CNS Manual Vol I Version 2.0 Maintenance of CNS Facilities

Airports Authority of India CNS Manual Vo lume I
Second Edition – 2015
Document Identification No: AAI/ANS/CNS/OM/2015/V2.0-CNSM-VOL-1
AIRPORTS AUTHORITY OF INDIA
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AAI/ANS/CNS/OM/2015/V2.0-CNSM-VOL-1 Version 2.0 October, 2015
PREFACE
This is the Version 2.0 of Manual on Communication, Navigation and Surveillance Services
Volume I to VIII 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. Version 1.0 of the Manual was published in 2006. In Version 2.0, the Manual has been
revised comprehensively.
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 eight 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 VI – Technical specifications, Volume VII – CNS facilities
Maintenance Schedules and Volume VIII: Document Management Manual.
In addition to CNS Manual Volume I to VIII, 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.
This Manual should be read in conjunction with the following:
a) Aircraft Act 1934 and Aircraft Rules 1934

b) DGCA Civil Aviation Requirements (CARs) Section 9 Series D “Air Space and
Air Traffic Management” promulgated by DGCA India.
c) DGCA Civil Aviation Requirements (CARs) related to CNS/ATM Facilities in
Section 4 “ Aerodrome Standards and licensing” and Section-5 “ Air Safety”
promulgated by DGCA India
d) ICAO Annex 10 (Volume I to V)-Aeronautical Telecommunication Services.
e) ICAO Annex 11 –Air Traffic Services
f) ICAO Annex 15- Aeronautical Information Services
g) ICAO Annex 19- Safety Management System
h) Doc. 8071 Vol. I Flight Inspection Procedures for Navigation Aids.
i) Doc 8071 Vol. III Flight Inspection Procedures for Surveillance system
j) Doc 8126 Aeronautical Information Services Manual
k) Doc 9683-Human Factor Training Manual.
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l) Doc 9734-Safety Oversight Manual

m) Station CNS Manual (Airport specific)
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) Changes/ amendments to ICAO Annexes/ Documents.

b) Changes/ introduction of DGCA Civil Aviation Requirements (CARS)
c) Introduction of CNS facilities based on new technology.
d) Requirements from ATS, Airlines or any other concerned agency.
It is intended to keep this Manual up to date. Future version (s) 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 02
Chapter 2: Regulatory Requirements 04
Chapter 3: Maintenance system of CNS Facilities 09
Chapter 4: Organizational Structure and Functions 21
Chapter 5: Procedures for site selection of CNS Facilities 30
Chapter 6: Procedure for Installation of Navigational Aids 32
Chapter 7: Procedures of Flight Inspection 36
Chapter 8: Document Availability and Control at the Station 43
Chapter 9: Record Systems Related to Maintenance of Facilities 46
Chapter 10: CNS Circulars 47
Chapter 11: Performance Targets for CNS facilities 49
Chapter 12: Maintenance of CNS/ATM Systems 55
Chapter 13: Procedure for Approval of CNS Training Course Materials 59
Chapter 14: Spectrum Management and Licensing of CNS/ other Radio 61

Networks in-use
Chapter 15: Certification Process and Requirements of CNS/ATM 63

Automation Facilities (Reserved)
Chapter 16: Job Description – 64
APPENDIX 141
Appendix-I: CNS Circulars
Appendix-II: Other Important Guidelines
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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 (HRM & Coord.), AAI, CHQ is responsible for development,
review and amendments of CNS – Manuals in coordination with the concerned GM(CNS).
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.
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.
‘should’ 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 of the page.
6. Change History:
6.1 This is version 2.0 of CNS Manual Vol. I. Changes are indicated on ‘Record of
Amendments and corrigenda page’.
6.2 Version 1.0 of the Manual was published in 2006. In Version 2.0, the Manual has been
revised comprehensively
6.3 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 Bhawan,
Safdarjung Airport, New Delhi – 110003.
Telephone: 011- 24652075
FAX : 011- 24654142
EMAIL : edcom@aai.aero
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Chapter 2
Regulatory Requirements
Regulatory Requirements related to Operation & Maintenance of CNS/ATM

Systems
1. Ministry of Civil Aviation (MOCA)
The Ministry of Civil Aviation is responsible for formulation of national policies and
programmes for the development and regulation of the Civil Aviation sector in the
country. It is responsible for the administration of the Aircraft Act, 1934, Aircraft
Rules, 1937 and various other legislations pertaining to the aviation sector in the
country.
Ministry exercises administrative control over attached and autonomous organizations

like the Directorate General of Civil Aviation, Bureau of Civil Aviation Security and
Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Udan Academy and affiliated Public Sector Undertakings
like National Aviation Company of India Limited, Airports Authority of India and
Pawan Hans Helicopters Limited. The Commission of Railway Safety, which is
responsible for safety in rail travel and operations in terms of the provisions of the
Railways Act, 1989 also comes under the administrative control of this Ministry.
2. Aircraft Act, 1934
The Aircraft Act, 1934 confers power to the central government to regulate the Civil
Aviation in India through formulation of various policies, rules and acts by
notification in the Official Gazette of India. Section 4 of the Aircraft Act, 1934
enables the Central Government to make rules to implement the Convention relating
to International Civil Aviation signed at Chicago on the 7th day of December, 1944
including any Annex thereto relating to International standards and recommended
practices as amended from time to time. Section 5A of the said Act empowers the
Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to issue directions for securing the safety
of aircraft operations. Aircraft Act, 1934 is available on MOCA website
www.civilaviation.gov.in.
The CNS/ATM functions of AAI are governed under section 4A, 5(1), 5(2)(gb), 5A
of the Aircraft Act, 1934 and are enumerated below:-
“Quote”
4A. Safety oversight functions.- The Director General of Civil Aviation or any other
officer specially empowered in this behalf by the Central Government shall
perform the safety oversight functions in respect of matters specified in this Act
or the rules made thereunder.
5. Power of Central Government to make rules.-
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(1) the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, make
rules regulating the manufacture, possession, use, operation, sale, import or
export of any aircraft or class of aircraft and for securing the safety of aircraft
operation.
(2) Without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may
provide for -
“(gb) the certification, inspection and regulation of communication,

navigation and surveillance or air traffic management facilities;”
5A. Power to issue directions.-
(1) The Director-General of Civil Aviation or any other officer specially

empowered in this behalf by the Central Government may, from time to time,
by order, issue directions, consistent with the provisions of this Act and the
rules made thereunder, with respect to any of the matters specified in
clauses (aa), (b), (c), (e), (f), (g), (ga), (gb), (gc), (h), (i), (m) and (qq) of sub-
section (2) of section 5, to any person or persons using any aerodrome or
engaged in the aircraft operations, air traffic control, maintenance and
operation of aerodrome, communication, navigation, surveillance and air
traffic management facilities and safeguarding civil aviation against acts of
unlawful interference, in any case where the Director-General of Civil
Aviation or such other officer is satisfied that in the interests of the security of
India or for securing the safety of aircraft operations it is necessary so to do.
(2) Every direction issued under sub-section (1) shall be complied with by the
person or persons to whom such direction is issued].
“Unquote”
3. Aircraft Rules, 1937
In exercise of the powers conferred by sections 5 and 7 and sub-section (2) of section
8 of the Aircraft Act, 1934 (XXII of 1934) and section 4 of the Indian Telegraph Act,
1885 (XIII of 1885), and in supersession of the Indian Aircraft Rules, 1920, with the
exception of Part IX thereof, the Central Government has made the Aircraft Rules,
1937.
Rule 29C of the Aircraft Rules 1937 enables DGCA to lay down standards and
procedures not inconsistent with the Aircraft Act, 1934 and the rules made thereunder
to carry out the Convention and any ICAO Annexes. Aircraft Rules, 1937 are
available on MOCA website www.civilaviation.gov.in.
For certification of CNS or ATM Facilities, Government of India vide its Gazette
Notification G.S.R.31(E) amended the Aircraft Rules, 1937, now called the Aircraft
(Amendment) Rules, 2015 as indicted in Part XII-A, Rule 119 to 132 and schedule IV
is inserted after schedule III in Aircraft rules, 1937. As per this amendment no person
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shall permit or cause to be permitted any communication, navigation and surveillance

of air traffic management equipment facility to be established or used unless it has
been certified by the Director General. The Rules are available on MoCA and DGCA
website. Copy of the notification is also attached as Appendix.
4. Gazette Notification, MOCA, S.O. 84(E): No Objection Certificate
Government of India vide its Gazette Notification S.O.84(E) confers AAI the
responsibility for issuing the No Objection Certificate (NOC) on behalf of the Central
Govt. in respect of civil aerodromes including the State Government aerodromes and
the Private aerodromes where civil commercial flights are operating. The term
aerodrome includes civil/ defence airports, airstrips, heliports, Communication,
Navigation and Surveillance (CNS) facilities used for the aeronautical purposes in
India. As per order no structure shall be constructed/ erected or any tree planted/
grown on any land within the limits, specified in Notification, of civil and defence
aerodromes without obtaining ‘No Objection Certificate (NOC) for height clearance.
For this purpose, structure includes building, mast, tower, chimney, poles,
transmission lines, roads, bridges, rail lines, wind forms and all other man-made
structures. S.O.84(E) is available on website www.aai.aero at link
www.aai.aero/public_notices/SO-84(E).pdf.
5. Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation is the regulatory body in the field of Civil
Aviation primarily responsible for regulation of air transport services to/from/within
India and for enforcement of civil air regulations, air safety and airworthiness
standards. The regulations are in the forms of the Aircraft Act, 1934, the Aircraft
Rules, the Civil Aviation Requirements (CARs), the Aeronautical Information
Circulars (AIC). The Advisory and guidance material is in the form of circulars.
5.1 Civil Aviation Requirements (CARs)
In accordance with rule 133A of the Aircraft Rules, 1937, the Director General may
issue, interalia, Civil Aviation Requirements not inconsistent with the Aircraft Act,
1934 and the rules made thereunder. While the broad principles of law are contained
in the Aircraft Rules, 1937, Civil Aviation Requirements are issued to specify the
detailed requirements and compliance procedures so as to –
a) fulfil the duties and obligations of India as a Contracting State under the
convention relating to International Civil Aviation signed at Chicago on the 7th
day of December, 1944.
b) standardize and harmonize the requirements taking into account the rules and
regulations of other regulatory authorities.
c) implement the recommendations of the Courts of Inquiry or any other committee

constituted by the Central Government/ Director General.
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d) To address any other issues related to safety of aircraft operations as may be

considered necessary by the Director General.
The Civil Aviation Requirements (CARs) are promulgated under the following
sections:-
Section 1 – General
Section 2 – Airworthiness
Section 3 – Air Transport
Section 4 – Aerodrome Standards and Licensing
Section 5 – Air Safety
Section 6 – Design standards and Type Certification
Section 7 – Flight Crew Standards, Training and Licensing
Section 8 – Aircraft Operations
Section 9 – Air Space and Air Traffic Management
Section 10 – Aviation Environment Protection
Section 11 – Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air
The CARs are available on DGCA website www.dgca.nic.in.
6.1.1 Section 9: Air Space and Air Traffic Management (ATM)
Series A – Scope and Extent

Series B – Approval of Facilities and Services
Series C – Rules of the Air
Series D – Navigation, Landing and Communication Aids
Series E – Air Traffic Services
Series G – Aeronautical Charts
Series I – Aeronautical Information Services
Series L – ATCO Licensing
Series M – Meteorology
Series R – Air Routes
Series S – Search and Rescue
Series X – Miscellaneous
CNS/ATM functions of AAI are regulated by CARs under Section 9: Air Space and
Air Traffic Management (ATM) Series D – Navigation, landing and Communication
Aids. Some CAR related to CNS are available in Section-4 “Aerodrome Licensing “
and Section – 5 “Air Safety”.
5.2 DGCA Circulars
DGCAs Air Safety Circulars which are applicable to CNS/ATM functions of AAI are
listed below:
ASC 05 of 2014 - Preservation and Replaying of ANS and Aerodrome related

Recording Media for Investigation of Accidents/Incidents/Occurrences.
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6. Airports Authority of India (AAI) Act, 1994 (55 of 1994)

The Government of India constituted the International Airports Authority of India
(IAAI) in 1972 to manage the nation's international airports while the National
Airports Authority (NAA) was constituted in 1986 to look after domestic
airports. The two organizations were merged in April 1995 by an Act of Parliament
(AAI Act, 1994) and was named as Airports Authority of India (AAI). AAI is
responsible for creating, upgrading, maintaining and managing civil aviation
infrastructure both on the ground and air space in the country.
Chapter III Para 12. Section (1), (2), (3)(b) of the AAI Act, 1994 confers the
responsibility to the AAI to provide Air Traffic Service and Air Transport Service at
any airport and civil enclaves and plan, procure, install and maintain navigational
aids, communication equipment, beacons and ground aids at the airports and at such
locations as may be considered necessary for safe navigation and operation of
aircrafts. AAI act is available on website www.aai.aero at link
www.aai.aero/righttoinformation/AAI_ACT.pdf.
7. ICAO
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. The manual of Communication, Navigation and Surveillance Services Volume
I to VIII has been developed by Airports Authority of India 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 Purpose of CNS Manual 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.
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 CNS Manual, the standard prescribed in CNS manual
shall prevail.
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Chapter 3
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 (ANS), 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 CNS/ATM 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 use of pilots;
(i) Aeronautical databases used in or by a facility.
(j) Aeronautical Fixed Telecommunication Network
- Automatic Message Switching System (AMSS)
- ATS Message Handling System (AMHS)
(k) Dedicated Satellite Communication Network (DSCN).
(l) Airport Terminal Information Service (ATIS);
(m) 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) / Locators;
(e) VHF Markers.
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2.3 Surveillance Facilities:
(a) Primary surveillance radar (PSR);

(b) Secondary surveillance radar (SSR);
(c) Airport Surface Movement and Guidance Control System (ASMGCS);
(d) Automatic dependent Surveillance (ADS B/C);
2.4 Air Traffic Management Automation Systems
(a) Integrated ATM Automation System

(b) Tower ATS Automation System
(c) IATS Simulator
(d) Air Traffic Flow Management System.
2.5 Satellite based Facilities:
(a) GAGAN;
(b) Global Navigation Satellite System ;
(c) Ground based augmentation;
2.6 Other CNS Facilities:
(a) GPS (Master / Slave) clock system;

(b) Uninterruptible and emergency power supplies;
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) 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.
3.2 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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4 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.
4.1.1.3UPS systems of required capacities have been provided in all the

essential units to ensure continuous operation of communication
facilities. CNS Circular no 01 of 2011 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
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charge CNS is responsible for maintenance of the battery back

up system.
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 no 01 of 2011 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 co-
ordination among different units and operating positions.
4.1.6.2 The telephone exchange, lines and connected telephones are

maintained by CNS personnel.
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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.
4.2 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 The facility is handed over to concerned ACS after

commissioning, for operation and maintenance.
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5 Functional Specifications and Performance Values of Services
Unless differences from the applicable ICAO standards, recommended practices and
procedures have been published, AAI subscribes to the relevant ICAO standards and
CAR for performance values of service.
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.
5.4 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.
6 Technical Descriptions
6.1 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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7 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.
b. 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.
c. The procedure for commissioning a new service or facility is described
in chapter 5 of this manual.
d. 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
b The procedure to be used to monitor the performance of each service
and facility, and to compare the results with the appropriate technical
specification.
c 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.
d The procedure to be used to:-
i detect and correct any latent defects in equipment.
ii change soft-ware to adopt to any changes to the configuration of
hard-ware.
iii change the design of equipment or facility to adapt to any change
to the functional or technical specification.
For sub-para d(ii) soft-ware includes any form of data or instructions for
electronic device.
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8 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. Approved preventive maintenance schedules are available in
CNS Manual Vol. VII Part 1 to Part IV.
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
 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) AAI maintains certification record at CHQ for each
qualified technical personnel that includes:
 The name of the technical personnel; and
 Describes the kinds of facility or facilities for which the
technical personnel is authorized to perform those
functions; and
 States the period during which the certificate is effective.
8.4 Technical Maintenance Infrastructure
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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.
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:
Equipment Station
DME (GCEL) Kolkata

DVOR (GCEL) Ahmedabad
RADAR (NGOSCO) Chennai
ILS (NORMARC) Chennai
Display Monitor (SONY) Chennai
DVOR (ASII) Delhi
DME (ASII) Delhi
NDB (SAC) Delhi
DVTR (RICOCHET/RETIA) Chennai
VHF TX/RX (OTE/PARKAIR) Chennai
VCCS (SCHMID) Hyderabad
DATIS (TERMA) Mumbai
DME (THALES) Hyderabad
DVOR (THALES) Hyderabad
ILS (THALES) Hyderabad
MARKER (NORMARC) Chennai
MARKER (NEERA) Chennai
MARKER (ASII) Delhi
TOWER ATS AUTOMATION (INDRA) Ahmedabad
8.5 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:
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o Safety achievement
 Safety culture
 Design
 Safety responsibilities
 Competency.
 Change management
 Operational risk assessment
 Abnormal operations
 Documentation
 Interfaces
 Management of the SMS
o Safety assurance
 Safety performance
 Safety incidents and concerns
 Safety surveillance
o Safety promotion
 Safety communication, consultation and reporting
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:-
11.1.1 To follow the instructions/guidelines a per DGCAs Air Safety Circulars which
are applicable to CNS/ATM in ASC 05 of 2014 - Preservation and Replaying of ANS
and Aerodrome related Recording Media for Investigation of
Accidents/Incidents/Occurrences.
11.1.2 Any other guidelines issued by Regulatory or any other competent Authority
11.1.3 The CNS/ATM facilities likely to involved in accident /incident will be held
secured till its inspection is completed. Para 11.2 may be seen below.
11.1.4 Multi channel tapes will be sealed. In case of DVTR the DAT will be taken
out from the recording system and sealed.
11.1.5 Recording of Voice / Surveillance Data on multi channel Voice / Data
recorders of ATC automation system, if applicable, shall be sealed.
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11.1.6 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.
11.2 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 competent authority in
accordance with equipment maintenance schedules & instructions
given by the DGCA;
(b) The inspection shall be witnessed by suitably nominated CNS
maintenance personnel.
11.3 A Report of the performance inspection shall be supplied to the regulatory
authority:-
11.4 Where the performance inspection shows that the facility contributes to a
hazard, it shall not be used until it is operating within its technical specification
and confirmed by flight check unit.
11.5 The TSP on Post Accident investigation may be seen in CNS Manual Vol. VI
Chapter 2.8.
12. Test Equipment operation and Maintenance :-
Preventive and routine maintenance of CNS/ATM facilities 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.
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12.2 CNS Circular 01 of 2012: Maintenance and Calibration of Test Equipments used
for operation and maintenance of CNS/ATM Automation associated facilities,
detailed guidelines have been issued in this regard.
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.
b. Specify an acceptable recovery time for each service.
c. The procedure to be used if the acceptable recovery time of a service is exceeded.
14 Document Control
This information is provided in CNS Manual Volume 8 – Document Management
Manual and 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 4
Organizational Structure & Functions
1 General
1.1 Organization, Structure & Functions
1.1.1 Airports Authority of India
AAI is a statutory Public Sector Undertaking of the Govt. of India formed by Act-
95 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 part-
time members and headed by a Chairman appointed by the Govt. of India.
1.1.2 AAI website
Details of organization structure of AAI are provided at website:-
 www.airportsindia.org.in &
 www.aai.aero
1.1.3 Postal Address:
Airports Authority of India
Rajiv Gandhi Bhawan,
Safdarjung Airport,
New Delhi – 110001
Telephone 011 - 24632930
Fax 011 – 24641088
AFTN VIDDYXAC
E – mail aaichmn@del2.vsnl.in
2 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 -16 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. Planning, procurement, operation and maintenance of CNS/ATM facilities is
carried out under the control of Member (ANS) of AAI Board.
2.1.2 Executive Director (CNS-P) who is responsible for Planning and procurement
of CNS/ATM, Executive Director (CNS-OM) is responsible for preparation and
maintenance of CNS/ATM and Executive Director [FIU & RCDU) who is
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responsible for in house installation/transinstallation of CNS/ATM facilities and

calibration of Navigational aids reports to Member (ANS).
2.1.3 For the purpose of effective control and supervision, the entire CNS
organization 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
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
3.2 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.
3.3 Framing of maintenance philosophy

Following activities are done under this heading:-
 Preparation of preventive maintenance schedules;
 Establishment of SMUs;
 Outsourcing maintenance to the OEM.
3.4 Inventory management including spares

 Maintenance of Inventory records
 Finalization of spares/surplus items
 Disposal of Obsolete / surplus items.
3.5 Finalization & management of maintenance support contract

 Formulation, implementation & performance monitoring of maintenance
support contracts with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs).
3.6 Replacement & up gradation proposals including preparation of technical

specifications
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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.
3.7 NOC for construction of permanent structure in the vicinity of airport
 Finalization of NOC criteria with respect to CNS facilities.

