European Aviation Safety Agency RMT.0464 ‘Requirements for air traffic services’ ICAO PANS ATM CHECKLIST based on ICAO PANS ATM Doc 4444 ATM/501 Sixteenth Edition — 2016 The present document is published as information material associated with EASA Opinion No 03/2018. It includes a comparison between the provisions of ICAO Doc 4444 ‘PANS ATM’ and their proposed transposition into the EU regulatory framework as in EASA Opinion No 03/2018. Page 1/431 PANS ICAO PANS ATM text Proposed transposition into EU ATS requirements identifier (IR/AMC/GM, none) Not proposed for transposition with Part-ATS. CHAPTER 1. DEFINITIONS Note 1.— Throughout the text of this document the term “service” is used as an abstract noun to designate functions, or service rendered; the term “unit” is used to designate a collective body performing a service. Note 2.— All references to “Radio Regulations” are to the Radio Regulations published by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). Radio Regulations are amended from time to time by the decisions embodied in the Final Acts of World Radiocommunication Conferences held normally every two to three years. Further information on the ITU processes as they relate to aeronautical radio system frequency use is contained in the Handbook on Radio Frequency Spectrum Requirements for Civil Aviation including statement of approved ICAO policies (Doc 9718). Not proposed for transposition with Part-ATS. When the following terms are used in the present document they have the following meanings: Accepting unit/controller. Air traffic control unit/air traffic controller next to take Definition proposed for transposition within Annex I ‘Part- control of an aircraft. DEFINITIONS’, as follows: Note.— See definition of “transferring unit/controller”. 'Accepting unit’ means air traffic control unit next to take control of an aircraft. Definition of ‘accepting air traffic controller’ proposed for transposition within GM1 to Annex IV ‘Part-ATS’, as follows: 'Accepting controller’ means air traffic controller next to take control of an aircraft. ADS-C agreement. A reporting plan which establishes the conditions of ADS-C Definition proposed for transposition within Annex I ‘Part- data reporting (i.e. data required by the air traffic services unit and frequency of DEFINITIONS’, as follows: ADS-C reports which have to be agreed to prior to using ADS-C in the provision ‘ADS-C agreement’ means a reporting plan which establishes the of air traffic services). conditions of ADS-C data reporting (i.e. data required by the air Note.— The terms of the agreement will be exchanged between the ground system traffic services unit and frequency of ADS-C reports which have to be Page 2/431 PANS ICAO PANS ATM text Proposed transposition into EU ATS requirements identifier (IR/AMC/GM, none) and the aircraft by means of a contract, or a series of contracts. agreed to prior to using ADS-C in the provision of air traffic services); Advisory airspace. An airspace of defined dimensions, or designated route, within Definition proposed for transposition within Annex I ‘Part- which air traffic advisory service is available. DEFINITIONS’, as follows: ‘advisory airspace’ means an airspace of defined dimensions, or designated route, within which air traffic advisory service is available. It is transposed also as SERA Article 2(3). Advisory route. A designated route along which air traffic advisory service is Definition proposed for transposition within GM1 to Annex IV ‘Part- available. ATS’, as follows: Note.— Air traffic control service provides a much more complete service than air ‘advisory route’ means a designated route along which air traffic traffic advisory service; advisory areas and routes are therefore not established advisory service is available. within controlled airspace, but air traffic advisory service may be provided below It is transposed also as SERA Article 2(4). and above control areas. Aerodrome. A defined area on land or water (including any buildings, installations Not proposed for transposition. The EU definition of aerodrome, and equipment) intended to be used either wholly or in part for the arrival, established by Regulation (EC) No 216/2008, its implementing rules, as departure and surface movement of aircraft. well as Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 Article 2(6), is as follows, and derogates from the definition provided in Annex 11: Note.