USOAP CMA Protocol Questions — ANS 1/58 USOAP CMA …

USOAP CMA Protocol Questions — ANS ANS-1/58

CMO/QMSF-007-07/G (October 2014)

USOAP CMA Protocol Questions ANS-1/58

Air Navigation Services — ANS

2017 draft edition final

PQ No.

Protocol question Guidance for review of evidence

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7 .001 Has the State promulgated primary aviation legislation/ in compliance without exception with the applicable provisions of Annex 2 on high seas airspace?

- Review primary aviation legislation which provides for compliance with the Standards of Annex 2 - Review the differences which have been filed with ICAO and verify whether exemptions are authorized with respect to compliance with Annex 2 over the high seas airspace

CC Art. 12

STD A2 2.1.1

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7 .003 Has the State promulgated primary aviation legislation to ensure that air navigation services (ANS) called for under Article 28 of the Chicago Convention are provided in accordance with ICAO SARPs or established from time to time, pursuant to the Chicago Convention?

- Verify the primary aviation legislation to ensure compliance with Article 28 of the Chicago Convention

CC Art. 28

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7 .005 Has the State promulgated legislation to facilitate the assistance of aircraft in distress in its territory in adherence to Article 25 of the Chicago Convention?

- Verify legislation to facilitate assistance to aircraft in distress

CC Art. 25

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7 .007 Has the State promulgated specific operating regulations and associated directives regarding the interception of civil aircraft above its territory?

- Verify that the State has ratified Article 3 bis of the Chicago Convention - Review specific operating regulations and directives - Review the AIP

CC Art 3.d) Art. 3 bis STD A2 3.8, App. 1 & 2 & Att. A A11 2.24.2 Doc 4444 C15

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7 .009 Has the State promulgated ANS specific operating regulations to transpose the provisions of the ANS-related Annexes into its own legislation?

- Check title and date of last amendment for all specific operating regulations related to ANS Annexes: 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12 and 15

CC Art. 12 GM Doc 9734 Part A 3.3

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7 .011 Has the State implemented procedures for the amendment of its ANS specific regulations as well as identifying and notifying differences taking into consideration ICAO provisions, and their amendments?

- Documented evidence of implemented procedures. - Amendments of regulations effected in a timely manner whenever amendments to the ANS related ICAO Annexes are received. - Verify the action taken by the State after receipt of the last amendments to the ANS related ICAO Annexes. Review Compliance Checklist for ANS related ICAO Annexes to identify ALL differences .

CC Art. 37 GM Doc 9734 Part A 3.3

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S U N 57 126 1 EI 31.15%

Merged with 7.011

7 .015 If the State has adopted ANS specific operating regulations from another State/organization, has it implemented a procedure for ensuring that these regulations comply with relevant Annexes initially and on an ongoing basis subsequent to an Annex amendment or an amendment by the originating State?

- Confirm procedures address when: 1. amendments are made by the originating State/organization. 2. ANS-related Annexes are amended. - Review a sample case to confirm effective implementation.

Note to the auditor: The development of these procedures is addressed in LEG PQ 1.029.

CC Art. 37 & 38 GM Doc 9734 Part A 3.3

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7 .017 Has the State established a procedure for the distribution of guidance material on civil air navigation regulations to ANS providers and air operators?

- Review procedure. - Verify that the procedure addresses the distribution of guidance material on compliance with civil air navigation regulations to ANS providers as well as air operators.

GM Doc 9734 Part A 3.6

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7 .019 Does the State ensure that safety-critical information is disseminated in an effective and efficient manner?

- Review means/process used for dissemination of NOTAMs, directives, circulars, maps, aviation related publications, timeliness, etc.

GM Doc 9734 Part A 3.6.5

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7 .031 Has the State established an organizational structure for the safety oversight of air navigation service providers?

- Confirm current approved organizational structure for CAA and ANS safety oversight, including clear functions and responsibilities and reporting lines.

- Note names and acronyms of the established authorities and each section dealing with ANS safety oversight activities.

- Cross-check State Aviation Activity Questionnaire (SAAQ).

GM Doc 9734 Part A 3.1 & 3.4

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S U N 65 119 0 EI 35.33%

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S U N 18 47 118 EI 27.69%

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7 .037 Has the State developed procedures to assist air navigation services (ANS) inspectors in effectively carrying out their safety oversight duties and responsibilities?

- Review procedures. Note: procedures may be compiled into an inspector handbook or manual.


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7 .039 Are the relevant ICAO documents and other technical and regulatory publications readily available to all ANS technical staff?

- Verify accessibility of documents: 1. Annexes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12 and 15. 2. PANS, guidance material and other ANS related publications. 3. Document control system. 4. Method to determine currency of documents.

PANS Doc 4444 2.5.2 a)

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S U N 9 6 0 EI 60%

7 .042 Have ANS inspectors been issued credentials to facilitate access to ANS facilities in the State and access to service providers documentation for the purpose of inspections and enforcement?

Review credentials to ensure: 1. Reference to empowering legislation.

2. Method established to control currency of credential.

3. Inspector photo.


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7 .044 Do the ANS inspectorate staff have sufficient office equipment?

Check available communication means and office equipment:

1. Telephone/cell phone 2. Fax 3. Printer 4. Photocopier 5. Computers/laptop/notebook 6. Internet/Intranet.

GM Doc 9734 Part A

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7 .045 Has the State established and implemented a mechanism for the review and elimination of deficiencies identified within the framework of Planning and Implementation Regional Groups (PIRGs)?

- Review mechanism to ensure compliance. - Review from the last PIRG report the list of deficiencies which have been identified in the air navigation services (ANS) fields and remedial action proposed/taken by the State.

- In case of identified deficiencies, review corrective action plan.


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7 .048 If the State delegates its ANS oversight duties to other CAA divisions, State bodies, Contracting States, regional organizations (e.g. recognized organization or qualified entity), private agencies or individuals, are the delegated tasks and processes clearly defined?

- Review documentation clearly defining tasks delegated. for the delegation. -Competency requirements are established -Process for resolution of concerns - Verify the legal mechanism -

GM Doc 9734 Part A • OLD 7.225

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7 .051 Is there a distinct separation between the regulatory and the service provision functions for all fields in ANS?

- Review the organizational structure and confirm effective separation of regulatory function from service provision functions for ATS, AIS, PANS OPS, CHARTS, CNS, MET, SAR.

- This PQ is linked to ORG 2.021


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7 .057 Have job descriptions been developed ATS inspectors?

- Review job descriptions for ATS inspectors.


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7 .059 Has the State established minimum qualifications and experience requirements for air traffic service (ATS) inspectors?

- Review qualifications and experience criteria established for inspectors.


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7 .060 Does the State ensure that the established minimum qualification and experience requirements are met by all air traffic service (ATS) inspectorate personnel?

