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CHARTS AND PUBLICATIONS
1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 GENERAL Aeronautical information is divided into 2
categories. Firstly, that of a general preflight reference nature
and, secondly, that used in preparing for specific flights and for
navigation. For simplicity these 2 categories will be referred to
as preflight reference information and inflight information.
1.2 PREFLIGHT REFERENCE INFORMATION The preflight reference
information is contained in the following publications:
TC AIM (TP 14371E)AIP Canada (ICAO)CARs (TP 12600E)DAH (TP
1820E)
The TC AIM is available to purchase or by subscription. A new
edition is published every six months. Other publications can be
purchased as detailed in MAP 7.0.
1.3 INFLIGHT INFORMATION The inflight information is contained
in the following publications:
Canada Flight Supplement (CFS)Canada Water Aerodrome Supplement
(CWAS)Canada Air Pilot (CAP)Enroute ChartsAeronautical Charts
The NOTAM system provides a means of disseminating temporary
changes to the flight information advertised on aeronautical charts
or in the associated flight information publications. It also
provides a means of advising of permanent changes until such time
as the charts can be amended (see MAP 5.0). The Voice Advisory
System provides a means of disseminating frequently revised
information of a local nature that may or may not require
dissemination by other methods. The inflight information is divided
into that intended for use in VFR operations and that intended for
use in IFR operations.
2.0 AERONAUTICAL INFORMATION – VFR
2.1 GENERAL In addition to the TC AIM and AIP Canada (ICAO), VFR
aeronautical information consists of VFR Navigation Charts (VNC),
the VFR Terminal Area Charts (VTA) and the Canada Flight Supplement
(CFS) or the Canada Water Aerodrome Supplement (CWAS). Information
specific to the enroute portion of the flight is printed on the
aeronautical charts. This includes:
(a) topography;
(b) hydrography;
(c) aerodromes;
(d) navigation aids;
(e) airways and other controlled airspace; and
(f) enroute hazards, such as: (i) advisory areas, (ii)
restricted areas, and (iii) obstructions.
Complete coverage of Canada is available in the VNC (1:500 000
scale) as indicated on the current Canadian Aeronautical Charts
List. (See MAP 2.2)
Other aeronautical information required for use in VFR flight
but not suitable for depiction on visual aeronautical charts, is
published in the CFS. The CFS supports and complements the visual
charts for all of Canada and some North Atlantic destinations, and
includes:
(a) a complete list of navigation aids associated with
airport;
(b) the current status of individual airports;
(c) the availability of facilities and services at airports;
(d) the telephone numbers for flight planning services; and
(e) general procedural information.
The CFS includes aerodrome sketches.
To satisfy special operational requirements at certain
high-density traffic airports with complex airspace structures, VTA
Charts are available in a scale of 1:250 000. VTA Charts are
produced for Vancouver, Edmonton/Calgary, Winnipeg, Toronto, Ottawa
and Montréal.
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2.2 INDEX TO CANADIAN AERONAUTICAL CHARTS
The index and list of current Canadian aeronautical charts (VNC
and VTA) are now available at the following Web site: under
“Aeronautical Information Products”.
This list is updated monthly. If you do not have access to the
NAV CANADA Web site, you can still contact an authorized
distributor. The list of authorized distributors appears in the
“Planning” Section of the CFS.
2.3 UPDATING OF CANADIAN AERONAUTICAL CHARTS
Aeronautical charts are not revised on a fixed cyclic
reproduction basis, although this is a long-term objective. At
present, individual charts in each series are reviewed such that
for charts covering the more densely populated areas, the
topographic base maps are examined every 2 years and the
aeronautical information is reviewed once a year. For areas outside
the more densely populated areas, the topographic base maps are
reviewed every 5 or 6 years and the aeronautical overlays are
reviewed every 2 or 5 years, depending on the location in Canada.
Charts identified as requiring updating during these inspections
are then revised and reproduced.
2.4 CHART UPDATING DATA The VFR Chart Updating Data section of
the CFS provides a means of notifying VFR chart users of
significant aeronautical information to update the current
aeronautical charts. In this regard, significant aeronautical
information is considered to be that which affects the safety of
VFR operation, e.g., obstructions, restricted and advisory areas,
blasting operations, cable crossings, and new or revised control
zones. New or revised information of this nature, which is required
to be depicted on visual charts, is advertised by NOTAM until such
time as the information can be published in the VFR Chart Updating
Data section of the CFS. Subsequently, the NOTAM is cancelled.
