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Advisory Circulars

DCA-AC-AIS

Aeronautical Information Services

_____________________ Version 1.0

January, 2010 Department of Civil Aviation Ministry of Transport, Myanmar

Department of Civil Aviation, Myanmar

CHECKLIST OF AIS ADVISORY CIRCULARS

The following AIS Advisory Circulars are still in force at 0001 UTC 1 January 2010. 1. DCA-AC-AIS01 AIS/MAP PERSONNEL ADEQUACY, COMPETENCY, EXPERIENCE AND FACILITIES 2. DCA-AC-AIS02 PROVISION OF RAW DATA TO AIS 3. DCA-AC-AIS03 Aeronautical Information Regulation And Control (AIRAC) 4. DCA-AC-AIS04 Notice to airmen (NOTAM) 5. DCA-AC-AIS05 International NOTAM Office (NOF) 6. DCA-AC-AIS06 Flight Plan Handling Procedure 7. DCA-AC-AIS07 Construction of Visual and Instrument Flight Procedures Head of AIS Division AIS H.Q Department of Civil Aviation

Department of Civil Aviation Aeronautical Information Services

Yangon International Airport Yangon 11021, MYANMAR

Tel/Fax: 95 1 533 085 eMail: [email protected]

Advisory Circular DCA-AC-AIS00-1 1 January 2010


HAND-AMENDMENTS TO AIS ADVISORY CIRCULARS

The followings should be updated by hand-amendments respectively. 1. Civil Aviation Requirement Part VII to read as Civil Aviation Requirement Part 5 ANS Section 7 2. Civil Aviation Requirement Part VIII to read as Civil Aviation Requirement Part 5 ANS Section 8 3. MCAR Part IX to read as MCAR Part 8 Head of AIS Division AIS H.Q Department of Civil Aviation




Advisory Circular DCA-AC-AIS00-2 1 January 2010


AIS/MAP PERSONNEL ADEQUACY, COMPETENCY, EXPERIENCE AND FACILITIES

1. PURPOSE

This Advisory Circular (AC) provides guidelines on the standard procedures for determining the required personnel adequacy, competency experience and, facilities including equipment necessary for the provision of Aeronautical Information Services and charts (AIS/MAP).

2. REFERENCES

2.1. Civil Aviation Requirements Part VII & VIII 2.2. Doc 8126 - AIS Manual 2.3. Doc 7192 - Part E3 AIS training manual 2.4. Human Resource Manual 2.5 Doc 8697 - Aeronautical Chart Manual 3. GUIDANCE AND PROCEDURES 3.1 General

3.1.1 The objective of AIS is to ensure the flow of information necessary for the safety, regularity and efficiency of international air navigation. The role and importance of aeronautical information/data changed significantly with the implementation of area navigation (RNAV), required navigation performance (RNP) and airborne computer-based navigation systems.

3.1.2 Corrupt or erroneous aeronautical information/data can potentially affect the safety of air

navigation. To satisfy the uniformity and consistency in the provision of aeronautical information that is required for the operational use by computer-based navigation systems, ANSPs must ensure high standards in recruitment and training of personnel.

3.1.3 Increasing emphasis should be placed on quality systems and data management, in addition to the “traditional” skills. In order to satisfy these fundamental criteria, it is essential for the ANSP to determine the knowledge and skill requirements and prescribe a training programme for AIS/MAP technical officers engaged in the provision of aeronautical information services and aeronautical charts. The programme should include initial, OJT, recurrent and refresher training.

3.1.4 The Facilities and services shall also satisfy the need for uniformity and consistency in the provision of a broad range of aeronautical charts that contain appropriate information of defined quality.

3.2 Recruitment

The recruitment procedure shall be as prescribed in the manual of human resource on recruitment and training.

3.3 Training, Experience and Competency

3.3.1 The following trainings/experience/competency shall be undertaken by the personnel:- a) AIS Course b) Aeronautical Cartography Course




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c) On-the-job training for AIS d) On-the-job training for Aeronautical Cartography e) AIS Periodical check within unit f) Cartography Periodical check within unit g) IT trainings for AIS and Cartography h) AIM Database, publication and Charting i) Quality Management Systems j) ICAO PANS – OPS Instrument Procedures Design Courses:

i) General Criteria and Conventional Procedures ii) Criteria for RNAV, GNSS and RNP.

3.4 Duties and Tasks 3.4.2 When determining the scope and depth of skills required of AIS/MAP personnel, it is necessary

to analyse the duties and tasks required of them. A summary of the principal tasks is provided in this section for necessary guidance.

3.4.2.1 Aerodrome AIS Unit – shall prepare and maintain briefing material; • Prepare pre-flight information for aircrew and aircraft operators; • Provide face to face briefing to aircrew and aircraft operators; • Operate remote briefing equipment; • Maintain briefing office displays and wall charts; • Clarify publications; • Provide in-flight information to air traffic control; • Receive post-flight information from aircrew and take appropriate action; • Maintain AIS/MAP library of reference material; and • Provide on the job training. 3.3.2.2 International NOTAM Office (NOF) – shall collect, collate and verify NOTAM information;

• Originate NOTAM; • Receive and re-distribute incoming NOTAM; • Maintain NOTAM database; • Prepare and issue trigger NOTAM; • Originate and maintain NOTAM checklists; and • Prepare and issue list of valid NOTAM. 3.3.2.3 AIS/MAP Publication, Editing and Text producing - shall Operate the desk-top

publishing system;

• Prepare, edit and compile the Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP), AIP Amendments, AIP Supplements, Aeronautical Information Circulars (AIC) and Checklists;

• Print and distribute elements of the Integrated Aeronautical Information Package (IAIP)(except NOTAM);

3.3.2.4 AIS Cartography Unit shall:- • Collect and collate source data for preparation of aeronautical charts; • Compile and prepare aeronautical charts, maps (and instrument procedures as required); • Amend aeronautical charts, maps and instrument procedures; • Pre-and post-press proofing; • Prepare chart elements/material ready for printing. • Maintaining quality records relating to amendments, including an audit trail of amendment

data, source documents, plot, proofs and correction data for each chart; • Maintain Standard Operating Procedures and Checklists.

3.4.3 Man Power requirement and accommodation

3.4.3.1 The manpower requirement for a particular AIS/MAP unit shall be considered on the following factors:-

a) The volume of aircraft operations; b) Extent to which civil aviation facilities are provided; c) Amount of information to be processed; d) Hours of service/watch; e) The level of automation of the AIS/MAP systems.

