AV17 NOTAMS Flashcards
Define NOTAM
A notice distributed by means of telecommunication containing information concerning the establishment, condition, or change in any aeronautical facility, service, procedure or hazard, the timely knowledge of which is essential to personnel concerned with flight operations.
Purpose of NOTAM distribution.
The distribution of information, that may affect safety and operations in advance of the event to which it relates, except in the case of unserviceable facilities or unavailability of services; volcanic activity; release of radioactive material and toxic chemicals that cannot be foreseen. Thus, to realize its purpose the addressee must receive a NOTAM in sufficient time for any required action to be taken. (The value of a NOTAM lies in it’s “news content” and it’s residual historical value is therefore minimal.)
Where is the Canadian NOTAM office located?
1601 Tom Roberts Rd
PO Box 9824 stn T
Ottawa, Ontario
K1G 6R2
Who serves as point of contact for pilots to obtain NOTAM information?
FIC and FSS
Where can a NOTAM file for a particular site be found?
In the CFS under the section FLT PLN
What is a NOTAM file?
A four-letter indicator under which domestic NOTAM are disseminated, stored and retrieved by electronic means.
Units used for measuring height and altitude in a NOTAM
Whole numbers, in Feet. Altitude in feet above ground level (AGL) and/or feet above mean sea level (MSL) or flight level (FL)
Units used for distance measurements in NOTAMS
Nautical Miles, feet or inches. Below two nautical miles, may use decimals. Distances below one nautical mile, may be in feet.
Units used for weight measurements in NOTAMS
Pounds
Units used for temperature measurements in NOTAMS
Degrees Celsius
Expression of time in a NOTAM
UTC in four digits to the nearest minute.
Day starts at 0000Z and ends at 2359Z
Format for date and time in a NOTAM
Ten figures. first two = year, next two = month, then day, hour and minutes.
YYMMDDHHMM.
eg. 21 December 2015 at 0400Z = 1512210400
Geographic Reference in NOTAMS
Expressed in degrees magnetic in SDA and degrees true in NDA.
Co-ordinates are expressed in the ICAO format, in degrees, minutes and seconds. Decimals and hundredths of a minute are only used when reffering to RNAV, GPS and FMS waypoints.
When defining an area of a polygonal shape, what order would you list the positions of each corner?
Clockwise, finishing with the first point to close the polygon.
see AV17, pg 12-13
When defining an area that is a circle in a NOTAM, what is the format?
Use the word “RADIUS” followed by the value of the radius in “NM” followed by the words “CENTRE” followed by the co-ordinates of the centre of the circle.
eg. RADIUS 25 NM CENTRE 520443N 1140139W
What is The NOF responsible for?
Analyzing and assessing NOTAM info for validity, clarity and accuracy.
Disseminating and storing redistributing NOTAM info.
Providing direction to AFTN users concerning retrieval procedures, data format and distribution criteria.
Issuing daily summaries of current domestic NOTAM
Maintaining records of all NOTAM issued in Canada
Issuing NOTAM of national importance at request of third parties.
All NOTAM are evaluated and, if necessary, edited by who?
The NOF
What is the NSCC?
National System Control Centre
What is the NOF?
NOTAM Office
What does NSCC do?
Exercises continuous control of AFTN.
Where can March FSS monitoring responsibilities and coordination procedures be found?
March UOM under arrangements.
This will tell you what we are responsible for in regards to originating NOTAMs at March.
FIC and FSS responsibilities in regards to NOTAMS
Responsible for issuing NOTAM information for air navigation facilities and services withinh their area of responsibility.
AIS Data Collection Unit responsibilities in regards to NOTAMS
Responsible for origination of NOTAM concerning new facilities, new significant obstructions, permanent publication amendments, interm IAP changes, and cancelling published NOTAMS.
TOCC will do what for the origination, revision and cancellation of tech ops NOTAM?
Advise FIC or FSS
NAV Canada employee resposibility pertaining to NOTAM
Their duty is to notify appropriate authority if they notice any condition that could affect flight safety.
