Air Nav svcs Flashcards
What shall each contracting state provide concerning AIS?
Each contracting state shall:
A) provide and aeronautical information services; or
B) agree with one or more contracting state(s) for the provision of joint service; or
C) delegate the authority for the provision of the service to a non governmental agency, provided the SARPs of this annex are adequately met.
What is the rule for when aeronautical information is published for and on behalf of the state?
Aeronautical information published for and on behalf of a state shall clearly indicate that it is published under the authority of that state.
What information shall an AIS obtain ?
An aeronautical information service shall, in addition, obtain information to enable it to provide pre-flight information service and to meet the need for in flight information.
a) from the aeronautical information services of other States;
b) from other sources that may be available
What shall an AIS service do with data concerning the entire territory of the state?
An aeronautical information service shall receive and/or originate, collate or assemble, edit, format, publish/store and distribute aeronautical information/data concerning the entire territory of the State as well as area in which the State is responsible for air traffic services outside its territory.
What shall be done to material to be issued as part of the integrated aeronautical information package?
Material to be issued as part of the Integrated Aeronautical Information package shall be thoroughly checked and coordinated with the services responsible before it is submitted to the aeronautical information service, in order to make certain that all necessary information has been included and that it is correct in detail prior to any distribution.
What shall a state do where it designates more than one international NOTAM office.
When a state designates more than one international NOTAM office, it shall define the extent of responsibility and the territory covered by each office.
What shall be given to a special use airspace upon initial establishment?
Each prohibited area, restricted area, or danger area established by a state shall, upon initial establishment, be given an identification and full details shall be promulgated.
When can identification numbers for special use airspace be reused?
To avoid confusion, identification numbers shall not be reused for a period of at least one year after cancellation of the area to which they refer.
When can identification numbers for special use airspace be reused?
Aeronautical Data
A representation of aeronautical facts, concepts and instructions in a formalized manner suitable for communication, interpretation or processing.
Aeronautical information
Information resulting from the assembly, analysis and formatting of aeronautical data.
Aeronautical Information circular(AIC)
A notice containing information that does not qualify for the origination of a NOTAM or for inclusion in the AIP, but which relates to flight safety, air navigation, technical, administrative or legislative matters.
Aeronautical information publication(AIP)
A publication issued by or with the authority of a state and containing aeronautical information of a lasting character essential to air navigation.
Aeronautical information service(AIS)
A service established within the defined area of coverage responsible for the provision of aeronautical information/data necessary for the safety, regularity and efficiency of air navigation.
AIP Amendment
Permanent changes to information contained in the AIP.
AIP Supplement
Temporary changes to the information contained in the AIP which are published by means of special pages.
International airport
Any airport designated by the contracting state in whose territory it is situated as an airport of entry and departure for international air traffic, where the formalities incident to customs, immigration, public health, animal and plant quarantine and similar procedures are carried out.
International NOTAM Office (NOF)
An office designated by a state for the exchange of NOTAM internationally.
Why AIP published and in what should the form of presentation be in?
AIP are intended primarily to satisfy international requirements for the exchange of aeronautical information of a lasting character essential to air navigation. When practicable, the form of presentation is designed to facilitate their use in flight.
How shall permanent changes to the AIP be published?
Permanent changes to the AIP shall be published as amendments.
What shall be published as AIP supplements?
Temporary changes of long duration (three months or longer) and information of short duration which contains extensive text and/or graphics shall be published as AIP supplements.
When shall checklist of valid AIP supplements be issued and how?
A checklist of valid AIP supplements shall be issued at intervals of not more than one month. This information shall be issued through the medium of the monthly printed plain language list of valid NOTAM required by 5.2.13.3
What is recommendation for color of AIP Supplement pages?
AIP supplement pages should be colored in order to be conspicuous, preferably in yellow.
List information for inclusion in pre flight information.
This shall include:
A) advice on medical matters of special interest to pilots
B) warning to pilots concerning the avoidance of physical hazards
C) effect of certain weather phenomena on aircraft operations
D) information on new hazards affecting aircraft handling techniques
E) regulations relating to the carriage of restricted articles by air.
