Aeronautical Infomation Services

Question 1

Objective of the AIS according to ICAO Annex 15

Answer 1

Ensure the flow of aeronautical data and information for global air traffic management safety.

Question 2

Permanent changes to the AIP are made as

Answer 2

AIP amendments 3+ months in duration

Question 3

AIC colour - White

Answer 3

Admin Matters

Question 4

AIC colour - Pink

Answer 4

Matters relating to safety

Question 5

AIC colours - Yellow

Answer 5

Operational matters including ATS facilities

Question 6

AIC Colours - Green

Answer 6

Maps and charts

Question 7

AIC colours - Mauve

Answer 7

National requirements

Question 8

NOTAM

Answer 8

Distrusted by telecommunication network
Delivered by pre flight information bulletin
Information on changes in aeronautical facility/services/hazards

Question 9

Aeronautical information circular

Answer 9

Flight safety, air navigation, admin matters which do not qualify for NOTAM

Question 10

Pre flight information bulletin (PIB)

Answer 10

Presentation of current NOTAM information of operation significant prior to flight

Question 11

Prohibited area

Answer 11

Airspace which flight is not allowed

Question 12

Aeronautical information publication

Answer 12

Issued by or with authority of a state containing information of a lasting character essential to air navigation

Question 13

AIS should be provided at least

Answer 13

H24 basis but can be closed as long as opened 2 hours prior and 2 hours after flight

Question 14

Primary purpose of the AIP

Answer 14

Intended to satisfy international requirements for the exchange of aeronautical information of lasting character essential to air navigation

Question 15

NOTAMs containing extensive text or graphics published as

Answer 15

AIP Supplement

Question 16

Supplements to the AIPs are what colour

Answer 16

Yellow

Question 17

ASHTAM contains

Answer 17

Date and time
Volcano name
Latitude/longitude
Level of alert
Horizontal and vertical extent of ash cloud
Direction of movement of ash cloud
Air routes and flight levels affected
Closure of airspace/air routes

Question 18

AIRAC Cycles is based on intervals of how many days + major changes days

Answer 18

Intervals of 28 days
Significant major changes = 56 days

Question 19

What’s included in the integrated aeronautical information package

Answer 19

AIP
AIP Amendments
AIP Supplements
NOTAMS
PIB
AIC
Checklists
Summaries

Question 20

What does the PIB give you

Answer 20

8 elements of the AIP
Notams significant to the route

Question 21

AIRAC

Answer 21

Operational significant changes to AIP + specific dates

Question 22

Commission implementation 2017/373

Answer 22

Air navigation services

Question 23

SNOWTAM is divided into

Answer 23

Each third of the runway

Question 24

What’s included in GEN

Answer 24

Air navigation services
Location indicators
Parking fees
SIGMET
Services (SARS)
ICAO SARPS
Information referring to routes for met services

Question 25

AICs facts

Answer 25

Checklist of AIC is issued once a year
Each AIC allocated a serial number based on year
Originating AIS shall select AICs to be given international distribution

Question 26

ASHTAM format

Answer 26

1 - FIR region affected
2 - Date and time of first eruption
3 - Name of volcano
4 - latitude/longitude
5 - colour codes for level of alert
6 - colour code for level of alert
7 - horizontal extent
8 - forecast direction
9 - air routes and flight levels affected
10 - closure of airspace
11 - special air reports

NO VALIDITY TIMEFRAME one is issued every 24hrs

Question 27

AIP Amendment

Answer 27

Permanent changes to the AIP

Question 28

AIP Supplements

Answer 28

Temporary changes of long duration (three months or longer)