3.4.3.2 A general guidance as to the minimum requirements for AIS/MAP staff and accommodation is given in the table below.



Technical Staff

Clerical Staff

Space in square feet

1 AIS Headquarters 3 3-6 300 - 1000+

2 International NOTAM Office (NOF) 5-6 3 300 - 400

3 AIS Cartography unit 4 2 150

4 Major airport (24 hours) 5-6 5-6 300+

5

Aerodrome AIS unit Airport

(limited hours) 2+ 2+ 150

3.5 Facilities and Equipment

The following minimum facilities and equipment, in addition to the basic office furniture and stationary should be provided for the AIS headquarters and each NOF and aerodrome AIS unit:-

3.5.1 AIS headquarters

a) personal computers (PCs) for each post, printer and connection to the internet; b) photocopying equipment; c) teletypewriter terminal (AFS/AFTN connections); d) telephones and telefax equipment; f) clock; g) ample office space; h) email; i) file cabinets for the AIS/MAP technical library; j) office stationary; k) publishing and distribution accessories.

3.5.2 International NOTAM Office (NOF) and Aerodrome AIS unit

a) adequate table/counter space for processing information; b) adequate filing index system; c) full teletypewriter service (receive and transmit) linked to the AFS;

d) PC/computer terminal, printer, connection to the internet and typewriter (if necessary);

e) photocopier for pre-flight bulleting production; f) telephone and telefax equipment (if necessary); g) a reliable clock and, for the NOF, a time-stamp clock, both showing UTC and, where

appropriate, a second clock showing local time; h) reference charts and documents required for consultation and pre-flight briefing.

3.5.3 AIS Cartography unit

In addition to the facilities required at AIS H.Q the following facilities shall be made available:-

a) Software for production of Aeronautical Charts e.g. GeoMedia. b) Equipment for production of Aeronautical Charts e.g. plotter, printer and scanner.

3.6 Other Provisions

DCA shall: a) develop written terms of reference for AIS and Cartographic technical staff; b) develop a training programme for AIS and Cartographic technical staff; c) maintain training records or files for AIS and Cartographic technical staff; d) take reasonable measures to ensure that the information it provides and the

aeronautical charts made available are adequate and accurate and that they are maintained up to date by an adequate revision service;

e) publish aeronautical charts as per the requirements of respective manual and make them readily available to users.

Director General Department of Civil Aviation


PROVISION OF RAW DATA TO AIS 1. PURPOSE

This Advisory Circular (AC) provides guidelines on the standard procedures for provision of raw data to Aeronautical Information Services (AIS) as it does not normally originate the information it processes and ultimately issues and the raw data shall be provided by those responsible for the various air navigation facilities and services. Since the AIS is one of several services that come under the control of the Department of Civil Aviation Myanmar, and since its effectiveness is highly dependent upon the provision of required information by the related services within the department, it is most important that the position of an AIS in the overall picture, and the responsibility of related services for providing the required information, is hereby circulated. 2. REFERENCES 2.1. Civil Aviation Requirements Part VII & VIII 2.2. Doc 8126 - AIS Manual 2.3. Doc 8697 - Aeronautical Chart Manual 3. ASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR ORIGINATION OF RAW DATA 3.1 General

3.1.1 Department of Civil Aviation Myanmar assigns to technical branches at headquarters the responsibility of originating the raw data required by AIS for promulgation in the Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP), AIP Supplements (AIP SUP), Notice to airmen (NOTAM), Pre-flight Information Bulletin (PIB) and Aeronautical Information Circulars (AIC).

3.1.2 The technical branches must ensure the establishment of speedy and reliable lines of

communication with the AIS by any mean as stated in 3.5.

3.1.3 On receipt of raw data, it is the responsibility of the AIS to check, record and edit it in order to distribute it in a standard format as per Myanmar Civil Aviation Requirement Part VII.

3.1.4 Raw data includes both basic and temporary information and must be submitted to the AIS on the Aeronautical Information Promulgation Advice Form appended to this Circular.

3.2 Basic Information

3.2.1 Basic Information usually covers the more permanent or static material destined for inclusion in the AIP and, as such, must be authorized by the policy branches at headquarters level in order to ensure uniform format and compliance with present or future policy. 3.2.2 All basic information must be supplied well in advance to the AIS to permit enough time for processing and distribution, thus affording reasonable advance notice to operators.

3.3 Information of Temporary nature and of Short Duration

3.3.1 Information of a temporary nature and of short duration may also be originated by the related technical branches or sections, for example, when temporary changes are made to basic information, when special short-term procedures are introduced, or for certain navigational warnings.







3.3.2 Responsibility for origination of the majority of such information (which covers, for example, work in progress at aerodromes and radio installations, unserviceabilities, or temporary withdrawal or reinstatement of operational facilities) must be delegated to the local authority who must be given the facilities to communicate directly with the AIS in order to ensure the fastest possible required action.

3.4 Working Arrangements 3.4.1 To ensure promptness and accuracy in the distribution of aeronautical information, each of the

services responsible for providing the AIS with raw data must designate individuals who are to be responsible for maintaining direct and continuous liaison with the AIS.

3.4.2 Additional liaison must be arranged between Aerodrome AIS units and those local authorities in

aerodromes, communications, meteorology, air traffic services, search and rescue and facilitation responsible for the origination of current information on aerodrome conditions and services. This includes the serviceability and operational status of visual and non-visual aids and the state for the manoeuvring area.

3.4.3 This is to ensure the fast distribution by the AIS of temporary information of concern in the

approach, landing and departure phases of flight. 3.5 Modes of communication

3.5.1 The modes of communication required for submission of raw data to the AIS must include the following means.

3.5.1.1 Messenger service:- in all cases where such a service exists and time permits (It is necessary to have such data submitted in typescript on the aeronautical information promulgation advice form as this provides and authoritative record.);

3.5.1.2 Postal service:- in all cases where a messenger service is not available;

3.5.1.3 Aeronautical fixed service:- in all cases where the messenger or postal service would not meet the time factor (This should be followed by a completed aeronautical information promulgation advice form.); 3.5.1.4 Telefax; 3.5.1.5 Telephonic:- in emergency cases only (This must be confirmed by a completed aeronautical information promulgation advice form.); 3.5.1.6 Computer network; and 3.5.1.7 Internet (electronic mail and web sites).