Later, when any particular visual chart is being revised, any
updating information from the VFR Chart Updating Data section of
the CFS applicable to that chart is included on the chart and
deleted from the CFS.
This system of moving significant VFR information from NOTAM to
the VFR Chart Updating Data section of the CFS, and finally to the
visual charts themselves, provides VFR operators with an
aeronautical information service that is comprehensive, timely and
easy to use. For pre-flight planning and in-flight navigation, VFR
pilots should consult a current CFS and VNC that is appropriate to
the intended route of flight. For flights into high density traffic
areas, a current VTA should also be obtained. For pre-flight
information, VFR pilots should reference a current copy of the TC
AIM (TP 14371).
On receipt of the CFS, the pilot should check the VFR Chart
Updating Data section for significant information that may update
the particular charts being used. If the subscriber then consults
the NOTAMs prior to departure, he/she will have obtained all
essential aeronautical information that could affect the
flight.
3.0 AERONAUTICAL INFORMATION – IFR
3.1 GENERAL IFR aeronautical information consists of 2
“subpackages”: firstly, enroute information which is published on
the Low Altitude Enroute Charts and the High Altitude Enroute
Charts; and secondly, arrival and departure information which is
published in the Canada Air Pilot (CAP) (7 volumes). The concept is
that all operational information that is specifically pertinent to
the conduct of the enroute portion of flight will be found on the
Enroute Charts (airports, navigation aids, air routes, airways,
minimum enroute altitudes, etc.). Aeronautical information that is
specifically pertinent to the conduct of the arrival or departure
portion of flight (instrument approach procedures, standard
instrument departure procedures, and noise abatement procedures) is
published in CAP.
In addition, IFR Terminal Area Charts are provided, depicting
the terminal areas at the larger national airports. Terminal Area
Charts are intended to assist in the transition from the enroute
portion of the flight to the arrival portion, or from the departure
portion to the enroute portion, at those terminals where the
airspace structure is sufficiently complex to warrant the provision
of a Terminal Area Chart. IFR Terminal Area Charts do not depict
any aeronautical information that is not already depicted on the
Enroute Charts or on the instrument approach procedure or departure
procedure charts.
The Enroute Charts and CAP are supported and complemented by the
Canada Flight Supplement (CFS). It contains an aerodrome/facilities
listing of all IFR airports, detailing the facilities and services
available at these airports, as well as providing communications
data, navigational facilities, radar data, and special notices and
procedures. The CFS contains that IFR information required for use
in flight, but not suitable for depiction on the Enroute Charts or
for inclusion in CAP.
The various aeronautical information products have been designed
to satisfy specific uses within the framework discussed above. An
aeronautical information product intended for one purpose, should
only be used for its intended purpose. A more detailed description
of various IFR charts and publications is provided below.
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P3.2 EN-ROUTE PRODUCTS (See reverse for Index)
3.2.1 Low Altitude
The Low Enroute Altitude Charts, Canada and North Atlantic,
consisting of 10 charts (5 sheets back to back), are intended for
use up to, but not including, 18 000 feet ASL within Canadian
Domestic Airspace and that airspace over international waters and
foreign territory in which Canada accepts responsibility for the
provision of ATC services.
3.2.2 High Altitude
High Enroute Altitude Charts (HI) depict radio navigational aids
and information, the high level airway system, special use airspace
and communications station information critical for flight in the
high level structure. Vertical coverage is from 18 000 feet ASL and
above. The High Enroute Altitude Charts are printed back-to-back on
three sheets and are revised every 56 days.
INDEX TO LOW ALTITUDE RADIO NAVIGATION CHARTS
INDEX TO HIGH ALTITUDE RADIO NAVIGATION CHARTS
3.3 TERMINAL PRODUCTS
3.3.1 Terminal Area Charts Nineteen Terminal Area Charts
produced on a single sheet, back-to-back, are for use up to, but
not including, 18 000 feet ASL within Canadian Domestic Airspace
and that airspace over international waters and foreign territory
in which Canada accepts responsibility for the provision of Air
Traffic Control services. Charts of the Azores, Bermuda and Iceland
are included for military use. The Radio Navigation Chart Index
depicts the availability of Terminal Area Charts.