 Scrutinizing the cases for grant of NOC for construction of new structures
& buildings in the vicinity of Airports as per ICAO provisions/CAR.
3.8 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.
3.9 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.
3.10 Management of CNS manpower :-

 Recruitment in coordination with HR Wing;
 Ab initio training;
 Initial 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
3.11 Operation and Maintenance of Communication facilities

 Aero mobile Service on MWARA & RDARA
 AFTN using AMSS
 Communication pre-flight briefing
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 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
 Documentation
- Pre-flight information Bulletin
- AFS manual
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
 Maintenance of CNS facilities in conformity with ICAO Standards &

Recommended practices & national regulations with view of achieving optimum
level of safety for aircraft operations over entire Indian airspace, preparation of
maintenance schedules.
 Training of newly inducted CNS officers, including refresher training.
 Co-coordination with other concerned organizations in & outside India
 Procurement of spares and inventory control through Central Radio Stores Depot
(CRSD),
 Component level maintenance of PCBs/ Module of various CNS Equipment
through Central Maintenance Cell and SMUs.
 Co-ordination for Flight Inspection activities as per specified schedules.
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 16 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.
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 Vacancies arising due to retirement/resignation of personnel.
4.5 Provision of CNS facilities

4.5.1 The CNS facilities have been provided at
 98 Airports
 22 Civil enclaves at Defence airfields
 30 en route Aeronautical Communication Stations (ACS)
4.5.2 The list of CNS facilities may be seen at CNS Manual Vol. VI Chapter -3.
4.5.3 The CNS facilities are maintained & operated by about 1851
Electronics/Technical personnel and about 203 Communication (Operational)
personnel.
5 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.
5.2.1.1 ab-Initio Courses in-line with ICAO Training Manual Doc-7192 (E2)
The ab-Initio courses at CATC have been updated to meet the standards of training
recommended by ICAO in its Training Manual ICAO Doc-7192 (E2) so that the CNS
personnel involved in the maintenance and installation of CNS/ATM systems are trained
to uniform requirements on a worldwide basis. As per ICAO all personnel directly
engaged in operation, maintenance and installation activities of CNS/ATM systems
should be qualified for their job functions. Air Traffic Safety Electronics Personnel
(ATSEP) is the ICAO-recognized terminology for personnel involved in the operation,
maintenance and installation of a CNS/ATM system. In order to cover the various
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backgrounds of trainees and to ensure training standardization worldwide, ICAO

recommended that training be divided into multiple levels as follows:
Basic training (Phase-I): Fundamental knowledge and skills appropriate to the discipline
to be pursued in the CNS/ATM environment.
Qualification training (Phase-II): Job-category-related knowledge and skills appropriate

to the discipline to be pursued in the CNS/ATM environment. Various applications have
been identified that apply to the five corresponding discipline qualifications of
communication, navigation, surveillance, data processing and power supply.
System and equipment rating training (also referred to as “Specific training”) (Phase-
III): System and equipment knowledge and skills leading to recognized competency.
The ab-Initio courses at CATC have been organized to meet the ICAOs Phase-I Basic
Training Requirement. The training objectives in phase one basic training are related to
general duty: the design, installation, operation, maintenance and repair of air traffic
control and air navigation systems. The training objectives in the phase two qualification
training will be related to the specific tasks of the job duties. The phase one basic training
course is all the prerequisite knowledge needed in order to prepare the CNS personnel
(ATSEP) for the next phase of training, phase two qualification training.
The phase one basic training is designed to give an overview of the overall CNS/ATM
technical and operational environment, as well as an overview of the most important
systems and equipment, and the role of all the operators within this complex environment.
In order for the ATSEP to perform their role and duties, it is important that they
understand each of the essential system components. This phase one has been split into
three sub-sections with the possibility of teaching each chapter separately.
Subjects covered in phase one basic training

– International and national organizations and standards
– Familiarization with air traffic services, airspace standards, meteorology and altimetry
– Familiarization with CNS/ATM concepts
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 (in-line with ICAO DOC-7192):-
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(i) Junior Executive Trainees (Electronics)

(ii) Manager (Electronics)
(iii) Senior Assistant Electronics
b. Concept Level Courses:-
(i) VOR/DVOR (ii) DME (iii) ILS (iv) Primary Radar Concept (v) Secondary
Radar Concept
c. Module Level Maintenance Courses:-
 HF/NDB - ZENITAL and SAC NDB

 VHF/VCCS/DATIS - OTE/DRAKE/TERMA
 VOR/DVOR - THALES 432
 DME - THALES 415/435
 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) Aeronautical Information Service
(AIS)
f. Refresher Courses:-
(ii) ILS (ii) VOR (iii) DME (iv) Primary and Secondary Radar (v) AMSS-
Maintenace (vi) AMSS –Operation (vi) AMSS – system Administration (v)
Aeronautical Mobile Service (AMS)-HFRT Operation etc.
g. Other Courses:-
(i) Data Communication & Networking (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) (v) VHF (OTE) (vi) ADP
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(INDRA), Ahmedabad (vii) DVOR (GCEL-755), Ahmedabad (viii) ILS (SELEX)

(ix) PSR (ELDIS), Ahmedabad (x) MSSR (ELDIS) (xi) ASMGCS (HITT)
(b) RTC Delhi :- (i) Radar (ELDIS), (ii) Radar (Raytheon), (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) (vii) ILS (THALES) (viii) DVOR (Thales) Refresher
(ix) PSR (ELDIS) (x) AIS/AMSS Refresher (xi) ASMGCS
(c) RTC Kolkata :- (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 (vii) PSR/MSSR (ELDIS) (viii) ILS (THALES) (ix) ADP
(INDRA) (x) MSSR (INDRA)
(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 (vii) ADP (INDRA), Trivandrum (viii)
MSSR (INDRA) (ix) ILS NORMARC Model 7000 (x) VHF (SELEX) (xi) PSR
(ELDIS), Trivandrum (xii) ADP (Raytheon) (xiii) AMSS System Admin (Selex),
BIAL (xiv) ILS (Selex), HIAL (xv) ADP (Selex), BIAL
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
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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 On Job training Instructor (s) :-CNS Circular 04 of 2012 lays down the
criteria/procedure for empanelment of OJT instructors for CNS/ATM Automation
systems/equipments and their duties and responsibilities. T
5.6 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.
5.7 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 5
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.
2 Composition of Siting Committee:

2.1 CHQ Siting committee:-A CHQ Siting committee shall be constituted
comprising the following members:
a. One member from CNS-P Directorate – Team Leader.

b One member from ATM Directorate.
c One member from CNS-OM Directorate
d. One member from operational directorate, for siting at Metro Airport.
e. One member from concerned engineering wing, as applicable.
f. 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.
2.2 The Team Leader of the CHQ Siting committee shall forward the required
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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3 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 6
Procedure for Installation of Navigational Aids

1 General:
Radio Construction and Develop Unit (RCDU) based at New Delhi shall be
responsible for carrying out in house installations, testing 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.
2.2 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.
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 Light and fans.

 Mast Lights
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, Lightning and Surge protection system, 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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3.3 Commissioning Flight Inspection:
3.3.1 For commissioning of a CNS facility which requires flight inspection

following action shall be taken:-
(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 operation of the facility/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.
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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 7
Procedures of Flight Inspection
1 Introduction
1.1 Flight Inspection of Radio and Visual 'Navigation Aids’ involves flight 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. Flight Inspection Unit has a fleet of 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. Site Evaluation: to determine the suitability of a site, if required
b. Commissioning / Re-commissioning: to commission a facility
after the installation is completed.
c. Routine: to check the facility as per specified periodicity.
d. Special: to check the facility after a major maintenance and on
special request.
3 Periodicity
3.1 Following periodicities shall be followed by AAI
Facility Periodicity
a. ILS 150+ 30 days
b. DVOR 720+ 60 days
c. CVOR/DME 240+ 30 days
d. Visual Aids ( PAPI/APAPI) As per associated Navaid facility.
3.2 Monitor Alarms of the facility may be checked during alternate flight inspection of
the facility.
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4 Inspection Procedure for ILS.
4.1 Localizer Flight Inspection: Following Flight Inspection Checks shall be carried
out on the Localizer equipment:
 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
 Coverage and Power Monitor Alarm Check
 Polarization Check
 Course width Symmetry Check.
 Operation on Standby Power Supply.
4.2 Glide Path Flight Inspection
Following Flight Inspection checks shall be carried out:-
 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
5 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
 Coverage Check
 Monitor Alarm check
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6 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 Distance accuracy: The indicated Slant range distance must be within the
limits
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): The signal strength must be at least –82 dBm
throughout the area of coverage.
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.
7 NDB Flight Inspection
NDB are not subjected to flight inspection except where operationally required.
8. Detail procedure of flight inspection is available in CNS Manual Vol. IV.
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9. Table for Acceptable Limits for ILS
Ideal
S.No. Parameter Lower limit value/Result Upper limit Remarks
Localizer
Alignment in micro For Cat I (in-house
1 amps 8 0 -8 limits)
For Cat II(in-house
5 0 -5 limits)
For Cat III(in-house
2 0 -2 limits)
2 Mod Sum 36% 40% 44% On path
On path, For Cat III(in-
38% 40% 42% house limits)
Off course Modsum for
installations after year
36% 40% 60% 1999.
3 Coarse Width 0.96*W W 1.04*W (in-house limits)
Minimum clearance
150side,clearance
4 Sector 150µamp
Minimum clearance
90 side, clearance
Sector -150µamp
Minimum
clearance150 side,
course Sector 175µamp
Minimum clearance
90 side, course Sector -175µamp
Path Structure -- in µ
5 amps
…upto pt. A 30µamp
...between pt. A and linear decrease from 30
B --- for Cat I 15µamp to 15
linear decrease from 30
--- for Cat II & III 5µamp to 5
...between pt. B and
pt. C -- for Cat I 15µamp
pt. T -- for Cat II 5µamp
pt. D -- for Cat III 5µamp
...between pt. D and linear increase from 5 to
pt. E -- for Cat III 10µamp 10µamp
Polarization check,µ 20 Deg acft bank on
6 amps course.
15 0 -15 Cat I
8 0 -8 Cat II
5 0 -5 Cat III
Usable distance in Sat AGC. CP current &
7 NM 25 Mod sum.
8 Identification SAT Subjective assessment
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for proper keying and no

interference on DDM
Course Width
9 symmetry-150 : 90 40 50 60
Chkd under pwr. alarm
10 Coverage condn.
…LLZ at 17 NM +/- Sat AGC. CP current &
35 Deg -84dBmW/m2 SAT Mod sum.
…LLZ at 25 NM +/- Sat AGC. CP current &
10 Deg -84dBmW/m2 SAT Mod sum.
Sat AGC. CP current &
11 High angle clearance 150µa SAT Mod sum.
12 Monitor check
Alignment shift 90
side alarm -15µa Cat I
-10.7µa Cat II
-8.4µa Cat III
Alignment shift 150
side alarm 15µa Cat I
10.7µa Cat II
8.4µa Cat III
Course Width narrow
alarm 0.83*W
Course Width wide
alarm 1.17*W
….Minimum
clearance, clearance
Zone 135µa Under wide CW alarm
….Minimum
clearance, course
Sector 160µa Under wide CW alarm
SAT coverage and
performance for a single
…Power monitor 50% frequency LLZ.
SAT coverage and
performance for a dual
80% frequency LLZ.
Performance on SAT approach on
13 standby supply standby supply.
Glide Path
1 Glide angle 0.925*θ Θ 1.075*θ For Cat I & II

0.96*θ Θ 1.04*θ For Cat III
2 Sector Width 0.48 *θ
..Upper half Sector
Width Cat I & II 0.07*θ 0.12*θ 0.14*θ
...Upper half Sector
Width Cat III 0.10*θ 0.12*θ 0.14*θ
...Lower half Sector
width Cat I 0.07*θ 0.12*θ 0.14*θ
...Lower half Sector
width Cat II & III 0.10*θ 0.12*θ 0.14*θ
3 Max Fly up current in 190
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micro amps
Above path Clearance must not fall below 150
4 in micro amps 150 until 1.75*θ
5 Mod Sum 75% 80% 85%
Path Structure: in µ
6 amps
…upto pt. A Cat
I,II &III 0 30
...between pt. A and
pt. B --- for Cat I 30
linear decrease from 30
--- for Cat II & III 20 to 20
pt. C -- for Cat I 30
pt.T -- for Cat II & III 20
Azimuth coverage Sat AGC and Flyup +/- 8
7 right/left of rwy -65dBmW/m2 SAT deg of rwy
Obstruction
Clearance check on Sat OBS clr at 180μA fly
8 approach SAT up condn.
Performance on stby Sat Approach on stby
9 supply SAT supply
Monitor check
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…High angle alarm 1.075*θ
…Low angle alarm 0.925*θ
…LHSW narrow
alarm LHSW-0.037*θ Cat I
0.75*LHSW Cat II & III
…LHSW wide alarm LHSW+0.037θ Cat I
1.25*LHSW Cat II & III
….Max Fly up
current under wide
alarm condn. 180
SAT coverage and
performance for a single
11 Power monitor 50% SAT frequency GP.
SAT coverage and
performance for a dual
80% SAT frequency GP.
Outer Marker
Pass through distance
1 in meter 400 600 800
2 Keying SAT Da-da-da-dah
Performance on
3 statndby supply SAT
4 Tone freq. ( in Hz ) 390 400 410
Az coverage 150 μA SAT coverage under
5 right/left of rwy(LLZ) SAT alarm condition.
Middle Marker
1 Pass through distance 200 300 400
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in meter
2 Keying SAT di-dah-di-dah
Performance on stby
3 supply SAT
4 Tone freq. ( in Hz ) 1268 1300 1332
Az coverage 150 μa SAT coverage under alm
5 right/left of rwy(LLZ) SAT condn.
10. Table for Acceptable Limits of VOR
Lower Ideal
S.No. Parameter limit value/Result Upper limit Remarks
VOR
1 Polarization -2º 0 +2º

2 Pattern Accuracy
Alignment -2º 0 +2º
Bends -3.5º 0 +3.5º
Roughness -3º 0 +3º
Scalloping -3º 0 +3º
or -107 dBW/m2
3 Coverage field strength 90µv/m >= 90µv/m or -77 dBmW/m2
4 9960 Hz deviation 15 16 17
5 9960 Hz Modulation depth 0.28 0.3 0.32
6 30 Hz Modulation 0.28 0.3 0.32
7 Ident clear
8 Bearing Monitor -1º +1º
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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. Comprehensive guidelines on the control and
management of CNS documents have been provided in the CNS Manual Volume –
VIII: Document Management Manual.
1.1 The documents that shall be required are:-
a. Aircraft Act and Rules

b. DGCA CARs
c. CNS Manual Vol. I to VIII.
d. Relevant Volumes of ICAO Annex 10 Vol. I to V, Annex XI, Annex XIV Annex
XV and Annex XIX.
e. Relevant ICAO DOC as per Station operational requirement Viz. 8071,8126, DOC
8400, DOC 7169, DOC 8259, DOC 9684, DOC 9688, DOC 9705, 9734, 9854 etc.
f. Technical and Operation Manuals of Facilities operational at the station Other
required documents which may be station and service specific.
g. Station CNS Manual.
2. Station CNS Manual :- The Station CNS Operations Manual in addition to any other
relevant information shall contain the following information/ particulars, namely:-
(a) General. – General information including purpose and scope of the Operations
Manual, Organization and Management of Station.
(b) Personnel requirement:- Describing Name, Designation, Training undergone,

Proficiency Held by CNS personnel, their deployment in general maintenance / shift
operations.)
(c) Standards of Communication, Navigation, Surveillance or Air Traffic

Management facility - The Station CNS Manual shall contain a listing of the technical
standards relating to design, installation, commissioning and testing, operation and
maintenance that are applicable to facility. In the context of this, the term standard means
a relevant ICAO, or any other relevant international or domestic standard or requirement
which has been described by DGCA for the relevant facility. It shall also include any
standards specified by the facility manufacturer in equipment specifications or
handbooks. Where compliance with a relevant standard is not achieved, this is to be
clearly indicated, and a statement of the reason for non-compliance and its impact on the
service provided in terms of the performance of the service, and aviation safety, is to be
included ;
(d) Technical Description of facility – The station CNS Manual shall include the basic
performance descriptors (functional specification) for each of the Communication,
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Navigation, Surveillance or Air Traffic Management facility at an Aeronautical

Telecommunication Station;
(e) Facility Operation and Maintenance Plan - Station CNS Manual shall contain the
facility operation and maintenance plan for each of the Communication, Navigation,
Surveillance or Air Traffic Management facility at an Aeronautical Telecommunication
Station. The facility operation and maintenance plan may be derived from the facility
manufacturer’s documentation, relevant ICAO Annexes or DOCs or may be developed
or varied by the certificate holder based on its knowledge of the performance and
maintenance requirements of each facility ;
(f) Safety Management System –Station CNS shall contain information about the
Safety Management System (SMS) of the Communication, Navigation, Surveillance or
Air Traffic Management facility at an Aeronautical Telecommunication Station;
(g) Test Equipments – Station CNS Manual shall have the details of test and measuring
equipments necessary for the operation, performance inspection, and maintenance, of all
of its facilities. The facility operation and maintenance plan (and/or the operating and
maintenance instructions for each facility) should specify the test equipment requirements
for all levels of operation and maintenance;
(h) Interruption to Service - The Station CNS Manual shall have the details of the
procedure to be used if a Communication, Navigation, Surveillance or Air Traffic
Management facility at an Aeronautical Telecommunication Station service is
interrupted;
(i) Changes Procedure - The Station CNS Manual shall include the means by which
changes are to be made to the procedures established under the facility operation and
maintenance Plan. The change procedures should establish an appropriate authority
within the certificate holder’s organisation to assess and authorise any changes to
operation and maintenance procedures; the procedures for removal and return of facilities
to operational service; the logistics support of services; and the amendment of relevant
documentation including the operations manual.
(j) Document Control - The Station CNS Manual shall describe the service certificate
holder’s document control processes concerning the requirements in this regard.
(k) Quality control:- The Station CNS Manual shall describe for the use and guidance of
its personnel, details of information concerning policies, procedures, practices and
quality control methods relating to provision of Communication, Navigation,
Surveillance and Air Traffic Management facilities equipments and activities of that
organization.
(l) Security Program :- The Station CNS Manual shall describe the security program
established by a certificate holder which should be based on a risk assessment of the
possibility of intrusion by unauthorised persons and animals. Certificate holder must
establish appropriate physical security measures for all Communication, Navigation,
Surveillance and Air Traffic Management facilities . It will generally be necessary to
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have, as a minimum, a system of personnel control that positively limits access to

facilities to personnel approved by the certificate holder. The physical security measures
adopted for site security should control entry access at all times to all entry points; protect
personnel on duty and establish procedures in respect to bomb or other threats. Other than
for facilities located airside on an aerodrome having perimeter fencing, security fences
around any facility will be necessary.
3. Document and Data Control Processes

CNS Manual Volume-VIII: Document Management Manual prescribes the standards and
guidelines for the Document and Data Control Process.
4. 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.
b. Records of flight inspection results in respect of commissioning and periodic

Checks of facility/facilities
c. History of maintenance: consisting of daily, weekly, Monthly, quarterly/six

monthly and yearly maintenance (as applicable) carried out on each equipment
d. 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;
e 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
f History of Maintenance showing date, time occurrence, type of fault,

Corrective action and expenditure incurred. This may be compiled on
monthly basis.
g. Records of Test equipments used in maintenance along with their

Calibration dates.
h. Records of unserviceable modules/PCBs for repair and return to Special

Maintenance Units (SMUs).
The CNS circular 01 of 2006 in this regard also refers.

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Chapter 10
CNS Circulars
List of CNS Circulars:
Sl. CNS Subject Remarks

No. Circular
No.
YEAR - 2003
1. 01 of 2003 Lightening Arrestor for CNS facilities. Cancelled – Guidelines
have already been
included in CNS Manual
Vol-V Ver.-II
2. 02 of 2003 VOR Aerodrome Check points.
3. 03 of 2003 Provision of Information on the operational status of
navigational aids.
4. 04 of 2003 Time in Air Traffic services.
5. 05 of 2003 Use of standard language for communication in ATS.
6. 06 of 2003 Air Traffic Services Requirements for communication – Back-
up capabilities thereof.
7. 07 of 2003 Radar systems – Backup capabilities.
YEAR - 2004
8. 01 of 2004 Automatic Recording of Surveillance Data.
9. 02 of 2004 VOLMET Broadcasts Service.
10. 03 of 2004 Aeronautical Fixed Service – (Ground – Ground
Communications).
11. 04 of 2004 Disposal of Old/ Dismantled Equipment.
12. 05 of 2004 NORMARC ILS General Maintenance – Workshop held at
Chennai on 4-5th July, 2002.
13. 06 of 2004 Identification Signal of ILS Localizer.
14. 07 of 2004 Operation of DVOR/ DME(HP).
YEAR - 2006
15. 01 of 2006 Documentation and Preservation of Maintenance Records of
CNS facilities.
16. 02 of 2006 Intimation of major failures of CNS facilities.
YEAR - 2007
17. 01 of 2007 Field Readings of ILS. Superseded by CNS
Circular 02 of 2014.
YEAR - 2008
18. 01 of 2008 Maintenance of Navigation Aids Site. Guidelines for
maintenance of Critical &
Sensitive Area.
19. 02 of 2008 Guidelines for provision of Power Supply Systems to CNS Superseded by CNS
and ATM Facilities. Circular 01 of 2011.
YEAR - 2009
20. 01 of 2009 Procurement of Spares and Equipments.
21. 02 of 2009 Pre-monsoon Checks of CNS facilities.
Pre-monsoon checklist – HF/VHF/DSCN.
Pre-monsoon checklist – VOR/DME/ILS/NDB/RADAR.
YEAR - 2010
22. 01 of 2010 Updation of Station CNS Manual.
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YEAR - 2011
23. 01 of 2011 Guidelines for Provision of Power Supply Systems for
CNS/ATM Facilities.
24. 02 of 2011 SOP for Opening the Watch.
Maintenance of CNS Facilities beyond the expiry of Flight
Calibration.
YEAR - 2012
25. 01 of 2012 Maintenance and Calibration of Test Equipments.
26. 02 of 2012 SOP Inspection/Safety Oversight Audit of CNS/ATM
Automation Facilities by DGCA.
27. 03 of 2012 Provision of Information on the Operational status of Replaced by CNS
Radio Navigation Aids. Circular 02 of 2013.
28. 04 of 2012 Empanelment of OJT Instructors in CNS.
29. 05 of 2012 Provision of Fire Detection and Fire Alarm System in
CNS Facilities.
30. 06 0f 2012 Electrostatic Discharge Control.
YEAR - 2013
31. 01 of 2013 Management of CNS stores.
32. 02 of 2013 Alternate means for provision of information on the
operational status of Radio Navigation Aids.
33. 03 0f 2013 Installation & Periodic Maintenance of bird control
spikes on CNS Antenna installations.
34. 04 of 2013 Use of Mobile Telephones in Air Traffic Service
Operational Areas.
YEAR - 2014
35. 01 of 2014 Management of CNS Stores-Survey reporting of
Equipments to be used as spares after completion of
their life cycle.
36. 02 of 2014 ILS Maintenance Schedule - Frequency of ILS Field
readings.
37. 03 of 2014 Intimation of Major failures of CNS/ATM Facilities.
38. 04 of 2014 Preservation and Replaying of ANS and Aerodrome
related Recording Media for investigation of
Accident/Incident/Occurrences.
39. 05 of 2014 Renewal of Certification/Approval of CNS/ATM facilities
by DGCA.
YEAR - 2015
40. 01 of 2015 Management of CNS Stores, Guidelines for
Procurement through NIT/NIQ
41. 02 of 2015 Prior Inspection of CNS-ATM Equipment by Technical
Team
Note: CNS Circulars are attached as Appendix to this Manual.
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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.
2 Purpose
2.1 This document sets out the key requirements, principles, and standards applying to
CNS Facilities
2.2 The values for each of the following basic parameters, as relevant to each service
type, shall be checked and calculated for analysis, review and corrective action.
3 Process
3.1 To review the performance targets for each facility, every station is required to
generate the following:-
a) Availability: This performance parameter is to be calculated for duration of

one calendar year i.e. From 1st Jan to 31 December.
b) Mean Time between Failures (MTBF) :- This parameter is to be calculated

for
a. each channel of the facility.

b. For the complete facility.
N.B :- MTBF is to be calculated separately for each channel of the facility and
for the complete system which may be having redundancy.
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3.2 The aforesaid parameters are to be calculated as per method described in Para 4.1
and 4.2 of this document.
3.3 The report shall be submitted to GM (N&S) by 15th January every year.
4 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.
Service Availability Reliability(MTBF) Continuity

Aeronautical Broadcasting > .992 >1000 hours 15 sec.
Service
Aeronautical Mobile > .992 >10000 hours Immediate
Service (ATC A/G
comms.)
Radar Data Display for >.992 >1000 hours Immediate
ATC
ILS Localizer and Glide >.992 >1000 hours Immediate
Path
DME >.992 >1000 hours Immediate
VOR >.992 >1000 hours Immediate
NDB >.992 >1000 hours Immediate
4.1 Availability
All aeronautical telecommunication and radio navigation services must provide

high level of operational availability. In many cases, achievement of the necessary
availability levels will require the use of design features such as redundancy
and/or duplication of facilities, automatic changeover from main to standby
facility in the event of a fault, remote monitoring and maintenance capability
including remote configuration, remotely actuated equipment recycling capability,
dial-up monitoring, etc.
Availability is a measure of the operational availability of the system to users over

the total time period that is required by users. It is normally quoted over the
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period of an average year or longer, and takes into account the time the service
will be unavailable as a result of both unscheduled failures and scheduled or
unscheduled maintenance.
Definition: The ratio of actual operating time to specified operating time.
4.1.1 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.
Important: - Factors important in providing a high degree of facility

availability are:
a) facility reliability;
b) equipment designs providing good component accessibility and
maintainability;
c) quick response of maintenance personnel to failures;
d) adequate training of maintenance personnel;
e) efficient logistic support;
f) provision of adequate test equipment;
g) standby equipment and/or utilities
As indicated at g) above, provision of standby power is necessary for many

Aeronautical Telecommunication/Aeronautical Navigation (ATEL/ANAV)
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services and facilities where continuity of service is a critical requirement.

