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FOREWORD Airports Authority of India provides Aeronautical Telecommunication services in accordance with Annex 10 to the Chicago Convention. These services are Aeronautical Fixed service, Aeronautical Mobile Service, Aeronautical Radio Navigation service and Aeronautical broadcasting service. In order to achieve the objective of Aeronautical Telecommunication service there is a need to specify procedures necessary for the safety of air navigation for the uniform application throughout India. Maintaining the acceptable levels of safety requires standardization and quality assurance in every sub system of Aeronautical Telecommunication System at one end and maintaining harmony with the ICAO standards and recommended practices at the other. This manual of Communication, Navigation and Surveillance Services Volume I to VII has been developed by Airports Authority of India as a part of comprehensive documentation to achieve this objective. The Purpose of this document is to establish procedures, provide information and guidelines which are essential for the provision of safe and efficient Aeronautical Telecommunication services in the Indian airspace and at airports where such services are provided by Airports Authority of India. It is published for use and guidance of its CNS personnel. The CNS in-charge of an Aeronautical Communication Station will ensure that the provision of Aeronautical Telecommunication services under his jurisdiction comply with the processes, procedures and guidelines contained in this manual. With a view to keep pace with futuristic satellite navigation technology which has potential to support all phases of flight by providing seamless global navigation guidance, AAI has taken initiative to implement GPS and GEO Augmented Navigation (GAGAN) jointly with Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) which, when become operational, would be one of the four such systems in the world. I am sure that this manual will fulfill the need for best practices in provision of Aeronautical Telecommunication Services according to international and national standards and recommended practices in meeting the requirement of ICAO Universal Safety Audit Oversight Programme, which aims at documenting what we do, doing what we have documented and finally demonstrating that we are doing so. I, Therefore, call upon all the personnel engaged in the Operation and Maintenance of Aeronautical Telecommunication Services to comply with the standards and procedures given in this manual for enhancing safety in the airspace under their jurisdiction.

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PREFACE This Manual on Communication, Navigation and Surveillance Services Volume I to VII is prepared and maintained by the Directorate of CNS-OM, CHQ, on behalf of the Airports Authority of India for the use and guidance of executives and staff of AAI. The Manual provides processes, procedures and instructions that are essential for the provision of safe and efficient air services within the airspace under the jurisdiction of AAI and at airports where Aeronautical Telecommunication services are provided by Airports Authority of India including coordination with neighbouring / adjacent states. This Manual has been developed as a part of comprehensive documentation of the Aeronautical Telecommunication procedures, processes and facilities supporting conformance to organizational requirements and compliance with National Regulations and Standards & Recommended Practices of ICAO Annex 10, DOC 8071 and other ICAO documents relevant to the provision of Aeronautical Telecommunication Services that are uniformly applicable to all the airports. The topics covered under the seven volumes of CNS Manual are: Volume I – Maintenance of CNS facilities; Volume II – Communication Systems and Procedures; Volume III – Siting Criteria of CNS facilities; Volume IV – Flight Inspection of CNS Facilities; Volume V – Lightening, Surge protection and Earthing system of CNS equipment; Volume Volume VI – Technical specifications specifications and Volume VII – CNS facilities facilities Maintenance Schedules. In addition to CNS Manual Volume I to VII, airport specific CNS Manuals (called Station CNS Manual) have been developed by CNS-in-Charges of various airports as part of the above mentioned documentation process. Station CNS Manual contains information, guidance, procedures and instructions applicable to the CNS units of those particular airports and are maintained by CNS-in-Charges of the concerned airports. Differences from ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices of ICAO Annex 10 are published in AIP India . Wherever there is a difference between a Standard prescribed by ICAO and one in this Manual, the standard prescribed in this manual shall prevail. This Manual should be read in conjunction with the following: a) ICAO Annex 10 (Volume I to V)-Aeronautical Telecommunication Services. b) Doc. 8071 Vol. I Flight Inspection Procedures for Navigation Aids. c) Doc 8071 Vol. III Flight Inspection Procedures for Surveillance system d) ICAO Annex 15 – Aeronautical Information Services . e) Doc 8126 Aeronautical Information Services Manual f) Doc 9683-Human Factor Training Manual. g) Doc 9734-Safety Oversight Manual h) Station CNS Manual (Airport specific) i) Civil Aviation Requirements (CARs) (CARs) Section 4 Series D “Aerodrome Standards and Air Traffic Services” promulgated by DGCA India.

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It is to be recognized that in the changing aviation safety environment, the need to amend the Manual may be necessitated due to number of causes, such as: a) b) c) d)

Changes/ amendments to ICAO Annexes/ Documents. Changes/ introduction of DGCA Civil Aviation Requirements (CARS) Introduction of CNS facilities based on new technology. Requirements from ATS, Airlines or any other concerned agency.

It is intended to keep this Manual up to date. Future editions of the Manual will most likely be improved on the basis of experience gained and of comments & suggestions received from the users of this Manual. Views, comments & suggestions for improvement of this edition, may be sent to the Executive Director CNS-OM, Airports Authority of India, CHQ, New Delhi.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter 1: Document identification and control

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Chapter 2: Maintenance system of CNS Facilities

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Chapter 3: Organizational Structure and Functions

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Chapter 4: Procedures for site selection of CNS Facilities

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Chapter 5: Procedure for Installation of Navigational Aids

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Chapter 6: Procedures of Flight Inspection

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Chapter 7: GAGAN — Indian SBAS

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Chapter 8: Document Availability and Control at the Station

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Chapter 9: Record Systems Related to Maintenance of Facilities

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Chapter 10: CNS Circulars

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Chapter 11:Performance Targets for CNS facilities

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Chapter 12: Maintenance of CNS/ATM Systems

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Chapter 13: Job Description – (CNS-OM)

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Chapter 1 Document Identification and Control 1

Title:

1.1 This document is identified as Manual of Aeronautical Telecommunication, Radio Navigational and Surveillance Service (CNS Services) abbreviated hereafter as CNS-Manual Vol. I 2

Purpose:

2.1 Purpose of this document is to establish CNS procedures and to provide information and instructions pertaining to CNS facilities, which are essential for the provision of safe and efficient air traffic services by Airports Authority of India. It is published for use and guidance of its CNS Maintenance personnel. 2.2 The CNS in-charge of the station will ensure that the processes, procedures and instructions contained in this manual for the provision of CNS facilities are strictly complied with by all concerned. 3

Responsibility for documentation, review, amendments and publication:

3.1 The General Manager (N&S), AAI, CHQ is responsible for development, review and amendments of CNS – Manuals Vol. I, III, IV, V, VI and VII. He will ensure that the provision of CNS facilities as detailed in this manual are in conformity with Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) given in the Annexes to Convention on International Civil Aviation and National regulations. The General Manager (Com), AAI CHQ is responsible for development, review and amendments of CNS Manual Vol. II. 3.2 The Executive Director (CNS-OM) is responsible for the approval of documentation & amendments and publication of CNS-Manual. 4 Interpretation of Words: 4.1 To avoid any misunderstanding within CNS, certain words are to be interpreted as having following specific meanings when they are the operative words in an instruction. Words Meanings ‘shall’, ‘must’ The instruction is mandatory. ‘is / are to’ ‘will’

It is only used for informative or descriptive writing

‘may’

It means that the instruction is permissive, optional or alternative, e.g. ‘a maintenance personnel may seek assistance……’ but would not, if he did not need it. It means that it is strongly advisable that an instruction is carried out; it is recommended or discretionary. It is applied where the more positive ‘shall’ is unreasonable but nevertheless a maintenance personnel would have to have a good reason for not doing so.

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4.2 In the interest of simplicity, any reference to the masculine gender be taken to mean either male or female. 5. Effective Date: 5.1 Effective date of an instruction is indicated at the foot of the page. 5.2 New edition will be indicated by the same date at the foot o f the page. 6. Change History: 6.1 This is version 1 of CNS Manual Vol. I . Changes are indicated on ‘Record of Amendments and corrigenda page’. 6.2 Amendments – documentation being inserted in the manual must contain headers and footers that are consistent with those given in this document. 7. Control of the manual: 7.1 Directorate of CNS-OM will control this Manual electronically through AAI web site. 8 Distribution of the Manual: 8.1 Directorate of CNS-OM may produce hard copies and control the distribution of these Copies, as deemed appropriate. 9

Master Copy:

9.1 An electronic and a hard master copy of each chapter contained in the Manual will be held and maintained by the CNS-OM Directorate. 10 Checking Currency of Manual: 10.1 A current copy of the Manual will be published on Airports Authority of India web site. 11

Enquiries

11.1 Enquiries/Clarifications should be addressed to: Executive Director (CNS - OM), Airports Authority of India, Rajiv Gandhi Bhaven, Safdarjung Airport, New Delhi – 110003. Telephone: 011- 24652075 FAX : 011- 24654142

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Chapter 2 Maintenance System of CNS Facilities 1.

Scope: This chapter describes the requirements and methods to be applied to the management and operation of CNS facilities to assure integrity and safe provision of service. The Executive Director (CNS-OM) is responsible to the Member (Operations), AAI for ensuring that Aeronautical Telecommunications, Radio Navigation and Surveillance (CNS) Services provided by AAI satisfy regulatory, contractual and ICAO obligations. The kind of CNS services provided by AAI are enumerated in para 2 below. The AAI CNS Manual is a controlled document that encompasses all documents referenced within the manual. Referenced documents, therefore, are in effect part of this manual.

2. Classification of Facilities 2.1 Communication Facilities: (a) HF Air/Ground voice communication facilities; (b) VHF Air/Ground voice communication facilities; (c) Voice switching and control facilities; (d) ATS point to point communication facilities; (e) Voice and Data Recording facilities; (f) Controller Pilot Data Link Communication (CPDLC); (g) Flight information facilities; (h) Electronic briefing and flight plan lodgment service for the u se of pilots; (i) Aeronautical databases used in or by a facility. (j) Aeronautical Fixed Telecommunication Network - Automatic Message Switching System (AMSS) - Remote Area Business Message Network (RABMN) (k) Dedicated Satellite Communication Network (DSCN). (l) VOLMET. 2.2 Radio Navigation Facilities: (a) Instrument Landing System (ILS); (b) Distance Measuring Equipment (DME); (c) VHF Omni-range (VOR); (d) Non-directional beacons (NDB) / Lo cators; (e) VHF Markers.

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2.3 Surveillance Facilities: (a) Primary surveillance radar (PSR); (b) Secondary surveillance radar (SSR); (c) Surface movement radar (ASDE); (d) Airport Surface Movement and Guidance Control System (ASMGCS); (e) Automatic dependent surveillance (ADS); (f) Human Machine Interface systems, including Tower Consoles, ATS; . 2.4 Satellite based Facilities: (Under Development) (a) Global Navigation Satellite System ground based augmentation stations or Facilities; (Refer Chapter 7 of this manual)

2.5 Other CNS Facilities: (a) ATC Automation system consisting of (i) Flight Data Processing system (ii) Radar Data Processing system (iii) Repetitive Flight Plan (RPL) System (b) Airport Terminal Information Service (ATIS); (c) Master / Slave clock system; (d) Uninterruptible and emergency power supplies; (e) Meteorological Display Systems used for ATS. 3.

Meeting of Standards 3.1 (a) As a signatory to the Chicago Convention, AAI subscribes to the relevant ICAO definitions and standards unless differences have been published in AIP. As a necessary supplement to ICAO standards and as a mature provider of telecommunication, radio navigation and surveillance services, AAI has implemented a range of services mentioned in para 2, consistent with ICAO requirements. (b)

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Conformance with these standards is achieved through the AAI implementation of the relevant Technical Standards and Practices (TSPs), Maintenance Schedules, CNS Circulars and periodic flight inspections of facilities. For the above clause “Standards” mean any of the following standards that apply to a service or facility:

(a) An ICAO standard; (b) Civil Aviation Requirement (CAR) promulgated by DGCA India; (c) Any other standard included in this CNS Manual.

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Provision and Maintenance of CNS facilities 4.1 General Design Considerations It is required to maintain the CNS facilities to ensure high degree of availability, reliability and integrity in providing Aeronautical Telecommunication, Radio Navigation and Surveillance Services as per the requirements of ICAO. To ensure continuity in service and to reduce equipment failures due to support services, the provision of the following facilities have been made at the airports. 4.1.1

Protected Power Supply system 4.1.1.1 Dedicated electrical power supply is provided to AAI sub station by the local power supply distribution authority. Standby generators are also located at the substation. In the event of failure of electric power supply the changeover to DG set supply is done automatically. From this substation Power supply distribution to all units and CNS facilities at the airport. 4.1.1.2 The Engineering (Electrical) Wing of AAI is responsible for the maintenance of the power supply system and for providing power supply to different units within the airport. 4.1.1.3

UPS systems of required capacities have been provided in all the essential units to ensure continuous operation of communication facilities. CNS Circular nos. 6 & 7 of 2003 is referred to in this regard. In charge CNS is responsible for maintenance of the UPS.

4.1.2 Air conditioning 4.1.2.1 To reduce failures of equipment due high temperature and humidity central air conditioning is provided to all the CNS units established in the main terminal building. The remote sites are provided with separate air conditioning units according to requirements. 4.1.2.2 The Engineering (Electrical) Wing of AAI is responsible for the maintenance of all the air conditioning plants. 4.1.3 Battery Back-up 4.1.3.1 Provision for the battery back-up is made at the airports for all essential CNS facilities according to the requirements of each airport. The battery back-up system is located centrally at a suitable location in the equipment room and extended to required communication channels and master slave clock system. Suitable battery back up is provided at each navigational site. In charge CNS is responsible for maintenance of the battery back up system. August 1, 2006

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4.1.3.2 The station in-charge of aeronautical communication station is responsible for the maintenance of battery back-up system. The maintenance is required to be carried out as per the maintenance schedule available at the station. CNS Circular nos. 6&7 of 2003 in this regard also refers. 4.1.4

Non exchange lines 4.1.4.1 Multi-pair non- exchange lines are laid between different units for control, display of status, inter unit-communication, drop circuits, recording of voice and data monitoring of channels and dedicated speech circuits. 4.1.4.2 Lines from EPABX are provided to operational units and positions for providing telephones. 4.1.4.3 CNS personnel are responsible for provision and maintenance of such non exchange lines.

4.1.5 Direct Speech Circuits (DSC) and DIRECT STD/NON STD telephones 4.1.5.1 The DSC and telephones are provided by out side agencies and maintained by them on rental basis. 4.1.5.2 The DSC lines are extended to concerned ATC operating positions. 4.1.5.3 Important inter-communication telephones and DSC are provided through Speech Switching System (SSS) for immediate communications. 4.1.6 EPABX System. 4.1.6.1 Airports Authority of India has provided EPABX system of required capacity at every airport for communication and coordination among different units and operating positions.. 4.1.6.2 The telephone exchange, lines and connected telephones are maintained by CNS personnel. 4.1.7 Synchronized Time System: Time system synchronized with UTC is provided in operational units. Technical Standards and Practices (TSP) on time synchronization have been described in CNS Manual Vol. VI Chapter 2.10. August 1, 2006

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Provision of CNS Facility For provision of CNS facilities in accordance with standards the following procedures are adopted:4.2.1 Procurement of equipment: 4.2.1.1 The equipment required for providing communication facilities is Procured by CNS (Planning) Directorate, CHQ, AAI after strict Technical evaluations. While procuring the Equipment the concept of ‘redundancy’ (main & standby) with automatic change over from main to stand-by equipment is followed. 4.2.1.2 The equipment procured meets all the technical requirements and Specifications. Equipment with high degree of reliability and ease of Maintenance is purchased. 4.2.1.3 Multiple copies technical manuals for the equipment are also procured along with the equipment. The manuals incorporate Technical specifications, data on accuracy, reliability and integrity, installation, maintenance and operation procedures. 4.2.1.4 The test equipment required for maintenance are normally procured along with the equipment. 4.2.1.5 The selected spare modules and components are procured with the equipment to ease the maintenance. 4.2.1.6 If the number of CNS equipment is procured more than 10 in numbers, then one equipment each is procured for Specialized Maintenance Unit (SMU) and CATC . 4.2.2 Installation and commissioning of equipment 4.2.2.1 The equipment at the required location is installed, site tested and commissioned by technical experts of Radio Construction and ` Development Units (RCDU ) of AAI as per the instructions contained the technical manual of the equipment. CNS equipment procured under turn key project are installed and commissioned by the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or its authorized representative. 4.2.2.2 The testing is carried out to check the functioning of the equipment as per Parameters specified in the technical manuals. 4.2.2.3

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5.1 Functional Specifications 5.1.1 Functional Specification of CNS Equipment The functional specifications for each facility may be accessed through Manufacturer’s Documentation held at the station. Alternatively, such information may be obtained from TSPs for facilities described in CNS Manual Vol. VI Chapter 2.2 to 2.8. 5.1.2 Availability and Reliability of CNS Facilities Availability and reliability values are described in Performance Targets for CNS facilities CNS Manual Vol. VI Chapter– 1. 5.2 Derivation of Performance standards The performance values for availability and reliability are derived from the applicable standards, manufacturers’ specification, site specific parameters, and related operational requirements and compared to their respective measured values. Corrective action is to be taken if differences are found 5.3

Analysis of Availability and Reliability Availability and reliability analysis are the accepted industry methods used to calculate performance values of services provided. Availability is analyzed on monthly basis. Reliability analysis is progressively being developed. Data is available from fault reports delivered from stations to headquarters. These activities are underpinned by the conduct of System Performance Reviews at CHQ.

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Integrity values of CNS Equipment Integrity values for each kind of navigation aid facility are defined in Performance Targets for CNS facilities in CNS Manual Vol. VI Chapter – 1.

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Station CNS Manual of each ACS shall describe the following items: (a) The type and location of each facility; (b) The Technical specification of each kind of facility; (c) How each facility inter-connects with other facility or service; (d) The way in which each station monitors each facility to ensure that it is operating in accordance with its technical specification.

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Safe Operation: 7.1 The Safe Operation of the facilities is achieved by the following:a.

Normally no revision of design in facility is undertaken as state-of-the art equipment is procured and installed at the stations. The changes, if any, required in the design of service/facility are carried out by qualified and competent persons after issuance of approval thereof by CNS-OM Directorate at CHQ.

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The changes to a service or facility are directed by CHQ after examining the need for the same at various levels of management. The services of RCDU and FIU, if necessary, are requisitioned to accomplish the change. The change in service or facility is designed, tested and implemented following the standard practices.

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The procedure for commissioning a new service or facility is described in chapter 5 of this manual.

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The operational performance of services/facilities is actively monitored and historical records of faults and failures are maintained by CNS- OM Directorate. Current performance and trend data is also available in the Directorate in electronic form.

