AIC - Irish Aviation Authority

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IRELAND 

AIC 

AERONAUTICAL INFORMATION SERVICE 

IRISH AVIATION AUTHORITY 

Nr 12/07 

CONTROL TOWER 

20 DEC 

SHANNON AIRPORT 

CO. CLARE 

Tel +353 61 703750 Fax +353 61 471965 AFTN EINNYNYX 

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CHECKLIST OF AERONAUTICAL INFORMATION CIRCULARS 

AIC DIRECTION TITLE 

1986 

NR 4/86 - 30 JAN 

Medical Fitness 

1987 

NR 8/87 - 02 FEB 

Minimum Navigation Performance Specifications in the NAT 

region 

1989 

NR 5/89 - 26 JAN Direction Introduction. Of New Primary and Secondary. Surveillance 

Radars & Mandatory Carriage of SSR Transponders 

NR 20/89 - 30 NOV 

Harmonisation of Regulations Governing Airborne SSR 

Equipment 

1991 

NR 6/91 - 07 FEB 

Carriage & Operation of SSR Mode S Transponders 

NR 16/91 - 31 OCT 

Intro. Of Revised Admin. Arrangements for Personnel 

Licensing 

1992 

NR 13/92 - 19 MAR 

VFR Flight at Night 

NR 16/92 - 03 SEP 

Guidelines for the monitoring of SSR Transponder Performance 

1993 

NR 4/93 - 04 FEB 

Limitations of Non-Directional Beacons & Automatic Direction 

Finding Equipment 

NR 6/93 - 04 FEB 

Compass Readings - Possibility of Error 

NR 10/93 - 04 FEB 

Unmonitored VOR/ILS Systems 

NR 11/93 - 04 FEB 

Operation of Propeller Driven Aircraft in Icing Conditions 

NR 13/93 - 04 FEB 

Introduction of New Subject (Human Performance & 

Limitations) into the Examination Syllabus for Private Pilots 

Licences 

NR 14/93 -04 FEB 

Implementation of EC Council Directive No. 91/670/EEC of 

16 th Dec. 1991 on Mutual Acceptance of Personnel Licences for 

the Exercise of Functions in Civil Aviation 

NR 17/93 - 24 JUN 

Use of Electronic Devices on Board Aircraft 

NR 25/93 - 30 SEP Implementation of the ATS Trunk Route Network - Phase 1 

1994 

NR 10/94 - 27 JAN 

Extension of Aeronautical VHF Communications Band: En 

Route Use 136-137 MHz 

NR 16/94 - 24 NOV 

Zero Drag Power Settings 

NR 17/94 - 24 NOV 

Responsibility for Terrain Clearance 

1995 

NR 5/95 - 16 FEB 

AIS Publications - Subscription Rate 

NR 18/95 - 07 SEP 

Introduction of the Flexible Use of Airspace Concept 

NR 21/95 - 07 DEC 

Amendments to Aeronautical Meteorological Codes 

NR 22/95 - 07 DEC 

Altimeter Settings in Actual/Forecast Conditions of Abnormally 

Low Atmospheric Pressure 

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1996 

NR 6/96 - 15 FEB 

Implementation of Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum 

(RVSM) above flight level 290 in the airspace of ECAC states 

NR 7/96 - 26 FEB 

Airborne collision avoidance system (ACAS) Policy & 

implementation monitoring 

NR 8/96 - 28 MAR 

Implementation of Basic RNAV(B-RNAV) in the airspace of 

the Member States of ECAC 

NR 15/96 - 31 MAY 

Non-Public Transport Aircraft Operated Over Water Beyond 

Safe Forced Landing Distance From Land 

NR 18/96 - 20 AUG 

Pilot-In-Command under Supervision (PIC U/S) - Crediting of 

Flight Time 

NR 19/96 - 30 AUG 

Implementation of RVSM in the NAT Region 

NR 21/96 - 30 SEP 

Submission of Repetitive Flight Plan (RPL) Data to Eurocontrol 

CFMU - Brussels 

NR 22/96 - 31 OCT Implementation in Ireland of the World Geodetic System 1984 

(WGS - 84) 

