MNL-001-DRTS-1 - Civil Aviation Authority

CNS INSPECTORS’ HANDBOOKChapter 2GENERAL2.1 INTRODUCTION:The Technical Standards branch has been setup under Directorate of Air Space & AerodromeRegulations (D. AAR) within Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) to perform the safetyoversight function in the field of Communication Navigation & Surveillance (CNS). This Manuali.e. CNS INSPECTORS’ HANDBOOK primarily deal with job and responsibilities of CNSInspectors. The CNS Inspectors have been appointed within Technical Standards Branch ofD.AAR and will carry out their duties as per the policies laid down in this manual. The Inspectorsshall oversight all aspects of CNS concerning services, procedures, method and functions ofCNS service provider and their applicability in accordance with ANO-001-DRTS-1.0, ANO-002-DRTS-1.0, ANO-003-DRTS-1.0 , ANO-006-DRTS-1.0 & two other ANOs that are undervetting/signature.2.2 STATUTORY AUTHORITY:Technical Standards Branch under D.AAR is organized as a component part of the PCAA. It isauthorized by the DG CAA to carry out all required Safety Oversight function in the field of CNS.Further DGCAA has authorized the CNS Inspectors to enter any place to which access isrequired for the purpose of exercising his/her powers under the Rule 4(2)(a) and (5) of CivilAviation Rules 1994.2.3 FUNCTIONS OF TECH STANDARD BRANCH:The Technical Standards Branch in DAAR has the mandate:2.3.1 To provide regulatory and safety oversight of CNS service providers. Such oversight isconducted through scheduled and non-scheduled audits and inspections of CNSfacilities and equipment.2.3.2 Monitoring of the national CNS services safety oversight; risk management processes;and contributing to the development of national/international CNS regulations, standards,policies and practices.2.3.3 To provide assistance to the locations and respective branches regarding explanation ofICAO standards/recommendation/guidance materials pertaining to CNS, Electrical andMechanical facilities, Rescue and fire fighting. This includes preparation of necessaryANOs, evaluation of SOPs/Manuals/TOs etc developed by the service providers beforeimplementation.2.3.4 Monitoring of the CNS Service Provider operations;2.3.5 Monitoring the training and Experience of technical staff deployed by service providers toinstall, maintain and operate CNS Systems.2.3.6 To provide manpower to Aerodrome standards Branch for such inspections pertaining toElectrical, Mechanical, Fire & Safety.2.3.7 Evaluating & processing the requests from service providers such as CNS Dte. ,Ops Dte& E/M Dte. for exemptions from prescribed standards and recommended practices;20/03/2011 2-1 MNL-001-DRTS-1.0