28jun CNS

Inspection checklist for CNS facilities:
NAME OF airfield
PERIOD FOR INSPECTION
DATE
NAME
DESIGNATION
PERIOD
UNIT
NAME
DESIGNATION
STATION
INCHARGES
DURING THE
PERIOD
1. VHF /VCCS/ RECORDER/

TIME SIGNAL
UNIT
DISTRIBUTION
INCHARGES
2. VOR/DME/NDB
3. ILS
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S. NO.
FACILITIES INSTALLED
1.
VHF
2.
RECORDER
3.
TIMING SIGNAL DISTRIBUTION
4.
CNS FACILITY STATUS INDICATOR
5.
NDB
6.
VOR/DME
7.
ILS
TEST EQPTS
NAME
CHECK AND
CALIBRATION
VALID UP TO
REQUIRED FOR
PERFORMANCE
STAUS
1.
2.
MAINTENANCE
OF ABOVE
3.
FACILITIES
4.
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NAME OF THE SITE:
CVOR/DVOR
InspectionchecklistofCNS&ATMfacilitiesver4.221/07/10(Signatureofstationincharge)
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VOR & DME
FACILITY INSPECTED
MAKE OF THE EQUIPMENT
VOR\DME
MODEL OF THE EQUIPMENT
ASII
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FACILITY INSPECTION
1. Equipment History
No.
A
Aspects
CAR
Compliance
Reference
Status
Remarks
Age
What is the prescribed life of the equipment as per
manufacturer?
i.
Year of manufacture/ procurement?
ii.
Year of installation/ commissioning
iii.
What is the service life in years till now?
iv.
If it has out lived then what is the action plan

for replacement/ continuation?
1997
Major changes since last inspection

i.
Has there been any major site related change

since last inspection which might have an
impact on the normal functioning of the facility?
ii.
If yes, then has its impact been studied and

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analysed?
iii.
What steps have been taken to mitigate the

impact.
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2. Equipment Performance
Facility General Status
i.
Are both channels working normal?
ii.
If not then give reasons for un-serviceability
Nml
and action plan for restoration.

iii.
Are the remote control systems for both the

channel functioning normally?
iv.
If not then give action plan for restoration.
v.
Are the facility status indicators at tower and

equipment room for both the channels working
normal?
Flight / Ground checks

i.
When was the last ground check

done?(enclose last report)
ii.
When was the last flight check done? (enclose

last report)
The compliance status of the CARs associated with performance of VOR/DME may please be given in the format as given below.
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CAR compliance status for DVOR

S no.
Parameter
CAR
Reference value/ tolerance
Reference
Value
Compliance
Remarks
Status
1.
Radio Frequency
3.3.2
0.002%
2.
Deviation
3.3.3.1
2.0
3.
Alignment with
3.3.2.1
2.0
3.3.3.2
2.0
neighboring stations
4.
i.
Accuracy
ii.
Polarization
2.0
iii.
Alignment
2.0
iv.
Bends
3.5
v.
Roughness and
vi.
5.
scalloping
3.0
Flyability
Flyable
Coverage
3.3.4.1
Up to required distance and to an

elevation angle of 400
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S no.
Parameter
CAR
Reference
Value
Compliance
Remarks
Status
6.
Field strength
3.3.4.2
90 V/m
7.
9 960 Hz deviation
3.3.5.1
16+1
8.
9 960 Hz modulation
3.3.5.2
28% to 32%
3.3.5.3
28% to 32%
3.3.5.4
30 Hz +1%
3.3.5.5
9960 Hz+1%
3.3.5.6
< 5%
3.3.5.7
2nd Harmonics -30 dB
depth
9.
30 Hz modulation
depth
10.
30 Hz modulation
frequency
11.
9 960 Hz subcarrier
frequency
12.
Amp. Mod. Of 9 960

Hz subcarrier
frequency
13.
Sideband level of
harmonics of 9 960 Hz
3rd Harmonics -50 dB

4th Harmonics -60 dB
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S no.
Parameter
CAR
Reference
Value
Compliance
Remarks
Status
14.
Identification speed
3.3.6.5
7 words per minute
15.
Identification repetition
3.3.6.5
> once every 30 sec.
16.
Identification tone
3.3.6.5
1020 Hz+50 Hz
3.3.6.6
< 20%
3.3.7.1
Radiation should cease if a change in
frequency
17.
18.
Identification
modulation depth with
no communications
channel
Bearing monitor
excess of 10 monitored
19.
Modulation monitor
3.3.7.1
Radiation should cease if reduction of