Critical ATEL/ANAV facilities that must have no-break standby power supply
systems to ensure continuity are those in the following classes:-
(a) all control tower facilities;

(b) all terminal area radar surveillance systems;
(c) all terminal area precision and non precision approach Nav
aids;
(d) all terminal area air / ground VHF communication systems;
(e) all radio bearers / networks and stations servicing any CNS
system(s) used for terminal area control;
(f) all enroute communication systems; including all satellite
communication ground stations used for ATS voice and
data and
(g) all enroute radar facilities.
N.B :-
1)Station maintenance personnel are to take adequate, effective and timely
action with regard to points b), c), d), e), f) and g).
2)CNS planning directorate is to take action with regard to points a) and b)

while procuring CNS equipments.
4.2 Mean time between failures (MTBF)
Definition :- The actual operating time of a facility divided by the total number
of failure of the facility during that period of time.
Note :-1) the operating time is in general chosen so as to include at least five ,and
preferably more, facility failures in order to give reasonable measure of
confidence in the figure arrived.
2. This parameter is to be calculated for each channel and for the complete
facility.
4.2.1 MTBF calculation:-
T- Total time for five failures of the channel.
MTBF= T/5
N.B :- If total number of failure is less than five in a calendar year, M.T.B.F
need not be calculated by station and only the number failures in the
calendar need be sent.
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It may be seen at 4.3 that adjustment of MTBF will produce the desired degree of
reliability. Factors which affect MTBF and hence facility reliability are:
a) Inherent equipment reliability;
b) Degree and type of redundancy;
c) Reliability of the serving utilities such as power and telephone or control
lines;
d) Degree and quality of maintenance;
e) Environmental factors such as temperature and humidity
Important:
1) The contribution of station maintenance personnel to increase MTBF is
particularly on account of c), d) and e) above and hence proper, effective and
timely action should be taken in this regard.
2) With regard to items at a) and b) CNS-P directorate will take action to procure
equipment having high reliability and adequate redundancy.
4.3 Reliability:
Definition: The probability that the ground installation operates within the
specified tolerances.
4.3.1 Calculation
The reliability R in percentage is given by
R= 100 e –t/m
Where e = base of natural logarithms

t = time period of interest
m= MTBF
It may be seen that reliability increases as MTBF increases. For high degree of
reliability and for operational significant values of t , we must have a large MTBF.
Let us see following examples
The reliability for 24 hrs of operation for 1000 hours of MTBF calculated from the
above formula is approx 97.5 % i.e the likely hood of facility failure during 24 hrs
period is 2.5%.
Note that the reliability figure for 1000 hrs for the same MTBF of 1000 hrs will be
37%.
It is important to note that the reliability (probability of surviving) for a

period of time equal to MTBF is only 0.37 thus MTBF is not a failure free
period.
Reliability should be calculated for both individual facilities, and for the total
population of a particular type. Calculating both values provides information on
the type as a whole, and also allows identification of individual facilities which
may be under performing.
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4.3.1 Action at Corporate headquarter
Calculation: To be done at CHQ
MTBF of Individual Facility = Total time period/ number of failures

During time period
This data will be forwarded by individual station for each type and model of
equipment.
Based upon data made available by the station, MTBF of Total Population
Of particular Type and model of equipment
M.T.B.F = Total time period*population/

Number of failures of all equipment of the
population during time period.
4.4 Continuity
Where a service has duplicated or redundant facilities (including standby power

supply) with automatic changeover or automatic or remote configuration, or
main/standby capability, an additional parameter termed ‘continuity’ should also
be quoted. ‘Continuity’ is a measure of time that a service takes to changeover
from the main to standby facility, or to re-configure itself following a fault,
including a power supply fault or failure.
Services for which continuity is required to be quoted include precision Navaids,

radar display services for ATC, A/G communication channels for ATC, point to
point data and communication links.
4.5 Integrity:
This is a measure of the ability of the service to provide a warning to users when
the service should not be used, or when the error has occurred in the data transfer
or computation. Integrity may be computed and presented in a variety of ways,
e.g., as a Go/No Go warning based on internally measured parameters that utilize
built-in test equipment or self monitoring systems. Integrity values for radio
navigation services are often stated as a probability of the loss of integrity over a
number of events.
Action :- Station maintenance personnel are to ensure that Navigation,

surveillance and other facilities in which such capability is provided in the
equipment, change over or shut down occurs in the event signal in space
parameters or other operational parameters are out of tolerance. Non
occurrence of above, if reported/detected shall be investigated, immediate
corrective action taken and full reports to this effect sent to Corporate
headquarters
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Chapter -12
Maintenance of CNS/ATM Systems
1. 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 different sections of CNS OM Directorate are:
 Navigation & Surveillance (N & S)

 Communications (COM)
 Automation & FTI (A & FTI)
 Central Maintenance Cell (CMC)
 Central Radio Stores Depot (CRSD)
 Human Resource Management & Coordination (HRM & Coord.)
With support from:

 Radio Construction & 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 & ASM Directorates
 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 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;
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 provides a focus for problem resolution and provides leadership for Group
staff as a whole;
 reviews overall Directorate achievement against aims and objectives and
agrees the need to undertake corrective or enhancement activities where
required;
 develops programs for the most effective utilization of resources, whether
they be human or equipment and facilities, to undertake all activities
according to their priority;
 monitors and manages the effectiveness of CNS OM Management System
by ensuring compliance with DGCA regulatory requirements and
standards, and AAI’s own performance standards; and
 communicates the aims and objectives to staff.
The Executive Team is responsible for:

 provision of strategy and policy advice on process areas associated with
safe life cycle management of the national CNS system;
 identification and progression of initiatives to improve any aspect of
management of the national CNS systems; and
 resolution of issues which have been referred to the team by Stations and
Regional headquarters.
4. NAV & SURVEILLANCE, Automation & FTI and COM Sections:-
1. Role
The primary role of N&S, A&FTI 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.
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CNS OM delivers development, system management, maintenance standards and

instructions, and maintenance services for the following systems:
 Navigation aids (ILS, VOR, DME, NDB/Locators anMarekrs);
 Surveillance Systems (Primary & Secondary Radar sensors, ADS C and ADS B,
ASMGCS)
 ATM Automation Systems
 Air-Ground communications (Digital Voice Switch VSCS, VHF TX/RX, HF
TX/RX, Data communications);
 Ground-Ground communications (Voice);
 Operational telecommunications AFTN (Data) and ATN (Network components &
AMHS); RADARA, MWARA, VOLMET
 Satellite Communication;
 Satellite Navigation (GAGAN);
 Ancillary System like UPS, Test Equipment etc.
 Airport Security systems | For Airports owned by
 Terminal Public Address and Information Systems | AAI only.
The General Managers (GMs) of CNS Directorate are to provide a focus for establishing,
and monitoring adherence to, the procedures followed in complying with DGCA and
ICAO safety and technical standards;
The GMs are to take a pro-active role in ensuring that Directorate and Group strategies are in
place to continually improve CNS system safety in terms of both effectiveness and
efficiency.
Following are the Major tasks of CNS Directorate:-

 Ensuring availability of CNS & ATM Automation facilities as per MOU,
Safety Performance and Indicator targets of AAI.
 Review of Human Resources of CNS personnel at various ACS.
 Review of CNS staff strength for each ACS.
 Ensure timely procurement of spares.
 Development and updating the CNS Manual.
 Coordination of Technical Training & Proficiency program of CNS
personnel.
 Ensure timely calibration of CNS test equipments at ACS.
2. Products and Services
 CNS system management, operation, and maintenance management;
 System management, and specialist Systems Engineering relating to the above
systems;
 Specialist CNS Authority services relating to the above systems;
 Collection and record of CNS facility performance including system availability
 Technical maintenance for CNS facilities including, Communication, Navigation
Surveillance and ATM automation systems;
 Test equipment calibration & maintenance ;
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 Technical Training and Proficiency.

 Flight Inspection (via a separate unit)
 Telecommunications Network design, implementation, management and support
 Telecommunications networks providing voice and data circuits
 Frequency Spectrum management;
 Liaison with ICAO and the aviation industry.
 Maintaining a Facility List baseline of the CNS system assets
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.
5. Job Description: Job description of key CNS (Operation & and Maintenance)
executives is given in Chapter 16.
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Chapter 13
Procedure for Approval of CNS Training Course Materials
To meet the regulatory and various audit requirements following CNS Training Course
Approval procedure will be followed:-
1. Approval of Basic Ab-Initio Courses
For approval of basic ab-initio courses in respect of Manager (Electronics), Junior

Executive (Electronics) and Senior Assistant (Electronics) courses:-
(i) GM (CNS), CATC will submit Course flow, Content and Syllabus in respect of
these courses.
(ii) CHQ will approve Course flow, Content and Syllabus in respect of these courses.
(iii) Courseware for these courses will be prepared at CATC by respective experts and
will be scrutinized and vetted by GM (CNS), CATC in accordance with
guidelines of Train Air Plus.
(iv) Vetted course material will be forwarded to CHQ for final approval.
(v) Final approval of the course by CHQ will be the authority of approval/
authentication of the course.
2. Approval of Equipment/ Facility specific and other general courses to be

conducted at CATC
(i) GM (CNS), CATC will submit Course flow, Content and Syllabus in respect of
these courses.
(iii) Courseware for these courses will be prepared at CATC.
(iv) CHQ will nominate Subject Matter Expert for vetting of the course at CATC.
(v) Course material will be further scrutinized at CATC in accordance with the
guidelines of Train Air/ Train Air Plus.
(vi) Vetted and scrutinized course material will be forwarded by GM (CNS), CATC
to CHQ for final approval.
(vii) Final approval of the course by CHQ will be authority of approval/ authentication
of the course.
3. Approval of Equipment/ Facility specific and other general courses to be

conducted at RTC and other Training Centers under CATC
(i) Concerned RTC will submit Course flow, Content and Syllabus in respect of these
courses.
(iii) Courseware for these courses will be prepared at concerned RTC and forwarded to
CATC for vetting and scrutiny purposes.
(iv) CHQ will nominate Subject Matter Expert for vetting of the course at CATC.
(v) Course material will be further scrutinized at CATC in accordance with guidelines
of Train Air/ Train Air Plus.
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(vi) Vetted and scrutinized course material will be forwarded by GM (CNS), CATC to
CHQ for final approval.
(vii) Final approval of the course by CHQ will be the authority of approval/
authentication of the course.
GM (CNS), CATC will circulate Train Air/ Train Air Plus guidelines to all concerned so
that uniform methodology is adopted in preparation of courseware.
The above guidelines are already issued in this regard from CHQ vide its letter no
AAI/NS/CATC-TRG/331/10 (Part)/ dated 01.09.2011.
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Chapter 14
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Spectrum Management and Licensing of CNS/other

Radio Networks in-use with AAI
1. Background
a. Under International Telecommunication Union-Radio communication (ITU-

R) obligations, national telecommunication administrations are empowered to
ensure licensing of radio stations, compliance of license conditions, equipment
type approval etc. Article 18 of ITU- Radio Regulations requires that all radio
stations be licensed by respective government having authority over their
operations.
b. Wireless Planning & Coordination (WPC) Wing, DOT, Ministry of

Communication & IT is the Regulator for the spectrum usage in India. WPC is
responsible to license all radio stations including aeronautical radio stations to
ensure that the spectrum is used effectively and efficiently.
c. In line with ITU-Radio Regulations, the radio frequency spectrum

allocation/policy in India is regulated by Indian Telegraphs Act 1885 and its
subsequent amendments as well as WPC/DOT policy document – “National
Frequency Allocation Plan (NFAP)”. Accordingly. Wireless Operating License
(WOL) shall be required to establish, maintain and operate any wireless
equipment or apparatus or instrument used or capable of transmission or reception
of radio waves. WOL is site-specific.
2. Types of WPC clearances /Licenses
a. WPC frequency authorization: WPC issues frequency authorization known as

WPC Decision Letter (or Agreement-in Principle) for each Radio network based
on online application filed through WPC website. This clearance is valid for
6month or one Year as the case may be. The user has to complete all the
prerequisites to operate the facility. The Spectrum charge comprising of Royalty
charges and License fee as per the Decision Letter is payable every year. The user
is under obligation to regularly pay spectrum charges each year in advance
whether the facility is operating or not, till it is surrendered to WPC. Any delayed
payment shall attract penalty/late fee @ 2% per month cumulative of spectrum
charges.
b. WPC Import License: Radio equipment can be procured/imported only after

obtaining WPC Import License. The validity of this License is 6 months.
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Currently it is allowed to be extended by another 6 months before expiry of the

Import license. WPC Levies Rs.500/-for each Import License.
c. SACFA Full Siting Clearance/Additional Antenna: Each radio network

requires “Standing Advisory Committee on Frequency Allocation (SACFA)”
Full Siting clearance / Additional Antenna Clearance, as the case may be,
before commencing regular operation at the site. This is one of the prerequisites
for obtaining WOL.
d. Wireless Operating License: WOL is a mandatory requirement and shall be

required to use the allocated frequencies for a particular service at the specific
location/site. This License is renewable every year on payment of applicable
spectrum charges well before the expiry.
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Chapter 15
Certification Process and Requirements of
CNS/ATM Automation Facilities
RESERVED
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Chapter 16
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. Executive Director (CNS-OM)
(i) Title : ED (CNS-OM)
(ii) Job Summary: He is of CNS-Operation and Maintenance department and is placed at

Corporate headquarter head 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;
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 To initiate action for establishment of additional SMU, if required, for newly

inducted systems;
 To ensure provision of reliable telecommunications system for Voice and Data
communication required as per DGCA CARS, ICAO SARPS and AAI
requirements for safe and efficient ATM either internally or through external
telecommunication service providers;
 To coordinate for effective management of maintenance support contract with
OEM and other specialised agencies;
 Co-ordination with ICAO and its Regional office for implementation of Regional
Air Navigational Plans and Frequency management in co-ordination with WPC
Wing, Dept. of Telecom ;
 To coordinate for Civil Aviation frequency protection/requirements in National
Frequency Allocation Plan (NFAP) and ITU World Radio Conference through
WPC Wing, Dept. of Telecom(DOT)/ICAO;
 Advance Planning for replacement/ augmentation of CNS/ATM facilities based
on the life cycle of systems, availability of manufacturer support and change of
technology;
 To Ensure adherence to safety management requirements of the CNS/ATM
systems and Airport Security systems;
Training and Proficiency
 finalize annual training plan of CNS personnel for training at Regional training
centers (RTC) and CATC;
 Supervision of Proficiency scheme of CNS personnel.
Administrative Action
 To recommend proposal for transfer of CNS personnel as per operational

requirement and AAI’s transfer policy;
 To takes actions to promote harmonious relation among the employee;
 To take administrative action to maintain discipline.
(iv) Financial Activities

 To exercise financial power as per DOP to accord administrative and expenditure
sanctions to support maintenance of CNS facilities;
 To recommend proposals which are beyond his powers and forward to superior
authorities for obtaining expeditious approval;
 To ensure preparation of annual budget of various department functioning under
CNS-OM Directorate;
 To follow vigilance guidelines and promote culture of honesty and transparency in
discharging official function;
(v) Additional works
To carry out additional works assigned to him by superior authorities.
(vi) Accountability:
The ED (CNS-OM) is accountable to the, Member (ANS)
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2. General Manager (Navigation and Surveillance, CHQ)
(i) Title: GM (N & S)
(ii) Job Summary: He is entrusted with the task of ensuring maintenance and operation
of all Navigational Aids, Surveillance systems , according to Civil Aviation Requirement
of DGCA, ICAO Annex 10 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. Carry out related
administrative and exercises financial powers as per delegation of power.

 Assist in framing of NS maintenance policies and supervision systems to ensure

maintenance of Navigation and Surveillance systems according to the
requirements of the CAR of DGCA, ICAO SARPS and AAI’s CNS Manual;
Availability, reliability, continuity and integrity of Navigation, surveillance, ATC
Automation and airport security systems as per performance target;
 Associate in preparation of CNS circulars to provide suitable guidelines to station
maintenance personnel;
 Associate in yearly review of CNS manuals;
 Initiation of corrective action for reported shortcomings in Navigation and
Surveillance systems;
 Coordinate for calculation of MTBF for total population of each model of
Navigation, Surveillance equipment, reliability and availability of N&S facilities;
 Coordinate for effective management of maintenance support contract with OEM
and other specialised agencies;
Air Navigational Plans;
 Recommendation for replacement/ augmentation of Navigation and Surveillance
based on the life cycle of systems, availability of manufacturer support and
change of technology;
 Scrutinize proposal for issuance of No Objection certificate for construction of tall
structures in the vicinity of airports from CNS point of view;
 Coordinate and take action to obtain survey –off sanction of CNS facilities for
proposal received at CHQ;
 Ensure adherence to safety management requirements of the CNS/ATM systems;
 Ensuring N & S operations and performance related issues are reported in a timely
manner to the ED (CNS-OM).

 Preparation of annual training plan of CNS personnel for training at Regional
training centers (RTC) and CATC;
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 Review performance of proficient personnel for their ability to perform

maintenance job;
 Takes actions to promote harmonious relation among the employee;
 Takes administrative action in N &S Directorate to maintain discipline.

 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.