4. APPENDICES Appendix 1 Aeronautical Information Promulgation Advice Form (Basic Information) Appendix 2 NOTAM Promulgation Request Form (Temporary or Short notice Information) Director General Department of Civil Aviation

DCA-AC-AIS02 APPENDIX 1

Department of Civil Aviation, Myanmar Aeronautical Information Services

AERONAUTICAL INFORMATION PROMULGATION ADVICE FORM

All portions of this form must be completed. One copy of this form should be submitted for each section of the AIP affected (e.g. GEN, ENR, AD).

To: AIS ATC Operations Building Yangon International Airport Yangon 11021, Myanmar Tel/Fax: 533085 eMail: [email protected]

Copy to: ___________________________

Originator: ______________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________

Section: ______________________________________________________________

Tel: _________________________

Date: _________________________

AIP References (as applicable) Originator’s file

reference Page (Date) Para. Line Col.

Text of AIP Amendment and/or Supplement Effective Date

For promulgation by (AIP AMDT/AIP SUP)

* Any information with extensive text and/or charts/sketches/diagrams/drawings/maps may be attached to this form.

AIRAC – If applicable but not applied, please state reasons:

______________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________

The above particulars and/or attached draft are authorized for publication as indicated.

Signed: _______________________

Head of: _______________________

Date: _______________________

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Checked by:______________________ Notes: ___________________________________________________ Approved by: _________________________

DCA-AC-AIS02 APPENDEX 2 Department of Civil Aviation, Myanmar

Aeronautical Information Services

NOTAM PROMULGATION REQUEST FORM

Commencement Valid Until Timing of Activity Airspace Activity Remarks or additional notes Location of Activity Date Time Date Time From To Lower Limit Upper Limit

Details of activity in plain language

Contact

Name of Organization/Unit Name Telephone Fax

Signature and Date/Time

* All times in Local Mean Time, lower/upper limit in feet, date and time format should be dd/mm/yy and hhmm. Note: 1. This information should reach AIS at least 24 hours prior to the commencement of activity.

2. Any extra information including extensive text and/or charts/sketches/diagrams/drawings/maps may be attached to this form. 3. The information in this NOTAM request is declared as accurate and authorized for promulgation. 4. Please send this form to AIS at ATC Operations Building, Yangon International Airport, Yangon 11021 and/or fax to 01 533085 or any available mean stated in AIS Advisory Circular DCA-

AC-AIS02 para.3.5. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ For AIS Personnel:- _________________________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Approved by-

AIS Officers in-charge

Date:______________


Aeronautical Information Regulation And Control (AIRAC)

1. PURPOSE

This Advisory Circular (AC) provides guidelines on the standard procedures for the control of information concerning changes in facilities, services or procedures in most cases which requires amendments to be made to airline operations manuals or other documents produced by various aviation agencies.

2. REFERENCES

2.1. Civil Aviation Requirements Part VII & VIII 2.2. Doc 8126 - AIS Manual 2.3 Doc 8697 - Aeronautical Chart Manual 2.4 Advisory Circular DCA-AC-AIS01 2.5 Advisory Circular DCA-AC-AIS02 3. GUIDANCE AND PROCEDURES 3.1 The need for control

3.1.1 The organizations/divisions/branches responsible for maintaining the aeronautical publications in which information of significant changes needs advance dissemination, up to date usually work to a pre-arranged production programme.

3.1.2 If AIP Amendments or AIP Supplements concerning such information were published

indiscriminately with a variety of effective dates, it would be impossible to keep the manuals and other documents up to date.

3.1.3 Alternatively, if a schedule of predetermined dates on which changes were to become effective were fixed throughout the year, it would be possible for a production programme to take account of or be based on these predetermined dates.

3.2 Regulated System

3.2.1 Since many of the changes to facilities, services and procedures can be anticipated and become effective in accordance with a predetermined schedule of effective dates, MCAR Part VII 6.1 calls for the use of a regulated system designed to ensure, unless operational considerations make it impracticable, that:

a) information concerning any circumstances listed in Appendix 4 of MCAR Part VII will be issued as AIP Amendments or AIP Supplements per Advisory Circular DCA-AC-AIS02 Appendix 1. These amendments and supplements must be identified by the acronym “AIRAC” and distributed at least 42 days in advance of the effective date with the objective of reaching recipients at least 28 days in advance of the same date;

b) the AIRAC effective dates must be in accordance with the predetermined internationally agreed schedule of effective dates based on an interval of 28 days;

c) information so notified must not be changed further for at least another 28 days after the indicated effective date, unless the circumstance notified is of a temporary nature and would not persist for the full period.







3.2.2 Essentially, implementation dates other than AIRAC effective dates must not be for pre-planned operationally significant changes requiring cartography work and/or updating of navigation databases.

3.3 Schedule of AIRAC effective dates The schedule of predetermined, internationally agreed AIRAC effective dates for each and every year is

given annually in the form of Aeronautical Information Circular (AIC) on the first date of December including a list of AIRAC effective dates, publication dates and latest dates on which material has to reach the AIS.

3.4 Coordination 3.4.1 In order for the AIRAC system to operate satisfactorily, it is essential that the technical branches

of the DCA Myanmar that are assigned the responsibility of supplying raw data to the AIS as per Advisory Circular DCA-AC-AIS01 be thoroughly familiar with the AIRAC system.

3.4.2 In particular, they must be aware not only of the effective dates but also the latest dates on which

the raw data must reach the AIS in order for an AIP Amendment or AIP Supplement to be published and reach recipients at least 28 days in advance of the effective date.

3.4.3 It is the responsibility of the AIS to determine these latest dates in order to publish

amendments/supplements that will meet the corresponding AIRAC effective dates. 3.4.4 Technical branches should endeavour to forward raw data to the AIS as early as possible and not

wait until the latest date. 3.5 Significant Dates

3.5.1 There are three significant dates associated with the AIRAC system:

a) the effective date; b) the publication date; and c) the latest date for raw material to reach the AIS.

3.5.2 There must be an interval of 42 days between the distribution date and the effective date. 3.5.3 This allows for a period of up to 14 days’ distribution time, by the most expeditious means, in order for the recipients to receive the information at least 28 days in advance of the effective date. 3.5.4 In cases where major changes are planned and more advance notice is desirable and practicable, a distribution date of 56 days (or even longer) in advance of the effective date should used.