— The term “aerodrome” where used in the provisions relating to flight plans and ATS messages is intended to cover also sites other than aerodromes ‘aerodrome’ shall mean a defined area (including any buildings, which may be used by certain types of aircraft, e.g. helicopters or balloons. installations and equipment) on land or water or on a fixed, fixed offshore or floating structure intended to be used either wholly or in part for the arrival, departure and surface movement of aircraft. Aerodrome control service. Air traffic control service for aerodrome traffic. Not proposed for transposition; exhaustive definition and explanation of ATC service is provided within Part-ATS requirements. Aerodrome control tower. A unit established to provide air traffic control service Definition proposed for transposition within Annex I ‘Part- to aerodrome traffic. DEFINITIONS’, as follows: ‘aerodrome control tower’ means a unit established to provide air traffic control service to aerodrome traffic. Page 3/431 PANS ICAO PANS ATM text Proposed transposition into EU ATS requirements identifier (IR/AMC/GM, none) It is transposed also as SERA Article 2(8). Aerodrome elevation. The elevation of the highest point of the landing area. Not proposed for transposition with Part-ATS. Aerodrome traffic. All traffic on the manoeuvring area of an aerodrome and all Definition proposed for transposition within Annex I ‘Part- aircraft flying in the vicinity of an aerodrome. DEFINITIONS’, as follows: Note.— An aircraft is in the vicinity of an aerodrome when it is in, entering or ‘aerodrome traffic’ means all traffic on the manoeuvering area of an leaving an aerodrome traffic circuit. aerodrome and all aircraft flying in the vicinity of an aerodrome. An aircraft operating in the vicinity of an aerodrome includes but is not limited to aircraft entering or leaving an aerodrome traffic circuit. It is transposed also as SERA Article 2(9). Aerodrome traffic circuit. The specified path to be flown by aircraft operating in Definition proposed for transposition within Annex I ‘Part- the vicinity of an aerodrome. DEFINITIONS’, as follows: ‘aeronautical fixed station’ means a station in the aeronautical fixed service; It is transposed also as SERA Article 2(10). Aeronautical fixed service (AFS). A telecommunication service between Not proposed for transposition as it is already included in Annex I ‘Part- specified fixed points provided primarily for the safety of air navigation and for the DEFINITIONS’. regular, efficient and economical operation of air services. Aeronautical fixed station. A station in the aeronautical fixed service. Definition proposed for transposition within Annex I ‘Part- DEFINITIONS’, as follows: ‘aerodrome traffic circuit’ means the specified path to be flown by aircraft operating in the vicinity of an aerodrome; Aeronautical ground light. Any light specially provided as an aid to air Definition proposed for transposition within Annex I ‘Part- navigation, other than a light displayed on an aircraft. DEFINITIONS’, as follows: ‘aeronautical ground light’ means any light specially provided as an Page 4/431 PANS ICAO PANS ATM text Proposed transposition into EU ATS requirements identifier (IR/AMC/GM, none) aid to air navigation, other than a light displayed on an aircraft; Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP). A publication issued by or with the Definition proposed for transposition within Annex I ‘Part- authority of a State and containing aeronautical information of a lasting character DEFINITIONS’ with Opinion 02/2018. essential to air navigation. It is transposed also as SERA Article 2(10). Aeronautical mobile service (RR S1.32). A mobile service between aeronautical Definition proposed for transposition within Annex I ‘Part- stations and aircraft stations, or between aircraft stations, in which survival craft DEFINITIONS’, as follows: stations may participate; emergency position-indicating radio beacon stations may ‘aeronautical mobile service’ means a mobile service between also participate in this service on designated distress and emergency frequencies. aeronautical stations and aircraft stations, or between aircraft stations, in which survival craft stations may participate; emergency position-indicating radio beacon stations may also participate in this service on designated distress and emergency frequencies. It is transposed also as SERA Article 2(14). Aeronautical station (RR S1.81). A land station in the aeronautical mobile Definition proposed for transposition within Annex I ‘Part- service. In certain instances, an aeronautical station may be located, for example, DEFINITIONS’, as follows: on board ship or on a platform at sea. ‘aeronautical station’ means a land station in the aeronautical mobile service. In certain instances, an aeronautical station may be located, for example, on board a ship or on a platform at sea; It is transposed also as SERA Article 2(15). Aeronautical telecommunication station. A station in the aeronautical Definition proposed for transposition within Annex I ‘Part- telecommunication service. DEFINITIONS’, as follows: ‘Aeronautical telecommunication station’ means