Carry out additional works assigned to him by superior authorities
The GM (N &S) is accountable to the ED (CNS-OM).
3. General Manager (Communication, CHQ)
(i) Title:-GM (COM)
(ii) Job summary: He is entrusted with the task of ensuring maintenance and operation
of all communication systems , according to Civil Aviation Requirement of DGCA,ICAO
Annex 10, Annex-15 and maintenance of Flight Information Display System (FIDS) at
various airports in India Monitors daily Un-serviceability reports of Communication
facilities installed at Aeronautical Communication Stations and project requirement of
Communication (operation) personnel for existing and planned facilities, initiate action
for timely procurement of spares. Assist in finalizing annual training plan of
Communication (operation) for training at Regional training centers (RTC) and CATC.
Associate in preparation of proposal for annual transfer of Communication (operation)
personnel within CNS wing to various ACS. Exercise administrative and financial powers
as per delegation of powers. .
He is placed at Corporate headquarter of Airports Authority of India.
(iii) Duties and Responsibilities
Maintenance and Operation
 Assist in framing of communication systems maintenance policies and suitable
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monitoring mechanism to ensure maintenance of communication systems according

to the requirements of CAR of DGCA, ICAO SARPS and AAI’s CNS Manual.
 Monitoring and follow-up action from the Corporate Headquarter (CHQ) level to
ensure availability, reliability, continuity and integrity of communication and Flight
Information Display Systems as per performance targets.
maintenance personnel.
 Associate in yearly review of CNS Manuals.
 Initiation of corrective action for reported shortcomings in communication
systems.
 Coordinate for calculation of MTBF for total population of each model of
communication systems reliability and availability.
 Coordinate for effective management of maintenance support, contract with OEM
and other specialized agencies.
 Coordination with ICAO and its regional office for implementation of Regional
Air Navigational Plans and frequency management in coordination with WPC wing
of Department of Telecom and ICAO Regional Office..
 To coordinate for Civil Aviation frequency protection,/requirements in National
Frequency Allocation Plan (NFAP) and ITU World Radio Conference through WPC
wing of Department of Telecommunication/ICAO.
 Recommendation for replacement/augmentation of communication systems and
FIDS based on life cycle of systems, availability of manufacturer support and change
of technology.
 Coordinate and take action to take sanction for write-off proposals received from
field stations in respect of communication and FIDS equipments.
 Ensure adherence to safety management requirements of the CNS/ATM system.
 Ensure communication system operations and performance related issues are
reported in a timely manner to ED (CNS-OM).
 Ensure smooth operation of COSAH and Operational Control Room at CHQ..
 Ensure timely publication of AFS Manual, Air Radio, Frequency Management
System Manual.
 Ensure provision of telecom. facilities at CHQ and field stations.
 To monitor the performance of International Notam Offices and Aeronautical
Mobile services as per DGCA/ICAO norms.
Training and Proficiency:

 Preparation of annual training plan of Communication (Operations) personnel for
training at Regional Training Centre at CATC Allahabad.
 Initiating action for written, viva voce and practical assessment test for award of
proficiency of Communication (Ops) personnel.
maintenance job.
Administrative Action:
 Recommend proposal for transfer of communication (Operation) personnel as per
operational requirement and AAI’s transfer policy
 Take actions to promote harmonious relations among the employees and
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associations.
 Take administrative action in Communication Directorate to maintain discipline.
 Assist ED (CNS-OM) for formulating proposals for creation of additional
manpower to meet operational requirement.
Financial Activities:
 Exercise financial power as per DOP to accord administrative and expenditure
sanctions to support maintenance and upgradation of Communication facilities.
 Recommend proposals which are beyond his power and forward to superior
 Ensure preparation of annual budget of various departments functioning under
Communication Directorate.
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. General Manager (Automation & FTI, CHQ)
(i) Title: GM (A&FTI)
(ii) Job Summary: He is entrusted with the task of ensuring maintenance and operation
of all Automation systems and FTI, according to Civil Aviation Requirement of DGCA,
ICAO Annex 10 and maintenance of ATC Automation system and is placed at Corporate
headquarter of Airports Authority of India. Monitors daily Un-serviceability reports of
ATM Automation facilities installed at Aeronautical Communication Stations and project
requirement of CNS personnel for existing and planned facilities, initiate for timely
procurement of spares. Carry out related administrative and exercises financial powers as
per delegation of power.

 Assist in framing of Automation systems & FTI maintenance policies and
supervision systems to ensure maintenance of Automation and FTI systems
according to the requirements of the CAR of DGCA, ICAO SARPS and AAI’s
CNS Manual;
Availability, reliability, continuity and integrity of ATC Automation and FTI
systems as per performance target;
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 Initiation of corrective action for reported shortcomings in ATM automation &

FTI systems;
 Coordinate for effective management of maintenance support contract with OEM
and other specialised agencies;
 Recommendation for replacement/ augmentation of ATM automation systems and
FTI systems based on the life cycle of systems, availability of manufacturer
support and change of technology;
 Coordinate and take action to obtain survey –off sanction of CNS facilities for
proposal received at CHQ;
 Ensuring Automation and FTI operations and performance related issues are
reported in a timely manner to the ED (CNS-OM).

maintenance job;
 Takes administrative action in Automation and FTI Directorate to maintain
discipline.

sanctions to support maintenance of Automation & FTI facilities.
 Ensure preparation of annual budget of various department functioning under
Automation & FTI Directorate

The GM (A & FTI) is accountable to the ED (CNS-OM).
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5. General Manager (Human Resource Management and Coordination, CHQ)
(i) Title: GM (HRM & Coord.)
(ii) Job Summary: He is entrusted with the task of ensuring project requirement of CNS
personnel for existing and planned facilities. Assist 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. Associate in co-ordination of Technical
training and Proficiency program of CNS personnel. Associate in the development and
updating the CNS Manual. Review of CNS staff strength for each ACS. Carry out related
administrative and exercises financial powers as per delegation of power.

 Coordinate for effective Human Resource Management of CNS directorate;

 Initiation of proposal for annual transfer and posting of CNS personnel to various
ACS;
 Associate in review of CNS staff strength for each ACS and access requirement of
CNS personnel for existing and planned facilities.
 Ensure adequate trained and proficient staff available at ACS.
 Ensuring HRM-CNS related issues are reported in a timely manner to the ED
(CNS-OM).
 Training and Proficiency

 Initiating action for written and oral test for award of Proficiency of CNS
personnel;
maintenance job;
 Administrative Action
Recommend proposal for transfer of Technical and Electronics personnel as per
operational requirement and AAI’s transfer policy;
 Takes administrative action in HRM-CNS Directorate to maintain discipline.
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sanctions.
 Ensure preparation of annual budget of various department functioning under
CNS-OM Directorate.

The GM (HRM & Coord.) is accountable to the ED (CNS-OM).
6. Deputy General Manager/Joint General Manager (Navigational Aids, CHQ)
(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.
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;
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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).
Training
 Organize actions to work out requirement of annual training for maintenance
personnel of Nav Aids at the stations and present relevant data.
Administrative Functions
 Conducts interactive meeting with Nav Aid staff at least once every month and
take follow up action to implement actionable points of the minutes of meeting.
 If required, takes administrative action on the employees working under him to
maintain discipline.
Financial activities
 Project requirements of Navigational aid to GM (N &S) for incorporation in
annual budget of NS Directorate.
discharging official functions.
(iv)Additional works
Carry out additional works assigned by superior authorities.
(v) Accountability
He is accountable to 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 ICAO Annex 10 Vol I - Vol V, Annex 11, Annex 19,
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.
7. 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.
Maintenance
 To initiate action for preparation of preventive maintenance schedules of newly

procured and installed Surveillance Systems at the stations and after the approval
of maintenance schedule disseminating of same to the concerned stations for
implementation;
to all the issues which require uniform implementation related to Surveillance
Systems;
 Carry out review of faults report in respect of Surveillance Systems being received
from stations and to take up suitable preventive/corrective action at CHQ level
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e.g. with manufacturer for recurring faults at all the stations, change in
maintenance practices etc. in consultation with GM (N &S);
 To take action for keeping the Availability of Surveillance Systems at all stations
as per availability target by:
(a) monitoring the repair of Modules of the Surveillance Systems at
CMC
CRSD/SMU;
 To initiate timely actions for renewal of maintenance contracts of Surveillance
Systems facilities, if required, at CHQ level;
 Carry out annual evaluation of the performance of Surveillance Systems in respect
of all stations and recommend to GM (N & S) actions to improve their
 To assist GM (N &S) in taking further action on survey reports of
decommissioned and discarded Surveillance Systems received from stations for
processing at CHQ level;
 To take action for early commissioning of newly installed Surveillance Systems at
stations by coordinating at CHQ level;
 To supervise that current data base regarding Surveillance Systems is maintained
at CHQ in all aspects;
 To take action on the MIS reports received from stations/regions and to present
relevant data/reports to GM (N & S);
committees in respect of Surveillance and other CNS Systems;
 In case of Major break down of Surveillance systems at the stations to coordinate
with CRSD, SMU, RCDU and external agencies/contractors for technical help for
early restoration of facility;
 Initiating corrective is taken on the aviation safety reports of field stations
received from DGCA/Aviation Safety Directorate in respect of Surveillance
Systems;
 Ensuring Surveillance system operations and performance related issues are
reported in a timely manner to the GM ( N &S).
Training
personnel of Surveillance Systems at the field stations.
 To initiate proposal for transfer of CNS Technical and Electronics discipline
personnel as per operational requirement and transfer policy of AAI and submit
same to GM (N&S);
 If required, takes administrative action on the personnel working under him to
 Project requirements of Surveillance Systems to GM (N &S) for incorporation in
annual budget of NS Directorate;
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(v) Accountability
He is accountable to GM (N &S).
 Posses proficiency or trained at concept level on Surveillance Systems;

 Should have working experience of at least two years on Surveillance Systems;
 Have knowledge of all maintenance schedules and CNS circulars related to
Surveillance Systems;
 Possess sound knowledge of ICAO Annex 10 Vol. I, III, IV, Annex 11, Annex 19,
Doc 8071 and related Civil Aviation Requirement (CAR) of DGCA;
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;
information of interest;
 Have the ability to clearly express his views in Hindi/English;
higher authorities and to gatherings;
 Maintain good working relationship with higher authorities;
 Should have understanding and knowledge about basic ATC;
8. Deputy General Manager/Joint General Manager (Automation & FTI, CHQ)
(i) Title: DGM/Joint GM (Automation & FTI - CHQ)
(ii) Job Summary:- Initiating preparation of maintenance policies, maintenance

schedules, monitoring of preventive and break down maintenance reports of Automation
systems received from stations, coordinate for projection of requirement of spares of
Automation systems for their timely procurement, carry out associated administrative
functions and any other works assigned to him.
Maintenance
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 To initiate action for preparation of Preventive maintenance schedules of newly

procured and installed Automation systems at the airports and after the approval
of maintenance schedule, disseminating of same to the concerned stations for
implementation;
to all the issues which require uniform implementation related to Automation
systems;
 Carry out review of faults report analysis in respect of Automation systems 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 (Automation & FTI);
 To assist GM (Automation & FTI) in taking action for keeping the Availability of
Automation systems at all stations as per availability target by:
(a) monitoring the repair of Modules of the Automation systems
(b) by monitoring dispatch of required spares to stations;
 To initiate timely actions for renewal of maintenance contracts of Automation
systems, if required, at CHQ level;
 Carry out annual evaluation of the performance of Automation Systems in respect
of all stations and recommend to GM (Automation & FTI) actions to improve
their performance or replace them if service life exceeds its specified life time;
 To assist GM (Automation & FTI) in taking further action on survey reports of
decommissioned and discarded Automation System received from stations for
processing at CHQ level;
 To take action at CHQ for early commissioning of installed Automation systems
at stations.
 To supervise that current data base regarding Automation systems 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 (Automation & FTI);
committees and other technical committees in respect of Automation systems
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 Automation systems;
 In case of Major break down of Automation systems at the stations to coordinate
for early restoration of facility;
 Ensuring Navigational system operations and performance related issues are
reported in a timely manner to the GM (Automation & FTI).
Training
personnel of Automation systems at the stations and present relevant data.
 Conducts interactive meeting with Automation system & FTI staff at least once
every month and take follow up action to implement actionable points of the
minutes of meeting.
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 Project requirements of Automation systems to GM (Automation system & FTI)
for incorporation in annual budget of CNS Directorate.
(v) Accountability
He is accountable to GM (Automation & FTI).

 Posses proficiency or trained at concept level on Automation Systems.
 Should have working experience of at least two years on Automation Systems.
Automation Systems.
 Possess sound knowledge of ICAO Annex 10 Vol I, Vol III, Vol IV, Annex 11,
Annex 19, Doc 8071 and related Civil Aviation Requirement (CAR) of DGCA.
8. Deputy General Manager/Joint General Manager (Human Resource

Management & Coordination, CHQ)
(i) Title: DGM/Joint GM (HRM & Coord. - CHQ)
(ii) Job Summary:- Initiating proposal for annual transfer of CNS Technical and
Electronics discipline personnel. Finalizing Annual training plan of CNS personnel for
training at RTCs and CATC. Finalizing nominations for various trainings conducted at
RTCs and CATC. Formation of Exam boards for conducting practical and viva-voce
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exams for trainings conducted at RTCs and CATC. Initiating action for written and oral
test for award of proficiency of CNS personnel. Carry out associated administrative
Maintenance
 To initiate action for preparation of proposal for annual transfer and posting of
CNS personnel to various ACS;
 To review CNS staff strength for each ACS and access requirement of CNS
personnel for existing and planned facilities.
 To ensure adequate trained and proficient staff available at ACS,
to all the issues which require uniform implementation;
 Ensure transfer and Training database of all CNS staff is maintained centrally.
 Ensuring HRM related issues are reported in a timely manner to the GM (N &S).
Training
 Organize actions to work out requirement of annual training for CNS maintenance
personnel at the stations and present relevant data;
 Initiate action for written and oral test for award of Proficiency of CNS personnel;
 Form exam boards for conducting practical and viva-voce for courses conducted
at RTCs and CATC.
 Finalize nominations for courses conducted at RTCs and CATC.
 Conducts interactive meeting with HRM-CNS staff at least once every month and
(v) Accountability
He is accountable to GM (HRM & Coord.).

 Posses proficiency or trained at concept level on CNS facilities.
 Should have working experience of at least two years on CNS facilities.
 Have knowledge of all maintenance schedules and CNS circulars related to CNS
facilities.
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 Possess sound knowledge of ICAO Annex 10 Vol I , Vol V, Annex 11, Annex 19,
Doc 8071 and related Civil Aviation Requirement (CAR) of DGCA.
10. Deputy General Manager/Jt. General Manager (Com-CHQ)
(i) Title: DGM/Joint GM (Com- CHQ)
(ii) Job Summary :- He is entrusted with preparation of maintenance schedule,

monitoring of preventive and break down maintenance reports of Communication
Systems received from stations, coordinate for projection of requirement of spares of
Communication Systems for their timely procurement, working out Communication
personnel deployment as per AAI transfer policy, carry out associated administrative

Maintenance
 To initiate action for preparation of preventive maintenance schedules of newly

procured and installed communication Systems at the stations and after the
approval of maintenance schedule, disseminating of same to the concerned
stations for implementation;
for all the issues which require uniform implementation related to Communication
Systems;
 Carry out review of faults report in respect of communication Systems 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 (Com);
 To take action for keeping the Availability of communication Systems at all
stations as per availability target by:
(a) monitoring the repair of Modules of the Communication Systems at CMC
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(b) by monitoring timely dispatch of required spares to stations from

CRSD/SMU;
 To initiate timely actions for renewal of maintenance contracts of Communication
Systems facilities, if required, at CHQ level;
 Carry out annual evaluation of the performance of communication Systems in
respect of all stations and recommend to GM (Com) actions to improve their
 To assist GM (Com) in taking further action on survey reports of decommissioned
and discarded Communication Systems received from stations for processing at
CHQ level;
 To take action for early commissioning of newly installed communication
Systems at stations by coordinating at CHQ level;
 To supervise that current data base regarding Communication Systems is
maintained at CHQ in all aspects;
relevant data/reports to GM (Com);
committees in respect of communication and other CNS Systems;
 In case of Major break down of communication systems at the stations to
coordinate with CRSD, SMU, RCDU and external agencies/contractors for
technical help for early restoration of facility;
 To initiate corrective actions on the aviation safety reports of field stations
received from DGCA/Aviation Safety Directorate in respect of Communication
Systems;
 Ensuring Com system operations and performance related issues are reported in a
timely manner to the GM (Com).
 To take action for Civil Aviation frequency protection/requirements in National
Frequency Allocation Plan (NFAP) and ITU World Radio Conference through
WPC Wing, Dept. of Telecom(DOT)/ICAO;
 Ensuring Provision of telecom facilities at CHQ as per AAI Telephone policy.
Training
personnel of communication Systems at the field stations.
 To initiate proposal for transfer of Communication (Operational )discipline
personnel as per operational requirement and transfer policy of AAI and submit
same to GM (Com);
 If required, takes administrative action on the personnel working under him to
 Project requirements of Communication Systems to GM (Com) for incorporation
in annual budget of Com Directorate;
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(v) Accountability
He is accountable to GM (Com).
 Posses proficiency or trained at concept level on communication Systems;

 Should have working experience of at least two years on Communication
Systems;
Communication Systems;
 Possess sound knowledge of ICAO Annex 10 Vol. II, III, IV, V, Annex 11, Annex
19 and relevant ICAO Docs. and related Civil Aviation Requirement (CAR) of
DGCA;
 Have the working knowledge of AAI disciplinary and appeal rules;
 Should have understanding and knowledge about basic ATC operations;
promote harmonious relation among them .
11. 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.
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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;
 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 CHQ.
 To monitor the working of the Notam Offices at the Airports within region.
 Coordinate with FIU and CHQ for flight inspection of Navigation facilities within
its specified time period.
 To organize with all concerned for annual physical verification of CNS assets.
 To monitor that MIS and other reports are regularly received from the stations and
take action based on these reports.
 To generate and forward MIS and other reports/returns to 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 and airports within his control.
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 Ensuring corrective is taken on the aviation safety reports of field stations

received from DGCA/Aviation Safety Directorate in respect of CNS/ATM
facilities and Airport Security equipments and to bring into notice of CHQ,
requiring action at 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 CHQ;
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 under his control as and when required and to advise/take
remedial action on the shortcomings noticed during inspection;
 To recommend transfer of CNS personnel within region as per operational
requirement and transfer policy of AAI;
 Takes administrative action to maintain discipline.
Financial Activities
 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;
Additional works
(iv) Accountability
He is accountable to Regional Executive Director of the concerned region.
12. Deputy General Manager/Jt. General Manager (CNS-Region)
(i) Title: DGM/Joint GM (CNS- Region)
(ii) Job Summary :- Supervision of preventive and break down maintenance of

CNS/ATM systems, Airports Security Equipments and associated facilities of
Aeronautical Communication Stations and Airports in the region, timely procurement of
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spares, arry out associated administrative function and financial activities like preparation
of annual budget, exercise of financial powers and any other function assigned to him.
Maintenance
 Initiating action for preparation of preventive maintenance schedules of newly

procured and installed CNS/ATM and Airports Security Equipments at the ACS
and Airports in the region and forward the same to CHQ in consultation with
GM(CNS-Region) to CHQ for approval;
 Carry out review of faults reports in respect of CNS/ATM and Airport Security
equipments being received from stations and to take up suitable
preventive/corrective action at RHQ level e.g. with manufacturer for recurring
faults at all the stations for the facilities procured at the region level , change in
maintenance practices etc. in consultation with CHQ and to forward report in this
regard to CHQ in consultation with GM (CNS-Region);
 To assist GM (CNS-Region) in keeping the Availability of CNS /ATM facilities
at all stations as per availability target by:-
(a) monitoring the repair of Modules of the CNS/ATM and
Security Equipments facilities at CMC;
CRSD/SMU and coordinating with CHQ in this regard;
(c) And to bring into notice of notice of GM (CNS) requiring
action at regional/CHQ level;
 To bring into notice of GM (CNS-Region) for initiating timely actions for renewal
of maintenance contracts of CNS and Airport Security equipments, if required, at
CHQ level;
 Helping GM (CNS-Region) in carrying out annual evaluation of the performance
of CNS facilities in respect of all stations;
 To assist GM (CNS) in taking further action on survey reports of decommissioned
and discarded CNS/ATM systems and security equipments received from stations
for processing at RHQ level;
 To review the flight inspection periodicity of all Nav- aids and to take up with
FIU in consultation with GM (CNS) for timely completion of flight check;
 To monitor action for early commissioning of installed CNS/ATM systems and
security equipments at stations in the region and to bring into notice of GM (CNS)
required action at regional/CHQ level in this regard;
 To supervise that current data base regarding CNS/ATM systems and Airport
Security equipments is maintained at RHQ in all aspects;
relevant data to GM (CNS);
committees and other technical committees in respect of CNS/ATM Systems at
regional level;
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 In case of Major break down of CNS systems at the stations to coordinate with
CRSD, SMU, RCDU, FIU and external agencies, if required, for early restoration
of facility;
 To assist GM (CNS) in monitoring the performance of HF communication
channels, AFTN channels and other communication systems for upgrading or
additional channels if congestion is above ICAO limits;
 Monitoring corrective taken on the aviation safety reports of field stations
received from DGCA/Aviation Safety Directorate in respect of CNS/ATM
facilities and to bring into notice of GM (CNS) requiring action at regional/CHQ
level;
 Monitoring maintenance and availability of communication systems like EPABX
in the region and to take action for up gradation/replacement of same.
Training
 Organize actions to assist GM (CNS) to work out requirement of annual training

for maintenance personnel of CNS/ATM and Security systems at the stations.
 Conducts interactive meeting with CNS staff at least once every month and take
follow up action to implement actionable points of the minutes of meeting;
 If required, takes administrative action to maintain discipline;.
 To initiate proposal for transfer of CNS personnel within region as per operational
requirement and transfer policy of AAI.
 Project requirements of CNS systems to GM (CNS) for incorporation in annual
budget;
(v) Accountability
He is accountable to GM (CNS - Region).

.
 Have knowledge of maintenance practices and schedules in respect of CNS/ATM
facilities and CNS circulars;
 Possess sound knowledge of ICAO Annex 10, Annex 11, Annex 15, Annex 19,
Doc 9734, Doc 8071 and related Civil Aviation Requirement (CAR) of DGCA;
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 Should have understanding and knowledge about basic ATC;
13. General Manager (CNS) ACS Delhi/Mumbai/Kolkatta/Chennai Airports
(i) Title :- GM (CNS)
(ii) Job Summary :- Overall supervision of preventive and break down maintenance of
CNS/ATM system facilities of Aeronautical Communication Station, timely
procurement of spares, working out training requirement of employees 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.

