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COSCAP-South Asia

South Asian Safety Issues (SASI) - based on CAST/ESSI Safety Initiatives (link to CAST SES)

STATUS OF IMPLEMENTATION OF SASI IN MEMBER STATES
[Note : In the process of tracking of the implementation of the SASI, the contribution of COSCAP-SA is checked against four categories viz. A,B, C an D which stands for the following. A- Guidance Meterial Provided, B-Require training (initial/recurrent) provided, C-States' complance was verified both at the level of State and/or Operator and D-other means of assistance provided . States' status of implementation is ascertained/verified against four categories viz. 1 - Legislation/Regulations updated, 2- Directions/Information bulletins issued for the Operators, 3- Operators' compliance verified during surveillance programmes and 4 - other means of compliance]

Index

Reference

Short Title of the SASI

Purpose and/or Summary of Requirements to be in place

Contribution of

COSCAP-South Asia

Member States

Bangladesh

Bhutan

India

Maldives

Nepal

Pakistan

Sri Lanka

SASI

OPS-001

Terrain Avoidance Warning System (TAWS)

Carriers operating turbine aircraft for commercial air services to install TAWS on the entire fleet and establish procedures for its use

AB(SA)-001 and AC(SA)-001 issued

AB(IB)-001 issued

States' compliance verified

Satisfactory implementation in respect of compliance checker "1", "2" and "3" demonstrated.

Satisfactory implementation in respect of compliance checker "1", "2" and "3" demonstrated

CAST

SE-1 CFIT

ESSI

AP 1.01

SASI

0PS-002

Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)

Operators to have standard operating procedures/training and manual covering all projected normal situations crews/company personnel will encounter, use of checklists, responsibilities of crewmembers, use of available equipment, and expected procedures to be used during all phases of flight

AB(SA) 002 an AC(SA) 002 issued.

States' compliance verified

Satisfactory implementation in respect of compliance checker "1", "2" and "3" demonstrated.

Satisfactory implementation in respect of compliance checker "1", "2" and "3" demonstrated

CAST

SE-2 CFIT

ESSI

AP 1.06

SASI

OPS-003

Precision-Like Approach Implementation (“21st Century Instrument Approaches”) (Vertical Angles – PAI 1-7, 11)

To identify the means by which all flight crews can fly an apporiate stablized vertical path to the runway end for all instrument procedures.

AB(SA) 002 and AC(SA) 002 issued.

AC(SA)-010 issued

AC(SA)-011 issued

To offer training to States at request

States' compliance verified

open

Satisfactory implementation in respect of compliance checker "1", "2" and "3" demonstrated

open

Satisfactory implementation in respect of compliance checker "1", "2" and "3" demonstrated

CAST

SE-3 CFIT

ESSI

AP 1.03

SASI

OPS-004

Airline Proactive Safety Programs (FOQA & ASAP)

Develop and implement a mutually agree upon methodology to use Flight Operations and Quality Assurance and Aviaton Safety Action Partnership information for the purpose of proactively identifying safety related issues and corrective actions.

AB(SA)-005 and AC(SA)-008 issued

AB(SA)-009 issued

Manual on FDA issued

States' compliance verified

Satisfactory implementation in respect of compliance checker "1", "2" and "3" demonstrated, except in the case of FDA

Satisfactory implementation in respect of compliance checker "1", "2" and "3" demonstrated

Satisfactory implementation in respect of compliance checker "1", "2" and "3" demonstrated except in the case of FDA

CAST

SE-10 CFIT

ESSI

AP 1.08

SASI

OPS-005

Implementation Plan For Training – CRM

To promote comprehensive SOPs as a key element of every air carrier's CRM training programme

AB(SA)-003 and AC(SA)-003 issued

AC(SA)-004 issued

AC(SA)-005 issued

AC(SA)-006 issued

States' compliance verified

Satisfactory implementation in respect of compliance checker "1", "2" and "3" demonstrated

open

Satisfactory implementation in respect of compliance checker "1", "2" and "3" demonstrated

CAST

SE-11 CFIT

ESSI

AP 1.05

SASI

OPS-006

Training CFIT Prevention

To develop opertors' training programmes incorporating CFIT prevention procedures stressing upon the position awareness and escape maneuvers in the event of a terrain warning indication