7.2 The Station CNS Manual of each ACS shall describe the following:a

The procedure that records the way in which each CNS service and each related facility is configured at any time The procedure to be used to monitor the performance of each service and facility, and to compare the results with the appropriate technical specification. The procedure to be used if a service fails or a facility fault occurs, including the way in which the failure or fault is to be reported and rectified. The procedure to be used to:-

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Facility Operation and Maintenance Plan 8.1

Flight inspection

Flight inspection means verification of standards of signal in space of Navigational and Surveillance facility. It is carried out by AAI using its own appropriately equipped aircrafts. 8.2 Operation and maintenance plan for each type of facility is described in each Station’s CNS Manual. 8.3 Maintenance Personnel 8.3.1 Trained and skilled personnel 8.3.1.1 Airports Authority of India has provided proficient and trained personnel at each ACS for the maintenance of CNS facilities. 8.3.1.2 Quality maintenance is carried out by proficient and skilled technical Personnel as described below:(a) AAI ensures that each maintenance personnel is competent and holds the qualifications consistent with those specified by AAI Corporate Headquarters. (b) In particular, AAI will ensure that each technical personnel has been •

Appropriately trained; and

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Assessed as proficient, through a proficiency examination, to maintain a particular model of CNS System.

(Details of the proficiency scheme are given in CNS Manual Vol. VI Chapter 2.11 and 2.12) (c)

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AAI maintains certification record at CHQ for each qualified technical personnel that includes: •

The name of the technical personnel; and

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Describes the kinds of facility or facilities for which the technical personnel is authorized to perform those functions; and

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States the period during which the certificate is effective.

Technical Maintenance Infrastructure 8.4.1 CNS Workshop: - Every ACS under the control of AAI has a workshop for repairing the faulty modules. The workshop is equipped with test benches, DC Power supplies and Test Equipments. Component level of minor system or defect of minor nature is repaired in the workshop.

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8.4.2 Special Maintenance Units (SMU):- SMUs are established at specified airports for component level repairs of un-serviceable modules received from different stations. At present under mentioned SMUs are functioning:

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Kolkata Ahmedabad Hyderabad Delhi Chennai Chennai Chennai Delhi Delhi Delhi Delhi Mumbai Delhi

Maintenance Support: The Central Radio Stores Depot (CRSD) located at New Delhi, stocks Spares/ PCBs /Modules /Discreet Components of some of the CNS equipment and provides them to the stations on demand. CRSD on demand also procures some of the spares PCBs /Modules /Discreet Components of the CNS equipment and provides them to the stations.

9. Safety Management System: AAI has prepared Safety Management Manual. The manual provides the details of AAI Safety Management System (SMS) requirements under each of the safety objectives. These requirements ensure that AAI meets its regulatory obligations, that it meets its “due diligence” requirements in relation to the safety management of the services and regulatory authority which it provides. Elements of the safety management system include: o

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Safety achievement  Safety culture  Design  Safety responsibilities  Competency.  Change management  Operational risk assessment  Abnormal operations  Documentation  Interfaces  Management of the SMS

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Safety assurance  Safety performance  Safety incidents and concerns  Safety surveillance

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All personnel display attitudes and behaviours which reflect the primacy of safety in AAI operations, each person has a duty to identify and report factors or events which may impact safety of operations. 10. Agreements Where AAI uses services provided by external agencies in support of CNS service, formal agreements are established in consultation with Legal Department of AAI to formalize responsibilities of the parties and the required performance standards 11. Post-accident Performance Inspection: 11.1 In the event of an accident/incident, following action shall be taken :(a) The CNS facilities likely to involved in accident /incident will be held secured till its inspection is completed. Para 11.1.1 may be seen below. (b) Multi channel tapes will be sealed. In case of DVTR the DAT will be taken out from the recording system and sealed. (c) Recording of Voice / Surveillance Data on multi channel Voice / Data recorders of ATC automation system, if applicable, shall be sealed. (d) Duty officer logbook, maintenance records, maintenance schedules and fault log books shall be sealed. The sealed records should be kept secured till suitable instructions are received. Further details may be seen at CNS Manual Vol. VI Chapter 2.15. 11.1.1 After an aviation accident or incident occurs and before any action is taken that could change the facility’s performance, a special performance inspection shall be performed as soon as practicable :The inspection shall be: (a)

Conducted by experts duly authorized by DGCA in accordance with equipment maintenance schedules & instructions given by the DGCA;

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Test Equipment Preventive and routine maintenance is carried out by using Built in Test equipment of the facility and other test equipments procured for the maintenance of CNS equipment.

12.1 The following instructions and standards are required to be followed by the stations for the control, calibration and maintenance of test equipment: Calibrated test equipment is used in maintenance of a service or facility.  Calibration is carried out at prescribed intervals for each type of test equipment and the measurement standards should be better than the accuracy standards prescribed by the manufacturers.  Records of the calibration of each item of test equipment should be retained at station level.  Each item of test equipment should carry a visual identification of its calibration status, the date that the equipment was last calibrated, and the prescribed calibration periodicity  The calibration of test equipment is highly specialized function and should be undertaken by specialized agencies that are certified as meeting the general requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories of national level. 13 Interruption to Service 13.1 Each station’s CNS manual shall describe the procedure to be used in the event of interruption to service in the following manner:a. The procedure to be used if Aeronautical Communication or Radio Navigation or Surveillance service is interrupted.

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Specify an acceptable recovery time for each service.

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The procedure to be used if the acceptable recovery time of a service is exceeded.

Document Control This information is provided in Chapter 7 of this manual.

15 Security Program Within India, Aeronautical Telecommunication, Radio Navigation and Surveillance facilities are owned and / operated by AAI, and as such are subject to the Security Program requirements of the AAI. Each site where services are situated is subject to a specific periodic inspection of physical security measures by the Station – in - Charge. 16 Change to Procedures This information is provided in Chapter 8 of this manual.

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Chapter 3 Organizational Structure & Functions 1

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Organization, Structure & Functions 1.1.1


AAI is a statutory Public Sector Undertaking of the Govt. of India formed by Act95 of 1994 of Parliament and as amended by AAI Amendment Act-43 of 2003. It is governed by a Board of Directors consisting of whole time members as well as parttime members and headed by a Chairman appointed by the Govt. of India. 1.1.2

AAI website Details of organisation structure of AAI are provided at

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www.airportsindia.org.in &

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www.aai.aero

Postal Address: Airports Authority of India Rajiv Gandhi Bhawan, Safdarjung Airport, New Delhi – 110001

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E – mail

[email protected]

Functions of Airports Authority of India: Various functions of Airports Authority of India are listed in Chapter II of the AAI Act, 1994. Further detail of roles, responsibilities and accountabilities of key CNS-OM Executives are provided in the Chapter -13 to this manual. 2.1

Provision of Maintenance of CNS Facilities: 2.1.1 Provisions of maintenance of CNS facilities is one of the essential functions of AAI. While procurement of CNS equipment is carried out under the direction and control of Member (Planning), operation and maintenance of CNS facilities is carried out under the control of Member (Operations) of AAI Board. 2.1.2 While the Executive Director (CNS-P) who is responsible for procurement of CNS/ATM equipment/facilities reports to Member (Planning), the Executive Director (CNS-OM) is head of operation and maintenance of CNS facilities and reports to Member (Operations). 2.1.3 For the purpose of effective control and supervision, the entire CNS organisation is divided into five Regions viz; Northern, North-Eastern, Eastern, Southern and Western region with Regional Headquarters at Delhi, Guwahati, Kolkata, Chennai and Mumbai respectively. The CNS Operation and Maintenance

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within the region is headed by the General Manager (CNS). At metro airports viz; Delhi Kolkata, Chennai and Mumbai the CNS operation and maintenance is headed by an independent General Manager (CNS). Both, the Regional General Manager (CNS) and the General Manager (CNS), metro airport report to the Regional Executive Director, who is overall in-Charge of the Region. For the Operation and Maintenance of CNS facilities at each airport and enroute stations, an Aeronautical Communication Station (ACS) is established which is headed by an Officer-in-Charge, ACS whose level (Rank) depends upon the size and capacity of each ACS. The Officer-in-Charge, ACS reports to the General Manager (CNS) of the region. 2.1.4 The functions of Air Traffic Management service is carried out by ATM Directorate of AAI. 3

Functions of Directorate of CNS-OM are as follows: 3.1

Hardware/software maintenance at system/module & component level of • • • •

CNS facilities Automated Air traffic Control System Security Systems Passenger Facilitation like PA system, Flight Information Display System (FIDS), CCTV, etc.

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Regular monitoring of availability & serviceability of CNS facilities. • Monitoring status of facilities on daily, weekly & monthly basis to check the health of main and standby equipment for improvement of serviceability & availability of facilities. • Ensuring availability of NAV AIDS of more than 99.20% is achieved.

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Framing of maintenance philosophy Following activities are done under this heading:Preparation of preventive maintenance schedules; Establishment of SMUs; Outsourcing maintenance to the OEM.

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Inventory management including spares • Maintenance of Inventory records • Finalization of spares/surplus items • Disposal of Obsolete / surplus items.

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Finalization & management of maintenance support contract • Formulation, implementation & performance monitoring of maintenance support contracts with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs).

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Replacement & up gradation proposals including preparation of technical specifications CNS equipment is replaced based on the following factors:• life span of equipment; • Obsolescence due to advancement of technology; • Non availability of maintenance support from manufacturer.

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Aeronautical Information Service (AIS) • Collection, verification, compilation & publication of Aeronautical information through AIP & AIC. • Regular update of information through NOTAM, AIP supplement • Publication & updating of AERADIO.

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Co-ordination with ICAO Following activities are done: Coordination with ICAO regional office Bangkok for allocation of frequency for CNS facilities.  Amendments to ICAO Annexes and Documents.  Coordination for implementation of regional CNS/ATM plans.

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Management of CNS manpower • Placement • Posting of CNS executives to ACS stations throughout the country • Maintenance of data base for executing transfers • Implementation of transfer policy • Training: Finalization of training plan in consultation with Principal CATC for :- Ab-initio training at CATC for CNS personnel on fresh recruitment - Refresher training at RTC and CATC - Foreign Training at Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Works • Proficiency on CNS systems and equipment - Co-ordination for written and Practical examinations - Nomination of Boards for practical examination - Declaration of results - Maintenance of proficiency data base - Review of policy

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Operation of communication facilities • Aero mobile Service on MWARA & RDARA • AFTN using AMSS, LTT, RABMN • Communication pre-flight briefing • Co-ordination with service providers for leased lines for national & international Data/Speech circuit • Frequency management in co-ordination with - National Frequency Allocation Plan (NFAP) - Wireless Planning Co-ordination Committee (WPCC) - Wireless Planning Cell (WPC) of Dept. of Telecom, Govt. Of India - ICAO regional office • NOC for use of frequency by other than AAI users

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4. Roles & Responsibilities of CNS-OM Directorate 4.1 The CNS-OM Directorate is responsible to ensure availability & serviceability of CNS facilities installed at various airports in India by regular monitoring, provision of additional maintenance support and issuance of technical guidelines. 4.2 The CNS Directorate oversees •

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4.3 Operational Supervision The dynamic application of supervision of maintenance of CNS facilities rests with CNS officer in charge at their respective stations where various CNS facilities are installed. The CNS officer in charge receives technical & administrative support & guidance from the Regional Head Quarters / Corporate Headquarter. N. B. The job description for CNS executives are given in Chapter 13 to this manual 4.4 CNS Staffing The CNS (OM) Directorate is responsible to determine CNS Operational & Maintenance Staffing requirement for the country as a whole for staff planning purposes. The staff requirement is worked out taking into account • • •

No. of operational shifts required to operate and attend the un-serviceability of CNS facility. Training and leave reserve. Vacancies arising due to retirement/resignation of personnel.

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Training on CNS facilities 5.1 Training Philosophy: - Presently personnel at the level of Junior Executive Trainee (JET) are inducted in the CNS department by direct recruitment. The basic qualification of JET is Graduate in Engineering (Electronics & Communication). They are deputed for ab-initio training at CATC (Civil Aviation Training College) Allahabad. On Successful completion of training they are deputed to the field stations for the CNS Maintenance & Operation duties. After gaining sufficient field experience these executives are deputed for training on concept and module level maintenance and operational courses of CNS facilities. They are declared proficient after successful completion of concept and module level courses. 5.2 Training Establishments 5.2.1 Civil Aviation Training College (CATC) The Civil Aviation Training College (CATC) located at Allahabad is a training establishment of AAI dedicated to training in the area of Communication, Navigation & Surveillance (CNS)/ Air Traffic Management. The college also has a TRAINAIR unit for development of Standardized Training Packages (STPs) for various CNS & ATM courses. 5.2.2 Regional Training Centers Besides CATC, there are four Regional Training Centre (RTC) located at Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata. These RTCs conduct training under guidance of CATC. They provide supplementary role to CATC in conducting training. The Maintenance/operation courses of equipments which are not available at CATC are conducted at RTC. 5.3 Types of courses 5.3.1 The CNS Faculty at CATC conducts following types of courses a. Ab-initio level courses :(i)

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c. Module Level Maintenance Courses:• HF/NDB - MAT 100TX/RX, MAT 500 TX and SAC NDB • VHF/VCCS/DATIS • XBIS/DFMD/HHMD/PA - Heimann • VOR/DVOR - GCEL – 755 • DME - GCEL -752 • ILS - NM 3500 • AMSS (Maint.) - (Automatic Message Switching System – ECIL ) e. Communication Operation Courses:(i) AMS (Aeronautical Mobile Service - HFRT ) (ii) Automatic Message Switching System (AMSS –Operations) (iii) Automatic Message Switching System (AMSS –System Administration) (iv) (i)Aeronautical Information Service (AIS) f. Refresher Courses:(ii) ILS (ii) VOR (iii) DME (iv) Primary and Secondary Radar (v) AMSSMaintenace (vi) AMSS –Operation (vi) AMSS – system Administration (v) Aeronautical Mobile Service (AMS)-HFRT Operation etc. g. Other Courses:(i) Data Communication & computer Network (ii) Automatic Dependent Surveillance (ADS) concept (iii) Flight Data Processing System (FDPS) concept (iv) Surveillance CCTV concept h. General courses:(i) Instructor Development Programme (IDP) 5.3.2

RTC at Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkatta and Chennai conducts following courses :-

(a) RTC Mumbai :- (i) Primary and Secondary Radar (Raytheon) (ii) Control and Monitoring Display and Automation System (Raytheon ) (iii) Flight calibration of Nav-aids (iv) Automatic Self Briefing System (ASBS) (b) RTC Delhi :- (i) ILS ASII Model 1100 (ii) ILS ASII Model 2100 (iii) VOR/DVOR ASII Model 1150 DME (iv) DME ASII Model 1118/1119 (v) Control and Monitoring Display and Automation System (Raytheon ) (vi) Automatic Self Briefing System (ASBS) (c) RTC Kolkatta :- (i) ILS Normarc Model 7000 (ii) DME Thales (iii) Flight Calibration of Nav-Aids (iv) Automatic Self Briefing System (ASBS) (v) Automatic Dependent Surveillance (ADS) (vi) Flight Data Processing System (FDPS) concept

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(d) RTC Chennai :- (i) HF TX (Zenitel )(ii) Primary and Secondary Radar (NGOSCO) (iii) Sony Monitor (iv) Flight Calibration (v) Automatic self Briefing system (vi) Surveillance CCTV Module 5.3.3

Admission Criteria at ab-intio courses at CATC: • Junior Executive Trainee (Electronics / Communication) - Degree in Telecommunication / Electronic / Radio Engineering / Elect. Engg with specialization in Electronics OR equivalent. - A good knowledge of English Language written & spoken

5.3.4 Course Examination at CATC & RTC : - At the end of every training Programme, the trainees have to pass a written Examination, as well as practical examination, including viva-voce. 5.4

On the job training & Proficiency

5.4.1 Ab- initio courses :-The CNS officers during the middle of their ab-initio courses at CATC are required to undergo on-the-job training (OJT) at field stations for a specified period. After returning from OJT, the trainees are required to give a group presentation on the OJT undergone by them on CNS Equipment. 5.4.2.CATC courses: - For Module level maintenance courses, the OJT is imparted on CNS Equipment installed at CATC. 5.4.3 RTC Courses: - For courses being held at RTC, the OJT is imparted on equipments available at SMU otherwise OJT is imparted on equipments installed at respective ACS. 5.4.4 Proficiency through open examination: - CNS personnel are encouraged to acquire adequate knowledge and skill on the maintenance and operation of CNS facilities by self learning. For the purpose sufficient hard copies of technical manuals are provided. To ascertain their knowledge and skills, open examination is conducted which consists of:• A written examination • Practical & Viva-voce . CNS personnel who pass the aforesaid examination are declared proficient. Detailed procedures for acquisition of proficiency are described in CNS Manual Vol. VI Chapter-1.11. 5.5 Annual Training Programme at CATC & RTC :- The annual training Programme of CATC and RTC is prepared by Principal CATC in consultation with CHQ and General Manager (CNS) in charge of RTCs. The training Programme is approved by CHQ. 5.6 Maintenance of Training Records :Records of all trained CNS personnel at CATC and RTC are maintained in computer Data Base at CHQ and CATC. A File of training record is also maintained .

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Chapter 4 Procedures for site selection of CNS Facilities 1

General: 1.1 The purpose of the document is to provide General guidelines for the selection of site for the installation of CNS Facilities. Detail technical information on siting criteria for CNS facilities is provided in CNS manual Vol. III. The information on criteria for issuance of NOC is described in CNS Manual Vol. VI Chapter 1.13. The detail procedure for site selection of CNS facilities is given in CNS Manual Vol. III. 1.2 The requirement of CNS facility at an airport or enroute station is decided in coordination among CNS – OM, ATM and CNS-P directorates and is projected to AAI Board for approval. After approval, ED, CNS (P) takes action for its procurement. 1.3 After the requirement of a CNS facility at a station is approved, the process of site selection for siting the facility shall be initiated by ED, CNS (P) by referring it to the Siting committee.

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One member from CNS-P Directorate – Team Leader. One member from ATM Directorate. One member from CNS-OM Directorate One member from operational directorate, for siting at Metro Airport. One member from concerned engineering wing, as applicable. One member from Land Management, as applicable.

Executive Director (CNS-P) will initiate action for constitution of site selection committee. Preliminary Site Selection committee: - ED CNS-P shall also constitute a preliminary Site Selection committee consisting executive posted at CHQ, RHQ and concerned station. At least one member of committee shall be from ATm Directorate. He shall also nominate a Team Leader of the committee. The Team Leader of the CHQ Siting committee shall forward the required 2.2 information (including maps and charts) relating to preliminary site selection to preliminary Site Survey committee at RHQ to determine suitability of one or more probable sites.