NOTAM Originator Responsibility
Provide info to NAV Canada
Revise or cancel NOTAM
Provide text in English & French if required
Transport Canada responsibilities pertaining to NOTAM
Originate NOTAM related to changes in;
- Regulations
- Airspace classification/structure
- Airspace restrictions
Contact for APO concerning construction/temporary changes
APO Responsibility pertaining to NOTAM
Provide info to FIC/FSS concerning;
- Obstacles/hazards
- changes to level of service
- closure of the aerodrome or any part of the maneuvering area
- Contaminant on maneuvering area
- any other hazardous condition
The Department of National Defence (DND) is responsible for providing information for the issuance of NOTAM for which circumstances?
Activation of published class F airspace, includinding CYR, CYD, and CYA
Activation of SAR activities
Presence of conditions affecting military aerodromes.
How many units can have NOTAM responsibility for an unit?
Just one. However in the case of difficulties, each unit has an alternate unit for the organization of NOTAM. Also, the International NOTAM Office can issue NOTAM on their behalf.
When Shall a NOTAM be originated?
Whenever information to be distributed is of temporary nature and of short duration or when operationally significant permanent changes or temporary changes of long duration are made at short notice.
When shall a NOTAM be disseminated?
Atleast 5 hours, but not more then 48 hours in advance, except for the planned temporary establishment of restricted airspace.
If more then 48 hours notice is required, notify NOF prior to issuence
Notice needed for restricting airspace
NOTAM issued atleast 7 days in advance
Notice of Removal of service/facility
7 days via AIP, if unable, NOTAM issued 14 days in advance
NOTAMS cannot have a break of more then what?
48 hours
Delays of less then ______ shall not be disseminated by NOTAM
15 minutes
Which is preferred? A single NOTAM that may be in effect for weeks? or multiple revisions of a NOTAM?
A single NOTAM is preferable for planning purposes
5 Expressions that shall not be used in NOTAM
- Use caution
- Tempo change
- tempo amend
- Emerg
- Make low pass prior to ldg
these phrases are considered unnecessary
If no NOTAM was issued during an outage, is it permissable to issue one after the fact for the purpose of record keeping?
NO
Is it permissable to cross reference another NOTAM in a NOTAM?
No, unless prior coordination with NOF has occurred14/32
If there was a NOTAM for runway 09/27 being closed, and the APO reopens 09/27 and closes 14/32 instead, Can the original NOTAM for the 09/27 closure be revised to show that it is now 14/32 closed via NOTAMR?
No. The first NOTAM must be cancelled with a NOTAMC and a new NOTAMN issued for the 14/32 closure.
NOTAMR shall refer to the same subject and condition of the NOTAM being revised.
If a NOTAM has already been processed by the NOF but is found to contain errors, can it be revised with a NOTAMR?
Yes
When cancelling a NOTAM, should the subject of reference be included in the text?
Yes
Phraseology for body of NOTAM for temporary closure of Aerodrome
AD CLSD
2 Types of NOTAM distribution
AFTN and Voice
AFTN or Voice NOTAM?
Establishment, closure or significant changes in operation of Aerodrome or runways
AFTN
AFTN or Voice NOTAM?
Establishment, withdrawal or significant changes in operation of aeronautical services (AGA, AIS, ATS, COM, MET, SAR, ect)
AFTN
AFTN or Voice NOTAM?
Establishment, withdrawal or significant changes in operation capability NAVAIDS and air/ground communication services. (Interuption or return to operation, change in frequencies, ect)
AFTN
AFTN or Voice NOTAM?
Establishment, withdrawal or significant changes made to visual aids.
AFTN
AFTN or Voice NOTAM?
Interruption of or return to operation of major components of aerodrome lighting.
AFTN
AFTN or Voice NOTAM?
Establishment, withdrawal or significant changes made to procedures for air navigation services.
AFTN
AFTN or Voice NOTAM?
Occurrence or correction of major defects or impediments in the manoeuvring area.
AFTN
AFTN or Voice NOTAM?
Changes made to and limitations on availability of fuel, oil and oxygen.
AFTN
AFTN or Voice NOTAM?
Major changes to SAR facilities and services available.
AFTN
AFTN or Voice NOTAM?