AB(SA)-006 issued

ALAR CDs provided to States

Informative Material

ALAR workshops held in some States

States' compliance verified

Satisfactory implementation in respect of compliance checker "1", "2" and "3" demonstrated

Not applicable

Satisfactory implementation in respect of compliance checker "1", "2" and "3" demonstrated

CAST

SE-12 CFIT

ESSI

AP 1.04

SASI

OPS-007

Policies for ALAR (Safety Culture- CEOs & DOS More Visible)

To promote safety culture at each carrier specifically targeting at ALAR and ensure carriers' use of safety related information generated by the Manufacturer and Regulatory Authrotiy in the carrier's manual and consistent use of such information for training and operations

AC(SA)-007 issued

IB(SA)-001 and IB(SA)-002 issued

States' compliance verified ed

Satisfactory implementation in respect of compliance checker "1", "2" and "3" demonstrated

CAST

SE-14 ALAR

ESSI

AP 2.05

SASI

OPS-008

Policies for ALAR (Safety Culture – Safety Information in Manuals)

Ensure that essential safety information generated by the Airplane Manufacturer and the State of the Manufacturer is included in the Company Manuals and in Training programmes and such requirements are rigorously followed at all times

AC(SA)-007 issued

IB(SA)-001 and IB(SA)-002 issued

States' compliance verified

Satisfactory implementation in respect of compliance checker "1", "2" and "3" demonstrated

CAST

SE-15 ALAR

ESSI

AP 2.05

SASI

OPS-009

Policies for ALAR (Safety Culture – AFM Database for Inspectors)

AC(SA)-007 issued

IB(SA)-001 and IB(SA)-002 issued

States' compliance verified

Satisfactory implementation in respect of compliance checker "1", "2" and "3" demonstrated

CAST

SE-16 ALAR

ESSI

AP 2.05

SASI

OPS-010

Approach & Landing Accident Reduction (Flight Crew Training)

Ensure that air operators implement syllabi that train and evaluate aircrews on stabilized approaches, unusual attitudes, and upset recoveries. Specific topics related to stabilized approaches should include: crew resource management, go around criteria, approaches with system malfunctions, non-normal conditions, emphasis on basic airmanship, approach briefings, approach and missed approach procedures.

AC(SA)-006 issued

Informative Material

States' compliance verified

Satisfactory implementation in respect of compliance checker "1", "2" and "3" demonstrated

CAST

SE-23

ESSI

AP 2.01

SASI

OPS-011

Loss of Control (SOPs)

To ensure that SOP include expprocedures during pre/post flight and all phases of flight i.e.: checklists, simulator training, PF/PNF duties, transfer of control, automation operation, rushed and/or unstabilized approaches, rejected landings and missed approaches, in-flight pilot icing reporting, and flight crew coordination. Operator instructors and check airman should ensure these SOP’s are trained and enforced in their aircrew proficiency and standardization programs.

AB(SA) 002 an AC(SA) 002 issued.

Informative Material

States' compliance verified

Satisfactory implementation in respect of compliance checker "1", "2" and "3" demonstrated

CAST

SE-26

ESSI

AP 3.03

SASI

OPS-012

Loss of Control (Risk Assessments and Management)

To ensure that SOP includes expected procedures during pre/post flight and all phases of flight i.e.: checklists, simulator training, PF/PNF duties, transfer of control, automation operation, rushed and/or unstabilized approaches, rejected landings and missed approaches, in-flight pilot icing reporting, and flight crew coordination. Operator instructors and check airman should ensure these SOP’s are trained and enforced in their aircrew proficiency and standardization programs.

Pursued further under SMS

CAST

SE-27

ESSI

AP 3.01

SASI

OPS-013

Loss of Control - Policies and Procedures (Process to Inform Personnel/Flight crew)

To ensure that essential safety information and operational procedures generated by airplane manufacturers are included in companies' operating manuals, training programs for pilots and other appropriate employee groups, in daily operations. Operators should also develop a means to improve the performance of those flight-crew members that meet the minimum criteria, but have shown a limited proficiency.