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Selection and Approval of Site: 3.1 The preliminary site survey committee shall carry out the preliminary site survey and submit a detailed report to team leader of CHQ Siting Committee indicating clearly the recommended site. 3.2 The report shall be analyzed by the CHQ Siting Committee and shall recommend one of the proposed sites, if found suitable. If considered necessary, some of the CHQ Siting committee shall visit the station to finalize the site. 3.3 On the recommendation of the Siting Committee, Executive Director (CNS-P) shall formally obtain No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the concerned Directorate before conveying the approval of the selected site. The location of approved site shall be Communicated by ED (CNS -P) To ED (ATM), ED (RCDU), concerned Region and the station. 3.4 On receipt of location of approved Site, ED (ATM) will take action for preparation of IAL procedure. Ed (CNS-P) will follow up the matter with Ed (ATM) for expeditious completion of the task. 3.5 On receipt of location of approved site, ED (RCDU) shall prepare & issue list of civil & Electrical works to concerned Region and Station for initiating related works.

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Chapter 5 Procedure for Installation of Navigational Aids 1

General:

Radio Construction and Develop Unit (RCDU) based at New Delhi shall be responsible for carrying out installations and commissioning of Radio Communication, Navigational & Surveillance facilities at all the airports in India under the control of AAI except the turn-key projects. Installation and Commissioning of Turn Key projects will be carried out by supplier of equipment or their authorized agency. 2 List of Works: RCDU shall issue detailed list of civil and electrical works on receipt of approval of selected site for the proposed facility. List of Civil and Electrical works in respect of CNs facilities under turn key projects shall be prepared in consultation with CNS-P, RCDU and executing agency. 2.1 Civil Works: The civil works related to building, grading, preparation of site, plinths for antenna systems, trenches etc. will be carried out by civil engineering wing of AAI. The works shall be carried out by Engineering wing (Civil) as per drawings and guidelines contained in list of works. The list of works generally consists of: • • • • • • • • •

Location of site on the grid map. Layout of the system. Details of the building. Details of antennas and monitor antenna foundation. Details of manhole. Grading details. Details for laying of RC cables. RF cable trenches. Earthing systems/pits.

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Electrical works: List of Electrical works along with drawing will be sent to Electrical Engineering wing of AAI to carry out the electrical works for concerned facility. The drawing and list of works generally includes: • Electrical load. • Requirement of stabilizer. • Requirements of Mains Distribution Board/Secondary Distribution Boards. • Requirement of air conditioners. • Light and fans. • Mast Lights

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In respect of turn key projects the Civil and Electrical works will be carried out as per agreed list of works by authorized agency indicated in agreement. 3 Installation of a facility: 3.1 Installation Team: ED (RCDU) will nominate a Project officer. The installation team shall be constituted by ED (RCDU) and will consist of the following: a. Technical/Electronics executives b. Mast riggers c. Staff from mechanical section. 3.1.1 Technical Personnel from the concerned ACS will also be attached with the RCDU team during the period of installation. 3.2

Installation Guide lines: 3.2.1 On receipt of information by RCDU about installation of CNS System, guidelines will be prepared which may consist of two parts:3.2.1.1 General installation guidelines for the Specific CNS equipment – this will be in accordance with the installation manual supplied by the manufacturer. 3.2.1.2 Site Specific Installation guidelines: For each selected site a site specific guidelines will be prepared which will consist of information regarding equipment layout, about R.F and remote cable layout, termination boxes and other information related to the installation at the site. These guidelines will be prepared by RCDU. 3.2.1.2.1 Project Officer of RCDU will constitute an installation team and provide them manufacturer’s manuals, installation guidelines to facilitate advance preparation for the installation. 3.2.1.2 RCDU shall issue site-specific instructions and guidelines to installation team for carrying out the installation. The guidelines shall comprise the following:a. Procedures for installation CNS equipment at local site. b. Procedures for testing of equipment. 3.2.2 Installations of minor CNS System: Executive Director (CNS-P) after due coordination and consultation with Executive Director (CNS-OM) may authorize RHQ/Station to undertake installation of minor equipment such as VHF TX/Rx, Voice logger equipment etc. RCDU shall provide installation guidelines and offer assistance, if requested by the station.

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Commissioning Flight Inspection: For commissioning of a CNS facility which requires flight inspection 3.3.1 following action shall be taken:-

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(i) After completion of ground tests and adjustments of facility under installation as per Equipment manual and DOC 8071, coordination shall be done with Flight Inspection Unit (FIU) for flight inspection of the facility. (ii) The facility shall be flight inspected and certified by FIU as per Doc 8071 and CNS Vol. IV. (iii) After the flight inspection of the facility, all equipment parameters and field readings shall be recorded and preserved for future reference and comparison during maintenance. (iv) Debriefing reports of the facility are to be taken regarding performance of the facility from the users. 3.3.2 For commissioning of a CNS facility which does not require flight inspection following action shall be taken:(i) After completion of ground tests and adjustments of facility under installation as per Equipment manual, all equipment parameters and field readings shall be recorded and preserved for future reference and comparison during maintenance. (ii) Debriefing reports of the facility are to be taken regarding performance of the facility from the users. 3.3

Handing over of facility: 3.3.1 On completion of the flight calibration, the facility shall be handed over to the station as per guidelines given in handing over sheet. The Officer-in-Charge, ACS shall verify the parameters and field readings recorded in the Handing over sheets. Clarifications, if any, will be sought by him from the Installation Team and shall take over the facility after fully satisfying him with operational parameters and quality of installation. 3.3.2 The facility which does not require flight calibration will be handed over after satisfactory debriefing reports. 3.3.3 The handing over report shall be signed by the station-in-charge or his nominee and the in-charge of the Installation team.

3.4

Handing over of the facility installed on Turn Key basis:For CNS facility which has been installed on turn key basis a System Site Acceptance Test (SSAT) shall be carried out as per pre agreed procedure . On successful completion of SSAT the facility shall be handed over to the station . 3.5

Commissioning of Navigational and Surveillance Facility:

Once the site of installation of N & S facility is approved, a parallel action is taken by ED (FIU & RCDU) for installation and flight inspection of the facility and by ED (ATM) for preparation of IAL procedure. By the time the facility is installed and flight inspected, IAL procedure is prepared and kept ready by ATM Dte. On receipt of information about the successful flight inspection of the facility, the IAL procedure is forwarded to DGCA for carrying out the flight trials by Airline operator. On completion of flight trials, and approval by DGCA, the Navigation and Surveillance facility is commissioned by issuance of suitable Notam.

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Chapter 6 Procedures of Flight Inspection 1 Introduction 1.1 Flight Inspection of Radio and Visual 'Navigation Aids’ involves f light evaluation and certification of the signal-in-space. The evaluation process utilizes specially equipped instrumented aircraft which carries out specific flight maneuvers. Data acquired thus on the quality of signal in space, shall be analyzed to arrive at the specific performance Parameters. These parameters, in turn, shall determine the certification of facility status for which Flight inspection is mandatory as per International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 1.2 Airports Authority of India has its own Flight Inspection Unit (FIU) based at Delhi and is headed by Executive Director. F light Inspection Unit has a fleet o f flight inspection aircrafts equipped with fully automatic computerized flight inspection systems (AFIS – 200). All types of Navigation Aids including CAT-III ILS can be inspected with the system available. Directorate of CNS Planning & Directorate of RC & DU also coordinate with FIU for scheduling of flight inspection of newly installed facilities and for trans-installed facilities. 1.3 The flight inspection is carried out as per standards mentioned in CNS Manual Vol. IV, Doc. 8071 and Annex 10 Vol. I 2

Type of Inspection 2.1 As needed the flight inspection team may be required to undertake any of the following inspection: a. b. c. d.

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Identification Coding Checks Mod-Balance and Mod-Depth Checks Course width and Clearance Check Course Structure, Course Alignment and Flyability Check High angle clearance check Alignment Monitor Alarm check Width Monitor Alarm check

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Coverage and Power Monitor Alarm Check

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Polarization Check Course width Symmetry Check. Operation on Standby Power Supply.

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4.2

Glide Path Flight Inspection Following Flight Inspection checks shall be carried out:• • • • • • • • •

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Antenna NULL Check Phasing Check Sector width and Glide Angle Check Glide angle and Course Structure Check Monitor Checks Position Alarm Width Alarm Azimuth Coverage Operation on standby power supply

VOR Flight Inspection Following Flight Inspection Checks shall be carried out on the VOR. • • • • • •

Sensing and Rotation check. Identification Coding Check Modulation Level Check Orbit Check Radial check Polarization Check

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DME Flight Inspection All DME Checks shall be carried out in conjunction with checks on their associated facilities (VOR & ILS). Note: Flight inspection tests can be added or skipped based on the type of flight inspection. 6.1

Desired results and Tolerances: 6.1.1 Identification: The identification code should be clear and correct throughout the area of coverage. The ID Code frequency should be 1350 Hz. The ID should be properly synchronized with that of the associated facility. 6.1.2 limits

Distance accuracy: The indicated Slant range distance must be within the

6.1.3 Coverage: The area of coverage of the DME shall be at least that of its associated facility (VOR & ILS) 6.1.4 Signal Strength (AGC): throughout the area of coverage.

The signal strength must be at least –82 dBm

6.1.5 Squitter Rate: The normal squitter rate should be 2700 ± 90 pps. On certain type of facilities, rates as low as 700 pps are normal. 6.1.6 False replies: No false replies should be present which could result in false locks-on within the area of coverage. This may occur at any location especially in the presence of vertical nulls.

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Ideal value/Result

Upper limit

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5

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0 40%

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40%

42%

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40% W

60% 1.04*W

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175µamp -175µamp

30µamp 15µamp

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Usable NM

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Identification Course Width symmetry-150 : 90

For Cat I (in-house limits) For Cat II(in-house limits) For Cat III(in-house limits) On path On path, For Cat III(inhouse limits) Off course Modsum for installations after year 1999. (in-house limits)

150µamp

15 8 5 7

Remarks

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Alignment shift 150 side alarm

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-15µa -10.7µa -8.4µa 15µa 10.7µa 8.4µa

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135µa

Under wide CW alarm

160µa

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50%

80% 13

Performance standby supply

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Glide angle

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Sector Width

3 4 5 6

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1.075*θ 1.04*θ

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0.14*θ

0.10*θ

0.12*θ

0.14*θ

0.07*θ

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0.14*θ

0.10*θ

0.12*θ

0.14*θ

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Sat AGC and Flyup +/- 8 deg of rwy

SAT

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SAT SAT

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1.075*θ 0.925*θ

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Outer Marker Pass through distance in meter Keying Performance on statndby supply Tone freq. ( in Hz )

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390

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Chapter 7 GPS Aided GEO AUGMENTED NAVIGATION (GAGAN) — INDIAN SBAS 1. GPS Aided GEO AUGMENTED NAVIGATION 1.1 GAGAN – is an Indian SBAS ( Satellite Based Augmentation System) Programme jointly developed by Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) and Airports Authority of India to implement SBAS over Indian airspace. GAGAN is being executed into three phases to demonstrate the in house SBAS technology over Indian airspace. The implementation of the first phase by mid 2007 will eventually lead to the operational phase of the GAGAN over the Indian Airspace. 1.2 Objectives: • Development of indigenous capability in SBAS and to play a constructive and significant role in this area. • Develop the region specific ionospheric correction model algorithm. • Development of expertise and skilled manpower in the SBAS area. 1.3 Initial Configuration of GAGAN: The project involves establishment of a full complement of Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) inclusive of the Indian Reference Station (INRES), Indian Navigation Land Uplink Station (INLUS), Indian Mission Control Centre (INMCC), a Geostationary Navigation payload in C and L bands and with all the associated Software and Communication links. The implementation will take into account the aspects of inter-operability with other systems like US – WAAS, Europe – EGNOS, Japan – MSAS etc., and also validation according to ICAO SARPS. 1.4 Description of Elements of GAGAN: 1.4.1 Indian Reference Stations (INRES): 1.4.1.1 Indian Reference Stations (INRES) collect measurement data and broadcast messages from all GPS and GEO satellites in view and forward to Indian Mission Control Centre (INMCC). About eight Indian Reference Stations (INRES) are planned during the TDS phase. Eight proposed locations of INRESs are given below: Delhi, Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Thiruananthapuram, Kolkata, Guwahati, Port Blair, and Jammu 1.4.1.2 Future INRES: Future INRES stations are: Indore, Bhuj, Amritsar, Chennai, Nagpur and Lucknow.

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1.4.2 Indian Master Control Centre (INMCC) 1.4.2.1 A Master Control Centre (INMCC) will be situated at Bangalore. The INMCC shall consist of a main frame computer and a host of secondary computers connected to a Network. 1.4.2.2 The INMCC is required for: Network management (communication and computer), integrity monitoring, iono-tropo model delay estimation, wide area corrections, orbit determination and command generation. 1.5 Indian Navigation Land Uplink Station (INLUS) 1.5.1 A Navigation Land Earth Uplink Station (INLUS) receives messages from the Indian Reference Stations through the Indian Master Control Centre, format those messages for GPS compatibility and transmit them to the GEO satellites for broadcast user platforms. The INLUS also provides GEO Satellite ranging information and corrections to the GEO satellite clocks. Message formats and timing will be according to the WAAS Functional and Performance specification N. FAA-E-2892. 1.5.2 Only one INLUS is planned in TDS phase. IMCC and INLUS will be collocated in the selected location, which is likely to be at a place belonging to AAI near Bangalore airport. 1.6 Navigation payload on board the Indian Satellite GSAT – 4 1.6.1 Features of GAGAN payload are: • Uplink in C – Band, • Down Links at L1 and L5, • EIRP 35 dBw, Global coverage Beam, • Bandwidth of 20 MHz for both L1 and L5 and Indigenous design. • Communication links • Infrastructure for ionospheric studies required for region specific in the SBAS algorithm. 1.7 Implementation Timescale 1.7.1 Technology Demonstration Systems (TDS): This phase requires implementation of a minimum configuration system which would demonstrate the capability of the system to support up to precision approach over limited region of the Indian airspace and will serve as proof of concept. The performance objective of this system is to meet the ICAO SARPs requirements. The TDS consists of eight Indian Reference Stations (INRES), an Indian Mission Control Center (INMCC), two Indian Land Uplink System (INLUS), space segment, required communication links and necessary software for navigation and communication during the TDS phase. In the scope of this phase second frequency L5 is being incorporated in both space and ground segments. The TDS was completed in May, 2006. The observed results were found to be meeting the expectations. 1.7.2 Initial Experimental Phase (IEP): In this phase, TDS will be expanded to cover the entire Indian airspace and requisite redundancies will be added to the system. The system will be available for trial operations and the data collected by

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Airports Authority of India (AAI) during such trial operations would be analyzed to further improve the system, wherever considered necessary, to achieve compliance of ICAO SARPs. The IEP will be completed in a period of 18 months after the development, testing and validation of TDS. 1.7.3 Final Operational Phase (FOP): during this phase, the GAGAN program will be matured. Extensive tests would be carried out to establish the system stability of various elements of the system as a whole. Th e system will be put in extensive use for its evaluation with respect to ICAO SARPs. Certification and validation of the system will be completed before declaring the system operational. The FOP will be completed in a period of two years after the successful implementation of IEP. Because of operational reasons, these three phases will overlap on some of the items. 1.8 Current status of GAGAN Infrastructure for installation of INRES at Delhi, Kolkatta, Guwahati, Port Blair, Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Jammu and Trivanthapuram is in place. All eight INRES equipment have been installed and seven stations have been linked through Optical Fiber Cable (OFC) to INMCC for connectivity test. All the station data are being recorded at INMCC, Bangalore. The installation of GPS-TEC at all eighteen stations has been completed. Ionospheric data from eighteen TEC stations is being analyzed by number of Indian universities and R&D institutions involved in Ionospheric studies for development IONO-TROPO model that is suitable for Indian airspace. After doing the extensive analysis, it has been concluded that seven more GPS-TEC receiver are required in the mid region of India due to Equatorial Indian Anomaly (EIA) phenomena where Ionospheric variation is very high. It is further observed that scintillation is very active up to 60 ° elevation based on twenty months data. Infrastructure for INMCC and INLUS at Bangalore is already in place and installations of GAGAN equipments have been completed. Infrastructure for providing standby connectivity through V-sat from all INRES to INMCC is in progress, which will be completed by end 2006. A geo-stationary payload in C-Band and L1 and L5 frequencies will be carried by GSAT-4 (fabricated and developed by ISRO, India) placed at 82 ° E. GSAT-4 is scheduled for launch by March, 2007. Integration test of the system has been completed and results are found to be satisfactory. I1t is being considered to use INMARSAT for the space segment for the interim period. 1.9. Ionospheric data analysis Results In the Indian equatorial and low latitude region because of large variations in the altitude of the peak electron density from equator to crest and beyond (250 to 650 km) and from day to night the use of a constant value of IPP altitude of 350 km is likely to introduce errors in the conversion of STEC to VTEC; particularly at low elevation angles of the GPS satellite passes because of the presence of large electron density gradients in and around the EIA region. Fig-1 and 2 represent comparison of the VTEC using different technique with 5 degrees and one degrees grid size. Study reveals passes with elevation angles >50° are good for conversion of STEC to VTEC in the Indian zone. TEC varies from 5 to 50 TEC units at the equator and from 5 to 90 TEC units at the crest region, which corresponds to range variations of about 1 to 8 meters at the equator to 1 to 15 meters at the crest region. These values will go up in high solar sunspot anomaly (HSSA) August 1, 2006

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periods. The intensity of scintillations (S4 index) is minimum at the equator (3 to 6dB) and maximum around the anomaly crest region (>10 dB). The occurrence of scintillation is high during the post-sunset to midnight hours. Occurrence of strong scintillations (>10 dB) is confined to 15 to 25 o Geog. Latitudes. Scintillations mostly occur during the equinoxial months with practically no activity during summer and winter months during this low SSA periods of 2004-2005. Percentage of scintillation during January 2004 to July 2005 of different intensities is depicted in Fig .3, Fig.4 and Fig. 5. Total number of 1360 bubbles is observed (mostly during the equinoxial months March, April, September, October of 2004 and February, March of 2005) over the entire Indian region. This number of bubbles & loss of locks will certainly go up during the HSSA period creating more problems to the Trans-Ionospheric communications and navigation. 1.10. Technology support of development and maintenance of GAGAN

Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) in association with the AAI will be developing the entire system through all the stages of TDS, IEP and FOP. ISRO will continue to provide technology support, maintenance and replenishment of the space segment of the system, as and when required, to maintain the system in robust condition.