- Sample recruitment files. - Cross-check with established requirements.


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7 .061

Does the State employ a sufficient number of qualified air traffic service (ATS) technical staff to carry out its safety oversight tasks and regulatory functions?

- Review methodology established for determining staffing needs.

- Review ability to attract new inspectors as well as existing vacancies and level of turnover in past years.

- Review ability to carry out all safety oversight related tasks, including review and revision of regulations, training of technical staff, development of guidance material, issuance of approvals, conducting of surveillance and resolution of identified safety concerns.


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7 .063 Has the State established and implemented a formal surveillance programme for the continuing supervision of the service provider responsible for air traffic service (ATS)?

- Review surveillance programme. - Confirm if plan is implemented and in compliance with surveillance programme (implementation evidence may be based on proven safety indicators or results of inspections from previous years).

- Inclusion of random inspections.


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7 .065 Has the State established a formal training programme detailing the type of training to be provided to its air traffic service (ATS) inspectors?

- Review contents of training programme. - Confirm inclusion of initial, on-the-job, recurrent and specialized training, including allotted training periods, as applicable.


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7 .066 Have the ATS inspectors who are involved in SSP implementation and its operation completed appropriate SSP and SMS training, as applicable?

- Sample review relevant training records. GM A19 Att A, 4.1 Doc 9859 4.4.18

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7 .067 Does the State develope a periodic training plan detailing and prioritizing the type of training to be provided to air traffic service (ATS) inspectorsduring a specified period?

- Review most recent training plan. -Verify most recent training plan is in accordance with the programme and includes: Detailed training types Priorities Timeframes Each inspector training should be detailed


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7 .069 Is the training programme appropriately implemented for the air traffic service (ATS) inspectors?

- Verify that the type and frequency of training provided (initial, recurrent and specialized) is sufficient to acquire/maintain the required level of knowledge, skills, competence and qualifications in accordance with the duties and responsibilities assigned to each technical staff.


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7 .071 Are air traffic service (ATS) inspectorate staff required to satisfactorily complete their on-the-job- training (OJT) before being assigned their tasks and responsibilities?

- Review requirement for the provision of OJT.

- Verify that OJT is provided by an experienced senior inspector.


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7 .073 Does the ATS inspectorate have a system for the maintenance of training records for its technical staff?

- Review requirements/instructions for the establishment and maintenance of training records.

- Review the system in place.

- Sample training records.

- Verify training records are systematically retained including records of the OJT


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7 .075 Has the State developed procedures to prioritize inspections, audits and surveys towards areas of greater safety concern or need?

- Review the procedures. GM A19, Att A, 3.3

Doc 9859 4.2.36, 4.2.37, 4.4.17

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7.063 7 .081 Does the State ensure that the service provider

responsible for the air traffic service (ATS) has developed policies and procedures for determining the capacity of the ATS system, including the number of staff required to ensure the provision of an adequate ATS system?

- Review mechanism to ensure compliance. - Review the documented process applied in determining staff requirements.

- Confirm effective application to ensure provision of adequate service.

A11 STD 3.7.5 PANS Doc 4444, 3.1, 3.2 & 3.3

Doc 9426, Part II, Section 1, C 1, 2& App. C

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7 .083 Does the State ensure that the service provider responsible for the air traffic service (ATS) has developed job descriptions for its ATS staff?

- Review mechanism to ensure compliance. - Review job descriptions and confirm application during industry visits.

GM Doc 9734, Part A, 3.4 & 3.7

Doc 9426, Part IV, Section 2, C 1.4 and App. B

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7 .085 Does the State ensure that the service provider responsible for the air traffic service (ATS) has developed and implemented policies and procedures to enable recruitment and retention of appropriately qualified and experienced ATS staff?

- Review State mechanism to ensure compliance.

- Review policies and procedures.

- Review staff records to assess conformity with identified need and stability in staff retention.

GM S U N Doc 9734 117 64 2 Part A EI 64.62% 3.7 Doc 9426, Part IV, Section 1, C2

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7 .087 Does the State ensure that the service provider responsible for air traffic service (ATS) has developed and implemented a training programme for its ATS staff?


- Review training programme and ensure it includes competency on new equipment, procedures and communications systems*.

*From PQ 7.091 - Verify if it includes, as applicable, initial, recurrent and specialized training.

- Review evidence of completed training.

GM Doc. 9426 Doc 9734 Part A 3.7

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7 .089 Does the State ensure that the service provider responsible for the air traffic service (ATS) maintains training records for its ATS staff?

- Review methods used by the State to confirm that training records are maintained.

- During industry visits, verify existence of training records.


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7 .101 Does the State ensure that a system has been established and implemented for the recording and retention of the air traffic service (ATS) data?

- Review State mechanism to ensure compliance

- Review documented evidence of the system used for the recording and retention of ATS data

- Review evidence to confirm effective implementation

STD A11 6.1.1.4 PANS Doc 4444 4.13.4

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S U N 41 17 126 EI 70.69%

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7 .107 If the State has delegated to another Contracting State or entity the responsibility for provision of the air traffic service (ATS) over its territory and/or any airspace over the high seas, is there appropriate documentation to support the delegation?

- Confirm existence of documentation on the delegation/acceptance of the responsibility for the provision of ATS.

- Verify whether appropriate letters of agreement have been signed, if necessary.

STD A11 2.1

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7 .109 If the State has initiated the implementation of performance-based navigation (PBN), are the prescribed navigation specifications appropriate to the level of communications, navigation and air traffic services?

- Where applicable, review the mechanism for safety assessments to be conducted before and after implementation.

- Where applicable, review documented evidences that the safety of the system is assured: 1. Flight operations approvals 2. Procedure design capabilities 3. Flight plan adopted for PBN (letter “R” in item 10) 4. WGS-84 implementation.

STD A11 2.7 GM Doc 9613

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7 .111 Does the State ensure that separation minima are applied in accordance with Procedures for Air Navigation Services — Air Traffic Management (PANS‑ATM) and Regional Supplementary Procedures (SUPPS)?


- Review documented evidence of the separation minima selected.

- Confirm effectiveness for the applicable airspace.

STD A11 3.4.1 PANS Doc 4444 C5 & C6 SUPPS Doc 7030

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7 .113 S U N 40 7 136 EI 85.11%

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7 .115 Does the State ensure that a process has been established and implemented to verify that aircraft are approved for operation in RVSM airspace, and that the information is forwarded to the Regional Monitoring Agency (RMA) on a regular basis?

- Review process to verify that aircraft is approved for operation in its RVSM airspace.

- Review evidence to confirm effective implementation.

Review process of exchange of approval information with RMA.