NR 23/96 - 31 OCT 

Fuel Valve Selectors 

NR 24/96 - 31 OCT 

Safety Considerations in Class G Airspace 

1997 

NR 5/97 - 27 MAR 

Airborne Collision Avoidance System, TCAS II - Operation in 

RVSM Transition Area 

NR 6/97 - 27 MAR Direction Operation in RVSM Airspace 

NR 7/97 - 27 MAR 

Authorised Flight Examiners 

NR 8/97 - 27 MAR 

Aerial Photography 

NR 11/97 - 28 APR 

Induction System icing on Piston Engines as fitted to 

Aeroplanes, Helicopters and Airships 

NR 16/97 - 07 OCT 

Services to General Aviation from Met Eireann 

NR 17/97 - 07 OCT 

Civil Aviation Licensing Office Opening Hours 

NR 19/97 - 07 OCT 

Shanwick Aeradio - SATCOM Telephone 

NR 21/97 - 07 OCT 

Appointment of Authorised Medical Examiners (AME,s) 

NR 23/97 - 16OCT 

Withdrawal of the OMEGA Radionavigation System 

NR 24/97 - 16OCT Direction Carriage of Survival Equipment in Aircraft 

NR 27/97 - 08 DEC 

Implementation of Basic RNAV (B-RNAV) in Irish Airspace. 

Introduction of Required Navigation Performance (RNP) 5 ATS 

Routes 

1998 

NR 2/98 - 19 JAN 

Registration of Training Facilities for PPL Flight Instruction in 

Accordance with JAR - FCL Requirements 

NR 3/98 - 19 JAN 

Flying Training Organisations (FTO’s) for the Conduct of 

Training for Pilot Licences and Ratings in accordance with JAR 

- FCL Requirements 

NR 4/98 - 19 JAN 

Civil Aviation Medical Review Arrangements 

NR 5/98 - 19 JAN 

Theoretical Knowledge Examinations for the Grant of Private 

Pilots Licences. 

NR 7/98 - 19 JAN 

Technical Review of Airspace 

NR 9/98 - 02 JUL 

Use of GPS Equipment 

NR 10/98 - 02 JUL 

Carriage and Use of Lifejackets. 

NR 12/98 - 22 OCT 

Arrangements for the implementation of Joint Aviation 

Requirements - Flight Crew Licensing(JAR-FCL) skill test for 

the grant of a Private Pilot Licence (PPL) (aeroplane). 

NR 13/98 - 22 OCT 

Joint Aviation Requirements - Flight Crew Licensing (JAR- 

FCL) for the issue of a JAR-FCL pilot licence on the basis of an 

Irish Aviation Authority pilot licence; and requirements for 

pilots holding an Irish Aviation Authority instructor rating / 

examiner authorisation for the issue of a JAR-FCL instructor 

rating/examiner authorisation on a JAR-FCL pilot licence. 

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NR 14/98 - 22 OCT 

Arrangements for the replacement of PPL syllabuses (aeroplane 

and helicopter) by Joint Aviation Requirement - Flight Crew 

Licensing (JAR-FCL) syllabuses and the introduction of 

Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) written examinations. 

NR 16/98 - 22 OCT 

Theoretical knowledge examinations for the grant of 

professional pilot licences 

NR 17/98 - 22 OCT 

Revision of Air Law Syllabus for the grant or validation of 

CPL, ATPL and Flight Engineer licences. 

NR 18/98 - 22 OCT 

Revision of Air Law Syllabus for the PPL and introduction of 

JAR-FCL Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) examinations. 

1999 

NR 09/99 - 18 MAR 

Low Flying over golf courses 

NR 32/99 - 12 AUG 

Seaplanes and Amphibious aircraft Operation on water. 

NR 34/99 - 12 AUG 

Implementation of a Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum 

(RVSM) in European Region (EUR) RVSM airspace between 

Flight Level 290 and Flight Level 410 inclusive. 