AC(SA)-007 issued

AC(SA)-008 issued

AC(SA)-009 issued

AB(SA)-005 issued

States' compliance verified

Satisfactory implementation in respect of compliance checker "1", "2" and "3" demonstrated

CAST

SE-28

ESSI

AP 3.05

SASI

OPS-014

Loss of Control – Policies and Procedures (Process to Enhance Pilot Proficiency)

AB(SA)-005 issued

AC(SA)-007 issued

AC(SA)-008 issued

AC(SA)-009 issued

States' compliance verified

Satisfactory implementation in respect of compliance checker "1", "2" and "3" demonstrated

CAST

SE-29

ESSI

AP 3.05

SASI

OPS-015

Loss of Control Training (Human Factors and Automation)

To reduce loss of control accidents, air operator training departments need to incorporate training that emphasizes flight crewmembers’ situation awareness, crew coordination during multitasking, and the use of automation in conjunction with CRM. Flight crews should be trained to use the appropriate levels of automation. Emphasis should be placed on the knowledge of functional operation, capabilities and limitations of automation to ensure pilot control of the aircraft

At 3rd ARAST the SE was approved and the States will be provided with the Advisory Circular for implementation

awaits the Advisory Circular

CAST

SE-30

ESSI

AP 3.02

SASI

OPS-016

Loss of Control Training - Advance Maneuver (Implement Ground and Flight Training

To prevent and recover from hazardous flight conditions outside of the normal flight envelope such as, in flight upsets, stalls, ground proximity and wind shear escape maneuvers, and inappropriate energy state management conditions.

Airplane Upset Recovery CD issued to States

States' compliance verified

Satisfactory implementation in respect of compliance checker "1", "2" and "3" demonstrated

CAST

SE-31

ESSI

AP 3.01

SASI

OPS-017

Runway Incursion – Pilot Training

Develop policies, procedures, and implementation guidelines for Pilot Training programs to prevent runway incursions. The outcome of this work will be: Training and/or standardization programs emphasizing situational awareness, standard operating procedures, and pre-flight planning, Emphasis on Cockpit Resource Management (CRM) and command leadership training skills to address the dynamic operating environment faced by pilots and Guidance for prioritization in a multi-tasking environment to emphasize situational awareness, ground operations, and use of all resources.

AC(SA)-014 issued to States

States' compliance verified

Satisfactory implementation in respect of compliance checker "1", "2" and "3" demonstrated

CAST

SE-60

ESSI

SASI

OPS-018

Cabin Injury Reduction During Turbulence

Reduce turbulence injuries to cabin crew and passengers through improved situational awareness, turbulence encounter management procedures (before, during and after encounter), and enhanced communication methodologies standardized across all air carriers

AC(SA)-015 issued to States

Informative Material

States' compliance verified

Satisfactory implementation in respect of compliance checker "1", "2" and "3" demonstrated

CAST

SE-78

ESSI

SASI

OPS-019

Map Shift Detection/Prevention, GPS Installation & TAWS Enhancements

Controlled Flight Into Terrain (CFIT) - accidents, where a properly functioning aircraft under the control of a fully qualified and certificated crew is flown into terrain with no apparent awareness on the part of crew, could be substantially reduced or eliminated with the installation of GPS equipment and procedures for operating into areas with limited navigation aids. GPS is critical to achieving the full potential of SE-1 (TAWS) in a limited ground navigation aid environment. This SE ensures that the maximal risk reduction for SE-6, SE-7 and SE-8 is achieved. Incorporation of ADS-B requires GPS equipped airplanes and may offset total cost. Additionally, revisions to TAWS terrain databases, alerting algorithms, and optional features should be incorporated into the TAWS equipment to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of the TAWS warnings and displays.

AB(SA)-008 issued

AC(SA)-016 issued

States' compliance verified

open

CAST

SE-120

ESSI

SASI

OPS-020

Cargo – Cargo Loading Training and SOPs

To reduce cargo-related accidents and incidents by publishing and enforcing clear, concise and accurate standard operating procedures, and training the rationale behind those procedures; ensuring company training programs are approved and monitored; and ensuring adequacy of contractor training.

