Canadian Aviation Regulations

801.10 (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 a specific operational location.

(2) An ATS site manual shall contain

• (a) a table of contents;

• (b) any information relating to the administration of the ATS unit, 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 ATS unit 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 ATS unit, including

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

  • (ii) where applicable, a description of the manoeuvring areas and movement areas of all aerodromes served, and

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

• (d) if 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 ATS unit; and

• (g) in the case of an ATS unit that provides services to aerodrome traffic, all information pertaining to all aerodromes served in respect of

  • (i) emergency response measures,

  • (ii) aerodrome safety measures,

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

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

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