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Chapter 8 Document Availability and Control at the Station 1. Standards: The stations shall keep those documents that are necessary as basic references for the CNS services and functions. 1.1

The documents that shall be required are : a. CNS Manual Vol. I to VII. b. Relevant Volumes of ICAO Annex 10 Vol.I to V, Annex XI and Annex XV. c. DOC 8071, DOC 8400, DOC 7169, DOC 8259, DOC 9684, DOC 9688, DOC 9705

d. Civil aviation Requirement in respect of CNS facilities as notified by DGCA. e. Other required documents which may be station and service specific. f. Station CNS manual containing the following :(i) Human Resource: (Describing Name, Designation, Proficiency Held by CNS personnel, their deployment in general maintenance / shift operations.) (ii) Technical description giving details of the following: • The kind and location of each facility. • The technical specification of each kind of facility; • How each facility interconnects with any other facility or service? • The way in which the service provider monitors each facility to ensure that it is operating in accordance with its technical specifications. (iii) Safe Operation describing the following: • the procedure that records the way in which each CNS service and each related facility is configured at any time. • the procedure to be used to monitor the performance of each Service and facility, and to compare the results with the appropriate technical specification. • The procedure to be used if a service fails or a facility fault occurs, including the way in which the failure or fault is to be reported and rectified. • The procedure to be used to report and rectify any defects found during operation and maintenance of the facility. • The procedure to be used to : Detect and correct any latent defects in equipment. August 1, 2006

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Change in soft-ware to adopt to any changes to the configuration of hard-ware. Change the design of equipment or facility to adapt to any change to the functional or technical specification. (iv) Facility operation and maintenance plan: describing for each kind of facility, an operation and maintenance plan that includes the following:• The procedures for maintenance, including the procedures used for repair; •

A description of the system used to schedule maintenance;

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The interval between performance inspections and the method used to determine the interval;

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A copy of the operating and maintenance instructions for the facility;

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An analysis of the workload of Maintenance Personnel and key personnel that take into account the numbers of these people and their qualifications

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If one or more flight inspections are necessary;

(iv) Interruption to service describing the following: • the procedure to be used if an Aeronautical Communication or Radio navigation or surveillance service is interrupted . • Specify an acceptable recovery time for each service. • The procedure to be used if the acceptable recovery time of a service is exceeded. 2

Document and Data Control Processes 2.1 Standards: 2.1.1 Control of Documents: a. The authority to control, amend and publish the CNS manual shall Rest with the Executive Director (CNS-OM) at AAI CHQ. b. The Officer-in-Charge, ACS shall control and amend the station CNS Manual. c. Only the authenticated current versions of the documents shall be maintained by the officer-in-Charge, A.C.S. d. A master copy of all the documents shall be securely held. 2.1.2 Instructions and documents issued by CHQ pertaining to CNS manual shall be Placed in the respective CNS manual.

3. Study of Station CNS Manual by executives posted at the station: Officer-in-Charge, ACS shall ensure that each executive posted at a station studies and comprehends the Station CNS manual within a period of one month from the date of reporting at the station. For this purpose a copy of station CNS Manual shall be made available. A certificate from the executive shall be obtained stating clearly that he has read and understood all the provisions of Station CNS Manual. *****

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Chapter 9 Record Systems Related to Maintenance of Facilities 1. General: 1.1 Adequate and accurate records are necessary elements of a safety management of the system. Every station is required to have a Record System to identify, collect, index, store and maintain records necessary to provide a traceable history over the complete life cycle of services and facilities. The record kept shall include the following: a.

Records of Installations, initial testing, commissioning and re-commissioning of the facility as prepared by the Installation team of RCDU and handed over to the station while handing over the facility / equipment to the station.

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Records of flight inspection results in respect of commissioning and periodic Checks of facility/facilities

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History of maintenance: consisting of daily, weekly, Monthly, quarterly/six monthly and yearly maintenance (as applicable ) carried out on each equipment

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Site log-books: • shall be maintained for each facility; • shall indicate date and time of updated occurrence of each activity; • shall be signed by the personnel carrying out the activity and shall be countersigned by the unit in-charge;

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Fault log-book containing following details shall be maintained for each CNS facility / service: • date and time of occurrence of fault. • observed indication of fault. • Full technical details of fault analysis, diagnosis and rectification procedure. • date and time of repair

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History of Maintenance showing date, time occurrence, type of fault, Corrective action and expenditure incurred. This may be compiled on monthly basis.

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Records of Test equipments used in maintenance along with their Calibration dates.

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Records of unserviceable modules/PCBs for repair and return to Special Maintenance Units (SMUs).

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Lightening Arrestor for CNS facilities

It has been observed that at times the failure of the CNS facilities is due to lightening, which indicates poor earthing systems. This problem has to be handled expeditiously to avoid the facility failure due poor earthing. It is suggested that the following points should be checked for proper earthing of a CNS facility.

DVOR: 1. Counter poise should have four independent earthing pits for proper earthing. This earthing system should not be looped with any other earthing systems. 2. The equipment should have independent earthing system. 3. DVOR counterpoise should also have four lightening arrestors and their heights should be more than side band antennas. 4. DVOR monitor antenna should have independent earthing system and provision of lightening arrestor should be made above the monitor antenna. 5. Co-located DME (HP) antenna should have independent earthing system for lightening arrestor and it should be kept above the antenna height. 6. The earthing strips joint should be brazed instead of joining with nut and bolts. 7. The earthing resistance should be kept less than one ohm.

RADAR: 1. Radar equipment should have independent earthing systems and should not be looped with any other earthing system. 2. Radar antenna building should have two earthing pits diagonal to each other and lightening arrestor should be connected to this earthing pits. 3. The earthing strips joint should be brazed instead of joining with nut and bolts. 4. The height of the lightening arrestor should be kept more than the radar antenna height.

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1. The equipment should have independent earthing system. 2. Antenna system should have two earthing pits and should not be looped and lightening arrestor should be connected with it. 3. Height of the lightening arrestor should be more than height of the LLZ antenna. 4. The earthing strips joint should be brazed instead of joining with nut and bolts. 5. The height of the lightening arrestor should be kept more than LZ antenna height.

b. Glide path 1. The equipment should have independent earthing system. 2. Antenna system should have one earthing system and lightening arrestor should be connected with this. 3. DME antenna should have independent earthing system. 4. The earthing strips joint should be brazed instead of joining with nuts and bolts. 5. The height of the lightening arrestor should be one feet above the GP mast.

c. Marker and locators 1. The Marker and Locator equipment should have their independent earthing system. 2. The antennas of the both system should have their own independent earthing pits. 3. The lightening arrestor should be placed above the antenna or the highest point in vicinity of equipment building. 4. The earthing strips joint should be brazed instead of joining with nuts and bolts.

NON-DIRECTIONAL BEACON (NDB): 1. 2. 3. 4.

The NDB equipment should have their independent earthing system. The antenna should have its own independent earthing pits. The lightening arrestor should be placed one foot above the antenna. The earthing strips joint should be brazed instead of joining with nut and bolts.

The equipment and its associated earthing system should be checked as per above checklist and report the compliance to the CHQ at the earliest.

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CNS Circular No. 2 of 2003 Subject :- VOR Aerodrome Check points As per the guidelines contained in Annexure 10, Volume-I, Attachment-E and para 5.2.11 & 5.4.4 Annexure 14, the detail information on VOR aerodrome checkpoints is appended below for reference.

SELECTION AND USE OF VOR AERODROME CHECK-POINTS 1. GENERAL 1.1

When a VOR is suitably located in relationship to an aerodrome, the pre-flight checking of an Aircraft VOR installation can be facilitated by the provision of suitably calibrated and marked CHECK-POINTS at convenient parts of the aerodrome.

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Following guidelines are provided for consideration in selecting the points to be used.

2. SITING REQUIREMENTS FOR CHECK-POINTS 2.1

The signal strength of the nearby VOR has to be sufficient to ensure satisfactory operation of a typical aircraft VOR installation. In particular, full flag action (No flag showing) must be ensured.

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The check-points should, within the limits of operating convenience, be located away from buildings or other reflecting objects (Fixed or Moving) which are likely to degrade the accuracy or stability of the VOR signal.

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The observed VOR bearing at any selected point should ideally be within + or – 1.5 degrees of the bearing accurately determined by survey or chart plotting. Note:- The figure of plus or minus 1.5 degrees has no direct operational significance in that the observed bearing becomes the published bearing : however where a larger difference is observed, there is some possibility of poor stability.

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stability of the VOR information at a selected point should be checked periodically with a calibrated receiver to ensure that the + or – 2 degrees tolerance is satisfied, irrespective of the orientation of the VOR receiving antenna. Note:- The tolerance of + or – 2 degrees relates to the consistency of the information at the selected points and includes a small tolerance for the accuracy of the calibrated VOR receiver used in checking the point. The 2-degree figure does not relate to any figure for acceptance or rejection of an aircraft VOR installation, this being a matter for determination by Administrations and users in the light of the operation to be performed. 2.5

Check-points, which can satisfy the foregoing requirements, should be selected in consultation with the operators concerned. Provision of check-points in holding bays, at runway ends and in maintenance and loading areas, is usually desirable. MARKING OF VOR CHECK-POINTS

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Each VOR check-point must be distinctively marked. This marking must include the VOR bearing which a pilot would observe on his aircraft instrument if his VOR installation were operating correctly USE OF VOR CHECK-POINTS

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The accuracy with which a pilot must position his aircraft with respect to a checkpoint will depend on the distance from the VOR station. In cases where the VOR is relatively close to a check-point, particular care must be taken to place the aircraft’s VOR receiving antenna directly over the check-point.

VOR AERODROME CHECKPOINT MARKING 2.8

When a VOR aerodrome checkpoint is established it shall be indicated by a VOR aerodrome checkpoint marking and sign. A VOR aerodrome checkpoint marking shall be centered on the spot at which an aircraft is to be parked to receive the correct VOR signal. A VOR aerodrome checkpoint marking shall consists of a circle 6 meter in diameter and have a line width of 15 cm. as shown below.

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A. – WITHOUT DIRECTIONAL LINE

B. – WITH DIRECTIONAL LINE

When it is preferable for an aircraft to be aligned in a specific direction, a line should be provided that passes through the center of the circle on the desired azimuth as shown above. The line should extend six meters outside the circle in the desired direction of heading and terminate in an arrowhead. The width of the line should be 15 c.m.

Note: - VOR aerodrome checkpoint marking should preferably be white in color but should differ from the color used for taxiway markings. To provide contrast, marking may be bordered with black.

VOR AERODROME CHECKPOINT SIGN 2.9

A VOR aerodrome checkpoint sign shall be located as near as possible to the check point and so that the inscriptions are visible from the cockpit of the aircraft properly positioned on the VOR aerodrome check-point markings. Note: A VOR aerodrome check-point sign shall consist of an inscription in black on a yellow background.

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The recommended inscriptions on a VOR check-point sign should be in accordance with one of the alternatives shown below: VOR 116.3 147 4.3 NM

is an abbreviation identifying this as a VOR check-point; is an example of the radio frequency of the VOR concerned is an example of the VOR bearing, to the nearest degree, which should be indicated at the VOR check-point; and is an example of the distance in nautical miles to a DME collocated with the VOR concerned.

The guidelines mentioned above should be examined for establishing the VOR checkpoint at your airport. Sd.. (A.K.MISRA) Executive Director (CNS-OM)

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CNS Circular No. 3 of 2003

PROVISION OF INFORMATION ON THE OPERATIONAL STATUS OF NAVIGATIONAL AIDS As per Annex-11, Para 7.3.1, ATS units shall be kept currently informed of the operational status of non-visual navigation aids & those visual aids essential for take –off , departure, approach & landing procedure within their area of responsibility and those visual & non-visual aids for surface movement. Annex-11, Para 7.3.2, states that information received on the operational status, and any changes thereto, of visual and non-visual aids referred to in Annex-11, Para 7.3.1 should be received by the appropriate ATS unit(s) on a timely basis consistent with the use of aid(s) involved. Major types of equipment associated with ATC services include: 1) 2) 3) 4) 5)

NDB (Non Directional Beacon) DVOR/VOR (Doppler VHF Omni Range / VHF Omni Range) DME (HP)/DME(LP) (Distance Measuring Equipment – High Power / Low power) ILS (Instrument Landing System) Markers/ Locators

The respective functional and operational requirements for the equipments listed above are discussed below: 1)

NDB :

As per Doc. 9426 (Air Traffic Services Manual) Para 3.1.1, NDB transmits nondirectional signals in the low & medium frequency bands, between 190 to 1750 KHz. With appropriate airborne equipment, the pilot can determine the bearing of the station or can “home” on the station. The specific identification of NDB is normally broadcast in Morse code. As per Doc.9426, Para 3.2.1.b, NDBs used in conjunction with ILS are designated as “Locators”.

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As per Annex-10, Vol-I , Para 3.4.8.1 for each NDB suitable means shall be provided to enable detection of any of the following conditions at an appropriate location : a) Decrease in radiated carrier power of more than 50 % below that required for the rated coverage. b) failure to transmit the identification signal c) Malfunctioning or failure of the means of monitoring itself. Failure of any of the above results in alarm indication in the local / remote unit installed at appropriate locations. 2)

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As per Doc.9426, Para 2.1.1, the VHF omni-directional radio range (VOR) is an omni 0 directional (360 of azimuth) range station which operates in the very high frequency (VHF) band of the radio spectrum between 108 to 118 MHz , sharing the band from 108 to 112 MHz with the localiser component of ILS. The basic navigation guidance derived from a VOR is a radial line of position (magnetic) w.r.t. a known geographic point (the VOR site). The radial line is read in degrees of azimuth from magnetic North & is technically accurate to within ± 2.00. Doc.9426, Para 2.1.2 states that the identification of specific VORs is provided by means of Morse code identifier or by voice recording. VORs can be remotely operated by means of telephone lines from the control facility. Where standby or dual equipment is provided, an automatic transfer between the equipment is made whenever the operating VOR is subject to malfunction. As per Annex-10, Vol-I, Para 3.3.7.1 , suitable equipment located in the radiation field shall provide signals for the operation of an automatic monitor . The monitor shall transmit a warning to a control point , and either remove the identification & navigation components from the carrier or cause radiation to cease if any one or a combination of the following deviations from established conditions arises : a) a change in excess of 1 0 at the monitor site of the bearing information transmitted by the VOR. b) a reduction of 15% in the modulation components of the r adio frequency signals voltage levels at the monitor of either sub carrier , o r 30 Hz amplitude modulation signals or both. Annex-10 , Vol-I Para 3.3.72 states that failure of the monitor itself shall transmit a warning to a control point & either a) remove the identification & navigation components from the carrier ; or b) cause radiation to cease.

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As per Doc. 9426, Para 2.1.6, DME is a useful adjunct to, & is normally colocated with VOR. In such cases, the VOR is referred to as “VOR/DME”. A DME provides a continuous digital read out of the slant range distance, in nautical miles, between the aircraft and the DME site. DME operates in the UHF band between 962 MHz & 1213 MHz. As per Annex-10 , Vol-I, Para 3.5.4.7.1 , means shall be provided at each transponder site for the automatic monitoring and control of the transponder in use. Annex-10 Vol-I Para 3.5.4.7.2.1, states that in the event of any of the conditions specified below occur, the monitor shall cause following action to take place: a) b) c)

a suitable indication shall be given at a control point ; the operating transponder shall be automatically switched off ; and the standby transponder , if provided, shall be automatically placed in operation.

As per Annex-10 , Vol-I , para 3.5.4.7.2.3 , the monitor shall cause the actions specified in 3.5.4.7.2.1 above if the spacing between first and second pulse of the transponder reply pulse pair differs from the nominal value by 1 μs or more. As per Annex-10 , Vol-I , Para 3.5.4.7.2.4 , the monitor should also cause a suitable indication to be given at a control point if any of the following conditions arise : a) a fall of 3 dB or more in transponder transmitted power output; a) a fall of 6 dB or more in the minimum transponder receiver sensitivity; b) the spacing between the first and second pulse of the transponder reply pulse pair differs from the normal value specified in Annex-10 , Vol-I , Para 3.5.4.1.4 by 1μsec or more ; c) variation of the transponder receiver & transmitter frequencies beyond the control range of the reference circuit. The monitor system shall provide a Normal/Warning/Alarm indication at a control point. Same status shall be extended to ATC tower. d) ILS As per Doc.9426, Para 5.1.1.1, the ILS is the ICAO standard, non-visual navigation aid to final approach and landing. Ground equipment consists of two highly directional transmitting systems and two marker beacons aligned along the approach. The directional transmitters are known as localiser and glide slope transmitters. The total landing system of which ILS is an integral part generally provides the pilot with: a) guidance information regarding the approach path derived from the localiser and the glide slope ;

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b) range information at significant points along the approach path by marker beacon or continuous range information from Distance Measuring Equipment (DME) ; c) visual information in the last phase of flight from approach lights , touch down and center line lights , runway lights. Doc.9426 Para 5.1.1.2 states that at selected locations where the provision of marker beacons at the defined locations creates difficulties, they may be replaced by a DME which is associated with ILS. As per Annex-10 , Vol-I , para 3.1.2.1 the ILS shall comprise the following basic components : a) VHF Localiser equipment, associated monitor system, remote control and indicator equipment; b) UHF Glide path equipment, associated monitor system, remote control and indicator equipment ; c) VHF Marker beacons, associated monitor systems, remote control and indicator equipment As per Doc 9426, Para 5.1.1.4 the localiser provides course guidance throughout the descent path to the runway threshold from a distance of 18 NM from the antenna between a height of 300 m above the highest terrain along the approach path and 1350 m above the elevation of the antenna site. Distinct off-course indications are provided throughout the areas of the operational service as under: a. 10 º either side within a radius of 18 NM from the antenna ; b. 35º either side within a radius of 10 NM fro m the antenna. As per Annex-10 Vol-I Para 3.1.3.11.1, of , the automatic monitor system shall provide a warning to the designated control points and cause one of the following to occur , within the period specified in Annex-10 , Vol-I, Para 3.1.3.11.3.1, if any of the conditions stated in Annex-10 Vol-I Para 3.1.3.11.3.2 below persists:

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c) in the case of localisers in which the basic functions are provided by the use of a single -frequency system , a reduction of power output to less than 50% of the normal ; d) in the case of localisers in which the basic functions are provided by the use of a two- frequency system , a reduction of power output for either carrier to less than 80% of the normal , except that a greater reduction to between 80% and 50% of normal may be permitted. e) change of displacement sensitivity to a value differing by more than 17% from the nominal value for the localiser facility As per Annex-10 , Vol-I , Para 3.1.3.11.2.1 , in the case of localisers in which the basic functions are provided by the use of two – frequency system , the conditions requiring initiation of monitor action should include the case when the DDM in the required coverage beyond ± 10 0 from the front course line , except in the back course sector, decreases below 0.155. As per Doc. 9426 , Para 5.1.1.5 , the UHF Glide slope transmitter within the frequency band from 329.15 MHz to 335 MHz radiates its signals only in the direction of localiser front course . As per Annex-10 ,Vol-I, Para 3.1.5.7 ,the automatic monitor system shall provide warning to the designated control points and cause radiation to cease if any of the following conditions persist : a) shift of the mean ILS glide path angle equivalent to more than minus 0.075 θ to 0 plus 1.10 θ from θ ; (Typical value of θ is 3 ) b) in the case of ILS glide paths in which the basic functions are provided by the u se of a single - frequency system , a reduction of power output to less than 50% of the normal; c) in the case of ILS glide paths in which the basic functions are provided by the use of a two - frequency systems , a reduction of power output for either carrier to less than 80% of the normal , except that a greater reduction to between 80% and 50% of normal may be permitted. d) for Facility Performance Category I- ILS glide paths , a change of the angle between the glide path and the line below the glide path (150 Hz predominating) at which a DDM of 0.0875 is realized by more than ± 0.0375 θ ; e) for Facility Performance Category III - ILS glide paths , a change of displacement sensitivity to a value differing more than 25 % fro m the nominal value ; f) lowering of the line beneath the ILS glide path at which a DDM of 0.0875 is realized to less than 0.7475 θ from horizontal; g) a reduction of DDM to less than 0.175 within the specified coverage below the glide path sector.

