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CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY OF

NEPAL

ANS Safety Standards Department

ANS Inspector Handbook (ATM/AIS/PANS-OPS-MAP & CHARTS/SAR/CNS)

This handbook supersedes all previous handbooks related to ATM/PANS-OPS-Maps and Charts

AIS/SAR/CNS

Second Edition

January 2013

First amendment - Dec 2013 Page i

FOREWORD

This Handbook has been prepared pursuant to clause-5 sub-clause ‘Pha’ and

Clause-35 of Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal Act, 2053 (1996) and Rule-82,

Schedule-3 of Civil Aviation Regulation, 2058 (2002) for the use and guidance of

ANS Inspectors in performing their duties.

It is emphasized that all matters pertaining to an inspector’s duties and

responsibilities cannot be covered in this manual. Inspectors are expected to use

good judgment in matters where specific guidance has not been given.

This is a controlled document and is subject to periodic review. Air Navigation

Services Safety Standards Department will maintain this document as complete,

accurate and up-dated as possible. Comments and recommendations for

revision/amendment action to this publication should be forwarded to the Director

of ANS Safety Standards Department.

This handbook supersedes all previous handbooks related to

ATM/PANS-OPS-Maps and Charts/AIS/SAR/CNS

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Tri Ratna Manandhar

Director General

Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal

First amendment - Dec 2013 Page ii

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Table of Contents FOREWORD ____________________________________________________________________ i

RECORD OF AMENDMENTS AND CORRIGENDA ___________________________________ ii

1. INTRODUCTION ________________________________________________________________ 2

2. STATUTORY AUTHORITY _______________________________________________________ 2

3. OBJECTIVES OF SAFETY OVERSIGHT INSPECTION ________________________________ 2

4. SCOPE OF SAFETY OVERSIGHT INSPECTION ______________________________________ 3

5. STAFF REQUIREMENT __________________________________________________________ 3

6. JOB DESCRIPTION ______________________________________________________________ 3

6.1. AIS INSPECTOR ____________________________________________________________ 5

6.2. ATM INSPECTOR___________________________________________________________ 7

6.3. PANS-OPS INSPECTOR ______________________________________________________ 8

6.4. CNS INSPECTOR ___________________________________________________________ 10

6.5. SAR INSPECTOR ___________________________________________________________ 11

7. THE ROLE OF INSPECTOR(S) ___________________________________________________ 12

8. PLANNING AND PREPARATION OF INSPECTION _________________________________ 12

9. INSPECTION PROCEDURES _____________________________________________________ 13

10. INTERVIEWS __________________________________________________________________ 13

11. INSPECTOR WORK SCHEDULE _________________________________________________ 13

12. CATAGORIES OF SAFETY OVERSIGHT INSPECTION FINDINGS ____________________ 13

13. SUBMISSION OF REPORT _______________________________________________________ 14

14. CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN (CAP) ______________________________________________ 14

15. TRAINING OF INSPECTORS _____________________________________________________ 15

16. PERSONAL ETHICS AND CONDUCT _____________________________________________ 15

17. INSPECTOR CREDENTIALS _____________________________________________________ 15

Appendix A ________________________________________________________________________ 16

Appendix B ________________________________________________________________________ 23

Appendix C-1 ______________________________________________________________________ 26

Appendix C-2 ______________________________________________________________________ 29

Appendix D ________________________________________________________________________ 33

Appendix E1 _______________________________________________________________________ 39

APPENDIX – E2 ____________________________________________________________________ 41

Appendix F ________________________________________________________________________ 46

ANS INSPECTOR HANDBOOK-Second Edition 2013


1. INTRODUCTION

1.1. Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) is acting as an Air

Navigation Service Provider (ANSP), Regulator and Aerodrome

Operator. To make a functional separation between ANSP and

regulator and to carry out effective safety oversight of ANSP, CAAN

has established a separate Directorate; Civil Aviation Safety

Regulation Directorate (CASRD). The ANS Safety Standards

Department (ANSSSD) has been formed within Civil Aviation Safety

Regulation Directorate to perform the safety oversight function of

ATM, PANS- OPS/ Maps & Charts, AIS, SAR and CNS.

Accordingly, ATM, PANS-OPS, AIS, SAR and CNS Inspectors are

appointed within ANS Safety Standards Department who will carry

out their duties as per the policies laid down in this manual. The

Inspectors shall oversight all aspects of ANS concerning services,

procedures, method and functions of ANS service provider and their

applicability in accordance with relevant CARs, ICAO Annexes,

Manuals, CAAN rules, regulation, directives and related documents.

2. STATUTORY AUTHORITY

2.1. ANS Safety Standards Department is established within the Civil

Aviation Safety Regulation Directorate and is authorized by the

DGCA to carry out safety oversight function in the field of ATM,

PANS-OPS/ Maps & Charts, AIS, SAR and CNS.

2.2. To ensure flight safety, ANS Inspectors are authorized to give

necessary directives to the ANSPs, if there are any issues that need

immediate attention.

3. OBJECTIVES OF SAFETY OVERSIGHT INSPECTION

3.1. The objectives of the safety oversight inspection are as follows:

a. Ascertain compliance with the Civil Aviation Requirement

(CARs), ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices and

ANSP's SMS procedures,

b. Ensure adherence with prescribed standards and procedures in

the provision of air traffic services,

c. Determine the effectiveness of safety planning in CNS/ATM

operations, and, highlight significant findings (where

appropriate),

d. To identify areas for improvement in ANS system.



4. SCOPE OF SAFETY OVERSIGHT INSPECTION

4.1. In accordance with ICAO and ANSSS provisions in terms of ANS

safety oversight, the scope of safety oversight inspections may include

ATS operations, Aeronautical Information Service (AIS), PANS-OPS/

Maps and Charts, Search and Rescue Operations (SAR), CNS and any

other aspects of the ANS systems and services.

4.2. The scope of the Safety Oversight Inspection will mainly cover the

four broad components;

a. Personnel, Licensing & Training

b. Equipment / Materials / Environment

c. Procedures

d. Documentation

5. STAFF REQUIREMENT

5.1. ANS Safety Standards Department shall make available a sufficient

number of suitable Inspectors, with sound knowledge in related field,

experienced, qualified and having the capabilities to accomplish the

wide range of safety oversight activities. Adequate number of

Inspectors will be assigned to conduct safety oversight task relating to

each field based on its volume and activities.

6. JOB DESCRIPTION

6(a) AIR NAVIGATION SERVICES SAFETY STANDARD

DEPARTMENT

Air Navigation Services Safety Standards Department has been established

within the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations Directorate to perform safety

oversight of ATM, CNS, PANS-OPS/ MAPS & CHARTS, AIS and SAR

areas. The duties and responsibilities of the department are as follows:

6(a).1 To formulate and implement Standards/ Requirements/ Manuals

related to Air Navigation Services as required.

6(a).2.To carry out required safety regulation and inspection activities for

the Safety Oversight Audit of Air Navigation Services provided by

CAAN.

6(a).3. To certify the ANS system and the changes thereof for ensuring the

safe and lawful operation of ANS system.

6(a).4. To establish and operate the Mandatory Reporting System of the

safety related occurrences by implementing Safety Management

System (SMS) in Air Navigation.



6(a).5. To investigate the safety related incidents and occurrences in ANS

domain.

6(a).6. To make necessary arrangements for incorporating international

rules and provisions related to ANS in CAAN legal structure in a

timely manner.