15% of modulation is monitored for
either subcarrier of 30 Hz or both
20.
Failure of monitor
3.3.7.2
By removing the ident and

navigations component
or
Cause radiation to cease.
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CAR compliance status for DME

S no.
Parameter
CAR
Reference
1.
Value
Compliance
Remarks
Status
Transmitter
-
Frequency stability
3.5.4.1.2
+0.002%
Pulse spectrum
3.5.4.1.3
+ 2MHz of central frequency
Pulse shape
3.5.4.1.3
Rise time <3S,Duration

3.5+0.5S,Decay time< 3.5S
nominal 2.5S
Pulse spacing
3.5.4.1.4
12-6sec.+0.25-6sec
Peak power output
3.5.4.1.5
>-89dBW/m2
Peak variation
3.5.4.1.5.4
Any pair of pulses shall not differ by

more than 1 dB.
Pulse
frequency
repetition 3.5.4.1.5.6
Minimum 700 PP/Sec to Maximum

2700 +90 PP/Sec
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S no.
Parameter
CAR
Reference
2.
Value
Compliance
Remarks
Status
Receiver
-
Frequency stability
3.5.4.2.2
+0.002%
Sensitivity
3.5.4.2.3.1
-103dBW/m2
Sensitivity
3.5.4.2.6
3dB for +100KHz drift in
with load
variation
interrogation frequency
Bandwidth
3.5.4.2.3.5
< 1dB for transponder loading of 0 to

90% of maximum transmission rate.
3.
Decoder
3.5.4.3
4.
Time delay
3.5.4.4
5.
Identification
3.5.3.6
No response to interrogations with

pulse spacing more than 2 s from
nominal
X-channel: 50 s
1 350 pulse pairs during key down
periods proper Morse code
sequence
dot length = 0.1 to 0.16 s; dash = 0.3
to 0.48 s;
spacing between dot and dash = dot
length 10%; spacing between
letters <3 dots 10 s total length of
one code sequence <10 seconds
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S no.
Parameter
CAR
Reference
6.
Monitor action
3.5.4.7.2.2
7.
Monitor action delay
3.5.4.7.2.5
8.
Coverage
3.5.3.1.2
9.
Accuracy
Value
Compliance
Remarks
Status
Monitor alarms when:
Reply delay varies by more than 1
s (0.5 s for DME associated with
a landing aid)
Delay <10 seconds
Signal strength such that field

density >-89 dBW/m2 at limits or
/3.5.4.1.5.2
operational requirements
3.5.4.5
<150 m
<75 m for DME associated with
landing aids
10.
Pulse shape
3.5.4.1.3
11.
Pulse spacing
3.5.4.1.4
Rise time <3 s

Duration 3.5 s, 0.5 s
Decay time <3.5 s
Instant amplitude, between 95%
rise/fall edge, should not fall below
95% of maximum amplitude
X channel: 12 0.25 s
12.
Identification
3.5.3.6
Correct,
clear,
properly
synchronized
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S no.
Parameter
CAR
Reference
13.
Reply efficiency
3.5.4.6.1
Value
Compliance
Remarks
Status
Note areas where this changes
significantly
14.
Unlocks
3.3.15
Note where unlocking occurs
(Doc 8071)
15.
Standby equipment
3.3.16
Same as primary transmitter
(Doc 8071)
16.
Standby power
3.3.17
Should
not
affect
transponder
(Doc 8071) parameters
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3. Equipment Failure analysis

A.
DVOR
i.
List all the NOTAMs related to the facility since last

inspection.
ii.
What is the total duration, total numbers of failures and

their causes in the last one year? (prepare a chart as per
format given in annex)
B.
iii.
What is the MTBF for each channel?
iv.
What is the MTTR for faults?
DME
v.

inspection.
vi.

vii.
viii.

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4. Equipment Maintenance & Spares

Are all the maintenance activities being performed in the unit and
duly being recorded?
Preventive
a. Daily recording of essential parameters and meter
readings.
b. Weekly as per approved schedules.
c. Monthly as per approved schedules.
d. Six monthly as per schedule.
e. Maintenance of Fault log book.
2. Is there any parameter out of tolerance for which remedial
action is yet to be taken?
3. If yes then indicate the parameter and mitigation plan?
Corrective
4. Is the manufacturer or indigenous backup support available
for fault isolation and rectification?
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5. If not then what is the contingency plan in case of failure?