3.6 Appendices Appendix 1. Information to be notified by AIRAC Appendix 2. Illustration of AIRAC System Director General Department of Civil Aviation



APPENDIX 1.

INFORMATION TO BE NOTIFIED BY AIRAC

PART 1

1. The establishment, withdrawal of, and premeditated significant changes (including operational trials) to: 1.1 Limits (horizontal and vertical), regulations and procedures applicable to:

a) flight information regions; b) control areas; c) control zones; d) advisory areas; e) ATS routes; f) permanent danger, prohibited and restricted areas (including type and periods of activity when known) and ADIZ; g) permanent areas or routes or portions thereof where the possibility of interception exists.

1.2 Positions, frequencies, call signs, known irregularities and maintenance periods of radio navigation aids

and communication facilities. 1.3 Holding and approach procedures, arrival and departure procedures, noise abatement procedures and any

other pertinent ATS procedures. 1.4 Meteorological facilities (including broadcasts) and procedures. 1.5 Runways and stopways.

PART 2

2. The establishment and withdrawal of, and premeditated significant changes to: 2.1 Position, height and lighting of navigational obstacles. 2.2 Taxiways and aprons. 2.3 Hours of service: aerodromes, facilities and services. 2.4 Customs, immigration and health services. 2.5 Temporary danger, prohibited and restricted areas and navigational hazards, military exercises and mass

movements of aircraft. 2.6 Temporary areas or routes or portions thereof where the possibility of interception exists.

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APPENDIX 2.

ILLUSTRATION OF AIRAC SYSTEM

Appendix 2.1 Operationally significant changes to which the regulated system (AIRAC) is applied will be issued as AIP Amendment or Supplement.

Appendix 2.2 A complete list of AIRAC effective dates for forthcoming year may be found in Aeronautical

Information Circular (AIC) on the first day of December each year.

Information to reach AIS

Publication Date

Effective Date

7 days 42 days

7 days 42 days

28 days (next circle)


Notice to airmen (NOTAM)

1. PURPOSE

This Advisory Circular (AC) provides guidelines on the standard procedures for the origination, distribution, and specifications of NOTAM which are clearly set out in MCAR Part VII Chapter 6, and defined as 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.

2. REFERENCES

2.1. Civil Aviation Requirements Part VII & VIII 2.2. Doc 8126 - AIS Manual 2.3 Doc 8697 - Aeronautical Chart Manual 2.4 Advisory Circular DCA-AC-AIS01 2.5 Advisory Circular DCA-AC-AIS02 2.6 Advisory Circular DCA-AC-AIS03 3. GUIDANCE AND PROCEDURES 3.1 Origination

3.1.1 A NOTAM shall be originated and issued promptly whenever the information to be distributed is of a temporary nature and of short duration or when operationally significant permanent changes, or temporary changes of long duration are made at short notice, except for extensive text and/or graphics.

3.1.2 The basic purpose of NOTAM is the distribution of information in advance of the event to which

it relates, except in the case of unserviceabilities that cannot be foreseen. Thus, to realize its purpose a NOTAM shall be received by the addressee in sufficient time for any required action to be taken.

3.1.3 The value of a NOTAM lies in its “news content” and its residual historical value is therefore minimal. 3.1.4 NOTAM should not remain in force for more than three months. 3.1.5 If the circumstances to be notified are expected to exceed three months, an AIP Supplement shall be published. 3.1.6 When a temporary change in AIP information issued by NOTAM unexpectedly exceed the three-month period, a new or replacement NOTAM may be issued, but only in those cases where a condition is expected to last for a further period of a maximum of one to two months. 3.1.7 If it is expected that the condition will last for a longer period of time, an AIP Supplement shall be issued.

3.1.8 NOTAM are issued when it is necessary to distribute information of direct operational significance which is:-

a) of short duration, or b) appropriate for inclusion in the AIP but needs immediate distribution.

3.1.9 Information to be promulgated by NOTAM may be found in Appendix 1.

3.1.10 Information relates to an aerodrome and its vicinity and does not affect its operational status does not require promulgation by NOTAM.







3.1.11 Such information in 3.1.10 should be given local distribution during pre-flight or in-flight briefing or other local contact with operators or pilots. 3.1.12 Information not to be promulgated by NOTAM may be found in Appendix 2. 3.1.13 Basic rules for NOTAM origination may be found in Appendix 3 for AIS personnel. 3.1.14 The Head of technical branch/division concerned and General Manager as in the case of airport authority shall be responsible for the origination of raw information planned or unforeseen events/circumstances, and shall take all reasonable measure to ensure that the raw information it provides is adequate, accurate and in timely manner. 3.1.15 The Head of technical branch/division concerned and General Manager as in the case of airport authority shall also be responsible for notifying in advance the International NOTAM Office (NOF) for the revision or cancellation of their respective NOTAM. 3.1.16 Request for NOTAM promulgation accords to AIS Circular DCA-AC-AIS02. 3.1.17 The use of “UFN” or “UFA” in NOTAM to indicate the expiration date is now allowed. The related branch/division instead shall provide the NOF of an estimate of the period of activity expected. 3.1.18 Information with graphic, extensive text, procedures and/or diagram/charts/map shall not qualify for NOTAM promulgation. Instead, an AIP Supplement shall be published following AIRAC system as per AIS Circular DCA-AC-AIS03. 3.1.19 The designated NOTAM Officer shall check, record and edit as to the adequacy, accuracy and timeliness of the raw information/data in order to promulgate the information in standard format, but in no instance, shall he/she alter the “news content” or essence of the information. 3.1.20 The designated NOTAM Officer shall be responsible for processing, promulgation, and dissemination of NOTAM via AFS/AFTN to the respective addressee indicators or intended recipients.

3.2 Distribution

3.2.1 A NOTAM shall be distributed on the basis of a request. 3.2.2 To the extent practicable, NOTAM shall be distributed via the AFS and each NOTAM shall be transmitted as a single telecommunication message. 3.2.3 The priority accorded to messages sent over the AFS is GG.

3.2.4 As the Yangon International NOTAM Office (NOF) is the focal point within Yangon FIR for the

receipt and dispatch of NOTAM, it shares the responsibility for checking incoming NOTAM with the aerodrome AIS units to which NOTAM are destined. Its responsibility here is mainly one of liaison.