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e) VHF Marker Beacons As per Annex-10 , Vol-I , Para 3.1.7.1.a &b, there shall be two marker beacons in each installation . When the installation comprises only two marker beacons, the requirements applicable to the middle marker and to the outer marker shall be complied with. Annex-10 , Vol-I Para 3.1.7.1.c of states that the marker beacons shall produce radiation pattern to indicate predetermined distance from the threshold along the ILS glide path. As per Annex-10 , Vol-I , Para 3.1.7.6.2 , the middle marker shall be located so as to indicate the imminence , in low visibility conditions , of visual approach guidance. Annex-10 , Vol-I Para 3.1.7.6.3 ,states that outer marker shall be located so as to provide height , distance and equipment functioning checks to aircraft on intermediate and final approach. As per Annex-10, Vol-I Para 3.1.7.7 , suitable equipment shall provide signals for the operation of automatic monitor . The monitor shall transmit a warning to control point if either of the following conditions arises: a) failure of the modulation or keying ; b) reduction of power output to less than 50 % of normal . As per Annex -10 , Vol-I Para 3.1.7.7.2, for each marker beacon , suitable monitoring equipment should be provided which will indicate at the appropriate location a decrease of the modulation depth below 50%. In addition to above, Status Indication of the facility shall be provided at ATC center which will indicate the status of navigational aids on real -time basis. The status Indicator at ATC center shall work in conjunction with the remote control and status unit of the facilities installed in the equipment room. The provision of status indication in ATC center is one of the basic requirements for aircraft operation from safety point of view. The compliance report of the provision of the status indictor in ATC center may be sent to CHQ at the earliest.

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Dated: 2 -12- 2003 CNS Circular No. 4 of 2003

Subject:-Time in Air Traffic Services To maintain correct and synchronized time for different operational units of ATS, the following systems are in operation at the Airports.

1. Digital Master/Slave system of clocks. 2. Clock system through GPS. 3. Stand alone clock systems.

The following requirements are listed in ICAO Annexure 11 Para 2.24, for p rovision of time in air traffic services.

3.24.1 Air traffic services units shall use Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) and shall express the time in hours and minutes and, when required, seconds of the 24-hour day beginning at midnight.

3.24.2 Air traffic services units shall be equipped with clocks indicating the time in hours, minutes and seconds, clearly visible from each operating position in the unit concerned.

3.24.3 Air traffic service unit clocks and other time recording devices shall be checked as necessary to ensure correct time to within ± 30 seconds of UTC. Wherever data link communication are utilized by an air traffic services unit, clocks and other time recording devices shall be checked as necessary to ensure correct time to within 1 seconds of UTC.

3.24.4 The correct time shall be obtained from a standard time station or, if not possible, from another unit which has obtained the correct time from such station.

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Where master / slave system is in operation, the master clock is to be corrected/ synchronized every day in the morning at 0230 UTC from the time signal obtained from All India Radio ( before start of the news bulletin) or from a standard time station. All the slave clocks are required to be synchronized with the master clock. The clocks can also be corrected and synchronized through GPS wherever such system is installed.

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The time of stand alone working positions like RADAR,AMSS,DVTR & other positions is required to to be synchronized with the time of the master clock.

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The stations where stand alone clocks are provided at working positions, the time is to be corrected/synchronized with the time signal obtained from All India Radio OR from a standard time station.

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The clocks and other time recording devices shall be checked as necessary to ensure correct time to be within specified limits.

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CNS Circular No. 5 of 2003 Subject:- Use of Standard Language for communication in ATS It has been observed that regional language and non-standard phraseology is being used excessively for inter-unit communication for co-ordination and exchange of ATS messages by the HFRT controllers as well as other ACS units.

The following requirements are listed in Para 2.27.1 & 2.27.2 of Annex 11 of ICAO.

2.27.1

An air traffic services provider shall ensure that air traffic controllers speak and understand the language(s) used for radiotelephony communications as specified in Annex 1.

2.27.2

Except when communications between air traffic control units are conducted in a mutually agreed language, the English language shall be used for such communications.

In view of above it is required to follo w the following instructions.

a) Use “English” as the only language for exchange of communications for coordination with air traffic control units.

b) Use Standard phraseology for exchange of communications between air traffic control units.

The compliance of the above may please be ensured.

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CNS CIRCULAR No. 6 of 2003.

Sub: Air Traffic Services Requirements for Communication – Back up capabilities thereof .

Wherever required, the “State” has implemented the requirements listed in Para 6.1 to 6.3 of ICAO Annex 11 and para 8.3.1 of ICAO DOC 4444** regarding provision of Aeronautical Mobile Service, Aeronautical fixed service and Movement control service at various airports under the control of Airports Authority of India. A copy of the above relevant para is enclosed as Annex – I for ready reference. To ensure high degree of reliability and availability of various Communication Channels and equipment, the following have been provided:a) Redundancy of equipment (main & stand by) b) Stand by power supply/Battery back up over and above the dedicated power supply. c) Inherent reliability of equipment. d) Controlled temperature & humidity e) Adequate test equipment. f) Quality maintenance by trained/skilled personnel. It is required to maintain/comply the above provision strictly for optimum efficiency of operation.

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The level of reliability and availability of communication systems shall be such that the possibility of system failures or significant degradations is very remote. Adequate backup facilities shall be provided.

Note: Guidance material and information pertaining to system reliability and availability are contained in Annex 10, Volume I and the Air Traffic Services Planning Manual (Doc. 9426).

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Dated: 26 -12-2003 CNS Circular No. 7 of 2003

Subject: Radar Systems –Backup Capabilities Airports Authority of India (AAI) has provided Radar Systems at various Airports used in provision of the Air Traffic Services (ATS). The systems are being maintained to provide high level of availability, reliability and integrity of ATS. The requirement of Para 8.1.1 of ICAO Doc-4444 on radar systems capabilities is given below:8.1.1 Radar systems used in the provision of air traffic services shall have a very high level of reliability, availability and integrity. The possibility of system failure or significant system degradations which may cause complete or partial interruptions of service shall be very remote. Back-up facilities shall be provided Note 1:- A radar system will normally consist of a number of integrated elements, including radar sensor(s), radar data transmission lines, radar data processing system, radar displays. Note2: Guidance material and information pertaining to use of radar and to system reliability and availability is contained in Annex -10, Volume 1 and the Air Traffic services Planning Manual ( Doc 9426) To ensure high level of availability, reliability and integrity in operation of the Radar systems, the following have been provided in the Radar installation at stations. 1. Redundancy of equipment.( Mains and Standby) 2. Standby power supply / battery back up over and above dedicated power supply. 3. Inherent reliability of equipment 4. Controlled temperature and humidity ( Air conditioning) 5. Installation of fixed targets at known locations and processing the data received from targets. 6. Adequate test equipment & spares 7. Maintenance schedules as per requirement s of the equipment maintenance. 8. Quality maintenance by trained / skilled personnel. It is required to maintain / comply the above provisions to achieve high level of efficiency in operation. It is also required to document the data on faults observed in the equipment serviceability and performance of the equipment in the form of Log book and Maintenance Schedule etc.


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CNS Circular No. 1 of 2004. Subject: Automatic recording of Surveillance Data. Surveillance data from Primary and Secondary radar equipment provided at different airports is being recorded automatically and continuously in the hard disc of computer. It is required to take back-up of the recorded data files everyday for retention as is being done in the case of voice recorded tapes. The recommendations of Para 6.4.1 of ICAO Annex -11 on recording of surveillance data is given below:6.4.1 Automatic recording of surveillance data. 6.4.1.1 Recommendation:—Surveillance Recommendation:—Surveillance data from primary and secondary radar equipment or obtained through ADS, used as an aid to air traffic services, should be automatically recorded for use in accident and incident investigations, search and rescue, air traffic control and surveillance systems evaluation and training. 6.4.1.2 Recommendation: --- Automatic recording should be retained for a period of at least fourteen days. When the recordings are pertinent to accident and incident investigations, they should be retained for longer periods until it is evident that they will no longer be required. To meet the above recommendations, the following instructions are required to be followed:-1.

A back-up of the previous day recorded files is to be taken every day on the prescribed tape, from the Hard disk.

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The previous day backup is to be taken every day at a fixed time. The day is to be reckoned from midnight to midnight.

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The files of the previous day data should be deleted, after backup of the data is taken on the tape.

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The recorded tapes are required to be labeled properly with date of recording and details of the recorded files.

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The recorded tapes are required to be preserved in the tape library under safe custody of a designated responsible officer.

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Sub: VOLMET Broadcasts service

As per recommendations of Para 4.4.1 of ICAO Annex 11 and as determined by Regional Air Navigation agreements for the requirements of VOLMET Broadcasts from Kolkata and Mumbai, VOLMET broadcast service is provided on High Frequency (HF) radiotelephony as per details provided in Para 11.6 of ICAO Annex 3. The standard Radiotelephony phraseology is required to be used in the broadcasts of VOLMET as recommended in Para 4.4.2 of Annex 11 and the guidance material provided in coordination between ATSs, Aeronautical Information services and Aeronautical Meteorological Services (DOC 9377), Appendix I.

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Dated: 20.01.2004. CNS Circular No.3 of 2004.

Sub: Aeronautical fixed service - (ground-ground communications) Airports Authority of India (AAI) is providing ground-ground communications facilities by direct speech / or data link communication for air traffic services purpose. Depending upon the requirements at each airport, for the provision of communication facilities in accordance with the provisions of Para 6.2.1, 6.2.2, and 6.2.3 of ICAO Annex 11 (copy enclosed), and to meet the requirement of times for establishment of communication, the following communication channels have been provided. 1. Dedicated hot lines. 2. Value added hot lines. 3. Direct speech circuits. 4. Direct telephones. 5. Subscriber trunk dialing (STD). 6. International trunk dialing. 7. Speech switching system (SSS). 8. Voice communication control system (VCCS). 9. Intercom. Telephones. 10. EPABX telephones. 11. Automatic message switching system (AMSS). 12. Voice logging systems (digital and analogue) The stations are required to maintain the assigned communication channels efficiently so that ground to ground communication for air traffic services can be established within the desired time limits as stipulated in above paras. Stations are also required to keep a proper record of assigned channels.

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CNS Circular No. 4 of 2004 Sub: Disposal of Old / Dismantled Equipment It has been observed that disposal action is not being taken for a long time for the CNS Equipment withdrawn from operation. Such inventory continues to be maintained at the station for a long time, thereby increasing the unnecessary inventory and blocking the useful space. The dismantled equipment sometimes is stored even in the operational area / equipment room, which adversely affects the maintenance and operation of the equipment in use. In order to avoid such situation, it is advised that the following action on obsolete / dismantled equipment be taken immediately. 1.

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Normarc ILS General Maintenance - Workshop held at Chennai on 4-5th July 2002. General 1. Maintenance Schedule shall be followed meticulously. 2. On-line UPS shall be provided for both LLZ and GP. The provision of the UPS is to be made by respective RHQ. 3. Spares of programmed EPROM’s should be available at site. Programming of EPROMs is the responsibility of SMU. Stations if not having the spare EPROMs may demand the same from SMU. 4. All stations should configure the CAT-I ILS to COLD standby mode instead of HOT standby mode and necessary configuration shall be made in the system accordingly. 5. No unserviceable card should be kept at station and it should be sent immediately to SMU for repair, with fault report and observations.

Hub Center for distribution of ILS cards / Modules. For storing the spares of Normarc ILS 3500 / 7000 series, HUB stations suggested are as follows:

For Normarc 3500 Series ILS HUB Station where spares to be stored

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Jaipur Chennai Kolkata Ahmedabad Guwahati

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Decision Taken: 1. Fault logbooks containing detection of fault, observation, action taken for rectification of fault with tests carried out, shall be maintained and kept up to date. 2. Flight inspection schedule shall be finalized 3 months in advance and should be sent by FIU to all regions and stations so that the stations are aware of the inspection dates and accordingly plan their maintenance/ checks schedule well in advance. 3. It shall be ensured that in case of deviation from the schedule date of flight inspection, the station shall be given at least seven days prior notice to plan and test the system and keep the system ready for flight inspection. 4. During flight inspection, there were difficulties faced in communication phraseology used. After deliberation it was decided that a document like the one which was developed by FIU for GCEL ILS, should be made by FIU and circulated to all stations. The document will include the pre-calibration checks to be carried out, site conditioning etc. Similar document should be made for all facilities i.e. VOR, DME, & ILS. 5. In CATC training, arrangements shall be made to train the officials on Ground (field) adjustments and handling of required test equipments including vector voltmeter.

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Advisory note for Upkeep of ILS Equipment: 1.

To protect the system from the surge and transients, which are the major causes for breakdown, the feasibility of operating the facility on battery or On-Line UPS operation shall be explored and implemented.

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All module/card level maintenance should be carried out using anti-static kit. Proper grounding of the system should be ensured.

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All steps should be taken for protecting the system from lightening. The standard lightening arresters shall be provided at all sites and periodical inspection shall be carried out. If any deviation from previous reading is found, corrective action shall be initiated.

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De-humidifiers shall be installed to control humidity. The provision of wall paneling, double door and cubical before the entrance to equipment room using antistatic measures shall be ensured to have dust free environment.

5.

The critical area for ILS system should be properly graded.

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Identification Signal of ILS Localizer. It has been decided to implement amendment related to Identification signal of Localizer as per amendment no. 74 dated 04.11.1999 Para 3.1.3.9.3 of Annex. 10 Vol.I as mentioned below: 3.2.3.9.3 The identification signal shall employ the International Morse

Code and consist of two or three letters. It may be preceded by the International Morse Code signal of the letter “I”, followed by a short pause where it is necessary to distinguish the ILS facility from other navigational facilities in the immediate area.

The short pause will be equivalent to interval between letters and shall not be less than the duration of 3 dots. For details of dots and dashes, their duration and rate of transmission, refer to Para 3.1.3.9.4 of Annex. 10 Vol. I (amended 04.11.1999). All ILS stations are to carry out changes in localizer identification code accordingly, if not done hitherto. De-briefing reports should be taken immediately after carrying out the changes. A compliance report to this effect may be sent to this office.

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Dated: 28/10/2004 Circular No. 7 of 2004

Subject: Operation of DVOR / DME (HP) Based on the recommendation of workshops on maintenance of DVOR / DME (HP) held at Delhi from 29 th April to 1st May, 2004 for ASII DVOR / DME and at th th Ahmedabad from 7 to 8 May 2002 for GCEL & AWA DVOR / DME, the following guidelines are issued: 1.

Maintenance Schedules of the equipment are to be strictly followed.

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The temperature inside the Nav-aid room should be maintained at 22º ± 1º temperature and humidity measuring device should be installed in equipment room.

3.

Provision of adequate voltage stabilization either by use of electronic voltage stabilizers cascaded with spike suppressors or using constant voltage stabilizer (CVT).

4.

Equipment and Airconditioner should not be connected to the same phase of AC mains power supply.

5.

Provision of “Lightning arrestors” on the counterpoise and monitoring antenna and “Surge Protectors” across remote lines for protection of equipment from lightning.

6.

Provision of anti-static kit on the working table and anti-static flooring in the equipment room to avoid the anti-static discharge. This should be mandatory for all new installations.

7.

Provision of “Smoke detectors” at site to auto cut-off the power supply and warning at Equipment room.

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Area below the counterpoise should be concretized to stop wild vegetation.

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confirm that required coverage requirement is fully met, be checked. If reduction of power output reduces coverage requirement, the power should be increased till the coverage is met and proper records should be kept in this regard. This supersedes the earlier CHQ letter No. 19019/6/99-COM(M) dated 24/07/2001. 11.

All stations should immediately send the unserviceable modules/PCBs to the respective SMU for repair and return.

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Spare PCBs / modules shall be stocked at four regional centres one in each region i.e. Kolkata, Delhi, Bangalore & SMU Ahmedabad.

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Regular interaction between SMU and field stations for efficient and prompt maintenance support through internet and other means should be done. All Station-in-Charges should ensure strict compliance of the above for optimum efficiency of VOR/DVOR/DME (HP) operation.

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CNS Circular No. 01 Of 2006 Sub: Documentation and preservation of maintenance records of CNS facilities. Following guidelines will be followed for documentation and preservation of maintenance records of CNS facilities: 1.Preservation of maintenance records of CNS facilities. (i)

Routine Maintenance Schedules: - Reports on Routine Maintenance Schedules i.e Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly, Half Yearly and Annual as applicable to CNS equipment shall be maintained and retained as per below: (a) Daily, Weekly and Monthly (b) Quarterly, Half Yearly and Yearly

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:- One Year. :- Five Years.

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Handing over report (Proof of Performance), History /Fault Log Book: These records shall be maintained and retained throughout the life of facility.

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Shift Log Book and Communication Returns: - These records shall be maintained and retained for a period of one year.