6(a).7. To issue Safety Directives to the concerned agencies and officials

for the resolution of serious safety concerns related to ANS.

6(a).8. To approve the Operations Manual and any amendment thereof of

the ANS service providers.

6(a).9.To approve the Maintenance Manual and Programme of the

equipments related to ATM.

6(a).10. To carry out the regulatory functions related to Personnel

Licensing, Rating and Training of the persons engaged in ANS.

6(a).11. To make necessary arrangements for filing the Differences in

case of impossibility of compliance to the amendments to ICAO

SARPs related to ANS.

6(a).12. To make necessary recommendations to the Director General

(DG) of CAAN for taking action to those responsible for

violating existing law related to ANS.

6(a).13. To advise the DG on matters related to ANS.

6(a).14. To submit Annual ANS Safety Oversight Report to the DG,

CAAN.

6(b) DIRECTOR ANS SAFETY STANDARD DEPARTMENT

The duties and responsibilities of the director is as follows:

6(b).1. To carry out/cause to carry out duties assigned to the Department

effectively.

6(b).2. To carry out/cause to carry out necessary reforms as a consequence of

regular monitoring and evaluation of implementation aspect of duties

assigned to the Department.

6(b).3. To advise the DG, CAAN on matters within the scope of responsibility

of the Department.

6(b).4. To submit Periodic as well as Annual Progress Report to the DG,

CAAN.

6(b).5. To make necessary arrangements for proper utilization and protection

of the physical facilities and office equipments required by the

Department and ensure their availability.

6(b).6. To evaluate and cause to evaluate the performance of the employees

under the Department in accordance to the power delegated to the

Department and submit it to the concerned official.

6(b).7. To approve the leave request and deputation of the employees under

the Department and cause to keep the record thereof.



6(b).8. To carry out the duties in such a way to set example by yourself

among the subordinates in accordance to the rules of code of conduct

contained in the Employee Rules.

6(b).9. To disseminate, in a timely manner, only those information and notice

not classified by law as confidential to the concerned official and

agency.

6(b).10. To implement/cause to implement the approved annual programme of

the Department in an economic, efficient and effective way.

6(b).11. To implement/cause to implement the SARPs, Documents, Guidance

Materials, as well as Resolutions adopted by International

Convention, Meetings and Seminars as per the need and ground

reality of the State.

6(b).12. To make arrangements for the training, further study to the

employees engaged in various responsibilities under the Department

necessary for maintaining their skills and abilities.

6(b).13. To implement/cause to implement the recommendations pointed out

in aircraft accident investigation reports.

6(b).14. To issue an immediate direction for improvement in case something

that are hazardous to safety is found out during inspection of

activities related to ANS, and may even issue direction to suspend

such activities for ensuring flight safety.

6(b).15. To keep/ cause to keep the records related to the Department up-to-

date.

6(b).16. To formulate and implement ANS Safety Audit and Surveillance

Programme.

6(b)17. To identify and coordinate the demand of manpower needed for an

effective discharge of various Departmental responsibilities.

6(b).18. To represent CAAN, as required, on domestic and foreign workshops

and seminars related to regulation of ANS.

6.1. AIS INSPECTOR

6.1.1. Name of the Office:- ANS Safety Standards Department


Kathmandu.

6.1.2. Title of Position:- AIS Inspector

6.1.3. Service:- Technical

6.1.4. Group:- Civil Aviation Operations

6.1.5. Sub Group:- Air Traffic Services

6.1.6. Department:- ANS Safety Standards Department

6.1.7. Reporting Officer:- Director, ANS Safety Standards Department

6.1.8. Brief Description of the Position and its Purpose: - The holder of

this position shall be responsible for performing Safety Oversight

function of AIS service providers in Nepal. The purpose of this

position is to ensure the compliance of CAR-15, relevant manuals,



documents, CAAN rules, regulations, directives and upgrade the safety

level of AIS service provider.

6.1.9. Duties and Responsibilities:-

6.1.9.1. Develop and amend Inspector Handbook/Checklist necessary for

inspection.

6.1.9.2. Formulate and implement AIS Safety Audit Surveillance

Program

6.1.9.3. Prepare safety oversight inspection schedule to inspect AIS

Division at CAAN Head Office, AIS Division at TIACAO,

International NOTAM Office and other Aerodromes concerning

AIS matters.

6.1.9.4. Carry out safety oversight inspection and surveillance of AIS

service provider to ensure the proper implementation of CAR-

15, related documents, manuals and directives issued by

CAAN as per the approved program of the department and

report deficiencies noted for remedial action.

6.1.9.5. Prepare inspection report and highlight the deficiencies, if any.

6.1.9.6. To ensure flight safety, issue immediate directives to the service

provider if there are any issues that need immediate attention.

6.1.9.7. Coordinate with concerned units to amend AIS related

documents to incorporate changes in ICAO SARPs and advise

the Head of the Department.

6.1.9.8. Prepare documents, manuals related to AIS.

6.1.9.9. Participate in any in-house and abroad workshops and seminars

related to AIS matters.

6.1.9.10. Develop training program for inspectors.

6.1.10. Qualification - An AIS Inspector shall have the following

qualifications:

6.1.10.1. Trained in basic and advance AIS.

6.1.10.2. The AIS inspector should have at least 10 years of job

experience in AIS/ATS operations.

6.1.10.3. The inspector should have adequate knowledge of ICAO Annex-

15 and Doc 8126, Civil Aviation Act and other relevant CAAN

rules and regulations.

6.1.10.4. The inspector should have adequate knowledge of State Safety

Program, Safety Management System (SMS), and ICAO Safety

Audit Program.

6.1.10.5. Knowledge of Human Factors involved in flight operation.

6.1.10.6. Knowledge of Quality Management System in AIS.

6.1.10.7. The inspector should have successfully completed an audit/

inspection course from an approved institution.



6.2. ATM INSPECTOR



Kathmandu

6.2.2. Title of Position:- ATM Inspector





6.2.7. Reporting Officer:- Director, ANS Safety Standards

Department

6.2.8. Brief Description of the Position and its Purpose: - The holder

of this position shall be responsible for performing Safety

Oversight function of ATM service providers in Nepal. The

purpose of this position is to ensure the compliance of relevant

CARs, manuals, documents, CAAN rules, regulations, directives

and upgrade the safety level of ATM service provider.


6.2.9.1. Develop and amend Inspector Handbook/Checklist

necessary for inspection.

6.2.9.2. Formulate and implement ATM Safety Audit Surveillance

Program

6.2.9.3. Prepare safety oversight inspection schedule to inspect

ATM service provider.

6.2.9.4. As per the approved program of the department, carry out

safety oversight inspection and surveillance of ATM

service provider to ensure the proper implementation of

relevant ICAO Annexes, CARs, ATC Manual, related

documents, manuals and directives issued by CAAN.

6.2.9.5. Prepare inspection report and highlight the deficiencies, if

any.

6.2.9.6. To ensure flight safety, issue immediate directives to the

service provider if there are any issues that need

immediate attention.

6.2.9.7. Coordinate with concerned units to amend ATM related

documents to incorporate changes in ICAO SARPs and

advise the Head of the Department.

6.2.9.8. Prepare documents, manuals related to ATM.

6.2.9.9. Participate in any in-house and abroad workshops and

seminars related to ATM matters.