CAST/FAA response is awaited

Advice of CAST/FAA is awaited

CAST

SE-121

ESSI

SASI

OPS-021

Dangerous Goods Processing

To reduce the occurrence of Dangerous Goods-related accidents and incidents and to prevent undeclared Dangerous Goods from entering the shipping system, a multi-tier system should be developed and implemented by regulators, manufacturers (of packaging material) and shipping companies (air and ground) to identify and safely process undeclared hazardous material. This system should include: (1) education, (2) identification, (3) inspection, and (4) regulation and oversight.

FAA response is awaited

Advice of CAST/FAA is awaited

CAST

SE-125

ESSI

SASI

OPS-022

Cargo – Fire Containment

To reduce the occurrence of accidents and incidents from cargo fires, improved cargo containers should be developed to contain (or suppress) fires originating in shipped cargo. Standards for fire containment / should be developed, and containers standardized. New containers should be implemented whenever containers are replaced. Consideration should be given to using improved containers for as much cargo as is feasible

Additional information from CAST/FAA is awaited

Advice of CAST/FAA is awaited

CAST

SE-127

ESSI

SASI

OPS-023

Regulation and Policy – Compliance, Enforcement and Restricted Operations

To reduce the occurrence of accidents and incidents, regulators should improve their legal processes for compliance, enforcement and operational restrictions by allowing faster imposition of restrictions on operations to address significant safety concerns and promoting disclosure of safety concerns by enhancing legal protections for airline/operator employees, contractors, and their employees.

Revised Aviation Enforcement Policy and Procedures Manaul (2008 Edition) issued to States

open

CAST

SE-129

ESSI

SASI

OPS-024

Cargo - Regulation and Policy - Oversight

To provide adequate oversight, regulators should develop/enhance and implement a system that ensures appropriate inspector coverage for all airlines, sub-contracting, and leasing operations and assign highly-experienced inspectors (appropriate for the operation) to operators that require the most comprehensive oversight

CAST/FAA response is awaited. Action would be pursued under SSP

pursued under SMS

CAST

SE-130

ESSI

SASI

OPS-025

Cargo – Safety Culture

To reduce cargo-related accidents and incidents by encouraging a culture that enhances operational safety. A safety culture can be enhanced by a safety management system that includes: (1) development of an accident/incident cost analysis tool, (2) a self-audit process, (3) risk management programs, (4) revised standards for the Director of Safety (DOS), (5) development of incident reporting and quality assurance

CAST/FAA response is awaited. Action would be pursued under SMS

Advice of CAST/FAA is awaited

CAST

SE-131

ESSI

SASI

OPS-026

Icing - Turboprop Aircraft Ice Detection Systems

To prevent fatal accidents caused by in-flight icing encounters, for all turboprop aircraft with non-evaporative ice protection systems and non-powered flight controls used in Part 121 operations, manufacturers should: (1) For new type designs, adapt and implement systems that automatically detect ice, measure the rate of ice accretion, and provide annunciation to the flightcrew, and (2) For current production aircraft and existing type designs, if feasible install systems that automatically detect ice, measure the rate of ice accretion and provide annunciation to the flightcrew.

CAST/FAA response is awaited.

Advice of CAST/FAA is awaited.

Advice of CAST/FAA is awaited

CAST

SE-133

ESSI

SASI

OPS-027

Icing – Training – Engine Surge Recovery

To prevent fatal accidents resulting from an engine surge caused by ice ingestion, airlines should provide adequate training for flight crews to ensure appropriate responses to this event. This training should include engine out identification, engine surge recovery procedures, and associated aircraft recovery in all the varying combinations. Key to this training is that it be accomplished prior to the pilot being assigned to the line or introduced to new equipment.

CAST/FAA response is awaited

Advice of CAST/FAA is awaited

CAST

SE-136

ESSI

SASI

OPS-028

~~Midair – See-and-Avoid~~

To prevent midair collisions by improving see-and-avoid capability

WITHDRAWN BY CAST

No further action required

CAST

SE-163

ESSI

SASI

OPS-029

Midair – ACAS Installation

To encourage worldwide installation of ACAS in all aircraft of 33,000 pounds or greater max takeoff weight.

States were advised to ensure compliance with ICAO requirements on the carriage of ACAS equipment on board the aircraft

Satisfactory implementation in respect of compliance checker "1", "2" and "3" demonstrated

CAST

SE-164

ESSI

SASI

OPS-030

Midair – ACAS Policies and Procedures

To prevent midair collisions by: requiring flightcrews to follow ACAS Resolution Advisories (RA’s) even in the presence of contravening ATC instructions; establishing procedures for ACAS range setting; and requiring that ACAS-capable simulators and flight-training devices are used for training ACAS responses and maneuvers.

