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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR GENERAL OF CIVIL AVIATION DUTIES, FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITES MARCH 2007 I N D E X Page No. DGCA …………………………………………………………………..1 to 2 I. ADMINISTRATION DIRECTORATE Establishment –I …………………………………………………………3 Establishment-II ………………………………………………………… 4 Cash & General………………………………………………………… 5 Finance …………………………………………………………………6 to 7 Vigilance & Coordination……………………………………………… 8 Hindi …………………………………………………………………. 9 to 10 II. AERODROME STANDARDS DIRECTORATE ……………………11 to 14 III. AIR SAFETY DIRECTORATE ……………………………………… 15 to 17 IV. AIR TRANSPORT DIRECTORATE ……………………………….. 18 to 19 V. AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTORATE ………………………………. 20 to 23 VI. FLIGHT INSPECTION DIRECTORATE …………………………. 24 to 31 VII. INFORMATION & REGULATION DIRECTORATE ………………… 33 VIII. RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT DIRECTORATE …………………34 to 37 IX. TRAINING & LICENSING DIRECTORATE Licensing – I Section ……………………………………………………. 38 Licensing – II Section …………………………………………………… 39 to 40 Training Section ………………………………………………………… 41 to 42 FG Section………………………………………………………………. 43 1 DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF CIVIL AVIATION 1. Registration of civil aircraft;

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OFFICE OFTHE DIRECTOR GENERAL OF CIVIL AVIATIONDUTIES FUNCTIONSANDRESPONSIBILITESMARCH 2007I N D E XPage NoDGCA helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip1 to 2I ADMINISTRATION DIRECTORATEEstablishment ndashI helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip3Establishment-II helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip 4Cash amp Generalhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip 5Finance helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip6 to 7Vigilance amp Coordinationhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip 8Hindi helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip 9 to 10II AERODROME STANDARDS DIRECTORATE helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip11 to 14III AIR SAFETY DIRECTORATE helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip 15 to 17IV AIR TRANSPORT DIRECTORATE helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip 18 to 19V AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTORATE helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip 20 to 23VI FLIGHT INSPECTION DIRECTORATE helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip 24 to 31VII INFORMATION amp REGULATION DIRECTORATE helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip 33VIII RESEARCH amp DEVELOPMENT DIRECTORATE helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip34 to 37IX TRAINING amp LICENSING DIRECTORATELicensing ndash I Section helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip 38Licensing ndash II Section helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip 39 to 40Training Section helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip 41 to 42FG Sectionhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip 431

DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF CIVIL AVIATION1 Registration of civil aircraft2 Formulation of standards of airworthiness for civil aircraft registered in Indiaand grant of certificates of airworthiness to such aircraft3 Licensing of pilots aircraft maintenance engineers and flight engineers andconducting examinations and checks for that purpose4 Licensing of air traffic controllers5 Certification of aerodromes and CNSATM facilities6 Maintaining a check on the proficiency of flight crew and also of other

operational personnel such as flight dispatchers and cabin crew7 Granting of Air Operatorrsquos Certificates to Indian carriers and regulation of airtransport services operating tofromwithinover India by Indian and foreignoperators including clearance of scheduled and non-scheduled flights of suchoperators8 Conducting investigation into accidentsincidents and taking accidentprevention measures including formulation of implementation of SafetyAviation Management Programmes9 Carrying out amendments to the Aircraft Act the Aircraft Rules and the CivilAviation Requirements for complying with the amendments to ICAO Annexesand initiating proposals for amendment to any other Act or for passing a newAct in order to give effect to an international Convention or amendment to anexisting Convention10 Coordination of ICAO matters with all agencies and sending replies to StateLetters and taking all necessary action arising out of the Universal SafetyOversight Audit Programme (USOAP) of ICAO11 Supervision of the institutesclubsschools engaged in flying training includingsimulator training AME training or any other training related with aviation witha view to ensuring a high quality of training12 Granting approval to aircraft maintenance repair and manufacturingorganizations and their continued oversight13 To act as a nodal agency for implementing Annex 9 provisions in India and forcoordinating matters relating to facilitation at Indian airports including holdingmeetings of the National Facilitation Committee14 Rendering advice to the Government on matters relating to air transportincluding bilateral air services agreements on ICAO matters and generally on2all technical matters relating to civil aviation and to act as an overallregulatory and developmental body for civil aviation in the country15 Coordination at national level for flexi-use of air space by civil and military airtraffic agencies and interaction with ICAO for provision of more air routes forcivil use through Indian air space16 Keeping a check on aircraft noise and engine emissions in accordance withICAO Annex 16 and collaborating with the environmental authorities in thismatter if required17 Promoting indigenous design and manufacture of aircraft and aircraftcomponents by acting as a catalytic agent18 Approving training programmes of operators for carriage of dangerous goodsissuing authorizations for carriage of dangerous goods etc3I ADMINISTRATION DIRECTORATEESTABLISHENT I SECTION1 All Establishment work relating to the post of Airworthiness discipline AirSafety Discipline and all Gazetted and non Gazetted establishment of R amp

D Directorate and Gliding Centre Pune2 Establishment matters of ministerial and other Group ` C amp `Drsquo s t a f f inthe subordinate office of the C A D3 Review cases of the above mentioned categories officers and staff (GroupCampD)4 Submissions of monthly Statements to Ministry of Civil Aviation showingchanges of top officers in the Civil aviation Department5 Issue of Exchange Vouchers for Air IndiaTickets in respect of theHeadquarters officers of the Civil Aviation Department except CSS CSSSamp CSCS who are selected for deputationdelegation and training abroad6 Implementation of SIUWork St u d y recommendation in respect ofTechnical Officers at Headquarters7 Preparation of Financial effect Statement in respect of proposals relating todeputation of delegation abroad8 Scrutiny of Air-India Bills and TA Bills in respect of the foreign toursof the Headquarters Officers other than CSS CSSS amp CSCS andacceptance of the same9 Circulation of various instructions received from otherMinistriesDepartments on deputationdelegations abroad among all theDirectorates10 Forwarding of applications of CAD office for trainingcourse Scholarshipoffered by Foreign Countries11 Various training programmes in India conducted by various traininginstitutions other than ISTM sponsoring of officers for the training12 Scruting of vouchers in respect of deputationdelegation abroad ofHeadquarters officer of CAD (received from EmbassiesHigh Commissionby CPAO) and acceptance of the same13 Deputation of CAD officers with foreign countries as expert advisers on long term basisand matters relating to their salary and pension contributiongratuity etc14 CreationConversion of temporary posts into permanent Transfer of hostsGrown A Brsquo amp `C relating- to Airworthiness and Air Safety Disciplines4ESTABLISHMENT II SECTIONI All Establishment work relating to CSS CSCS CSSS and Group D staffand ex-cadre posts viz Caretaker Cashier Accountant HindiTranslators Grade I amp II Senior Investigators Junior InvestigatorsSeniorComputers and Accounts Officers at Headquarters of the DGCAegRecruitment Training posting promotion confirmation transfersseniority fixation of pay grant of leave etc2 Establishment work relating to Group A Officers in the Directorate ofTraining amp Licensing Information and Regulations Air Transport amp CAS3 Maintenance of service books of the above categories of officers and staff4 Creation continuation abolition conversion of temporary posts etc ofall the above mentioned categories of officers and staff5 Cases under CCS (Conduct) Rules eg matters relating to

purchasesale of moveable and immovable property etc in respect ofofficers referred to above6 Preparation of confidential Report of the above categories of staff7 Court cases relating to above categories of staff8 Medical Examination verification and reverification of character andantecedents of the staff of the above categories9 Submission of Periodical Reports and returns10 Review of Group C amp D staff of the above categories11 Matters relating to office Council12 Parliament Questions on the above subjects13 Pension cases of officers and staff retiring from DGCA (Headquarters)Cash amp General Section

51 Grant of all advances to the officers and staff of the DGCA (Headquarters) andsubordinate offices in the CAD2 Receipt and issue work of the DGCA (headquarters)3 Procurementissue and maintenance of records etc of stores stationeryincluding local purchases4 C GH S Scheme and cases relating to re-imbursement of medicalexpenses to officer and staff of DGCA (Headquarters)5 Issue of Identity Card to officers and staff6 General Services7 Drawal and disbursement of Pay and Allowances of officers Officials ofDGCA(Headquarters)8 Drawal and disbursement o f advances withdrawals bonus overtime etc9 Issue of uniforms to DGCA Staff as well as subordinate offices10 Installationchanges of telephones11 Allotment of Govt accommodation12 Maintenance of staff carsvehicles6Administration Vigilance amp Coordination SectionVIGILANCE WORK1 Vigilance and disciplinary cases2 AppealsReviews arising of disciplinaryvigilance cases3 Maintenance of Complaint Cell Register4 Periodical returns regarding complaints Vigilance casesAppealsReviews etc5 Issue of Airport Entry Pass to officers of DGCA6 Miscellaneous Orders pertaining to Administrative Vigilance7 Central Civil Services(Classification Control and Appeal) Rules8 Security arrangements at HqrsO amp M WORK9 Co-ordination of the OampM Work of the Civil Aviation Department

10 Subject allocated to various sections - Compilation of Subject-Booklet of CAD11 Settlement of allocation of disputed receipts12 OampM inspection of Sections - arrangements of annual programme regarding13 Meeting of OampM Officers in the DepartmentMinistry o f Transport14 Work relating to-management of Record Room at Hqrs15 Work of IWSUSIU reports16 MonthlyQuarterlyHalf Yearly returnsWelfare Work17 To look after the miscellaneous grievances of the staff and officers of CAD18 Grant of subsidy and other Grants-in-aid to CAD Canteen at DGCA Hqrs19 Collection of Donations for Red CrossArmed ForcesDumb amp Deaf FlagDays7General Coordination Work20 Matter relating to JCM and Councils established there under CAD forSubordinate offices21 Collection and Coordination of material for Consultative Committees meetings22 Parliament QuestionsAssurances of CAD23 Brief for opening speech for the Minister of Civil Aviation as well as forPresident for both the Houses of Parliament24 Matters concerning Pay-Commission25 Circulation of orders issued by various Ministries Departments26 Collection and submission of general information on different subjects to theMinistry as and when called for27 Issue of Republic DayIndependence Day celebration passes28 Rendition to Ministry of various monthlyquarterly and half yearly returns8FINANCE SECTIONBudget Work1 Budget Estimates and Revised Estimates under Revenue Grant2 Budget Estimates and Revised Estimates under Capital Grant3 Budget Estimates and Revised Estimates under ClassifiedAdvertisements and Visual Publicity and other Miscellaneous heads4 Budget Estimates and Revised Estimates under Loans and Advancesto Central Government Servants5 Foreign Exchange Budget6 Performance Budget7 Issue of Re-appropriation orders in respect of Revenue and CapitalGrants8 Matters relating to the Public Accounts Committee and ExpenditureFinance Committee9 Appropriation Accounts under Revenue and Capital GrantsAllotment of funds

10 Declaration of Head of OfficeControlling OfficerDrawing andDisbursing Officer11 Preparation of Financial Effect Statements12 Grant of Permanent Advances (Contingencies)13 Submission of monthly accounts to audit and submission of quarterlyreturns regarding maintenance of Liability Register14 Departmental Inspection on the accounts of the Subordinate Offices15 Audit Inspection ReportsObjections Reports16 Delegation of Financial Powers9Hindi Section1 Implementation of the Language Policy of the Government2 Grant of Advance Increments Cash and Lump-sum Awards on passingvarious Hindi Examinations3 Official Language Implementation Committee Meetings4 All types of translation work including various reports from English to Hindi andvetting thereof5 Preparation of help literature in Hindi and distribution of the same6 Keeping liaison with the Central Translation Bureau Central Hindi Directorateand Commission for Scientific and Technical Terminology7 Compilation and submission of quarterly and half yearly reports regarding theprogressive use of Hindi to the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Home Affairs8 Organisation of Hindi Workshops9 Collection of data regarding Hindi qualifications of employees for the purposeof nominating them to various Hindi Classes10 Guidance to staff regarding the use of Hindi for official work11 Hindi telegraphic addresses - registration thereof12 To ensure the implementation of various provisions of the Official LanguageAct and Official Language-Rules 197613 Preparation of Departmental Terminology14 Guidance of Hindi- Staff employed in Subordinate Office of the Civil AviationDepartment15 Lok Sabha Questions regarding the use of Hindi16 Rajya Sabha Question regarding the use of Hindi17 Inspection of Subordinate Offices of the Civil Aviation Department to ensureimplementation of Official Language Rules 1976 18 Implementation of Cash Awards Cash Awards Scheme for more and moreuse of Hindi in Noting and Drafting and in Issuance of CommendatoryCertificates19 Parliamentary Committee on Official Language ndash Visit of Sub-Committee20 All India Official Language Conference1021 Matters relating to the Kendriya Sachivalaya Hindi Parishad22 Grant of Honorarium to the staff of sub-offices for doing Hindi Translation23 Preparation of Hindi versions of Departmental English Abbreviations24 Grant of Honorarium to Officers for imparting instructions at the Workshop set

for the facility of the staff working in Hindi25 Maintenance of a Hindi Library in Headquarters consisting of approximately1000- books and circulation of Hindi periodicals and news papers26 Celebration of Hindi Week in Headquarters11II AERODROME STANDARDS DIRECTORATEThe Aerodrome Standards Directorate in the DGCA has been entrusted with theresponsibilities of licensing of aerodrome in accordance with the Part XI of theAircraft Rules 1937 The directorate has a establishment at the DGCA HQrs NewDelhi supported by the four regional offices at Delhi Mumbai Kolakata and ChennaiThe officers of the aerodrome standards directorate are attached to the Office ofDirector Airworthiness for the administrative purposes and are required to report tothe Director Aerodrome Standards in the DGCA HQrs for all technical issueshandled by them in their regions The functions detailed in para 1 2 and 5 arerequired to be performed at DGCA HQrs whereas other functions would be carriedout at regional offices under the supervision of HQrs1 Aerodrome licensingThese tasks and responsibilities includea) receiving recording reviewing and processing of application for site selectionfrom an intending applicant for an aerodrome licenseb) receiving reviewing and processing of intention and plans for the aerodromeconstruction from intending applicantc) inspection of the aerodrome site during construction as requiredd) receiving recording reviewing and processing application for an aerodromelicense including the inspection covering the review of the aerodromemanual on-site verification inspection and testing of aerodrome particularsfacilities and equipment including aero- nautical studies grant of exemptionsif and where permittede) grant or refusal of an aerodrome licensef) receiving reviewing and processing application for renewal of aerodromelicenseg) receiving recording reviewing and processing applications for the namechange of an aerodrome license holderh) receiving recording reviewing and processing applications for the surrenderof an aerodrome licensei) processing the case for cancellation suspension of an aerodrome licenseandj) reviewing the factors requiring the amendment of an aerodrome license andissuing the required amendments12-11-2 Notifications to AIS and other organizations

These tasks and responsibilities includea) to ensure appointment of coordinating officer for NOTAM AIS by thelicense holderb) reviewing the action of aerodrome license holder for notification to AISof the licensing status of an aerodrome and for promulgation ofaerodrome data by the AISc) reviewing any amendments to aerodrome manuals and notifying AIS ofthe changes to be made in the AIS publications if applicable3 Safety audits31 These tasks and responsibilities includea) periodic or special on-site audits of the aerodrome safety managementsystem including verification of the aerodrome and data published inthe AIP and inspection of the aerodrome facilities equipment andoperating procedures andb) review of the aerodrome operatorrsquos daily audits and special safety auditreports and actions thereonNotemdash An aerodrome audit programme should operate on the principle thatthe aerodrome license holderrsquos internal audit programme is of primaryimportance and that the DGCArsquos audits are conducted to review and evaluatethat programme and in addition to independently check and verify theparticulars of the aerodrome notified in the AIP as well as the aerodromeoperating procedures safety measures facilities and equipment32 Periodic inspections of the licensed aerodrome will be carried out as per thefollowing programme to ensure that aerodrome license holders meet theirobligations under the terms of the license and the requirements of theacceptedapproved aerodrome manualFor newly constructedInternational aerodromeonce in 6 monthsndashtill first renewal of licenseExiting International aerodrome Once in a yearOther aerodromes Once in two yearNote Frequency can be reduced if circumstances so require33 The tasks and responsibilities associated with periodic inspections aredescribed in para 6134 Other safety functionsThese tasks and responsibilities may includea) a first-hand evaluation of full-scale airport emergency exercises to identifyproblems and deficienciesb) the provision of guidance at the design and construction stages of aerodromeprojects particularly complex projects or where there is significant work thatmay impact compliance with the regulationsc) final inspection of completed projects involving complex or significant work toidentify problems or deficiencies that need to be corrected in order to complywith the requirements of the regulations and

d) the organization of and participation in aerodrome safety seminars and othertraining programmes to promote a safety culture5 Aerodrome standardsThese general tasks and responsibilities may include the following6 reviewing ICAO State letters on the subject related to the aerodromespreparing responses thereto and taking action thereon7 developing and continuing to review the national standards and practicesfor aerodrome design operation and maintenance and engineeringspecifications8 developing and issuing rules CAR advisory circulars and guidancematerial relating to aerodrome standards and practices9 reviewing plans and designs for new aerodromes or the furtherdevelopment of or modification to existing aerodromes submitted to theDGCA for approval to ensure that the requirements of the ICAO SARPsand the Statersquos national regulations are complied with and10 advising the aerodrome inspectors as required on aerodrome standardsand practices11 The typical duties of an aerodrome inspector should include but notbe limited to12 verification of the aerodrome data in the aerodrome manual including detailsof13 the location of the aerodrome2) the name and address of the aerodrome operator14 the movement area15 the runway declared distances available16 aeronautical ground lighting1417 ground services and18 notices of special conditions and procedures if anyb) on-site verification and audits of aerodrome operating proceduresincluding1) the overall aerodrome safety management system19 the aerodrome emergency plan and periodic aerodrome emergencyexercises20 rescue and fire-fighting21 inspection and maintenance of aeronautical ground lighting22 promulgation of changes to published aerodrome information23 the prevention of unauthorized entry to the aerodrome particularly themovement area and protection of the public against jet or propeller blast24 the operatorrsquos daily inspection of the aerodrome25 the planning aerodrome construction and maintenance work includingcompliance with construction safety requirements26 apron management and parking control27 the control of vehicles operating on or in the vicinity of the movement area28 wildlife hazard management29 the monitoring of obstacle limitation surfaces and notification

30 the removal of disabled aircraft31 hazardous materials including aviation fuel32 the protection of radar and navigational aids and33 low-visibility operations34 on-site checking and testing of aerodrome facilities and equipmentincluding35 the dimensions and surface conditions of runways taxiways stopwaysrunway end safety areas runway and taxiway strips shoulders and aprons36 aeronautical ground lighting systems including flight check records37 standby power38 landing direction indicators and wind direction indicators aerodromemarkings and markers5) guidance signs and warning signs in the movement area39 aerodrome maintenance equipment40 disabled aircraft removal plan41 wildlife control equipment42 the presence of obstacles in obstacle limitation surfaces43 runway visual range measuring equipment44 the presence of dangerous lights45 rescue and fire-fighting equipment46 fuelling facilities and47 runway surface friction measuring equipmentd) Examine and review flying assessments and aeronautical studies ataerodromes48 Any other work assigned by Director General15

III AIR SAFETY DIRECTORATEAir Safety Directorate at DGCA (Hqrs) is headed by Director Air Safety TheDirector Air Safety DDG (Air Safety) reports directly to the DGThe functions of the Air Safety Directorates are as under-1 Investigation of Civil Registered aircraft accidents-1 Under Rule 71 of Aircraft Rules 1937 the accident are investigated byInspector of Accidents appointed by Director General of Civil Aviation fromAir Safety Directorate2 Under Rule 74 of Aircraft Rules 1937 the accident are investigated byCommittees of Inquiry set up by the Central Govt This Directorate isresponsible for providing technical expertise to committees of inquiry3 Under Rule 75 of the Aircraft Rules 1937 the accident are investigated byCourts of Inquiry set up by the Central Govt This Directorate is responsiblefor providing technical expertise to Courts of Inquiry2 Accident to foreign registered aircraft in IndiaUnder Rule 77 of the aircraft Rules the investigation will be carried out in anyof the following manner1 Under Rule 71 of Aircraft Rules 1937 the accident are investigated byInspector of Accidents appointed by Director General of Civil Aviation from AirSafety Directorate

2 Under Rule 74 of Aircraft Rules 1937 the accident are investigated byCommittees of Inquiry set up by the Central Govt This Directorate isresponsible for providing technical expertise to committees of inquiry3 Under Rule 75 of the Aircraft Rules 1937 the accident are investigated byCourts of Inquiry set up by the Central Govt This Directorate is responsiblefor providing technical expertise to Courts of Inquiry4 Under Rule 77C the serious incident are investigated by the inquiry officerfrom Air Safety Directorate5 An accredited representative of country in which the aircraft is registered fromcountry of manufacturecountry of operator any other country which hasspecial interest may participate in the investigation inquiry or formalinvestigation as the case may be He may be accompanied by such technical16-16-advisor as consider necessary by the authority of the country by which he isappointed3 Accident to Indian registered aircraft out side India1 The accredited representative from air safety directorate will be nominated byDirector General of Civil Aviation who will participate in the investigation asper Annex 13 Air Safety Directorate will provided as and when requiredinformation with respect to aircraft crew and other details to the state ofoccurrence4 Investigation of Civil Registered aircraft Incidents1 Under Rule 77 C the serious incidents are investigated by the inquiry officerfrom Air Safety Directorate2 Incidents other than serious incidents are investigated by PermanentInvestigation board of the Airlines under supervision of officer of the RegionalAir Safety Offices5 AccidentIncident Prevention workIn addition to accidentinvestigation work Air Safety Directorate shall performs thefollowing oversight functions-1048766 To carry out the Technical safety audit of airlinesoperators1048766 To carry out safety audit of operations department of Airlinesoperators1048766 To carry out in-flight Cabin inspections1048766 To carry out surveillance inspection of airlinesoperators eg preflightmedical check of crew ramp inspection load and trim check FDTLetc1048766 To issue Civil Aviation Requirements air safety circulars publication ofannual accident summary etc1048766 To monitor implementation of recommendations made by variouscourts committees and inspector of accidents investigating aircraftaccidents1048766 To monitor action taken reports on safety audits carried out on airlinesand aviation agencies1048766 To coordinate implementation of measures to prevent bird strikes to

aircraft at all airports1048766 Inspection of aerodromes and facilities therein1048766 To coordinate with the ICAO and other aviation agencies concerningsafety-17-171048766 To coordinate with the Ministry of Civil Aviation on various Technicalissues including parliament matters1048766 To organize safety seminarstraining courses6 Any other work assigned by Director General7 Regional Air Safety OfficesAir Safety offices are located at Delhi Mumbai Hyderabad Kolkatta and ChennaiThe Delhi Mumbai offices are headed by Director Air Safety and other offices areheaded by Controller of Air Safety All regional heads of air safety reports directly toDirector Air Safety HqrsDDG (Air Safety)Regional Air Safety offices shall perform following functions1048766 To carry out the investigation of incidentsaccidents occurring ofoperatorsairlines in their region1048766 To carry out the investigation of Ground incidents1048766 To carry out the investigation of air missAir ProxATC violations1048766 Participate in the operational area inspection Airport security meetingAerodrome Environment Management Committee Regional operatorCommittee meetings1048766 Monitoring of incidents of operatorsairlines1048766 CVRDFDR monitoring1048766 ATC Tape monitoring1048766 To carry out the airport inspections1048766 To carry out surveillance inspection of airlinesoperators eg preflightmedical check of crew ramp inspection load and trim check FDTLetc1048766 To participate in the safety audit of airlinesoperators1048766 To report all occurrences in their region1048766 To carry out other surveillance work as directed by Hqs8 Coordination of regional air safety offices with Air Safety Hqs1048766 Regional Offices shall coordinate with Hqrs on all safety matters andreport all occurrences to DASDDG (Air Safety) on daily basis bytelephonefaxE-Mail1048766 To forward headquarters every month the surveillance accidentprevention work carried out1048766 Coordination meeting between regional air safety offices and air safetyHqrs will be held every 3 months During this meeting all the technicaland financialadministrative issues will be discussed pertaining to theirregion

18IV AIR TRANSPORT DIRECTORATEThe Air Transport Services in the country are governed by the Rule 134 andSchedule XI of Aircraft Rules 1937 Besides this the Civil Aviation Requirements(CAR) Section 3 Series C Part I to VI deals with the minimum requirements andprocedures for issuerenewal of ScheduledNon-Scheduled Operators Permit indifferent categories like passengercargocharter The main functions andresponsibilities of Air Transport- 1 Section are as follows-1 Issuerenewal of ScheduledNon-Scheduled Operators Permit inpassengercargocharter categories including holding of the preparednessmeeting before issue of permit2 Issuance of permission for importacquisition of aircraft to ScheduledNon-Scheduled operators3 Endorsementdeletion of the aircraft on the Operatorrsquos Permit4 Public complaints pertaining to the Scheduled Operators5 Issues relating to the security clearance of the agencies seeking flightclearances and change in the Board of Directors of the ScheduledNon-Scheduled Operators6 Issuance of flight clearances to foreign registered aircrafts includingVIPstourist charter flights under ITPcargo flightsambulance flights whichare overflyinglandingtechnical landing toacross India Issues flightclearances to Indian registered aircraft also operating outside the country forrevenuenon-revenue purposes and clearances for the Ballooning flights7 Processing the cases of foreign registered aircraft staying in India for morethan 14 days8 Flight clearances in respect of cloud seeding operation and aerial survey etcIn order to deal with the above the following procedure is followed-(A) Issue of ScheduledNon-Scheduled Operators Permit1 Scrutiny of application for issue of ScheduledNon-ScheduledOperators Permit (on receipt)2 Respond to the Ministryrsquos query for import of commercial aircraft withthe consent of DDG concerned after obtaining confirmation of typecertificate acceptance by RampD Directorate3 Once the NOC from Ministry of Civil Aviation has been received thesame will be retained in Air Transport Directorate in the file alreadyopened during the receipt of application4 In case Operations Manual has already been received Air TransportDirectorate will send a copy of Operations Manual each to a) Airworthiness Directorate (Headquarters)b) Flight Inspection Directoratec) Research amp Development Directorate (Hqrs)19d) Air Safety Directorate (Hqrs)e) Directorate of Regulations and Information5 On hearing from the operator that they are ready for attending

preparedness meeting operator will be called with seven days noticeperiod6 Coordinate for preparedness meeting and call the following Directoratefor the same -i Flight Inspection Directorateii Airworthiness Directorate (Headquarters)iii Airworthiness Directorate (Region of operation)iv Training and Licensing Directoratev Air Safety Directoratevi Research and Development Directoratevii Directorate of Regulations amp Information7 Preparation of minutes of the meeting and circulation thereof8 Issue NOC for import of aircraft subject to the intended operatorrsquoscompliance to the minutes of the preparedness meeting9 On receipt of the documents as per checklist for issue ofScheduledNon-Scheduled Operators Permit prepare the file anddocuments for issue of permit(B) Renewal of ScheduledNon-Scheduled Operators PermitThe renewal of ScheduledNon-Scheduled Operators Permit is considered oncompliance of the provisions of the Civil Aviation Requirements as contained in CARSection 3 Series C Part II to V(C) Flight clearancesAs regards to the non-scheduled flight clearances to foreignIndian registeredaircraft there are Air Transport Circulars which contains guidelines for operationsduly approved by the Ministry of Civil Aviation The requirements for the operation ofnon-scheduled flight by foreign registered aircraft are also contained in AeronauticalInformation Publication India Volume 1 Section GEN published by Airports Authorityof India20V AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTORATEMost of states which are signatories to ICAO convention have an obligation on their part toestablish regulatory control of airworthiness through their own agencies which arevariously termed as CAA FAA DGCA DCA etcThe authority in India for regulatory control of Airworthiness Directorate is the DirectorGeneral of Civil Aviation and the Directorate of Airworthiness which is headed byDirector of Airworthiness who discharges this function and is responsible for theairworthiness of aircraftThe functions of Airworthiness Directorate are broadly reproduced belowHowever these functions are basically intended to be guidelines and they do not limit in any

way the initiative and authority of the officer to ensure airworthiness by an alternative meansTherefore these should be used as a guidelines while performing the job(A) Recording reviewing and processing applications for registration of aircraftregistering and deregistering aircraft as appropriate and issuing certificates ofregistration(B) Keeping the national register of Civil Aircraft and making available informationfrom the register as and when required(C) Recording reviewing and processing application for certificate ofAirworthiness renewals of such certificates and validations of foreigncertificates of Airworthiness(D) Survey of aircraft for issue renewal and validation of certificates ofAirworthiness and the subsequent execution of such documents as appropriate(E) Recording reviewing and processing applications from aircraftmaintenance personnel for issue renewal validation and extension oflicenses and ratings for the same(F) Organisation and conduct of examinations of applicants for aircraft maintenancelicences as above assessment of results the maintenance of examination systemkeeping of past and current licence records and the issue renewal of validation asappropriate of each licence extension or rating(G) Recording the collection of fees for aircraft registration certificate ofAirworthiness aircraft maintenance personnel licenses andor any otherairworthiness services performed for which charges may be prescribed(H) Periodic review of the airworthiness condition and records of aircraft on the registerto assess the adequacy of their maintenance and to assess the competence anddiligence of the persons who perform the maintenance(I) Investigation of major defects discovered in aircraft and determination of correctiveaction to be taken where airworthiness may be affected Analysis of defectexperienced to detect and correct any trends and to reveal areas most in needof airworthiness improvement(J) Review of aircraft and component manufacturers service bulletins and theairworthiness directives of foreign airworthiness authorities to determine21applicability to the national aircraft Direction of corrective action whereairworthiness may be affected(K) Examination of current and new international and foreign airworthiness designstandards and determination of the need for adoption of critical features ofthose foreign design standards to national requirements(L) Survey of the maintenance facilities including training provisions companyorganisation and quality control procedures of applicants for issue and renewalof Air Operators Permit Certificate (AOPAOC) and aerial work operatorslicences Making recommendations as appropriate in regard to the applications(M) Survey of the facilities and procedures of applicants for issue and renewal ofcertificates of approval to conduct activities bearing on the airworthiness ofaircraft Making such issue or renewal as appropriate and maintaining records ofsame(N) Conducting periodic surveillance of the facilities procedures and work of olders ofoperator licences and of certificates of approval making appropriate directionsand recommendations and approving amendments to the licences or Air OperatorPermitCertificate (AOPAOC) holders maintenance and quality control manuals asappropriate

(O) Assessment of the qualifications of persons for designation as approved personsand others as alternates to perform certain airworthiness functionsecommendations as appropriate and monitoring of the activities of thesepersons from time to time(P) Assessment of the design and suitability of aircraft components and equipmentand their approval for use in aircraft Assessment and approval of theinstallation of aircraft components and equipment in aircraft(Q) Approval of maintenance systems for aircraft aircraft components andequipment and approval of the design of modifications and repairs to aircraftaircraft components and equipments(R) Giving of advice and recommendations to other areas of the Director Generalof Civil Aviation on the shipment of dangerous goods licensing of operators andon other technical matters relating to aviation techniques flight operationsand aeronautical engineering as may be required(S) Provision of loan of staff experts to assist in the investigation of aircraft accidents asand when required(T) Recommendation and where necessary issuance of directives concerningthe design standards to be met by aircraft and aircraft components andequipment requirements to be complied with in the manufacture andmaintenance of aircraft and aircraft components and equipment andprocedures to be followed by the aviation industry to comply with the national airlaw and regulations(U) participating in type certification board activities to resolve problems ofsignificance and to establish overall accomplishment of the typecertification programme22(V) participation in maintenance review board activities toward the developmentand approval of initial maintenance inspection requirements for newly typecertificated aircraft and powerplants being introduced in service for the first time(W) preparation and distribution to the aviation industry of advisory material concerningairworthiness practices and procedures where such advice does not warrantmandatory action but may still make a significant contribution to flight safety(X) Preparation and recommendation of regulatory changes andamendments to the national air law from time to time concerning all mattersof airworthiness within the scope opf the functions and responsibilities ofthe airworthiness Directorate(Y) Conferring at national and international levels on matters relating to the regulation ofairworthiness(Z) Identification and resolution of regulatory problems associated withairworthiness engineering Establishing general and technical policies andprocedures on which future(AA) airworthiness requirements can be based Formulation of changes inairworthiness policies and requirements which have a severe economic impact onthe aviation industry(BB) Investigation of possible violations of the national air law or regulations in regard toairworthiness and initiation of legal or other corrective action where necessaryand(CC) Preparation and distribution to the aviation industry of a series of documentsavailable to the public containing all airworthiness directives specified for generalcompliance by the aviation industryDUTIES OF THE AIRWORTHINESS OFFICERS

Detailed responsibilities of an individual airworthiness officer will vary depending on thepowers delegated to him by Government of India vide SO726 (E) amp SO727(E) upon hisspecialty and the specific tasks assigned to him(a) conduct inspection and carry out surveillance in accordance with establishedprocedures and instructions(b) report on each inspection and surveillance check in the manner prescribed(c) promote compliance with safety regulations and directives(d) report defects noticed to the operator or the approved organisation for remedialaction(e) report breaches of regulations and directives and(f) examine and review the maintenance overhaul and repair manuals for adequacyand ensure that necessary amendments are promptly made Examine maintenancechecks procedure sheets for adequacy23Detailed duties of an officer should also include as a minimum those listed belowwhich relate to his specialty(a) checking on technical log entries ensuring that the log sheets are being correctlycompleted and signed Monitoring defects occurring and reporting those ofsignificance or a repetitive nature(b) carrying out routine surveillance check of the standard of work in the hangarsworkshops and associated facilities of approved organisations(c) ensuring that ground support equipment in the workshops are properly used andmaintained by the operator(d) making spot checks of fuel vendors quality control including checking of fuel specificgravity aircraft drain samples and records The checks should be applied to both therefueling agentrsquos and the operatorrsquos methods(e) monitoring airworthiness certifications and ensuring that they are carried out bypersons who are properly authorised and that the certifications made are for thepurpose and in accordance with the requirements of the applicable airworthinessregulations(f) monitoring the implementation of the relevant airworthiness regulations issued by theheadquarters(g) familiarizing himself with the content of all Airworthiness Directives servicebulletins and similar documents in respect of aircraft(including power plants)andequipment and monitoring the extent of implementation(h) Reviewing maintenance manuals making recommendations in respect ofamendments which may be required by the headquarters or be requested by theoperators(i) carrying out sample inspections on the aircraft undergoing routine maintenancein order to assess the standard of work and adherence to maintenance manualprocedures Airworthiness Directives service bulletins etc(j) undertaking liaison with other officers regarding recommendations in respect ofissue and renewal of certificate of airworthiness checking all documents associatedwith the above including the flight manual amendment status and airframe andengine log books Checking that all relevant requirements have been compliedwith including correct certification of work carried out and authorizing release fortest flight of aircraft and avionic installation ensuring that the resulting reports aresatisfactory and in accordance with the laid down requirements(k) investigating and recommending approval of modifications(l) monitoring the operatorrsquos maintenance training organisation

(m) supervising inspections of operatorrsquos route station facilities(n) checking stores and components handling procedures generally and ensuring thatthere is no unidentified material in the bonded store and checking the quarantinestore for the methods used in the identification of goods and their inspection beforethey are transferred to the bonded store24VI Flight Inspection Directorate (FID)The Flight Inspection Directorate (FID) shall conduct regular Inspections andSurveillance of Scheduled Airlines and their aircrew in particular to ensure effectiveimplementation of safety related Standards and Recommended Practices containedin the ICAO Annexes particularly Annex 6 and the relevant Rules RegulationsProcedures and Requirements laid down in Aircraft Rules Civil AviationRequirements Aeronautical Information Circulars AIP India etc In addition toabove the Continued Surveillance of various operational aspects of operators is tobe ensured by conducting various InspectionsSurveillance Checks regularly vizCockpit En-route Inspection Cabin Inspection Ramp Inspection Station FacilityInspection and Proficiency Check etc In addition to this Simulator Evaluation andMain Base Inspection etc of the operators and StandardizationProficiency Checksof their Training Captains are to be conducted as per the requirements Thefunctions and responsibilities of FID shall broadly include the followingA SAFETY OVERSIGHT FUNCTIONS1048766 Development of Action Plan by Chief Flight Operations Inspector forContinued Surveillance of Airline Operators1048766 Surveillance of operational aspects of Airline Operators and follow-upaction thereof in accordance with the lsquoDuties amp Responsibilities of theFlight Operations Inspectorsrsquo laid down in Flight Operations InspectorrsquosManual (Ref ICAO Doc 8335-AN879 Chapter 9 Para 95 amp Para96)1048766 Random Checks of Pilots on their Proficiency amp Skill1048766 Periodical Inspection of Airline Operators ShippersFreight Forwardersand Cargo TerminalsWare Houses at Airports with regard totransportation of carrying Dangerous Goods as per Civil AviationRequirementsB TRAINING PROGRAMME OF AIRLINE OPERATORS1048766 Examination and scrutinyapproval of Training Programmes of FlightCrew on Multi-engine Aircraft (both Fixed Wing amp Helicopters) forScheduledNon-scheduled and General Aviation Operators as perStandardized Check-list1048766 Examination and scrutinyapproval of Training Programmes of AirlineOperators for Specific Authorizations and Limitations (ETOPS RNPRVSM R-NAV CAT-IIIII)1048766 Standardization of Flight Dispatchersrsquo Training Programme of Airline

Operators1048766 Standardization of Training Requirements to be followed by AirlineOperators for their Foreign Pilots251048766 Examination and acceptanceupdating of Training Manuals of AirlineOperators as per Civil Aviation Requirements as per StandardizedCheck-list1048766 Development andor revision of Specific OperatingTrainingregulations1048766 ApprovalRenewal of Simulator Training Institutes of Airlines Operatorsin IndiaC STANDARDIZATION OF TRAINING CAPTAINS1048766 Approval of Checks PilotsInstructorsExaminers of ScheduledNonscheduledGeneral Aviation Operators (Fixed Wing amp Helicopters) asper Civil Aviation Requirements (CAR)1048766 Standardization Checks of Training Captains ndash Check PilotsInstructorsExaminersD EXAMINATION OF OPERATIONAL DOCUMENTS1048766 Review and update of Flight Operations Inspectorrsquos Manual forOperations Inspection and Continued Surveillance as per ICAO Doc8335-AN8791048766 ExaminationReview and Acceptance of Operations Manual of AirlineOperators as per Civil Aviation Requirements as per StandardizedCheck-listE OTHER OPERATIONAL APPROVAL1048766 Approval of Flight Dispatchers as per Civil Aviation Requirements(Standardized check-list to be followed)1048766 Approval of PilotrsquosOperatorrsquos Authorization for ILS CAT-IIIIIOperations as per Civil Aviation Requirements (Standardized Checklistto be followed)1048766 Approval of Standard Operating Procedures for operations to NewStations amp Critical Airports ie Airports surrounded by HillydifficultTerrain (as per Standardized Check-list)1048766 Examination of Flight Trial Reports of Instrument Approach amp LandingProcedures1048766 Examination of Minimum Equipment List (MEL) from operationalaspects in co-ordination with Directorate of Airworthiness26F CERTIFICATION OF AIRLINE OPERATORS1048766 Participation in Meetings conducted by Air Transport Directorate forCertification of Airline Operators to ensure compliance of OperatingRequirements as per the Standardized Check-listG EXAMINATION1048766 Standardization of written examination questions of Pilotsrsquo Examinationas per the requirements of CEOOrders of Director General1048766 Oral Examination of Foreign PilotsFlight Dispatchers as per the Board

constituted by DGH GENERAL1048766 All Flight Operations Inspectors Chief Flight Operations Inspectorshall maintain their personal files The personal files shall containinformation of their Technical QualificationTraining Courses1048766 CFOI FOIs shall keep a record of all Checks amp Reports wherever theyare nominated by the Director General as observer on board andrecord of Test Fees being realized in their individual capacity from theoperators under Schedule-II of the Aircraft Rules 1937I Any other work assigned by Director GeneralDuties Functions amp Responsibilities of Officers in Flight InspectionDirectorate (FID)The Duties Functions amp Responsibilities of Officers in Flight InspectionDirectorate have been determined in accordance with the duties attached with thepost (copy placed below) and in accordance with power delegated to them underSO 726(E) SO 727(E) amp SO 3661 Chief Flight Operations Inspector Deputy Director General (in-charge ofFID)1048766 Development of Action Plan for Flight Inspection programme by FlightOperations Inspectors for Continued Surveillance of Airline Operatorsand to ensure implementation of follow-up instructions issued byhimDirector General of Civil Aviation1048766 Standardization Checks of Training Captains ndash CheckPilotsInstructorsExaminers to be conducted by CFOI1048766 Acceptance of Operations Manual of ScheduledNon-scheduled andGeneral Aviation Operators as per Standard Check-list271048766 Acceptance of Training Manual of ScheduledNon-scheduled andGeneral Aviation Operators including Standardization of FlightDispatchersrsquo Training Programme as per Standard Check-list1048766 Approval of Training Programmes of Airline Operators for SpecificAuthorizations and Limitations (ETOPS RNP RVSM R-NAV CATIIIII)1048766 Approval of Flying Training Programme of Flight Crew on Multi-engineAircraft (both Fixed Wing amp Helicopter) for ScheduledNon-scheduledand General Aviation Operators as per Standard Check-list1048766 Development andor revision of specific OperatingTraining regulationsndash Issuance of CARs AICs Operations Circulars Amendment toAircraft Rules (Schedule II)1048766 Approval of Draft replies to Director GeneralVC Section onParliamentary Matters VIP References RTI Act 20051048766 Scrutiny of Training Records pertaining to approval of Examiners ndashCheck PilotInstructorExaminer of ScheduledNon-scheduledGeneralAviation Operators1048766 Approval of Examiners of ScheduledNon-scheduledGeneral Aviation

on one time basis1048766 Oral Examination of Indian Pilots under AIC 17 of 1994 as per theBoard constituted by Director General1048766 Oral Examination for approval of Flight Dispatchers by the Boardconstituted by Director General and their approval1048766 Approval of Flight Dispatchers1048766 Quarterly meeting with Airline Operators on important operational andtraining matters pertaining to Scheduled Non-scheduledGeneralAviation (Fixed Wing amp Helicopter) and updating Director Generalabout the same1048766 To liaise with Director (Training amp Licensing) and Director (Air Safety)in all aspects specially pertaining to giving guidance on operationalmatters for Airline Operator1048766 To liaise with Joint Director General In-charge of Training amp Licensingand Joint Director General of Air Safety specially pertaining to givingguidance on operational matters for Airline Operations1048766 Approval of PilotrsquosOperatorrsquos Authorization for ILS CAT-IIIIIOperations as per Civil Aviation Requirements (Standardized Checklistto be followed)281048766 Approval of Standard Operating Procedures for operations to NewStations amp Critical Airports ie Airports surrounded by HillydifficultTerrain (as per Standardized Check-list)1048766 Participation in Meetings conducted by Air Transport Directorate forCertification of Airline Operators to ensure compliance of OperatingRequirements as per the Standardized Check-list1048766 Acceptance of Flight Trial Reports of Instrument Approach amp LandingProcedures1048766 Acceptance of Minimum Equipment List (MEL) from operationalaspects in co-ordination with Directorate of Airworthiness1048766 Chief Flight Operations Inspector shall maintain his personal files Thepersonal files shall contain information of their TechnicalQualificationTraining Courses1048766 Chief Flight Operations Inspector shall keep a record of all Checks ampReports wherever he is nominated by the Director General as observeron board and record of Test Fees being realized in their individualcapacity from the operators under Schedule-II of the Aircraft Rules19371048766 Any other work assigned by the Director General2 Flight Operations Inspectors1048766 To carry out Surveillance Checks of Airline Operators (Fixed Wing ampHelicopters) and follow-up action thereof in accordance with the dutieslaid down in Flight Operations Inspectorrsquos Manual1048766 Examination and Scrutiny of Training Programme of Flight Crew onMulti-engine Aircraft (both Fixed Wing amp Helicopters) forScheduledNon-scheduled and General Aviation Operators as per

Standard Check-list1048766 Periodical Inspections of Airlines Operators with regard totransportation of Dangerous Goods as per Civil Aviation Requirementsand follow-up action thereon Standard Check-list to be adopted1048766 Development andor revision of specific OperatingTraining regulationsndash Issuance of CARs AICs Operations Circulars Amendment toAircraft Rules (Schedule II)1048766 Examination and scrutiny of Operations Manual as per StandardCheck-list291048766 Examination and scrutiny of Training Manual of ScheduledNonscheduledand General Aviation Operators including Standardization ofFlight Dispatchersrsquo Training Programme as per Standard Check-list1048766 Examination and scrutiny of Training Programmes of Airline Operatorsfor Specific Authorizations and Limitations (ETOPS RNP RVSM RNAVCAT-IIIII)1048766 Examination and scrutiny of Flying Training Programme of Flight Crewon Multi-engine Aircraft (both Fixed Wing amp Helicopter) forScheduledNon-scheduled and General Aviation Operators as perStandard Check-list1048766 Examination and scrutiny of Training Programme of Airline Operatorsfor Specific Authorization amp Limitations1048766 To carry out Initial Approval of all Simulators and thereafter give yearlycertification of all Flight Simulators and check the compatibility ofSimulators vis-agrave-vis the Aircraft being used by all Indian Operatorsbefore recommending their use to Chief Flight OperationsInspectorDirector General of Civil Aviation1048766 Review and update of Flight Operations Inspectorrsquos Manual forOperations Inspection and Continued Surveillance as per ICAO Doc8335-AN8791048766 Examination of Training Records for PilotrsquosOperatorrsquos Authorization forILS CAT-IIIII Operations as per Civil Aviation Requirements(Standardized Check-list to be followed)1048766 Examination of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for operationsto New Stations amp Critical Airports ie Airports surrounded byHillydifficult Terrain (as per Standardized Check-list)1048766 Participation in Meetings conducted by Air Transport Directorate forCertification of Airline Operators to ensure compliance of OperatingRequirements as per the Standardized Check-list1048766 Examination of Flight Trial Reports of Instrument Approach amp LandingProcedures1048766 Examination of Minimum Equipment List (MEL) from operationalaspects1048766 Flight Operations Inspectors shall maintain their personal files Thepersonal files shall contain information of their TechnicalQualificationTraining Courses

1048766 Flight Operations Inspectors shall keep a record of all Checks ampReports wherever they are nominated by the Director General as30observer on board and record of Test Fees being realized in theirindividual capacity from the operators under Schedule-II of the AircraftRules 19371048766 Any other work assigned by CFOI Director General3 Deputy Director (Operations)1048766 Follow-up action on Surveillance Check Reports of Airline Operators1048766 Examination of documents pertaining to approval of CheckPilotsInstructorsExaminers of ScheduledNon-scheduled amp GeneralAviation Operators1048766 Development of Check-lists for examination of OperationsTrainingManual Specialized Operations etc in consultation with FOICFOI1048766 Examination and scrutiny of Annual Reports1048766 Development andor revision of specific OperatingTraining regulationsndash Issuance of CARs AICs Operations Circulars Amendment toAircraft Rules (Schedule II)1048766 Coordinating activities pertaining to functioning of Flight InspectionDirectorate with Airlines Flight Operations Inspectors Chief FlightOperations Inspector Director General and other Directorates inDGCA1048766 Examinationscrutiny of cases pertaining to approval of Examiners onone time basis1048766 Preparation of Draft replies to CFOI on Parliamentary Matters VIPReferences RTI Act 2005 for approval of Director General1048766 Any other work assigned by Director General4 Assistant Director (Operations)1048766 Submission of Draft replies on follow-up action on Surveillance CheckReports of Airline Operators1048766 Examination of documents pertaining to approval of CheckPilotsInstructorsExaminers of ScheduledNon-scheduled amp GeneralAviation Operators1048766 Development of Check-lists for examination of OperationsTrainingManual Specialized Operations etc in consultation with FOICFOI1048766 Examination and scrutiny of Annual Reports311048766 Development andor revision of specific OperatingTraining regulationsndash Issuance of CARs AICs Operations Circulars Amendment toAircraft Rules (Schedule II)1048766 Coordinating activities pertaining to functioning of Flight InspectionDirectorate with Airlines Flight Operations Inspectors Chief FlightOperations Inspector Director General and other Directorates inDGCA1048766 Examinationscrutiny of cases pertaining to approval of Examiners onone time basis

1048766 Preparation of Draft replies to Dy Director (FID) CFOI onParliamentary Matters VIP References RTI Act 2005 for approval ofDirector General1048766 Any other work assigned by Director General5 Operations Officer1048766 Examination of cases pertaining to approval of Flight Dispatchers1048766 Examination of matters pertaining to Oral Examination of Indian Pilotsunder AIC 17 of 19941048766 Examination of Training Syllabus of individual Pilots for typeendorsementconversion on various Helicopter types1048766 Examination of matters pertaining to approval of Examiners forHelicopter Operators on regularone time basis1048766 Development andor revision of specific OperatingTraining regulationsndash Issuance of CARs AICs Operations Circulars Amendment toAircraft Rules (Schedule II)1048766 Upkeep of OperationsTraining Documents of various AirlineOperators6 Section Officer1048766 Maintenance of Records of Surveillance Check ReportsMain BaseInspections of Airline Operators1048766 Processing of documents pertaining to approval of CheckPilotsInstructorsExaminers of ScheduledNon-scheduled amp GeneralAviation Operators1048766 Submission of Draft Annual Report1048766 Updating of website on list of Examiners of ScheduledNon-scheduledand General Aviation Operators and Operations Circulars321048766 Monitoring of Test Fees Records1048766 Processing of cases pertaining to approval of Examiners on one timebasis1048766 Submission of Draft replies to CFOI on Parliamentary Matters VIPReferences RTI Act 2005 for approval of Director General1048766 Follow-up action1048766 Any other work assigned by Chief Flight Operations InspectorDeputyDirector (Operations)Note Flight Operations Inspectors (Aeroplane) will be under the control ofChief Flight Operations InspectorDeputy Director General In-charge ofthe Flight Inspection Directorate and assisting in the smoothfunctioning of the Flight Inspection DirectorateThe above Officers will also carry out any other duties of Technical orAdministrative nature assigned to them from time to time33VII INFORMATION amp REGULATIONS DIRECTORATE1 Preparation of briefdocumentation and participation in the Bilateral AirServices Agreements with foreign countries (Bilateral Air Services

Agreements have been signed with 100 countries)2 Clearance of schedules and any other operational matters pertaining tothe foreign airlines At present 64 foreign airlines are operating tofromIndia3 Preparation of draft notifications for amendment to the Aircraft Rules1937 and draft note for the Cabinet for amendment to the Aircraft Act19344 Discussions with the Ministry of Law and legal matters and vetting ofthe draft notifications5 Grant of approval of the Dangerous Goods Training Programmes inaccordance with the ldquoCivil Aviation Requirement Section 3-AirTransport Series `Lrsquo Part III dated 041020066 Permits of photography arms and ammunition dangerous goods etci) This office grants permission for photographyvideography fromthe ground at the airports and aerial photography under rule 13of Aircraft Rules 1937ii) This office grants permission for the carriage of arms andammunitions munitions of war etc by air tofromwithin Indiaunder rule 8 of the Aircraft Rules 19377 In regard to International Civil Aviation Organisation receives allcorrespondence from ICAO disseminates decisions taken by ICAO toother aviation agencies and obtained comments for submission ofIndiarsquos stand ICAO8 Preparation of Annual Report after obtaining materialsactivities fromdifferent directorate9 In regard to AIS functions like publication of Aeronautical InformationCirculars and distribution of ICAO publications to concerned directorateof this office and other aviation agencies10 Work related to library such as purchase of books periodicals andGazettes and accessioning classification cataloguing distribution ofbooks and periodicals34VIII RESEARCH amp DEVELOPMENT DIRECTORATETable of contents(A) Laboratories The Research and Development Directorate hasthe following Laboratories1 Flight Recorder Lab2 Material Testing Lab3 Failure Analysis Lab4 Physical and Chemical Lab(B) Design Section Type Certification (Head Quarter)(C ) Design Section Type Certification (Bangalore Sub-Office)Functions of LaboratoriesA 1 Flight Recorder Laboratory

This lab is engaged in analysis of data derived from randomly selected CVRs andFDRs for the purpose of monitoring crew performance and integrity of datarecording In addition to this CVR and FDR of aircraft involved in accidentincidentare also analyzed to determine any handling problem associated with theaccidentincident This lab also provide assistance to operators in downloadingdecoding and analyzing of any type of flight recorder with using dedicated tools (inform of software and hardware)A2 Material testing LaboratoryThis lab is engaged in the development and approval of indigenous aeronauticalmaterials for construction of light aircraft and gliders This includes materials likeaircraft fabric furnishing materials rubber seals etc In addition this lab is engagedin calibration of torque meter and tensiometer etcA3 Failure Analysis LaboratoryThis lab is engaged in the area of promoting air safety by analyzing the failedcomponent of aircrafthelicopter involved in accident incident to find out the probablecause of failure and also suggesting the remedial measuresA4 Physical and Chemical LaboratoryThis lab is engaged in testing of randomly selected samples of Aviation Turbine fueland also fuel samples for VVIP flights for quality control testing of fuel and oilsamples of aircraft involved in accidentincident and commissioning of new fueltanks35(B) Design Type CertificationFunctions Responsibilities at HQB1 Issue Validation of Type Certificate (TC) of Aeronauticalproduct (Aircraft engine and propeller)Application for issue revalidation of Type Certificate is to be submitted in theforms as given in Annexure I (for aircraft) and Annexure II (for rotorcraft) of CivilAviation Requirements (CAR) section 2 series F part II in duplicate along withfees (as per Aircraft Rule 62) to the Directorate of Research amp Development ofDGCAIt is essential that the designer of the product consults the DGCA prior tocommencement of design activity to ensure that the design of aircraft helicopterengine propeller he intends to design conforms to airworthiness code of FederalAviation Regulations of FAA Certification Standards of EASA or to that design codeacceptable by the DGCA For this purpose the applicant shall furnish the typedesign record duly approved by the Chief Designer to prove that the designcomplies with the relevant airworthiness design requirements RampD Directoratescrutinizes drawings and specifications various reports on analysis and tests

undertaken to substantiate compliance with the applicable requirements compliancedocuments etc Special conditions are imposed by the DGCA to provide additionalsafety standards and to cover novel and unusual design features and high intensityradiated field effects (HIRF) Additionally the aircraft has to meet noise and engineemission standards prescribed in ICAO Annex-16 or equivalent standards as of dateConcurrently the applicant is required to get his design organisation approved by theRampD Dte as per CAR 21 Subpart JAIt should be possible to issue a Type Certificate in 3 to 5 years depending onthe type of the product provided the required design reports test reports andcompliance documents have been submitted and the applicable design standard hasbeen complied with up to the satisfaction of DGCAB2 Issue of Type Approval of Aircraft parts and appliancesApplication for issue of Type Approval is to be submitted in the form as givenin Annexure - I of Civil Aviation Requirements (CAR) Section-2 Series X Part IX induplicate along with fees (as per Aircraft rule 62) to the Directorate of Research ampDevelopment (DRampD) of the DGCA The process begins when the designer manufacturer of a new aircraft helicopter components systems equipment etcsubmits an application (along with required drawings documents and fees) to theDRampD After receiving the same it is ensured that the organisation has designorganisation approval from the DGCA as per CAR 21 subpart JBOnce it is ensured that the design and analysis reports drawings etc are inorder and meet necessary requirements as stipulated by DRampD clearance may begiven to the designer manufacturer to carry out type tests on the parts appliancesThese tests are witnessed by RampD representatives After the type tests are carriedout successfully and DGCA is fully satisfied in regard to the parts appliances and36the manuals submitted by the applicant type approval in respect of the parts appliances may be issued to the designer manufacturer by the DGCAIt should be possible to issue a Type Approval in 1 year depending on thetype of the parts appliances provided required test reports compliance documentsand manuals have been submitted and the applicable standard has been compliedwith up to the satisfaction of DGCA

B3 Acceptance of Type Certificate issued by Foreign CAA for operation inIndiaThe aircraft Type Certified by foreign Civil Aviation Authority (FAA EASA) isaccepted by DGCA for operation in India The applicant is required to submit anapplication specifying the type of operation he intends to carry out along with copyof Type Certificate Type Certificate Data Sheet approved Aircraft Flight Manualsafety records list of Service Bulletins and Airworthiness Directives reports onequivalent level of safety findings (ELOS) reports of special conditions andexemptions and compliance status of the aircraft as per ICAO Annex-6 (OperatingLimitations)It should be possible to issue a Type Acceptance in 2 to 3 months dependingon the type of the aircraft provided required reports as mentioned above have beensubmitted and the applicable standard has been complied with up to the satisfactionof DGCAB4 Approval of Design OrganisationRule 133B of the Aircraft Rules 1937 stipulates that organisations engaged in designand manufacture of aircraft aircraft components and items of equipment including materialsforgings castings and standard parts shall be approved by the Director General of CivilAviation DGCA may on request and being satisfied approve an organisation to operateunder the system of approval On receipt of completed application form (CA-182E) and itsscrutiny by DGCA a preliminary meeting will be convened with the applicant to getfamiliarized with the organisation The organisation will be appraised of the variousrequirements of DGCA and the documents required to be submitted including complianceagainst various paragraphs of CAR-21The design organization prepares and submitsDesign Organisation Manual (DOM) as per applicable subpart of CAR 21 On scrutiny of thesubmitted documents if the applicant is found to meet the requirements a team of expertsfrom DGCA will visit and inspect the organisation to confirm that the applicant hasestablished the required capability The DGCA team during its course of visit shall satisfythat the organisation can satisfactorily accomplish the work relevant to the proposed scopeof work Subject to the satisfactory report made by the DGCA team the organisation maybe authorized to undertake the work and issue designanalysistest report in respect of theproduct The organisation shall be approved and the scope of work will be defined Thevalidity of approval is for one year and renewed subsequentlyIt should be possible to grant Design Organisation Approval in 6 months dependingon the type of design organization and scope of work provided required manuals anddocuments have been submitted and the applicable requirements have been complied with up to the

satisfaction of DGCA37B5 Approval of aircraft aircraft part modificationsMany alterations that are commonly called major alterations are in reality majordesign changes and require a supplemental type certificate Major changes to the typedesign are those which might appreciably affect mass balance structural strengthreliability operational characteristics or other characteristics affecting the airworthiness ofthe product Major changes to Type Design require engineering approval and should bereferred to the RampD Dte of DGCA For the approval of majoralterationsmodificationsrepairs the applicant shall submit an application to the RampD Dtealong with applicable fees He also has to submit design load stress analysis reportsdrawings etc which are required to be scrutinizedOn satisfactory completion of required tests compliance document againstapplicable airworthiness requirements is prepared by the applicant and submitted to theRampD Dte Specifications manuals operating limitations continued airworthiness instructionsare prepared by the applicant and submitted to the DGCA On satisfaction of DGCAapproval may be issued to major alterations modifications repairs specifying operatinglimitations and other conditionsIt should be possible to approve modification in 6 to 8 months depending on the typeof modification to be carried out provided required test reports and updated manuals havebeen submitted and the applicable requirements have been complied with up to thesatisfaction of DGCAFunctions Responsibilities at Bangalore Regional-OfficeThe RampD office at Bangalore was established in 1995 to look after Type Certificationactivities of Advanced Light Helicopter (at HAL) Hansa 3 amp SARAS aircraft (at NAL) andother civil aircraft related activities of the sub regionType Certification Activities at BangaloreThe following functions are the functions of this officei) Design Organization Approval in accordance with CAR 21 Subpart JB ampJAii) Scrutiny and acceptanceapproval of the Qualification test schedules of heparts in line with Internationally followed practiceiii) Witnessing of the Qualification tests to ensure the adherence to theQualification test programiv) Scrutiny of the compliance against the applicable Airworthiness Standardsv) Performing conformity inspection of aircraft aircraft parts indigenouslyproduced in the countryvi) Co-ordination with HQs in granting approvals certification etc38IX TRAINING amp LICENSING DIRECTORATE (INCLUDING FG ampTRAINING)Licensing-I Section1 Policy pertaining to renewal of licenses of aircrew personnel2 Renewal of all aircrew licenses including disposal of general enquiriespertaining to renewals

3 Grant of extension of aircraft rating to include additional types of aeroplanesopen rating Night Rating etc and Pilot-in-Command endorsement on varioustype of aircraft4 Cases relating to accidents and infringement of rules by licensed aircrewpersonnel and disciplinary action against them5 Parliamentary question and matters pertaining to unemployed aircrewpersonnel6 Budget and accounts including Advance Deposit account Maintenance ofAdvance Deposit and Revenue registers7 Maintenance of cards of aircrew personnel and personnel returns receivedfrom different airlines operators8 Proficiency checks their checking and posting9 Posting of type endorsements and renewal intimations of aircrew licensesreceived from the Regional Directors Calcutta Bombay New Delhi Madras10 Maintenance of Registers for various types of licenses giving records ofrenewals of aircrew lincenses11 Maintenance of registers for type rating PIC endorsements and infringementof Rules Accidents etc12 Endorsement of medical restrictions on licenses and Rcards13 Compliance of material for six monthly and yearly progress reports of CivilAviation14 Compliance of History of Pilots consequent upon accident15 Checking of Log Books with a view to detecting infringement of Rule 42A ofIndian Aircraft Rules 193716 Amendment to Indian Aircraft Rules 193717 VVIP flights ndash Proficiency checks of flight crew18 Delegation of Powers relating to renewal of licenses39Licensing-II Section1 Issue of aircrew licensesratings of the categories shown below includingdisposal of general of particular enquiries pertaining to issue of license(a) Student Pilotrsquos License (Aeroplanes Helicopters Gliders andBalloons)(b) Private Pilotrsquos License (Aeroplanes)(c ) Commercial Pilotrsquos License(d) Airline Transport Pilotrsquos License(e) Instrument Rating(f) Assistant flight Instructorrsquos Rating (Aeroplanes)(g) Flight Instructorrsquos Rating (Aeroplanes)(h) Flight Instructorrsquos Rating (Gliders)(i) Glider Pilotrsquos License(j) Private Helicopter Pilotrsquos License(k) Commercial Helicopter Pilotrsquos License(l) Student Navigatorrsquos License(m) Flight Navigatorrsquos License(n) Flight Radio Telephone operatorrsquos License(o) Flight Radio Telephony Operatorrsquos License(p) Private Pilotrsquos License (Balloons)

2 Revalidation of foreign license3 Conversion of foreign licenses into Indian Licenses in their correspondingcategories4 Policy matters regarding the issue of Indian and Foreign aircrew licenses5 Amendments to Licensing Rules6 Delegating of powers in respect of Licensing rules407 Exemption from Aircraft Rules for the issue of Indian Licenses8 Policy matters pertaining to conducting medical examination and theirassessment9 Disposal of medical reports pertaining to the issue and renewal of aircrewicenses and correspondence connected therewith10 Parliament Questions relating to issue of aircrew licenses11 Budget for expenditure to be incurred for items pertaining to L-2 Section41Training Section1 Budget allotment of funds etc under capital Grant for Gliding Centre andappropriation of Accounts Liabilities Returns Expenditure Returns etcPreparation of Brief for PAC on Budget matters2 Budget Allotment of funds etc under Revenue Grant for Govt Gliding Centreand appropriation of accounts preparation of Brief for PAC on the Budgetmatters3 Training of Gliding Instructions and Winch Operators and their approval forappointment in Gliding Clubs4 Five-Year Plans5 Foreign Exchange Budget6 Miscellaneous subjects on the general queries on glider training and approvalof appointment of Gliding Instructors and Gliding Instructor-in-Charge byGliding Clubs Wing7 Approval of Chief Flight Instructors AFI Instructor-in-Charge Honoraryinstructors and patter Flying for employment in lying Club8 Matters relating to other International Organization Aero Club of India andother Committees Conferences9 Allotment and loan of Gliders Gliding equipment to Flying and Gliding Clubsfrom Central Govt NCC10 Audit Objections Reconciliation of accounts11 Brief for President Address in both the Houses of Parliament on the eve ofBudget Session Consultative Committee of Parliament attached to theMinistry of Tourism amp Civil Aviation12 Matters relating to ICAO various Annual reports to I amp R Section13 Allotment of Aircraft to various Flying Clubs on loans basis14 Maintenance of aircraft with the flying clubs in purview of the Penalty clause15 Monthly aircraft returns from various flying clubs and preparation of variousreports connected with that16 Fixation of Insurance Value of the aircraft

4217 Periodical and other miscellaneous returns to AVU OampM E-II GC Hindiand R amp I etc relating to section Administration18 Release of Foreign Exchange for studies abroad19 Recovery of Cost and Overhaul Repair of aircraft loan to various FlyingClubs20 FOREIGN NATIONALS Training under Colombo Plan ITEC Programmeetc and clearance from Intelligence authorities (Clubs Gliding Centres) at(Civil Aviation Training Centre) and other Centres of Training21 Sanction of estimates received from AI Directorate and disposal of surplusstores at Subordinate Offices22 Sanction of Estimates for purchase of equipment under maintenance grant ofGliding Centres (Government)23 Delegation of Financial Powers and General Instructions regarding24 Administrative matters relating to GC Pune25 Accident to aircraft amp Gliders ndash Write Off and recovery of Insurable valuethereof26 Purchase of Aircraft Gliders and purchase of equipment under Capital Grantamp Manufacture of Indigenous equipment for Gliding Centres43FG Section1 Opening of Flying and Gliding Clubs ndash their Administration functioning and inclusionin the subsidy scheme2 Approval of constitution and bye-laws of clubs3 Allotment of Flying hours launches to Clubs4 Execution amp Enforcement of subsidy Agreement with Flying and Gliding Clubs5 Sanction and payment of Flying Subvention to Clubs6 Approval of Chief Engineer for Flying Clubs amp Gliding Clubs7 Scrutiny of Accounts of Clubs ndash General Supervision and control over the activities ofFlying Gliding Clubs with a view to ensuring proper utilization of Government grants8 Inspection of Flying Gliding Clubs by Accounts Officer9 Audit Inspection of Clubs by Accountant General of respective States10 Matters relating to confessional flying training including NCC training at Flying ampGliding Clubs11 Contribution withdrawals from Accident Reserve Fund and renewal of FERspertaining thereto12 Managing Committee Meetings of Clubs13 Activity Report of Flying Gliding Clubs (CA-82)14 All financial matters and Budget pertaining to Flying Gliding Clubs15 Rates of fees etc chargeable by Clubs16 Administrative matters relating to Aero Club of India Ballooning Club of IndiaFederation of Aeronautique Internationals All India Aeronautical Association andSkydiving17 Air Rallies Championships and conferences organized by Clubs18 Parliament Questions relating to Flying amp Gliding Clubs19 Standard Rules regarding services conditions of the employees of Flying and GlidingClubs20 Payment of Scholarship and Stipends to the SCST candidates selected under Free

Flying Scholarship Scheme21 Miscellaneous work relating to above subjects

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operational personnel such as flight dispatchers and cabin crew7 Granting of Air Operatorrsquos Certificates to Indian carriers and regulation of airtransport services operating tofromwithinover India by Indian and foreignoperators including clearance of scheduled and non-scheduled flights of suchoperators8 Conducting investigation into accidentsincidents and taking accidentprevention measures including formulation of implementation of SafetyAviation Management Programmes9 Carrying out amendments to the Aircraft Act the Aircraft Rules and the CivilAviation Requirements for complying with the amendments to ICAO Annexesand initiating proposals for amendment to any other Act or for passing a newAct in order to give effect to an international Convention or amendment to anexisting Convention10 Coordination of ICAO matters with all agencies and sending replies to StateLetters and taking all necessary action arising out of the Universal SafetyOversight Audit Programme (USOAP) of ICAO11 Supervision of the institutesclubsschools engaged in flying training includingsimulator training AME training or any other training related with aviation witha view to ensuring a high quality of training12 Granting approval to aircraft maintenance repair and manufacturingorganizations and their continued oversight13 To act as a nodal agency for implementing Annex 9 provisions in India and forcoordinating matters relating to facilitation at Indian airports including holdingmeetings of the National Facilitation Committee14 Rendering advice to the Government on matters relating to air transportincluding bilateral air services agreements on ICAO matters and generally on2all technical matters relating to civil aviation and to act as an overallregulatory and developmental body for civil aviation in the country15 Coordination at national level for flexi-use of air space by civil and military airtraffic agencies and interaction with ICAO for provision of more air routes forcivil use through Indian air space16 Keeping a check on aircraft noise and engine emissions in accordance withICAO Annex 16 and collaborating with the environmental authorities in thismatter if required17 Promoting indigenous design and manufacture of aircraft and aircraftcomponents by acting as a catalytic agent18 Approving training programmes of operators for carriage of dangerous goodsissuing authorizations for carriage of dangerous goods etc3I ADMINISTRATION DIRECTORATEESTABLISHENT I SECTION1 All Establishment work relating to the post of Airworthiness discipline AirSafety Discipline and all Gazetted and non Gazetted establishment of R amp

D Directorate and Gliding Centre Pune2 Establishment matters of ministerial and other Group ` C amp `Drsquo s t a f f inthe subordinate office of the C A D3 Review cases of the above mentioned categories officers and staff (GroupCampD)4 Submissions of monthly Statements to Ministry of Civil Aviation showingchanges of top officers in the Civil aviation Department5 Issue of Exchange Vouchers for Air IndiaTickets in respect of theHeadquarters officers of the Civil Aviation Department except CSS CSSSamp CSCS who are selected for deputationdelegation and training abroad6 Implementation of SIUWork St u d y recommendation in respect ofTechnical Officers at Headquarters7 Preparation of Financial effect Statement in respect of proposals relating todeputation of delegation abroad8 Scrutiny of Air-India Bills and TA Bills in respect of the foreign toursof the Headquarters Officers other than CSS CSSS amp CSCS andacceptance of the same9 Circulation of various instructions received from otherMinistriesDepartments on deputationdelegations abroad among all theDirectorates10 Forwarding of applications of CAD office for trainingcourse Scholarshipoffered by Foreign Countries11 Various training programmes in India conducted by various traininginstitutions other than ISTM sponsoring of officers for the training12 Scruting of vouchers in respect of deputationdelegation abroad ofHeadquarters officer of CAD (received from EmbassiesHigh Commissionby CPAO) and acceptance of the same13 Deputation of CAD officers with foreign countries as expert advisers on long term basisand matters relating to their salary and pension contributiongratuity etc14 CreationConversion of temporary posts into permanent Transfer of hostsGrown A Brsquo amp `C relating- to Airworthiness and Air Safety Disciplines4ESTABLISHMENT II SECTIONI All Establishment work relating to CSS CSCS CSSS and Group D staffand ex-cadre posts viz Caretaker Cashier Accountant HindiTranslators Grade I amp II Senior Investigators Junior InvestigatorsSeniorComputers and Accounts Officers at Headquarters of the DGCAegRecruitment Training posting promotion confirmation transfersseniority fixation of pay grant of leave etc2 Establishment work relating to Group A Officers in the Directorate ofTraining amp Licensing Information and Regulations Air Transport amp CAS3 Maintenance of service books of the above categories of officers and staff4 Creation continuation abolition conversion of temporary posts etc ofall the above mentioned categories of officers and staff5 Cases under CCS (Conduct) Rules eg matters relating to

purchasesale of moveable and immovable property etc in respect ofofficers referred to above6 Preparation of confidential Report of the above categories of staff7 Court cases relating to above categories of staff8 Medical Examination verification and reverification of character andantecedents of the staff of the above categories9 Submission of Periodical Reports and returns10 Review of Group C amp D staff of the above categories11 Matters relating to office Council12 Parliament Questions on the above subjects13 Pension cases of officers and staff retiring from DGCA (Headquarters)Cash amp General Section

51 Grant of all advances to the officers and staff of the DGCA (Headquarters) andsubordinate offices in the CAD2 Receipt and issue work of the DGCA (headquarters)3 Procurementissue and maintenance of records etc of stores stationeryincluding local purchases4 C GH S Scheme and cases relating to re-imbursement of medicalexpenses to officer and staff of DGCA (Headquarters)5 Issue of Identity Card to officers and staff6 General Services7 Drawal and disbursement of Pay and Allowances of officers Officials ofDGCA(Headquarters)8 Drawal and disbursement o f advances withdrawals bonus overtime etc9 Issue of uniforms to DGCA Staff as well as subordinate offices10 Installationchanges of telephones11 Allotment of Govt accommodation12 Maintenance of staff carsvehicles6Administration Vigilance amp Coordination SectionVIGILANCE WORK1 Vigilance and disciplinary cases2 AppealsReviews arising of disciplinaryvigilance cases3 Maintenance of Complaint Cell Register4 Periodical returns regarding complaints Vigilance casesAppealsReviews etc5 Issue of Airport Entry Pass to officers of DGCA6 Miscellaneous Orders pertaining to Administrative Vigilance7 Central Civil Services(Classification Control and Appeal) Rules8 Security arrangements at HqrsO amp M WORK9 Co-ordination of the OampM Work of the Civil Aviation Department

10 Subject allocated to various sections - Compilation of Subject-Booklet of CAD11 Settlement of allocation of disputed receipts12 OampM inspection of Sections - arrangements of annual programme regarding13 Meeting of OampM Officers in the DepartmentMinistry o f Transport14 Work relating to-management of Record Room at Hqrs15 Work of IWSUSIU reports16 MonthlyQuarterlyHalf Yearly returnsWelfare Work17 To look after the miscellaneous grievances of the staff and officers of CAD18 Grant of subsidy and other Grants-in-aid to CAD Canteen at DGCA Hqrs19 Collection of Donations for Red CrossArmed ForcesDumb amp Deaf FlagDays7General Coordination Work20 Matter relating to JCM and Councils established there under CAD forSubordinate offices21 Collection and Coordination of material for Consultative Committees meetings22 Parliament QuestionsAssurances of CAD23 Brief for opening speech for the Minister of Civil Aviation as well as forPresident for both the Houses of Parliament24 Matters concerning Pay-Commission25 Circulation of orders issued by various Ministries Departments26 Collection and submission of general information on different subjects to theMinistry as and when called for27 Issue of Republic DayIndependence Day celebration passes28 Rendition to Ministry of various monthlyquarterly and half yearly returns8FINANCE SECTIONBudget Work1 Budget Estimates and Revised Estimates under Revenue Grant2 Budget Estimates and Revised Estimates under Capital Grant3 Budget Estimates and Revised Estimates under ClassifiedAdvertisements and Visual Publicity and other Miscellaneous heads4 Budget Estimates and Revised Estimates under Loans and Advancesto Central Government Servants5 Foreign Exchange Budget6 Performance Budget7 Issue of Re-appropriation orders in respect of Revenue and CapitalGrants8 Matters relating to the Public Accounts Committee and ExpenditureFinance Committee9 Appropriation Accounts under Revenue and Capital GrantsAllotment of funds

10 Declaration of Head of OfficeControlling OfficerDrawing andDisbursing Officer11 Preparation of Financial Effect Statements12 Grant of Permanent Advances (Contingencies)13 Submission of monthly accounts to audit and submission of quarterlyreturns regarding maintenance of Liability Register14 Departmental Inspection on the accounts of the Subordinate Offices15 Audit Inspection ReportsObjections Reports16 Delegation of Financial Powers9Hindi Section1 Implementation of the Language Policy of the Government2 Grant of Advance Increments Cash and Lump-sum Awards on passingvarious Hindi Examinations3 Official Language Implementation Committee Meetings4 All types of translation work including various reports from English to Hindi andvetting thereof5 Preparation of help literature in Hindi and distribution of the same6 Keeping liaison with the Central Translation Bureau Central Hindi Directorateand Commission for Scientific and Technical Terminology7 Compilation and submission of quarterly and half yearly reports regarding theprogressive use of Hindi to the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Home Affairs8 Organisation of Hindi Workshops9 Collection of data regarding Hindi qualifications of employees for the purposeof nominating them to various Hindi Classes10 Guidance to staff regarding the use of Hindi for official work11 Hindi telegraphic addresses - registration thereof12 To ensure the implementation of various provisions of the Official LanguageAct and Official Language-Rules 197613 Preparation of Departmental Terminology14 Guidance of Hindi- Staff employed in Subordinate Office of the Civil AviationDepartment15 Lok Sabha Questions regarding the use of Hindi16 Rajya Sabha Question regarding the use of Hindi17 Inspection of Subordinate Offices of the Civil Aviation Department to ensureimplementation of Official Language Rules 1976 18 Implementation of Cash Awards Cash Awards Scheme for more and moreuse of Hindi in Noting and Drafting and in Issuance of CommendatoryCertificates19 Parliamentary Committee on Official Language ndash Visit of Sub-Committee20 All India Official Language Conference1021 Matters relating to the Kendriya Sachivalaya Hindi Parishad22 Grant of Honorarium to the staff of sub-offices for doing Hindi Translation23 Preparation of Hindi versions of Departmental English Abbreviations24 Grant of Honorarium to Officers for imparting instructions at the Workshop set

for the facility of the staff working in Hindi25 Maintenance of a Hindi Library in Headquarters consisting of approximately1000- books and circulation of Hindi periodicals and news papers26 Celebration of Hindi Week in Headquarters11II AERODROME STANDARDS DIRECTORATEThe Aerodrome Standards Directorate in the DGCA has been entrusted with theresponsibilities of licensing of aerodrome in accordance with the Part XI of theAircraft Rules 1937 The directorate has a establishment at the DGCA HQrs NewDelhi supported by the four regional offices at Delhi Mumbai Kolakata and ChennaiThe officers of the aerodrome standards directorate are attached to the Office ofDirector Airworthiness for the administrative purposes and are required to report tothe Director Aerodrome Standards in the DGCA HQrs for all technical issueshandled by them in their regions The functions detailed in para 1 2 and 5 arerequired to be performed at DGCA HQrs whereas other functions would be carriedout at regional offices under the supervision of HQrs1 Aerodrome licensingThese tasks and responsibilities includea) receiving recording reviewing and processing of application for site selectionfrom an intending applicant for an aerodrome licenseb) receiving reviewing and processing of intention and plans for the aerodromeconstruction from intending applicantc) inspection of the aerodrome site during construction as requiredd) receiving recording reviewing and processing application for an aerodromelicense including the inspection covering the review of the aerodromemanual on-site verification inspection and testing of aerodrome particularsfacilities and equipment including aero- nautical studies grant of exemptionsif and where permittede) grant or refusal of an aerodrome licensef) receiving reviewing and processing application for renewal of aerodromelicenseg) receiving recording reviewing and processing applications for the namechange of an aerodrome license holderh) receiving recording reviewing and processing applications for the surrenderof an aerodrome licensei) processing the case for cancellation suspension of an aerodrome licenseandj) reviewing the factors requiring the amendment of an aerodrome license andissuing the required amendments12-11-2 Notifications to AIS and other organizations

These tasks and responsibilities includea) to ensure appointment of coordinating officer for NOTAM AIS by thelicense holderb) reviewing the action of aerodrome license holder for notification to AISof the licensing status of an aerodrome and for promulgation ofaerodrome data by the AISc) reviewing any amendments to aerodrome manuals and notifying AIS ofthe changes to be made in the AIS publications if applicable3 Safety audits31 These tasks and responsibilities includea) periodic or special on-site audits of the aerodrome safety managementsystem including verification of the aerodrome and data published inthe AIP and inspection of the aerodrome facilities equipment andoperating procedures andb) review of the aerodrome operatorrsquos daily audits and special safety auditreports and actions thereonNotemdash An aerodrome audit programme should operate on the principle thatthe aerodrome license holderrsquos internal audit programme is of primaryimportance and that the DGCArsquos audits are conducted to review and evaluatethat programme and in addition to independently check and verify theparticulars of the aerodrome notified in the AIP as well as the aerodromeoperating procedures safety measures facilities and equipment32 Periodic inspections of the licensed aerodrome will be carried out as per thefollowing programme to ensure that aerodrome license holders meet theirobligations under the terms of the license and the requirements of theacceptedapproved aerodrome manualFor newly constructedInternational aerodromeonce in 6 monthsndashtill first renewal of licenseExiting International aerodrome Once in a yearOther aerodromes Once in two yearNote Frequency can be reduced if circumstances so require33 The tasks and responsibilities associated with periodic inspections aredescribed in para 6134 Other safety functionsThese tasks and responsibilities may includea) a first-hand evaluation of full-scale airport emergency exercises to identifyproblems and deficienciesb) the provision of guidance at the design and construction stages of aerodromeprojects particularly complex projects or where there is significant work thatmay impact compliance with the regulationsc) final inspection of completed projects involving complex or significant work toidentify problems or deficiencies that need to be corrected in order to complywith the requirements of the regulations and

d) the organization of and participation in aerodrome safety seminars and othertraining programmes to promote a safety culture5 Aerodrome standardsThese general tasks and responsibilities may include the following6 reviewing ICAO State letters on the subject related to the aerodromespreparing responses thereto and taking action thereon7 developing and continuing to review the national standards and practicesfor aerodrome design operation and maintenance and engineeringspecifications8 developing and issuing rules CAR advisory circulars and guidancematerial relating to aerodrome standards and practices9 reviewing plans and designs for new aerodromes or the furtherdevelopment of or modification to existing aerodromes submitted to theDGCA for approval to ensure that the requirements of the ICAO SARPsand the Statersquos national regulations are complied with and10 advising the aerodrome inspectors as required on aerodrome standardsand practices11 The typical duties of an aerodrome inspector should include but notbe limited to12 verification of the aerodrome data in the aerodrome manual including detailsof13 the location of the aerodrome2) the name and address of the aerodrome operator14 the movement area15 the runway declared distances available16 aeronautical ground lighting1417 ground services and18 notices of special conditions and procedures if anyb) on-site verification and audits of aerodrome operating proceduresincluding1) the overall aerodrome safety management system19 the aerodrome emergency plan and periodic aerodrome emergencyexercises20 rescue and fire-fighting21 inspection and maintenance of aeronautical ground lighting22 promulgation of changes to published aerodrome information23 the prevention of unauthorized entry to the aerodrome particularly themovement area and protection of the public against jet or propeller blast24 the operatorrsquos daily inspection of the aerodrome25 the planning aerodrome construction and maintenance work includingcompliance with construction safety requirements26 apron management and parking control27 the control of vehicles operating on or in the vicinity of the movement area28 wildlife hazard management29 the monitoring of obstacle limitation surfaces and notification

30 the removal of disabled aircraft31 hazardous materials including aviation fuel32 the protection of radar and navigational aids and33 low-visibility operations34 on-site checking and testing of aerodrome facilities and equipmentincluding35 the dimensions and surface conditions of runways taxiways stopwaysrunway end safety areas runway and taxiway strips shoulders and aprons36 aeronautical ground lighting systems including flight check records37 standby power38 landing direction indicators and wind direction indicators aerodromemarkings and markers5) guidance signs and warning signs in the movement area39 aerodrome maintenance equipment40 disabled aircraft removal plan41 wildlife control equipment42 the presence of obstacles in obstacle limitation surfaces43 runway visual range measuring equipment44 the presence of dangerous lights45 rescue and fire-fighting equipment46 fuelling facilities and47 runway surface friction measuring equipmentd) Examine and review flying assessments and aeronautical studies ataerodromes48 Any other work assigned by Director General15

III AIR SAFETY DIRECTORATEAir Safety Directorate at DGCA (Hqrs) is headed by Director Air Safety TheDirector Air Safety DDG (Air Safety) reports directly to the DGThe functions of the Air Safety Directorates are as under-1 Investigation of Civil Registered aircraft accidents-1 Under Rule 71 of Aircraft Rules 1937 the accident are investigated byInspector of Accidents appointed by Director General of Civil Aviation fromAir Safety Directorate2 Under Rule 74 of Aircraft Rules 1937 the accident are investigated byCommittees of Inquiry set up by the Central Govt This Directorate isresponsible for providing technical expertise to committees of inquiry3 Under Rule 75 of the Aircraft Rules 1937 the accident are investigated byCourts of Inquiry set up by the Central Govt This Directorate is responsiblefor providing technical expertise to Courts of Inquiry2 Accident to foreign registered aircraft in IndiaUnder Rule 77 of the aircraft Rules the investigation will be carried out in anyof the following manner1 Under Rule 71 of Aircraft Rules 1937 the accident are investigated byInspector of Accidents appointed by Director General of Civil Aviation from AirSafety Directorate

2 Under Rule 74 of Aircraft Rules 1937 the accident are investigated byCommittees of Inquiry set up by the Central Govt This Directorate isresponsible for providing technical expertise to committees of inquiry3 Under Rule 75 of the Aircraft Rules 1937 the accident are investigated byCourts of Inquiry set up by the Central Govt This Directorate is responsiblefor providing technical expertise to Courts of Inquiry4 Under Rule 77C the serious incident are investigated by the inquiry officerfrom Air Safety Directorate5 An accredited representative of country in which the aircraft is registered fromcountry of manufacturecountry of operator any other country which hasspecial interest may participate in the investigation inquiry or formalinvestigation as the case may be He may be accompanied by such technical16-16-advisor as consider necessary by the authority of the country by which he isappointed3 Accident to Indian registered aircraft out side India1 The accredited representative from air safety directorate will be nominated byDirector General of Civil Aviation who will participate in the investigation asper Annex 13 Air Safety Directorate will provided as and when requiredinformation with respect to aircraft crew and other details to the state ofoccurrence4 Investigation of Civil Registered aircraft Incidents1 Under Rule 77 C the serious incidents are investigated by the inquiry officerfrom Air Safety Directorate2 Incidents other than serious incidents are investigated by PermanentInvestigation board of the Airlines under supervision of officer of the RegionalAir Safety Offices5 AccidentIncident Prevention workIn addition to accidentinvestigation work Air Safety Directorate shall performs thefollowing oversight functions-1048766 To carry out the Technical safety audit of airlinesoperators1048766 To carry out safety audit of operations department of Airlinesoperators1048766 To carry out in-flight Cabin inspections1048766 To carry out surveillance inspection of airlinesoperators eg preflightmedical check of crew ramp inspection load and trim check FDTLetc1048766 To issue Civil Aviation Requirements air safety circulars publication ofannual accident summary etc1048766 To monitor implementation of recommendations made by variouscourts committees and inspector of accidents investigating aircraftaccidents1048766 To monitor action taken reports on safety audits carried out on airlinesand aviation agencies1048766 To coordinate implementation of measures to prevent bird strikes to

aircraft at all airports1048766 Inspection of aerodromes and facilities therein1048766 To coordinate with the ICAO and other aviation agencies concerningsafety-17-171048766 To coordinate with the Ministry of Civil Aviation on various Technicalissues including parliament matters1048766 To organize safety seminarstraining courses6 Any other work assigned by Director General7 Regional Air Safety OfficesAir Safety offices are located at Delhi Mumbai Hyderabad Kolkatta and ChennaiThe Delhi Mumbai offices are headed by Director Air Safety and other offices areheaded by Controller of Air Safety All regional heads of air safety reports directly toDirector Air Safety HqrsDDG (Air Safety)Regional Air Safety offices shall perform following functions1048766 To carry out the investigation of incidentsaccidents occurring ofoperatorsairlines in their region1048766 To carry out the investigation of Ground incidents1048766 To carry out the investigation of air missAir ProxATC violations1048766 Participate in the operational area inspection Airport security meetingAerodrome Environment Management Committee Regional operatorCommittee meetings1048766 Monitoring of incidents of operatorsairlines1048766 CVRDFDR monitoring1048766 ATC Tape monitoring1048766 To carry out the airport inspections1048766 To carry out surveillance inspection of airlinesoperators eg preflightmedical check of crew ramp inspection load and trim check FDTLetc1048766 To participate in the safety audit of airlinesoperators1048766 To report all occurrences in their region1048766 To carry out other surveillance work as directed by Hqs8 Coordination of regional air safety offices with Air Safety Hqs1048766 Regional Offices shall coordinate with Hqrs on all safety matters andreport all occurrences to DASDDG (Air Safety) on daily basis bytelephonefaxE-Mail1048766 To forward headquarters every month the surveillance accidentprevention work carried out1048766 Coordination meeting between regional air safety offices and air safetyHqrs will be held every 3 months During this meeting all the technicaland financialadministrative issues will be discussed pertaining to theirregion

18IV AIR TRANSPORT DIRECTORATEThe Air Transport Services in the country are governed by the Rule 134 andSchedule XI of Aircraft Rules 1937 Besides this the Civil Aviation Requirements(CAR) Section 3 Series C Part I to VI deals with the minimum requirements andprocedures for issuerenewal of ScheduledNon-Scheduled Operators Permit indifferent categories like passengercargocharter The main functions andresponsibilities of Air Transport- 1 Section are as follows-1 Issuerenewal of ScheduledNon-Scheduled Operators Permit inpassengercargocharter categories including holding of the preparednessmeeting before issue of permit2 Issuance of permission for importacquisition of aircraft to ScheduledNon-Scheduled operators3 Endorsementdeletion of the aircraft on the Operatorrsquos Permit4 Public complaints pertaining to the Scheduled Operators5 Issues relating to the security clearance of the agencies seeking flightclearances and change in the Board of Directors of the ScheduledNon-Scheduled Operators6 Issuance of flight clearances to foreign registered aircrafts includingVIPstourist charter flights under ITPcargo flightsambulance flights whichare overflyinglandingtechnical landing toacross India Issues flightclearances to Indian registered aircraft also operating outside the country forrevenuenon-revenue purposes and clearances for the Ballooning flights7 Processing the cases of foreign registered aircraft staying in India for morethan 14 days8 Flight clearances in respect of cloud seeding operation and aerial survey etcIn order to deal with the above the following procedure is followed-(A) Issue of ScheduledNon-Scheduled Operators Permit1 Scrutiny of application for issue of ScheduledNon-ScheduledOperators Permit (on receipt)2 Respond to the Ministryrsquos query for import of commercial aircraft withthe consent of DDG concerned after obtaining confirmation of typecertificate acceptance by RampD Directorate3 Once the NOC from Ministry of Civil Aviation has been received thesame will be retained in Air Transport Directorate in the file alreadyopened during the receipt of application4 In case Operations Manual has already been received Air TransportDirectorate will send a copy of Operations Manual each to a) Airworthiness Directorate (Headquarters)b) Flight Inspection Directoratec) Research amp Development Directorate (Hqrs)19d) Air Safety Directorate (Hqrs)e) Directorate of Regulations and Information5 On hearing from the operator that they are ready for attending

preparedness meeting operator will be called with seven days noticeperiod6 Coordinate for preparedness meeting and call the following Directoratefor the same -i Flight Inspection Directorateii Airworthiness Directorate (Headquarters)iii Airworthiness Directorate (Region of operation)iv Training and Licensing Directoratev Air Safety Directoratevi Research and Development Directoratevii Directorate of Regulations amp Information7 Preparation of minutes of the meeting and circulation thereof8 Issue NOC for import of aircraft subject to the intended operatorrsquoscompliance to the minutes of the preparedness meeting9 On receipt of the documents as per checklist for issue ofScheduledNon-Scheduled Operators Permit prepare the file anddocuments for issue of permit(B) Renewal of ScheduledNon-Scheduled Operators PermitThe renewal of ScheduledNon-Scheduled Operators Permit is considered oncompliance of the provisions of the Civil Aviation Requirements as contained in CARSection 3 Series C Part II to V(C) Flight clearancesAs regards to the non-scheduled flight clearances to foreignIndian registeredaircraft there are Air Transport Circulars which contains guidelines for operationsduly approved by the Ministry of Civil Aviation The requirements for the operation ofnon-scheduled flight by foreign registered aircraft are also contained in AeronauticalInformation Publication India Volume 1 Section GEN published by Airports Authorityof India20V AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTORATEMost of states which are signatories to ICAO convention have an obligation on their part toestablish regulatory control of airworthiness through their own agencies which arevariously termed as CAA FAA DGCA DCA etcThe authority in India for regulatory control of Airworthiness Directorate is the DirectorGeneral of Civil Aviation and the Directorate of Airworthiness which is headed byDirector of Airworthiness who discharges this function and is responsible for theairworthiness of aircraftThe functions of Airworthiness Directorate are broadly reproduced belowHowever these functions are basically intended to be guidelines and they do not limit in any

way the initiative and authority of the officer to ensure airworthiness by an alternative meansTherefore these should be used as a guidelines while performing the job(A) Recording reviewing and processing applications for registration of aircraftregistering and deregistering aircraft as appropriate and issuing certificates ofregistration(B) Keeping the national register of Civil Aircraft and making available informationfrom the register as and when required(C) Recording reviewing and processing application for certificate ofAirworthiness renewals of such certificates and validations of foreigncertificates of Airworthiness(D) Survey of aircraft for issue renewal and validation of certificates ofAirworthiness and the subsequent execution of such documents as appropriate(E) Recording reviewing and processing applications from aircraftmaintenance personnel for issue renewal validation and extension oflicenses and ratings for the same(F) Organisation and conduct of examinations of applicants for aircraft maintenancelicences as above assessment of results the maintenance of examination systemkeeping of past and current licence records and the issue renewal of validation asappropriate of each licence extension or rating(G) Recording the collection of fees for aircraft registration certificate ofAirworthiness aircraft maintenance personnel licenses andor any otherairworthiness services performed for which charges may be prescribed(H) Periodic review of the airworthiness condition and records of aircraft on the registerto assess the adequacy of their maintenance and to assess the competence anddiligence of the persons who perform the maintenance(I) Investigation of major defects discovered in aircraft and determination of correctiveaction to be taken where airworthiness may be affected Analysis of defectexperienced to detect and correct any trends and to reveal areas most in needof airworthiness improvement(J) Review of aircraft and component manufacturers service bulletins and theairworthiness directives of foreign airworthiness authorities to determine21applicability to the national aircraft Direction of corrective action whereairworthiness may be affected(K) Examination of current and new international and foreign airworthiness designstandards and determination of the need for adoption of critical features ofthose foreign design standards to national requirements(L) Survey of the maintenance facilities including training provisions companyorganisation and quality control procedures of applicants for issue and renewalof Air Operators Permit Certificate (AOPAOC) and aerial work operatorslicences Making recommendations as appropriate in regard to the applications(M) Survey of the facilities and procedures of applicants for issue and renewal ofcertificates of approval to conduct activities bearing on the airworthiness ofaircraft Making such issue or renewal as appropriate and maintaining records ofsame(N) Conducting periodic surveillance of the facilities procedures and work of olders ofoperator licences and of certificates of approval making appropriate directionsand recommendations and approving amendments to the licences or Air OperatorPermitCertificate (AOPAOC) holders maintenance and quality control manuals asappropriate