6.2.9.10. As and when required, participate in the investigation of

ANS related Accident/Incident and Occurrences and

submit the report.

6.2.9.11. Develop training program for ATM inspectors.



6.2.9.12. Ensure that ATM service provider has developed policy

and procedures for determining the capacity of ATS

system, including the number of staff required to ensure

the provision of an adequate ATS system.

6.2.9.13. Ensure service provider has developed training program

including refresher training for ATS staff.

6.2.9.14. Ensure that training records or files for its ATS staff are

maintained.

6.2.9.15. Ensure procedure developed by ATS service provider for

continued competency of ATC in new equipment,

procedures and updated communication.

6.2.10. Qualification - An ATM Inspector shall have at least the

following qualifications:

6.2.10.1. Holds or have held an ATC license/certificate with

aerodrome, approach, and area control ratings and 10

years experience in air traffic control.

6.2.10.2. The inspector should have successfully completed an

audit/ ATM inspection course from an approved

institution.

6.2.10.3. Possess adequate knowledge of aviation Law and

experience in ATS procedures/practices, personnel

licensing/ training, procedure designing

6.2.10.4. Possess training in SMS in ATM, USOAP, and

CNS/ATM system.

6.2.10.5. Possess good analytical ability; good inter personnel

skills, flexibility of approach and some auditing

experience.

6.3. PANS-OPS INSPECTOR

6.3.1. Name of the Office: - ANS Safety Standards Department


Kathmandu.

6.3.2. Title/ Position: - PANS-OPS Inspector

6.3.3. Service: - Technical

6.3.4. Group: - Civil Aviation Operations

6.3.5. Sub Group: - Air Traffic Services

6.3.6. Department: - ANS Standards Department

6.3.7. Reporting Officer: - Director, ANS Safety Standards Department


this position shall be responsible for performing safety oversight

functions of PANS-OPS service providers in Nepal. The purpose of

this position is to ensure the compliance of relevant CARs, manuals,

documents, CAAN rules, regulations, directives of PANS-OPS/Maps

and Charts to service provider.




6.3.9.1. Develop and amend Inspector Handbook/Checklist for use.

6.3.9.2. Formulate and implement PANS-OPS/Maps and Charts Safety

Audit Surveillance Program

6.3.9.3. Carry out safety oversight inspection and surveillance of PANS-

OPS/Maps and Charts service provider as per the approved

program of the department and report deficiencies noted for

remedial action.

6.3.9.4. To ensure flight safety, issue immediate directives to the service

provider if there are any issues that need immediate attention.

6.3.9.5. Prepare documents, manuals related to Instrument Flight

Procedure design and submit to the chief of Department for

approval.


related to PANS-OPS/Maps and Charts matters

6.3.9.7. Prepare inspection schedule to inspect PANS-OPS/Maps and

charts service provider.

6.3.9.8. Ensure if service provider has developed adequate training

program including refresher training for PANS-OPS/Maps and

Charts technical staff.

6.3.9.9. Perform any other duty assigned by the Chief to enhance

performance of the department.

Note: PANS-OPS inspector can be assigned with additional

responsibility of cartographic inspector if his qualification

meets to be act as the cartographic inspector.

6.3.10. Qualifications: A PANS-OPS Inspector shall possess at least the

following qualification:

6.3.10.1. Have completed basic course in ATC/ATS.

6.3.10.2. Possess basic/advance training including refresher course in

PANS-OPS/Maps and Charts.


ATM inspection course from an approved institution.

6.3.10.4. Possess adequate knowledge of aviation Law and experience in

PANS-OPS/Maps and Charts procedures/ practices, personnel

licensing/ training, instrument flight procedure designing.

6.3.10.5. Analytical ability, good inter personnel skill, flexibility of

approach and some safety oversight experience.

Note: PANS-OPS inspector with additional responsibility of

cartographic inspector shall have the training on GIS and

basic cartographic design and/or Map/Charts Projection.



6.4. CNS INSPECTOR

6.4.1. Name of the Office: - ANS Safety Standards Department


Kathmandu.

6.4.2. Title/ Position: - CNS Inspector

6.4.3. Service: - Technical

6.4.4. Group: - Electronics & Telecommunications Engineering

6.4.5. Sub Group: - NA

6.4.6. Department: - ANS Safety Standards Department

6.4.7. Reporting Officer: - Director, ANS Safety Standards Department


this position shall be responsible for performing safety oversight

functions of CNS service providers in Nepal. The purpose of this

position is to ensure the compliance of relevant CARs, ICAO

Annexes, manuals, documents, CAAN rules, regulations, and

directives of CNS service provider.


6.4.9.1. Develop and amend Inspector Handbook/Checklist for use.

6.4.9.2. Formulate and implement CNS Safety Audit Surveillance

Program

6.4.9.3. Carry out safety oversight inspection and surveillance of CNS

service provider as per the approved program of the department

and report deficiencies noted for remedial action.

6.4.9.4. To ensure flight safety, issue immediate directives to the CNS

service provider if there are any issues that need immediate

attention.


related to CNS matters

6.4.9.6. Prepare inspection schedule to inspect CNS service provider.

6.4.9.7. Ensure if service provider has developed adequate training

program including refresher training for CNS technical staff.

6.4.9.8. Perform any other duty assigned by the Chief to enhance

performance of the department.

6.4.10. Qualifications: A CNS Inspector shall possess at least the following

qualification:

6.4.10.1. Have minimum of ten years of technical work experience in

aeronautical telecommunication field after having completed

basic course in aeronautical telecommunication maintenance or

in bachelor in electronics and/or communication engineering.

6.4.10.2. Possess basic/advance training either in navigation or

surveillance course.


inspection course from an approved institution.



6.4.10.4. Possess adequate knowledge of aviation Law and experience in

CNS procedures/ practices, personnel licensing/ training,

6.4.10.5. Analytical ability, good inter personnel skill, flexibility of

approach and some safety oversight experience.

6.5. SAR INSPECTOR



Kathmandu.

6.5.2. Title of Position:- SAR Inspector





6.5.7. Reporting Officer:- Director, ANS Safety Standards Department


this position shall be responsible for performing Safety Oversight

function of SAR service providers in Nepal. The purpose of this

position is to ensure the compliance of CAR-12,ICAO annexes,

relevant manuals, documents, CAAN rules, regulations, directives to

SAR service provider.


6.5.9.1. Develop and amend Inspector Handbook/Checklist necessary for

inspection.

6.5.9.2. Formulate and implement SAR Safety Audit Surveillance

Program

6.5.9.3. Prepare safety oversight inspection schedule to inspect SAR

Division at CAAN Head Office, SAR Division at TIACAO,

RCC

6.5.9.4. Carry out safety oversight inspection and surveillance of SAR

service provider to ensure the proper implementation of CAR-

12, related documents, manuals and directives issued by

CAAN as per the approved program of the department and

report deficiencies noted for remedial action.

6.5.9.5. Prepare inspection report and highlight the deficiencies, if

any.

6.5.9.6. To ensure flight safety, issue immediate directives to the

service provider if there are any issues that need immediate

attention.

6.5.9.7. Coordinate with concerned units to amend SAR related

documents to incorporate changes in ICAO SARPs and advise

the Head of the Department.

6.5.9.8. Prepare documents, manuals related to SAR.



6.5.9.9. Participate in any in-house and abroad workshops and

seminars related to SAR matters.