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Test Equipment Calibration Records: Test equipments such as signal generators, oscilloscope etc. must be calibrated on a periodic basis. The relevant records shall be retained at station up to five consequent reports. Retention of Flight Inspection Reports and Data : (i) (ii)

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INTIMATION OF MAJOR FAILURES OF CNS FACILITIES In the event of occurrence of following types of major failures of CNS facilities at an airport/ACS station, immediate intimation shall be given to CHQ. 1. Communication :1.1 Failure of Air-to-ground VHF and HF channel having adverse impact on flight operations. 1.2 Failure of ground-to-ground communication (including telephone, Direct Speech Circuit, Data link circuit etc.) resulting in serious impact on flight op eration. 2. Navigation facilities :Non-availability of navigational facilities like ILS, DVOR, DME, NDB which is likely to cause diversion/disruption of flights from the airport. 3. Surveillance and Automation System : Non-availability of facility causing serious impact on the operation of flight from/to airport. GM(Com) of ACS at Metro airports, Airport Directors and O/In-charge of ACS ( where post of Airport Director is not available) will immediately communicate the date, time and nature of occurrence to the control room of CMG, Corporate Hqrs. through Telephone/ Fax/E-mail is given here under :Ops Control Room:Tel – 011-24610843/24610848 Fax – 011-24693963 Email Id- [email protected] The duty officer of control room will intimate the occurrence to ED(CNSO&M) at his office/residence telephone number or his Mobile No. as given here under :Mobile: 9810937070

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In case of non-availability of ED(CNS-O&M), the information should be given to GM(N&S) at the following numbers : Office 011-24619159,

Residence 011-26124961,

Mobile No. 9818135846

Please note that the arrangement will be effective immediately and does not supersede other prevailing means of intimation of events/incidents.

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Chapter -11 Performance Targets for CNS facilities (Availability and Reliability Standards for CNS Facilities) 1

Introduction The monitoring and analysis of in-service performance of CNS facilities against design specification and operational requirement is a key activity in assuring the integrity and safety of service. This specification identifies the availability and reliability standards applicable to AAI Radio Navigation Aids. These standards provide a reference level of service against which facilities are designed and delivered. The performance of technical assets is monitored, reviewed and reported against these standards. The standards help to ensure that safety critical services are being delivered to an appropriate standard.

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Mean Time between Failures (MTBF) :- This parameter is to be calculated for a. b.

each channel of the facility. For the complete complete facility. facility.

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The report shall be submitted to GM (N&S) by 15th January every year. Performance measures to be applied Minimum Facility Operational Availability (Ao) and Reliability (MTBF) standards are quoted in recognition that both frequent failures (low MTBO) and long outages (low FA) are operationally undesirable. For Precision Landing navigation aids, these standards come from ICAO Annex 10. For Non-Precision navigation aids, the quoted MTBO figures are recommendations only based on aviation experience. ICAO Attachment F to Annex 10 Volume 1 provides guidance material concerning the level of reliability and availability for radio communication service and radio navigation aids, which may be considered as minimum standards. Following table provides values of the performance parameters for a number of service types. Efforts should be made to achieve the quoted values .

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Availability Calculations: Ao = Ta/Tt where Ao = Operational Availability, Ta = the total time that the service is actually available, and Tt = the total time period that the service is required to be available. N.B 1. It may be noted that the total time (Tt) includes non operating time. Non operating time consists of scheduled shutdown period and failure period. 2. Facilities at some of the station are not operated on H24 basis due to limited hours of operation of the station. For such facility time Tt will not include the period during which facility is switched off or not provided. 3. The availability is to be calculated for a period of one calendar year. A major factor in achieving required levels of Ao is the provision of standby Power system. Standby power systems may take the form of Diesel No-Break Generating sets, Diesel standby Generating sets, floating battery supply across a mains charger, or Uninterruptible Power Supplies with battery back up to mains supply. For remotely located facilities having relatively low power requirements, solar power supplies used in conjunction with floating batteries may be a satisfactory solution.

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Chapter -12 Maintenance of CNS/ATM Systems 1. Introduction Introduction CNS-OM Directorate ensures provision CNS facilities as per Standard and Recommended practices of ICAO. Civil Aviation Requirements (CARs) promulgated by DGCA to, support CNS/ATM system for continental and Oceanic airspace managed by India. This includes maintenance of CNS ATM assets. The CNS OM Directorates are: • • • •

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With support from: • Radio Construction Construction & Development Development Unit (RC & DU) • Flight Inspection Unit (FIU) • CNS Planning Directorate (CNS – P) • Engineering (Civil and Electrical) Wing • Directorate of Information Technology (IT) • Integrated Planning Cell (IPC) • And in coordination with • ATM Directorate • Aviation Safety Directorate • Aerodrome Planning Directorate 2. Working Arrangements CNS OM groups work together, and with other AAI Directorates of AAI to assure safe and effective management and delivery of CNS Services. 3.CNS OM Executive Team CNS OM is managed by an Executive Team headed by the Executive Director (O&M) and includes all Group Managers. The Executive Team meets periodically periodically as required. The Executive undertakes the following specific tasks: • develop, define, prioritize and promulgate strategic directions for CNS OM on a continuing basis; • monitors performance against objectives in the areas of CNS operations, and human resources; • provides a focus for problem resolution and provides leadership for Group staff as a whole;

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The primary role of N & S and Communication Directorate is to provide assurance to the ED(CNS)- OM of the operational integrity of existing CNS systems and facilities. These Directorates provides in service support and management of the facilities to assure safe and effective operation, services in accordance with:• ICAO SARPS • THE INDIAN CIVIL AVIATION and AAI Acts • CARs of DGCA, • Standards and practices of AAI . This activity extends from commissioning, upon hand-over from CNS-Planning Directorate. To meet operational and administrative needs, the telecommunication services are provided either through internal resources or through external communication service providers. To provide necessary telecommunications services that meet the operational and administrative needs, either internally owned and maintained or by using external services. CNS OM delivers development, system management, maintenance standards and instructions, and maintenance services for the following systems: • Navigation aids (ILS, VOR, DME, NDB); • Surveillance Systems (Primary & Secondary Radar sensors, ADS C and ADS B)

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3. Key Relationships (i) Internal • Flight Inspection Unit • CNS Planning Directorate • Engineering (Civil & Electrical) Wing • IT Directorate • ATM Directorate; • Directorate of Aviation Safety • Corporate Office (for corporate policy, governance and corporate business support, management of human resources); (ii) External • DGCA (as regulator) and ICAO; • Other aviation related businesses and other CNS service providers, including other ATM providers; • Defence (For maintenance of CNS facilities installed at Defense airfields) • State & Local Government Departments, local authorities • External suppliers of technical and engineering resources • Airlines, • Communication service providers such as SITA, MTNL, and others • Wireless Planning and Coordination (WPC) Wing of Department of Telecommunication. 4. Composition • Led by a safety orientated senior executive, with a engineering/technical focus with the relevant experience and qualifications; • Supported by qualified technical staff at Central and Regional Headquarters and station level, expert in delivering engineering, project management, installation and maintenance services, organized by customer, geography and function. Also supported by staff needed for business support (finance, staff management, industrial relations and planning). • Staff who understands the competitive telecommunications environment and how that can be best exploited to reduce AAI costs. 6. Job Description: Job description of key CNS (Operation & and Maintenance ) executives is given in chapter 13.

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Chapter 13 Job Description The job description of key CNS- OM executives is described below: The accountabilities and responsibilities of key CNS- OM executives are described below: 1.

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(i) Title: ED (CNS-OM) (ii) Job Summary: He is head of CNS-Operation and Maintenance department and is placed at Corporate headquarter of Airports Authority of India. He monitors daily Un-serviceability reports of CNS facilities and directs corrective action. He reviews maintenance policies of all CNS facilities installed at Aeronautical Communication Stations and requirement of CNS personnel for existing and planned facilities, coordinate for timely procurement of spares, finalize annual training plan of CNS personnel for training at Regional training centers (RTC) and CATC and supervises activities related to Repair of multilayer PCB and modules at specialized maintenance units. He recommends proposal for annual transfer of CNS personnel to various ACS. He exercises administrative and financial powers as per delegation of power. (iii) Duties and Responsibilities:Maintenance and operation • Framing of maintenance policies and supervision to ensure maintenance of CNS /ATM systems and Airport Security systems is according to the requirements of the DGCA CARs, ICAO SARPS and AAI’s CNS Manual; • Establishing effective system for identifying, reporting, tracking and removal of faults in CNS Systems and Airport Security systems to ensure timely restoration of the facility; • Ensuring that maintenance policies, procedures and systems are in place to guide and support the field level CNS personnel by issuance of CNS circular to this effect; • Yearly review of CNS manuals; • Initiation of corrective action for reported shortcomings in CNS/ATM systems; • Monitoring and follow up action from the Corporate head quarter level to ensure Availability, reliability, continuity and integrity of CNS/ATM systems as per their performance target; • Coordination and issuance of direction for timely procurement of spares for CNS systems; • Supervision of activities related to Central maintenance centre to ensure timely repair of multilayer PCBs and modules of CNS systems at Specialized maintenance units (SMU) established at various places in India; • To initiate action for establishment of additional SMU, if required, for newly inducted systems; August 1, 2006

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of DGCA,ICAO Annex 10 and maintenance of ATC Automation system, Airport Security equipments and is placed at Corporate headquarter of Airports Authority of India. Monitors daily Un-serviceability reports of CNS facilities installed at Aeronautical Communication Stations and project requirement of CNS personnel for existing and planned facilities, initiate for timely procurement of spares. Assit in finalizing annual training plan of CNS personnel for training at Regional training centers (RTC) and CATC. Associate in preparation of proposal for annual transfer of CNS Technical and Electronics discipline personnel within CNS wing to various ACS. Carry out related administrative and exercises financial powers as per delegation of power. (iii) Duties and Responsibilities:Maintenance and operation •

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Administrative Action Recommend proposal for transfer of Technical and Electronics personnel as per operational requirement and AAI’s transfer policy; Takes actions to promote harmonious relation among the employee; Takes administrative action in N &S Directorate to maintain discipline.

(iv) Financial Activities • Exercises financial power as per DOP to accord administrative and expenditure sanctions to support maintenance of NS facilities. • Recommend proposals which are beyond his powers and forward to superior authorities for obtaining expeditious approval. • Ensure preparation of annual budget of various department functioning under NS Directorate • Follow vigilance guidelines and promote culture of honesty and transparency in discharging official function. (v) Additional works Carry out additional works assigned to him by superior authorities (vi) Accountability: The GM ( N &S) is accountable to the, ED (CNS-OM).

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manpower to meet operational requirement. Financial Activities :. • Exercise financial power as per DOP to accord administrative and expenditure sanctions to support maintenance and upgradation o f Communication facilities. • Recommend proposals which are beyond his power and forward to superior authorities for obtaining expeditious approval. • Ensure preparation of annual budget of various departments functioning under Communication Directorate. • Follow vigilance guidelines and promote culture of honesty and transparency in discharging official function. Additional Works Carry out additional works assigned to him by superior authorities. (v) Accountability The GM (Com.) is accountable to the ED (CNS-OM) 4. Deputy General Manager/Joint General Manager (Navigational Aids) (i) Title: DGM/Joint GM (Navigational Aids- CHQ) (ii) Job Summary :- Initiating preparation of maintenance policies, maintenance schedules, monitoring of preventive and break down maintenance reports of Navigational Aids received from stations, coordinate for projection of requirement of spares of Nav Aids for their timely procurement, examining referred NOC cases with respect to CNS criteria, carry out associated administrative functions and any other works assigned to him. (iii) Duties and Responsibilities:Maintenance • To initiate action for preparation of Preventive maintenance schedules of newly procured and installed Nav Aids at the airports and after the approval of maintenance schedule, disseminating of same to the concerned stations for implementation; • To initiate action for CNS circulars to be issued from time to time to the stations to all the issues which require uniform implementation related to Nav-Aids; • Carry out review of faults report analysis in respect of Nav-Aids being received from stations and to take up suitable preventive/corrective action at CHQ level e.g. with manufacturer for recurring faults at all the stations, change in maintenance practices etc. in consultation with GM (N &S); • To assist GM ( N &S) in taking action for keeping the Availability of Nav-Aids at all stations as per availability target by: (a) monitoring the repair of Modules of the Nav – Aids at CMC (b) by monitoring dispatch of required spares to stations from CRSD/SMU; • To initiate timely actions for renewal of maintenance contracts of Nav - aids facilities, if required, at CHQ level; August 1, 2006

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Carry out annual evaluation of the performance of Navigational facilities in respect of all stations and recommend to GM (N & S) actions to improve their performance or replace them if service life exceeds its specified life time; To assist GM (N &S) in taking further action on survey reports of decommissioned and discarded Navigational Aids equipment received from stations for processing at CHQ level; To review the flight inspection periodicity of all Nav- aids and to take up with FIU in consultation with GM (N &S) for timely completion of flight check; To take action at CHQ for early commissioning of installed Nav- aids at stations. To supervise that current data base regarding Nav- aids is maintained at CHQ in all aspect;. To take action on the MIS reports received from stations/regions and analyze the same and to present relevant report/data to GM ( N & S); To participate in Technical evaluation committees, Technical specifications committees and other technical committees in respect of Nav – Aids and other CNS Systems; To initiate corrective action on the aviation safety reports of field stations received from DGCA/Aviation Safety Directorate in respect of Nav- aids; In case of Major break down of Nav- Aid at the stations to coordinate with CRSD, SMU, RCDU and FIU for early restoration of facility; examining special referred NOC cases from NOC cell with respect to CNS criteria and advise GM ( N &S) suitably; Ensuring Navigational system operations and performance related issues are reported in a timely manner to the GM ( N &S).

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(vi) Knowledge, experience, skills and abilities • Posses proficiency or trained at concept level on Nav – aid facilities. • Should have working experience of at least two years on Nav – aid facilities. • Have knowledge of all maintenance schedules and CNS circulars related to Nav Aids. • Possess sound knowledge of Annex 10 Vol I , Vol V, Doc 8071 and related Civil Aviation Requirement (CAR) of DGCA. • Have working knowledge of AAI financial management system and Delegation of financial power (DOP) • Have the working knowledge AAI disciplinary and appeal rules • Should be able to dictate letters in Hindi/English • Have ability to carry out correspondence in Hindi/English through E-mail • Have good knowledge of working with computer and able to use window operating system and utilities like MS office and internet for obtaining information of interest. • Have the ability to clearly express his views in Hindi/English • Able to make presentation, preferably through power point of related topics to higher authorities and to gatherings. • Should have understanding and knowledge about basic ATC. • Maintain good working relationship with higher authorities. • Have the ability to effectively manage human resource working under him and promote harmonious relation among them . 5. Jt.General Manager/Deputy General Manager (Surveillance Systems, CHQ) :(i) Title: DGM/Joint GM (Surveillance Systems- CHQ) (ii) Job Summary :- Initiating preparation of maintenance schedule, monitoring of preventive and break down maintenance reports of Surveillance Systems received from stations, coordinate for projection of requirement of spares of Surveillance Systems for their timely procurement, working out N & S personnel deployment as per AAI transfer policy, carry out associated administrative functions and any other works assigned to him. (iii) Duties and Responsibilities:Maintenance •

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8. General Manager (CNS -Region) Delhi/Mumbai/Kolkatta/Chennai /Guwahati (i) Title: - GM (CNS-Region) (ii) Job Summary:- Supervision of preventive and break down maintenance of CNS/ATM system facilities, Airport Security equipments and associated facilities of Aeronautical Communication Stations and Airports, timely procurement of spares, working out training requirement of CNS personnel’s working under him for training at regional training centre (RTC) and CATC , carry out associated administrative function and financial activities like preparation of annual budget, exercise of financial powers and any other function assigned to him. (iii) Duties and Responsibilities:Maintenance • To ensure availability of Preventive maintenance schedules of CNS and Airport Security equipments installed at the ACS and Airports and CNS circulars issued from time to time to the units; • To ensure availability of relevant ICAO Annex and documents at all ACS; • To ensure availability of technical manuals to the ACS for module level maintenance; • To supervise for strict adherence to preventive maintenance schedules, their related documentation and guidelines of the CNS circulars in respect of CNS/ATM systems and security equipments; • Carry out annual review of preventive maintenance schedules in consultation with his subordinates and provide his inputs to corporate headquarter and advise remedial action to ACS; • To keep main and standby channel of a facility always serviceable at the Stations under his control by:a) Organize timely actions to procure adequate spare parts/modules within his power; b) Project requirements of spare modules/parts sufficiently in advance to corporate head quarter (CHQ)/ central Radio stores depot (CRSD) for their timely procurement; • To take adequate advance actions for renewal of maintenance contracts under his delegation of powers, if required. • Carry out annual evaluation of the performance of CNS facilities in his region and; (i) Advise station for corrective action (ii) Recommend to CHQ actions to improve their performance or replace them if service life exceeds its specified life time; • To organize preparation of survey reports of decommissioned and to be discarded CNS and Airports security equipment in his region within a time frame of one month from the date of decommissioning; • To monitor the performance of HF communication channels, and AFTN channels and take action for upgrading or additional channels if congestion is above AAI/ICAO limits; August 1, 2006

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operational and technical working under him; carry out associated administrative functions and any other works assigned to him (iii) Duties and Responsibilities:Maintenance • Make available Preventive maintenance schedules of Automatic Message Switching System installed at the airport and CNS circulars issued from time to time to the units. • Make available technical manuals to the units for module level maintenance • Supervise to ensure strict adherence to preventive maintenance schedules, their related documentation and guidelines of the CNS circulars. • Carry out annual review of preventive maintenance schedules in consultation with his subordinates and provide inputs to GM (CNS). • To keep main and standby channel of a facility always serviceable • Provide effective guidance to his subordinates. • Take actions for immediate dispatch of unserviceable modules to Special Maintenance Unit (SMU) and coordinates for return of serviced modules from SMU. • Initiate timely actions for renewal of maintenance contracts of AMSS and other associated systems , if required. • Carry out annual evaluation of the performance HFRT Channels, AFTN Channels and recommend to GM (CNS ) actions to improve their performance or upgrade them. • Organize preparation of survey reports of decommissioned and to be discarded Systems within a time frame of one month from the date of decommissioning. • Ensure availability of work instructions and suitable test equipment’s for carrying out monitoring and maintenance activities. • Ensure there is a effective control on the monitoring and measurement and all the related system documents. • Ensuring there is an effective control on non conforming products like old software version , u/ s hardware and obsolete documents and prevent its unintended use. • Ensure there is a continual improvements in handling failures by doing fault analysis , improving maintenance philosophy , and taking timely corrective and maintenance actions. • Improving the effectiveness and efficiency by reducing system failures or waste in material and time. • Ensure well documented procedure exists for logging all maintenance activities. • Ensure that HFRT operation is strictly as per ICAO ANNEX 10 Vol II and only standard phraseology is used. • Ensure availability of work instructions and suitable test equipment’s for carrying out monitoring and maintenance activities. • Ensure there is a effective control on the monitoring and measurement and all the related system documents. • Ensuring there is an effective control on non conforming products like old software version , u/ s hardware and obsolete documents and prevent its unintended use.

