Aeronautical Information Service Flashcards
Where a 24 hour service is not provided, the AIS must be available during the whole period an aircraft is in flight in the area of responsibility of an AIS plus … hours before and after that period
2
Information must be published as an integrated package (AIP), which consists of;
(4 items)
Supplements to the AIP
NOTAMs and pre-flight information bulletins (PIB)
Aeronautical information circulars (AICs)
Checklists and summaries
AIP made up of 3 parts that are …
PART 1 - GEN
PART 2 - ENR
PART 3 - AD
Temporary changes of long duration (longer than … months) and temporary changes of shorter duration which contain a lot of info are published as AIP …
A checklist of which is issued every … and coloured … to make them more conspicuous
3
supplements
month
yellow
When significant changes are made to AIP at short notice or when temp changes of long duration are made at short notice, how is this notified?
NOTAM
ASHTAM colours mean…
red
orange
yellow
green
volcanic eruption in progress or likely. Ash reported/expected over FL250
eruption in progress or likely. Ash not reported/expected above FL250
volcano known to be active or increased activity. Not currently dangerous but exercise caution
volcano activity ceased or returned to normal state
What does AIRAC stand for?
Aeronautical Information Regulation and Control
All operationally significant changes to the AIP should be published following what procedures?
AIRAC
What is the purpose of AIRAC?
aims to give advance notice of circumstances that necessitate significant changes in operating practices. Based on introducing all relevant information on a common effective date
AIRAC info is distributed at least … days in advance of effective date with objective of reaching recipient at least … days in advance of effective date
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What are AICs used for?
distribute information that does not qualify for inclusion in the AIP or a NOTAM
How often are AICs issued?
monthly
Pink AIC =
safety
Yellow AIC =
Operational matters including ATS facilities
White AIC =
admin