Spares
6. Have the critical spares been identified?
7. Are they available (on site or depot)?
Note : If any of the above activity not required as per
manufacturer recommendation and AAI approval, the same may
be notified and concurrence of DGCA may be obtained
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5. Equipment Manuals & Documents

A.
Schedules
i.
Are these preventive schedules as approved by DGCA

available?
a. Daily schedule
b. Weekly schedule
c. Monthly schedule
d. Six monthly schedule
e. Yearly schedule
B.
Log books
i.
Are the following Log books available?

a. Fault log book
b. Equipment history book
c. Shift duty log book
d. General duty log book
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C.
Manuals
i.
Are the following manuals as supplied by manufacturer

available?
a. Are all the volumes of technical manuals available?
b. Are all the volumes of operational manuals
available?
D.
ICAO Documents/DGCA CARs/CNS Manuals

i.
Are these ICAO documents/ DGCA CARs available?

a. Annex- 10
b. CARs
c. Doc 8071
d. CNS manual
Note:
Manuals and documents should be made available at the time of inspection

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6. Human resource:
A.
B.
Adequacy
i.
What is the manpower requirement, for maintenance and

operation of the facility, as per approved norms?
ii.
Is the same available?
iii.
If not, what is the mitigation plan
Training & Proficiency

i.
Is the staff deployed, for the operation and maintenance of

the facility, proficient on this type of equipment?
ii.
Have they undergone refresher training & OJT before

deployment?
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DVOR - SITE INSPECTION

No.
1.
Aspects
CAR
Compliance
Reference
Status
Remarks
Civil
Building
i.
Is the approach to the building clear of grass

and other vegetation?
ii.
Is the equipment building in good condition

(check for breakage, leakage etc)?
iii.
Is the building properly painted as per standard

design pattern?
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Ambience
i.
Is the equipment room meeting the

environmental conditions for satisfactory
equipment performance?
a. Temperature
b. Humidity
c. Dust-proof (check for window pane
breakage, space between the door frames
and doors)?
Frangible huts
i.
In case the building is a frangible hut :

a. Is building properly sealed from all sides to
prevent entry of any reptile such as rats,
snakes etc.?
b. Is the thermal insulation in walls and roof
sufficient to meet the temperature
requirement of the equipment?
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2.
Electrical
Earthing
i.
Is the earthing of the electrical installations ok?

a. What is the resistance of the system?
b. Name the standard being followed.
ii.
Is the earthing of the equipment ok?

Lighting protection
iii.
Is the lightening protection system working

normal?
a. Name the type
b. If multi-strike type give the count
Surge protection
iv.
Is
the
surge
protection
system
working
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normal?
a. Name the type and give operational
range.
Power Supply
v.
Is the power supply available meets the

standard (voltage, frequency)?
vi.
Which power back up system (Generator,

UPS, and Battery) available?
vii.
AMF panel is manual or automatic?

a. Mention the switchover time.
viii.
What is the back-up period

a. UPS
b. Batteries
Cooling
ix.
Are the number of a/c sufficient to maintain the

temperature required for the equipment
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a. Is their preventive maintenance being

done as per schedule?
b. When
was
the
last
preventive
maintenance done?
3.
Fire protection
1. Are
the
fire
extinguishers
working
normal
2. Mention type of extinguisher used
3. Are they suitably placed for easy
approach?
4. Are they tested for functionality as per
schedule?
5. When they were last tested?
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NAME OF THE SITE:
ILS - LOCALIZER
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FACILITY
LLZ
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FACILITY INSPECTION
No.
A
Aspects
CAR
Compliance
Reference
Status
Remarks
Age
manufacturer?
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.


