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The Aerodrome Standards (AS) Branch has primary responsibility for all functions
related to Safety Oversight Audit / Inspections in the following areas for maintenance
of ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) in accordance with National
Rules & regulations.
- Aerodrome Operations & Design
- Fire & Safety Standards including Special Vehicles / Fire Tenders.
- Electrical Engineering Standardsfor design, configuration and operations criteria
of electrical systems for aerodromes including Visual-Aids (AFL systems).
- Civil Engineering Standards including markings and signology.
The Aerodrome Standards (AS) Branch is also responsible for Aerodrome Certification
and Private Airstrips / Heliports Licensing Program.
Other roles and functions of Aerodrome Standards (AS) Branch are:
- Management of Obstacle Limitation Surfaces (OLS) in accordance with National Airfield
Clearance Policy (NACP) and issuance of height clearance NOC’s.
- Develop National regulations by adopting or exceeding from ICAO Standards and Recommended
Practices (SARPs) contained in the relevant Annexes to the Convention and file difference,
if any on as required basis.
- Review and promulgate Safety Standards through Air Navigation Orders, Safety Directives
and Air Safety Circulars.
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