(O) Assessment of the qualifications of persons for designation as approved personsand others as alternates to perform certain airworthiness functionsecommendations as appropriate and monitoring of the activities of thesepersons from time to time(P) Assessment of the design and suitability of aircraft components and equipmentand their approval for use in aircraft Assessment and approval of theinstallation of aircraft components and equipment in aircraft(Q) Approval of maintenance systems for aircraft aircraft components andequipment and approval of the design of modifications and repairs to aircraftaircraft components and equipments(R) Giving of advice and recommendations to other areas of the Director Generalof Civil Aviation on the shipment of dangerous goods licensing of operators andon other technical matters relating to aviation techniques flight operationsand aeronautical engineering as may be required(S) Provision of loan of staff experts to assist in the investigation of aircraft accidents asand when required(T) Recommendation and where necessary issuance of directives concerningthe design standards to be met by aircraft and aircraft components andequipment requirements to be complied with in the manufacture andmaintenance of aircraft and aircraft components and equipment andprocedures to be followed by the aviation industry to comply with the national airlaw and regulations(U) participating in type certification board activities to resolve problems ofsignificance and to establish overall accomplishment of the typecertification programme22(V) participation in maintenance review board activities toward the developmentand approval of initial maintenance inspection requirements for newly typecertificated aircraft and powerplants being introduced in service for the first time(W) preparation and distribution to the aviation industry of advisory material concerningairworthiness practices and procedures where such advice does not warrantmandatory action but may still make a significant contribution to flight safety(X) Preparation and recommendation of regulatory changes andamendments to the national air law from time to time concerning all mattersof airworthiness within the scope opf the functions and responsibilities ofthe airworthiness Directorate(Y) Conferring at national and international levels on matters relating to the regulation ofairworthiness(Z) Identification and resolution of regulatory problems associated withairworthiness engineering Establishing general and technical policies andprocedures on which future(AA) airworthiness requirements can be based Formulation of changes inairworthiness policies and requirements which have a severe economic impact onthe aviation industry(BB) Investigation of possible violations of the national air law or regulations in regard toairworthiness and initiation of legal or other corrective action where necessaryand(CC) Preparation and distribution to the aviation industry of a series of documentsavailable to the public containing all airworthiness directives specified for generalcompliance by the aviation industryDUTIES OF THE AIRWORTHINESS OFFICERS

Detailed responsibilities of an individual airworthiness officer will vary depending on thepowers delegated to him by Government of India vide SO726 (E) amp SO727(E) upon hisspecialty and the specific tasks assigned to him(a) conduct inspection and carry out surveillance in accordance with establishedprocedures and instructions(b) report on each inspection and surveillance check in the manner prescribed(c) promote compliance with safety regulations and directives(d) report defects noticed to the operator or the approved organisation for remedialaction(e) report breaches of regulations and directives and(f) examine and review the maintenance overhaul and repair manuals for adequacyand ensure that necessary amendments are promptly made Examine maintenancechecks procedure sheets for adequacy23Detailed duties of an officer should also include as a minimum those listed belowwhich relate to his specialty(a) checking on technical log entries ensuring that the log sheets are being correctlycompleted and signed Monitoring defects occurring and reporting those ofsignificance or a repetitive nature(b) carrying out routine surveillance check of the standard of work in the hangarsworkshops and associated facilities of approved organisations(c) ensuring that ground support equipment in the workshops are properly used andmaintained by the operator(d) making spot checks of fuel vendors quality control including checking of fuel specificgravity aircraft drain samples and records The checks should be applied to both therefueling agentrsquos and the operatorrsquos methods(e) monitoring airworthiness certifications and ensuring that they are carried out bypersons who are properly authorised and that the certifications made are for thepurpose and in accordance with the requirements of the applicable airworthinessregulations(f) monitoring the implementation of the relevant airworthiness regulations issued by theheadquarters(g) familiarizing himself with the content of all Airworthiness Directives servicebulletins and similar documents in respect of aircraft(including power plants)andequipment and monitoring the extent of implementation(h) Reviewing maintenance manuals making recommendations in respect ofamendments which may be required by the headquarters or be requested by theoperators(i) carrying out sample inspections on the aircraft undergoing routine maintenancein order to assess the standard of work and adherence to maintenance manualprocedures Airworthiness Directives service bulletins etc(j) undertaking liaison with other officers regarding recommendations in respect ofissue and renewal of certificate of airworthiness checking all documents associatedwith the above including the flight manual amendment status and airframe andengine log books Checking that all relevant requirements have been compliedwith including correct certification of work carried out and authorizing release fortest flight of aircraft and avionic installation ensuring that the resulting reports aresatisfactory and in accordance with the laid down requirements(k) investigating and recommending approval of modifications(l) monitoring the operatorrsquos maintenance training organisation

(m) supervising inspections of operatorrsquos route station facilities(n) checking stores and components handling procedures generally and ensuring thatthere is no unidentified material in the bonded store and checking the quarantinestore for the methods used in the identification of goods and their inspection beforethey are transferred to the bonded store24VI Flight Inspection Directorate (FID)The Flight Inspection Directorate (FID) shall conduct regular Inspections andSurveillance of Scheduled Airlines and their aircrew in particular to ensure effectiveimplementation of safety related Standards and Recommended Practices containedin the ICAO Annexes particularly Annex 6 and the relevant Rules RegulationsProcedures and Requirements laid down in Aircraft Rules Civil AviationRequirements Aeronautical Information Circulars AIP India etc In addition toabove the Continued Surveillance of various operational aspects of operators is tobe ensured by conducting various InspectionsSurveillance Checks regularly vizCockpit En-route Inspection Cabin Inspection Ramp Inspection Station FacilityInspection and Proficiency Check etc In addition to this Simulator Evaluation andMain Base Inspection etc of the operators and StandardizationProficiency Checksof their Training Captains are to be conducted as per the requirements Thefunctions and responsibilities of FID shall broadly include the followingA SAFETY OVERSIGHT FUNCTIONS1048766 Development of Action Plan by Chief Flight Operations Inspector forContinued Surveillance of Airline Operators1048766 Surveillance of operational aspects of Airline Operators and follow-upaction thereof in accordance with the lsquoDuties amp Responsibilities of theFlight Operations Inspectorsrsquo laid down in Flight Operations InspectorrsquosManual (Ref ICAO Doc 8335-AN879 Chapter 9 Para 95 amp Para96)1048766 Random Checks of Pilots on their Proficiency amp Skill1048766 Periodical Inspection of Airline Operators ShippersFreight Forwardersand Cargo TerminalsWare Houses at Airports with regard totransportation of carrying Dangerous Goods as per Civil AviationRequirementsB TRAINING PROGRAMME OF AIRLINE OPERATORS1048766 Examination and scrutinyapproval of Training Programmes of FlightCrew on Multi-engine Aircraft (both Fixed Wing amp Helicopters) forScheduledNon-scheduled and General Aviation Operators as perStandardized Check-list1048766 Examination and scrutinyapproval of Training Programmes of AirlineOperators for Specific Authorizations and Limitations (ETOPS RNPRVSM R-NAV CAT-IIIII)1048766 Standardization of Flight Dispatchersrsquo Training Programme of Airline

Operators1048766 Standardization of Training Requirements to be followed by AirlineOperators for their Foreign Pilots251048766 Examination and acceptanceupdating of Training Manuals of AirlineOperators as per Civil Aviation Requirements as per StandardizedCheck-list1048766 Development andor revision of Specific OperatingTrainingregulations1048766 ApprovalRenewal of Simulator Training Institutes of Airlines Operatorsin IndiaC STANDARDIZATION OF TRAINING CAPTAINS1048766 Approval of Checks PilotsInstructorsExaminers of ScheduledNonscheduledGeneral Aviation Operators (Fixed Wing amp Helicopters) asper Civil Aviation Requirements (CAR)1048766 Standardization Checks of Training Captains ndash Check PilotsInstructorsExaminersD EXAMINATION OF OPERATIONAL DOCUMENTS1048766 Review and update of Flight Operations Inspectorrsquos Manual forOperations Inspection and Continued Surveillance as per ICAO Doc8335-AN8791048766 ExaminationReview and Acceptance of Operations Manual of AirlineOperators as per Civil Aviation Requirements as per StandardizedCheck-listE OTHER OPERATIONAL APPROVAL1048766 Approval of Flight Dispatchers as per Civil Aviation Requirements(Standardized check-list to be followed)1048766 Approval of PilotrsquosOperatorrsquos Authorization for ILS CAT-IIIIIOperations as per Civil Aviation Requirements (Standardized Checklistto be followed)1048766 Approval of Standard Operating Procedures for operations to NewStations amp Critical Airports ie Airports surrounded by HillydifficultTerrain (as per Standardized Check-list)1048766 Examination of Flight Trial Reports of Instrument Approach amp LandingProcedures1048766 Examination of Minimum Equipment List (MEL) from operationalaspects in co-ordination with Directorate of Airworthiness26F CERTIFICATION OF AIRLINE OPERATORS1048766 Participation in Meetings conducted by Air Transport Directorate forCertification of Airline Operators to ensure compliance of OperatingRequirements as per the Standardized Check-listG EXAMINATION1048766 Standardization of written examination questions of Pilotsrsquo Examinationas per the requirements of CEOOrders of Director General1048766 Oral Examination of Foreign PilotsFlight Dispatchers as per the Board

constituted by DGH GENERAL1048766 All Flight Operations Inspectors Chief Flight Operations Inspectorshall maintain their personal files The personal files shall containinformation of their Technical QualificationTraining Courses1048766 CFOI FOIs shall keep a record of all Checks amp Reports wherever theyare nominated by the Director General as observer on board andrecord of Test Fees being realized in their individual capacity from theoperators under Schedule-II of the Aircraft Rules 1937I Any other work assigned by Director GeneralDuties Functions amp Responsibilities of Officers in Flight InspectionDirectorate (FID)The Duties Functions amp Responsibilities of Officers in Flight InspectionDirectorate have been determined in accordance with the duties attached with thepost (copy placed below) and in accordance with power delegated to them underSO 726(E) SO 727(E) amp SO 3661 Chief Flight Operations Inspector Deputy Director General (in-charge ofFID)1048766 Development of Action Plan for Flight Inspection programme by FlightOperations Inspectors for Continued Surveillance of Airline Operatorsand to ensure implementation of follow-up instructions issued byhimDirector General of Civil Aviation1048766 Standardization Checks of Training Captains ndash CheckPilotsInstructorsExaminers to be conducted by CFOI1048766 Acceptance of Operations Manual of ScheduledNon-scheduled andGeneral Aviation Operators as per Standard Check-list271048766 Acceptance of Training Manual of ScheduledNon-scheduled andGeneral Aviation Operators including Standardization of FlightDispatchersrsquo Training Programme as per Standard Check-list1048766 Approval of Training Programmes of Airline Operators for SpecificAuthorizations and Limitations (ETOPS RNP RVSM R-NAV CATIIIII)1048766 Approval of Flying Training Programme of Flight Crew on Multi-engineAircraft (both Fixed Wing amp Helicopter) for ScheduledNon-scheduledand General Aviation Operators as per Standard Check-list1048766 Development andor revision of specific OperatingTraining regulationsndash Issuance of CARs AICs Operations Circulars Amendment toAircraft Rules (Schedule II)1048766 Approval of Draft replies to Director GeneralVC Section onParliamentary Matters VIP References RTI Act 20051048766 Scrutiny of Training Records pertaining to approval of Examiners ndashCheck PilotInstructorExaminer of ScheduledNon-scheduledGeneralAviation Operators1048766 Approval of Examiners of ScheduledNon-scheduledGeneral Aviation

on one time basis1048766 Oral Examination of Indian Pilots under AIC 17 of 1994 as per theBoard constituted by Director General1048766 Oral Examination for approval of Flight Dispatchers by the Boardconstituted by Director General and their approval1048766 Approval of Flight Dispatchers1048766 Quarterly meeting with Airline Operators on important operational andtraining matters pertaining to Scheduled Non-scheduledGeneralAviation (Fixed Wing amp Helicopter) and updating Director Generalabout the same1048766 To liaise with Director (Training amp Licensing) and Director (Air Safety)in all aspects specially pertaining to giving guidance on operationalmatters for Airline Operator1048766 To liaise with Joint Director General In-charge of Training amp Licensingand Joint Director General of Air Safety specially pertaining to givingguidance on operational matters for Airline Operations1048766 Approval of PilotrsquosOperatorrsquos Authorization for ILS CAT-IIIIIOperations as per Civil Aviation Requirements (Standardized Checklistto be followed)281048766 Approval of Standard Operating Procedures for operations to NewStations amp Critical Airports ie Airports surrounded by HillydifficultTerrain (as per Standardized Check-list)1048766 Participation in Meetings conducted by Air Transport Directorate forCertification of Airline Operators to ensure compliance of OperatingRequirements as per the Standardized Check-list1048766 Acceptance of Flight Trial Reports of Instrument Approach amp LandingProcedures1048766 Acceptance of Minimum Equipment List (MEL) from operationalaspects in co-ordination with Directorate of Airworthiness1048766 Chief Flight Operations Inspector shall maintain his personal files Thepersonal files shall contain information of their TechnicalQualificationTraining Courses1048766 Chief Flight Operations Inspector shall keep a record of all Checks ampReports wherever he is nominated by the Director General as observeron board and record of Test Fees being realized in their individualcapacity from the operators under Schedule-II of the Aircraft Rules19371048766 Any other work assigned by the Director General2 Flight Operations Inspectors1048766 To carry out Surveillance Checks of Airline Operators (Fixed Wing ampHelicopters) and follow-up action thereof in accordance with the dutieslaid down in Flight Operations Inspectorrsquos Manual1048766 Examination and Scrutiny of Training Programme of Flight Crew onMulti-engine Aircraft (both Fixed Wing amp Helicopters) forScheduledNon-scheduled and General Aviation Operators as per

Standard Check-list1048766 Periodical Inspections of Airlines Operators with regard totransportation of Dangerous Goods as per Civil Aviation Requirementsand follow-up action thereon Standard Check-list to be adopted1048766 Development andor revision of specific OperatingTraining regulationsndash Issuance of CARs AICs Operations Circulars Amendment toAircraft Rules (Schedule II)1048766 Examination and scrutiny of Operations Manual as per StandardCheck-list291048766 Examination and scrutiny of Training Manual of ScheduledNonscheduledand General Aviation Operators including Standardization ofFlight Dispatchersrsquo Training Programme as per Standard Check-list1048766 Examination and scrutiny of Training Programmes of Airline Operatorsfor Specific Authorizations and Limitations (ETOPS RNP RVSM RNAVCAT-IIIII)1048766 Examination and scrutiny of Flying Training Programme of Flight Crewon Multi-engine Aircraft (both Fixed Wing amp Helicopter) forScheduledNon-scheduled and General Aviation Operators as perStandard Check-list1048766 Examination and scrutiny of Training Programme of Airline Operatorsfor Specific Authorization amp Limitations1048766 To carry out Initial Approval of all Simulators and thereafter give yearlycertification of all Flight Simulators and check the compatibility ofSimulators vis-agrave-vis the Aircraft being used by all Indian Operatorsbefore recommending their use to Chief Flight OperationsInspectorDirector General of Civil Aviation1048766 Review and update of Flight Operations Inspectorrsquos Manual forOperations Inspection and Continued Surveillance as per ICAO Doc8335-AN8791048766 Examination of Training Records for PilotrsquosOperatorrsquos Authorization forILS CAT-IIIII Operations as per Civil Aviation Requirements(Standardized Check-list to be followed)1048766 Examination of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for operationsto New Stations amp Critical Airports ie Airports surrounded byHillydifficult Terrain (as per Standardized Check-list)1048766 Participation in Meetings conducted by Air Transport Directorate forCertification of Airline Operators to ensure compliance of OperatingRequirements as per the Standardized Check-list1048766 Examination of Flight Trial Reports of Instrument Approach amp LandingProcedures1048766 Examination of Minimum Equipment List (MEL) from operationalaspects1048766 Flight Operations Inspectors shall maintain their personal files Thepersonal files shall contain information of their TechnicalQualificationTraining Courses

1048766 Flight Operations Inspectors shall keep a record of all Checks ampReports wherever they are nominated by the Director General as30observer on board and record of Test Fees being realized in theirindividual capacity from the operators under Schedule-II of the AircraftRules 19371048766 Any other work assigned by CFOI Director General3 Deputy Director (Operations)1048766 Follow-up action on Surveillance Check Reports of Airline Operators1048766 Examination of documents pertaining to approval of CheckPilotsInstructorsExaminers of ScheduledNon-scheduled amp GeneralAviation Operators1048766 Development of Check-lists for examination of OperationsTrainingManual Specialized Operations etc in consultation with FOICFOI1048766 Examination and scrutiny of Annual Reports1048766 Development andor revision of specific OperatingTraining regulationsndash Issuance of CARs AICs Operations Circulars Amendment toAircraft Rules (Schedule II)1048766 Coordinating activities pertaining to functioning of Flight InspectionDirectorate with Airlines Flight Operations Inspectors Chief FlightOperations Inspector Director General and other Directorates inDGCA1048766 Examinationscrutiny of cases pertaining to approval of Examiners onone time basis1048766 Preparation of Draft replies to CFOI on Parliamentary Matters VIPReferences RTI Act 2005 for approval of Director General1048766 Any other work assigned by Director General4 Assistant Director (Operations)1048766 Submission of Draft replies on follow-up action on Surveillance CheckReports of Airline Operators1048766 Examination of documents pertaining to approval of CheckPilotsInstructorsExaminers of ScheduledNon-scheduled amp GeneralAviation Operators1048766 Development of Check-lists for examination of OperationsTrainingManual Specialized Operations etc in consultation with FOICFOI1048766 Examination and scrutiny of Annual Reports311048766 Development andor revision of specific OperatingTraining regulationsndash Issuance of CARs AICs Operations Circulars Amendment toAircraft Rules (Schedule II)1048766 Coordinating activities pertaining to functioning of Flight InspectionDirectorate with Airlines Flight Operations Inspectors Chief FlightOperations Inspector Director General and other Directorates inDGCA1048766 Examinationscrutiny of cases pertaining to approval of Examiners onone time basis

1048766 Preparation of Draft replies to Dy Director (FID) CFOI onParliamentary Matters VIP References RTI Act 2005 for approval ofDirector General1048766 Any other work assigned by Director General5 Operations Officer1048766 Examination of cases pertaining to approval of Flight Dispatchers1048766 Examination of matters pertaining to Oral Examination of Indian Pilotsunder AIC 17 of 19941048766 Examination of Training Syllabus of individual Pilots for typeendorsementconversion on various Helicopter types1048766 Examination of matters pertaining to approval of Examiners forHelicopter Operators on regularone time basis1048766 Development andor revision of specific OperatingTraining regulationsndash Issuance of CARs AICs Operations Circulars Amendment toAircraft Rules (Schedule II)1048766 Upkeep of OperationsTraining Documents of various AirlineOperators6 Section Officer1048766 Maintenance of Records of Surveillance Check ReportsMain BaseInspections of Airline Operators1048766 Processing of documents pertaining to approval of CheckPilotsInstructorsExaminers of ScheduledNon-scheduled amp GeneralAviation Operators1048766 Submission of Draft Annual Report1048766 Updating of website on list of Examiners of ScheduledNon-scheduledand General Aviation Operators and Operations Circulars321048766 Monitoring of Test Fees Records1048766 Processing of cases pertaining to approval of Examiners on one timebasis1048766 Submission of Draft replies to CFOI on Parliamentary Matters VIPReferences RTI Act 2005 for approval of Director General1048766 Follow-up action1048766 Any other work assigned by Chief Flight Operations InspectorDeputyDirector (Operations)Note Flight Operations Inspectors (Aeroplane) will be under the control ofChief Flight Operations InspectorDeputy Director General In-charge ofthe Flight Inspection Directorate and assisting in the smoothfunctioning of the Flight Inspection DirectorateThe above Officers will also carry out any other duties of Technical orAdministrative nature assigned to them from time to time33VII INFORMATION amp REGULATIONS DIRECTORATE1 Preparation of briefdocumentation and participation in the Bilateral AirServices Agreements with foreign countries (Bilateral Air Services

Agreements have been signed with 100 countries)2 Clearance of schedules and any other operational matters pertaining tothe foreign airlines At present 64 foreign airlines are operating tofromIndia3 Preparation of draft notifications for amendment to the Aircraft Rules1937 and draft note for the Cabinet for amendment to the Aircraft Act19344 Discussions with the Ministry of Law and legal matters and vetting ofthe draft notifications5 Grant of approval of the Dangerous Goods Training Programmes inaccordance with the ldquoCivil Aviation Requirement Section 3-AirTransport Series `Lrsquo Part III dated 041020066 Permits of photography arms and ammunition dangerous goods etci) This office grants permission for photographyvideography fromthe ground at the airports and aerial photography under rule 13of Aircraft Rules 1937ii) This office grants permission for the carriage of arms andammunitions munitions of war etc by air tofromwithin Indiaunder rule 8 of the Aircraft Rules 19377 In regard to International Civil Aviation Organisation receives allcorrespondence from ICAO disseminates decisions taken by ICAO toother aviation agencies and obtained comments for submission ofIndiarsquos stand ICAO8 Preparation of Annual Report after obtaining materialsactivities fromdifferent directorate9 In regard to AIS functions like publication of Aeronautical InformationCirculars and distribution of ICAO publications to concerned directorateof this office and other aviation agencies10 Work related to library such as purchase of books periodicals andGazettes and accessioning classification cataloguing distribution ofbooks and periodicals34VIII RESEARCH amp DEVELOPMENT DIRECTORATETable of contents(A) Laboratories The Research and Development Directorate hasthe following Laboratories1 Flight Recorder Lab2 Material Testing Lab3 Failure Analysis Lab4 Physical and Chemical Lab(B) Design Section Type Certification (Head Quarter)(C ) Design Section Type Certification (Bangalore Sub-Office)Functions of LaboratoriesA 1 Flight Recorder Laboratory

This lab is engaged in analysis of data derived from randomly selected CVRs andFDRs for the purpose of monitoring crew performance and integrity of datarecording In addition to this CVR and FDR of aircraft involved in accidentincidentare also analyzed to determine any handling problem associated with theaccidentincident This lab also provide assistance to operators in downloadingdecoding and analyzing of any type of flight recorder with using dedicated tools (inform of software and hardware)A2 Material testing LaboratoryThis lab is engaged in the development and approval of indigenous aeronauticalmaterials for construction of light aircraft and gliders This includes materials likeaircraft fabric furnishing materials rubber seals etc In addition this lab is engagedin calibration of torque meter and tensiometer etcA3 Failure Analysis LaboratoryThis lab is engaged in the area of promoting air safety by analyzing the failedcomponent of aircrafthelicopter involved in accident incident to find out the probablecause of failure and also suggesting the remedial measuresA4 Physical and Chemical LaboratoryThis lab is engaged in testing of randomly selected samples of Aviation Turbine fueland also fuel samples for VVIP flights for quality control testing of fuel and oilsamples of aircraft involved in accidentincident and commissioning of new fueltanks35(B) Design Type CertificationFunctions Responsibilities at HQB1 Issue Validation of Type Certificate (TC) of Aeronauticalproduct (Aircraft engine and propeller)Application for issue revalidation of Type Certificate is to be submitted in theforms as given in Annexure I (for aircraft) and Annexure II (for rotorcraft) of CivilAviation Requirements (CAR) section 2 series F part II in duplicate along withfees (as per Aircraft Rule 62) to the Directorate of Research amp Development ofDGCAIt is essential that the designer of the product consults the DGCA prior tocommencement of design activity to ensure that the design of aircraft helicopterengine propeller he intends to design conforms to airworthiness code of FederalAviation Regulations of FAA Certification Standards of EASA or to that design codeacceptable by the DGCA For this purpose the applicant shall furnish the typedesign record duly approved by the Chief Designer to prove that the designcomplies with the relevant airworthiness design requirements RampD Directoratescrutinizes drawings and specifications various reports on analysis and tests

undertaken to substantiate compliance with the applicable requirements compliancedocuments etc Special conditions are imposed by the DGCA to provide additionalsafety standards and to cover novel and unusual design features and high intensityradiated field effects (HIRF) Additionally the aircraft has to meet noise and engineemission standards prescribed in ICAO Annex-16 or equivalent standards as of dateConcurrently the applicant is required to get his design organisation approved by theRampD Dte as per CAR 21 Subpart JAIt should be possible to issue a Type Certificate in 3 to 5 years depending onthe type of the product provided the required design reports test reports andcompliance documents have been submitted and the applicable design standard hasbeen complied with up to the satisfaction of DGCAB2 Issue of Type Approval of Aircraft parts and appliancesApplication for issue of Type Approval is to be submitted in the form as givenin Annexure - I of Civil Aviation Requirements (CAR) Section-2 Series X Part IX induplicate along with fees (as per Aircraft rule 62) to the Directorate of Research ampDevelopment (DRampD) of the DGCA The process begins when the designer manufacturer of a new aircraft helicopter components systems equipment etcsubmits an application (along with required drawings documents and fees) to theDRampD After receiving the same it is ensured that the organisation has designorganisation approval from the DGCA as per CAR 21 subpart JBOnce it is ensured that the design and analysis reports drawings etc are inorder and meet necessary requirements as stipulated by DRampD clearance may begiven to the designer manufacturer to carry out type tests on the parts appliancesThese tests are witnessed by RampD representatives After the type tests are carriedout successfully and DGCA is fully satisfied in regard to the parts appliances and36the manuals submitted by the applicant type approval in respect of the parts appliances may be issued to the designer manufacturer by the DGCAIt should be possible to issue a Type Approval in 1 year depending on thetype of the parts appliances provided required test reports compliance documentsand manuals have been submitted and the applicable standard has been compliedwith up to the satisfaction of DGCA

B3 Acceptance of Type Certificate issued by Foreign CAA for operation inIndiaThe aircraft Type Certified by foreign Civil Aviation Authority (FAA EASA) isaccepted by DGCA for operation in India The applicant is required to submit anapplication specifying the type of operation he intends to carry out along with copyof Type Certificate Type Certificate Data Sheet approved Aircraft Flight Manualsafety records list of Service Bulletins and Airworthiness Directives reports onequivalent level of safety findings (ELOS) reports of special conditions andexemptions and compliance status of the aircraft as per ICAO Annex-6 (OperatingLimitations)It should be possible to issue a Type Acceptance in 2 to 3 months dependingon the type of the aircraft provided required reports as mentioned above have beensubmitted and the applicable standard has been complied with up to the satisfactionof DGCAB4 Approval of Design OrganisationRule 133B of the Aircraft Rules 1937 stipulates that organisations engaged in designand manufacture of aircraft aircraft components and items of equipment including materialsforgings castings and standard parts shall be approved by the Director General of CivilAviation DGCA may on request and being satisfied approve an organisation to operateunder the system of approval On receipt of completed application form (CA-182E) and itsscrutiny by DGCA a preliminary meeting will be convened with the applicant to getfamiliarized with the organisation The organisation will be appraised of the variousrequirements of DGCA and the documents required to be submitted including complianceagainst various paragraphs of CAR-21The design organization prepares and submitsDesign Organisation Manual (DOM) as per applicable subpart of CAR 21 On scrutiny of thesubmitted documents if the applicant is found to meet the requirements a team of expertsfrom DGCA will visit and inspect the organisation to confirm that the applicant hasestablished the required capability The DGCA team during its course of visit shall satisfythat the organisation can satisfactorily accomplish the work relevant to the proposed scopeof work Subject to the satisfactory report made by the DGCA team the organisation maybe authorized to undertake the work and issue designanalysistest report in respect of theproduct The organisation shall be approved and the scope of work will be defined Thevalidity of approval is for one year and renewed subsequentlyIt should be possible to grant Design Organisation Approval in 6 months dependingon the type of design organization and scope of work provided required manuals anddocuments have been submitted and the applicable requirements have been complied with up to the

satisfaction of DGCA37B5 Approval of aircraft aircraft part modificationsMany alterations that are commonly called major alterations are in reality majordesign changes and require a supplemental type certificate Major changes to the typedesign are those which might appreciably affect mass balance structural strengthreliability operational characteristics or other characteristics affecting the airworthiness ofthe product Major changes to Type Design require engineering approval and should bereferred to the RampD Dte of DGCA For the approval of majoralterationsmodificationsrepairs the applicant shall submit an application to the RampD Dtealong with applicable fees He also has to submit design load stress analysis reportsdrawings etc which are required to be scrutinizedOn satisfactory completion of required tests compliance document againstapplicable airworthiness requirements is prepared by the applicant and submitted to theRampD Dte Specifications manuals operating limitations continued airworthiness instructionsare prepared by the applicant and submitted to the DGCA On satisfaction of DGCAapproval may be issued to major alterations modifications repairs specifying operatinglimitations and other conditionsIt should be possible to approve modification in 6 to 8 months depending on the typeof modification to be carried out provided required test reports and updated manuals havebeen submitted and the applicable requirements have been complied with up to thesatisfaction of DGCAFunctions Responsibilities at Bangalore Regional-OfficeThe RampD office at Bangalore was established in 1995 to look after Type Certificationactivities of Advanced Light Helicopter (at HAL) Hansa 3 amp SARAS aircraft (at NAL) andother civil aircraft related activities of the sub regionType Certification Activities at BangaloreThe following functions are the functions of this officei) Design Organization Approval in accordance with CAR 21 Subpart JB ampJAii) Scrutiny and acceptanceapproval of the Qualification test schedules of heparts in line with Internationally followed practiceiii) Witnessing of the Qualification tests to ensure the adherence to theQualification test programiv) Scrutiny of the compliance against the applicable Airworthiness Standardsv) Performing conformity inspection of aircraft aircraft parts indigenouslyproduced in the countryvi) Co-ordination with HQs in granting approvals certification etc38IX TRAINING amp LICENSING DIRECTORATE (INCLUDING FG ampTRAINING)Licensing-I Section1 Policy pertaining to renewal of licenses of aircrew personnel2 Renewal of all aircrew licenses including disposal of general enquiriespertaining to renewals

3 Grant of extension of aircraft rating to include additional types of aeroplanesopen rating Night Rating etc and Pilot-in-Command endorsement on varioustype of aircraft4 Cases relating to accidents and infringement of rules by licensed aircrewpersonnel and disciplinary action against them5 Parliamentary question and matters pertaining to unemployed aircrewpersonnel6 Budget and accounts including Advance Deposit account Maintenance ofAdvance Deposit and Revenue registers7 Maintenance of cards of aircrew personnel and personnel returns receivedfrom different airlines operators8 Proficiency checks their checking and posting9 Posting of type endorsements and renewal intimations of aircrew licensesreceived from the Regional Directors Calcutta Bombay New Delhi Madras10 Maintenance of Registers for various types of licenses giving records ofrenewals of aircrew lincenses11 Maintenance of registers for type rating PIC endorsements and infringementof Rules Accidents etc12 Endorsement of medical restrictions on licenses and Rcards13 Compliance of material for six monthly and yearly progress reports of CivilAviation14 Compliance of History of Pilots consequent upon accident15 Checking of Log Books with a view to detecting infringement of Rule 42A ofIndian Aircraft Rules 193716 Amendment to Indian Aircraft Rules 193717 VVIP flights ndash Proficiency checks of flight crew18 Delegation of Powers relating to renewal of licenses39Licensing-II Section1 Issue of aircrew licensesratings of the categories shown below includingdisposal of general of particular enquiries pertaining to issue of license(a) Student Pilotrsquos License (Aeroplanes Helicopters Gliders andBalloons)(b) Private Pilotrsquos License (Aeroplanes)(c ) Commercial Pilotrsquos License(d) Airline Transport Pilotrsquos License(e) Instrument Rating(f) Assistant flight Instructorrsquos Rating (Aeroplanes)(g) Flight Instructorrsquos Rating (Aeroplanes)(h) Flight Instructorrsquos Rating (Gliders)(i) Glider Pilotrsquos License(j) Private Helicopter Pilotrsquos License(k) Commercial Helicopter Pilotrsquos License(l) Student Navigatorrsquos License(m) Flight Navigatorrsquos License(n) Flight Radio Telephone operatorrsquos License(o) Flight Radio Telephony Operatorrsquos License(p) Private Pilotrsquos License (Balloons)

2 Revalidation of foreign license3 Conversion of foreign licenses into Indian Licenses in their correspondingcategories4 Policy matters regarding the issue of Indian and Foreign aircrew licenses5 Amendments to Licensing Rules6 Delegating of powers in respect of Licensing rules407 Exemption from Aircraft Rules for the issue of Indian Licenses8 Policy matters pertaining to conducting medical examination and theirassessment9 Disposal of medical reports pertaining to the issue and renewal of aircrewicenses and correspondence connected therewith10 Parliament Questions relating to issue of aircrew licenses11 Budget for expenditure to be incurred for items pertaining to L-2 Section41Training Section1 Budget allotment of funds etc under capital Grant for Gliding Centre andappropriation of Accounts Liabilities Returns Expenditure Returns etcPreparation of Brief for PAC on Budget matters2 Budget Allotment of funds etc under Revenue Grant for Govt Gliding Centreand appropriation of accounts preparation of Brief for PAC on the Budgetmatters3 Training of Gliding Instructions and Winch Operators and their approval forappointment in Gliding Clubs4 Five-Year Plans5 Foreign Exchange Budget6 Miscellaneous subjects on the general queries on glider training and approvalof appointment of Gliding Instructors and Gliding Instructor-in-Charge byGliding Clubs Wing7 Approval of Chief Flight Instructors AFI Instructor-in-Charge Honoraryinstructors and patter Flying for employment in lying Club8 Matters relating to other International Organization Aero Club of India andother Committees Conferences9 Allotment and loan of Gliders Gliding equipment to Flying and Gliding Clubsfrom Central Govt NCC10 Audit Objections Reconciliation of accounts11 Brief for President Address in both the Houses of Parliament on the eve ofBudget Session Consultative Committee of Parliament attached to theMinistry of Tourism amp Civil Aviation12 Matters relating to ICAO various Annual reports to I amp R Section13 Allotment of Aircraft to various Flying Clubs on loans basis14 Maintenance of aircraft with the flying clubs in purview of the Penalty clause15 Monthly aircraft returns from various flying clubs and preparation of variousreports connected with that16 Fixation of Insurance Value of the aircraft

4217 Periodical and other miscellaneous returns to AVU OampM E-II GC Hindiand R amp I etc relating to section Administration18 Release of Foreign Exchange for studies abroad19 Recovery of Cost and Overhaul Repair of aircraft loan to various FlyingClubs20 FOREIGN NATIONALS Training under Colombo Plan ITEC Programmeetc and clearance from Intelligence authorities (Clubs Gliding Centres) at(Civil Aviation Training Centre) and other Centres of Training21 Sanction of estimates received from AI Directorate and disposal of surplusstores at Subordinate Offices22 Sanction of Estimates for purchase of equipment under maintenance grant ofGliding Centres (Government)23 Delegation of Financial Powers and General Instructions regarding24 Administrative matters relating to GC Pune25 Accident to aircraft amp Gliders ndash Write Off and recovery of Insurable valuethereof26 Purchase of Aircraft Gliders and purchase of equipment under Capital Grantamp Manufacture of Indigenous equipment for Gliding Centres43FG Section1 Opening of Flying and Gliding Clubs ndash their Administration functioning and inclusionin the subsidy scheme2 Approval of constitution and bye-laws of clubs3 Allotment of Flying hours launches to Clubs4 Execution amp Enforcement of subsidy Agreement with Flying and Gliding Clubs5 Sanction and payment of Flying Subvention to Clubs6 Approval of Chief Engineer for Flying Clubs amp Gliding Clubs7 Scrutiny of Accounts of Clubs ndash General Supervision and control over the activities ofFlying Gliding Clubs with a view to ensuring proper utilization of Government grants8 Inspection of Flying Gliding Clubs by Accounts Officer9 Audit Inspection of Clubs by Accountant General of respective States10 Matters relating to confessional flying training including NCC training at Flying ampGliding Clubs11 Contribution withdrawals from Accident Reserve Fund and renewal of FERspertaining thereto12 Managing Committee Meetings of Clubs13 Activity Report of Flying Gliding Clubs (CA-82)14 All financial matters and Budget pertaining to Flying Gliding Clubs15 Rates of fees etc chargeable by Clubs16 Administrative matters relating to Aero Club of India Ballooning Club of IndiaFederation of Aeronautique Internationals All India Aeronautical Association andSkydiving17 Air Rallies Championships and conferences organized by Clubs18 Parliament Questions relating to Flying amp Gliding Clubs19 Standard Rules regarding services conditions of the employees of Flying and GlidingClubs20 Payment of Scholarship and Stipends to the SCST candidates selected under Free

Flying Scholarship Scheme21 Miscellaneous work relating to above subjects

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D Directorate and Gliding Centre Pune2 Establishment matters of ministerial and other Group ` C amp `Drsquo s t a f f inthe subordinate office of the C A D3 Review cases of the above mentioned categories officers and staff (GroupCampD)4 Submissions of monthly Statements to Ministry of Civil Aviation showingchanges of top officers in the Civil aviation Department5 Issue of Exchange Vouchers for Air IndiaTickets in respect of theHeadquarters officers of the Civil Aviation Department except CSS CSSSamp CSCS who are selected for deputationdelegation and training abroad6 Implementation of SIUWork St u d y recommendation in respect ofTechnical Officers at Headquarters7 Preparation of Financial effect Statement in respect of proposals relating todeputation of delegation abroad8 Scrutiny of Air-India Bills and TA Bills in respect of the foreign toursof the Headquarters Officers other than CSS CSSS amp CSCS andacceptance of the same9 Circulation of various instructions received from otherMinistriesDepartments on deputationdelegations abroad among all theDirectorates10 Forwarding of applications of CAD office for trainingcourse Scholarshipoffered by Foreign Countries11 Various training programmes in India conducted by various traininginstitutions other than ISTM sponsoring of officers for the training12 Scruting of vouchers in respect of deputationdelegation abroad ofHeadquarters officer of CAD (received from EmbassiesHigh Commissionby CPAO) and acceptance of the same13 Deputation of CAD officers with foreign countries as expert advisers on long term basisand matters relating to their salary and pension contributiongratuity etc14 CreationConversion of temporary posts into permanent Transfer of hostsGrown A Brsquo amp `C relating- to Airworthiness and Air Safety Disciplines4ESTABLISHMENT II SECTIONI All Establishment work relating to CSS CSCS CSSS and Group D staffand ex-cadre posts viz Caretaker Cashier Accountant HindiTranslators Grade I amp II Senior Investigators Junior InvestigatorsSeniorComputers and Accounts Officers at Headquarters of the DGCAegRecruitment Training posting promotion confirmation transfersseniority fixation of pay grant of leave etc2 Establishment work relating to Group A Officers in the Directorate ofTraining amp Licensing Information and Regulations Air Transport amp CAS3 Maintenance of service books of the above categories of officers and staff4 Creation continuation abolition conversion of temporary posts etc ofall the above mentioned categories of officers and staff5 Cases under CCS (Conduct) Rules eg matters relating to

purchasesale of moveable and immovable property etc in respect ofofficers referred to above6 Preparation of confidential Report of the above categories of staff7 Court cases relating to above categories of staff8 Medical Examination verification and reverification of character andantecedents of the staff of the above categories9 Submission of Periodical Reports and returns10 Review of Group C amp D staff of the above categories11 Matters relating to office Council12 Parliament Questions on the above subjects13 Pension cases of officers and staff retiring from DGCA (Headquarters)Cash amp General Section

51 Grant of all advances to the officers and staff of the DGCA (Headquarters) andsubordinate offices in the CAD2 Receipt and issue work of the DGCA (headquarters)3 Procurementissue and maintenance of records etc of stores stationeryincluding local purchases4 C GH S Scheme and cases relating to re-imbursement of medicalexpenses to officer and staff of DGCA (Headquarters)5 Issue of Identity Card to officers and staff6 General Services7 Drawal and disbursement of Pay and Allowances of officers Officials ofDGCA(Headquarters)8 Drawal and disbursement o f advances withdrawals bonus overtime etc9 Issue of uniforms to DGCA Staff as well as subordinate offices10 Installationchanges of telephones11 Allotment of Govt accommodation12 Maintenance of staff carsvehicles6Administration Vigilance amp Coordination SectionVIGILANCE WORK1 Vigilance and disciplinary cases2 AppealsReviews arising of disciplinaryvigilance cases3 Maintenance of Complaint Cell Register4 Periodical returns regarding complaints Vigilance casesAppealsReviews etc5 Issue of Airport Entry Pass to officers of DGCA6 Miscellaneous Orders pertaining to Administrative Vigilance7 Central Civil Services(Classification Control and Appeal) Rules8 Security arrangements at HqrsO amp M WORK9 Co-ordination of the OampM Work of the Civil Aviation Department

10 Subject allocated to various sections - Compilation of Subject-Booklet of CAD11 Settlement of allocation of disputed receipts12 OampM inspection of Sections - arrangements of annual programme regarding13 Meeting of OampM Officers in the DepartmentMinistry o f Transport14 Work relating to-management of Record Room at Hqrs15 Work of IWSUSIU reports16 MonthlyQuarterlyHalf Yearly returnsWelfare Work17 To look after the miscellaneous grievances of the staff and officers of CAD18 Grant of subsidy and other Grants-in-aid to CAD Canteen at DGCA Hqrs19 Collection of Donations for Red CrossArmed ForcesDumb amp Deaf FlagDays7General Coordination Work20 Matter relating to JCM and Councils established there under CAD forSubordinate offices21 Collection and Coordination of material for Consultative Committees meetings22 Parliament QuestionsAssurances of CAD23 Brief for opening speech for the Minister of Civil Aviation as well as forPresident for both the Houses of Parliament24 Matters concerning Pay-Commission25 Circulation of orders issued by various Ministries Departments26 Collection and submission of general information on different subjects to theMinistry as and when called for27 Issue of Republic DayIndependence Day celebration passes28 Rendition to Ministry of various monthlyquarterly and half yearly returns8FINANCE SECTIONBudget Work1 Budget Estimates and Revised Estimates under Revenue Grant2 Budget Estimates and Revised Estimates under Capital Grant3 Budget Estimates and Revised Estimates under ClassifiedAdvertisements and Visual Publicity and other Miscellaneous heads4 Budget Estimates and Revised Estimates under Loans and Advancesto Central Government Servants5 Foreign Exchange Budget6 Performance Budget7 Issue of Re-appropriation orders in respect of Revenue and CapitalGrants8 Matters relating to the Public Accounts Committee and ExpenditureFinance Committee9 Appropriation Accounts under Revenue and Capital GrantsAllotment of funds

10 Declaration of Head of OfficeControlling OfficerDrawing andDisbursing Officer11 Preparation of Financial Effect Statements12 Grant of Permanent Advances (Contingencies)13 Submission of monthly accounts to audit and submission of quarterlyreturns regarding maintenance of Liability Register14 Departmental Inspection on the accounts of the Subordinate Offices15 Audit Inspection ReportsObjections Reports16 Delegation of Financial Powers9Hindi Section1 Implementation of the Language Policy of the Government2 Grant of Advance Increments Cash and Lump-sum Awards on passingvarious Hindi Examinations3 Official Language Implementation Committee Meetings4 All types of translation work including various reports from English to Hindi andvetting thereof5 Preparation of help literature in Hindi and distribution of the same6 Keeping liaison with the Central Translation Bureau Central Hindi Directorateand Commission for Scientific and Technical Terminology7 Compilation and submission of quarterly and half yearly reports regarding theprogressive use of Hindi to the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Home Affairs8 Organisation of Hindi Workshops9 Collection of data regarding Hindi qualifications of employees for the purposeof nominating them to various Hindi Classes10 Guidance to staff regarding the use of Hindi for official work11 Hindi telegraphic addresses - registration thereof12 To ensure the implementation of various provisions of the Official LanguageAct and Official Language-Rules 197613 Preparation of Departmental Terminology14 Guidance of Hindi- Staff employed in Subordinate Office of the Civil AviationDepartment15 Lok Sabha Questions regarding the use of Hindi16 Rajya Sabha Question regarding the use of Hindi17 Inspection of Subordinate Offices of the Civil Aviation Department to ensureimplementation of Official Language Rules 1976 18 Implementation of Cash Awards Cash Awards Scheme for more and moreuse of Hindi in Noting and Drafting and in Issuance of CommendatoryCertificates19 Parliamentary Committee on Official Language ndash Visit of Sub-Committee20 All India Official Language Conference1021 Matters relating to the Kendriya Sachivalaya Hindi Parishad22 Grant of Honorarium to the staff of sub-offices for doing Hindi Translation23 Preparation of Hindi versions of Departmental English Abbreviations24 Grant of Honorarium to Officers for imparting instructions at the Workshop set

for the facility of the staff working in Hindi25 Maintenance of a Hindi Library in Headquarters consisting of approximately1000- books and circulation of Hindi periodicals and news papers26 Celebration of Hindi Week in Headquarters11II AERODROME STANDARDS DIRECTORATEThe Aerodrome Standards Directorate in the DGCA has been entrusted with theresponsibilities of licensing of aerodrome in accordance with the Part XI of theAircraft Rules 1937 The directorate has a establishment at the DGCA HQrs NewDelhi supported by the four regional offices at Delhi Mumbai Kolakata and ChennaiThe officers of the aerodrome standards directorate are attached to the Office ofDirector Airworthiness for the administrative purposes and are required to report tothe Director Aerodrome Standards in the DGCA HQrs for all technical issueshandled by them in their regions The functions detailed in para 1 2 and 5 arerequired to be performed at DGCA HQrs whereas other functions would be carriedout at regional offices under the supervision of HQrs1 Aerodrome licensingThese tasks and responsibilities includea) receiving recording reviewing and processing of application for site selectionfrom an intending applicant for an aerodrome licenseb) receiving reviewing and processing of intention and plans for the aerodromeconstruction from intending applicantc) inspection of the aerodrome site during construction as requiredd) receiving recording reviewing and processing application for an aerodromelicense including the inspection covering the review of the aerodromemanual on-site verification inspection and testing of aerodrome particularsfacilities and equipment including aero- nautical studies grant of exemptionsif and where permittede) grant or refusal of an aerodrome licensef) receiving reviewing and processing application for renewal of aerodromelicenseg) receiving recording reviewing and processing applications for the namechange of an aerodrome license holderh) receiving recording reviewing and processing applications for the surrenderof an aerodrome licensei) processing the case for cancellation suspension of an aerodrome licenseandj) reviewing the factors requiring the amendment of an aerodrome license andissuing the required amendments12-11-2 Notifications to AIS and other organizations

These tasks and responsibilities includea) to ensure appointment of coordinating officer for NOTAM AIS by thelicense holderb) reviewing the action of aerodrome license holder for notification to AISof the licensing status of an aerodrome and for promulgation ofaerodrome data by the AISc) reviewing any amendments to aerodrome manuals and notifying AIS ofthe changes to be made in the AIS publications if applicable3 Safety audits31 These tasks and responsibilities includea) periodic or special on-site audits of the aerodrome safety managementsystem including verification of the aerodrome and data published inthe AIP and inspection of the aerodrome facilities equipment andoperating procedures andb) review of the aerodrome operatorrsquos daily audits and special safety auditreports and actions thereonNotemdash An aerodrome audit programme should operate on the principle thatthe aerodrome license holderrsquos internal audit programme is of primaryimportance and that the DGCArsquos audits are conducted to review and evaluatethat programme and in addition to independently check and verify theparticulars of the aerodrome notified in the AIP as well as the aerodromeoperating procedures safety measures facilities and equipment32 Periodic inspections of the licensed aerodrome will be carried out as per thefollowing programme to ensure that aerodrome license holders meet theirobligations under the terms of the license and the requirements of theacceptedapproved aerodrome manualFor newly constructedInternational aerodromeonce in 6 monthsndashtill first renewal of licenseExiting International aerodrome Once in a yearOther aerodromes Once in two yearNote Frequency can be reduced if circumstances so require33 The tasks and responsibilities associated with periodic inspections aredescribed in para 6134 Other safety functionsThese tasks and responsibilities may includea) a first-hand evaluation of full-scale airport emergency exercises to identifyproblems and deficienciesb) the provision of guidance at the design and construction stages of aerodromeprojects particularly complex projects or where there is significant work thatmay impact compliance with the regulationsc) final inspection of completed projects involving complex or significant work toidentify problems or deficiencies that need to be corrected in order to complywith the requirements of the regulations and

d) the organization of and participation in aerodrome safety seminars and othertraining programmes to promote a safety culture5 Aerodrome standardsThese general tasks and responsibilities may include the following6 reviewing ICAO State letters on the subject related to the aerodromespreparing responses thereto and taking action thereon7 developing and continuing to review the national standards and practicesfor aerodrome design operation and maintenance and engineeringspecifications8 developing and issuing rules CAR advisory circulars and guidancematerial relating to aerodrome standards and practices9 reviewing plans and designs for new aerodromes or the furtherdevelopment of or modification to existing aerodromes submitted to theDGCA for approval to ensure that the requirements of the ICAO SARPsand the Statersquos national regulations are complied with and10 advising the aerodrome inspectors as required on aerodrome standardsand practices11 The typical duties of an aerodrome inspector should include but notbe limited to12 verification of the aerodrome data in the aerodrome manual including detailsof13 the location of the aerodrome2) the name and address of the aerodrome operator14 the movement area15 the runway declared distances available16 aeronautical ground lighting1417 ground services and18 notices of special conditions and procedures if anyb) on-site verification and audits of aerodrome operating proceduresincluding1) the overall aerodrome safety management system19 the aerodrome emergency plan and periodic aerodrome emergencyexercises20 rescue and fire-fighting21 inspection and maintenance of aeronautical ground lighting22 promulgation of changes to published aerodrome information23 the prevention of unauthorized entry to the aerodrome particularly themovement area and protection of the public against jet or propeller blast24 the operatorrsquos daily inspection of the aerodrome25 the planning aerodrome construction and maintenance work includingcompliance with construction safety requirements26 apron management and parking control27 the control of vehicles operating on or in the vicinity of the movement area28 wildlife hazard management29 the monitoring of obstacle limitation surfaces and notification

30 the removal of disabled aircraft31 hazardous materials including aviation fuel32 the protection of radar and navigational aids and33 low-visibility operations34 on-site checking and testing of aerodrome facilities and equipmentincluding35 the dimensions and surface conditions of runways taxiways stopwaysrunway end safety areas runway and taxiway strips shoulders and aprons36 aeronautical ground lighting systems including flight check records37 standby power38 landing direction indicators and wind direction indicators aerodromemarkings and markers5) guidance signs and warning signs in the movement area39 aerodrome maintenance equipment40 disabled aircraft removal plan41 wildlife control equipment42 the presence of obstacles in obstacle limitation surfaces43 runway visual range measuring equipment44 the presence of dangerous lights45 rescue and fire-fighting equipment46 fuelling facilities and47 runway surface friction measuring equipmentd) Examine and review flying assessments and aeronautical studies ataerodromes48 Any other work assigned by Director General15

III AIR SAFETY DIRECTORATEAir Safety Directorate at DGCA (Hqrs) is headed by Director Air Safety TheDirector Air Safety DDG (Air Safety) reports directly to the DGThe functions of the Air Safety Directorates are as under-1 Investigation of Civil Registered aircraft accidents-1 Under Rule 71 of Aircraft Rules 1937 the accident are investigated byInspector of Accidents appointed by Director General of Civil Aviation fromAir Safety Directorate2 Under Rule 74 of Aircraft Rules 1937 the accident are investigated byCommittees of Inquiry set up by the Central Govt This Directorate isresponsible for providing technical expertise to committees of inquiry3 Under Rule 75 of the Aircraft Rules 1937 the accident are investigated byCourts of Inquiry set up by the Central Govt This Directorate is responsiblefor providing technical expertise to Courts of Inquiry2 Accident to foreign registered aircraft in IndiaUnder Rule 77 of the aircraft Rules the investigation will be carried out in anyof the following manner1 Under Rule 71 of Aircraft Rules 1937 the accident are investigated byInspector of Accidents appointed by Director General of Civil Aviation from AirSafety Directorate

2 Under Rule 74 of Aircraft Rules 1937 the accident are investigated byCommittees of Inquiry set up by the Central Govt This Directorate isresponsible for providing technical expertise to committees of inquiry3 Under Rule 75 of the Aircraft Rules 1937 the accident are investigated byCourts of Inquiry set up by the Central Govt This Directorate is responsiblefor providing technical expertise to Courts of Inquiry4 Under Rule 77C the serious incident are investigated by the inquiry officerfrom Air Safety Directorate5 An accredited representative of country in which the aircraft is registered fromcountry of manufacturecountry of operator any other country which hasspecial interest may participate in the investigation inquiry or formalinvestigation as the case may be He may be accompanied by such technical16-16-advisor as consider necessary by the authority of the country by which he isappointed3 Accident to Indian registered aircraft out side India1 The accredited representative from air safety directorate will be nominated byDirector General of Civil Aviation who will participate in the investigation asper Annex 13 Air Safety Directorate will provided as and when requiredinformation with respect to aircraft crew and other details to the state ofoccurrence4 Investigation of Civil Registered aircraft Incidents1 Under Rule 77 C the serious incidents are investigated by the inquiry officerfrom Air Safety Directorate2 Incidents other than serious incidents are investigated by PermanentInvestigation board of the Airlines under supervision of officer of the RegionalAir Safety Offices5 AccidentIncident Prevention workIn addition to accidentinvestigation work Air Safety Directorate shall performs thefollowing oversight functions-1048766 To carry out the Technical safety audit of airlinesoperators1048766 To carry out safety audit of operations department of Airlinesoperators1048766 To carry out in-flight Cabin inspections1048766 To carry out surveillance inspection of airlinesoperators eg preflightmedical check of crew ramp inspection load and trim check FDTLetc1048766 To issue Civil Aviation Requirements air safety circulars publication ofannual accident summary etc1048766 To monitor implementation of recommendations made by variouscourts committees and inspector of accidents investigating aircraftaccidents1048766 To monitor action taken reports on safety audits carried out on airlinesand aviation agencies1048766 To coordinate implementation of measures to prevent bird strikes to

aircraft at all airports1048766 Inspection of aerodromes and facilities therein1048766 To coordinate with the ICAO and other aviation agencies concerningsafety-17-171048766 To coordinate with the Ministry of Civil Aviation on various Technicalissues including parliament matters1048766 To organize safety seminarstraining courses6 Any other work assigned by Director General7 Regional Air Safety OfficesAir Safety offices are located at Delhi Mumbai Hyderabad Kolkatta and ChennaiThe Delhi Mumbai offices are headed by Director Air Safety and other offices areheaded by Controller of Air Safety All regional heads of air safety reports directly toDirector Air Safety HqrsDDG (Air Safety)Regional Air Safety offices shall perform following functions1048766 To carry out the investigation of incidentsaccidents occurring ofoperatorsairlines in their region1048766 To carry out the investigation of Ground incidents1048766 To carry out the investigation of air missAir ProxATC violations1048766 Participate in the operational area inspection Airport security meetingAerodrome Environment Management Committee Regional operatorCommittee meetings1048766 Monitoring of incidents of operatorsairlines1048766 CVRDFDR monitoring1048766 ATC Tape monitoring1048766 To carry out the airport inspections1048766 To carry out surveillance inspection of airlinesoperators eg preflightmedical check of crew ramp inspection load and trim check FDTLetc1048766 To participate in the safety audit of airlinesoperators1048766 To report all occurrences in their region1048766 To carry out other surveillance work as directed by Hqs8 Coordination of regional air safety offices with Air Safety Hqs1048766 Regional Offices shall coordinate with Hqrs on all safety matters andreport all occurrences to DASDDG (Air Safety) on daily basis bytelephonefaxE-Mail1048766 To forward headquarters every month the surveillance accidentprevention work carried out1048766 Coordination meeting between regional air safety offices and air safetyHqrs will be held every 3 months During this meeting all the technicaland financialadministrative issues will be discussed pertaining to theirregion

18IV AIR TRANSPORT DIRECTORATEThe Air Transport Services in the country are governed by the Rule 134 andSchedule XI of Aircraft Rules 1937 Besides this the Civil Aviation Requirements(CAR) Section 3 Series C Part I to VI deals with the minimum requirements andprocedures for issuerenewal of ScheduledNon-Scheduled Operators Permit indifferent categories like passengercargocharter The main functions andresponsibilities of Air Transport- 1 Section are as follows-1 Issuerenewal of ScheduledNon-Scheduled Operators Permit inpassengercargocharter categories including holding of the preparednessmeeting before issue of permit2 Issuance of permission for importacquisition of aircraft to ScheduledNon-Scheduled operators3 Endorsementdeletion of the aircraft on the Operatorrsquos Permit4 Public complaints pertaining to the Scheduled Operators5 Issues relating to the security clearance of the agencies seeking flightclearances and change in the Board of Directors of the ScheduledNon-Scheduled Operators6 Issuance of flight clearances to foreign registered aircrafts includingVIPstourist charter flights under ITPcargo flightsambulance flights whichare overflyinglandingtechnical landing toacross India Issues flightclearances to Indian registered aircraft also operating outside the country forrevenuenon-revenue purposes and clearances for the Ballooning flights7 Processing the cases of foreign registered aircraft staying in India for morethan 14 days8 Flight clearances in respect of cloud seeding operation and aerial survey etcIn order to deal with the above the following procedure is followed-(A) Issue of ScheduledNon-Scheduled Operators Permit1 Scrutiny of application for issue of ScheduledNon-ScheduledOperators Permit (on receipt)2 Respond to the Ministryrsquos query for import of commercial aircraft withthe consent of DDG concerned after obtaining confirmation of typecertificate acceptance by RampD Directorate3 Once the NOC from Ministry of Civil Aviation has been received thesame will be retained in Air Transport Directorate in the file alreadyopened during the receipt of application4 In case Operations Manual has already been received Air TransportDirectorate will send a copy of Operations Manual each to a) Airworthiness Directorate (Headquarters)b) Flight Inspection Directoratec) Research amp Development Directorate (Hqrs)19d) Air Safety Directorate (Hqrs)e) Directorate of Regulations and Information5 On hearing from the operator that they are ready for attending

preparedness meeting operator will be called with seven days noticeperiod6 Coordinate for preparedness meeting and call the following Directoratefor the same -i Flight Inspection Directorateii Airworthiness Directorate (Headquarters)iii Airworthiness Directorate (Region of operation)iv Training and Licensing Directoratev Air Safety Directoratevi Research and Development Directoratevii Directorate of Regulations amp Information7 Preparation of minutes of the meeting and circulation thereof8 Issue NOC for import of aircraft subject to the intended operatorrsquoscompliance to the minutes of the preparedness meeting9 On receipt of the documents as per checklist for issue ofScheduledNon-Scheduled Operators Permit prepare the file anddocuments for issue of permit(B) Renewal of ScheduledNon-Scheduled Operators PermitThe renewal of ScheduledNon-Scheduled Operators Permit is considered oncompliance of the provisions of the Civil Aviation Requirements as contained in CARSection 3 Series C Part II to V(C) Flight clearancesAs regards to the non-scheduled flight clearances to foreignIndian registeredaircraft there are Air Transport Circulars which contains guidelines for operationsduly approved by the Ministry of Civil Aviation The requirements for the operation ofnon-scheduled flight by foreign registered aircraft are also contained in AeronauticalInformation Publication India Volume 1 Section GEN published by Airports Authorityof India20V AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTORATEMost of states which are signatories to ICAO convention have an obligation on their part toestablish regulatory control of airworthiness through their own agencies which arevariously termed as CAA FAA DGCA DCA etcThe authority in India for regulatory control of Airworthiness Directorate is the DirectorGeneral of Civil Aviation and the Directorate of Airworthiness which is headed byDirector of Airworthiness who discharges this function and is responsible for theairworthiness of aircraftThe functions of Airworthiness Directorate are broadly reproduced belowHowever these functions are basically intended to be guidelines and they do not limit in any

way the initiative and authority of the officer to ensure airworthiness by an alternative meansTherefore these should be used as a guidelines while performing the job(A) Recording reviewing and processing applications for registration of aircraftregistering and deregistering aircraft as appropriate and issuing certificates ofregistration(B) Keeping the national register of Civil Aircraft and making available informationfrom the register as and when required(C) Recording reviewing and processing application for certificate ofAirworthiness renewals of such certificates and validations of foreigncertificates of Airworthiness(D) Survey of aircraft for issue renewal and validation of certificates ofAirworthiness and the subsequent execution of such documents as appropriate(E) Recording reviewing and processing applications from aircraftmaintenance personnel for issue renewal validation and extension oflicenses and ratings for the same(F) Organisation and conduct of examinations of applicants for aircraft maintenancelicences as above assessment of results the maintenance of examination systemkeeping of past and current licence records and the issue renewal of validation asappropriate of each licence extension or rating(G) Recording the collection of fees for aircraft registration certificate ofAirworthiness aircraft maintenance personnel licenses andor any otherairworthiness services performed for which charges may be prescribed(H) Periodic review of the airworthiness condition and records of aircraft on the registerto assess the adequacy of their maintenance and to assess the competence anddiligence of the persons who perform the maintenance(I) Investigation of major defects discovered in aircraft and determination of correctiveaction to be taken where airworthiness may be affected Analysis of defectexperienced to detect and correct any trends and to reveal areas most in needof airworthiness improvement(J) Review of aircraft and component manufacturers service bulletins and theairworthiness directives of foreign airworthiness authorities to determine21applicability to the national aircraft Direction of corrective action whereairworthiness may be affected(K) Examination of current and new international and foreign airworthiness designstandards and determination of the need for adoption of critical features ofthose foreign design standards to national requirements(L) Survey of the maintenance facilities including training provisions companyorganisation and quality control procedures of applicants for issue and renewalof Air Operators Permit Certificate (AOPAOC) and aerial work operatorslicences Making recommendations as appropriate in regard to the applications(M) Survey of the facilities and procedures of applicants for issue and renewal ofcertificates of approval to conduct activities bearing on the airworthiness ofaircraft Making such issue or renewal as appropriate and maintaining records ofsame(N) Conducting periodic surveillance of the facilities procedures and work of olders ofoperator licences and of certificates of approval making appropriate directionsand recommendations and approving amendments to the licences or Air OperatorPermitCertificate (AOPAOC) holders maintenance and quality control manuals asappropriate

(O) Assessment of the qualifications of persons for designation as approved personsand others as alternates to perform certain airworthiness functionsecommendations as appropriate and monitoring of the activities of thesepersons from time to time(P) Assessment of the design and suitability of aircraft components and equipmentand their approval for use in aircraft Assessment and approval of theinstallation of aircraft components and equipment in aircraft(Q) Approval of maintenance systems for aircraft aircraft components andequipment and approval of the design of modifications and repairs to aircraftaircraft components and equipments(R) Giving of advice and recommendations to other areas of the Director Generalof Civil Aviation on the shipment of dangerous goods licensing of operators andon other technical matters relating to aviation techniques flight operationsand aeronautical engineering as may be required(S) Provision of loan of staff experts to assist in the investigation of aircraft accidents asand when required(T) Recommendation and where necessary issuance of directives concerningthe design standards to be met by aircraft and aircraft components andequipment requirements to be complied with in the manufacture andmaintenance of aircraft and aircraft components and equipment andprocedures to be followed by the aviation industry to comply with the national airlaw and regulations(U) participating in type certification board activities to resolve problems ofsignificance and to establish overall accomplishment of the typecertification programme22(V) participation in maintenance review board activities toward the developmentand approval of initial maintenance inspection requirements for newly typecertificated aircraft and powerplants being introduced in service for the first time(W) preparation and distribution to the aviation industry of advisory material concerningairworthiness practices and procedures where such advice does not warrantmandatory action but may still make a significant contribution to flight safety(X) Preparation and recommendation of regulatory changes andamendments to the national air law from time to time concerning all mattersof airworthiness within the scope opf the functions and responsibilities ofthe airworthiness Directorate(Y) Conferring at national and international levels on matters relating to the regulation ofairworthiness(Z) Identification and resolution of regulatory problems associated withairworthiness engineering Establishing general and technical policies andprocedures on which future(AA) airworthiness requirements can be based Formulation of changes inairworthiness policies and requirements which have a severe economic impact onthe aviation industry(BB) Investigation of possible violations of the national air law or regulations in regard toairworthiness and initiation of legal or other corrective action where necessaryand(CC) Preparation and distribution to the aviation industry of a series of documentsavailable to the public containing all airworthiness directives specified for generalcompliance by the aviation industryDUTIES OF THE AIRWORTHINESS OFFICERS

Detailed responsibilities of an individual airworthiness officer will vary depending on thepowers delegated to him by Government of India vide SO726 (E) amp SO727(E) upon hisspecialty and the specific tasks assigned to him(a) conduct inspection and carry out surveillance in accordance with establishedprocedures and instructions(b) report on each inspection and surveillance check in the manner prescribed(c) promote compliance with safety regulations and directives(d) report defects noticed to the operator or the approved organisation for remedialaction(e) report breaches of regulations and directives and(f) examine and review the maintenance overhaul and repair manuals for adequacyand ensure that necessary amendments are promptly made Examine maintenancechecks procedure sheets for adequacy23Detailed duties of an officer should also include as a minimum those listed belowwhich relate to his specialty(a) checking on technical log entries ensuring that the log sheets are being correctlycompleted and signed Monitoring defects occurring and reporting those ofsignificance or a repetitive nature(b) carrying out routine surveillance check of the standard of work in the hangarsworkshops and associated facilities of approved organisations(c) ensuring that ground support equipment in the workshops are properly used andmaintained by the operator(d) making spot checks of fuel vendors quality control including checking of fuel specificgravity aircraft drain samples and records The checks should be applied to both therefueling agentrsquos and the operatorrsquos methods(e) monitoring airworthiness certifications and ensuring that they are carried out bypersons who are properly authorised and that the certifications made are for thepurpose and in accordance with the requirements of the applicable airworthinessregulations(f) monitoring the implementation of the relevant airworthiness regulations issued by theheadquarters(g) familiarizing himself with the content of all Airworthiness Directives servicebulletins and similar documents in respect of aircraft(including power plants)andequipment and monitoring the extent of implementation(h) Reviewing maintenance manuals making recommendations in respect ofamendments which may be required by the headquarters or be requested by theoperators(i) carrying out sample inspections on the aircraft undergoing routine maintenancein order to assess the standard of work and adherence to maintenance manualprocedures Airworthiness Directives service bulletins etc(j) undertaking liaison with other officers regarding recommendations in respect ofissue and renewal of certificate of airworthiness checking all documents associatedwith the above including the flight manual amendment status and airframe andengine log books Checking that all relevant requirements have been compliedwith including correct certification of work carried out and authorizing release fortest flight of aircraft and avionic installation ensuring that the resulting reports aresatisfactory and in accordance with the laid down requirements(k) investigating and recommending approval of modifications(l) monitoring the operatorrsquos maintenance training organisation

(m) supervising inspections of operatorrsquos route station facilities(n) checking stores and components handling procedures generally and ensuring thatthere is no unidentified material in the bonded store and checking the quarantinestore for the methods used in the identification of goods and their inspection beforethey are transferred to the bonded store24VI Flight Inspection Directorate (FID)The Flight Inspection Directorate (FID) shall conduct regular Inspections andSurveillance of Scheduled Airlines and their aircrew in particular to ensure effectiveimplementation of safety related Standards and Recommended Practices containedin the ICAO Annexes particularly Annex 6 and the relevant Rules RegulationsProcedures and Requirements laid down in Aircraft Rules Civil AviationRequirements Aeronautical Information Circulars AIP India etc In addition toabove the Continued Surveillance of various operational aspects of operators is tobe ensured by conducting various InspectionsSurveillance Checks regularly vizCockpit En-route Inspection Cabin Inspection Ramp Inspection Station FacilityInspection and Proficiency Check etc In addition to this Simulator Evaluation andMain Base Inspection etc of the operators and StandardizationProficiency Checksof their Training Captains are to be conducted as per the requirements Thefunctions and responsibilities of FID shall broadly include the followingA SAFETY OVERSIGHT FUNCTIONS1048766 Development of Action Plan by Chief Flight Operations Inspector forContinued Surveillance of Airline Operators1048766 Surveillance of operational aspects of Airline Operators and follow-upaction thereof in accordance with the lsquoDuties amp Responsibilities of theFlight Operations Inspectorsrsquo laid down in Flight Operations InspectorrsquosManual (Ref ICAO Doc 8335-AN879 Chapter 9 Para 95 amp Para96)1048766 Random Checks of Pilots on their Proficiency amp Skill1048766 Periodical Inspection of Airline Operators ShippersFreight Forwardersand Cargo TerminalsWare Houses at Airports with regard totransportation of carrying Dangerous Goods as per Civil AviationRequirementsB TRAINING PROGRAMME OF AIRLINE OPERATORS1048766 Examination and scrutinyapproval of Training Programmes of FlightCrew on Multi-engine Aircraft (both Fixed Wing amp Helicopters) forScheduledNon-scheduled and General Aviation Operators as perStandardized Check-list1048766 Examination and scrutinyapproval of Training Programmes of AirlineOperators for Specific Authorizations and Limitations (ETOPS RNPRVSM R-NAV CAT-IIIII)1048766 Standardization of Flight Dispatchersrsquo Training Programme of Airline

Operators1048766 Standardization of Training Requirements to be followed by AirlineOperators for their Foreign Pilots251048766 Examination and acceptanceupdating of Training Manuals of AirlineOperators as per Civil Aviation Requirements as per StandardizedCheck-list1048766 Development andor revision of Specific OperatingTrainingregulations1048766 ApprovalRenewal of Simulator Training Institutes of Airlines Operatorsin IndiaC STANDARDIZATION OF TRAINING CAPTAINS1048766 Approval of Checks PilotsInstructorsExaminers of ScheduledNonscheduledGeneral Aviation Operators (Fixed Wing amp Helicopters) asper Civil Aviation Requirements (CAR)1048766 Standardization Checks of Training Captains ndash Check PilotsInstructorsExaminersD EXAMINATION OF OPERATIONAL DOCUMENTS1048766 Review and update of Flight Operations Inspectorrsquos Manual forOperations Inspection and Continued Surveillance as per ICAO Doc8335-AN8791048766 ExaminationReview and Acceptance of Operations Manual of AirlineOperators as per Civil Aviation Requirements as per StandardizedCheck-listE OTHER OPERATIONAL APPROVAL1048766 Approval of Flight Dispatchers as per Civil Aviation Requirements(Standardized check-list to be followed)1048766 Approval of PilotrsquosOperatorrsquos Authorization for ILS CAT-IIIIIOperations as per Civil Aviation Requirements (Standardized Checklistto be followed)1048766 Approval of Standard Operating Procedures for operations to NewStations amp Critical Airports ie Airports surrounded by HillydifficultTerrain (as per Standardized Check-list)1048766 Examination of Flight Trial Reports of Instrument Approach amp LandingProcedures1048766 Examination of Minimum Equipment List (MEL) from operationalaspects in co-ordination with Directorate of Airworthiness26F CERTIFICATION OF AIRLINE OPERATORS1048766 Participation in Meetings conducted by Air Transport Directorate forCertification of Airline Operators to ensure compliance of OperatingRequirements as per the Standardized Check-listG EXAMINATION1048766 Standardization of written examination questions of Pilotsrsquo Examinationas per the requirements of CEOOrders of Director General1048766 Oral Examination of Foreign PilotsFlight Dispatchers as per the Board

constituted by DGH GENERAL1048766 All Flight Operations Inspectors Chief Flight Operations Inspectorshall maintain their personal files The personal files shall containinformation of their Technical QualificationTraining Courses1048766 CFOI FOIs shall keep a record of all Checks amp Reports wherever theyare nominated by the Director General as observer on board andrecord of Test Fees being realized in their individual capacity from theoperators under Schedule-II of the Aircraft Rules 1937I Any other work assigned by Director GeneralDuties Functions amp Responsibilities of Officers in Flight InspectionDirectorate (FID)The Duties Functions amp Responsibilities of Officers in Flight InspectionDirectorate have been determined in accordance with the duties attached with thepost (copy placed below) and in accordance with power delegated to them underSO 726(E) SO 727(E) amp SO 3661 Chief Flight Operations Inspector Deputy Director General (in-charge ofFID)1048766 Development of Action Plan for Flight Inspection programme by FlightOperations Inspectors for Continued Surveillance of Airline Operatorsand to ensure implementation of follow-up instructions issued byhimDirector General of Civil Aviation1048766 Standardization Checks of Training Captains ndash CheckPilotsInstructorsExaminers to be conducted by CFOI1048766 Acceptance of Operations Manual of ScheduledNon-scheduled andGeneral Aviation Operators as per Standard Check-list271048766 Acceptance of Training Manual of ScheduledNon-scheduled andGeneral Aviation Operators including Standardization of FlightDispatchersrsquo Training Programme as per Standard Check-list1048766 Approval of Training Programmes of Airline Operators for SpecificAuthorizations and Limitations (ETOPS RNP RVSM R-NAV CATIIIII)1048766 Approval of Flying Training Programme of Flight Crew on Multi-engineAircraft (both Fixed Wing amp Helicopter) for ScheduledNon-scheduledand General Aviation Operators as per Standard Check-list1048766 Development andor revision of specific OperatingTraining regulationsndash Issuance of CARs AICs Operations Circulars Amendment toAircraft Rules (Schedule II)1048766 Approval of Draft replies to Director GeneralVC Section onParliamentary Matters VIP References RTI Act 20051048766 Scrutiny of Training Records pertaining to approval of Examiners ndashCheck PilotInstructorExaminer of ScheduledNon-scheduledGeneralAviation Operators1048766 Approval of Examiners of ScheduledNon-scheduledGeneral Aviation

on one time basis1048766 Oral Examination of Indian Pilots under AIC 17 of 1994 as per theBoard constituted by Director General1048766 Oral Examination for approval of Flight Dispatchers by the Boardconstituted by Director General and their approval1048766 Approval of Flight Dispatchers1048766 Quarterly meeting with Airline Operators on important operational andtraining matters pertaining to Scheduled Non-scheduledGeneralAviation (Fixed Wing amp Helicopter) and updating Director Generalabout the same1048766 To liaise with Director (Training amp Licensing) and Director (Air Safety)in all aspects specially pertaining to giving guidance on operationalmatters for Airline Operator1048766 To liaise with Joint Director General In-charge of Training amp Licensingand Joint Director General of Air Safety specially pertaining to givingguidance on operational matters for Airline Operations1048766 Approval of PilotrsquosOperatorrsquos Authorization for ILS CAT-IIIIIOperations as per Civil Aviation Requirements (Standardized Checklistto be followed)281048766 Approval of Standard Operating Procedures for operations to NewStations amp Critical Airports ie Airports surrounded by HillydifficultTerrain (as per Standardized Check-list)1048766 Participation in Meetings conducted by Air Transport Directorate forCertification of Airline Operators to ensure compliance of OperatingRequirements as per the Standardized Check-list1048766 Acceptance of Flight Trial Reports of Instrument Approach amp LandingProcedures1048766 Acceptance of Minimum Equipment List (MEL) from operationalaspects in co-ordination with Directorate of Airworthiness1048766 Chief Flight Operations Inspector shall maintain his personal files Thepersonal files shall contain information of their TechnicalQualificationTraining Courses1048766 Chief Flight Operations Inspector shall keep a record of all Checks ampReports wherever he is nominated by the Director General as observeron board and record of Test Fees being realized in their individualcapacity from the operators under Schedule-II of the Aircraft Rules19371048766 Any other work assigned by the Director General2 Flight Operations Inspectors1048766 To carry out Surveillance Checks of Airline Operators (Fixed Wing ampHelicopters) and follow-up action thereof in accordance with the dutieslaid down in Flight Operations Inspectorrsquos Manual1048766 Examination and Scrutiny of Training Programme of Flight Crew onMulti-engine Aircraft (both Fixed Wing amp Helicopters) forScheduledNon-scheduled and General Aviation Operators as per

Standard Check-list1048766 Periodical Inspections of Airlines Operators with regard totransportation of Dangerous Goods as per Civil Aviation Requirementsand follow-up action thereon Standard Check-list to be adopted1048766 Development andor revision of specific OperatingTraining regulationsndash Issuance of CARs AICs Operations Circulars Amendment toAircraft Rules (Schedule II)1048766 Examination and scrutiny of Operations Manual as per StandardCheck-list291048766 Examination and scrutiny of Training Manual of ScheduledNonscheduledand General Aviation Operators including Standardization ofFlight Dispatchersrsquo Training Programme as per Standard Check-list1048766 Examination and scrutiny of Training Programmes of Airline Operatorsfor Specific Authorizations and Limitations (ETOPS RNP RVSM RNAVCAT-IIIII)1048766 Examination and scrutiny of Flying Training Programme of Flight Crewon Multi-engine Aircraft (both Fixed Wing amp Helicopter) forScheduledNon-scheduled and General Aviation Operators as perStandard Check-list1048766 Examination and scrutiny of Training Programme of Airline Operatorsfor Specific Authorization amp Limitations1048766 To carry out Initial Approval of all Simulators and thereafter give yearlycertification of all Flight Simulators and check the compatibility ofSimulators vis-agrave-vis the Aircraft being used by all Indian Operatorsbefore recommending their use to Chief Flight OperationsInspectorDirector General of Civil Aviation1048766 Review and update of Flight Operations Inspectorrsquos Manual forOperations Inspection and Continued Surveillance as per ICAO Doc8335-AN8791048766 Examination of Training Records for PilotrsquosOperatorrsquos Authorization forILS CAT-IIIII Operations as per Civil Aviation Requirements(Standardized Check-list to be followed)1048766 Examination of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for operationsto New Stations amp Critical Airports ie Airports surrounded byHillydifficult Terrain (as per Standardized Check-list)1048766 Participation in Meetings conducted by Air Transport Directorate forCertification of Airline Operators to ensure compliance of OperatingRequirements as per the Standardized Check-list1048766 Examination of Flight Trial Reports of Instrument Approach amp LandingProcedures1048766 Examination of Minimum Equipment List (MEL) from operationalaspects1048766 Flight Operations Inspectors shall maintain their personal files Thepersonal files shall contain information of their TechnicalQualificationTraining Courses

1048766 Flight Operations Inspectors shall keep a record of all Checks ampReports wherever they are nominated by the Director General as30observer on board and record of Test Fees being realized in theirindividual capacity from the operators under Schedule-II of the AircraftRules 19371048766 Any other work assigned by CFOI Director General3 Deputy Director (Operations)1048766 Follow-up action on Surveillance Check Reports of Airline Operators1048766 Examination of documents pertaining to approval of CheckPilotsInstructorsExaminers of ScheduledNon-scheduled amp GeneralAviation Operators1048766 Development of Check-lists for examination of OperationsTrainingManual Specialized Operations etc in consultation with FOICFOI1048766 Examination and scrutiny of Annual Reports1048766 Development andor revision of specific OperatingTraining regulationsndash Issuance of CARs AICs Operations Circulars Amendment toAircraft Rules (Schedule II)1048766 Coordinating activities pertaining to functioning of Flight InspectionDirectorate with Airlines Flight Operations Inspectors Chief FlightOperations Inspector Director General and other Directorates inDGCA1048766 Examinationscrutiny of cases pertaining to approval of Examiners onone time basis1048766 Preparation of Draft replies to CFOI on Parliamentary Matters VIPReferences RTI Act 2005 for approval of Director General1048766 Any other work assigned by Director General4 Assistant Director (Operations)1048766 Submission of Draft replies on follow-up action on Surveillance CheckReports of Airline Operators1048766 Examination of documents pertaining to approval of CheckPilotsInstructorsExaminers of ScheduledNon-scheduled amp GeneralAviation Operators1048766 Development of Check-lists for examination of OperationsTrainingManual Specialized Operations etc in consultation with FOICFOI1048766 Examination and scrutiny of Annual Reports311048766 Development andor revision of specific OperatingTraining regulationsndash Issuance of CARs AICs Operations Circulars Amendment toAircraft Rules (Schedule II)1048766 Coordinating activities pertaining to functioning of Flight InspectionDirectorate with Airlines Flight Operations Inspectors Chief FlightOperations Inspector Director General and other Directorates inDGCA1048766 Examinationscrutiny of cases pertaining to approval of Examiners onone time basis

1048766 Preparation of Draft replies to Dy Director (FID) CFOI onParliamentary Matters VIP References RTI Act 2005 for approval ofDirector General1048766 Any other work assigned by Director General5 Operations Officer1048766 Examination of cases pertaining to approval of Flight Dispatchers1048766 Examination of matters pertaining to Oral Examination of Indian Pilotsunder AIC 17 of 19941048766 Examination of Training Syllabus of individual Pilots for typeendorsementconversion on various Helicopter types1048766 Examination of matters pertaining to approval of Examiners forHelicopter Operators on regularone time basis1048766 Development andor revision of specific OperatingTraining regulationsndash Issuance of CARs AICs Operations Circulars Amendment toAircraft Rules (Schedule II)1048766 Upkeep of OperationsTraining Documents of various AirlineOperators6 Section Officer1048766 Maintenance of Records of Surveillance Check ReportsMain BaseInspections of Airline Operators1048766 Processing of documents pertaining to approval of CheckPilotsInstructorsExaminers of ScheduledNon-scheduled amp GeneralAviation Operators1048766 Submission of Draft Annual Report1048766 Updating of website on list of Examiners of ScheduledNon-scheduledand General Aviation Operators and Operations Circulars321048766 Monitoring of Test Fees Records1048766 Processing of cases pertaining to approval of Examiners on one timebasis1048766 Submission of Draft replies to CFOI on Parliamentary Matters VIPReferences RTI Act 2005 for approval of Director General1048766 Follow-up action1048766 Any other work assigned by Chief Flight Operations InspectorDeputyDirector (Operations)Note Flight Operations Inspectors (Aeroplane) will be under the control ofChief Flight Operations InspectorDeputy Director General In-charge ofthe Flight Inspection Directorate and assisting in the smoothfunctioning of the Flight Inspection DirectorateThe above Officers will also carry out any other duties of Technical orAdministrative nature assigned to them from time to time33VII INFORMATION amp REGULATIONS DIRECTORATE1 Preparation of briefdocumentation and participation in the Bilateral AirServices Agreements with foreign countries (Bilateral Air Services

Agreements have been signed with 100 countries)2 Clearance of schedules and any other operational matters pertaining tothe foreign airlines At present 64 foreign airlines are operating tofromIndia3 Preparation of draft notifications for amendment to the Aircraft Rules1937 and draft note for the Cabinet for amendment to the Aircraft Act19344 Discussions with the Ministry of Law and legal matters and vetting ofthe draft notifications5 Grant of approval of the Dangerous Goods Training Programmes inaccordance with the ldquoCivil Aviation Requirement Section 3-AirTransport Series `Lrsquo Part III dated 041020066 Permits of photography arms and ammunition dangerous goods etci) This office grants permission for photographyvideography fromthe ground at the airports and aerial photography under rule 13of Aircraft Rules 1937ii) This office grants permission for the carriage of arms andammunitions munitions of war etc by air tofromwithin Indiaunder rule 8 of the Aircraft Rules 19377 In regard to International Civil Aviation Organisation receives allcorrespondence from ICAO disseminates decisions taken by ICAO toother aviation agencies and obtained comments for submission ofIndiarsquos stand ICAO8 Preparation of Annual Report after obtaining materialsactivities fromdifferent directorate9 In regard to AIS functions like publication of Aeronautical InformationCirculars and distribution of ICAO publications to concerned directorateof this office and other aviation agencies10 Work related to library such as purchase of books periodicals andGazettes and accessioning classification cataloguing distribution ofbooks and periodicals34VIII RESEARCH amp DEVELOPMENT DIRECTORATETable of contents(A) Laboratories The Research and Development Directorate hasthe following Laboratories1 Flight Recorder Lab2 Material Testing Lab3 Failure Analysis Lab4 Physical and Chemical Lab(B) Design Section Type Certification (Head Quarter)(C ) Design Section Type Certification (Bangalore Sub-Office)Functions of LaboratoriesA 1 Flight Recorder Laboratory

This lab is engaged in analysis of data derived from randomly selected CVRs andFDRs for the purpose of monitoring crew performance and integrity of datarecording In addition to this CVR and FDR of aircraft involved in accidentincidentare also analyzed to determine any handling problem associated with theaccidentincident This lab also provide assistance to operators in downloadingdecoding and analyzing of any type of flight recorder with using dedicated tools (inform of software and hardware)A2 Material testing LaboratoryThis lab is engaged in the development and approval of indigenous aeronauticalmaterials for construction of light aircraft and gliders This includes materials likeaircraft fabric furnishing materials rubber seals etc In addition this lab is engagedin calibration of torque meter and tensiometer etcA3 Failure Analysis LaboratoryThis lab is engaged in the area of promoting air safety by analyzing the failedcomponent of aircrafthelicopter involved in accident incident to find out the probablecause of failure and also suggesting the remedial measuresA4 Physical and Chemical LaboratoryThis lab is engaged in testing of randomly selected samples of Aviation Turbine fueland also fuel samples for VVIP flights for quality control testing of fuel and oilsamples of aircraft involved in accidentincident and commissioning of new fueltanks35(B) Design Type CertificationFunctions Responsibilities at HQB1 Issue Validation of Type Certificate (TC) of Aeronauticalproduct (Aircraft engine and propeller)Application for issue revalidation of Type Certificate is to be submitted in theforms as given in Annexure I (for aircraft) and Annexure II (for rotorcraft) of CivilAviation Requirements (CAR) section 2 series F part II in duplicate along withfees (as per Aircraft Rule 62) to the Directorate of Research amp Development ofDGCAIt is essential that the designer of the product consults the DGCA prior tocommencement of design activity to ensure that the design of aircraft helicopterengine propeller he intends to design conforms to airworthiness code of FederalAviation Regulations of FAA Certification Standards of EASA or to that design codeacceptable by the DGCA For this purpose the applicant shall furnish the typedesign record duly approved by the Chief Designer to prove that the designcomplies with the relevant airworthiness design requirements RampD Directoratescrutinizes drawings and specifications various reports on analysis and tests

undertaken to substantiate compliance with the applicable requirements compliancedocuments etc Special conditions are imposed by the DGCA to provide additionalsafety standards and to cover novel and unusual design features and high intensityradiated field effects (HIRF) Additionally the aircraft has to meet noise and engineemission standards prescribed in ICAO Annex-16 or equivalent standards as of dateConcurrently the applicant is required to get his design organisation approved by theRampD Dte as per CAR 21 Subpart JAIt should be possible to issue a Type Certificate in 3 to 5 years depending onthe type of the product provided the required design reports test reports andcompliance documents have been submitted and the applicable design standard hasbeen complied with up to the satisfaction of DGCAB2 Issue of Type Approval of Aircraft parts and appliancesApplication for issue of Type Approval is to be submitted in the form as givenin Annexure - I of Civil Aviation Requirements (CAR) Section-2 Series X Part IX induplicate along with fees (as per Aircraft rule 62) to the Directorate of Research ampDevelopment (DRampD) of the DGCA The process begins when the designer manufacturer of a new aircraft helicopter components systems equipment etcsubmits an application (along with required drawings documents and fees) to theDRampD After receiving the same it is ensured that the organisation has designorganisation approval from the DGCA as per CAR 21 subpart JBOnce it is ensured that the design and analysis reports drawings etc are inorder and meet necessary requirements as stipulated by DRampD clearance may begiven to the designer manufacturer to carry out type tests on the parts appliancesThese tests are witnessed by RampD representatives After the type tests are carriedout successfully and DGCA is fully satisfied in regard to the parts appliances and36the manuals submitted by the applicant type approval in respect of the parts appliances may be issued to the designer manufacturer by the DGCAIt should be possible to issue a Type Approval in 1 year depending on thetype of the parts appliances provided required test reports compliance documentsand manuals have been submitted and the applicable standard has been compliedwith up to the satisfaction of DGCA

B3 Acceptance of Type Certificate issued by Foreign CAA for operation inIndiaThe aircraft Type Certified by foreign Civil Aviation Authority (FAA EASA) isaccepted by DGCA for operation in India The applicant is required to submit anapplication specifying the type of operation he intends to carry out along with copyof Type Certificate Type Certificate Data Sheet approved Aircraft Flight Manualsafety records list of Service Bulletins and Airworthiness Directives reports onequivalent level of safety findings (ELOS) reports of special conditions andexemptions and compliance status of the aircraft as per ICAO Annex-6 (OperatingLimitations)It should be possible to issue a Type Acceptance in 2 to 3 months dependingon the type of the aircraft provided required reports as mentioned above have beensubmitted and the applicable standard has been complied with up to the satisfactionof DGCAB4 Approval of Design OrganisationRule 133B of the Aircraft Rules 1937 stipulates that organisations engaged in designand manufacture of aircraft aircraft components and items of equipment including materialsforgings castings and standard parts shall be approved by the Director General of CivilAviation DGCA may on request and being satisfied approve an organisation to operateunder the system of approval On receipt of completed application form (CA-182E) and itsscrutiny by DGCA a preliminary meeting will be convened with the applicant to getfamiliarized with the organisation The organisation will be appraised of the variousrequirements of DGCA and the documents required to be submitted including complianceagainst various paragraphs of CAR-21The design organization prepares and submitsDesign Organisation Manual (DOM) as per applicable subpart of CAR 21 On scrutiny of thesubmitted documents if the applicant is found to meet the requirements a team of expertsfrom DGCA will visit and inspect the organisation to confirm that the applicant hasestablished the required capability The DGCA team during its course of visit shall satisfythat the organisation can satisfactorily accomplish the work relevant to the proposed scopeof work Subject to the satisfactory report made by the DGCA team the organisation maybe authorized to undertake the work and issue designanalysistest report in respect of theproduct The organisation shall be approved and the scope of work will be defined Thevalidity of approval is for one year and renewed subsequentlyIt should be possible to grant Design Organisation Approval in 6 months dependingon the type of design organization and scope of work provided required manuals anddocuments have been submitted and the applicable requirements have been complied with up to the

satisfaction of DGCA37B5 Approval of aircraft aircraft part modificationsMany alterations that are commonly called major alterations are in reality majordesign changes and require a supplemental type certificate Major changes to the typedesign are those which might appreciably affect mass balance structural strengthreliability operational characteristics or other characteristics affecting the airworthiness ofthe product Major changes to Type Design require engineering approval and should bereferred to the RampD Dte of DGCA For the approval of majoralterationsmodificationsrepairs the applicant shall submit an application to the RampD Dtealong with applicable fees He also has to submit design load stress analysis reportsdrawings etc which are required to be scrutinizedOn satisfactory completion of required tests compliance document againstapplicable airworthiness requirements is prepared by the applicant and submitted to theRampD Dte Specifications manuals operating limitations continued airworthiness instructionsare prepared by the applicant and submitted to the DGCA On satisfaction of DGCAapproval may be issued to major alterations modifications repairs specifying operatinglimitations and other conditionsIt should be possible to approve modification in 6 to 8 months depending on the typeof modification to be carried out provided required test reports and updated manuals havebeen submitted and the applicable requirements have been complied with up to thesatisfaction of DGCAFunctions Responsibilities at Bangalore Regional-OfficeThe RampD office at Bangalore was established in 1995 to look after Type Certificationactivities of Advanced Light Helicopter (at HAL) Hansa 3 amp SARAS aircraft (at NAL) andother civil aircraft related activities of the sub regionType Certification Activities at BangaloreThe following functions are the functions of this officei) Design Organization Approval in accordance with CAR 21 Subpart JB ampJAii) Scrutiny and acceptanceapproval of the Qualification test schedules of heparts in line with Internationally followed practiceiii) Witnessing of the Qualification tests to ensure the adherence to theQualification test programiv) Scrutiny of the compliance against the applicable Airworthiness Standardsv) Performing conformity inspection of aircraft aircraft parts indigenouslyproduced in the countryvi) Co-ordination with HQs in granting approvals certification etc38IX TRAINING amp LICENSING DIRECTORATE (INCLUDING FG ampTRAINING)Licensing-I Section1 Policy pertaining to renewal of licenses of aircrew personnel2 Renewal of all aircrew licenses including disposal of general enquiriespertaining to renewals

3 Grant of extension of aircraft rating to include additional types of aeroplanesopen rating Night Rating etc and Pilot-in-Command endorsement on varioustype of aircraft4 Cases relating to accidents and infringement of rules by licensed aircrewpersonnel and disciplinary action against them5 Parliamentary question and matters pertaining to unemployed aircrewpersonnel6 Budget and accounts including Advance Deposit account Maintenance ofAdvance Deposit and Revenue registers7 Maintenance of cards of aircrew personnel and personnel returns receivedfrom different airlines operators8 Proficiency checks their checking and posting9 Posting of type endorsements and renewal intimations of aircrew licensesreceived from the Regional Directors Calcutta Bombay New Delhi Madras10 Maintenance of Registers for various types of licenses giving records ofrenewals of aircrew lincenses11 Maintenance of registers for type rating PIC endorsements and infringementof Rules Accidents etc12 Endorsement of medical restrictions on licenses and Rcards13 Compliance of material for six monthly and yearly progress reports of CivilAviation14 Compliance of History of Pilots consequent upon accident15 Checking of Log Books with a view to detecting infringement of Rule 42A ofIndian Aircraft Rules 193716 Amendment to Indian Aircraft Rules 193717 VVIP flights ndash Proficiency checks of flight crew18 Delegation of Powers relating to renewal of licenses39Licensing-II Section1 Issue of aircrew licensesratings of the categories shown below includingdisposal of general of particular enquiries pertaining to issue of license(a) Student Pilotrsquos License (Aeroplanes Helicopters Gliders andBalloons)(b) Private Pilotrsquos License (Aeroplanes)(c ) Commercial Pilotrsquos License(d) Airline Transport Pilotrsquos License(e) Instrument Rating(f) Assistant flight Instructorrsquos Rating (Aeroplanes)(g) Flight Instructorrsquos Rating (Aeroplanes)(h) Flight Instructorrsquos Rating (Gliders)(i) Glider Pilotrsquos License(j) Private Helicopter Pilotrsquos License(k) Commercial Helicopter Pilotrsquos License(l) Student Navigatorrsquos License(m) Flight Navigatorrsquos License(n) Flight Radio Telephone operatorrsquos License(o) Flight Radio Telephony Operatorrsquos License(p) Private Pilotrsquos License (Balloons)