6.5.9.10. Develop training program for inspectors.

6.5.9.11. Review SAR manual and other documents including

amendments received from service provider and submit for

approval.

6.5.9.12. As and when required participate in the investigation of ANS

related accident/incident and occurrences and submit the

report.

6.5.10. Qualification - An SAR Inspector shall have the following

qualifications:

6.5.10.1. The SAR inspector should have at least 10 years of job

experience in ATS / SAR operations.

6.5.10.2. The inspector should have adequate knowledge of ICAO

Annex-12 and Doc 7134, Civil Aviation Act and other

relevant CAAN rules and regulations.

6.5.10.3. The inspector should have adequate knowledge of State Safety

Program, Safety Management System (SMS), and ICAO

Safety Audit Program.


inspection course from an approved institution

7. THE ROLE OF INSPECTOR(S)

7.1. The tasks to be undertaken by each inspection team member will be

assigned by the team leader. These tasks may include conducting

interviews with staff of the unit, section or division being inspected,

reviewing documentation, observing operations, and writing material

for the inspection report.

8. PLANNING AND PREPARATION OF INSPECTION

8.1. A formal notification of intention to perform the inspection should be

forwarded to the unit, section or division to be inspected in adequate

time for any necessary preparations for the inspection to be made. This

notification should specify at least the following information:

a. The unit, section or division to be inspected;

b. The authority under which the inspection is conducted;

c. The proposed schedule;

d. The overall purpose of the inspection and the scope of the topics

to be discussed;

e. The number and type of staff who may be required for interview,

f. The documentation required by the inspection team: and

g. The name of inspection team members.



9. INSPECTION PROCEDURES

9.1. The techniques for gathering the information on which the inspection

team’s assessment will be made include:

a. Review of documentation;

b. Interviews with staff; and

c. Observations by the inspector

d. The inspection team should work systematically through the items

on the relevant checklists (as mentioned in appendix A, B, C,D&

E).

e. Observation should be noted on standard observation sheets.

10. INTERVIEWS

10.1. The principal way in which inspectors obtain information about the

functioning of the systems is by asking question.

10.2. The persons to be interviewed should be drawn from a range of

management, supervisory operational positions.

10.3. The purpose of inspection interviews is to elicit information, not to

enter into discussions.

10.4. All Inspectors should observe the following guidelines relating to the

conduct of inspection interviews:

a. Listen attentively and let the speaker know you are listening.

b. Remain neutral. Do not disagree, criticize or interrupt.

c. Ask ‘W’ questions – what, why, where, when, who, and how-

these are the key words that will bring forward facts and

information.

11. INSPECTOR WORK SCHEDULE

11.1. An AIS Inspector shall conduct the inspection work in International

NOTAM Office and AIS Division of CAAN Head Office at the

interval of 3 months starting on as per the schedule published annually.

11.2. ATM, PANS-OPS, SAR and CNS Inspectors shall conduct the

inspection work in CAAN Head Office and TIACAO at the interval of

6 months and in other domestic airports once in a year.

11.3. The inspection schedule shall be published annually.

12. CATAGORIES OF SAFETY OVERSIGHT INSPECTION FINDINGS

12.1. The terms and definitions of Safety Oversight Inspection findings are

as follows;

a. Non-compliance: A Safety Oversight Inspection finding that

identifies areas where Civil Aviation Requirement and ICAO

Standards and Recommended Practices and provisions in ATC

manual and ICAO PANS ATM DOC 4444 are not implemented.



b. Non-adherence: A Safety Oversight Inspection finding that

identifies areas where standards and procedures specified in the

ATCM and related documents are not applied or not applied

correctly.

c. Observations: An area which, in the view of the Safety

Oversight Inspection team, could improve efficiency and/or

generate improved safety outcome, and which the Safety

Oversight Inspector should note and address.

13. SUBMISSION OF REPORT

13.1. Inspection report including all findings, if any, shall be submitted to

the DGCA through the Director of ANSSS Department (ANSSSD)

within two weeks of conduct of inspection.

13.2. Upon the approval of the report by the DGCA, ANSSSD shall issue

letters to all ANSPs asking Corrective Action Plans (CAPs) addressing

the findings.

13.3. ANSSSD will check the CAPs submitted by the ANSPs whether all

the findings are properly addressed or not. If some of the findings are

not addressed properly, ANSSSD shall again write to the ANSPs to

submit another CAP.

13.4. Any finding will be closed if the CAP is fully addressing it and is

realistic

14. CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN (CAP)

14.1. Based on the inspection findings and recommendations, the audited

party (ANSP) shall establish a corrective action plan (CAP) which

defines immediate short-term remedial actions, if applicable, and/or

long-term corrective actions planned.

14.2. CAP, except for safety notifications that require immediate action by

the audited/inspected party, should normally be forwarded to ANSSSD

within four weeks upon receipt of the audit/inspection report.

14.3. Further, the audited/inspected party should nominate reasonable action

due date(s) by which corrective action(s) is/are to be completed.

Reason(s) should be given when the above action due date cannot be

projected.



15. TRAINING OF INSPECTORS

15.1. All inspectors shall be required to satisfactorily complete the safety

oversight training. Trained inspectors shall be deployed with the

existing inspectors for OJT in accordance with the syllabus as

Appendix F

15.2. Initial and Specialized training shall be arranged for all inspectors to

perform safety oversight function efficiently.

15.3. Since the responsibility of inspectors is mainly implementing the civil

aviation requirement and various rules and orders, their knowledge on

the subject must be current, as such a periodic recurrent of the same is

considered imperative. Such recurrent course should be programmed at

least once in two year.

15.4. Training record of all inspectors shall be complete, up to date and

retained in ANS Safety Standard Department in safe place.

16. PERSONAL ETHICS AND CONDUCT

16.1. As Inspectors are always in the public eye, they are expected to

exercise good judgment and professional behavior at all times while on

and off duty.

16.2. All Inspectors must observe the following rules of conduct:

16.3. Report for work on time and in a condition that will permit

performance of assigned duties

16.4. Maintain a professional appearance, as appropriate, during duty hours

16.5. Respond promptly to directions and instructions received from

Director of ANS standard department

16.6. Exercise courtesy and tact in dealing with co-workers, director and

others.

17. INSPECTOR CREDENTIALS

17.1. CAAN Inspector Identification that identifies the Inspector as an

“Authorized Person” shall be issued by Director General of CAAN for

the purpose to perform the duties and exercise the powers

17.2. An Inspector must display his credential on an outer garment to be

permitted entry into airport secured areas, and while working in these

areas.

17.3. If the credential is lost, stolen, or damaged, the Inspector should report

the occurrence to the Director of ANS Safety Standard Department

immediately.



Appendix A

Inspection Checklist for ATM

Person undertaking inspection

Organization being inspected

Date of inspection

Information Sources

Documents Reviewed

Individuals Interviewed

Units Visited



A. Personnel, Licensing & Training

S.

N.

Inspection Checklists/Questioners Evaluation Remarks/

Comments

1 Is there an organizational structure for

licensing of ATCOs?

If yes, Is the organizational structure adequate

to effectively accomplish its functions and

responsibilities in establishing the system for

co-ordination and/or control of licensing of

ATCOs?

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected

2 Is there a system established to ensure

proficiency of licensed ATCOs?

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected

3 Is there a regular training program for

ATCOs including refresher training including

training in new equipment/ procedures?