GM Doc 9574 5.4.7

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7 .117 Does the State ensure that monitoring mechanisms for RVSM are established and implemented for the collection of large height deviations and coordination failures and subsequent reporting to the RMA?

- Review documented evidence of the monitoring mechanisms used for RVSM.

- Review process of exchange of large height deviations with the RMA.

- Confirm effective implementation.

GM Doc 9574 5.4.7 SUPPS Doc 7030

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7 .119 Does the State ensure that Annex 11 requirements for read‑back of safety‑related parts and other relevant information of air traffic control (ATC) clearances and instructions are met?

- Review mechanism established to ensure effective implementation.

- Review documented evidence of requirements for read back of ATC clearances.

STD A11 3.7.3

PANS Doc 4444 4.5.7.5, C14

A10 Vol II & III

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7 .121 Does the State ensure that procedures are established and implemented to control the movement of persons and vehicles on the manoeuvring area of the aerodrome?

- Review documented evidence of the procedures used to control the movement of persons or vehicles on the manoeuvring area of the aerodrome.

- Review State mechanism to ensure effective implementation.

- Review evidence to confirm.

STD A11 3.8 3.10 Doc 9476 Doc 9830 Doc 9426

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7 .131 Does the State ensure that policies and procedures are established and implemented for coordination between air traffic service (ATS) and other entities?


- Review internal documented coordination procedures and confirm that they are applied.

STD A11 2.16, 2.17, 2.18, 2.20 & 2.21

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7 .133 Does the State ensure compliance with communications requirements of Annex 11?


- Verify communications procedures for: AIR-GROUND a) Flight Information Service (FIS), b) area, approach and aerodrome control services,

GROUND - GROUND a) Direct speech circuits between Air Traffic Service (ATS) units; b) Direct speech circuits between ATS units and:

1) MET offices, 2) military units, 3) AIS, 4) rescue coordination centres (RCCs), 5) apron management services units, 6) adjacent area control centres

(ACCs)/Flight Information Regions (FIRs), etc.

STD A11 C6

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7 .135 Does the State ensure that MET information is supplied promptly to flight information centres, area control centres, approach control units, aerodrome control towers, and communication stations?

- Review mechanism established to ensure effective implementation. - Review documented evidence of procedures to ensure supply of MET information.

STD A3 App. 9 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 & 1.4 A11 7.1

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7 .137 Does the State ensure that information on aerodrome conditions and the operational status of associated facilities is provided to the aerodrome control tower and unit providing approach control services?

- Review mechanism established to ensure effective implementation. - Review documented evidence of procedures to provide information on aerodrome conditions and the operational status of associated facilities.

STD A11 7.2

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7 .139 Does the State ensure that information on the operational status of navigation aids is promptly forwarded to appropriate air traffic service (ATS) units?

- Review mechanism established to ensure effective implementation. - Review documented evidence of procedures to provide information on visual and non-visual aids to ATS units.

STD A11 7.3 STD A10 Vol. I 2.3 Doc. 9426, Part 1, C10, &App. A

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7 .151 Does the State ensure that procedures have been established and implemented to provide service to aircraft in the event of emergency?

- Review mechanism established to ensure effective implementation. - Review documented evidence of the procedures followed to render assistance to an aircraft in the event of the following emergencies: 1. Unlawful interference 2. Aircraft bomb threat 3. Emergency descent

STD A11 2.23 PANS Doc 4444 15.1 Doc 9426, Pt, II, C1, 1.3

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7 .153 Does the State ensure that contingency plans have been developed and implemented in the event of disruption or potential disruption of air traffic service (ATS) or related supporting services?

- Review mechanism established to ensure effective implementation. - Review documented evidence of the existence of contingency plans and how they are applied. - Ensure that contingency plans also address natural disasters and public health emergencies.

STD A11 2.30 Att. C

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7 .155 Does the State ensure that the ATS provider has established and implemented procedures to assist and to safeguard strayed or unidentified aircraft?


- Review documented evidence of the procedures followed to render assistance to stray or unidentified aircraft.

STD A11 2.24.1

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7 .157 Has the State promulgated requirements for air- ground radio communications failure?

- Verify regulations. STD A2 3.6.5.2 A10 Vol. II 5.2.2.7& 8.2.12.5

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7 .158 Does the State ensure that procedures are established and implemented for air-ground radio communications failure?

- Review mechanism established to ensure effective implementation. - Review documented evidence of implemented procedures related to air- ground radio communications failure.

STD A2 3.6.5.2 A10 Vol. II 5.2.2.7& 8.2.12.5 PANS Doc 4444 15.3 SUPPS Doc 7030

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7 .159 Does the State ensure that Air Traffic Control (ATC) contingency procedures are established and implemented for: 1. Radio communications contingencies? 2. Emergency separation? And if applicable

a). Short-term conflict alert (STCA)? b). Minimum safe altitude warning (MSAW)?

- Review mechanism established to ensure effective implementation. - Review documented evidence of ATC contingency procedures.

PANS Doc 4444 15.6 & 15.7

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7 .167 Has the State promulgated regulations to require ATS providers to implement an SMS that is acceptable to the State responsible for the provider’s designation?

Review the regulations to ensure that they are: 1. established in accordance with the framework elements contained in Appendix 2 of Annex 19; and 2. commensurate with the size of the service provider and the complexity of its aviation products or services.

STD A19 3.1.3 e), 4.1.1, 4.1.7, Appendix 2 GM A19 Att A, 2.1

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7 .169 Does the State ensure that the air traffic service (ATS) provider has established and implemented SMS acceptable to the State?


- Verify the implementation.

- Verify the approval process. Note: Unless an SMS is fully implemented this question cannot be satisfactory.

STD A19 4.1.7

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7 .171 Does the State, as part of its surveillance programme, periodically assess ATS providers’ SMS, including its hazard identification and safety risk management processes and its safety performance indicators (SPIs) and their relevant alert and target levels?

- Verify that the surveillance programme includes periodic assessment of ATS providers’ SMS, including:

a) setting up with ATS providers periodic review of the SMS requirements and related guidance material to ensure they remain relevant and appropriate to them;

b) measuring the safety performance of the SMS through periodic reviews of the agreed safety performance and ensuring that the SPIs, targets and alert settings remain relevant to the ATS provider;

c) ensuring that hazard identification and safety risk management processes follow established regulatory requirements and that safety risk controls are appropriately integrated into the ATS provider’s SMS.

GM A19 Att A, 3.1 Doc 9859 4.4.14

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7 .173 Has the State established an acceptable level of safety performance to be achieved in the provision of Air Traffic Services (ATS)?

- Review establishment of safety indicators and safety targets.

- Review establishment of safety indicator value and safety target value.