NR 35/99 - 12 AUG Direction ECAC ACAS II Implementation - Transition Period and 

Exemption Process 

NR 36/99 - 12 AUG 

Controlled Flight into Terrain (CFIT) - Risk Avoidance 

NR 38/99 - 20 SEP 

Loading of Aviation Fuel 

NR 39/99 - 20 SEP 

Flying Displays and other non-routine Aviation Activities 

NR 43/99 - 30 NOV 

Arrangements for the Commencement and Completion of 

National Pilot Licence and/or Rating Courses conducted by 

Irish based training organisations prior to and after JAR-FCL 

implementation 

NR 44/99 - 30 NOV Implementation of JAR-FCL Medical Examination - 

Requirements for Professional Flight Crew 

NR 45/99 - 30 NOV 

Revised Arrangements for the conduct of Aeromedical 

Examinations for Professional Flight Crew and other aviation 

personnel 

2000 

NR 11/00 - 20 APR 

Pre-Flight Preparation by Pilots for VFR Flights 

NR 12/00 - 20 APR Direction Fuel at Aerodromes and Heliports 

NR 13/00 - 20 APR 

Aerial Work 

NR 15/00 - 20 APR 

Notification of Aircraft Movements - Closure of Flight Plans 

NR 16/00 - 20 APR 

Certificates of Airworthiness Categories and Use of Aircraft 

NR 17/00 - 20 APR 

Use of Mobile Telephones in Aircraft 

NR 19/00 - 20 APR Direction Operations outside published opening hours at Licensed 

Aerodromes in the State 

NR 20/00 - 20 APR 

Implementation of a Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum 

(RVSM) in European Region (EUR) RVSM airspace between 

Flight Level 290 and Flight Level 410 inclusive. 

NR 25/00 - 24 Aug 

Programme of Phased Implementation of the Joint Aviation 

Requirements Flight Crew Licensing -Parts 1 (Aeroplane), 2 

(Helicopter) & 3 (Medical) 

NR 27/00 - 01 Aug 

Light Helicopter Operations 

NR 30/00 - 19 Oct 

Testing of 406MHz ELT’s 

NR 31/00 - 19 Oct 

Reminder of FM Immunity Compliance Requirements 

NR 33/00 – 16 Nov 

Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum (RVSM) in European 

Region (EUR) RVSM Airspace – Operations within the 

Shannon RVSM Transition Area 

2001 

NR 3/01 – 30 Jan Direction Crew Flight and Duty Time Limitations and Rest Requirements 

for Commercial Aircraft 

NR 6/01 – 08 Feb 

Statutory Instruments giving effect to or power to effect the 

Annexes to the Chicago Convention 

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NR 10/01 – 26 Jun 

Aeronautical Charts for Civil Aviation 

NR 12/01 – 23 Aug Direction Operators of Search and Rescue Aircraft –Exemption 

NR 13/01 – 23 Aug 

Registered Training Facilities – Appointment of Instructors 

NR 14/01 – 23 Aug 

Glideslope Anomaly due to Ground Transmitter in Test Mode 

NR 15/01 – 23 Aug 

Implementation of Joint Aviation Requirements Flight Crew 

Licensing:- JAR-FCL Part 1 (aeroplane), Part 2 (helicopter) and 

Part 3 (medical) 

NR 17/01 – 18 Oct 

Carriage and operation of SSR mode S elementary surveillance 

airborne equipment in European airspace 

NR 19/01 – 15 Nov 

Area Navigation Systems and Procedures 

NR 20/01 – 15 Nov 

Horizontal expansion of 8.33 KHz channel spacing in the VHF 

radio communications band 

NR 21/01 – 15 Nov 

European RVSM flight planning requirements 

NR 22/01 – 15 Nov 

General Direction – Validity of currently promulgated 

Directions 

NR 24/01 – 28 Dec Direction Action in the event of air-ground communication failure 

NR 25/01 – 28 Dec 

‘Mutual Recognition’ - and conversion of Irish national pilot 

licences into JAR-FCL licences 

2002 

NR 1/02 – 16 May 

Containment of threat of foot and mouth disease 

NR 2/02 – 16 May 

Modification of estimated off block time (EOBT) 

NR 5/02 – 23 May 

Use of STS/ indicators in FPLs for ATFM purposes 

NR 7/02 – 11 July 

Pilot logbooks – JAR-FCL format for recording of flight time 

NR 11/02- 31 Oct 

Groundhandling at Dublin, Cork and Shannon airports 

NR 13/02- 28 Nov 

Yak 52 Aircraft 

NR 15/02- 28 Nov 

Abuse of psychoactive substances and air safety 

2003 

NR 1/03 – 01 Jan Direction Mode C Transponder 

NR 2/03 – 01 Jan 

Operations Advisory Memoranda (OAM), Personnel Licensing 

Advisory Memoranda (PLAM) and Airworthiness Advisory 

Memoranda (AAM) 