Maintenance
 Ensure availability Preventive maintenance schedules of CNS/ATM equipments
installed at the airport and CNS circulars issued from time to time to the units.
 Ensure availability of relevant ICAO Annex and documents in all units;
 Ensure availability 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;
with his subordinates and provide his inputs to corporate headquarter;
 To keep main and standby channel of a facility always serviceable by:-
a) Organize timely actions to procure adequate spare parts/modules within
his power;
corporate head quarter (CHQ)/ central Radio stores depot (CRSD) for their
timely procurement;
c) Take adequate advance actions for renewal of maintenance contracts, if
required.
 Carry out annual evaluation of the performance of CNS/ATM 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/ATM equipments within a time frame of one month from the date of
decommissioning;
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 To monitor the performance of HF communication channels, and AFTN channels

and take action for upgrading or additional channels if congestion is above ICAO
limits;
facilities;
 To monitor the working of the International Notam Office at the station;
 Coordinate with FIU and CHQ for flight inspection of Navigation and
Surveillance facilities within specified time period after becoming due;
 To organize with all concerned for annual physical verification of CNS assets;
 To forward MIS and other reports/returns to CHQ on regular basis;
 Yearly review of Station CNS manual;
 Taking corrective taken on the aviation safety reports of station on CNS/ATM
facilities received from DGCA/Aviation Safety Directorate and to bring into
notice of CHQ, requiring action at CHQ level.
Training
 To deploy trained or proficient manpower for the maintenance works by :-
forward the requirement to CATC and CHQ;
 Organize training in RTC as per approved training calendar; Ensure adherence to
safety management requirements of the CNS/ATM systems at the station;
 Takes timely action to prepare annual budget of ACS and forward to concerned
department;
Additional works
(iv) Accountability
He is accountable to Regional Executive Director of the concerned region.
14. Deputy General Manager/Joint General Manager (Navigational Aids) :-
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(i) Title: DGM/Joint GM (Nav- Aids)

Navigational Aids, Coordinate for projection of requirement of spares of Nav Aids for
their timely procurement, working out training requirement of employees working under
him, carry out associated administrative functions and any other works assigned to him.
Maintenance
 Make available Preventive maintenance schedules of Nav Aids 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 and
availability of all information that describes the functionality of the system.
related documentation and guidelines of the CNS circulars.
with his subordinates and provide inputs to GM (Communication)
 To keep main and standby channel of a facility always serviceable
d) Provide effective guidance to his subordinates.
e) 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 Nav aids units, if
required.
 Carry out annual evaluation of the performance Navigational facilities and
recommend to GM (Com) actions to improve their performance or replace them if
service life exceeds its specified life time.
Navigational Aids equipment within a time frame of one month from the date of
decommissioning.
 Coordinate with GM (Com) for flight inspection of Navigation facilities within its
specified time period.
 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.
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Training
 To deploy trained or proficient manpower for the maintenance works;
personnel of Nav Aids of the station after transfers, preferably in the month of
august and forward the requirement to GM (CNS).
 Nominate personnel of Nav Aids for training.
 Conducts interactive meeting with Nav Aid staff at least once every month and
 Takes actions to promote harmonious relation among the Nav Aids personnel.
 If required, takes administrative action to maintain discipline.
 Project requirements of Navigational aid to GM(CNS) for incorporation in annual
budget of ACS.
(v) Accountability
He is accountable to GM (Com) of the concerned ACS.
 Posses proficiency or trained at concept level on ILS and VOR DME system
 Should have working experience of at least two years on ILS or VOR system
 Have knowledge of all maintenance schedules and CNS circulars related to Nav
Aid
 Possess sound knowledge of ICAO Annex 10 Vol I , Vol III, Annex 11, Annex
19, Doc 8071 and related Civil Aviation Requirement (CAR) of DGCA.
 Independently carried out adjustment of ground equipment (ILS and VOR/DME)
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promote harmonious relation among them
15. Deputy General Manager/ Joint General Manager (Surveillance Systems)
(i) Title: - Dy. GM/Joint GM(Surveillance Systems) :
(ii) Job Summary : - Supervision of Surveillance Systems system for preventive

maintenance, corrective maintenance and breakdown maintenance and 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, identifying suitable in country /outside country Vendor support, testing of spares
during receipt, ensuring proper storage taking shelf life into consideration and carrying
out associated administrative functions and Performing any other works assigned by
higher authorities

Maintenance
 Ensure preventive maintenance are performed as per specified and approved

norms and maintenance schedules;
 Ensure implementation of all CNS circulars and guidelines issued from
time to time;
 Devising preventive maintenance schedules for new equipments installed
and getting them approved from competent authority;
 Ensure during breakdown maintenance , minimum downtime of the
equipment, and to determine the root cause of failures;
 Evaluate the need for action to ensure that such faults do not reoccur, and
taking suitable actions;
 Ensure all the equipments are up and running to their specified optimum
Performance;
 Ensure any complaints from the users are attended within minimum time
possible, by the duty officers of the unit;
 The process of handling complaint from users is in place and all the
complaint are addressed to the satisfaction of users;
 Issues raised and which fall outside the scope of present level maintenance
are projected to higher authorities /manufacturer for getting a suitable
response. Thereafter an appropriate follow up action is taken;
 Ensure use of specific methods and defined procedures while working and
Attending faults with the system;
 Ensure the availability of all information that describes the functionality of
the system;
 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.
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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;
 Ensuring documents and procedure related to system maintenance and
operations are updated regularly and easily retrievable;
 Ensuring there is effective communication with other system officers
regarding their enquiries and handling of their complaints;
 Ensure effective implementation of Maintenance contract wherever

applicable and to the extent possible.
 involving maintenance support agencies in development activities to
share knowledge effectively and efficiently improve the working and
performance of the equipments.
Training
 To deploy trained or proficient manpower for the maintenance works;
 Organize actions to work out requirement of annual training for
maintenance personnel of automation System of the station after transfers,
preferably in the month of august and forward the requirement to GM
(CNS).
Nominate personnel of Automation system for training
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.
 Project requirements as specified by users and maintenance staff for
incorporation in annual budget of ACS;
 Ensure a better understanding between cost and benefits.
Additional works
Carry out additional works as assigned by superior officers.
(iv) Accountability
He is accountable to GM(CNS)
(v) Knowledge, experience , skill and abilities
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 Possesses proficiency or trained at concept level on Radar and MSSR system.
 Possess sound knowledge of ICAO Annex 10, Annex 11, Annex 19 and
related Civil Aviation Requirement (CAR) of DGCA.
 Should have sufficient work experience in the field of computer ,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 maintain training documentation
 Should posses tactical skills to handle and address queries coming from
ATC users.
 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 toward

their solutions,
16. Deputy General Manager/ Joint General Manager (Com - Operational)
(i) Title :- Dy. GM/Joint GM(Com-Ops) :-

Automatic Message switching System (AMSS), Long Distance HFRT
communication, International Notam Office, Message Room, Briefing and other
Com-Ops Units, Leasing of national and international data and voice circuits
required for providing ATS and coordination with the telecommunication service
providers. Coordinate for projection of requirement of spares of AMSS for their
timely procurement, working out training requirement of employees both
operational and technical working under him; carry out associated administrative
functions and any other works assigned to him
Maintenance
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 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
 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.
Systems within a time frame of one month from the date of decommissioning.
unintended use.
 Ensure that HFRT operation is strictly as per ICAO ANNEX 10 Vol II and only
standard phraseology is used.
unintended use.
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 Ensure well documented procedure exists for logging all maintenance activities
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.
 Administrative Functions
 Conducts interactive meeting with staff at least 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 personnel;
 Financial activities
 Project requirements of his unit to GM(CNS) for incorporation in annual budget
of ACS;
Additional works
(iv) Accountability
He is accountable to GM (CNS) of the concerned ACS.
(v) Knowledge, experience, skills and abilities
 Possesses proficiency or trained at concept level on AMSS /HFRT operation;

 Have knowledge of all maintenance schedules and CNS circulars ;
 Possess sound knowledge of ICAO Annex 10 Vol. II, III, V, Annex 11, Annex 19,
DOC 8126, 8400, 9734 and related Civil Aviation Requirement (CAR) of DGCA.;
 Knowledge about computer systems both software and Hardware.;
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17. 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
Maintenance
 Ensure preventive maintenance are performed as per specified and approved

norms;
 Ensure implementation of all circulars and guidelines issued from higher
authorities from time to time ;
 Devising preventive maintenance schedules for new equipments installed and
getting them approved from competent authority;
 Ensure during breakdown maintenance , minimum downtime of the equipment,
and to determine the root cause of failures;
 Evaluate the need for action to ensure that such faults do not reoccur, and taking
suitable actions;
 Ensure all the equipments are up and running to their specified optimum
performance ;
 Ensure any complaints from the users are attended within minimum time possible,
by the duty officers of the unit.;
 The process of handling complaint from users is in place and all the complaint are
addressed to the satisfaction of ATC officers;
 Issues raised and which fall outside the scope of present level maintenance are
projected to higher authorities /manufacturer for getting a suitable response.
Thereafter an appropriate follow up action is taken;
 Ensure use of specific methods and defined procedures while working and
attending faults with the system;
 Ensure the availability of all information that describes the functionality of the
system;
out monitoring and maintenance activities;
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related system documents;
unintended use;
maintenance actions;
in material and time;
 Ensure well documented procedure exists for 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.
 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.
 Project requirements of automation system for incorporation in annual budget of
ACS.
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 ICAO Annex 10 Vol.II, III, IV, Annex 11, Annex 19,
DOC 8126, 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,
18. 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.
Maintenance

related documentation and guidelines of the CNS circulars;
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 Coordinating with other agencies like GFS, Civil wing for maintaining critical and
sensitive area of ILS;
 Carry out annual review of preventive maintenance schedules in consultation with
his subordinates and provide inputs to DGM/Jt GM in charge of the facility;
 To take regular debriefing reports for facilities and take remedial action
accordingly;
 Carry out flight inspection of the facility and to take coordination action that flight
inspection is carried out within the stipulated time;
 To go through the shift log books of maintenance staff on regular basis and take
remedial measures for the problems maintenance difficulties encountered by shift
staff and bring the same in the notice of DGM/Jt. GM;
 To visit field units regularly at least once daily and keep a record of same;
 To keep main and standby channel of a facility always serviceable and
(i) Provide effective guidance to his subordinates.
(ii) Take actions for immediate dispatch of unserviceable modules to Special
SMU;
 To bring into notice of DGM/Jt. GM for renewal of maintenance contracts of ILS
and other associated units, if required;
 Helping DGM/Jt. GM in carrying out annual evaluation of the performance of
IL;
 Initiate action of preparation of survey reports of decommissioned and to be
discarded ILS equipment within a time frame of one month from the date of
decommissioning;
out monitoring and maintenance activities;
related system documents;
unintended use;
maintenance actions;
in material and time;
 Conducts interactive meeting with ILS maintenance personnel at least once every
week and take follow up action with DGM/Jt. GM to implement actionable
points of the minutes of meeting;
 Takes actions to promote harmonious relation among the ILS Unit personnel;
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 If required to bring into notice of DGM/Jt. GM for initiating administrative action

to maintain discipline.
 Helping DGM/Jt. GM in projecting budget requirements of ILS unit for
incorporation in annual budget of ACS;
Additional works
(iv) Accountability
He is accountable to DGM/Jt. GM in charge of the concerned unit .

 Posses proficiency and trained at concept level and equipment level on ILS and
associated systems;
 Should have working experience of at least two years in ILS unit.
 Have knowledge of all maintenance schedules and CNS circulars related to ILS
and other associated systems.
 Possess sound knowledge of ICAO Annex 10 Vol. 1, Vol. V, Annex 11, Annex
19, DOC 8071 Vol. I and related DGCA Civil aviation requirements.
 Ability to independently carry adjustment of ILS .
financial power (DOP).
19. Asst. General Manager/Sr. Manager (AMSS) :-
(i)Title: - Asst. GM/SM (AMSS) :-
(ii) Job Summary: - Supervision of preventive and break down maintenance of AMSS
and other associated systems, Coordinate for projection of requirement of spares of
AMSS unit for their timely procurement and carry out associated administrative

Maintenance

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with his subordinates and provide inputs to DGM/Jt GM in charge of the facility.
 Carry out flight inspection of the facility and to take coordination action that flight
inspection is carried out within the stipulated time.
staff and bring the same in the notice of DGM/Jt. GM.
 To visit units regularly at least once daily and keep a record of same.
SMU.
 To bring into notice of DGM/Jt. GM for renewal of maintenance contracts of
AMSS and other associated units, if required.
ILS.
discarded AMSS equipment within a time frame of one month from the date of
decommissioning.
unintended use.
 Conducts interactive meeting with AMSS maintenance personnel at least once
every week and take follow up action with DGM/Jt. GM to implement actionable
points of the minutes of meeting.
 Takes actions to promote harmonious relation among the AMSS Unit personnel.

 Helping DGM/Jt. GM in projecting budget requirements of AMSS unit for
incorporation in annual budget of ACS.
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Additional works
(iv) Accountability
He is accountable to DGM/Jt. GM in charge of the concerned unit.
 Posses proficiency and trained at concept level and equipment level on AMSS
and associated systems.
 Should have experience on the planning and engineering of the aeronautical fixed
telecommunication network.
 Should have working experience of at least two years in AMSS unit.
 Have knowledge of all maintenance schedules and CNS circulars related to AMSS
and other associated systems.
 Possess sound knowledge of ICAO Annex 10 Vol. II, Vol. III, Annex 11, Annex
19, DOC 8259 and related DGCA Civil aviation requirements.
 Ability to independently carry adjustment of ILS.
20. Asst. General Manager/Sr. Manager (DVOR/DME Systems) :-
(i) Title: - Asst. GM/SM(DVOR/DME Systems)
(ii) Job Summary: - Supervision of preventive and break down maintenance of

DVOR/DME Systems, Coordinate for projection of requirement of spares of DVOR
/DME Systems for their timely procurement and carry out associated administrative
Maintenance
Supervise to ensure strict adherence to preventive maintenance schedules, their
 Coordinating with other agencies like GFS, Civil wing for maintaining critical and
sensitive area of DVOR/DME Unit
with his subordinates and provide inputs to DGM/Jt GM in charge of the facility.
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 To take regular debriefing reports for facilities and take remedial action
accordingly.
 Carry out flight inspection of the facility and to take coordination action so that
flight inspection is carried out within the stipulated time.
staff and bring the same in the notice of DGM/Jt. GM.
 To visit field units regularly at least once daily.
SMU.
 To bring into notice of DGM/Jt. GM for renewal of maintenance contracts of
DVOR/DME Systems, if required.
DVOR/DME Systems.
discarded DVOR/DME Systems within a time frame of one month from the date
of decommissioning.
unintended use.
 Conducts interactive meeting with DVOR/DME Systems maintenance personnel
at least once every week and take follow up action with DGM/Jt. GM to
implement actionable points of the minutes of meeting.
 Takes actions to promote harmonious relation among the DVOR/DME Systems

Unit personnel.
 Helping DGM/Jt. GM in projecting budget requirements of DVOR/DME unit for
incorporation in annual budget of ACS.
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Additional works
(iv) Accountability
He is accountable to DGM/Jt. GM in charge of the concerned unit.

 Posses proficiency and trained at concept level and equipment level on
DVOR/DME unit
 Should have working experience of at least two years in DVOR/DME unit.
DVOR/DME unit
 Possess sound knowledge of ICAO Annex 10 Vol. 1, Vol. V, Annex 11, Annex
19, DOC 8071 Vol. I and related DGCA Civil aviation requirements.
 Ability to independently carry adjustment of DVOR/DME unit.
21. Asst. GM/ Sr. Manager (Surveillance Systems)
(i) Title : Asst. GM/SM (Surveillance System)
(ii) Job Summary: - Supervise proper functioning of all facilities/ equipment, test
equipment etc. in the Unit. Ensure and carry out preventive maintenance schedule. Ensure
corrective maintenance / repair action for faulty equipment. Ensure NOTAM action when
facility is off the air. Check and ensure proper maintaining of logbooks. Ensure upkeep of
the inventory. Carry out associated administrative function and any other function
assigned to him.
Maintenance
 Ensure proper maintenance and serviceability of main and standby channels of

Surveillance facilities
 Supervise all preventive maintenance and maintain records of maintenance of the
surveillance facilities as per prescribed maintenance schedule
o ensure pre-monsoon maintenance
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o ensure special maintenance on Antenna, Rotating Assembly, Motor Drive

Assembly by greasing, lubricating and changing oil as prescribed
manufacturers
 To initiate all corrective/ breakdown maintenance and keep JtGM/DGM informed
of the unserviceability
o 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
unintended use.
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Training
 To access the training needs for staff and officers working directly under him and
recommend training to JtGM/DGM
 To prepare the duty roster for the unit in consultation with JtGM/DGM
(Surveillance).
 To recommend leaves of all officers of the unit for approval by the concerned
JtGM/DGM.
 To maintain and preserve attendance/leave registers and all files/records
pertaining to the Surveillance Unit.
 To verify Over time/Out of pocket allowance statements of staff and officers of
Unit for approval by JtGM/DGM and GM (CNS).
 To coordinate, if assigned with additional responsibility, with all concerned for
project related work pertaining to Surveillance and brief the same to concerned
JtGM/DGM.
 Ensure attendance for staff and officers
 Ensure wearing of uniform by 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 Unit
 To groom/ guide officers under him to take independent responsibilities in future
on promotion
 Additional responsibilities, if assigned
 Additional responsibilities, if assigned:
 Assist GM (CNS)/Jt GM/DGM in preparation of annual budget of Surveillance
Unit/ CNS wing;
 Maintain Imprest account.
(iv) Additional works
 Carry out additional works assigned to him by superior authorities, such as:
i. Installation
ii. Stock verification
(v) Accountability
He reports to Jt GM/ DGM (Surveillance)
 Posses proficiency or trained at concept level and equipment on surveillance

equipment
Surveillance facilities.
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 Possess sound knowledge of ICAO Annex 10, Annex 11, Annex 19 and related
Civil Aviation Requirement (CAR) of DGCA.
 Maintain good working relationship with higher authorities and subordinates.
22. ASSISTANT .G.M (COM)/SR.MANAGER (COM)
(i) Title: Asst. GM/SM (Com)
(ii) Job Summary:- Supervision of various units of Communication units in CHQ and all
Aeronautical communication facilities in all Regions and field stations ,working out
training requirement of employees working under him, carry out associated
administrative functions and any other works assigned to him.
(iii) Duties and Responsibilities:
Maintenance and operation:
 Supervision of various units in Communication Directorate of CHQ.

 Monitoring the serviceability performance of Aeronautical Communication
facilities/channels/circuits/lines.
 Responsible for deployment of suitable manpower in communication directorate
of CHQ.
 Responsible for the immediate restoration of services mentioned
 Responsibility for maintaining record of scheduled returns and scrutiny of such
returns from all the stations
 Responsible to maintain record in respect of letter of agreement/licenses/SACFA
clearances of different frequencies in-use with AAI and issuance of NOC to
outside agencies for frequencies in the aviation and non-aviation bands.
 Coordinate with DGM (COM)/Jt.G.M (COM)/GM (COM) to carryout regular
evaluation of performance of communication facilities as per ICAO norms.
 As branch head responsible for preparation of duty schedule for personnel
deployed in OPS and COSAH Control Room as well as Signal Centre at CHQ.
 To monitor progress of implementation of new circuits and facilities.
Training
 To deploy trained and/or proficient manpower in various positions according to
ICAO guidelines.
 Propose nomination of personnel according to the norms of CATC to meet
operational requirements.
Administrative functions:
 Organizing regular interactive meetings with staff and take action for the
implementation of decisions taken for better performance of various services in
Communication Operations.
 Streamline the entire system of operation/administration to avoid any procedural
lapse.
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 Responsible for bringing to the notice of employees, all ICAO

notifications/amendments/CNS circulars/Administrative circulars.
 Make available relevant Manuals/Annexes/documents in operational units of all
stations for ready reference.
 Responsible for updating of AFS Manual/Manual of Frequency Management
System/AERADIO/Telephone Directory.
Project the Modernisation/Upgradation/New installation requirements to

DGM/JT.GM(COM)/GM(COM) for incorporation in annual budget of CNS.
Additional works
Carry out additional works as and when assigned by Superior authorities.
(iv) Accountability
Accountable to GM (Com)
 Possesses proficiency and/or trained at different levels in one of the services

mentioned above.
 Having working experience in all the units.
 Having knowledge of provisions contained in relevant ICAO Annexes and
Documents, AFS Manual, FASID table and Civil Aviation Requirements(CAR)
published by DGCA.
 Having good communication skills in Hindi/English
 Having ability to coach and impart training to subordinates.
23. MANAGER (Com)-CHQ
(i) Title: Manager (com)

(ii) Job Summary:-Manning various units in Communication (Ops) Directorate,
Record keeping, carryout works assigned in regard of Frequency management
,Communication facilities ,AIS. Assist DGM/JT.GM/GM in day-to-day works.
(iii).Duties and Responsibilities
Maintenance & Operation.
 Manning of various units in Communication Directorate..

 Monitoring and maintaining records of the serviceability performance of
Aeronautical Communication facilities/channels/circuits/lines.
 Responsible for maintaining record of scheduled returns and scrutiny of such
returns from all the stations.
 Responsible to maintain record in respect of letter of agreement/licences/SACFA
clearances of different frequencies in-use with AAI and issuance of NOC to
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outside agencies for frequencies in the aviation and non-aviation bands.

 Coordinate with SM(COM)/AGM(COM)/DGM (COM)/Jt.G.M (COM)/GM
(COM) to carryout regular evaluation of performance of communication facilities
as per ICAO norms.
 To prepare and maintain AERADIO/AFS Manual/Frequency Management
Records.
Training
 To maintain training and proficiency records of Communication discipline

officers.
 To process transfer application both tenure and non-tenure stations to meet the
 To initiate proposal/review of manpower requirement at various stations as per
manning norms of AAI.
 Responsible for bringing to the notice of SM(COM)

/AGM(COM)/DGM(COM)/Jt.G.M(COM)/GM(COM) of any
inadequacies/requirements observed in the respective units.
 To ensure availability of relevant Manuals/Annexes/documents in operational
units for ready reference.
 Responsible for updating of AFS Manual/Manual of Frequency Management
System/AERADIO/Telephone Directory
 .
 Project the requirement of Modernisation / Upgradation/New installation s to

SM(COM)/AGM(COM)/DGM/JT.GM(COM)/GM(COM) for incorporation in
annual budget of CNS.
Additional works
 Carry out additional works as and when assigned by Superior authorities.
(iv).Accountability
 He is accountable to GM (Com -CHQ)
(v).Knowledge, experience, skills and abilities

 Possesses proficiency and/or trained at different levels in one or more services
mentioned above..
 Having working experience in the concerned unit.
 Having knowledge of provisions contained in relevant ICAO Annexes and
Documents, AFS Manual, FASID table and Civil Aviation Requirements(CAR)
published by DGCA.
 Having good communication skills in Hindi/English
 Having ability to coach and impart training to subordinates.
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24. 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:
 Supervision of entire operation of International NOTAM office/Communication

Briefing/Automatic Self Briefing Services.
 Responsible for the smooth operation of Aeronautical Information services such
as NOTAM / Pre-flight communication briefing/ASBS/Publication of Checklist
and Monthly NOTAM Summaries.
 Arrange deployment of suitable manpower in all positions of the units mentioned
above.
 Responsible for the serviceability of all facilities/aids and equipments. Upkeep of
charts and maps available in NOF.
 Responsible for maintaining records relating to NOTAM of India and other
neighbouring countries and maintenance of NOTAM DATABASE.
 As supervisor , responsible for checking operator’s log (Written/Electronic).
 Coordinate with DGM (COM)/JT.GM(COM)/GM(CNS) to carryout regular
evaluation of performance as suggested by DGCA/ ICAO and suggest actions to
be taken to improve performance
Training
 To propose deployment of trained and/or proficient manpower in various positions.