STD A 19 3.1.2 GM Doc 9859, C 4, 4.4.12, 4.4.16 Doc. 4444, C2

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7 .177 Does the State ensure that the service provider carries out safety assessments with respect to significant airspace reorganizations, a) for significant changes in the provision of ATS procedures applicable to an airspace or an aerodrome, and b) for the introduction of new equipment, systems or facilities,?


- Review documented evidence requiring safety assessment of any significant safety related change to the ATS system and confirm enforcement.

- Review methodology and effectiveness.

Doc 4444, 2.6.1

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vagu 7 .183 Does the State ensure that safety reviews are being

regularly conducted by the ATS service provider? - Review mechanism established to ensure effective implementation.

- Check findings of last safety review that was carried out and follow up action(s) taken.

PANS Doc 4444 2.5

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7 .185 Does the State ensure that the ATS provider has appropriately qualified personnel to conduct safety reviews?


- Verify qualifications and experience of personnel involved.

PANS Doc 4444 2.5.1

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7 .187 Has the State established and implemented a system for reporting and following up air traffic incidents?

- Review documented evidence confirming the existence and use of an incident reporting process inclusive of follow-up action.

PANS Doc 4444 16.3

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7 .189 Has the State promulgated a regulation requiring the establishment of a runway safety programme and has a program been implemented?

- Verify regulation. - Verify implementation

Doc 9870, C3

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7 .191 Has the State established and implemented a mechanism for the periodic review of the SMS requirements to ensure they remain relevant and appropriate to the ATS providers?

Review the established mechanism and records of the periodic review.

GM A19 Att A, 2.1 Doc 9859 4.4.14 a)

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7 .192 Has the State developed guidance material on the implementation of SMS for its ATS providers?

- Review the guidance material. - Verify awareness of the guidance material during industry visit.

GM A19 Att A, 4.2 Doc 9859 4.4.19 b)

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7 .193 Has the State established a process for the initial review and acceptance of ATS providers’ SMS?

- Review the established process. - Verify that the established process includes verification that the ATS provider's SMS framework is in compliance with the State’s SMS regulatory framework.

GM A19 Att A, 2.2 Doc 9859 4.4.11 b)

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7 .194 Has the State established procedures for acceptance and monitoring of ATS providers' safety performance indicators (SPI) and their respective alert and target levels?

- Review the procedures. GM A19 Att A, 2.2

Doc 9859 4.2.21, 4.2.23, 4.4.13, 4.4.14 b)

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7 .195 Has the State agreed with individual ATS providers on their respective safety performance indicators (SPIs), alert levels and target levels?

- Verify the SPIs, targets and alerts are: a) a combination of high and lower- consequence SPIs as appropriate; b) pertinent to the ATS provider’s aviation activities;

c) consistent with other ATS providers of the same category; and

d) congruent with the State’s SSP aggregate safety indicators for the category.

- Verify that the agreed SPIs are commensurate with the scope and complexity of the ATS provider’s specific operational context.

- Verify effective implementation.

GM A19 Att A, 2.2 Doc 9859 4.2.21, 4.4.13

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7 .196 Does the State periodically review the agreed safety performance indicators (SPIs) to ensure they remain relevant and appropriate to the ATS provider?

Verify that: 1) the regulator’s process for subsequent periodic review of safety performance is made transparent to ATS providers;

2) adjustments to previously agreed SPIs, target or alert settings are substantiated by appropriate safety data and documented; and

3) the ATS provider’s action plans in relation to achievement of the targets and corrective action plans in case of reaching an alert level are documented.

GM A19 Att A, 2.2 Doc 9859 4.2.23, 4.4.13, 4.4.14 b)

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7 .201 Has the State promulgated regulations as a bases for procedure design in accordance with ICAO PANS‑OPS provisions?

- Verify regulatory requirements. - If criteria other than Doc 8168, Vol. II are used, verify that they provide an equivalent level of safety.

PANS Doc 8168 OPS/611 Vol. II

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7 .205 Are job descriptions for PANS‑OPS inspectors clearly defined?

- Review job descriptions for the PANS-OPS inspectors.

GM Doc 9734, Part A, 3.4

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7 .207 Has the State established minimum qualifications and experience requirements for PANS‑OPS inspectors?

- Review qualifications and experience criteria established for technical posts.


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7 .209 Does the State employ a sufficient number of qualified PANS‑OPS technical staff to carry out its safety oversight tasks and regulatory functions over the service providers?



- Review ability to carry out all safety oversight related tasks. including review and revision of regulations, training of technical staff, development of guidance material, issuance of approvals, conducting of surveillance and resolution of identified safety concerns.


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7 .211 Has the State developed a formal training programme detailing the type of training to be provided to its PANS‑OPS inspectors?

- Review contents of training programme. - Confirm inclusion of initial, on-the-job, recurrent and specialized training, including timelines to be provided, as applicable.


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7 .213 Does the State develop a periodic training plan detailing and prioritizing the type of PANS OPS training to be provided to its inspectors during the specified period?

- Review most recent training plan. -Verify most recent training plan is in accordance with the programme and includes: Detailed training types


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7 .215 Is the training programme appropriately implemented for PANS‑OPS inspectors?

- Verify that the type and frequency of training provided (initial, OJT, recurrent and specialized) is sufficient to acquire/maintain the required level of knowledge, skills, competence and qualifications in accordance with the duties and responsibilities assigned to each technical staff.


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7 .219 Does the PANS-OPS inspectorate have a system for the maintenance of training records for its technical staff?

- Review instruction or requirement for the establishment and maintenance of training records.

- Verify that training records are systematically retained.


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7 .221 Has the State established an office or entity to oversee the process of development and maintenance of visual and instrument flight procedures?

- Review the organizational structure including positions.

STD A6, Part I, 4.4.8


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7 .223 If the answer to 7.221 is NO then, has the State delegated the responsibility for oversight of the process of development and maintenance of visual and instrument flight procedures to an agency, another Contracting State or group of States?

- Verify how the responsibility or authority has been delegated to another State or agency.

- If this responsibility is to be conducted by a group of States, review the joint venture.


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nt 7 .229 Does the State ensure that established minimum

qualification requirements for procedures specialists and/or service providers who are responsible for the design of flight procedures are met?

-Review mechanism established to ensure effective implementation - Review qualifications required for new procedures design staff.


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7 .231 Does the State effectively conduct surveillance over its procedures specialists or service providers?

- Confirm inspection procedures and inspection reports.

- Review checklist used by inspectors.

- Review inspection schedules.

- This PQ is linked to ORG 2.010.


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7 .233 Has the State established a mechanism/system with time frame for elimination of deficiencies identified by PANS‑OPS inspectors?

- Review list of deficiencies which have been identified through surveillance and remedial action planned or taken.