Why is NOTAM code provided?
The NOTAM code is provided to enable the coding of information regarding the establishment, condition or change of radio aids, aerodromes and lighting facilities, dangers to aircraft, or search and rescue facilities.
How many letters in NOTAM code group?
All NOTAM code groups contain a total of five letters.
What second and third and fourth and fifth letters in NOTAM code mean?
The appropriate combination of two letters selected from the “Second and Third letters” section of the NOTAM code to identify the facility, service or danger to aircraft being reported upon.
How shall the five letter NOTAM code group be formed?
What shall a NOTAM date time group consist of?
For date time group use a ten figure group, giving year, month, day, hours and minutes in UTC.
What does date time group signify if est is included?
Any NOTAM which includes EST shall be cancelled or replaced before the date-time specified in item C).
Who shall select the AIC given international distribution?
The originating state shall select the AIC that are to be given international distribution.
How shall permanent changes to an AIP be published?
Permanent changes to an AIP shall be published as amendments.
What shall be done when two or more states join to form an AIP?
When two or more states combine to issue a joint AIP, this shall be made clear both on the cover and in the table of contents.
How much advance notice shall be given before activation of special use airspace?
At least seven days advance notice shall be given of the activation
What kind of information shall be published as AIP supplements?
Temporary changes of long duration (3 months or longer) and information of short duration which contains extensive text/and or graphics shall be published as AIP supplements.
What shall be indicated when a NOTAM is issued that cancels or replaces a previous NOTAM.
When a NOTAM is issued which cancels or replaces a previous NOTAM, the series and number of previous NOTAM shall be indicated. The series, location indicator and subject of both NOTAM shall be the same. Only one NOTAM shall be cancelled or replaced by a NOTAM.
Three items included in an AIC.
How shall changes to AIP be identified
All changes to the AIP, or new information on a reprinted page, shall be identified by a distinctive symbol or annotation.
What shall be included when an AIP supplement is sent in replacement of a NOTAM ?
When an AIP supplement is sent in replacement of a NOTAM, it shall include a reference to the serial number of the NOTAM.
How shall a checklist of valid AIP supplements issued?
4.4.6
Three items of information not notified by NOTAM
A) routine maintenance work on aprons and taxiways which does not affect the safe movement of aircraft;
B) temporary obstructions in the vicinity of aerodromes/heliports that do not affect the safe operation of aircraft;
C) partial failure of aerodromes/ heliport lighting facilities where such failure does not directly affect aircraft operations;
What shall a checklist of NOTAM refer to?
A checklist of NOTAM shall refer to the latest AIP Amendment, AIP supplements and at least the internationally distributed AIC
Who shall select NOTAM to be giving international distribution?
The originating state shall select the NOTAM that are to be given international distribution.
How far in advance shall the AIS unit distribute information provided under the airac system?
In all instances, information provided under the airac system shall be published in paper copy form and shall be distributed by the AIS unit at least 42 days in advance of the effective date with the objective of reaching recipients at least 28 days in advance of the effective date.
How often shall a checklist of AIC currently in force be issued?
A checklist of AIC currently in force shall be issued at least once a year, with distribution as for the AIC.
What shall aeronautical information provided for pre flight purposes at international airports include?
Aeronautical information provided for pre flight planning purposes at international aerodromes shall include relevant:
A) elements of the integrated aeronautical information package
B) maps and charts
What date time code group signify in a NOTAM code group for replacement NOTAM
In the cases of NOTAMR and NOTAMC, the date time group is the actual date and time of the NOTAM origination.
With respect to aeronautical data how shall validation and verification be achieved?
It shall be thoroughly checked and coordinated with the services responsible before it is submitted to the aeronautical information service
How shall a NOTAM series be identified.
Letters from a to z with the exception of a and t may be used to identify a NOTAM series.
What is the visibility minima for airport landing?
The visibility minimum on the straight - in ILS Runway 06 is 3/4 SM. When the visibility is less than 3/4 SM, grand Bahama international airport shall be closed to landing traffic.