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected

4 Is there a training program for ATCOs on

handling of aircraft emergencies and

operational under conditions with failed and

degraded facilities and systems?

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected

5 Does the service provider maintain personal

file for each license holder, which contains all

correspondence, applications, assessments,

examination results and other licensing

documentation?

If yes, who has access to those records, and

how is confidentiality and security of

individual records maintained?

If not, what are the arrangements to keep

these records?

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected

6 Has the ATS service provider implemented

English Proficiency for ATCOs?

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected

7 Is there a provision for random check of

ATCO's job?

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected



B. Equipment / Materials / Environment

S.N. Inspection Checklist/Questioner Evaluation Remarks/

Comments

1. How is the physical environment of the ATM

operational unit?

1.1 Noise

1.2 Temperature / Humidity

1.3 Ventilation

1.4 Lighting

1.5 Tidiness

1.6 Display of ATS information

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected

2. What are the shift hours and declared hours of

operations?

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected

3. Are there any sad practices developed among

ATCOs which are safety hazards or might

lead to safety hazards?

3.1 Using mobile phone

3.2 Reading papers/books

3.3 Using short cuts while giving instructions

to the pilots

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected

4. Are the ATM workspaces safe and efficient

under the most demanding work conditions?

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected

5. Are there adequate R & R facilities for

ATCOs on shift duties?

5.1 Rest area

5.2 Canteen

5.3 Sporting facilities

5.4 Washroom

5.5 Others

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected

6. Besides equipment used for ATS purposes,

what kind of other administrative support

and equipment is available for ATCOs?

6.1 Photocopiers

6.2 Computers

6.3 Laptop/notebook

6.4 Facsimile

6.5 Printing facilities

6.6 Internet/intranet

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected

7. Have written terms of reference been Satisfactory



developed and given to ATCOs? Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected

8. Is there an internal auditing program to

verify compliance with approved

procedures and established policies?

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected

9. Has the organizational structure been

developed?

If yes, Is the organizational structure

adequate to effectively accomplish

functions and responsibilities of ATM?

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected

10. What ATM operational equipments are used

in the operational unit?

Tick applicable only

10.1 Radar

10.2 Radio (VHF)

10.3 Radio (HF)

10.4 Stand-by Radio

10.5 Portable/Hand held Radio

10.6 Walkie talkie

10.7 Headset

10.8 Handset

10.9 ATIS

10.10VHF Communication Recorder

10.11Public announcement

10.12Remote Control and Monitoring System

10.13AMHS/ AFTN

10.14Binoculars

10.15RVR

10.16Anemometer

10.17Others

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected

11. What ATM operational facilities/ charts are used

in the operational unit?

11.1 Airport Crash Map

11.2 Airport Emergency Map

11.3 Charts

11.4 Visibility Check Points

11.5 Instrument Flight Procedures

11.6 Lateral separation points

11.7 Obstacle Limitation Surface (OLS)

11.8 Power Supply

11.9 Back-up/Generator Set

11.10 Solar system

11.11UPS

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected



12. Is there a system established to maintain

ATM operational equipment to achieve the

required technical performance?

If yes, who is responsible to maintain these

equipments?

If not, what is the alternate means to achieve

the required technical performance of the

equipment?

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected

13. Is there a system of timely and appropriate

detention/warning of system failure and

degradation of equipment provided for

ATCOs?

Is there a provision of adequate back up

facilities and/or procedures in the event of a

system failure or degradation?

Is the monitoring mechanism of Nav-Aid

system available in the ATS operation unit?

If not, what is the alternate means of warning

ATCOs about the failure of the Nav-Aid

system?

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected

14. Is there a quality assurance of equipment

system?

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected

15. Are ATM equipment and facilities adequate

to achieve the responsibilities and functions

of the ATS operational unit?

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected

16. Is number of current ATS staff adequate to

effectively accomplish ATS functions and

responsibilities?

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected

17. Are all ATS positions manned with properly

rated controller?

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected

18. Is there a system, established and

implemented for reporting air traffic

incidents?

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected

19. Are the ATS incidents investigated and

followed up properly?

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected



20. Is there an SMS program?

If yes, is there an internal audit of the SMS

program?

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected

21. Is the management of safety issues

competently carried out?

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected

22. Is previous recommendation issued by ATM

inspectors have been implemented?

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected

C. Procedures, Operational conditions and Supervision

S.

N.

Inspection Checklist/Questioner Evaluation Remarks/

Comments

1. 1 Is there a periodic review of procedure

manual for adequacy, currency and updated

as necessary?

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected

2. 2 Is there a written procedure for hand-over and

take-over of watches?

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected

3. 3 Has the ATS service provider developed

contingency procedures including RODA in

case of equipment degradation/ failure or any

other abnormal occurrences?

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected

4. 4 Has the ATS service provider developed and

promulgated LOA between adjacent ATS

units, Meteorological authority, Operators

and other related units?

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected


implemented local procedures?

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected

6. 6 Has the ATS service provider developed

appropriate procedures for low visibility

aerodrome operations?

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected


implemented Airport Emergency Plan (AEP)

which includes ATS part?

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected



8. 8 Has the ATS service provider determined the

ATS capacity to ensure traffic volumes and

associated controller workloads do not exceed

defined safe levels?

If not, are there any procedures in place for

regulating traffic volumes whenever

necessary?

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected

9. 9 Are there proper arrangements for

supervision of ATC's job?

If, yes, is there regular briefing, interaction

with the supervisor?

If not, what are the measures applied to

ensure proper vigilance of ATCo's job?

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected

D. Documentation

S.

N.


Comments

1. 1 Is there a technical library? Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected

2. 2 Are the updated relevant CARs, ICAO

Annexes, documents and other technical

documents readily available to the ATCOs?

2.1 ICAO Annexes & Doc

2.2 AIP Nepal

2.3 ATC Manual

2.4 Others (specify)

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected

3. 3 Are the following up-to-date documents and

logbooks available in the ATS units?

If yes, are the logbooks properly filled and

updated as necessary?

3.1 Runway and other facilities (equipment,

lights etc.) Inspection Logbook

3.2 Emergency Procedures

3.3 Contingency Procedures

3.4 RODA

3.5 LOA

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected



Appendix B

Inspection Checklist for PANS-OPS/Maps and Charts



Date of inspection

Information Sources

Documents Reviewed


Units Visited



S.

N.


Comments

1. 1 Does the service provider ensure that

construction of visual and instrument flight

procedures are in accordance with

PANS-OPS vol-2 Doc. 8168?

If not, what is the alternate means of

compliance to ensure at least the same

standards as Doc. 8168?

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected

2. 2 Does the service provider have sufficient

number of staff to carry out work in the field

of PANS-OPS?

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected

3. 3 Does the service provider have proper

facilities for designing instrument flight

procedures (e.g. designing room, computers,

charts etc.)

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected

4. 4 Does the service provider maintain training

records or files for PANS-OPS technical

staff? If not, which entity is responsible to

maintaining such records?

What is the status of such records, complete,

incomplete etc?

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected

5. 5 Is there any regular training program for the

PANS-OPS technical staff? If not, what is

the means of ensuring that the technical

remain updated with latest amendments or

versions of the aforesaid documents?