B
i.
Has there been any major site related change

since last inspection which might have an
impact on the normal functioning of the facility?
i.

analysed?
ii.

impact.
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i.
ii.

iii.

iv.
v.

normal?

vi.

vii.

last report)
The compliance status of the CARs associated with performance of ILS may please be given in the format as given below.
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CAR Compliance status for ILS (LLZ)

S no.
Parameter
CAR
Reference
1.
Frequency
3.1.3.2.1
Value
Compliance
Remarks
Status
Frequency single: 0.005%
Dual: 0.002%
Separation: >5 kHz <14 kHz.
2.
Spurious modulation
3.1.3.2.3
<0.005 DDM peak-to-peak
3.
Coverage (usable
3.1.3.3.1
As set at commissioning
3.1.3.3.2
CAT I : >-107dBW/m2 at 10 NM
distance)
4.
Field strength
to threshold
CAT- II: >-106dBW/m2 at 10 NM to
-100dBW/m2 at threshold
CAT III: >-106dBW/m2 at 10 NM
to -100dBW/m2 at threshold and
along the length of the runway in
the direction of the LLz
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5.
Course structure
3.1.3.4
As described in Annex 10.
6.
Carrier modulation
- Balance
- Depth
3.1.3.5.1
Within 10 A of the modulation

balance value.
18-22%
7.
Carrier modulation
3.1.3.5.3
frequency
8.
Carrier
modulation 3.1.3.5.3 d)
harmonic content (90 Hz)

9.
Carrier
<5% (Cat III)
modulation 3.1.3.5.3 e)
harmonic
content
Cat I: 2.5%
Cat II: 1.5%
Cat III: 1%
<10%
(150
<10%
<5% (Cat III)
Hz)
10.
Phasing
of
alternative 3.1.3.5.3.5
Cat I, II, nominal: 20

Cat III nominal: 10
modulation 3.1.3.5.3.6
Modulation depth <95%
systems
11.
Sum
of
depths
12.
Course alignment
3.1.3.6
Cat I: <10.5 m.
Cat II: <7.5 m
Cat III: < 3 m
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13.
Displacement sensitivity
3.1.3.7
14.
Peak modulation depth
3.1.3.8.3.2
15.
Audio
frequency 3.1.3.8.3.3
0.00145 nominal. See Note 2.

Cat I, II: 17%
Cat III: 10%
<50%
3dB
characteristic
16.
Identification
tone 3.1.3.9.2
1 020 50 Hz
frequency
17.
Identification modulation
3.1.3.9.2
As commissioned.
3.1.3.9.4
As commissioned.
3.1.3.5.4
Limits given in FM Hz/PM radians

90 Hz
150 Hz
(Difference Hz)
Cat I:
135/1.5
135/0.9
45
Cat II: 60/0.66
60/0.4
20
Cat III: 45/0.5
45/0.3
15
depth
18.
Identification repetition
rate
19.
Phase modulation
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20.
Monitoring
-
Course shift
Change in
3.1.3.11.2
Monitor must alarm for a shift in the

main course line from the runway
centre line equivalent to or more
than the following distances at the
ILS reference datum.
Cat I: 10.5 m (35 ft)
Cat II: 7.5 m (25 ft)
Cat III: 6.0 m (20 ft)
3.1.3.11.2.f
Monitor must alarm for a change in

displacement sensitivity to a value
differing from the nominal value by
more than:
Cat I: 17%
Cat II: 17%
Cat III: 17%
3.1.3.11.2.1
Monitor must alarm when the offcourse clearance cross-pointer

deflection falls below 150 A
anywhere
in
the
off-course
coverage area.
displacement
sensitivity
Clearance signal
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Reduction in power 3.1.3.11.2

d)
and e)
Monitor must alarm either for a

power reduction of 3 dB, or when
the coverage falls below the
requirement
for
the
facility,
whichever is the smaller change.
Total time, out-of-
3.1.3.11.3
For two-frequency localizers, the

monitor must alarm for a change of
1dB in either carrier, unless tests
have proved that use of the wider
Limits above will not cause
unacceptable signal degradation
(>150 a in clearance sector).
Cat I: 10 s
Cat II:5 s
Cat III: 2 s
tolerance radiation
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A.
LLZ
i.

inspection.
ii.

iii.
iv.
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Are all the maintenance activities being performed in the unit and
duly being recorded?
Preventive
readings.
d. Six monthly as per schedule.
ii.
Is there any parameter out of tolerance for which remedial

action is yet to be taken?
iii.
If yes then indicate the parameter and mitigation plan?
Corrective
iv.
Is the manufacturer or indigenous backup support

available for fault isolation and rectification?
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v.
If not then what is the contingency plan in case of failure?
Spares
vi.
Have the critical spares been identified?
vii.
Are they available (on site or depot?