Establishment, withdrawal or return to operation of hazard beacons.
AFTN
AFTN or Voice NOTAM?
Changes in regulations needing immediate action.
AFTN
AFTN or Voice NOTAM?
Presence of hazards that affect air navigation.
AFTN
AFTN or Voice NOTAM?
Erection of or removal of, or changes to significant obstacles to air navagation in take-off/climb, landing/approach, missed approach and runway strips.
AFTN
AFTN or Voice NOTAM?
Establishment or discontinuance of or changes in the status of restricted, danger, or advisory airspace
AFTN
AFTN or Voice NOTAM?
Establishment or discontinuance of areas, routes or portions of either.
AFTN
AFTN or Voice NOTAM?
Allocation, cancellation or change of location indicators.
AFTN
AFTN or Voice NOTAM?
Changes in the level of protection normally available at an aerodrome for rescue and firefighting purposes.
AFTN
AFTN or Voice NOTAM?
Outbreaks of epidemics, necessitating changes in requirements for innoculations and quarantine measures.
AFTN
AFTN or Voice NOTAM?
Forecasts of solar/cosmic radiation
AFTN
AFTN or Voice NOTAM?
Operationally significant volcanic activity.
AFTN
AFTN or Voice NOTAM?
Release into the atmosphere of natural gas or toxic material.
AFTN
AFTN or Voice NOTAM?
Establishment of operations of humanitarian relief missions.
AFTN
AFTN or Voice NOTAM?
Implementation of short-term contingency measures in cases of disruption or partial disruption of air traffic services and related supporting services.
AFTN
AFTN or Voice NOTAM?
Unavailability of meteorological data.
AFTN
AFTN or Voice NOTAM?
Routine maintenance work on aprons and taxiways which does not affect the safe movement of a/c
Voice
AFTN or Voice NOTAM?
Runway marking work when a/c can use other runways or equipment can be removed when necessary.
Voice
AFTN or Voice NOTAM?
Temporary obstacles in the vicinity of an aerodrome that do not affect safe operation of a/c
Voice
AFTN or Voice NOTAM?
Partial failure of aerodrome lighting facilities that does not directly affect a/c operations
Voice
AFTN or Voice NOTAM?
Partial temporary failure of air/ground communications when alternative frequencies are known and available.
Voice
AFTN or Voice NOTAM?
Lack of apron marshalling services and road traffic control.
Voice
AFTN or Voice NOTAM?
Unserviceability of location, destination or other instruction signs on the aerodrome movement area.
Voice
AFTN or Voice NOTAM?
Activities such as parachuting, gliding, acrobatics and training published in CFS, WAS, or on aeronautical charts.
Voice
AFTN or Voice NOTAM?
Electronic NAVAID operating on or without emergency backup power or standby transmitter, except when applicable to CATII/III ILS
Voice
AFTN or Voice NOTAM?
Editorial and administrative changes
Voice
AFTN or Voice NOTAM?
When ATS services are made available using contingency plans transparent to the users. (eg, remote monitoring)
Voice
AFTN or Voice NOTAM?
Request for MANOT.
Voice
AFTN or Voice NOTAM?
Change to NOTAM file.
Voice
AFTN or Voice NOTAM?
Regarding pilot’s automatic telephone weather answering system (PATWAS)
Voice
AFTN or Voice NOTAM?
Regarding Fur farms
Voice
AFTN or Voice NOTAM?
regarding weather camera.
Voice
AFTN or Voice NOTAM?
regarding obstruction collision avoidance system
Voice
AFTN or Voice NOTAM?
any other maintenance, closure, unserviceability, failure or a change to publications that has no impact flight operations.
Voice
AFTN or Voice NOTAM?
NOTAM meets all physical requirements of an AFTN NOTAM but will expire within 1 hour of transmission.
Voice
AFTN or Voice NOTAM?
If notified within 1 hour that an existing NOTAM is being extended or reduced by less then an hour.
Voice
What action should be taken by the specialist in regards to NOTAM if an unusual circumstance occurs due to debatable information?