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected

6. 6 Does the service provider ensure that flight

inspections of instrument flight procedures,

including obstacle checks, are carried out? If

not, what is the alternate means of ensuring

the compliance of the relevant provisions of

Doc 8168?

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected

7. 7 Has the service provider published obstacle

clearance altitude/height (OCA/H)?

If yes, have they published the data in the

appropriate format?

If not, what is the alternate means of ensuring


Doc 8168?

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected

8. 8 Has the service provider established and

published operating minima for the concerned

aerodrome (e.g. visibility, MDA, DH, DA,

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable



MDA/H, and DA/H) for instrument

approaches at that aerodrome?

If yes, have they published the data in the

appropriate format?



Doc 8168 and Doc 9365?

Not Inspected

9. 9 Does the service provider retain all procedure

design documentation so as to allow any data

anomalies or errors found during the

production, maintenance or operational use of

the procedure to be corrected?

If yes, have they published and maintained

the data in the appropriate format?



Doc 8168?

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected

10. 1

0

Whether following updated documents

relevant to the unit are available?

-Doc 8168 volume I and II

-Relevant ICAO Annexes and CARs

-AIP

-Job description of the procedure designers

-Training records of procedure designers

-Updated charts relevant to the aerodrome

-Relevant NOTAMS

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected



Appendix C-1

Inspection Checklist for AIS (AIS Head Quarter)


Organization being Inspected

Date of inspection

Information Sources

Documents Reviewed


Units Visited



S.

N.


Comments

1. 1 Is minimum number of staff available in the

AIS Division (Head Office)?

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected

2. 2 Does the ATS Personnel have their job

descriptions working in AIS Division (Head

Office) ?

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected

3. 3 Has AIS Division (Head Office) developed

training program for their technical staff?

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected

4. 4 Are AIS Technical personnel trained?

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected

5. 5 Does the AIS Division (Head Office)

maintain training records for AIS technical

staff?

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected

6. 6 Has AIS Division (Head Office) developed

the working procedures for their technical

staff?

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected

7. 7 Has AIS Division (Head Office) published

Aeronautical Information as an integrated

aeronautical information package?

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected

8. 8 Has AIS Division (Head Office) introduced

an organized quality system in AIS?

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected

9. 9 Has AIP Nepal published according to new

format

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected

10. 1

0

Do the charts listed in chapter 4 para 4.1.3 of

CAR-15 distributed separately to recipients of

the AIP?

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected



11. 1

1

Does AIP Amendments published under

AIRAC system?

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected

12. 1

2

Does NIL notification issued when AIP

amendment not published on AIRAC date?

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected

13. 1

3

Has the checklist of valid AIP supplements

issued at the interval of one month?

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected

14. 1

4

Does the aeronautical date meet the

requirements of Appendix 7, CAR-15?

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected

15. 1

5

Has the terrain and obstacle data collected in

accordance with CAR-15, appendix-8?

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected

16. 1

6

Does the equipment available in adequate and

fulfilling the requirement of AIS Division

(Head Office)?

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected



Appendix C-2

Inspection Checklist for International NOTAM Office (NOF)



Date of inspection

Information Sources

Documents Reviewed


Units Visited



S.

N.


Comments

1. 1 Is minimum number of staff available in the

AIS Division (NOF)?

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected

2. 2 Does the International NOTAM office (NOF)

have developed job descriptions for their AIS

technical staff?

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected

3. 3 Does the job performed as per the

descriptions?

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected

4. 4 Has NOF developed training program for

their technical staff?

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected

5. 5 Are all AIS technical personnel properly

trained?

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected

6. 6 Are all technical personnel competent to

perform their duties?

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected

7. 7 Does the NOF maintain training records for

AIS technical staff?

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected

8. 8 Has NOF developed the procedures to receive

'raw data' process it and disseminate as

NOTAM?

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected

9. 9 Has NOF documented their working

procedures?

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected

10. 1

0

Has NOF developed the procedures for the

exchange of NOTAM Internationally?

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected

11. 1

1

Has the existing exchange of NOTAM with

other NOF satisfying their needs?

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory



Not Applicable

Not Inspected

12. 1

2

Has NOF introduced a properly organized

quality system to implement quality

management?

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected

13. 1

3

Does NOF introduced automation in their

system?

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected

14. 1

4

Does the NOTAM contain information

according to the NOTAM format as

mentioned in CAR-15 Appendix 6?

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected

15. 1

5

Whether NOTAM code used by the service

provider for the issuance of NOTAM is

complemented by ICAO abbreviation and

codes or not?

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected

16. 1

6

When errors in a NOTAM, a NOTAM with a

new number to replace the erroneous

NOTAM or with old number correction copy,

which one is issued?

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected

17. 1

7

Does all issued NOTAM deal with only one

subject and one condition of the subject?

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected

18. 1

8

Whether a checklist of valid NOTAM issued

through AFTN per month is timely or not?

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected

19. 1

9

Is there any agreement recorded for

international exchange of NOTAM on mutual

basis?

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected

20. 2

0

Does the service provider issue the NOTAM

in services which differentiate international

and domestic distribution?

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected

21. 2

1

Does the SNOWTAM issued by NOF

conform to CAR-15, appendix2?

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected

22. 2

2

Does the PIB prepared by NOF satisfy the

need of operator, is to based on sector wise

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory



and according to format? Not Applicable

Not Inspected

23. 2

3

What are methods to provide AIS briefing?

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected

24. 2

4

What are the procedures developed to

encourage self briefing?

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected

25. 2

5

Is there adequate will display of currents

maps and charts?

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected

26. 2

6

Does the equipment available in NOF is

sufficient, in good condition and fulfilling the

requirement of NOF?

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected



Appendix D

Inspection Checklist for CNS facilities



Date of inspection

Information Sources

Documents Reviewed


Units Visited



A. Documentation S.

N.


Comments

1. 1 Does the organization structure available?

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected

2. 2 Does the job description made available to

CNS technical person (ATSEP)?

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected

3. 3 Does the list of equipments and systems

maintained?

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected

4. 4 Does the list of tools and test equipment

maintained?

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected

5. 5 Does calibration record of Navigation and

surveillance facilities is available at the site?

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected

6. 6 Does the test equipments used for

maintenance work of CNS facilities are

Calibrated and calibration record are

available?

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected

7. 7 Does maintenance manual of the

equipments/systems in operation are properly

maintained and updated?

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected

8. 8 Does maintenance schedule of the

equipment/system available?

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected

9. 9 Does maintenance record of CNS equipments

and or system available?

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected

10. 1

0

Does CNS equipments/system status check

sheet available?

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected



B. Environment S.

N.


Comments

1. 1 Does the duty room assigned and made

available?

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected

2. 2 Does the CNS equipments are install in

separate radio control room?

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected

3. 3 Does the workshop facilities available?

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected

4. 4 Are the lighting and air-condition facilities in

radio control room and workshop

appropriate?

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected

5. 5 Are the tools and test equipment adequate to

perform the job?

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected

6. 6 Does the facility of storage and access to

spare parts satisfactory?

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected

7. 7 Does the storage and access to maintenance

and serviceability records available?

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected

8. 8 Does the facility to keep the relevant

document and Annexes adequate?

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected

9. 9 Does the storage and access to removable

archival media available?

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected



C. Manning S.

N.