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7 .234 Does the State ensure that PANS‑OPS published procedure designs by service providers are reviewed periodically to ensure that they continue to comply with changing criteria and meet user requirements?


- Review procedures, working files, documentation and data.

- Confirm that maximum interval for review is five years.

PANS Doc 8168 OPS/611 Vol. II Part 1 S2 C4

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7 .241 Does the State ensure that PANS‑OPS service provider has developed job description for its PANS‑OPS technical staff?

- Review mechanism established to ensure effective implementation. - Review documented terms of reference and confirm consistent application. This PQ is linked to ORG 2.010.


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7 .243 Does the State ensure that PANS‑OPS service providers develop a training programme for PANS‑ OPS technical staff?

- Review mechanism established to ensure effective implementation. - Review documented training programme and verify if it includes, when applicable, initial, recurrent or specialized training.


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7 .245 Does the State ensure that PANS‑OPS service providers maintain training records for PANS‑OPS technical staff?

- Review method used by the State to confirm that training records are maintained.


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7 .247 Does the State ensure that flight inspections of instrument flight procedures, including obstacle checks, are carried out?


- Verify reports and results of flight inspections of instrument flight procedures.

-This PQ is related to ANS PQ 7.393.

GM Doc 8071 Vol. I C8

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PQ No.


ICAO Reference

CE

7 .249 Does the State ensure that the entity responsible for developing flight procedures publishes obstacle clearance altitude/height (OCA/H)?

- Review mechanism established to ensure effective implementation. - Review AIP AD 2.24 to see if published.

STD A4 11.10.7 PANS Doc 8168 Vol. II Part 1, Section 4, 5.5.6, 6.5.2 & 9431 Part III 5.4.5, 5.5

CE-6

7 .251 When an aerodrome operating minima has been established by the State, does the State ensure that the entity responsible for developing flight procedures has established and published operating minima (e.g. visibility, minimum descent altitude/height (MDA/H), decision altitude/height (DA/H)) for instrument approaches at aerodromes?

- Review mechanism established to ensure effective implementation. - Review AIP AD 2.24 to see if published.

STD A4 11.10.7

CE-7

7 .253 Does the State ensure that the entity responsible for PANS‑OPS develops procedures in accordance with the criteria promulgated by the State?


- Verify that AIP procedures have been established in accordance with the criteria promulgated by the State.

- Review the following, as applicable: 1. SID procedures (departures and arrivals) 2. Approach procedures 3. Circling procedures 4. En-route procedures 5. Holding procedures 6. Noise abatement procedures 7. Altimeter setting procedures 8. Procedures for simultaneous operations on parallel runways 9. Procedures for SSR and transponder.

PANS Doc 8168 OPS/611 Vol. II

CE-6



PQ No.


ICAO Reference

CE

7 .255 Does the State ensure that PANS‑OPS service providers retain all procedure design documentation so as to allow any data anomalies or errors found during the production, maintenance or operational use of the procedure to be corrected?


- Review procedures, working files, documentation and data.

PANS Doc 8168 Vol. II Part I Section 2 Chapter 4, 4.5.2

CE-7

7 .261 Has the State established an AIS office or entity? - Review organizational chart and evidence of the established service.

STD A15 2.1

CE-3

7 .263 If the State has not established an AIS, has it made agreement with other Contracting States on the provision of a joint service or delegated the authority for the provision of the service to a non‑ governmental agency?

- Verify how the State agreed with other Contracting States or delegated the authority to a non-governmental agency.

- Verify that each entity’s responsibilities are clearly defined and that there is no conflict or overlap of responsibilities.

- Verify that arrangements are established for the timely provision of required information/data to the AIS by the State services, including customs, immigration and quarantine services.

- Show arrangements put in place.

STD A15 2.1.1 GM Doc 9734 Part A 3.4

CE-3

7 .267 Does the State ensure that a properly organized quality management system in the AIS has been established?


- Review documented evidence of established quality management system which includes procedures, processes and resources.

STD A15 2.2

CE-7



PQ No.


ICAO Reference

CE

S U N 8 7 0 EI 53.33%

7 .269 Does the State employ sufficient qualified technical staff to carry out its oversight tasks over the entity providing the AIS?





CE-3

S U N 13 2 0 EI 86.67%

E

AIPs

7 .273 Have job descriptions been developed for AIS inspectors?

- Review job descriptions for AIS inspectors.


CE-3

7 .275 Has the State established minimum qualifications and experience requirements for AIS inspectors?



CE-4



PQ No.


ICAO Reference

CE

7 .277 Has the State developed a formal training programme detailing the type of training that should be provided to its AIS inspectors?

- Review contents of training programme. - Confirm inclusion of initial, on-the-job , recurrent and specialized training, including timelines to be provided, as applicable.


CE-4

7 .279 Does the State develop a periodic training plan detailing and prioritizing the type of AIS training to be provided to its inspectors during a specified period?



CE-4

7 .281 Is the training programme appropriately implemented for AIS inspectors?



CE-4

7 .285 Does the AIS inspectorate have a system for the maintenance of training records for its technical staff?

- Review instruction or requirement for the establishment and maintenance of training records. - Verify that training records are systematically retained.


CE-4



PQ No.


ICAO Reference

CE

7 .287 Does the State effectively conduct surveillance over the entity providing the AIS?

- Confirm inspection procedures and inspection reports. - Review checklist used by inspectors. - Review inspection schedules.


CE-7

7 .289 Has the State established a mechanism/system with time frame for elimination of deficiencies identified by AIS inspectors?

-Review mechanism or system. - Review list of deficiencies which have been identified by inspection and remedial action planned/taken. - Review problems encountered.


CE-8

7 .301 Does the State ensure that AIS provider has developed job descriptions for its AIS technical staff?

- Review mechanism established to ensure effective implementation. - Review documented terms of reference and confirm rational application.

GM Doc 9734 Part A 3.4 & 3.7

CE-6

7 .303 Does the State ensure that AIS service providers develop a training programme for AIS technical staff?


- Review documented training programme and verify if it includes, when applicable, initial, recurrent or specialized training.


CE-6

7 .305 Does the State ensure that AIS service providers maintain training records for AIS technical staff?

- Review mechanism established to ensure effective implementation. - Review method used by the State to confirm that training records are maintained.


CE-7

High coompliance rate



PQ No.


ICAO Reference

CE

7 .309 Does the State ensure that the Aeronautical Information Regulation and Control (AIRAC) system is used to notify the establishment, withdrawal and premeditated significant changes of circumstances listed in accordance with Chapter 6 and Appendix 4 Part 2 of Annex 15?


- Review published sample of AIRAC AIP amendment or supplement to identify compliance with Chapter 6 and Appendix 4 of Annex 15.