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A.
Schedules
i.

available?
a. Daily schedule
b. Weekly schedule
c. Monthly schedule
e. Yearly schedule
B.
Log books
i.

a. Fault log book
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C.
Manuals
i.

available?
available?
D.

i.

a. Annex- 10
b. CARs
c. Doc 8071
d. CNS manual
Note:

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6. Human resource:
A.
B.
Adequacy
i.

ii.
iii.

i.

ii.

deployment?
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LLZ SITE INSPECTION

No.
Aspects
CAR
Compliance Status
Remarks
Reference
1.
Civil
Building
i.

ii.

iii.
Is the building properly painted as per

standard design pattern?
Ambience
i.

a. Temperature
b. Humidity
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and doors)?
Frangible huts
ii.

snakes etc.?
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2.
Electrical
Earthing
i.
Is the earthing of the electrical installations

ok?
ii.

Lighting protection
iii.

normal?
a. Name the type
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Surge protection
iv.
Is the surge protection system working

normal?
range.
Power Supply
v.

standard( voltage, frequency)?
vi.

UPS, Battery) available?
vii.

viii.

a. UPS
b. Batteries
Cooling
ix.
Are the number of a/c sufficient to maintain

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the temperature required for the equipment

b. When
was
the
last
preventive
maintenance done?
3.
Fire protection
i.
Are the fire extinguishers working

normal
ii.
Mention type of extinguisher used
iii.
Are they suitably placed for easy

approach?
iv.
Are they tested for functionality as per

schedule?
v.
When were they last tested?
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NAME OF THE SITE:
ILS - GLIDEPATH
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FACILITY
GLIDEPATH
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FACILITY INSPECTION
No.
1.
Aspects
CAR
Compliance
Reference
Status
Remarks
Age
i.
ii.
What is the prescribed life of the equipment as

per manufacturer?
iii.
iv.
v.


Has there been any major site related change since
last inspection which might have an impact on the
normal functioning of the facility?
vi.
vii.

analysed?
impact.
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Aspects
No.
CAR
Compliance
Reference
Status
Remarks

i.
ii.

iii.
iv.
v.

normal?

vi.
vii.

last report)
The compliance status of the CARs associated with performance of ILS may please be given in the format as given below.
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CAR Compliance for ILS (GP)

S no.
Parameter
CAR
Reference
1.
Path angle
2.
Frequency
3.
Unwanted modulation
4.
Coverage
(usable
Value
Compliance
Remarks
Status
3.1.5.1.2.2 Cat I: Within 7.5% of nominal angle

Cat II: Within 7.5% of nominal angle
Cat III: Within 4% of nominal angle
3.1.5.2.1 Single 0.005%
Dual 0.002%
Separation >4 kHz, <32 kHz
3.1.5.2.3 0.02 DDM peak-to-peak
3.1.5.3
As commissioned.
distance)
5.
6.
Carrier modulation
- Balance
Depth
Carrier modulation
frequency
7.
8.
Carrier modulation
harmonic content (90 Hz)
3.1.5.5.1
3.1.5.5.2
a), b), and
c)
3.1.5.5.2
d)
0.002 DDM
37.5% to 42.5% for each tone
Cat I: 2.5%
Cat II: 1.5%
Cat III: 1%
<10%
<5% (Cat III)
3.1.5.5.2 <10%
Carrier modulation
< 5% (Cat III)
harmonic content (150
e)
Hz)
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9.
Unwanted amplitude
modulation
10.
Phase of modulation
tones
11.
Phase of modulation
tones, dual frequency
systems (each carrier and
between carriers)
Phase of modulation
tones,
12.
3.1.5.5.2.2 <1%
3.1.5.5.3
Cat I, II: <20

Cat III: <10
3.1.5.5.3.1 Cat I, II: <20

Cat III: <10
3.1.5.5.3.2 Cat I, II: Nominal 20

Cat III: Nominal 10
alternative systems
13.
Displacement sensitivity
14.
Monitoring
-
Path angle
3.1.5.6
3.1.5.7.1
a)
Change in
3.1.5.7.1
displacement
sensitivity
d), e)
Refer to CAR, Sec. 4 Series D PartII, 3.1.5.6
Monitor must alarm for a change in