To suggest to GM (Com) the training requirements at CATC / RTC to
meet the operational requirements.
 To chalk out annual schedule for training of manpower in AIS in coordination
with administrative head.
Administrative functions:
 Attending regular interactive meeting organized by the head of the branch, projecting
requirements of NOF related services and take action for the implementation of
decisions taken for optimum performance of Aeronautical Information Services.
 Streamline the entire system of operations relating to AIS to avoid any procedural
lapse.
 Responsible for bringing to the notice of Staff & Officers working in
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NOF/Briefing units about all ICAO notifications/amendments/Supplements/CNS

circulars & Administrative circulars .
 Make available relevant Manuals/Annexes/documents in all operational units of
AIS for ready reference.
 Ensure currency of all the Manual/Annexes/Documents/Amendments available in
AIS by incorporating the latest amendments.
 Project the Modernization /Up gradation /New installation requirements of AIS to
GM (CNS) for incorporation in annual budget of CNS.
Additional works
 Carry out any additional works as and when assigned by Superior authorities.
(iv) Accountability
 He is accountable to GM (CNS)/CNS in charge.
(v).Knowledge, Experience, skills and abilities :

 Possesses proficiency or trained in services mentioned above.
 Having working experience in all units of AIS and other Aeronautical
Communication Services.
 Having knowledge of the provisions contained in ICAO Annex 15, Annex 19,
DOC 8400,8126,7030,9734, and Civil Aviation Requirements (CAR)
published by DGCA.
 Having good communication skills in Hindi/English
 Having ability to coach and impart training to subordinates
25. 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:

 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).
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 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 :
 Attending regular interactive meeting organized by the head of the branch, projecting
requirements of HFRT related services and take action for the implementation of
decisions taken for better performance of Aeronautical Mobile Services.
 Suggest actions to streamline the entire system of operation/administration to avoid
any procedural lapse.
 Responsible for bringing to the notice of HFRT operators, all ICAO
 Make available relevant Manuals/Annexes/documents/Charts/Routes in all HFRT
units for ready reference.
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, Annex 11,
Annex 19, Doc.8585, 8400, Civil Aviation of India Requirements(CAR)
published by DGCA and Jeppeson Charts.
 Having good communication skills in English/Hindi.
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 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.
26. 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.

 Supervision of entire operation of AMSS in various shifts.

 Responsible for the smooth operation of Aeronautical Fixed Telecommunication
Network.
 To arrange deployment of available manpower in all positions of AMSS.
 Responsible for the serviceability of all Equipment/Modem/line
handlers/LTU/Servers/hub/workstations/ all Network components associated with
AMSS.
 Responsible for maintaining record of communication and checking operator’s
log (Written/Electronic).
 As in-charge of the said unit, responsible for maintaining system static files such
as Routing directory and site parameters ,OS, System software.
 Responsible for archival of messages and activities for retention according to
DGCA CARS/ICAO norms and retrieval of messages in case of
Inquiry/Investigation.
 Coordinate with DGM/JT(COM)/GM(COM) to carryout regular evaluation of
performance as suggested by ICAO and take actions to improve performance of
the unit.
Training :
 To suggest to JT.GM/DGM(Com) the requirement of training according to the
operational requirements of AMSS.
 Chalkout annual schedule for training of manpower as administrative In-charge of
AMSS.
 Attending regular interactive meeting organized by the head of the branch ,

projecting requirements of AMSS relating to Aeronautical Fixed services and take
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action for the implementation of decisions taken for better performance of

Aeronautical Fixed Services.
 Streamline the entire system of operation/administration to avoid any procedural
lapse.
 Responsible for bringing to the notice of operators of different AMSS unit, all ICAO
 Make available relevant Manuals/Annexes/documents in all AMSS units for ready
reference.
 Coordinate with maintenance officers to ensure continuity of services of AMSS
units.
 Coordinate with Telecommunication Service providers to ensure serviceability of
all the leased lines and circuits.
Financial activities :
 Project the Modernization /Up gradation /New installation requirements of AMSS

to DGM(COM)/JT.GM(COM) for incorporation in annual budget of CNS.
Additional works :
(iv) Accountability :
 Accountable to DGM/JT.GM(COM)/GM(COM).
(v) Knowledge , Experience , Skills and Abilities :
 Possesses proficiency or trained at different levels in services mentioned in I(ii).

 Having working experience in AMSS (Operation) and AMSS (System
Administration), Computer.
 Having knowledge of provisions contained in ICAO Annex.10 Vol.II, III, Annex 11,
Annex 15, Annex 19, DOC 8585, 8400, 9705, AERADIO/AFS Manual, Manual of
AFTN Planning and Engineering and Civil Aviation Requirements(CAR) published
by DGCA.
 Having good communication skills in English/Hindi
 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.
27. 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
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assigned to him/her.

Maintenance and Operation
 Supervision of entire operation of International NOTAM office/Communication

Briefing/Automatic Self Briefing Services in shifts.
 Responsible for the smooth operation of Aeronautical Information services such
as NOTAM / Pre-flight communication briefing/ASBS/Publication of Checklist
and Monthly NOTAM Summaries.
 Make available suitable manpower in all positions of the units mentioned above.
 Responsible for the serviceability of all facilities/aids/Equipment/Charts and
Maps associated with services mentioned in (ii).
 Responsible for maintaining records relating to Aeronautical Information services
such as Aeronautical Information Publication of India and other neighbouring
countries and amendments.
 As supervisor , responsible for checking operator’s log (written/automatic).
 Coordinate with DGM (COM)/JT.GM(COM)/GM(COM to carryout regular
evaluation of performance as suggested by ICAO and suggest actions to be taken
to improve performance.
Training :
 Suggest deployment of trained or proficient manpower in various positions

according to guidelines.
 To suggest to GM (CNS) the requirement of training according to the norms and
 Chalkout annual schedule for training of manpower in AIS in coordination with
administrative head.
 Attending regular interactive meetings organized by the head of the branch ,
projecting requirements of AIS related services and take action for the
implementation of decisions taken for better performance of Aeronautical
Information Services.
 Responsible for bringing to the notice of all employees in AIS units all ICAO
notifications/amendments/Supplements/CNS circulars & Administrative circulars.
 Make available relevant Manuals/Annexes/documents in all operational units of
AIS for ready reference.
Financial activities :
 Project the Modernisation/Upgradation/New installation requirements of AIS to
GM (COM) for incorporation in annual budget of CNS.
Additional works :
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(iv).Accountability :
Accountable to GM (Com)
(v).Knowledge, Experience, Skills and Abilities :
 Possesses proficiency or trained at different levels in services mentioned above.

 Having working experience in all units of AIS and other Aeronautical
Communication Services.
 Having knowledge of provisions contained in ICAO Annex 15, Annex 19, DOC
8585, 8400, 8126, 7030, 9734, 9705 and Civil Aviation Requirement(CAR) of
DGCA.
 Having good communication skills in Hindi/English.
 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 fields and
able to deliver lecture with audio-visual presentation.
28. Manager/Asst. Manager /JET (Junior Executive Trainee)(VHF communication

Systems) :-
(i) Title: - Manager/Asst. Manager /JET(VHF communication Systems)
(ii) Job Summary: - Carrying out preventive and break down maintenance of VHF
communication Systems and other associated systems, keeping maintenance record,
Coordinating with other agencies for smooth functioning of VHF communication
Systems and carry out associated administrative functions and any other works assigned
to him.
Maintenance
 Carrying out preventive maintenance schedules of VHF 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 VHF 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;
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 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 VHF
communication Systems, if required;
 Helping Asst. GM/Sr. Manager in carrying out annual evaluation of the
performance of VHF communication Systems;
 Helping in initiating action of preparation of survey reports of decommissioned
and to be discarded VHF 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
(iv) Accountability
He is accountable to Unit in charge of the concerned unit or Shift Supervisory officer
as the case may be. .

 Posses proficiency and trained at concept level and equipment level on VHF
communication Systems ;
 Have knowledge of all maintenance schedules and CNS circulars related to VHF
and other associated systems;
 Possess knowledge of ICAO Annex 10 Vol. III, V Annex 11, Annex 19 and
related DGCA Civil aviation requirements;
 Ability to carrying out Maintenance/adjustment of VHF 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 VHF communication Systems and associated
systems;
 Have knowledge about initiation for Notam action in respect of VHF
communication Systems in case of break down or maintenance of the facility;
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;
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 Should have knowledge about the emergency communication facilities available

in the unit;
29. 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.
Maintenance
Carrying out preventive maintenance schedules of HF communication Systems and
associated facilities as per approved maintenance schedules, their related
 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;
record of same;
 To bring into notice of Sr. Manager /Jt. GM maintenance contracts issues of HF
communication Systems, if required;
performance of HF communication Systems;
and to be discarded HF communication Systems within a time frame of one month
from the date of decommissioning.
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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. .

 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
 Possess knowledge of ICAO Annex 10 Vol. III, V, Annex 11, Annex 19 and
 Ability to carrying out Maintenance/adjustment of HF communication Systems
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;
in the unit;
30. Manager/Asst. Manager /Junior Executive Trainee (Surveillance Systems) :-
(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.
Maintenance
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 Carrying out preventive maintenance schedules of Surveillance systems and

 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;
record of same;
 To bring into notice of Sr. Manager /Jt. GM maintenance contracts issues of
Surveillance systems, if required;
performance of Surveillance systems;
and to be discarded Surveillance systems within a time frame of one month from
the date of decommissioning.
facilities;
Additional works
(iv) Accountability

Surveillance systems ;
Surveillance and other associated systems;
 Possess knowledge of ICAO Annex 10 Vol. III, IV,V, Annex 11, Annex 19 and
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 Ability to carrying out Maintenance/adjustment of Surveillance systems

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;
in the unit;
31. 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.
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;
arise;
 Coordinating with other agencies like GFS, Civil and Electrical wing for
maintaining critical and sensitive area of ILS, Equipment room and effective air-
conditioning 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;
 To assist Unit in charge in carrying out annual review of preventive maintenance
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;
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 To bring into notice of Sr. Manager /Jt. GM maintenance contracts issues of ILS,
if required;
performance of ILS;
and to be discarded ILS within a time frame of one month from the date of
decommissioning.
dispatching of faulty modules to SMU or repairing of the same at the station level
if the SMU for the facility is not available; .
facilities;
Additional works
(iv) Accountability

 Posses proficiency and trained at concept level and equipment level on ILS ;
 Have knowledge of all maintenance schedules and CNS circulars related to ILS
 Possess knowledge about ground adjustments required during flight check of the
facility;
 Possess knowledge of ICAO Annex 10 Vol.I, V, Annex 11, Annex 19, DOC 8071
and related DGCA Civil aviation requirements;
 Ability to carrying out Maintenance/adjustment of ILS independently or as a part
of maintenance team;
essential for maintenance of ILS and associated systems;
 Have knowledge about initiation for Notam action in respect of ILS in case of
break down or maintenance of the facility;
in the unit.
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32. Manager/Asst. Manager /Junior Executive Trainee (DVOR/DME)
(i) Title :-Manager/Asst. Manager /JET(DVOR/DME) :-
(ii) Job Summary: - Carrying out preventive and break down maintenance of
DVOR/DME and other associated systems, keeping maintenance record, coordinating
with other agencies for smooth functioning of DVOR/DME and carry out associated
administrative functions and any other works assigned to him.
Maintenance
 Carrying out/helping in preventive maintenance schedules of DVOR/DME and
arise;
 Coordinating with other agencies like GFS, Civil and Electrical wing for
maintaining critical and sensitive area of DVOR/DME, Equipment room and
effective air-conditioning 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;
 To assist Unit in charge in carrying out annual review of preventive maintenance
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
DVOR/DME, if required;
performance of DVOR/DME;
and to be discarded DVOR/DME within a time frame of one month from the date
of decommissioning.
dispatching of faulty modules to SMU or repairing of the same at the station level
if the SMU for the facility is not available; .
facilities;
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Additional works
(iv) Accountability

DVOR/DME ;
DVOR/DME and other associated systems;
 Possess knowledge about ground adjustments required during flight check of the
facility;
 Possess knowledge of ICAO Annex 10 Vol. I, III, IV, Annex 11, Annex 19, DOC
8071 and related DGCA Civil aviation requirements;
 Ability to carrying out Maintenance/adjustment of DVOR/DME independently or
as a part of maintenance team;
essential for maintenance of DVOR/DME and associated systems;
 Have knowledge about initiation for Notam action in respect of DVOR/DME in
case of break down or maintenance of the facility;
in the unit;
33. MANAGER /ASSISTANT MANAGER (COM - OPERATIONS (SHIFT):
(i).Title : Manager/Asst. Manager (Com-shift)
(ii).Job Summary : Carrying out preventive and break down maintenance of

Lines/Circuits and other associated systems, keeping maintenance/operational record,
coordinating with other agencies for smooth functioning of various units , working in
various units of Communication Operation and carry out associated administrative
functions and any other works assigned to him/her.
(iii).Duties and Responsibilities:
Maintenance and Operation :
 Operation in various units of AMSS (Booking/Supervisor), HFRT (MWARA /
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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 :
(iv)Accountability
 He is accountable to Shift in charge
(v). Knowledge, Experience, Skills and Abilities :
 Posses proficiency or trained at different levels in one or more services mentioned

above.
 Having working experience in all units.
 Posses knowledge of ICAO Annex.10 Vol II & Vol.V, Annex 15, Annex 19,
Doc.8585, 8400, 8126, 7030, 9734, 9705 and Civil Aviation Requirement (CAR) by
DGCA.
 Having good communication skills in Hindi/English.
 Having ability in coaching and impart training to subordinates.
 Able to represent Airports Authority of India in
Workshops/Seminars/Conventions relating to aviation/non-aviation fields.
34. Communication, Navigation, Surveillance Incharge at ACS
(i) Title: - CNS in charge
(ii) Job Summary:- Supervision of preventive and break down maintenance of

CNS/ATM system facilities, Airport Security equipments and associated facilities of
Aeronautical Communication Station/ Airport, timely procurement of spares, working
out training requirement of CNS personnel’s working under him for training at regional
training centre (RTC) and CATC and submission of same to Regional Headquarter , carry
out associated administrative function and financial activities like preparation of annual
budget, exercise of financial powers and any other function assigned to him.
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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;
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;
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;
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.
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 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
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:-
forward the requirement to CATC and RHQ;
b)To nominate CNS personnel for training in CATC/RTC as per approved
training calendar;
 To inspect ACS /Airport as and when required and to advise/take remedial action
on the shortcomings noticed during inspection;
 Takes timely action to prepare annual budget of CNS and forward to concerned
department;
Additional works
(iv) Accountability
He is accountable to Airport Director/Airport controller or Station in Charge as the
case may be..
35. 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,
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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.
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.
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
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.
 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.
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 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.
 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
 Under his supervision an Imprest account is maintained for CNS wing to meet the
day to day requirements
sanctions to support maintenance of CNS training facilities at CATC and Civil Air
Terminal.
forward to superior authorities for obtaining expeditious approval.
 Takes timely action to prepare annual budget of CNS faculty and forward to
concerned department.
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.
36. 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.
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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.
 Carry out time to time evaluation of the performance CNS facilities and
recommend to GM (CNS) actions to improve their performance or replace them if
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
 Heads a group of Instructors, Labs and Units
 Assist GM (CNS) in preparation of Training Calendar and course schedules for
CNS Faculty
and Surveillance with the approval from competent authority
 Participate as Chairman/ member of examinations as per assignments
 Assist GM (CNS) in conducting all India open Proficiency examinations for CNS
personnel in coordination with CHQ
 Maintain records of courses, examination , results
 Participate and facilitate in the preparations of STPs when required
 Assist GM (CNS) and Principal in various administrative jobs.

 To plan and suggests GM (CNS) procedures for improvement of CNS trainings
 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 CNS
discipline.
 Leave (Casual and Restricted) of all Asst. GM/ SM/ Manager/ AM are sanctioned
by him and he is the recommending officer for their Earned Leaves.
recommend trainings for them
 Conducts interactive meeting with staff in his Group atleast once every month and
 Takes actions to promote harmonious relation among the staff and officers in his
Group
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 Assist GM (CNS) for timely action to prepare annual budget of CNS Faculty and
forward to concerned department and other financial activities.
Additional works
Carry out additional works assigned to him by Principal or by superior authorities.
(iv) Accountability
He reports to General Manager (CNS) and Principal/Executive Director of CATC.
 Posses proficiency or trained at concept level on various facilities/ equipments

facilities
 Possess sound knowledge of ICAO Annex 10 Vol I, Vol III, Annex 11, Annex 19,
Doc 8071, 8585, 8400, 8126, 7030, 9734, 9705 and related Civil Aviation
Requirement (CAR) of DGCA.
37. 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,
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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.
Training
prescribed syllabus
 Conduct Theoretical and Practical exams and viva-voce as and when assigned
 Prepare question banks
 Any additional responsibilities such as –
i. Course Coordinator
ii. Course Planning
iii. Course Development & Review
iv. Examination Cell
 Assist GM (CNS) in conducting all India open Proficiency examinations
 Participate in the preparations of STPs when required
 To plan and suggests JtGM/DGM (CNS) procedures for improvement of CNS
trainings
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.
i. CNS office
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:
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i. Installation
ii. Stock verification
iii. Resource Center
iv. Welfare and Security Officer
v. M.T. Officer
vi. Management Representative ISO
(iv) Accountability
He reports to General Manager (CNS) and Principal/Executive Director of CATC.
 Posses proficiency or trained at concept level on CNS facilities/ equipments

facilities
 Possess sound knowledge of ICAO Annexes, ICAO DOCs and related Civil
Aviation Requirement (CAR) of DGCA.
38. Deputy Genera Manager/Jt. General Manager (Regional Training Centre) :-
(i) Title: - Jt.GM/DGM (CNS), RTC
(ii) Job Summary: - Supervise in conducting of the training programs as per Training
Calendar. Nominate staff and officers from the Region for CATC, RTC and NIAMAR
training. Under instructions from CATC/ CHQ supervise Proficiency related
examinations in the CNS discipline for the Region. Arrange for OJTs/ Practical classes in
coordination with Unit in-charges for facility/ equipment based training. Arrange for
security passes for the trainees. Maintain records of all training conducted, nomination of
trainees and Proficiency held by all officers in the Region. To access the training needs
for staff and officers in the Region. Conduct Theoretical and Practical examinations and
viva-voce. Participate as Chairman/ member of examinations; carry out associated
administrative function and any other function assigned to him.
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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.
 Take adequate advance actions for renewal of maintenance contracts, if required,
for photocopier, computers, printers etc.
Training
prescribed syllabus
 Conduct Theoretical and Practical exams and viva-voce
 Review question banks
and Surveillance as per approved courses from CATC/ competent authority
 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
 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.
recommend trainings for them
 Conducts interactive meeting with staff at least once every month and take follow
up action to implement actionable points of the minutes of meeting.
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 Takes actions to promote harmonious relation among the staff and officers in his
Group
 Assist GM (CNS) for timely action to prepare annual budget of RTC and forward
to concerned department and other financial activities.
Additional works
(iv) Accountability
He reports to General Manager (CNS) of ACS.

facilities
 Possess sound knowledge of ICAO Annex 10, 11, 15, 19 and ICAO DOC8071
and related Civil Aviation Requirement (CAR) of DGCA.
39. 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
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Coordinator as and when assigned to. Participate as member of examinations; carry out
associated administrative function and any other function assigned to him.

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.
Training
prescribed syllabus
 Conduct Theoretical and Practical exams and viva-voce as and when assigned
 Prepare question banks
 Any additional responsibilities such as –
i. Course Coordinator
ii. Course Development
 Participate as member of examinations as per assignments
 Assist Jt. GM/DGM (CNS) RTC in conducting Proficiency examinations of CNS
personnel.
 To plan and suggests Jt. GM /DGM (CNS) RTC procedures for improvement of
RTC training.
 Ensure attendance for staff and officers.
Assistants for ACRs in RTC.
 Additional assigned responsibilities, if any
 Assist Jt.GM/DGM (CNS) RTC in preparation of RTC Budget
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

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 Possess sound knowledge of ICAO Annex 10, 11, 15, 19 and ICAO DOC8071
and related Civil Aviation Requirement (CAR) of DGCA.
40. 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.
 For facilities which remains unserviceable , for which however no NOTAM action
is required, SSO shall do all coordination work for the same and for U/S period of
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more than 2 Hours, the matter should be intimated to the unit incharges, DGM/AGM,
if their intervention required.
 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.
 In case of any facility remains unserviceable and requires presence of the

maintenance team, SSO shall ensure timely and expeditious calling action and shall
keep coordination with all concerned to remain abreast with the status/ restoration
action of the unserviceable facility.
 On taking over charge SSO shall telephonically coordinate with all the CNS Units
and get apprise of the status of man, machine, backlog and pending complaints for his
follow up action. In case, any unserviceability is persisting for a longer duration
necessary intimation should be given to concerned unit incharges and DGM AGMs
for reinforcement for early restoration of the facility.
 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.
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 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.
 any employee joining duty after tour/transfer SSO shall obtain the prior
concurrence of the concerned DGM/AGM or GM(CNS). Pending this the joining
will be provisional subject to approval of GM(CNS) on the following day and he shall
apprise the same to the concerned on his joining report in writing.
 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.
 To coordinate with all Regional Airports for all CNS related operational matters
and initiate NOTAM actions for facilities, if required.
 To carry out surprise checks, in any of the CNS units and forward his observations
confidentially in writing to the GM(CNS) on the following working day.
 In case of any reported theft by any of the CNS personnel, SSO shall intimate the
same to concerned Unit Incharge/DGM/GM. In coordination with the concerned
personnel he should launch a complaint with the CISF/Local Police station in writing
and a copy of the same should be forwarded to GM(CNS) on the next working day for
further perusal.
 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..
 In addition to the above, SSO takes additional responsibilities as and when

assigned by GM (CNS) or by appropriate authority.
Additional works
In addition to the above, SSO takes additional responsibilities as and when assigned
by GM (CNS) or by appropriate authority.
(iv) Accountability:
He is accountable to GM (CNS)/Airport Director/Airport Controller or CNS in charge
as the case may be.
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 Should have knowledge about working of CNS facilities at the stations.