STD A15 C6 & App. 4 P 2 Doc 8126, 2.6

CE-6

7 .311 Has the State established a mechanism to ensure that aeronautical data quality requirements related to publication resolution and data integrity are in accordance with the provisions of Annex 15, Appendix 7, Tables A7-1 to A7-5?

- Check compliance with Annex 15, Appendix 7, Tables A7-1 to A7-5.

STD A15 3.3.3

CE-5

7 .321 Does the State ensure the availability of charts either by producing the charts itself or by arranging for its production by another Contracting State or by an agency?

1) Review documented evidence of the established service.

2) If services are arranged:

a) Verify how the State arranged with the

other Contracting State or agency for charts production.

b) Verify that each entity’s responsibilities

are clearly defined and that there is no conflict or overlap of responsibilities.

STD A4 1.3.2 GM Doc 9734 Part A 3.4

CE-3



PQ No.


ICAO Reference

CE

7 .325 Does the State employ a sufficient number of qualified technical staff to carry out its safety oversight tasks over the entity providing the cartographic service?





CE-3

7 .329 Have job descriptions been developed for cartographic inspectors?

- Review job descriptions for cartographic inspectors.


CE-3

7 .331 Has the State established minimum qualifications and experience requirements for cartographic inspectors?



CE-4

7 .333 Has the State developed a training programme detailing what type of training should be provided to its cartographic inspectors?

- Review contents of training programme. - Confirm inclusion of initial, OJT, recurrent and specialized training including time periods to be provided, as applicable.


CE-4



PQ No.


ICAO Reference

CE

7 .335 Does the State develop a periodic training plan detailing and prioritizing the type of training to be provided during a specified period to its cartographic inspectors?



CE-4

7 .337 Is the training programme appropriately implemented for cartographic inspectors?



CE-4

7 .341 Does the cartographic inspectorate have a system for maintenance of training records for its technical staff?


- Verify training records are systematically retained.


CE-4

7 .343 Does the State effectively conduct surveillance over the entity providing the cartographic service?





CE-7



PQ No.


ICAO Reference

CE

7 .345 Has the State established a mechanism/system with time frame for elimination of deficiencies identified by cartographic inspectors?

- Review list of deficiencies which have been identified by inspection and remedial action planned/taken.

- Review problems encountered.


CE-8

7 .351 Does the State ensure that cartographic service provider has developed job descriptions for its cartographic technical staff?


- Review documented terms of reference and confirm rational application.

GM Doc 9734 Part A 3.4 & 3.7

CE-6

7 .353 Does the State ensure that cartographic service providers develop a formal training programme for cartographic technical staff?


- Review contents of training programme.

- Confirm inclusion of initial, OJT, recurrent and specialized training, including timelines to be provided, as applicable.


CE-6

7 .355 Does the State ensure that cartographic service providers maintain training records for cartographic technical staff?

- Review method used by State to confirm that training records are maintained.


CE-7

7 .357 Does the State ensure that aeronautical charts are readily available to users?


- Check how the charts are readily available to users.

STD A4 1.3.2

CE-6

7 .359 Has the State established a mechanism to ensure that aeronautical data quality requirements related to the data integrity and charting resolution are in accordance with the provisions of Tables 1 to 6 in Appendix 6 of Annex 4?

- Check compliance with Tables 1 to 6, Appendix 6 of Annex 4.

STD A4 2.17 & App. 6, Tables 1 to 6

CE-5



PQ No.


ICAO Reference

CE

7 .361 Has the State taken reasonable measures to ensure that the information it provides and the aeronautical charts made available are comprehensive and accurate and that they are maintained up to date by a revision service?

- Review the measures which ensure that the information on charts is comprehensive, accurate and up to date.

STD A4 1.3.3

CE-5



PQ No.


ICAO Reference

CE

7 .363 Has the State made available to users all charts which are applicable in the State?

- Review if the following charts, as applicable, are made available by the State and are published in the AIP in compliance with the Annexes 4 and 15: 1. Aerodrome Obstacle Chart – ICAO Type A 2. Precision Approach Terrain Chart – ICAO 3. En-route Chart – ICAO 4. Area Chart – ICAO or, alternatively, Standard Departure Chart – Instrument (SID) – ICAO and Standard Arrival Chart – Instrument (STAR) – ICAO 5. Instrument Approach Chart – ICAO 6. Visual Approach Chart – ICAO 7. Aerodrome/ Heliport Chart – ICAO 8. Aerodrome Ground Movement Chart – ICAO 9. Aircraft Parking/Docking Chart – ICAO 10. World Aeronautical Chart – ICAO 1: 1 000 000 or, alternatively, Aeronautical Chart – ICAO 1: 500 000 or Aeronautical Navigation Chart – ICAO Small Scale 11. Plotting Chart – ICAO 12. ATC Surveillance Minimum Altitude Chart – ICAO

STD & RP A4 1.3.2.2 16.2.2 3.2, 6.2, 7.2, 8.2, 9.2, 10.2, 11.2, 12.2, 13.2, 14.2, 15.2, 16.2, 17.2,18.2, 19.2 & 21.2

CE-5



PQ No.


ICAO Reference

CE

7 .371 Has the State designated the oversight authority responsible for ensuring that the CNS systems and facilities are maintained and operated in accordance with the standards in Annex 10?

- Confirm documented evidence, including organizational structure and responsibilities.

STD A10, Vol. II, 2.4.1


CE-3

7 .373 Does the State employ sufficient qualified technical staff to carry out its safety oversight tasks over the entity operating CNS systems and facilities?





CE-3

7 .377 Have job descriptions been developed for CNS inspectors?

- Review job descriptions for CNS inspectors.


CE-3

7 .379 Has the State established minimum qualifications and experience requirements for CNS inspectors?



CE-4



PQ No.


ICAO Reference

CE

7 .381 Has the State developed a formal training programme detailing what type of training should be provided to its CNS inspectors?



CE-4

7 .383 Does the State develop a periodic training plan detailing and prioritizing the type of training that will be provided to its CNS inspectors during the established period?



CE-4

7 .385 Is the training programme appropriately implemented for CNS inspectors?



CE-4

7 .389 Does the CNS inspectorate have a system for the maintenance of training records for its technical staff?




CE-4



PQ No.


ICAO Reference

CE

7 .391 Does the State effectively conduct surveillance over the entity responsible for the maintenance of and operation of CNS systems and facilities?




- Confirm that facilities and staff of entity are included.


CE-7

7 .393 Does the State ensure that requirements for flight inspection are established and periodical flight inspections are provided for radio navigation aids?


- Review flight inspection regulations and procedures.

- Verify flight inspection reports.

-This PQ is related to ANS PQ 7.247.

STD A10 Vol. I 2.2, C3 GM Doc 8071 Vol. I C1 to 7

CE-7

7 .395 Has the State established a mechanism/system with time frame for elimination of deficiencies identified by CNS inspectors?