angle of 7.5% of the promulgated
angle.
Cat I: Monitor must alarm for a
change in the angle between the
glide path and the line below the
glide path at which 75 A is
obtained, by more than 3.75% of
path angle.
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Reduction in power
3.1.5.7.1
b), c)
Clearance signal
3.1.5.7.1
g)
Total time of out-oftolerance radiation
Monitor System
Cat II: Monitor must alarm for a

change in displacement sensitivity
by more than 25%.
Cat III: Monitor must alarm for a
change in displacement sensitivity
by more than 25%.
Monitor must alarm either for a
power reduction of 3 dB, or when the
coverage falls below the requirement
for the facility, whichever is the
smaller change.
Monitor must alarm for DDM <0.175
below path clearance area
3.1.5.7.3.1 Cat I: 6 s
Cat II, III:2 s
3.1.5.7.4
Failure
Monitor system should be consistent

with the requirement that the
radiation shall cease and warning
shall be provided at the designated
remote control point in the event of
failure of the monitor system itself

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A.
Glide Path
i.

inspection.
ii.
What is the total duration,total numbers of failures and

iii.
iv.
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Are all the maintenance activities being performed in the unit
and duly being recorded?
Preventive
f. Daily recording of essential parameters and meter
readings.
g. Weekly as per approved schedules.
h. Monthly as per approved schedules.
i. Six monthly as per schedule.
j. Maintenance of Fault log book.
ii.

action is yet to be taken.
iii.
Corrective
iv.
Is the manufacturer or indigenous backup support

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v.
Spares
vi.
vii.

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A.
Schedules
i.

available?
a. Daily schedule
b. Weekly schedule
c. Monthly schedule
e. Yearly schedule
B.
Log books
i.

a. Fault log book
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C.
Manuals
i.

available?
available?
D.

i.

a. Annex- 10
b. CARs
c. Doc 8071
d. CNS manual
Note:

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6. Human resource:
A.
B.
Adequacy
i.

ii.
iii.

i.

ii.

deployment?
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GP SITE INSPECTION
No.
Aspects
CAR
Compliance Status
Remarks
Reference
1.
Civil
Building
i.

ii.

iii.

Ambience
i.

a. Temperature
b. Humidity
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and doors)?
Frangible huts
ii.

snakes etc.?
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2.
Electrical
Earthing
i.

ok?
ii.

Lighting protection
iii.

normal?
a. Name the type
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Surge protection
iv.

normal?
range.
Power Supply
v.

vi.

vii.

viii.

a. UPS
b. Batteries
Cooling
ix.

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b. When
was
the
last
preventive
maintenance done?
3.
Fire protection
vi.
Are the fire extinguishers working

normal
vii.
viii.
Are they suitably placed for easy

approach?
ix.

schedule?
x.
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NAME OF THE SITE:
NDB
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FACILITY INSPECTED
NDB
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FACILITY INSPECTION
No.
Aspects
CAR
Compliance
Reference
Status
Remarks
Age
What is the prescribed life of the equipment as per manufacturer?
v.
vi.
vii.
viii.
If it has out lived then what is the action plan for

replacement/ continuation?

iv.
v.
vi.
Has there been any major site related change since last
inspection which might have an impact on the normal
functioning of the facility?
If yes, then has its impact been studied and analysed?
What steps have been taken to mitigate the impact.
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vi.
vii.

viii.

ix.
x.

normal?

iii.

iv.

last report)
The compliance status of the CARs associated with performance of VOR/DME may please be given in the format as given below.
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CAR compliance status for NDB

S no.
Parameter
CAR/Annex.
Nominal tolerance
10 Reference
1.
Carrier Frequency
3.4.4.2
Measured Value
TX- 1
TX-2
Compliance
Remarks
Status
0.01% (+0.005% for

power > 200 W at
frequencies
above1606.5 kHz)
2.
Modulation depth
3.4.6.2
85% to 95%
3.
Modulation frequency
3.4.5.4
1020 Hz+50 Hz
400Hz+25 Hz
4.
Modulation depth of
3.4.6.5
Less than 5%
modulation depth
3.4.6.4
< 0.5 dB If coverage is
power supply frequency

components
5.
Carrier level change

during the modulation
<50 NM , <1.5dB If
coverage is >50 NM
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6.
7.
Identification
3.4.5.1,
Approx. 7 words
3.4.5.3
/minute
3.4.8.1a
Alarm for 3dB decrease
3.4.8.1b
Alarm for loss of or
Monitoring system
a) Antenna current or
field strength
8.
b) Failure of
identification
9.
continuous modulation
c) Malfunctioning of
3.4.8.1c
monitor itself
Alarm for malfunction of

monitor
10.
Rated coverage
3.4.2.1
>70V/meter
11.
Antenna Current
Doc. 8071
<+30% of the value set
(5.2.4)
at the time of
commissioning
12.
Audio distortion
Doc. 8071
10% of distortion
(5.2.10)
Maximum
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NDB SITE INSPECTION