2 Revalidation of foreign license3 Conversion of foreign licenses into Indian Licenses in their correspondingcategories4 Policy matters regarding the issue of Indian and Foreign aircrew licenses5 Amendments to Licensing Rules6 Delegating of powers in respect of Licensing rules407 Exemption from Aircraft Rules for the issue of Indian Licenses8 Policy matters pertaining to conducting medical examination and theirassessment9 Disposal of medical reports pertaining to the issue and renewal of aircrewicenses and correspondence connected therewith10 Parliament Questions relating to issue of aircrew licenses11 Budget for expenditure to be incurred for items pertaining to L-2 Section41Training Section1 Budget allotment of funds etc under capital Grant for Gliding Centre andappropriation of Accounts Liabilities Returns Expenditure Returns etcPreparation of Brief for PAC on Budget matters2 Budget Allotment of funds etc under Revenue Grant for Govt Gliding Centreand appropriation of accounts preparation of Brief for PAC on the Budgetmatters3 Training of Gliding Instructions and Winch Operators and their approval forappointment in Gliding Clubs4 Five-Year Plans5 Foreign Exchange Budget6 Miscellaneous subjects on the general queries on glider training and approvalof appointment of Gliding Instructors and Gliding Instructor-in-Charge byGliding Clubs Wing7 Approval of Chief Flight Instructors AFI Instructor-in-Charge Honoraryinstructors and patter Flying for employment in lying Club8 Matters relating to other International Organization Aero Club of India andother Committees Conferences9 Allotment and loan of Gliders Gliding equipment to Flying and Gliding Clubsfrom Central Govt NCC10 Audit Objections Reconciliation of accounts11 Brief for President Address in both the Houses of Parliament on the eve ofBudget Session Consultative Committee of Parliament attached to theMinistry of Tourism amp Civil Aviation12 Matters relating to ICAO various Annual reports to I amp R Section13 Allotment of Aircraft to various Flying Clubs on loans basis14 Maintenance of aircraft with the flying clubs in purview of the Penalty clause15 Monthly aircraft returns from various flying clubs and preparation of variousreports connected with that16 Fixation of Insurance Value of the aircraft

4217 Periodical and other miscellaneous returns to AVU OampM E-II GC Hindiand R amp I etc relating to section Administration18 Release of Foreign Exchange for studies abroad19 Recovery of Cost and Overhaul Repair of aircraft loan to various FlyingClubs20 FOREIGN NATIONALS Training under Colombo Plan ITEC Programmeetc and clearance from Intelligence authorities (Clubs Gliding Centres) at(Civil Aviation Training Centre) and other Centres of Training21 Sanction of estimates received from AI Directorate and disposal of surplusstores at Subordinate Offices22 Sanction of Estimates for purchase of equipment under maintenance grant ofGliding Centres (Government)23 Delegation of Financial Powers and General Instructions regarding24 Administrative matters relating to GC Pune25 Accident to aircraft amp Gliders ndash Write Off and recovery of Insurable valuethereof26 Purchase of Aircraft Gliders and purchase of equipment under Capital Grantamp Manufacture of Indigenous equipment for Gliding Centres43FG Section1 Opening of Flying and Gliding Clubs ndash their Administration functioning and inclusionin the subsidy scheme2 Approval of constitution and bye-laws of clubs3 Allotment of Flying hours launches to Clubs4 Execution amp Enforcement of subsidy Agreement with Flying and Gliding Clubs5 Sanction and payment of Flying Subvention to Clubs6 Approval of Chief Engineer for Flying Clubs amp Gliding Clubs7 Scrutiny of Accounts of Clubs ndash General Supervision and control over the activities ofFlying Gliding Clubs with a view to ensuring proper utilization of Government grants8 Inspection of Flying Gliding Clubs by Accounts Officer9 Audit Inspection of Clubs by Accountant General of respective States10 Matters relating to confessional flying training including NCC training at Flying ampGliding Clubs11 Contribution withdrawals from Accident Reserve Fund and renewal of FERspertaining thereto12 Managing Committee Meetings of Clubs13 Activity Report of Flying Gliding Clubs (CA-82)14 All financial matters and Budget pertaining to Flying Gliding Clubs15 Rates of fees etc chargeable by Clubs16 Administrative matters relating to Aero Club of India Ballooning Club of IndiaFederation of Aeronautique Internationals All India Aeronautical Association andSkydiving17 Air Rallies Championships and conferences organized by Clubs18 Parliament Questions relating to Flying amp Gliding Clubs19 Standard Rules regarding services conditions of the employees of Flying and GlidingClubs20 Payment of Scholarship and Stipends to the SCST candidates selected under Free

Flying Scholarship Scheme21 Miscellaneous work relating to above subjects

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purchasesale of moveable and immovable property etc in respect ofofficers referred to above6 Preparation of confidential Report of the above categories of staff7 Court cases relating to above categories of staff8 Medical Examination verification and reverification of character andantecedents of the staff of the above categories9 Submission of Periodical Reports and returns10 Review of Group C amp D staff of the above categories11 Matters relating to office Council12 Parliament Questions on the above subjects13 Pension cases of officers and staff retiring from DGCA (Headquarters)Cash amp General Section

51 Grant of all advances to the officers and staff of the DGCA (Headquarters) andsubordinate offices in the CAD2 Receipt and issue work of the DGCA (headquarters)3 Procurementissue and maintenance of records etc of stores stationeryincluding local purchases4 C GH S Scheme and cases relating to re-imbursement of medicalexpenses to officer and staff of DGCA (Headquarters)5 Issue of Identity Card to officers and staff6 General Services7 Drawal and disbursement of Pay and Allowances of officers Officials ofDGCA(Headquarters)8 Drawal and disbursement o f advances withdrawals bonus overtime etc9 Issue of uniforms to DGCA Staff as well as subordinate offices10 Installationchanges of telephones11 Allotment of Govt accommodation12 Maintenance of staff carsvehicles6Administration Vigilance amp Coordination SectionVIGILANCE WORK1 Vigilance and disciplinary cases2 AppealsReviews arising of disciplinaryvigilance cases3 Maintenance of Complaint Cell Register4 Periodical returns regarding complaints Vigilance casesAppealsReviews etc5 Issue of Airport Entry Pass to officers of DGCA6 Miscellaneous Orders pertaining to Administrative Vigilance7 Central Civil Services(Classification Control and Appeal) Rules8 Security arrangements at HqrsO amp M WORK9 Co-ordination of the OampM Work of the Civil Aviation Department

10 Subject allocated to various sections - Compilation of Subject-Booklet of CAD11 Settlement of allocation of disputed receipts12 OampM inspection of Sections - arrangements of annual programme regarding13 Meeting of OampM Officers in the DepartmentMinistry o f Transport14 Work relating to-management of Record Room at Hqrs15 Work of IWSUSIU reports16 MonthlyQuarterlyHalf Yearly returnsWelfare Work17 To look after the miscellaneous grievances of the staff and officers of CAD18 Grant of subsidy and other Grants-in-aid to CAD Canteen at DGCA Hqrs19 Collection of Donations for Red CrossArmed ForcesDumb amp Deaf FlagDays7General Coordination Work20 Matter relating to JCM and Councils established there under CAD forSubordinate offices21 Collection and Coordination of material for Consultative Committees meetings22 Parliament QuestionsAssurances of CAD23 Brief for opening speech for the Minister of Civil Aviation as well as forPresident for both the Houses of Parliament24 Matters concerning Pay-Commission25 Circulation of orders issued by various Ministries Departments26 Collection and submission of general information on different subjects to theMinistry as and when called for27 Issue of Republic DayIndependence Day celebration passes28 Rendition to Ministry of various monthlyquarterly and half yearly returns8FINANCE SECTIONBudget Work1 Budget Estimates and Revised Estimates under Revenue Grant2 Budget Estimates and Revised Estimates under Capital Grant3 Budget Estimates and Revised Estimates under ClassifiedAdvertisements and Visual Publicity and other Miscellaneous heads4 Budget Estimates and Revised Estimates under Loans and Advancesto Central Government Servants5 Foreign Exchange Budget6 Performance Budget7 Issue of Re-appropriation orders in respect of Revenue and CapitalGrants8 Matters relating to the Public Accounts Committee and ExpenditureFinance Committee9 Appropriation Accounts under Revenue and Capital GrantsAllotment of funds

10 Declaration of Head of OfficeControlling OfficerDrawing andDisbursing Officer11 Preparation of Financial Effect Statements12 Grant of Permanent Advances (Contingencies)13 Submission of monthly accounts to audit and submission of quarterlyreturns regarding maintenance of Liability Register14 Departmental Inspection on the accounts of the Subordinate Offices15 Audit Inspection ReportsObjections Reports16 Delegation of Financial Powers9Hindi Section1 Implementation of the Language Policy of the Government2 Grant of Advance Increments Cash and Lump-sum Awards on passingvarious Hindi Examinations3 Official Language Implementation Committee Meetings4 All types of translation work including various reports from English to Hindi andvetting thereof5 Preparation of help literature in Hindi and distribution of the same6 Keeping liaison with the Central Translation Bureau Central Hindi Directorateand Commission for Scientific and Technical Terminology7 Compilation and submission of quarterly and half yearly reports regarding theprogressive use of Hindi to the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Home Affairs8 Organisation of Hindi Workshops9 Collection of data regarding Hindi qualifications of employees for the purposeof nominating them to various Hindi Classes10 Guidance to staff regarding the use of Hindi for official work11 Hindi telegraphic addresses - registration thereof12 To ensure the implementation of various provisions of the Official LanguageAct and Official Language-Rules 197613 Preparation of Departmental Terminology14 Guidance of Hindi- Staff employed in Subordinate Office of the Civil AviationDepartment15 Lok Sabha Questions regarding the use of Hindi16 Rajya Sabha Question regarding the use of Hindi17 Inspection of Subordinate Offices of the Civil Aviation Department to ensureimplementation of Official Language Rules 1976 18 Implementation of Cash Awards Cash Awards Scheme for more and moreuse of Hindi in Noting and Drafting and in Issuance of CommendatoryCertificates19 Parliamentary Committee on Official Language ndash Visit of Sub-Committee20 All India Official Language Conference1021 Matters relating to the Kendriya Sachivalaya Hindi Parishad22 Grant of Honorarium to the staff of sub-offices for doing Hindi Translation23 Preparation of Hindi versions of Departmental English Abbreviations24 Grant of Honorarium to Officers for imparting instructions at the Workshop set

for the facility of the staff working in Hindi25 Maintenance of a Hindi Library in Headquarters consisting of approximately1000- books and circulation of Hindi periodicals and news papers26 Celebration of Hindi Week in Headquarters11II AERODROME STANDARDS DIRECTORATEThe Aerodrome Standards Directorate in the DGCA has been entrusted with theresponsibilities of licensing of aerodrome in accordance with the Part XI of theAircraft Rules 1937 The directorate has a establishment at the DGCA HQrs NewDelhi supported by the four regional offices at Delhi Mumbai Kolakata and ChennaiThe officers of the aerodrome standards directorate are attached to the Office ofDirector Airworthiness for the administrative purposes and are required to report tothe Director Aerodrome Standards in the DGCA HQrs for all technical issueshandled by them in their regions The functions detailed in para 1 2 and 5 arerequired to be performed at DGCA HQrs whereas other functions would be carriedout at regional offices under the supervision of HQrs1 Aerodrome licensingThese tasks and responsibilities includea) receiving recording reviewing and processing of application for site selectionfrom an intending applicant for an aerodrome licenseb) receiving reviewing and processing of intention and plans for the aerodromeconstruction from intending applicantc) inspection of the aerodrome site during construction as requiredd) receiving recording reviewing and processing application for an aerodromelicense including the inspection covering the review of the aerodromemanual on-site verification inspection and testing of aerodrome particularsfacilities and equipment including aero- nautical studies grant of exemptionsif and where permittede) grant or refusal of an aerodrome licensef) receiving reviewing and processing application for renewal of aerodromelicenseg) receiving recording reviewing and processing applications for the namechange of an aerodrome license holderh) receiving recording reviewing and processing applications for the surrenderof an aerodrome licensei) processing the case for cancellation suspension of an aerodrome licenseandj) reviewing the factors requiring the amendment of an aerodrome license andissuing the required amendments12-11-2 Notifications to AIS and other organizations

These tasks and responsibilities includea) to ensure appointment of coordinating officer for NOTAM AIS by thelicense holderb) reviewing the action of aerodrome license holder for notification to AISof the licensing status of an aerodrome and for promulgation ofaerodrome data by the AISc) reviewing any amendments to aerodrome manuals and notifying AIS ofthe changes to be made in the AIS publications if applicable3 Safety audits31 These tasks and responsibilities includea) periodic or special on-site audits of the aerodrome safety managementsystem including verification of the aerodrome and data published inthe AIP and inspection of the aerodrome facilities equipment andoperating procedures andb) review of the aerodrome operatorrsquos daily audits and special safety auditreports and actions thereonNotemdash An aerodrome audit programme should operate on the principle thatthe aerodrome license holderrsquos internal audit programme is of primaryimportance and that the DGCArsquos audits are conducted to review and evaluatethat programme and in addition to independently check and verify theparticulars of the aerodrome notified in the AIP as well as the aerodromeoperating procedures safety measures facilities and equipment32 Periodic inspections of the licensed aerodrome will be carried out as per thefollowing programme to ensure that aerodrome license holders meet theirobligations under the terms of the license and the requirements of theacceptedapproved aerodrome manualFor newly constructedInternational aerodromeonce in 6 monthsndashtill first renewal of licenseExiting International aerodrome Once in a yearOther aerodromes Once in two yearNote Frequency can be reduced if circumstances so require33 The tasks and responsibilities associated with periodic inspections aredescribed in para 6134 Other safety functionsThese tasks and responsibilities may includea) a first-hand evaluation of full-scale airport emergency exercises to identifyproblems and deficienciesb) the provision of guidance at the design and construction stages of aerodromeprojects particularly complex projects or where there is significant work thatmay impact compliance with the regulationsc) final inspection of completed projects involving complex or significant work toidentify problems or deficiencies that need to be corrected in order to complywith the requirements of the regulations and

d) the organization of and participation in aerodrome safety seminars and othertraining programmes to promote a safety culture5 Aerodrome standardsThese general tasks and responsibilities may include the following6 reviewing ICAO State letters on the subject related to the aerodromespreparing responses thereto and taking action thereon7 developing and continuing to review the national standards and practicesfor aerodrome design operation and maintenance and engineeringspecifications8 developing and issuing rules CAR advisory circulars and guidancematerial relating to aerodrome standards and practices9 reviewing plans and designs for new aerodromes or the furtherdevelopment of or modification to existing aerodromes submitted to theDGCA for approval to ensure that the requirements of the ICAO SARPsand the Statersquos national regulations are complied with and10 advising the aerodrome inspectors as required on aerodrome standardsand practices11 The typical duties of an aerodrome inspector should include but notbe limited to12 verification of the aerodrome data in the aerodrome manual including detailsof13 the location of the aerodrome2) the name and address of the aerodrome operator14 the movement area15 the runway declared distances available16 aeronautical ground lighting1417 ground services and18 notices of special conditions and procedures if anyb) on-site verification and audits of aerodrome operating proceduresincluding1) the overall aerodrome safety management system19 the aerodrome emergency plan and periodic aerodrome emergencyexercises20 rescue and fire-fighting21 inspection and maintenance of aeronautical ground lighting22 promulgation of changes to published aerodrome information23 the prevention of unauthorized entry to the aerodrome particularly themovement area and protection of the public against jet or propeller blast24 the operatorrsquos daily inspection of the aerodrome25 the planning aerodrome construction and maintenance work includingcompliance with construction safety requirements26 apron management and parking control27 the control of vehicles operating on or in the vicinity of the movement area28 wildlife hazard management29 the monitoring of obstacle limitation surfaces and notification

30 the removal of disabled aircraft31 hazardous materials including aviation fuel32 the protection of radar and navigational aids and33 low-visibility operations34 on-site checking and testing of aerodrome facilities and equipmentincluding35 the dimensions and surface conditions of runways taxiways stopwaysrunway end safety areas runway and taxiway strips shoulders and aprons36 aeronautical ground lighting systems including flight check records37 standby power38 landing direction indicators and wind direction indicators aerodromemarkings and markers5) guidance signs and warning signs in the movement area39 aerodrome maintenance equipment40 disabled aircraft removal plan41 wildlife control equipment42 the presence of obstacles in obstacle limitation surfaces43 runway visual range measuring equipment44 the presence of dangerous lights45 rescue and fire-fighting equipment46 fuelling facilities and47 runway surface friction measuring equipmentd) Examine and review flying assessments and aeronautical studies ataerodromes48 Any other work assigned by Director General15

III AIR SAFETY DIRECTORATEAir Safety Directorate at DGCA (Hqrs) is headed by Director Air Safety TheDirector Air Safety DDG (Air Safety) reports directly to the DGThe functions of the Air Safety Directorates are as under-1 Investigation of Civil Registered aircraft accidents-1 Under Rule 71 of Aircraft Rules 1937 the accident are investigated byInspector of Accidents appointed by Director General of Civil Aviation fromAir Safety Directorate2 Under Rule 74 of Aircraft Rules 1937 the accident are investigated byCommittees of Inquiry set up by the Central Govt This Directorate isresponsible for providing technical expertise to committees of inquiry3 Under Rule 75 of the Aircraft Rules 1937 the accident are investigated byCourts of Inquiry set up by the Central Govt This Directorate is responsiblefor providing technical expertise to Courts of Inquiry2 Accident to foreign registered aircraft in IndiaUnder Rule 77 of the aircraft Rules the investigation will be carried out in anyof the following manner1 Under Rule 71 of Aircraft Rules 1937 the accident are investigated byInspector of Accidents appointed by Director General of Civil Aviation from AirSafety Directorate

2 Under Rule 74 of Aircraft Rules 1937 the accident are investigated byCommittees of Inquiry set up by the Central Govt This Directorate isresponsible for providing technical expertise to committees of inquiry3 Under Rule 75 of the Aircraft Rules 1937 the accident are investigated byCourts of Inquiry set up by the Central Govt This Directorate is responsiblefor providing technical expertise to Courts of Inquiry4 Under Rule 77C the serious incident are investigated by the inquiry officerfrom Air Safety Directorate5 An accredited representative of country in which the aircraft is registered fromcountry of manufacturecountry of operator any other country which hasspecial interest may participate in the investigation inquiry or formalinvestigation as the case may be He may be accompanied by such technical16-16-advisor as consider necessary by the authority of the country by which he isappointed3 Accident to Indian registered aircraft out side India1 The accredited representative from air safety directorate will be nominated byDirector General of Civil Aviation who will participate in the investigation asper Annex 13 Air Safety Directorate will provided as and when requiredinformation with respect to aircraft crew and other details to the state ofoccurrence4 Investigation of Civil Registered aircraft Incidents1 Under Rule 77 C the serious incidents are investigated by the inquiry officerfrom Air Safety Directorate2 Incidents other than serious incidents are investigated by PermanentInvestigation board of the Airlines under supervision of officer of the RegionalAir Safety Offices5 AccidentIncident Prevention workIn addition to accidentinvestigation work Air Safety Directorate shall performs thefollowing oversight functions-1048766 To carry out the Technical safety audit of airlinesoperators1048766 To carry out safety audit of operations department of Airlinesoperators1048766 To carry out in-flight Cabin inspections1048766 To carry out surveillance inspection of airlinesoperators eg preflightmedical check of crew ramp inspection load and trim check FDTLetc1048766 To issue Civil Aviation Requirements air safety circulars publication ofannual accident summary etc1048766 To monitor implementation of recommendations made by variouscourts committees and inspector of accidents investigating aircraftaccidents1048766 To monitor action taken reports on safety audits carried out on airlinesand aviation agencies1048766 To coordinate implementation of measures to prevent bird strikes to

aircraft at all airports1048766 Inspection of aerodromes and facilities therein1048766 To coordinate with the ICAO and other aviation agencies concerningsafety-17-171048766 To coordinate with the Ministry of Civil Aviation on various Technicalissues including parliament matters1048766 To organize safety seminarstraining courses6 Any other work assigned by Director General7 Regional Air Safety OfficesAir Safety offices are located at Delhi Mumbai Hyderabad Kolkatta and ChennaiThe Delhi Mumbai offices are headed by Director Air Safety and other offices areheaded by Controller of Air Safety All regional heads of air safety reports directly toDirector Air Safety HqrsDDG (Air Safety)Regional Air Safety offices shall perform following functions1048766 To carry out the investigation of incidentsaccidents occurring ofoperatorsairlines in their region1048766 To carry out the investigation of Ground incidents1048766 To carry out the investigation of air missAir ProxATC violations1048766 Participate in the operational area inspection Airport security meetingAerodrome Environment Management Committee Regional operatorCommittee meetings1048766 Monitoring of incidents of operatorsairlines1048766 CVRDFDR monitoring1048766 ATC Tape monitoring1048766 To carry out the airport inspections1048766 To carry out surveillance inspection of airlinesoperators eg preflightmedical check of crew ramp inspection load and trim check FDTLetc1048766 To participate in the safety audit of airlinesoperators1048766 To report all occurrences in their region1048766 To carry out other surveillance work as directed by Hqs8 Coordination of regional air safety offices with Air Safety Hqs1048766 Regional Offices shall coordinate with Hqrs on all safety matters andreport all occurrences to DASDDG (Air Safety) on daily basis bytelephonefaxE-Mail1048766 To forward headquarters every month the surveillance accidentprevention work carried out1048766 Coordination meeting between regional air safety offices and air safetyHqrs will be held every 3 months During this meeting all the technicaland financialadministrative issues will be discussed pertaining to theirregion

18IV AIR TRANSPORT DIRECTORATEThe Air Transport Services in the country are governed by the Rule 134 andSchedule XI of Aircraft Rules 1937 Besides this the Civil Aviation Requirements(CAR) Section 3 Series C Part I to VI deals with the minimum requirements andprocedures for issuerenewal of ScheduledNon-Scheduled Operators Permit indifferent categories like passengercargocharter The main functions andresponsibilities of Air Transport- 1 Section are as follows-1 Issuerenewal of ScheduledNon-Scheduled Operators Permit inpassengercargocharter categories including holding of the preparednessmeeting before issue of permit2 Issuance of permission for importacquisition of aircraft to ScheduledNon-Scheduled operators3 Endorsementdeletion of the aircraft on the Operatorrsquos Permit4 Public complaints pertaining to the Scheduled Operators5 Issues relating to the security clearance of the agencies seeking flightclearances and change in the Board of Directors of the ScheduledNon-Scheduled Operators6 Issuance of flight clearances to foreign registered aircrafts includingVIPstourist charter flights under ITPcargo flightsambulance flights whichare overflyinglandingtechnical landing toacross India Issues flightclearances to Indian registered aircraft also operating outside the country forrevenuenon-revenue purposes and clearances for the Ballooning flights7 Processing the cases of foreign registered aircraft staying in India for morethan 14 days8 Flight clearances in respect of cloud seeding operation and aerial survey etcIn order to deal with the above the following procedure is followed-(A) Issue of ScheduledNon-Scheduled Operators Permit1 Scrutiny of application for issue of ScheduledNon-ScheduledOperators Permit (on receipt)2 Respond to the Ministryrsquos query for import of commercial aircraft withthe consent of DDG concerned after obtaining confirmation of typecertificate acceptance by RampD Directorate3 Once the NOC from Ministry of Civil Aviation has been received thesame will be retained in Air Transport Directorate in the file alreadyopened during the receipt of application4 In case Operations Manual has already been received Air TransportDirectorate will send a copy of Operations Manual each to a) Airworthiness Directorate (Headquarters)b) Flight Inspection Directoratec) Research amp Development Directorate (Hqrs)19d) Air Safety Directorate (Hqrs)e) Directorate of Regulations and Information5 On hearing from the operator that they are ready for attending

preparedness meeting operator will be called with seven days noticeperiod6 Coordinate for preparedness meeting and call the following Directoratefor the same -i Flight Inspection Directorateii Airworthiness Directorate (Headquarters)iii Airworthiness Directorate (Region of operation)iv Training and Licensing Directoratev Air Safety Directoratevi Research and Development Directoratevii Directorate of Regulations amp Information7 Preparation of minutes of the meeting and circulation thereof8 Issue NOC for import of aircraft subject to the intended operatorrsquoscompliance to the minutes of the preparedness meeting9 On receipt of the documents as per checklist for issue ofScheduledNon-Scheduled Operators Permit prepare the file anddocuments for issue of permit(B) Renewal of ScheduledNon-Scheduled Operators PermitThe renewal of ScheduledNon-Scheduled Operators Permit is considered oncompliance of the provisions of the Civil Aviation Requirements as contained in CARSection 3 Series C Part II to V(C) Flight clearancesAs regards to the non-scheduled flight clearances to foreignIndian registeredaircraft there are Air Transport Circulars which contains guidelines for operationsduly approved by the Ministry of Civil Aviation The requirements for the operation ofnon-scheduled flight by foreign registered aircraft are also contained in AeronauticalInformation Publication India Volume 1 Section GEN published by Airports Authorityof India20V AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTORATEMost of states which are signatories to ICAO convention have an obligation on their part toestablish regulatory control of airworthiness through their own agencies which arevariously termed as CAA FAA DGCA DCA etcThe authority in India for regulatory control of Airworthiness Directorate is the DirectorGeneral of Civil Aviation and the Directorate of Airworthiness which is headed byDirector of Airworthiness who discharges this function and is responsible for theairworthiness of aircraftThe functions of Airworthiness Directorate are broadly reproduced belowHowever these functions are basically intended to be guidelines and they do not limit in any

way the initiative and authority of the officer to ensure airworthiness by an alternative meansTherefore these should be used as a guidelines while performing the job(A) Recording reviewing and processing applications for registration of aircraftregistering and deregistering aircraft as appropriate and issuing certificates ofregistration(B) Keeping the national register of Civil Aircraft and making available informationfrom the register as and when required(C) Recording reviewing and processing application for certificate ofAirworthiness renewals of such certificates and validations of foreigncertificates of Airworthiness(D) Survey of aircraft for issue renewal and validation of certificates ofAirworthiness and the subsequent execution of such documents as appropriate(E) Recording reviewing and processing applications from aircraftmaintenance personnel for issue renewal validation and extension oflicenses and ratings for the same(F) Organisation and conduct of examinations of applicants for aircraft maintenancelicences as above assessment of results the maintenance of examination systemkeeping of past and current licence records and the issue renewal of validation asappropriate of each licence extension or rating(G) Recording the collection of fees for aircraft registration certificate ofAirworthiness aircraft maintenance personnel licenses andor any otherairworthiness services performed for which charges may be prescribed(H) Periodic review of the airworthiness condition and records of aircraft on the registerto assess the adequacy of their maintenance and to assess the competence anddiligence of the persons who perform the maintenance(I) Investigation of major defects discovered in aircraft and determination of correctiveaction to be taken where airworthiness may be affected Analysis of defectexperienced to detect and correct any trends and to reveal areas most in needof airworthiness improvement(J) Review of aircraft and component manufacturers service bulletins and theairworthiness directives of foreign airworthiness authorities to determine21applicability to the national aircraft Direction of corrective action whereairworthiness may be affected(K) Examination of current and new international and foreign airworthiness designstandards and determination of the need for adoption of critical features ofthose foreign design standards to national requirements(L) Survey of the maintenance facilities including training provisions companyorganisation and quality control procedures of applicants for issue and renewalof Air Operators Permit Certificate (AOPAOC) and aerial work operatorslicences Making recommendations as appropriate in regard to the applications(M) Survey of the facilities and procedures of applicants for issue and renewal ofcertificates of approval to conduct activities bearing on the airworthiness ofaircraft Making such issue or renewal as appropriate and maintaining records ofsame(N) Conducting periodic surveillance of the facilities procedures and work of olders ofoperator licences and of certificates of approval making appropriate directionsand recommendations and approving amendments to the licences or Air OperatorPermitCertificate (AOPAOC) holders maintenance and quality control manuals asappropriate

(O) Assessment of the qualifications of persons for designation as approved personsand others as alternates to perform certain airworthiness functionsecommendations as appropriate and monitoring of the activities of thesepersons from time to time(P) Assessment of the design and suitability of aircraft components and equipmentand their approval for use in aircraft Assessment and approval of theinstallation of aircraft components and equipment in aircraft(Q) Approval of maintenance systems for aircraft aircraft components andequipment and approval of the design of modifications and repairs to aircraftaircraft components and equipments(R) Giving of advice and recommendations to other areas of the Director Generalof Civil Aviation on the shipment of dangerous goods licensing of operators andon other technical matters relating to aviation techniques flight operationsand aeronautical engineering as may be required(S) Provision of loan of staff experts to assist in the investigation of aircraft accidents asand when required(T) Recommendation and where necessary issuance of directives concerningthe design standards to be met by aircraft and aircraft components andequipment requirements to be complied with in the manufacture andmaintenance of aircraft and aircraft components and equipment andprocedures to be followed by the aviation industry to comply with the national airlaw and regulations(U) participating in type certification board activities to resolve problems ofsignificance and to establish overall accomplishment of the typecertification programme22(V) participation in maintenance review board activities toward the developmentand approval of initial maintenance inspection requirements for newly typecertificated aircraft and powerplants being introduced in service for the first time(W) preparation and distribution to the aviation industry of advisory material concerningairworthiness practices and procedures where such advice does not warrantmandatory action but may still make a significant contribution to flight safety(X) Preparation and recommendation of regulatory changes andamendments to the national air law from time to time concerning all mattersof airworthiness within the scope opf the functions and responsibilities ofthe airworthiness Directorate(Y) Conferring at national and international levels on matters relating to the regulation ofairworthiness(Z) Identification and resolution of regulatory problems associated withairworthiness engineering Establishing general and technical policies andprocedures on which future(AA) airworthiness requirements can be based Formulation of changes inairworthiness policies and requirements which have a severe economic impact onthe aviation industry(BB) Investigation of possible violations of the national air law or regulations in regard toairworthiness and initiation of legal or other corrective action where necessaryand(CC) Preparation and distribution to the aviation industry of a series of documentsavailable to the public containing all airworthiness directives specified for generalcompliance by the aviation industryDUTIES OF THE AIRWORTHINESS OFFICERS

Detailed responsibilities of an individual airworthiness officer will vary depending on thepowers delegated to him by Government of India vide SO726 (E) amp SO727(E) upon hisspecialty and the specific tasks assigned to him(a) conduct inspection and carry out surveillance in accordance with establishedprocedures and instructions(b) report on each inspection and surveillance check in the manner prescribed(c) promote compliance with safety regulations and directives(d) report defects noticed to the operator or the approved organisation for remedialaction(e) report breaches of regulations and directives and(f) examine and review the maintenance overhaul and repair manuals for adequacyand ensure that necessary amendments are promptly made Examine maintenancechecks procedure sheets for adequacy23Detailed duties of an officer should also include as a minimum those listed belowwhich relate to his specialty(a) checking on technical log entries ensuring that the log sheets are being correctlycompleted and signed Monitoring defects occurring and reporting those ofsignificance or a repetitive nature(b) carrying out routine surveillance check of the standard of work in the hangarsworkshops and associated facilities of approved organisations(c) ensuring that ground support equipment in the workshops are properly used andmaintained by the operator(d) making spot checks of fuel vendors quality control including checking of fuel specificgravity aircraft drain samples and records The checks should be applied to both therefueling agentrsquos and the operatorrsquos methods(e) monitoring airworthiness certifications and ensuring that they are carried out bypersons who are properly authorised and that the certifications made are for thepurpose and in accordance with the requirements of the applicable airworthinessregulations(f) monitoring the implementation of the relevant airworthiness regulations issued by theheadquarters(g) familiarizing himself with the content of all Airworthiness Directives servicebulletins and similar documents in respect of aircraft(including power plants)andequipment and monitoring the extent of implementation(h) Reviewing maintenance manuals making recommendations in respect ofamendments which may be required by the headquarters or be requested by theoperators(i) carrying out sample inspections on the aircraft undergoing routine maintenancein order to assess the standard of work and adherence to maintenance manualprocedures Airworthiness Directives service bulletins etc(j) undertaking liaison with other officers regarding recommendations in respect ofissue and renewal of certificate of airworthiness checking all documents associatedwith the above including the flight manual amendment status and airframe andengine log books Checking that all relevant requirements have been compliedwith including correct certification of work carried out and authorizing release fortest flight of aircraft and avionic installation ensuring that the resulting reports aresatisfactory and in accordance with the laid down requirements(k) investigating and recommending approval of modifications(l) monitoring the operatorrsquos maintenance training organisation

(m) supervising inspections of operatorrsquos route station facilities(n) checking stores and components handling procedures generally and ensuring thatthere is no unidentified material in the bonded store and checking the quarantinestore for the methods used in the identification of goods and their inspection beforethey are transferred to the bonded store24VI Flight Inspection Directorate (FID)The Flight Inspection Directorate (FID) shall conduct regular Inspections andSurveillance of Scheduled Airlines and their aircrew in particular to ensure effectiveimplementation of safety related Standards and Recommended Practices containedin the ICAO Annexes particularly Annex 6 and the relevant Rules RegulationsProcedures and Requirements laid down in Aircraft Rules Civil AviationRequirements Aeronautical Information Circulars AIP India etc In addition toabove the Continued Surveillance of various operational aspects of operators is tobe ensured by conducting various InspectionsSurveillance Checks regularly vizCockpit En-route Inspection Cabin Inspection Ramp Inspection Station FacilityInspection and Proficiency Check etc In addition to this Simulator Evaluation andMain Base Inspection etc of the operators and StandardizationProficiency Checksof their Training Captains are to be conducted as per the requirements Thefunctions and responsibilities of FID shall broadly include the followingA SAFETY OVERSIGHT FUNCTIONS1048766 Development of Action Plan by Chief Flight Operations Inspector forContinued Surveillance of Airline Operators1048766 Surveillance of operational aspects of Airline Operators and follow-upaction thereof in accordance with the lsquoDuties amp Responsibilities of theFlight Operations Inspectorsrsquo laid down in Flight Operations InspectorrsquosManual (Ref ICAO Doc 8335-AN879 Chapter 9 Para 95 amp Para96)1048766 Random Checks of Pilots on their Proficiency amp Skill1048766 Periodical Inspection of Airline Operators ShippersFreight Forwardersand Cargo TerminalsWare Houses at Airports with regard totransportation of carrying Dangerous Goods as per Civil AviationRequirementsB TRAINING PROGRAMME OF AIRLINE OPERATORS1048766 Examination and scrutinyapproval of Training Programmes of FlightCrew on Multi-engine Aircraft (both Fixed Wing amp Helicopters) forScheduledNon-scheduled and General Aviation Operators as perStandardized Check-list1048766 Examination and scrutinyapproval of Training Programmes of AirlineOperators for Specific Authorizations and Limitations (ETOPS RNPRVSM R-NAV CAT-IIIII)1048766 Standardization of Flight Dispatchersrsquo Training Programme of Airline

Operators1048766 Standardization of Training Requirements to be followed by AirlineOperators for their Foreign Pilots251048766 Examination and acceptanceupdating of Training Manuals of AirlineOperators as per Civil Aviation Requirements as per StandardizedCheck-list1048766 Development andor revision of Specific OperatingTrainingregulations1048766 ApprovalRenewal of Simulator Training Institutes of Airlines Operatorsin IndiaC STANDARDIZATION OF TRAINING CAPTAINS1048766 Approval of Checks PilotsInstructorsExaminers of ScheduledNonscheduledGeneral Aviation Operators (Fixed Wing amp Helicopters) asper Civil Aviation Requirements (CAR)1048766 Standardization Checks of Training Captains ndash Check PilotsInstructorsExaminersD EXAMINATION OF OPERATIONAL DOCUMENTS1048766 Review and update of Flight Operations Inspectorrsquos Manual forOperations Inspection and Continued Surveillance as per ICAO Doc8335-AN8791048766 ExaminationReview and Acceptance of Operations Manual of AirlineOperators as per Civil Aviation Requirements as per StandardizedCheck-listE OTHER OPERATIONAL APPROVAL1048766 Approval of Flight Dispatchers as per Civil Aviation Requirements(Standardized check-list to be followed)1048766 Approval of PilotrsquosOperatorrsquos Authorization for ILS CAT-IIIIIOperations as per Civil Aviation Requirements (Standardized Checklistto be followed)1048766 Approval of Standard Operating Procedures for operations to NewStations amp Critical Airports ie Airports surrounded by HillydifficultTerrain (as per Standardized Check-list)1048766 Examination of Flight Trial Reports of Instrument Approach amp LandingProcedures1048766 Examination of Minimum Equipment List (MEL) from operationalaspects in co-ordination with Directorate of Airworthiness26F CERTIFICATION OF AIRLINE OPERATORS1048766 Participation in Meetings conducted by Air Transport Directorate forCertification of Airline Operators to ensure compliance of OperatingRequirements as per the Standardized Check-listG EXAMINATION1048766 Standardization of written examination questions of Pilotsrsquo Examinationas per the requirements of CEOOrders of Director General1048766 Oral Examination of Foreign PilotsFlight Dispatchers as per the Board

constituted by DGH GENERAL1048766 All Flight Operations Inspectors Chief Flight Operations Inspectorshall maintain their personal files The personal files shall containinformation of their Technical QualificationTraining Courses1048766 CFOI FOIs shall keep a record of all Checks amp Reports wherever theyare nominated by the Director General as observer on board andrecord of Test Fees being realized in their individual capacity from theoperators under Schedule-II of the Aircraft Rules 1937I Any other work assigned by Director GeneralDuties Functions amp Responsibilities of Officers in Flight InspectionDirectorate (FID)The Duties Functions amp Responsibilities of Officers in Flight InspectionDirectorate have been determined in accordance with the duties attached with thepost (copy placed below) and in accordance with power delegated to them underSO 726(E) SO 727(E) amp SO 3661 Chief Flight Operations Inspector Deputy Director General (in-charge ofFID)1048766 Development of Action Plan for Flight Inspection programme by FlightOperations Inspectors for Continued Surveillance of Airline Operatorsand to ensure implementation of follow-up instructions issued byhimDirector General of Civil Aviation1048766 Standardization Checks of Training Captains ndash CheckPilotsInstructorsExaminers to be conducted by CFOI1048766 Acceptance of Operations Manual of ScheduledNon-scheduled andGeneral Aviation Operators as per Standard Check-list271048766 Acceptance of Training Manual of ScheduledNon-scheduled andGeneral Aviation Operators including Standardization of FlightDispatchersrsquo Training Programme as per Standard Check-list1048766 Approval of Training Programmes of Airline Operators for SpecificAuthorizations and Limitations (ETOPS RNP RVSM R-NAV CATIIIII)1048766 Approval of Flying Training Programme of Flight Crew on Multi-engineAircraft (both Fixed Wing amp Helicopter) for ScheduledNon-scheduledand General Aviation Operators as per Standard Check-list1048766 Development andor revision of specific OperatingTraining regulationsndash Issuance of CARs AICs Operations Circulars Amendment toAircraft Rules (Schedule II)1048766 Approval of Draft replies to Director GeneralVC Section onParliamentary Matters VIP References RTI Act 20051048766 Scrutiny of Training Records pertaining to approval of Examiners ndashCheck PilotInstructorExaminer of ScheduledNon-scheduledGeneralAviation Operators1048766 Approval of Examiners of ScheduledNon-scheduledGeneral Aviation

on one time basis1048766 Oral Examination of Indian Pilots under AIC 17 of 1994 as per theBoard constituted by Director General1048766 Oral Examination for approval of Flight Dispatchers by the Boardconstituted by Director General and their approval1048766 Approval of Flight Dispatchers1048766 Quarterly meeting with Airline Operators on important operational andtraining matters pertaining to Scheduled Non-scheduledGeneralAviation (Fixed Wing amp Helicopter) and updating Director Generalabout the same1048766 To liaise with Director (Training amp Licensing) and Director (Air Safety)in all aspects specially pertaining to giving guidance on operationalmatters for Airline Operator1048766 To liaise with Joint Director General In-charge of Training amp Licensingand Joint Director General of Air Safety specially pertaining to givingguidance on operational matters for Airline Operations1048766 Approval of PilotrsquosOperatorrsquos Authorization for ILS CAT-IIIIIOperations as per Civil Aviation Requirements (Standardized Checklistto be followed)281048766 Approval of Standard Operating Procedures for operations to NewStations amp Critical Airports ie Airports surrounded by HillydifficultTerrain (as per Standardized Check-list)1048766 Participation in Meetings conducted by Air Transport Directorate forCertification of Airline Operators to ensure compliance of OperatingRequirements as per the Standardized Check-list1048766 Acceptance of Flight Trial Reports of Instrument Approach amp LandingProcedures1048766 Acceptance of Minimum Equipment List (MEL) from operationalaspects in co-ordination with Directorate of Airworthiness1048766 Chief Flight Operations Inspector shall maintain his personal files Thepersonal files shall contain information of their TechnicalQualificationTraining Courses1048766 Chief Flight Operations Inspector shall keep a record of all Checks ampReports wherever he is nominated by the Director General as observeron board and record of Test Fees being realized in their individualcapacity from the operators under Schedule-II of the Aircraft Rules19371048766 Any other work assigned by the Director General2 Flight Operations Inspectors1048766 To carry out Surveillance Checks of Airline Operators (Fixed Wing ampHelicopters) and follow-up action thereof in accordance with the dutieslaid down in Flight Operations Inspectorrsquos Manual1048766 Examination and Scrutiny of Training Programme of Flight Crew onMulti-engine Aircraft (both Fixed Wing amp Helicopters) forScheduledNon-scheduled and General Aviation Operators as per

Standard Check-list1048766 Periodical Inspections of Airlines Operators with regard totransportation of Dangerous Goods as per Civil Aviation Requirementsand follow-up action thereon Standard Check-list to be adopted1048766 Development andor revision of specific OperatingTraining regulationsndash Issuance of CARs AICs Operations Circulars Amendment toAircraft Rules (Schedule II)1048766 Examination and scrutiny of Operations Manual as per StandardCheck-list291048766 Examination and scrutiny of Training Manual of ScheduledNonscheduledand General Aviation Operators including Standardization ofFlight Dispatchersrsquo Training Programme as per Standard Check-list1048766 Examination and scrutiny of Training Programmes of Airline Operatorsfor Specific Authorizations and Limitations (ETOPS RNP RVSM RNAVCAT-IIIII)1048766 Examination and scrutiny of Flying Training Programme of Flight Crewon Multi-engine Aircraft (both Fixed Wing amp Helicopter) forScheduledNon-scheduled and General Aviation Operators as perStandard Check-list1048766 Examination and scrutiny of Training Programme of Airline Operatorsfor Specific Authorization amp Limitations1048766 To carry out Initial Approval of all Simulators and thereafter give yearlycertification of all Flight Simulators and check the compatibility ofSimulators vis-agrave-vis the Aircraft being used by all Indian Operatorsbefore recommending their use to Chief Flight OperationsInspectorDirector General of Civil Aviation1048766 Review and update of Flight Operations Inspectorrsquos Manual forOperations Inspection and Continued Surveillance as per ICAO Doc8335-AN8791048766 Examination of Training Records for PilotrsquosOperatorrsquos Authorization forILS CAT-IIIII Operations as per Civil Aviation Requirements(Standardized Check-list to be followed)1048766 Examination of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for operationsto New Stations amp Critical Airports ie Airports surrounded byHillydifficult Terrain (as per Standardized Check-list)1048766 Participation in Meetings conducted by Air Transport Directorate forCertification of Airline Operators to ensure compliance of OperatingRequirements as per the Standardized Check-list1048766 Examination of Flight Trial Reports of Instrument Approach amp LandingProcedures1048766 Examination of Minimum Equipment List (MEL) from operationalaspects1048766 Flight Operations Inspectors shall maintain their personal files Thepersonal files shall contain information of their TechnicalQualificationTraining Courses

1048766 Flight Operations Inspectors shall keep a record of all Checks ampReports wherever they are nominated by the Director General as30observer on board and record of Test Fees being realized in theirindividual capacity from the operators under Schedule-II of the AircraftRules 19371048766 Any other work assigned by CFOI Director General3 Deputy Director (Operations)1048766 Follow-up action on Surveillance Check Reports of Airline Operators1048766 Examination of documents pertaining to approval of CheckPilotsInstructorsExaminers of ScheduledNon-scheduled amp GeneralAviation Operators1048766 Development of Check-lists for examination of OperationsTrainingManual Specialized Operations etc in consultation with FOICFOI1048766 Examination and scrutiny of Annual Reports1048766 Development andor revision of specific OperatingTraining regulationsndash Issuance of CARs AICs Operations Circulars Amendment toAircraft Rules (Schedule II)1048766 Coordinating activities pertaining to functioning of Flight InspectionDirectorate with Airlines Flight Operations Inspectors Chief FlightOperations Inspector Director General and other Directorates inDGCA1048766 Examinationscrutiny of cases pertaining to approval of Examiners onone time basis1048766 Preparation of Draft replies to CFOI on Parliamentary Matters VIPReferences RTI Act 2005 for approval of Director General1048766 Any other work assigned by Director General4 Assistant Director (Operations)1048766 Submission of Draft replies on follow-up action on Surveillance CheckReports of Airline Operators1048766 Examination of documents pertaining to approval of CheckPilotsInstructorsExaminers of ScheduledNon-scheduled amp GeneralAviation Operators1048766 Development of Check-lists for examination of OperationsTrainingManual Specialized Operations etc in consultation with FOICFOI1048766 Examination and scrutiny of Annual Reports311048766 Development andor revision of specific OperatingTraining regulationsndash Issuance of CARs AICs Operations Circulars Amendment toAircraft Rules (Schedule II)1048766 Coordinating activities pertaining to functioning of Flight InspectionDirectorate with Airlines Flight Operations Inspectors Chief FlightOperations Inspector Director General and other Directorates inDGCA1048766 Examinationscrutiny of cases pertaining to approval of Examiners onone time basis

1048766 Preparation of Draft replies to Dy Director (FID) CFOI onParliamentary Matters VIP References RTI Act 2005 for approval ofDirector General1048766 Any other work assigned by Director General5 Operations Officer1048766 Examination of cases pertaining to approval of Flight Dispatchers1048766 Examination of matters pertaining to Oral Examination of Indian Pilotsunder AIC 17 of 19941048766 Examination of Training Syllabus of individual Pilots for typeendorsementconversion on various Helicopter types1048766 Examination of matters pertaining to approval of Examiners forHelicopter Operators on regularone time basis1048766 Development andor revision of specific OperatingTraining regulationsndash Issuance of CARs AICs Operations Circulars Amendment toAircraft Rules (Schedule II)1048766 Upkeep of OperationsTraining Documents of various AirlineOperators6 Section Officer1048766 Maintenance of Records of Surveillance Check ReportsMain BaseInspections of Airline Operators1048766 Processing of documents pertaining to approval of CheckPilotsInstructorsExaminers of ScheduledNon-scheduled amp GeneralAviation Operators1048766 Submission of Draft Annual Report1048766 Updating of website on list of Examiners of ScheduledNon-scheduledand General Aviation Operators and Operations Circulars321048766 Monitoring of Test Fees Records1048766 Processing of cases pertaining to approval of Examiners on one timebasis1048766 Submission of Draft replies to CFOI on Parliamentary Matters VIPReferences RTI Act 2005 for approval of Director General1048766 Follow-up action1048766 Any other work assigned by Chief Flight Operations InspectorDeputyDirector (Operations)Note Flight Operations Inspectors (Aeroplane) will be under the control ofChief Flight Operations InspectorDeputy Director General In-charge ofthe Flight Inspection Directorate and assisting in the smoothfunctioning of the Flight Inspection DirectorateThe above Officers will also carry out any other duties of Technical orAdministrative nature assigned to them from time to time33VII INFORMATION amp REGULATIONS DIRECTORATE1 Preparation of briefdocumentation and participation in the Bilateral AirServices Agreements with foreign countries (Bilateral Air Services

Agreements have been signed with 100 countries)2 Clearance of schedules and any other operational matters pertaining tothe foreign airlines At present 64 foreign airlines are operating tofromIndia3 Preparation of draft notifications for amendment to the Aircraft Rules1937 and draft note for the Cabinet for amendment to the Aircraft Act19344 Discussions with the Ministry of Law and legal matters and vetting ofthe draft notifications5 Grant of approval of the Dangerous Goods Training Programmes inaccordance with the ldquoCivil Aviation Requirement Section 3-AirTransport Series `Lrsquo Part III dated 041020066 Permits of photography arms and ammunition dangerous goods etci) This office grants permission for photographyvideography fromthe ground at the airports and aerial photography under rule 13of Aircraft Rules 1937ii) This office grants permission for the carriage of arms andammunitions munitions of war etc by air tofromwithin Indiaunder rule 8 of the Aircraft Rules 19377 In regard to International Civil Aviation Organisation receives allcorrespondence from ICAO disseminates decisions taken by ICAO toother aviation agencies and obtained comments for submission ofIndiarsquos stand ICAO8 Preparation of Annual Report after obtaining materialsactivities fromdifferent directorate9 In regard to AIS functions like publication of Aeronautical InformationCirculars and distribution of ICAO publications to concerned directorateof this office and other aviation agencies10 Work related to library such as purchase of books periodicals andGazettes and accessioning classification cataloguing distribution ofbooks and periodicals34VIII RESEARCH amp DEVELOPMENT DIRECTORATETable of contents(A) Laboratories The Research and Development Directorate hasthe following Laboratories1 Flight Recorder Lab2 Material Testing Lab3 Failure Analysis Lab4 Physical and Chemical Lab(B) Design Section Type Certification (Head Quarter)(C ) Design Section Type Certification (Bangalore Sub-Office)Functions of LaboratoriesA 1 Flight Recorder Laboratory

This lab is engaged in analysis of data derived from randomly selected CVRs andFDRs for the purpose of monitoring crew performance and integrity of datarecording In addition to this CVR and FDR of aircraft involved in accidentincidentare also analyzed to determine any handling problem associated with theaccidentincident This lab also provide assistance to operators in downloadingdecoding and analyzing of any type of flight recorder with using dedicated tools (inform of software and hardware)A2 Material testing LaboratoryThis lab is engaged in the development and approval of indigenous aeronauticalmaterials for construction of light aircraft and gliders This includes materials likeaircraft fabric furnishing materials rubber seals etc In addition this lab is engagedin calibration of torque meter and tensiometer etcA3 Failure Analysis LaboratoryThis lab is engaged in the area of promoting air safety by analyzing the failedcomponent of aircrafthelicopter involved in accident incident to find out the probablecause of failure and also suggesting the remedial measuresA4 Physical and Chemical LaboratoryThis lab is engaged in testing of randomly selected samples of Aviation Turbine fueland also fuel samples for VVIP flights for quality control testing of fuel and oilsamples of aircraft involved in accidentincident and commissioning of new fueltanks35(B) Design Type CertificationFunctions Responsibilities at HQB1 Issue Validation of Type Certificate (TC) of Aeronauticalproduct (Aircraft engine and propeller)Application for issue revalidation of Type Certificate is to be submitted in theforms as given in Annexure I (for aircraft) and Annexure II (for rotorcraft) of CivilAviation Requirements (CAR) section 2 series F part II in duplicate along withfees (as per Aircraft Rule 62) to the Directorate of Research amp Development ofDGCAIt is essential that the designer of the product consults the DGCA prior tocommencement of design activity to ensure that the design of aircraft helicopterengine propeller he intends to design conforms to airworthiness code of FederalAviation Regulations of FAA Certification Standards of EASA or to that design codeacceptable by the DGCA For this purpose the applicant shall furnish the typedesign record duly approved by the Chief Designer to prove that the designcomplies with the relevant airworthiness design requirements RampD Directoratescrutinizes drawings and specifications various reports on analysis and tests

undertaken to substantiate compliance with the applicable requirements compliancedocuments etc Special conditions are imposed by the DGCA to provide additionalsafety standards and to cover novel and unusual design features and high intensityradiated field effects (HIRF) Additionally the aircraft has to meet noise and engineemission standards prescribed in ICAO Annex-16 or equivalent standards as of dateConcurrently the applicant is required to get his design organisation approved by theRampD Dte as per CAR 21 Subpart JAIt should be possible to issue a Type Certificate in 3 to 5 years depending onthe type of the product provided the required design reports test reports andcompliance documents have been submitted and the applicable design standard hasbeen complied with up to the satisfaction of DGCAB2 Issue of Type Approval of Aircraft parts and appliancesApplication for issue of Type Approval is to be submitted in the form as givenin Annexure - I of Civil Aviation Requirements (CAR) Section-2 Series X Part IX induplicate along with fees (as per Aircraft rule 62) to the Directorate of Research ampDevelopment (DRampD) of the DGCA The process begins when the designer manufacturer of a new aircraft helicopter components systems equipment etcsubmits an application (along with required drawings documents and fees) to theDRampD After receiving the same it is ensured that the organisation has designorganisation approval from the DGCA as per CAR 21 subpart JBOnce it is ensured that the design and analysis reports drawings etc are inorder and meet necessary requirements as stipulated by DRampD clearance may begiven to the designer manufacturer to carry out type tests on the parts appliancesThese tests are witnessed by RampD representatives After the type tests are carriedout successfully and DGCA is fully satisfied in regard to the parts appliances and36the manuals submitted by the applicant type approval in respect of the parts appliances may be issued to the designer manufacturer by the DGCAIt should be possible to issue a Type Approval in 1 year depending on thetype of the parts appliances provided required test reports compliance documentsand manuals have been submitted and the applicable standard has been compliedwith up to the satisfaction of DGCA

B3 Acceptance of Type Certificate issued by Foreign CAA for operation inIndiaThe aircraft Type Certified by foreign Civil Aviation Authority (FAA EASA) isaccepted by DGCA for operation in India The applicant is required to submit anapplication specifying the type of operation he intends to carry out along with copyof Type Certificate Type Certificate Data Sheet approved Aircraft Flight Manualsafety records list of Service Bulletins and Airworthiness Directives reports onequivalent level of safety findings (ELOS) reports of special conditions andexemptions and compliance status of the aircraft as per ICAO Annex-6 (OperatingLimitations)It should be possible to issue a Type Acceptance in 2 to 3 months dependingon the type of the aircraft provided required reports as mentioned above have beensubmitted and the applicable standard has been complied with up to the satisfactionof DGCAB4 Approval of Design OrganisationRule 133B of the Aircraft Rules 1937 stipulates that organisations engaged in designand manufacture of aircraft aircraft components and items of equipment including materialsforgings castings and standard parts shall be approved by the Director General of CivilAviation DGCA may on request and being satisfied approve an organisation to operateunder the system of approval On receipt of completed application form (CA-182E) and itsscrutiny by DGCA a preliminary meeting will be convened with the applicant to getfamiliarized with the organisation The organisation will be appraised of the variousrequirements of DGCA and the documents required to be submitted including complianceagainst various paragraphs of CAR-21The design organization prepares and submitsDesign Organisation Manual (DOM) as per applicable subpart of CAR 21 On scrutiny of thesubmitted documents if the applicant is found to meet the requirements a team of expertsfrom DGCA will visit and inspect the organisation to confirm that the applicant hasestablished the required capability The DGCA team during its course of visit shall satisfythat the organisation can satisfactorily accomplish the work relevant to the proposed scopeof work Subject to the satisfactory report made by the DGCA team the organisation maybe authorized to undertake the work and issue designanalysistest report in respect of theproduct The organisation shall be approved and the scope of work will be defined Thevalidity of approval is for one year and renewed subsequentlyIt should be possible to grant Design Organisation Approval in 6 months dependingon the type of design organization and scope of work provided required manuals anddocuments have been submitted and the applicable requirements have been complied with up to the

satisfaction of DGCA37B5 Approval of aircraft aircraft part modificationsMany alterations that are commonly called major alterations are in reality majordesign changes and require a supplemental type certificate Major changes to the typedesign are those which might appreciably affect mass balance structural strengthreliability operational characteristics or other characteristics affecting the airworthiness ofthe product Major changes to Type Design require engineering approval and should bereferred to the RampD Dte of DGCA For the approval of majoralterationsmodificationsrepairs the applicant shall submit an application to the RampD Dtealong with applicable fees He also has to submit design load stress analysis reportsdrawings etc which are required to be scrutinizedOn satisfactory completion of required tests compliance document againstapplicable airworthiness requirements is prepared by the applicant and submitted to theRampD Dte Specifications manuals operating limitations continued airworthiness instructionsare prepared by the applicant and submitted to the DGCA On satisfaction of DGCAapproval may be issued to major alterations modifications repairs specifying operatinglimitations and other conditionsIt should be possible to approve modification in 6 to 8 months depending on the typeof modification to be carried out provided required test reports and updated manuals havebeen submitted and the applicable requirements have been complied with up to thesatisfaction of DGCAFunctions Responsibilities at Bangalore Regional-OfficeThe RampD office at Bangalore was established in 1995 to look after Type Certificationactivities of Advanced Light Helicopter (at HAL) Hansa 3 amp SARAS aircraft (at NAL) andother civil aircraft related activities of the sub regionType Certification Activities at BangaloreThe following functions are the functions of this officei) Design Organization Approval in accordance with CAR 21 Subpart JB ampJAii) Scrutiny and acceptanceapproval of the Qualification test schedules of heparts in line with Internationally followed practiceiii) Witnessing of the Qualification tests to ensure the adherence to theQualification test programiv) Scrutiny of the compliance against the applicable Airworthiness Standardsv) Performing conformity inspection of aircraft aircraft parts indigenouslyproduced in the countryvi) Co-ordination with HQs in granting approvals certification etc38IX TRAINING amp LICENSING DIRECTORATE (INCLUDING FG ampTRAINING)Licensing-I Section1 Policy pertaining to renewal of licenses of aircrew personnel2 Renewal of all aircrew licenses including disposal of general enquiriespertaining to renewals

3 Grant of extension of aircraft rating to include additional types of aeroplanesopen rating Night Rating etc and Pilot-in-Command endorsement on varioustype of aircraft4 Cases relating to accidents and infringement of rules by licensed aircrewpersonnel and disciplinary action against them5 Parliamentary question and matters pertaining to unemployed aircrewpersonnel6 Budget and accounts including Advance Deposit account Maintenance ofAdvance Deposit and Revenue registers7 Maintenance of cards of aircrew personnel and personnel returns receivedfrom different airlines operators8 Proficiency checks their checking and posting9 Posting of type endorsements and renewal intimations of aircrew licensesreceived from the Regional Directors Calcutta Bombay New Delhi Madras10 Maintenance of Registers for various types of licenses giving records ofrenewals of aircrew lincenses11 Maintenance of registers for type rating PIC endorsements and infringementof Rules Accidents etc12 Endorsement of medical restrictions on licenses and Rcards13 Compliance of material for six monthly and yearly progress reports of CivilAviation14 Compliance of History of Pilots consequent upon accident15 Checking of Log Books with a view to detecting infringement of Rule 42A ofIndian Aircraft Rules 193716 Amendment to Indian Aircraft Rules 193717 VVIP flights ndash Proficiency checks of flight crew18 Delegation of Powers relating to renewal of licenses39Licensing-II Section1 Issue of aircrew licensesratings of the categories shown below includingdisposal of general of particular enquiries pertaining to issue of license(a) Student Pilotrsquos License (Aeroplanes Helicopters Gliders andBalloons)(b) Private Pilotrsquos License (Aeroplanes)(c ) Commercial Pilotrsquos License(d) Airline Transport Pilotrsquos License(e) Instrument Rating(f) Assistant flight Instructorrsquos Rating (Aeroplanes)(g) Flight Instructorrsquos Rating (Aeroplanes)(h) Flight Instructorrsquos Rating (Gliders)(i) Glider Pilotrsquos License(j) Private Helicopter Pilotrsquos License(k) Commercial Helicopter Pilotrsquos License(l) Student Navigatorrsquos License(m) Flight Navigatorrsquos License(n) Flight Radio Telephone operatorrsquos License(o) Flight Radio Telephony Operatorrsquos License(p) Private Pilotrsquos License (Balloons)

2 Revalidation of foreign license3 Conversion of foreign licenses into Indian Licenses in their correspondingcategories4 Policy matters regarding the issue of Indian and Foreign aircrew licenses5 Amendments to Licensing Rules6 Delegating of powers in respect of Licensing rules407 Exemption from Aircraft Rules for the issue of Indian Licenses8 Policy matters pertaining to conducting medical examination and theirassessment9 Disposal of medical reports pertaining to the issue and renewal of aircrewicenses and correspondence connected therewith10 Parliament Questions relating to issue of aircrew licenses11 Budget for expenditure to be incurred for items pertaining to L-2 Section41Training Section1 Budget allotment of funds etc under capital Grant for Gliding Centre andappropriation of Accounts Liabilities Returns Expenditure Returns etcPreparation of Brief for PAC on Budget matters2 Budget Allotment of funds etc under Revenue Grant for Govt Gliding Centreand appropriation of accounts preparation of Brief for PAC on the Budgetmatters3 Training of Gliding Instructions and Winch Operators and their approval forappointment in Gliding Clubs4 Five-Year Plans5 Foreign Exchange Budget6 Miscellaneous subjects on the general queries on glider training and approvalof appointment of Gliding Instructors and Gliding Instructor-in-Charge byGliding Clubs Wing7 Approval of Chief Flight Instructors AFI Instructor-in-Charge Honoraryinstructors and patter Flying for employment in lying Club8 Matters relating to other International Organization Aero Club of India andother Committees Conferences9 Allotment and loan of Gliders Gliding equipment to Flying and Gliding Clubsfrom Central Govt NCC10 Audit Objections Reconciliation of accounts11 Brief for President Address in both the Houses of Parliament on the eve ofBudget Session Consultative Committee of Parliament attached to theMinistry of Tourism amp Civil Aviation12 Matters relating to ICAO various Annual reports to I amp R Section13 Allotment of Aircraft to various Flying Clubs on loans basis14 Maintenance of aircraft with the flying clubs in purview of the Penalty clause15 Monthly aircraft returns from various flying clubs and preparation of variousreports connected with that16 Fixation of Insurance Value of the aircraft

4217 Periodical and other miscellaneous returns to AVU OampM E-II GC Hindiand R amp I etc relating to section Administration18 Release of Foreign Exchange for studies abroad19 Recovery of Cost and Overhaul Repair of aircraft loan to various FlyingClubs20 FOREIGN NATIONALS Training under Colombo Plan ITEC Programmeetc and clearance from Intelligence authorities (Clubs Gliding Centres) at(Civil Aviation Training Centre) and other Centres of Training21 Sanction of estimates received from AI Directorate and disposal of surplusstores at Subordinate Offices22 Sanction of Estimates for purchase of equipment under maintenance grant ofGliding Centres (Government)23 Delegation of Financial Powers and General Instructions regarding24 Administrative matters relating to GC Pune25 Accident to aircraft amp Gliders ndash Write Off and recovery of Insurable valuethereof26 Purchase of Aircraft Gliders and purchase of equipment under Capital Grantamp Manufacture of Indigenous equipment for Gliding Centres43FG Section1 Opening of Flying and Gliding Clubs ndash their Administration functioning and inclusionin the subsidy scheme2 Approval of constitution and bye-laws of clubs3 Allotment of Flying hours launches to Clubs4 Execution amp Enforcement of subsidy Agreement with Flying and Gliding Clubs5 Sanction and payment of Flying Subvention to Clubs6 Approval of Chief Engineer for Flying Clubs amp Gliding Clubs7 Scrutiny of Accounts of Clubs ndash General Supervision and control over the activities ofFlying Gliding Clubs with a view to ensuring proper utilization of Government grants8 Inspection of Flying Gliding Clubs by Accounts Officer9 Audit Inspection of Clubs by Accountant General of respective States10 Matters relating to confessional flying training including NCC training at Flying ampGliding Clubs11 Contribution withdrawals from Accident Reserve Fund and renewal of FERspertaining thereto12 Managing Committee Meetings of Clubs13 Activity Report of Flying Gliding Clubs (CA-82)14 All financial matters and Budget pertaining to Flying Gliding Clubs15 Rates of fees etc chargeable by Clubs16 Administrative matters relating to Aero Club of India Ballooning Club of IndiaFederation of Aeronautique Internationals All India Aeronautical Association andSkydiving17 Air Rallies Championships and conferences organized by Clubs18 Parliament Questions relating to Flying amp Gliding Clubs19 Standard Rules regarding services conditions of the employees of Flying and GlidingClubs20 Payment of Scholarship and Stipends to the SCST candidates selected under Free

Flying Scholarship Scheme21 Miscellaneous work relating to above subjects

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10 Subject allocated to various sections - Compilation of Subject-Booklet of CAD11 Settlement of allocation of disputed receipts12 OampM inspection of Sections - arrangements of annual programme regarding13 Meeting of OampM Officers in the DepartmentMinistry o f Transport14 Work relating to-management of Record Room at Hqrs15 Work of IWSUSIU reports16 MonthlyQuarterlyHalf Yearly returnsWelfare Work17 To look after the miscellaneous grievances of the staff and officers of CAD18 Grant of subsidy and other Grants-in-aid to CAD Canteen at DGCA Hqrs19 Collection of Donations for Red CrossArmed ForcesDumb amp Deaf FlagDays7General Coordination Work20 Matter relating to JCM and Councils established there under CAD forSubordinate offices21 Collection and Coordination of material for Consultative Committees meetings22 Parliament QuestionsAssurances of CAD23 Brief for opening speech for the Minister of Civil Aviation as well as forPresident for both the Houses of Parliament24 Matters concerning Pay-Commission25 Circulation of orders issued by various Ministries Departments26 Collection and submission of general information on different subjects to theMinistry as and when called for27 Issue of Republic DayIndependence Day celebration passes28 Rendition to Ministry of various monthlyquarterly and half yearly returns8FINANCE SECTIONBudget Work1 Budget Estimates and Revised Estimates under Revenue Grant2 Budget Estimates and Revised Estimates under Capital Grant3 Budget Estimates and Revised Estimates under ClassifiedAdvertisements and Visual Publicity and other Miscellaneous heads4 Budget Estimates and Revised Estimates under Loans and Advancesto Central Government Servants5 Foreign Exchange Budget6 Performance Budget7 Issue of Re-appropriation orders in respect of Revenue and CapitalGrants8 Matters relating to the Public Accounts Committee and ExpenditureFinance Committee9 Appropriation Accounts under Revenue and Capital GrantsAllotment of funds

10 Declaration of Head of OfficeControlling OfficerDrawing andDisbursing Officer11 Preparation of Financial Effect Statements12 Grant of Permanent Advances (Contingencies)13 Submission of monthly accounts to audit and submission of quarterlyreturns regarding maintenance of Liability Register14 Departmental Inspection on the accounts of the Subordinate Offices15 Audit Inspection ReportsObjections Reports16 Delegation of Financial Powers9Hindi Section1 Implementation of the Language Policy of the Government2 Grant of Advance Increments Cash and Lump-sum Awards on passingvarious Hindi Examinations3 Official Language Implementation Committee Meetings4 All types of translation work including various reports from English to Hindi andvetting thereof5 Preparation of help literature in Hindi and distribution of the same6 Keeping liaison with the Central Translation Bureau Central Hindi Directorateand Commission for Scientific and Technical Terminology7 Compilation and submission of quarterly and half yearly reports regarding theprogressive use of Hindi to the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Home Affairs8 Organisation of Hindi Workshops9 Collection of data regarding Hindi qualifications of employees for the purposeof nominating them to various Hindi Classes10 Guidance to staff regarding the use of Hindi for official work11 Hindi telegraphic addresses - registration thereof12 To ensure the implementation of various provisions of the Official LanguageAct and Official Language-Rules 197613 Preparation of Departmental Terminology14 Guidance of Hindi- Staff employed in Subordinate Office of the Civil AviationDepartment15 Lok Sabha Questions regarding the use of Hindi16 Rajya Sabha Question regarding the use of Hindi17 Inspection of Subordinate Offices of the Civil Aviation Department to ensureimplementation of Official Language Rules 1976 18 Implementation of Cash Awards Cash Awards Scheme for more and moreuse of Hindi in Noting and Drafting and in Issuance of CommendatoryCertificates19 Parliamentary Committee on Official Language ndash Visit of Sub-Committee20 All India Official Language Conference1021 Matters relating to the Kendriya Sachivalaya Hindi Parishad22 Grant of Honorarium to the staff of sub-offices for doing Hindi Translation23 Preparation of Hindi versions of Departmental English Abbreviations24 Grant of Honorarium to Officers for imparting instructions at the Workshop set

for the facility of the staff working in Hindi25 Maintenance of a Hindi Library in Headquarters consisting of approximately1000- books and circulation of Hindi periodicals and news papers26 Celebration of Hindi Week in Headquarters11II AERODROME STANDARDS DIRECTORATEThe Aerodrome Standards Directorate in the DGCA has been entrusted with theresponsibilities of licensing of aerodrome in accordance with the Part XI of theAircraft Rules 1937 The directorate has a establishment at the DGCA HQrs NewDelhi supported by the four regional offices at Delhi Mumbai Kolakata and ChennaiThe officers of the aerodrome standards directorate are attached to the Office ofDirector Airworthiness for the administrative purposes and are required to report tothe Director Aerodrome Standards in the DGCA HQrs for all technical issueshandled by them in their regions The functions detailed in para 1 2 and 5 arerequired to be performed at DGCA HQrs whereas other functions would be carriedout at regional offices under the supervision of HQrs1 Aerodrome licensingThese tasks and responsibilities includea) receiving recording reviewing and processing of application for site selectionfrom an intending applicant for an aerodrome licenseb) receiving reviewing and processing of intention and plans for the aerodromeconstruction from intending applicantc) inspection of the aerodrome site during construction as requiredd) receiving recording reviewing and processing application for an aerodromelicense including the inspection covering the review of the aerodromemanual on-site verification inspection and testing of aerodrome particularsfacilities and equipment including aero- nautical studies grant of exemptionsif and where permittede) grant or refusal of an aerodrome licensef) receiving reviewing and processing application for renewal of aerodromelicenseg) receiving recording reviewing and processing applications for the namechange of an aerodrome license holderh) receiving recording reviewing and processing applications for the surrenderof an aerodrome licensei) processing the case for cancellation suspension of an aerodrome licenseandj) reviewing the factors requiring the amendment of an aerodrome license andissuing the required amendments12-11-2 Notifications to AIS and other organizations

These tasks and responsibilities includea) to ensure appointment of coordinating officer for NOTAM AIS by thelicense holderb) reviewing the action of aerodrome license holder for notification to AISof the licensing status of an aerodrome and for promulgation ofaerodrome data by the AISc) reviewing any amendments to aerodrome manuals and notifying AIS ofthe changes to be made in the AIS publications if applicable3 Safety audits31 These tasks and responsibilities includea) periodic or special on-site audits of the aerodrome safety managementsystem including verification of the aerodrome and data published inthe AIP and inspection of the aerodrome facilities equipment andoperating procedures andb) review of the aerodrome operatorrsquos daily audits and special safety auditreports and actions thereonNotemdash An aerodrome audit programme should operate on the principle thatthe aerodrome license holderrsquos internal audit programme is of primaryimportance and that the DGCArsquos audits are conducted to review and evaluatethat programme and in addition to independently check and verify theparticulars of the aerodrome notified in the AIP as well as the aerodromeoperating procedures safety measures facilities and equipment32 Periodic inspections of the licensed aerodrome will be carried out as per thefollowing programme to ensure that aerodrome license holders meet theirobligations under the terms of the license and the requirements of theacceptedapproved aerodrome manualFor newly constructedInternational aerodromeonce in 6 monthsndashtill first renewal of licenseExiting International aerodrome Once in a yearOther aerodromes Once in two yearNote Frequency can be reduced if circumstances so require33 The tasks and responsibilities associated with periodic inspections aredescribed in para 6134 Other safety functionsThese tasks and responsibilities may includea) a first-hand evaluation of full-scale airport emergency exercises to identifyproblems and deficienciesb) the provision of guidance at the design and construction stages of aerodromeprojects particularly complex projects or where there is significant work thatmay impact compliance with the regulationsc) final inspection of completed projects involving complex or significant work toidentify problems or deficiencies that need to be corrected in order to complywith the requirements of the regulations and

d) the organization of and participation in aerodrome safety seminars and othertraining programmes to promote a safety culture5 Aerodrome standardsThese general tasks and responsibilities may include the following6 reviewing ICAO State letters on the subject related to the aerodromespreparing responses thereto and taking action thereon7 developing and continuing to review the national standards and practicesfor aerodrome design operation and maintenance and engineeringspecifications8 developing and issuing rules CAR advisory circulars and guidancematerial relating to aerodrome standards and practices9 reviewing plans and designs for new aerodromes or the furtherdevelopment of or modification to existing aerodromes submitted to theDGCA for approval to ensure that the requirements of the ICAO SARPsand the Statersquos national regulations are complied with and10 advising the aerodrome inspectors as required on aerodrome standardsand practices11 The typical duties of an aerodrome inspector should include but notbe limited to12 verification of the aerodrome data in the aerodrome manual including detailsof13 the location of the aerodrome2) the name and address of the aerodrome operator14 the movement area15 the runway declared distances available16 aeronautical ground lighting1417 ground services and18 notices of special conditions and procedures if anyb) on-site verification and audits of aerodrome operating proceduresincluding1) the overall aerodrome safety management system19 the aerodrome emergency plan and periodic aerodrome emergencyexercises20 rescue and fire-fighting21 inspection and maintenance of aeronautical ground lighting22 promulgation of changes to published aerodrome information23 the prevention of unauthorized entry to the aerodrome particularly themovement area and protection of the public against jet or propeller blast24 the operatorrsquos daily inspection of the aerodrome25 the planning aerodrome construction and maintenance work includingcompliance with construction safety requirements26 apron management and parking control27 the control of vehicles operating on or in the vicinity of the movement area28 wildlife hazard management29 the monitoring of obstacle limitation surfaces and notification

30 the removal of disabled aircraft31 hazardous materials including aviation fuel32 the protection of radar and navigational aids and33 low-visibility operations34 on-site checking and testing of aerodrome facilities and equipmentincluding35 the dimensions and surface conditions of runways taxiways stopwaysrunway end safety areas runway and taxiway strips shoulders and aprons36 aeronautical ground lighting systems including flight check records37 standby power38 landing direction indicators and wind direction indicators aerodromemarkings and markers5) guidance signs and warning signs in the movement area39 aerodrome maintenance equipment40 disabled aircraft removal plan41 wildlife control equipment42 the presence of obstacles in obstacle limitation surfaces43 runway visual range measuring equipment44 the presence of dangerous lights45 rescue and fire-fighting equipment46 fuelling facilities and47 runway surface friction measuring equipmentd) Examine and review flying assessments and aeronautical studies ataerodromes48 Any other work assigned by Director General15

III AIR SAFETY DIRECTORATEAir Safety Directorate at DGCA (Hqrs) is headed by Director Air Safety TheDirector Air Safety DDG (Air Safety) reports directly to the DGThe functions of the Air Safety Directorates are as under-1 Investigation of Civil Registered aircraft accidents-1 Under Rule 71 of Aircraft Rules 1937 the accident are investigated byInspector of Accidents appointed by Director General of Civil Aviation fromAir Safety Directorate2 Under Rule 74 of Aircraft Rules 1937 the accident are investigated byCommittees of Inquiry set up by the Central Govt This Directorate isresponsible for providing technical expertise to committees of inquiry3 Under Rule 75 of the Aircraft Rules 1937 the accident are investigated byCourts of Inquiry set up by the Central Govt This Directorate is responsiblefor providing technical expertise to Courts of Inquiry2 Accident to foreign registered aircraft in IndiaUnder Rule 77 of the aircraft Rules the investigation will be carried out in anyof the following manner1 Under Rule 71 of Aircraft Rules 1937 the accident are investigated byInspector of Accidents appointed by Director General of Civil Aviation from AirSafety Directorate

2 Under Rule 74 of Aircraft Rules 1937 the accident are investigated byCommittees of Inquiry set up by the Central Govt This Directorate isresponsible for providing technical expertise to committees of inquiry3 Under Rule 75 of the Aircraft Rules 1937 the accident are investigated byCourts of Inquiry set up by the Central Govt This Directorate is responsiblefor providing technical expertise to Courts of Inquiry4 Under Rule 77C the serious incident are investigated by the inquiry officerfrom Air Safety Directorate5 An accredited representative of country in which the aircraft is registered fromcountry of manufacturecountry of operator any other country which hasspecial interest may participate in the investigation inquiry or formalinvestigation as the case may be He may be accompanied by such technical16-16-advisor as consider necessary by the authority of the country by which he isappointed3 Accident to Indian registered aircraft out side India1 The accredited representative from air safety directorate will be nominated byDirector General of Civil Aviation who will participate in the investigation asper Annex 13 Air Safety Directorate will provided as and when requiredinformation with respect to aircraft crew and other details to the state ofoccurrence4 Investigation of Civil Registered aircraft Incidents1 Under Rule 77 C the serious incidents are investigated by the inquiry officerfrom Air Safety Directorate2 Incidents other than serious incidents are investigated by PermanentInvestigation board of the Airlines under supervision of officer of the RegionalAir Safety Offices5 AccidentIncident Prevention workIn addition to accidentinvestigation work Air Safety Directorate shall performs thefollowing oversight functions-1048766 To carry out the Technical safety audit of airlinesoperators1048766 To carry out safety audit of operations department of Airlinesoperators1048766 To carry out in-flight Cabin inspections1048766 To carry out surveillance inspection of airlinesoperators eg preflightmedical check of crew ramp inspection load and trim check FDTLetc1048766 To issue Civil Aviation Requirements air safety circulars publication ofannual accident summary etc1048766 To monitor implementation of recommendations made by variouscourts committees and inspector of accidents investigating aircraftaccidents1048766 To monitor action taken reports on safety audits carried out on airlinesand aviation agencies1048766 To coordinate implementation of measures to prevent bird strikes to

aircraft at all airports1048766 Inspection of aerodromes and facilities therein1048766 To coordinate with the ICAO and other aviation agencies concerningsafety-17-171048766 To coordinate with the Ministry of Civil Aviation on various Technicalissues including parliament matters1048766 To organize safety seminarstraining courses6 Any other work assigned by Director General7 Regional Air Safety OfficesAir Safety offices are located at Delhi Mumbai Hyderabad Kolkatta and ChennaiThe Delhi Mumbai offices are headed by Director Air Safety and other offices areheaded by Controller of Air Safety All regional heads of air safety reports directly toDirector Air Safety HqrsDDG (Air Safety)Regional Air Safety offices shall perform following functions1048766 To carry out the investigation of incidentsaccidents occurring ofoperatorsairlines in their region1048766 To carry out the investigation of Ground incidents1048766 To carry out the investigation of air missAir ProxATC violations1048766 Participate in the operational area inspection Airport security meetingAerodrome Environment Management Committee Regional operatorCommittee meetings1048766 Monitoring of incidents of operatorsairlines1048766 CVRDFDR monitoring1048766 ATC Tape monitoring1048766 To carry out the airport inspections1048766 To carry out surveillance inspection of airlinesoperators eg preflightmedical check of crew ramp inspection load and trim check FDTLetc1048766 To participate in the safety audit of airlinesoperators1048766 To report all occurrences in their region1048766 To carry out other surveillance work as directed by Hqs8 Coordination of regional air safety offices with Air Safety Hqs1048766 Regional Offices shall coordinate with Hqrs on all safety matters andreport all occurrences to DASDDG (Air Safety) on daily basis bytelephonefaxE-Mail1048766 To forward headquarters every month the surveillance accidentprevention work carried out1048766 Coordination meeting between regional air safety offices and air safetyHqrs will be held every 3 months During this meeting all the technicaland financialadministrative issues will be discussed pertaining to theirregion

18IV AIR TRANSPORT DIRECTORATEThe Air Transport Services in the country are governed by the Rule 134 andSchedule XI of Aircraft Rules 1937 Besides this the Civil Aviation Requirements(CAR) Section 3 Series C Part I to VI deals with the minimum requirements andprocedures for issuerenewal of ScheduledNon-Scheduled Operators Permit indifferent categories like passengercargocharter The main functions andresponsibilities of Air Transport- 1 Section are as follows-1 Issuerenewal of ScheduledNon-Scheduled Operators Permit inpassengercargocharter categories including holding of the preparednessmeeting before issue of permit2 Issuance of permission for importacquisition of aircraft to ScheduledNon-Scheduled operators3 Endorsementdeletion of the aircraft on the Operatorrsquos Permit4 Public complaints pertaining to the Scheduled Operators5 Issues relating to the security clearance of the agencies seeking flightclearances and change in the Board of Directors of the ScheduledNon-Scheduled Operators6 Issuance of flight clearances to foreign registered aircrafts includingVIPstourist charter flights under ITPcargo flightsambulance flights whichare overflyinglandingtechnical landing toacross India Issues flightclearances to Indian registered aircraft also operating outside the country forrevenuenon-revenue purposes and clearances for the Ballooning flights7 Processing the cases of foreign registered aircraft staying in India for morethan 14 days8 Flight clearances in respect of cloud seeding operation and aerial survey etcIn order to deal with the above the following procedure is followed-(A) Issue of ScheduledNon-Scheduled Operators Permit1 Scrutiny of application for issue of ScheduledNon-ScheduledOperators Permit (on receipt)2 Respond to the Ministryrsquos query for import of commercial aircraft withthe consent of DDG concerned after obtaining confirmation of typecertificate acceptance by RampD Directorate3 Once the NOC from Ministry of Civil Aviation has been received thesame will be retained in Air Transport Directorate in the file alreadyopened during the receipt of application4 In case Operations Manual has already been received Air TransportDirectorate will send a copy of Operations Manual each to a) Airworthiness Directorate (Headquarters)b) Flight Inspection Directoratec) Research amp Development Directorate (Hqrs)19d) Air Safety Directorate (Hqrs)e) Directorate of Regulations and Information5 On hearing from the operator that they are ready for attending

preparedness meeting operator will be called with seven days noticeperiod6 Coordinate for preparedness meeting and call the following Directoratefor the same -i Flight Inspection Directorateii Airworthiness Directorate (Headquarters)iii Airworthiness Directorate (Region of operation)iv Training and Licensing Directoratev Air Safety Directoratevi Research and Development Directoratevii Directorate of Regulations amp Information7 Preparation of minutes of the meeting and circulation thereof8 Issue NOC for import of aircraft subject to the intended operatorrsquoscompliance to the minutes of the preparedness meeting9 On receipt of the documents as per checklist for issue ofScheduledNon-Scheduled Operators Permit prepare the file anddocuments for issue of permit(B) Renewal of ScheduledNon-Scheduled Operators PermitThe renewal of ScheduledNon-Scheduled Operators Permit is considered oncompliance of the provisions of the Civil Aviation Requirements as contained in CARSection 3 Series C Part II to V(C) Flight clearancesAs regards to the non-scheduled flight clearances to foreignIndian registeredaircraft there are Air Transport Circulars which contains guidelines for operationsduly approved by the Ministry of Civil Aviation The requirements for the operation ofnon-scheduled flight by foreign registered aircraft are also contained in AeronauticalInformation Publication India Volume 1 Section GEN published by Airports Authorityof India20V AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTORATEMost of states which are signatories to ICAO convention have an obligation on their part toestablish regulatory control of airworthiness through their own agencies which arevariously termed as CAA FAA DGCA DCA etcThe authority in India for regulatory control of Airworthiness Directorate is the DirectorGeneral of Civil Aviation and the Directorate of Airworthiness which is headed byDirector of Airworthiness who discharges this function and is responsible for theairworthiness of aircraftThe functions of Airworthiness Directorate are broadly reproduced belowHowever these functions are basically intended to be guidelines and they do not limit in any

way the initiative and authority of the officer to ensure airworthiness by an alternative meansTherefore these should be used as a guidelines while performing the job(A) Recording reviewing and processing applications for registration of aircraftregistering and deregistering aircraft as appropriate and issuing certificates ofregistration(B) Keeping the national register of Civil Aircraft and making available informationfrom the register as and when required(C) Recording reviewing and processing application for certificate ofAirworthiness renewals of such certificates and validations of foreigncertificates of Airworthiness(D) Survey of aircraft for issue renewal and validation of certificates ofAirworthiness and the subsequent execution of such documents as appropriate(E) Recording reviewing and processing applications from aircraftmaintenance personnel for issue renewal validation and extension oflicenses and ratings for the same(F) Organisation and conduct of examinations of applicants for aircraft maintenancelicences as above assessment of results the maintenance of examination systemkeeping of past and current licence records and the issue renewal of validation asappropriate of each licence extension or rating(G) Recording the collection of fees for aircraft registration certificate ofAirworthiness aircraft maintenance personnel licenses andor any otherairworthiness services performed for which charges may be prescribed(H) Periodic review of the airworthiness condition and records of aircraft on the registerto assess the adequacy of their maintenance and to assess the competence anddiligence of the persons who perform the maintenance(I) Investigation of major defects discovered in aircraft and determination of correctiveaction to be taken where airworthiness may be affected Analysis of defectexperienced to detect and correct any trends and to reveal areas most in needof airworthiness improvement(J) Review of aircraft and component manufacturers service bulletins and theairworthiness directives of foreign airworthiness authorities to determine21applicability to the national aircraft Direction of corrective action whereairworthiness may be affected(K) Examination of current and new international and foreign airworthiness designstandards and determination of the need for adoption of critical features ofthose foreign design standards to national requirements(L) Survey of the maintenance facilities including training provisions companyorganisation and quality control procedures of applicants for issue and renewalof Air Operators Permit Certificate (AOPAOC) and aerial work operatorslicences Making recommendations as appropriate in regard to the applications(M) Survey of the facilities and procedures of applicants for issue and renewal ofcertificates of approval to conduct activities bearing on the airworthiness ofaircraft Making such issue or renewal as appropriate and maintaining records ofsame(N) Conducting periodic surveillance of the facilities procedures and work of olders ofoperator licences and of certificates of approval making appropriate directionsand recommendations and approving amendments to the licences or Air OperatorPermitCertificate (AOPAOC) holders maintenance and quality control manuals asappropriate

(O) Assessment of the qualifications of persons for designation as approved personsand others as alternates to perform certain airworthiness functionsecommendations as appropriate and monitoring of the activities of thesepersons from time to time(P) Assessment of the design and suitability of aircraft components and equipmentand their approval for use in aircraft Assessment and approval of theinstallation of aircraft components and equipment in aircraft(Q) Approval of maintenance systems for aircraft aircraft components andequipment and approval of the design of modifications and repairs to aircraftaircraft components and equipments(R) Giving of advice and recommendations to other areas of the Director Generalof Civil Aviation on the shipment of dangerous goods licensing of operators andon other technical matters relating to aviation techniques flight operationsand aeronautical engineering as may be required(S) Provision of loan of staff experts to assist in the investigation of aircraft accidents asand when required(T) Recommendation and where necessary issuance of directives concerningthe design standards to be met by aircraft and aircraft components andequipment requirements to be complied with in the manufacture andmaintenance of aircraft and aircraft components and equipment andprocedures to be followed by the aviation industry to comply with the national airlaw and regulations(U) participating in type certification board activities to resolve problems ofsignificance and to establish overall accomplishment of the typecertification programme22(V) participation in maintenance review board activities toward the developmentand approval of initial maintenance inspection requirements for newly typecertificated aircraft and powerplants being introduced in service for the first time(W) preparation and distribution to the aviation industry of advisory material concerningairworthiness practices and procedures where such advice does not warrantmandatory action but may still make a significant contribution to flight safety(X) Preparation and recommendation of regulatory changes andamendments to the national air law from time to time concerning all mattersof airworthiness within the scope opf the functions and responsibilities ofthe airworthiness Directorate(Y) Conferring at national and international levels on matters relating to the regulation ofairworthiness(Z) Identification and resolution of regulatory problems associated withairworthiness engineering Establishing general and technical policies andprocedures on which future(AA) airworthiness requirements can be based Formulation of changes inairworthiness policies and requirements which have a severe economic impact onthe aviation industry(BB) Investigation of possible violations of the national air law or regulations in regard toairworthiness and initiation of legal or other corrective action where necessaryand(CC) Preparation and distribution to the aviation industry of a series of documentsavailable to the public containing all airworthiness directives specified for generalcompliance by the aviation industryDUTIES OF THE AIRWORTHINESS OFFICERS

Detailed responsibilities of an individual airworthiness officer will vary depending on thepowers delegated to him by Government of India vide SO726 (E) amp SO727(E) upon hisspecialty and the specific tasks assigned to him(a) conduct inspection and carry out surveillance in accordance with establishedprocedures and instructions(b) report on each inspection and surveillance check in the manner prescribed(c) promote compliance with safety regulations and directives(d) report defects noticed to the operator or the approved organisation for remedialaction(e) report breaches of regulations and directives and(f) examine and review the maintenance overhaul and repair manuals for adequacyand ensure that necessary amendments are promptly made Examine maintenancechecks procedure sheets for adequacy23Detailed duties of an officer should also include as a minimum those listed belowwhich relate to his specialty(a) checking on technical log entries ensuring that the log sheets are being correctlycompleted and signed Monitoring defects occurring and reporting those ofsignificance or a repetitive nature(b) carrying out routine surveillance check of the standard of work in the hangarsworkshops and associated facilities of approved organisations(c) ensuring that ground support equipment in the workshops are properly used andmaintained by the operator(d) making spot checks of fuel vendors quality control including checking of fuel specificgravity aircraft drain samples and records The checks should be applied to both therefueling agentrsquos and the operatorrsquos methods(e) monitoring airworthiness certifications and ensuring that they are carried out bypersons who are properly authorised and that the certifications made are for thepurpose and in accordance with the requirements of the applicable airworthinessregulations(f) monitoring the implementation of the relevant airworthiness regulations issued by theheadquarters(g) familiarizing himself with the content of all Airworthiness Directives servicebulletins and similar documents in respect of aircraft(including power plants)andequipment and monitoring the extent of implementation(h) Reviewing maintenance manuals making recommendations in respect ofamendments which may be required by the headquarters or be requested by theoperators(i) carrying out sample inspections on the aircraft undergoing routine maintenancein order to assess the standard of work and adherence to maintenance manualprocedures Airworthiness Directives service bulletins etc(j) undertaking liaison with other officers regarding recommendations in respect ofissue and renewal of certificate of airworthiness checking all documents associatedwith the above including the flight manual amendment status and airframe andengine log books Checking that all relevant requirements have been compliedwith including correct certification of work carried out and authorizing release fortest flight of aircraft and avionic installation ensuring that the resulting reports aresatisfactory and in accordance with the laid down requirements(k) investigating and recommending approval of modifications(l) monitoring the operatorrsquos maintenance training organisation

(m) supervising inspections of operatorrsquos route station facilities(n) checking stores and components handling procedures generally and ensuring thatthere is no unidentified material in the bonded store and checking the quarantinestore for the methods used in the identification of goods and their inspection beforethey are transferred to the bonded store24VI Flight Inspection Directorate (FID)The Flight Inspection Directorate (FID) shall conduct regular Inspections andSurveillance of Scheduled Airlines and their aircrew in particular to ensure effectiveimplementation of safety related Standards and Recommended Practices containedin the ICAO Annexes particularly Annex 6 and the relevant Rules RegulationsProcedures and Requirements laid down in Aircraft Rules Civil AviationRequirements Aeronautical Information Circulars AIP India etc In addition toabove the Continued Surveillance of various operational aspects of operators is tobe ensured by conducting various InspectionsSurveillance Checks regularly vizCockpit En-route Inspection Cabin Inspection Ramp Inspection Station FacilityInspection and Proficiency Check etc In addition to this Simulator Evaluation andMain Base Inspection etc of the operators and StandardizationProficiency Checksof their Training Captains are to be conducted as per the requirements Thefunctions and responsibilities of FID shall broadly include the followingA SAFETY OVERSIGHT FUNCTIONS1048766 Development of Action Plan by Chief Flight Operations Inspector forContinued Surveillance of Airline Operators1048766 Surveillance of operational aspects of Airline Operators and follow-upaction thereof in accordance with the lsquoDuties amp Responsibilities of theFlight Operations Inspectorsrsquo laid down in Flight Operations InspectorrsquosManual (Ref ICAO Doc 8335-AN879 Chapter 9 Para 95 amp Para96)1048766 Random Checks of Pilots on their Proficiency amp Skill1048766 Periodical Inspection of Airline Operators ShippersFreight Forwardersand Cargo TerminalsWare Houses at Airports with regard totransportation of carrying Dangerous Goods as per Civil AviationRequirementsB TRAINING PROGRAMME OF AIRLINE OPERATORS1048766 Examination and scrutinyapproval of Training Programmes of FlightCrew on Multi-engine Aircraft (both Fixed Wing amp Helicopters) forScheduledNon-scheduled and General Aviation Operators as perStandardized Check-list1048766 Examination and scrutinyapproval of Training Programmes of AirlineOperators for Specific Authorizations and Limitations (ETOPS RNPRVSM R-NAV CAT-IIIII)1048766 Standardization of Flight Dispatchersrsquo Training Programme of Airline