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Training • To deploy trained or proficient manpower for the AMSS (Technical and Operational ), HFRT operation , International Notam Office and Communication Briefing.; • Organize actions to work out requirement of annual training for Communication (Operational) and Technical personnel of the station after transfers, preferably in the month of August and forward the requirement to GM(CNS); • Nominate personnel of (Com – Operational) and technical personnel for training at CATC and RTC. • • • • • • •

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14. Deputy General Manager (Automation) (i) Title :- DGM (Automation ) (ii) Job Summary : Supervision of Automation system for preventive maintenance , corrective maintenance and breakdown maintenance. Ensuring ready availability of necessary spares by identifying and projecting in time the necessary spares requirements. Identifying the obsolete spares and seeking their replacement spares. Carrying out associated administrative functions and Performing any other works assigned by higher authorities (iii)

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• Ensure availability of work instructions and suitable test equipment’s for carrying out monitoring and maintenance activities; • Ensure there is a effective control on the monitoring and measurement and all the related system documents; • Ensuring there is an effective control on non conforming products like old software version , u/ s hardware and obsolete documents and prevent its unintended use; • Ensure there is a continual improvements in handling failures by doing fault analysis , improving maintenance philosophy , and taking timely corrective and maintenance actions; • Improving the effectiveness and efficiency by reducing system failures or waste in material and time; • Ensure well documented procedure exists fo r logging all maintenance activities; • Ensuring documents and procedure related to system maintenance and operations are updated regularly and easily retrievable; • Ensuring there is effective communication with ATC and Automation system officers regarding their enquiries and handling of their complaints; • Ensuring continuous availability of all facilities with sufficient high degree of confidence; • Ensuring procedures are available for carrying out breakdown jobs effectively. • Ensure effective implementation of Maintenance contract wherever applicable and to the extent possible; • Establishing two way communication at appropriate levels to facilitate the rapid solutions of problems and to avoids costly delays or disputes; • Encouraging agencies to implement programs for continual improvements of performance and to participate in other job improvement initiative; • involving maintenance support agencies in development activities to share knowledge effectively and efficiently improve the working and performance of the equipments. Administrative functions • To review the progress of actions items of minutes of meeting held with General Manager (Communication); • Take effective steps to maintain proper decorum and discipline. • Ensuing culture of honesty and transparency prevails while discharging official functions. Financial activities • Project requirements of automation system for incorporation in annual budget of ACS. • Follow vigilance guidelines and promote culture of honesty and transparency in discharging official functions Additional works • Carry out additional works as assigned by superior officers (iv)Accountability • He is accountable to GM(CNS)

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(v) Knowledge , experience , skill and abilities • Possesses proficiency or trained at concept level on Automation system; • Possess sound knowledge of Annex 10 Vol.II, III, IV, Annex 15,DOC8126,9734 and related Civil Aviation Requirement (CAR) of DGCA.; • Should have sufficient work experience in the field of computers ,networking and Information Technology; • Should have sufficient knowledge on maintenance philosophy; • Should have adequate knowledge on computer software, operating systems and RDBMS; • Posses ability to use office software products for effective written communication and to maintain training documentation; • Should posses tactical skills to handle and address all queries coming from ATC users in regards to system failures; • Should have familiarity of working with ATC functionalities, ATC terminologies and basic understanding of Air Traffic control; • Should have ability to correctly understand the requirements of ATC users and project it accordingly for effective implementations by vendors; • Should posses sufficient skills and manage all resources to handle all types contingencies; • Should be able to visualize potential problems and proactively work towards their solutions, 15. Asst. General Manager/Sr. Manager (ILS) (i)Title: - Asst. GM/SM (ILS) :(ii) Job Summary: - Supervision of preventive and break down maintenance of ILS and other associated systems, Coordinate for projection of requirement of spares of ILS for their timely procurement and carry out associated administrative functions and any other works assigned to him. (iii) Duties and Responsibilities:Maintenance • •

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18. Asst.General Manager/ Sr. Manager (Security Equipment):(i) Title: - Asst. GM/SM(Security Equipment) (ii) Job Summary: - Supervise proper functioning of all security and PA equipment, test equipment etc. in the Unit. Ensure and carry out p reventive maintenance schedule. Ensure corrective maintenance / repair action for faulty equipment. Check and ensure proper maintaining of logbooks. Ensure upkeep of the inventory. Carry out associated administrative function and any other function assigned to him. (iii) Duties and Responsibilities:Maintenance • Ensure proper maintenance and serviceability of all X-BIS, DFMD, HHMD, PA System and associated systems. • Supervise all preventive maintenance and maintain records of maintenance of the facilities as per prescribed maintenance schedule • To initiate all corrective/ breakdown maintenance and keep JtGM/DGM (security eqpt) informed of the unserviceability • To discuss and analyze the cause of breakdown with other officers and staff of the unit, to avoid similar problem from reoccur in the future • Check the unit logbook on routine basis and initiates appropriate corrective action. • To brief the concerned JtGM/DGM regarding the status of the unit on daily basis. • To coordinate with Civil/Electrical Wing and other concerned for smooth functioning of the unit. • To make arrangements for calibration of all critical Test equipment pertaining to the Unit. • To make arrangements for inspections/ audit by internal or external parties as and when instructed by concerned Jt GM/DGM August 1, 2006

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If required to coordinate with outside agencies in consultation with JtGM/DGM (Surveillance) to carryout special repair works and to develop indigenous substitute of imported items Take NOTAM action incase when facility goes off the air in consultation with JtGM/DGM and GM (CNS) To discuss and analyze the cause of breakdown with other officers and staff of the unit, to avoid similar problem from reoccur in the future Check the unit logbook on routine basis and initiates appropriate corrective action. To brief the concerned JtGM/DGM regarding the status of the unit on daily basis. To coordinate with Civil/Electrical Wing and other concerned for smooth functioning of the unit. To make arrangements for calibration of all critical Test equipment pertaining to the Surveillance Unit. To make arrangements for inspections/ audit of internal or external parties as and when instructed by concerned Jt GM/DGM To supervise maintenance of all records and spares related to the Unit. To project requirements of routine / regular/ special items well in advance for carrying out maintenance and replacement incase of expiry of its life, like battery, oil etc. To timely dispatch all routine operational and administrative reports and also as and when required. To coordinate with all concerned for annual physical verification of assets as decided by GM (CNS). To project requirements for spares and test equipment in consultation with the JtGM/DGM To ensure serviceability of remote links between site and ATS building Ensure upkeep of the inventory Ensure availability of work instructions and suitable test equipment’s for carrying out monitoring and maintenance activities. Ensure there is a effective control on the monitoring and measurement and all the related system documents. Ensuring there is an effective control on non conforming products like old software version , u/ s hardware and obsolete documents and prevent its unintended use. Ensure there is a continual improvements in handling failures by doing fault analysis , improving maintenance philosophy , and taking timely corrective and maintenance actions. Improving the effectiveness and efficiency by reducing system failures or waste in material and time. Ensure well documented procedure exists for logging all maintenance activities o

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22 Asst. General Manager /Sr.Manager (Com- Notam office) (i) Title : ASST.GM(COM)/SR.MANAGER(COM-NOF) (ii)Job Summary:-Supervision of entire operation of services related to NOTAM Office. Coordinate for projection of requirement of Aeronautical Publications , charts and their procurement , carry out associated administrative functions ,project training and man power requirement of the unit concerned and any other works assigned to him/her. (iv).Duties and Responsibilities Maintenance and Operation: •

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23. Asst. General Manager /Sr. Manager (Com- HFRT) (i) Title : ASST.GM (COM)/SR.MANAGER(Com-HFRT) (ii).Job Summary: Supervision of entire operation of services related to HFRT(MWARA/RDARA/Coordination).Coordinate for projection of requirement of facilities ,charts and their procurement , carry out associated administrative functions ,project training and man power requirement of the unit concerned and any other works assigned to him/her. (iv).Duties and Responsibilities: Maintenance and Operation: Supervision of entire operation of HFRT (RDARA/MWARA) in various shifts at a  station.  Responsible for the smooth operation of Aeronautical Mobile Services. Arrange deployment of suitable manpower in all positions of HFRT.  Responsible for the serviceability of all facilities/aids/equipment  associated with services mentioned in (ii). Overall responsibility for maintaining record of communication and checking  operator’s log (Written/Electronic). As in-charge of the said unit, responsible for provision of charts and Routes  required for HFRT operations. Coordinate with maintenance officers to ensure continuity of services in HFRT  units. Coordinate with ATM officers regarding issues relating to ATS routes,  coordination procedures etc. Coordinate with JT.GM (COM)/DGM(COM) to arrange proficiency check of the  officers deployed on HFRT positions. Coordinate with Civil and Electrical Engineering for maintaining environmental  conditions in the unit. Training : To suggest to JT.GM/DGM(Com) the requirement of training as per operational  requirements . Chalk out annual schedule for training of manpower as administrative In-charge  of HFRT. Administrative functions :

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Financial activities: • Project the Modernisation/ Upgradation /New installation requirements to JT.GM(COM)/ DGM(COM) for incorporation in annual budget of CNS. Additional works : • Carry out additional works as and when assigned by Superior authorities. (iv) Accountability : • He Accountable to GM (CNS)/CNS in charge of ACS. (v) Knowledge ,Experience , Skills and Abilities : Posses proficiency or trained at different levels in services mentioned above.  Having working experience in Standard Radio Telephony procedures/ familiar  with Air routes procedures and frequencies pertaining to concerned FIR. Having knowledge of provisions contained in ICAO Annex.10 Vol II,  Doc.8585,8400, Civil Aviation of India Requirements(CAR) published by DGCA and Jeppeson Charts.  Having good communication skills in English/Hindi. Having ability to coach and impart training to subordinates  Having ability to represent Airports Authority of India in  Workshops/Seminars/Conventions relating to aviation/non-aviation and able to deliver lecture with audio-visual presentation.

24. Asst. General Manager /Sr. Manager (Com-AMSS Supervisor) (i) Title : ASST.GM/SR.MANAGER (COM-AMSS SUPERVISOR) (ii).Job Summary :- Supervision of entire operation of services related to AMSS operation.Coordinate for projection of requirement of spares ,maintenance of lines/channels, coordination with service providers and carry out associated administrative functions ,project training and man power requirement of the unit concerned and any other works assigned to him/her. (iii) Duties and Responsibilities: Maintenance and Operation:  

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25. Asst. General Manager /Sr. Manager (Com-Briefing) (i) Title : - ASST.GM(COM)/SR.MANAGER(COM- BRIEFING) (ii) Job Summary : Supervision of entire operation of services related to Communication Briefing and Pre-flight formalities at ATS Briefing , project requirement of Aeronautical Publications ,charts and their procurement , carry out associated administrative functions ,project training and man power requirement of the unit concerned and any other works assigned to him/her. (iii) Duties and Responsibilities: Maintenance and Operation  

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27. Manager/Asst. Manager /JET (HF communication Systems) :(i)Title: - Manager/Asst. Manager /JET (HF communication Systems) (ii) Job Summary: - Carrying out preventive and break down maintenance of HF communication Systems and other associated systems, keeping maintenance record, Coordinating with other agencies for smooth functioning of HF communication Systems and carry out associated administrative functions and any other works assigned to him. (iii) Duties and Responsibilities:Maintenance Carrying out preventive maintenance schedules of HF communication Systems and associated facilities as per approved maintenance schedules, their related documentation as per maintenance schedule and related guidelines; • Carrying out/helping in breakdown maintenance of HF communication Systems and associated system either alone or as part of maintenance team as the need may arise; • To check the quality of voice logger recording as per standard procedure; • Coordinating with other agencies like Civil and Electrical wing for maintaining equipment room and effective air-conditioning and to bring into notice of Asst.GM /DGM pending issues in this regard; • Helping Unit in charge in carrying out annual review of preventive maintenance schedules of the facilities; • To take regular debriefing reports for facilities and take remedial action and bring into notice of his superiors accordingly any unresolved issue; • Maintain Site /Shift log books and to bring out into notice of Asst. GM/Sr. Manager maintenance and other issues which can not be resolved by him. August 1, 2006

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To check the performance of back up systems at least once daily/shift and keep a record of same; To bring into notice of Sr. Manager /Jt. GM maintenance contracts issues of HF communication Systems, if required; Helping Asst. GM/Sr. Manager in carrying out annual evaluation of the performance of HF communication Systems; Helping in initiating action of preparation of survey reports of decommissioned and to be discarded HF communication Systems within a time frame of one month from the date of decommissioning. Ensure effective implementation of Maintenance contract wherever applicable and to the extent possible. Preparation of fault report of unserviceable modules and coordination action for dispatching of faulty modules to SMU or repairing of the same at the station level. Maintaining inventory of unit; When doing shift duty to check operational and environmental parameters of the facilities;

Additional works • Carry out additional works assigned by superior authorities. (iv) Accountability • He is accountable to Unit in charge of the concerned unit or Shift Supervisory officer as the case may be. . (v) Knowledge, experience, skills and abilities • Posses proficiency and trained at concept level and equipment level on HF communication Systems ; • Have knowledge of all maintenance schedules and CNS circulars related to HF and other associated systems; • Possess knowledge of Annex 10 Vol. III, V and related DGCA Civil aviation requirements; • Ability to carrying out Maintenance/adjustment of HF communication Systems independently or as a part of maintenance team; • Posses’ knowledge about use of general and special purpose test equipments essential for maintenance of HF communication Systems and associated systems; • Have knowledge about initiation for Notam action in respect of HF communication Systems in case of break down or maintenance of the facility; • Should have familiarity of working with ATC functionalities, ATC terminologies and basic understanding of Air Traffic control; • Should know about remote control line lay out and electric power distribution of the facilities and in case of breakdown of the mains power supply for the long duration the alternative action to be taken; • While working in the shift should have effective communication with other shift officers and ATC for debriefing of the facility; • Should have knowledge about the emergency communication facilities available in the unit; 28. Manager/Asst. Manager /Junior Executive Trainee (Surveillance Systems) :-

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(i) Title: - Manager/Asst. Manager /JET(Surveillance Systems) (ii) Job Summary: - Carrying out preventive and break down maintenance of Surveillance systems and other associated systems, keeping maintenance record, Coordinating with other agencies for smooth functioning of Surveillance systems and carry out associated administrative functions and any other works assigned to him. (iii) Duties and Responsibilities:Maintenance • Carrying out preventive maintenance schedules of Surveillance systems and associated facilities as per approved maintenance schedules, their related documentation as per maintenance schedule and related guidelines; • Carrying out/helping in breakdown maintenance of Surveillance systems and associated system either alone or as part of maintenance team as the need may arise; • To check the quality of voice logger recording as per standard procedure; • Coordinating with other agencies like Civil and Electrical wing for maintaining equipment room and effective air-conditioning and to bring into notice of Asst.GM /DGM pending issues in this regard; • Helping Unit in charge in carrying out annual review of preventive maintenance schedules of the facilities; • To take regular debriefing reports for facilities and take remedial action and bring into notice of his superiors accordingly any unresolved issue; • Maintain Site /Shift log books and to bring out into notice of Asst. GM/Sr. Manager maintenance and other issues which can not be resolved by him. • To check the performance of back up systems at least once daily/shift and keep a record of same; • To bring into notice of Sr. Manager /Jt. GM maintenance contracts issues of Surveillance systems, if required; • Helping Asst. GM/Sr. Manager in carrying out annual evaluation of the performance of Surveillance systems; • Helping in initiating action of preparation of survey reports of decommissioned and to be discarded Surveillance systems within a time frame of one month from the date of decommissioning. • Ensure effective implementation of Maintenance contract wherever applicable and to the extent possible. • Preparation of fault report of unserviceable modules and coordination action for dispatching of faulty modules to SMU or repairing of the same at the station level. • Maintaining inventory of unit; • When doing shift duty to check operational and environmental parameters of the facilities; Additional works Carry out additional works assigned by superior authorities. (iv) Accountability He is accountable to Unit in charge of the concerned unit or Shift Supervisory officer as the case may be. . August 1, 2006

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(v) Knowledge, experience, skills and abilities • Posses proficiency and trained at concept level and equipment level on Surveillance systems ; • Have knowledge of all maintenance schedules and CNS circulars related to Surveillance and other associated systems; • Possess knowledge of Annex 10 Vol. III, IV,V and related DGCA Civil aviation requirements; • Ability to carrying out Maintenance/adjustment of Surveillance systems independently or as a part of maintenance team; • Posses’ knowledge about use of general and special purpose test equipments essential for maintenance of Surveillance systems and associated systems; • Have knowledge about initiation for Notam action in respect Surveillance Systems in case of break down or maintenance of the facility; • Should have familiarity of working with ATC functionalities, ATC terminologies and basic understanding of Air Traffic control; • Should know about remote control line lay out and electric power distribution of the facilities and in case of breakdown of the mains power supply for the long duration the alternative action to be taken; • While working in the shift should have effective communication with other shift officers and ATC for debriefing of the facility; • Should have knowledge about the emergency communication facilities available in the unit; 29. Manager/Asst. Manager /Junior Executive Trainee (ILS) (i) Title :- Manager/Asst. Manager /JET(ILS) (ii) Job Summary: - Carrying out preventive and break down maintenance of ILS and other associated systems, keeping maintenance record, coordinating with other agencies for smooth functioning of ILS and carry out associated administrative functions and any other works assigned to him. (iii) Duties and Responsibilities:Maintenance • Carrying out/helping in preventive maintenance schedules of ILS and associated facilities as per approved maintenance schedules, their related documentation as per maintenance schedule and related guidelines; • Carrying out/helping in breakdown maintenance of Surveillance systems and associated system either alone or as part of maintenance team as the need may arise; • Coordinating with other agencies like GFS, Civil and Electrical wing for maintaining critical and sensitive area of ILS, Equipment room and effective airconditioning and to bring into notice of Asst.GM /DGM pending issues in this regard; • To assist Asst. GM /Sr. manager during flight check of the facility and to do coordination work in this regard;

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To assist Unit in charge in carrying out annual review of preventive maintenance schedules of the facilities; To take regular debriefing reports for facilities and take remedial action and bring into notice of his superiors accordingly any unresolved issue; Maintain Site /Shift log books and to bring out into notice of Asst. GM/Sr. Manager unresolved maintenance and other issues ;To check the performance of back up systems at least once daily/shift and keep a record of same; To bring into notice of Sr. Manager /Jt. GM maintenance contracts issues of ILS, if required; Helping Asst. GM/Sr. Manager in carrying out annual evaluation of the performance of ILS; Helping in initiating action of preparation of survey reports of decommissioned and to be discarded ILS within a time frame of one month from the date of decommissioning. Ensure effective implementation of Maintenance contract wherever applicable and to the extent possible. Preparation of fault report of unserviceable modules and coordination action for dispatching of faulty modules to SMU or repairing of the same at the station level if the SMU for the facility is not available; . Maintaining inventory of unit; When doing shift duty to check operational and environmental parameters of the facilities;