 Have knowledge of maintenance schedules and CNS circulars regarding CNS
 Possess sound knowledge of Annex 10, Annex 11, Annex 15, Annex 19 and
ICAO DOC8071, 8126 and 8400 and DGCA CAR.
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APPENDIX
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INDEX
Appendix-I: CNS Circulars
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No. CNS Circular No. Subject No.
1. 01 of 2003 Lightening Arrestor for CNS facilities. 1
2. 02 of 2003 VOR Aerodrome Check points. 2
3. 03 of 2003 Provision of Information on the operational status of
6
navigational aids.
4. 04 of 2003 Time in Air Traffic services. 12
5. 05 of 2003 Use of standard language for communication in ATS. 14
6. 06 of 2003 Air Traffic Services Requirements for communication – Back-
15
up capabilities thereof.
7. 07 of 2003 Radar systems – Backup capabilities. 16
8. 01 of 2004 Automatic Recording of Surveillance Data. 17
9. 02 of 2004 VOLMET Broadcasts Service. 19
10. 03 of 2004 Aeronautical Fixed Service – (Ground – Ground
20
Communications).
11. 04 of 2004 Disposal of Old/ Dismantled Equipment. 21
12. 05 of 2004 NORMARC ILS General Maintenance – Workshop held at
22
Chennai on 4-5th July, 2002.
13. 06 of 2004 Identification Signal of ILS Localizer. 25
14. 07 of 2004 Operation of DVOR/ DME(HP). 26
15. 01 of 2006 Documentation and Preservation of Maintenance Records of
28
CNS facilities.
16. 02 of 2006 Intimation of major failures of CNS facilities. 30
17. 01 of 2007 Field Readings of ILS. 32
18. 01 of 2008 Maintenance of Navigation Aids Site. 33
19. 02 of 2008 Guidelines for provision of Power Supply Systems to CNS and
38
ATM Facilities.
20. 01 of 2009 Procurement of Spares and Equipments. 39
21. 02 of 2009 Pre-monsoon Checks of CNS facilities. 40
22. 01 of 2010 Updation of Station CNS Manual. 43
23. 01 of 2011 Guidelines for Provision of Power Supply Systems for
44
CNS/ATM Facilities.
24. 02 of 2011 SOP for Opening the Watch. 64
25. 01 of 2012 Maintenance and Calibration of Test Equipments. 66
26. 02 of 2012 SOP Inspection/Safety Oversight Audit of CNS/ATM
72
Automation Facilities by DGCA.
27. 03 of 2012 Provision of Information on the Operational status of Radio
81
Navigation Aids.
28. 04 of 2012 Empanelment of OJT Instructors in CNS. 82
29. 05 of 2012 Provision of Fire Detection and Fire Alarm System in CNS
Facilities.
91
30. 06 0f 2012 Electrostatic Discharge Control. 95
31. 01 of 2013 Management of CNS stores. 98
32. 02 of 2013 Alternate means for provision of information on the operational
101
status of Radio Navigation Aids.
33. 03 0f 2013 Installation & Periodic Maintenance of bird control spikes on
104
CNS Antenna installations.
142
34. 04 of 2013 Use of Mobile Telephones in Air Traffic Service Operational

107
Areas.
35. 01 of 2014 Management of CNS Stores-Survey reporting of Equipments
110
to be used as spares after completion of their life cycle.
36. 02 of 2014 ILS Maintenance Schedule - Frequency of ILS Field readings. 113
37. 03 of 2014 Intimation of Major failures of CNS/ATM Facilities. 116
38. 04 of 2014 Preservation and Replaying of ANS and Aerodrome related
Recording Media for investigation of 119
Accident/Incident/Occurrences.
39. 05 of 2014 Renewal of Certification/Approval of CNS/ATM facilities by
124
DGCA.
40. 01 of 2015 Management of CNS Stores, Guidelines for Procurement
126
through NIT/NIQ
41. 02 of 2015 Prior Inspection of CNS-ATM Equipment by Technical Team 128
Appendix-II: Other Important Guidelines
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No. Description
No.
1. SOP for reporting of status of CNS/ATM facilities prior to VVIP flight operations. 1
2. Preparedness for Operation During Fog Season. 4
3. Maintenance of CNS Facilities beyond the expiry of Flight Calibration. 7
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CNS Circular 1 of 2003
Sub : “Lightening Arrestor for CNS facilities “
Cancelled.
Guidelines have already been included in CNS Manual Vol V, Version II.
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No. NS/4Gen/240/03 Dated: Sep 4, 2003
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.
1.2 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.
2.2 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.
2.3 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.
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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.
2.4 The VOR information at a selected point should be used

operationally only if found to be consistently within + or
- 2 degrees of the published bearing. The 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
2.6 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
2.7 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
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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.
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
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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.
2.10 The recommended inscriptions on a VOR check-point sign should be in

accordance with one of the alternatives shown below: -
VOR is an abbreviation identifying this as a VOR check-point;

116.3 is an example of the radio frequency of the VOR concerned
147 is an example of the VOR bearing, to the nearest degree, which
should be indicated at the VOR check-point; and
4.3 NM 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 check
point at your airport.
Sd..
(A.K.MISRA)
Executive Director (CNS-OM)
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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) NDB (Non Directional Beacon)

2) DVOR/VOR (Doppler VHF Omni Range / VHF Omni Range)
3) DME (HP)/DME(LP) (Distance Measuring Equipment – High Power / Low
power)
4) ILS (Instrument Landing System)
5) 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) DVOR/ VOR:
As per Doc.9426, Para 2.1.1, the VHF omni-directional radio range (VOR) is an omni
directional (3600 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 10 at the monitor site of the bearing information transmitted

by the VOR.
b) a reduction of 15% in the modulation components of the radio frequency signals
voltage levels at the monitor of either sub carrier , or 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.
3) DME (HP)/DME (LP)
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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) a suitable indication shall be given at a control point ;

b) the operating transponder shall be automatically switched off ; and
c) 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 1μs 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 ;
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.
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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 from 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:
a) radiation to cease ;
b) removal of the navigation & identification components from the carrier ;
c) reversion to a lower category in case of facility performance Categories II & III
localisers where the reversion requirement exists.
As per Annex-10, Vol-I, Para 3.1.3.11.2, the conditions requiring initiation of monitor
action shall be the following:
a) for Facility Performance Category-I localisers , a shift of mean course line from
the runway center line equivalent to more than 10.5 m or the linear equivalent
0.015 DDM , whichever is less , at the ILS reference datum ;
b) for Facility Performance Category-III localisers , a shift of the mean course line
from the runway center line equivalent to more than 6 m at the ILS reference
datum ;
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
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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
plus 1.10 θ from θ ; (Typical value of θ is 30 )
b) in the case of ILS glide paths 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;
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 % from 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.
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.
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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.
Sd..
( A. K. Misra)
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Ref No. NS /SA/410/03 Dated: 2 -12- 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 provision
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.
3.24.5 Aerodrome control towers shall, prior to an aircraft taxiing for take off, provide
the pilot the correct time, unless arrangements have been made for the
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pilot to obtain it from other sources. Air Traffic services units, shall in
addition, provide aircraft with the correct time on request. Time checks shall
be given to the nearest half minute.
The above ICAO guidelines are required to be followed strictly in maintaining the
time in different operational units:-
i) 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.
ii) 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.
iii) 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.
iv) The clocks and other time recording devices shall be checked as necessary to
ensure correct time to be within specified limits.
v) An entry in the daily shift log book is to be recorded for correcting/

synchronizing of all operational clocks.
The compliance report on the provision of time in Air traffic services may be sent to
CHQ at the earliest.
Sd..
( A. K. Misra) Executive
Director (CNS-OM)
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Ref No. NS /SA/410/03 Dated: 5-12-2003

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 follow 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.
Sd..
(A.K.Misra)
E.D.(CNS-OM)
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Ref. No. NS/SA/410/03 Dated: 15/12/03
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.
Sd…
(A.K. Misra)
ED ( CNS -OM)
Para 8.3.1 of ICAO Document 4444**
8.3.1 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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Ref. No. NS /SA/410/03 Dated: 26 -12-2003

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.
Sd..
( A. K. Misra) Executive
Director (CNS-OM)
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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 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.
2. The previous day backup is to be taken every day at a fixed time. The day is to be
reckoned from midnight to midnight.
3. The files of the previous day data should be deleted, after backup of the data is
taken on the tape.
4. The recorded tapes are required to be labeled properly with date of recording and
details of the recorded files.
5. The recorded tapes are required to be preserved in the tape library under safe
custody of a designated responsible officer.
6. To reduce the number of empty/recorded tapes in circulation, it is required to

erase the recorded tapes after a period of 30 days from the date of recording
except when the tapes are required to be preserved for a longer period.
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7. 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.
8. Till such time, a stand alone tape replay display position is provided at every radar
station, the recorded tapes, whenever required may be replayed from maintenance
position or from one of the operational position without interrupting the normal
operation, as far as possible.
Sd…
(A.K. Misra)
ED (CNS-OM)
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Ref: CNS/SA/410/03 Dated: 16th January, 2004
CNS Circular No.2 of 2004
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),
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Sd..
(A.K.MISRA) Executive
Director (CNS-OM)
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Ref : CNS/SA/410/03 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.
Sd…
(A K Misra)
ED (CNS-OM)
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Ref No. CNS/DW/205/03 Dated: 17th March, 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. The concerned station will initiate the necessary survey report action of all such
equipment, which is replaced, and the new equipment is commissioned
within a month through proper channel to seek CHQ approval in principle.
2. The GM (Com) of the region to monitor that the dismantled / old equipment is
disposed of quickly.
3. A consolidated list of all equipment, which have been withdrawn from
operation more than three years ago in the region and not yet disposed off,
shall be submitted by the GM concerned to CHQ for information and review.
4. The list of dismantled / old equipment stocked at the station shall be submitted
along with six monthly returns.
Sd…
( A.K. Misra)
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File No. NS / ILS–workshop / 267 /04 Dated12-08-2004
Circular No.5 of 2004
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 Stations to be covered by HUB

spares to be stored
Trivandrum Trivandrum, Calicut, Mangalore

Chennai Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad,
Coimbatore
Kolkata Kolkata, Udaipur
Nagpur Nagpur, Rajkot, Indore, Aurangabad
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For Normarc 7000 Series ILS
HUB Station where Stations to be supplied by HUB

spares to be stored
Jaipur Jaipur, Varanasi, Lucknow, Jammu, Khajuraho,

Amritsar
Chennai Chennai, Vizag, Trichy, Madurai
Kolkata Kolkata, Patna, Bhubaneshwar, Ranchi
Ahmedabad Ahmedabad, Bhopal, Bhavnagar,
Baroda
Guwahati Guwahati, Dibrugarh, Dimapur,
Imphal, Lilabari, Agartala
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.
2. All module/card level maintenance should be carried out using anti-

static kit. Proper grounding of the system should be ensured.
3. 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.
4. 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.
Sd….
(A.K.Misra)
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File No. NS-07/ILS/General/701/04 Dated:24-08-2004
Circular No.6 of 2004
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.
Sd..
(A.K.Misra)
Executive Director (CNS – OM)
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Ref. No. NS/Circular/03 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 29th April to 1st May, 2004 for ASII DVOR / DME and at
Ahmedabad from 7th to 8th May 2002 for GCEL & AWA DVOR / DME, the following
guidelines are issued:
1. Maintenance Schedules of the equipment are to be strictly followed.
2. 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.
8. Area below the counterpoise should be concretized to stop wild vegetation.
9. As far as practical, power supply system to equipment may be kept ‘ON’ H 24

basis irrespective of watch hours of station. After watch hours, R.F radiation
may be switched ‘OFF’ from remote and switched ‘ON’ 30 minutes prior to
commencement of watch hours to enable stabilization of radiated parameters.
Airconditioner should be kept ‘ON’ on H – 24 basis of possible.
10. Power output of each DVOR other than enroute DVORs may be reduced to 70
Watts to avoid overheating of RF power amplifier. This should be done during
next flight calibration and parameters particularly coverage limits, to confirm
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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.
12. Spare PCBs / modules shall be stocked at four regional centres one in each
region i.e. Kolkata, Delhi, Bangalore & SMU Ahmedabad.
13. 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.
Sd….
(A.K. MISRA )
Executive Director (CNS – OM)
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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:
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(a) Daily, Weekly and Monthly :- One Year.

(b) Quarterly, Half Yearly and Yearly :- Five Years.
(ii) Handing over report (Proof of Performance), History /Fault Log Book: -
These records shall be maintained and retained throughout the life of facility.
(iii) Shift Log Book and Communication Returns: - These records shall be
maintained and retained for a period of one year.
(iv) 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.
2. Retention of Flight Inspection Reports and Data:
(i) The commissioning flight inspection report and data recordings shall be
retained throughout the life of facility.
(ii) Reports and data recordings for last five Flight Inspections shall be
retained. Any special flight inspections, carried out during this period
shall also be retained.
(iii) Five consecutive records of the calibration of flight inspection system
shall be retained by Flight Inspection Unit (FIU).
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3. Retention of Data required for Investigation: -
Any of the above records and other related data, if required by

investigating authority for the purpose of enquiry etc. shall be retained till
specific written order is issued on matter.
Note: - Maintenance schedules approved by CHQ are available for CNS

equipments. If maintenance schedule is not available for any CNS
equipment, same should be brought to the notice of CHQ for further
action.
..Sd..
(S C Goswami)
ED (CNS-OM)
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No.AAI/GM(N&S//Misc./05 Dt : 4th Jan., 2006
CIRCULAR NO. 2 OF 2006
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 operation.
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- opsctrl@aai.aero
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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
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.
Sd-
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Directorate of CNS -OM Test Equipments
Sub: Maintenance and Calibration of Test Equipments used for Operation and
Maintenance of CNS/ATM Automation and other associated Facilities .
....
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 DGCA, CIVIL AVIATION REQUIREMENT (CAR) SECTION 9 -AIR SPACE
AND AIR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SERIES '0', PART I ISSUE II -
"Requirements of Maintenance/ inspection of Communication, Navigation,
Landing and other equipment installed at Airports and en-route" lays down the
requirements of maintenance/inspection of Communications, Navigation, Landing
and other equipments installed at airports/en route stations and used for aircraft
operations .•
1.2 As per above CAR Para 3.3, "Calibration of Test Equipment"

Quote" the operator shall ensure that all the test equipment used for maintenance
and periodical checks of the facilities are kept properly calibrated and certified by
recognized standards institutions". Unquote
1.3 These test equipments indicate the performance of the various aspects of
CNS/A TM Automation Facilities, other associated instruments and equipments.
They are also used for inspection, fault analysis, preventive and corrective
maintenance of the facility. Any inaccuracy in test equipment may result in
incorrect operation of the facility. It is, therefore, necessary that such test
equipments and their accessories are checked and calibrated at regular
intervals for their correct functioning and indication. For this purpose, the test
equipments and their accessories require regular maintenance and calibration
against Primary Standards at Laboratories or with the help of test equipments
which are expected to be accurate and error free during their use.
2. Maintenance of Test Equipments

2.1 The proper functioning of test equipments is vital because functioning of
CNS/A TM Automation Facilities and other associated equipments depends on the
serviceability and the accuracy of the test equipments. The test equipments,
therefore, should be maintained in accordance with the recommendations of
the manufacturers given in the Manuals. A proper maintenance schedule as
per manufacturer guidelines should be framed so that the test equipment is
subjected to proper inspection and servicing at regular intervals.
2.2 The interval of maintenance schedule may also be based on the frequency of
the use. The test equipments which are not frequently used may require different
maintenance schedules and checks compared to the test equipments which are
frequently used. Accordingly, the maintenance schedules may be based on either
the calendar period or the hours of operation depending on the amount of work
(use).
2.3 It shall be the responsibility of concerned Unit in Charge and Station CNS in
charge to ensure that only duly serviced/calibrated test equipment in accordance
with manufacturer recommendation and as per provision of Para 3.4 is deployed
for maintenance and operation of facilities. This shall be documented in Station
CNS Manual.
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3. Calibration of the Test Equipments
3.1 Why Calibrate?

Calibration ensures the accuracy of the measuring and test equipments which are
used for operation and maintenance. Qf Communication, Navigation, Surveillance,
A TM Automatfbn and other associated Facilities. Calibration minimises
measurement errors and uncertainties to acceptable levels. For calibration of
measuring and test equipments, acceptable levels of uncertainty are defined by
the tolerance limits of the equipment's parameters established by the
manufacturer. The outcome is maintenance of the equipment within the defined
accuracy of the manufacturer's design tolerances.
3.2 Calibration :-
Apart from maintenance, test equipments have to be calibrated

with reference to the primary standards. Such primary standards are
generally available with the National laboratories or the approved test houses
established by the various scientific departments of Government of India! State
Governments or other organisations. A list of such laboratories at various places
within country, both Government and other organisations, which are approved by
National Accreditation Board for Testing and Laboratories (NABL), Department
Science and Technology, Government of India is available at Web site "www.nabl-
orQ". Correspondence address of NABL is " 3rd Floor, NISCAIR, 14, Satsang Vihar
Marg, New Mehrauli Road - New Delhi 110067.
3.3 Calibration Procedure:-T~st equipments should be always calibrated at a NABL

accredited laboratory. However, for some general purpose test equipments
calibration, similar test equipment, which has been already calibrated at a NABL
accredited laboratory, may be used as a secondary standard for calibration.
FollowiJ1g procedure may be followed by field stations for Calibration of Test
Equipment(s):-
3.3.1 Calibration Against Primary Standards:- Following Test

equipments shall be calibrated against primary Standards at a NABL accredited
laboratory:-
(i)Test equipments which may not be required for day to day use like Signal &
Spectrum Analyser, Vector Voltmeters, Radio communication Test Set etc.;
(ii)Special purpose test equipment like Portable ILS Receivers( PIR)/ILS FTS );
and (iii)AII the test equipments which are used at Speciliased Maintenance Units
(SMU), RCDU and FlU.
3.3.2 Calibration Against Secondary Standards:- General purpose Test

Equipments required for day to day work like Digital Mumlitmeter, Oscilloscopes,
Frequency counters, Wattmeter's, Power Meters etc can be calibrated in house at
Regional/Station level against Secondary Standards. Guidelines in this regard
are enclosed at Annex -I.
3.4 Periodicity of Calibration: Test equipments are required to be calibrated at the

interval as specified or recommended by the manufacturer. If no periodicity is
specified or recommended by manufacturer the test equipment shall be calibrated at
least once in a year.
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3.5 Special Calibration of Test Equipment:-

Besides periodic calibration of test equipment as mentioned in Para 3.3 above, there
may be need for special calibration of a test equipment. Generally, special calibration
may be required to be performed at the f~lIowing occasions:-
(i) Unless, it ~omes with a calibration certificate, after initial purchase of the test
equipment and prior to putting it into regular use;
(iii) Whenever accur Co' JYof test equipment is in doubt; and

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3.6 Out of Tolerance Actipn:-

3.6.1 Out of Tolerance Action may occur when a Test Equipment or its accessory
(s) as a result of a scheduled calibration check is found to be out of tolerance. An
out of tolerance calibration result provides a warning that facility(s) whose
maintenance and operations was carried out or undertaken based on the use of a
particular test equipment, which has shown out of tolerance result during
calibration, are potentially non-compliant with the required specification.
3.6.2 A risk analysis, therefore, needs to be carried out to determine the extent, of
any remedial action that may be required for facilities that are affected by test
equipment showing out of tolerance calibration results. An out of tolerance action
should include a review of all work carried out using the out of tolerance
equipment and maintaining a record of any re-work, retesting or alignment
required or carried out.
3.7 Calibration certification:-

3.7.1 The calibration laboratory should provide a calibration report in respect of
individual test equipment for all work carried out by them during calibration. This
calibration report should invariably include:-
(i) Name and address of Calibration Laboratory;
(ii) NABL registration number;
(iii) Unique identification of report;
(iv) Description of test equipment or its accessory being calibrated;
(v) Identification of specific method;
(vi) Results of measurement including correction charts and tables, if any;
(vii) A statement of measurement uncertainties achieved and any
limitations of detection that apply;
(viii) Printed details, signature and title of an authorised member of the
laboratory that accepts responsibility for the report and the testing work upon
which it was based;
(ix) Means of traceability of the measurement results to the National
Standard including identification of the test equipment; and
(x) Environmental conditions under which the calibration was performed.
3.7.2 Whenever, any test equipment has been calibrated against secondary
standards as provided in Para 3.3.2 above, the calibration report shall also
indicate above parameters including that of secondary test equipment against
which it has been calibrated.
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3.8 Record keeping:-

A proper record should be maintained of the calibration done and also the
next calibration due in respect of all the test equipments available at a station. All the
test equipment shall display a proper calibration tag, which will show description of
test equipment, d~te of calibration and next due date of calibration. A form~t for
record which shall be kept at stations is enclosed as Annex -II. These records shall
be also part of Station CNS Manual.
used as Test Equipment

