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ICAO Protocol question Reply to protocol Guidance for review of protocol Status of SSC
ref. question question implementation
CC ANS Has the State promulgated Choose Yes/No - Verify that the State has ratified Choose S/NS/NA ☐
Art 3.d) 7.007 regulations and associated directives Article 3 bis of the Chicago
Art. 3 bis (CE-2) regarding the interception of civil Convention
STD ICAO aircraft above its territory? - Review regulations and
A2 Results directives
3.8, App. S - Review the AIP
1&2&
Att. A
A11
2.23 &
2.24
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 ICAO Protocol question Reply to protocol Guidance for review of protocol Status of SSC
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CC ANS Has the State promulgated ANS Choose Yes/No - Check title and date of last Choose S/NS/NA ☐
Art. 12 7.009 regulations to transpose the amendment for all regulations
GM (CE-2) provisions of the ANS-related related to ANS Annexes: 2, 3, 4, 5,
Doc 9734 ICAO Annexes into its own legislation? 10, 11, 12 and 15
Part A Results
3.3 S
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 ICAO Protocol question Reply to protocol Guidance for review of protocol Status of SSC
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GM ANS Does the State ensure that safety- Choose Yes/No - Review process used for Choose S/NS/NA ☐
Doc 9734 7.019 critical information is disseminated dissemination of NOTAM,
Part A (CE-7) in an effective and efficient directives, maps, aviation related
3.6.5 ICAO manner? publications, timeliness, etc.
Results - Review evidence to confirm
S effective implementation

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 ICAO Protocol question Reply to protocol Guidance for review of protocol Status of SSC
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PANS ANS Are the relevant ICAO documents Choose Yes/No - Evaluate method to ensure Choose S/NS/NA ☐
Doc 4444 7.039 and other technical and regulatory receipt, control and distribution
2.5.2 a) (CE-5) publications readily available to all of the necessary technical
ICAO ANS technical staff? documentation
Results - Evaluate method to determine
S currency of documents
- Verify accessibility of
documents:
1. ICAO Annexes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10,
11, 12 and 15
2. PANS, guidance material and
other ANS related publications
- This PQ is linked to the ORG
2.201

Note: Check for field/regional

offices as well as Headquarters

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 ICAO Protocol question Reply to protocol Guidance for review of protocol Status of SSC
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GM ANS Has the State established minimum Choose Yes/No - Review qualifications and Choose S/NS/NA ☐
Doc 9734 7.059 qualifications and experience experience criteria established for
Part A (CE-4) requirements for air traffic service technical and managerial posts
3.5 ICAO (ATS) inspectorate personnel?
Results
S
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ICAO Protocol question Reply to protocol Guidance for review of protocol Status of SSC
ref. question question implementation
GM ANS 7.061 Does the State employ □ Yes  Review methodology □ Satisfactory
Doc a sufficient number of qualified air established for
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traffic service (ATS) inspectorate □ No determining staffing □ Not satisfactory
Part A needs
3.4 staff to carry out its safety  Review ability to attract
oversight tasks and regulatory new inspectors as well as
functions? existing vacancies and
level of turnover in past
years
 Review ability to carry
out all safety oversight
related tasks, including 3
review and revision of
regulations, training of
technical staff,
development of guidance
material, issuance of
approvals, conducting of
surveillance and
resolution of identified
safety concerns
 This PQ is linked to
ORG 2.053
 ICAO Protocol question Reply to protocol Guidance for review of protocol Status of SSC
ref. question question implementation
GM ANS Does the State ensure that the Choose Yes/No - Review policies and procedures Choose S/NS/NA ☐
Doc 9734 7.085 service provider responsible for the - Review staff records to assess
Part A (CE-6) air traffic service (ATS) has conformity with identified need
3.7 ICAO developed policies and procedures and stability in staff retention
Doc Results to enable recruitment and retention
9426, S of appropriately qualified and
Part IV, experienced ATS staff?
Section 1,
C2
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 ICAO Protocol question Reply to protocol Guidance for review of protocol Status of SSC
ref. question question implementation
GM ANS Has the State established a Choose Yes/No - Review list of deficiencies which Choose S/NS/NA ☐
Doc 9734 7.233 mechanism/system with time frame have been identified through
Part A (CE-8) for elimination of deficiencies surveillance and remedial action
3.9 ICAO identified by PANS‑OPS planned or taken
Results inspectorate staff?
S
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 ICAO Protocol question Reply to protocol Guidance for review of protocol Status of SSC
ref. question question implementation
GM ANS Does the State effectively conduct Choose Yes/No - Confirm inspection procedures Choose S/NS/NA ☐
Doc 9734 7.287 oversight over the entity providing and inspection reports
Part A (CE-7) the AIS? - Review checklist used by
3.8 ICAO inspectorate staff
Results - Review inspection schedules
S
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 ICAO Protocol question Reply to protocol Guidance for review of protocol Status of SSC
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GM ANS Does the State ensure that AIS Choose Yes/No - Review mechanism established Choose S/NS/NA ☐
Doc 9734 7.301 provider has developed job to ensure effective
Part A (CE-6) descriptions for its AIS technical implementation
3.4 & 3.7 ICAO staff? - Review documented terms of
Results reference and confirm rational
S application

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Evidence:
 ICAO Protocol question Reply to protocol Guidance for review of protocol Status of SSC
ref. question question implementation
STD ANS Does the State ensure that Choose Yes/No - Review mechanism established Choose S/NS/NA ☐
A4 7.357 aeronautical charts are readily to ensure effective
1.3.2 (CE-6) available to users? implementation
ICAO - Check how the charts are readily
Results available to users
S
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 ICAO Protocol question Reply to protocol Guidance for review of protocol Status of SSC
ref. question question implementation
GM ANS Are CNS inspectorate staff required Choose Yes/No - Review requirement for the Choose S/NS/NA ☐
Doc 9734 7.387 to satisfactorily complete OJT provision of OJT
Part A (CE-4) before being assigned their tasks - Verify that OJT is provided by an
3.5.2 ICAO and responsibilities? experienced, senior inspector
Results
S
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Evidence:
 ICAO Protocol question Reply to protocol Guidance for review of protocol Status of SSC
ref. question question implementation
STD ANS Does the State ensure that Choose Yes/No - Review mechanism established Choose S/NS/NA ☐
A10 7.393 requirements for flight inspection to ensure effective
Vol. I (CE-7) are established and periodical flight implementation
2.2, C3 ICAO inspections are provided for radio - Review flight inspection
GM Results navigation aids? regulations and procedures
Doc 8071 S - Verify flight inspection reports
Vol. I
C1 to 7
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 ICAO Protocol question Reply to protocol Guidance for review of protocol Status of SSC
ref. question question implementation
STD ANS Does the State ensure that MET Choose Yes/No - Review mechanism established Choose S/NS/NA ☐
A3 7.465 offices issue wind shear warnings to ensure effective
7.1 (CE-6) for aerodromes where wind shear is implementation
7.4.1 ICAO considered as a safety factor? - Verify the existence of staff
Results instructions concerning the
S issuance of wind shear warnings

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 ICAO Protocol question Reply to protocol Guidance for review of protocol Status of SSC
ref. question question implementation
STD ANS Does the State ensure that each Choose Yes/No - Review mechanism established Choose S/NS/NA ☐
A12 7.527 rescue coordination centre (RCC) to ensure effective
2.3.3 (CE-7) and, as appropriate, rescue sub- implementation
ICAO centre (RSC), is staffed 24 hours a - Review the training policy which
Results day by trained and qualified confirms language proficiency
S personnel proficient in the use of
the language used for
radiotelephony communications?
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