3.3.2 Terminal Instrument Procedures
Noise abatement procedures, standard instrument departure
procedures and low altitude instrument approach procedures are
published in CAP (7 volumes), and for military pilots, in GPH200 (4
volumes), which also contain high altitude instrument approach
procedures.
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3.4 CANADA FLIGHT SUPPLEMENT The Canada Flight Supplement (CFS)
as described in MAP 2.1 also supports and complements the Enroute
Charts, approach plates, and lists all the navigation aids
associated with the airports listed in the AERODROME/FACILITY
DIRECTORY section. It is divided into the following six
sections:
A. General B. Aerodrome/Facility Directory C. Planning D. Radio
Navigation and Communications E. Military Flight Data and
Procedures F. Emergency
3.5 PUbLICATION REVISION CyCLES
The Enroute Charts, the IFR Terminal Area Charts, the Terminal
Instrument Procedures, and the CFS, are revised every 56 days on
dates consistent with the ICAO Air Information Regulation and
Control (AIRAC) cycle. In the AIRAC system, planned changes to
rules, procedures, facilities and services are programmed, to the
extent practicable, to become effective on predetermined Thursdays
at 56-day intervals.
All instrument approach procedures charts become effective on an
AIRAC date, and the effective date is printed on the face of the
chart. Revised charts are mailed at the latest by Thursday of the
week previous to the Thursday effective date, which always allows
at least a 7-day-in-transit period.
All current IFR charts and publications are updated by NOTAM.
Use of outdated copies of IFR charts and/or publications is
considered an extremely dangerous practice.
3.6 AERODROME ObSTACLE CHARTS – ICAO TyPE A
3.6.1 General These charts have been prepared for selected
airports used by operators of large aircraft and provide detailed
information with regard to significant obstructions in the approach
areas of runways. They are required for operational planning
purposes. Only the charts listed are valid; other charts are being
constantly updated. Please contact NAV CANADA for information on
the most current charts.
3.6.2 Index of Aerodrome Obstacle Charts – ICAO Type A
(Operating Limitations)
Charts are available from: NAV CANADA Aeronautical Publications
Sales and Distribution Unit P.O. Box 9840 Station “T” Ottawa ON K1G
6S8
Tel.: .............................................
1-866-731-PUBS (7827) Fax:
..........................................................
1-866-740-9992 E-mail: .....................................
[email protected]
NAV CANADA requires pre-payment for all orders. The price per
chart is $30.00 (Canadian) plus applicable taxes (no PST or GST
payable on foreign orders). All orders are payable by cheque, money
order or credit card.
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PAIRPORT IDENT RUNWAY PRODUCT # SURVEY DATE EXPIRATION DATE
EDITION #
Calgary Intl. CYYC 07/25 ICAOYYC07_25 Dec-09 Dec-14 2
10/28 ICAOYYC10_28 Dec-09 Dec-14 2
16/34 ICAOYYC16_34 Dec-09 Dec-14 2
Fredericton Intl. CYFC 09/27 ICAOYFC09_27 Apr-07 Apr-12 1
Gander Intl. CYQX 03/21 ICAOYQX03_21 Jan-09 Jan-14 2
13/31 ICAOYQX13_31 Jan-09 Jan-14 2
Moncton Intl. CYQM 11/29 ICAOYQM11_29 Jun-08 Jun-13 2
06/24 ICAOYQM06_24 Jun-08 Jun-13 2
Montreal/Mirabel Intl. CYMX MX06_24 ICAOYMX06_24 Nov-07 Nov-12
2
MX11_29 ICAOYMX11_29 Nov-07 Nov-12 2
Montreal/Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl. CYUL 06L/24R
ICAOYUL06L_24R Nov-07 Nov-12 2
06R/24L ICAOYUL06R_24L Nov-07 Nov-12 2
10/28 ICAOYUL10_28 Nov-07 Nov-12 2
Québec City/Jean Lesage Intl. CYQB 12/30 ICAOCYQB12_30 Nov-08
Nov-13 2
06/24 ICAOCYQB06_24 Nov-08 Nov-13 2
St. John's Intl. CYYT 11/29 ICAOYYT11_29 Apr-07 Apr-12 2
13/34 ICAOYYT16_34 Apr-07 Apr-12 2
Toronto/Lester B. Pearson Intl. CYYZ 06L/24R ICAOYYZ06L_24R
Jul-08 Jul-13 2
06R/24L ICAOYYZ06R_24L Jul-10 Jul-15 2
15L/33R ICAOYYZ15L_33R Jul-07 Jul-12 2
15R/33L ICAOYYZ15R_33L Jul-06 Jul-11 2
05/23 ICAOYYZ05_23 Jul-09 Jul-14 2
Vancouver Intl. CYVR 08L/26R ICAOYVR08L_26R Dec-07 Dec-12 2
08R/26L ICAOYVR08R_26L Dec-07 Dec-12 2
Winnipeg Intl. CYWG 13/31 ICAOYWG13_31 Sep-09 Sep-14 2
18/36 ICAOYWG18_36 Sep-09 Sep-14 2
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4.0 INFORMATION COLLECTION
4.1 RESPONSIbILITy The Minister of Transport is responsible for
the development and regulation of aeronautics and the supervision
of all matters connected with aeronautics.