3.2.5 It does not relieve the ultimate addressee, to whom the NOTAM has been channelled and who is

most affected by any lack of timeliness, accuracy or completeness in the information it contains, from also checking for obvious errors.

3.2.6 At least seven days’ advance notice shall be distributed of the activation of established danger,

restricted or prohibited areas and of activities requiring temporary airspace restrictions other than for emergency operations.

3.2.7 At least 24 hours’ advance notice is to be distributed, to permit timely completion of the

notification process and to facilitate airspace utilization planning. 3.3 Specifications for NOTAM 3.3.1 Each NOTAM shall be allocated a series identified by a letter and a four-digit serial number

followed by a stroke and a two-digit number for the year which must be consecutive and based on the calendar year, so that addressees may check continuity.

3.3.2 One of the following message identifiers is to be used as appropriate:-

3.3.2.1 “NOTAMN” if it concerns a NOTAM containing new information. 3.3.2.2 “NOTAMR” if it concerns a NOTAM replacing a previous NOTAM, followed by the

series and number/year of the NOTAM replaced.



3.3.2.3 “NOTAMC” if it concerns a NOTAM canceling a previous NOTAM, followed by the series and number/year of the cancelled NOTAM.

3.3.3 NOTAM shall be promulgated in three series to allow for selective distribution and may be classified as follows.

3.3.3.1 Series A – NOTAM containing information of concern to long- or medium-range flights, and given selected international distribution.

3.3.3.2 Series B – NOTAM containing full information on all aerodromes, facilities and

procedures available for use in international civil aviation and given international distribution to adjacent States and other States on request.

3.3.3.3 Series C – NOTAM containing information of concern to aircraft other then those

engaged in international civil aviation and given national distribution only. 3.4 Appendices Appendix 1. Information to be promulgated by NOTAM Appendix 2. Information not to be promulgated by NOTAM Appendix 3. Basic rules for NOTAM origination Director General Department of Civil Aviation



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APPENDIX 1.

INFORMATION TO BE PROMULGATED BY NOTAM

A NOTAM shall be originated and issued concerning the following information:- a) establishment, closure or significant changes in operation of aerodrome(s)/heliport(s) or runways; b) establishment, withdrawal and significant changes in operation of aeronautical services (AGA, AIS, ATS, COM, MET, SAR, etc.); c) establishment or withdrawal of electronic and other aids to air navigation and aerodromes/heliports. This includes: interruption or return to operation, change of frequencies, change in notified hours of service, change of identification, change of orientation (directional aids), change of location, power increase or decrease amounting to 50 per cent or more, change in broadcast schedules or contents, or irregularity or unreliability of operation of any electronic aid to air navigation, and air-ground communication services; d) establishment, withdrawal or significant changes made to visual aids; e) interruption of or return to operation of major components of aerodrome lighting systems; f) establishment, withdrawal or significant changes made to procedures for air navigation services; g) occurrence or correction of major defects or impediments in the manoeuvring area; h) changes to and limitations on availability of fuel, oil and oxygen; i) major changes to search and rescue facilities and services available; j) establishment, withdrawal or return to operation of hazard beacons marking obstacles to air navigation; k) changes in regulations requiring immediate action, e.g. prohibited areas for SAR action; l) presence of hazards which affect air navigation (including obstacles, military exercises, displays, races and major parachuting events outside promulgated sites); m) erecting or removal of, or changes to, obstacles to air navigation in the take-off/climb, missed approach, approach areas and runway strip; n) establishment or discontinuance (including activation or deactivation) as applicable, or changes in the status of prohibited, restricted or danger areas; o) establishment or discontinuance of areas or routes or portions thereof where the possibility of interception exists and where the maintenance of

guard on the VHF emergency frequency 121.5 MHz is required; p) allocation, cancellation or change of location indicators; q) significant changes in the level of protection normally available at an aerodrome for rescue and firefighting purposes. NOTAM shall be originated only when a change of category is involved and such change of category shall be clearly stated (see Annex 14, Volume I, Chapter 9, and Attachment A, Section 17); r) presence or removal of, or significant changes in, hazardous conditions due to snow, slush, ice or water on the movement area; s) outbreaks of epidemics necessitating changes in notified requirements for inoculations and quarantine measures; t) forecasts of solar cosmic radiation, where provided; u) an operationally significant change in volcanic activity, the location, date and time of volcanic eruptions and/or horizontal and vertical extent of volcanic ash cloud, including direction of movement, flight levels and routes or portions of routes which could be affected; v) release into the atmosphere of radioactive materials or toxic chemicals following a nuclear or chemical incident, the location, date and time of the incident, the flight levels and routes or portions thereof which could be affected and the direction of movement;

w) establishment of operations of humanitarian relief missions, such as those undertaken under the auspices of United Nations, together with procedures and/or limitations which affect air navigation; and x) implementation of short-term contingency measures in cases of disruption, or partial disruption, of air traffic services and related supporting services.

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APPENDIX 2.

INFORMATION NOT TO BE PROMULGATED BY NOTAM

The following information shall not be notified by NOTAM:-

a) routine maintenance work on aprons and taxiways which does not affect the safe movement of

aircraft; b) runway marking work, when aircraft operations can safely be conducted on other available runways,

or the equipment used can be removed when necessary; c) temporary obstructions in the vicinity of aerodromes/heliports that do not affect the safe operation of

aircraft; d) partial failure of aerodrome/heliport lighting facilities where such failure does not directly affect

aircraft operations; e) partial temporary failure of air-ground communications when suitable alternative frequencies are

known to be available and are operative; f) the lack of apron marshalling services and road traffic control; g) the unserviceabilities of location, destination or other instruction signs on the aerodrome movement

area; h) parachuting when in uncontrolled airspace under VFR, when controlled, at promulgated sites or

within danger or prohibited areas; i) other information of a similar temporary nature.

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APPENDIX 3.

BASIC RULES FOR NOTAM ORIGINATION

- A NOTAM must deal with only one subject and one condition of that subject. - Corrected version of NOTAM must not be issued. Erroneous NOTAM must either be replaced or cancelled

and a new NOTAM issued. - A NOTAMR must replace only one NOTAM. Both must belong to the same NOTAM series. - A NOTAMC must cancel only one NOTAM. Both must belong to the same NOTAM series. - NOTAM are basically qualified according to the NOTAM Selection Criteria. - Renumbering of existing NOTAM (i.e. containing identical information, but with a new number) is not

allowed, nor are NOTAM to be renumbered at the beginning of each year. - Publication of several NOTAM in the same AFTN message is not permitted. - All published times must be in UTC. - For NOTAMR and NOTAMC, no anticipated date in Item B) is permitted. - If Item C) contains “EST”, the NOTAM requires the later issue of a NOTAMR or NOTAMC. - Item C) must contain “PERM” solely for NOTAM information that will be incorporated in the AIP. These

NOTAM are cancelled. - Item E) should be composed by the NOF in such a way that it will serve for PIB entry without requiring

additional processing by the receiving unit.