- Review list of deficiencies which have been identified by inspection and remedial action planned/taken.



CE-8

7 .401 Does the State ensure that the entity operating CNS systems and facilities has developed job descriptions for its technical staff?


- Review documented terms of reference and confirm rational application.


CE-6



PQ No.


ICAO Reference

CE

7 .403 Does the State ensure that the entity operating CNS systems and facilities has developed a training programme for its technical staff?


- Review documented training programme and verify if it includes, when applicable, initial, recurrent or specialized training.


CE-6

7 .405 Does the State ensure that the entity operating CNS systems and facilities maintains training records for its technical staff?



CE-7

7 .412 Has the State designated a meteorological authority to provide or made arrangements for the provision of MET services by a non-governmental agency or another State ?

- Review organizational chart and evidence of the established service.

- Verify how the responsibility or authority has been delegated to another State or agency.

- Ensure that the delegation is identified in the AIP, GEN 1.1.

- Review the agreements between the State and the entity providing the service.

STD A3 2.1.4

CE-3

7 .415 Does the State ensure that an agreement or procedure/arrangement has been established between air traffic service (ATS) authorities and MET authorities for the provision of MET services?


- Verify existence of any agreements between the two authorities.

- Verify whether the agreement includes the calibration of MET equipment used by ATS.

RP A3 4.2 & GM Doc 9377 App.2

CE-6



PQ No.


ICAO Reference

CE

7 .417 Does the State employ a sufficient number of qualified MET inspectors to carry out its safety oversight tasks over the MET authority?





STD A3 2.1.5 GM Doc 9734 Part A 3.4 A19 Att A, 3.3 Doc 9859 4.2.36, 4.2.37, 4.4.17

CE-3

7 .421 Have job descriptions been developed for MET inspectors?

- Review job descriptions for MET inspectors.


CE-3

7 .423 Has the State established minimum qualifications and experience requirements for MET inspectors?



CE-4



PQ No.


ICAO Reference

CE

7 .425 Has the State developed a formal training programme detailing the type of training to be provided to its MET inspectors?



CE-4

7 .427 Does the State develop a periodic training plan detailing and prioritizing the type of training to be provided to its MET inspectors during a specified period?

- Review most recent training plan. -Verify most recent training plan is in accordance with the programme and includes: Detailed training types Priorities Ti f


CE-4

7 .429 Is the training programme appropriately implemented for MET inspectors?



CE-4

7 .433 Does the MET inspectorate have a system for the maintenance of training records for its technical staff?

- Review instruction or requirement for the establishment and maintenance of training records. - Verify training records are systematically retained.


CE-4

7 .435 Does the State effectively conduct surveillance over the entity providing the MET service?

- Confirm inspection procedures and inspection reports. - Review checklist used by inspectors. - Review inspection schedules.


CE-7



PQ No.


ICAO Reference

CE

7 .437 Has the State established a mechanism/system with time frame for elimination of deficiencies identified by MET inspectors?

- Review list of deficiencies which have been identified by inspection and remedial action planned/taken. - Review problems encountered.


CE-8

7 .451 Does the State ensure that the entity providing the MET service has established a properly organized quality system?


- Review documented evidence of established quality system including procedures, processes and resources.

STD A3 2.2.1 2.2.2 RP 2.2.3

CE-7

7 .453 Does the State ensure that the entity providing the MET service has developed job descriptions for its technical staff?

- Review mechanism established to ensure effective implementation. - Review job descriptions and confirm rational application.


CE-6

7 .455 Does the State ensure that the entity providing the MET service has established a training programme for its technical staff?

- Review mechanism established to ensure effective implementation. - Review documented training programme and verify if it includes, when applicable, initial, recurrent or specialized training.


CE-6

7 .457 Does the State ensure that the entity providing the MET service maintains training records for its technical staff?



CE-7

7 .459 Does the State ensure that the wind sensors for local routine reports are appropriately sited to give the best practicable indication of conditions along the runway/touchdown zone?

- Review mechanism established to ensure effective implementation. - Also see AIP GEN 3.5.3. - Verify on industry visit.

RP A3 4.6.1.2

CE-6



PQ No.


ICAO Reference

CE

7 .461 Do MET watch offices issue SIGMET messages, giving a concise description in abbreviated plain language about the occurrence of weather phenomena which may affect aircraft operations?

- Review the three most recent SIGMET messages issued.

- Where applicable, review an extract of staff instructions which cover the issuance of SIGMET messages for volcanic ash and tropical cyclones.

STD A3 7.1.1

CE-6

7 .463 Does the State ensure that provisions related to special air-reports, including those for volcanic ash, are followed with respect to their relay to the relevant MET offices?


- Verify the existence of staff instructions at the air traffic services (ATS) and MET units regulating the issuance of special air-reports.

- As applicable, make sure that the specific case of volcanic ash is covered therein.

STD A3 5.8 STD A11 2.20 PANS Doc 4444 4.12

CE-6

7 .465 Does the State ensure that MET offices issue wind shear warnings for aerodromes where wind shear is considered as a safety factor?


- Verify the existence of staff instructions concerning the issuance of wind shear warnings.

STD A3 7.1 7.4.1

CE-6

7 .467 Does the State ensure that the MET authority, in coordination with the air traffic service (ATS) authority, have established criteria for special observations?

- Review mechanism established to ensure effective implementation. . - Verify existence of criteria

STD A3 4.4.1

CE-6

7 .469 Does the State ensure that the MET offices issue local routine and special reports?


- Review examples of the most recent local routine and special reports.

STD A3 4.1.3, 4.3.1, 4.3.2 & 4.4.2

CE-6



PQ No.


ICAO Reference

CE

7 .471 Does the State ensure that the MET offices issue METAR, SPECI and TAF?


- Request examples of METAR, SPECI and TAF issued over the last seven days.

STD A3 4.1.3, 4.3.1, 4.3.2, 4.4.2 & 6.2.1

CE-6

7 .473 Are MET offices readily accessible so that briefing, consultation and flight documentation can be provided to flight crew members and/or other flight operations personnel?

- Review the location and accessibility of the facility for provision of the flight documentation.

STD A3 3.3.2 d)

CE-6

7 .475 Does the State ensure that the following reports are issued in accordance with the format in Annex 3:

1. Local routine and local special reports 2. METAR and SPECI 3. TAF 4. SIGMET and AIRMET 5. Aerodrome warning and wind shear warning?


- Compare with templates in Tables A3-1, A3-2, A3-4, A3-5, A5-1, A6 1, A6-2, A6-3 and A6-4 of Annex 3.

- Check availability of reliable communications means.