The responsibility for the collection, evaluation and
dissemination of aeronautical information published in the AIP
Canada (ICAO), Canada Flight Supplement (CFS), in the Canada Water
Aerodrome Supplement (CWAS), in the Canada Air Pilot (CAP) and in
the aeronautical charts has been delegated by the Minister of
Transport to NAV CANADA.
4.2 CORRECTION CARD SySTEM An important facet of the information
collection system is the effective use by pilots of the correction
cards that are enclosed with the various aeronautical information
publications. Users should complete these cards with the
information required on the back of the card. Alternatively,
amendments may be reported to the appropriate regional office (See
GEN 1.1 for addresses of Regional offices).
5.0 NOTAM
5.1 GENERAL A NOTAM is a notice containing information
concerning the establishment, condition or change in any
aeronautical facility, service, procedure or hazard, the timely
knowledge of which is essential to personnel concerned with flight
operations. NOTAMs are distributed by teletype on the AFTN or by
voice advisory using radio communications.
NOTAMs are a means of advertising changes to the information on
aeronautical charts or in aeronautical information
publications.
A NOTAM is originated and issued promptly whenever the
information to be disseminated is of a temporary nature and of
short duration, or when operationally significant permanent
changes, or temporary changes of long duration are made at short
notice, except for extensive text and/or graphics. NOTE:
Information of short duration containing extensive
text and/or graphics is published as an AIP Canada (ICAO)
Supplement (see MAP 6.2).
5.2 NOTAM DISTRIbUTION—CANADIAN Canadian NOTAMs are distributed
to FICs, FSSs and aircraft operators on the AFTN. The distribution
is tailored to specific user requirements. Approximately 210 NOTAM
files (four-letter Canadian location indicators) are resident in
the domestic NOTAM database (see details in MAP 5.6.8). The first
four characters of the NOTAM text further identify the aerodrome,
the facility, the area of activity or the obstruction being
advertised.
5.3 NOTAM DISTRIbUTION—INTERNATIONAL Canadian NOTAMs for the
CZQX, CZQM, CZUL and CZYZ FIRs requiring international distribution
are issued under Series A. Canadian NOTAMs for the CZWG, CZEG and
CZVR FIRs requiring international distribution are issued under
Series B.
A monthly numerical checklist of current Canadian International
NOTAMs is generated automatically on the first day of each
month.
5.4 CRITERIA FOR ISSUING A NOTAM Whenever possible, notification
of conditions requiring the issue of a NOTAM will be distributed at
least five hours in advance, but generally not more than 48
hours.
