This document outlines the requirements for Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) authorization, effective November 25th, 2014 (File No: AV 22024/34/2014-FSD). Indian operators are required to obtain DGCA approval before conducting flight operations in airspace that mandates the use of ADS-B. Indian registered aircraft cannot be operated using ADS-B for flight operations unless the operator and aircraft comply with CAR requirements, applicable DGCA guidance and circulars, ADS-B approval is obtained from DGCA, and the operation's specifications authorize the use of ADS-B. Airworthiness and operational approval for ADS-B will be in accordance with Operations Circular 17 of 2014. The fee for ADS-B authorization on the first aircraft type with the operator is Rs Ten Thousand only. The Director General of Civil Aviation is B S Bhullar.
Key Entities Referenced
Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA): The aviation regulatory authority responsible for approving ADS-B operations in India.
Civil Aviation Requirements (CAR): A regulatory framework outlining the requirements for aircraft operations and safety standards, including those for ADS-B.
Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B): A surveillance technology that allows aircraft to broadcast their position and other information, requiring specific authorization.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR GENERAL OF CIVIL AVIATION
TECHNICAL CENTRE, OPP SAFDURJUNG AIRPORT, NEW DELHI
CIVIL AVIATION REQUIREMENTS
SECTION 8 - AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS
SERIES 'S' PART V
ISSUE I, 25th NOVEMBER 2014 EFFECTIVE: st25th NOVEMBER 2014
File No: AV 22024/34/2014-FSD
SUBJECT: REQUIREMENTS FOR AUTOMATIC DEPENDENT SURVEILLANCE-
BROADCAST (ADS-B) AUTHORIZATION
1. INTRODUCTION
Indian operators must obtain DGCA approval for flight operations in airspace
requiring the use of ADS-B prior to conducting flight operations.
2. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
No person shall operate Indian registered aircraft using ADS-B for flight operations
unless:
2.1 The operator and the operator's aircraft comply with the requirements of this CAR,
applicable DGCA guidance, and applicable circulars;
2.2 The operator obtains ADS-B approval from the DGCA; and
2.3 The operator’s operations specifications authorize the use of ADS-B for flight
operations.
3. AIRWORTHINESS AND OPERATIONAL APPROVAL
Airworthiness and operational approval of ADS-B will be in accordance with Operations
Circular 17 of 2014CIVIL AVIATION REQUIREMENTS SECTION 7
SERIES 'I' PART I 01st OCTOBER 2014
4. FEES
Fees for ADS- B authorization on first aircraft type with the operator shall be Rs Ten
Thousand only
(B S Bhullar)
Director General of Civil Aviation
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