No.
1.
Aspects
CAR
Compliance
Reference
Status
Remarks
Civil
Building
iv.

v.

vi.
Is the building properly painted as per standard

design pattern?
Ambience
ii.

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a. Temperature
b. Humidity
and doors)?
Frangible huts
ii.

snakes etc.?
2.
Electrical
Earthing
x.
Is the earthing of the electrical installations ok?

xi.

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Lighting protection
xii.

normal?
c. Name the type
d. If multi-strike type give the count
Surge protection
xiii.
Is
the
surge
protection
system
working
normal?
b. Name the type and give operational
range.
Power Supply
xiv.

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xv.

xvi.

xvii.

a. UPS
b. Batteries
Cooling
xviii.
Are the number of a/c sufficient to maintain the

temperature required for the equipment
c. Is their preventive maintenance being
d. When
was
the
last
preventive
maintenance done?
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3.
Fire protection
6. Are
the
fire
extinguishers
working
normal
7. Mention type of extinguisher used
8. Are they suitably placed for easy
approach?
9. Are they tested for functionality as per
schedule?
10. When were they last tested?
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NAME OF THE SITE:
EQUIPMENT ROOM / TOWER
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FACILITY INSPECTED VHF and Equipment room Facilities

FACILITIES
NAME
MAKE
MODEL
VHF
DATIS
RECORDER
TIME SIGNAL
GENERATION &
DISTRIBUTION.
RCAG
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FACILITY INSPECTION
I.
Equipment History
A.
VHF
Age
RECORDER
TIME
DATIS
RCAG
SIGNAL
i.

manufacturer?
ii.
iii.
iv.
v.
If it has out lived then what is the action plan for

replacement/ continuation?
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II.
Equipment Performance
Status of VHF channels
i.
Are both main and standby Tx/Rx of all channels working

normal?
ii.
If not then give reasons for un-serviceability and action

plan for restoration.
iii.
Are the changeover systems from main to standby Tx/Rx

for all channels functioning normally?
iv.
i.

What is the general range of the VHF Tx/Rx as checked by
aircrafts?
ii.
Are the ranges of the VHF Tx/Rx satisfactory as per

users?
iii.
If not, what is the mitigation plan?
iv.
Is the coverage area of the VHF communication

satisfactory as per the users?
v.
If not, then what is the mitigation plan?
vi.
Enclose performance check report.

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vii.
What is the minimum separation between the antennas

required to prevent interference?
v.
Is there any non compliance with respect to CARs for VHF

communication?
vi.
Are there any interference in any of the channels?

a. If yes then mention the channels having
interference and what steps are being taken to stop

interference?
Status of VOR, DME, ILS Remote Monitoring and Control
System
i.
Are the RMCS working normal?

a. If no then give reasons and the restoration plans.
ii.
Are there spare telephone lines available for RMCS?

a. From site to Equipment. Room.
b. From Equipment Room to tower ?
Status of DATIS
i.
Is the DATIS system working normal?

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a. If not give reasons

b. What is the restoration plan?
Status of Recorder
viii.
Is the Recorder equipment functioning normally?
ix.
If no give reasons and restoration plan.
x.
If yes
-
Are both main and standby available?
Are all the required facilities being recorded?
Is the play back noise free?
Are all indications and controls working fine?
Are all inputs and outputs labeled properly?
Are spare lines available between facilities and

recorder?
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III.
Equipments Failure analysis
VHF
RECORDER
TIME
DATIS
DVTR
SIGNAL
i.

inspection
ii.

iii.
What is the MTBF for each communication channel?
iv.
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IV.
Equipment Maintenance & Spares
Are all the maintenance activities being performed in the

unit and duly being recorded?
DVTR
RECORDER
TIME
DATIS
VHF
SIGNAL
Preventive
A.

readings.
d. Six monthly as per approved schedule.
ii.

action is yet to be taken.
iii.
B.
Corrective
iv.
Is the manufacturers or indigenous backup support

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v.
C.
Spares
vi.
vii.

manufacturers recommendation and AAI approval, the same
may be notified and concurrence of DGCA may be obtained.
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V.
Equipment Manual & Documents

A.
Schedules
i.

available?
a. Daily schedule
b. Weekly schedule
c. Monthly schedule
e. Yearly schedule
B.
Manuals
i.

available?
available?
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C.

i.

a. Annex- 10
b. CARs
c. Doc 8071
d. CNS manual
D.
Log books
i.

a. Fault log book
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VI.
Human resource:
A.
Adequacy
i.