A NOTAM is originated and issued promptly to disseminate
information concerning any of the conditions listed below:
(a) establishment, closure or significant changes in operation
of aerodrome(s) or runways;
(b) establishment, withdrawal or significant changes in
operation of aeronautical services (AGA, AIS, ATS, COM, MET, SAR,
etc.);
(c) establishment, withdrawal or significant changes in
operational capability of radio navigation and air/ground
communication services. This includes: interruption or return to
operation, change of frequencies, change in notified hours of
service, change of identification, change of orientation
(directional aids), change of monitoring capability or location of
any radio navigation and air/ground communication services;
(d) establishment, withdrawal or significant changes made to
visual aids;
(e) interruption of or return to operation of major components
of aerodrome lighting systems;
(f) establishment, withdrawal or significant changes made to
procedures for air navigation services;
(g) occurrence or correction of major defects or impediments in
the manoeuvring area;
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P(h) changes to and limitations on availability of fuel, oil
and oxygen;
(i) major changes to search and rescue facilities and services
available;
(j) establishment, withdrawal or return to operation of hazard
beacons marking obstacles to air navigation;
(k) changes in regulations requiring immediate action, (example:
Designated Airspace Handbook (TP 1820) amendments);
(l) presence of hazards that affect air navigation (including
obstacles, military exercises, displays, races, major parachuting
events outside promulgated sites);
(m) erection of, removal of, or changes to obstacles to air
navigation in the takeoff/climb, missed approach, approach areas
and runway strips;
(n) establishment or discontinuance (including activation or
deactivation), as applicable, or changes in the status of
restricted, danger or advisory areas;
(o) establishment or discontinuance of areas or routes or
portions thereof;
(p) allocation, cancellation or change of location
indicators;
(q) changes in the level of protection normally available at an
aerodrome for rescue and fire fighting purposes;
(r) outbreaks of epidemics necessitating changes in notified
requirements for inoculations and quarantine measures;
(s) forecasts of solar cosmic radiation, if provided;
(t) operationally-significant change in volcanic activity;
(u) release into the atmosphere of natural gas or toxic
material; the location (to include radius and co-ordinates),
altitude and direction of movement (if available);
(v) establishment of operations of humanitarian relief missions,
such as those undertaken under the auspices of the United Nations,
together with procedures and/or limitations that affect air
navigation;
(w) implementation of short-term contingency measures in cases
of disruption, or partial disruption, of air traffic services and
related supporting services;
(x) unavailability of meteorological data; or
(y) other operationally-significant circumstances.
5.5 NOTAM SUMMARIES Abbreviated plain language FIR summaries of
all NOTAMs currently in effect are compiled and computer generated
at predetermined times daily by the International NOTAM Office in
Ottawa. These summaries, together with updating NOTAMs, provide
current information for flight planning and for relay to en route
traffic by the air-to-ground agencies when requested.
Four types of summaries are compiled as follows:
(a) FIR Summary: An English summary containing an alphabetical
listing of all valid NOTAM within that FIR.
(b) French (FR1): A French summary of all NOTAM from the
Province of Quebec, the National Capital Region, Cornwall area
(Ontario) and Northern New Brunswick.
(c) General (GEN): An English NOTAM summary of general interest
to all users.
(d) General (GEN–FR2): A French NOTAM summary of general
interest to users receiving French NOTAM.
NOTAMs in the FIR summaries are listed alphabetically by airport
name or facility name and include items that would affect enroute
flight and aerodromes. Information on volcanic eruptions would be
found in the general portion of the FIR summary.
5.5.1 Summary Distribution Schedule
FIR summaries are issued daily as detailed below: GANDER FIR/OCA
.............................– 0430Z DAILY
MONCTON FIR ...................................– 0530Z DAILY
MONTRÉAL FIR .................................– 0630Z DAILY TORONTO
FIR .................................... – 0735Z DAILY WINNIPEG FIR
...................................– 0830Z DAILY EDMONTON FIR NORTH
OF 60N ....– 0930Z DAILY EDMONTON FIR SOUTH OF 60N .... – 1030Z
DAILY VANCOUVER FIR .............................. – 1130Z DAILY
SOMMAIRE FR1............................... – 0715Z DAILY– SUMMARY
GEN ................. – 0915Z AS REQUIRED SOMMAIRE GEN FR2
.........– 1415Z AS REQUIRED
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5.6 NOTAM FORMAT
5.6.1 General
5.6.1.1 Date-Time GroupTen-digit date-time groups (YYMMDDHHMM)
are used to depict the NOTAM start and end times. All NOTAMs—except
cancelling NOTAMs and those amending data permanently—include a
start and end date-time group. If the activity has started before
the NOTAM is published, the start time will be the current time,
that is, the time of the NOTAM dissemination. If the activity
follows a certain schedule, the schedule will be inserted
immediately before the start and end date-time groups.