Contact the NOF for resolution
NOTAM”N”
New NOTAM
NOTAM”R”
Revises a valid NOTAM
NOTAM”C”
Cancels a valid NOTAM
Does a “TIL” NOTAM need a NOTAMC or NOTAMR?
No, “TIL” NOTAMS are automatically removed from system at expiry.
Does a “TIL APRX” NOTAM need a NOTAMC or NOTAMR?
Yes. they have an estimated expiry time and so need to be cancelled or revised with another NOTAM
What type of NOTAM is needed if notified within an hour before expiry of a “TIL” NOTAM that an outage will be reduced or extended by less then 1 hour?
Voice
What type of NOTAM is needed if notified more then 30 min before expiry of a “TIL” NOTAM that an outage will be reduced or extended by 1 hour or more?
NOTAMR
What type of NOTAM is needed if notified within 30 min before expiry of a “TIL” NOTAM that an outage will be reduced or extended by less then 1 hour?
NOTAMN (old NOTAM will be removed from system)
What type of NOTAM is needed if notified more then an hour before expiry of a “TIL” NOTAM that an outage is cancelled?
NOTAMC
Where would you find a list of all equipment outages that get relayed to ACC?
In the March UOM you will find the equipment list for which there are arrangements to pass to ACC in the event of outages.
NOTAM fault code meaning for rejected NOTAM;
ENTR
English text not recieved.
NOTAM fault code for rejected NOTAM;
FTNR
French text not recieved
NOTAM fault code for rejected NOTAM;
IDQN
Invalid destination Q NOTAM
NOTAM fault code for rejected NOTAM;
IEFP
Invalid english/french pair - type
NOTAM fault code for rejected NOTAM;
ILSN
Illogical sequence numbering
NOTAM fault code for rejected NOTAM;
IMPM
Page not recieved
NOTAM fault code for rejected NOTAM;
INAL
Invalid alignment function in NOTAM line
NOTAM fault code for rejected NOTAM;
INCO
NOTAM rejected by NOF for invalid content
NOTAM fault code for rejected NOTAM;
INCR
Invalid cancellation request
NOTAM fault code for rejected NOTAM;
INEI
Invalid expiry information
NOTAM fault code for rejected NOTAM;
INET
Invalid expiry time
NOTAM fault code for rejected NOTAM;
INFI
Invalid facility indicator
NOTAM fault code for rejected NOTAM;
INFN
Invalid facility name
NOTAM fault code for rejected NOTAM;
INNO
Invalid NOTAM originator
NOTAM fault code for rejected NOTAM;
INPR
Page received out of sequence
NOTAM fault code for rejected NOTAM;
INQR
Invalid query request
NOTAM fault code for rejected NOTAM;
INRI
Invalid routing information
NOTAM fault code for rejected NOTAM;
INRR
Invalid revision request
NOTAM fault code for rejected NOTAM;
INSR
Invalid NOTAM sequence number
NOTAM fault code for rejected NOTAM;
INTY
Invalid NOTAM type
NOTAM fault code for rejected NOTAM;
INYY
Invalid year
NOTAM fault code for rejected NOTAM;
IPMF
Invalid paged message format
NOTAM fault code for rejected NOTAM;
IPMI
Invalid paged message formation
NOTAM fault code for rejected NOTAM;
NOTX
Invalid, no text received
NOTAM fault code for rejected NOTAM
SVC
Please cancel or replace due TIL APRX
What types of errors in regards to NOTAMS, does ASM catch?
Formatting errors . (O instead of 0, 7 characters when required is 8, ect)
What must a specialist due when receives an error message from ASM about a NOTAM?
Correct NOTAM and resend
Should a specialist assign a new continuity number to a NOTAM when correcting and resending a rejected NOTAM?
No
What does it mean when the last line of a NOTAM has the appendage Unedited Text as a last line of NOTAM message?
Means there has been a major failure of the NOTAM processing system or evacuation of the NOF, and NOTAM contingency is in effect. As a result, NOTAMS are being distributed as written and not checked or edited for errors first.
During a failure of NOTAM processing system or evacuation of NOF in which NOTAM contingency is in effect, how are NOTAMS distributed for the first hour of outage?
For the first hour all NOTAM will receive only voice distribution.