Operators1048766 Standardization of Training Requirements to be followed by AirlineOperators for their Foreign Pilots251048766 Examination and acceptanceupdating of Training Manuals of AirlineOperators as per Civil Aviation Requirements as per StandardizedCheck-list1048766 Development andor revision of Specific OperatingTrainingregulations1048766 ApprovalRenewal of Simulator Training Institutes of Airlines Operatorsin IndiaC STANDARDIZATION OF TRAINING CAPTAINS1048766 Approval of Checks PilotsInstructorsExaminers of ScheduledNonscheduledGeneral Aviation Operators (Fixed Wing amp Helicopters) asper Civil Aviation Requirements (CAR)1048766 Standardization Checks of Training Captains ndash Check PilotsInstructorsExaminersD EXAMINATION OF OPERATIONAL DOCUMENTS1048766 Review and update of Flight Operations Inspectorrsquos Manual forOperations Inspection and Continued Surveillance as per ICAO Doc8335-AN8791048766 ExaminationReview and Acceptance of Operations Manual of AirlineOperators as per Civil Aviation Requirements as per StandardizedCheck-listE OTHER OPERATIONAL APPROVAL1048766 Approval of Flight Dispatchers as per Civil Aviation Requirements(Standardized check-list to be followed)1048766 Approval of PilotrsquosOperatorrsquos Authorization for ILS CAT-IIIIIOperations as per Civil Aviation Requirements (Standardized Checklistto be followed)1048766 Approval of Standard Operating Procedures for operations to NewStations amp Critical Airports ie Airports surrounded by HillydifficultTerrain (as per Standardized Check-list)1048766 Examination of Flight Trial Reports of Instrument Approach amp LandingProcedures1048766 Examination of Minimum Equipment List (MEL) from operationalaspects in co-ordination with Directorate of Airworthiness26F CERTIFICATION OF AIRLINE OPERATORS1048766 Participation in Meetings conducted by Air Transport Directorate forCertification of Airline Operators to ensure compliance of OperatingRequirements as per the Standardized Check-listG EXAMINATION1048766 Standardization of written examination questions of Pilotsrsquo Examinationas per the requirements of CEOOrders of Director General1048766 Oral Examination of Foreign PilotsFlight Dispatchers as per the Board

constituted by DGH GENERAL1048766 All Flight Operations Inspectors Chief Flight Operations Inspectorshall maintain their personal files The personal files shall containinformation of their Technical QualificationTraining Courses1048766 CFOI FOIs shall keep a record of all Checks amp Reports wherever theyare nominated by the Director General as observer on board andrecord of Test Fees being realized in their individual capacity from theoperators under Schedule-II of the Aircraft Rules 1937I Any other work assigned by Director GeneralDuties Functions amp Responsibilities of Officers in Flight InspectionDirectorate (FID)The Duties Functions amp Responsibilities of Officers in Flight InspectionDirectorate have been determined in accordance with the duties attached with thepost (copy placed below) and in accordance with power delegated to them underSO 726(E) SO 727(E) amp SO 3661 Chief Flight Operations Inspector Deputy Director General (in-charge ofFID)1048766 Development of Action Plan for Flight Inspection programme by FlightOperations Inspectors for Continued Surveillance of Airline Operatorsand to ensure implementation of follow-up instructions issued byhimDirector General of Civil Aviation1048766 Standardization Checks of Training Captains ndash CheckPilotsInstructorsExaminers to be conducted by CFOI1048766 Acceptance of Operations Manual of ScheduledNon-scheduled andGeneral Aviation Operators as per Standard Check-list271048766 Acceptance of Training Manual of ScheduledNon-scheduled andGeneral Aviation Operators including Standardization of FlightDispatchersrsquo Training Programme as per Standard Check-list1048766 Approval of Training Programmes of Airline Operators for SpecificAuthorizations and Limitations (ETOPS RNP RVSM R-NAV CATIIIII)1048766 Approval of Flying Training Programme of Flight Crew on Multi-engineAircraft (both Fixed Wing amp Helicopter) for ScheduledNon-scheduledand General Aviation Operators as per Standard Check-list1048766 Development andor revision of specific OperatingTraining regulationsndash Issuance of CARs AICs Operations Circulars Amendment toAircraft Rules (Schedule II)1048766 Approval of Draft replies to Director GeneralVC Section onParliamentary Matters VIP References RTI Act 20051048766 Scrutiny of Training Records pertaining to approval of Examiners ndashCheck PilotInstructorExaminer of ScheduledNon-scheduledGeneralAviation Operators1048766 Approval of Examiners of ScheduledNon-scheduledGeneral Aviation

on one time basis1048766 Oral Examination of Indian Pilots under AIC 17 of 1994 as per theBoard constituted by Director General1048766 Oral Examination for approval of Flight Dispatchers by the Boardconstituted by Director General and their approval1048766 Approval of Flight Dispatchers1048766 Quarterly meeting with Airline Operators on important operational andtraining matters pertaining to Scheduled Non-scheduledGeneralAviation (Fixed Wing amp Helicopter) and updating Director Generalabout the same1048766 To liaise with Director (Training amp Licensing) and Director (Air Safety)in all aspects specially pertaining to giving guidance on operationalmatters for Airline Operator1048766 To liaise with Joint Director General In-charge of Training amp Licensingand Joint Director General of Air Safety specially pertaining to givingguidance on operational matters for Airline Operations1048766 Approval of PilotrsquosOperatorrsquos Authorization for ILS CAT-IIIIIOperations as per Civil Aviation Requirements (Standardized Checklistto be followed)281048766 Approval of Standard Operating Procedures for operations to NewStations amp Critical Airports ie Airports surrounded by HillydifficultTerrain (as per Standardized Check-list)1048766 Participation in Meetings conducted by Air Transport Directorate forCertification of Airline Operators to ensure compliance of OperatingRequirements as per the Standardized Check-list1048766 Acceptance of Flight Trial Reports of Instrument Approach amp LandingProcedures1048766 Acceptance of Minimum Equipment List (MEL) from operationalaspects in co-ordination with Directorate of Airworthiness1048766 Chief Flight Operations Inspector shall maintain his personal files Thepersonal files shall contain information of their TechnicalQualificationTraining Courses1048766 Chief Flight Operations Inspector shall keep a record of all Checks ampReports wherever he is nominated by the Director General as observeron board and record of Test Fees being realized in their individualcapacity from the operators under Schedule-II of the Aircraft Rules19371048766 Any other work assigned by the Director General2 Flight Operations Inspectors1048766 To carry out Surveillance Checks of Airline Operators (Fixed Wing ampHelicopters) and follow-up action thereof in accordance with the dutieslaid down in Flight Operations Inspectorrsquos Manual1048766 Examination and Scrutiny of Training Programme of Flight Crew onMulti-engine Aircraft (both Fixed Wing amp Helicopters) forScheduledNon-scheduled and General Aviation Operators as per

Standard Check-list1048766 Periodical Inspections of Airlines Operators with regard totransportation of Dangerous Goods as per Civil Aviation Requirementsand follow-up action thereon Standard Check-list to be adopted1048766 Development andor revision of specific OperatingTraining regulationsndash Issuance of CARs AICs Operations Circulars Amendment toAircraft Rules (Schedule II)1048766 Examination and scrutiny of Operations Manual as per StandardCheck-list291048766 Examination and scrutiny of Training Manual of ScheduledNonscheduledand General Aviation Operators including Standardization ofFlight Dispatchersrsquo Training Programme as per Standard Check-list1048766 Examination and scrutiny of Training Programmes of Airline Operatorsfor Specific Authorizations and Limitations (ETOPS RNP RVSM RNAVCAT-IIIII)1048766 Examination and scrutiny of Flying Training Programme of Flight Crewon Multi-engine Aircraft (both Fixed Wing amp Helicopter) forScheduledNon-scheduled and General Aviation Operators as perStandard Check-list1048766 Examination and scrutiny of Training Programme of Airline Operatorsfor Specific Authorization amp Limitations1048766 To carry out Initial Approval of all Simulators and thereafter give yearlycertification of all Flight Simulators and check the compatibility ofSimulators vis-agrave-vis the Aircraft being used by all Indian Operatorsbefore recommending their use to Chief Flight OperationsInspectorDirector General of Civil Aviation1048766 Review and update of Flight Operations Inspectorrsquos Manual forOperations Inspection and Continued Surveillance as per ICAO Doc8335-AN8791048766 Examination of Training Records for PilotrsquosOperatorrsquos Authorization forILS CAT-IIIII Operations as per Civil Aviation Requirements(Standardized Check-list to be followed)1048766 Examination of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for operationsto New Stations amp Critical Airports ie Airports surrounded byHillydifficult Terrain (as per Standardized Check-list)1048766 Participation in Meetings conducted by Air Transport Directorate forCertification of Airline Operators to ensure compliance of OperatingRequirements as per the Standardized Check-list1048766 Examination of Flight Trial Reports of Instrument Approach amp LandingProcedures1048766 Examination of Minimum Equipment List (MEL) from operationalaspects1048766 Flight Operations Inspectors shall maintain their personal files Thepersonal files shall contain information of their TechnicalQualificationTraining Courses

1048766 Flight Operations Inspectors shall keep a record of all Checks ampReports wherever they are nominated by the Director General as30observer on board and record of Test Fees being realized in theirindividual capacity from the operators under Schedule-II of the AircraftRules 19371048766 Any other work assigned by CFOI Director General3 Deputy Director (Operations)1048766 Follow-up action on Surveillance Check Reports of Airline Operators1048766 Examination of documents pertaining to approval of CheckPilotsInstructorsExaminers of ScheduledNon-scheduled amp GeneralAviation Operators1048766 Development of Check-lists for examination of OperationsTrainingManual Specialized Operations etc in consultation with FOICFOI1048766 Examination and scrutiny of Annual Reports1048766 Development andor revision of specific OperatingTraining regulationsndash Issuance of CARs AICs Operations Circulars Amendment toAircraft Rules (Schedule II)1048766 Coordinating activities pertaining to functioning of Flight InspectionDirectorate with Airlines Flight Operations Inspectors Chief FlightOperations Inspector Director General and other Directorates inDGCA1048766 Examinationscrutiny of cases pertaining to approval of Examiners onone time basis1048766 Preparation of Draft replies to CFOI on Parliamentary Matters VIPReferences RTI Act 2005 for approval of Director General1048766 Any other work assigned by Director General4 Assistant Director (Operations)1048766 Submission of Draft replies on follow-up action on Surveillance CheckReports of Airline Operators1048766 Examination of documents pertaining to approval of CheckPilotsInstructorsExaminers of ScheduledNon-scheduled amp GeneralAviation Operators1048766 Development of Check-lists for examination of OperationsTrainingManual Specialized Operations etc in consultation with FOICFOI1048766 Examination and scrutiny of Annual Reports311048766 Development andor revision of specific OperatingTraining regulationsndash Issuance of CARs AICs Operations Circulars Amendment toAircraft Rules (Schedule II)1048766 Coordinating activities pertaining to functioning of Flight InspectionDirectorate with Airlines Flight Operations Inspectors Chief FlightOperations Inspector Director General and other Directorates inDGCA1048766 Examinationscrutiny of cases pertaining to approval of Examiners onone time basis

1048766 Preparation of Draft replies to Dy Director (FID) CFOI onParliamentary Matters VIP References RTI Act 2005 for approval ofDirector General1048766 Any other work assigned by Director General5 Operations Officer1048766 Examination of cases pertaining to approval of Flight Dispatchers1048766 Examination of matters pertaining to Oral Examination of Indian Pilotsunder AIC 17 of 19941048766 Examination of Training Syllabus of individual Pilots for typeendorsementconversion on various Helicopter types1048766 Examination of matters pertaining to approval of Examiners forHelicopter Operators on regularone time basis1048766 Development andor revision of specific OperatingTraining regulationsndash Issuance of CARs AICs Operations Circulars Amendment toAircraft Rules (Schedule II)1048766 Upkeep of OperationsTraining Documents of various AirlineOperators6 Section Officer1048766 Maintenance of Records of Surveillance Check ReportsMain BaseInspections of Airline Operators1048766 Processing of documents pertaining to approval of CheckPilotsInstructorsExaminers of ScheduledNon-scheduled amp GeneralAviation Operators1048766 Submission of Draft Annual Report1048766 Updating of website on list of Examiners of ScheduledNon-scheduledand General Aviation Operators and Operations Circulars321048766 Monitoring of Test Fees Records1048766 Processing of cases pertaining to approval of Examiners on one timebasis1048766 Submission of Draft replies to CFOI on Parliamentary Matters VIPReferences RTI Act 2005 for approval of Director General1048766 Follow-up action1048766 Any other work assigned by Chief Flight Operations InspectorDeputyDirector (Operations)Note Flight Operations Inspectors (Aeroplane) will be under the control ofChief Flight Operations InspectorDeputy Director General In-charge ofthe Flight Inspection Directorate and assisting in the smoothfunctioning of the Flight Inspection DirectorateThe above Officers will also carry out any other duties of Technical orAdministrative nature assigned to them from time to time33VII INFORMATION amp REGULATIONS DIRECTORATE1 Preparation of briefdocumentation and participation in the Bilateral AirServices Agreements with foreign countries (Bilateral Air Services

Agreements have been signed with 100 countries)2 Clearance of schedules and any other operational matters pertaining tothe foreign airlines At present 64 foreign airlines are operating tofromIndia3 Preparation of draft notifications for amendment to the Aircraft Rules1937 and draft note for the Cabinet for amendment to the Aircraft Act19344 Discussions with the Ministry of Law and legal matters and vetting ofthe draft notifications5 Grant of approval of the Dangerous Goods Training Programmes inaccordance with the ldquoCivil Aviation Requirement Section 3-AirTransport Series `Lrsquo Part III dated 041020066 Permits of photography arms and ammunition dangerous goods etci) This office grants permission for photographyvideography fromthe ground at the airports and aerial photography under rule 13of Aircraft Rules 1937ii) This office grants permission for the carriage of arms andammunitions munitions of war etc by air tofromwithin Indiaunder rule 8 of the Aircraft Rules 19377 In regard to International Civil Aviation Organisation receives allcorrespondence from ICAO disseminates decisions taken by ICAO toother aviation agencies and obtained comments for submission ofIndiarsquos stand ICAO8 Preparation of Annual Report after obtaining materialsactivities fromdifferent directorate9 In regard to AIS functions like publication of Aeronautical InformationCirculars and distribution of ICAO publications to concerned directorateof this office and other aviation agencies10 Work related to library such as purchase of books periodicals andGazettes and accessioning classification cataloguing distribution ofbooks and periodicals34VIII RESEARCH amp DEVELOPMENT DIRECTORATETable of contents(A) Laboratories The Research and Development Directorate hasthe following Laboratories1 Flight Recorder Lab2 Material Testing Lab3 Failure Analysis Lab4 Physical and Chemical Lab(B) Design Section Type Certification (Head Quarter)(C ) Design Section Type Certification (Bangalore Sub-Office)Functions of LaboratoriesA 1 Flight Recorder Laboratory

This lab is engaged in analysis of data derived from randomly selected CVRs andFDRs for the purpose of monitoring crew performance and integrity of datarecording In addition to this CVR and FDR of aircraft involved in accidentincidentare also analyzed to determine any handling problem associated with theaccidentincident This lab also provide assistance to operators in downloadingdecoding and analyzing of any type of flight recorder with using dedicated tools (inform of software and hardware)A2 Material testing LaboratoryThis lab is engaged in the development and approval of indigenous aeronauticalmaterials for construction of light aircraft and gliders This includes materials likeaircraft fabric furnishing materials rubber seals etc In addition this lab is engagedin calibration of torque meter and tensiometer etcA3 Failure Analysis LaboratoryThis lab is engaged in the area of promoting air safety by analyzing the failedcomponent of aircrafthelicopter involved in accident incident to find out the probablecause of failure and also suggesting the remedial measuresA4 Physical and Chemical LaboratoryThis lab is engaged in testing of randomly selected samples of Aviation Turbine fueland also fuel samples for VVIP flights for quality control testing of fuel and oilsamples of aircraft involved in accidentincident and commissioning of new fueltanks35(B) Design Type CertificationFunctions Responsibilities at HQB1 Issue Validation of Type Certificate (TC) of Aeronauticalproduct (Aircraft engine and propeller)Application for issue revalidation of Type Certificate is to be submitted in theforms as given in Annexure I (for aircraft) and Annexure II (for rotorcraft) of CivilAviation Requirements (CAR) section 2 series F part II in duplicate along withfees (as per Aircraft Rule 62) to the Directorate of Research amp Development ofDGCAIt is essential that the designer of the product consults the DGCA prior tocommencement of design activity to ensure that the design of aircraft helicopterengine propeller he intends to design conforms to airworthiness code of FederalAviation Regulations of FAA Certification Standards of EASA or to that design codeacceptable by the DGCA For this purpose the applicant shall furnish the typedesign record duly approved by the Chief Designer to prove that the designcomplies with the relevant airworthiness design requirements RampD Directoratescrutinizes drawings and specifications various reports on analysis and tests

undertaken to substantiate compliance with the applicable requirements compliancedocuments etc Special conditions are imposed by the DGCA to provide additionalsafety standards and to cover novel and unusual design features and high intensityradiated field effects (HIRF) Additionally the aircraft has to meet noise and engineemission standards prescribed in ICAO Annex-16 or equivalent standards as of dateConcurrently the applicant is required to get his design organisation approved by theRampD Dte as per CAR 21 Subpart JAIt should be possible to issue a Type Certificate in 3 to 5 years depending onthe type of the product provided the required design reports test reports andcompliance documents have been submitted and the applicable design standard hasbeen complied with up to the satisfaction of DGCAB2 Issue of Type Approval of Aircraft parts and appliancesApplication for issue of Type Approval is to be submitted in the form as givenin Annexure - I of Civil Aviation Requirements (CAR) Section-2 Series X Part IX induplicate along with fees (as per Aircraft rule 62) to the Directorate of Research ampDevelopment (DRampD) of the DGCA The process begins when the designer manufacturer of a new aircraft helicopter components systems equipment etcsubmits an application (along with required drawings documents and fees) to theDRampD After receiving the same it is ensured that the organisation has designorganisation approval from the DGCA as per CAR 21 subpart JBOnce it is ensured that the design and analysis reports drawings etc are inorder and meet necessary requirements as stipulated by DRampD clearance may begiven to the designer manufacturer to carry out type tests on the parts appliancesThese tests are witnessed by RampD representatives After the type tests are carriedout successfully and DGCA is fully satisfied in regard to the parts appliances and36the manuals submitted by the applicant type approval in respect of the parts appliances may be issued to the designer manufacturer by the DGCAIt should be possible to issue a Type Approval in 1 year depending on thetype of the parts appliances provided required test reports compliance documentsand manuals have been submitted and the applicable standard has been compliedwith up to the satisfaction of DGCA

B3 Acceptance of Type Certificate issued by Foreign CAA for operation inIndiaThe aircraft Type Certified by foreign Civil Aviation Authority (FAA EASA) isaccepted by DGCA for operation in India The applicant is required to submit anapplication specifying the type of operation he intends to carry out along with copyof Type Certificate Type Certificate Data Sheet approved Aircraft Flight Manualsafety records list of Service Bulletins and Airworthiness Directives reports onequivalent level of safety findings (ELOS) reports of special conditions andexemptions and compliance status of the aircraft as per ICAO Annex-6 (OperatingLimitations)It should be possible to issue a Type Acceptance in 2 to 3 months dependingon the type of the aircraft provided required reports as mentioned above have beensubmitted and the applicable standard has been complied with up to the satisfactionof DGCAB4 Approval of Design OrganisationRule 133B of the Aircraft Rules 1937 stipulates that organisations engaged in designand manufacture of aircraft aircraft components and items of equipment including materialsforgings castings and standard parts shall be approved by the Director General of CivilAviation DGCA may on request and being satisfied approve an organisation to operateunder the system of approval On receipt of completed application form (CA-182E) and itsscrutiny by DGCA a preliminary meeting will be convened with the applicant to getfamiliarized with the organisation The organisation will be appraised of the variousrequirements of DGCA and the documents required to be submitted including complianceagainst various paragraphs of CAR-21The design organization prepares and submitsDesign Organisation Manual (DOM) as per applicable subpart of CAR 21 On scrutiny of thesubmitted documents if the applicant is found to meet the requirements a team of expertsfrom DGCA will visit and inspect the organisation to confirm that the applicant hasestablished the required capability The DGCA team during its course of visit shall satisfythat the organisation can satisfactorily accomplish the work relevant to the proposed scopeof work Subject to the satisfactory report made by the DGCA team the organisation maybe authorized to undertake the work and issue designanalysistest report in respect of theproduct The organisation shall be approved and the scope of work will be defined Thevalidity of approval is for one year and renewed subsequentlyIt should be possible to grant Design Organisation Approval in 6 months dependingon the type of design organization and scope of work provided required manuals anddocuments have been submitted and the applicable requirements have been complied with up to the

satisfaction of DGCA37B5 Approval of aircraft aircraft part modificationsMany alterations that are commonly called major alterations are in reality majordesign changes and require a supplemental type certificate Major changes to the typedesign are those which might appreciably affect mass balance structural strengthreliability operational characteristics or other characteristics affecting the airworthiness ofthe product Major changes to Type Design require engineering approval and should bereferred to the RampD Dte of DGCA For the approval of majoralterationsmodificationsrepairs the applicant shall submit an application to the RampD Dtealong with applicable fees He also has to submit design load stress analysis reportsdrawings etc which are required to be scrutinizedOn satisfactory completion of required tests compliance document againstapplicable airworthiness requirements is prepared by the applicant and submitted to theRampD Dte Specifications manuals operating limitations continued airworthiness instructionsare prepared by the applicant and submitted to the DGCA On satisfaction of DGCAapproval may be issued to major alterations modifications repairs specifying operatinglimitations and other conditionsIt should be possible to approve modification in 6 to 8 months depending on the typeof modification to be carried out provided required test reports and updated manuals havebeen submitted and the applicable requirements have been complied with up to thesatisfaction of DGCAFunctions Responsibilities at Bangalore Regional-OfficeThe RampD office at Bangalore was established in 1995 to look after Type Certificationactivities of Advanced Light Helicopter (at HAL) Hansa 3 amp SARAS aircraft (at NAL) andother civil aircraft related activities of the sub regionType Certification Activities at BangaloreThe following functions are the functions of this officei) Design Organization Approval in accordance with CAR 21 Subpart JB ampJAii) Scrutiny and acceptanceapproval of the Qualification test schedules of heparts in line with Internationally followed practiceiii) Witnessing of the Qualification tests to ensure the adherence to theQualification test programiv) Scrutiny of the compliance against the applicable Airworthiness Standardsv) Performing conformity inspection of aircraft aircraft parts indigenouslyproduced in the countryvi) Co-ordination with HQs in granting approvals certification etc38IX TRAINING amp LICENSING DIRECTORATE (INCLUDING FG ampTRAINING)Licensing-I Section1 Policy pertaining to renewal of licenses of aircrew personnel2 Renewal of all aircrew licenses including disposal of general enquiriespertaining to renewals

3 Grant of extension of aircraft rating to include additional types of aeroplanesopen rating Night Rating etc and Pilot-in-Command endorsement on varioustype of aircraft4 Cases relating to accidents and infringement of rules by licensed aircrewpersonnel and disciplinary action against them5 Parliamentary question and matters pertaining to unemployed aircrewpersonnel6 Budget and accounts including Advance Deposit account Maintenance ofAdvance Deposit and Revenue registers7 Maintenance of cards of aircrew personnel and personnel returns receivedfrom different airlines operators8 Proficiency checks their checking and posting9 Posting of type endorsements and renewal intimations of aircrew licensesreceived from the Regional Directors Calcutta Bombay New Delhi Madras10 Maintenance of Registers for various types of licenses giving records ofrenewals of aircrew lincenses11 Maintenance of registers for type rating PIC endorsements and infringementof Rules Accidents etc12 Endorsement of medical restrictions on licenses and Rcards13 Compliance of material for six monthly and yearly progress reports of CivilAviation14 Compliance of History of Pilots consequent upon accident15 Checking of Log Books with a view to detecting infringement of Rule 42A ofIndian Aircraft Rules 193716 Amendment to Indian Aircraft Rules 193717 VVIP flights ndash Proficiency checks of flight crew18 Delegation of Powers relating to renewal of licenses39Licensing-II Section1 Issue of aircrew licensesratings of the categories shown below includingdisposal of general of particular enquiries pertaining to issue of license(a) Student Pilotrsquos License (Aeroplanes Helicopters Gliders andBalloons)(b) Private Pilotrsquos License (Aeroplanes)(c ) Commercial Pilotrsquos License(d) Airline Transport Pilotrsquos License(e) Instrument Rating(f) Assistant flight Instructorrsquos Rating (Aeroplanes)(g) Flight Instructorrsquos Rating (Aeroplanes)(h) Flight Instructorrsquos Rating (Gliders)(i) Glider Pilotrsquos License(j) Private Helicopter Pilotrsquos License(k) Commercial Helicopter Pilotrsquos License(l) Student Navigatorrsquos License(m) Flight Navigatorrsquos License(n) Flight Radio Telephone operatorrsquos License(o) Flight Radio Telephony Operatorrsquos License(p) Private Pilotrsquos License (Balloons)

2 Revalidation of foreign license3 Conversion of foreign licenses into Indian Licenses in their correspondingcategories4 Policy matters regarding the issue of Indian and Foreign aircrew licenses5 Amendments to Licensing Rules6 Delegating of powers in respect of Licensing rules407 Exemption from Aircraft Rules for the issue of Indian Licenses8 Policy matters pertaining to conducting medical examination and theirassessment9 Disposal of medical reports pertaining to the issue and renewal of aircrewicenses and correspondence connected therewith10 Parliament Questions relating to issue of aircrew licenses11 Budget for expenditure to be incurred for items pertaining to L-2 Section41Training Section1 Budget allotment of funds etc under capital Grant for Gliding Centre andappropriation of Accounts Liabilities Returns Expenditure Returns etcPreparation of Brief for PAC on Budget matters2 Budget Allotment of funds etc under Revenue Grant for Govt Gliding Centreand appropriation of accounts preparation of Brief for PAC on the Budgetmatters3 Training of Gliding Instructions and Winch Operators and their approval forappointment in Gliding Clubs4 Five-Year Plans5 Foreign Exchange Budget6 Miscellaneous subjects on the general queries on glider training and approvalof appointment of Gliding Instructors and Gliding Instructor-in-Charge byGliding Clubs Wing7 Approval of Chief Flight Instructors AFI Instructor-in-Charge Honoraryinstructors and patter Flying for employment in lying Club8 Matters relating to other International Organization Aero Club of India andother Committees Conferences9 Allotment and loan of Gliders Gliding equipment to Flying and Gliding Clubsfrom Central Govt NCC10 Audit Objections Reconciliation of accounts11 Brief for President Address in both the Houses of Parliament on the eve ofBudget Session Consultative Committee of Parliament attached to theMinistry of Tourism amp Civil Aviation12 Matters relating to ICAO various Annual reports to I amp R Section13 Allotment of Aircraft to various Flying Clubs on loans basis14 Maintenance of aircraft with the flying clubs in purview of the Penalty clause15 Monthly aircraft returns from various flying clubs and preparation of variousreports connected with that16 Fixation of Insurance Value of the aircraft

4217 Periodical and other miscellaneous returns to AVU OampM E-II GC Hindiand R amp I etc relating to section Administration18 Release of Foreign Exchange for studies abroad19 Recovery of Cost and Overhaul Repair of aircraft loan to various FlyingClubs20 FOREIGN NATIONALS Training under Colombo Plan ITEC Programmeetc and clearance from Intelligence authorities (Clubs Gliding Centres) at(Civil Aviation Training Centre) and other Centres of Training21 Sanction of estimates received from AI Directorate and disposal of surplusstores at Subordinate Offices22 Sanction of Estimates for purchase of equipment under maintenance grant ofGliding Centres (Government)23 Delegation of Financial Powers and General Instructions regarding24 Administrative matters relating to GC Pune25 Accident to aircraft amp Gliders ndash Write Off and recovery of Insurable valuethereof26 Purchase of Aircraft Gliders and purchase of equipment under Capital Grantamp Manufacture of Indigenous equipment for Gliding Centres43FG Section1 Opening of Flying and Gliding Clubs ndash their Administration functioning and inclusionin the subsidy scheme2 Approval of constitution and bye-laws of clubs3 Allotment of Flying hours launches to Clubs4 Execution amp Enforcement of subsidy Agreement with Flying and Gliding Clubs5 Sanction and payment of Flying Subvention to Clubs6 Approval of Chief Engineer for Flying Clubs amp Gliding Clubs7 Scrutiny of Accounts of Clubs ndash General Supervision and control over the activities ofFlying Gliding Clubs with a view to ensuring proper utilization of Government grants8 Inspection of Flying Gliding Clubs by Accounts Officer9 Audit Inspection of Clubs by Accountant General of respective States10 Matters relating to confessional flying training including NCC training at Flying ampGliding Clubs11 Contribution withdrawals from Accident Reserve Fund and renewal of FERspertaining thereto12 Managing Committee Meetings of Clubs13 Activity Report of Flying Gliding Clubs (CA-82)14 All financial matters and Budget pertaining to Flying Gliding Clubs15 Rates of fees etc chargeable by Clubs16 Administrative matters relating to Aero Club of India Ballooning Club of IndiaFederation of Aeronautique Internationals All India Aeronautical Association andSkydiving17 Air Rallies Championships and conferences organized by Clubs18 Parliament Questions relating to Flying amp Gliding Clubs19 Standard Rules regarding services conditions of the employees of Flying and GlidingClubs20 Payment of Scholarship and Stipends to the SCST candidates selected under Free

Flying Scholarship Scheme21 Miscellaneous work relating to above subjects

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10 Declaration of Head of OfficeControlling OfficerDrawing andDisbursing Officer11 Preparation of Financial Effect Statements12 Grant of Permanent Advances (Contingencies)13 Submission of monthly accounts to audit and submission of quarterlyreturns regarding maintenance of Liability Register14 Departmental Inspection on the accounts of the Subordinate Offices15 Audit Inspection ReportsObjections Reports16 Delegation of Financial Powers9Hindi Section1 Implementation of the Language Policy of the Government2 Grant of Advance Increments Cash and Lump-sum Awards on passingvarious Hindi Examinations3 Official Language Implementation Committee Meetings4 All types of translation work including various reports from English to Hindi andvetting thereof5 Preparation of help literature in Hindi and distribution of the same6 Keeping liaison with the Central Translation Bureau Central Hindi Directorateand Commission for Scientific and Technical Terminology7 Compilation and submission of quarterly and half yearly reports regarding theprogressive use of Hindi to the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Home Affairs8 Organisation of Hindi Workshops9 Collection of data regarding Hindi qualifications of employees for the purposeof nominating them to various Hindi Classes10 Guidance to staff regarding the use of Hindi for official work11 Hindi telegraphic addresses - registration thereof12 To ensure the implementation of various provisions of the Official LanguageAct and Official Language-Rules 197613 Preparation of Departmental Terminology14 Guidance of Hindi- Staff employed in Subordinate Office of the Civil AviationDepartment15 Lok Sabha Questions regarding the use of Hindi16 Rajya Sabha Question regarding the use of Hindi17 Inspection of Subordinate Offices of the Civil Aviation Department to ensureimplementation of Official Language Rules 1976 18 Implementation of Cash Awards Cash Awards Scheme for more and moreuse of Hindi in Noting and Drafting and in Issuance of CommendatoryCertificates19 Parliamentary Committee on Official Language ndash Visit of Sub-Committee20 All India Official Language Conference1021 Matters relating to the Kendriya Sachivalaya Hindi Parishad22 Grant of Honorarium to the staff of sub-offices for doing Hindi Translation23 Preparation of Hindi versions of Departmental English Abbreviations24 Grant of Honorarium to Officers for imparting instructions at the Workshop set

for the facility of the staff working in Hindi25 Maintenance of a Hindi Library in Headquarters consisting of approximately1000- books and circulation of Hindi periodicals and news papers26 Celebration of Hindi Week in Headquarters11II AERODROME STANDARDS DIRECTORATEThe Aerodrome Standards Directorate in the DGCA has been entrusted with theresponsibilities of licensing of aerodrome in accordance with the Part XI of theAircraft Rules 1937 The directorate has a establishment at the DGCA HQrs NewDelhi supported by the four regional offices at Delhi Mumbai Kolakata and ChennaiThe officers of the aerodrome standards directorate are attached to the Office ofDirector Airworthiness for the administrative purposes and are required to report tothe Director Aerodrome Standards in the DGCA HQrs for all technical issueshandled by them in their regions The functions detailed in para 1 2 and 5 arerequired to be performed at DGCA HQrs whereas other functions would be carriedout at regional offices under the supervision of HQrs1 Aerodrome licensingThese tasks and responsibilities includea) receiving recording reviewing and processing of application for site selectionfrom an intending applicant for an aerodrome licenseb) receiving reviewing and processing of intention and plans for the aerodromeconstruction from intending applicantc) inspection of the aerodrome site during construction as requiredd) receiving recording reviewing and processing application for an aerodromelicense including the inspection covering the review of the aerodromemanual on-site verification inspection and testing of aerodrome particularsfacilities and equipment including aero- nautical studies grant of exemptionsif and where permittede) grant or refusal of an aerodrome licensef) receiving reviewing and processing application for renewal of aerodromelicenseg) receiving recording reviewing and processing applications for the namechange of an aerodrome license holderh) receiving recording reviewing and processing applications for the surrenderof an aerodrome licensei) processing the case for cancellation suspension of an aerodrome licenseandj) reviewing the factors requiring the amendment of an aerodrome license andissuing the required amendments12-11-2 Notifications to AIS and other organizations

These tasks and responsibilities includea) to ensure appointment of coordinating officer for NOTAM AIS by thelicense holderb) reviewing the action of aerodrome license holder for notification to AISof the licensing status of an aerodrome and for promulgation ofaerodrome data by the AISc) reviewing any amendments to aerodrome manuals and notifying AIS ofthe changes to be made in the AIS publications if applicable3 Safety audits31 These tasks and responsibilities includea) periodic or special on-site audits of the aerodrome safety managementsystem including verification of the aerodrome and data published inthe AIP and inspection of the aerodrome facilities equipment andoperating procedures andb) review of the aerodrome operatorrsquos daily audits and special safety auditreports and actions thereonNotemdash An aerodrome audit programme should operate on the principle thatthe aerodrome license holderrsquos internal audit programme is of primaryimportance and that the DGCArsquos audits are conducted to review and evaluatethat programme and in addition to independently check and verify theparticulars of the aerodrome notified in the AIP as well as the aerodromeoperating procedures safety measures facilities and equipment32 Periodic inspections of the licensed aerodrome will be carried out as per thefollowing programme to ensure that aerodrome license holders meet theirobligations under the terms of the license and the requirements of theacceptedapproved aerodrome manualFor newly constructedInternational aerodromeonce in 6 monthsndashtill first renewal of licenseExiting International aerodrome Once in a yearOther aerodromes Once in two yearNote Frequency can be reduced if circumstances so require33 The tasks and responsibilities associated with periodic inspections aredescribed in para 6134 Other safety functionsThese tasks and responsibilities may includea) a first-hand evaluation of full-scale airport emergency exercises to identifyproblems and deficienciesb) the provision of guidance at the design and construction stages of aerodromeprojects particularly complex projects or where there is significant work thatmay impact compliance with the regulationsc) final inspection of completed projects involving complex or significant work toidentify problems or deficiencies that need to be corrected in order to complywith the requirements of the regulations and

d) the organization of and participation in aerodrome safety seminars and othertraining programmes to promote a safety culture5 Aerodrome standardsThese general tasks and responsibilities may include the following6 reviewing ICAO State letters on the subject related to the aerodromespreparing responses thereto and taking action thereon7 developing and continuing to review the national standards and practicesfor aerodrome design operation and maintenance and engineeringspecifications8 developing and issuing rules CAR advisory circulars and guidancematerial relating to aerodrome standards and practices9 reviewing plans and designs for new aerodromes or the furtherdevelopment of or modification to existing aerodromes submitted to theDGCA for approval to ensure that the requirements of the ICAO SARPsand the Statersquos national regulations are complied with and10 advising the aerodrome inspectors as required on aerodrome standardsand practices11 The typical duties of an aerodrome inspector should include but notbe limited to12 verification of the aerodrome data in the aerodrome manual including detailsof13 the location of the aerodrome2) the name and address of the aerodrome operator14 the movement area15 the runway declared distances available16 aeronautical ground lighting1417 ground services and18 notices of special conditions and procedures if anyb) on-site verification and audits of aerodrome operating proceduresincluding1) the overall aerodrome safety management system19 the aerodrome emergency plan and periodic aerodrome emergencyexercises20 rescue and fire-fighting21 inspection and maintenance of aeronautical ground lighting22 promulgation of changes to published aerodrome information23 the prevention of unauthorized entry to the aerodrome particularly themovement area and protection of the public against jet or propeller blast24 the operatorrsquos daily inspection of the aerodrome25 the planning aerodrome construction and maintenance work includingcompliance with construction safety requirements26 apron management and parking control27 the control of vehicles operating on or in the vicinity of the movement area28 wildlife hazard management29 the monitoring of obstacle limitation surfaces and notification

30 the removal of disabled aircraft31 hazardous materials including aviation fuel32 the protection of radar and navigational aids and33 low-visibility operations34 on-site checking and testing of aerodrome facilities and equipmentincluding35 the dimensions and surface conditions of runways taxiways stopwaysrunway end safety areas runway and taxiway strips shoulders and aprons36 aeronautical ground lighting systems including flight check records37 standby power38 landing direction indicators and wind direction indicators aerodromemarkings and markers5) guidance signs and warning signs in the movement area39 aerodrome maintenance equipment40 disabled aircraft removal plan41 wildlife control equipment42 the presence of obstacles in obstacle limitation surfaces43 runway visual range measuring equipment44 the presence of dangerous lights45 rescue and fire-fighting equipment46 fuelling facilities and47 runway surface friction measuring equipmentd) Examine and review flying assessments and aeronautical studies ataerodromes48 Any other work assigned by Director General15

III AIR SAFETY DIRECTORATEAir Safety Directorate at DGCA (Hqrs) is headed by Director Air Safety TheDirector Air Safety DDG (Air Safety) reports directly to the DGThe functions of the Air Safety Directorates are as under-1 Investigation of Civil Registered aircraft accidents-1 Under Rule 71 of Aircraft Rules 1937 the accident are investigated byInspector of Accidents appointed by Director General of Civil Aviation fromAir Safety Directorate2 Under Rule 74 of Aircraft Rules 1937 the accident are investigated byCommittees of Inquiry set up by the Central Govt This Directorate isresponsible for providing technical expertise to committees of inquiry3 Under Rule 75 of the Aircraft Rules 1937 the accident are investigated byCourts of Inquiry set up by the Central Govt This Directorate is responsiblefor providing technical expertise to Courts of Inquiry2 Accident to foreign registered aircraft in IndiaUnder Rule 77 of the aircraft Rules the investigation will be carried out in anyof the following manner1 Under Rule 71 of Aircraft Rules 1937 the accident are investigated byInspector of Accidents appointed by Director General of Civil Aviation from AirSafety Directorate

2 Under Rule 74 of Aircraft Rules 1937 the accident are investigated byCommittees of Inquiry set up by the Central Govt This Directorate isresponsible for providing technical expertise to committees of inquiry3 Under Rule 75 of the Aircraft Rules 1937 the accident are investigated byCourts of Inquiry set up by the Central Govt This Directorate is responsiblefor providing technical expertise to Courts of Inquiry4 Under Rule 77C the serious incident are investigated by the inquiry officerfrom Air Safety Directorate5 An accredited representative of country in which the aircraft is registered fromcountry of manufacturecountry of operator any other country which hasspecial interest may participate in the investigation inquiry or formalinvestigation as the case may be He may be accompanied by such technical16-16-advisor as consider necessary by the authority of the country by which he isappointed3 Accident to Indian registered aircraft out side India1 The accredited representative from air safety directorate will be nominated byDirector General of Civil Aviation who will participate in the investigation asper Annex 13 Air Safety Directorate will provided as and when requiredinformation with respect to aircraft crew and other details to the state ofoccurrence4 Investigation of Civil Registered aircraft Incidents1 Under Rule 77 C the serious incidents are investigated by the inquiry officerfrom Air Safety Directorate2 Incidents other than serious incidents are investigated by PermanentInvestigation board of the Airlines under supervision of officer of the RegionalAir Safety Offices5 AccidentIncident Prevention workIn addition to accidentinvestigation work Air Safety Directorate shall performs thefollowing oversight functions-1048766 To carry out the Technical safety audit of airlinesoperators1048766 To carry out safety audit of operations department of Airlinesoperators1048766 To carry out in-flight Cabin inspections1048766 To carry out surveillance inspection of airlinesoperators eg preflightmedical check of crew ramp inspection load and trim check FDTLetc1048766 To issue Civil Aviation Requirements air safety circulars publication ofannual accident summary etc1048766 To monitor implementation of recommendations made by variouscourts committees and inspector of accidents investigating aircraftaccidents1048766 To monitor action taken reports on safety audits carried out on airlinesand aviation agencies1048766 To coordinate implementation of measures to prevent bird strikes to

aircraft at all airports1048766 Inspection of aerodromes and facilities therein1048766 To coordinate with the ICAO and other aviation agencies concerningsafety-17-171048766 To coordinate with the Ministry of Civil Aviation on various Technicalissues including parliament matters1048766 To organize safety seminarstraining courses6 Any other work assigned by Director General7 Regional Air Safety OfficesAir Safety offices are located at Delhi Mumbai Hyderabad Kolkatta and ChennaiThe Delhi Mumbai offices are headed by Director Air Safety and other offices areheaded by Controller of Air Safety All regional heads of air safety reports directly toDirector Air Safety HqrsDDG (Air Safety)Regional Air Safety offices shall perform following functions1048766 To carry out the investigation of incidentsaccidents occurring ofoperatorsairlines in their region1048766 To carry out the investigation of Ground incidents1048766 To carry out the investigation of air missAir ProxATC violations1048766 Participate in the operational area inspection Airport security meetingAerodrome Environment Management Committee Regional operatorCommittee meetings1048766 Monitoring of incidents of operatorsairlines1048766 CVRDFDR monitoring1048766 ATC Tape monitoring1048766 To carry out the airport inspections1048766 To carry out surveillance inspection of airlinesoperators eg preflightmedical check of crew ramp inspection load and trim check FDTLetc1048766 To participate in the safety audit of airlinesoperators1048766 To report all occurrences in their region1048766 To carry out other surveillance work as directed by Hqs8 Coordination of regional air safety offices with Air Safety Hqs1048766 Regional Offices shall coordinate with Hqrs on all safety matters andreport all occurrences to DASDDG (Air Safety) on daily basis bytelephonefaxE-Mail1048766 To forward headquarters every month the surveillance accidentprevention work carried out1048766 Coordination meeting between regional air safety offices and air safetyHqrs will be held every 3 months During this meeting all the technicaland financialadministrative issues will be discussed pertaining to theirregion

18IV AIR TRANSPORT DIRECTORATEThe Air Transport Services in the country are governed by the Rule 134 andSchedule XI of Aircraft Rules 1937 Besides this the Civil Aviation Requirements(CAR) Section 3 Series C Part I to VI deals with the minimum requirements andprocedures for issuerenewal of ScheduledNon-Scheduled Operators Permit indifferent categories like passengercargocharter The main functions andresponsibilities of Air Transport- 1 Section are as follows-1 Issuerenewal of ScheduledNon-Scheduled Operators Permit inpassengercargocharter categories including holding of the preparednessmeeting before issue of permit2 Issuance of permission for importacquisition of aircraft to ScheduledNon-Scheduled operators3 Endorsementdeletion of the aircraft on the Operatorrsquos Permit4 Public complaints pertaining to the Scheduled Operators5 Issues relating to the security clearance of the agencies seeking flightclearances and change in the Board of Directors of the ScheduledNon-Scheduled Operators6 Issuance of flight clearances to foreign registered aircrafts includingVIPstourist charter flights under ITPcargo flightsambulance flights whichare overflyinglandingtechnical landing toacross India Issues flightclearances to Indian registered aircraft also operating outside the country forrevenuenon-revenue purposes and clearances for the Ballooning flights7 Processing the cases of foreign registered aircraft staying in India for morethan 14 days8 Flight clearances in respect of cloud seeding operation and aerial survey etcIn order to deal with the above the following procedure is followed-(A) Issue of ScheduledNon-Scheduled Operators Permit1 Scrutiny of application for issue of ScheduledNon-ScheduledOperators Permit (on receipt)2 Respond to the Ministryrsquos query for import of commercial aircraft withthe consent of DDG concerned after obtaining confirmation of typecertificate acceptance by RampD Directorate3 Once the NOC from Ministry of Civil Aviation has been received thesame will be retained in Air Transport Directorate in the file alreadyopened during the receipt of application4 In case Operations Manual has already been received Air TransportDirectorate will send a copy of Operations Manual each to a) Airworthiness Directorate (Headquarters)b) Flight Inspection Directoratec) Research amp Development Directorate (Hqrs)19d) Air Safety Directorate (Hqrs)e) Directorate of Regulations and Information5 On hearing from the operator that they are ready for attending

preparedness meeting operator will be called with seven days noticeperiod6 Coordinate for preparedness meeting and call the following Directoratefor the same -i Flight Inspection Directorateii Airworthiness Directorate (Headquarters)iii Airworthiness Directorate (Region of operation)iv Training and Licensing Directoratev Air Safety Directoratevi Research and Development Directoratevii Directorate of Regulations amp Information7 Preparation of minutes of the meeting and circulation thereof8 Issue NOC for import of aircraft subject to the intended operatorrsquoscompliance to the minutes of the preparedness meeting9 On receipt of the documents as per checklist for issue ofScheduledNon-Scheduled Operators Permit prepare the file anddocuments for issue of permit(B) Renewal of ScheduledNon-Scheduled Operators PermitThe renewal of ScheduledNon-Scheduled Operators Permit is considered oncompliance of the provisions of the Civil Aviation Requirements as contained in CARSection 3 Series C Part II to V(C) Flight clearancesAs regards to the non-scheduled flight clearances to foreignIndian registeredaircraft there are Air Transport Circulars which contains guidelines for operationsduly approved by the Ministry of Civil Aviation The requirements for the operation ofnon-scheduled flight by foreign registered aircraft are also contained in AeronauticalInformation Publication India Volume 1 Section GEN published by Airports Authorityof India20V AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTORATEMost of states which are signatories to ICAO convention have an obligation on their part toestablish regulatory control of airworthiness through their own agencies which arevariously termed as CAA FAA DGCA DCA etcThe authority in India for regulatory control of Airworthiness Directorate is the DirectorGeneral of Civil Aviation and the Directorate of Airworthiness which is headed byDirector of Airworthiness who discharges this function and is responsible for theairworthiness of aircraftThe functions of Airworthiness Directorate are broadly reproduced belowHowever these functions are basically intended to be guidelines and they do not limit in any

way the initiative and authority of the officer to ensure airworthiness by an alternative meansTherefore these should be used as a guidelines while performing the job(A) Recording reviewing and processing applications for registration of aircraftregistering and deregistering aircraft as appropriate and issuing certificates ofregistration(B) Keeping the national register of Civil Aircraft and making available informationfrom the register as and when required(C) Recording reviewing and processing application for certificate ofAirworthiness renewals of such certificates and validations of foreigncertificates of Airworthiness(D) Survey of aircraft for issue renewal and validation of certificates ofAirworthiness and the subsequent execution of such documents as appropriate(E) Recording reviewing and processing applications from aircraftmaintenance personnel for issue renewal validation and extension oflicenses and ratings for the same(F) Organisation and conduct of examinations of applicants for aircraft maintenancelicences as above assessment of results the maintenance of examination systemkeeping of past and current licence records and the issue renewal of validation asappropriate of each licence extension or rating(G) Recording the collection of fees for aircraft registration certificate ofAirworthiness aircraft maintenance personnel licenses andor any otherairworthiness services performed for which charges may be prescribed(H) Periodic review of the airworthiness condition and records of aircraft on the registerto assess the adequacy of their maintenance and to assess the competence anddiligence of the persons who perform the maintenance(I) Investigation of major defects discovered in aircraft and determination of correctiveaction to be taken where airworthiness may be affected Analysis of defectexperienced to detect and correct any trends and to reveal areas most in needof airworthiness improvement(J) Review of aircraft and component manufacturers service bulletins and theairworthiness directives of foreign airworthiness authorities to determine21applicability to the national aircraft Direction of corrective action whereairworthiness may be affected(K) Examination of current and new international and foreign airworthiness designstandards and determination of the need for adoption of critical features ofthose foreign design standards to national requirements(L) Survey of the maintenance facilities including training provisions companyorganisation and quality control procedures of applicants for issue and renewalof Air Operators Permit Certificate (AOPAOC) and aerial work operatorslicences Making recommendations as appropriate in regard to the applications(M) Survey of the facilities and procedures of applicants for issue and renewal ofcertificates of approval to conduct activities bearing on the airworthiness ofaircraft Making such issue or renewal as appropriate and maintaining records ofsame(N) Conducting periodic surveillance of the facilities procedures and work of olders ofoperator licences and of certificates of approval making appropriate directionsand recommendations and approving amendments to the licences or Air OperatorPermitCertificate (AOPAOC) holders maintenance and quality control manuals asappropriate

(O) Assessment of the qualifications of persons for designation as approved personsand others as alternates to perform certain airworthiness functionsecommendations as appropriate and monitoring of the activities of thesepersons from time to time(P) Assessment of the design and suitability of aircraft components and equipmentand their approval for use in aircraft Assessment and approval of theinstallation of aircraft components and equipment in aircraft(Q) Approval of maintenance systems for aircraft aircraft components andequipment and approval of the design of modifications and repairs to aircraftaircraft components and equipments(R) Giving of advice and recommendations to other areas of the Director Generalof Civil Aviation on the shipment of dangerous goods licensing of operators andon other technical matters relating to aviation techniques flight operationsand aeronautical engineering as may be required(S) Provision of loan of staff experts to assist in the investigation of aircraft accidents asand when required(T) Recommendation and where necessary issuance of directives concerningthe design standards to be met by aircraft and aircraft components andequipment requirements to be complied with in the manufacture andmaintenance of aircraft and aircraft components and equipment andprocedures to be followed by the aviation industry to comply with the national airlaw and regulations(U) participating in type certification board activities to resolve problems ofsignificance and to establish overall accomplishment of the typecertification programme22(V) participation in maintenance review board activities toward the developmentand approval of initial maintenance inspection requirements for newly typecertificated aircraft and powerplants being introduced in service for the first time(W) preparation and distribution to the aviation industry of advisory material concerningairworthiness practices and procedures where such advice does not warrantmandatory action but may still make a significant contribution to flight safety(X) Preparation and recommendation of regulatory changes andamendments to the national air law from time to time concerning all mattersof airworthiness within the scope opf the functions and responsibilities ofthe airworthiness Directorate(Y) Conferring at national and international levels on matters relating to the regulation ofairworthiness(Z) Identification and resolution of regulatory problems associated withairworthiness engineering Establishing general and technical policies andprocedures on which future(AA) airworthiness requirements can be based Formulation of changes inairworthiness policies and requirements which have a severe economic impact onthe aviation industry(BB) Investigation of possible violations of the national air law or regulations in regard toairworthiness and initiation of legal or other corrective action where necessaryand(CC) Preparation and distribution to the aviation industry of a series of documentsavailable to the public containing all airworthiness directives specified for generalcompliance by the aviation industryDUTIES OF THE AIRWORTHINESS OFFICERS

Detailed responsibilities of an individual airworthiness officer will vary depending on thepowers delegated to him by Government of India vide SO726 (E) amp SO727(E) upon hisspecialty and the specific tasks assigned to him(a) conduct inspection and carry out surveillance in accordance with establishedprocedures and instructions(b) report on each inspection and surveillance check in the manner prescribed(c) promote compliance with safety regulations and directives(d) report defects noticed to the operator or the approved organisation for remedialaction(e) report breaches of regulations and directives and(f) examine and review the maintenance overhaul and repair manuals for adequacyand ensure that necessary amendments are promptly made Examine maintenancechecks procedure sheets for adequacy23Detailed duties of an officer should also include as a minimum those listed belowwhich relate to his specialty(a) checking on technical log entries ensuring that the log sheets are being correctlycompleted and signed Monitoring defects occurring and reporting those ofsignificance or a repetitive nature(b) carrying out routine surveillance check of the standard of work in the hangarsworkshops and associated facilities of approved organisations(c) ensuring that ground support equipment in the workshops are properly used andmaintained by the operator(d) making spot checks of fuel vendors quality control including checking of fuel specificgravity aircraft drain samples and records The checks should be applied to both therefueling agentrsquos and the operatorrsquos methods(e) monitoring airworthiness certifications and ensuring that they are carried out bypersons who are properly authorised and that the certifications made are for thepurpose and in accordance with the requirements of the applicable airworthinessregulations(f) monitoring the implementation of the relevant airworthiness regulations issued by theheadquarters(g) familiarizing himself with the content of all Airworthiness Directives servicebulletins and similar documents in respect of aircraft(including power plants)andequipment and monitoring the extent of implementation(h) Reviewing maintenance manuals making recommendations in respect ofamendments which may be required by the headquarters or be requested by theoperators(i) carrying out sample inspections on the aircraft undergoing routine maintenancein order to assess the standard of work and adherence to maintenance manualprocedures Airworthiness Directives service bulletins etc(j) undertaking liaison with other officers regarding recommendations in respect ofissue and renewal of certificate of airworthiness checking all documents associatedwith the above including the flight manual amendment status and airframe andengine log books Checking that all relevant requirements have been compliedwith including correct certification of work carried out and authorizing release fortest flight of aircraft and avionic installation ensuring that the resulting reports aresatisfactory and in accordance with the laid down requirements(k) investigating and recommending approval of modifications(l) monitoring the operatorrsquos maintenance training organisation

(m) supervising inspections of operatorrsquos route station facilities(n) checking stores and components handling procedures generally and ensuring thatthere is no unidentified material in the bonded store and checking the quarantinestore for the methods used in the identification of goods and their inspection beforethey are transferred to the bonded store24VI Flight Inspection Directorate (FID)The Flight Inspection Directorate (FID) shall conduct regular Inspections andSurveillance of Scheduled Airlines and their aircrew in particular to ensure effectiveimplementation of safety related Standards and Recommended Practices containedin the ICAO Annexes particularly Annex 6 and the relevant Rules RegulationsProcedures and Requirements laid down in Aircraft Rules Civil AviationRequirements Aeronautical Information Circulars AIP India etc In addition toabove the Continued Surveillance of various operational aspects of operators is tobe ensured by conducting various InspectionsSurveillance Checks regularly vizCockpit En-route Inspection Cabin Inspection Ramp Inspection Station FacilityInspection and Proficiency Check etc In addition to this Simulator Evaluation andMain Base Inspection etc of the operators and StandardizationProficiency Checksof their Training Captains are to be conducted as per the requirements Thefunctions and responsibilities of FID shall broadly include the followingA SAFETY OVERSIGHT FUNCTIONS1048766 Development of Action Plan by Chief Flight Operations Inspector forContinued Surveillance of Airline Operators1048766 Surveillance of operational aspects of Airline Operators and follow-upaction thereof in accordance with the lsquoDuties amp Responsibilities of theFlight Operations Inspectorsrsquo laid down in Flight Operations InspectorrsquosManual (Ref ICAO Doc 8335-AN879 Chapter 9 Para 95 amp Para96)1048766 Random Checks of Pilots on their Proficiency amp Skill1048766 Periodical Inspection of Airline Operators ShippersFreight Forwardersand Cargo TerminalsWare Houses at Airports with regard totransportation of carrying Dangerous Goods as per Civil AviationRequirementsB TRAINING PROGRAMME OF AIRLINE OPERATORS1048766 Examination and scrutinyapproval of Training Programmes of FlightCrew on Multi-engine Aircraft (both Fixed Wing amp Helicopters) forScheduledNon-scheduled and General Aviation Operators as perStandardized Check-list1048766 Examination and scrutinyapproval of Training Programmes of AirlineOperators for Specific Authorizations and Limitations (ETOPS RNPRVSM R-NAV CAT-IIIII)1048766 Standardization of Flight Dispatchersrsquo Training Programme of Airline

Operators1048766 Standardization of Training Requirements to be followed by AirlineOperators for their Foreign Pilots251048766 Examination and acceptanceupdating of Training Manuals of AirlineOperators as per Civil Aviation Requirements as per StandardizedCheck-list1048766 Development andor revision of Specific OperatingTrainingregulations1048766 ApprovalRenewal of Simulator Training Institutes of Airlines Operatorsin IndiaC STANDARDIZATION OF TRAINING CAPTAINS1048766 Approval of Checks PilotsInstructorsExaminers of ScheduledNonscheduledGeneral Aviation Operators (Fixed Wing amp Helicopters) asper Civil Aviation Requirements (CAR)1048766 Standardization Checks of Training Captains ndash Check PilotsInstructorsExaminersD EXAMINATION OF OPERATIONAL DOCUMENTS1048766 Review and update of Flight Operations Inspectorrsquos Manual forOperations Inspection and Continued Surveillance as per ICAO Doc8335-AN8791048766 ExaminationReview and Acceptance of Operations Manual of AirlineOperators as per Civil Aviation Requirements as per StandardizedCheck-listE OTHER OPERATIONAL APPROVAL1048766 Approval of Flight Dispatchers as per Civil Aviation Requirements(Standardized check-list to be followed)1048766 Approval of PilotrsquosOperatorrsquos Authorization for ILS CAT-IIIIIOperations as per Civil Aviation Requirements (Standardized Checklistto be followed)1048766 Approval of Standard Operating Procedures for operations to NewStations amp Critical Airports ie Airports surrounded by HillydifficultTerrain (as per Standardized Check-list)1048766 Examination of Flight Trial Reports of Instrument Approach amp LandingProcedures1048766 Examination of Minimum Equipment List (MEL) from operationalaspects in co-ordination with Directorate of Airworthiness26F CERTIFICATION OF AIRLINE OPERATORS1048766 Participation in Meetings conducted by Air Transport Directorate forCertification of Airline Operators to ensure compliance of OperatingRequirements as per the Standardized Check-listG EXAMINATION1048766 Standardization of written examination questions of Pilotsrsquo Examinationas per the requirements of CEOOrders of Director General1048766 Oral Examination of Foreign PilotsFlight Dispatchers as per the Board

constituted by DGH GENERAL1048766 All Flight Operations Inspectors Chief Flight Operations Inspectorshall maintain their personal files The personal files shall containinformation of their Technical QualificationTraining Courses1048766 CFOI FOIs shall keep a record of all Checks amp Reports wherever theyare nominated by the Director General as observer on board andrecord of Test Fees being realized in their individual capacity from theoperators under Schedule-II of the Aircraft Rules 1937I Any other work assigned by Director GeneralDuties Functions amp Responsibilities of Officers in Flight InspectionDirectorate (FID)The Duties Functions amp Responsibilities of Officers in Flight InspectionDirectorate have been determined in accordance with the duties attached with thepost (copy placed below) and in accordance with power delegated to them underSO 726(E) SO 727(E) amp SO 3661 Chief Flight Operations Inspector Deputy Director General (in-charge ofFID)1048766 Development of Action Plan for Flight Inspection programme by FlightOperations Inspectors for Continued Surveillance of Airline Operatorsand to ensure implementation of follow-up instructions issued byhimDirector General of Civil Aviation1048766 Standardization Checks of Training Captains ndash CheckPilotsInstructorsExaminers to be conducted by CFOI1048766 Acceptance of Operations Manual of ScheduledNon-scheduled andGeneral Aviation Operators as per Standard Check-list271048766 Acceptance of Training Manual of ScheduledNon-scheduled andGeneral Aviation Operators including Standardization of FlightDispatchersrsquo Training Programme as per Standard Check-list1048766 Approval of Training Programmes of Airline Operators for SpecificAuthorizations and Limitations (ETOPS RNP RVSM R-NAV CATIIIII)1048766 Approval of Flying Training Programme of Flight Crew on Multi-engineAircraft (both Fixed Wing amp Helicopter) for ScheduledNon-scheduledand General Aviation Operators as per Standard Check-list1048766 Development andor revision of specific OperatingTraining regulationsndash Issuance of CARs AICs Operations Circulars Amendment toAircraft Rules (Schedule II)1048766 Approval of Draft replies to Director GeneralVC Section onParliamentary Matters VIP References RTI Act 20051048766 Scrutiny of Training Records pertaining to approval of Examiners ndashCheck PilotInstructorExaminer of ScheduledNon-scheduledGeneralAviation Operators1048766 Approval of Examiners of ScheduledNon-scheduledGeneral Aviation

on one time basis1048766 Oral Examination of Indian Pilots under AIC 17 of 1994 as per theBoard constituted by Director General1048766 Oral Examination for approval of Flight Dispatchers by the Boardconstituted by Director General and their approval1048766 Approval of Flight Dispatchers1048766 Quarterly meeting with Airline Operators on important operational andtraining matters pertaining to Scheduled Non-scheduledGeneralAviation (Fixed Wing amp Helicopter) and updating Director Generalabout the same1048766 To liaise with Director (Training amp Licensing) and Director (Air Safety)in all aspects specially pertaining to giving guidance on operationalmatters for Airline Operator1048766 To liaise with Joint Director General In-charge of Training amp Licensingand Joint Director General of Air Safety specially pertaining to givingguidance on operational matters for Airline Operations1048766 Approval of PilotrsquosOperatorrsquos Authorization for ILS CAT-IIIIIOperations as per Civil Aviation Requirements (Standardized Checklistto be followed)281048766 Approval of Standard Operating Procedures for operations to NewStations amp Critical Airports ie Airports surrounded by HillydifficultTerrain (as per Standardized Check-list)1048766 Participation in Meetings conducted by Air Transport Directorate forCertification of Airline Operators to ensure compliance of OperatingRequirements as per the Standardized Check-list1048766 Acceptance of Flight Trial Reports of Instrument Approach amp LandingProcedures1048766 Acceptance of Minimum Equipment List (MEL) from operationalaspects in co-ordination with Directorate of Airworthiness1048766 Chief Flight Operations Inspector shall maintain his personal files Thepersonal files shall contain information of their TechnicalQualificationTraining Courses1048766 Chief Flight Operations Inspector shall keep a record of all Checks ampReports wherever he is nominated by the Director General as observeron board and record of Test Fees being realized in their individualcapacity from the operators under Schedule-II of the Aircraft Rules19371048766 Any other work assigned by the Director General2 Flight Operations Inspectors1048766 To carry out Surveillance Checks of Airline Operators (Fixed Wing ampHelicopters) and follow-up action thereof in accordance with the dutieslaid down in Flight Operations Inspectorrsquos Manual1048766 Examination and Scrutiny of Training Programme of Flight Crew onMulti-engine Aircraft (both Fixed Wing amp Helicopters) forScheduledNon-scheduled and General Aviation Operators as per

Standard Check-list1048766 Periodical Inspections of Airlines Operators with regard totransportation of Dangerous Goods as per Civil Aviation Requirementsand follow-up action thereon Standard Check-list to be adopted1048766 Development andor revision of specific OperatingTraining regulationsndash Issuance of CARs AICs Operations Circulars Amendment toAircraft Rules (Schedule II)1048766 Examination and scrutiny of Operations Manual as per StandardCheck-list291048766 Examination and scrutiny of Training Manual of ScheduledNonscheduledand General Aviation Operators including Standardization ofFlight Dispatchersrsquo Training Programme as per Standard Check-list1048766 Examination and scrutiny of Training Programmes of Airline Operatorsfor Specific Authorizations and Limitations (ETOPS RNP RVSM RNAVCAT-IIIII)1048766 Examination and scrutiny of Flying Training Programme of Flight Crewon Multi-engine Aircraft (both Fixed Wing amp Helicopter) forScheduledNon-scheduled and General Aviation Operators as perStandard Check-list1048766 Examination and scrutiny of Training Programme of Airline Operatorsfor Specific Authorization amp Limitations1048766 To carry out Initial Approval of all Simulators and thereafter give yearlycertification of all Flight Simulators and check the compatibility ofSimulators vis-agrave-vis the Aircraft being used by all Indian Operatorsbefore recommending their use to Chief Flight OperationsInspectorDirector General of Civil Aviation1048766 Review and update of Flight Operations Inspectorrsquos Manual forOperations Inspection and Continued Surveillance as per ICAO Doc8335-AN8791048766 Examination of Training Records for PilotrsquosOperatorrsquos Authorization forILS CAT-IIIII Operations as per Civil Aviation Requirements(Standardized Check-list to be followed)1048766 Examination of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for operationsto New Stations amp Critical Airports ie Airports surrounded byHillydifficult Terrain (as per Standardized Check-list)1048766 Participation in Meetings conducted by Air Transport Directorate forCertification of Airline Operators to ensure compliance of OperatingRequirements as per the Standardized Check-list1048766 Examination of Flight Trial Reports of Instrument Approach amp LandingProcedures1048766 Examination of Minimum Equipment List (MEL) from operationalaspects1048766 Flight Operations Inspectors shall maintain their personal files Thepersonal files shall contain information of their TechnicalQualificationTraining Courses

1048766 Flight Operations Inspectors shall keep a record of all Checks ampReports wherever they are nominated by the Director General as30observer on board and record of Test Fees being realized in theirindividual capacity from the operators under Schedule-II of the AircraftRules 19371048766 Any other work assigned by CFOI Director General3 Deputy Director (Operations)1048766 Follow-up action on Surveillance Check Reports of Airline Operators1048766 Examination of documents pertaining to approval of CheckPilotsInstructorsExaminers of ScheduledNon-scheduled amp GeneralAviation Operators1048766 Development of Check-lists for examination of OperationsTrainingManual Specialized Operations etc in consultation with FOICFOI1048766 Examination and scrutiny of Annual Reports1048766 Development andor revision of specific OperatingTraining regulationsndash Issuance of CARs AICs Operations Circulars Amendment toAircraft Rules (Schedule II)1048766 Coordinating activities pertaining to functioning of Flight InspectionDirectorate with Airlines Flight Operations Inspectors Chief FlightOperations Inspector Director General and other Directorates inDGCA1048766 Examinationscrutiny of cases pertaining to approval of Examiners onone time basis1048766 Preparation of Draft replies to CFOI on Parliamentary Matters VIPReferences RTI Act 2005 for approval of Director General1048766 Any other work assigned by Director General4 Assistant Director (Operations)1048766 Submission of Draft replies on follow-up action on Surveillance CheckReports of Airline Operators1048766 Examination of documents pertaining to approval of CheckPilotsInstructorsExaminers of ScheduledNon-scheduled amp GeneralAviation Operators1048766 Development of Check-lists for examination of OperationsTrainingManual Specialized Operations etc in consultation with FOICFOI1048766 Examination and scrutiny of Annual Reports311048766 Development andor revision of specific OperatingTraining regulationsndash Issuance of CARs AICs Operations Circulars Amendment toAircraft Rules (Schedule II)1048766 Coordinating activities pertaining to functioning of Flight InspectionDirectorate with Airlines Flight Operations Inspectors Chief FlightOperations Inspector Director General and other Directorates inDGCA1048766 Examinationscrutiny of cases pertaining to approval of Examiners onone time basis

1048766 Preparation of Draft replies to Dy Director (FID) CFOI onParliamentary Matters VIP References RTI Act 2005 for approval ofDirector General1048766 Any other work assigned by Director General5 Operations Officer1048766 Examination of cases pertaining to approval of Flight Dispatchers1048766 Examination of matters pertaining to Oral Examination of Indian Pilotsunder AIC 17 of 19941048766 Examination of Training Syllabus of individual Pilots for typeendorsementconversion on various Helicopter types1048766 Examination of matters pertaining to approval of Examiners forHelicopter Operators on regularone time basis1048766 Development andor revision of specific OperatingTraining regulationsndash Issuance of CARs AICs Operations Circulars Amendment toAircraft Rules (Schedule II)1048766 Upkeep of OperationsTraining Documents of various AirlineOperators6 Section Officer1048766 Maintenance of Records of Surveillance Check ReportsMain BaseInspections of Airline Operators1048766 Processing of documents pertaining to approval of CheckPilotsInstructorsExaminers of ScheduledNon-scheduled amp GeneralAviation Operators1048766 Submission of Draft Annual Report1048766 Updating of website on list of Examiners of ScheduledNon-scheduledand General Aviation Operators and Operations Circulars321048766 Monitoring of Test Fees Records1048766 Processing of cases pertaining to approval of Examiners on one timebasis1048766 Submission of Draft replies to CFOI on Parliamentary Matters VIPReferences RTI Act 2005 for approval of Director General1048766 Follow-up action1048766 Any other work assigned by Chief Flight Operations InspectorDeputyDirector (Operations)Note Flight Operations Inspectors (Aeroplane) will be under the control ofChief Flight Operations InspectorDeputy Director General In-charge ofthe Flight Inspection Directorate and assisting in the smoothfunctioning of the Flight Inspection DirectorateThe above Officers will also carry out any other duties of Technical orAdministrative nature assigned to them from time to time33VII INFORMATION amp REGULATIONS DIRECTORATE1 Preparation of briefdocumentation and participation in the Bilateral AirServices Agreements with foreign countries (Bilateral Air Services

Agreements have been signed with 100 countries)2 Clearance of schedules and any other operational matters pertaining tothe foreign airlines At present 64 foreign airlines are operating tofromIndia3 Preparation of draft notifications for amendment to the Aircraft Rules1937 and draft note for the Cabinet for amendment to the Aircraft Act19344 Discussions with the Ministry of Law and legal matters and vetting ofthe draft notifications5 Grant of approval of the Dangerous Goods Training Programmes inaccordance with the ldquoCivil Aviation Requirement Section 3-AirTransport Series `Lrsquo Part III dated 041020066 Permits of photography arms and ammunition dangerous goods etci) This office grants permission for photographyvideography fromthe ground at the airports and aerial photography under rule 13of Aircraft Rules 1937ii) This office grants permission for the carriage of arms andammunitions munitions of war etc by air tofromwithin Indiaunder rule 8 of the Aircraft Rules 19377 In regard to International Civil Aviation Organisation receives allcorrespondence from ICAO disseminates decisions taken by ICAO toother aviation agencies and obtained comments for submission ofIndiarsquos stand ICAO8 Preparation of Annual Report after obtaining materialsactivities fromdifferent directorate9 In regard to AIS functions like publication of Aeronautical InformationCirculars and distribution of ICAO publications to concerned directorateof this office and other aviation agencies10 Work related to library such as purchase of books periodicals andGazettes and accessioning classification cataloguing distribution ofbooks and periodicals34VIII RESEARCH amp DEVELOPMENT DIRECTORATETable of contents(A) Laboratories The Research and Development Directorate hasthe following Laboratories1 Flight Recorder Lab2 Material Testing Lab3 Failure Analysis Lab4 Physical and Chemical Lab(B) Design Section Type Certification (Head Quarter)(C ) Design Section Type Certification (Bangalore Sub-Office)Functions of LaboratoriesA 1 Flight Recorder Laboratory

This lab is engaged in analysis of data derived from randomly selected CVRs andFDRs for the purpose of monitoring crew performance and integrity of datarecording In addition to this CVR and FDR of aircraft involved in accidentincidentare also analyzed to determine any handling problem associated with theaccidentincident This lab also provide assistance to operators in downloadingdecoding and analyzing of any type of flight recorder with using dedicated tools (inform of software and hardware)A2 Material testing LaboratoryThis lab is engaged in the development and approval of indigenous aeronauticalmaterials for construction of light aircraft and gliders This includes materials likeaircraft fabric furnishing materials rubber seals etc In addition this lab is engagedin calibration of torque meter and tensiometer etcA3 Failure Analysis LaboratoryThis lab is engaged in the area of promoting air safety by analyzing the failedcomponent of aircrafthelicopter involved in accident incident to find out the probablecause of failure and also suggesting the remedial measuresA4 Physical and Chemical LaboratoryThis lab is engaged in testing of randomly selected samples of Aviation Turbine fueland also fuel samples for VVIP flights for quality control testing of fuel and oilsamples of aircraft involved in accidentincident and commissioning of new fueltanks35(B) Design Type CertificationFunctions Responsibilities at HQB1 Issue Validation of Type Certificate (TC) of Aeronauticalproduct (Aircraft engine and propeller)Application for issue revalidation of Type Certificate is to be submitted in theforms as given in Annexure I (for aircraft) and Annexure II (for rotorcraft) of CivilAviation Requirements (CAR) section 2 series F part II in duplicate along withfees (as per Aircraft Rule 62) to the Directorate of Research amp Development ofDGCAIt is essential that the designer of the product consults the DGCA prior tocommencement of design activity to ensure that the design of aircraft helicopterengine propeller he intends to design conforms to airworthiness code of FederalAviation Regulations of FAA Certification Standards of EASA or to that design codeacceptable by the DGCA For this purpose the applicant shall furnish the typedesign record duly approved by the Chief Designer to prove that the designcomplies with the relevant airworthiness design requirements RampD Directoratescrutinizes drawings and specifications various reports on analysis and tests

undertaken to substantiate compliance with the applicable requirements compliancedocuments etc Special conditions are imposed by the DGCA to provide additionalsafety standards and to cover novel and unusual design features and high intensityradiated field effects (HIRF) Additionally the aircraft has to meet noise and engineemission standards prescribed in ICAO Annex-16 or equivalent standards as of dateConcurrently the applicant is required to get his design organisation approved by theRampD Dte as per CAR 21 Subpart JAIt should be possible to issue a Type Certificate in 3 to 5 years depending onthe type of the product provided the required design reports test reports andcompliance documents have been submitted and the applicable design standard hasbeen complied with up to the satisfaction of DGCAB2 Issue of Type Approval of Aircraft parts and appliancesApplication for issue of Type Approval is to be submitted in the form as givenin Annexure - I of Civil Aviation Requirements (CAR) Section-2 Series X Part IX induplicate along with fees (as per Aircraft rule 62) to the Directorate of Research ampDevelopment (DRampD) of the DGCA The process begins when the designer manufacturer of a new aircraft helicopter components systems equipment etcsubmits an application (along with required drawings documents and fees) to theDRampD After receiving the same it is ensured that the organisation has designorganisation approval from the DGCA as per CAR 21 subpart JBOnce it is ensured that the design and analysis reports drawings etc are inorder and meet necessary requirements as stipulated by DRampD clearance may begiven to the designer manufacturer to carry out type tests on the parts appliancesThese tests are witnessed by RampD representatives After the type tests are carriedout successfully and DGCA is fully satisfied in regard to the parts appliances and36the manuals submitted by the applicant type approval in respect of the parts appliances may be issued to the designer manufacturer by the DGCAIt should be possible to issue a Type Approval in 1 year depending on thetype of the parts appliances provided required test reports compliance documentsand manuals have been submitted and the applicable standard has been compliedwith up to the satisfaction of DGCA

B3 Acceptance of Type Certificate issued by Foreign CAA for operation inIndiaThe aircraft Type Certified by foreign Civil Aviation Authority (FAA EASA) isaccepted by DGCA for operation in India The applicant is required to submit anapplication specifying the type of operation he intends to carry out along with copyof Type Certificate Type Certificate Data Sheet approved Aircraft Flight Manualsafety records list of Service Bulletins and Airworthiness Directives reports onequivalent level of safety findings (ELOS) reports of special conditions andexemptions and compliance status of the aircraft as per ICAO Annex-6 (OperatingLimitations)It should be possible to issue a Type Acceptance in 2 to 3 months dependingon the type of the aircraft provided required reports as mentioned above have beensubmitted and the applicable standard has been complied with up to the satisfactionof DGCAB4 Approval of Design OrganisationRule 133B of the Aircraft Rules 1937 stipulates that organisations engaged in designand manufacture of aircraft aircraft components and items of equipment including materialsforgings castings and standard parts shall be approved by the Director General of CivilAviation DGCA may on request and being satisfied approve an organisation to operateunder the system of approval On receipt of completed application form (CA-182E) and itsscrutiny by DGCA a preliminary meeting will be convened with the applicant to getfamiliarized with the organisation The organisation will be appraised of the variousrequirements of DGCA and the documents required to be submitted including complianceagainst various paragraphs of CAR-21The design organization prepares and submitsDesign Organisation Manual (DOM) as per applicable subpart of CAR 21 On scrutiny of thesubmitted documents if the applicant is found to meet the requirements a team of expertsfrom DGCA will visit and inspect the organisation to confirm that the applicant hasestablished the required capability The DGCA team during its course of visit shall satisfythat the organisation can satisfactorily accomplish the work relevant to the proposed scopeof work Subject to the satisfactory report made by the DGCA team the organisation maybe authorized to undertake the work and issue designanalysistest report in respect of theproduct The organisation shall be approved and the scope of work will be defined Thevalidity of approval is for one year and renewed subsequentlyIt should be possible to grant Design Organisation Approval in 6 months dependingon the type of design organization and scope of work provided required manuals anddocuments have been submitted and the applicable requirements have been complied with up to the

satisfaction of DGCA37B5 Approval of aircraft aircraft part modificationsMany alterations that are commonly called major alterations are in reality majordesign changes and require a supplemental type certificate Major changes to the typedesign are those which might appreciably affect mass balance structural strengthreliability operational characteristics or other characteristics affecting the airworthiness ofthe product Major changes to Type Design require engineering approval and should bereferred to the RampD Dte of DGCA For the approval of majoralterationsmodificationsrepairs the applicant shall submit an application to the RampD Dtealong with applicable fees He also has to submit design load stress analysis reportsdrawings etc which are required to be scrutinizedOn satisfactory completion of required tests compliance document againstapplicable airworthiness requirements is prepared by the applicant and submitted to theRampD Dte Specifications manuals operating limitations continued airworthiness instructionsare prepared by the applicant and submitted to the DGCA On satisfaction of DGCAapproval may be issued to major alterations modifications repairs specifying operatinglimitations and other conditionsIt should be possible to approve modification in 6 to 8 months depending on the typeof modification to be carried out provided required test reports and updated manuals havebeen submitted and the applicable requirements have been complied with up to thesatisfaction of DGCAFunctions Responsibilities at Bangalore Regional-OfficeThe RampD office at Bangalore was established in 1995 to look after Type Certificationactivities of Advanced Light Helicopter (at HAL) Hansa 3 amp SARAS aircraft (at NAL) andother civil aircraft related activities of the sub regionType Certification Activities at BangaloreThe following functions are the functions of this officei) Design Organization Approval in accordance with CAR 21 Subpart JB ampJAii) Scrutiny and acceptanceapproval of the Qualification test schedules of heparts in line with Internationally followed practiceiii) Witnessing of the Qualification tests to ensure the adherence to theQualification test programiv) Scrutiny of the compliance against the applicable Airworthiness Standardsv) Performing conformity inspection of aircraft aircraft parts indigenouslyproduced in the countryvi) Co-ordination with HQs in granting approvals certification etc38IX TRAINING amp LICENSING DIRECTORATE (INCLUDING FG ampTRAINING)Licensing-I Section1 Policy pertaining to renewal of licenses of aircrew personnel2 Renewal of all aircrew licenses including disposal of general enquiriespertaining to renewals

3 Grant of extension of aircraft rating to include additional types of aeroplanesopen rating Night Rating etc and Pilot-in-Command endorsement on varioustype of aircraft4 Cases relating to accidents and infringement of rules by licensed aircrewpersonnel and disciplinary action against them5 Parliamentary question and matters pertaining to unemployed aircrewpersonnel6 Budget and accounts including Advance Deposit account Maintenance ofAdvance Deposit and Revenue registers7 Maintenance of cards of aircrew personnel and personnel returns receivedfrom different airlines operators8 Proficiency checks their checking and posting9 Posting of type endorsements and renewal intimations of aircrew licensesreceived from the Regional Directors Calcutta Bombay New Delhi Madras10 Maintenance of Registers for various types of licenses giving records ofrenewals of aircrew lincenses11 Maintenance of registers for type rating PIC endorsements and infringementof Rules Accidents etc12 Endorsement of medical restrictions on licenses and Rcards13 Compliance of material for six monthly and yearly progress reports of CivilAviation14 Compliance of History of Pilots consequent upon accident15 Checking of Log Books with a view to detecting infringement of Rule 42A ofIndian Aircraft Rules 193716 Amendment to Indian Aircraft Rules 193717 VVIP flights ndash Proficiency checks of flight crew18 Delegation of Powers relating to renewal of licenses39Licensing-II Section1 Issue of aircrew licensesratings of the categories shown below includingdisposal of general of particular enquiries pertaining to issue of license(a) Student Pilotrsquos License (Aeroplanes Helicopters Gliders andBalloons)(b) Private Pilotrsquos License (Aeroplanes)(c ) Commercial Pilotrsquos License(d) Airline Transport Pilotrsquos License(e) Instrument Rating(f) Assistant flight Instructorrsquos Rating (Aeroplanes)(g) Flight Instructorrsquos Rating (Aeroplanes)(h) Flight Instructorrsquos Rating (Gliders)(i) Glider Pilotrsquos License(j) Private Helicopter Pilotrsquos License(k) Commercial Helicopter Pilotrsquos License(l) Student Navigatorrsquos License(m) Flight Navigatorrsquos License(n) Flight Radio Telephone operatorrsquos License(o) Flight Radio Telephony Operatorrsquos License(p) Private Pilotrsquos License (Balloons)

2 Revalidation of foreign license3 Conversion of foreign licenses into Indian Licenses in their correspondingcategories4 Policy matters regarding the issue of Indian and Foreign aircrew licenses5 Amendments to Licensing Rules6 Delegating of powers in respect of Licensing rules407 Exemption from Aircraft Rules for the issue of Indian Licenses8 Policy matters pertaining to conducting medical examination and theirassessment9 Disposal of medical reports pertaining to the issue and renewal of aircrewicenses and correspondence connected therewith10 Parliament Questions relating to issue of aircrew licenses11 Budget for expenditure to be incurred for items pertaining to L-2 Section41Training Section1 Budget allotment of funds etc under capital Grant for Gliding Centre andappropriation of Accounts Liabilities Returns Expenditure Returns etcPreparation of Brief for PAC on Budget matters2 Budget Allotment of funds etc under Revenue Grant for Govt Gliding Centreand appropriation of accounts preparation of Brief for PAC on the Budgetmatters3 Training of Gliding Instructions and Winch Operators and their approval forappointment in Gliding Clubs4 Five-Year Plans5 Foreign Exchange Budget6 Miscellaneous subjects on the general queries on glider training and approvalof appointment of Gliding Instructors and Gliding Instructor-in-Charge byGliding Clubs Wing7 Approval of Chief Flight Instructors AFI Instructor-in-Charge Honoraryinstructors and patter Flying for employment in lying Club8 Matters relating to other International Organization Aero Club of India andother Committees Conferences9 Allotment and loan of Gliders Gliding equipment to Flying and Gliding Clubsfrom Central Govt NCC10 Audit Objections Reconciliation of accounts11 Brief for President Address in both the Houses of Parliament on the eve ofBudget Session Consultative Committee of Parliament attached to theMinistry of Tourism amp Civil Aviation12 Matters relating to ICAO various Annual reports to I amp R Section13 Allotment of Aircraft to various Flying Clubs on loans basis14 Maintenance of aircraft with the flying clubs in purview of the Penalty clause15 Monthly aircraft returns from various flying clubs and preparation of variousreports connected with that16 Fixation of Insurance Value of the aircraft

4217 Periodical and other miscellaneous returns to AVU OampM E-II GC Hindiand R amp I etc relating to section Administration18 Release of Foreign Exchange for studies abroad19 Recovery of Cost and Overhaul Repair of aircraft loan to various FlyingClubs20 FOREIGN NATIONALS Training under Colombo Plan ITEC Programmeetc and clearance from Intelligence authorities (Clubs Gliding Centres) at(Civil Aviation Training Centre) and other Centres of Training21 Sanction of estimates received from AI Directorate and disposal of surplusstores at Subordinate Offices22 Sanction of Estimates for purchase of equipment under maintenance grant ofGliding Centres (Government)23 Delegation of Financial Powers and General Instructions regarding24 Administrative matters relating to GC Pune25 Accident to aircraft amp Gliders ndash Write Off and recovery of Insurable valuethereof26 Purchase of Aircraft Gliders and purchase of equipment under Capital Grantamp Manufacture of Indigenous equipment for Gliding Centres43FG Section1 Opening of Flying and Gliding Clubs ndash their Administration functioning and inclusionin the subsidy scheme2 Approval of constitution and bye-laws of clubs3 Allotment of Flying hours launches to Clubs4 Execution amp Enforcement of subsidy Agreement with Flying and Gliding Clubs5 Sanction and payment of Flying Subvention to Clubs6 Approval of Chief Engineer for Flying Clubs amp Gliding Clubs7 Scrutiny of Accounts of Clubs ndash General Supervision and control over the activities ofFlying Gliding Clubs with a view to ensuring proper utilization of Government grants8 Inspection of Flying Gliding Clubs by Accounts Officer9 Audit Inspection of Clubs by Accountant General of respective States10 Matters relating to confessional flying training including NCC training at Flying ampGliding Clubs11 Contribution withdrawals from Accident Reserve Fund and renewal of FERspertaining thereto12 Managing Committee Meetings of Clubs13 Activity Report of Flying Gliding Clubs (CA-82)14 All financial matters and Budget pertaining to Flying Gliding Clubs15 Rates of fees etc chargeable by Clubs16 Administrative matters relating to Aero Club of India Ballooning Club of IndiaFederation of Aeronautique Internationals All India Aeronautical Association andSkydiving17 Air Rallies Championships and conferences organized by Clubs18 Parliament Questions relating to Flying amp Gliding Clubs19 Standard Rules regarding services conditions of the employees of Flying and GlidingClubs20 Payment of Scholarship and Stipends to the SCST candidates selected under Free

Flying Scholarship Scheme21 Miscellaneous work relating to above subjects

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for the facility of the staff working in Hindi25 Maintenance of a Hindi Library in Headquarters consisting of approximately1000- books and circulation of Hindi periodicals and news papers26 Celebration of Hindi Week in Headquarters11II AERODROME STANDARDS DIRECTORATEThe Aerodrome Standards Directorate in the DGCA has been entrusted with theresponsibilities of licensing of aerodrome in accordance with the Part XI of theAircraft Rules 1937 The directorate has a establishment at the DGCA HQrs NewDelhi supported by the four regional offices at Delhi Mumbai Kolakata and ChennaiThe officers of the aerodrome standards directorate are attached to the Office ofDirector Airworthiness for the administrative purposes and are required to report tothe Director Aerodrome Standards in the DGCA HQrs for all technical issueshandled by them in their regions The functions detailed in para 1 2 and 5 arerequired to be performed at DGCA HQrs whereas other functions would be carriedout at regional offices under the supervision of HQrs1 Aerodrome licensingThese tasks and responsibilities includea) receiving recording reviewing and processing of application for site selectionfrom an intending applicant for an aerodrome licenseb) receiving reviewing and processing of intention and plans for the aerodromeconstruction from intending applicantc) inspection of the aerodrome site during construction as requiredd) receiving recording reviewing and processing application for an aerodromelicense including the inspection covering the review of the aerodromemanual on-site verification inspection and testing of aerodrome particularsfacilities and equipment including aero- nautical studies grant of exemptionsif and where permittede) grant or refusal of an aerodrome licensef) receiving reviewing and processing application for renewal of aerodromelicenseg) receiving recording reviewing and processing applications for the namechange of an aerodrome license holderh) receiving recording reviewing and processing applications for the surrenderof an aerodrome licensei) processing the case for cancellation suspension of an aerodrome licenseandj) reviewing the factors requiring the amendment of an aerodrome license andissuing the required amendments12-11-2 Notifications to AIS and other organizations

These tasks and responsibilities includea) to ensure appointment of coordinating officer for NOTAM AIS by thelicense holderb) reviewing the action of aerodrome license holder for notification to AISof the licensing status of an aerodrome and for promulgation ofaerodrome data by the AISc) reviewing any amendments to aerodrome manuals and notifying AIS ofthe changes to be made in the AIS publications if applicable3 Safety audits31 These tasks and responsibilities includea) periodic or special on-site audits of the aerodrome safety managementsystem including verification of the aerodrome and data published inthe AIP and inspection of the aerodrome facilities equipment andoperating procedures andb) review of the aerodrome operatorrsquos daily audits and special safety auditreports and actions thereonNotemdash An aerodrome audit programme should operate on the principle thatthe aerodrome license holderrsquos internal audit programme is of primaryimportance and that the DGCArsquos audits are conducted to review and evaluatethat programme and in addition to independently check and verify theparticulars of the aerodrome notified in the AIP as well as the aerodromeoperating procedures safety measures facilities and equipment32 Periodic inspections of the licensed aerodrome will be carried out as per thefollowing programme to ensure that aerodrome license holders meet theirobligations under the terms of the license and the requirements of theacceptedapproved aerodrome manualFor newly constructedInternational aerodromeonce in 6 monthsndashtill first renewal of licenseExiting International aerodrome Once in a yearOther aerodromes Once in two yearNote Frequency can be reduced if circumstances so require33 The tasks and responsibilities associated with periodic inspections aredescribed in para 6134 Other safety functionsThese tasks and responsibilities may includea) a first-hand evaluation of full-scale airport emergency exercises to identifyproblems and deficienciesb) the provision of guidance at the design and construction stages of aerodromeprojects particularly complex projects or where there is significant work thatmay impact compliance with the regulationsc) final inspection of completed projects involving complex or significant work toidentify problems or deficiencies that need to be corrected in order to complywith the requirements of the regulations and

d) the organization of and participation in aerodrome safety seminars and othertraining programmes to promote a safety culture5 Aerodrome standardsThese general tasks and responsibilities may include the following6 reviewing ICAO State letters on the subject related to the aerodromespreparing responses thereto and taking action thereon7 developing and continuing to review the national standards and practicesfor aerodrome design operation and maintenance and engineeringspecifications8 developing and issuing rules CAR advisory circulars and guidancematerial relating to aerodrome standards and practices9 reviewing plans and designs for new aerodromes or the furtherdevelopment of or modification to existing aerodromes submitted to theDGCA for approval to ensure that the requirements of the ICAO SARPsand the Statersquos national regulations are complied with and10 advising the aerodrome inspectors as required on aerodrome standardsand practices11 The typical duties of an aerodrome inspector should include but notbe limited to12 verification of the aerodrome data in the aerodrome manual including detailsof13 the location of the aerodrome2) the name and address of the aerodrome operator14 the movement area15 the runway declared distances available16 aeronautical ground lighting1417 ground services and18 notices of special conditions and procedures if anyb) on-site verification and audits of aerodrome operating proceduresincluding1) the overall aerodrome safety management system19 the aerodrome emergency plan and periodic aerodrome emergencyexercises20 rescue and fire-fighting21 inspection and maintenance of aeronautical ground lighting22 promulgation of changes to published aerodrome information23 the prevention of unauthorized entry to the aerodrome particularly themovement area and protection of the public against jet or propeller blast24 the operatorrsquos daily inspection of the aerodrome25 the planning aerodrome construction and maintenance work includingcompliance with construction safety requirements26 apron management and parking control27 the control of vehicles operating on or in the vicinity of the movement area28 wildlife hazard management29 the monitoring of obstacle limitation surfaces and notification

30 the removal of disabled aircraft31 hazardous materials including aviation fuel32 the protection of radar and navigational aids and33 low-visibility operations34 on-site checking and testing of aerodrome facilities and equipmentincluding35 the dimensions and surface conditions of runways taxiways stopwaysrunway end safety areas runway and taxiway strips shoulders and aprons36 aeronautical ground lighting systems including flight check records37 standby power38 landing direction indicators and wind direction indicators aerodromemarkings and markers5) guidance signs and warning signs in the movement area39 aerodrome maintenance equipment40 disabled aircraft removal plan41 wildlife control equipment42 the presence of obstacles in obstacle limitation surfaces43 runway visual range measuring equipment44 the presence of dangerous lights45 rescue and fire-fighting equipment46 fuelling facilities and47 runway surface friction measuring equipmentd) Examine and review flying assessments and aeronautical studies ataerodromes48 Any other work assigned by Director General15

III AIR SAFETY DIRECTORATEAir Safety Directorate at DGCA (Hqrs) is headed by Director Air Safety TheDirector Air Safety DDG (Air Safety) reports directly to the DGThe functions of the Air Safety Directorates are as under-1 Investigation of Civil Registered aircraft accidents-1 Under Rule 71 of Aircraft Rules 1937 the accident are investigated byInspector of Accidents appointed by Director General of Civil Aviation fromAir Safety Directorate2 Under Rule 74 of Aircraft Rules 1937 the accident are investigated byCommittees of Inquiry set up by the Central Govt This Directorate isresponsible for providing technical expertise to committees of inquiry3 Under Rule 75 of the Aircraft Rules 1937 the accident are investigated byCourts of Inquiry set up by the Central Govt This Directorate is responsiblefor providing technical expertise to Courts of Inquiry2 Accident to foreign registered aircraft in IndiaUnder Rule 77 of the aircraft Rules the investigation will be carried out in anyof the following manner1 Under Rule 71 of Aircraft Rules 1937 the accident are investigated byInspector of Accidents appointed by Director General of Civil Aviation from AirSafety Directorate

2 Under Rule 74 of Aircraft Rules 1937 the accident are investigated byCommittees of Inquiry set up by the Central Govt This Directorate isresponsible for providing technical expertise to committees of inquiry3 Under Rule 75 of the Aircraft Rules 1937 the accident are investigated byCourts of Inquiry set up by the Central Govt This Directorate is responsiblefor providing technical expertise to Courts of Inquiry4 Under Rule 77C the serious incident are investigated by the inquiry officerfrom Air Safety Directorate5 An accredited representative of country in which the aircraft is registered fromcountry of manufacturecountry of operator any other country which hasspecial interest may participate in the investigation inquiry or formalinvestigation as the case may be He may be accompanied by such technical16-16-advisor as consider necessary by the authority of the country by which he isappointed3 Accident to Indian registered aircraft out side India1 The accredited representative from air safety directorate will be nominated byDirector General of Civil Aviation who will participate in the investigation asper Annex 13 Air Safety Directorate will provided as and when requiredinformation with respect to aircraft crew and other details to the state ofoccurrence4 Investigation of Civil Registered aircraft Incidents1 Under Rule 77 C the serious incidents are investigated by the inquiry officerfrom Air Safety Directorate2 Incidents other than serious incidents are investigated by PermanentInvestigation board of the Airlines under supervision of officer of the RegionalAir Safety Offices5 AccidentIncident Prevention workIn addition to accidentinvestigation work Air Safety Directorate shall performs thefollowing oversight functions-1048766 To carry out the Technical safety audit of airlinesoperators1048766 To carry out safety audit of operations department of Airlinesoperators1048766 To carry out in-flight Cabin inspections1048766 To carry out surveillance inspection of airlinesoperators eg preflightmedical check of crew ramp inspection load and trim check FDTLetc1048766 To issue Civil Aviation Requirements air safety circulars publication ofannual accident summary etc1048766 To monitor implementation of recommendations made by variouscourts committees and inspector of accidents investigating aircraftaccidents1048766 To monitor action taken reports on safety audits carried out on airlinesand aviation agencies1048766 To coordinate implementation of measures to prevent bird strikes to

aircraft at all airports1048766 Inspection of aerodromes and facilities therein1048766 To coordinate with the ICAO and other aviation agencies concerningsafety-17-171048766 To coordinate with the Ministry of Civil Aviation on various Technicalissues including parliament matters1048766 To organize safety seminarstraining courses6 Any other work assigned by Director General7 Regional Air Safety OfficesAir Safety offices are located at Delhi Mumbai Hyderabad Kolkatta and ChennaiThe Delhi Mumbai offices are headed by Director Air Safety and other offices areheaded by Controller of Air Safety All regional heads of air safety reports directly toDirector Air Safety HqrsDDG (Air Safety)Regional Air Safety offices shall perform following functions1048766 To carry out the investigation of incidentsaccidents occurring ofoperatorsairlines in their region1048766 To carry out the investigation of Ground incidents1048766 To carry out the investigation of air missAir ProxATC violations1048766 Participate in the operational area inspection Airport security meetingAerodrome Environment Management Committee Regional operatorCommittee meetings1048766 Monitoring of incidents of operatorsairlines1048766 CVRDFDR monitoring1048766 ATC Tape monitoring1048766 To carry out the airport inspections1048766 To carry out surveillance inspection of airlinesoperators eg preflightmedical check of crew ramp inspection load and trim check FDTLetc1048766 To participate in the safety audit of airlinesoperators1048766 To report all occurrences in their region1048766 To carry out other surveillance work as directed by Hqs8 Coordination of regional air safety offices with Air Safety Hqs1048766 Regional Offices shall coordinate with Hqrs on all safety matters andreport all occurrences to DASDDG (Air Safety) on daily basis bytelephonefaxE-Mail1048766 To forward headquarters every month the surveillance accidentprevention work carried out1048766 Coordination meeting between regional air safety offices and air safetyHqrs will be held every 3 months During this meeting all the technicaland financialadministrative issues will be discussed pertaining to theirregion