NR 4/03 – 01 Jan 

Air Navigation Hazard – Exhaust Plumes 

NR 9/03 – 20 Feb 

JAR-FCL knowledge requirement for the conversion of Irish 

national pilot and flight engineer licences, instructor ratings and 

examiner authorisations 

NR 14/03 – 20 Mar 

Safety Regulation Division of the Irish Aviation Authority 

NR 15/03 – 20 Mar 

Light aircraft -take-off and pre-takeoff procedures 

NR 16/03 – 20 Mar Exemption Altitude reporting transponders - exemption 

NR 17/03 – 20 Mar Direction Use of rudder – large transport aeroplanes 

NR 18/03 – 20 Mar 

Risk of Air Interception of Civil Aircraft 

NR 20/03 – 17 Apr Direction Airborne collision avoidance systems (ACAS) 

NR 21/03 – 17 Apr 

Enroute obstacles to air navigation 

NR 23/03 – 17 Apr 

Flight activation monitoring 

NR 24/03 – 17 Apr 

Forthcoming changes due to CFMU software upgrade 

NR 25/03 – 17 Apr 

Expansion of use of reduced radar separation minima (3NM) 

within the Dublin CTA/CTR 

NR 26/03 – 15 May Direction Precision area navigation (P-RNAV) 

NR 28/03 – 12 Jun 

Overview of current and imminent mode S transponders 

requirements for European airspace 

NR 29/03 – 12 Jun 

Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) – guidance material 

NR 36/03 – 4 Sept 

Unlawful Interference 

NR 38/03 – 4 Sept 

NR 39/03 – 4 Sept 

Introduction of Precision RNAV (P-RNAV) in Irish terminal 

airspace 

Aerodrome information - VFR aerodromes 

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NR 41/03 – 2 Oct 

Avoidance of overflight of Areas of Sensitivity 

NR 44/03 – 27 Nov Direction Parachuting permissions 

NR 45/03 – 27 Nov 

Mandatory licence proficiency check for flight instructors 

(aeroplane and helicopter) 

NR 46/03 – 27 Nov 

Irish Aviation Authority (Eurocontrol safety regulatory 

requirements) Order 2003 

NR 47/03 – 27 Nov 

Irish Aviation Authority (Operations) (Amendment) Order, 

2003 

2004 

NR 1/04 – 22 Jan 

Alignment of the Validity ‘Acceptance Period’ Duration of a 

Pass awarded in an Irish National FCL Theoretical Knowledge 

Examination with the Equivalent JAR-FCL ‘Acceptance 

Period’ Duration. 

NR 5/04 – 18 Mar 

Personnel Licensing review board 

NR 7/04 – 13 May 

Information on current ‘mutual recognition’ status of JAR-FCL 

licences 

NR 9/04 – 10 Jun 

Unlawful interference with an aircraft 

NR 11/04 – 10 Jun 

Acceptance of flight crew licences 

NR 12/04 – 2 Jun 

Use of navigation databases 

NR 13/04 – 2 Jun 

Guidance on the Use of Unlicensed Aerodrome Sites by Private 

Aircraft 

NR 14/04 – 2 Jun 

Fees for microlight licences 

2005 

NR 1/05-4 Aug 

European Action Plan for the Prevention of Runway Incursions 

2006 

NR 4/06- 11 May 

8.33 kHz Channel Spacing above FL-195 in the ICAO EUR 

Region from 15 March 2007. 

NR 7/06- 11 May Direction Carriage of 8.33 kHz channel radio equipment 

NR 11/06- 06 Jul 

Use of Portable Electronic Devices on Board Aircraft 

2007 

NR 1/07 – 15 Feb 

Operation of Precision RNAV (P-RNAV) Airborne Equipment 

in the Terminal Airspace of Ireland. 

NR 3/07 – 12 Apr 

Signals for use in Civil Aviation 

NR 4/07 – 12 Apr VFR Flights above Flight Level 195 

NR 7/07 – 07 June 

Connaught Airport (EIKN) -Aerodrome Improvements Works 

NR 9/07 – 02 Aug 

Dublin Airport (EIDW) Construction of New Terminal 

NR 11/07- 16 Aug 

Airspace Change Proposal- Restricted AREA 16 (EIR-16) 

NR 12/07 – 02 Aug 

Checklist of Aeronautical Information Circulars 

AIC cancelled, replaced or withdrawn since issue of previous checklist 

10/03, 10/07 

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