Guidance Manual for Aeronautical Information Services (AIS)

285 Pages·2002·1.14 MB·English

GUIDANCE MANUAL FOR
AERONAUTICAL INFORMATION SERVICES
(AIS)

in the ASIA/PACIFIC REGION

First Edition - 2002

Endorsed by the Asia/Pacific Air Navigation Planning and Implementation
Regional Group (APANPIRG) and
Published by the ICAO Asia and Pacific Office, Bangkok, Thailand

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associated with this Manual. Suggested changes should be forwarded to the
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction

Chapter 1 - AIS Quality Systems
Part 1 - A Quality System for AIS
Part 2 - Sample Quality Manual
Part 3 - QA Implementation Planning Template

Chapter 2 - Selection and Training Guidelines for AIS

Chapter 3 - Common Operating Procedures for Automated AIS System

Chapter 4 - Use of the Internet for Information Transfer (to be developed)

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Introduction

Role of the AIS and the Globalizaztion of CNS/ATM

Clearly the role of the AIS is one of the foundation building blocks for the successful
transition to a global ATM system. At the core of this building block lies the Quality
System that will provide quality and timely aeronautical data and information to the
aviation community.

“Annex 15- Aeronautical Information Services notes at 3.2 that:

Note.- International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9000 series of
quality assurance standards provide a basic framework for the
development of a quality assurance programme. The details of a
successful programme are to be formulated by each State and in most
cases are unique to the State organization.”

In addition to the requirements described in Annex 15 for Quality Systems, Chapter 9
of the Global Air Navigation Plan for CNS/ATM Systems (Doc 9750) states:

“9.4 The role and importance of aeronautical information/data has
changed significantly with the implementation of RNAV, RNP and
airborne computer-based navigation systems. These systems are all
data-dependent, and in that respect aeronautical data have become the
crucial and critical components of the system. Consequently, corrupt or
erroneous aeronautical information/data can potentially affect the safety
of air navigation. In this respect, as of 1 January 1998, each Contracting
State must take necessary measures to introduce a properly organized
quality system containing procedures, processes and resources
necessary to implement quality management at each functional stage of
the data process. Established quality systems must provide users with
the necessary assurance and confidence that distributed aeronautical
information/data satisfy established requirements for data quality
(accuracy, resolution and integrity) and timeliness.”

Objectives of the Guidance Manual

The Guidance Materials contained in this Manual have been developed to provide
assistance to States in the Asia/Pacific Region for the development and
implementation of Quality Systems and Training Guidelines for Aeronautical
Information Services as well as Common Operating Procedures for Automated AIS
Systems.

The Guidance Manual will provide key stepping stones to assist States with an
understanding of the requirements for a Quality System, and provide a foundation for
distributed aeronautical data and information to satisfy the established requirements
for timeliness and accuracy in compliance with the requirements of ICAO Annex 15
and other relevant procedures.
CHAPTER 1
AIS QUALITY SYSTEMS

PART 1 - A Quality System for AIS
PART 2 - Sample Quality Manual
PART 3 - QA Implementation Planning Template
CHAPTER 1
PART 1 –
A QUALITY SYSTEM FOR
AERONAUTICAL
INFORMATION SERVICES
(AIS)

A Quality System for AIS 1-1-1
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A Quality System for AIS 1-1-2
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