Comments

1. 1 Does the CNS Technical manpower available

as per the organization structure?

If No, how the CNS facilities are maintained?

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected

2. 2 Does the technical manpower trained to

perform the duty?

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected

3. 3 Does the technical manpower have ATSEP

license?

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected

4. 4 Does the technical manpower has got

refresher training?

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected

D. Procedure S.

N.


Comments

1. 1 Is there any lay - down procedures of duty

handover and takeover?

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected

2. 2 Is there any procedure for logging equipment

abnormality?

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected

3. 3 Is there any procedure of coordination with

ATS operation about the logging of

equipment abnormality?

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected

4. 4 Is there any documented procedure for taking

out operational equipment from the service

and returning back into operation?

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected

5. 5 Is there any lay - down procedure for

declaring the status of equipments in

operation?

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected



6. 6 Is there any procedure developed to

coordinate and supervise the contractor's

work related to CNS facilities?

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected

7. 7 Is there any procedure for calibration of CNS

equipment / facility and test equipments

which are used for maintenance of CNS

facilities?

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected

8. 8 Is there any contingency procedure developed

for the smooth operation of safety critical

CNS facilities?

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected

9. 9 Are there documented procedures for

preventive maintenance?

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected

E. Supervision S.

N.


Comments

1. 1 Is there any supervision process established?

Who does the supervision of day to day

operation /maintenance work?

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected

2. 2 Is there any reporting procedure available at

the time of breakdown of facility?

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected

3. 3 Does the specialist support / made available

to the operational duty team for corrective

maintenance during breakdown of equipment

/ system?

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected



F. Equipment / Systems S.

N.


Comments

1. 1 Are there adequate tools and test equipments

for maintenance work and Does it accessible

to all concerned technical personnel?

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected

2. 2 Is there adequate spare parts?

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected

3. 3 Is there any policy developed for the retention

of spare parts for the safety critical equipment

/ system?

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected

4. 4 Does the arrangement made for the safeguard

of radio installations?

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected

5. 5 Does the arrangement made for the protection

of radio facility (site) for electrical and or

other interference / obstacle?

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected



Appendix E1

Inspection Checklist for ATS/SAR Division, CAAN Head

Office



Date of inspection

Information Sources

Documents Reviewed


Units Visited



S.

No. Inspection checklist / Questioners Evaluation

Remarks /

Comments

1. 1 Does the state coordinate its SAR

organization with those of

neighboring states?

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected

2. 2 Does the state authorize its RCCs to

provide, when requested assistance

to other RCCs, including assistance

in the form of aircraft, persons or

equipments?

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected

3. 3 Has the state designated a SAR point

of contact for the receipt of

COSOAS-SARSAT distress data?

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected

4. 4 Is national SAR Plan updated? Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected

5. 5 Is SAR manual updated? Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected

6. 6

.

Does appropriate SAR exercises are

conducted? Does appropriate SAR

Exercises (tabletop) are conducted?

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected

7. 7

.

Do records of SAR exercises

maintained and deficiencies

identified are attended?

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected

8. 8

.

Do job descriptions written for the

staff detailed for ATS/SAR division?

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected

9. 9

.

Does the training programme have

been established for the staff detailed

for ATS/SAR division?

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Not Inspected



Appendix – E2

Inspection Checklist for SAR TIA/ RCC



Date of inspection

Information Sources

Documents Reviewed

Individuals Interviewed Chief SAR

Units Visited

RCC ( TIA)



1) PEOPLE

S.


Remarks /

Comments

1. 1 Are arrangement made for staffing

The RCC 24 hours a day?

Satisfactory

Not satisfactory

Not applicable

Not inspected

2. 2 Does the staff detailed for RCC

possess requisite qualification?

Satisfactory

Not satisfactory

Not applicable

Not inspected

3. 3 Do the staff detailed for RCC is

regularly trained?

Satisfactory

Not satisfactory

Not applicable

Not inspected

4. 4 Do the staff detailed for RCC is

skilled in coordination and

operational functions?

Satisfactory

Not satisfactory

Not applicable

Not inspected

5. 5 Do job descriptions written for the

staff detailed for RCC

Satisfactory

Not satisfactory

Not applicable

Not inspected

6. 6 Do training programme has been

established for the staff detailed for

RCC?

Satisfactory

Not satisfactory

Not applicable

Not inspected

7. 7 Does the staff detailed for RCC is

proficient in use of the English

Language for conduct of radio

telephony communications?

Satisfactory

Not satisfactory

Not applicable

Not inspected

8. 8

.

Does the training record being

maintained for the technical staff

detailed for RCC?

Satisfactory

Not satisfactory

Not applicable

Not inspected

9. 9

.

Does appropriate SAR exercises are

conducted? Does appropriate SAR

Exercises (tabletop) are conducted?

Satisfactory

Not satisfactory

Not applicable

Not inspected

10. 1

0

.

Do records of SAR exercises

maintained and deficiencies

identified are attended?

Satisfactory

Not satisfactory

Not applicable

Not inspected



2) PROCEDURES

S.


Remarks /

Comments 1. Are procedures for the functioning and

operation of RCC available / updated

timely?

Satisfactory

Not satisfactory

Not applicable

Not inspected

2. Is action on distress alert upon receipt

through COSPAS-SARSAT

arrangement is carried out

expeditiously?

Satisfactory

Not satisfactory

Not applicable

Not inspected

3. Does the record on distress alert

COSPAS – SARSAT is maintained?

Satisfactory

Not satisfactory

Not applicable

Not inspected

4. Do the status on available

communication link with the police

headquarters checked and recorded for

contact with all police stations serving

as Alerting Posts at regular interval?

Satisfactory

Not satisfactory

Not applicable

Not inspected

5. Does the status on available

communication link with the SAR

units checked and recorded at regular

interval?

Satisfactory

Not satisfactory

Not applicable

Not inspected


communication link with associated

ATS units checked and recorded at

regular interval?

Satisfactory

Not satisfactory

Not applicable

Not inspected

7. Does the status on available

communication link with the adjacent

RCCs checked and recorded at regular

interval?

Satisfactory

Not satisfactory

Not applicable

Not inspected


communications link with

meteorological watch office is

checked and recorded at regular

interval?

Satisfactory

Not satisfactory

Not applicable

Not inspected

9. Are following updated documents relevant to the SAR division available?

9.1. AIP

Satisfactory

Not satisfactory

Not applicable

Not inspected



9.2. Logbook

Satisfactory

Not satisfactory

Not applicable

Not inspected

9.3. SAR Manual

Satisfactory

Not satisfactory

Not applicable

Not inspected

9.4. SAR Plan

Satisfactory

Not satisfactory

Not applicable

Not inspected

9.5. Updated charts relevant to the centre

Satisfactory

Not satisfactory

Not applicable

Not inspected

9.6. Contact list with telephone numbers ,

fax , email

Satisfactory

Not satisfactory

Not applicable

Not inspected



3) WORK ENVIRONMENT

S.


Remarks /

Comments 1. Are the following factors existing at an acceptable level as per the judgment of

the inspector?

1.1. Lighting

Satisfactory

Not satisfactory

Not applicable

Not inspected

1.2. Temperature

Satisfactory

Not satisfactory

Not applicable

Not inspected

1.3. Noise Level

Satisfactory

Not satisfactory

Not applicable

Not inspected

1.4. Exterior Glare

Satisfactory

Not satisfactory

Not applicable

Not inspected

4) EQUIPMENTS

S.


