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TANZANIA CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY

AERODROMES AND AIR NAVIGATION

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Document No:TCAA/FRM/SR/ANS-11

Title: CNS Inspection Checklist of 15

This is a controlled document Issued on:1 July 2011

1. General information1.1. Physical address1.2. Postal address1.3. Phone number1.4. Fax number1.5. Mobile number1.6. Email1.7. Date of inspection/audit1.8. Services inspected

1.9. Accountable Manager NameDesignationSignature/Date

1.10. Name of the Inspector NameDesignationSignature/Date

1.11. Other Inspectors NameNameSignature/Date

Assessment Code:YES - Requirements met NO* -Requirements not met

N/C – Not checkedN/A = Not Applicable



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Inspection Areas AssessmentYES NO N/C N/A REMARKS

2. Management Organization2.1 Does the CNS provider have a

documented organizational structure

2.2 Does the organizational structure clearly define lines of accountability of personnel in respect to the provision of services

2.3 Does the organizational structure show the relationship between operational units within the organization?

2.4 Does the organizational structure show names of individuals filling appropriate management positions

2.5 Are the functions, duties and responsibilities of management staff clearly defined and documented

3. Personnel3.1 Is the station organized and

staffed well as required to carry out the CNS maintenance and operational works?

3.2 Has the station developed job descriptions for its technical staff?

3.3 Is minimum required number of staff available in the unit?

3.4 Are technical personnel properly equipped, authorized and trained



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4. Training4.1 Does the CNS provider have

trained personnel dedicated to OJT activities?

4.2 Is there an established training policy and programmes for technical staff?

4.3 Is the training programme adequate and implemented?

4.4 Does the CNS provider maintain training files for its personnel?

4.5 Does the CNS provider have a procedure for maintaining the competence of its personnel (recurrent, OJT programme)?

5. Work environment5.1 Is the working environment at the

station satisfactory?5.2 Does the station have enough

space for the CNS facilities5.3 Does the station have

sufficient/proper arrangement to meet the human requirement

5.4 Are the following factors existing at an acceptable level as per the judgment of the inspector?

5.4.1 Ambient lighting5.4.2 Ambient temperature5.4.3 Noise level

Additional Observation/Comments:



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6. COMMUNICATION FACILITIES6.1 VHF air to ground Voice

Communication Systems6.1.1

VHF radioServiceability statusAvailability (97%)

Standby equipmentAntenna system

- RF cable

- Obstruction such as buildings, trees etc

Availability of distress radio 121.5MHz

6.1.2 VHF area coverServiceability statusAvailability (97%) Remote status monitorsStandby equipmentAntenna system

- RF cable


- RF switches



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6.1.3 Voice switching and control systemsServiceability statusAvailability (97%) Remote status monitorsStandby systemStandby power supplies

6.1.4 Voice and Data recording systemsServiceability statusAvailability (97%) Standby equipmentRecording mediaATS playback system

6.2 Point to Point Communication Systems

6.2.1 International: ATS-DS (VSAT)Serviceability statusAvailability (97%) Standby equipment

6.2.2 Domestic: ATS-DS Serviceability statusAvailability (%) Standby equipment

6.2.3 TelephoneIntercom systems Direct telephones

6.2.4 Automatic Terminal Information Systems (ATIS)Serviceability statusAvailability (97%) Standby equipment



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Additional Observations/comments:

6.3 Data Communication systemsAutomatic Message Switching Systems (AMSS)

6.3.1 AFTN main switchServiceability statusAvailability (97%) Remote monitoringStandby equipment

6.3.2 AFTN workstationsServiceability statusAvailability (97%) Remote monitoringStandby equipment

6.3.3 Flight data processing systemsServiceability statusStandby equipmentPreventive maintenance

6.3.4 InternetAvailability




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7. NAVIGATION FACILITIES

7.1 Instrument Landing systems(ILS)

7.1.1 LOCServiceability statusAvailability (97%) Remote status monitoringStandby equipmentFlight inspection checks

Ground checksAntenna system

- RF cable


- RF switches

7.1.2 Glide PathServiceability statusAvailability (97%) Remote status monitoringStandby equipmentFlight inspection checks


- RF cable

- Obstruction such as



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buildings, trees etc

- RF switches

7.1.3 Landing DMEServiceability statusAvailability (97%) Remote status monitoringStandby equipmentFlight inspection checks


- RF cable


- RF switches

7.1.4 Distance Measuring Equipment(DME)Serviceability statusAvailability (97%) Remote status monitoringStandby equipmentPreventive maintenance Flight inspection checks


- RF cable


- RF switches

7.1.5 VHF Omni- directional radio



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Range (VOR)Serviceability statusAvailability (97%) Remote status monitoringStandby equipmentFlight inspection checks


- RF cable


- RF switches

7.2 Non Directional Beacons (NDB)Serviceability statusAvailability (97%) Remote status monitoringStandby equipmentAutomatic changeoverAntenna system

- RF cable


7.3 Protection of NAVAIDS

- Protect NAVAIDS from vandalism/theft

- Prevent NAVAIDS signal interruptions



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8. SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS

8.1 Primary RadarServiceability statusAvailability (97%) Remote status monitorsStandby systemAntenna system

- RF cable


- RF switches

8.2 Secondary radarServiceability statusAvailability (97%) Remote status monitorsStandby equipment

8.2.1 Site monitor8.3 Radar display consoles

Antenna system

- RF cable




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- RF switches


9. Automatic Weather Observing Systems

9.1 Sensors

- Temperature- Humidity- Wind speed- Wind direction- Visibility- Cloud base

Serviceability statusAvailability (97%) Remote status monitorsStandby equipment

9.2 Aero view displaysServiceability statusAvailability (97%) Standby equipment




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10. Auxiliary facilities

10.1 Test equipment- Availability- whether the tools/

equipment which requires calibration are periodically calibrated

10.2 Availability of spares-components and hardware are properly identified and protected

10.3 Maintenance PC/ Laptop

10.4 Earthing systems

10.5 Lightening arrestor10.6 Master and Slave Clock

systems10.7 Crash alarm

10.8 Signaling lamp10.9 Emergency equipment

- Fire extinguisher- First aid kits- Oxygen cylinders



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10.10 Technical Tool Kit- Availability of

necessary tools/ special tools to carry out appropriate checks/ schedules

11. Power supplies

11.1 Provision of mains powersupply

11.2 Provision of standby power

- supply operation of equipment on batteries

- Solar systems

- Diesel Generator


12. Documentation and records

12.1 Site Logbooks12.2 Serviceability monthly reports

12.3 NAVAIDS flight checks results and reports



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12.4 NAVAIDS ground checks results

12.5 Records of Installations, initial testing and commissioning

12.6Test equipment calibration records

12.7Records of preventive/routinechecks

12.8Records of corrective measures taken

12.9Availability of the following updated documents for reference and use:

12.9.1 MANSOPS

12.9.2 Set of approvedmaintenance schedules

12.9.3 Set of Civil Aviation Requirements

12.9.4 Technical manual, drawings, trouble shooting charts

13. Process and procedures

13.1 Availability and reliability



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procedure13.2 Maintenance procedure13.3 Flight inspection procedure13.4 Test equipment calibration

procedure13.5 Contingency plan procedure14. Equipment room/shelter

14.1 Room temperature 14.2 Operation of Air Conditioners14.3 Ventilation


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