18IV AIR TRANSPORT DIRECTORATEThe Air Transport Services in the country are governed by the Rule 134 andSchedule XI of Aircraft Rules 1937 Besides this the Civil Aviation Requirements(CAR) Section 3 Series C Part I to VI deals with the minimum requirements andprocedures for issuerenewal of ScheduledNon-Scheduled Operators Permit indifferent categories like passengercargocharter The main functions andresponsibilities of Air Transport- 1 Section are as follows-1 Issuerenewal of ScheduledNon-Scheduled Operators Permit inpassengercargocharter categories including holding of the preparednessmeeting before issue of permit2 Issuance of permission for importacquisition of aircraft to ScheduledNon-Scheduled operators3 Endorsementdeletion of the aircraft on the Operatorrsquos Permit4 Public complaints pertaining to the Scheduled Operators5 Issues relating to the security clearance of the agencies seeking flightclearances and change in the Board of Directors of the ScheduledNon-Scheduled Operators6 Issuance of flight clearances to foreign registered aircrafts includingVIPstourist charter flights under ITPcargo flightsambulance flights whichare overflyinglandingtechnical landing toacross India Issues flightclearances to Indian registered aircraft also operating outside the country forrevenuenon-revenue purposes and clearances for the Ballooning flights7 Processing the cases of foreign registered aircraft staying in India for morethan 14 days8 Flight clearances in respect of cloud seeding operation and aerial survey etcIn order to deal with the above the following procedure is followed-(A) Issue of ScheduledNon-Scheduled Operators Permit1 Scrutiny of application for issue of ScheduledNon-ScheduledOperators Permit (on receipt)2 Respond to the Ministryrsquos query for import of commercial aircraft withthe consent of DDG concerned after obtaining confirmation of typecertificate acceptance by RampD Directorate3 Once the NOC from Ministry of Civil Aviation has been received thesame will be retained in Air Transport Directorate in the file alreadyopened during the receipt of application4 In case Operations Manual has already been received Air TransportDirectorate will send a copy of Operations Manual each to a) Airworthiness Directorate (Headquarters)b) Flight Inspection Directoratec) Research amp Development Directorate (Hqrs)19d) Air Safety Directorate (Hqrs)e) Directorate of Regulations and Information5 On hearing from the operator that they are ready for attending

preparedness meeting operator will be called with seven days noticeperiod6 Coordinate for preparedness meeting and call the following Directoratefor the same -i Flight Inspection Directorateii Airworthiness Directorate (Headquarters)iii Airworthiness Directorate (Region of operation)iv Training and Licensing Directoratev Air Safety Directoratevi Research and Development Directoratevii Directorate of Regulations amp Information7 Preparation of minutes of the meeting and circulation thereof8 Issue NOC for import of aircraft subject to the intended operatorrsquoscompliance to the minutes of the preparedness meeting9 On receipt of the documents as per checklist for issue ofScheduledNon-Scheduled Operators Permit prepare the file anddocuments for issue of permit(B) Renewal of ScheduledNon-Scheduled Operators PermitThe renewal of ScheduledNon-Scheduled Operators Permit is considered oncompliance of the provisions of the Civil Aviation Requirements as contained in CARSection 3 Series C Part II to V(C) Flight clearancesAs regards to the non-scheduled flight clearances to foreignIndian registeredaircraft there are Air Transport Circulars which contains guidelines for operationsduly approved by the Ministry of Civil Aviation The requirements for the operation ofnon-scheduled flight by foreign registered aircraft are also contained in AeronauticalInformation Publication India Volume 1 Section GEN published by Airports Authorityof India20V AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTORATEMost of states which are signatories to ICAO convention have an obligation on their part toestablish regulatory control of airworthiness through their own agencies which arevariously termed as CAA FAA DGCA DCA etcThe authority in India for regulatory control of Airworthiness Directorate is the DirectorGeneral of Civil Aviation and the Directorate of Airworthiness which is headed byDirector of Airworthiness who discharges this function and is responsible for theairworthiness of aircraftThe functions of Airworthiness Directorate are broadly reproduced belowHowever these functions are basically intended to be guidelines and they do not limit in any

way the initiative and authority of the officer to ensure airworthiness by an alternative meansTherefore these should be used as a guidelines while performing the job(A) Recording reviewing and processing applications for registration of aircraftregistering and deregistering aircraft as appropriate and issuing certificates ofregistration(B) Keeping the national register of Civil Aircraft and making available informationfrom the register as and when required(C) Recording reviewing and processing application for certificate ofAirworthiness renewals of such certificates and validations of foreigncertificates of Airworthiness(D) Survey of aircraft for issue renewal and validation of certificates ofAirworthiness and the subsequent execution of such documents as appropriate(E) Recording reviewing and processing applications from aircraftmaintenance personnel for issue renewal validation and extension oflicenses and ratings for the same(F) Organisation and conduct of examinations of applicants for aircraft maintenancelicences as above assessment of results the maintenance of examination systemkeeping of past and current licence records and the issue renewal of validation asappropriate of each licence extension or rating(G) Recording the collection of fees for aircraft registration certificate ofAirworthiness aircraft maintenance personnel licenses andor any otherairworthiness services performed for which charges may be prescribed(H) Periodic review of the airworthiness condition and records of aircraft on the registerto assess the adequacy of their maintenance and to assess the competence anddiligence of the persons who perform the maintenance(I) Investigation of major defects discovered in aircraft and determination of correctiveaction to be taken where airworthiness may be affected Analysis of defectexperienced to detect and correct any trends and to reveal areas most in needof airworthiness improvement(J) Review of aircraft and component manufacturers service bulletins and theairworthiness directives of foreign airworthiness authorities to determine21applicability to the national aircraft Direction of corrective action whereairworthiness may be affected(K) Examination of current and new international and foreign airworthiness designstandards and determination of the need for adoption of critical features ofthose foreign design standards to national requirements(L) Survey of the maintenance facilities including training provisions companyorganisation and quality control procedures of applicants for issue and renewalof Air Operators Permit Certificate (AOPAOC) and aerial work operatorslicences Making recommendations as appropriate in regard to the applications(M) Survey of the facilities and procedures of applicants for issue and renewal ofcertificates of approval to conduct activities bearing on the airworthiness ofaircraft Making such issue or renewal as appropriate and maintaining records ofsame(N) Conducting periodic surveillance of the facilities procedures and work of olders ofoperator licences and of certificates of approval making appropriate directionsand recommendations and approving amendments to the licences or Air OperatorPermitCertificate (AOPAOC) holders maintenance and quality control manuals asappropriate

(O) Assessment of the qualifications of persons for designation as approved personsand others as alternates to perform certain airworthiness functionsecommendations as appropriate and monitoring of the activities of thesepersons from time to time(P) Assessment of the design and suitability of aircraft components and equipmentand their approval for use in aircraft Assessment and approval of theinstallation of aircraft components and equipment in aircraft(Q) Approval of maintenance systems for aircraft aircraft components andequipment and approval of the design of modifications and repairs to aircraftaircraft components and equipments(R) Giving of advice and recommendations to other areas of the Director Generalof Civil Aviation on the shipment of dangerous goods licensing of operators andon other technical matters relating to aviation techniques flight operationsand aeronautical engineering as may be required(S) Provision of loan of staff experts to assist in the investigation of aircraft accidents asand when required(T) Recommendation and where necessary issuance of directives concerningthe design standards to be met by aircraft and aircraft components andequipment requirements to be complied with in the manufacture andmaintenance of aircraft and aircraft components and equipment andprocedures to be followed by the aviation industry to comply with the national airlaw and regulations(U) participating in type certification board activities to resolve problems ofsignificance and to establish overall accomplishment of the typecertification programme22(V) participation in maintenance review board activities toward the developmentand approval of initial maintenance inspection requirements for newly typecertificated aircraft and powerplants being introduced in service for the first time(W) preparation and distribution to the aviation industry of advisory material concerningairworthiness practices and procedures where such advice does not warrantmandatory action but may still make a significant contribution to flight safety(X) Preparation and recommendation of regulatory changes andamendments to the national air law from time to time concerning all mattersof airworthiness within the scope opf the functions and responsibilities ofthe airworthiness Directorate(Y) Conferring at national and international levels on matters relating to the regulation ofairworthiness(Z) Identification and resolution of regulatory problems associated withairworthiness engineering Establishing general and technical policies andprocedures on which future(AA) airworthiness requirements can be based Formulation of changes inairworthiness policies and requirements which have a severe economic impact onthe aviation industry(BB) Investigation of possible violations of the national air law or regulations in regard toairworthiness and initiation of legal or other corrective action where necessaryand(CC) Preparation and distribution to the aviation industry of a series of documentsavailable to the public containing all airworthiness directives specified for generalcompliance by the aviation industryDUTIES OF THE AIRWORTHINESS OFFICERS

Detailed responsibilities of an individual airworthiness officer will vary depending on thepowers delegated to him by Government of India vide SO726 (E) amp SO727(E) upon hisspecialty and the specific tasks assigned to him(a) conduct inspection and carry out surveillance in accordance with establishedprocedures and instructions(b) report on each inspection and surveillance check in the manner prescribed(c) promote compliance with safety regulations and directives(d) report defects noticed to the operator or the approved organisation for remedialaction(e) report breaches of regulations and directives and(f) examine and review the maintenance overhaul and repair manuals for adequacyand ensure that necessary amendments are promptly made Examine maintenancechecks procedure sheets for adequacy23Detailed duties of an officer should also include as a minimum those listed belowwhich relate to his specialty(a) checking on technical log entries ensuring that the log sheets are being correctlycompleted and signed Monitoring defects occurring and reporting those ofsignificance or a repetitive nature(b) carrying out routine surveillance check of the standard of work in the hangarsworkshops and associated facilities of approved organisations(c) ensuring that ground support equipment in the workshops are properly used andmaintained by the operator(d) making spot checks of fuel vendors quality control including checking of fuel specificgravity aircraft drain samples and records The checks should be applied to both therefueling agentrsquos and the operatorrsquos methods(e) monitoring airworthiness certifications and ensuring that they are carried out bypersons who are properly authorised and that the certifications made are for thepurpose and in accordance with the requirements of the applicable airworthinessregulations(f) monitoring the implementation of the relevant airworthiness regulations issued by theheadquarters(g) familiarizing himself with the content of all Airworthiness Directives servicebulletins and similar documents in respect of aircraft(including power plants)andequipment and monitoring the extent of implementation(h) Reviewing maintenance manuals making recommendations in respect ofamendments which may be required by the headquarters or be requested by theoperators(i) carrying out sample inspections on the aircraft undergoing routine maintenancein order to assess the standard of work and adherence to maintenance manualprocedures Airworthiness Directives service bulletins etc(j) undertaking liaison with other officers regarding recommendations in respect ofissue and renewal of certificate of airworthiness checking all documents associatedwith the above including the flight manual amendment status and airframe andengine log books Checking that all relevant requirements have been compliedwith including correct certification of work carried out and authorizing release fortest flight of aircraft and avionic installation ensuring that the resulting reports aresatisfactory and in accordance with the laid down requirements(k) investigating and recommending approval of modifications(l) monitoring the operatorrsquos maintenance training organisation

(m) supervising inspections of operatorrsquos route station facilities(n) checking stores and components handling procedures generally and ensuring thatthere is no unidentified material in the bonded store and checking the quarantinestore for the methods used in the identification of goods and their inspection beforethey are transferred to the bonded store24VI Flight Inspection Directorate (FID)The Flight Inspection Directorate (FID) shall conduct regular Inspections andSurveillance of Scheduled Airlines and their aircrew in particular to ensure effectiveimplementation of safety related Standards and Recommended Practices containedin the ICAO Annexes particularly Annex 6 and the relevant Rules RegulationsProcedures and Requirements laid down in Aircraft Rules Civil AviationRequirements Aeronautical Information Circulars AIP India etc In addition toabove the Continued Surveillance of various operational aspects of operators is tobe ensured by conducting various InspectionsSurveillance Checks regularly vizCockpit En-route Inspection Cabin Inspection Ramp Inspection Station FacilityInspection and Proficiency Check etc In addition to this Simulator Evaluation andMain Base Inspection etc of the operators and StandardizationProficiency Checksof their Training Captains are to be conducted as per the requirements Thefunctions and responsibilities of FID shall broadly include the followingA SAFETY OVERSIGHT FUNCTIONS1048766 Development of Action Plan by Chief Flight Operations Inspector forContinued Surveillance of Airline Operators1048766 Surveillance of operational aspects of Airline Operators and follow-upaction thereof in accordance with the lsquoDuties amp Responsibilities of theFlight Operations Inspectorsrsquo laid down in Flight Operations InspectorrsquosManual (Ref ICAO Doc 8335-AN879 Chapter 9 Para 95 amp Para96)1048766 Random Checks of Pilots on their Proficiency amp Skill1048766 Periodical Inspection of Airline Operators ShippersFreight Forwardersand Cargo TerminalsWare Houses at Airports with regard totransportation of carrying Dangerous Goods as per Civil AviationRequirementsB TRAINING PROGRAMME OF AIRLINE OPERATORS1048766 Examination and scrutinyapproval of Training Programmes of FlightCrew on Multi-engine Aircraft (both Fixed Wing amp Helicopters) forScheduledNon-scheduled and General Aviation Operators as perStandardized Check-list1048766 Examination and scrutinyapproval of Training Programmes of AirlineOperators for Specific Authorizations and Limitations (ETOPS RNPRVSM R-NAV CAT-IIIII)1048766 Standardization of Flight Dispatchersrsquo Training Programme of Airline

Operators1048766 Standardization of Training Requirements to be followed by AirlineOperators for their Foreign Pilots251048766 Examination and acceptanceupdating of Training Manuals of AirlineOperators as per Civil Aviation Requirements as per StandardizedCheck-list1048766 Development andor revision of Specific OperatingTrainingregulations1048766 ApprovalRenewal of Simulator Training Institutes of Airlines Operatorsin IndiaC STANDARDIZATION OF TRAINING CAPTAINS1048766 Approval of Checks PilotsInstructorsExaminers of ScheduledNonscheduledGeneral Aviation Operators (Fixed Wing amp Helicopters) asper Civil Aviation Requirements (CAR)1048766 Standardization Checks of Training Captains ndash Check PilotsInstructorsExaminersD EXAMINATION OF OPERATIONAL DOCUMENTS1048766 Review and update of Flight Operations Inspectorrsquos Manual forOperations Inspection and Continued Surveillance as per ICAO Doc8335-AN8791048766 ExaminationReview and Acceptance of Operations Manual of AirlineOperators as per Civil Aviation Requirements as per StandardizedCheck-listE OTHER OPERATIONAL APPROVAL1048766 Approval of Flight Dispatchers as per Civil Aviation Requirements(Standardized check-list to be followed)1048766 Approval of PilotrsquosOperatorrsquos Authorization for ILS CAT-IIIIIOperations as per Civil Aviation Requirements (Standardized Checklistto be followed)1048766 Approval of Standard Operating Procedures for operations to NewStations amp Critical Airports ie Airports surrounded by HillydifficultTerrain (as per Standardized Check-list)1048766 Examination of Flight Trial Reports of Instrument Approach amp LandingProcedures1048766 Examination of Minimum Equipment List (MEL) from operationalaspects in co-ordination with Directorate of Airworthiness26F CERTIFICATION OF AIRLINE OPERATORS1048766 Participation in Meetings conducted by Air Transport Directorate forCertification of Airline Operators to ensure compliance of OperatingRequirements as per the Standardized Check-listG EXAMINATION1048766 Standardization of written examination questions of Pilotsrsquo Examinationas per the requirements of CEOOrders of Director General1048766 Oral Examination of Foreign PilotsFlight Dispatchers as per the Board

constituted by DGH GENERAL1048766 All Flight Operations Inspectors Chief Flight Operations Inspectorshall maintain their personal files The personal files shall containinformation of their Technical QualificationTraining Courses1048766 CFOI FOIs shall keep a record of all Checks amp Reports wherever theyare nominated by the Director General as observer on board andrecord of Test Fees being realized in their individual capacity from theoperators under Schedule-II of the Aircraft Rules 1937I Any other work assigned by Director GeneralDuties Functions amp Responsibilities of Officers in Flight InspectionDirectorate (FID)The Duties Functions amp Responsibilities of Officers in Flight InspectionDirectorate have been determined in accordance with the duties attached with thepost (copy placed below) and in accordance with power delegated to them underSO 726(E) SO 727(E) amp SO 3661 Chief Flight Operations Inspector Deputy Director General (in-charge ofFID)1048766 Development of Action Plan for Flight Inspection programme by FlightOperations Inspectors for Continued Surveillance of Airline Operatorsand to ensure implementation of follow-up instructions issued byhimDirector General of Civil Aviation1048766 Standardization Checks of Training Captains ndash CheckPilotsInstructorsExaminers to be conducted by CFOI1048766 Acceptance of Operations Manual of ScheduledNon-scheduled andGeneral Aviation Operators as per Standard Check-list271048766 Acceptance of Training Manual of ScheduledNon-scheduled andGeneral Aviation Operators including Standardization of FlightDispatchersrsquo Training Programme as per Standard Check-list1048766 Approval of Training Programmes of Airline Operators for SpecificAuthorizations and Limitations (ETOPS RNP RVSM R-NAV CATIIIII)1048766 Approval of Flying Training Programme of Flight Crew on Multi-engineAircraft (both Fixed Wing amp Helicopter) for ScheduledNon-scheduledand General Aviation Operators as per Standard Check-list1048766 Development andor revision of specific OperatingTraining regulationsndash Issuance of CARs AICs Operations Circulars Amendment toAircraft Rules (Schedule II)1048766 Approval of Draft replies to Director GeneralVC Section onParliamentary Matters VIP References RTI Act 20051048766 Scrutiny of Training Records pertaining to approval of Examiners ndashCheck PilotInstructorExaminer of ScheduledNon-scheduledGeneralAviation Operators1048766 Approval of Examiners of ScheduledNon-scheduledGeneral Aviation

on one time basis1048766 Oral Examination of Indian Pilots under AIC 17 of 1994 as per theBoard constituted by Director General1048766 Oral Examination for approval of Flight Dispatchers by the Boardconstituted by Director General and their approval1048766 Approval of Flight Dispatchers1048766 Quarterly meeting with Airline Operators on important operational andtraining matters pertaining to Scheduled Non-scheduledGeneralAviation (Fixed Wing amp Helicopter) and updating Director Generalabout the same1048766 To liaise with Director (Training amp Licensing) and Director (Air Safety)in all aspects specially pertaining to giving guidance on operationalmatters for Airline Operator1048766 To liaise with Joint Director General In-charge of Training amp Licensingand Joint Director General of Air Safety specially pertaining to givingguidance on operational matters for Airline Operations1048766 Approval of PilotrsquosOperatorrsquos Authorization for ILS CAT-IIIIIOperations as per Civil Aviation Requirements (Standardized Checklistto be followed)281048766 Approval of Standard Operating Procedures for operations to NewStations amp Critical Airports ie Airports surrounded by HillydifficultTerrain (as per Standardized Check-list)1048766 Participation in Meetings conducted by Air Transport Directorate forCertification of Airline Operators to ensure compliance of OperatingRequirements as per the Standardized Check-list1048766 Acceptance of Flight Trial Reports of Instrument Approach amp LandingProcedures1048766 Acceptance of Minimum Equipment List (MEL) from operationalaspects in co-ordination with Directorate of Airworthiness1048766 Chief Flight Operations Inspector shall maintain his personal files Thepersonal files shall contain information of their TechnicalQualificationTraining Courses1048766 Chief Flight Operations Inspector shall keep a record of all Checks ampReports wherever he is nominated by the Director General as observeron board and record of Test Fees being realized in their individualcapacity from the operators under Schedule-II of the Aircraft Rules19371048766 Any other work assigned by the Director General2 Flight Operations Inspectors1048766 To carry out Surveillance Checks of Airline Operators (Fixed Wing ampHelicopters) and follow-up action thereof in accordance with the dutieslaid down in Flight Operations Inspectorrsquos Manual1048766 Examination and Scrutiny of Training Programme of Flight Crew onMulti-engine Aircraft (both Fixed Wing amp Helicopters) forScheduledNon-scheduled and General Aviation Operators as per

Standard Check-list1048766 Periodical Inspections of Airlines Operators with regard totransportation of Dangerous Goods as per Civil Aviation Requirementsand follow-up action thereon Standard Check-list to be adopted1048766 Development andor revision of specific OperatingTraining regulationsndash Issuance of CARs AICs Operations Circulars Amendment toAircraft Rules (Schedule II)1048766 Examination and scrutiny of Operations Manual as per StandardCheck-list291048766 Examination and scrutiny of Training Manual of ScheduledNonscheduledand General Aviation Operators including Standardization ofFlight Dispatchersrsquo Training Programme as per Standard Check-list1048766 Examination and scrutiny of Training Programmes of Airline Operatorsfor Specific Authorizations and Limitations (ETOPS RNP RVSM RNAVCAT-IIIII)1048766 Examination and scrutiny of Flying Training Programme of Flight Crewon Multi-engine Aircraft (both Fixed Wing amp Helicopter) forScheduledNon-scheduled and General Aviation Operators as perStandard Check-list1048766 Examination and scrutiny of Training Programme of Airline Operatorsfor Specific Authorization amp Limitations1048766 To carry out Initial Approval of all Simulators and thereafter give yearlycertification of all Flight Simulators and check the compatibility ofSimulators vis-agrave-vis the Aircraft being used by all Indian Operatorsbefore recommending their use to Chief Flight OperationsInspectorDirector General of Civil Aviation1048766 Review and update of Flight Operations Inspectorrsquos Manual forOperations Inspection and Continued Surveillance as per ICAO Doc8335-AN8791048766 Examination of Training Records for PilotrsquosOperatorrsquos Authorization forILS CAT-IIIII Operations as per Civil Aviation Requirements(Standardized Check-list to be followed)1048766 Examination of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for operationsto New Stations amp Critical Airports ie Airports surrounded byHillydifficult Terrain (as per Standardized Check-list)1048766 Participation in Meetings conducted by Air Transport Directorate forCertification of Airline Operators to ensure compliance of OperatingRequirements as per the Standardized Check-list1048766 Examination of Flight Trial Reports of Instrument Approach amp LandingProcedures1048766 Examination of Minimum Equipment List (MEL) from operationalaspects1048766 Flight Operations Inspectors shall maintain their personal files Thepersonal files shall contain information of their TechnicalQualificationTraining Courses

1048766 Flight Operations Inspectors shall keep a record of all Checks ampReports wherever they are nominated by the Director General as30observer on board and record of Test Fees being realized in theirindividual capacity from the operators under Schedule-II of the AircraftRules 19371048766 Any other work assigned by CFOI Director General3 Deputy Director (Operations)1048766 Follow-up action on Surveillance Check Reports of Airline Operators1048766 Examination of documents pertaining to approval of CheckPilotsInstructorsExaminers of ScheduledNon-scheduled amp GeneralAviation Operators1048766 Development of Check-lists for examination of OperationsTrainingManual Specialized Operations etc in consultation with FOICFOI1048766 Examination and scrutiny of Annual Reports1048766 Development andor revision of specific OperatingTraining regulationsndash Issuance of CARs AICs Operations Circulars Amendment toAircraft Rules (Schedule II)1048766 Coordinating activities pertaining to functioning of Flight InspectionDirectorate with Airlines Flight Operations Inspectors Chief FlightOperations Inspector Director General and other Directorates inDGCA1048766 Examinationscrutiny of cases pertaining to approval of Examiners onone time basis1048766 Preparation of Draft replies to CFOI on Parliamentary Matters VIPReferences RTI Act 2005 for approval of Director General1048766 Any other work assigned by Director General4 Assistant Director (Operations)1048766 Submission of Draft replies on follow-up action on Surveillance CheckReports of Airline Operators1048766 Examination of documents pertaining to approval of CheckPilotsInstructorsExaminers of ScheduledNon-scheduled amp GeneralAviation Operators1048766 Development of Check-lists for examination of OperationsTrainingManual Specialized Operations etc in consultation with FOICFOI1048766 Examination and scrutiny of Annual Reports311048766 Development andor revision of specific OperatingTraining regulationsndash Issuance of CARs AICs Operations Circulars Amendment toAircraft Rules (Schedule II)1048766 Coordinating activities pertaining to functioning of Flight InspectionDirectorate with Airlines Flight Operations Inspectors Chief FlightOperations Inspector Director General and other Directorates inDGCA1048766 Examinationscrutiny of cases pertaining to approval of Examiners onone time basis

1048766 Preparation of Draft replies to Dy Director (FID) CFOI onParliamentary Matters VIP References RTI Act 2005 for approval ofDirector General1048766 Any other work assigned by Director General5 Operations Officer1048766 Examination of cases pertaining to approval of Flight Dispatchers1048766 Examination of matters pertaining to Oral Examination of Indian Pilotsunder AIC 17 of 19941048766 Examination of Training Syllabus of individual Pilots for typeendorsementconversion on various Helicopter types1048766 Examination of matters pertaining to approval of Examiners forHelicopter Operators on regularone time basis1048766 Development andor revision of specific OperatingTraining regulationsndash Issuance of CARs AICs Operations Circulars Amendment toAircraft Rules (Schedule II)1048766 Upkeep of OperationsTraining Documents of various AirlineOperators6 Section Officer1048766 Maintenance of Records of Surveillance Check ReportsMain BaseInspections of Airline Operators1048766 Processing of documents pertaining to approval of CheckPilotsInstructorsExaminers of ScheduledNon-scheduled amp GeneralAviation Operators1048766 Submission of Draft Annual Report1048766 Updating of website on list of Examiners of ScheduledNon-scheduledand General Aviation Operators and Operations Circulars321048766 Monitoring of Test Fees Records1048766 Processing of cases pertaining to approval of Examiners on one timebasis1048766 Submission of Draft replies to CFOI on Parliamentary Matters VIPReferences RTI Act 2005 for approval of Director General1048766 Follow-up action1048766 Any other work assigned by Chief Flight Operations InspectorDeputyDirector (Operations)Note Flight Operations Inspectors (Aeroplane) will be under the control ofChief Flight Operations InspectorDeputy Director General In-charge ofthe Flight Inspection Directorate and assisting in the smoothfunctioning of the Flight Inspection DirectorateThe above Officers will also carry out any other duties of Technical orAdministrative nature assigned to them from time to time33VII INFORMATION amp REGULATIONS DIRECTORATE1 Preparation of briefdocumentation and participation in the Bilateral AirServices Agreements with foreign countries (Bilateral Air Services

Agreements have been signed with 100 countries)2 Clearance of schedules and any other operational matters pertaining tothe foreign airlines At present 64 foreign airlines are operating tofromIndia3 Preparation of draft notifications for amendment to the Aircraft Rules1937 and draft note for the Cabinet for amendment to the Aircraft Act19344 Discussions with the Ministry of Law and legal matters and vetting ofthe draft notifications5 Grant of approval of the Dangerous Goods Training Programmes inaccordance with the ldquoCivil Aviation Requirement Section 3-AirTransport Series `Lrsquo Part III dated 041020066 Permits of photography arms and ammunition dangerous goods etci) This office grants permission for photographyvideography fromthe ground at the airports and aerial photography under rule 13of Aircraft Rules 1937ii) This office grants permission for the carriage of arms andammunitions munitions of war etc by air tofromwithin Indiaunder rule 8 of the Aircraft Rules 19377 In regard to International Civil Aviation Organisation receives allcorrespondence from ICAO disseminates decisions taken by ICAO toother aviation agencies and obtained comments for submission ofIndiarsquos stand ICAO8 Preparation of Annual Report after obtaining materialsactivities fromdifferent directorate9 In regard to AIS functions like publication of Aeronautical InformationCirculars and distribution of ICAO publications to concerned directorateof this office and other aviation agencies10 Work related to library such as purchase of books periodicals andGazettes and accessioning classification cataloguing distribution ofbooks and periodicals34VIII RESEARCH amp DEVELOPMENT DIRECTORATETable of contents(A) Laboratories The Research and Development Directorate hasthe following Laboratories1 Flight Recorder Lab2 Material Testing Lab3 Failure Analysis Lab4 Physical and Chemical Lab(B) Design Section Type Certification (Head Quarter)(C ) Design Section Type Certification (Bangalore Sub-Office)Functions of LaboratoriesA 1 Flight Recorder Laboratory

This lab is engaged in analysis of data derived from randomly selected CVRs andFDRs for the purpose of monitoring crew performance and integrity of datarecording In addition to this CVR and FDR of aircraft involved in accidentincidentare also analyzed to determine any handling problem associated with theaccidentincident This lab also provide assistance to operators in downloadingdecoding and analyzing of any type of flight recorder with using dedicated tools (inform of software and hardware)A2 Material testing LaboratoryThis lab is engaged in the development and approval of indigenous aeronauticalmaterials for construction of light aircraft and gliders This includes materials likeaircraft fabric furnishing materials rubber seals etc In addition this lab is engagedin calibration of torque meter and tensiometer etcA3 Failure Analysis LaboratoryThis lab is engaged in the area of promoting air safety by analyzing the failedcomponent of aircrafthelicopter involved in accident incident to find out the probablecause of failure and also suggesting the remedial measuresA4 Physical and Chemical LaboratoryThis lab is engaged in testing of randomly selected samples of Aviation Turbine fueland also fuel samples for VVIP flights for quality control testing of fuel and oilsamples of aircraft involved in accidentincident and commissioning of new fueltanks35(B) Design Type CertificationFunctions Responsibilities at HQB1 Issue Validation of Type Certificate (TC) of Aeronauticalproduct (Aircraft engine and propeller)Application for issue revalidation of Type Certificate is to be submitted in theforms as given in Annexure I (for aircraft) and Annexure II (for rotorcraft) of CivilAviation Requirements (CAR) section 2 series F part II in duplicate along withfees (as per Aircraft Rule 62) to the Directorate of Research amp Development ofDGCAIt is essential that the designer of the product consults the DGCA prior tocommencement of design activity to ensure that the design of aircraft helicopterengine propeller he intends to design conforms to airworthiness code of FederalAviation Regulations of FAA Certification Standards of EASA or to that design codeacceptable by the DGCA For this purpose the applicant shall furnish the typedesign record duly approved by the Chief Designer to prove that the designcomplies with the relevant airworthiness design requirements RampD Directoratescrutinizes drawings and specifications various reports on analysis and tests

undertaken to substantiate compliance with the applicable requirements compliancedocuments etc Special conditions are imposed by the DGCA to provide additionalsafety standards and to cover novel and unusual design features and high intensityradiated field effects (HIRF) Additionally the aircraft has to meet noise and engineemission standards prescribed in ICAO Annex-16 or equivalent standards as of dateConcurrently the applicant is required to get his design organisation approved by theRampD Dte as per CAR 21 Subpart JAIt should be possible to issue a Type Certificate in 3 to 5 years depending onthe type of the product provided the required design reports test reports andcompliance documents have been submitted and the applicable design standard hasbeen complied with up to the satisfaction of DGCAB2 Issue of Type Approval of Aircraft parts and appliancesApplication for issue of Type Approval is to be submitted in the form as givenin Annexure - I of Civil Aviation Requirements (CAR) Section-2 Series X Part IX induplicate along with fees (as per Aircraft rule 62) to the Directorate of Research ampDevelopment (DRampD) of the DGCA The process begins when the designer manufacturer of a new aircraft helicopter components systems equipment etcsubmits an application (along with required drawings documents and fees) to theDRampD After receiving the same it is ensured that the organisation has designorganisation approval from the DGCA as per CAR 21 subpart JBOnce it is ensured that the design and analysis reports drawings etc are inorder and meet necessary requirements as stipulated by DRampD clearance may begiven to the designer manufacturer to carry out type tests on the parts appliancesThese tests are witnessed by RampD representatives After the type tests are carriedout successfully and DGCA is fully satisfied in regard to the parts appliances and36the manuals submitted by the applicant type approval in respect of the parts appliances may be issued to the designer manufacturer by the DGCAIt should be possible to issue a Type Approval in 1 year depending on thetype of the parts appliances provided required test reports compliance documentsand manuals have been submitted and the applicable standard has been compliedwith up to the satisfaction of DGCA

B3 Acceptance of Type Certificate issued by Foreign CAA for operation inIndiaThe aircraft Type Certified by foreign Civil Aviation Authority (FAA EASA) isaccepted by DGCA for operation in India The applicant is required to submit anapplication specifying the type of operation he intends to carry out along with copyof Type Certificate Type Certificate Data Sheet approved Aircraft Flight Manualsafety records list of Service Bulletins and Airworthiness Directives reports onequivalent level of safety findings (ELOS) reports of special conditions andexemptions and compliance status of the aircraft as per ICAO Annex-6 (OperatingLimitations)It should be possible to issue a Type Acceptance in 2 to 3 months dependingon the type of the aircraft provided required reports as mentioned above have beensubmitted and the applicable standard has been complied with up to the satisfactionof DGCAB4 Approval of Design OrganisationRule 133B of the Aircraft Rules 1937 stipulates that organisations engaged in designand manufacture of aircraft aircraft components and items of equipment including materialsforgings castings and standard parts shall be approved by the Director General of CivilAviation DGCA may on request and being satisfied approve an organisation to operateunder the system of approval On receipt of completed application form (CA-182E) and itsscrutiny by DGCA a preliminary meeting will be convened with the applicant to getfamiliarized with the organisation The organisation will be appraised of the variousrequirements of DGCA and the documents required to be submitted including complianceagainst various paragraphs of CAR-21The design organization prepares and submitsDesign Organisation Manual (DOM) as per applicable subpart of CAR 21 On scrutiny of thesubmitted documents if the applicant is found to meet the requirements a team of expertsfrom DGCA will visit and inspect the organisation to confirm that the applicant hasestablished the required capability The DGCA team during its course of visit shall satisfythat the organisation can satisfactorily accomplish the work relevant to the proposed scopeof work Subject to the satisfactory report made by the DGCA team the organisation maybe authorized to undertake the work and issue designanalysistest report in respect of theproduct The organisation shall be approved and the scope of work will be defined Thevalidity of approval is for one year and renewed subsequentlyIt should be possible to grant Design Organisation Approval in 6 months dependingon the type of design organization and scope of work provided required manuals anddocuments have been submitted and the applicable requirements have been complied with up to the

satisfaction of DGCA37B5 Approval of aircraft aircraft part modificationsMany alterations that are commonly called major alterations are in reality majordesign changes and require a supplemental type certificate Major changes to the typedesign are those which might appreciably affect mass balance structural strengthreliability operational characteristics or other characteristics affecting the airworthiness ofthe product Major changes to Type Design require engineering approval and should bereferred to the RampD Dte of DGCA For the approval of majoralterationsmodificationsrepairs the applicant shall submit an application to the RampD Dtealong with applicable fees He also has to submit design load stress analysis reportsdrawings etc which are required to be scrutinizedOn satisfactory completion of required tests compliance document againstapplicable airworthiness requirements is prepared by the applicant and submitted to theRampD Dte Specifications manuals operating limitations continued airworthiness instructionsare prepared by the applicant and submitted to the DGCA On satisfaction of DGCAapproval may be issued to major alterations modifications repairs specifying operatinglimitations and other conditionsIt should be possible to approve modification in 6 to 8 months depending on the typeof modification to be carried out provided required test reports and updated manuals havebeen submitted and the applicable requirements have been complied with up to thesatisfaction of DGCAFunctions Responsibilities at Bangalore Regional-OfficeThe RampD office at Bangalore was established in 1995 to look after Type Certificationactivities of Advanced Light Helicopter (at HAL) Hansa 3 amp SARAS aircraft (at NAL) andother civil aircraft related activities of the sub regionType Certification Activities at BangaloreThe following functions are the functions of this officei) Design Organization Approval in accordance with CAR 21 Subpart JB ampJAii) Scrutiny and acceptanceapproval of the Qualification test schedules of heparts in line with Internationally followed practiceiii) Witnessing of the Qualification tests to ensure the adherence to theQualification test programiv) Scrutiny of the compliance against the applicable Airworthiness Standardsv) Performing conformity inspection of aircraft aircraft parts indigenouslyproduced in the countryvi) Co-ordination with HQs in granting approvals certification etc38IX TRAINING amp LICENSING DIRECTORATE (INCLUDING FG ampTRAINING)Licensing-I Section1 Policy pertaining to renewal of licenses of aircrew personnel2 Renewal of all aircrew licenses including disposal of general enquiriespertaining to renewals

3 Grant of extension of aircraft rating to include additional types of aeroplanesopen rating Night Rating etc and Pilot-in-Command endorsement on varioustype of aircraft4 Cases relating to accidents and infringement of rules by licensed aircrewpersonnel and disciplinary action against them5 Parliamentary question and matters pertaining to unemployed aircrewpersonnel6 Budget and accounts including Advance Deposit account Maintenance ofAdvance Deposit and Revenue registers7 Maintenance of cards of aircrew personnel and personnel returns receivedfrom different airlines operators8 Proficiency checks their checking and posting9 Posting of type endorsements and renewal intimations of aircrew licensesreceived from the Regional Directors Calcutta Bombay New Delhi Madras10 Maintenance of Registers for various types of licenses giving records ofrenewals of aircrew lincenses11 Maintenance of registers for type rating PIC endorsements and infringementof Rules Accidents etc12 Endorsement of medical restrictions on licenses and Rcards13 Compliance of material for six monthly and yearly progress reports of CivilAviation14 Compliance of History of Pilots consequent upon accident15 Checking of Log Books with a view to detecting infringement of Rule 42A ofIndian Aircraft Rules 193716 Amendment to Indian Aircraft Rules 193717 VVIP flights ndash Proficiency checks of flight crew18 Delegation of Powers relating to renewal of licenses39Licensing-II Section1 Issue of aircrew licensesratings of the categories shown below includingdisposal of general of particular enquiries pertaining to issue of license(a) Student Pilotrsquos License (Aeroplanes Helicopters Gliders andBalloons)(b) Private Pilotrsquos License (Aeroplanes)(c ) Commercial Pilotrsquos License(d) Airline Transport Pilotrsquos License(e) Instrument Rating(f) Assistant flight Instructorrsquos Rating (Aeroplanes)(g) Flight Instructorrsquos Rating (Aeroplanes)(h) Flight Instructorrsquos Rating (Gliders)(i) Glider Pilotrsquos License(j) Private Helicopter Pilotrsquos License(k) Commercial Helicopter Pilotrsquos License(l) Student Navigatorrsquos License(m) Flight Navigatorrsquos License(n) Flight Radio Telephone operatorrsquos License(o) Flight Radio Telephony Operatorrsquos License(p) Private Pilotrsquos License (Balloons)

2 Revalidation of foreign license3 Conversion of foreign licenses into Indian Licenses in their correspondingcategories4 Policy matters regarding the issue of Indian and Foreign aircrew licenses5 Amendments to Licensing Rules6 Delegating of powers in respect of Licensing rules407 Exemption from Aircraft Rules for the issue of Indian Licenses8 Policy matters pertaining to conducting medical examination and theirassessment9 Disposal of medical reports pertaining to the issue and renewal of aircrewicenses and correspondence connected therewith10 Parliament Questions relating to issue of aircrew licenses11 Budget for expenditure to be incurred for items pertaining to L-2 Section41Training Section1 Budget allotment of funds etc under capital Grant for Gliding Centre andappropriation of Accounts Liabilities Returns Expenditure Returns etcPreparation of Brief for PAC on Budget matters2 Budget Allotment of funds etc under Revenue Grant for Govt Gliding Centreand appropriation of accounts preparation of Brief for PAC on the Budgetmatters3 Training of Gliding Instructions and Winch Operators and their approval forappointment in Gliding Clubs4 Five-Year Plans5 Foreign Exchange Budget6 Miscellaneous subjects on the general queries on glider training and approvalof appointment of Gliding Instructors and Gliding Instructor-in-Charge byGliding Clubs Wing7 Approval of Chief Flight Instructors AFI Instructor-in-Charge Honoraryinstructors and patter Flying for employment in lying Club8 Matters relating to other International Organization Aero Club of India andother Committees Conferences9 Allotment and loan of Gliders Gliding equipment to Flying and Gliding Clubsfrom Central Govt NCC10 Audit Objections Reconciliation of accounts11 Brief for President Address in both the Houses of Parliament on the eve ofBudget Session Consultative Committee of Parliament attached to theMinistry of Tourism amp Civil Aviation12 Matters relating to ICAO various Annual reports to I amp R Section13 Allotment of Aircraft to various Flying Clubs on loans basis14 Maintenance of aircraft with the flying clubs in purview of the Penalty clause15 Monthly aircraft returns from various flying clubs and preparation of variousreports connected with that16 Fixation of Insurance Value of the aircraft

4217 Periodical and other miscellaneous returns to AVU OampM E-II GC Hindiand R amp I etc relating to section Administration18 Release of Foreign Exchange for studies abroad19 Recovery of Cost and Overhaul Repair of aircraft loan to various FlyingClubs20 FOREIGN NATIONALS Training under Colombo Plan ITEC Programmeetc and clearance from Intelligence authorities (Clubs Gliding Centres) at(Civil Aviation Training Centre) and other Centres of Training21 Sanction of estimates received from AI Directorate and disposal of surplusstores at Subordinate Offices22 Sanction of Estimates for purchase of equipment under maintenance grant ofGliding Centres (Government)23 Delegation of Financial Powers and General Instructions regarding24 Administrative matters relating to GC Pune25 Accident to aircraft amp Gliders ndash Write Off and recovery of Insurable valuethereof26 Purchase of Aircraft Gliders and purchase of equipment under Capital Grantamp Manufacture of Indigenous equipment for Gliding Centres43FG Section1 Opening of Flying and Gliding Clubs ndash their Administration functioning and inclusionin the subsidy scheme2 Approval of constitution and bye-laws of clubs3 Allotment of Flying hours launches to Clubs4 Execution amp Enforcement of subsidy Agreement with Flying and Gliding Clubs5 Sanction and payment of Flying Subvention to Clubs6 Approval of Chief Engineer for Flying Clubs amp Gliding Clubs7 Scrutiny of Accounts of Clubs ndash General Supervision and control over the activities ofFlying Gliding Clubs with a view to ensuring proper utilization of Government grants8 Inspection of Flying Gliding Clubs by Accounts Officer9 Audit Inspection of Clubs by Accountant General of respective States10 Matters relating to confessional flying training including NCC training at Flying ampGliding Clubs11 Contribution withdrawals from Accident Reserve Fund and renewal of FERspertaining thereto12 Managing Committee Meetings of Clubs13 Activity Report of Flying Gliding Clubs (CA-82)14 All financial matters and Budget pertaining to Flying Gliding Clubs15 Rates of fees etc chargeable by Clubs16 Administrative matters relating to Aero Club of India Ballooning Club of IndiaFederation of Aeronautique Internationals All India Aeronautical Association andSkydiving17 Air Rallies Championships and conferences organized by Clubs18 Parliament Questions relating to Flying amp Gliding Clubs19 Standard Rules regarding services conditions of the employees of Flying and GlidingClubs20 Payment of Scholarship and Stipends to the SCST candidates selected under Free

Flying Scholarship Scheme21 Miscellaneous work relating to above subjects

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These tasks and responsibilities includea) to ensure appointment of coordinating officer for NOTAM AIS by thelicense holderb) reviewing the action of aerodrome license holder for notification to AISof the licensing status of an aerodrome and for promulgation ofaerodrome data by the AISc) reviewing any amendments to aerodrome manuals and notifying AIS ofthe changes to be made in the AIS publications if applicable3 Safety audits31 These tasks and responsibilities includea) periodic or special on-site audits of the aerodrome safety managementsystem including verification of the aerodrome and data published inthe AIP and inspection of the aerodrome facilities equipment andoperating procedures andb) review of the aerodrome operatorrsquos daily audits and special safety auditreports and actions thereonNotemdash An aerodrome audit programme should operate on the principle thatthe aerodrome license holderrsquos internal audit programme is of primaryimportance and that the DGCArsquos audits are conducted to review and evaluatethat programme and in addition to independently check and verify theparticulars of the aerodrome notified in the AIP as well as the aerodromeoperating procedures safety measures facilities and equipment32 Periodic inspections of the licensed aerodrome will be carried out as per thefollowing programme to ensure that aerodrome license holders meet theirobligations under the terms of the license and the requirements of theacceptedapproved aerodrome manualFor newly constructedInternational aerodromeonce in 6 monthsndashtill first renewal of licenseExiting International aerodrome Once in a yearOther aerodromes Once in two yearNote Frequency can be reduced if circumstances so require33 The tasks and responsibilities associated with periodic inspections aredescribed in para 6134 Other safety functionsThese tasks and responsibilities may includea) a first-hand evaluation of full-scale airport emergency exercises to identifyproblems and deficienciesb) the provision of guidance at the design and construction stages of aerodromeprojects particularly complex projects or where there is significant work thatmay impact compliance with the regulationsc) final inspection of completed projects involving complex or significant work toidentify problems or deficiencies that need to be corrected in order to complywith the requirements of the regulations and

d) the organization of and participation in aerodrome safety seminars and othertraining programmes to promote a safety culture5 Aerodrome standardsThese general tasks and responsibilities may include the following6 reviewing ICAO State letters on the subject related to the aerodromespreparing responses thereto and taking action thereon7 developing and continuing to review the national standards and practicesfor aerodrome design operation and maintenance and engineeringspecifications8 developing and issuing rules CAR advisory circulars and guidancematerial relating to aerodrome standards and practices9 reviewing plans and designs for new aerodromes or the furtherdevelopment of or modification to existing aerodromes submitted to theDGCA for approval to ensure that the requirements of the ICAO SARPsand the Statersquos national regulations are complied with and10 advising the aerodrome inspectors as required on aerodrome standardsand practices11 The typical duties of an aerodrome inspector should include but notbe limited to12 verification of the aerodrome data in the aerodrome manual including detailsof13 the location of the aerodrome2) the name and address of the aerodrome operator14 the movement area15 the runway declared distances available16 aeronautical ground lighting1417 ground services and18 notices of special conditions and procedures if anyb) on-site verification and audits of aerodrome operating proceduresincluding1) the overall aerodrome safety management system19 the aerodrome emergency plan and periodic aerodrome emergencyexercises20 rescue and fire-fighting21 inspection and maintenance of aeronautical ground lighting22 promulgation of changes to published aerodrome information23 the prevention of unauthorized entry to the aerodrome particularly themovement area and protection of the public against jet or propeller blast24 the operatorrsquos daily inspection of the aerodrome25 the planning aerodrome construction and maintenance work includingcompliance with construction safety requirements26 apron management and parking control27 the control of vehicles operating on or in the vicinity of the movement area28 wildlife hazard management29 the monitoring of obstacle limitation surfaces and notification

30 the removal of disabled aircraft31 hazardous materials including aviation fuel32 the protection of radar and navigational aids and33 low-visibility operations34 on-site checking and testing of aerodrome facilities and equipmentincluding35 the dimensions and surface conditions of runways taxiways stopwaysrunway end safety areas runway and taxiway strips shoulders and aprons36 aeronautical ground lighting systems including flight check records37 standby power38 landing direction indicators and wind direction indicators aerodromemarkings and markers5) guidance signs and warning signs in the movement area39 aerodrome maintenance equipment40 disabled aircraft removal plan41 wildlife control equipment42 the presence of obstacles in obstacle limitation surfaces43 runway visual range measuring equipment44 the presence of dangerous lights45 rescue and fire-fighting equipment46 fuelling facilities and47 runway surface friction measuring equipmentd) Examine and review flying assessments and aeronautical studies ataerodromes48 Any other work assigned by Director General15

III AIR SAFETY DIRECTORATEAir Safety Directorate at DGCA (Hqrs) is headed by Director Air Safety TheDirector Air Safety DDG (Air Safety) reports directly to the DGThe functions of the Air Safety Directorates are as under-1 Investigation of Civil Registered aircraft accidents-1 Under Rule 71 of Aircraft Rules 1937 the accident are investigated byInspector of Accidents appointed by Director General of Civil Aviation fromAir Safety Directorate2 Under Rule 74 of Aircraft Rules 1937 the accident are investigated byCommittees of Inquiry set up by the Central Govt This Directorate isresponsible for providing technical expertise to committees of inquiry3 Under Rule 75 of the Aircraft Rules 1937 the accident are investigated byCourts of Inquiry set up by the Central Govt This Directorate is responsiblefor providing technical expertise to Courts of Inquiry2 Accident to foreign registered aircraft in IndiaUnder Rule 77 of the aircraft Rules the investigation will be carried out in anyof the following manner1 Under Rule 71 of Aircraft Rules 1937 the accident are investigated byInspector of Accidents appointed by Director General of Civil Aviation from AirSafety Directorate

2 Under Rule 74 of Aircraft Rules 1937 the accident are investigated byCommittees of Inquiry set up by the Central Govt This Directorate isresponsible for providing technical expertise to committees of inquiry3 Under Rule 75 of the Aircraft Rules 1937 the accident are investigated byCourts of Inquiry set up by the Central Govt This Directorate is responsiblefor providing technical expertise to Courts of Inquiry4 Under Rule 77C the serious incident are investigated by the inquiry officerfrom Air Safety Directorate5 An accredited representative of country in which the aircraft is registered fromcountry of manufacturecountry of operator any other country which hasspecial interest may participate in the investigation inquiry or formalinvestigation as the case may be He may be accompanied by such technical16-16-advisor as consider necessary by the authority of the country by which he isappointed3 Accident to Indian registered aircraft out side India1 The accredited representative from air safety directorate will be nominated byDirector General of Civil Aviation who will participate in the investigation asper Annex 13 Air Safety Directorate will provided as and when requiredinformation with respect to aircraft crew and other details to the state ofoccurrence4 Investigation of Civil Registered aircraft Incidents1 Under Rule 77 C the serious incidents are investigated by the inquiry officerfrom Air Safety Directorate2 Incidents other than serious incidents are investigated by PermanentInvestigation board of the Airlines under supervision of officer of the RegionalAir Safety Offices5 AccidentIncident Prevention workIn addition to accidentinvestigation work Air Safety Directorate shall performs thefollowing oversight functions-1048766 To carry out the Technical safety audit of airlinesoperators1048766 To carry out safety audit of operations department of Airlinesoperators1048766 To carry out in-flight Cabin inspections1048766 To carry out surveillance inspection of airlinesoperators eg preflightmedical check of crew ramp inspection load and trim check FDTLetc1048766 To issue Civil Aviation Requirements air safety circulars publication ofannual accident summary etc1048766 To monitor implementation of recommendations made by variouscourts committees and inspector of accidents investigating aircraftaccidents1048766 To monitor action taken reports on safety audits carried out on airlinesand aviation agencies1048766 To coordinate implementation of measures to prevent bird strikes to

aircraft at all airports1048766 Inspection of aerodromes and facilities therein1048766 To coordinate with the ICAO and other aviation agencies concerningsafety-17-171048766 To coordinate with the Ministry of Civil Aviation on various Technicalissues including parliament matters1048766 To organize safety seminarstraining courses6 Any other work assigned by Director General7 Regional Air Safety OfficesAir Safety offices are located at Delhi Mumbai Hyderabad Kolkatta and ChennaiThe Delhi Mumbai offices are headed by Director Air Safety and other offices areheaded by Controller of Air Safety All regional heads of air safety reports directly toDirector Air Safety HqrsDDG (Air Safety)Regional Air Safety offices shall perform following functions1048766 To carry out the investigation of incidentsaccidents occurring ofoperatorsairlines in their region1048766 To carry out the investigation of Ground incidents1048766 To carry out the investigation of air missAir ProxATC violations1048766 Participate in the operational area inspection Airport security meetingAerodrome Environment Management Committee Regional operatorCommittee meetings1048766 Monitoring of incidents of operatorsairlines1048766 CVRDFDR monitoring1048766 ATC Tape monitoring1048766 To carry out the airport inspections1048766 To carry out surveillance inspection of airlinesoperators eg preflightmedical check of crew ramp inspection load and trim check FDTLetc1048766 To participate in the safety audit of airlinesoperators1048766 To report all occurrences in their region1048766 To carry out other surveillance work as directed by Hqs8 Coordination of regional air safety offices with Air Safety Hqs1048766 Regional Offices shall coordinate with Hqrs on all safety matters andreport all occurrences to DASDDG (Air Safety) on daily basis bytelephonefaxE-Mail1048766 To forward headquarters every month the surveillance accidentprevention work carried out1048766 Coordination meeting between regional air safety offices and air safetyHqrs will be held every 3 months During this meeting all the technicaland financialadministrative issues will be discussed pertaining to theirregion

18IV AIR TRANSPORT DIRECTORATEThe Air Transport Services in the country are governed by the Rule 134 andSchedule XI of Aircraft Rules 1937 Besides this the Civil Aviation Requirements(CAR) Section 3 Series C Part I to VI deals with the minimum requirements andprocedures for issuerenewal of ScheduledNon-Scheduled Operators Permit indifferent categories like passengercargocharter The main functions andresponsibilities of Air Transport- 1 Section are as follows-1 Issuerenewal of ScheduledNon-Scheduled Operators Permit inpassengercargocharter categories including holding of the preparednessmeeting before issue of permit2 Issuance of permission for importacquisition of aircraft to ScheduledNon-Scheduled operators3 Endorsementdeletion of the aircraft on the Operatorrsquos Permit4 Public complaints pertaining to the Scheduled Operators5 Issues relating to the security clearance of the agencies seeking flightclearances and change in the Board of Directors of the ScheduledNon-Scheduled Operators6 Issuance of flight clearances to foreign registered aircrafts includingVIPstourist charter flights under ITPcargo flightsambulance flights whichare overflyinglandingtechnical landing toacross India Issues flightclearances to Indian registered aircraft also operating outside the country forrevenuenon-revenue purposes and clearances for the Ballooning flights7 Processing the cases of foreign registered aircraft staying in India for morethan 14 days8 Flight clearances in respect of cloud seeding operation and aerial survey etcIn order to deal with the above the following procedure is followed-(A) Issue of ScheduledNon-Scheduled Operators Permit1 Scrutiny of application for issue of ScheduledNon-ScheduledOperators Permit (on receipt)2 Respond to the Ministryrsquos query for import of commercial aircraft withthe consent of DDG concerned after obtaining confirmation of typecertificate acceptance by RampD Directorate3 Once the NOC from Ministry of Civil Aviation has been received thesame will be retained in Air Transport Directorate in the file alreadyopened during the receipt of application4 In case Operations Manual has already been received Air TransportDirectorate will send a copy of Operations Manual each to a) Airworthiness Directorate (Headquarters)b) Flight Inspection Directoratec) Research amp Development Directorate (Hqrs)19d) Air Safety Directorate (Hqrs)e) Directorate of Regulations and Information5 On hearing from the operator that they are ready for attending

preparedness meeting operator will be called with seven days noticeperiod6 Coordinate for preparedness meeting and call the following Directoratefor the same -i Flight Inspection Directorateii Airworthiness Directorate (Headquarters)iii Airworthiness Directorate (Region of operation)iv Training and Licensing Directoratev Air Safety Directoratevi Research and Development Directoratevii Directorate of Regulations amp Information7 Preparation of minutes of the meeting and circulation thereof8 Issue NOC for import of aircraft subject to the intended operatorrsquoscompliance to the minutes of the preparedness meeting9 On receipt of the documents as per checklist for issue ofScheduledNon-Scheduled Operators Permit prepare the file anddocuments for issue of permit(B) Renewal of ScheduledNon-Scheduled Operators PermitThe renewal of ScheduledNon-Scheduled Operators Permit is considered oncompliance of the provisions of the Civil Aviation Requirements as contained in CARSection 3 Series C Part II to V(C) Flight clearancesAs regards to the non-scheduled flight clearances to foreignIndian registeredaircraft there are Air Transport Circulars which contains guidelines for operationsduly approved by the Ministry of Civil Aviation The requirements for the operation ofnon-scheduled flight by foreign registered aircraft are also contained in AeronauticalInformation Publication India Volume 1 Section GEN published by Airports Authorityof India20V AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTORATEMost of states which are signatories to ICAO convention have an obligation on their part toestablish regulatory control of airworthiness through their own agencies which arevariously termed as CAA FAA DGCA DCA etcThe authority in India for regulatory control of Airworthiness Directorate is the DirectorGeneral of Civil Aviation and the Directorate of Airworthiness which is headed byDirector of Airworthiness who discharges this function and is responsible for theairworthiness of aircraftThe functions of Airworthiness Directorate are broadly reproduced belowHowever these functions are basically intended to be guidelines and they do not limit in any

way the initiative and authority of the officer to ensure airworthiness by an alternative meansTherefore these should be used as a guidelines while performing the job(A) Recording reviewing and processing applications for registration of aircraftregistering and deregistering aircraft as appropriate and issuing certificates ofregistration(B) Keeping the national register of Civil Aircraft and making available informationfrom the register as and when required(C) Recording reviewing and processing application for certificate ofAirworthiness renewals of such certificates and validations of foreigncertificates of Airworthiness(D) Survey of aircraft for issue renewal and validation of certificates ofAirworthiness and the subsequent execution of such documents as appropriate(E) Recording reviewing and processing applications from aircraftmaintenance personnel for issue renewal validation and extension oflicenses and ratings for the same(F) Organisation and conduct of examinations of applicants for aircraft maintenancelicences as above assessment of results the maintenance of examination systemkeeping of past and current licence records and the issue renewal of validation asappropriate of each licence extension or rating(G) Recording the collection of fees for aircraft registration certificate ofAirworthiness aircraft maintenance personnel licenses andor any otherairworthiness services performed for which charges may be prescribed(H) Periodic review of the airworthiness condition and records of aircraft on the registerto assess the adequacy of their maintenance and to assess the competence anddiligence of the persons who perform the maintenance(I) Investigation of major defects discovered in aircraft and determination of correctiveaction to be taken where airworthiness may be affected Analysis of defectexperienced to detect and correct any trends and to reveal areas most in needof airworthiness improvement(J) Review of aircraft and component manufacturers service bulletins and theairworthiness directives of foreign airworthiness authorities to determine21applicability to the national aircraft Direction of corrective action whereairworthiness may be affected(K) Examination of current and new international and foreign airworthiness designstandards and determination of the need for adoption of critical features ofthose foreign design standards to national requirements(L) Survey of the maintenance facilities including training provisions companyorganisation and quality control procedures of applicants for issue and renewalof Air Operators Permit Certificate (AOPAOC) and aerial work operatorslicences Making recommendations as appropriate in regard to the applications(M) Survey of the facilities and procedures of applicants for issue and renewal ofcertificates of approval to conduct activities bearing on the airworthiness ofaircraft Making such issue or renewal as appropriate and maintaining records ofsame(N) Conducting periodic surveillance of the facilities procedures and work of olders ofoperator licences and of certificates of approval making appropriate directionsand recommendations and approving amendments to the licences or Air OperatorPermitCertificate (AOPAOC) holders maintenance and quality control manuals asappropriate

(O) Assessment of the qualifications of persons for designation as approved personsand others as alternates to perform certain airworthiness functionsecommendations as appropriate and monitoring of the activities of thesepersons from time to time(P) Assessment of the design and suitability of aircraft components and equipmentand their approval for use in aircraft Assessment and approval of theinstallation of aircraft components and equipment in aircraft(Q) Approval of maintenance systems for aircraft aircraft components andequipment and approval of the design of modifications and repairs to aircraftaircraft components and equipments(R) Giving of advice and recommendations to other areas of the Director Generalof Civil Aviation on the shipment of dangerous goods licensing of operators andon other technical matters relating to aviation techniques flight operationsand aeronautical engineering as may be required(S) Provision of loan of staff experts to assist in the investigation of aircraft accidents asand when required(T) Recommendation and where necessary issuance of directives concerningthe design standards to be met by aircraft and aircraft components andequipment requirements to be complied with in the manufacture andmaintenance of aircraft and aircraft components and equipment andprocedures to be followed by the aviation industry to comply with the national airlaw and regulations(U) participating in type certification board activities to resolve problems ofsignificance and to establish overall accomplishment of the typecertification programme22(V) participation in maintenance review board activities toward the developmentand approval of initial maintenance inspection requirements for newly typecertificated aircraft and powerplants being introduced in service for the first time(W) preparation and distribution to the aviation industry of advisory material concerningairworthiness practices and procedures where such advice does not warrantmandatory action but may still make a significant contribution to flight safety(X) Preparation and recommendation of regulatory changes andamendments to the national air law from time to time concerning all mattersof airworthiness within the scope opf the functions and responsibilities ofthe airworthiness Directorate(Y) Conferring at national and international levels on matters relating to the regulation ofairworthiness(Z) Identification and resolution of regulatory problems associated withairworthiness engineering Establishing general and technical policies andprocedures on which future(AA) airworthiness requirements can be based Formulation of changes inairworthiness policies and requirements which have a severe economic impact onthe aviation industry(BB) Investigation of possible violations of the national air law or regulations in regard toairworthiness and initiation of legal or other corrective action where necessaryand(CC) Preparation and distribution to the aviation industry of a series of documentsavailable to the public containing all airworthiness directives specified for generalcompliance by the aviation industryDUTIES OF THE AIRWORTHINESS OFFICERS

Detailed responsibilities of an individual airworthiness officer will vary depending on thepowers delegated to him by Government of India vide SO726 (E) amp SO727(E) upon hisspecialty and the specific tasks assigned to him(a) conduct inspection and carry out surveillance in accordance with establishedprocedures and instructions(b) report on each inspection and surveillance check in the manner prescribed(c) promote compliance with safety regulations and directives(d) report defects noticed to the operator or the approved organisation for remedialaction(e) report breaches of regulations and directives and(f) examine and review the maintenance overhaul and repair manuals for adequacyand ensure that necessary amendments are promptly made Examine maintenancechecks procedure sheets for adequacy23Detailed duties of an officer should also include as a minimum those listed belowwhich relate to his specialty(a) checking on technical log entries ensuring that the log sheets are being correctlycompleted and signed Monitoring defects occurring and reporting those ofsignificance or a repetitive nature(b) carrying out routine surveillance check of the standard of work in the hangarsworkshops and associated facilities of approved organisations(c) ensuring that ground support equipment in the workshops are properly used andmaintained by the operator(d) making spot checks of fuel vendors quality control including checking of fuel specificgravity aircraft drain samples and records The checks should be applied to both therefueling agentrsquos and the operatorrsquos methods(e) monitoring airworthiness certifications and ensuring that they are carried out bypersons who are properly authorised and that the certifications made are for thepurpose and in accordance with the requirements of the applicable airworthinessregulations(f) monitoring the implementation of the relevant airworthiness regulations issued by theheadquarters(g) familiarizing himself with the content of all Airworthiness Directives servicebulletins and similar documents in respect of aircraft(including power plants)andequipment and monitoring the extent of implementation(h) Reviewing maintenance manuals making recommendations in respect ofamendments which may be required by the headquarters or be requested by theoperators(i) carrying out sample inspections on the aircraft undergoing routine maintenancein order to assess the standard of work and adherence to maintenance manualprocedures Airworthiness Directives service bulletins etc(j) undertaking liaison with other officers regarding recommendations in respect ofissue and renewal of certificate of airworthiness checking all documents associatedwith the above including the flight manual amendment status and airframe andengine log books Checking that all relevant requirements have been compliedwith including correct certification of work carried out and authorizing release fortest flight of aircraft and avionic installation ensuring that the resulting reports aresatisfactory and in accordance with the laid down requirements(k) investigating and recommending approval of modifications(l) monitoring the operatorrsquos maintenance training organisation

(m) supervising inspections of operatorrsquos route station facilities(n) checking stores and components handling procedures generally and ensuring thatthere is no unidentified material in the bonded store and checking the quarantinestore for the methods used in the identification of goods and their inspection beforethey are transferred to the bonded store24VI Flight Inspection Directorate (FID)The Flight Inspection Directorate (FID) shall conduct regular Inspections andSurveillance of Scheduled Airlines and their aircrew in particular to ensure effectiveimplementation of safety related Standards and Recommended Practices containedin the ICAO Annexes particularly Annex 6 and the relevant Rules RegulationsProcedures and Requirements laid down in Aircraft Rules Civil AviationRequirements Aeronautical Information Circulars AIP India etc In addition toabove the Continued Surveillance of various operational aspects of operators is tobe ensured by conducting various InspectionsSurveillance Checks regularly vizCockpit En-route Inspection Cabin Inspection Ramp Inspection Station FacilityInspection and Proficiency Check etc In addition to this Simulator Evaluation andMain Base Inspection etc of the operators and StandardizationProficiency Checksof their Training Captains are to be conducted as per the requirements Thefunctions and responsibilities of FID shall broadly include the followingA SAFETY OVERSIGHT FUNCTIONS1048766 Development of Action Plan by Chief Flight Operations Inspector forContinued Surveillance of Airline Operators1048766 Surveillance of operational aspects of Airline Operators and follow-upaction thereof in accordance with the lsquoDuties amp Responsibilities of theFlight Operations Inspectorsrsquo laid down in Flight Operations InspectorrsquosManual (Ref ICAO Doc 8335-AN879 Chapter 9 Para 95 amp Para96)1048766 Random Checks of Pilots on their Proficiency amp Skill1048766 Periodical Inspection of Airline Operators ShippersFreight Forwardersand Cargo TerminalsWare Houses at Airports with regard totransportation of carrying Dangerous Goods as per Civil AviationRequirementsB TRAINING PROGRAMME OF AIRLINE OPERATORS1048766 Examination and scrutinyapproval of Training Programmes of FlightCrew on Multi-engine Aircraft (both Fixed Wing amp Helicopters) forScheduledNon-scheduled and General Aviation Operators as perStandardized Check-list1048766 Examination and scrutinyapproval of Training Programmes of AirlineOperators for Specific Authorizations and Limitations (ETOPS RNPRVSM R-NAV CAT-IIIII)1048766 Standardization of Flight Dispatchersrsquo Training Programme of Airline

Operators1048766 Standardization of Training Requirements to be followed by AirlineOperators for their Foreign Pilots251048766 Examination and acceptanceupdating of Training Manuals of AirlineOperators as per Civil Aviation Requirements as per StandardizedCheck-list1048766 Development andor revision of Specific OperatingTrainingregulations1048766 ApprovalRenewal of Simulator Training Institutes of Airlines Operatorsin IndiaC STANDARDIZATION OF TRAINING CAPTAINS1048766 Approval of Checks PilotsInstructorsExaminers of ScheduledNonscheduledGeneral Aviation Operators (Fixed Wing amp Helicopters) asper Civil Aviation Requirements (CAR)1048766 Standardization Checks of Training Captains ndash Check PilotsInstructorsExaminersD EXAMINATION OF OPERATIONAL DOCUMENTS1048766 Review and update of Flight Operations Inspectorrsquos Manual forOperations Inspection and Continued Surveillance as per ICAO Doc8335-AN8791048766 ExaminationReview and Acceptance of Operations Manual of AirlineOperators as per Civil Aviation Requirements as per StandardizedCheck-listE OTHER OPERATIONAL APPROVAL1048766 Approval of Flight Dispatchers as per Civil Aviation Requirements(Standardized check-list to be followed)1048766 Approval of PilotrsquosOperatorrsquos Authorization for ILS CAT-IIIIIOperations as per Civil Aviation Requirements (Standardized Checklistto be followed)1048766 Approval of Standard Operating Procedures for operations to NewStations amp Critical Airports ie Airports surrounded by HillydifficultTerrain (as per Standardized Check-list)1048766 Examination of Flight Trial Reports of Instrument Approach amp LandingProcedures1048766 Examination of Minimum Equipment List (MEL) from operationalaspects in co-ordination with Directorate of Airworthiness26F CERTIFICATION OF AIRLINE OPERATORS1048766 Participation in Meetings conducted by Air Transport Directorate forCertification of Airline Operators to ensure compliance of OperatingRequirements as per the Standardized Check-listG EXAMINATION1048766 Standardization of written examination questions of Pilotsrsquo Examinationas per the requirements of CEOOrders of Director General1048766 Oral Examination of Foreign PilotsFlight Dispatchers as per the Board

constituted by DGH GENERAL1048766 All Flight Operations Inspectors Chief Flight Operations Inspectorshall maintain their personal files The personal files shall containinformation of their Technical QualificationTraining Courses1048766 CFOI FOIs shall keep a record of all Checks amp Reports wherever theyare nominated by the Director General as observer on board andrecord of Test Fees being realized in their individual capacity from theoperators under Schedule-II of the Aircraft Rules 1937I Any other work assigned by Director GeneralDuties Functions amp Responsibilities of Officers in Flight InspectionDirectorate (FID)The Duties Functions amp Responsibilities of Officers in Flight InspectionDirectorate have been determined in accordance with the duties attached with thepost (copy placed below) and in accordance with power delegated to them underSO 726(E) SO 727(E) amp SO 3661 Chief Flight Operations Inspector Deputy Director General (in-charge ofFID)1048766 Development of Action Plan for Flight Inspection programme by FlightOperations Inspectors for Continued Surveillance of Airline Operatorsand to ensure implementation of follow-up instructions issued byhimDirector General of Civil Aviation1048766 Standardization Checks of Training Captains ndash CheckPilotsInstructorsExaminers to be conducted by CFOI1048766 Acceptance of Operations Manual of ScheduledNon-scheduled andGeneral Aviation Operators as per Standard Check-list271048766 Acceptance of Training Manual of ScheduledNon-scheduled andGeneral Aviation Operators including Standardization of FlightDispatchersrsquo Training Programme as per Standard Check-list1048766 Approval of Training Programmes of Airline Operators for SpecificAuthorizations and Limitations (ETOPS RNP RVSM R-NAV CATIIIII)1048766 Approval of Flying Training Programme of Flight Crew on Multi-engineAircraft (both Fixed Wing amp Helicopter) for ScheduledNon-scheduledand General Aviation Operators as per Standard Check-list1048766 Development andor revision of specific OperatingTraining regulationsndash Issuance of CARs AICs Operations Circulars Amendment toAircraft Rules (Schedule II)1048766 Approval of Draft replies to Director GeneralVC Section onParliamentary Matters VIP References RTI Act 20051048766 Scrutiny of Training Records pertaining to approval of Examiners ndashCheck PilotInstructorExaminer of ScheduledNon-scheduledGeneralAviation Operators1048766 Approval of Examiners of ScheduledNon-scheduledGeneral Aviation

on one time basis1048766 Oral Examination of Indian Pilots under AIC 17 of 1994 as per theBoard constituted by Director General1048766 Oral Examination for approval of Flight Dispatchers by the Boardconstituted by Director General and their approval1048766 Approval of Flight Dispatchers1048766 Quarterly meeting with Airline Operators on important operational andtraining matters pertaining to Scheduled Non-scheduledGeneralAviation (Fixed Wing amp Helicopter) and updating Director Generalabout the same1048766 To liaise with Director (Training amp Licensing) and Director (Air Safety)in all aspects specially pertaining to giving guidance on operationalmatters for Airline Operator1048766 To liaise with Joint Director General In-charge of Training amp Licensingand Joint Director General of Air Safety specially pertaining to givingguidance on operational matters for Airline Operations1048766 Approval of PilotrsquosOperatorrsquos Authorization for ILS CAT-IIIIIOperations as per Civil Aviation Requirements (Standardized Checklistto be followed)281048766 Approval of Standard Operating Procedures for operations to NewStations amp Critical Airports ie Airports surrounded by HillydifficultTerrain (as per Standardized Check-list)1048766 Participation in Meetings conducted by Air Transport Directorate forCertification of Airline Operators to ensure compliance of OperatingRequirements as per the Standardized Check-list1048766 Acceptance of Flight Trial Reports of Instrument Approach amp LandingProcedures1048766 Acceptance of Minimum Equipment List (MEL) from operationalaspects in co-ordination with Directorate of Airworthiness1048766 Chief Flight Operations Inspector shall maintain his personal files Thepersonal files shall contain information of their TechnicalQualificationTraining Courses1048766 Chief Flight Operations Inspector shall keep a record of all Checks ampReports wherever he is nominated by the Director General as observeron board and record of Test Fees being realized in their individualcapacity from the operators under Schedule-II of the Aircraft Rules19371048766 Any other work assigned by the Director General2 Flight Operations Inspectors1048766 To carry out Surveillance Checks of Airline Operators (Fixed Wing ampHelicopters) and follow-up action thereof in accordance with the dutieslaid down in Flight Operations Inspectorrsquos Manual1048766 Examination and Scrutiny of Training Programme of Flight Crew onMulti-engine Aircraft (both Fixed Wing amp Helicopters) forScheduledNon-scheduled and General Aviation Operators as per

Standard Check-list1048766 Periodical Inspections of Airlines Operators with regard totransportation of Dangerous Goods as per Civil Aviation Requirementsand follow-up action thereon Standard Check-list to be adopted1048766 Development andor revision of specific OperatingTraining regulationsndash Issuance of CARs AICs Operations Circulars Amendment toAircraft Rules (Schedule II)1048766 Examination and scrutiny of Operations Manual as per StandardCheck-list291048766 Examination and scrutiny of Training Manual of ScheduledNonscheduledand General Aviation Operators including Standardization ofFlight Dispatchersrsquo Training Programme as per Standard Check-list1048766 Examination and scrutiny of Training Programmes of Airline Operatorsfor Specific Authorizations and Limitations (ETOPS RNP RVSM RNAVCAT-IIIII)1048766 Examination and scrutiny of Flying Training Programme of Flight Crewon Multi-engine Aircraft (both Fixed Wing amp Helicopter) forScheduledNon-scheduled and General Aviation Operators as perStandard Check-list1048766 Examination and scrutiny of Training Programme of Airline Operatorsfor Specific Authorization amp Limitations1048766 To carry out Initial Approval of all Simulators and thereafter give yearlycertification of all Flight Simulators and check the compatibility ofSimulators vis-agrave-vis the Aircraft being used by all Indian Operatorsbefore recommending their use to Chief Flight OperationsInspectorDirector General of Civil Aviation1048766 Review and update of Flight Operations Inspectorrsquos Manual forOperations Inspection and Continued Surveillance as per ICAO Doc8335-AN8791048766 Examination of Training Records for PilotrsquosOperatorrsquos Authorization forILS CAT-IIIII Operations as per Civil Aviation Requirements(Standardized Check-list to be followed)1048766 Examination of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for operationsto New Stations amp Critical Airports ie Airports surrounded byHillydifficult Terrain (as per Standardized Check-list)1048766 Participation in Meetings conducted by Air Transport Directorate forCertification of Airline Operators to ensure compliance of OperatingRequirements as per the Standardized Check-list1048766 Examination of Flight Trial Reports of Instrument Approach amp LandingProcedures1048766 Examination of Minimum Equipment List (MEL) from operationalaspects1048766 Flight Operations Inspectors shall maintain their personal files Thepersonal files shall contain information of their TechnicalQualificationTraining Courses

1048766 Flight Operations Inspectors shall keep a record of all Checks ampReports wherever they are nominated by the Director General as30observer on board and record of Test Fees being realized in theirindividual capacity from the operators under Schedule-II of the AircraftRules 19371048766 Any other work assigned by CFOI Director General3 Deputy Director (Operations)1048766 Follow-up action on Surveillance Check Reports of Airline Operators1048766 Examination of documents pertaining to approval of CheckPilotsInstructorsExaminers of ScheduledNon-scheduled amp GeneralAviation Operators1048766 Development of Check-lists for examination of OperationsTrainingManual Specialized Operations etc in consultation with FOICFOI1048766 Examination and scrutiny of Annual Reports1048766 Development andor revision of specific OperatingTraining regulationsndash Issuance of CARs AICs Operations Circulars Amendment toAircraft Rules (Schedule II)1048766 Coordinating activities pertaining to functioning of Flight InspectionDirectorate with Airlines Flight Operations Inspectors Chief FlightOperations Inspector Director General and other Directorates inDGCA1048766 Examinationscrutiny of cases pertaining to approval of Examiners onone time basis1048766 Preparation of Draft replies to CFOI on Parliamentary Matters VIPReferences RTI Act 2005 for approval of Director General1048766 Any other work assigned by Director General4 Assistant Director (Operations)1048766 Submission of Draft replies on follow-up action on Surveillance CheckReports of Airline Operators1048766 Examination of documents pertaining to approval of CheckPilotsInstructorsExaminers of ScheduledNon-scheduled amp GeneralAviation Operators1048766 Development of Check-lists for examination of OperationsTrainingManual Specialized Operations etc in consultation with FOICFOI1048766 Examination and scrutiny of Annual Reports311048766 Development andor revision of specific OperatingTraining regulationsndash Issuance of CARs AICs Operations Circulars Amendment toAircraft Rules (Schedule II)1048766 Coordinating activities pertaining to functioning of Flight InspectionDirectorate with Airlines Flight Operations Inspectors Chief FlightOperations Inspector Director General and other Directorates inDGCA1048766 Examinationscrutiny of cases pertaining to approval of Examiners onone time basis

1048766 Preparation of Draft replies to Dy Director (FID) CFOI onParliamentary Matters VIP References RTI Act 2005 for approval ofDirector General1048766 Any other work assigned by Director General5 Operations Officer1048766 Examination of cases pertaining to approval of Flight Dispatchers1048766 Examination of matters pertaining to Oral Examination of Indian Pilotsunder AIC 17 of 19941048766 Examination of Training Syllabus of individual Pilots for typeendorsementconversion on various Helicopter types1048766 Examination of matters pertaining to approval of Examiners forHelicopter Operators on regularone time basis1048766 Development andor revision of specific OperatingTraining regulationsndash Issuance of CARs AICs Operations Circulars Amendment toAircraft Rules (Schedule II)1048766 Upkeep of OperationsTraining Documents of various AirlineOperators6 Section Officer1048766 Maintenance of Records of Surveillance Check ReportsMain BaseInspections of Airline Operators1048766 Processing of documents pertaining to approval of CheckPilotsInstructorsExaminers of ScheduledNon-scheduled amp GeneralAviation Operators1048766 Submission of Draft Annual Report1048766 Updating of website on list of Examiners of ScheduledNon-scheduledand General Aviation Operators and Operations Circulars321048766 Monitoring of Test Fees Records1048766 Processing of cases pertaining to approval of Examiners on one timebasis1048766 Submission of Draft replies to CFOI on Parliamentary Matters VIPReferences RTI Act 2005 for approval of Director General1048766 Follow-up action1048766 Any other work assigned by Chief Flight Operations InspectorDeputyDirector (Operations)Note Flight Operations Inspectors (Aeroplane) will be under the control ofChief Flight Operations InspectorDeputy Director General In-charge ofthe Flight Inspection Directorate and assisting in the smoothfunctioning of the Flight Inspection DirectorateThe above Officers will also carry out any other duties of Technical orAdministrative nature assigned to them from time to time33VII INFORMATION amp REGULATIONS DIRECTORATE1 Preparation of briefdocumentation and participation in the Bilateral AirServices Agreements with foreign countries (Bilateral Air Services

Agreements have been signed with 100 countries)2 Clearance of schedules and any other operational matters pertaining tothe foreign airlines At present 64 foreign airlines are operating tofromIndia3 Preparation of draft notifications for amendment to the Aircraft Rules1937 and draft note for the Cabinet for amendment to the Aircraft Act19344 Discussions with the Ministry of Law and legal matters and vetting ofthe draft notifications5 Grant of approval of the Dangerous Goods Training Programmes inaccordance with the ldquoCivil Aviation Requirement Section 3-AirTransport Series `Lrsquo Part III dated 041020066 Permits of photography arms and ammunition dangerous goods etci) This office grants permission for photographyvideography fromthe ground at the airports and aerial photography under rule 13of Aircraft Rules 1937ii) This office grants permission for the carriage of arms andammunitions munitions of war etc by air tofromwithin Indiaunder rule 8 of the Aircraft Rules 19377 In regard to International Civil Aviation Organisation receives allcorrespondence from ICAO disseminates decisions taken by ICAO toother aviation agencies and obtained comments for submission ofIndiarsquos stand ICAO8 Preparation of Annual Report after obtaining materialsactivities fromdifferent directorate9 In regard to AIS functions like publication of Aeronautical InformationCirculars and distribution of ICAO publications to concerned directorateof this office and other aviation agencies10 Work related to library such as purchase of books periodicals andGazettes and accessioning classification cataloguing distribution ofbooks and periodicals34VIII RESEARCH amp DEVELOPMENT DIRECTORATETable of contents(A) Laboratories The Research and Development Directorate hasthe following Laboratories1 Flight Recorder Lab2 Material Testing Lab3 Failure Analysis Lab4 Physical and Chemical Lab(B) Design Section Type Certification (Head Quarter)(C ) Design Section Type Certification (Bangalore Sub-Office)Functions of LaboratoriesA 1 Flight Recorder Laboratory

This lab is engaged in analysis of data derived from randomly selected CVRs andFDRs for the purpose of monitoring crew performance and integrity of datarecording In addition to this CVR and FDR of aircraft involved in accidentincidentare also analyzed to determine any handling problem associated with theaccidentincident This lab also provide assistance to operators in downloadingdecoding and analyzing of any type of flight recorder with using dedicated tools (inform of software and hardware)A2 Material testing LaboratoryThis lab is engaged in the development and approval of indigenous aeronauticalmaterials for construction of light aircraft and gliders This includes materials likeaircraft fabric furnishing materials rubber seals etc In addition this lab is engagedin calibration of torque meter and tensiometer etcA3 Failure Analysis LaboratoryThis lab is engaged in the area of promoting air safety by analyzing the failedcomponent of aircrafthelicopter involved in accident incident to find out the probablecause of failure and also suggesting the remedial measuresA4 Physical and Chemical LaboratoryThis lab is engaged in testing of randomly selected samples of Aviation Turbine fueland also fuel samples for VVIP flights for quality control testing of fuel and oilsamples of aircraft involved in accidentincident and commissioning of new fueltanks35(B) Design Type CertificationFunctions Responsibilities at HQB1 Issue Validation of Type Certificate (TC) of Aeronauticalproduct (Aircraft engine and propeller)Application for issue revalidation of Type Certificate is to be submitted in theforms as given in Annexure I (for aircraft) and Annexure II (for rotorcraft) of CivilAviation Requirements (CAR) section 2 series F part II in duplicate along withfees (as per Aircraft Rule 62) to the Directorate of Research amp Development ofDGCAIt is essential that the designer of the product consults the DGCA prior tocommencement of design activity to ensure that the design of aircraft helicopterengine propeller he intends to design conforms to airworthiness code of FederalAviation Regulations of FAA Certification Standards of EASA or to that design codeacceptable by the DGCA For this purpose the applicant shall furnish the typedesign record duly approved by the Chief Designer to prove that the designcomplies with the relevant airworthiness design requirements RampD Directoratescrutinizes drawings and specifications various reports on analysis and tests

undertaken to substantiate compliance with the applicable requirements compliancedocuments etc Special conditions are imposed by the DGCA to provide additionalsafety standards and to cover novel and unusual design features and high intensityradiated field effects (HIRF) Additionally the aircraft has to meet noise and engineemission standards prescribed in ICAO Annex-16 or equivalent standards as of dateConcurrently the applicant is required to get his design organisation approved by theRampD Dte as per CAR 21 Subpart JAIt should be possible to issue a Type Certificate in 3 to 5 years depending onthe type of the product provided the required design reports test reports andcompliance documents have been submitted and the applicable design standard hasbeen complied with up to the satisfaction of DGCAB2 Issue of Type Approval of Aircraft parts and appliancesApplication for issue of Type Approval is to be submitted in the form as givenin Annexure - I of Civil Aviation Requirements (CAR) Section-2 Series X Part IX induplicate along with fees (as per Aircraft rule 62) to the Directorate of Research ampDevelopment (DRampD) of the DGCA The process begins when the designer manufacturer of a new aircraft helicopter components systems equipment etcsubmits an application (along with required drawings documents and fees) to theDRampD After receiving the same it is ensured that the organisation has designorganisation approval from the DGCA as per CAR 21 subpart JBOnce it is ensured that the design and analysis reports drawings etc are inorder and meet necessary requirements as stipulated by DRampD clearance may begiven to the designer manufacturer to carry out type tests on the parts appliancesThese tests are witnessed by RampD representatives After the type tests are carriedout successfully and DGCA is fully satisfied in regard to the parts appliances and36the manuals submitted by the applicant type approval in respect of the parts appliances may be issued to the designer manufacturer by the DGCAIt should be possible to issue a Type Approval in 1 year depending on thetype of the parts appliances provided required test reports compliance documentsand manuals have been submitted and the applicable standard has been compliedwith up to the satisfaction of DGCA

B3 Acceptance of Type Certificate issued by Foreign CAA for operation inIndiaThe aircraft Type Certified by foreign Civil Aviation Authority (FAA EASA) isaccepted by DGCA for operation in India The applicant is required to submit anapplication specifying the type of operation he intends to carry out along with copyof Type Certificate Type Certificate Data Sheet approved Aircraft Flight Manualsafety records list of Service Bulletins and Airworthiness Directives reports onequivalent level of safety findings (ELOS) reports of special conditions andexemptions and compliance status of the aircraft as per ICAO Annex-6 (OperatingLimitations)It should be possible to issue a Type Acceptance in 2 to 3 months dependingon the type of the aircraft provided required reports as mentioned above have beensubmitted and the applicable standard has been complied with up to the satisfactionof DGCAB4 Approval of Design OrganisationRule 133B of the Aircraft Rules 1937 stipulates that organisations engaged in designand manufacture of aircraft aircraft components and items of equipment including materialsforgings castings and standard parts shall be approved by the Director General of CivilAviation DGCA may on request and being satisfied approve an organisation to operateunder the system of approval On receipt of completed application form (CA-182E) and itsscrutiny by DGCA a preliminary meeting will be convened with the applicant to getfamiliarized with the organisation The organisation will be appraised of the variousrequirements of DGCA and the documents required to be submitted including complianceagainst various paragraphs of CAR-21The design organization prepares and submitsDesign Organisation Manual (DOM) as per applicable subpart of CAR 21 On scrutiny of thesubmitted documents if the applicant is found to meet the requirements a team of expertsfrom DGCA will visit and inspect the organisation to confirm that the applicant hasestablished the required capability The DGCA team during its course of visit shall satisfythat the organisation can satisfactorily accomplish the work relevant to the proposed scopeof work Subject to the satisfactory report made by the DGCA team the organisation maybe authorized to undertake the work and issue designanalysistest report in respect of theproduct The organisation shall be approved and the scope of work will be defined Thevalidity of approval is for one year and renewed subsequentlyIt should be possible to grant Design Organisation Approval in 6 months dependingon the type of design organization and scope of work provided required manuals anddocuments have been submitted and the applicable requirements have been complied with up to the

satisfaction of DGCA37B5 Approval of aircraft aircraft part modificationsMany alterations that are commonly called major alterations are in reality majordesign changes and require a supplemental type certificate Major changes to the typedesign are those which might appreciably affect mass balance structural strengthreliability operational characteristics or other characteristics affecting the airworthiness ofthe product Major changes to Type Design require engineering approval and should bereferred to the RampD Dte of DGCA For the approval of majoralterationsmodificationsrepairs the applicant shall submit an application to the RampD Dtealong with applicable fees He also has to submit design load stress analysis reportsdrawings etc which are required to be scrutinizedOn satisfactory completion of required tests compliance document againstapplicable airworthiness requirements is prepared by the applicant and submitted to theRampD Dte Specifications manuals operating limitations continued airworthiness instructionsare prepared by the applicant and submitted to the DGCA On satisfaction of DGCAapproval may be issued to major alterations modifications repairs specifying operatinglimitations and other conditionsIt should be possible to approve modification in 6 to 8 months depending on the typeof modification to be carried out provided required test reports and updated manuals havebeen submitted and the applicable requirements have been complied with up to thesatisfaction of DGCAFunctions Responsibilities at Bangalore Regional-OfficeThe RampD office at Bangalore was established in 1995 to look after Type Certificationactivities of Advanced Light Helicopter (at HAL) Hansa 3 amp SARAS aircraft (at NAL) andother civil aircraft related activities of the sub regionType Certification Activities at BangaloreThe following functions are the functions of this officei) Design Organization Approval in accordance with CAR 21 Subpart JB ampJAii) Scrutiny and acceptanceapproval of the Qualification test schedules of heparts in line with Internationally followed practiceiii) Witnessing of the Qualification tests to ensure the adherence to theQualification test programiv) Scrutiny of the compliance against the applicable Airworthiness Standardsv) Performing conformity inspection of aircraft aircraft parts indigenouslyproduced in the countryvi) Co-ordination with HQs in granting approvals certification etc38IX TRAINING amp LICENSING DIRECTORATE (INCLUDING FG ampTRAINING)Licensing-I Section1 Policy pertaining to renewal of licenses of aircrew personnel2 Renewal of all aircrew licenses including disposal of general enquiriespertaining to renewals

3 Grant of extension of aircraft rating to include additional types of aeroplanesopen rating Night Rating etc and Pilot-in-Command endorsement on varioustype of aircraft4 Cases relating to accidents and infringement of rules by licensed aircrewpersonnel and disciplinary action against them5 Parliamentary question and matters pertaining to unemployed aircrewpersonnel6 Budget and accounts including Advance Deposit account Maintenance ofAdvance Deposit and Revenue registers7 Maintenance of cards of aircrew personnel and personnel returns receivedfrom different airlines operators8 Proficiency checks their checking and posting9 Posting of type endorsements and renewal intimations of aircrew licensesreceived from the Regional Directors Calcutta Bombay New Delhi Madras10 Maintenance of Registers for various types of licenses giving records ofrenewals of aircrew lincenses11 Maintenance of registers for type rating PIC endorsements and infringementof Rules Accidents etc12 Endorsement of medical restrictions on licenses and Rcards13 Compliance of material for six monthly and yearly progress reports of CivilAviation14 Compliance of History of Pilots consequent upon accident15 Checking of Log Books with a view to detecting infringement of Rule 42A ofIndian Aircraft Rules 193716 Amendment to Indian Aircraft Rules 193717 VVIP flights ndash Proficiency checks of flight crew18 Delegation of Powers relating to renewal of licenses39Licensing-II Section1 Issue of aircrew licensesratings of the categories shown below includingdisposal of general of particular enquiries pertaining to issue of license(a) Student Pilotrsquos License (Aeroplanes Helicopters Gliders andBalloons)(b) Private Pilotrsquos License (Aeroplanes)(c ) Commercial Pilotrsquos License(d) Airline Transport Pilotrsquos License(e) Instrument Rating(f) Assistant flight Instructorrsquos Rating (Aeroplanes)(g) Flight Instructorrsquos Rating (Aeroplanes)(h) Flight Instructorrsquos Rating (Gliders)(i) Glider Pilotrsquos License(j) Private Helicopter Pilotrsquos License(k) Commercial Helicopter Pilotrsquos License(l) Student Navigatorrsquos License(m) Flight Navigatorrsquos License(n) Flight Radio Telephone operatorrsquos License(o) Flight Radio Telephony Operatorrsquos License(p) Private Pilotrsquos License (Balloons)

2 Revalidation of foreign license3 Conversion of foreign licenses into Indian Licenses in their correspondingcategories4 Policy matters regarding the issue of Indian and Foreign aircrew licenses5 Amendments to Licensing Rules6 Delegating of powers in respect of Licensing rules407 Exemption from Aircraft Rules for the issue of Indian Licenses8 Policy matters pertaining to conducting medical examination and theirassessment9 Disposal of medical reports pertaining to the issue and renewal of aircrewicenses and correspondence connected therewith10 Parliament Questions relating to issue of aircrew licenses11 Budget for expenditure to be incurred for items pertaining to L-2 Section41Training Section1 Budget allotment of funds etc under capital Grant for Gliding Centre andappropriation of Accounts Liabilities Returns Expenditure Returns etcPreparation of Brief for PAC on Budget matters2 Budget Allotment of funds etc under Revenue Grant for Govt Gliding Centreand appropriation of accounts preparation of Brief for PAC on the Budgetmatters3 Training of Gliding Instructions and Winch Operators and their approval forappointment in Gliding Clubs4 Five-Year Plans5 Foreign Exchange Budget6 Miscellaneous subjects on the general queries on glider training and approvalof appointment of Gliding Instructors and Gliding Instructor-in-Charge byGliding Clubs Wing7 Approval of Chief Flight Instructors AFI Instructor-in-Charge Honoraryinstructors and patter Flying for employment in lying Club8 Matters relating to other International Organization Aero Club of India andother Committees Conferences9 Allotment and loan of Gliders Gliding equipment to Flying and Gliding Clubsfrom Central Govt NCC10 Audit Objections Reconciliation of accounts11 Brief for President Address in both the Houses of Parliament on the eve ofBudget Session Consultative Committee of Parliament attached to theMinistry of Tourism amp Civil Aviation12 Matters relating to ICAO various Annual reports to I amp R Section13 Allotment of Aircraft to various Flying Clubs on loans basis14 Maintenance of aircraft with the flying clubs in purview of the Penalty clause15 Monthly aircraft returns from various flying clubs and preparation of variousreports connected with that16 Fixation of Insurance Value of the aircraft

4217 Periodical and other miscellaneous returns to AVU OampM E-II GC Hindiand R amp I etc relating to section Administration18 Release of Foreign Exchange for studies abroad19 Recovery of Cost and Overhaul Repair of aircraft loan to various FlyingClubs20 FOREIGN NATIONALS Training under Colombo Plan ITEC Programmeetc and clearance from Intelligence authorities (Clubs Gliding Centres) at(Civil Aviation Training Centre) and other Centres of Training21 Sanction of estimates received from AI Directorate and disposal of surplusstores at Subordinate Offices22 Sanction of Estimates for purchase of equipment under maintenance grant ofGliding Centres (Government)23 Delegation of Financial Powers and General Instructions regarding24 Administrative matters relating to GC Pune25 Accident to aircraft amp Gliders ndash Write Off and recovery of Insurable valuethereof26 Purchase of Aircraft Gliders and purchase of equipment under Capital Grantamp Manufacture of Indigenous equipment for Gliding Centres43FG Section1 Opening of Flying and Gliding Clubs ndash their Administration functioning and inclusionin the subsidy scheme2 Approval of constitution and bye-laws of clubs3 Allotment of Flying hours launches to Clubs4 Execution amp Enforcement of subsidy Agreement with Flying and Gliding Clubs5 Sanction and payment of Flying Subvention to Clubs6 Approval of Chief Engineer for Flying Clubs amp Gliding Clubs7 Scrutiny of Accounts of Clubs ndash General Supervision and control over the activities ofFlying Gliding Clubs with a view to ensuring proper utilization of Government grants8 Inspection of Flying Gliding Clubs by Accounts Officer9 Audit Inspection of Clubs by Accountant General of respective States10 Matters relating to confessional flying training including NCC training at Flying ampGliding Clubs11 Contribution withdrawals from Accident Reserve Fund and renewal of FERspertaining thereto12 Managing Committee Meetings of Clubs13 Activity Report of Flying Gliding Clubs (CA-82)14 All financial matters and Budget pertaining to Flying Gliding Clubs15 Rates of fees etc chargeable by Clubs16 Administrative matters relating to Aero Club of India Ballooning Club of IndiaFederation of Aeronautique Internationals All India Aeronautical Association andSkydiving17 Air Rallies Championships and conferences organized by Clubs18 Parliament Questions relating to Flying amp Gliding Clubs19 Standard Rules regarding services conditions of the employees of Flying and GlidingClubs20 Payment of Scholarship and Stipends to the SCST candidates selected under Free

