Canadian Aviation Regulations

801.07 (1) An ATS site manual shall set out the types of air traffic services that are provided by the holder of the ATS operations certificate at that operational location.

(2) An ATS site manual shall contain

• (a) a table of contents;

• (b) any information relating to the administration of the air traffic control unit or flight service station, including

  • (i) a record of any amendments to the manual,

  • (ii) a list of the holders of copies of the manual,

  • (iii) a description of the procedure for amending the manual,

  • (iv) a description of the organizational structure of the air traffic control unit management or the flight service station management,

  • (v) a statement, signed by the holder of the ATS operations certificate, certifying that the manual is complete and accurate, and

  • (vi) a statement, signed by the Minister, indicating that the Minister has approved the manual;

• (c) any information relating to the operation of the air traffic control unit or flight service station, including

  • (i) a description of the airspace and its classification,

  • (ii) where applicable, a description of the manoeuvring area and the movement area of the airport, and

  • (iii) a description of a system to ensure that any operational information necessary for operational staff to perform their duties or functions is available on a daily basis;

• (d) in the case where air traffic advisory services or flight information services are provided, a description of the procedures for providing those services;

• (e) a description of the procedures for providing emergency assistance services;

• (f) a copy of any agreements or memoranda of understanding relating to the operation of the air traffic control unit or flight service station; and

• (g) in the case of an air traffic control unit or flight service station that is located at an airport, all information pertaining to the airport in respect of

  • (i) emergency response measures,

  • (ii) airport safety measures,

  • (iii) access to the movement area and vehicle control procedures,

  • (iv) apron management plans and apron safety plans, and

  • (v) information services in respect of runway surface friction characteristics.