5.6.1.2 NOTAM Time Schedule
A schedule is inserted only when the information contained in a
NOTAM is occurring during specific periods within the overall “in
force” period. The start of the first time period will correspond
to the start date-time group and the end of the last period will
correspond to the end date-time group, unless days are used and the
NOTAM is in force for more than a week. The periods will be in
chronological order. A date will appear only once.
5.6.2 New NOTAM (NOTAMN)
GG CYZZNYOW141736 CYNDYFYX120007 NOTAMN CYOW
OTTAWA/MACDONALD-CARTIER INTLCYOW ILS 07 U/S 1201190200 TIL
1201191200
Teletype priority and group address
Origination time(day, hour in UTC)
and issuing location
NOTAMcontinuity number
Four-character groupto identify the aerodrome,
the facility, the area ofactivity or an obstruction
Typeof
facility
Conditionof
facility Start time: year, month, day, hour, minutes (UTC)
End time: year, month, day, hour, minutes (UTC)
UntilNOTE: If time quoted is “TIL APRX” a replacing or
cancelling NOTAM must be issued.
“New” NOTAM
NOTAM File*(where number continuity is maintained)
Published name of aerodrome,
facility or locationbeing reported
*NOTAM file as indicatedin the CFS under FLT PLN.
5.6.3 Replacing NOTAM (NOTAMR)
120008 NOTAMR 120007 CYOW OTTAWA/MACDONALD-CARTIER INTLCYOW ILS
07 U/S 1201191500 TIL 1201191800
ReplacingNOTAM
5.6.4 Cancelling NOTAM (NOTAMC)
CancellingNOTAM
120009 NOTAMC 120008 CYOW OTTAWA/MACDONALD-CARTIER INTLCYOW ILS
07 SVCBL
Some textual reference to the cancelled NOTAM is included for
comparison with the original to ensure that it refers to the same
subject.
5.6.5 Permanent Changes to Aeronautical DataAmend PubNOTAM
120010 NOTAMN CYOW OTTAWA/MACDONALD-CARTIER INTLCYOW AMEND PUB:
SVC TO READ: SERVICING: MAJOR REPAIRS
5.6.6 RSC/CRFI NOTAM (NOTAMJ)
5.6.7 Query/Response NOTAM (NOTAMQ)
5.6.8 Automatic Query/Response—Canadian International NOTAM
Database
Canadian NOTAMs, and NOTAMs from member States that distribute
their NOTAMs to Canada, are available by automatic query/response
to Canadian users. Limited non-Canadian NOTAM information is
available to international users by query/response via the AFTN.
These users will normally be the international NOTAM offices from
member States.Examples:
GG CYZZQQNI 011845 EGGNYNYX NOTAM CYA2541/10
A maximum of four requests are permitted in one AFTN
message.
5.6.9 Response Delivery
Should a user wish to direct a response to another teletype
address or predetermined address indicator on the AFTN, the
eight-letter address indicator must be added to the query/response
format immediately following “NOTAMQ”.Examples:
GG CYZZQQNI 261855 EGGNYNYX NOTAMQ EGZZOGXX A2541/98 GG CYZZQQNI
011947 RJAAYNYX NOTAMQ RJZZNAXX A0125/98
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PNOTE: States requiring additional information should
contact
the International NOTAM Office via:NAV CANADA International
NOTAM Office Combined ANS Facility 1601 Tom Roberts Avenue PO Box
9824 Stn T Ottawa ON K1G 6R2 Canada
AFTN: ........................................................
CYHQYNYX Tel.:
.............................................................
613-248-4000 Fax:
..............................................................
613-248-4001 E-mail: ............................................
[email protected]
5.6.10 NOTAM Files
NOTAM files are four-character identifiers under which Canadian
domestic NOTAMs are disseminated, stored and retrieved by
electronic query/response. There are three categories of NOTAM
files:
(a) National NOTAMs:
National NOTAMs are of general interest to all users. The
national NOTAM file identifier is CYHQ.
(b) FIR NOTAMs:
(i) any Class F airspace,(ii) any airspace restriction,(iii)
military exercises,(iv) changes to published information for areas
or routes,(v) ATS system change trial,(vi) volcanic activity,(vii)
PAL frequencies, and(viii) en route RCO frequencies and navigation
facilities not
listed under a specific aerodrome in the Aerodrome/Facility
Directory section of the CFS or CWAS.