AC(SA)-017 issued

States' compliance verified

Satisfactory implementation in respect of compliance checker "1", "2" and "3" demonstrated

CAST

SE-165

ESSI

SASI

OPS-031

Runway Incursion Standard Operating Procedures – Runway Incursion Prevention

This safety enhancement reduces the risk of runway incursions and surface incidents by recommending that all FAR Part 121 operators and Part 135 operators establish, document, train and follow SOPs for ground operations

AC (SA)-012 issued.

AC (SA) 013 issued

A set of ten FAA CDs on Runway Incursion issued to States. Informative Material

States' compliance verified

Satisfactory implementation in respect of compliance checker "1", "2" and "3" demonstrated

open

Satisfactory implementation in respect of compliance checker "1", "2" and "3" demonstrated

CAST

SE-49

ESSI

SASI

OPS-032

Runway Incursion Prevention – Ground Operation – Ground General Aviation

This safety enhancement reduces the risk of runway incursions by establishing and disseminating recommended practices for general aviation (GA) ground operations.

AC (SA)-012 issued.

AC (SA) 013 issued

A set of ten FAA CDs on Runway Incursion issued to States.

States' compliance verified

Satisfactory implementation in respect of compliance checker "1", "2" and "3" demonstrated

open

Satisfactory implementation in respect of compliance checker "1", "2" and "3" demonstrated

CAST

SE-50

ESSI

SASI

OPS-033

Runway Incursion Prevention – Ground Operation – Best Practices - Towing, vehicle Movement

This safety enhancement reduces the frequency and severity of runway incursions by the developing and implementing recommended best practices for mechanics and others who tow or otherwise move aircraft within the airport movement area.

AC (SA)-012 issued.

AC (SA) 013 issued

A set of ten FAA CDs on Runway Incursion issued to States.

States' compliance verified

Satisfactory implementation in respect of compliance checker "1", "2" and "3" demonstrated

open

Satisfactory implementation in respect of compliance checker "1", "2" and "3" demonstrated

CAST

SE-51

ESSI

SASI

OPS-034

Runway Incursion Prevention – Ground Operation – Best Practices - Vertical Movement of Aircraft

This safety enhancement helps prevent runway incursions/surface incidents by developing and implementing recommended best practices for vehicle operations in the aircraft movement area and driver training.

AC (SA)-012 issued.

AC (SA) 013 issued

A set of ten FAA CDs on Runway Incursion issued to States

States' compliance verified

Satisfactory implementation in respect of compliance checker "1", "2" and "3" demonstrated

open

Satisfactory implementation in respect of compliance checker "1", "2" and "3" demonstrated

CAST

SE-52

ESSI

SASI

OPS-035

ECCAIRS workshop in South Asia

Systematic an consistent collection of data on accident / incidents will help identify the potential safety hazards and eliminate the associate hazards and to contribute to central database for data

States were given a briefing about the benefits of ECCAIRs at the 8th SARAST meeting and encouraged to make use of ECCAIRs.

To organise training for the States. BEA agreed to provide training but dates are yet to confirm

open

CAST

ESSI

SASI

OPS-036

Safety Management System (SMS)

This safety enhancement substantially reduces or eliminates the risk of Runway Incursions (RI) by the incorporation of RI training into flight crew qualification, approved training, and other pilot training programs. This training will increase the pilot’s ability to recognize and avoid situations leading to runway incursions.

SMS Trainning course was conducted in Pakistan and India. A separate course was conducted in Sri Lanka at her expense

Generic State Safety Programme was developed and published in the website

open

CAST

SE-60

ESSI

SASI

GEN-001

Minutes of NASTs

Member States to establish National Aviation Safety Teams (NAST) in their respective States and provide the COSCAP-SA with Terms of Reference and Minutes of the NAST in on-going manner.

Generic Terms of Reference was provided to State.

States were informed to notify the COSCAP-SA about the planned dates of NAST, to attend.