B.
ii.
iii.

i.

ii.

deployment?
Note: Where ever required please attach separate sheets for presenting the data
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EQUIPMENT ROOM / TOWER SITE INSPECTION

No.
Aspects
CAR
Compliance Status
Remarks
Reference
1.
Civil
Building
i.

ii.

iii.

Ambience
i.

a. Temperature
b. Humidity
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and doors)?
Frangible huts
i.

snakes etc.?
Page88of94
2.
Electrical
Earthing
i.

ok?
ii.

Lighting protection
i.

normal?
c. Name the type
d. If multi-strike type give the count
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Surge protection
i.

normal?
range.
Power Supply
i.

ii.

iii.

iv.

a. UPS
b. Batteries
Cooling
i.

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b. When
was
the
last
preventive
maintenance done?
3.
Fire protection
i.
Are the fire extinguishers working normal
ii.
iii.
Are they suitably placed for easy approach?
iv.

schedule?
v.
4.
Cabling & arrangement of CNS related

equipage at tower
i.
Are the cables properly layed and tagged?
ii.
Is the arrangement of CNS monitoring and

operational devices are in proper order and
not causing any hindrance to normal
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operation at tower?
iii.
Is there proper access to the CNS installation

at tower for easy corrective maintenance?
iv.
Is the man-pack available at tower is in good

working condition and its range is regularly
checked.
a. Mention current range
v.
Is the UPS power available for all vital

facilities at the tower ?
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Daily activity log format

Occurrence
Date
Time
Activity/
Complaint
Annex-1
Action taken
Resolution
Date
Time
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Failures and their causes
Annex - 2
Facility:..
Date
Failure/Symptom
Duration
From
Tx/Rx..
Cause
Remedial Action
Remarks
To
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Inspection checklist for CNS facilities:

1. VHF /VCCS/ RECORDER/

TIMING SIGNAL DISTRIBUTION

CNS FACILITY STATUS INDICATOR

NAME OF THE SITE:

VOR & DME

MAKE OF THE EQUIPMENT

MODEL OF THE EQUIPMENT

Year of manufacture/ procurement?

Year of installation/ commissioning

What is the service life in years till now?

If it has out lived then what is the action plan

Major changes since last inspection

Has there been any major site related change

If yes, then has its impact been studied and

What steps have been taken to mitigate the

Are both channels working normal?

If not then give reasons for un-serviceability

and action plan for restoration.

Are the remote control systems for both the

If not then give action plan for restoration.

Are the facility status indicators at tower and

Flight / Ground checks

When was the last ground check

When was the last flight check done? (enclose

CAR compliance status for DVOR

Reference value/ tolerance

Up to required distance and to an

Reference value/ tolerance

2nd Harmonics -30 dB

Amp. Mod. Of 9 960

3rd Harmonics -50 dB

Reference value/ tolerance

7 words per minute

> once every 30 sec.

Radiation should cease if a change in

Radiation should cease if reduction of

By removing the ident and

CAR compliance status for DME

Reference value/ tolerance

+ 2MHz of central frequency

Rise time <3S,Duration

Peak power output

Any pair of pulses shall not differ by

Minimum 700 PP/Sec to Maximum

Reference value/ tolerance

3dB for +100KHz drift in

< 1dB for transponder loading of 0 to

No response to interrogations with

Reference value/ tolerance

Monitor action delay

Signal strength such that field

Rise time <3 s

Reference value/ tolerance

Note where unlocking occurs

Same as primary transmitter

(Doc 8071) parameters

3. Equipment Failure analysis

List all the NOTAMs related to the facility since last

What is the total duration, total numbers of failures and

What is the MTBF for each channel?

What is the MTTR for faults?

List all the NOTAMs related to the facility since last