Flying Scholarship Scheme21 Miscellaneous work relating to above subjects

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d) the organization of and participation in aerodrome safety seminars and othertraining programmes to promote a safety culture5 Aerodrome standardsThese general tasks and responsibilities may include the following6 reviewing ICAO State letters on the subject related to the aerodromespreparing responses thereto and taking action thereon7 developing and continuing to review the national standards and practicesfor aerodrome design operation and maintenance and engineeringspecifications8 developing and issuing rules CAR advisory circulars and guidancematerial relating to aerodrome standards and practices9 reviewing plans and designs for new aerodromes or the furtherdevelopment of or modification to existing aerodromes submitted to theDGCA for approval to ensure that the requirements of the ICAO SARPsand the Statersquos national regulations are complied with and10 advising the aerodrome inspectors as required on aerodrome standardsand practices11 The typical duties of an aerodrome inspector should include but notbe limited to12 verification of the aerodrome data in the aerodrome manual including detailsof13 the location of the aerodrome2) the name and address of the aerodrome operator14 the movement area15 the runway declared distances available16 aeronautical ground lighting1417 ground services and18 notices of special conditions and procedures if anyb) on-site verification and audits of aerodrome operating proceduresincluding1) the overall aerodrome safety management system19 the aerodrome emergency plan and periodic aerodrome emergencyexercises20 rescue and fire-fighting21 inspection and maintenance of aeronautical ground lighting22 promulgation of changes to published aerodrome information23 the prevention of unauthorized entry to the aerodrome particularly themovement area and protection of the public against jet or propeller blast24 the operatorrsquos daily inspection of the aerodrome25 the planning aerodrome construction and maintenance work includingcompliance with construction safety requirements26 apron management and parking control27 the control of vehicles operating on or in the vicinity of the movement area28 wildlife hazard management29 the monitoring of obstacle limitation surfaces and notification

30 the removal of disabled aircraft31 hazardous materials including aviation fuel32 the protection of radar and navigational aids and33 low-visibility operations34 on-site checking and testing of aerodrome facilities and equipmentincluding35 the dimensions and surface conditions of runways taxiways stopwaysrunway end safety areas runway and taxiway strips shoulders and aprons36 aeronautical ground lighting systems including flight check records37 standby power38 landing direction indicators and wind direction indicators aerodromemarkings and markers5) guidance signs and warning signs in the movement area39 aerodrome maintenance equipment40 disabled aircraft removal plan41 wildlife control equipment42 the presence of obstacles in obstacle limitation surfaces43 runway visual range measuring equipment44 the presence of dangerous lights45 rescue and fire-fighting equipment46 fuelling facilities and47 runway surface friction measuring equipmentd) Examine and review flying assessments and aeronautical studies ataerodromes48 Any other work assigned by Director General15

III AIR SAFETY DIRECTORATEAir Safety Directorate at DGCA (Hqrs) is headed by Director Air Safety TheDirector Air Safety DDG (Air Safety) reports directly to the DGThe functions of the Air Safety Directorates are as under-1 Investigation of Civil Registered aircraft accidents-1 Under Rule 71 of Aircraft Rules 1937 the accident are investigated byInspector of Accidents appointed by Director General of Civil Aviation fromAir Safety Directorate2 Under Rule 74 of Aircraft Rules 1937 the accident are investigated byCommittees of Inquiry set up by the Central Govt This Directorate isresponsible for providing technical expertise to committees of inquiry3 Under Rule 75 of the Aircraft Rules 1937 the accident are investigated byCourts of Inquiry set up by the Central Govt This Directorate is responsiblefor providing technical expertise to Courts of Inquiry2 Accident to foreign registered aircraft in IndiaUnder Rule 77 of the aircraft Rules the investigation will be carried out in anyof the following manner1 Under Rule 71 of Aircraft Rules 1937 the accident are investigated byInspector of Accidents appointed by Director General of Civil Aviation from AirSafety Directorate

2 Under Rule 74 of Aircraft Rules 1937 the accident are investigated byCommittees of Inquiry set up by the Central Govt This Directorate isresponsible for providing technical expertise to committees of inquiry3 Under Rule 75 of the Aircraft Rules 1937 the accident are investigated byCourts of Inquiry set up by the Central Govt This Directorate is responsiblefor providing technical expertise to Courts of Inquiry4 Under Rule 77C the serious incident are investigated by the inquiry officerfrom Air Safety Directorate5 An accredited representative of country in which the aircraft is registered fromcountry of manufacturecountry of operator any other country which hasspecial interest may participate in the investigation inquiry or formalinvestigation as the case may be He may be accompanied by such technical16-16-advisor as consider necessary by the authority of the country by which he isappointed3 Accident to Indian registered aircraft out side India1 The accredited representative from air safety directorate will be nominated byDirector General of Civil Aviation who will participate in the investigation asper Annex 13 Air Safety Directorate will provided as and when requiredinformation with respect to aircraft crew and other details to the state ofoccurrence4 Investigation of Civil Registered aircraft Incidents1 Under Rule 77 C the serious incidents are investigated by the inquiry officerfrom Air Safety Directorate2 Incidents other than serious incidents are investigated by PermanentInvestigation board of the Airlines under supervision of officer of the RegionalAir Safety Offices5 AccidentIncident Prevention workIn addition to accidentinvestigation work Air Safety Directorate shall performs thefollowing oversight functions-1048766 To carry out the Technical safety audit of airlinesoperators1048766 To carry out safety audit of operations department of Airlinesoperators1048766 To carry out in-flight Cabin inspections1048766 To carry out surveillance inspection of airlinesoperators eg preflightmedical check of crew ramp inspection load and trim check FDTLetc1048766 To issue Civil Aviation Requirements air safety circulars publication ofannual accident summary etc1048766 To monitor implementation of recommendations made by variouscourts committees and inspector of accidents investigating aircraftaccidents1048766 To monitor action taken reports on safety audits carried out on airlinesand aviation agencies1048766 To coordinate implementation of measures to prevent bird strikes to

aircraft at all airports1048766 Inspection of aerodromes and facilities therein1048766 To coordinate with the ICAO and other aviation agencies concerningsafety-17-171048766 To coordinate with the Ministry of Civil Aviation on various Technicalissues including parliament matters1048766 To organize safety seminarstraining courses6 Any other work assigned by Director General7 Regional Air Safety OfficesAir Safety offices are located at Delhi Mumbai Hyderabad Kolkatta and ChennaiThe Delhi Mumbai offices are headed by Director Air Safety and other offices areheaded by Controller of Air Safety All regional heads of air safety reports directly toDirector Air Safety HqrsDDG (Air Safety)Regional Air Safety offices shall perform following functions1048766 To carry out the investigation of incidentsaccidents occurring ofoperatorsairlines in their region1048766 To carry out the investigation of Ground incidents1048766 To carry out the investigation of air missAir ProxATC violations1048766 Participate in the operational area inspection Airport security meetingAerodrome Environment Management Committee Regional operatorCommittee meetings1048766 Monitoring of incidents of operatorsairlines1048766 CVRDFDR monitoring1048766 ATC Tape monitoring1048766 To carry out the airport inspections1048766 To carry out surveillance inspection of airlinesoperators eg preflightmedical check of crew ramp inspection load and trim check FDTLetc1048766 To participate in the safety audit of airlinesoperators1048766 To report all occurrences in their region1048766 To carry out other surveillance work as directed by Hqs8 Coordination of regional air safety offices with Air Safety Hqs1048766 Regional Offices shall coordinate with Hqrs on all safety matters andreport all occurrences to DASDDG (Air Safety) on daily basis bytelephonefaxE-Mail1048766 To forward headquarters every month the surveillance accidentprevention work carried out1048766 Coordination meeting between regional air safety offices and air safetyHqrs will be held every 3 months During this meeting all the technicaland financialadministrative issues will be discussed pertaining to theirregion

18IV AIR TRANSPORT DIRECTORATEThe Air Transport Services in the country are governed by the Rule 134 andSchedule XI of Aircraft Rules 1937 Besides this the Civil Aviation Requirements(CAR) Section 3 Series C Part I to VI deals with the minimum requirements andprocedures for issuerenewal of ScheduledNon-Scheduled Operators Permit indifferent categories like passengercargocharter The main functions andresponsibilities of Air Transport- 1 Section are as follows-1 Issuerenewal of ScheduledNon-Scheduled Operators Permit inpassengercargocharter categories including holding of the preparednessmeeting before issue of permit2 Issuance of permission for importacquisition of aircraft to ScheduledNon-Scheduled operators3 Endorsementdeletion of the aircraft on the Operatorrsquos Permit4 Public complaints pertaining to the Scheduled Operators5 Issues relating to the security clearance of the agencies seeking flightclearances and change in the Board of Directors of the ScheduledNon-Scheduled Operators6 Issuance of flight clearances to foreign registered aircrafts includingVIPstourist charter flights under ITPcargo flightsambulance flights whichare overflyinglandingtechnical landing toacross India Issues flightclearances to Indian registered aircraft also operating outside the country forrevenuenon-revenue purposes and clearances for the Ballooning flights7 Processing the cases of foreign registered aircraft staying in India for morethan 14 days8 Flight clearances in respect of cloud seeding operation and aerial survey etcIn order to deal with the above the following procedure is followed-(A) Issue of ScheduledNon-Scheduled Operators Permit1 Scrutiny of application for issue of ScheduledNon-ScheduledOperators Permit (on receipt)2 Respond to the Ministryrsquos query for import of commercial aircraft withthe consent of DDG concerned after obtaining confirmation of typecertificate acceptance by RampD Directorate3 Once the NOC from Ministry of Civil Aviation has been received thesame will be retained in Air Transport Directorate in the file alreadyopened during the receipt of application4 In case Operations Manual has already been received Air TransportDirectorate will send a copy of Operations Manual each to a) Airworthiness Directorate (Headquarters)b) Flight Inspection Directoratec) Research amp Development Directorate (Hqrs)19d) Air Safety Directorate (Hqrs)e) Directorate of Regulations and Information5 On hearing from the operator that they are ready for attending

preparedness meeting operator will be called with seven days noticeperiod6 Coordinate for preparedness meeting and call the following Directoratefor the same -i Flight Inspection Directorateii Airworthiness Directorate (Headquarters)iii Airworthiness Directorate (Region of operation)iv Training and Licensing Directoratev Air Safety Directoratevi Research and Development Directoratevii Directorate of Regulations amp Information7 Preparation of minutes of the meeting and circulation thereof8 Issue NOC for import of aircraft subject to the intended operatorrsquoscompliance to the minutes of the preparedness meeting9 On receipt of the documents as per checklist for issue ofScheduledNon-Scheduled Operators Permit prepare the file anddocuments for issue of permit(B) Renewal of ScheduledNon-Scheduled Operators PermitThe renewal of ScheduledNon-Scheduled Operators Permit is considered oncompliance of the provisions of the Civil Aviation Requirements as contained in CARSection 3 Series C Part II to V(C) Flight clearancesAs regards to the non-scheduled flight clearances to foreignIndian registeredaircraft there are Air Transport Circulars which contains guidelines for operationsduly approved by the Ministry of Civil Aviation The requirements for the operation ofnon-scheduled flight by foreign registered aircraft are also contained in AeronauticalInformation Publication India Volume 1 Section GEN published by Airports Authorityof India20V AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTORATEMost of states which are signatories to ICAO convention have an obligation on their part toestablish regulatory control of airworthiness through their own agencies which arevariously termed as CAA FAA DGCA DCA etcThe authority in India for regulatory control of Airworthiness Directorate is the DirectorGeneral of Civil Aviation and the Directorate of Airworthiness which is headed byDirector of Airworthiness who discharges this function and is responsible for theairworthiness of aircraftThe functions of Airworthiness Directorate are broadly reproduced belowHowever these functions are basically intended to be guidelines and they do not limit in any

way the initiative and authority of the officer to ensure airworthiness by an alternative meansTherefore these should be used as a guidelines while performing the job(A) Recording reviewing and processing applications for registration of aircraftregistering and deregistering aircraft as appropriate and issuing certificates ofregistration(B) Keeping the national register of Civil Aircraft and making available informationfrom the register as and when required(C) Recording reviewing and processing application for certificate ofAirworthiness renewals of such certificates and validations of foreigncertificates of Airworthiness(D) Survey of aircraft for issue renewal and validation of certificates ofAirworthiness and the subsequent execution of such documents as appropriate(E) Recording reviewing and processing applications from aircraftmaintenance personnel for issue renewal validation and extension oflicenses and ratings for the same(F) Organisation and conduct of examinations of applicants for aircraft maintenancelicences as above assessment of results the maintenance of examination systemkeeping of past and current licence records and the issue renewal of validation asappropriate of each licence extension or rating(G) Recording the collection of fees for aircraft registration certificate ofAirworthiness aircraft maintenance personnel licenses andor any otherairworthiness services performed for which charges may be prescribed(H) Periodic review of the airworthiness condition and records of aircraft on the registerto assess the adequacy of their maintenance and to assess the competence anddiligence of the persons who perform the maintenance(I) Investigation of major defects discovered in aircraft and determination of correctiveaction to be taken where airworthiness may be affected Analysis of defectexperienced to detect and correct any trends and to reveal areas most in needof airworthiness improvement(J) Review of aircraft and component manufacturers service bulletins and theairworthiness directives of foreign airworthiness authorities to determine21applicability to the national aircraft Direction of corrective action whereairworthiness may be affected(K) Examination of current and new international and foreign airworthiness designstandards and determination of the need for adoption of critical features ofthose foreign design standards to national requirements(L) Survey of the maintenance facilities including training provisions companyorganisation and quality control procedures of applicants for issue and renewalof Air Operators Permit Certificate (AOPAOC) and aerial work operatorslicences Making recommendations as appropriate in regard to the applications(M) Survey of the facilities and procedures of applicants for issue and renewal ofcertificates of approval to conduct activities bearing on the airworthiness ofaircraft Making such issue or renewal as appropriate and maintaining records ofsame(N) Conducting periodic surveillance of the facilities procedures and work of olders ofoperator licences and of certificates of approval making appropriate directionsand recommendations and approving amendments to the licences or Air OperatorPermitCertificate (AOPAOC) holders maintenance and quality control manuals asappropriate

(O) Assessment of the qualifications of persons for designation as approved personsand others as alternates to perform certain airworthiness functionsecommendations as appropriate and monitoring of the activities of thesepersons from time to time(P) Assessment of the design and suitability of aircraft components and equipmentand their approval for use in aircraft Assessment and approval of theinstallation of aircraft components and equipment in aircraft(Q) Approval of maintenance systems for aircraft aircraft components andequipment and approval of the design of modifications and repairs to aircraftaircraft components and equipments(R) Giving of advice and recommendations to other areas of the Director Generalof Civil Aviation on the shipment of dangerous goods licensing of operators andon other technical matters relating to aviation techniques flight operationsand aeronautical engineering as may be required(S) Provision of loan of staff experts to assist in the investigation of aircraft accidents asand when required(T) Recommendation and where necessary issuance of directives concerningthe design standards to be met by aircraft and aircraft components andequipment requirements to be complied with in the manufacture andmaintenance of aircraft and aircraft components and equipment andprocedures to be followed by the aviation industry to comply with the national airlaw and regulations(U) participating in type certification board activities to resolve problems ofsignificance and to establish overall accomplishment of the typecertification programme22(V) participation in maintenance review board activities toward the developmentand approval of initial maintenance inspection requirements for newly typecertificated aircraft and powerplants being introduced in service for the first time(W) preparation and distribution to the aviation industry of advisory material concerningairworthiness practices and procedures where such advice does not warrantmandatory action but may still make a significant contribution to flight safety(X) Preparation and recommendation of regulatory changes andamendments to the national air law from time to time concerning all mattersof airworthiness within the scope opf the functions and responsibilities ofthe airworthiness Directorate(Y) Conferring at national and international levels on matters relating to the regulation ofairworthiness(Z) Identification and resolution of regulatory problems associated withairworthiness engineering Establishing general and technical policies andprocedures on which future(AA) airworthiness requirements can be based Formulation of changes inairworthiness policies and requirements which have a severe economic impact onthe aviation industry(BB) Investigation of possible violations of the national air law or regulations in regard toairworthiness and initiation of legal or other corrective action where necessaryand(CC) Preparation and distribution to the aviation industry of a series of documentsavailable to the public containing all airworthiness directives specified for generalcompliance by the aviation industryDUTIES OF THE AIRWORTHINESS OFFICERS

Detailed responsibilities of an individual airworthiness officer will vary depending on thepowers delegated to him by Government of India vide SO726 (E) amp SO727(E) upon hisspecialty and the specific tasks assigned to him(a) conduct inspection and carry out surveillance in accordance with establishedprocedures and instructions(b) report on each inspection and surveillance check in the manner prescribed(c) promote compliance with safety regulations and directives(d) report defects noticed to the operator or the approved organisation for remedialaction(e) report breaches of regulations and directives and(f) examine and review the maintenance overhaul and repair manuals for adequacyand ensure that necessary amendments are promptly made Examine maintenancechecks procedure sheets for adequacy23Detailed duties of an officer should also include as a minimum those listed belowwhich relate to his specialty(a) checking on technical log entries ensuring that the log sheets are being correctlycompleted and signed Monitoring defects occurring and reporting those ofsignificance or a repetitive nature(b) carrying out routine surveillance check of the standard of work in the hangarsworkshops and associated facilities of approved organisations(c) ensuring that ground support equipment in the workshops are properly used andmaintained by the operator(d) making spot checks of fuel vendors quality control including checking of fuel specificgravity aircraft drain samples and records The checks should be applied to both therefueling agentrsquos and the operatorrsquos methods(e) monitoring airworthiness certifications and ensuring that they are carried out bypersons who are properly authorised and that the certifications made are for thepurpose and in accordance with the requirements of the applicable airworthinessregulations(f) monitoring the implementation of the relevant airworthiness regulations issued by theheadquarters(g) familiarizing himself with the content of all Airworthiness Directives servicebulletins and similar documents in respect of aircraft(including power plants)andequipment and monitoring the extent of implementation(h) Reviewing maintenance manuals making recommendations in respect ofamendments which may be required by the headquarters or be requested by theoperators(i) carrying out sample inspections on the aircraft undergoing routine maintenancein order to assess the standard of work and adherence to maintenance manualprocedures Airworthiness Directives service bulletins etc(j) undertaking liaison with other officers regarding recommendations in respect ofissue and renewal of certificate of airworthiness checking all documents associatedwith the above including the flight manual amendment status and airframe andengine log books Checking that all relevant requirements have been compliedwith including correct certification of work carried out and authorizing release fortest flight of aircraft and avionic installation ensuring that the resulting reports aresatisfactory and in accordance with the laid down requirements(k) investigating and recommending approval of modifications(l) monitoring the operatorrsquos maintenance training organisation

(m) supervising inspections of operatorrsquos route station facilities(n) checking stores and components handling procedures generally and ensuring thatthere is no unidentified material in the bonded store and checking the quarantinestore for the methods used in the identification of goods and their inspection beforethey are transferred to the bonded store24VI Flight Inspection Directorate (FID)The Flight Inspection Directorate (FID) shall conduct regular Inspections andSurveillance of Scheduled Airlines and their aircrew in particular to ensure effectiveimplementation of safety related Standards and Recommended Practices containedin the ICAO Annexes particularly Annex 6 and the relevant Rules RegulationsProcedures and Requirements laid down in Aircraft Rules Civil AviationRequirements Aeronautical Information Circulars AIP India etc In addition toabove the Continued Surveillance of various operational aspects of operators is tobe ensured by conducting various InspectionsSurveillance Checks regularly vizCockpit En-route Inspection Cabin Inspection Ramp Inspection Station FacilityInspection and Proficiency Check etc In addition to this Simulator Evaluation andMain Base Inspection etc of the operators and StandardizationProficiency Checksof their Training Captains are to be conducted as per the requirements Thefunctions and responsibilities of FID shall broadly include the followingA SAFETY OVERSIGHT FUNCTIONS1048766 Development of Action Plan by Chief Flight Operations Inspector forContinued Surveillance of Airline Operators1048766 Surveillance of operational aspects of Airline Operators and follow-upaction thereof in accordance with the lsquoDuties amp Responsibilities of theFlight Operations Inspectorsrsquo laid down in Flight Operations InspectorrsquosManual (Ref ICAO Doc 8335-AN879 Chapter 9 Para 95 amp Para96)1048766 Random Checks of Pilots on their Proficiency amp Skill1048766 Periodical Inspection of Airline Operators ShippersFreight Forwardersand Cargo TerminalsWare Houses at Airports with regard totransportation of carrying Dangerous Goods as per Civil AviationRequirementsB TRAINING PROGRAMME OF AIRLINE OPERATORS1048766 Examination and scrutinyapproval of Training Programmes of FlightCrew on Multi-engine Aircraft (both Fixed Wing amp Helicopters) forScheduledNon-scheduled and General Aviation Operators as perStandardized Check-list1048766 Examination and scrutinyapproval of Training Programmes of AirlineOperators for Specific Authorizations and Limitations (ETOPS RNPRVSM R-NAV CAT-IIIII)1048766 Standardization of Flight Dispatchersrsquo Training Programme of Airline

Operators1048766 Standardization of Training Requirements to be followed by AirlineOperators for their Foreign Pilots251048766 Examination and acceptanceupdating of Training Manuals of AirlineOperators as per Civil Aviation Requirements as per StandardizedCheck-list1048766 Development andor revision of Specific OperatingTrainingregulations1048766 ApprovalRenewal of Simulator Training Institutes of Airlines Operatorsin IndiaC STANDARDIZATION OF TRAINING CAPTAINS1048766 Approval of Checks PilotsInstructorsExaminers of ScheduledNonscheduledGeneral Aviation Operators (Fixed Wing amp Helicopters) asper Civil Aviation Requirements (CAR)1048766 Standardization Checks of Training Captains ndash Check PilotsInstructorsExaminersD EXAMINATION OF OPERATIONAL DOCUMENTS1048766 Review and update of Flight Operations Inspectorrsquos Manual forOperations Inspection and Continued Surveillance as per ICAO Doc8335-AN8791048766 ExaminationReview and Acceptance of Operations Manual of AirlineOperators as per Civil Aviation Requirements as per StandardizedCheck-listE OTHER OPERATIONAL APPROVAL1048766 Approval of Flight Dispatchers as per Civil Aviation Requirements(Standardized check-list to be followed)1048766 Approval of PilotrsquosOperatorrsquos Authorization for ILS CAT-IIIIIOperations as per Civil Aviation Requirements (Standardized Checklistto be followed)1048766 Approval of Standard Operating Procedures for operations to NewStations amp Critical Airports ie Airports surrounded by HillydifficultTerrain (as per Standardized Check-list)1048766 Examination of Flight Trial Reports of Instrument Approach amp LandingProcedures1048766 Examination of Minimum Equipment List (MEL) from operationalaspects in co-ordination with Directorate of Airworthiness26F CERTIFICATION OF AIRLINE OPERATORS1048766 Participation in Meetings conducted by Air Transport Directorate forCertification of Airline Operators to ensure compliance of OperatingRequirements as per the Standardized Check-listG EXAMINATION1048766 Standardization of written examination questions of Pilotsrsquo Examinationas per the requirements of CEOOrders of Director General1048766 Oral Examination of Foreign PilotsFlight Dispatchers as per the Board

constituted by DGH GENERAL1048766 All Flight Operations Inspectors Chief Flight Operations Inspectorshall maintain their personal files The personal files shall containinformation of their Technical QualificationTraining Courses1048766 CFOI FOIs shall keep a record of all Checks amp Reports wherever theyare nominated by the Director General as observer on board andrecord of Test Fees being realized in their individual capacity from theoperators under Schedule-II of the Aircraft Rules 1937I Any other work assigned by Director GeneralDuties Functions amp Responsibilities of Officers in Flight InspectionDirectorate (FID)The Duties Functions amp Responsibilities of Officers in Flight InspectionDirectorate have been determined in accordance with the duties attached with thepost (copy placed below) and in accordance with power delegated to them underSO 726(E) SO 727(E) amp SO 3661 Chief Flight Operations Inspector Deputy Director General (in-charge ofFID)1048766 Development of Action Plan for Flight Inspection programme by FlightOperations Inspectors for Continued Surveillance of Airline Operatorsand to ensure implementation of follow-up instructions issued byhimDirector General of Civil Aviation1048766 Standardization Checks of Training Captains ndash CheckPilotsInstructorsExaminers to be conducted by CFOI1048766 Acceptance of Operations Manual of ScheduledNon-scheduled andGeneral Aviation Operators as per Standard Check-list271048766 Acceptance of Training Manual of ScheduledNon-scheduled andGeneral Aviation Operators including Standardization of FlightDispatchersrsquo Training Programme as per Standard Check-list1048766 Approval of Training Programmes of Airline Operators for SpecificAuthorizations and Limitations (ETOPS RNP RVSM R-NAV CATIIIII)1048766 Approval of Flying Training Programme of Flight Crew on Multi-engineAircraft (both Fixed Wing amp Helicopter) for ScheduledNon-scheduledand General Aviation Operators as per Standard Check-list1048766 Development andor revision of specific OperatingTraining regulationsndash Issuance of CARs AICs Operations Circulars Amendment toAircraft Rules (Schedule II)1048766 Approval of Draft replies to Director GeneralVC Section onParliamentary Matters VIP References RTI Act 20051048766 Scrutiny of Training Records pertaining to approval of Examiners ndashCheck PilotInstructorExaminer of ScheduledNon-scheduledGeneralAviation Operators1048766 Approval of Examiners of ScheduledNon-scheduledGeneral Aviation

on one time basis1048766 Oral Examination of Indian Pilots under AIC 17 of 1994 as per theBoard constituted by Director General1048766 Oral Examination for approval of Flight Dispatchers by the Boardconstituted by Director General and their approval1048766 Approval of Flight Dispatchers1048766 Quarterly meeting with Airline Operators on important operational andtraining matters pertaining to Scheduled Non-scheduledGeneralAviation (Fixed Wing amp Helicopter) and updating Director Generalabout the same1048766 To liaise with Director (Training amp Licensing) and Director (Air Safety)in all aspects specially pertaining to giving guidance on operationalmatters for Airline Operator1048766 To liaise with Joint Director General In-charge of Training amp Licensingand Joint Director General of Air Safety specially pertaining to givingguidance on operational matters for Airline Operations1048766 Approval of PilotrsquosOperatorrsquos Authorization for ILS CAT-IIIIIOperations as per Civil Aviation Requirements (Standardized Checklistto be followed)281048766 Approval of Standard Operating Procedures for operations to NewStations amp Critical Airports ie Airports surrounded by HillydifficultTerrain (as per Standardized Check-list)1048766 Participation in Meetings conducted by Air Transport Directorate forCertification of Airline Operators to ensure compliance of OperatingRequirements as per the Standardized Check-list1048766 Acceptance of Flight Trial Reports of Instrument Approach amp LandingProcedures1048766 Acceptance of Minimum Equipment List (MEL) from operationalaspects in co-ordination with Directorate of Airworthiness1048766 Chief Flight Operations Inspector shall maintain his personal files Thepersonal files shall contain information of their TechnicalQualificationTraining Courses1048766 Chief Flight Operations Inspector shall keep a record of all Checks ampReports wherever he is nominated by the Director General as observeron board and record of Test Fees being realized in their individualcapacity from the operators under Schedule-II of the Aircraft Rules19371048766 Any other work assigned by the Director General2 Flight Operations Inspectors1048766 To carry out Surveillance Checks of Airline Operators (Fixed Wing ampHelicopters) and follow-up action thereof in accordance with the dutieslaid down in Flight Operations Inspectorrsquos Manual1048766 Examination and Scrutiny of Training Programme of Flight Crew onMulti-engine Aircraft (both Fixed Wing amp Helicopters) forScheduledNon-scheduled and General Aviation Operators as per

Standard Check-list1048766 Periodical Inspections of Airlines Operators with regard totransportation of Dangerous Goods as per Civil Aviation Requirementsand follow-up action thereon Standard Check-list to be adopted1048766 Development andor revision of specific OperatingTraining regulationsndash Issuance of CARs AICs Operations Circulars Amendment toAircraft Rules (Schedule II)1048766 Examination and scrutiny of Operations Manual as per StandardCheck-list291048766 Examination and scrutiny of Training Manual of ScheduledNonscheduledand General Aviation Operators including Standardization ofFlight Dispatchersrsquo Training Programme as per Standard Check-list1048766 Examination and scrutiny of Training Programmes of Airline Operatorsfor Specific Authorizations and Limitations (ETOPS RNP RVSM RNAVCAT-IIIII)1048766 Examination and scrutiny of Flying Training Programme of Flight Crewon Multi-engine Aircraft (both Fixed Wing amp Helicopter) forScheduledNon-scheduled and General Aviation Operators as perStandard Check-list1048766 Examination and scrutiny of Training Programme of Airline Operatorsfor Specific Authorization amp Limitations1048766 To carry out Initial Approval of all Simulators and thereafter give yearlycertification of all Flight Simulators and check the compatibility ofSimulators vis-agrave-vis the Aircraft being used by all Indian Operatorsbefore recommending their use to Chief Flight OperationsInspectorDirector General of Civil Aviation1048766 Review and update of Flight Operations Inspectorrsquos Manual forOperations Inspection and Continued Surveillance as per ICAO Doc8335-AN8791048766 Examination of Training Records for PilotrsquosOperatorrsquos Authorization forILS CAT-IIIII Operations as per Civil Aviation Requirements(Standardized Check-list to be followed)1048766 Examination of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for operationsto New Stations amp Critical Airports ie Airports surrounded byHillydifficult Terrain (as per Standardized Check-list)1048766 Participation in Meetings conducted by Air Transport Directorate forCertification of Airline Operators to ensure compliance of OperatingRequirements as per the Standardized Check-list1048766 Examination of Flight Trial Reports of Instrument Approach amp LandingProcedures1048766 Examination of Minimum Equipment List (MEL) from operationalaspects1048766 Flight Operations Inspectors shall maintain their personal files Thepersonal files shall contain information of their TechnicalQualificationTraining Courses

1048766 Flight Operations Inspectors shall keep a record of all Checks ampReports wherever they are nominated by the Director General as30observer on board and record of Test Fees being realized in theirindividual capacity from the operators under Schedule-II of the AircraftRules 19371048766 Any other work assigned by CFOI Director General3 Deputy Director (Operations)1048766 Follow-up action on Surveillance Check Reports of Airline Operators1048766 Examination of documents pertaining to approval of CheckPilotsInstructorsExaminers of ScheduledNon-scheduled amp GeneralAviation Operators1048766 Development of Check-lists for examination of OperationsTrainingManual Specialized Operations etc in consultation with FOICFOI1048766 Examination and scrutiny of Annual Reports1048766 Development andor revision of specific OperatingTraining regulationsndash Issuance of CARs AICs Operations Circulars Amendment toAircraft Rules (Schedule II)1048766 Coordinating activities pertaining to functioning of Flight InspectionDirectorate with Airlines Flight Operations Inspectors Chief FlightOperations Inspector Director General and other Directorates inDGCA1048766 Examinationscrutiny of cases pertaining to approval of Examiners onone time basis1048766 Preparation of Draft replies to CFOI on Parliamentary Matters VIPReferences RTI Act 2005 for approval of Director General1048766 Any other work assigned by Director General4 Assistant Director (Operations)1048766 Submission of Draft replies on follow-up action on Surveillance CheckReports of Airline Operators1048766 Examination of documents pertaining to approval of CheckPilotsInstructorsExaminers of ScheduledNon-scheduled amp GeneralAviation Operators1048766 Development of Check-lists for examination of OperationsTrainingManual Specialized Operations etc in consultation with FOICFOI1048766 Examination and scrutiny of Annual Reports311048766 Development andor revision of specific OperatingTraining regulationsndash Issuance of CARs AICs Operations Circulars Amendment toAircraft Rules (Schedule II)1048766 Coordinating activities pertaining to functioning of Flight InspectionDirectorate with Airlines Flight Operations Inspectors Chief FlightOperations Inspector Director General and other Directorates inDGCA1048766 Examinationscrutiny of cases pertaining to approval of Examiners onone time basis

1048766 Preparation of Draft replies to Dy Director (FID) CFOI onParliamentary Matters VIP References RTI Act 2005 for approval ofDirector General1048766 Any other work assigned by Director General5 Operations Officer1048766 Examination of cases pertaining to approval of Flight Dispatchers1048766 Examination of matters pertaining to Oral Examination of Indian Pilotsunder AIC 17 of 19941048766 Examination of Training Syllabus of individual Pilots for typeendorsementconversion on various Helicopter types1048766 Examination of matters pertaining to approval of Examiners forHelicopter Operators on regularone time basis1048766 Development andor revision of specific OperatingTraining regulationsndash Issuance of CARs AICs Operations Circulars Amendment toAircraft Rules (Schedule II)1048766 Upkeep of OperationsTraining Documents of various AirlineOperators6 Section Officer1048766 Maintenance of Records of Surveillance Check ReportsMain BaseInspections of Airline Operators1048766 Processing of documents pertaining to approval of CheckPilotsInstructorsExaminers of ScheduledNon-scheduled amp GeneralAviation Operators1048766 Submission of Draft Annual Report1048766 Updating of website on list of Examiners of ScheduledNon-scheduledand General Aviation Operators and Operations Circulars321048766 Monitoring of Test Fees Records1048766 Processing of cases pertaining to approval of Examiners on one timebasis1048766 Submission of Draft replies to CFOI on Parliamentary Matters VIPReferences RTI Act 2005 for approval of Director General1048766 Follow-up action1048766 Any other work assigned by Chief Flight Operations InspectorDeputyDirector (Operations)Note Flight Operations Inspectors (Aeroplane) will be under the control ofChief Flight Operations InspectorDeputy Director General In-charge ofthe Flight Inspection Directorate and assisting in the smoothfunctioning of the Flight Inspection DirectorateThe above Officers will also carry out any other duties of Technical orAdministrative nature assigned to them from time to time33VII INFORMATION amp REGULATIONS DIRECTORATE1 Preparation of briefdocumentation and participation in the Bilateral AirServices Agreements with foreign countries (Bilateral Air Services

Agreements have been signed with 100 countries)2 Clearance of schedules and any other operational matters pertaining tothe foreign airlines At present 64 foreign airlines are operating tofromIndia3 Preparation of draft notifications for amendment to the Aircraft Rules1937 and draft note for the Cabinet for amendment to the Aircraft Act19344 Discussions with the Ministry of Law and legal matters and vetting ofthe draft notifications5 Grant of approval of the Dangerous Goods Training Programmes inaccordance with the ldquoCivil Aviation Requirement Section 3-AirTransport Series `Lrsquo Part III dated 041020066 Permits of photography arms and ammunition dangerous goods etci) This office grants permission for photographyvideography fromthe ground at the airports and aerial photography under rule 13of Aircraft Rules 1937ii) This office grants permission for the carriage of arms andammunitions munitions of war etc by air tofromwithin Indiaunder rule 8 of the Aircraft Rules 19377 In regard to International Civil Aviation Organisation receives allcorrespondence from ICAO disseminates decisions taken by ICAO toother aviation agencies and obtained comments for submission ofIndiarsquos stand ICAO8 Preparation of Annual Report after obtaining materialsactivities fromdifferent directorate9 In regard to AIS functions like publication of Aeronautical InformationCirculars and distribution of ICAO publications to concerned directorateof this office and other aviation agencies10 Work related to library such as purchase of books periodicals andGazettes and accessioning classification cataloguing distribution ofbooks and periodicals34VIII RESEARCH amp DEVELOPMENT DIRECTORATETable of contents(A) Laboratories The Research and Development Directorate hasthe following Laboratories1 Flight Recorder Lab2 Material Testing Lab3 Failure Analysis Lab4 Physical and Chemical Lab(B) Design Section Type Certification (Head Quarter)(C ) Design Section Type Certification (Bangalore Sub-Office)Functions of LaboratoriesA 1 Flight Recorder Laboratory

This lab is engaged in analysis of data derived from randomly selected CVRs andFDRs for the purpose of monitoring crew performance and integrity of datarecording In addition to this CVR and FDR of aircraft involved in accidentincidentare also analyzed to determine any handling problem associated with theaccidentincident This lab also provide assistance to operators in downloadingdecoding and analyzing of any type of flight recorder with using dedicated tools (inform of software and hardware)A2 Material testing LaboratoryThis lab is engaged in the development and approval of indigenous aeronauticalmaterials for construction of light aircraft and gliders This includes materials likeaircraft fabric furnishing materials rubber seals etc In addition this lab is engagedin calibration of torque meter and tensiometer etcA3 Failure Analysis LaboratoryThis lab is engaged in the area of promoting air safety by analyzing the failedcomponent of aircrafthelicopter involved in accident incident to find out the probablecause of failure and also suggesting the remedial measuresA4 Physical and Chemical LaboratoryThis lab is engaged in testing of randomly selected samples of Aviation Turbine fueland also fuel samples for VVIP flights for quality control testing of fuel and oilsamples of aircraft involved in accidentincident and commissioning of new fueltanks35(B) Design Type CertificationFunctions Responsibilities at HQB1 Issue Validation of Type Certificate (TC) of Aeronauticalproduct (Aircraft engine and propeller)Application for issue revalidation of Type Certificate is to be submitted in theforms as given in Annexure I (for aircraft) and Annexure II (for rotorcraft) of CivilAviation Requirements (CAR) section 2 series F part II in duplicate along withfees (as per Aircraft Rule 62) to the Directorate of Research amp Development ofDGCAIt is essential that the designer of the product consults the DGCA prior tocommencement of design activity to ensure that the design of aircraft helicopterengine propeller he intends to design conforms to airworthiness code of FederalAviation Regulations of FAA Certification Standards of EASA or to that design codeacceptable by the DGCA For this purpose the applicant shall furnish the typedesign record duly approved by the Chief Designer to prove that the designcomplies with the relevant airworthiness design requirements RampD Directoratescrutinizes drawings and specifications various reports on analysis and tests

undertaken to substantiate compliance with the applicable requirements compliancedocuments etc Special conditions are imposed by the DGCA to provide additionalsafety standards and to cover novel and unusual design features and high intensityradiated field effects (HIRF) Additionally the aircraft has to meet noise and engineemission standards prescribed in ICAO Annex-16 or equivalent standards as of dateConcurrently the applicant is required to get his design organisation approved by theRampD Dte as per CAR 21 Subpart JAIt should be possible to issue a Type Certificate in 3 to 5 years depending onthe type of the product provided the required design reports test reports andcompliance documents have been submitted and the applicable design standard hasbeen complied with up to the satisfaction of DGCAB2 Issue of Type Approval of Aircraft parts and appliancesApplication for issue of Type Approval is to be submitted in the form as givenin Annexure - I of Civil Aviation Requirements (CAR) Section-2 Series X Part IX induplicate along with fees (as per Aircraft rule 62) to the Directorate of Research ampDevelopment (DRampD) of the DGCA The process begins when the designer manufacturer of a new aircraft helicopter components systems equipment etcsubmits an application (along with required drawings documents and fees) to theDRampD After receiving the same it is ensured that the organisation has designorganisation approval from the DGCA as per CAR 21 subpart JBOnce it is ensured that the design and analysis reports drawings etc are inorder and meet necessary requirements as stipulated by DRampD clearance may begiven to the designer manufacturer to carry out type tests on the parts appliancesThese tests are witnessed by RampD representatives After the type tests are carriedout successfully and DGCA is fully satisfied in regard to the parts appliances and36the manuals submitted by the applicant type approval in respect of the parts appliances may be issued to the designer manufacturer by the DGCAIt should be possible to issue a Type Approval in 1 year depending on thetype of the parts appliances provided required test reports compliance documentsand manuals have been submitted and the applicable standard has been compliedwith up to the satisfaction of DGCA

B3 Acceptance of Type Certificate issued by Foreign CAA for operation inIndiaThe aircraft Type Certified by foreign Civil Aviation Authority (FAA EASA) isaccepted by DGCA for operation in India The applicant is required to submit anapplication specifying the type of operation he intends to carry out along with copyof Type Certificate Type Certificate Data Sheet approved Aircraft Flight Manualsafety records list of Service Bulletins and Airworthiness Directives reports onequivalent level of safety findings (ELOS) reports of special conditions andexemptions and compliance status of the aircraft as per ICAO Annex-6 (OperatingLimitations)It should be possible to issue a Type Acceptance in 2 to 3 months dependingon the type of the aircraft provided required reports as mentioned above have beensubmitted and the applicable standard has been complied with up to the satisfactionof DGCAB4 Approval of Design OrganisationRule 133B of the Aircraft Rules 1937 stipulates that organisations engaged in designand manufacture of aircraft aircraft components and items of equipment including materialsforgings castings and standard parts shall be approved by the Director General of CivilAviation DGCA may on request and being satisfied approve an organisation to operateunder the system of approval On receipt of completed application form (CA-182E) and itsscrutiny by DGCA a preliminary meeting will be convened with the applicant to getfamiliarized with the organisation The organisation will be appraised of the variousrequirements of DGCA and the documents required to be submitted including complianceagainst various paragraphs of CAR-21The design organization prepares and submitsDesign Organisation Manual (DOM) as per applicable subpart of CAR 21 On scrutiny of thesubmitted documents if the applicant is found to meet the requirements a team of expertsfrom DGCA will visit and inspect the organisation to confirm that the applicant hasestablished the required capability The DGCA team during its course of visit shall satisfythat the organisation can satisfactorily accomplish the work relevant to the proposed scopeof work Subject to the satisfactory report made by the DGCA team the organisation maybe authorized to undertake the work and issue designanalysistest report in respect of theproduct The organisation shall be approved and the scope of work will be defined Thevalidity of approval is for one year and renewed subsequentlyIt should be possible to grant Design Organisation Approval in 6 months dependingon the type of design organization and scope of work provided required manuals anddocuments have been submitted and the applicable requirements have been complied with up to the

satisfaction of DGCA37B5 Approval of aircraft aircraft part modificationsMany alterations that are commonly called major alterations are in reality majordesign changes and require a supplemental type certificate Major changes to the typedesign are those which might appreciably affect mass balance structural strengthreliability operational characteristics or other characteristics affecting the airworthiness ofthe product Major changes to Type Design require engineering approval and should bereferred to the RampD Dte of DGCA For the approval of majoralterationsmodificationsrepairs the applicant shall submit an application to the RampD Dtealong with applicable fees He also has to submit design load stress analysis reportsdrawings etc which are required to be scrutinizedOn satisfactory completion of required tests compliance document againstapplicable airworthiness requirements is prepared by the applicant and submitted to theRampD Dte Specifications manuals operating limitations continued airworthiness instructionsare prepared by the applicant and submitted to the DGCA On satisfaction of DGCAapproval may be issued to major alterations modifications repairs specifying operatinglimitations and other conditionsIt should be possible to approve modification in 6 to 8 months depending on the typeof modification to be carried out provided required test reports and updated manuals havebeen submitted and the applicable requirements have been complied with up to thesatisfaction of DGCAFunctions Responsibilities at Bangalore Regional-OfficeThe RampD office at Bangalore was established in 1995 to look after Type Certificationactivities of Advanced Light Helicopter (at HAL) Hansa 3 amp SARAS aircraft (at NAL) andother civil aircraft related activities of the sub regionType Certification Activities at BangaloreThe following functions are the functions of this officei) Design Organization Approval in accordance with CAR 21 Subpart JB ampJAii) Scrutiny and acceptanceapproval of the Qualification test schedules of heparts in line with Internationally followed practiceiii) Witnessing of the Qualification tests to ensure the adherence to theQualification test programiv) Scrutiny of the compliance against the applicable Airworthiness Standardsv) Performing conformity inspection of aircraft aircraft parts indigenouslyproduced in the countryvi) Co-ordination with HQs in granting approvals certification etc38IX TRAINING amp LICENSING DIRECTORATE (INCLUDING FG ampTRAINING)Licensing-I Section1 Policy pertaining to renewal of licenses of aircrew personnel2 Renewal of all aircrew licenses including disposal of general enquiriespertaining to renewals

3 Grant of extension of aircraft rating to include additional types of aeroplanesopen rating Night Rating etc and Pilot-in-Command endorsement on varioustype of aircraft4 Cases relating to accidents and infringement of rules by licensed aircrewpersonnel and disciplinary action against them5 Parliamentary question and matters pertaining to unemployed aircrewpersonnel6 Budget and accounts including Advance Deposit account Maintenance ofAdvance Deposit and Revenue registers7 Maintenance of cards of aircrew personnel and personnel returns receivedfrom different airlines operators8 Proficiency checks their checking and posting9 Posting of type endorsements and renewal intimations of aircrew licensesreceived from the Regional Directors Calcutta Bombay New Delhi Madras10 Maintenance of Registers for various types of licenses giving records ofrenewals of aircrew lincenses11 Maintenance of registers for type rating PIC endorsements and infringementof Rules Accidents etc12 Endorsement of medical restrictions on licenses and Rcards13 Compliance of material for six monthly and yearly progress reports of CivilAviation14 Compliance of History of Pilots consequent upon accident15 Checking of Log Books with a view to detecting infringement of Rule 42A ofIndian Aircraft Rules 193716 Amendment to Indian Aircraft Rules 193717 VVIP flights ndash Proficiency checks of flight crew18 Delegation of Powers relating to renewal of licenses39Licensing-II Section1 Issue of aircrew licensesratings of the categories shown below includingdisposal of general of particular enquiries pertaining to issue of license(a) Student Pilotrsquos License (Aeroplanes Helicopters Gliders andBalloons)(b) Private Pilotrsquos License (Aeroplanes)(c ) Commercial Pilotrsquos License(d) Airline Transport Pilotrsquos License(e) Instrument Rating(f) Assistant flight Instructorrsquos Rating (Aeroplanes)(g) Flight Instructorrsquos Rating (Aeroplanes)(h) Flight Instructorrsquos Rating (Gliders)(i) Glider Pilotrsquos License(j) Private Helicopter Pilotrsquos License(k) Commercial Helicopter Pilotrsquos License(l) Student Navigatorrsquos License(m) Flight Navigatorrsquos License(n) Flight Radio Telephone operatorrsquos License(o) Flight Radio Telephony Operatorrsquos License(p) Private Pilotrsquos License (Balloons)

2 Revalidation of foreign license3 Conversion of foreign licenses into Indian Licenses in their correspondingcategories4 Policy matters regarding the issue of Indian and Foreign aircrew licenses5 Amendments to Licensing Rules6 Delegating of powers in respect of Licensing rules407 Exemption from Aircraft Rules for the issue of Indian Licenses8 Policy matters pertaining to conducting medical examination and theirassessment9 Disposal of medical reports pertaining to the issue and renewal of aircrewicenses and correspondence connected therewith10 Parliament Questions relating to issue of aircrew licenses11 Budget for expenditure to be incurred for items pertaining to L-2 Section41Training Section1 Budget allotment of funds etc under capital Grant for Gliding Centre andappropriation of Accounts Liabilities Returns Expenditure Returns etcPreparation of Brief for PAC on Budget matters2 Budget Allotment of funds etc under Revenue Grant for Govt Gliding Centreand appropriation of accounts preparation of Brief for PAC on the Budgetmatters3 Training of Gliding Instructions and Winch Operators and their approval forappointment in Gliding Clubs4 Five-Year Plans5 Foreign Exchange Budget6 Miscellaneous subjects on the general queries on glider training and approvalof appointment of Gliding Instructors and Gliding Instructor-in-Charge byGliding Clubs Wing7 Approval of Chief Flight Instructors AFI Instructor-in-Charge Honoraryinstructors and patter Flying for employment in lying Club8 Matters relating to other International Organization Aero Club of India andother Committees Conferences9 Allotment and loan of Gliders Gliding equipment to Flying and Gliding Clubsfrom Central Govt NCC10 Audit Objections Reconciliation of accounts11 Brief for President Address in both the Houses of Parliament on the eve ofBudget Session Consultative Committee of Parliament attached to theMinistry of Tourism amp Civil Aviation12 Matters relating to ICAO various Annual reports to I amp R Section13 Allotment of Aircraft to various Flying Clubs on loans basis14 Maintenance of aircraft with the flying clubs in purview of the Penalty clause15 Monthly aircraft returns from various flying clubs and preparation of variousreports connected with that16 Fixation of Insurance Value of the aircraft

4217 Periodical and other miscellaneous returns to AVU OampM E-II GC Hindiand R amp I etc relating to section Administration18 Release of Foreign Exchange for studies abroad19 Recovery of Cost and Overhaul Repair of aircraft loan to various FlyingClubs20 FOREIGN NATIONALS Training under Colombo Plan ITEC Programmeetc and clearance from Intelligence authorities (Clubs Gliding Centres) at(Civil Aviation Training Centre) and other Centres of Training21 Sanction of estimates received from AI Directorate and disposal of surplusstores at Subordinate Offices22 Sanction of Estimates for purchase of equipment under maintenance grant ofGliding Centres (Government)23 Delegation of Financial Powers and General Instructions regarding24 Administrative matters relating to GC Pune25 Accident to aircraft amp Gliders ndash Write Off and recovery of Insurable valuethereof26 Purchase of Aircraft Gliders and purchase of equipment under Capital Grantamp Manufacture of Indigenous equipment for Gliding Centres43FG Section1 Opening of Flying and Gliding Clubs ndash their Administration functioning and inclusionin the subsidy scheme2 Approval of constitution and bye-laws of clubs3 Allotment of Flying hours launches to Clubs4 Execution amp Enforcement of subsidy Agreement with Flying and Gliding Clubs5 Sanction and payment of Flying Subvention to Clubs6 Approval of Chief Engineer for Flying Clubs amp Gliding Clubs7 Scrutiny of Accounts of Clubs ndash General Supervision and control over the activities ofFlying Gliding Clubs with a view to ensuring proper utilization of Government grants8 Inspection of Flying Gliding Clubs by Accounts Officer9 Audit Inspection of Clubs by Accountant General of respective States10 Matters relating to confessional flying training including NCC training at Flying ampGliding Clubs11 Contribution withdrawals from Accident Reserve Fund and renewal of FERspertaining thereto12 Managing Committee Meetings of Clubs13 Activity Report of Flying Gliding Clubs (CA-82)14 All financial matters and Budget pertaining to Flying Gliding Clubs15 Rates of fees etc chargeable by Clubs16 Administrative matters relating to Aero Club of India Ballooning Club of IndiaFederation of Aeronautique Internationals All India Aeronautical Association andSkydiving17 Air Rallies Championships and conferences organized by Clubs18 Parliament Questions relating to Flying amp Gliding Clubs19 Standard Rules regarding services conditions of the employees of Flying and GlidingClubs20 Payment of Scholarship and Stipends to the SCST candidates selected under Free

Flying Scholarship Scheme21 Miscellaneous work relating to above subjects

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30 the removal of disabled aircraft31 hazardous materials including aviation fuel32 the protection of radar and navigational aids and33 low-visibility operations34 on-site checking and testing of aerodrome facilities and equipmentincluding35 the dimensions and surface conditions of runways taxiways stopwaysrunway end safety areas runway and taxiway strips shoulders and aprons36 aeronautical ground lighting systems including flight check records37 standby power38 landing direction indicators and wind direction indicators aerodromemarkings and markers5) guidance signs and warning signs in the movement area39 aerodrome maintenance equipment40 disabled aircraft removal plan41 wildlife control equipment42 the presence of obstacles in obstacle limitation surfaces43 runway visual range measuring equipment44 the presence of dangerous lights45 rescue and fire-fighting equipment46 fuelling facilities and47 runway surface friction measuring equipmentd) Examine and review flying assessments and aeronautical studies ataerodromes48 Any other work assigned by Director General15

III AIR SAFETY DIRECTORATEAir Safety Directorate at DGCA (Hqrs) is headed by Director Air Safety TheDirector Air Safety DDG (Air Safety) reports directly to the DGThe functions of the Air Safety Directorates are as under-1 Investigation of Civil Registered aircraft accidents-1 Under Rule 71 of Aircraft Rules 1937 the accident are investigated byInspector of Accidents appointed by Director General of Civil Aviation fromAir Safety Directorate2 Under Rule 74 of Aircraft Rules 1937 the accident are investigated byCommittees of Inquiry set up by the Central Govt This Directorate isresponsible for providing technical expertise to committees of inquiry3 Under Rule 75 of the Aircraft Rules 1937 the accident are investigated byCourts of Inquiry set up by the Central Govt This Directorate is responsiblefor providing technical expertise to Courts of Inquiry2 Accident to foreign registered aircraft in IndiaUnder Rule 77 of the aircraft Rules the investigation will be carried out in anyof the following manner1 Under Rule 71 of Aircraft Rules 1937 the accident are investigated byInspector of Accidents appointed by Director General of Civil Aviation from AirSafety Directorate

2 Under Rule 74 of Aircraft Rules 1937 the accident are investigated byCommittees of Inquiry set up by the Central Govt This Directorate isresponsible for providing technical expertise to committees of inquiry3 Under Rule 75 of the Aircraft Rules 1937 the accident are investigated byCourts of Inquiry set up by the Central Govt This Directorate is responsiblefor providing technical expertise to Courts of Inquiry4 Under Rule 77C the serious incident are investigated by the inquiry officerfrom Air Safety Directorate5 An accredited representative of country in which the aircraft is registered fromcountry of manufacturecountry of operator any other country which hasspecial interest may participate in the investigation inquiry or formalinvestigation as the case may be He may be accompanied by such technical16-16-advisor as consider necessary by the authority of the country by which he isappointed3 Accident to Indian registered aircraft out side India1 The accredited representative from air safety directorate will be nominated byDirector General of Civil Aviation who will participate in the investigation asper Annex 13 Air Safety Directorate will provided as and when requiredinformation with respect to aircraft crew and other details to the state ofoccurrence4 Investigation of Civil Registered aircraft Incidents1 Under Rule 77 C the serious incidents are investigated by the inquiry officerfrom Air Safety Directorate2 Incidents other than serious incidents are investigated by PermanentInvestigation board of the Airlines under supervision of officer of the RegionalAir Safety Offices5 AccidentIncident Prevention workIn addition to accidentinvestigation work Air Safety Directorate shall performs thefollowing oversight functions-1048766 To carry out the Technical safety audit of airlinesoperators1048766 To carry out safety audit of operations department of Airlinesoperators1048766 To carry out in-flight Cabin inspections1048766 To carry out surveillance inspection of airlinesoperators eg preflightmedical check of crew ramp inspection load and trim check FDTLetc1048766 To issue Civil Aviation Requirements air safety circulars publication ofannual accident summary etc1048766 To monitor implementation of recommendations made by variouscourts committees and inspector of accidents investigating aircraftaccidents1048766 To monitor action taken reports on safety audits carried out on airlinesand aviation agencies1048766 To coordinate implementation of measures to prevent bird strikes to

aircraft at all airports1048766 Inspection of aerodromes and facilities therein1048766 To coordinate with the ICAO and other aviation agencies concerningsafety-17-171048766 To coordinate with the Ministry of Civil Aviation on various Technicalissues including parliament matters1048766 To organize safety seminarstraining courses6 Any other work assigned by Director General7 Regional Air Safety OfficesAir Safety offices are located at Delhi Mumbai Hyderabad Kolkatta and ChennaiThe Delhi Mumbai offices are headed by Director Air Safety and other offices areheaded by Controller of Air Safety All regional heads of air safety reports directly toDirector Air Safety HqrsDDG (Air Safety)Regional Air Safety offices shall perform following functions1048766 To carry out the investigation of incidentsaccidents occurring ofoperatorsairlines in their region1048766 To carry out the investigation of Ground incidents1048766 To carry out the investigation of air missAir ProxATC violations1048766 Participate in the operational area inspection Airport security meetingAerodrome Environment Management Committee Regional operatorCommittee meetings1048766 Monitoring of incidents of operatorsairlines1048766 CVRDFDR monitoring1048766 ATC Tape monitoring1048766 To carry out the airport inspections1048766 To carry out surveillance inspection of airlinesoperators eg preflightmedical check of crew ramp inspection load and trim check FDTLetc1048766 To participate in the safety audit of airlinesoperators1048766 To report all occurrences in their region1048766 To carry out other surveillance work as directed by Hqs8 Coordination of regional air safety offices with Air Safety Hqs1048766 Regional Offices shall coordinate with Hqrs on all safety matters andreport all occurrences to DASDDG (Air Safety) on daily basis bytelephonefaxE-Mail1048766 To forward headquarters every month the surveillance accidentprevention work carried out1048766 Coordination meeting between regional air safety offices and air safetyHqrs will be held every 3 months During this meeting all the technicaland financialadministrative issues will be discussed pertaining to theirregion

18IV AIR TRANSPORT DIRECTORATEThe Air Transport Services in the country are governed by the Rule 134 andSchedule XI of Aircraft Rules 1937 Besides this the Civil Aviation Requirements(CAR) Section 3 Series C Part I to VI deals with the minimum requirements andprocedures for issuerenewal of ScheduledNon-Scheduled Operators Permit indifferent categories like passengercargocharter The main functions andresponsibilities of Air Transport- 1 Section are as follows-1 Issuerenewal of ScheduledNon-Scheduled Operators Permit inpassengercargocharter categories including holding of the preparednessmeeting before issue of permit2 Issuance of permission for importacquisition of aircraft to ScheduledNon-Scheduled operators3 Endorsementdeletion of the aircraft on the Operatorrsquos Permit4 Public complaints pertaining to the Scheduled Operators5 Issues relating to the security clearance of the agencies seeking flightclearances and change in the Board of Directors of the ScheduledNon-Scheduled Operators6 Issuance of flight clearances to foreign registered aircrafts includingVIPstourist charter flights under ITPcargo flightsambulance flights whichare overflyinglandingtechnical landing toacross India Issues flightclearances to Indian registered aircraft also operating outside the country forrevenuenon-revenue purposes and clearances for the Ballooning flights7 Processing the cases of foreign registered aircraft staying in India for morethan 14 days8 Flight clearances in respect of cloud seeding operation and aerial survey etcIn order to deal with the above the following procedure is followed-(A) Issue of ScheduledNon-Scheduled Operators Permit1 Scrutiny of application for issue of ScheduledNon-ScheduledOperators Permit (on receipt)2 Respond to the Ministryrsquos query for import of commercial aircraft withthe consent of DDG concerned after obtaining confirmation of typecertificate acceptance by RampD Directorate3 Once the NOC from Ministry of Civil Aviation has been received thesame will be retained in Air Transport Directorate in the file alreadyopened during the receipt of application4 In case Operations Manual has already been received Air TransportDirectorate will send a copy of Operations Manual each to a) Airworthiness Directorate (Headquarters)b) Flight Inspection Directoratec) Research amp Development Directorate (Hqrs)19d) Air Safety Directorate (Hqrs)e) Directorate of Regulations and Information5 On hearing from the operator that they are ready for attending

preparedness meeting operator will be called with seven days noticeperiod6 Coordinate for preparedness meeting and call the following Directoratefor the same -i Flight Inspection Directorateii Airworthiness Directorate (Headquarters)iii Airworthiness Directorate (Region of operation)iv Training and Licensing Directoratev Air Safety Directoratevi Research and Development Directoratevii Directorate of Regulations amp Information7 Preparation of minutes of the meeting and circulation thereof8 Issue NOC for import of aircraft subject to the intended operatorrsquoscompliance to the minutes of the preparedness meeting9 On receipt of the documents as per checklist for issue ofScheduledNon-Scheduled Operators Permit prepare the file anddocuments for issue of permit(B) Renewal of ScheduledNon-Scheduled Operators PermitThe renewal of ScheduledNon-Scheduled Operators Permit is considered oncompliance of the provisions of the Civil Aviation Requirements as contained in CARSection 3 Series C Part II to V(C) Flight clearancesAs regards to the non-scheduled flight clearances to foreignIndian registeredaircraft there are Air Transport Circulars which contains guidelines for operationsduly approved by the Ministry of Civil Aviation The requirements for the operation ofnon-scheduled flight by foreign registered aircraft are also contained in AeronauticalInformation Publication India Volume 1 Section GEN published by Airports Authorityof India20V AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTORATEMost of states which are signatories to ICAO convention have an obligation on their part toestablish regulatory control of airworthiness through their own agencies which arevariously termed as CAA FAA DGCA DCA etcThe authority in India for regulatory control of Airworthiness Directorate is the DirectorGeneral of Civil Aviation and the Directorate of Airworthiness which is headed byDirector of Airworthiness who discharges this function and is responsible for theairworthiness of aircraftThe functions of Airworthiness Directorate are broadly reproduced belowHowever these functions are basically intended to be guidelines and they do not limit in any

way the initiative and authority of the officer to ensure airworthiness by an alternative meansTherefore these should be used as a guidelines while performing the job(A) Recording reviewing and processing applications for registration of aircraftregistering and deregistering aircraft as appropriate and issuing certificates ofregistration(B) Keeping the national register of Civil Aircraft and making available informationfrom the register as and when required(C) Recording reviewing and processing application for certificate ofAirworthiness renewals of such certificates and validations of foreigncertificates of Airworthiness(D) Survey of aircraft for issue renewal and validation of certificates ofAirworthiness and the subsequent execution of such documents as appropriate(E) Recording reviewing and processing applications from aircraftmaintenance personnel for issue renewal validation and extension oflicenses and ratings for the same(F) Organisation and conduct of examinations of applicants for aircraft maintenancelicences as above assessment of results the maintenance of examination systemkeeping of past and current licence records and the issue renewal of validation asappropriate of each licence extension or rating(G) Recording the collection of fees for aircraft registration certificate ofAirworthiness aircraft maintenance personnel licenses andor any otherairworthiness services performed for which charges may be prescribed(H) Periodic review of the airworthiness condition and records of aircraft on the registerto assess the adequacy of their maintenance and to assess the competence anddiligence of the persons who perform the maintenance(I) Investigation of major defects discovered in aircraft and determination of correctiveaction to be taken where airworthiness may be affected Analysis of defectexperienced to detect and correct any trends and to reveal areas most in needof airworthiness improvement(J) Review of aircraft and component manufacturers service bulletins and theairworthiness directives of foreign airworthiness authorities to determine21applicability to the national aircraft Direction of corrective action whereairworthiness may be affected(K) Examination of current and new international and foreign airworthiness designstandards and determination of the need for adoption of critical features ofthose foreign design standards to national requirements(L) Survey of the maintenance facilities including training provisions companyorganisation and quality control procedures of applicants for issue and renewalof Air Operators Permit Certificate (AOPAOC) and aerial work operatorslicences Making recommendations as appropriate in regard to the applications(M) Survey of the facilities and procedures of applicants for issue and renewal ofcertificates of approval to conduct activities bearing on the airworthiness ofaircraft Making such issue or renewal as appropriate and maintaining records ofsame(N) Conducting periodic surveillance of the facilities procedures and work of olders ofoperator licences and of certificates of approval making appropriate directionsand recommendations and approving amendments to the licences or Air OperatorPermitCertificate (AOPAOC) holders maintenance and quality control manuals asappropriate

(O) Assessment of the qualifications of persons for designation as approved personsand others as alternates to perform certain airworthiness functionsecommendations as appropriate and monitoring of the activities of thesepersons from time to time(P) Assessment of the design and suitability of aircraft components and equipmentand their approval for use in aircraft Assessment and approval of theinstallation of aircraft components and equipment in aircraft(Q) Approval of maintenance systems for aircraft aircraft components andequipment and approval of the design of modifications and repairs to aircraftaircraft components and equipments(R) Giving of advice and recommendations to other areas of the Director Generalof Civil Aviation on the shipment of dangerous goods licensing of operators andon other technical matters relating to aviation techniques flight operationsand aeronautical engineering as may be required(S) Provision of loan of staff experts to assist in the investigation of aircraft accidents asand when required(T) Recommendation and where necessary issuance of directives concerningthe design standards to be met by aircraft and aircraft components andequipment requirements to be complied with in the manufacture andmaintenance of aircraft and aircraft components and equipment andprocedures to be followed by the aviation industry to comply with the national airlaw and regulations(U) participating in type certification board activities to resolve problems ofsignificance and to establish overall accomplishment of the typecertification programme22(V) participation in maintenance review board activities toward the developmentand approval of initial maintenance inspection requirements for newly typecertificated aircraft and powerplants being introduced in service for the first time(W) preparation and distribution to the aviation industry of advisory material concerningairworthiness practices and procedures where such advice does not warrantmandatory action but may still make a significant contribution to flight safety(X) Preparation and recommendation of regulatory changes andamendments to the national air law from time to time concerning all mattersof airworthiness within the scope opf the functions and responsibilities ofthe airworthiness Directorate(Y) Conferring at national and international levels on matters relating to the regulation ofairworthiness(Z) Identification and resolution of regulatory problems associated withairworthiness engineering Establishing general and technical policies andprocedures on which future(AA) airworthiness requirements can be based Formulation of changes inairworthiness policies and requirements which have a severe economic impact onthe aviation industry(BB) Investigation of possible violations of the national air law or regulations in regard toairworthiness and initiation of legal or other corrective action where necessaryand(CC) Preparation and distribution to the aviation industry of a series of documentsavailable to the public containing all airworthiness directives specified for generalcompliance by the aviation industryDUTIES OF THE AIRWORTHINESS OFFICERS

Detailed responsibilities of an individual airworthiness officer will vary depending on thepowers delegated to him by Government of India vide SO726 (E) amp SO727(E) upon hisspecialty and the specific tasks assigned to him(a) conduct inspection and carry out surveillance in accordance with establishedprocedures and instructions(b) report on each inspection and surveillance check in the manner prescribed(c) promote compliance with safety regulations and directives(d) report defects noticed to the operator or the approved organisation for remedialaction(e) report breaches of regulations and directives and(f) examine and review the maintenance overhaul and repair manuals for adequacyand ensure that necessary amendments are promptly made Examine maintenancechecks procedure sheets for adequacy23Detailed duties of an officer should also include as a minimum those listed belowwhich relate to his specialty(a) checking on technical log entries ensuring that the log sheets are being correctlycompleted and signed Monitoring defects occurring and reporting those ofsignificance or a repetitive nature(b) carrying out routine surveillance check of the standard of work in the hangarsworkshops and associated facilities of approved organisations(c) ensuring that ground support equipment in the workshops are properly used andmaintained by the operator(d) making spot checks of fuel vendors quality control including checking of fuel specificgravity aircraft drain samples and records The checks should be applied to both therefueling agentrsquos and the operatorrsquos methods(e) monitoring airworthiness certifications and ensuring that they are carried out bypersons who are properly authorised and that the certifications made are for thepurpose and in accordance with the requirements of the applicable airworthinessregulations(f) monitoring the implementation of the relevant airworthiness regulations issued by theheadquarters(g) familiarizing himself with the content of all Airworthiness Directives servicebulletins and similar documents in respect of aircraft(including power plants)andequipment and monitoring the extent of implementation(h) Reviewing maintenance manuals making recommendations in respect ofamendments which may be required by the headquarters or be requested by theoperators(i) carrying out sample inspections on the aircraft undergoing routine maintenancein order to assess the standard of work and adherence to maintenance manualprocedures Airworthiness Directives service bulletins etc(j) undertaking liaison with other officers regarding recommendations in respect ofissue and renewal of certificate of airworthiness checking all documents associatedwith the above including the flight manual amendment status and airframe andengine log books Checking that all relevant requirements have been compliedwith including correct certification of work carried out and authorizing release fortest flight of aircraft and avionic installation ensuring that the resulting reports aresatisfactory and in accordance with the laid down requirements(k) investigating and recommending approval of modifications(l) monitoring the operatorrsquos maintenance training organisation

(m) supervising inspections of operatorrsquos route station facilities(n) checking stores and components handling procedures generally and ensuring thatthere is no unidentified material in the bonded store and checking the quarantinestore for the methods used in the identification of goods and their inspection beforethey are transferred to the bonded store24VI Flight Inspection Directorate (FID)The Flight Inspection Directorate (FID) shall conduct regular Inspections andSurveillance of Scheduled Airlines and their aircrew in particular to ensure effectiveimplementation of safety related Standards and Recommended Practices containedin the ICAO Annexes particularly Annex 6 and the relevant Rules RegulationsProcedures and Requirements laid down in Aircraft Rules Civil AviationRequirements Aeronautical Information Circulars AIP India etc In addition toabove the Continued Surveillance of various operational aspects of operators is tobe ensured by conducting various InspectionsSurveillance Checks regularly vizCockpit En-route Inspection Cabin Inspection Ramp Inspection Station FacilityInspection and Proficiency Check etc In addition to this Simulator Evaluation andMain Base Inspection etc of the operators and StandardizationProficiency Checksof their Training Captains are to be conducted as per the requirements Thefunctions and responsibilities of FID shall broadly include the followingA SAFETY OVERSIGHT FUNCTIONS1048766 Development of Action Plan by Chief Flight Operations Inspector forContinued Surveillance of Airline Operators1048766 Surveillance of operational aspects of Airline Operators and follow-upaction thereof in accordance with the lsquoDuties amp Responsibilities of theFlight Operations Inspectorsrsquo laid down in Flight Operations InspectorrsquosManual (Ref ICAO Doc 8335-AN879 Chapter 9 Para 95 amp Para96)1048766 Random Checks of Pilots on their Proficiency amp Skill1048766 Periodical Inspection of Airline Operators ShippersFreight Forwardersand Cargo TerminalsWare Houses at Airports with regard totransportation of carrying Dangerous Goods as per Civil AviationRequirementsB TRAINING PROGRAMME OF AIRLINE OPERATORS1048766 Examination and scrutinyapproval of Training Programmes of FlightCrew on Multi-engine Aircraft (both Fixed Wing amp Helicopters) forScheduledNon-scheduled and General Aviation Operators as perStandardized Check-list1048766 Examination and scrutinyapproval of Training Programmes of AirlineOperators for Specific Authorizations and Limitations (ETOPS RNPRVSM R-NAV CAT-IIIII)1048766 Standardization of Flight Dispatchersrsquo Training Programme of Airline

Operators1048766 Standardization of Training Requirements to be followed by AirlineOperators for their Foreign Pilots251048766 Examination and acceptanceupdating of Training Manuals of AirlineOperators as per Civil Aviation Requirements as per StandardizedCheck-list1048766 Development andor revision of Specific OperatingTrainingregulations1048766 ApprovalRenewal of Simulator Training Institutes of Airlines Operatorsin IndiaC STANDARDIZATION OF TRAINING CAPTAINS1048766 Approval of Checks PilotsInstructorsExaminers of ScheduledNonscheduledGeneral Aviation Operators (Fixed Wing amp Helicopters) asper Civil Aviation Requirements (CAR)1048766 Standardization Checks of Training Captains ndash Check PilotsInstructorsExaminersD EXAMINATION OF OPERATIONAL DOCUMENTS1048766 Review and update of Flight Operations Inspectorrsquos Manual forOperations Inspection and Continued Surveillance as per ICAO Doc8335-AN8791048766 ExaminationReview and Acceptance of Operations Manual of AirlineOperators as per Civil Aviation Requirements as per StandardizedCheck-listE OTHER OPERATIONAL APPROVAL1048766 Approval of Flight Dispatchers as per Civil Aviation Requirements(Standardized check-list to be followed)1048766 Approval of PilotrsquosOperatorrsquos Authorization for ILS CAT-IIIIIOperations as per Civil Aviation Requirements (Standardized Checklistto be followed)1048766 Approval of Standard Operating Procedures for operations to NewStations amp Critical Airports ie Airports surrounded by HillydifficultTerrain (as per Standardized Check-list)1048766 Examination of Flight Trial Reports of Instrument Approach amp LandingProcedures1048766 Examination of Minimum Equipment List (MEL) from operationalaspects in co-ordination with Directorate of Airworthiness26F CERTIFICATION OF AIRLINE OPERATORS1048766 Participation in Meetings conducted by Air Transport Directorate forCertification of Airline Operators to ensure compliance of OperatingRequirements as per the Standardized Check-listG EXAMINATION1048766 Standardization of written examination questions of Pilotsrsquo Examinationas per the requirements of CEOOrders of Director General1048766 Oral Examination of Foreign PilotsFlight Dispatchers as per the Board

constituted by DGH GENERAL1048766 All Flight Operations Inspectors Chief Flight Operations Inspectorshall maintain their personal files The personal files shall containinformation of their Technical QualificationTraining Courses1048766 CFOI FOIs shall keep a record of all Checks amp Reports wherever theyare nominated by the Director General as observer on board andrecord of Test Fees being realized in their individual capacity from theoperators under Schedule-II of the Aircraft Rules 1937I Any other work assigned by Director GeneralDuties Functions amp Responsibilities of Officers in Flight InspectionDirectorate (FID)The Duties Functions amp Responsibilities of Officers in Flight InspectionDirectorate have been determined in accordance with the duties attached with thepost (copy placed below) and in accordance with power delegated to them underSO 726(E) SO 727(E) amp SO 3661 Chief Flight Operations Inspector Deputy Director General (in-charge ofFID)1048766 Development of Action Plan for Flight Inspection programme by FlightOperations Inspectors for Continued Surveillance of Airline Operatorsand to ensure implementation of follow-up instructions issued byhimDirector General of Civil Aviation1048766 Standardization Checks of Training Captains ndash CheckPilotsInstructorsExaminers to be conducted by CFOI1048766 Acceptance of Operations Manual of ScheduledNon-scheduled andGeneral Aviation Operators as per Standard Check-list271048766 Acceptance of Training Manual of ScheduledNon-scheduled andGeneral Aviation Operators including Standardization of FlightDispatchersrsquo Training Programme as per Standard Check-list1048766 Approval of Training Programmes of Airline Operators for SpecificAuthorizations and Limitations (ETOPS RNP RVSM R-NAV CATIIIII)1048766 Approval of Flying Training Programme of Flight Crew on Multi-engineAircraft (both Fixed Wing amp Helicopter) for ScheduledNon-scheduledand General Aviation Operators as per Standard Check-list1048766 Development andor revision of specific OperatingTraining regulationsndash Issuance of CARs AICs Operations Circulars Amendment toAircraft Rules (Schedule II)1048766 Approval of Draft replies to Director GeneralVC Section onParliamentary Matters VIP References RTI Act 20051048766 Scrutiny of Training Records pertaining to approval of Examiners ndashCheck PilotInstructorExaminer of ScheduledNon-scheduledGeneralAviation Operators1048766 Approval of Examiners of ScheduledNon-scheduledGeneral Aviation

on one time basis1048766 Oral Examination of Indian Pilots under AIC 17 of 1994 as per theBoard constituted by Director General1048766 Oral Examination for approval of Flight Dispatchers by the Boardconstituted by Director General and their approval1048766 Approval of Flight Dispatchers1048766 Quarterly meeting with Airline Operators on important operational andtraining matters pertaining to Scheduled Non-scheduledGeneralAviation (Fixed Wing amp Helicopter) and updating Director Generalabout the same1048766 To liaise with Director (Training amp Licensing) and Director (Air Safety)in all aspects specially pertaining to giving guidance on operationalmatters for Airline Operator1048766 To liaise with Joint Director General In-charge of Training amp Licensingand Joint Director General of Air Safety specially pertaining to givingguidance on operational matters for Airline Operations1048766 Approval of PilotrsquosOperatorrsquos Authorization for ILS CAT-IIIIIOperations as per Civil Aviation Requirements (Standardized Checklistto be followed)281048766 Approval of Standard Operating Procedures for operations to NewStations amp Critical Airports ie Airports surrounded by HillydifficultTerrain (as per Standardized Check-list)1048766 Participation in Meetings conducted by Air Transport Directorate forCertification of Airline Operators to ensure compliance of OperatingRequirements as per the Standardized Check-list1048766 Acceptance of Flight Trial Reports of Instrument Approach amp LandingProcedures1048766 Acceptance of Minimum Equipment List (MEL) from operationalaspects in co-ordination with Directorate of Airworthiness1048766 Chief Flight Operations Inspector shall maintain his personal files Thepersonal files shall contain information of their TechnicalQualificationTraining Courses1048766 Chief Flight Operations Inspector shall keep a record of all Checks ampReports wherever he is nominated by the Director General as observeron board and record of Test Fees being realized in their individualcapacity from the operators under Schedule-II of the Aircraft Rules19371048766 Any other work assigned by the Director General2 Flight Operations Inspectors1048766 To carry out Surveillance Checks of Airline Operators (Fixed Wing ampHelicopters) and follow-up action thereof in accordance with the dutieslaid down in Flight Operations Inspectorrsquos Manual1048766 Examination and Scrutiny of Training Programme of Flight Crew onMulti-engine Aircraft (both Fixed Wing amp Helicopters) forScheduledNon-scheduled and General Aviation Operators as per

Standard Check-list1048766 Periodical Inspections of Airlines Operators with regard totransportation of Dangerous Goods as per Civil Aviation Requirementsand follow-up action thereon Standard Check-list to be adopted1048766 Development andor revision of specific OperatingTraining regulationsndash Issuance of CARs AICs Operations Circulars Amendment toAircraft Rules (Schedule II)1048766 Examination and scrutiny of Operations Manual as per StandardCheck-list291048766 Examination and scrutiny of Training Manual of ScheduledNonscheduledand General Aviation Operators including Standardization ofFlight Dispatchersrsquo Training Programme as per Standard Check-list1048766 Examination and scrutiny of Training Programmes of Airline Operatorsfor Specific Authorizations and Limitations (ETOPS RNP RVSM RNAVCAT-IIIII)1048766 Examination and scrutiny of Flying Training Programme of Flight Crewon Multi-engine Aircraft (both Fixed Wing amp Helicopter) forScheduledNon-scheduled and General Aviation Operators as perStandard Check-list1048766 Examination and scrutiny of Training Programme of Airline Operatorsfor Specific Authorization amp Limitations1048766 To carry out Initial Approval of all Simulators and thereafter give yearlycertification of all Flight Simulators and check the compatibility ofSimulators vis-agrave-vis the Aircraft being used by all Indian Operatorsbefore recommending their use to Chief Flight OperationsInspectorDirector General of Civil Aviation1048766 Review and update of Flight Operations Inspectorrsquos Manual forOperations Inspection and Continued Surveillance as per ICAO Doc8335-AN8791048766 Examination of Training Records for PilotrsquosOperatorrsquos Authorization forILS CAT-IIIII Operations as per Civil Aviation Requirements(Standardized Check-list to be followed)1048766 Examination of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for operationsto New Stations amp Critical Airports ie Airports surrounded byHillydifficult Terrain (as per Standardized Check-list)1048766 Participation in Meetings conducted by Air Transport Directorate forCertification of Airline Operators to ensure compliance of OperatingRequirements as per the Standardized Check-list1048766 Examination of Flight Trial Reports of Instrument Approach amp LandingProcedures1048766 Examination of Minimum Equipment List (MEL) from operationalaspects1048766 Flight Operations Inspectors shall maintain their personal files Thepersonal files shall contain information of their TechnicalQualificationTraining Courses

1048766 Flight Operations Inspectors shall keep a record of all Checks ampReports wherever they are nominated by the Director General as30observer on board and record of Test Fees being realized in theirindividual capacity from the operators under Schedule-II of the AircraftRules 19371048766 Any other work assigned by CFOI Director General3 Deputy Director (Operations)1048766 Follow-up action on Surveillance Check Reports of Airline Operators1048766 Examination of documents pertaining to approval of CheckPilotsInstructorsExaminers of ScheduledNon-scheduled amp GeneralAviation Operators1048766 Development of Check-lists for examination of OperationsTrainingManual Specialized Operations etc in consultation with FOICFOI1048766 Examination and scrutiny of Annual Reports1048766 Development andor revision of specific OperatingTraining regulationsndash Issuance of CARs AICs Operations Circulars Amendment toAircraft Rules (Schedule II)1048766 Coordinating activities pertaining to functioning of Flight InspectionDirectorate with Airlines Flight Operations Inspectors Chief FlightOperations Inspector Director General and other Directorates inDGCA1048766 Examinationscrutiny of cases pertaining to approval of Examiners onone time basis1048766 Preparation of Draft replies to CFOI on Parliamentary Matters VIPReferences RTI Act 2005 for approval of Director General1048766 Any other work assigned by Director General4 Assistant Director (Operations)1048766 Submission of Draft replies on follow-up action on Surveillance CheckReports of Airline Operators1048766 Examination of documents pertaining to approval of CheckPilotsInstructorsExaminers of ScheduledNon-scheduled amp GeneralAviation Operators1048766 Development of Check-lists for examination of OperationsTrainingManual Specialized Operations etc in consultation with FOICFOI1048766 Examination and scrutiny of Annual Reports311048766 Development andor revision of specific OperatingTraining regulationsndash Issuance of CARs AICs Operations Circulars Amendment toAircraft Rules (Schedule II)1048766 Coordinating activities pertaining to functioning of Flight InspectionDirectorate with Airlines Flight Operations Inspectors Chief FlightOperations Inspector Director General and other Directorates inDGCA1048766 Examinationscrutiny of cases pertaining to approval of Examiners onone time basis

1048766 Preparation of Draft replies to Dy Director (FID) CFOI onParliamentary Matters VIP References RTI Act 2005 for approval ofDirector General1048766 Any other work assigned by Director General5 Operations Officer1048766 Examination of cases pertaining to approval of Flight Dispatchers1048766 Examination of matters pertaining to Oral Examination of Indian Pilotsunder AIC 17 of 19941048766 Examination of Training Syllabus of individual Pilots for typeendorsementconversion on various Helicopter types1048766 Examination of matters pertaining to approval of Examiners forHelicopter Operators on regularone time basis1048766 Development andor revision of specific OperatingTraining regulationsndash Issuance of CARs AICs Operations Circulars Amendment toAircraft Rules (Schedule II)1048766 Upkeep of OperationsTraining Documents of various AirlineOperators6 Section Officer1048766 Maintenance of Records of Surveillance Check ReportsMain BaseInspections of Airline Operators1048766 Processing of documents pertaining to approval of CheckPilotsInstructorsExaminers of ScheduledNon-scheduled amp GeneralAviation Operators1048766 Submission of Draft Annual Report1048766 Updating of website on list of Examiners of ScheduledNon-scheduledand General Aviation Operators and Operations Circulars321048766 Monitoring of Test Fees Records1048766 Processing of cases pertaining to approval of Examiners on one timebasis1048766 Submission of Draft replies to CFOI on Parliamentary Matters VIPReferences RTI Act 2005 for approval of Director General1048766 Follow-up action1048766 Any other work assigned by Chief Flight Operations InspectorDeputyDirector (Operations)Note Flight Operations Inspectors (Aeroplane) will be under the control ofChief Flight Operations InspectorDeputy Director General In-charge ofthe Flight Inspection Directorate and assisting in the smoothfunctioning of the Flight Inspection DirectorateThe above Officers will also carry out any other duties of Technical orAdministrative nature assigned to them from time to time33VII INFORMATION amp REGULATIONS DIRECTORATE1 Preparation of briefdocumentation and participation in the Bilateral AirServices Agreements with foreign countries (Bilateral Air Services

Agreements have been signed with 100 countries)2 Clearance of schedules and any other operational matters pertaining tothe foreign airlines At present 64 foreign airlines are operating tofromIndia3 Preparation of draft notifications for amendment to the Aircraft Rules1937 and draft note for the Cabinet for amendment to the Aircraft Act19344 Discussions with the Ministry of Law and legal matters and vetting ofthe draft notifications5 Grant of approval of the Dangerous Goods Training Programmes inaccordance with the ldquoCivil Aviation Requirement Section 3-AirTransport Series `Lrsquo Part III dated 041020066 Permits of photography arms and ammunition dangerous goods etci) This office grants permission for photographyvideography fromthe ground at the airports and aerial photography under rule 13of Aircraft Rules 1937ii) This office grants permission for the carriage of arms andammunitions munitions of war etc by air tofromwithin Indiaunder rule 8 of the Aircraft Rules 19377 In regard to International Civil Aviation Organisation receives allcorrespondence from ICAO disseminates decisions taken by ICAO toother aviation agencies and obtained comments for submission ofIndiarsquos stand ICAO8 Preparation of Annual Report after obtaining materialsactivities fromdifferent directorate9 In regard to AIS functions like publication of Aeronautical InformationCirculars and distribution of ICAO publications to concerned directorateof this office and other aviation agencies10 Work related to library such as purchase of books periodicals andGazettes and accessioning classification cataloguing distribution ofbooks and periodicals34VIII RESEARCH amp DEVELOPMENT DIRECTORATETable of contents(A) Laboratories The Research and Development Directorate hasthe following Laboratories1 Flight Recorder Lab2 Material Testing Lab3 Failure Analysis Lab4 Physical and Chemical Lab(B) Design Section Type Certification (Head Quarter)(C ) Design Section Type Certification (Bangalore Sub-Office)Functions of LaboratoriesA 1 Flight Recorder Laboratory

This lab is engaged in analysis of data derived from randomly selected CVRs andFDRs for the purpose of monitoring crew performance and integrity of datarecording In addition to this CVR and FDR of aircraft involved in accidentincidentare also analyzed to determine any handling problem associated with theaccidentincident This lab also provide assistance to operators in downloadingdecoding and analyzing of any type of flight recorder with using dedicated tools (inform of software and hardware)A2 Material testing LaboratoryThis lab is engaged in the development and approval of indigenous aeronauticalmaterials for construction of light aircraft and gliders This includes materials likeaircraft fabric furnishing materials rubber seals etc In addition this lab is engagedin calibration of torque meter and tensiometer etcA3 Failure Analysis LaboratoryThis lab is engaged in the area of promoting air safety by analyzing the failedcomponent of aircrafthelicopter involved in accident incident to find out the probablecause of failure and also suggesting the remedial measuresA4 Physical and Chemical LaboratoryThis lab is engaged in testing of randomly selected samples of Aviation Turbine fueland also fuel samples for VVIP flights for quality control testing of fuel and oilsamples of aircraft involved in accidentincident and commissioning of new fueltanks35(B) Design Type CertificationFunctions Responsibilities at HQB1 Issue Validation of Type Certificate (TC) of Aeronauticalproduct (Aircraft engine and propeller)Application for issue revalidation of Type Certificate is to be submitted in theforms as given in Annexure I (for aircraft) and Annexure II (for rotorcraft) of CivilAviation Requirements (CAR) section 2 series F part II in duplicate along withfees (as per Aircraft Rule 62) to the Directorate of Research amp Development ofDGCAIt is essential that the designer of the product consults the DGCA prior tocommencement of design activity to ensure that the design of aircraft helicopterengine propeller he intends to design conforms to airworthiness code of FederalAviation Regulations of FAA Certification Standards of EASA or to that design codeacceptable by the DGCA For this purpose the applicant shall furnish the typedesign record duly approved by the Chief Designer to prove that the designcomplies with the relevant airworthiness design requirements RampD Directoratescrutinizes drawings and specifications various reports on analysis and tests

undertaken to substantiate compliance with the applicable requirements compliancedocuments etc Special conditions are imposed by the DGCA to provide additionalsafety standards and to cover novel and unusual design features and high intensityradiated field effects (HIRF) Additionally the aircraft has to meet noise and engineemission standards prescribed in ICAO Annex-16 or equivalent standards as of dateConcurrently the applicant is required to get his design organisation approved by theRampD Dte as per CAR 21 Subpart JAIt should be possible to issue a Type Certificate in 3 to 5 years depending onthe type of the product provided the required design reports test reports andcompliance documents have been submitted and the applicable design standard hasbeen complied with up to the satisfaction of DGCAB2 Issue of Type Approval of Aircraft parts and appliancesApplication for issue of Type Approval is to be submitted in the form as givenin Annexure - I of Civil Aviation Requirements (CAR) Section-2 Series X Part IX induplicate along with fees (as per Aircraft rule 62) to the Directorate of Research ampDevelopment (DRampD) of the DGCA The process begins when the designer manufacturer of a new aircraft helicopter components systems equipment etcsubmits an application (along with required drawings documents and fees) to theDRampD After receiving the same it is ensured that the organisation has designorganisation approval from the DGCA as per CAR 21 subpart JBOnce it is ensured that the design and analysis reports drawings etc are inorder and meet necessary requirements as stipulated by DRampD clearance may begiven to the designer manufacturer to carry out type tests on the parts appliancesThese tests are witnessed by RampD representatives After the type tests are carriedout successfully and DGCA is fully satisfied in regard to the parts appliances and36the manuals submitted by the applicant type approval in respect of the parts appliances may be issued to the designer manufacturer by the DGCAIt should be possible to issue a Type Approval in 1 year depending on thetype of the parts appliances provided required test reports compliance documentsand manuals have been submitted and the applicable standard has been compliedwith up to the satisfaction of DGCA

B3 Acceptance of Type Certificate issued by Foreign CAA for operation inIndiaThe aircraft Type Certified by foreign Civil Aviation Authority (FAA EASA) isaccepted by DGCA for operation in India The applicant is required to submit anapplication specifying the type of operation he intends to carry out along with copyof Type Certificate Type Certificate Data Sheet approved Aircraft Flight Manualsafety records list of Service Bulletins and Airworthiness Directives reports onequivalent level of safety findings (ELOS) reports of special conditions andexemptions and compliance status of the aircraft as per ICAO Annex-6 (OperatingLimitations)It should be possible to issue a Type Acceptance in 2 to 3 months dependingon the type of the aircraft provided required reports as mentioned above have beensubmitted and the applicable standard has been complied with up to the satisfactionof DGCAB4 Approval of Design OrganisationRule 133B of the Aircraft Rules 1937 stipulates that organisations engaged in designand manufacture of aircraft aircraft components and items of equipment including materialsforgings castings and standard parts shall be approved by the Director General of CivilAviation DGCA may on request and being satisfied approve an organisation to operateunder the system of approval On receipt of completed application form (CA-182E) and itsscrutiny by DGCA a preliminary meeting will be convened with the applicant to getfamiliarized with the organisation The organisation will be appraised of the variousrequirements of DGCA and the documents required to be submitted including complianceagainst various paragraphs of CAR-21The design organization prepares and submitsDesign Organisation Manual (DOM) as per applicable subpart of CAR 21 On scrutiny of thesubmitted documents if the applicant is found to meet the requirements a team of expertsfrom DGCA will visit and inspect the organisation to confirm that the applicant hasestablished the required capability The DGCA team during its course of visit shall satisfythat the organisation can satisfactorily accomplish the work relevant to the proposed scopeof work Subject to the satisfactory report made by the DGCA team the organisation maybe authorized to undertake the work and issue designanalysistest report in respect of theproduct The organisation shall be approved and the scope of work will be defined Thevalidity of approval is for one year and renewed subsequentlyIt should be possible to grant Design Organisation Approval in 6 months dependingon the type of design organization and scope of work provided required manuals anddocuments have been submitted and the applicable requirements have been complied with up to the

satisfaction of DGCA37B5 Approval of aircraft aircraft part modificationsMany alterations that are commonly called major alterations are in reality majordesign changes and require a supplemental type certificate Major changes to the typedesign are those which might appreciably affect mass balance structural strengthreliability operational characteristics or other characteristics affecting the airworthiness ofthe product Major changes to Type Design require engineering approval and should bereferred to the RampD Dte of DGCA For the approval of majoralterationsmodificationsrepairs the applicant shall submit an application to the RampD Dtealong with applicable fees He also has to submit design load stress analysis reportsdrawings etc which are required to be scrutinizedOn satisfactory completion of required tests compliance document againstapplicable airworthiness requirements is prepared by the applicant and submitted to theRampD Dte Specifications manuals operating limitations continued airworthiness instructionsare prepared by the applicant and submitted to the DGCA On satisfaction of DGCAapproval may be issued to major alterations modifications repairs specifying operatinglimitations and other conditionsIt should be possible to approve modification in 6 to 8 months depending on the typeof modification to be carried out provided required test reports and updated manuals havebeen submitted and the applicable requirements have been complied with up to thesatisfaction of DGCAFunctions Responsibilities at Bangalore Regional-OfficeThe RampD office at Bangalore was established in 1995 to look after Type Certificationactivities of Advanced Light Helicopter (at HAL) Hansa 3 amp SARAS aircraft (at NAL) andother civil aircraft related activities of the sub regionType Certification Activities at BangaloreThe following functions are the functions of this officei) Design Organization Approval in accordance with CAR 21 Subpart JB ampJAii) Scrutiny and acceptanceapproval of the Qualification test schedules of heparts in line with Internationally followed practiceiii) Witnessing of the Qualification tests to ensure the adherence to theQualification test programiv) Scrutiny of the compliance against the applicable Airworthiness Standardsv) Performing conformity inspection of aircraft aircraft parts indigenouslyproduced in the countryvi) Co-ordination with HQs in granting approvals certification etc38IX TRAINING amp LICENSING DIRECTORATE (INCLUDING FG ampTRAINING)Licensing-I Section1 Policy pertaining to renewal of licenses of aircrew personnel2 Renewal of all aircrew licenses including disposal of general enquiriespertaining to renewals

3 Grant of extension of aircraft rating to include additional types of aeroplanesopen rating Night Rating etc and Pilot-in-Command endorsement on varioustype of aircraft4 Cases relating to accidents and infringement of rules by licensed aircrewpersonnel and disciplinary action against them5 Parliamentary question and matters pertaining to unemployed aircrewpersonnel6 Budget and accounts including Advance Deposit account Maintenance ofAdvance Deposit and Revenue registers7 Maintenance of cards of aircrew personnel and personnel returns receivedfrom different airlines operators8 Proficiency checks their checking and posting9 Posting of type endorsements and renewal intimations of aircrew licensesreceived from the Regional Directors Calcutta Bombay New Delhi Madras10 Maintenance of Registers for various types of licenses giving records ofrenewals of aircrew lincenses11 Maintenance of registers for type rating PIC endorsements and infringementof Rules Accidents etc12 Endorsement of medical restrictions on licenses and Rcards13 Compliance of material for six monthly and yearly progress reports of CivilAviation14 Compliance of History of Pilots consequent upon accident15 Checking of Log Books with a view to detecting infringement of Rule 42A ofIndian Aircraft Rules 193716 Amendment to Indian Aircraft Rules 193717 VVIP flights ndash Proficiency checks of flight crew18 Delegation of Powers relating to renewal of licenses39Licensing-II Section1 Issue of aircrew licensesratings of the categories shown below includingdisposal of general of particular enquiries pertaining to issue of license(a) Student Pilotrsquos License (Aeroplanes Helicopters Gliders andBalloons)(b) Private Pilotrsquos License (Aeroplanes)(c ) Commercial Pilotrsquos License(d) Airline Transport Pilotrsquos License(e) Instrument Rating(f) Assistant flight Instructorrsquos Rating (Aeroplanes)(g) Flight Instructorrsquos Rating (Aeroplanes)(h) Flight Instructorrsquos Rating (Gliders)(i) Glider Pilotrsquos License(j) Private Helicopter Pilotrsquos License(k) Commercial Helicopter Pilotrsquos License(l) Student Navigatorrsquos License(m) Flight Navigatorrsquos License(n) Flight Radio Telephone operatorrsquos License(o) Flight Radio Telephony Operatorrsquos License(p) Private Pilotrsquos License (Balloons)

