5. SAR INSPECTOR
A. Function:
SAR Inspector is responsible for carrying out regulatory functions in the areas of SAR.
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related documents, manuals and directives issued by CAAB and report deficiencies
noted for remedial action.
e. To prepare inspection report and highlight the deficiencies, if any.
f. To ensure flight safety, issue immediate directives to the service provider if there are
any issues that need immediate attention.
g. To assist service provider in preparing the remedial/corrective action plan and follow up
its progress
h. To coordinate with concerned units to amend CAR 84 Part XII and SAR related
documents to incorporate changes in ICAO SARPs and advise the Head of the Section.
i. To prepare documents, manuals related to SAR.
j. To participate in any in-house and abroad workshops and seminars related to SAR
matters.
k. To develop training program for inspectors.
l. To review SAR manual and other documents including amendments received from
service provider and submit for approval.
m. To participate in the investigation of ANS related accident/incident and occurrences and
submit the report, as and when required.
A. Function:
Maps/Charts Inspector is responsible for carrying out regulatory functions in the areas of
Cartography/Maps/Charts.
7. MET INSPECTOR
A. Function:
MET Inspector is responsible for carrying out regulatory functions in the areas of MET.
h. To coordinate with concerned units to amend MET related CAR 84 Part III and
documents to incorporate changes in ICAO SARPs and advise the Head of the Section.
i. To prepare documents, manuals related to MET.
j. To participate in any in-house and abroad workshops and seminars related to MET
matters.
k. To develop training program for inspectors.
l. To review MET manual and other documents including amendments received from
service provider and submit for approval.
m. To participate in the investigation of MET related accident/incident and occurrences, as
and when required and submit the report.
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