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International NOTAM Office (NOF)

1. PURPOSE

This Advisory Circular (AC) provides guidelines on the organization and functional methods of Yangon International NOTAM Office (hereinafter NOF Yangon) which operates in accordance with ICAO Annex 15 – Aeronautical Information Services and ICAO AIS Manual Doc. 8126 AN/872.

2. REFERENCES

2.1 Civil Aviation Requirements Part VII & VIII 2.2 Doc 8126 - AIS Manual 2.3 SSMM-AIS2010 2.4 Advisory Circular DCA-AC-AIS01 2.5 Advisory Circular DCA-AC-AIS02 2.6 Advisory Circular DCA-AC-AIS03 2.7 Advisory Circular DCA-AC-AIS04 3. GUIDANCE AND PROCEDURES 3.1 Work Organization

3.1.1 Yangon International NOTAM Office (NOF Yangon) is a functional part of Aeronautical Information Services Myanmar.

3.1.2 NOF Yangon is the only authorized body for international distribution of NOTAM messages set

out procedures applicable in DCA-AC-AIS04 that relating through out Yangon FIR.

3.1.3 AIS H.Q is authorized to supervise performance of NOF Yangon. 3.1.4 Unless approved by Air Navigation Services Division (hereinafter ANSD), Department of Civil Aviation Myanmar, no changes in NOF Yangon work organization or the technology of work shall be allowed. 3.1.5 The working positions in NOF Yangon shall be defined by ANSD. 3.1.6 The AIS Officer (NOF) and AIS (NOF) Staff are responsible for the functioning of this circular.

3.2 Responsibility

3.2.1 The AIS Officer (NOF) and AIS (NOF) Staff are responsible for regular and efficient of all tasks within their area of responsibility, and especially shall:- 3.2.2.1 Thoroughly know all valid instructions, orders and other regulative documents and strictly

adhere to them. 3.2.2.2 Use documentations prescribed for operations of NOF Yangon.

3.2.2.3 Report to immediate superior at every irregular in work.

3.2.2.4 Report to responsible service and immediate superior of every equipment failure at working position and that occurs during work.







3.2.2 NOF Yangon Staff are obliged to permanently improve their knowledge and skills and transfer the knowledge to the others.

3.2.3 AIS Officer (NOF) shall develop Training Plan for AIS (NOF) Staff in accordance with guidelines

set out by ANSD and shall take care of its implementation. 3.3 Handover of duty 3.3.1 NOF Yangon is permanently operational on 24 hour basis. 3.3.2 NOF Yangon operates in shifts. 3.3.3 AIS Officer (NOF) shall define the shift schedule. 3.3.4 AIS Officer (NOF) shall define the Handover procedure and form upon approval from ANSD. 3.3.5 At handover of duty, NOF Staff handing/taking over duty shall be informed of:- 1) new orders, instructions and significant information; 2) contents of all NOTAMs promulgated in previous shift; 3) condition of technical devices and equipment at the working position; 4) tasks that have not been completed; 5) other information of significance deemed necessary for operation of NOF. 3.3.6 NOF Staffs confirm by the signature that the handover is conducted in prescribed manner. 3.4 Obligatory Documentation

3.4.1 Staff in NOF Yangon shall at their work, besides the references in this circular, also use the following instructions, documents, requirements, orders and laws:-

1) Myanmar Civil Aviation Requirements 2) Advisory Circulars 3) AIP Myanmar 4) AIC 5) Letters of Agreement signed by aviation authorities 6) Regulations on aircraft if promulgated 7) ICAO Annex 4 –Aeronautical Charts 8) ICAO Annex 11 –Air Traffic Services 9) ICAO Annex 14 –Aerodromes 10) ICAO Annex 15 –Aeronautical Information Services 11) ICAO Annex 17 –Security 12) ICAO Doc. 8126 – AIS Manual 13) ICAO Doc. 7910 – Location Indicator 14) ICAO Doc. 8585 – Aircraft Type Designator 15) ICAO Doc. 8400 – Abbreviation and Codes 3.4.2 ANSD shall in a timely manner deliver to NOF Yangon current editions of ICAO publications and

legislations whichever deems necessary. 3.5 NOTAM Handling Procedures

3.5.1 The standard procedures for the origination, distribution, and specifications of NOTAM should be in accordance with guidelines provided in DCA-AC-AIS04 and AIS Manual Myanmar.

3.5.2 Recording of NOTAM Requests

3.5.2.1 Records of NOTAM promulgation requests should be kept in “log-book of NOTAM Request”. The format of Log-book should be set out and provided by AIS H.Q.

3.5.2.2 Log-book of NOTAM Request should contain the following items:- 1) Number - Ordinal number for each and every NOTAM request 2) Date - Date of receipt of the request 3) Content - A brief description of the content of request 4) NOTAM Number - Referenced NOTAM number issued upon request

5) Replace/Cancel - Reference NOTAM number replaced or cancelled 6) Signature - Signature of person that receives the request



3.5.3 Recording of issued NOTAM

3.5.3.1 Records of NOTAM issued should be kept in “NOTAM Register log-book”. The format of Log-book should be set out and provided by AIS H.Q.

3.5.3.2 Log-book of NOTAM Register should contain the following items:- 1) Number - NOTAM number issued 2) Date - Date of issue 3) Content - A brief description of the content of request 4) REQ Number - Referenced NOTAM Request number

5) Replace/Cancel - Reference NOTAM number replaced or cancelled 6) Signature - Signature of person that promulgates


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Flight Plan Handling Procedure

1. PURPOSE

This Advisory Circular (AC) provides guidelines on the standard procedures for the preparation, submission and acceptance of Flight Plan in accordance with ICAO SARPs.