Built in Test Equipment (BITE) or SofM are of Computers used as Test
Equipment
4. in various
Validation CNS in
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or Software will
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give results identical to the values given in specifications of equipment being
tested shall be periodically checked and tested as per manufacture
recommendations. BITE or SELF test accuracy should also be clearly indicated and
procedure be documented in the maintenance schedule of the facility.
5. Arrangement with NABL accredited laboratories for test equipment

calibration requirement:-
5.1 Normally Field stations are getting their test equipments calibration done at
ERTL or other government affiliated calibration laboratories. However, it is
observed that there are delays some times in the calibration process at
government affiliated calibration laboratories, which invites adverse observations
from regulatory authority during their surveillance inspection of CNS/A TM
facilities at field stations. Hence, stations for their test equipment calibration
requirements, where ever possible, may like to enter into any suitable
arrangements with any NABL accredited laboratory by following suitable
procedures like NIQ or any other suitable Codal procedures. A list of such
lab9ratories at various places within country, both Government and other
organisations, which are approved by National Accreditation Board for Testing
and Laboratories (NABL), Department Science and Technology, Government of
India is available at Web site "www.nabl-org".
5.2 Test equipment calibration being a regular and mandatory requirement, action
has been initiated to set up an in house NABL accredited Test equipment
calibration laboratory at Hyderabad. Till such time in house infrastructure is made
available, above guidelines are to be followed by fi5lld. stations for calibration of
test equipments.
aVTPrakash]
Executive Director [CNS-OM]
References:-
1. DGCA, CIVIL AVIATION REQUIREMENT (CAR) SECTION 9 - AIR SPACE AND AIR TRAFFIC
MANAGEMENT SERIES 'D', PART I ISSUE" - "Requirements of Maintenance/ inspection of
Communication, Navigation, Landing and other equipment installed at Airports and en-route"
Z. OC3CACIVIL AVIATION REQUIREMENT (CAR) SECTION 2 - AIRWORTHINESS SERIES'I' PART
III ISSUE I,DATED 24TH APRIL '1992 - "Maintenance otTest Equipments"
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(c)
test
secondary(v)
Standard
equipment
against
equipments
(b) Primary
primary
stand~Hd
shouldduringforinStandards
meet this
calibrating
secondary
standards
calibrating
following other
only. similar
calibration
should
other betest
similar
requirements:- process,equipments
available. shall
equipments:- be always calibrated
y of India It should be used for secondary calibration only. ~
Equipments which 2. can
(ii) be used as Secondary
cular 01 of2012
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:~l(t.t~~:;N"'" Annex-ll
Maintenance and Calibration
of
Test E.9.!:!i.e.ment
Record at Stations
Name of Station Region .
S. Test Description Manufacturer I Received Date of Initially Schedule

NO Equipment of Test from Receipt calibrated Date of
~1uipment on Calibration
Next Date Last Calibrated Unit(s) in Any Any major Remarks

of Calibrated against which deviation maintenance
Calibration at (Name of primary or used observed carried out
Laboratory) secondary during since receipt
standard previous at Station
calibration(s)
Note :- Anv other record. if reauired. may also be included.
CNS Circular 01 of2012 - 1/1 - January 2012
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statusof RadioNavigationAids
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1265/2007
Sub: Alternate means for provision of information on the operational status of
radio navigationaids
1. INTRODUCTION
1 . 1 D G C AC
, rVrAL V|AT|ON R E Q U T R E M E( N
CTA R ) S E C T T O9N - A t RS P A C A E N DA t R
TRAFFIC ' D ' ,
M A N A G E M E NSTE R I E S P A R Tl l I S S U El l D a t e d0 8 t hJ a n u a r y2 0 L 0 -
"AeronauticalTelecommunication-Radio Navigation Aids" lays down the
requirements to be followed in respect of provision of Aeronautical
T e l e c o m m u n i c a t i o- nR
s a d i oN a v i g a t i oAni d s .
1.2 As per above CAR,Para2.3.1- "Provisionof informationon the operational

statusof radionavigationaids"shallbe madein followingmanner:-
"Aerodromecontroltowers and units providingapproachcontrol serviceshall be

provided without delay with information on the operationalstatus of radio
navigationaids essentialfor approach,landingand take-offat the aerodrome(s)
with whichthey are concerned."
1 . 3 F u r t h e ra, s p e r a b o v eC A RP a r a3 . 3 . 7- " V O RM o n i t o r i n g a
" n d P a r a3 . 5 . 4 . 7 . 2 -
DME Monitoring"followingrequirementis alsostated:-
"Where it is not possibleto providestatusindicationto a control point,the same

s h a l lb e p u b l i s h e idn A l P . "
1.4 Accordingly,RadioNavigationalaids are providedwith RemoteStatusUnits

(RSUs)as part of equipmentaccessory. TheseRSUprovidesinformationon the
operationalstatusof radionavigationaidsto the ATC.
1.5 However,for someof the NavigationalAids,provisionof Remotestatushasnot

been possibledue to various limitations/constraints. Further, in some cases
operationalstatusof RadioNavigationalaids at the intendedATCUnitsmay not be
availabletemporarilyfor limited duration due to faulty Remote StatusUnit or
RemoteControlCable cuttingetc.
2. Purposeof the Circular:-
The purposeof this circularis to provide guidancefor providingOperational

status of radio navigationaids by alternate means due to non availabilityof
RemoteStatusof the facility.
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€qR F€rfrd Frr*r$-c. vd $. Fisrilq operational status of radio navigation aids
3. Alternatemeansfor Provisionof Operationalstatusof radio navigationaids:
3.1 Wheneverremote operationalstatus of RadioNavigationalAids could not be

provided by means of Remote Status Unit (RSU),following alternate action is
requiredto be takenby all concerned:-
(i) N a v i g a t i o n a il d ss h a l lb e s u i t a b l ym a n n e db y m a i n t e n a n cpee r s o n n edl u r i n g

flightoperations.
( i i ) T h e m a i n t e n a n c ep e r s o n n em l a n n i n gt h e N a v - a i ds h a l l b e p r o v i d e dw i t h
s u i t a b l em e a n so f c o m m u n i c a t i o ns ,o a s t o i n t i m a t ea n y c h a n g e si n o p e r a t i o n a l
statusof facilityto the ATCimmediately.
3.2 The above referredalternatemeansshall not be applicablefor providing

operationalstatusof ltS CAT-Il/lll.
3.3 Where it is not possibleto provide status indicationto a control point,

permanentlyin caseof VOR/DME, actionis alsorequiredto be takenas perCARPara
- - DME Monitoring" as mentioned
3 . 3 . 7 " V O RM o n i t o r i n g "a n d P a r a3 . 5 . 4 . 7 . 2
above.
4. As per the existing instructions,the RHQSshall continue to send the

of Remotestatusof NavigationalAids
informationon the non availability and Action
TakenReportto restorethe samein the form NS122Ato CHQ.
5. CNSCircular03 of 2012is herebycancelled.
DirectorICNS-OMl
Executive
References:-
I.DGCA,CtVtLAV|ATTON REQUIREMENT (CAR) SECTION 9 - A I RS P A C E
AND AIR
' D ' ,
M A N A G E M E NSTE R I E S P A R Tl l I S S U El l D a t e d08thJanuary2010 -
TRAFFIC
"AeronauticaI Telecomm unication-Radio Navigation Aids",
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-'·11 nihl P.I¥1I"1 qt1"1 ~

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Dated: 21 February 2011.
2.2....._
To
The Regional Executive Director
NR/WR/SR/ER/NER
. . . . .
Delhi/Mumbai/Chennai/Kolkata/Guwahati.
The General Manager (CNS)
ACS, Airports Authority of India
. . .
Delhi/Mumbai/Chennai/Kolkata/HIAL/BIAL/
" ."
The General Manager (COM-R)
.. . . .
Delhi/Murnbai/Chennai/Kolke:tta/Guwahati.
Sub: Reporting of status of CNS/ATM/ facilities during WIP Flights.
Sir,
A standard procedure for reporting of status of CNS/ArM facilities prior to VVIP flight
operations has been formulated. Relevant information in Annexure-A should be submitted by
the Unit In-Charges to the SSO/CNS In-Charges and information in Annexure-B should be
submitted by the SSO/CNS-In-Charge to the respective GM(CNS)/Airport In-Charge for
necessary appraisal.
All concerned are, therefore, requested to comply with the standard procedure for
reporting of status of CNS/ATM facilities as detailed in the attached formats.
Yours faithfully,
fv1~~
(M.K. Verma)
GM(N&S)
Copy to:
1. PS to Member(ANS) D\L
2. PS to ED(CNS-OM)
3. ED(ATM), AAI, CHQ.
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Rajiv Gandhi Bhawan Safdarjung Airport, New Delhi-11 0003 Phone: 24632950 • Fax: 91-11-24632990
.,~
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Report on eNS/ATM facilities during VVIP FLIGHTS

I To be'filled by Unit In-Charge I
DD MM y y y y ETA/ETD
DATE & ETA/ETD OF WIP FLIGHT:
ITIrITIIJooool
Name Of The Unit: Equipment Room/Nav-Aids/ AMSS/ RADAR/Automation/Security/Others (Pis Specify)
A. DETAILS OF OFFICER ON DUTY FOR WIP FLIGHT: (Additional pages can be attached in this format)
--_.----,
NAME & DESIGNATION LOCATION
(for multi location units)
__ _--_.
...
----~
.. ..
--
----------_. -'=1
- _....._-j
__-.I
B. STATUS OF EQUIPMENT: (") for serviceable and (X) for un-serviceable. (Additional pages can be
attached in this format)
r-'
Nameof Equipment/Facility Main Standby Alternate Remot e REMARKS (To indicate reason of un I
(if applicable) Status (if serviceability & action taken) I
~pplicable)
- ---
-_...._ - - - - ~- .--_..
=~+--~-·-----===~·~·i,
--------
__.•_-----
.
._-
I
----------- ._.•._-_._ ..
. _ - - - 1-.
-=F --~~-- _.--==-]
C. Status of Power Supply: (") for serviceable/available and (X) for un-serviceable/not available.
(Additional pages can be attached in this format)
'-r\j;;;;;-crl equIPment/facility Essential '--'N();;essent~l-rUPS/ - - - -••-
Remarks
- ] - - - - - . - . - - - - - -. .- - - • • -
I 1.
power power supply Battery (To indicate reasons for non availability I
...,!~cku~.__ of any of th~..!~tioned power suppli~~sLj
-
supply
_._- ---- ---.-----i------..· ·-----_. .
- 'j!
--·---i--------~-----·--·-·_.-- ,- .
._,
~==~r- . ~=:_=.=~j
D. ACTION TO BE TAKEN BY UNIT INCHARGE:
1. Ensured that all rostered officers are available at respective units 1 Hr. 30 Mins. prior to
WIP movement.
2. Daily maintenance/ monitoring of parameters is carried out for all facilities.
3. Submit the filled in format to SSG/CNS In-charge, 1 Hr. before VVIP movement.
(Signature & Name of Unit-In-Charge)
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I AnnpYllrp-R I
Report on eNS/ATM facilities during VVIP FLIGHTS
To be filled in bv SSO ICNS In-Chare-e· I

DD MM yyyy ETA/ETD
DATE & ETA/ETD OF WIP FLIGHT:
CILITIIJ]o[]ool
A. DETAILS OF UNIT IN-CHARGES DURING WIP FLIGHT (additional pages can be attached in this format)
Inlt name NAME & DESIGNATION

of duty Incharge
LOCATION
(in case of
Form received
(YES/NO)
Remarks
(To indicate the un-serviceability in
multi·location equipment, remote line, remote status and
units) control unit, power supply etc. in respective
units., if any)
--
---
I
I
B. ACfION TAKEN ON THE CROSS MARKED ENTRIES
-------------.---j------------------- 1---_._----_._--------
C. Action to be taken by SSO/CNS In-charge:
1. SSe/CNS ln-Charge" shall keep the Electrical Engineering Wing, M.T. Section and other concerned agencies informed of
the ETA/ETD of the WI Pflight.
2. An hour prior to the actual operation of VVIPflight, SSe/CNS in-Charge" shall ensure that all CNS officials who will be on
dutv'durlng arrival and departure of WIP flight are thoroughly briefed concerning the arrangements pertaining to the
operation.
3. SSe/CNS In-charge" shall submit this report at least 30 Mins. before the WIP movement to GM (CNS)/Airport In
Chargethroughout the operation of the WIP flight, SSe/CNS in-Charge" shall remain in continuous touch with
GM(CNS)/Airport In-charge for necessary coordination.
4. Any other additional action as deemed required for smooth operation of VVIP flight.
I
I
(Signature Of SSO/CNS In-Charge with Date & Time.) ,I,
*Incase of CNS is headed by GM(CNS),SSO will submit report to GM(CNS), otherwise CNS In-Charge will submit the II
report to Airport In-charge !
I~
I
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II
i
I
i
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~ fflql'~qil~ ~ .
"
. .
NC?: AAI/NS/Fog Bo~nd/209/09/ Date: 01/10/2014 '
To .
The General Manager.(CNS-NR/WR!ER)

Airports Authority of tndia
.:
Delhi/Mumbai/Kolkata Airport
The General Manager (eNS)

Delhi/Mumbai/Kolkata Airport
, ,
The Airport Director

, .
Airports Authority of India.
~ .
' r:
. ,
Jaipur/Lucknow/Amritsar/Udaipur/Varana~i/Kh~uraho/Kanpur/Chctndigarh/Srinagar/Jammu/ .
Bhubaneswar/Patna/Aherndabad Nadodara/Nagpur/Bh~pal. '. .'. .' '.
. ,
Subject: Preparedness for Operation during Fog Season.
Sir,
'In order to ensure smooth. operations of flight during ensuing Fog season, it is essential that
/ all, the CNS facilities including ATC automation systems along with .the supporting services. are
rnaintalnedJn the optimum coridltion and to achieve it, the' maintenance ~Pd.~ upkeepment of
following is impressed upon:-'
1. I~ All components, including main and standby equipment, remote control, interlocking and
.status facilities, 'UPS, b.attery backup.
~ • ,< .... •
2. OVOR/OME and satellite VOR/DME including remote control and status facilities, UPS battery
~ .' -. . ." ~....' .,
backup. . -
3. NOBServiceabilitv of mainand standby by equipment, stimdby'DG set, UPS battery backup.
4. vecs Serviceability ofrnaln and standby equlprnents and ACCS panels at all the controller
positiorisand their backup power supply through UPS. . .
.5~ VHF Tx/Rx Servlceabllltv of main, standby and stand-alone VHF Tx/Rx; 'J' controllers for. all .
, the operational frequencies. The status may be indicated frequency wise~
6.- Radar Serviceability of main and standby. equipment including UPS, standby generators and
, related UHF/microwave links.
7. ATe A,utomationsystem Serviteabilityof all. servers, LAN 'A'; 'B' and 'C" all Alt working
. positlons and related power supply.
, Contd, Page-2
m;ftcr~. ~_ ttqs~'hli'l ~ ~. 'rfl ~-qqOOO~ ~ : =?\?~HE,~o ~. : f,q.qq.~~fc~=?f,f,~

Rajiv G,andhiBhawan Safdarjung Airport, New Delhi -110003 Phone :24632950 . Fax: 91-1i-24632990
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8. ASMGCS Serviceability of all servers, workstations, display units and related systems
including UPS and battery backups.
9. AMSS Serviceability of all servers, UPS and related equipments.
10. Outdoor Installation All antenna systems are to be checked physically for any cracks,
dislocation of elements, denting and general cleanliness, mechanical deficiency and
deposition of foreign particles. All antennae, cable and cable connectors exposed to weather
are to be checked for possible and likely moisture accumulation/loose sheathes and
necessary remedial action to be taken. All NAV AIDS signal sensitive antenna must have anti
bird spikes.
11. Indoor equipment All equipment cabinet/ shelter should be examined for probable leakage
of water and accumulation of moisture and all necessary preventive measures to be taken.
12. Electrical system All electrical system including air conditioning, stand by generator, battery
backup are to be checked for the maintenance and working. The standby power supply at all
location should be checked for its functioning and its taking over with in specified time period
in the event of failure of commercial power supply. A very thorough and careful examination
of the mains power supply system to be aforesaid CNS/ATM facilities may be carried out, if
required with the help of executives of Electrical wing. Availability of DG set operators on
round the clock basis may be insured.
13. Protection of remote controll data lines it may be ensured that all remote control units of
CNS systems are properly grounded. All remote control lines and data cables are to be
provided with appropriate spikes and surge suppressor.
14. Foreign object it may be ensured that all equipments and its surroundings are neat and clean.
No foreign object should be allowed around the equipment, especially around the critical
areal sensitive area of NAV AIDS.
15. Flight Inspection if the flight inspection of any NAV AIDS falls during this season, efforts
should be made to get it completed well before fog season.
The information and compliance report to this effect in respect of your station/region may
be forwarded by 15/11/2014 positively.
Yours faithfully,
\1 O'Jlr ·
(~n Singh)
General Manager (NAV & CMe)
....
.<
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Compliance Report - Preparedness status of CNS/ATM Facilities for Operation during Fog Season
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
ATC Electri Remarks
Automa cal
ILS (LLZ/GP/LP DME/ OM/ OL) DVOR/DME NDB VCCS VHF Tx./Rx. Radar/ ADS-B tion Syste
m
Inter Availab
(Avaia
Locki ility of
bility
ng & Availab Cont Bird
Rem Out ility of rol Out Spikes Out Out Servers,
of
A both
ote Contr Door Bird UPS Rem /Dat Door on UPS Contr Door UPS Door UPS UHF/ Worksta
S S ote S S S S S main
Cont ol Installa Spikes & a Installa DVOR & ol Installa & Installat & Micro tion,
M t M A
rol /Data tion / on ILS Batte M t Cont Lines tion / Monito Batt M t /Data tion / Batte M t Contro M t ion / Batt M t Wave LAN & &
a d & Lines Antenn Antenn ry a d rol & Prot Antenn Flight r ery a d Remote Lines Antenn ry a d ller U a d Antenn J ery a d U / Other G M Sdby
i b Statu Prote na Flight a Backu i b Statu ectio na Inspectio Antenn Back i b Control DG Prote na Back i b Positio P i b na Contro back i b P DG Links Compon C S feeder
S.No. Facilities n y s ct-ion System Inspection System p n y s n System n a up n y & Status Set ction System up n y ns S n y System llers Up n y S sets OFC ents S S supply
1 Delhi
2 Kolkata
3 Mumbai
4 Jaipur
5 Lucknow
6 Amritsar
7 Udaipur
8 Varanasi
9 Khajuraho
10 Kanpur
11 Chandigarh
12 Srinagar
13 Jammu
14 Bhubneswar
15 Patna
16 Ahemdabad
17 Vadodara
18 Nagpur
19 Bhopal
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Airports Authority of India CNS Manual Vo lume I

Second Edition – 2015

Document Identification No: AAI/ANS/CNS/OM/2015/V2.0-CNSM-VOL-1

AIRPORTS AUTHORITY OF INDIA

This Manual has been developed as a part of comprehensive documentation of the

This Manual should be read in conjunction with the following:

a) Aircraft Act 1934 and Aircraft Rules 1934

l) Doc 9734-Safety Oversight Manual

a) Changes/ amendments to ICAO Annexes/ Documents.

Chapter 1: Document identification and control 02

Chapter 2: Regulatory Requirements 04

Chapter 3: Maintenance system of CNS Facilities 09

Chapter 4: Organizational Structure and Functions 21

Chapter 5: Procedures for site selection of CNS Facilities 30

Chapter 6: Procedure for Installation of Navigational Aids 32

Chapter 7: Procedures of Flight Inspection 36

Chapter 8: Document Availability and Control at the Station 43

Chapter 9: Record Systems Related to Maintenance of Facilities 46

Chapter 10: CNS Circulars 47

Chapter 11: Performance Targets for CNS facilities 49

Chapter 12: Maintenance of CNS/ATM Systems 55

Chapter 13: Procedure for Approval of CNS Training Course Materials 59

Chapter 14: Spectrum Management and Licensing of CNS/ other Radio 61

Chapter 15: Certification Process and Requirements of CNS/ATM 63

Chapter 16: Job Description – 64

Appendix-I: CNS Circulars

Appendix-II: Other Important Guidelines

1.1 This document is identified as Manual of Aeronautical Telecommunication, Radio

3 Responsibility for documentation, review, amendments and publication:

‘may’ It means that the instruction is permissive, optional or alternative, e.g.

7. Control of the manual:

8 Distribution of the Manual:

10 Checking Currency of Manual:

Regulatory Requirements related to Operation & Maintenance of CNS/ATM

1. Ministry of Civil Aviation (MOCA)

Ministry exercises administrative control over attached and autonomous organizations

2. Aircraft Act, 1934

5. Power of Central Government to make rules.-

“(gb) the certification, inspection and regulation of communication,

5A. Power to issue directions.-

(1) The Director-General of Civil Aviation or any other officer specially

3. Aircraft Rules, 1937

shall permit or cause to be permitted any communication, navigation and surveillance

4. Gazette Notification, MOCA, S.O. 84(E): No Objection Certificate

5. Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)

5.1 Civil Aviation Requirements (CARs)

c) implement the recommendations of the Courts of Inquiry or any other committee

d) To address any other issues related to safety of aircraft operations as may be

The CARs are available on DGCA website www.dgca.nic.in.

6.1.1 Section 9: Air Space and Air Traffic Management (ATM)

Series A – Scope and Extent

5.2 DGCA Circulars

ASC 05 of 2014 - Preservation and Replaying of ANS and Aerodrome related

6. Airports Authority of India (AAI) Act, 1994 (55 of 1994)

Maintenance System of CNS Facilities

This chapter describes the requirements and methods to be applied to the

2. Classification of CNS/ATM Facilities:-

2.1 Communication Facilities:

2.2 Radio Navigation Facilities:

(a) Instrument Landing System (ILS);

2.3 Surveillance Facilities:

(a) Primary surveillance radar (PSR);

2.4 Air Traffic Management Automation Systems

(a) Integrated ATM Automation System