2 Revalidation of foreign license3 Conversion of foreign licenses into Indian Licenses in their correspondingcategories4 Policy matters regarding the issue of Indian and Foreign aircrew licenses5 Amendments to Licensing Rules6 Delegating of powers in respect of Licensing rules407 Exemption from Aircraft Rules for the issue of Indian Licenses8 Policy matters pertaining to conducting medical examination and theirassessment9 Disposal of medical reports pertaining to the issue and renewal of aircrewicenses and correspondence connected therewith10 Parliament Questions relating to issue of aircrew licenses11 Budget for expenditure to be incurred for items pertaining to L-2 Section41Training Section1 Budget allotment of funds etc under capital Grant for Gliding Centre andappropriation of Accounts Liabilities Returns Expenditure Returns etcPreparation of Brief for PAC on Budget matters2 Budget Allotment of funds etc under Revenue Grant for Govt Gliding Centreand appropriation of accounts preparation of Brief for PAC on the Budgetmatters3 Training of Gliding Instructions and Winch Operators and their approval forappointment in Gliding Clubs4 Five-Year Plans5 Foreign Exchange Budget6 Miscellaneous subjects on the general queries on glider training and approvalof appointment of Gliding Instructors and Gliding Instructor-in-Charge byGliding Clubs Wing7 Approval of Chief Flight Instructors AFI Instructor-in-Charge Honoraryinstructors and patter Flying for employment in lying Club8 Matters relating to other International Organization Aero Club of India andother Committees Conferences9 Allotment and loan of Gliders Gliding equipment to Flying and Gliding Clubsfrom Central Govt NCC10 Audit Objections Reconciliation of accounts11 Brief for President Address in both the Houses of Parliament on the eve ofBudget Session Consultative Committee of Parliament attached to theMinistry of Tourism amp Civil Aviation12 Matters relating to ICAO various Annual reports to I amp R Section13 Allotment of Aircraft to various Flying Clubs on loans basis14 Maintenance of aircraft with the flying clubs in purview of the Penalty clause15 Monthly aircraft returns from various flying clubs and preparation of variousreports connected with that16 Fixation of Insurance Value of the aircraft

4217 Periodical and other miscellaneous returns to AVU OampM E-II GC Hindiand R amp I etc relating to section Administration18 Release of Foreign Exchange for studies abroad19 Recovery of Cost and Overhaul Repair of aircraft loan to various FlyingClubs20 FOREIGN NATIONALS Training under Colombo Plan ITEC Programmeetc and clearance from Intelligence authorities (Clubs Gliding Centres) at(Civil Aviation Training Centre) and other Centres of Training21 Sanction of estimates received from AI Directorate and disposal of surplusstores at Subordinate Offices22 Sanction of Estimates for purchase of equipment under maintenance grant ofGliding Centres (Government)23 Delegation of Financial Powers and General Instructions regarding24 Administrative matters relating to GC Pune25 Accident to aircraft amp Gliders ndash Write Off and recovery of Insurable valuethereof26 Purchase of Aircraft Gliders and purchase of equipment under Capital Grantamp Manufacture of Indigenous equipment for Gliding Centres43FG Section1 Opening of Flying and Gliding Clubs ndash their Administration functioning and inclusionin the subsidy scheme2 Approval of constitution and bye-laws of clubs3 Allotment of Flying hours launches to Clubs4 Execution amp Enforcement of subsidy Agreement with Flying and Gliding Clubs5 Sanction and payment of Flying Subvention to Clubs6 Approval of Chief Engineer for Flying Clubs amp Gliding Clubs7 Scrutiny of Accounts of Clubs ndash General Supervision and control over the activities ofFlying Gliding Clubs with a view to ensuring proper utilization of Government grants8 Inspection of Flying Gliding Clubs by Accounts Officer9 Audit Inspection of Clubs by Accountant General of respective States10 Matters relating to confessional flying training including NCC training at Flying ampGliding Clubs11 Contribution withdrawals from Accident Reserve Fund and renewal of FERspertaining thereto12 Managing Committee Meetings of Clubs13 Activity Report of Flying Gliding Clubs (CA-82)14 All financial matters and Budget pertaining to Flying Gliding Clubs15 Rates of fees etc chargeable by Clubs16 Administrative matters relating to Aero Club of India Ballooning Club of IndiaFederation of Aeronautique Internationals All India Aeronautical Association andSkydiving17 Air Rallies Championships and conferences organized by Clubs18 Parliament Questions relating to Flying amp Gliding Clubs19 Standard Rules regarding services conditions of the employees of Flying and GlidingClubs20 Payment of Scholarship and Stipends to the SCST candidates selected under Free

Flying Scholarship Scheme21 Miscellaneous work relating to above subjects

Page 11: GOVERNMENT OF INDIA dgca

2 Under Rule 74 of Aircraft Rules 1937 the accident are investigated byCommittees of Inquiry set up by the Central Govt This Directorate isresponsible for providing technical expertise to committees of inquiry3 Under Rule 75 of the Aircraft Rules 1937 the accident are investigated byCourts of Inquiry set up by the Central Govt This Directorate is responsiblefor providing technical expertise to Courts of Inquiry4 Under Rule 77C the serious incident are investigated by the inquiry officerfrom Air Safety Directorate5 An accredited representative of country in which the aircraft is registered fromcountry of manufacturecountry of operator any other country which hasspecial interest may participate in the investigation inquiry or formalinvestigation as the case may be He may be accompanied by such technical16-16-advisor as consider necessary by the authority of the country by which he isappointed3 Accident to Indian registered aircraft out side India1 The accredited representative from air safety directorate will be nominated byDirector General of Civil Aviation who will participate in the investigation asper Annex 13 Air Safety Directorate will provided as and when requiredinformation with respect to aircraft crew and other details to the state ofoccurrence4 Investigation of Civil Registered aircraft Incidents1 Under Rule 77 C the serious incidents are investigated by the inquiry officerfrom Air Safety Directorate2 Incidents other than serious incidents are investigated by PermanentInvestigation board of the Airlines under supervision of officer of the RegionalAir Safety Offices5 AccidentIncident Prevention workIn addition to accidentinvestigation work Air Safety Directorate shall performs thefollowing oversight functions-1048766 To carry out the Technical safety audit of airlinesoperators1048766 To carry out safety audit of operations department of Airlinesoperators1048766 To carry out in-flight Cabin inspections1048766 To carry out surveillance inspection of airlinesoperators eg preflightmedical check of crew ramp inspection load and trim check FDTLetc1048766 To issue Civil Aviation Requirements air safety circulars publication ofannual accident summary etc1048766 To monitor implementation of recommendations made by variouscourts committees and inspector of accidents investigating aircraftaccidents1048766 To monitor action taken reports on safety audits carried out on airlinesand aviation agencies1048766 To coordinate implementation of measures to prevent bird strikes to

aircraft at all airports1048766 Inspection of aerodromes and facilities therein1048766 To coordinate with the ICAO and other aviation agencies concerningsafety-17-171048766 To coordinate with the Ministry of Civil Aviation on various Technicalissues including parliament matters1048766 To organize safety seminarstraining courses6 Any other work assigned by Director General7 Regional Air Safety OfficesAir Safety offices are located at Delhi Mumbai Hyderabad Kolkatta and ChennaiThe Delhi Mumbai offices are headed by Director Air Safety and other offices areheaded by Controller of Air Safety All regional heads of air safety reports directly toDirector Air Safety HqrsDDG (Air Safety)Regional Air Safety offices shall perform following functions1048766 To carry out the investigation of incidentsaccidents occurring ofoperatorsairlines in their region1048766 To carry out the investigation of Ground incidents1048766 To carry out the investigation of air missAir ProxATC violations1048766 Participate in the operational area inspection Airport security meetingAerodrome Environment Management Committee Regional operatorCommittee meetings1048766 Monitoring of incidents of operatorsairlines1048766 CVRDFDR monitoring1048766 ATC Tape monitoring1048766 To carry out the airport inspections1048766 To carry out surveillance inspection of airlinesoperators eg preflightmedical check of crew ramp inspection load and trim check FDTLetc1048766 To participate in the safety audit of airlinesoperators1048766 To report all occurrences in their region1048766 To carry out other surveillance work as directed by Hqs8 Coordination of regional air safety offices with Air Safety Hqs1048766 Regional Offices shall coordinate with Hqrs on all safety matters andreport all occurrences to DASDDG (Air Safety) on daily basis bytelephonefaxE-Mail1048766 To forward headquarters every month the surveillance accidentprevention work carried out1048766 Coordination meeting between regional air safety offices and air safetyHqrs will be held every 3 months During this meeting all the technicaland financialadministrative issues will be discussed pertaining to theirregion

18IV AIR TRANSPORT DIRECTORATEThe Air Transport Services in the country are governed by the Rule 134 andSchedule XI of Aircraft Rules 1937 Besides this the Civil Aviation Requirements(CAR) Section 3 Series C Part I to VI deals with the minimum requirements andprocedures for issuerenewal of ScheduledNon-Scheduled Operators Permit indifferent categories like passengercargocharter The main functions andresponsibilities of Air Transport- 1 Section are as follows-1 Issuerenewal of ScheduledNon-Scheduled Operators Permit inpassengercargocharter categories including holding of the preparednessmeeting before issue of permit2 Issuance of permission for importacquisition of aircraft to ScheduledNon-Scheduled operators3 Endorsementdeletion of the aircraft on the Operatorrsquos Permit4 Public complaints pertaining to the Scheduled Operators5 Issues relating to the security clearance of the agencies seeking flightclearances and change in the Board of Directors of the ScheduledNon-Scheduled Operators6 Issuance of flight clearances to foreign registered aircrafts includingVIPstourist charter flights under ITPcargo flightsambulance flights whichare overflyinglandingtechnical landing toacross India Issues flightclearances to Indian registered aircraft also operating outside the country forrevenuenon-revenue purposes and clearances for the Ballooning flights7 Processing the cases of foreign registered aircraft staying in India for morethan 14 days8 Flight clearances in respect of cloud seeding operation and aerial survey etcIn order to deal with the above the following procedure is followed-(A) Issue of ScheduledNon-Scheduled Operators Permit1 Scrutiny of application for issue of ScheduledNon-ScheduledOperators Permit (on receipt)2 Respond to the Ministryrsquos query for import of commercial aircraft withthe consent of DDG concerned after obtaining confirmation of typecertificate acceptance by RampD Directorate3 Once the NOC from Ministry of Civil Aviation has been received thesame will be retained in Air Transport Directorate in the file alreadyopened during the receipt of application4 In case Operations Manual has already been received Air TransportDirectorate will send a copy of Operations Manual each to a) Airworthiness Directorate (Headquarters)b) Flight Inspection Directoratec) Research amp Development Directorate (Hqrs)19d) Air Safety Directorate (Hqrs)e) Directorate of Regulations and Information5 On hearing from the operator that they are ready for attending

preparedness meeting operator will be called with seven days noticeperiod6 Coordinate for preparedness meeting and call the following Directoratefor the same -i Flight Inspection Directorateii Airworthiness Directorate (Headquarters)iii Airworthiness Directorate (Region of operation)iv Training and Licensing Directoratev Air Safety Directoratevi Research and Development Directoratevii Directorate of Regulations amp Information7 Preparation of minutes of the meeting and circulation thereof8 Issue NOC for import of aircraft subject to the intended operatorrsquoscompliance to the minutes of the preparedness meeting9 On receipt of the documents as per checklist for issue ofScheduledNon-Scheduled Operators Permit prepare the file anddocuments for issue of permit(B) Renewal of ScheduledNon-Scheduled Operators PermitThe renewal of ScheduledNon-Scheduled Operators Permit is considered oncompliance of the provisions of the Civil Aviation Requirements as contained in CARSection 3 Series C Part II to V(C) Flight clearancesAs regards to the non-scheduled flight clearances to foreignIndian registeredaircraft there are Air Transport Circulars which contains guidelines for operationsduly approved by the Ministry of Civil Aviation The requirements for the operation ofnon-scheduled flight by foreign registered aircraft are also contained in AeronauticalInformation Publication India Volume 1 Section GEN published by Airports Authorityof India20V AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTORATEMost of states which are signatories to ICAO convention have an obligation on their part toestablish regulatory control of airworthiness through their own agencies which arevariously termed as CAA FAA DGCA DCA etcThe authority in India for regulatory control of Airworthiness Directorate is the DirectorGeneral of Civil Aviation and the Directorate of Airworthiness which is headed byDirector of Airworthiness who discharges this function and is responsible for theairworthiness of aircraftThe functions of Airworthiness Directorate are broadly reproduced belowHowever these functions are basically intended to be guidelines and they do not limit in any

way the initiative and authority of the officer to ensure airworthiness by an alternative meansTherefore these should be used as a guidelines while performing the job(A) Recording reviewing and processing applications for registration of aircraftregistering and deregistering aircraft as appropriate and issuing certificates ofregistration(B) Keeping the national register of Civil Aircraft and making available informationfrom the register as and when required(C) Recording reviewing and processing application for certificate ofAirworthiness renewals of such certificates and validations of foreigncertificates of Airworthiness(D) Survey of aircraft for issue renewal and validation of certificates ofAirworthiness and the subsequent execution of such documents as appropriate(E) Recording reviewing and processing applications from aircraftmaintenance personnel for issue renewal validation and extension oflicenses and ratings for the same(F) Organisation and conduct of examinations of applicants for aircraft maintenancelicences as above assessment of results the maintenance of examination systemkeeping of past and current licence records and the issue renewal of validation asappropriate of each licence extension or rating(G) Recording the collection of fees for aircraft registration certificate ofAirworthiness aircraft maintenance personnel licenses andor any otherairworthiness services performed for which charges may be prescribed(H) Periodic review of the airworthiness condition and records of aircraft on the registerto assess the adequacy of their maintenance and to assess the competence anddiligence of the persons who perform the maintenance(I) Investigation of major defects discovered in aircraft and determination of correctiveaction to be taken where airworthiness may be affected Analysis of defectexperienced to detect and correct any trends and to reveal areas most in needof airworthiness improvement(J) Review of aircraft and component manufacturers service bulletins and theairworthiness directives of foreign airworthiness authorities to determine21applicability to the national aircraft Direction of corrective action whereairworthiness may be affected(K) Examination of current and new international and foreign airworthiness designstandards and determination of the need for adoption of critical features ofthose foreign design standards to national requirements(L) Survey of the maintenance facilities including training provisions companyorganisation and quality control procedures of applicants for issue and renewalof Air Operators Permit Certificate (AOPAOC) and aerial work operatorslicences Making recommendations as appropriate in regard to the applications(M) Survey of the facilities and procedures of applicants for issue and renewal ofcertificates of approval to conduct activities bearing on the airworthiness ofaircraft Making such issue or renewal as appropriate and maintaining records ofsame(N) Conducting periodic surveillance of the facilities procedures and work of olders ofoperator licences and of certificates of approval making appropriate directionsand recommendations and approving amendments to the licences or Air OperatorPermitCertificate (AOPAOC) holders maintenance and quality control manuals asappropriate

(O) Assessment of the qualifications of persons for designation as approved personsand others as alternates to perform certain airworthiness functionsecommendations as appropriate and monitoring of the activities of thesepersons from time to time(P) Assessment of the design and suitability of aircraft components and equipmentand their approval for use in aircraft Assessment and approval of theinstallation of aircraft components and equipment in aircraft(Q) Approval of maintenance systems for aircraft aircraft components andequipment and approval of the design of modifications and repairs to aircraftaircraft components and equipments(R) Giving of advice and recommendations to other areas of the Director Generalof Civil Aviation on the shipment of dangerous goods licensing of operators andon other technical matters relating to aviation techniques flight operationsand aeronautical engineering as may be required(S) Provision of loan of staff experts to assist in the investigation of aircraft accidents asand when required(T) Recommendation and where necessary issuance of directives concerningthe design standards to be met by aircraft and aircraft components andequipment requirements to be complied with in the manufacture andmaintenance of aircraft and aircraft components and equipment andprocedures to be followed by the aviation industry to comply with the national airlaw and regulations(U) participating in type certification board activities to resolve problems ofsignificance and to establish overall accomplishment of the typecertification programme22(V) participation in maintenance review board activities toward the developmentand approval of initial maintenance inspection requirements for newly typecertificated aircraft and powerplants being introduced in service for the first time(W) preparation and distribution to the aviation industry of advisory material concerningairworthiness practices and procedures where such advice does not warrantmandatory action but may still make a significant contribution to flight safety(X) Preparation and recommendation of regulatory changes andamendments to the national air law from time to time concerning all mattersof airworthiness within the scope opf the functions and responsibilities ofthe airworthiness Directorate(Y) Conferring at national and international levels on matters relating to the regulation ofairworthiness(Z) Identification and resolution of regulatory problems associated withairworthiness engineering Establishing general and technical policies andprocedures on which future(AA) airworthiness requirements can be based Formulation of changes inairworthiness policies and requirements which have a severe economic impact onthe aviation industry(BB) Investigation of possible violations of the national air law or regulations in regard toairworthiness and initiation of legal or other corrective action where necessaryand(CC) Preparation and distribution to the aviation industry of a series of documentsavailable to the public containing all airworthiness directives specified for generalcompliance by the aviation industryDUTIES OF THE AIRWORTHINESS OFFICERS

Detailed responsibilities of an individual airworthiness officer will vary depending on thepowers delegated to him by Government of India vide SO726 (E) amp SO727(E) upon hisspecialty and the specific tasks assigned to him(a) conduct inspection and carry out surveillance in accordance with establishedprocedures and instructions(b) report on each inspection and surveillance check in the manner prescribed(c) promote compliance with safety regulations and directives(d) report defects noticed to the operator or the approved organisation for remedialaction(e) report breaches of regulations and directives and(f) examine and review the maintenance overhaul and repair manuals for adequacyand ensure that necessary amendments are promptly made Examine maintenancechecks procedure sheets for adequacy23Detailed duties of an officer should also include as a minimum those listed belowwhich relate to his specialty(a) checking on technical log entries ensuring that the log sheets are being correctlycompleted and signed Monitoring defects occurring and reporting those ofsignificance or a repetitive nature(b) carrying out routine surveillance check of the standard of work in the hangarsworkshops and associated facilities of approved organisations(c) ensuring that ground support equipment in the workshops are properly used andmaintained by the operator(d) making spot checks of fuel vendors quality control including checking of fuel specificgravity aircraft drain samples and records The checks should be applied to both therefueling agentrsquos and the operatorrsquos methods(e) monitoring airworthiness certifications and ensuring that they are carried out bypersons who are properly authorised and that the certifications made are for thepurpose and in accordance with the requirements of the applicable airworthinessregulations(f) monitoring the implementation of the relevant airworthiness regulations issued by theheadquarters(g) familiarizing himself with the content of all Airworthiness Directives servicebulletins and similar documents in respect of aircraft(including power plants)andequipment and monitoring the extent of implementation(h) Reviewing maintenance manuals making recommendations in respect ofamendments which may be required by the headquarters or be requested by theoperators(i) carrying out sample inspections on the aircraft undergoing routine maintenancein order to assess the standard of work and adherence to maintenance manualprocedures Airworthiness Directives service bulletins etc(j) undertaking liaison with other officers regarding recommendations in respect ofissue and renewal of certificate of airworthiness checking all documents associatedwith the above including the flight manual amendment status and airframe andengine log books Checking that all relevant requirements have been compliedwith including correct certification of work carried out and authorizing release fortest flight of aircraft and avionic installation ensuring that the resulting reports aresatisfactory and in accordance with the laid down requirements(k) investigating and recommending approval of modifications(l) monitoring the operatorrsquos maintenance training organisation

(m) supervising inspections of operatorrsquos route station facilities(n) checking stores and components handling procedures generally and ensuring thatthere is no unidentified material in the bonded store and checking the quarantinestore for the methods used in the identification of goods and their inspection beforethey are transferred to the bonded store24VI Flight Inspection Directorate (FID)The Flight Inspection Directorate (FID) shall conduct regular Inspections andSurveillance of Scheduled Airlines and their aircrew in particular to ensure effectiveimplementation of safety related Standards and Recommended Practices containedin the ICAO Annexes particularly Annex 6 and the relevant Rules RegulationsProcedures and Requirements laid down in Aircraft Rules Civil AviationRequirements Aeronautical Information Circulars AIP India etc In addition toabove the Continued Surveillance of various operational aspects of operators is tobe ensured by conducting various InspectionsSurveillance Checks regularly vizCockpit En-route Inspection Cabin Inspection Ramp Inspection Station FacilityInspection and Proficiency Check etc In addition to this Simulator Evaluation andMain Base Inspection etc of the operators and StandardizationProficiency Checksof their Training Captains are to be conducted as per the requirements Thefunctions and responsibilities of FID shall broadly include the followingA SAFETY OVERSIGHT FUNCTIONS1048766 Development of Action Plan by Chief Flight Operations Inspector forContinued Surveillance of Airline Operators1048766 Surveillance of operational aspects of Airline Operators and follow-upaction thereof in accordance with the lsquoDuties amp Responsibilities of theFlight Operations Inspectorsrsquo laid down in Flight Operations InspectorrsquosManual (Ref ICAO Doc 8335-AN879 Chapter 9 Para 95 amp Para96)1048766 Random Checks of Pilots on their Proficiency amp Skill1048766 Periodical Inspection of Airline Operators ShippersFreight Forwardersand Cargo TerminalsWare Houses at Airports with regard totransportation of carrying Dangerous Goods as per Civil AviationRequirementsB TRAINING PROGRAMME OF AIRLINE OPERATORS1048766 Examination and scrutinyapproval of Training Programmes of FlightCrew on Multi-engine Aircraft (both Fixed Wing amp Helicopters) forScheduledNon-scheduled and General Aviation Operators as perStandardized Check-list1048766 Examination and scrutinyapproval of Training Programmes of AirlineOperators for Specific Authorizations and Limitations (ETOPS RNPRVSM R-NAV CAT-IIIII)1048766 Standardization of Flight Dispatchersrsquo Training Programme of Airline

Operators1048766 Standardization of Training Requirements to be followed by AirlineOperators for their Foreign Pilots251048766 Examination and acceptanceupdating of Training Manuals of AirlineOperators as per Civil Aviation Requirements as per StandardizedCheck-list1048766 Development andor revision of Specific OperatingTrainingregulations1048766 ApprovalRenewal of Simulator Training Institutes of Airlines Operatorsin IndiaC STANDARDIZATION OF TRAINING CAPTAINS1048766 Approval of Checks PilotsInstructorsExaminers of ScheduledNonscheduledGeneral Aviation Operators (Fixed Wing amp Helicopters) asper Civil Aviation Requirements (CAR)1048766 Standardization Checks of Training Captains ndash Check PilotsInstructorsExaminersD EXAMINATION OF OPERATIONAL DOCUMENTS1048766 Review and update of Flight Operations Inspectorrsquos Manual forOperations Inspection and Continued Surveillance as per ICAO Doc8335-AN8791048766 ExaminationReview and Acceptance of Operations Manual of AirlineOperators as per Civil Aviation Requirements as per StandardizedCheck-listE OTHER OPERATIONAL APPROVAL1048766 Approval of Flight Dispatchers as per Civil Aviation Requirements(Standardized check-list to be followed)1048766 Approval of PilotrsquosOperatorrsquos Authorization for ILS CAT-IIIIIOperations as per Civil Aviation Requirements (Standardized Checklistto be followed)1048766 Approval of Standard Operating Procedures for operations to NewStations amp Critical Airports ie Airports surrounded by HillydifficultTerrain (as per Standardized Check-list)1048766 Examination of Flight Trial Reports of Instrument Approach amp LandingProcedures1048766 Examination of Minimum Equipment List (MEL) from operationalaspects in co-ordination with Directorate of Airworthiness26F CERTIFICATION OF AIRLINE OPERATORS1048766 Participation in Meetings conducted by Air Transport Directorate forCertification of Airline Operators to ensure compliance of OperatingRequirements as per the Standardized Check-listG EXAMINATION1048766 Standardization of written examination questions of Pilotsrsquo Examinationas per the requirements of CEOOrders of Director General1048766 Oral Examination of Foreign PilotsFlight Dispatchers as per the Board

constituted by DGH GENERAL1048766 All Flight Operations Inspectors Chief Flight Operations Inspectorshall maintain their personal files The personal files shall containinformation of their Technical QualificationTraining Courses1048766 CFOI FOIs shall keep a record of all Checks amp Reports wherever theyare nominated by the Director General as observer on board andrecord of Test Fees being realized in their individual capacity from theoperators under Schedule-II of the Aircraft Rules 1937I Any other work assigned by Director GeneralDuties Functions amp Responsibilities of Officers in Flight InspectionDirectorate (FID)The Duties Functions amp Responsibilities of Officers in Flight InspectionDirectorate have been determined in accordance with the duties attached with thepost (copy placed below) and in accordance with power delegated to them underSO 726(E) SO 727(E) amp SO 3661 Chief Flight Operations Inspector Deputy Director General (in-charge ofFID)1048766 Development of Action Plan for Flight Inspection programme by FlightOperations Inspectors for Continued Surveillance of Airline Operatorsand to ensure implementation of follow-up instructions issued byhimDirector General of Civil Aviation1048766 Standardization Checks of Training Captains ndash CheckPilotsInstructorsExaminers to be conducted by CFOI1048766 Acceptance of Operations Manual of ScheduledNon-scheduled andGeneral Aviation Operators as per Standard Check-list271048766 Acceptance of Training Manual of ScheduledNon-scheduled andGeneral Aviation Operators including Standardization of FlightDispatchersrsquo Training Programme as per Standard Check-list1048766 Approval of Training Programmes of Airline Operators for SpecificAuthorizations and Limitations (ETOPS RNP RVSM R-NAV CATIIIII)1048766 Approval of Flying Training Programme of Flight Crew on Multi-engineAircraft (both Fixed Wing amp Helicopter) for ScheduledNon-scheduledand General Aviation Operators as per Standard Check-list1048766 Development andor revision of specific OperatingTraining regulationsndash Issuance of CARs AICs Operations Circulars Amendment toAircraft Rules (Schedule II)1048766 Approval of Draft replies to Director GeneralVC Section onParliamentary Matters VIP References RTI Act 20051048766 Scrutiny of Training Records pertaining to approval of Examiners ndashCheck PilotInstructorExaminer of ScheduledNon-scheduledGeneralAviation Operators1048766 Approval of Examiners of ScheduledNon-scheduledGeneral Aviation

on one time basis1048766 Oral Examination of Indian Pilots under AIC 17 of 1994 as per theBoard constituted by Director General1048766 Oral Examination for approval of Flight Dispatchers by the Boardconstituted by Director General and their approval1048766 Approval of Flight Dispatchers1048766 Quarterly meeting with Airline Operators on important operational andtraining matters pertaining to Scheduled Non-scheduledGeneralAviation (Fixed Wing amp Helicopter) and updating Director Generalabout the same1048766 To liaise with Director (Training amp Licensing) and Director (Air Safety)in all aspects specially pertaining to giving guidance on operationalmatters for Airline Operator1048766 To liaise with Joint Director General In-charge of Training amp Licensingand Joint Director General of Air Safety specially pertaining to givingguidance on operational matters for Airline Operations1048766 Approval of PilotrsquosOperatorrsquos Authorization for ILS CAT-IIIIIOperations as per Civil Aviation Requirements (Standardized Checklistto be followed)281048766 Approval of Standard Operating Procedures for operations to NewStations amp Critical Airports ie Airports surrounded by HillydifficultTerrain (as per Standardized Check-list)1048766 Participation in Meetings conducted by Air Transport Directorate forCertification of Airline Operators to ensure compliance of OperatingRequirements as per the Standardized Check-list1048766 Acceptance of Flight Trial Reports of Instrument Approach amp LandingProcedures1048766 Acceptance of Minimum Equipment List (MEL) from operationalaspects in co-ordination with Directorate of Airworthiness1048766 Chief Flight Operations Inspector shall maintain his personal files Thepersonal files shall contain information of their TechnicalQualificationTraining Courses1048766 Chief Flight Operations Inspector shall keep a record of all Checks ampReports wherever he is nominated by the Director General as observeron board and record of Test Fees being realized in their individualcapacity from the operators under Schedule-II of the Aircraft Rules19371048766 Any other work assigned by the Director General2 Flight Operations Inspectors1048766 To carry out Surveillance Checks of Airline Operators (Fixed Wing ampHelicopters) and follow-up action thereof in accordance with the dutieslaid down in Flight Operations Inspectorrsquos Manual1048766 Examination and Scrutiny of Training Programme of Flight Crew onMulti-engine Aircraft (both Fixed Wing amp Helicopters) forScheduledNon-scheduled and General Aviation Operators as per

Standard Check-list1048766 Periodical Inspections of Airlines Operators with regard totransportation of Dangerous Goods as per Civil Aviation Requirementsand follow-up action thereon Standard Check-list to be adopted1048766 Development andor revision of specific OperatingTraining regulationsndash Issuance of CARs AICs Operations Circulars Amendment toAircraft Rules (Schedule II)1048766 Examination and scrutiny of Operations Manual as per StandardCheck-list291048766 Examination and scrutiny of Training Manual of ScheduledNonscheduledand General Aviation Operators including Standardization ofFlight Dispatchersrsquo Training Programme as per Standard Check-list1048766 Examination and scrutiny of Training Programmes of Airline Operatorsfor Specific Authorizations and Limitations (ETOPS RNP RVSM RNAVCAT-IIIII)1048766 Examination and scrutiny of Flying Training Programme of Flight Crewon Multi-engine Aircraft (both Fixed Wing amp Helicopter) forScheduledNon-scheduled and General Aviation Operators as perStandard Check-list1048766 Examination and scrutiny of Training Programme of Airline Operatorsfor Specific Authorization amp Limitations1048766 To carry out Initial Approval of all Simulators and thereafter give yearlycertification of all Flight Simulators and check the compatibility ofSimulators vis-agrave-vis the Aircraft being used by all Indian Operatorsbefore recommending their use to Chief Flight OperationsInspectorDirector General of Civil Aviation1048766 Review and update of Flight Operations Inspectorrsquos Manual forOperations Inspection and Continued Surveillance as per ICAO Doc8335-AN8791048766 Examination of Training Records for PilotrsquosOperatorrsquos Authorization forILS CAT-IIIII Operations as per Civil Aviation Requirements(Standardized Check-list to be followed)1048766 Examination of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for operationsto New Stations amp Critical Airports ie Airports surrounded byHillydifficult Terrain (as per Standardized Check-list)1048766 Participation in Meetings conducted by Air Transport Directorate forCertification of Airline Operators to ensure compliance of OperatingRequirements as per the Standardized Check-list1048766 Examination of Flight Trial Reports of Instrument Approach amp LandingProcedures1048766 Examination of Minimum Equipment List (MEL) from operationalaspects1048766 Flight Operations Inspectors shall maintain their personal files Thepersonal files shall contain information of their TechnicalQualificationTraining Courses

1048766 Flight Operations Inspectors shall keep a record of all Checks ampReports wherever they are nominated by the Director General as30observer on board and record of Test Fees being realized in theirindividual capacity from the operators under Schedule-II of the AircraftRules 19371048766 Any other work assigned by CFOI Director General3 Deputy Director (Operations)1048766 Follow-up action on Surveillance Check Reports of Airline Operators1048766 Examination of documents pertaining to approval of CheckPilotsInstructorsExaminers of ScheduledNon-scheduled amp GeneralAviation Operators1048766 Development of Check-lists for examination of OperationsTrainingManual Specialized Operations etc in consultation with FOICFOI1048766 Examination and scrutiny of Annual Reports1048766 Development andor revision of specific OperatingTraining regulationsndash Issuance of CARs AICs Operations Circulars Amendment toAircraft Rules (Schedule II)1048766 Coordinating activities pertaining to functioning of Flight InspectionDirectorate with Airlines Flight Operations Inspectors Chief FlightOperations Inspector Director General and other Directorates inDGCA1048766 Examinationscrutiny of cases pertaining to approval of Examiners onone time basis1048766 Preparation of Draft replies to CFOI on Parliamentary Matters VIPReferences RTI Act 2005 for approval of Director General1048766 Any other work assigned by Director General4 Assistant Director (Operations)1048766 Submission of Draft replies on follow-up action on Surveillance CheckReports of Airline Operators1048766 Examination of documents pertaining to approval of CheckPilotsInstructorsExaminers of ScheduledNon-scheduled amp GeneralAviation Operators1048766 Development of Check-lists for examination of OperationsTrainingManual Specialized Operations etc in consultation with FOICFOI1048766 Examination and scrutiny of Annual Reports311048766 Development andor revision of specific OperatingTraining regulationsndash Issuance of CARs AICs Operations Circulars Amendment toAircraft Rules (Schedule II)1048766 Coordinating activities pertaining to functioning of Flight InspectionDirectorate with Airlines Flight Operations Inspectors Chief FlightOperations Inspector Director General and other Directorates inDGCA1048766 Examinationscrutiny of cases pertaining to approval of Examiners onone time basis

1048766 Preparation of Draft replies to Dy Director (FID) CFOI onParliamentary Matters VIP References RTI Act 2005 for approval ofDirector General1048766 Any other work assigned by Director General5 Operations Officer1048766 Examination of cases pertaining to approval of Flight Dispatchers1048766 Examination of matters pertaining to Oral Examination of Indian Pilotsunder AIC 17 of 19941048766 Examination of Training Syllabus of individual Pilots for typeendorsementconversion on various Helicopter types1048766 Examination of matters pertaining to approval of Examiners forHelicopter Operators on regularone time basis1048766 Development andor revision of specific OperatingTraining regulationsndash Issuance of CARs AICs Operations Circulars Amendment toAircraft Rules (Schedule II)1048766 Upkeep of OperationsTraining Documents of various AirlineOperators6 Section Officer1048766 Maintenance of Records of Surveillance Check ReportsMain BaseInspections of Airline Operators1048766 Processing of documents pertaining to approval of CheckPilotsInstructorsExaminers of ScheduledNon-scheduled amp GeneralAviation Operators1048766 Submission of Draft Annual Report1048766 Updating of website on list of Examiners of ScheduledNon-scheduledand General Aviation Operators and Operations Circulars321048766 Monitoring of Test Fees Records1048766 Processing of cases pertaining to approval of Examiners on one timebasis1048766 Submission of Draft replies to CFOI on Parliamentary Matters VIPReferences RTI Act 2005 for approval of Director General1048766 Follow-up action1048766 Any other work assigned by Chief Flight Operations InspectorDeputyDirector (Operations)Note Flight Operations Inspectors (Aeroplane) will be under the control ofChief Flight Operations InspectorDeputy Director General In-charge ofthe Flight Inspection Directorate and assisting in the smoothfunctioning of the Flight Inspection DirectorateThe above Officers will also carry out any other duties of Technical orAdministrative nature assigned to them from time to time33VII INFORMATION amp REGULATIONS DIRECTORATE1 Preparation of briefdocumentation and participation in the Bilateral AirServices Agreements with foreign countries (Bilateral Air Services

Agreements have been signed with 100 countries)2 Clearance of schedules and any other operational matters pertaining tothe foreign airlines At present 64 foreign airlines are operating tofromIndia3 Preparation of draft notifications for amendment to the Aircraft Rules1937 and draft note for the Cabinet for amendment to the Aircraft Act19344 Discussions with the Ministry of Law and legal matters and vetting ofthe draft notifications5 Grant of approval of the Dangerous Goods Training Programmes inaccordance with the ldquoCivil Aviation Requirement Section 3-AirTransport Series `Lrsquo Part III dated 041020066 Permits of photography arms and ammunition dangerous goods etci) This office grants permission for photographyvideography fromthe ground at the airports and aerial photography under rule 13of Aircraft Rules 1937ii) This office grants permission for the carriage of arms andammunitions munitions of war etc by air tofromwithin Indiaunder rule 8 of the Aircraft Rules 19377 In regard to International Civil Aviation Organisation receives allcorrespondence from ICAO disseminates decisions taken by ICAO toother aviation agencies and obtained comments for submission ofIndiarsquos stand ICAO8 Preparation of Annual Report after obtaining materialsactivities fromdifferent directorate9 In regard to AIS functions like publication of Aeronautical InformationCirculars and distribution of ICAO publications to concerned directorateof this office and other aviation agencies10 Work related to library such as purchase of books periodicals andGazettes and accessioning classification cataloguing distribution ofbooks and periodicals34VIII RESEARCH amp DEVELOPMENT DIRECTORATETable of contents(A) Laboratories The Research and Development Directorate hasthe following Laboratories1 Flight Recorder Lab2 Material Testing Lab3 Failure Analysis Lab4 Physical and Chemical Lab(B) Design Section Type Certification (Head Quarter)(C ) Design Section Type Certification (Bangalore Sub-Office)Functions of LaboratoriesA 1 Flight Recorder Laboratory

This lab is engaged in analysis of data derived from randomly selected CVRs andFDRs for the purpose of monitoring crew performance and integrity of datarecording In addition to this CVR and FDR of aircraft involved in accidentincidentare also analyzed to determine any handling problem associated with theaccidentincident This lab also provide assistance to operators in downloadingdecoding and analyzing of any type of flight recorder with using dedicated tools (inform of software and hardware)A2 Material testing LaboratoryThis lab is engaged in the development and approval of indigenous aeronauticalmaterials for construction of light aircraft and gliders This includes materials likeaircraft fabric furnishing materials rubber seals etc In addition this lab is engagedin calibration of torque meter and tensiometer etcA3 Failure Analysis LaboratoryThis lab is engaged in the area of promoting air safety by analyzing the failedcomponent of aircrafthelicopter involved in accident incident to find out the probablecause of failure and also suggesting the remedial measuresA4 Physical and Chemical LaboratoryThis lab is engaged in testing of randomly selected samples of Aviation Turbine fueland also fuel samples for VVIP flights for quality control testing of fuel and oilsamples of aircraft involved in accidentincident and commissioning of new fueltanks35(B) Design Type CertificationFunctions Responsibilities at HQB1 Issue Validation of Type Certificate (TC) of Aeronauticalproduct (Aircraft engine and propeller)Application for issue revalidation of Type Certificate is to be submitted in theforms as given in Annexure I (for aircraft) and Annexure II (for rotorcraft) of CivilAviation Requirements (CAR) section 2 series F part II in duplicate along withfees (as per Aircraft Rule 62) to the Directorate of Research amp Development ofDGCAIt is essential that the designer of the product consults the DGCA prior tocommencement of design activity to ensure that the design of aircraft helicopterengine propeller he intends to design conforms to airworthiness code of FederalAviation Regulations of FAA Certification Standards of EASA or to that design codeacceptable by the DGCA For this purpose the applicant shall furnish the typedesign record duly approved by the Chief Designer to prove that the designcomplies with the relevant airworthiness design requirements RampD Directoratescrutinizes drawings and specifications various reports on analysis and tests

undertaken to substantiate compliance with the applicable requirements compliancedocuments etc Special conditions are imposed by the DGCA to provide additionalsafety standards and to cover novel and unusual design features and high intensityradiated field effects (HIRF) Additionally the aircraft has to meet noise and engineemission standards prescribed in ICAO Annex-16 or equivalent standards as of dateConcurrently the applicant is required to get his design organisation approved by theRampD Dte as per CAR 21 Subpart JAIt should be possible to issue a Type Certificate in 3 to 5 years depending onthe type of the product provided the required design reports test reports andcompliance documents have been submitted and the applicable design standard hasbeen complied with up to the satisfaction of DGCAB2 Issue of Type Approval of Aircraft parts and appliancesApplication for issue of Type Approval is to be submitted in the form as givenin Annexure - I of Civil Aviation Requirements (CAR) Section-2 Series X Part IX induplicate along with fees (as per Aircraft rule 62) to the Directorate of Research ampDevelopment (DRampD) of the DGCA The process begins when the designer manufacturer of a new aircraft helicopter components systems equipment etcsubmits an application (along with required drawings documents and fees) to theDRampD After receiving the same it is ensured that the organisation has designorganisation approval from the DGCA as per CAR 21 subpart JBOnce it is ensured that the design and analysis reports drawings etc are inorder and meet necessary requirements as stipulated by DRampD clearance may begiven to the designer manufacturer to carry out type tests on the parts appliancesThese tests are witnessed by RampD representatives After the type tests are carriedout successfully and DGCA is fully satisfied in regard to the parts appliances and36the manuals submitted by the applicant type approval in respect of the parts appliances may be issued to the designer manufacturer by the DGCAIt should be possible to issue a Type Approval in 1 year depending on thetype of the parts appliances provided required test reports compliance documentsand manuals have been submitted and the applicable standard has been compliedwith up to the satisfaction of DGCA

B3 Acceptance of Type Certificate issued by Foreign CAA for operation inIndiaThe aircraft Type Certified by foreign Civil Aviation Authority (FAA EASA) isaccepted by DGCA for operation in India The applicant is required to submit anapplication specifying the type of operation he intends to carry out along with copyof Type Certificate Type Certificate Data Sheet approved Aircraft Flight Manualsafety records list of Service Bulletins and Airworthiness Directives reports onequivalent level of safety findings (ELOS) reports of special conditions andexemptions and compliance status of the aircraft as per ICAO Annex-6 (OperatingLimitations)It should be possible to issue a Type Acceptance in 2 to 3 months dependingon the type of the aircraft provided required reports as mentioned above have beensubmitted and the applicable standard has been complied with up to the satisfactionof DGCAB4 Approval of Design OrganisationRule 133B of the Aircraft Rules 1937 stipulates that organisations engaged in designand manufacture of aircraft aircraft components and items of equipment including materialsforgings castings and standard parts shall be approved by the Director General of CivilAviation DGCA may on request and being satisfied approve an organisation to operateunder the system of approval On receipt of completed application form (CA-182E) and itsscrutiny by DGCA a preliminary meeting will be convened with the applicant to getfamiliarized with the organisation The organisation will be appraised of the variousrequirements of DGCA and the documents required to be submitted including complianceagainst various paragraphs of CAR-21The design organization prepares and submitsDesign Organisation Manual (DOM) as per applicable subpart of CAR 21 On scrutiny of thesubmitted documents if the applicant is found to meet the requirements a team of expertsfrom DGCA will visit and inspect the organisation to confirm that the applicant hasestablished the required capability The DGCA team during its course of visit shall satisfythat the organisation can satisfactorily accomplish the work relevant to the proposed scopeof work Subject to the satisfactory report made by the DGCA team the organisation maybe authorized to undertake the work and issue designanalysistest report in respect of theproduct The organisation shall be approved and the scope of work will be defined Thevalidity of approval is for one year and renewed subsequentlyIt should be possible to grant Design Organisation Approval in 6 months dependingon the type of design organization and scope of work provided required manuals anddocuments have been submitted and the applicable requirements have been complied with up to the

satisfaction of DGCA37B5 Approval of aircraft aircraft part modificationsMany alterations that are commonly called major alterations are in reality majordesign changes and require a supplemental type certificate Major changes to the typedesign are those which might appreciably affect mass balance structural strengthreliability operational characteristics or other characteristics affecting the airworthiness ofthe product Major changes to Type Design require engineering approval and should bereferred to the RampD Dte of DGCA For the approval of majoralterationsmodificationsrepairs the applicant shall submit an application to the RampD Dtealong with applicable fees He also has to submit design load stress analysis reportsdrawings etc which are required to be scrutinizedOn satisfactory completion of required tests compliance document againstapplicable airworthiness requirements is prepared by the applicant and submitted to theRampD Dte Specifications manuals operating limitations continued airworthiness instructionsare prepared by the applicant and submitted to the DGCA On satisfaction of DGCAapproval may be issued to major alterations modifications repairs specifying operatinglimitations and other conditionsIt should be possible to approve modification in 6 to 8 months depending on the typeof modification to be carried out provided required test reports and updated manuals havebeen submitted and the applicable requirements have been complied with up to thesatisfaction of DGCAFunctions Responsibilities at Bangalore Regional-OfficeThe RampD office at Bangalore was established in 1995 to look after Type Certificationactivities of Advanced Light Helicopter (at HAL) Hansa 3 amp SARAS aircraft (at NAL) andother civil aircraft related activities of the sub regionType Certification Activities at BangaloreThe following functions are the functions of this officei) Design Organization Approval in accordance with CAR 21 Subpart JB ampJAii) Scrutiny and acceptanceapproval of the Qualification test schedules of heparts in line with Internationally followed practiceiii) Witnessing of the Qualification tests to ensure the adherence to theQualification test programiv) Scrutiny of the compliance against the applicable Airworthiness Standardsv) Performing conformity inspection of aircraft aircraft parts indigenouslyproduced in the countryvi) Co-ordination with HQs in granting approvals certification etc38IX TRAINING amp LICENSING DIRECTORATE (INCLUDING FG ampTRAINING)Licensing-I Section1 Policy pertaining to renewal of licenses of aircrew personnel2 Renewal of all aircrew licenses including disposal of general enquiriespertaining to renewals

3 Grant of extension of aircraft rating to include additional types of aeroplanesopen rating Night Rating etc and Pilot-in-Command endorsement on varioustype of aircraft4 Cases relating to accidents and infringement of rules by licensed aircrewpersonnel and disciplinary action against them5 Parliamentary question and matters pertaining to unemployed aircrewpersonnel6 Budget and accounts including Advance Deposit account Maintenance ofAdvance Deposit and Revenue registers7 Maintenance of cards of aircrew personnel and personnel returns receivedfrom different airlines operators8 Proficiency checks their checking and posting9 Posting of type endorsements and renewal intimations of aircrew licensesreceived from the Regional Directors Calcutta Bombay New Delhi Madras10 Maintenance of Registers for various types of licenses giving records ofrenewals of aircrew lincenses11 Maintenance of registers for type rating PIC endorsements and infringementof Rules Accidents etc12 Endorsement of medical restrictions on licenses and Rcards13 Compliance of material for six monthly and yearly progress reports of CivilAviation14 Compliance of History of Pilots consequent upon accident15 Checking of Log Books with a view to detecting infringement of Rule 42A ofIndian Aircraft Rules 193716 Amendment to Indian Aircraft Rules 193717 VVIP flights ndash Proficiency checks of flight crew18 Delegation of Powers relating to renewal of licenses39Licensing-II Section1 Issue of aircrew licensesratings of the categories shown below includingdisposal of general of particular enquiries pertaining to issue of license(a) Student Pilotrsquos License (Aeroplanes Helicopters Gliders andBalloons)(b) Private Pilotrsquos License (Aeroplanes)(c ) Commercial Pilotrsquos License(d) Airline Transport Pilotrsquos License(e) Instrument Rating(f) Assistant flight Instructorrsquos Rating (Aeroplanes)(g) Flight Instructorrsquos Rating (Aeroplanes)(h) Flight Instructorrsquos Rating (Gliders)(i) Glider Pilotrsquos License(j) Private Helicopter Pilotrsquos License(k) Commercial Helicopter Pilotrsquos License(l) Student Navigatorrsquos License(m) Flight Navigatorrsquos License(n) Flight Radio Telephone operatorrsquos License(o) Flight Radio Telephony Operatorrsquos License(p) Private Pilotrsquos License (Balloons)

2 Revalidation of foreign license3 Conversion of foreign licenses into Indian Licenses in their correspondingcategories4 Policy matters regarding the issue of Indian and Foreign aircrew licenses5 Amendments to Licensing Rules6 Delegating of powers in respect of Licensing rules407 Exemption from Aircraft Rules for the issue of Indian Licenses8 Policy matters pertaining to conducting medical examination and theirassessment9 Disposal of medical reports pertaining to the issue and renewal of aircrewicenses and correspondence connected therewith10 Parliament Questions relating to issue of aircrew licenses11 Budget for expenditure to be incurred for items pertaining to L-2 Section41Training Section1 Budget allotment of funds etc under capital Grant for Gliding Centre andappropriation of Accounts Liabilities Returns Expenditure Returns etcPreparation of Brief for PAC on Budget matters2 Budget Allotment of funds etc under Revenue Grant for Govt Gliding Centreand appropriation of accounts preparation of Brief for PAC on the Budgetmatters3 Training of Gliding Instructions and Winch Operators and their approval forappointment in Gliding Clubs4 Five-Year Plans5 Foreign Exchange Budget6 Miscellaneous subjects on the general queries on glider training and approvalof appointment of Gliding Instructors and Gliding Instructor-in-Charge byGliding Clubs Wing7 Approval of Chief Flight Instructors AFI Instructor-in-Charge Honoraryinstructors and patter Flying for employment in lying Club8 Matters relating to other International Organization Aero Club of India andother Committees Conferences9 Allotment and loan of Gliders Gliding equipment to Flying and Gliding Clubsfrom Central Govt NCC10 Audit Objections Reconciliation of accounts11 Brief for President Address in both the Houses of Parliament on the eve ofBudget Session Consultative Committee of Parliament attached to theMinistry of Tourism amp Civil Aviation12 Matters relating to ICAO various Annual reports to I amp R Section13 Allotment of Aircraft to various Flying Clubs on loans basis14 Maintenance of aircraft with the flying clubs in purview of the Penalty clause15 Monthly aircraft returns from various flying clubs and preparation of variousreports connected with that16 Fixation of Insurance Value of the aircraft

4217 Periodical and other miscellaneous returns to AVU OampM E-II GC Hindiand R amp I etc relating to section Administration18 Release of Foreign Exchange for studies abroad19 Recovery of Cost and Overhaul Repair of aircraft loan to various FlyingClubs20 FOREIGN NATIONALS Training under Colombo Plan ITEC Programmeetc and clearance from Intelligence authorities (Clubs Gliding Centres) at(Civil Aviation Training Centre) and other Centres of Training21 Sanction of estimates received from AI Directorate and disposal of surplusstores at Subordinate Offices22 Sanction of Estimates for purchase of equipment under maintenance grant ofGliding Centres (Government)23 Delegation of Financial Powers and General Instructions regarding24 Administrative matters relating to GC Pune25 Accident to aircraft amp Gliders ndash Write Off and recovery of Insurable valuethereof26 Purchase of Aircraft Gliders and purchase of equipment under Capital Grantamp Manufacture of Indigenous equipment for Gliding Centres43FG Section1 Opening of Flying and Gliding Clubs ndash their Administration functioning and inclusionin the subsidy scheme2 Approval of constitution and bye-laws of clubs3 Allotment of Flying hours launches to Clubs4 Execution amp Enforcement of subsidy Agreement with Flying and Gliding Clubs5 Sanction and payment of Flying Subvention to Clubs6 Approval of Chief Engineer for Flying Clubs amp Gliding Clubs7 Scrutiny of Accounts of Clubs ndash General Supervision and control over the activities ofFlying Gliding Clubs with a view to ensuring proper utilization of Government grants8 Inspection of Flying Gliding Clubs by Accounts Officer9 Audit Inspection of Clubs by Accountant General of respective States10 Matters relating to confessional flying training including NCC training at Flying ampGliding Clubs11 Contribution withdrawals from Accident Reserve Fund and renewal of FERspertaining thereto12 Managing Committee Meetings of Clubs13 Activity Report of Flying Gliding Clubs (CA-82)14 All financial matters and Budget pertaining to Flying Gliding Clubs15 Rates of fees etc chargeable by Clubs16 Administrative matters relating to Aero Club of India Ballooning Club of IndiaFederation of Aeronautique Internationals All India Aeronautical Association andSkydiving17 Air Rallies Championships and conferences organized by Clubs18 Parliament Questions relating to Flying amp Gliding Clubs19 Standard Rules regarding services conditions of the employees of Flying and GlidingClubs20 Payment of Scholarship and Stipends to the SCST candidates selected under Free

Flying Scholarship Scheme21 Miscellaneous work relating to above subjects

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aircraft at all airports1048766 Inspection of aerodromes and facilities therein1048766 To coordinate with the ICAO and other aviation agencies concerningsafety-17-171048766 To coordinate with the Ministry of Civil Aviation on various Technicalissues including parliament matters1048766 To organize safety seminarstraining courses6 Any other work assigned by Director General7 Regional Air Safety OfficesAir Safety offices are located at Delhi Mumbai Hyderabad Kolkatta and ChennaiThe Delhi Mumbai offices are headed by Director Air Safety and other offices areheaded by Controller of Air Safety All regional heads of air safety reports directly toDirector Air Safety HqrsDDG (Air Safety)Regional Air Safety offices shall perform following functions1048766 To carry out the investigation of incidentsaccidents occurring ofoperatorsairlines in their region1048766 To carry out the investigation of Ground incidents1048766 To carry out the investigation of air missAir ProxATC violations1048766 Participate in the operational area inspection Airport security meetingAerodrome Environment Management Committee Regional operatorCommittee meetings1048766 Monitoring of incidents of operatorsairlines1048766 CVRDFDR monitoring1048766 ATC Tape monitoring1048766 To carry out the airport inspections1048766 To carry out surveillance inspection of airlinesoperators eg preflightmedical check of crew ramp inspection load and trim check FDTLetc1048766 To participate in the safety audit of airlinesoperators1048766 To report all occurrences in their region1048766 To carry out other surveillance work as directed by Hqs8 Coordination of regional air safety offices with Air Safety Hqs1048766 Regional Offices shall coordinate with Hqrs on all safety matters andreport all occurrences to DASDDG (Air Safety) on daily basis bytelephonefaxE-Mail1048766 To forward headquarters every month the surveillance accidentprevention work carried out1048766 Coordination meeting between regional air safety offices and air safetyHqrs will be held every 3 months During this meeting all the technicaland financialadministrative issues will be discussed pertaining to theirregion

18IV AIR TRANSPORT DIRECTORATEThe Air Transport Services in the country are governed by the Rule 134 andSchedule XI of Aircraft Rules 1937 Besides this the Civil Aviation Requirements(CAR) Section 3 Series C Part I to VI deals with the minimum requirements andprocedures for issuerenewal of ScheduledNon-Scheduled Operators Permit indifferent categories like passengercargocharter The main functions andresponsibilities of Air Transport- 1 Section are as follows-1 Issuerenewal of ScheduledNon-Scheduled Operators Permit inpassengercargocharter categories including holding of the preparednessmeeting before issue of permit2 Issuance of permission for importacquisition of aircraft to ScheduledNon-Scheduled operators3 Endorsementdeletion of the aircraft on the Operatorrsquos Permit4 Public complaints pertaining to the Scheduled Operators5 Issues relating to the security clearance of the agencies seeking flightclearances and change in the Board of Directors of the ScheduledNon-Scheduled Operators6 Issuance of flight clearances to foreign registered aircrafts includingVIPstourist charter flights under ITPcargo flightsambulance flights whichare overflyinglandingtechnical landing toacross India Issues flightclearances to Indian registered aircraft also operating outside the country forrevenuenon-revenue purposes and clearances for the Ballooning flights7 Processing the cases of foreign registered aircraft staying in India for morethan 14 days8 Flight clearances in respect of cloud seeding operation and aerial survey etcIn order to deal with the above the following procedure is followed-(A) Issue of ScheduledNon-Scheduled Operators Permit1 Scrutiny of application for issue of ScheduledNon-ScheduledOperators Permit (on receipt)2 Respond to the Ministryrsquos query for import of commercial aircraft withthe consent of DDG concerned after obtaining confirmation of typecertificate acceptance by RampD Directorate3 Once the NOC from Ministry of Civil Aviation has been received thesame will be retained in Air Transport Directorate in the file alreadyopened during the receipt of application4 In case Operations Manual has already been received Air TransportDirectorate will send a copy of Operations Manual each to a) Airworthiness Directorate (Headquarters)b) Flight Inspection Directoratec) Research amp Development Directorate (Hqrs)19d) Air Safety Directorate (Hqrs)e) Directorate of Regulations and Information5 On hearing from the operator that they are ready for attending

preparedness meeting operator will be called with seven days noticeperiod6 Coordinate for preparedness meeting and call the following Directoratefor the same -i Flight Inspection Directorateii Airworthiness Directorate (Headquarters)iii Airworthiness Directorate (Region of operation)iv Training and Licensing Directoratev Air Safety Directoratevi Research and Development Directoratevii Directorate of Regulations amp Information7 Preparation of minutes of the meeting and circulation thereof8 Issue NOC for import of aircraft subject to the intended operatorrsquoscompliance to the minutes of the preparedness meeting9 On receipt of the documents as per checklist for issue ofScheduledNon-Scheduled Operators Permit prepare the file anddocuments for issue of permit(B) Renewal of ScheduledNon-Scheduled Operators PermitThe renewal of ScheduledNon-Scheduled Operators Permit is considered oncompliance of the provisions of the Civil Aviation Requirements as contained in CARSection 3 Series C Part II to V(C) Flight clearancesAs regards to the non-scheduled flight clearances to foreignIndian registeredaircraft there are Air Transport Circulars which contains guidelines for operationsduly approved by the Ministry of Civil Aviation The requirements for the operation ofnon-scheduled flight by foreign registered aircraft are also contained in AeronauticalInformation Publication India Volume 1 Section GEN published by Airports Authorityof India20V AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTORATEMost of states which are signatories to ICAO convention have an obligation on their part toestablish regulatory control of airworthiness through their own agencies which arevariously termed as CAA FAA DGCA DCA etcThe authority in India for regulatory control of Airworthiness Directorate is the DirectorGeneral of Civil Aviation and the Directorate of Airworthiness which is headed byDirector of Airworthiness who discharges this function and is responsible for theairworthiness of aircraftThe functions of Airworthiness Directorate are broadly reproduced belowHowever these functions are basically intended to be guidelines and they do not limit in any

way the initiative and authority of the officer to ensure airworthiness by an alternative meansTherefore these should be used as a guidelines while performing the job(A) Recording reviewing and processing applications for registration of aircraftregistering and deregistering aircraft as appropriate and issuing certificates ofregistration(B) Keeping the national register of Civil Aircraft and making available informationfrom the register as and when required(C) Recording reviewing and processing application for certificate ofAirworthiness renewals of such certificates and validations of foreigncertificates of Airworthiness(D) Survey of aircraft for issue renewal and validation of certificates ofAirworthiness and the subsequent execution of such documents as appropriate(E) Recording reviewing and processing applications from aircraftmaintenance personnel for issue renewal validation and extension oflicenses and ratings for the same(F) Organisation and conduct of examinations of applicants for aircraft maintenancelicences as above assessment of results the maintenance of examination systemkeeping of past and current licence records and the issue renewal of validation asappropriate of each licence extension or rating(G) Recording the collection of fees for aircraft registration certificate ofAirworthiness aircraft maintenance personnel licenses andor any otherairworthiness services performed for which charges may be prescribed(H) Periodic review of the airworthiness condition and records of aircraft on the registerto assess the adequacy of their maintenance and to assess the competence anddiligence of the persons who perform the maintenance(I) Investigation of major defects discovered in aircraft and determination of correctiveaction to be taken where airworthiness may be affected Analysis of defectexperienced to detect and correct any trends and to reveal areas most in needof airworthiness improvement(J) Review of aircraft and component manufacturers service bulletins and theairworthiness directives of foreign airworthiness authorities to determine21applicability to the national aircraft Direction of corrective action whereairworthiness may be affected(K) Examination of current and new international and foreign airworthiness designstandards and determination of the need for adoption of critical features ofthose foreign design standards to national requirements(L) Survey of the maintenance facilities including training provisions companyorganisation and quality control procedures of applicants for issue and renewalof Air Operators Permit Certificate (AOPAOC) and aerial work operatorslicences Making recommendations as appropriate in regard to the applications(M) Survey of the facilities and procedures of applicants for issue and renewal ofcertificates of approval to conduct activities bearing on the airworthiness ofaircraft Making such issue or renewal as appropriate and maintaining records ofsame(N) Conducting periodic surveillance of the facilities procedures and work of olders ofoperator licences and of certificates of approval making appropriate directionsand recommendations and approving amendments to the licences or Air OperatorPermitCertificate (AOPAOC) holders maintenance and quality control manuals asappropriate

(O) Assessment of the qualifications of persons for designation as approved personsand others as alternates to perform certain airworthiness functionsecommendations as appropriate and monitoring of the activities of thesepersons from time to time(P) Assessment of the design and suitability of aircraft components and equipmentand their approval for use in aircraft Assessment and approval of theinstallation of aircraft components and equipment in aircraft(Q) Approval of maintenance systems for aircraft aircraft components andequipment and approval of the design of modifications and repairs to aircraftaircraft components and equipments(R) Giving of advice and recommendations to other areas of the Director Generalof Civil Aviation on the shipment of dangerous goods licensing of operators andon other technical matters relating to aviation techniques flight operationsand aeronautical engineering as may be required(S) Provision of loan of staff experts to assist in the investigation of aircraft accidents asand when required(T) Recommendation and where necessary issuance of directives concerningthe design standards to be met by aircraft and aircraft components andequipment requirements to be complied with in the manufacture andmaintenance of aircraft and aircraft components and equipment andprocedures to be followed by the aviation industry to comply with the national airlaw and regulations(U) participating in type certification board activities to resolve problems ofsignificance and to establish overall accomplishment of the typecertification programme22(V) participation in maintenance review board activities toward the developmentand approval of initial maintenance inspection requirements for newly typecertificated aircraft and powerplants being introduced in service for the first time(W) preparation and distribution to the aviation industry of advisory material concerningairworthiness practices and procedures where such advice does not warrantmandatory action but may still make a significant contribution to flight safety(X) Preparation and recommendation of regulatory changes andamendments to the national air law from time to time concerning all mattersof airworthiness within the scope opf the functions and responsibilities ofthe airworthiness Directorate(Y) Conferring at national and international levels on matters relating to the regulation ofairworthiness(Z) Identification and resolution of regulatory problems associated withairworthiness engineering Establishing general and technical policies andprocedures on which future(AA) airworthiness requirements can be based Formulation of changes inairworthiness policies and requirements which have a severe economic impact onthe aviation industry(BB) Investigation of possible violations of the national air law or regulations in regard toairworthiness and initiation of legal or other corrective action where necessaryand(CC) Preparation and distribution to the aviation industry of a series of documentsavailable to the public containing all airworthiness directives specified for generalcompliance by the aviation industryDUTIES OF THE AIRWORTHINESS OFFICERS

Detailed responsibilities of an individual airworthiness officer will vary depending on thepowers delegated to him by Government of India vide SO726 (E) amp SO727(E) upon hisspecialty and the specific tasks assigned to him(a) conduct inspection and carry out surveillance in accordance with establishedprocedures and instructions(b) report on each inspection and surveillance check in the manner prescribed(c) promote compliance with safety regulations and directives(d) report defects noticed to the operator or the approved organisation for remedialaction(e) report breaches of regulations and directives and(f) examine and review the maintenance overhaul and repair manuals for adequacyand ensure that necessary amendments are promptly made Examine maintenancechecks procedure sheets for adequacy23Detailed duties of an officer should also include as a minimum those listed belowwhich relate to his specialty(a) checking on technical log entries ensuring that the log sheets are being correctlycompleted and signed Monitoring defects occurring and reporting those ofsignificance or a repetitive nature(b) carrying out routine surveillance check of the standard of work in the hangarsworkshops and associated facilities of approved organisations(c) ensuring that ground support equipment in the workshops are properly used andmaintained by the operator(d) making spot checks of fuel vendors quality control including checking of fuel specificgravity aircraft drain samples and records The checks should be applied to both therefueling agentrsquos and the operatorrsquos methods(e) monitoring airworthiness certifications and ensuring that they are carried out bypersons who are properly authorised and that the certifications made are for thepurpose and in accordance with the requirements of the applicable airworthinessregulations(f) monitoring the implementation of the relevant airworthiness regulations issued by theheadquarters(g) familiarizing himself with the content of all Airworthiness Directives servicebulletins and similar documents in respect of aircraft(including power plants)andequipment and monitoring the extent of implementation(h) Reviewing maintenance manuals making recommendations in respect ofamendments which may be required by the headquarters or be requested by theoperators(i) carrying out sample inspections on the aircraft undergoing routine maintenancein order to assess the standard of work and adherence to maintenance manualprocedures Airworthiness Directives service bulletins etc(j) undertaking liaison with other officers regarding recommendations in respect ofissue and renewal of certificate of airworthiness checking all documents associatedwith the above including the flight manual amendment status and airframe andengine log books Checking that all relevant requirements have been compliedwith including correct certification of work carried out and authorizing release fortest flight of aircraft and avionic installation ensuring that the resulting reports aresatisfactory and in accordance with the laid down requirements(k) investigating and recommending approval of modifications(l) monitoring the operatorrsquos maintenance training organisation

(m) supervising inspections of operatorrsquos route station facilities(n) checking stores and components handling procedures generally and ensuring thatthere is no unidentified material in the bonded store and checking the quarantinestore for the methods used in the identification of goods and their inspection beforethey are transferred to the bonded store24VI Flight Inspection Directorate (FID)The Flight Inspection Directorate (FID) shall conduct regular Inspections andSurveillance of Scheduled Airlines and their aircrew in particular to ensure effectiveimplementation of safety related Standards and Recommended Practices containedin the ICAO Annexes particularly Annex 6 and the relevant Rules RegulationsProcedures and Requirements laid down in Aircraft Rules Civil AviationRequirements Aeronautical Information Circulars AIP India etc In addition toabove the Continued Surveillance of various operational aspects of operators is tobe ensured by conducting various InspectionsSurveillance Checks regularly vizCockpit En-route Inspection Cabin Inspection Ramp Inspection Station FacilityInspection and Proficiency Check etc In addition to this Simulator Evaluation andMain Base Inspection etc of the operators and StandardizationProficiency Checksof their Training Captains are to be conducted as per the requirements Thefunctions and responsibilities of FID shall broadly include the followingA SAFETY OVERSIGHT FUNCTIONS1048766 Development of Action Plan by Chief Flight Operations Inspector forContinued Surveillance of Airline Operators1048766 Surveillance of operational aspects of Airline Operators and follow-upaction thereof in accordance with the lsquoDuties amp Responsibilities of theFlight Operations Inspectorsrsquo laid down in Flight Operations InspectorrsquosManual (Ref ICAO Doc 8335-AN879 Chapter 9 Para 95 amp Para96)1048766 Random Checks of Pilots on their Proficiency amp Skill1048766 Periodical Inspection of Airline Operators ShippersFreight Forwardersand Cargo TerminalsWare Houses at Airports with regard totransportation of carrying Dangerous Goods as per Civil AviationRequirementsB TRAINING PROGRAMME OF AIRLINE OPERATORS1048766 Examination and scrutinyapproval of Training Programmes of FlightCrew on Multi-engine Aircraft (both Fixed Wing amp Helicopters) forScheduledNon-scheduled and General Aviation Operators as perStandardized Check-list1048766 Examination and scrutinyapproval of Training Programmes of AirlineOperators for Specific Authorizations and Limitations (ETOPS RNPRVSM R-NAV CAT-IIIII)1048766 Standardization of Flight Dispatchersrsquo Training Programme of Airline

Operators1048766 Standardization of Training Requirements to be followed by AirlineOperators for their Foreign Pilots251048766 Examination and acceptanceupdating of Training Manuals of AirlineOperators as per Civil Aviation Requirements as per StandardizedCheck-list1048766 Development andor revision of Specific OperatingTrainingregulations1048766 ApprovalRenewal of Simulator Training Institutes of Airlines Operatorsin IndiaC STANDARDIZATION OF TRAINING CAPTAINS1048766 Approval of Checks PilotsInstructorsExaminers of ScheduledNonscheduledGeneral Aviation Operators (Fixed Wing amp Helicopters) asper Civil Aviation Requirements (CAR)1048766 Standardization Checks of Training Captains ndash Check PilotsInstructorsExaminersD EXAMINATION OF OPERATIONAL DOCUMENTS1048766 Review and update of Flight Operations Inspectorrsquos Manual forOperations Inspection and Continued Surveillance as per ICAO Doc8335-AN8791048766 ExaminationReview and Acceptance of Operations Manual of AirlineOperators as per Civil Aviation Requirements as per StandardizedCheck-listE OTHER OPERATIONAL APPROVAL1048766 Approval of Flight Dispatchers as per Civil Aviation Requirements(Standardized check-list to be followed)1048766 Approval of PilotrsquosOperatorrsquos Authorization for ILS CAT-IIIIIOperations as per Civil Aviation Requirements (Standardized Checklistto be followed)1048766 Approval of Standard Operating Procedures for operations to NewStations amp Critical Airports ie Airports surrounded by HillydifficultTerrain (as per Standardized Check-list)1048766 Examination of Flight Trial Reports of Instrument Approach amp LandingProcedures1048766 Examination of Minimum Equipment List (MEL) from operationalaspects in co-ordination with Directorate of Airworthiness26F CERTIFICATION OF AIRLINE OPERATORS1048766 Participation in Meetings conducted by Air Transport Directorate forCertification of Airline Operators to ensure compliance of OperatingRequirements as per the Standardized Check-listG EXAMINATION1048766 Standardization of written examination questions of Pilotsrsquo Examinationas per the requirements of CEOOrders of Director General1048766 Oral Examination of Foreign PilotsFlight Dispatchers as per the Board

constituted by DGH GENERAL1048766 All Flight Operations Inspectors Chief Flight Operations Inspectorshall maintain their personal files The personal files shall containinformation of their Technical QualificationTraining Courses1048766 CFOI FOIs shall keep a record of all Checks amp Reports wherever theyare nominated by the Director General as observer on board andrecord of Test Fees being realized in their individual capacity from theoperators under Schedule-II of the Aircraft Rules 1937I Any other work assigned by Director GeneralDuties Functions amp Responsibilities of Officers in Flight InspectionDirectorate (FID)The Duties Functions amp Responsibilities of Officers in Flight InspectionDirectorate have been determined in accordance with the duties attached with thepost (copy placed below) and in accordance with power delegated to them underSO 726(E) SO 727(E) amp SO 3661 Chief Flight Operations Inspector Deputy Director General (in-charge ofFID)1048766 Development of Action Plan for Flight Inspection programme by FlightOperations Inspectors for Continued Surveillance of Airline Operatorsand to ensure implementation of follow-up instructions issued byhimDirector General of Civil Aviation1048766 Standardization Checks of Training Captains ndash CheckPilotsInstructorsExaminers to be conducted by CFOI1048766 Acceptance of Operations Manual of ScheduledNon-scheduled andGeneral Aviation Operators as per Standard Check-list271048766 Acceptance of Training Manual of ScheduledNon-scheduled andGeneral Aviation Operators including Standardization of FlightDispatchersrsquo Training Programme as per Standard Check-list1048766 Approval of Training Programmes of Airline Operators for SpecificAuthorizations and Limitations (ETOPS RNP RVSM R-NAV CATIIIII)1048766 Approval of Flying Training Programme of Flight Crew on Multi-engineAircraft (both Fixed Wing amp Helicopter) for ScheduledNon-scheduledand General Aviation Operators as per Standard Check-list1048766 Development andor revision of specific OperatingTraining regulationsndash Issuance of CARs AICs Operations Circulars Amendment toAircraft Rules (Schedule II)1048766 Approval of Draft replies to Director GeneralVC Section onParliamentary Matters VIP References RTI Act 20051048766 Scrutiny of Training Records pertaining to approval of Examiners ndashCheck PilotInstructorExaminer of ScheduledNon-scheduledGeneralAviation Operators1048766 Approval of Examiners of ScheduledNon-scheduledGeneral Aviation

on one time basis1048766 Oral Examination of Indian Pilots under AIC 17 of 1994 as per theBoard constituted by Director General1048766 Oral Examination for approval of Flight Dispatchers by the Boardconstituted by Director General and their approval1048766 Approval of Flight Dispatchers1048766 Quarterly meeting with Airline Operators on important operational andtraining matters pertaining to Scheduled Non-scheduledGeneralAviation (Fixed Wing amp Helicopter) and updating Director Generalabout the same1048766 To liaise with Director (Training amp Licensing) and Director (Air Safety)in all aspects specially pertaining to giving guidance on operationalmatters for Airline Operator1048766 To liaise with Joint Director General In-charge of Training amp Licensingand Joint Director General of Air Safety specially pertaining to givingguidance on operational matters for Airline Operations1048766 Approval of PilotrsquosOperatorrsquos Authorization for ILS CAT-IIIIIOperations as per Civil Aviation Requirements (Standardized Checklistto be followed)281048766 Approval of Standard Operating Procedures for operations to NewStations amp Critical Airports ie Airports surrounded by HillydifficultTerrain (as per Standardized Check-list)1048766 Participation in Meetings conducted by Air Transport Directorate forCertification of Airline Operators to ensure compliance of OperatingRequirements as per the Standardized Check-list1048766 Acceptance of Flight Trial Reports of Instrument Approach amp LandingProcedures1048766 Acceptance of Minimum Equipment List (MEL) from operationalaspects in co-ordination with Directorate of Airworthiness1048766 Chief Flight Operations Inspector shall maintain his personal files Thepersonal files shall contain information of their TechnicalQualificationTraining Courses1048766 Chief Flight Operations Inspector shall keep a record of all Checks ampReports wherever he is nominated by the Director General as observeron board and record of Test Fees being realized in their individualcapacity from the operators under Schedule-II of the Aircraft Rules19371048766 Any other work assigned by the Director General2 Flight Operations Inspectors1048766 To carry out Surveillance Checks of Airline Operators (Fixed Wing ampHelicopters) and follow-up action thereof in accordance with the dutieslaid down in Flight Operations Inspectorrsquos Manual1048766 Examination and Scrutiny of Training Programme of Flight Crew onMulti-engine Aircraft (both Fixed Wing amp Helicopters) forScheduledNon-scheduled and General Aviation Operators as per

Standard Check-list1048766 Periodical Inspections of Airlines Operators with regard totransportation of Dangerous Goods as per Civil Aviation Requirementsand follow-up action thereon Standard Check-list to be adopted1048766 Development andor revision of specific OperatingTraining regulationsndash Issuance of CARs AICs Operations Circulars Amendment toAircraft Rules (Schedule II)1048766 Examination and scrutiny of Operations Manual as per StandardCheck-list291048766 Examination and scrutiny of Training Manual of ScheduledNonscheduledand General Aviation Operators including Standardization ofFlight Dispatchersrsquo Training Programme as per Standard Check-list1048766 Examination and scrutiny of Training Programmes of Airline Operatorsfor Specific Authorizations and Limitations (ETOPS RNP RVSM RNAVCAT-IIIII)1048766 Examination and scrutiny of Flying Training Programme of Flight Crewon Multi-engine Aircraft (both Fixed Wing amp Helicopter) forScheduledNon-scheduled and General Aviation Operators as perStandard Check-list1048766 Examination and scrutiny of Training Programme of Airline Operatorsfor Specific Authorization amp Limitations1048766 To carry out Initial Approval of all Simulators and thereafter give yearlycertification of all Flight Simulators and check the compatibility ofSimulators vis-agrave-vis the Aircraft being used by all Indian Operatorsbefore recommending their use to Chief Flight OperationsInspectorDirector General of Civil Aviation1048766 Review and update of Flight Operations Inspectorrsquos Manual forOperations Inspection and Continued Surveillance as per ICAO Doc8335-AN8791048766 Examination of Training Records for PilotrsquosOperatorrsquos Authorization forILS CAT-IIIII Operations as per Civil Aviation Requirements(Standardized Check-list to be followed)1048766 Examination of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for operationsto New Stations amp Critical Airports ie Airports surrounded byHillydifficult Terrain (as per Standardized Check-list)1048766 Participation in Meetings conducted by Air Transport Directorate forCertification of Airline Operators to ensure compliance of OperatingRequirements as per the Standardized Check-list1048766 Examination of Flight Trial Reports of Instrument Approach amp LandingProcedures1048766 Examination of Minimum Equipment List (MEL) from operationalaspects1048766 Flight Operations Inspectors shall maintain their personal files Thepersonal files shall contain information of their TechnicalQualificationTraining Courses

1048766 Flight Operations Inspectors shall keep a record of all Checks ampReports wherever they are nominated by the Director General as30observer on board and record of Test Fees being realized in theirindividual capacity from the operators under Schedule-II of the AircraftRules 19371048766 Any other work assigned by CFOI Director General3 Deputy Director (Operations)1048766 Follow-up action on Surveillance Check Reports of Airline Operators1048766 Examination of documents pertaining to approval of CheckPilotsInstructorsExaminers of ScheduledNon-scheduled amp GeneralAviation Operators1048766 Development of Check-lists for examination of OperationsTrainingManual Specialized Operations etc in consultation with FOICFOI1048766 Examination and scrutiny of Annual Reports1048766 Development andor revision of specific OperatingTraining regulationsndash Issuance of CARs AICs Operations Circulars Amendment toAircraft Rules (Schedule II)1048766 Coordinating activities pertaining to functioning of Flight InspectionDirectorate with Airlines Flight Operations Inspectors Chief FlightOperations Inspector Director General and other Directorates inDGCA1048766 Examinationscrutiny of cases pertaining to approval of Examiners onone time basis1048766 Preparation of Draft replies to CFOI on Parliamentary Matters VIPReferences RTI Act 2005 for approval of Director General1048766 Any other work assigned by Director General4 Assistant Director (Operations)1048766 Submission of Draft replies on follow-up action on Surveillance CheckReports of Airline Operators1048766 Examination of documents pertaining to approval of CheckPilotsInstructorsExaminers of ScheduledNon-scheduled amp GeneralAviation Operators1048766 Development of Check-lists for examination of OperationsTrainingManual Specialized Operations etc in consultation with FOICFOI1048766 Examination and scrutiny of Annual Reports311048766 Development andor revision of specific OperatingTraining regulationsndash Issuance of CARs AICs Operations Circulars Amendment toAircraft Rules (Schedule II)1048766 Coordinating activities pertaining to functioning of Flight InspectionDirectorate with Airlines Flight Operations Inspectors Chief FlightOperations Inspector Director General and other Directorates inDGCA1048766 Examinationscrutiny of cases pertaining to approval of Examiners onone time basis

1048766 Preparation of Draft replies to Dy Director (FID) CFOI onParliamentary Matters VIP References RTI Act 2005 for approval ofDirector General1048766 Any other work assigned by Director General5 Operations Officer1048766 Examination of cases pertaining to approval of Flight Dispatchers1048766 Examination of matters pertaining to Oral Examination of Indian Pilotsunder AIC 17 of 19941048766 Examination of Training Syllabus of individual Pilots for typeendorsementconversion on various Helicopter types1048766 Examination of matters pertaining to approval of Examiners forHelicopter Operators on regularone time basis1048766 Development andor revision of specific OperatingTraining regulationsndash Issuance of CARs AICs Operations Circulars Amendment toAircraft Rules (Schedule II)1048766 Upkeep of OperationsTraining Documents of various AirlineOperators6 Section Officer1048766 Maintenance of Records of Surveillance Check ReportsMain BaseInspections of Airline Operators1048766 Processing of documents pertaining to approval of CheckPilotsInstructorsExaminers of ScheduledNon-scheduled amp GeneralAviation Operators1048766 Submission of Draft Annual Report1048766 Updating of website on list of Examiners of ScheduledNon-scheduledand General Aviation Operators and Operations Circulars321048766 Monitoring of Test Fees Records1048766 Processing of cases pertaining to approval of Examiners on one timebasis1048766 Submission of Draft replies to CFOI on Parliamentary Matters VIPReferences RTI Act 2005 for approval of Director General1048766 Follow-up action1048766 Any other work assigned by Chief Flight Operations InspectorDeputyDirector (Operations)Note Flight Operations Inspectors (Aeroplane) will be under the control ofChief Flight Operations InspectorDeputy Director General In-charge ofthe Flight Inspection Directorate and assisting in the smoothfunctioning of the Flight Inspection DirectorateThe above Officers will also carry out any other duties of Technical orAdministrative nature assigned to them from time to time33VII INFORMATION amp REGULATIONS DIRECTORATE1 Preparation of briefdocumentation and participation in the Bilateral AirServices Agreements with foreign countries (Bilateral Air Services

Agreements have been signed with 100 countries)2 Clearance of schedules and any other operational matters pertaining tothe foreign airlines At present 64 foreign airlines are operating tofromIndia3 Preparation of draft notifications for amendment to the Aircraft Rules1937 and draft note for the Cabinet for amendment to the Aircraft Act19344 Discussions with the Ministry of Law and legal matters and vetting ofthe draft notifications5 Grant of approval of the Dangerous Goods Training Programmes inaccordance with the ldquoCivil Aviation Requirement Section 3-AirTransport Series `Lrsquo Part III dated 041020066 Permits of photography arms and ammunition dangerous goods etci) This office grants permission for photographyvideography fromthe ground at the airports and aerial photography under rule 13of Aircraft Rules 1937ii) This office grants permission for the carriage of arms andammunitions munitions of war etc by air tofromwithin Indiaunder rule 8 of the Aircraft Rules 19377 In regard to International Civil Aviation Organisation receives allcorrespondence from ICAO disseminates decisions taken by ICAO toother aviation agencies and obtained comments for submission ofIndiarsquos stand ICAO8 Preparation of Annual Report after obtaining materialsactivities fromdifferent directorate9 In regard to AIS functions like publication of Aeronautical InformationCirculars and distribution of ICAO publications to concerned directorateof this office and other aviation agencies10 Work related to library such as purchase of books periodicals andGazettes and accessioning classification cataloguing distribution ofbooks and periodicals34VIII RESEARCH amp DEVELOPMENT DIRECTORATETable of contents(A) Laboratories The Research and Development Directorate hasthe following Laboratories1 Flight Recorder Lab2 Material Testing Lab3 Failure Analysis Lab4 Physical and Chemical Lab(B) Design Section Type Certification (Head Quarter)(C ) Design Section Type Certification (Bangalore Sub-Office)Functions of LaboratoriesA 1 Flight Recorder Laboratory

This lab is engaged in analysis of data derived from randomly selected CVRs andFDRs for the purpose of monitoring crew performance and integrity of datarecording In addition to this CVR and FDR of aircraft involved in accidentincidentare also analyzed to determine any handling problem associated with theaccidentincident This lab also provide assistance to operators in downloadingdecoding and analyzing of any type of flight recorder with using dedicated tools (inform of software and hardware)A2 Material testing LaboratoryThis lab is engaged in the development and approval of indigenous aeronauticalmaterials for construction of light aircraft and gliders This includes materials likeaircraft fabric furnishing materials rubber seals etc In addition this lab is engagedin calibration of torque meter and tensiometer etcA3 Failure Analysis LaboratoryThis lab is engaged in the area of promoting air safety by analyzing the failedcomponent of aircrafthelicopter involved in accident incident to find out the probablecause of failure and also suggesting the remedial measuresA4 Physical and Chemical LaboratoryThis lab is engaged in testing of randomly selected samples of Aviation Turbine fueland also fuel samples for VVIP flights for quality control testing of fuel and oilsamples of aircraft involved in accidentincident and commissioning of new fueltanks35(B) Design Type CertificationFunctions Responsibilities at HQB1 Issue Validation of Type Certificate (TC) of Aeronauticalproduct (Aircraft engine and propeller)Application for issue revalidation of Type Certificate is to be submitted in theforms as given in Annexure I (for aircraft) and Annexure II (for rotorcraft) of CivilAviation Requirements (CAR) section 2 series F part II in duplicate along withfees (as per Aircraft Rule 62) to the Directorate of Research amp Development ofDGCAIt is essential that the designer of the product consults the DGCA prior tocommencement of design activity to ensure that the design of aircraft helicopterengine propeller he intends to design conforms to airworthiness code of FederalAviation Regulations of FAA Certification Standards of EASA or to that design codeacceptable by the DGCA For this purpose the applicant shall furnish the typedesign record duly approved by the Chief Designer to prove that the designcomplies with the relevant airworthiness design requirements RampD Directoratescrutinizes drawings and specifications various reports on analysis and tests

undertaken to substantiate compliance with the applicable requirements compliancedocuments etc Special conditions are imposed by the DGCA to provide additionalsafety standards and to cover novel and unusual design features and high intensityradiated field effects (HIRF) Additionally the aircraft has to meet noise and engineemission standards prescribed in ICAO Annex-16 or equivalent standards as of dateConcurrently the applicant is required to get his design organisation approved by theRampD Dte as per CAR 21 Subpart JAIt should be possible to issue a Type Certificate in 3 to 5 years depending onthe type of the product provided the required design reports test reports andcompliance documents have been submitted and the applicable design standard hasbeen complied with up to the satisfaction of DGCAB2 Issue of Type Approval of Aircraft parts and appliancesApplication for issue of Type Approval is to be submitted in the form as givenin Annexure - I of Civil Aviation Requirements (CAR) Section-2 Series X Part IX induplicate along with fees (as per Aircraft rule 62) to the Directorate of Research ampDevelopment (DRampD) of the DGCA The process begins when the designer manufacturer of a new aircraft helicopter components systems equipment etcsubmits an application (along with required drawings documents and fees) to theDRampD After receiving the same it is ensured that the organisation has designorganisation approval from the DGCA as per CAR 21 subpart JBOnce it is ensured that the design and analysis reports drawings etc are inorder and meet necessary requirements as stipulated by DRampD clearance may begiven to the designer manufacturer to carry out type tests on the parts appliancesThese tests are witnessed by RampD representatives After the type tests are carriedout successfully and DGCA is fully satisfied in regard to the parts appliances and36the manuals submitted by the applicant type approval in respect of the parts appliances may be issued to the designer manufacturer by the DGCAIt should be possible to issue a Type Approval in 1 year depending on thetype of the parts appliances provided required test reports compliance documentsand manuals have been submitted and the applicable standard has been compliedwith up to the satisfaction of DGCA

B3 Acceptance of Type Certificate issued by Foreign CAA for operation inIndiaThe aircraft Type Certified by foreign Civil Aviation Authority (FAA EASA) isaccepted by DGCA for operation in India The applicant is required to submit anapplication specifying the type of operation he intends to carry out along with copyof Type Certificate Type Certificate Data Sheet approved Aircraft Flight Manualsafety records list of Service Bulletins and Airworthiness Directives reports onequivalent level of safety findings (ELOS) reports of special conditions andexemptions and compliance status of the aircraft as per ICAO Annex-6 (OperatingLimitations)It should be possible to issue a Type Acceptance in 2 to 3 months dependingon the type of the aircraft provided required reports as mentioned above have beensubmitted and the applicable standard has been complied with up to the satisfactionof DGCAB4 Approval of Design OrganisationRule 133B of the Aircraft Rules 1937 stipulates that organisations engaged in designand manufacture of aircraft aircraft components and items of equipment including materialsforgings castings and standard parts shall be approved by the Director General of CivilAviation DGCA may on request and being satisfied approve an organisation to operateunder the system of approval On receipt of completed application form (CA-182E) and itsscrutiny by DGCA a preliminary meeting will be convened with the applicant to getfamiliarized with the organisation The organisation will be appraised of the variousrequirements of DGCA and the documents required to be submitted including complianceagainst various paragraphs of CAR-21The design organization prepares and submitsDesign Organisation Manual (DOM) as per applicable subpart of CAR 21 On scrutiny of thesubmitted documents if the applicant is found to meet the requirements a team of expertsfrom DGCA will visit and inspect the organisation to confirm that the applicant hasestablished the required capability The DGCA team during its course of visit shall satisfythat the organisation can satisfactorily accomplish the work relevant to the proposed scopeof work Subject to the satisfactory report made by the DGCA team the organisation maybe authorized to undertake the work and issue designanalysistest report in respect of theproduct The organisation shall be approved and the scope of work will be defined Thevalidity of approval is for one year and renewed subsequentlyIt should be possible to grant Design Organisation Approval in 6 months dependingon the type of design organization and scope of work provided required manuals anddocuments have been submitted and the applicable requirements have been complied with up to the

satisfaction of DGCA37B5 Approval of aircraft aircraft part modificationsMany alterations that are commonly called major alterations are in reality majordesign changes and require a supplemental type certificate Major changes to the typedesign are those which might appreciably affect mass balance structural strengthreliability operational characteristics or other characteristics affecting the airworthiness ofthe product Major changes to Type Design require engineering approval and should bereferred to the RampD Dte of DGCA For the approval of majoralterationsmodificationsrepairs the applicant shall submit an application to the RampD Dtealong with applicable fees He also has to submit design load stress analysis reportsdrawings etc which are required to be scrutinizedOn satisfactory completion of required tests compliance document againstapplicable airworthiness requirements is prepared by the applicant and submitted to theRampD Dte Specifications manuals operating limitations continued airworthiness instructionsare prepared by the applicant and submitted to the DGCA On satisfaction of DGCAapproval may be issued to major alterations modifications repairs specifying operatinglimitations and other conditionsIt should be possible to approve modification in 6 to 8 months depending on the typeof modification to be carried out provided required test reports and updated manuals havebeen submitted and the applicable requirements have been complied with up to thesatisfaction of DGCAFunctions Responsibilities at Bangalore Regional-OfficeThe RampD office at Bangalore was established in 1995 to look after Type Certificationactivities of Advanced Light Helicopter (at HAL) Hansa 3 amp SARAS aircraft (at NAL) andother civil aircraft related activities of the sub regionType Certification Activities at BangaloreThe following functions are the functions of this officei) Design Organization Approval in accordance with CAR 21 Subpart JB ampJAii) Scrutiny and acceptanceapproval of the Qualification test schedules of heparts in line with Internationally followed practiceiii) Witnessing of the Qualification tests to ensure the adherence to theQualification test programiv) Scrutiny of the compliance against the applicable Airworthiness Standardsv) Performing conformity inspection of aircraft aircraft parts indigenouslyproduced in the countryvi) Co-ordination with HQs in granting approvals certification etc38IX TRAINING amp LICENSING DIRECTORATE (INCLUDING FG ampTRAINING)Licensing-I Section1 Policy pertaining to renewal of licenses of aircrew personnel2 Renewal of all aircrew licenses including disposal of general enquiriespertaining to renewals

3 Grant of extension of aircraft rating to include additional types of aeroplanesopen rating Night Rating etc and Pilot-in-Command endorsement on varioustype of aircraft4 Cases relating to accidents and infringement of rules by licensed aircrewpersonnel and disciplinary action against them5 Parliamentary question and matters pertaining to unemployed aircrewpersonnel6 Budget and accounts including Advance Deposit account Maintenance ofAdvance Deposit and Revenue registers7 Maintenance of cards of aircrew personnel and personnel returns receivedfrom different airlines operators8 Proficiency checks their checking and posting9 Posting of type endorsements and renewal intimations of aircrew licensesreceived from the Regional Directors Calcutta Bombay New Delhi Madras10 Maintenance of Registers for various types of licenses giving records ofrenewals of aircrew lincenses11 Maintenance of registers for type rating PIC endorsements and infringementof Rules Accidents etc12 Endorsement of medical restrictions on licenses and Rcards13 Compliance of material for six monthly and yearly progress reports of CivilAviation14 Compliance of History of Pilots consequent upon accident15 Checking of Log Books with a view to detecting infringement of Rule 42A ofIndian Aircraft Rules 193716 Amendment to Indian Aircraft Rules 193717 VVIP flights ndash Proficiency checks of flight crew18 Delegation of Powers relating to renewal of licenses39Licensing-II Section1 Issue of aircrew licensesratings of the categories shown below includingdisposal of general of particular enquiries pertaining to issue of license(a) Student Pilotrsquos License (Aeroplanes Helicopters Gliders andBalloons)(b) Private Pilotrsquos License (Aeroplanes)(c ) Commercial Pilotrsquos License(d) Airline Transport Pilotrsquos License(e) Instrument Rating(f) Assistant flight Instructorrsquos Rating (Aeroplanes)(g) Flight Instructorrsquos Rating (Aeroplanes)(h) Flight Instructorrsquos Rating (Gliders)(i) Glider Pilotrsquos License(j) Private Helicopter Pilotrsquos License(k) Commercial Helicopter Pilotrsquos License(l) Student Navigatorrsquos License(m) Flight Navigatorrsquos License(n) Flight Radio Telephone operatorrsquos License(o) Flight Radio Telephony Operatorrsquos License(p) Private Pilotrsquos License (Balloons)

2 Revalidation of foreign license3 Conversion of foreign licenses into Indian Licenses in their correspondingcategories4 Policy matters regarding the issue of Indian and Foreign aircrew licenses5 Amendments to Licensing Rules6 Delegating of powers in respect of Licensing rules407 Exemption from Aircraft Rules for the issue of Indian Licenses8 Policy matters pertaining to conducting medical examination and theirassessment9 Disposal of medical reports pertaining to the issue and renewal of aircrewicenses and correspondence connected therewith10 Parliament Questions relating to issue of aircrew licenses11 Budget for expenditure to be incurred for items pertaining to L-2 Section41Training Section1 Budget allotment of funds etc under capital Grant for Gliding Centre andappropriation of Accounts Liabilities Returns Expenditure Returns etcPreparation of Brief for PAC on Budget matters2 Budget Allotment of funds etc under Revenue Grant for Govt Gliding Centreand appropriation of accounts preparation of Brief for PAC on the Budgetmatters3 Training of Gliding Instructions and Winch Operators and their approval forappointment in Gliding Clubs4 Five-Year Plans5 Foreign Exchange Budget6 Miscellaneous subjects on the general queries on glider training and approvalof appointment of Gliding Instructors and Gliding Instructor-in-Charge byGliding Clubs Wing7 Approval of Chief Flight Instructors AFI Instructor-in-Charge Honoraryinstructors and patter Flying for employment in lying Club8 Matters relating to other International Organization Aero Club of India andother Committees Conferences9 Allotment and loan of Gliders Gliding equipment to Flying and Gliding Clubsfrom Central Govt NCC10 Audit Objections Reconciliation of accounts11 Brief for President Address in both the Houses of Parliament on the eve ofBudget Session Consultative Committee of Parliament attached to theMinistry of Tourism amp Civil Aviation12 Matters relating to ICAO various Annual reports to I amp R Section13 Allotment of Aircraft to various Flying Clubs on loans basis14 Maintenance of aircraft with the flying clubs in purview of the Penalty clause15 Monthly aircraft returns from various flying clubs and preparation of variousreports connected with that16 Fixation of Insurance Value of the aircraft