2. REFERENCES

2.1. Civil Aviation Requirements Part VII 2.2 Doc 4444 – PANS/ATM 2.3 Advisory Circular DCA-AC-AIS01 2.4 Advisory Circular DCA-AC-AIS02 2.5 Advisory Circular DCA-AC-AIS03 2.5 Advisory Circular DCA-AC-AIS04 2.6 Advisory Circular DCA-AC-AIS05 3. GUIDANCE AND PROCEDURES 3.1 Flight Plan

3.1.1 Information relative to an intended flight or portion of a flight to be provided to air traffic services units through NOF or ATS Reporting Office shall be in the form of a flight plan as per appendix 1.

3.2 Submission of Flight Plan

3.2.1 A flight plan shall be submitted prior to operating:

a) any flight or portion thereof to be provided with Air Traffic Control service ; b) any IFR flight within advisory airspace ; c) any flight within or into designated area (ADIZ) or along designated routes, when so required by ATS to facilitate the provision of Flight Information, Alerting and Search and Rescue services ; d) any flight across international borders.

Note: the term flight plan is used to mean variously, full information on all items comprised in

the flight plan description, covering the whole route of a flight, or limited information required when the purpose is to obtain a clearance for a minor portion of a flight such as to cross an airway, to take off from, or to land at a controlled aerodrome. 3.2.2 A flight plan for a flight to be provided with Air Traffic Control service or Air Traffic Advisory service shall be submitted at least thirty minutes before departure, or, if submitted during flight, at a time which will ensure its receipt by the appropriate Air Traffic Services unit and/or the Air Defense service at least ten minutes before the aircraft is estimated to reach:

a) the intended point of entry into a control area, advisory area or air defense identification zone ; or

b) the point of crossing an airway or advisory route.

3.2.3 For international flights the standard ICAO flight plan form shall be used. The flight plan form shall be completed in accordance with ICAO Doc-4444.







3.2.3 For domestic flights a flight plan shall comprise information regarding such of the following items as are considered relevant by ATS authority: a) Aircraft identification ; b) Flight rules and type of flight. If RPT insert “ IFR ” and Flight Number ; c) Type of aircraft ; d) Aerodrome of departure and estimated departure time ; e) Landing places - in sequence, or “ DCT ” ; f) Positions - identify reporting points ; g) Cruising level(s) ; h) Time intervals to each prescribed reporting points or landing place. i) Flight Procedures - for any route segment which will be flown VFR by an IFR category flight. j) Flight area – specify in a simple and straight-forward manner the boundaries within which an area-type flight, reporting by schedules, is planned to take place. k) Aerodrome of intended landing and estimated time of arrival. l) Alternate aerodrome(s) – followed by route, level, time and flight procedure to it ( or them ). m) Fuel endurance ; n) Total number of persons on board ; o) VHF survival Beacon – indicate “VSB” if carried ; p) Other information.

3.3 Approval of Flight Plan 3.3.1 A pilot in command must obtain ATC approval of his flight plan for flight for which Air Traffic

Control Service is provided.

3.3.2 If the flight will depart from an aerodrome at which ATC is in operation, approval shall be obtained before departure. 3.3.3 If the flight will depart from any other aerodrome, it may depart in anticipation of flight plan approval. ATC will inform the pilot in command of any requirements additional to those for which provision has been made in the flight plan and these, or satisfactory alternatives, shall be met before approval will be given.

3.4 Acceptance of Flight Plan

3.4.1 The first Air Traffic Services unit receiving a flight plan, or change thereto shall:

a) check it for compliance with the format and date conventions ; b) check it for completeness and, to the extent possible, for accuracy ; c) take action, if necessary, to make it acceptable to the Air Traffic Services ; and d) indicate acceptance of the flight plan or change there to, to the originator.

3.4.2 ATC approval of a flight plan for a flight which will depart from an aerodrome at which ATC is in operation will be signified in the following manner:

a) when submitted in writing – by annotation of both the pilot's copy and the duplicate with the period for which the approval is valid and any conditions of approval and either by signature by the approving air traffic controller, " From ……. ATC ".

b) However, if receipt of approval from a distant ATC unit would delay the pilot, the annotation of the pilot's copy may be omitted, and the pilot advised of the details subsequently by telephone or radio before departure.

3.4.3 Receipt of an Air Traffic Clearance by a pilot in command normally indicates that at the time of clearance, his flight plan is approved for the aspect of his operation covered by the clearance. It should be noted that a flight proceeding controlled airspace requires an air traffic clearance even though flight plan approval has been obtained.

3.5 Change of Flight Plan

3.5.1 In the event of a delay of 30 minutes in excess of the estimated departure time for a controlled flight or an uncontrolled flight within or intending to enter the ADIZ, for which a flight plan has been submitted, the flight plan should be amended or a new flight plan submitted and the old flight plan cancelled, whichever is applicable. 3.5.2 A pilot in command shall, as soon as possible, advise the Airways Operations unit to which his flight was notified, or when in flight, the Airways Operations unit with which he is in communication, of changes in any of the following flight plan details required to be notified:



a) flight category ; b) route, landing places and alternates ; c) cruising level ; d) time interval for any route segment, or, when in flight, ETA at the next reporting point, when either of these varies by more than 3 minutes ; e) nominated climbing IAS; f) serviceability of any navigation or approach aid carried; g) proposed flight procedure for a route segment ; h) ETD, if the change exceeds 30 minutes.

3.5.3 Change from IFR flight to VFR flight is only acceptable when a message initiated by the pilot in command containing the special expression "CANCELLING MY IFR FLIGHT ", together with the changes, if any, to be made to his current flight plan, is received by an Air Traffic Services unit. No invitation to change from IFR flight to VFR flight is to be made either directly or by inference. 3.5.4 No reply, other than the acknowledgement "IFR FLIGHT CANCELLED AT …. (time)" should normally be made by an Air Traffic services unit.

3.6 Addressing of Flight Plan message

3.6.1 Flight movement messages relating to traffic into or via the Yangon FIR shall be addressed as stated below in order to warrant correct relay and delivery.

Note: Flight movement messages in this context comprise flight plan messages, amendment

messages relating thereto and flight plan cancellation messages (ICAO PANS-RAC, DOC 4444, Part VIII, 2.1.3 refers.)

Category of flight (IFR/VFR or both)

Route (Into or via FIR and/or TMA)

Message Address

Transiting Yangon FIR VYYFZQZX

Inbound to Yangon International Airport VYYFZQZX VYYYZTZX All Flights

Outbound from Yangon International Airport VYYFZQZX VYYYZTZX




APPENDIX 1.