States' NAST meeting minutes perused and uploaded to the COSCAP-SA offical website

States' compliance verified

NAST-Bangladesh was established and activities are on going

NAST-Bhutan was established and meetings are yet to be held

NAST-India was established and activities are on going

NAST-Maldives was established and activities are on going

NAST-Nepal was established and activities are on going

NAST-Pakistan was established and activities are on going

NAST- Sri Lanka was established and activities are on going

CAST

ESSI

SASI

GEN-002

COSCAP-SA Generated Audit Checklist (2nd Edition)

To revise the Audit Checklists and re-issue for the use of States

Audit Checklists (Flight Operations) was revised and circulated amongst Member States. The latest copy was uploaded to the offical webiste

States' compliance verified

open

CAST

ESSI

SASI

GEN-003

Sub-Meetings on SARAST

Regional Experts (RFOE & RATSE) in liaison with the Member States to conduct sub-SARAST meetings in each of the member States in order to educate the national CAA staff and relevant industry personnel about the SARAST recommendations for better understanding and cooperation in the process of implementation.

First round of sub SARAST meetings were held in each member State. Next round of meeting will take place after next the SARAST meeting

1st meeting held, follow-up meetings would be useful

CAST

SE-60

ESSI

SASI

GEN-004

GASP/Roadmap Objectives/Best Practices

To identify the GSI in the GASP/Roadmap objectives/best practices that are applicable to SASI and identify areas where SARAST could assist the member States.

The worksheets developed by COSCAP-SEA for tracking the status of implementations was adopted by COSCAP-SA and will be presented at the next SARAST meeting for formal adoption by the States.

open

CAST

SE-60

ESSI

SASI

GEN-005

Cooperation with ESSI to Take Initiatives on Safety Matters

To enhance communication and co-operation between SARAST and ESSI for better coordination of resolution of safety related matters

COSCAP-SA attended "EASA International Cooperation Forum" 29-31 October in Cologne and brought to the notice of EASA/ESSI of the need. It was agreed that COSCAP would be invited for future ESSI meetings details of which is found at EASA website.

Not applicable

CAST

ESSI

SASI

GEN-006

Ground Safety

To organise a seminar on Ground Accident Prevention for all States.

Ground Accident Prevention Seminar was held for all States in the region on Bangkok, Thailand, 27 – 28 March 2008. Course material is found under aviation safety in this webiste. AC(SA)-014

one person attended the training course conducted in Bangkok

six persons attended the training course conducted in Bangkok

two persons attended the training course conducted in Bangkok

three persons attended the training course conducted in Bangkok

Nil participation at the training course conducted in Bangkok

six persons attended the training course conducted in Bangkok

CAST

SE-60

ESSI

SASI

ATM-001

CFIT – “Minimum Safe Altitude Warning”(MSAW)

To provide ground based warning to aircraft which are likely to go below the minimum decent altitude

MSAW Course conducted in Sri Lanka by FAA in February 2006. Participants – 14 from three States except from Maldives.CAA Sri Lankan kindly offered to provide training to Maldives ATC when requested

States' compliance verified

equipped with MSAW

Procedures are in place.

Staff are trained.

No MSAW

Complete data is not available with COSCAP-SA

MSSR installation completed at Male’ International Airport. It is equipped with MSAW and will hopefully be commissioned in March 2009

equppied with MSAW

Procedures are in place

Staff Trained

No MSAW

Upgradation is in progress. Completion is expected by end of 2010.

onducted an Air Traffic Teamwork Enhancement (ATTE) Course for the Maldives Between 18th & 21st of February, 2008 in Male’ and is willing to provide MSAW Training to Maldivian ATCOS (date still open)

CAST

SE-9

ESSI

AP 1.07

SASI

ATM-002

ATC CFIT Training – CFIT Prevention

This safety enhancement reinforces current safety alert procedures and good air traffic operating practices by providing initial and recurrent ATC CFIT training for all controllers.

Guidance material for the State AC(SA)-014 on Issuance of Safety Alert/Warning issued in December 2005

States' compliance verified

ATSI No.CAAB/ AA/ATS/1601/230/113 Dated 30-04-07 promulgated.