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Operation in various units of AMSS (Booking/Supervisor), HFRT (MWARA / RDARA), NOTAM, and Briefing and in AHCR covering shifts. Working in all areas of Aeronautical Fixed Services/Aeronautical Mobile Services/ Aeronautical Information services such as Communication Briefing, NOTAM. Monitor the serviceability of Data lines. Assisting DGM/ Jt. GM (Com) in the preparation of duty schedule/Training Schedule. Keeping record of Communication for Long Term /Short Term retention according to DGCA CAR/ICAO Standards. Maintaining Statistics of Channel Serviceability/Traffic statistics/Transit time statistics. Covering the entire operations in addition to the normal duties allotted in case of extension of watch hours in field stations. Preparation of Monthly Communication Return/Half yearly Communication Return. Additional works : •

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(iii) Duties and Responsibilities:Maintenance • To ensure availability of Preventive maintenance schedules of CNS and Airport Security equipments installed at the ACS/Airport and CNS circulars issued from time to time to the units; • To ensure availability of relevant ICAO Annex and documents ACS/airport; • To ensure availability of technical manuals to the ACS/Airport for module level maintenance; • To supervise for strict adherence to preventive maintenance schedules, their related documentation and guidelines of the CNS circulars in respect of CNS/ATM systems and security equipments; • Carry out annual review of preventive maintenance schedules in consultation with his subordinates and provide his inputs to Regional headquarter ; • To keep main and standby channel of a facility always serviceable at the Stations under his control by:a) Organize timely actions to procure adequate spare parts/modules within his power; b) Project requirements of spare modules/parts sufficiently in advance to Regional head quarter (RHQ)/ central Radio stores depot (CRSD) for their timely procurement; • To take adequate advance actions for renewal of maintenance contracts under his delegation of powers, if required. • Carry out annual evaluation of the performance of CNS facilities in his region and; (i) Advise station for corrective action (ii) Recommend to RHQ actions to improve their performance or replace them if service life exceeds its specified life time; • To organize preparation of survey reports of decommissioned and to be discarded CNS and Airports security equipment at Airport/ACS within a time frame of one month from the date of decommissioning; • To monitor the performance, if available, of HF communication channels, and AFTN channels and take action for upgrading or additional channels if congestion is above AAI/ICAO limits; • To coordinate and liaison with external service providers of communication facilities; • To initiate action for preliminary site selection of CNS and associated facilities and as per CHQ directions forward reports in this regard to RHQ. • To monitor the working of the Notam Office at the Airport. • Coordinate with RHQ for flight inspection of Navigation facilities within its specified time period. • To organize with all concerned for annual physical verification of CNS assets. • To generate and forward MIS and other reports/returns to RHQ/CHQ on regular basis. • Yearly review of Station CNS manuals under his control. • Ensure adherence to safety management requirements of the CNS/ATM systems and Airport security equipments at ACS/airport • Ensuring corrective is taken on the aviation safety reports of stations received from DGCA/Aviation Safety Directorate in respect of CNS/ATM facilities and August 1, 2006

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Airport Security equipments and to bring into notice of RHQ/CHQ, requiring action at RHQ/CHQ level. Training • To deploy trained or proficient manpower for the maintenance works by:a) Organize actions to work out requirement of annual training of station maintenance personnel after transfers preferably in the month of August and forward the requirement to CATC and RHQ; b)To nominate CNS personnel for training in CATC/RTC as per approved training calendar; Administrative function • Conducts interactive meeting with staff once every month and take follow up action to implement actionable points of the minutes of meeting; • To inspect ACS /Airport as and when required and to advise/take remedial action on the shortcomings noticed during inspection; • Takes actions to promote harmonious relation among the employee; • Takes administrative action to maintain discipline. Financial Activities • Exercises financial power as per DOP to accord administrative and expenditure sanctions to support maintenance of CNS facilities; • Takes actions for preparation of proposals which are beyond his powers and forward to superior authorities for obtaining expeditious approval; • Takes timely action to prepare annual budget of CNS and forward to concerned department; • Follow vigilance guidelines and promote culture of honesty and transparency in discharging official functions. Additional works Carry out additional works assigned to him by superior authorities. (iv) Accountability He is accountable to Airport Director/Airport controller or Station in Charge as the case may be.. 33. General Manager/Chief Instructor (CNS) CATC, Allahabad (i) Title: - GM / Chief Instructor CNS, CATC, Allahabad (ii) Job Summary: - Control, management and responsibility in managing CNS faculty at CATC. Working out annual training schedules, course schedules for CATC and RTCs, design and development of new courses in CNS faculty, supervise training activities and participate as Chairman/ member of examinations, responsibilities related to ISO certification, carry out associated administrative function and financial activities like preparation of annual budget, exercise of financial powers and any other function assigned to him. (iii) Duties and Responsibilities:August 1, 2006

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Maintenance • Ensure availability of technical manuals to the units for module level maintenance and training. • Ensure serviceability of main and standby channels of all facilities/ equipments available for training a) Organize timely actions to procure adequate spare parts/modules within his power. b) Project requirements of spare modules/parts sufficiently in advance to corporate head quarter (CHQ)/ central radio stores depot (CRSD) for their timely procurement. • Take adequate advance actions for renewal of maintenance contracts, if required. • Carry out annual evaluation of the performance of CNS training facilities and recommend to CHQ actions to improve their performance or replace them if service life exceeds its specified life time. • Organize preparation of survey reports of decommissioned and to be discarded CNS training facilities within a time frame of one month from the date of decommissioning. • Ensure preventive maintenance and serviceability of all facilities/ equipment at the Civil Air Terminal Allahabad. Training • Ensure timely preparation of Training Calendar for both CATC (CNS Faculty) and RTCs in coordination with CHQ, and timely circulate to CHQ and RHQs • Ensure timely preparation of course schedules for CNS Faculty in consultation with Principal CATC and submission of same to CHQ for approval.. • Design and development of new courses in respect of Communication, Navigation and Surveillance. • Supervise training activities. • Participate as Chairman/ member of examinations as per assignments. • Conduct Proficiency examinations for CNS personnel in coordination with CHQ • Maintain detail records of courses, examination, results of CNS training. • Participate and facilitate in the preparations of STPs. Administrative function • To distribute and deploy available manpower to various CNS units and project additional requirements to CHQ • To plan and implement procedures for improvement of CNS trainings. • Conducts interactive meeting with faculty members once every month and take follow up action to implement actionable points of the minutes of meeting. • Takes actions to promote harmonious relation among the employee. • Takes administrative action to maintain discipline. • Ensure under his supervision the reporting and reviewing process of ACRs of all staff and officers of the CNS faculty is completed. • He acts as the reporting officer for all Jt. GM/DGM for ACRs and acts as the reviewing officer for all other officers up to the rank of Asst. GM of the CNS discipline.

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To accord administrative approval for all procurement actions initiated by the CNS units. He also nominates committee members for completing the procurement process. To accord administrative approval for allotment of official quarters within the CNS Wing and other related matters. Leave (Casual and Restricted) of all Jt. GM/DGM are sanctioned by him and he is the recommending officer for their Earned Leaves. To access the training needs for CNS faculty and arrange trainings for them

Financial Activities • Under his supervision an Imprest account is maintained for CNS wing to meet the day to day requirements • Exercises financial power as per DOP to accord administrative and expenditure sanctions to support maintenance of CNS training facilities at CATC and Civil Air Terminal. • Takes actions for preparation of proposals which are beyond his powers and forward to superior authorities for obtaining expeditious approval. • Takes timely action to prepare annual budget of CNS faculty and forward to concerned department. • Follow vigilance guidelines and promote culture of honesty and transparency in discharging official functions. Additional works Carry out additional works assigned to him by Principal or by superior authorities. (iii)Accountability He is accountable to Principal/Executive Director of CATC. 34. Jt. General Manager/Deputy General Manager (CNS),CATC (i) Title: - Jt.GM /DGM (CNS), CATC, Allahabad (ii) Job Summary: - Supervise in conducting of the training programs. Assist GM (CNS) in preparation of training calendars, course schedules for CATC and RTCs, design and development of new courses in CNS faculty. Heads a group of instructors, Labs and Units. Conduct Theoretical and Practical examinations and viva-voce. Participate as Chairman/ member of examinations, responsibilities related to ISO certification, carry out associated administrative function and any other function assigned to him. (iii) Duties and Responsibilities:Maintenance • Ensure proper maintenance and availability of main and standby channels of a facility in the Labs for practical classes • Ensure availability of ATC Labs for practical • Initiate actions for procurement of adequate spare parts/modules. • Take adequate advance actions for renewal of maintenance contracts, if required.

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35. Asst. General Manager/Sr. Manager (Instructor), CATC,Allahabad (i) Title: - Asst. GM/ Sr. Manager (CNS (ii) Job Summary: - Supervise proper functioning of all facilities/ equipment, test equipment etc. in the Labs. Ensure upkeep of the inventory. Conduct Theoretical and Practical classes as per course/ weekly schedule and the prescribed syllabus. Prepare question bank and evaluate answer sheets. Carry out the responsibilities of Course Coordinator as and when assigned to. Participate as Chairman/ member of examinations, responsibilities related to ISO certification, carry out associated administrative function and any other function assigned to him. (iii)Duties and Responsibilities:Maintenance • Ensure proper maintenance and serviceability of main and standby channels of a facility in the Labs for practical classes • Ensure proper maintenance and serviceability of ATC Labs for practical classes • Initiate actions for procurement of adequate spare parts/modules. August 1, 2006

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Administrative function • To plan and suggests JtGM/DGM (CNS) procedures for improvement of CNS trainings • Ensure attendance for staff and officers • Takes actions to promote harmonious relation among the employee. • He acts as the reporting officer for all Managers / AM/ Superintendent/ Sr Assistants for ACRs in the CNS discipline. • Leave (Casual and Restricted) of all Superintendent/ Sr. Assistant are sanctioned by him and he is the recommending officer for their Earned Leaves. • Additional responsibilities, if assigned: i. CNS office Financial Activities • Additional responsibilities, if assigned: ii. Assist GM (CNS)/DGM (CNS) in preparation of annual budget of CNS Faculty iii. Maintain Imprest account iv. Procurement Additional works • Carry out additional works assigned to him by superior authorities, such as: i. Installation ii. Stock verification iii. Resource Center iv. Welfare and Security Officer v. M.T. Officer vi. Management Representative ISO

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Training • Conduct Theoretical and Practical classes as per course/ weekly schedule and prescribed syllabus • Conduct Theoretical and Practical exams and viva-voce • Review question banks • Design and development of new courses in respect of Communication, Navigation and Surveillance as per approved courses from CATC/ competent authority • Participate as Chairman/ member of examinations as per assignments • Assist CATC/ CHQ in conducting all India open Proficiency examinations for CNS personnel in the Region • Maintain records of courses, examination , results • Maintain records of Proficiency held by all officers in the Region • Regular coordination with CATC for training activities Administrative function • Responsible for managing RTC functions at ACS. • To allocate responsibilities to staff and officers within the RTC • To plan and suggests GM (CNS) procedures for improvement of CNS trainings • Nominate staff and officers from the Region for CATC, RTC and NIAMAR training. • To coordinate with external agencies for seminars and external training as and when required • To supervise issue of orders for payment actions for Proficiency in the CNS discipline, with the approval from GM (CNS) • To coordinate with educational institutes for industrial visits and vocational projects as and when requested for the same. • He acts as the reporting officer for all Asst. GM / SMs for ACRs and acts as the reviewing officer for all other officers up to the rank of Managers of the RTC • Leave (Casual and Restricted) of all staff and are sanctioned by him and he is the recommending officer for their Earned Leaves. • To access the training needs for staff and officers working directly under him and recommend trainings for them • Conducts interactive meeting with staff atleast once every month and take follow up action to implement actionable points of the minutes of meeting. • Ensure attendance for staff and officers • Takes actions to promote harmonious relation among the staff and officers in his Group • If required, takes administrative action to maintain discipline. Financial Activities • •

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Carry out additional works assigned to him by superior authorities. (iv) Accountability He reports to General Manager (CNS) of ACS. (v) Knowledge, experience, skills and abilities • Posses proficiency or trained at concept level on various facilities/ equipments • Have knowledge of all maintenance schedules and CNS circulars related to CNS facilities • Possess sound knowledge of ICAO Annex 10,15 and ICAO DOC8071 and related Civil Aviation Requirement (CAR) of DGCA. • Have working knowledge of AAI financial management system and Delegation of financial power (DOP) • Have the working knowledge AAI disciplinary and appeal rules • Should be able to dictate letters in Hindi/English • Have ability to carry out correspondence in Hindi/English through E-mail • Have good knowledge of working with computer and able to use window operating system and utilities like MS office and internet for obtaining information of interest. • Have the ability to clearly express his views in Hindi/English • Able to make presentation, preferably through power point of related topics to higher authorities and to gatherings. • Maintain good working relationship with higher authorities. • Have the ability to effectively manage human resource working under him and promote harmonious relation among them. 37. Asst. Genera Manager/Senior Manager (Regional Training Centre ) :(i) Title: - Asst. GM/ Sr. Manager (CNS), RTC (ii)Job Summary: - Supervise proper functioning of all facilities/ equipment, test equipment etc. in the Labs. Ensure upkeep of the inventory. Conduct Theoretical and Practical classes as per course/ weekly schedule and the prescribed syllabus. Prepare question bank and evaluate answer sheets. Carry out the responsibilities of Course Coordinator as and when assigned to. Participate as member of examinations; carry out associated administrative function and any other function assigned to him. (iii) Duties and Responsibilities:Maintenance • Ensure proper maintenance of classrooms, teaching aids viz. OHP, Projector etc. • Ensure serviceability of photocopiers, printers, computers, lamination machines etc. of RTC • Ensure maintenance, serviceability, calibration of test equipment, if available. • Ensure upkeep of the inventory Training • Conduct Theoretical and Practical classes as per course/ weekly schedule and prescribed syllabus • Conduct Theoretical and Practical exams and viva-voce as and when assigned August 1, 2006

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Administrative function • To plan and suggests Jt. GM /DGM (CNS) RTC procedures for improvement of RTC training. • Ensure attendance for staff and officers. • Takes actions to promote harmonious relation among the employee. • He acts as the reporting officer for all Managers / AM/ Superintendent/ Sr Assistants for ACRs in RTC. • Additional assigned responsibilities, if any Financial Activities • Assist Jt.GM/DGM (CNS) RTC in preparation of RTC Budget • Follow vigilance guidelines and promote culture of honesty and transparency in discharging official functions Additional works • Carry out additional works assigned to him by superior authorities (iv)Accountability He reports to Jt.GM/DGM (CNS) RTC (v) Knowledge, experience, skills and abilities • Posses proficiency or trained at concept level on various facilities/ equipments • Have knowledge of all maintenance schedules and CNS circulars related to CNS facilities • Possess sound knowledge of ICAO Annex 10,15 and ICAO DOC8071 and related Civil Aviation Requirement (CAR) of DGCA. • Have working knowledge of AAI financial management system and Delegation of financial power (DOP) • Have the working knowledge AAI disciplinary and appeal rules • Should be able to dictate letters in Hindi/English • Have ability to carry out correspondence in Hindi/English through E-mail • Have good knowledge of working with computer and able to use window operating system and utilities like MS office and internet for obtaining information of interest. • Have the ability to clearly express his views in Hindi/English • Able to make presentation, preferably through power point of related topics to higher authorities and to gatherings. • Maintain good working relationship with higher authorities. • Have the ability to effectively manage human resource working under him and promote harmonious relation among them.

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38. Shift Supervisor Officer (SSO), CNS(at Major Airports) (i) Title :- Shift Supervisor Officer (SSO), CNS (ii) Job Summary: All the CNS operational personnel (Shift duty) work under the supervision of SSO. SSO shall be the l authority for management of his shift and he will ensure coverage of positions and channels in accordance with guidelines provided by concerned unit in charges/DGM/AGM/GM (CNS). (iii) Duties and Responsibilities 

To ensure punctuality and discipline of all employees under his control in various CNS Units. 

To take over in writing all facilities from the predecessors, who will make over in writing the status of all CNS facilities and perusal activities for already initiated actions. 

To maintain the attendance register for all employees under his control for both executives and non executives and absentee record shall be made available to the concerned unit in charges on request. 

For facilities which remain unserviceable for more than 30 minutes and requires NOTAM action, SSO shall take NOTAM action in consultation with the concerned shift duty personnel. After the NOTAM action SSO shall ensure follow up remedial action for early restoration of concerned CNS facilities at Airport and subsequent cancellation of NOTAM. 

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To review the status of all unserviceable facilities on duty take over and should initiate fresh actions if any. This is done with an intention that proper attention is given to all unserviceable facilities till they are made serviceable. 

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To take up coordination with MTNL/VSNL by himself if required for expeditious restoration of all Auto Telephones, National and International Voice and Data circuits. 

during closed hours SSO shall inform all unit in charges about VVIP movements and should monitor the operational requirements till VVIP movements are over. In case of outstation VVIP movements SSO shall do all coordination with in the Region. 

During the incident of hijacking, Anti Hijacking Control Room should be activated and SSO shall ensure all cooperation to WSO in this regard. Necessary information in this regard should be passed on to GM (CNS)/CNS in charge. 

To ensure sealing of tapes/logbooks and copy of messages pertaining to any mishap/accident/incident requiring investigation by officers of Airports Authority of India or from outside agencies. The sealed documents/evidence shall be handed over to GM(CNS)/CNS incharge on the next working day. Before sealing such evidence he shall obtain permission of GM(CNS/CNS) in charge or RED.  To ensure availability of adequate stores/stationary/tape recorder spools etc for operational requirements when office is not open. The continued availability of such items shall also be the responsibility of the SSO on day duty. 

In case any employee indulging in any incident or misconduct, SSO shall immediately call for his explanation and forward a copy of the memo along with his comments to the concerned DGM/AGM or GM(CNS)/CNS in charge on the next working day, so that necessary follow up action can be taken. 

To ensure that all people contribute their assistance to optimize the operational efficiency and no person should waste his time and/or others time unnecessarily. 

For the optimum working of various CNS units SSO shall coordinate with the Engineering wing (Civil/Electrical) for power supply and Air-conditioning related problems. 

In case of incident of fire in any of the CNS units, SSO shall ensure immediate assistance from AAI Fire Control Station. 

During closed hours and closed holidays SSO shall be responsible for the delivery of office order/relieving order etc. to the concerned employees. 

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To ensure that Executives/employees reporting after availing leave shall be taken on duty only after submission of leave application which may be supported by proper Medical certificate/Fitness certificate in case of medical leave. 

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To coordinate with the DGCA and Air Safety Department for incident/accident reports. 

All decisions of SSO shall be guided by operational requirements of Airport CNS facilities operation.. 

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