STD A3 App. 3 2.1.1 & 2.1.2 App. 5 1.1.1 App. 6 1.1.1, 2,1,1, 5.1.1 & 6.2.1

CE-6

7 .481 Has the State established an entity which provides, on a 24‑hour basis, SAR services within its territory and the areas where the State has accepted responsibility to provide SAR to ensure that assistance is rendered to persons in distress?

- Review documented evidence of the establishment of the service which includes a responsible authority and a legal framework.

- Review organizational structure.

STD A12 2.1.1

CE-3

7 .483 If the State has not established a SAR entity to provide 24-hour services, has the State arranged with another Contracting State or group of States to provide such SAR services?

- Verify how the responsibility or authority has been delegated to another Contracting State or group of States.

STD A12 2.1.1

CE-3



PQ No.


ICAO Reference

CE

(7.481) (7.481)(7.515) (7.513) (7.529)

S U N 105 78 0 EI 57.38%

PQ

7.481

7 .487 Does the State employ a sufficient number of qualified technical staff to carry out its safety oversight tasks over the rescue coordination centre (RCC) and, as appropriate, rescue sub-centre (RSC)?





CE-3

7 .491 Have job descriptions been developed for SAR inspectors?

- Review job descriptions of SAR inspectors.


CE-3

7 .493 Has the State established minimum qualifications and experience requirements for SAR inspectors?



CE-4



PQ No.


ICAO Reference

CE

7 .495 Has the State developed a formal training programme detailing the type of training to be provided to its SAR inspectors?



CE-4

7 .497 Does the State develop a periodic training plan detailing and prioritizing the type of SAR training to be provided to its inspectors during a specified period?



CE-4

7 .499 Is the training programme appropriately implemented for SAR inspectors?



CE-4

7 .503 Does the SAR inspectorate have a system for the maintenance of training records for its technical staff?




CE-4



PQ No.


ICAO Reference

CE

7 .505 Does the State effectively conduct surveillance over the rescue coordination centre (RCC) and, as appropriate, rescue sub-centre (RSC)?





CE-7

7 .507 Has the State established a mechanism/system with time frame for elimination of deficiencies identified by SAR inspectors?

-Verify existence of mechanism/system. - Review list of deficiencies which have been identified by inspection and remedial action planned/taken.



CE-8

7 .511 Has the State established a joint rescue coordinator centre (RCC) to coordinate aeronautical and maritime SAR operations, or otherwise, when separate aeronautical and maritime RCCs serve the same area, does the State ensure that there is closest practicable coordination between the centres?

- Review the legislation which establishes a joint RCC.

- Review the SAR organization.

- When applicable, review the coordination process between the aeronautical and maritime RCCs.

STD A12 2.1.4 & 3.2.2 RP 2.1.5 & 2.1.6

CE-3

7 .513 Has the State established a RCC or as applicable a RSC in each search and rescue region (SRR)?

- Review the documentation to ensure that each SRR has a RCC. -Existence of appropriate communications facilities

STD A12 2.3.1, 2.4 RP 2.3.2

CE-3

7 .515 Has the State designated, as SAR units, elements of public or private services suitably located and equipped for SAR operations?

- Review letters of designation/agreement and terms and conditions of SAR unit involvement. - Review list of equipment for SAR.

STD A12 2.5.1 & 2.6.1

CE-3



PQ No.


ICAO Reference

CE

7 .517 Does the State coordinate its SAR organization with those of neighbouring States?

- Review international letters of agreement and national SAR plans.

STD A12 3.1.1 RP A12 3.1.5

CE-3

7 .519 Does the State permit, subject to such conditions as may be prescribed by its own authorities, entry into its territory of SAR units of other States for the purpose of searching for the site of aircraft accidents and rescuing survivors of such accidents?

- Review legislation

STD A12 3.1.3

CE-2

7 .521 Does the State authorize its RCCs to provide, when requested, assistance to other rescue coordination centres (RCCs), including assistance in the form of aircraft, vessels, persons or equipment?

- Review standing orders to RCCs. RP A12 3.1.7

CE-3

7 .523 Has the State arranged for all aircraft, vessels and local services and facilities which do not form part of the SAR organization to cooperate fully with the latter in SAR and to extend any possible assistance to the survivors of aircraft accidents?

- Review national SAR plan to confirm cooperation.

STD A12 3.2.1

CE-3

7 .525 Has the State designated a SAR point of contact for the receipt of COSPAS-SARSAT distress data?

- Review AIP GEN 3.6. STD A12 3.2.5 A15, App.1

CE-3

S U N 113 64 6 EI 63.84

See

7.537

7 .529 Has the State ensured that each rescue coordination centre (RCC) and rescue sub-centre (RSC) employ sufficient workforce skilled in coordination and operational functions?

- Review mechanism established to ensure effective implementation. - Review documented evidence.

STD A12 2.1.1.2

CE-7



PQ No.


ICAO Reference

CE

7 .531 Does the State ensure that each rescue coordination centre (RCC) and, if appropriate, rescue sub-centre (RSC), develops written job descriptions for each of their technical staff?


- Review job descriptions and confirm rational application.


CE-6

7 .533 Does the State ensure that each rescue coordination centre (RCC) and, if appropriate, rescue sub-centre (RSC), establishes a training programme for their staff?


- Review documented training programme and verify if it includes, when applicable, initial, recurrent or specialized training


CE-6

7 .535 Does the State ensure that each rescue coordination centre (RCC) and, if appropriate, rescue sub-centre (RSC), maintains training records for their technical staff?



CE-7

7 .537 Does the State ensure that rescue coordination centre (RCC) and, as appropriate, rescue sub-centre (RSC), is staffed 24 hours a day by trained and qualified personnel proficient in the use of the English language?


- Review the policy that the English language proficiency is required in radiotelephony communications.

RP A 1 1.2.9A 10, Vol. II, 5.2.1.2 A12 2.3.3 and 2.3.4

CE-6 Merged w 7.527

7 .539 Has the State made arrangements for the use of SAR units and other available facilities to assist any aircraft or its occupants who are or appear to be in a state of emergency?

- Review documented evidence, such as letters of agreement and terms and conditions of SAR unit involvement.

STD A12 2.1.3

CE-3

S U N 107 55 21 EI 66.05%

See

7.511



PQ No.


ICAO Reference

CE

7 .543 Does the State ensure that each rescue coordination centre (RCC) has prepared detailed plans of operation for the conduct of SAR operations within its search and rescue region (SRR)?


- Review RCC plans of operation.

STD A12 4.2.1

CE-7

7 .545 Does the State ensure that SAR personnel are regularly trained and that appropriate SAR exercises are arranged?


- Review training schedule, SAR training syllabus, lesson plans and results of training.

STD A12, 4.4

IAMSAR Manual (Doc 9731), Volume I, Chapter 3.3

CE-7

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