CFIT/ALAR workshop arranged under TA COSCAP-SA on 05-12-07 conducted by FSF. 80 participants from across the aviation industry attended the workshop

AB 014 issued to ATS Provider

DARA Circular No 2 of 2000 issued prior to issuance of AB014 by COSCAP

Not Applicable

AB014 has been adopted. Radar Training includes MSAW warning, conflict alert warning and deviation warning. SOP is in place for warning pilots in case of track deviation

No specific State Regulation for this SASI is established. Letter sent to the ATSP to include phraseology given in AB014 in Local Instructions. Phraseology for controllers to provide safety alerts on MSAW activation Ref. ATC Circular-2 OF 2006. Issue of alerts by letter made mandatory. (Phraseology in keeping with AB014)

CAST

SE-13

ESSI

SASI

ATM-003

Runway Incursions – Air Traffic Control Training - Training Programme, Course curriculum & situational Awareness

This safety enhancement updates controller training programs and course curriculums designed to improve the level of knowledge, skill and proficiency that supports and enhances system efficiency, thereby increasing safety by fostering a higher level of situational awareness.

ATTE course was conducted in Sri Lanka by FAA in February 2006. Participants - 14 from 3 States.Memory Enhancement training material (NATPRO) awaited from FAA.FAA provided a CD on Memory Retention to all participants at the 6th SARAST meeting.

At present ATCO’s are doing training at Biman Aviation Training Centre

Circular AIS/SARAST/036/087 dated 25th August 08 re-issued to Service Provider for compliance

AIC 6 of 2006 issued. Runway Safety Tool Kit CD distributed to ATM Service Provider (Airport Authority India)

ATTE Training for 15 controllers conducted with the assistance of Sri Lanka CAA and AASL from 17 to 21 February 2008

A comprehensive syllabus of ATTE including CFIT, MSAW has been developed.

Runway incursion training is provided to air traffic controllers during Basic ATC course

ATTE Courses carried out for local Controllers by ATSP, using controllers trained by the COSCAP Course. All Controllers are undergoing training in ATTE. (CRM) Situational Awareness enhanced on STC TWR (Strip Board carrying Position indicating Markers for Surface traffic)

CAST

SE-46

ESSI

SASI

ATM-004

Runway Incursions – Air Traffic Control Training – CRM Training

This safety enhancement increases teamwork in the tower cab environment. All tower controllers should receive a course similar to CRM for pilots.

NATPRO is being used in the USA as a controller memory enhancement tool and FAA assistance is awaited in this respect to support the States

open

CAST

SE-47

ESSI

SASI

ATM-005

Runway Incursion – SOPs for Controllers Situational Awareness

This safety enhancement reduces the risk of runway incursions by establishing and disseminating recommended practices for general aviation (GA) ground operations.

Guidance Material GM(SA)-001 issued

A set of 13 CDs on ATM provided by FAA were circulated amongst all Member States.

open

GM(SA)-001 was customised and issued to the ATM Service Provider

CAST

SE-55

ESSI

SASI

ATM-006

Runway Incursion – Controllers Shared Responsibility

This safety enhancement reduces the risk of runway incursions by establishing and disseminating recommended practices for general aviation (GA) ground operations.

Guidance Material GM(SA)-001 issued

A set of 13 CDs on ATM provided by FAA were circulated amongst all Member States.

CAST

SE-59

ESSI

SASI

ATM-007

Midair – Airspace Design

This safety enhancement prevents midair collisions by: designing B/C/D airspace to be more easily identifiable; improving the usability of VFR charts; and ensuring adequate and timely coordination of airspace design changes with all airspace users.

Working paper of Pakistan was submitted for comments of SARAST

CAST

SE-159

ESSI

SASI

OPS-008

~~Midair – Advanced Navigation~~ (dropped)

This safety enhancement prevents midair collisions by developing and implementing guidance of standard procedures for users of advanced navigation systems (e.g., GPS, “highway-in-the-sky”) that will facilitate aircraft separation along common navigation routes for flights not receiving ATC separation.

CAST

SE-162

ESSI

SASI

CAST

ESSI

Indicates the initiatives that have been successfully implemented in the region

9th SARAST Booklet

Maintenance RAST

The first meeting of combined Regional Aviation Safety Team on Maintenance was held on 05th June 2008, Bangkok, Thailand. Pl click here for the minutes of this meeting.