FLIGHT PLAN FORM

FLIGHT PLAN PLAN DE VOL


Construction of Visual and Instrument Flight Procedures

1. PURPOSE

This Advisory Circular provides guidance to personnel involved in construction of instrument and visual flight procedures for publication in the Aeronautical Information Publication.

2. REFERENCES

Applicable Standards and Guidance Material for development of flight procedures in compliance with the provisions of the latest editions of the following ICAO documents:- 2.1. Myanmar Civil Aviation Requirements - MCAR Part IX 2.2. Doc 8168 – OPS/611 Aircraft Operations 2.3 Doc 9274 – AN/904 Manual on the Use of the Collision Risk Model (CRM) for ILS operations 2.4 Doc 9368 – AN/911 Instrument Flight Procedure Construction Manual 2.5 Doc 9674 – AN/946 World Geodetic System 1984 (WGS-84) Manual 2.6 Doc 9906 – AN/472 Quality Assurance Manual for Flight Procedure Design 3. GUIDANCE AND PROCEDURES 3.1 Scope

3.1.1 Flight Procedures considered in this document include conventional and RNAV departure, arrival and approach including non precision and precision approaches.

3.1.2 The PANS-OPS criteria are used in developing instrument approach procedures in Myanmar. 3.2 Organizational Responsibilities for Flight Procedures

3.2.1 Flight Procedure Design (FPD) Office is responsible for planning, construction, and publication of flight procedures. 3.2.2 The Air Navigation Safety Division (ANSD) is responsible for the standards and approval of the flight procedures. 3.2.3 On receipt of a request for approval of a flight procedure for publication, ANSD will evaluate the proposal including the supporting documentation and respond to the applicant.

3.3 Specifications for NOTAM 3.3.1 Where an operational requirement exists for a new flight procedure, the FPD Office shall ensure

that such procedure is designed in accordance with the standards outlined at section 2.2 above and submitted to ANSD for approval. The supporting documentation outlined at section 3.9 below should be included.

3.3.2 The FPD Office may consult with ANSD, in advance or during the design process, to clarify on

regulatory requirements.







3.4 Requirement for revision flight procedures 3.4.1 Each flight procedure published in the AIP should be revised as follows:-

a) when a significant change to the obstacle environment occurs, requiring an amendment of procedural minimum altitudes;

b) when a published bearing, track or radial would fall into error by 10, consequent on a

change to magnetic variation or station declination;

c) to improve safety or operational efficiency, as identified by an interested party;

d) to accommodate changes to aircraft category or characteristics;

e) to accommodate route connectivity or airspace organization change;

f) necessitated by changes to the supporting navigation facility;

g) to comply with amendments to applicable ICAO provisions and other international and national standards and recommended practices;

h) where a change in procedural attitude is required;

i) when a significant change occurs to aerodrome physical characteristics such as runways;

j) when any other significant change occurs to aeronautical, cultural or topographical data.

3.4.2 Each procedure should be reassessed at least yearly and a revision proposed if necessary. 3.5 Proficiency of Procedure Designer

3.5.1 In order to ensure that flight procedures, submitted to the ANSD for approval of publication in AIP, meet the required standard of quality assurance the proficiency of the designers is specified as follows:-

a) successful completion of an ICAO PANS-OPS course for the relevant flight procedure

types;

b) a minimum of five years aviation experience as a pilot, air traffic controller, procedure designer under supervisor, or equivalent experience;

c) completion of a minimum of two approved flight procedures designs under the

supervision of a competent procedure designer.

3.5.2 Flight procedures submitted for approval should be accompanied by details of competence of the designer(s).

3.6 Airspace Organization 3.6.1 Instrument flight paths should be contained within controlled airspace, where established.

3.6.2 Where instrument flight paths are contained within controlled airspace which lies above uncontrolled airspace, the minimum procedural altitude should be at least 500 ft above the base of controlled airspace.

3.6.3 Any proposal to establish a terminal instrument flight path in uncontrolled airspace will require a safety assessment including consideration of types and density of air traffic, risk analysis and acceptable mitigation.

3.7 Flight Procedure Construction Principle

In addition to the primary consideration of obstacle clearance, principles which should be applied to the design of flight procedures are that they should be safe, simple and economic in terms of time and airspace. Consistency between different procedures to the same runway should be applied to the extent feasible e.g. harmonization of platform altitudes and FAFs.



3.8 Supporting Documentation

3.8.1 Documentation to be included with flight procedures submitted for approval should include, as appropriate:-

a) obstacle survey data including dates of last full and update surveys;

b) airfield and navigation facility data;

c) diagram of each segment and holding areas showing dominant obstacles;

d) procedural and minimum altitudes for each segment;

e) track guidance;

f) chart depicting the procedure;

g) textual or abbreviated description and path terminators where applicable;

h) associated positional data e.g. co-ordinates, bearings, distances;

i) description of methodology and options considered;

j) sufficient detail of significant calculation and design data to enable the proposal to be

validated;

k) other information considered relevant in support of the request for approval.

3.9 Quality Assurance 3.9.1 Working Practices

a) Use of software - Where practicable calculation and drawing of flight paths and protected areas should be done using accredited software.

b) Data Processing - Data processing and transfer techniques shall, where practicable,

be based on electronic rather than manual methods. Techniques for deriving positional data shall ensure that accuracy, resolution and integrity of such data complies with ICAO Doc 9674 AN/946 (WGS-84 Manual).

3.9.2 Survey and Charting Accuracies

Account must be taken of survey and charting accuracies by adding vertical and horizontal tolerances, as determined appropriate.

3.10 Exceptions from PANS-OPS Criteria

Any exceptions from PANS-OPS criteria applied in the procedure construction should be identified. Such exceptions will require to be considered in conjunction with operators before approval for publication is issued. Only where an identifiable operational advantage can be gained, without compromising safety taking account of the local environment will exceptions to the PANS-OPS criteria be accepted.

3.11 Consultation with User Representatives

The FPD Office is hereby advised to consult with user representatives, where feasible, before submission of new procedures, particularly where there are complexities in the design. Such consultation may be informal but a note of the outcome may be included with the supporting documentation. During the evaluation process a determination will be made as to whether formal consultation with user representatives is required.

3.12 Flight Checking

During the approval process the ANSD will determine the extent of flight checking required, if determined necessary, and advise the FPD Office.


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