Remarks /

Comments 1. Does the plotting equipment available in

RCC?

Satisfactory

Not satisfactory

Not applicable

Not inspected

2. Does the computer resource available in

RCC?

Satisfactory

Not satisfactory

Not applicable

Not inspected

3. Does RCC maintain its database? Satisfactory

Not satisfactory

Not applicable

Not inspected

Note: -

Satisfactory: In the judgment of the Inspector, the service provider has implemented the item

indicated in the inspection checklist, and the level of safety, likely to be achieved, is acceptable.

Not satisfactory: In the judgment of the Inspector, the service provider has not implemented the item

indicated in the inspection checklist, and the level of safety, is not acceptable.

Not Applicable: Indicates that the item may, or may not be included as a requirement, but in either

case, the item has not been implemented by the service provider.

Not Inspected: Indicates that the inspection has not been performed because of lack of time,

opportunity, or the appropriate counterpart was not available.



APPENDIX- F



Training Programme for CNS regulatory staff (Inspector)

working under ANS Safety Standard Department

S.

No.

Initial

On the Job Training Recurrent Specialized

1. Safety Audit procedure

and/or technique

1. Meeting with Head of

ANS Department and

its divisional heads.

2.Office/work

familiarization:

a. Civil Aviation

Safety regulation

Directorate

b. ANS Safety

Standards

Department.

c.CNS Standard

division

d. Administrative

process

e. Ongoing activities

of department/

Division.

3. Familiarization /study

of JD.

4. Review of the

following doc:

a. ICAO Annex

10,11,

b. ICAO doc 9734,

8071, 7192

AN/857Part E-2

c. AIP Nepal

d. ANS inspector

handbook/Check

list

e. Relevant circulars

f. CAR 10

5. Familiarization of

ANS audit process.

Advanced audit technique

2. Safety Oversight

Inspection training

Safety

Oversight

Inspection

(every

year)

Advanced training on

Safety Oversight

Inspection training

3. Aviation quality

management system

Recurrent

training on

Aviation

quality

management

system


Aviation quality

management system

4. ICAO SSP Training Advanced training on SSP

5. SMS training Advanced training on SMS

6. Training on Navigation

Equipment/facilities

installed / replaced /

upgraded in Nepalese

airports by ANS

service provider.


Navigation

Equipment/facilities

installed / replaced /

upgraded in Nepalese

airports by ANS service

provider.

7. Training on

Surveillance

system/facilities

installed/replaced/upgr

aded in Nepalese

airports by ANS

service provider.


Surveillance

system/facilities

installed/replaced/upgraded

in Nepalese airports by

ANS service provider.

8. Familiarization

programme on ANS

regulatory office in

adjacent country



Training Programme for ATS regulatory staff (Inspector)


S.

No.

Initial On the Job Training Recurrent Specialized

1. Safety oversight audit

procedure and/or

technique

1. Meeting with Head

of ANS Department

and its divisional

heads.

2.Office/work

familiarization:

a. Civil Aviation

Safety Regulation

Directorate

b. ANS Safety

Standards

Department.

c. ATM Standards

division

d. Administrative

process


of department/

Division.

3. Familiarization

/study of JD.

4. Review of the

following doc:

a. ICAO Annex 2,11

CAR 2,11

b. ICAO doc

9734,4444

c. AIP Nepal

d. ANS inspector

handbook/Check

list


f. MATS


ANS audit process.

Advanced audit

technique

2. Safety Oversight

Inspection training

Safety

Oversight

Inspection

(every year)


Safety Oversight

Inspection training

3. Aviation quality

management system

Recurrent

training on

Aviation

quality

management

system


Aviation quality

management system

4. ICAO SSP Training Advanced SSP Training

5. SMS training Advanced SMS training

6. Basic license/rating

training

7. Incident/Accident

Investigation.


Incident/Accident

Investigation.

8. Familiarization

programme on ANS


adjacent country



Training Programme for SAR regulatory staff (Inspector)


S.

No.



procedure and/or

technique


of ANS Department

and its divisional

heads.

2.Office/work

familiarization:

a. Civil Aviation

Safety Regulation

Directorate

b. ANS Safety

Standards

Department.

c.SAR/ Technical

Research& Safety

Data Division

d. Administrative

process


of department/

Division.

3. Familiarization

/study of JD.

4. Review of the

following doc:

a. ICAO Annex 12,

CAR12

b. ICAO doc

9734,9731

c. AIP Nepal

d. ANS inspector

handbook/Check

list



ANS audit process.

Advanced audit

technique

2. Safety Oversight

Inspection training

Safety

Oversight

Inspection

(every three

years)


Safety Oversight

Inspection training

3. Aviation quality

management system

Recurrent

training on

Aviation

quality

management

system


Aviation quality

management system



6. Basic SAR training Advanced Training on

SAR


Investigation.


Incident/Accident

Investigation.

8. Familiarization

programme on ANS


adjacent country



Training Programme for AIS regulatory staff (Inspector)


S.

No.



procedure and/or

technique


of ANS Department

and its divisional

heads.

2.Office/work

familiarization:

a. Civil Aviation

Safety Regulation

Directorate

b. ANS Safety

Standards

Department.

c.CNS Standard

division

d. Administrative

process


of department/

Division.

3. Familiarization

/study of JD.

4. Review of the

following doc:

a. ICAO Annex 15,

CAR15

b. ICAO doc 9734,

8126

c. AIP Nepal

d. ANS inspector

handbook/Check

list



ANS audit process.

Advanced audit

technique

2. Safety Oversight

Inspection training

Safety

Oversight

Inspection

(every three

years)


Safety Oversight

Inspection training

3. Aviation quality

management system

Recurrent

training on

Aviation

quality

management

system


Aviation quality

management system



6. Basic AIS training Advanced Training on

AIS


Investigation.


Incident/Accident

Investigation.

8. Familiarization

programme on ANS


adjacent country



Training Programme for PANS-OPS/Maps & Chart regulatory

staff (Inspector) working under ANS Safety Standard

Department

S.

No.

Initial

On the Job Training

Recurrent

Specialized


procedure and/or

technique

1. Meeting with Head of

ANS Department and

its divisional heads.

2.Office/work

familiarization:

a. Civil Aviation

Safety Regulation

Directorate

b. ANS Safety

Standards

Department.

c. ATM Standards

division

d. Administrative

process


of department/

Division.

3. Familiarization /study

of JD.

4. Review of the

following doc:

a. PANS OPS Doc

8168 Vol II, Doc

9365

b. ICAO doc

9734,4444

c. AIP Nepal

d. ANS inspector

handbook/Check

list


f. MATS

g. ICAO Doc 9368


ANS audit process.

Advanced audit

technique

2. Safety Oversight

Inspection training

Safety

Oversight

Inspection

(every year)


Safety Oversight

Inspection training

3. Aviation quality

management system

Recurrent

training on

Aviation

quality

management

system


Aviation quality

management system



6. Basic training on RNP-

AR procedure design


RNP-AR procedure

design

7. Basic training on PANS

–OPS procedure design.

Recurrent

training on

PANS-OPS

procedure

design


PANS-OPS procedure

design

8. PBN oversight training Advanced PBN training

9. Familiarization

programme on ANS


adjacent country