The FIR NOTAM file identifiers are CZVR, CZEG, CZWG, CZYZ, CZUL,
CZQM and CZQX. FIR NOTAMs are not associated with a specific
aerodrome and include information encompassing two or more sites
within the same FIR. They also include:
NOTE: The airspace surrounding forest fires is defined by CARs
601.15 and 601.16 as restricted airspace. Therefore, NOTAMs on
forest fires, as with any other airspace restriction, are filed
under the appropriate FIR NOTAM file. In exceptional circumstances,
the Minister may request that these NOTAMs be also issued under an
aerodrome NOTAM file.
(c) Aerodrome NOTAMs:
With the exception of NOTAMs issued under the National NOTAM or
appropriate FIR NOTAM file, as identified in the preceding
sections, aerodrome NOTAMs describe information such as:(i)
services,(ii) facilities,(iii) operations,(iv) hazards, and(v)
activities of particular interest to a specific aerodrome,
or within 25 NM of a specific aerodrome.
In the latter case, the NOTAMs are issued under the closest
aerodrome. The Aerodrome NOTAM file identifiers are specified under
the appropriate Flight Planning (FLT PLN) entry in the
Aerodrome/Facility Directory of the CFS or CWAS. An Aerodrome NOTAM
file identifier can be used by more than one aerodrome.
NOTAMs for Arctic Radio RCO frequencies are issued under the
CZNB NOTAM file identifierNOTE: This type of information occurring
beyond 25 NM
of any aerodrome is issued under the appropriate FIR NOTAM
file.
6.0 AIP CANADA (ICAO) SUPPLEMENTS, AERONAUTICAL INFORMATION
CIRCULARS, AIRAC CANADA
6.1 GENERAL AIP Canada (ICAO) Supplements and Aeronautical
Information Circulars (AIC) are available for viewing or
downloading on the NAV CANADA Web site. They may also be accessed
via hyperlink from the Transport Canada TC AIM page on the
Transport Canada Web site. AIP Canada (ICAO) Supplements and AICs
will be cancelled, as required, throughout the year. A summary of
current AIP Canada (ICAO) Supplements and AICs will be kept
up-to-date on the NAV CANADA Web site.
6.2 AIP CANADA (ICAO) SUPPLEMENT While permanent changes are
published in the TC AIM and the AIP Canada (ICAO), temporary
operational changes of long duration (three months or longer), as
well as information of short duration that contains extensive text
and/or graphics, will be published as AIP Canada (ICAO)
Supplements. AIP Canada (ICAO) Supplements should not be used to
duplicate information better contained in the TC AIM or the AIP
Canada (ICAO).
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6.3 AERONAUTICAL INFORMATION CIRCULAR AICs provide advance
notification of major changes to legislation, regulations,
procedures or purely administrative matters where the text is not
part of the TC AIM or AIP Canada (ICAO).
An AIC shall be issued whenever it is desirable to
promulgate:
(a) a long-term forecast of any major change in legislation,
regulations, procedures or facilities;
(b) information of a purely explanatory or advisory nature
liable to affect flight safety;
(c) information or notification of an explanatory or advisory
nature concerning technical, legislative or purely administrative
matters.
6.4 AIRAC CANADA AIRAC Canada is a notice that is issued weekly
by NAV CANADA, Aeronautical Information Services, to provide
advance notification to chart makers and producers of aeronautical
information concerning changes within the CDA. This notice ensures
that all users of the Canadian airspace have the same information
on the same date.
7.0 PROCUREMENT OF AERONAUTICAL CHARTS AND PUBLICATIONS
7.1 PUbLISHING AND DEPOSITORy SERVICES The following
publications are available from:
Publishing and Depository Services PWGSC Ottawa ON K1A 0S5 Tel.:
.............................. 1-800-635-7943 or 613-941-5995 Fax:
............................... 1-800-565-7757 or 613-954-5779
— Catalogue No. Price (1)(3)
Aircraft Technical Log:Section 1 – Airframe Section 2 – Record
of Installations and Modifications to AircraftSection 4 –
PropellerSection 5 – Component
T52-23-1-1987ET52-2365-2 T52-2365-4T52-2365-5
$8.95$5.95 $7.95$9.50
Designated Airspace Handbook (DAH) TP 1820E *
* Available free of charge, in digital format, on the internet
at under the heading of Aeronautical Information Products.
Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs)
This publication can also be bought by part or subpart. Prices
for a specific part or subpart are available from Canadian
Government Publishing.
T51-15E $595.00
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out the status of a previously placed order, or to return a product
or exchange a defective product, contact:
The Order Desk*
North America only: ...............................
1-888-830-4911 Local number:
............................................. 613-991-4071 E-mail:
.......................................................
[email protected] Fax:
..............................................................
613-991-2081 Internet:
....................................................
(1) Prices are subject to change without notice.
(2) S/O: Standing Order – Amendments are sent automatically as
they become available. The amendments must be paid upon receipt.
Non-payment cancels the issuance of all future amendments.
(3) The Goods and Services Tax (GST) of 5% must be added to the
publication price.
A cheque or money order made payable to the Receiver General for
Canada must accompany all orders.
Add 30% to the price of books being shipped outside Canada. All
orders are to be paid in Canadian funds.
7.2 NAV CANADA
Individual purchases Suggested retail price:
VNC, VTA $16.50/each Enroute charts $6.00/each Plastic wallet
for charts $12.00/each Canada Air Pilot $20.00/volume [a copy of
the CAP GEN is free with the purchase of one or more CAP volume(s)]
Canada Flight Supplement $29.00/each Canada Water Aerodrome
Supplement $45.00/each
Individual aeronautical charts and publications can be obtained
from a network of distributors and suppliers. They are listed on
NAV CANADA’s Aeronautical Publications, Sales and Distribution Unit
Web site at and in the Canada Flight Supplement, Section C. You can
also call Aeronautical Publications at 1 866 731-PUBS (7827) for
the distributor nearest you. Distributors may offer products at
different prices.
7.2.1 Subscriptions
Subscriptions to the following charts and publications (except
for the Canada Water Aerodrome Supplement) are for seven issues and
are revised every 56 days:
Suggested retail price: Enroute charts
................................................$12.00/each Canada
Air Pilot ....................................... $45.00/volume
[CAP GEN publications are not re-issued every cycle, but are
amended as required. A copy is free with the purchase of one or
more CAP volume(s)]
Canada Flight Supplement ............................$99.00/each
Canada Water Aerodrome Supplement (issued once a year)
........................................$45.00/each
Subscription to the charts and publications above are available
through NAV CANADA:
NAV CANADA Aeronautical Publications Sales and Distribution Unit
P.O. Box 9840 Station T Ottawa ON K1G 6S8 Tel. (toll free):
............................. 1-866-731-PUBS (7827) Fax (toll
free): .......................................... 1-866-740-9992
Fax (local):...................................................
613-744-7120 E-mail: .....................................
[email protected] Web site:
........................................ Online Store:
.......................http://products.navcanada.ca
Prices are subject to change without notice; taxes are not
included. Handling charges of $30.00 for Canada and $35.00 for
other countries are added to each subscription order and renewal.
Visa, MasterCard and American Express are accepted. All sales are
final. Please allow 10 days for delivery of your initial issue. If
your subscription has not arrived three days before the effective
date, please call NAV CANADA’s Aeronautical Publications, Sales and
Distribution Unit.
For product information, please call 1-866-731-PUBS (7827) or
visit NAV CANADA’s Aeronautical Publications Web site at or e-mail
us at .
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8.0 CHARTS AND PUBLICATIONS FOR INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS
8.1 GENERAL Foreign air rules, procedures and customs
requirements may be different from those applicable in Canada.
Failure to comply with foreign customs requirements may cause
unnecessary delay and embarrassment. Failure to comply with foreign
air rules and procedures may cause a near miss or an accident.
Therefore, pilots who are planning flights to other countries must
ensure they obtain the required current aeronautical information
for each country to be visited.
Most countries publish a State AIP, as well as aeronautical
charts and publications similar to those used in Canada. For the
address from which aeronautical information for foreign states may
be obtained, refer to ICAO Doc 7383-AIS/503/87, entitled
Aeronautical Information Services Provided By States. To obtain
this document, you may contact:
Document Sales Unit International Civil Aviation Organization
999 University Street Montreal QC H3C 5H7 Tel.:
..............................................................514-954-8022
Fax:
...............................................................514-954-6769
e-mail: ..............................................
[email protected]
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