4217 Periodical and other miscellaneous returns to AVU OampM E-II GC Hindiand R amp I etc relating to section Administration18 Release of Foreign Exchange for studies abroad19 Recovery of Cost and Overhaul Repair of aircraft loan to various FlyingClubs20 FOREIGN NATIONALS Training under Colombo Plan ITEC Programmeetc and clearance from Intelligence authorities (Clubs Gliding Centres) at(Civil Aviation Training Centre) and other Centres of Training21 Sanction of estimates received from AI Directorate and disposal of surplusstores at Subordinate Offices22 Sanction of Estimates for purchase of equipment under maintenance grant ofGliding Centres (Government)23 Delegation of Financial Powers and General Instructions regarding24 Administrative matters relating to GC Pune25 Accident to aircraft amp Gliders ndash Write Off and recovery of Insurable valuethereof26 Purchase of Aircraft Gliders and purchase of equipment under Capital Grantamp Manufacture of Indigenous equipment for Gliding Centres43FG Section1 Opening of Flying and Gliding Clubs ndash their Administration functioning and inclusionin the subsidy scheme2 Approval of constitution and bye-laws of clubs3 Allotment of Flying hours launches to Clubs4 Execution amp Enforcement of subsidy Agreement with Flying and Gliding Clubs5 Sanction and payment of Flying Subvention to Clubs6 Approval of Chief Engineer for Flying Clubs amp Gliding Clubs7 Scrutiny of Accounts of Clubs ndash General Supervision and control over the activities ofFlying Gliding Clubs with a view to ensuring proper utilization of Government grants8 Inspection of Flying Gliding Clubs by Accounts Officer9 Audit Inspection of Clubs by Accountant General of respective States10 Matters relating to confessional flying training including NCC training at Flying ampGliding Clubs11 Contribution withdrawals from Accident Reserve Fund and renewal of FERspertaining thereto12 Managing Committee Meetings of Clubs13 Activity Report of Flying Gliding Clubs (CA-82)14 All financial matters and Budget pertaining to Flying Gliding Clubs15 Rates of fees etc chargeable by Clubs16 Administrative matters relating to Aero Club of India Ballooning Club of IndiaFederation of Aeronautique Internationals All India Aeronautical Association andSkydiving17 Air Rallies Championships and conferences organized by Clubs18 Parliament Questions relating to Flying amp Gliding Clubs19 Standard Rules regarding services conditions of the employees of Flying and GlidingClubs20 Payment of Scholarship and Stipends to the SCST candidates selected under Free

Flying Scholarship Scheme21 Miscellaneous work relating to above subjects

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18IV AIR TRANSPORT DIRECTORATEThe Air Transport Services in the country are governed by the Rule 134 andSchedule XI of Aircraft Rules 1937 Besides this the Civil Aviation Requirements(CAR) Section 3 Series C Part I to VI deals with the minimum requirements andprocedures for issuerenewal of ScheduledNon-Scheduled Operators Permit indifferent categories like passengercargocharter The main functions andresponsibilities of Air Transport- 1 Section are as follows-1 Issuerenewal of ScheduledNon-Scheduled Operators Permit inpassengercargocharter categories including holding of the preparednessmeeting before issue of permit2 Issuance of permission for importacquisition of aircraft to ScheduledNon-Scheduled operators3 Endorsementdeletion of the aircraft on the Operatorrsquos Permit4 Public complaints pertaining to the Scheduled Operators5 Issues relating to the security clearance of the agencies seeking flightclearances and change in the Board of Directors of the ScheduledNon-Scheduled Operators6 Issuance of flight clearances to foreign registered aircrafts includingVIPstourist charter flights under ITPcargo flightsambulance flights whichare overflyinglandingtechnical landing toacross India Issues flightclearances to Indian registered aircraft also operating outside the country forrevenuenon-revenue purposes and clearances for the Ballooning flights7 Processing the cases of foreign registered aircraft staying in India for morethan 14 days8 Flight clearances in respect of cloud seeding operation and aerial survey etcIn order to deal with the above the following procedure is followed-(A) Issue of ScheduledNon-Scheduled Operators Permit1 Scrutiny of application for issue of ScheduledNon-ScheduledOperators Permit (on receipt)2 Respond to the Ministryrsquos query for import of commercial aircraft withthe consent of DDG concerned after obtaining confirmation of typecertificate acceptance by RampD Directorate3 Once the NOC from Ministry of Civil Aviation has been received thesame will be retained in Air Transport Directorate in the file alreadyopened during the receipt of application4 In case Operations Manual has already been received Air TransportDirectorate will send a copy of Operations Manual each to a) Airworthiness Directorate (Headquarters)b) Flight Inspection Directoratec) Research amp Development Directorate (Hqrs)19d) Air Safety Directorate (Hqrs)e) Directorate of Regulations and Information5 On hearing from the operator that they are ready for attending

preparedness meeting operator will be called with seven days noticeperiod6 Coordinate for preparedness meeting and call the following Directoratefor the same -i Flight Inspection Directorateii Airworthiness Directorate (Headquarters)iii Airworthiness Directorate (Region of operation)iv Training and Licensing Directoratev Air Safety Directoratevi Research and Development Directoratevii Directorate of Regulations amp Information7 Preparation of minutes of the meeting and circulation thereof8 Issue NOC for import of aircraft subject to the intended operatorrsquoscompliance to the minutes of the preparedness meeting9 On receipt of the documents as per checklist for issue ofScheduledNon-Scheduled Operators Permit prepare the file anddocuments for issue of permit(B) Renewal of ScheduledNon-Scheduled Operators PermitThe renewal of ScheduledNon-Scheduled Operators Permit is considered oncompliance of the provisions of the Civil Aviation Requirements as contained in CARSection 3 Series C Part II to V(C) Flight clearancesAs regards to the non-scheduled flight clearances to foreignIndian registeredaircraft there are Air Transport Circulars which contains guidelines for operationsduly approved by the Ministry of Civil Aviation The requirements for the operation ofnon-scheduled flight by foreign registered aircraft are also contained in AeronauticalInformation Publication India Volume 1 Section GEN published by Airports Authorityof India20V AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTORATEMost of states which are signatories to ICAO convention have an obligation on their part toestablish regulatory control of airworthiness through their own agencies which arevariously termed as CAA FAA DGCA DCA etcThe authority in India for regulatory control of Airworthiness Directorate is the DirectorGeneral of Civil Aviation and the Directorate of Airworthiness which is headed byDirector of Airworthiness who discharges this function and is responsible for theairworthiness of aircraftThe functions of Airworthiness Directorate are broadly reproduced belowHowever these functions are basically intended to be guidelines and they do not limit in any

way the initiative and authority of the officer to ensure airworthiness by an alternative meansTherefore these should be used as a guidelines while performing the job(A) Recording reviewing and processing applications for registration of aircraftregistering and deregistering aircraft as appropriate and issuing certificates ofregistration(B) Keeping the national register of Civil Aircraft and making available informationfrom the register as and when required(C) Recording reviewing and processing application for certificate ofAirworthiness renewals of such certificates and validations of foreigncertificates of Airworthiness(D) Survey of aircraft for issue renewal and validation of certificates ofAirworthiness and the subsequent execution of such documents as appropriate(E) Recording reviewing and processing applications from aircraftmaintenance personnel for issue renewal validation and extension oflicenses and ratings for the same(F) Organisation and conduct of examinations of applicants for aircraft maintenancelicences as above assessment of results the maintenance of examination systemkeeping of past and current licence records and the issue renewal of validation asappropriate of each licence extension or rating(G) Recording the collection of fees for aircraft registration certificate ofAirworthiness aircraft maintenance personnel licenses andor any otherairworthiness services performed for which charges may be prescribed(H) Periodic review of the airworthiness condition and records of aircraft on the registerto assess the adequacy of their maintenance and to assess the competence anddiligence of the persons who perform the maintenance(I) Investigation of major defects discovered in aircraft and determination of correctiveaction to be taken where airworthiness may be affected Analysis of defectexperienced to detect and correct any trends and to reveal areas most in needof airworthiness improvement(J) Review of aircraft and component manufacturers service bulletins and theairworthiness directives of foreign airworthiness authorities to determine21applicability to the national aircraft Direction of corrective action whereairworthiness may be affected(K) Examination of current and new international and foreign airworthiness designstandards and determination of the need for adoption of critical features ofthose foreign design standards to national requirements(L) Survey of the maintenance facilities including training provisions companyorganisation and quality control procedures of applicants for issue and renewalof Air Operators Permit Certificate (AOPAOC) and aerial work operatorslicences Making recommendations as appropriate in regard to the applications(M) Survey of the facilities and procedures of applicants for issue and renewal ofcertificates of approval to conduct activities bearing on the airworthiness ofaircraft Making such issue or renewal as appropriate and maintaining records ofsame(N) Conducting periodic surveillance of the facilities procedures and work of olders ofoperator licences and of certificates of approval making appropriate directionsand recommendations and approving amendments to the licences or Air OperatorPermitCertificate (AOPAOC) holders maintenance and quality control manuals asappropriate

(O) Assessment of the qualifications of persons for designation as approved personsand others as alternates to perform certain airworthiness functionsecommendations as appropriate and monitoring of the activities of thesepersons from time to time(P) Assessment of the design and suitability of aircraft components and equipmentand their approval for use in aircraft Assessment and approval of theinstallation of aircraft components and equipment in aircraft(Q) Approval of maintenance systems for aircraft aircraft components andequipment and approval of the design of modifications and repairs to aircraftaircraft components and equipments(R) Giving of advice and recommendations to other areas of the Director Generalof Civil Aviation on the shipment of dangerous goods licensing of operators andon other technical matters relating to aviation techniques flight operationsand aeronautical engineering as may be required(S) Provision of loan of staff experts to assist in the investigation of aircraft accidents asand when required(T) Recommendation and where necessary issuance of directives concerningthe design standards to be met by aircraft and aircraft components andequipment requirements to be complied with in the manufacture andmaintenance of aircraft and aircraft components and equipment andprocedures to be followed by the aviation industry to comply with the national airlaw and regulations(U) participating in type certification board activities to resolve problems ofsignificance and to establish overall accomplishment of the typecertification programme22(V) participation in maintenance review board activities toward the developmentand approval of initial maintenance inspection requirements for newly typecertificated aircraft and powerplants being introduced in service for the first time(W) preparation and distribution to the aviation industry of advisory material concerningairworthiness practices and procedures where such advice does not warrantmandatory action but may still make a significant contribution to flight safety(X) Preparation and recommendation of regulatory changes andamendments to the national air law from time to time concerning all mattersof airworthiness within the scope opf the functions and responsibilities ofthe airworthiness Directorate(Y) Conferring at national and international levels on matters relating to the regulation ofairworthiness(Z) Identification and resolution of regulatory problems associated withairworthiness engineering Establishing general and technical policies andprocedures on which future(AA) airworthiness requirements can be based Formulation of changes inairworthiness policies and requirements which have a severe economic impact onthe aviation industry(BB) Investigation of possible violations of the national air law or regulations in regard toairworthiness and initiation of legal or other corrective action where necessaryand(CC) Preparation and distribution to the aviation industry of a series of documentsavailable to the public containing all airworthiness directives specified for generalcompliance by the aviation industryDUTIES OF THE AIRWORTHINESS OFFICERS

Detailed responsibilities of an individual airworthiness officer will vary depending on thepowers delegated to him by Government of India vide SO726 (E) amp SO727(E) upon hisspecialty and the specific tasks assigned to him(a) conduct inspection and carry out surveillance in accordance with establishedprocedures and instructions(b) report on each inspection and surveillance check in the manner prescribed(c) promote compliance with safety regulations and directives(d) report defects noticed to the operator or the approved organisation for remedialaction(e) report breaches of regulations and directives and(f) examine and review the maintenance overhaul and repair manuals for adequacyand ensure that necessary amendments are promptly made Examine maintenancechecks procedure sheets for adequacy23Detailed duties of an officer should also include as a minimum those listed belowwhich relate to his specialty(a) checking on technical log entries ensuring that the log sheets are being correctlycompleted and signed Monitoring defects occurring and reporting those ofsignificance or a repetitive nature(b) carrying out routine surveillance check of the standard of work in the hangarsworkshops and associated facilities of approved organisations(c) ensuring that ground support equipment in the workshops are properly used andmaintained by the operator(d) making spot checks of fuel vendors quality control including checking of fuel specificgravity aircraft drain samples and records The checks should be applied to both therefueling agentrsquos and the operatorrsquos methods(e) monitoring airworthiness certifications and ensuring that they are carried out bypersons who are properly authorised and that the certifications made are for thepurpose and in accordance with the requirements of the applicable airworthinessregulations(f) monitoring the implementation of the relevant airworthiness regulations issued by theheadquarters(g) familiarizing himself with the content of all Airworthiness Directives servicebulletins and similar documents in respect of aircraft(including power plants)andequipment and monitoring the extent of implementation(h) Reviewing maintenance manuals making recommendations in respect ofamendments which may be required by the headquarters or be requested by theoperators(i) carrying out sample inspections on the aircraft undergoing routine maintenancein order to assess the standard of work and adherence to maintenance manualprocedures Airworthiness Directives service bulletins etc(j) undertaking liaison with other officers regarding recommendations in respect ofissue and renewal of certificate of airworthiness checking all documents associatedwith the above including the flight manual amendment status and airframe andengine log books Checking that all relevant requirements have been compliedwith including correct certification of work carried out and authorizing release fortest flight of aircraft and avionic installation ensuring that the resulting reports aresatisfactory and in accordance with the laid down requirements(k) investigating and recommending approval of modifications(l) monitoring the operatorrsquos maintenance training organisation

(m) supervising inspections of operatorrsquos route station facilities(n) checking stores and components handling procedures generally and ensuring thatthere is no unidentified material in the bonded store and checking the quarantinestore for the methods used in the identification of goods and their inspection beforethey are transferred to the bonded store24VI Flight Inspection Directorate (FID)The Flight Inspection Directorate (FID) shall conduct regular Inspections andSurveillance of Scheduled Airlines and their aircrew in particular to ensure effectiveimplementation of safety related Standards and Recommended Practices containedin the ICAO Annexes particularly Annex 6 and the relevant Rules RegulationsProcedures and Requirements laid down in Aircraft Rules Civil AviationRequirements Aeronautical Information Circulars AIP India etc In addition toabove the Continued Surveillance of various operational aspects of operators is tobe ensured by conducting various InspectionsSurveillance Checks regularly vizCockpit En-route Inspection Cabin Inspection Ramp Inspection Station FacilityInspection and Proficiency Check etc In addition to this Simulator Evaluation andMain Base Inspection etc of the operators and StandardizationProficiency Checksof their Training Captains are to be conducted as per the requirements Thefunctions and responsibilities of FID shall broadly include the followingA SAFETY OVERSIGHT FUNCTIONS1048766 Development of Action Plan by Chief Flight Operations Inspector forContinued Surveillance of Airline Operators1048766 Surveillance of operational aspects of Airline Operators and follow-upaction thereof in accordance with the lsquoDuties amp Responsibilities of theFlight Operations Inspectorsrsquo laid down in Flight Operations InspectorrsquosManual (Ref ICAO Doc 8335-AN879 Chapter 9 Para 95 amp Para96)1048766 Random Checks of Pilots on their Proficiency amp Skill1048766 Periodical Inspection of Airline Operators ShippersFreight Forwardersand Cargo TerminalsWare Houses at Airports with regard totransportation of carrying Dangerous Goods as per Civil AviationRequirementsB TRAINING PROGRAMME OF AIRLINE OPERATORS1048766 Examination and scrutinyapproval of Training Programmes of FlightCrew on Multi-engine Aircraft (both Fixed Wing amp Helicopters) forScheduledNon-scheduled and General Aviation Operators as perStandardized Check-list1048766 Examination and scrutinyapproval of Training Programmes of AirlineOperators for Specific Authorizations and Limitations (ETOPS RNPRVSM R-NAV CAT-IIIII)1048766 Standardization of Flight Dispatchersrsquo Training Programme of Airline

Operators1048766 Standardization of Training Requirements to be followed by AirlineOperators for their Foreign Pilots251048766 Examination and acceptanceupdating of Training Manuals of AirlineOperators as per Civil Aviation Requirements as per StandardizedCheck-list1048766 Development andor revision of Specific OperatingTrainingregulations1048766 ApprovalRenewal of Simulator Training Institutes of Airlines Operatorsin IndiaC STANDARDIZATION OF TRAINING CAPTAINS1048766 Approval of Checks PilotsInstructorsExaminers of ScheduledNonscheduledGeneral Aviation Operators (Fixed Wing amp Helicopters) asper Civil Aviation Requirements (CAR)1048766 Standardization Checks of Training Captains ndash Check PilotsInstructorsExaminersD EXAMINATION OF OPERATIONAL DOCUMENTS1048766 Review and update of Flight Operations Inspectorrsquos Manual forOperations Inspection and Continued Surveillance as per ICAO Doc8335-AN8791048766 ExaminationReview and Acceptance of Operations Manual of AirlineOperators as per Civil Aviation Requirements as per StandardizedCheck-listE OTHER OPERATIONAL APPROVAL1048766 Approval of Flight Dispatchers as per Civil Aviation Requirements(Standardized check-list to be followed)1048766 Approval of PilotrsquosOperatorrsquos Authorization for ILS CAT-IIIIIOperations as per Civil Aviation Requirements (Standardized Checklistto be followed)1048766 Approval of Standard Operating Procedures for operations to NewStations amp Critical Airports ie Airports surrounded by HillydifficultTerrain (as per Standardized Check-list)1048766 Examination of Flight Trial Reports of Instrument Approach amp LandingProcedures1048766 Examination of Minimum Equipment List (MEL) from operationalaspects in co-ordination with Directorate of Airworthiness26F CERTIFICATION OF AIRLINE OPERATORS1048766 Participation in Meetings conducted by Air Transport Directorate forCertification of Airline Operators to ensure compliance of OperatingRequirements as per the Standardized Check-listG EXAMINATION1048766 Standardization of written examination questions of Pilotsrsquo Examinationas per the requirements of CEOOrders of Director General1048766 Oral Examination of Foreign PilotsFlight Dispatchers as per the Board

constituted by DGH GENERAL1048766 All Flight Operations Inspectors Chief Flight Operations Inspectorshall maintain their personal files The personal files shall containinformation of their Technical QualificationTraining Courses1048766 CFOI FOIs shall keep a record of all Checks amp Reports wherever theyare nominated by the Director General as observer on board andrecord of Test Fees being realized in their individual capacity from theoperators under Schedule-II of the Aircraft Rules 1937I Any other work assigned by Director GeneralDuties Functions amp Responsibilities of Officers in Flight InspectionDirectorate (FID)The Duties Functions amp Responsibilities of Officers in Flight InspectionDirectorate have been determined in accordance with the duties attached with thepost (copy placed below) and in accordance with power delegated to them underSO 726(E) SO 727(E) amp SO 3661 Chief Flight Operations Inspector Deputy Director General (in-charge ofFID)1048766 Development of Action Plan for Flight Inspection programme by FlightOperations Inspectors for Continued Surveillance of Airline Operatorsand to ensure implementation of follow-up instructions issued byhimDirector General of Civil Aviation1048766 Standardization Checks of Training Captains ndash CheckPilotsInstructorsExaminers to be conducted by CFOI1048766 Acceptance of Operations Manual of ScheduledNon-scheduled andGeneral Aviation Operators as per Standard Check-list271048766 Acceptance of Training Manual of ScheduledNon-scheduled andGeneral Aviation Operators including Standardization of FlightDispatchersrsquo Training Programme as per Standard Check-list1048766 Approval of Training Programmes of Airline Operators for SpecificAuthorizations and Limitations (ETOPS RNP RVSM R-NAV CATIIIII)1048766 Approval of Flying Training Programme of Flight Crew on Multi-engineAircraft (both Fixed Wing amp Helicopter) for ScheduledNon-scheduledand General Aviation Operators as per Standard Check-list1048766 Development andor revision of specific OperatingTraining regulationsndash Issuance of CARs AICs Operations Circulars Amendment toAircraft Rules (Schedule II)1048766 Approval of Draft replies to Director GeneralVC Section onParliamentary Matters VIP References RTI Act 20051048766 Scrutiny of Training Records pertaining to approval of Examiners ndashCheck PilotInstructorExaminer of ScheduledNon-scheduledGeneralAviation Operators1048766 Approval of Examiners of ScheduledNon-scheduledGeneral Aviation

on one time basis1048766 Oral Examination of Indian Pilots under AIC 17 of 1994 as per theBoard constituted by Director General1048766 Oral Examination for approval of Flight Dispatchers by the Boardconstituted by Director General and their approval1048766 Approval of Flight Dispatchers1048766 Quarterly meeting with Airline Operators on important operational andtraining matters pertaining to Scheduled Non-scheduledGeneralAviation (Fixed Wing amp Helicopter) and updating Director Generalabout the same1048766 To liaise with Director (Training amp Licensing) and Director (Air Safety)in all aspects specially pertaining to giving guidance on operationalmatters for Airline Operator1048766 To liaise with Joint Director General In-charge of Training amp Licensingand Joint Director General of Air Safety specially pertaining to givingguidance on operational matters for Airline Operations1048766 Approval of PilotrsquosOperatorrsquos Authorization for ILS CAT-IIIIIOperations as per Civil Aviation Requirements (Standardized Checklistto be followed)281048766 Approval of Standard Operating Procedures for operations to NewStations amp Critical Airports ie Airports surrounded by HillydifficultTerrain (as per Standardized Check-list)1048766 Participation in Meetings conducted by Air Transport Directorate forCertification of Airline Operators to ensure compliance of OperatingRequirements as per the Standardized Check-list1048766 Acceptance of Flight Trial Reports of Instrument Approach amp LandingProcedures1048766 Acceptance of Minimum Equipment List (MEL) from operationalaspects in co-ordination with Directorate of Airworthiness1048766 Chief Flight Operations Inspector shall maintain his personal files Thepersonal files shall contain information of their TechnicalQualificationTraining Courses1048766 Chief Flight Operations Inspector shall keep a record of all Checks ampReports wherever he is nominated by the Director General as observeron board and record of Test Fees being realized in their individualcapacity from the operators under Schedule-II of the Aircraft Rules19371048766 Any other work assigned by the Director General2 Flight Operations Inspectors1048766 To carry out Surveillance Checks of Airline Operators (Fixed Wing ampHelicopters) and follow-up action thereof in accordance with the dutieslaid down in Flight Operations Inspectorrsquos Manual1048766 Examination and Scrutiny of Training Programme of Flight Crew onMulti-engine Aircraft (both Fixed Wing amp Helicopters) forScheduledNon-scheduled and General Aviation Operators as per

Standard Check-list1048766 Periodical Inspections of Airlines Operators with regard totransportation of Dangerous Goods as per Civil Aviation Requirementsand follow-up action thereon Standard Check-list to be adopted1048766 Development andor revision of specific OperatingTraining regulationsndash Issuance of CARs AICs Operations Circulars Amendment toAircraft Rules (Schedule II)1048766 Examination and scrutiny of Operations Manual as per StandardCheck-list291048766 Examination and scrutiny of Training Manual of ScheduledNonscheduledand General Aviation Operators including Standardization ofFlight Dispatchersrsquo Training Programme as per Standard Check-list1048766 Examination and scrutiny of Training Programmes of Airline Operatorsfor Specific Authorizations and Limitations (ETOPS RNP RVSM RNAVCAT-IIIII)1048766 Examination and scrutiny of Flying Training Programme of Flight Crewon Multi-engine Aircraft (both Fixed Wing amp Helicopter) forScheduledNon-scheduled and General Aviation Operators as perStandard Check-list1048766 Examination and scrutiny of Training Programme of Airline Operatorsfor Specific Authorization amp Limitations1048766 To carry out Initial Approval of all Simulators and thereafter give yearlycertification of all Flight Simulators and check the compatibility ofSimulators vis-agrave-vis the Aircraft being used by all Indian Operatorsbefore recommending their use to Chief Flight OperationsInspectorDirector General of Civil Aviation1048766 Review and update of Flight Operations Inspectorrsquos Manual forOperations Inspection and Continued Surveillance as per ICAO Doc8335-AN8791048766 Examination of Training Records for PilotrsquosOperatorrsquos Authorization forILS CAT-IIIII Operations as per Civil Aviation Requirements(Standardized Check-list to be followed)1048766 Examination of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for operationsto New Stations amp Critical Airports ie Airports surrounded byHillydifficult Terrain (as per Standardized Check-list)1048766 Participation in Meetings conducted by Air Transport Directorate forCertification of Airline Operators to ensure compliance of OperatingRequirements as per the Standardized Check-list1048766 Examination of Flight Trial Reports of Instrument Approach amp LandingProcedures1048766 Examination of Minimum Equipment List (MEL) from operationalaspects1048766 Flight Operations Inspectors shall maintain their personal files Thepersonal files shall contain information of their TechnicalQualificationTraining Courses

1048766 Flight Operations Inspectors shall keep a record of all Checks ampReports wherever they are nominated by the Director General as30observer on board and record of Test Fees being realized in theirindividual capacity from the operators under Schedule-II of the AircraftRules 19371048766 Any other work assigned by CFOI Director General3 Deputy Director (Operations)1048766 Follow-up action on Surveillance Check Reports of Airline Operators1048766 Examination of documents pertaining to approval of CheckPilotsInstructorsExaminers of ScheduledNon-scheduled amp GeneralAviation Operators1048766 Development of Check-lists for examination of OperationsTrainingManual Specialized Operations etc in consultation with FOICFOI1048766 Examination and scrutiny of Annual Reports1048766 Development andor revision of specific OperatingTraining regulationsndash Issuance of CARs AICs Operations Circulars Amendment toAircraft Rules (Schedule II)1048766 Coordinating activities pertaining to functioning of Flight InspectionDirectorate with Airlines Flight Operations Inspectors Chief FlightOperations Inspector Director General and other Directorates inDGCA1048766 Examinationscrutiny of cases pertaining to approval of Examiners onone time basis1048766 Preparation of Draft replies to CFOI on Parliamentary Matters VIPReferences RTI Act 2005 for approval of Director General1048766 Any other work assigned by Director General4 Assistant Director (Operations)1048766 Submission of Draft replies on follow-up action on Surveillance CheckReports of Airline Operators1048766 Examination of documents pertaining to approval of CheckPilotsInstructorsExaminers of ScheduledNon-scheduled amp GeneralAviation Operators1048766 Development of Check-lists for examination of OperationsTrainingManual Specialized Operations etc in consultation with FOICFOI1048766 Examination and scrutiny of Annual Reports311048766 Development andor revision of specific OperatingTraining regulationsndash Issuance of CARs AICs Operations Circulars Amendment toAircraft Rules (Schedule II)1048766 Coordinating activities pertaining to functioning of Flight InspectionDirectorate with Airlines Flight Operations Inspectors Chief FlightOperations Inspector Director General and other Directorates inDGCA1048766 Examinationscrutiny of cases pertaining to approval of Examiners onone time basis

1048766 Preparation of Draft replies to Dy Director (FID) CFOI onParliamentary Matters VIP References RTI Act 2005 for approval ofDirector General1048766 Any other work assigned by Director General5 Operations Officer1048766 Examination of cases pertaining to approval of Flight Dispatchers1048766 Examination of matters pertaining to Oral Examination of Indian Pilotsunder AIC 17 of 19941048766 Examination of Training Syllabus of individual Pilots for typeendorsementconversion on various Helicopter types1048766 Examination of matters pertaining to approval of Examiners forHelicopter Operators on regularone time basis1048766 Development andor revision of specific OperatingTraining regulationsndash Issuance of CARs AICs Operations Circulars Amendment toAircraft Rules (Schedule II)1048766 Upkeep of OperationsTraining Documents of various AirlineOperators6 Section Officer1048766 Maintenance of Records of Surveillance Check ReportsMain BaseInspections of Airline Operators1048766 Processing of documents pertaining to approval of CheckPilotsInstructorsExaminers of ScheduledNon-scheduled amp GeneralAviation Operators1048766 Submission of Draft Annual Report1048766 Updating of website on list of Examiners of ScheduledNon-scheduledand General Aviation Operators and Operations Circulars321048766 Monitoring of Test Fees Records1048766 Processing of cases pertaining to approval of Examiners on one timebasis1048766 Submission of Draft replies to CFOI on Parliamentary Matters VIPReferences RTI Act 2005 for approval of Director General1048766 Follow-up action1048766 Any other work assigned by Chief Flight Operations InspectorDeputyDirector (Operations)Note Flight Operations Inspectors (Aeroplane) will be under the control ofChief Flight Operations InspectorDeputy Director General In-charge ofthe Flight Inspection Directorate and assisting in the smoothfunctioning of the Flight Inspection DirectorateThe above Officers will also carry out any other duties of Technical orAdministrative nature assigned to them from time to time33VII INFORMATION amp REGULATIONS DIRECTORATE1 Preparation of briefdocumentation and participation in the Bilateral AirServices Agreements with foreign countries (Bilateral Air Services

Agreements have been signed with 100 countries)2 Clearance of schedules and any other operational matters pertaining tothe foreign airlines At present 64 foreign airlines are operating tofromIndia3 Preparation of draft notifications for amendment to the Aircraft Rules1937 and draft note for the Cabinet for amendment to the Aircraft Act19344 Discussions with the Ministry of Law and legal matters and vetting ofthe draft notifications5 Grant of approval of the Dangerous Goods Training Programmes inaccordance with the ldquoCivil Aviation Requirement Section 3-AirTransport Series `Lrsquo Part III dated 041020066 Permits of photography arms and ammunition dangerous goods etci) This office grants permission for photographyvideography fromthe ground at the airports and aerial photography under rule 13of Aircraft Rules 1937ii) This office grants permission for the carriage of arms andammunitions munitions of war etc by air tofromwithin Indiaunder rule 8 of the Aircraft Rules 19377 In regard to International Civil Aviation Organisation receives allcorrespondence from ICAO disseminates decisions taken by ICAO toother aviation agencies and obtained comments for submission ofIndiarsquos stand ICAO8 Preparation of Annual Report after obtaining materialsactivities fromdifferent directorate9 In regard to AIS functions like publication of Aeronautical InformationCirculars and distribution of ICAO publications to concerned directorateof this office and other aviation agencies10 Work related to library such as purchase of books periodicals andGazettes and accessioning classification cataloguing distribution ofbooks and periodicals34VIII RESEARCH amp DEVELOPMENT DIRECTORATETable of contents(A) Laboratories The Research and Development Directorate hasthe following Laboratories1 Flight Recorder Lab2 Material Testing Lab3 Failure Analysis Lab4 Physical and Chemical Lab(B) Design Section Type Certification (Head Quarter)(C ) Design Section Type Certification (Bangalore Sub-Office)Functions of LaboratoriesA 1 Flight Recorder Laboratory

This lab is engaged in analysis of data derived from randomly selected CVRs andFDRs for the purpose of monitoring crew performance and integrity of datarecording In addition to this CVR and FDR of aircraft involved in accidentincidentare also analyzed to determine any handling problem associated with theaccidentincident This lab also provide assistance to operators in downloadingdecoding and analyzing of any type of flight recorder with using dedicated tools (inform of software and hardware)A2 Material testing LaboratoryThis lab is engaged in the development and approval of indigenous aeronauticalmaterials for construction of light aircraft and gliders This includes materials likeaircraft fabric furnishing materials rubber seals etc In addition this lab is engagedin calibration of torque meter and tensiometer etcA3 Failure Analysis LaboratoryThis lab is engaged in the area of promoting air safety by analyzing the failedcomponent of aircrafthelicopter involved in accident incident to find out the probablecause of failure and also suggesting the remedial measuresA4 Physical and Chemical LaboratoryThis lab is engaged in testing of randomly selected samples of Aviation Turbine fueland also fuel samples for VVIP flights for quality control testing of fuel and oilsamples of aircraft involved in accidentincident and commissioning of new fueltanks35(B) Design Type CertificationFunctions Responsibilities at HQB1 Issue Validation of Type Certificate (TC) of Aeronauticalproduct (Aircraft engine and propeller)Application for issue revalidation of Type Certificate is to be submitted in theforms as given in Annexure I (for aircraft) and Annexure II (for rotorcraft) of CivilAviation Requirements (CAR) section 2 series F part II in duplicate along withfees (as per Aircraft Rule 62) to the Directorate of Research amp Development ofDGCAIt is essential that the designer of the product consults the DGCA prior tocommencement of design activity to ensure that the design of aircraft helicopterengine propeller he intends to design conforms to airworthiness code of FederalAviation Regulations of FAA Certification Standards of EASA or to that design codeacceptable by the DGCA For this purpose the applicant shall furnish the typedesign record duly approved by the Chief Designer to prove that the designcomplies with the relevant airworthiness design requirements RampD Directoratescrutinizes drawings and specifications various reports on analysis and tests

undertaken to substantiate compliance with the applicable requirements compliancedocuments etc Special conditions are imposed by the DGCA to provide additionalsafety standards and to cover novel and unusual design features and high intensityradiated field effects (HIRF) Additionally the aircraft has to meet noise and engineemission standards prescribed in ICAO Annex-16 or equivalent standards as of dateConcurrently the applicant is required to get his design organisation approved by theRampD Dte as per CAR 21 Subpart JAIt should be possible to issue a Type Certificate in 3 to 5 years depending onthe type of the product provided the required design reports test reports andcompliance documents have been submitted and the applicable design standard hasbeen complied with up to the satisfaction of DGCAB2 Issue of Type Approval of Aircraft parts and appliancesApplication for issue of Type Approval is to be submitted in the form as givenin Annexure - I of Civil Aviation Requirements (CAR) Section-2 Series X Part IX induplicate along with fees (as per Aircraft rule 62) to the Directorate of Research ampDevelopment (DRampD) of the DGCA The process begins when the designer manufacturer of a new aircraft helicopter components systems equipment etcsubmits an application (along with required drawings documents and fees) to theDRampD After receiving the same it is ensured that the organisation has designorganisation approval from the DGCA as per CAR 21 subpart JBOnce it is ensured that the design and analysis reports drawings etc are inorder and meet necessary requirements as stipulated by DRampD clearance may begiven to the designer manufacturer to carry out type tests on the parts appliancesThese tests are witnessed by RampD representatives After the type tests are carriedout successfully and DGCA is fully satisfied in regard to the parts appliances and36the manuals submitted by the applicant type approval in respect of the parts appliances may be issued to the designer manufacturer by the DGCAIt should be possible to issue a Type Approval in 1 year depending on thetype of the parts appliances provided required test reports compliance documentsand manuals have been submitted and the applicable standard has been compliedwith up to the satisfaction of DGCA

B3 Acceptance of Type Certificate issued by Foreign CAA for operation inIndiaThe aircraft Type Certified by foreign Civil Aviation Authority (FAA EASA) isaccepted by DGCA for operation in India The applicant is required to submit anapplication specifying the type of operation he intends to carry out along with copyof Type Certificate Type Certificate Data Sheet approved Aircraft Flight Manualsafety records list of Service Bulletins and Airworthiness Directives reports onequivalent level of safety findings (ELOS) reports of special conditions andexemptions and compliance status of the aircraft as per ICAO Annex-6 (OperatingLimitations)It should be possible to issue a Type Acceptance in 2 to 3 months dependingon the type of the aircraft provided required reports as mentioned above have beensubmitted and the applicable standard has been complied with up to the satisfactionof DGCAB4 Approval of Design OrganisationRule 133B of the Aircraft Rules 1937 stipulates that organisations engaged in designand manufacture of aircraft aircraft components and items of equipment including materialsforgings castings and standard parts shall be approved by the Director General of CivilAviation DGCA may on request and being satisfied approve an organisation to operateunder the system of approval On receipt of completed application form (CA-182E) and itsscrutiny by DGCA a preliminary meeting will be convened with the applicant to getfamiliarized with the organisation The organisation will be appraised of the variousrequirements of DGCA and the documents required to be submitted including complianceagainst various paragraphs of CAR-21The design organization prepares and submitsDesign Organisation Manual (DOM) as per applicable subpart of CAR 21 On scrutiny of thesubmitted documents if the applicant is found to meet the requirements a team of expertsfrom DGCA will visit and inspect the organisation to confirm that the applicant hasestablished the required capability The DGCA team during its course of visit shall satisfythat the organisation can satisfactorily accomplish the work relevant to the proposed scopeof work Subject to the satisfactory report made by the DGCA team the organisation maybe authorized to undertake the work and issue designanalysistest report in respect of theproduct The organisation shall be approved and the scope of work will be defined Thevalidity of approval is for one year and renewed subsequentlyIt should be possible to grant Design Organisation Approval in 6 months dependingon the type of design organization and scope of work provided required manuals anddocuments have been submitted and the applicable requirements have been complied with up to the

satisfaction of DGCA37B5 Approval of aircraft aircraft part modificationsMany alterations that are commonly called major alterations are in reality majordesign changes and require a supplemental type certificate Major changes to the typedesign are those which might appreciably affect mass balance structural strengthreliability operational characteristics or other characteristics affecting the airworthiness ofthe product Major changes to Type Design require engineering approval and should bereferred to the RampD Dte of DGCA For the approval of majoralterationsmodificationsrepairs the applicant shall submit an application to the RampD Dtealong with applicable fees He also has to submit design load stress analysis reportsdrawings etc which are required to be scrutinizedOn satisfactory completion of required tests compliance document againstapplicable airworthiness requirements is prepared by the applicant and submitted to theRampD Dte Specifications manuals operating limitations continued airworthiness instructionsare prepared by the applicant and submitted to the DGCA On satisfaction of DGCAapproval may be issued to major alterations modifications repairs specifying operatinglimitations and other conditionsIt should be possible to approve modification in 6 to 8 months depending on the typeof modification to be carried out provided required test reports and updated manuals havebeen submitted and the applicable requirements have been complied with up to thesatisfaction of DGCAFunctions Responsibilities at Bangalore Regional-OfficeThe RampD office at Bangalore was established in 1995 to look after Type Certificationactivities of Advanced Light Helicopter (at HAL) Hansa 3 amp SARAS aircraft (at NAL) andother civil aircraft related activities of the sub regionType Certification Activities at BangaloreThe following functions are the functions of this officei) Design Organization Approval in accordance with CAR 21 Subpart JB ampJAii) Scrutiny and acceptanceapproval of the Qualification test schedules of heparts in line with Internationally followed practiceiii) Witnessing of the Qualification tests to ensure the adherence to theQualification test programiv) Scrutiny of the compliance against the applicable Airworthiness Standardsv) Performing conformity inspection of aircraft aircraft parts indigenouslyproduced in the countryvi) Co-ordination with HQs in granting approvals certification etc38IX TRAINING amp LICENSING DIRECTORATE (INCLUDING FG ampTRAINING)Licensing-I Section1 Policy pertaining to renewal of licenses of aircrew personnel2 Renewal of all aircrew licenses including disposal of general enquiriespertaining to renewals

3 Grant of extension of aircraft rating to include additional types of aeroplanesopen rating Night Rating etc and Pilot-in-Command endorsement on varioustype of aircraft4 Cases relating to accidents and infringement of rules by licensed aircrewpersonnel and disciplinary action against them5 Parliamentary question and matters pertaining to unemployed aircrewpersonnel6 Budget and accounts including Advance Deposit account Maintenance ofAdvance Deposit and Revenue registers7 Maintenance of cards of aircrew personnel and personnel returns receivedfrom different airlines operators8 Proficiency checks their checking and posting9 Posting of type endorsements and renewal intimations of aircrew licensesreceived from the Regional Directors Calcutta Bombay New Delhi Madras10 Maintenance of Registers for various types of licenses giving records ofrenewals of aircrew lincenses11 Maintenance of registers for type rating PIC endorsements and infringementof Rules Accidents etc12 Endorsement of medical restrictions on licenses and Rcards13 Compliance of material for six monthly and yearly progress reports of CivilAviation14 Compliance of History of Pilots consequent upon accident15 Checking of Log Books with a view to detecting infringement of Rule 42A ofIndian Aircraft Rules 193716 Amendment to Indian Aircraft Rules 193717 VVIP flights ndash Proficiency checks of flight crew18 Delegation of Powers relating to renewal of licenses39Licensing-II Section1 Issue of aircrew licensesratings of the categories shown below includingdisposal of general of particular enquiries pertaining to issue of license(a) Student Pilotrsquos License (Aeroplanes Helicopters Gliders andBalloons)(b) Private Pilotrsquos License (Aeroplanes)(c ) Commercial Pilotrsquos License(d) Airline Transport Pilotrsquos License(e) Instrument Rating(f) Assistant flight Instructorrsquos Rating (Aeroplanes)(g) Flight Instructorrsquos Rating (Aeroplanes)(h) Flight Instructorrsquos Rating (Gliders)(i) Glider Pilotrsquos License(j) Private Helicopter Pilotrsquos License(k) Commercial Helicopter Pilotrsquos License(l) Student Navigatorrsquos License(m) Flight Navigatorrsquos License(n) Flight Radio Telephone operatorrsquos License(o) Flight Radio Telephony Operatorrsquos License(p) Private Pilotrsquos License (Balloons)

2 Revalidation of foreign license3 Conversion of foreign licenses into Indian Licenses in their correspondingcategories4 Policy matters regarding the issue of Indian and Foreign aircrew licenses5 Amendments to Licensing Rules6 Delegating of powers in respect of Licensing rules407 Exemption from Aircraft Rules for the issue of Indian Licenses8 Policy matters pertaining to conducting medical examination and theirassessment9 Disposal of medical reports pertaining to the issue and renewal of aircrewicenses and correspondence connected therewith10 Parliament Questions relating to issue of aircrew licenses11 Budget for expenditure to be incurred for items pertaining to L-2 Section41Training Section1 Budget allotment of funds etc under capital Grant for Gliding Centre andappropriation of Accounts Liabilities Returns Expenditure Returns etcPreparation of Brief for PAC on Budget matters2 Budget Allotment of funds etc under Revenue Grant for Govt Gliding Centreand appropriation of accounts preparation of Brief for PAC on the Budgetmatters3 Training of Gliding Instructions and Winch Operators and their approval forappointment in Gliding Clubs4 Five-Year Plans5 Foreign Exchange Budget6 Miscellaneous subjects on the general queries on glider training and approvalof appointment of Gliding Instructors and Gliding Instructor-in-Charge byGliding Clubs Wing7 Approval of Chief Flight Instructors AFI Instructor-in-Charge Honoraryinstructors and patter Flying for employment in lying Club8 Matters relating to other International Organization Aero Club of India andother Committees Conferences9 Allotment and loan of Gliders Gliding equipment to Flying and Gliding Clubsfrom Central Govt NCC10 Audit Objections Reconciliation of accounts11 Brief for President Address in both the Houses of Parliament on the eve ofBudget Session Consultative Committee of Parliament attached to theMinistry of Tourism amp Civil Aviation12 Matters relating to ICAO various Annual reports to I amp R Section13 Allotment of Aircraft to various Flying Clubs on loans basis14 Maintenance of aircraft with the flying clubs in purview of the Penalty clause15 Monthly aircraft returns from various flying clubs and preparation of variousreports connected with that16 Fixation of Insurance Value of the aircraft

4217 Periodical and other miscellaneous returns to AVU OampM E-II GC Hindiand R amp I etc relating to section Administration18 Release of Foreign Exchange for studies abroad19 Recovery of Cost and Overhaul Repair of aircraft loan to various FlyingClubs20 FOREIGN NATIONALS Training under Colombo Plan ITEC Programmeetc and clearance from Intelligence authorities (Clubs Gliding Centres) at(Civil Aviation Training Centre) and other Centres of Training21 Sanction of estimates received from AI Directorate and disposal of surplusstores at Subordinate Offices22 Sanction of Estimates for purchase of equipment under maintenance grant ofGliding Centres (Government)23 Delegation of Financial Powers and General Instructions regarding24 Administrative matters relating to GC Pune25 Accident to aircraft amp Gliders ndash Write Off and recovery of Insurable valuethereof26 Purchase of Aircraft Gliders and purchase of equipment under Capital Grantamp Manufacture of Indigenous equipment for Gliding Centres43FG Section1 Opening of Flying and Gliding Clubs ndash their Administration functioning and inclusionin the subsidy scheme2 Approval of constitution and bye-laws of clubs3 Allotment of Flying hours launches to Clubs4 Execution amp Enforcement of subsidy Agreement with Flying and Gliding Clubs5 Sanction and payment of Flying Subvention to Clubs6 Approval of Chief Engineer for Flying Clubs amp Gliding Clubs7 Scrutiny of Accounts of Clubs ndash General Supervision and control over the activities ofFlying Gliding Clubs with a view to ensuring proper utilization of Government grants8 Inspection of Flying Gliding Clubs by Accounts Officer9 Audit Inspection of Clubs by Accountant General of respective States10 Matters relating to confessional flying training including NCC training at Flying ampGliding Clubs11 Contribution withdrawals from Accident Reserve Fund and renewal of FERspertaining thereto12 Managing Committee Meetings of Clubs13 Activity Report of Flying Gliding Clubs (CA-82)14 All financial matters and Budget pertaining to Flying Gliding Clubs15 Rates of fees etc chargeable by Clubs16 Administrative matters relating to Aero Club of India Ballooning Club of IndiaFederation of Aeronautique Internationals All India Aeronautical Association andSkydiving17 Air Rallies Championships and conferences organized by Clubs18 Parliament Questions relating to Flying amp Gliding Clubs19 Standard Rules regarding services conditions of the employees of Flying and GlidingClubs20 Payment of Scholarship and Stipends to the SCST candidates selected under Free

Flying Scholarship Scheme21 Miscellaneous work relating to above subjects

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preparedness meeting operator will be called with seven days noticeperiod6 Coordinate for preparedness meeting and call the following Directoratefor the same -i Flight Inspection Directorateii Airworthiness Directorate (Headquarters)iii Airworthiness Directorate (Region of operation)iv Training and Licensing Directoratev Air Safety Directoratevi Research and Development Directoratevii Directorate of Regulations amp Information7 Preparation of minutes of the meeting and circulation thereof8 Issue NOC for import of aircraft subject to the intended operatorrsquoscompliance to the minutes of the preparedness meeting9 On receipt of the documents as per checklist for issue ofScheduledNon-Scheduled Operators Permit prepare the file anddocuments for issue of permit(B) Renewal of ScheduledNon-Scheduled Operators PermitThe renewal of ScheduledNon-Scheduled Operators Permit is considered oncompliance of the provisions of the Civil Aviation Requirements as contained in CARSection 3 Series C Part II to V(C) Flight clearancesAs regards to the non-scheduled flight clearances to foreignIndian registeredaircraft there are Air Transport Circulars which contains guidelines for operationsduly approved by the Ministry of Civil Aviation The requirements for the operation ofnon-scheduled flight by foreign registered aircraft are also contained in AeronauticalInformation Publication India Volume 1 Section GEN published by Airports Authorityof India20V AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTORATEMost of states which are signatories to ICAO convention have an obligation on their part toestablish regulatory control of airworthiness through their own agencies which arevariously termed as CAA FAA DGCA DCA etcThe authority in India for regulatory control of Airworthiness Directorate is the DirectorGeneral of Civil Aviation and the Directorate of Airworthiness which is headed byDirector of Airworthiness who discharges this function and is responsible for theairworthiness of aircraftThe functions of Airworthiness Directorate are broadly reproduced belowHowever these functions are basically intended to be guidelines and they do not limit in any

way the initiative and authority of the officer to ensure airworthiness by an alternative meansTherefore these should be used as a guidelines while performing the job(A) Recording reviewing and processing applications for registration of aircraftregistering and deregistering aircraft as appropriate and issuing certificates ofregistration(B) Keeping the national register of Civil Aircraft and making available informationfrom the register as and when required(C) Recording reviewing and processing application for certificate ofAirworthiness renewals of such certificates and validations of foreigncertificates of Airworthiness(D) Survey of aircraft for issue renewal and validation of certificates ofAirworthiness and the subsequent execution of such documents as appropriate(E) Recording reviewing and processing applications from aircraftmaintenance personnel for issue renewal validation and extension oflicenses and ratings for the same(F) Organisation and conduct of examinations of applicants for aircraft maintenancelicences as above assessment of results the maintenance of examination systemkeeping of past and current licence records and the issue renewal of validation asappropriate of each licence extension or rating(G) Recording the collection of fees for aircraft registration certificate ofAirworthiness aircraft maintenance personnel licenses andor any otherairworthiness services performed for which charges may be prescribed(H) Periodic review of the airworthiness condition and records of aircraft on the registerto assess the adequacy of their maintenance and to assess the competence anddiligence of the persons who perform the maintenance(I) Investigation of major defects discovered in aircraft and determination of correctiveaction to be taken where airworthiness may be affected Analysis of defectexperienced to detect and correct any trends and to reveal areas most in needof airworthiness improvement(J) Review of aircraft and component manufacturers service bulletins and theairworthiness directives of foreign airworthiness authorities to determine21applicability to the national aircraft Direction of corrective action whereairworthiness may be affected(K) Examination of current and new international and foreign airworthiness designstandards and determination of the need for adoption of critical features ofthose foreign design standards to national requirements(L) Survey of the maintenance facilities including training provisions companyorganisation and quality control procedures of applicants for issue and renewalof Air Operators Permit Certificate (AOPAOC) and aerial work operatorslicences Making recommendations as appropriate in regard to the applications(M) Survey of the facilities and procedures of applicants for issue and renewal ofcertificates of approval to conduct activities bearing on the airworthiness ofaircraft Making such issue or renewal as appropriate and maintaining records ofsame(N) Conducting periodic surveillance of the facilities procedures and work of olders ofoperator licences and of certificates of approval making appropriate directionsand recommendations and approving amendments to the licences or Air OperatorPermitCertificate (AOPAOC) holders maintenance and quality control manuals asappropriate

(O) Assessment of the qualifications of persons for designation as approved personsand others as alternates to perform certain airworthiness functionsecommendations as appropriate and monitoring of the activities of thesepersons from time to time(P) Assessment of the design and suitability of aircraft components and equipmentand their approval for use in aircraft Assessment and approval of theinstallation of aircraft components and equipment in aircraft(Q) Approval of maintenance systems for aircraft aircraft components andequipment and approval of the design of modifications and repairs to aircraftaircraft components and equipments(R) Giving of advice and recommendations to other areas of the Director Generalof Civil Aviation on the shipment of dangerous goods licensing of operators andon other technical matters relating to aviation techniques flight operationsand aeronautical engineering as may be required(S) Provision of loan of staff experts to assist in the investigation of aircraft accidents asand when required(T) Recommendation and where necessary issuance of directives concerningthe design standards to be met by aircraft and aircraft components andequipment requirements to be complied with in the manufacture andmaintenance of aircraft and aircraft components and equipment andprocedures to be followed by the aviation industry to comply with the national airlaw and regulations(U) participating in type certification board activities to resolve problems ofsignificance and to establish overall accomplishment of the typecertification programme22(V) participation in maintenance review board activities toward the developmentand approval of initial maintenance inspection requirements for newly typecertificated aircraft and powerplants being introduced in service for the first time(W) preparation and distribution to the aviation industry of advisory material concerningairworthiness practices and procedures where such advice does not warrantmandatory action but may still make a significant contribution to flight safety(X) Preparation and recommendation of regulatory changes andamendments to the national air law from time to time concerning all mattersof airworthiness within the scope opf the functions and responsibilities ofthe airworthiness Directorate(Y) Conferring at national and international levels on matters relating to the regulation ofairworthiness(Z) Identification and resolution of regulatory problems associated withairworthiness engineering Establishing general and technical policies andprocedures on which future(AA) airworthiness requirements can be based Formulation of changes inairworthiness policies and requirements which have a severe economic impact onthe aviation industry(BB) Investigation of possible violations of the national air law or regulations in regard toairworthiness and initiation of legal or other corrective action where necessaryand(CC) Preparation and distribution to the aviation industry of a series of documentsavailable to the public containing all airworthiness directives specified for generalcompliance by the aviation industryDUTIES OF THE AIRWORTHINESS OFFICERS

Detailed responsibilities of an individual airworthiness officer will vary depending on thepowers delegated to him by Government of India vide SO726 (E) amp SO727(E) upon hisspecialty and the specific tasks assigned to him(a) conduct inspection and carry out surveillance in accordance with establishedprocedures and instructions(b) report on each inspection and surveillance check in the manner prescribed(c) promote compliance with safety regulations and directives(d) report defects noticed to the operator or the approved organisation for remedialaction(e) report breaches of regulations and directives and(f) examine and review the maintenance overhaul and repair manuals for adequacyand ensure that necessary amendments are promptly made Examine maintenancechecks procedure sheets for adequacy23Detailed duties of an officer should also include as a minimum those listed belowwhich relate to his specialty(a) checking on technical log entries ensuring that the log sheets are being correctlycompleted and signed Monitoring defects occurring and reporting those ofsignificance or a repetitive nature(b) carrying out routine surveillance check of the standard of work in the hangarsworkshops and associated facilities of approved organisations(c) ensuring that ground support equipment in the workshops are properly used andmaintained by the operator(d) making spot checks of fuel vendors quality control including checking of fuel specificgravity aircraft drain samples and records The checks should be applied to both therefueling agentrsquos and the operatorrsquos methods(e) monitoring airworthiness certifications and ensuring that they are carried out bypersons who are properly authorised and that the certifications made are for thepurpose and in accordance with the requirements of the applicable airworthinessregulations(f) monitoring the implementation of the relevant airworthiness regulations issued by theheadquarters(g) familiarizing himself with the content of all Airworthiness Directives servicebulletins and similar documents in respect of aircraft(including power plants)andequipment and monitoring the extent of implementation(h) Reviewing maintenance manuals making recommendations in respect ofamendments which may be required by the headquarters or be requested by theoperators(i) carrying out sample inspections on the aircraft undergoing routine maintenancein order to assess the standard of work and adherence to maintenance manualprocedures Airworthiness Directives service bulletins etc(j) undertaking liaison with other officers regarding recommendations in respect ofissue and renewal of certificate of airworthiness checking all documents associatedwith the above including the flight manual amendment status and airframe andengine log books Checking that all relevant requirements have been compliedwith including correct certification of work carried out and authorizing release fortest flight of aircraft and avionic installation ensuring that the resulting reports aresatisfactory and in accordance with the laid down requirements(k) investigating and recommending approval of modifications(l) monitoring the operatorrsquos maintenance training organisation

(m) supervising inspections of operatorrsquos route station facilities(n) checking stores and components handling procedures generally and ensuring thatthere is no unidentified material in the bonded store and checking the quarantinestore for the methods used in the identification of goods and their inspection beforethey are transferred to the bonded store24VI Flight Inspection Directorate (FID)The Flight Inspection Directorate (FID) shall conduct regular Inspections andSurveillance of Scheduled Airlines and their aircrew in particular to ensure effectiveimplementation of safety related Standards and Recommended Practices containedin the ICAO Annexes particularly Annex 6 and the relevant Rules RegulationsProcedures and Requirements laid down in Aircraft Rules Civil AviationRequirements Aeronautical Information Circulars AIP India etc In addition toabove the Continued Surveillance of various operational aspects of operators is tobe ensured by conducting various InspectionsSurveillance Checks regularly vizCockpit En-route Inspection Cabin Inspection Ramp Inspection Station FacilityInspection and Proficiency Check etc In addition to this Simulator Evaluation andMain Base Inspection etc of the operators and StandardizationProficiency Checksof their Training Captains are to be conducted as per the requirements Thefunctions and responsibilities of FID shall broadly include the followingA SAFETY OVERSIGHT FUNCTIONS1048766 Development of Action Plan by Chief Flight Operations Inspector forContinued Surveillance of Airline Operators1048766 Surveillance of operational aspects of Airline Operators and follow-upaction thereof in accordance with the lsquoDuties amp Responsibilities of theFlight Operations Inspectorsrsquo laid down in Flight Operations InspectorrsquosManual (Ref ICAO Doc 8335-AN879 Chapter 9 Para 95 amp Para96)1048766 Random Checks of Pilots on their Proficiency amp Skill1048766 Periodical Inspection of Airline Operators ShippersFreight Forwardersand Cargo TerminalsWare Houses at Airports with regard totransportation of carrying Dangerous Goods as per Civil AviationRequirementsB TRAINING PROGRAMME OF AIRLINE OPERATORS1048766 Examination and scrutinyapproval of Training Programmes of FlightCrew on Multi-engine Aircraft (both Fixed Wing amp Helicopters) forScheduledNon-scheduled and General Aviation Operators as perStandardized Check-list1048766 Examination and scrutinyapproval of Training Programmes of AirlineOperators for Specific Authorizations and Limitations (ETOPS RNPRVSM R-NAV CAT-IIIII)1048766 Standardization of Flight Dispatchersrsquo Training Programme of Airline

Operators1048766 Standardization of Training Requirements to be followed by AirlineOperators for their Foreign Pilots251048766 Examination and acceptanceupdating of Training Manuals of AirlineOperators as per Civil Aviation Requirements as per StandardizedCheck-list1048766 Development andor revision of Specific OperatingTrainingregulations1048766 ApprovalRenewal of Simulator Training Institutes of Airlines Operatorsin IndiaC STANDARDIZATION OF TRAINING CAPTAINS1048766 Approval of Checks PilotsInstructorsExaminers of ScheduledNonscheduledGeneral Aviation Operators (Fixed Wing amp Helicopters) asper Civil Aviation Requirements (CAR)1048766 Standardization Checks of Training Captains ndash Check PilotsInstructorsExaminersD EXAMINATION OF OPERATIONAL DOCUMENTS1048766 Review and update of Flight Operations Inspectorrsquos Manual forOperations Inspection and Continued Surveillance as per ICAO Doc8335-AN8791048766 ExaminationReview and Acceptance of Operations Manual of AirlineOperators as per Civil Aviation Requirements as per StandardizedCheck-listE OTHER OPERATIONAL APPROVAL1048766 Approval of Flight Dispatchers as per Civil Aviation Requirements(Standardized check-list to be followed)1048766 Approval of PilotrsquosOperatorrsquos Authorization for ILS CAT-IIIIIOperations as per Civil Aviation Requirements (Standardized Checklistto be followed)1048766 Approval of Standard Operating Procedures for operations to NewStations amp Critical Airports ie Airports surrounded by HillydifficultTerrain (as per Standardized Check-list)1048766 Examination of Flight Trial Reports of Instrument Approach amp LandingProcedures1048766 Examination of Minimum Equipment List (MEL) from operationalaspects in co-ordination with Directorate of Airworthiness26F CERTIFICATION OF AIRLINE OPERATORS1048766 Participation in Meetings conducted by Air Transport Directorate forCertification of Airline Operators to ensure compliance of OperatingRequirements as per the Standardized Check-listG EXAMINATION1048766 Standardization of written examination questions of Pilotsrsquo Examinationas per the requirements of CEOOrders of Director General1048766 Oral Examination of Foreign PilotsFlight Dispatchers as per the Board

constituted by DGH GENERAL1048766 All Flight Operations Inspectors Chief Flight Operations Inspectorshall maintain their personal files The personal files shall containinformation of their Technical QualificationTraining Courses1048766 CFOI FOIs shall keep a record of all Checks amp Reports wherever theyare nominated by the Director General as observer on board andrecord of Test Fees being realized in their individual capacity from theoperators under Schedule-II of the Aircraft Rules 1937I Any other work assigned by Director GeneralDuties Functions amp Responsibilities of Officers in Flight InspectionDirectorate (FID)The Duties Functions amp Responsibilities of Officers in Flight InspectionDirectorate have been determined in accordance with the duties attached with thepost (copy placed below) and in accordance with power delegated to them underSO 726(E) SO 727(E) amp SO 3661 Chief Flight Operations Inspector Deputy Director General (in-charge ofFID)1048766 Development of Action Plan for Flight Inspection programme by FlightOperations Inspectors for Continued Surveillance of Airline Operatorsand to ensure implementation of follow-up instructions issued byhimDirector General of Civil Aviation1048766 Standardization Checks of Training Captains ndash CheckPilotsInstructorsExaminers to be conducted by CFOI1048766 Acceptance of Operations Manual of ScheduledNon-scheduled andGeneral Aviation Operators as per Standard Check-list271048766 Acceptance of Training Manual of ScheduledNon-scheduled andGeneral Aviation Operators including Standardization of FlightDispatchersrsquo Training Programme as per Standard Check-list1048766 Approval of Training Programmes of Airline Operators for SpecificAuthorizations and Limitations (ETOPS RNP RVSM R-NAV CATIIIII)1048766 Approval of Flying Training Programme of Flight Crew on Multi-engineAircraft (both Fixed Wing amp Helicopter) for ScheduledNon-scheduledand General Aviation Operators as per Standard Check-list1048766 Development andor revision of specific OperatingTraining regulationsndash Issuance of CARs AICs Operations Circulars Amendment toAircraft Rules (Schedule II)1048766 Approval of Draft replies to Director GeneralVC Section onParliamentary Matters VIP References RTI Act 20051048766 Scrutiny of Training Records pertaining to approval of Examiners ndashCheck PilotInstructorExaminer of ScheduledNon-scheduledGeneralAviation Operators1048766 Approval of Examiners of ScheduledNon-scheduledGeneral Aviation

on one time basis1048766 Oral Examination of Indian Pilots under AIC 17 of 1994 as per theBoard constituted by Director General1048766 Oral Examination for approval of Flight Dispatchers by the Boardconstituted by Director General and their approval1048766 Approval of Flight Dispatchers1048766 Quarterly meeting with Airline Operators on important operational andtraining matters pertaining to Scheduled Non-scheduledGeneralAviation (Fixed Wing amp Helicopter) and updating Director Generalabout the same1048766 To liaise with Director (Training amp Licensing) and Director (Air Safety)in all aspects specially pertaining to giving guidance on operationalmatters for Airline Operator1048766 To liaise with Joint Director General In-charge of Training amp Licensingand Joint Director General of Air Safety specially pertaining to givingguidance on operational matters for Airline Operations1048766 Approval of PilotrsquosOperatorrsquos Authorization for ILS CAT-IIIIIOperations as per Civil Aviation Requirements (Standardized Checklistto be followed)281048766 Approval of Standard Operating Procedures for operations to NewStations amp Critical Airports ie Airports surrounded by HillydifficultTerrain (as per Standardized Check-list)1048766 Participation in Meetings conducted by Air Transport Directorate forCertification of Airline Operators to ensure compliance of OperatingRequirements as per the Standardized Check-list1048766 Acceptance of Flight Trial Reports of Instrument Approach amp LandingProcedures1048766 Acceptance of Minimum Equipment List (MEL) from operationalaspects in co-ordination with Directorate of Airworthiness1048766 Chief Flight Operations Inspector shall maintain his personal files Thepersonal files shall contain information of their TechnicalQualificationTraining Courses1048766 Chief Flight Operations Inspector shall keep a record of all Checks ampReports wherever he is nominated by the Director General as observeron board and record of Test Fees being realized in their individualcapacity from the operators under Schedule-II of the Aircraft Rules19371048766 Any other work assigned by the Director General2 Flight Operations Inspectors1048766 To carry out Surveillance Checks of Airline Operators (Fixed Wing ampHelicopters) and follow-up action thereof in accordance with the dutieslaid down in Flight Operations Inspectorrsquos Manual1048766 Examination and Scrutiny of Training Programme of Flight Crew onMulti-engine Aircraft (both Fixed Wing amp Helicopters) forScheduledNon-scheduled and General Aviation Operators as per

Standard Check-list1048766 Periodical Inspections of Airlines Operators with regard totransportation of Dangerous Goods as per Civil Aviation Requirementsand follow-up action thereon Standard Check-list to be adopted1048766 Development andor revision of specific OperatingTraining regulationsndash Issuance of CARs AICs Operations Circulars Amendment toAircraft Rules (Schedule II)1048766 Examination and scrutiny of Operations Manual as per StandardCheck-list291048766 Examination and scrutiny of Training Manual of ScheduledNonscheduledand General Aviation Operators including Standardization ofFlight Dispatchersrsquo Training Programme as per Standard Check-list1048766 Examination and scrutiny of Training Programmes of Airline Operatorsfor Specific Authorizations and Limitations (ETOPS RNP RVSM RNAVCAT-IIIII)1048766 Examination and scrutiny of Flying Training Programme of Flight Crewon Multi-engine Aircraft (both Fixed Wing amp Helicopter) forScheduledNon-scheduled and General Aviation Operators as perStandard Check-list1048766 Examination and scrutiny of Training Programme of Airline Operatorsfor Specific Authorization amp Limitations1048766 To carry out Initial Approval of all Simulators and thereafter give yearlycertification of all Flight Simulators and check the compatibility ofSimulators vis-agrave-vis the Aircraft being used by all Indian Operatorsbefore recommending their use to Chief Flight OperationsInspectorDirector General of Civil Aviation1048766 Review and update of Flight Operations Inspectorrsquos Manual forOperations Inspection and Continued Surveillance as per ICAO Doc8335-AN8791048766 Examination of Training Records for PilotrsquosOperatorrsquos Authorization forILS CAT-IIIII Operations as per Civil Aviation Requirements(Standardized Check-list to be followed)1048766 Examination of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for operationsto New Stations amp Critical Airports ie Airports surrounded byHillydifficult Terrain (as per Standardized Check-list)1048766 Participation in Meetings conducted by Air Transport Directorate forCertification of Airline Operators to ensure compliance of OperatingRequirements as per the Standardized Check-list1048766 Examination of Flight Trial Reports of Instrument Approach amp LandingProcedures1048766 Examination of Minimum Equipment List (MEL) from operationalaspects1048766 Flight Operations Inspectors shall maintain their personal files Thepersonal files shall contain information of their TechnicalQualificationTraining Courses

1048766 Flight Operations Inspectors shall keep a record of all Checks ampReports wherever they are nominated by the Director General as30observer on board and record of Test Fees being realized in theirindividual capacity from the operators under Schedule-II of the AircraftRules 19371048766 Any other work assigned by CFOI Director General3 Deputy Director (Operations)1048766 Follow-up action on Surveillance Check Reports of Airline Operators1048766 Examination of documents pertaining to approval of CheckPilotsInstructorsExaminers of ScheduledNon-scheduled amp GeneralAviation Operators1048766 Development of Check-lists for examination of OperationsTrainingManual Specialized Operations etc in consultation with FOICFOI1048766 Examination and scrutiny of Annual Reports1048766 Development andor revision of specific OperatingTraining regulationsndash Issuance of CARs AICs Operations Circulars Amendment toAircraft Rules (Schedule II)1048766 Coordinating activities pertaining to functioning of Flight InspectionDirectorate with Airlines Flight Operations Inspectors Chief FlightOperations Inspector Director General and other Directorates inDGCA1048766 Examinationscrutiny of cases pertaining to approval of Examiners onone time basis1048766 Preparation of Draft replies to CFOI on Parliamentary Matters VIPReferences RTI Act 2005 for approval of Director General1048766 Any other work assigned by Director General4 Assistant Director (Operations)1048766 Submission of Draft replies on follow-up action on Surveillance CheckReports of Airline Operators1048766 Examination of documents pertaining to approval of CheckPilotsInstructorsExaminers of ScheduledNon-scheduled amp GeneralAviation Operators1048766 Development of Check-lists for examination of OperationsTrainingManual Specialized Operations etc in consultation with FOICFOI1048766 Examination and scrutiny of Annual Reports311048766 Development andor revision of specific OperatingTraining regulationsndash Issuance of CARs AICs Operations Circulars Amendment toAircraft Rules (Schedule II)1048766 Coordinating activities pertaining to functioning of Flight InspectionDirectorate with Airlines Flight Operations Inspectors Chief FlightOperations Inspector Director General and other Directorates inDGCA1048766 Examinationscrutiny of cases pertaining to approval of Examiners onone time basis

1048766 Preparation of Draft replies to Dy Director (FID) CFOI onParliamentary Matters VIP References RTI Act 2005 for approval ofDirector General1048766 Any other work assigned by Director General5 Operations Officer1048766 Examination of cases pertaining to approval of Flight Dispatchers1048766 Examination of matters pertaining to Oral Examination of Indian Pilotsunder AIC 17 of 19941048766 Examination of Training Syllabus of individual Pilots for typeendorsementconversion on various Helicopter types1048766 Examination of matters pertaining to approval of Examiners forHelicopter Operators on regularone time basis1048766 Development andor revision of specific OperatingTraining regulationsndash Issuance of CARs AICs Operations Circulars Amendment toAircraft Rules (Schedule II)1048766 Upkeep of OperationsTraining Documents of various AirlineOperators6 Section Officer1048766 Maintenance of Records of Surveillance Check ReportsMain BaseInspections of Airline Operators1048766 Processing of documents pertaining to approval of CheckPilotsInstructorsExaminers of ScheduledNon-scheduled amp GeneralAviation Operators1048766 Submission of Draft Annual Report1048766 Updating of website on list of Examiners of ScheduledNon-scheduledand General Aviation Operators and Operations Circulars321048766 Monitoring of Test Fees Records1048766 Processing of cases pertaining to approval of Examiners on one timebasis1048766 Submission of Draft replies to CFOI on Parliamentary Matters VIPReferences RTI Act 2005 for approval of Director General1048766 Follow-up action1048766 Any other work assigned by Chief Flight Operations InspectorDeputyDirector (Operations)Note Flight Operations Inspectors (Aeroplane) will be under the control ofChief Flight Operations InspectorDeputy Director General In-charge ofthe Flight Inspection Directorate and assisting in the smoothfunctioning of the Flight Inspection DirectorateThe above Officers will also carry out any other duties of Technical orAdministrative nature assigned to them from time to time33VII INFORMATION amp REGULATIONS DIRECTORATE1 Preparation of briefdocumentation and participation in the Bilateral AirServices Agreements with foreign countries (Bilateral Air Services

Agreements have been signed with 100 countries)2 Clearance of schedules and any other operational matters pertaining tothe foreign airlines At present 64 foreign airlines are operating tofromIndia3 Preparation of draft notifications for amendment to the Aircraft Rules1937 and draft note for the Cabinet for amendment to the Aircraft Act19344 Discussions with the Ministry of Law and legal matters and vetting ofthe draft notifications5 Grant of approval of the Dangerous Goods Training Programmes inaccordance with the ldquoCivil Aviation Requirement Section 3-AirTransport Series `Lrsquo Part III dated 041020066 Permits of photography arms and ammunition dangerous goods etci) This office grants permission for photographyvideography fromthe ground at the airports and aerial photography under rule 13of Aircraft Rules 1937ii) This office grants permission for the carriage of arms andammunitions munitions of war etc by air tofromwithin Indiaunder rule 8 of the Aircraft Rules 19377 In regard to International Civil Aviation Organisation receives allcorrespondence from ICAO disseminates decisions taken by ICAO toother aviation agencies and obtained comments for submission ofIndiarsquos stand ICAO8 Preparation of Annual Report after obtaining materialsactivities fromdifferent directorate9 In regard to AIS functions like publication of Aeronautical InformationCirculars and distribution of ICAO publications to concerned directorateof this office and other aviation agencies10 Work related to library such as purchase of books periodicals andGazettes and accessioning classification cataloguing distribution ofbooks and periodicals34VIII RESEARCH amp DEVELOPMENT DIRECTORATETable of contents(A) Laboratories The Research and Development Directorate hasthe following Laboratories1 Flight Recorder Lab2 Material Testing Lab3 Failure Analysis Lab4 Physical and Chemical Lab(B) Design Section Type Certification (Head Quarter)(C ) Design Section Type Certification (Bangalore Sub-Office)Functions of LaboratoriesA 1 Flight Recorder Laboratory

This lab is engaged in analysis of data derived from randomly selected CVRs andFDRs for the purpose of monitoring crew performance and integrity of datarecording In addition to this CVR and FDR of aircraft involved in accidentincidentare also analyzed to determine any handling problem associated with theaccidentincident This lab also provide assistance to operators in downloadingdecoding and analyzing of any type of flight recorder with using dedicated tools (inform of software and hardware)A2 Material testing LaboratoryThis lab is engaged in the development and approval of indigenous aeronauticalmaterials for construction of light aircraft and gliders This includes materials likeaircraft fabric furnishing materials rubber seals etc In addition this lab is engagedin calibration of torque meter and tensiometer etcA3 Failure Analysis LaboratoryThis lab is engaged in the area of promoting air safety by analyzing the failedcomponent of aircrafthelicopter involved in accident incident to find out the probablecause of failure and also suggesting the remedial measuresA4 Physical and Chemical LaboratoryThis lab is engaged in testing of randomly selected samples of Aviation Turbine fueland also fuel samples for VVIP flights for quality control testing of fuel and oilsamples of aircraft involved in accidentincident and commissioning of new fueltanks35(B) Design Type CertificationFunctions Responsibilities at HQB1 Issue Validation of Type Certificate (TC) of Aeronauticalproduct (Aircraft engine and propeller)Application for issue revalidation of Type Certificate is to be submitted in theforms as given in Annexure I (for aircraft) and Annexure II (for rotorcraft) of CivilAviation Requirements (CAR) section 2 series F part II in duplicate along withfees (as per Aircraft Rule 62) to the Directorate of Research amp Development ofDGCAIt is essential that the designer of the product consults the DGCA prior tocommencement of design activity to ensure that the design of aircraft helicopterengine propeller he intends to design conforms to airworthiness code of FederalAviation Regulations of FAA Certification Standards of EASA or to that design codeacceptable by the DGCA For this purpose the applicant shall furnish the typedesign record duly approved by the Chief Designer to prove that the designcomplies with the relevant airworthiness design requirements RampD Directoratescrutinizes drawings and specifications various reports on analysis and tests

undertaken to substantiate compliance with the applicable requirements compliancedocuments etc Special conditions are imposed by the DGCA to provide additionalsafety standards and to cover novel and unusual design features and high intensityradiated field effects (HIRF) Additionally the aircraft has to meet noise and engineemission standards prescribed in ICAO Annex-16 or equivalent standards as of dateConcurrently the applicant is required to get his design organisation approved by theRampD Dte as per CAR 21 Subpart JAIt should be possible to issue a Type Certificate in 3 to 5 years depending onthe type of the product provided the required design reports test reports andcompliance documents have been submitted and the applicable design standard hasbeen complied with up to the satisfaction of DGCAB2 Issue of Type Approval of Aircraft parts and appliancesApplication for issue of Type Approval is to be submitted in the form as givenin Annexure - I of Civil Aviation Requirements (CAR) Section-2 Series X Part IX induplicate along with fees (as per Aircraft rule 62) to the Directorate of Research ampDevelopment (DRampD) of the DGCA The process begins when the designer manufacturer of a new aircraft helicopter components systems equipment etcsubmits an application (along with required drawings documents and fees) to theDRampD After receiving the same it is ensured that the organisation has designorganisation approval from the DGCA as per CAR 21 subpart JBOnce it is ensured that the design and analysis reports drawings etc are inorder and meet necessary requirements as stipulated by DRampD clearance may begiven to the designer manufacturer to carry out type tests on the parts appliancesThese tests are witnessed by RampD representatives After the type tests are carriedout successfully and DGCA is fully satisfied in regard to the parts appliances and36the manuals submitted by the applicant type approval in respect of the parts appliances may be issued to the designer manufacturer by the DGCAIt should be possible to issue a Type Approval in 1 year depending on thetype of the parts appliances provided required test reports compliance documentsand manuals have been submitted and the applicable standard has been compliedwith up to the satisfaction of DGCA

B3 Acceptance of Type Certificate issued by Foreign CAA for operation inIndiaThe aircraft Type Certified by foreign Civil Aviation Authority (FAA EASA) isaccepted by DGCA for operation in India The applicant is required to submit anapplication specifying the type of operation he intends to carry out along with copyof Type Certificate Type Certificate Data Sheet approved Aircraft Flight Manualsafety records list of Service Bulletins and Airworthiness Directives reports onequivalent level of safety findings (ELOS) reports of special conditions andexemptions and compliance status of the aircraft as per ICAO Annex-6 (OperatingLimitations)It should be possible to issue a Type Acceptance in 2 to 3 months dependingon the type of the aircraft provided required reports as mentioned above have beensubmitted and the applicable standard has been complied with up to the satisfactionof DGCAB4 Approval of Design OrganisationRule 133B of the Aircraft Rules 1937 stipulates that organisations engaged in designand manufacture of aircraft aircraft components and items of equipment including materialsforgings castings and standard parts shall be approved by the Director General of CivilAviation DGCA may on request and being satisfied approve an organisation to operateunder the system of approval On receipt of completed application form (CA-182E) and itsscrutiny by DGCA a preliminary meeting will be convened with the applicant to getfamiliarized with the organisation The organisation will be appraised of the variousrequirements of DGCA and the documents required to be submitted including complianceagainst various paragraphs of CAR-21The design organization prepares and submitsDesign Organisation Manual (DOM) as per applicable subpart of CAR 21 On scrutiny of thesubmitted documents if the applicant is found to meet the requirements a team of expertsfrom DGCA will visit and inspect the organisation to confirm that the applicant hasestablished the required capability The DGCA team during its course of visit shall satisfythat the organisation can satisfactorily accomplish the work relevant to the proposed scopeof work Subject to the satisfactory report made by the DGCA team the organisation maybe authorized to undertake the work and issue designanalysistest report in respect of theproduct The organisation shall be approved and the scope of work will be defined Thevalidity of approval is for one year and renewed subsequentlyIt should be possible to grant Design Organisation Approval in 6 months dependingon the type of design organization and scope of work provided required manuals anddocuments have been submitted and the applicable requirements have been complied with up to the

satisfaction of DGCA37B5 Approval of aircraft aircraft part modificationsMany alterations that are commonly called major alterations are in reality majordesign changes and require a supplemental type certificate Major changes to the typedesign are those which might appreciably affect mass balance structural strengthreliability operational characteristics or other characteristics affecting the airworthiness ofthe product Major changes to Type Design require engineering approval and should bereferred to the RampD Dte of DGCA For the approval of majoralterationsmodificationsrepairs the applicant shall submit an application to the RampD Dtealong with applicable fees He also has to submit design load stress analysis reportsdrawings etc which are required to be scrutinizedOn satisfactory completion of required tests compliance document againstapplicable airworthiness requirements is prepared by the applicant and submitted to theRampD Dte Specifications manuals operating limitations continued airworthiness instructionsare prepared by the applicant and submitted to the DGCA On satisfaction of DGCAapproval may be issued to major alterations modifications repairs specifying operatinglimitations and other conditionsIt should be possible to approve modification in 6 to 8 months depending on the typeof modification to be carried out provided required test reports and updated manuals havebeen submitted and the applicable requirements have been complied with up to thesatisfaction of DGCAFunctions Responsibilities at Bangalore Regional-OfficeThe RampD office at Bangalore was established in 1995 to look after Type Certificationactivities of Advanced Light Helicopter (at HAL) Hansa 3 amp SARAS aircraft (at NAL) andother civil aircraft related activities of the sub regionType Certification Activities at BangaloreThe following functions are the functions of this officei) Design Organization Approval in accordance with CAR 21 Subpart JB ampJAii) Scrutiny and acceptanceapproval of the Qualification test schedules of heparts in line with Internationally followed practiceiii) Witnessing of the Qualification tests to ensure the adherence to theQualification test programiv) Scrutiny of the compliance against the applicable Airworthiness Standardsv) Performing conformity inspection of aircraft aircraft parts indigenouslyproduced in the countryvi) Co-ordination with HQs in granting approvals certification etc38IX TRAINING amp LICENSING DIRECTORATE (INCLUDING FG ampTRAINING)Licensing-I Section1 Policy pertaining to renewal of licenses of aircrew personnel2 Renewal of all aircrew licenses including disposal of general enquiriespertaining to renewals

3 Grant of extension of aircraft rating to include additional types of aeroplanesopen rating Night Rating etc and Pilot-in-Command endorsement on varioustype of aircraft4 Cases relating to accidents and infringement of rules by licensed aircrewpersonnel and disciplinary action against them5 Parliamentary question and matters pertaining to unemployed aircrewpersonnel6 Budget and accounts including Advance Deposit account Maintenance ofAdvance Deposit and Revenue registers7 Maintenance of cards of aircrew personnel and personnel returns receivedfrom different airlines operators8 Proficiency checks their checking and posting9 Posting of type endorsements and renewal intimations of aircrew licensesreceived from the Regional Directors Calcutta Bombay New Delhi Madras10 Maintenance of Registers for various types of licenses giving records ofrenewals of aircrew lincenses11 Maintenance of registers for type rating PIC endorsements and infringementof Rules Accidents etc12 Endorsement of medical restrictions on licenses and Rcards13 Compliance of material for six monthly and yearly progress reports of CivilAviation14 Compliance of History of Pilots consequent upon accident15 Checking of Log Books with a view to detecting infringement of Rule 42A ofIndian Aircraft Rules 193716 Amendment to Indian Aircraft Rules 193717 VVIP flights ndash Proficiency checks of flight crew18 Delegation of Powers relating to renewal of licenses39Licensing-II Section1 Issue of aircrew licensesratings of the categories shown below includingdisposal of general of particular enquiries pertaining to issue of license(a) Student Pilotrsquos License (Aeroplanes Helicopters Gliders andBalloons)(b) Private Pilotrsquos License (Aeroplanes)(c ) Commercial Pilotrsquos License(d) Airline Transport Pilotrsquos License(e) Instrument Rating(f) Assistant flight Instructorrsquos Rating (Aeroplanes)(g) Flight Instructorrsquos Rating (Aeroplanes)(h) Flight Instructorrsquos Rating (Gliders)(i) Glider Pilotrsquos License(j) Private Helicopter Pilotrsquos License(k) Commercial Helicopter Pilotrsquos License(l) Student Navigatorrsquos License(m) Flight Navigatorrsquos License(n) Flight Radio Telephone operatorrsquos License(o) Flight Radio Telephony Operatorrsquos License(p) Private Pilotrsquos License (Balloons)

2 Revalidation of foreign license3 Conversion of foreign licenses into Indian Licenses in their correspondingcategories4 Policy matters regarding the issue of Indian and Foreign aircrew licenses5 Amendments to Licensing Rules6 Delegating of powers in respect of Licensing rules407 Exemption from Aircraft Rules for the issue of Indian Licenses8 Policy matters pertaining to conducting medical examination and theirassessment9 Disposal of medical reports pertaining to the issue and renewal of aircrewicenses and correspondence connected therewith10 Parliament Questions relating to issue of aircrew licenses11 Budget for expenditure to be incurred for items pertaining to L-2 Section41Training Section1 Budget allotment of funds etc under capital Grant for Gliding Centre andappropriation of Accounts Liabilities Returns Expenditure Returns etcPreparation of Brief for PAC on Budget matters2 Budget Allotment of funds etc under Revenue Grant for Govt Gliding Centreand appropriation of accounts preparation of Brief for PAC on the Budgetmatters3 Training of Gliding Instructions and Winch Operators and their approval forappointment in Gliding Clubs4 Five-Year Plans5 Foreign Exchange Budget6 Miscellaneous subjects on the general queries on glider training and approvalof appointment of Gliding Instructors and Gliding Instructor-in-Charge byGliding Clubs Wing7 Approval of Chief Flight Instructors AFI Instructor-in-Charge Honoraryinstructors and patter Flying for employment in lying Club8 Matters relating to other International Organization Aero Club of India andother Committees Conferences9 Allotment and loan of Gliders Gliding equipment to Flying and Gliding Clubsfrom Central Govt NCC10 Audit Objections Reconciliation of accounts11 Brief for President Address in both the Houses of Parliament on the eve ofBudget Session Consultative Committee of Parliament attached to theMinistry of Tourism amp Civil Aviation12 Matters relating to ICAO various Annual reports to I amp R Section13 Allotment of Aircraft to various Flying Clubs on loans basis14 Maintenance of aircraft with the flying clubs in purview of the Penalty clause15 Monthly aircraft returns from various flying clubs and preparation of variousreports connected with that16 Fixation of Insurance Value of the aircraft

4217 Periodical and other miscellaneous returns to AVU OampM E-II GC Hindiand R amp I etc relating to section Administration18 Release of Foreign Exchange for studies abroad19 Recovery of Cost and Overhaul Repair of aircraft loan to various FlyingClubs20 FOREIGN NATIONALS Training under Colombo Plan ITEC Programmeetc and clearance from Intelligence authorities (Clubs Gliding Centres) at(Civil Aviation Training Centre) and other Centres of Training21 Sanction of estimates received from AI Directorate and disposal of surplusstores at Subordinate Offices22 Sanction of Estimates for purchase of equipment under maintenance grant ofGliding Centres (Government)23 Delegation of Financial Powers and General Instructions regarding24 Administrative matters relating to GC Pune25 Accident to aircraft amp Gliders ndash Write Off and recovery of Insurable valuethereof26 Purchase of Aircraft Gliders and purchase of equipment under Capital Grantamp Manufacture of Indigenous equipment for Gliding Centres43FG Section1 Opening of Flying and Gliding Clubs ndash their Administration functioning and inclusionin the subsidy scheme2 Approval of constitution and bye-laws of clubs3 Allotment of Flying hours launches to Clubs4 Execution amp Enforcement of subsidy Agreement with Flying and Gliding Clubs5 Sanction and payment of Flying Subvention to Clubs6 Approval of Chief Engineer for Flying Clubs amp Gliding Clubs7 Scrutiny of Accounts of Clubs ndash General Supervision and control over the activities ofFlying Gliding Clubs with a view to ensuring proper utilization of Government grants8 Inspection of Flying Gliding Clubs by Accounts Officer9 Audit Inspection of Clubs by Accountant General of respective States10 Matters relating to confessional flying training including NCC training at Flying ampGliding Clubs11 Contribution withdrawals from Accident Reserve Fund and renewal of FERspertaining thereto12 Managing Committee Meetings of Clubs13 Activity Report of Flying Gliding Clubs (CA-82)14 All financial matters and Budget pertaining to Flying Gliding Clubs15 Rates of fees etc chargeable by Clubs16 Administrative matters relating to Aero Club of India Ballooning Club of IndiaFederation of Aeronautique Internationals All India Aeronautical Association andSkydiving17 Air Rallies Championships and conferences organized by Clubs18 Parliament Questions relating to Flying amp Gliding Clubs19 Standard Rules regarding services conditions of the employees of Flying and GlidingClubs20 Payment of Scholarship and Stipends to the SCST candidates selected under Free

Flying Scholarship Scheme21 Miscellaneous work relating to above subjects

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way the initiative and authority of the officer to ensure airworthiness by an alternative meansTherefore these should be used as a guidelines while performing the job(A) Recording reviewing and processing applications for registration of aircraftregistering and deregistering aircraft as appropriate and issuing certificates ofregistration(B) Keeping the national register of Civil Aircraft and making available informationfrom the register as and when required(C) Recording reviewing and processing application for certificate ofAirworthiness renewals of such certificates and validations of foreigncertificates of Airworthiness(D) Survey of aircraft for issue renewal and validation of certificates ofAirworthiness and the subsequent execution of such documents as appropriate(E) Recording reviewing and processing applications from aircraftmaintenance personnel for issue renewal validation and extension oflicenses and ratings for the same(F) Organisation and conduct of examinations of applicants for aircraft maintenancelicences as above assessment of results the maintenance of examination systemkeeping of past and current licence records and the issue renewal of validation asappropriate of each licence extension or rating(G) Recording the collection of fees for aircraft registration certificate ofAirworthiness aircraft maintenance personnel licenses andor any otherairworthiness services performed for which charges may be prescribed(H) Periodic review of the airworthiness condition and records of aircraft on the registerto assess the adequacy of their maintenance and to assess the competence anddiligence of the persons who perform the maintenance(I) Investigation of major defects discovered in aircraft and determination of correctiveaction to be taken where airworthiness may be affected Analysis of defectexperienced to detect and correct any trends and to reveal areas most in needof airworthiness improvement(J) Review of aircraft and component manufacturers service bulletins and theairworthiness directives of foreign airworthiness authorities to determine21applicability to the national aircraft Direction of corrective action whereairworthiness may be affected(K) Examination of current and new international and foreign airworthiness designstandards and determination of the need for adoption of critical features ofthose foreign design standards to national requirements(L) Survey of the maintenance facilities including training provisions companyorganisation and quality control procedures of applicants for issue and renewalof Air Operators Permit Certificate (AOPAOC) and aerial work operatorslicences Making recommendations as appropriate in regard to the applications(M) Survey of the facilities and procedures of applicants for issue and renewal ofcertificates of approval to conduct activities bearing on the airworthiness ofaircraft Making such issue or renewal as appropriate and maintaining records ofsame(N) Conducting periodic surveillance of the facilities procedures and work of olders ofoperator licences and of certificates of approval making appropriate directionsand recommendations and approving amendments to the licences or Air OperatorPermitCertificate (AOPAOC) holders maintenance and quality control manuals asappropriate

(O) Assessment of the qualifications of persons for designation as approved personsand others as alternates to perform certain airworthiness functionsecommendations as appropriate and monitoring of the activities of thesepersons from time to time(P) Assessment of the design and suitability of aircraft components and equipmentand their approval for use in aircraft Assessment and approval of theinstallation of aircraft components and equipment in aircraft(Q) Approval of maintenance systems for aircraft aircraft components andequipment and approval of the design of modifications and repairs to aircraftaircraft components and equipments(R) Giving of advice and recommendations to other areas of the Director Generalof Civil Aviation on the shipment of dangerous goods licensing of operators andon other technical matters relating to aviation techniques flight operationsand aeronautical engineering as may be required(S) Provision of loan of staff experts to assist in the investigation of aircraft accidents asand when required(T) Recommendation and where necessary issuance of directives concerningthe design standards to be met by aircraft and aircraft components andequipment requirements to be complied with in the manufacture andmaintenance of aircraft and aircraft components and equipment andprocedures to be followed by the aviation industry to comply with the national airlaw and regulations(U) participating in type certification board activities to resolve problems ofsignificance and to establish overall accomplishment of the typecertification programme22(V) participation in maintenance review board activities toward the developmentand approval of initial maintenance inspection requirements for newly typecertificated aircraft and powerplants being introduced in service for the first time(W) preparation and distribution to the aviation industry of advisory material concerningairworthiness practices and procedures where such advice does not warrantmandatory action but may still make a significant contribution to flight safety(X) Preparation and recommendation of regulatory changes andamendments to the national air law from time to time concerning all mattersof airworthiness within the scope opf the functions and responsibilities ofthe airworthiness Directorate(Y) Conferring at national and international levels on matters relating to the regulation ofairworthiness(Z) Identification and resolution of regulatory problems associated withairworthiness engineering Establishing general and technical policies andprocedures on which future(AA) airworthiness requirements can be based Formulation of changes inairworthiness policies and requirements which have a severe economic impact onthe aviation industry(BB) Investigation of possible violations of the national air law or regulations in regard toairworthiness and initiation of legal or other corrective action where necessaryand(CC) Preparation and distribution to the aviation industry of a series of documentsavailable to the public containing all airworthiness directives specified for generalcompliance by the aviation industryDUTIES OF THE AIRWORTHINESS OFFICERS

Detailed responsibilities of an individual airworthiness officer will vary depending on thepowers delegated to him by Government of India vide SO726 (E) amp SO727(E) upon hisspecialty and the specific tasks assigned to him(a) conduct inspection and carry out surveillance in accordance with establishedprocedures and instructions(b) report on each inspection and surveillance check in the manner prescribed(c) promote compliance with safety regulations and directives(d) report defects noticed to the operator or the approved organisation for remedialaction(e) report breaches of regulations and directives and(f) examine and review the maintenance overhaul and repair manuals for adequacyand ensure that necessary amendments are promptly made Examine maintenancechecks procedure sheets for adequacy23Detailed duties of an officer should also include as a minimum those listed belowwhich relate to his specialty(a) checking on technical log entries ensuring that the log sheets are being correctlycompleted and signed Monitoring defects occurring and reporting those ofsignificance or a repetitive nature(b) carrying out routine surveillance check of the standard of work in the hangarsworkshops and associated facilities of approved organisations(c) ensuring that ground support equipment in the workshops are properly used andmaintained by the operator(d) making spot checks of fuel vendors quality control including checking of fuel specificgravity aircraft drain samples and records The checks should be applied to both therefueling agentrsquos and the operatorrsquos methods(e) monitoring airworthiness certifications and ensuring that they are carried out bypersons who are properly authorised and that the certifications made are for thepurpose and in accordance with the requirements of the applicable airworthinessregulations(f) monitoring the implementation of the relevant airworthiness regulations issued by theheadquarters(g) familiarizing himself with the content of all Airworthiness Directives servicebulletins and similar documents in respect of aircraft(including power plants)andequipment and monitoring the extent of implementation(h) Reviewing maintenance manuals making recommendations in respect ofamendments which may be required by the headquarters or be requested by theoperators(i) carrying out sample inspections on the aircraft undergoing routine maintenancein order to assess the standard of work and adherence to maintenance manualprocedures Airworthiness Directives service bulletins etc(j) undertaking liaison with other officers regarding recommendations in respect ofissue and renewal of certificate of airworthiness checking all documents associatedwith the above including the flight manual amendment status and airframe andengine log books Checking that all relevant requirements have been compliedwith including correct certification of work carried out and authorizing release fortest flight of aircraft and avionic installation ensuring that the resulting reports aresatisfactory and in accordance with the laid down requirements(k) investigating and recommending approval of modifications(l) monitoring the operatorrsquos maintenance training organisation

(m) supervising inspections of operatorrsquos route station facilities(n) checking stores and components handling procedures generally and ensuring thatthere is no unidentified material in the bonded store and checking the quarantinestore for the methods used in the identification of goods and their inspection beforethey are transferred to the bonded store24VI Flight Inspection Directorate (FID)The Flight Inspection Directorate (FID) shall conduct regular Inspections andSurveillance of Scheduled Airlines and their aircrew in particular to ensure effectiveimplementation of safety related Standards and Recommended Practices containedin the ICAO Annexes particularly Annex 6 and the relevant Rules RegulationsProcedures and Requirements laid down in Aircraft Rules Civil AviationRequirements Aeronautical Information Circulars AIP India etc In addition toabove the Continued Surveillance of various operational aspects of operators is tobe ensured by conducting various InspectionsSurveillance Checks regularly vizCockpit En-route Inspection Cabin Inspection Ramp Inspection Station FacilityInspection and Proficiency Check etc In addition to this Simulator Evaluation andMain Base Inspection etc of the operators and StandardizationProficiency Checksof their Training Captains are to be conducted as per the requirements Thefunctions and responsibilities of FID shall broadly include the followingA SAFETY OVERSIGHT FUNCTIONS1048766 Development of Action Plan by Chief Flight Operations Inspector forContinued Surveillance of Airline Operators1048766 Surveillance of operational aspects of Airline Operators and follow-upaction thereof in accordance with the lsquoDuties amp Responsibilities of theFlight Operations Inspectorsrsquo laid down in Flight Operations InspectorrsquosManual (Ref ICAO Doc 8335-AN879 Chapter 9 Para 95 amp Para96)1048766 Random Checks of Pilots on their Proficiency amp Skill1048766 Periodical Inspection of Airline Operators ShippersFreight Forwardersand Cargo TerminalsWare Houses at Airports with regard totransportation of carrying Dangerous Goods as per Civil AviationRequirementsB TRAINING PROGRAMME OF AIRLINE OPERATORS1048766 Examination and scrutinyapproval of Training Programmes of FlightCrew on Multi-engine Aircraft (both Fixed Wing amp Helicopters) forScheduledNon-scheduled and General Aviation Operators as perStandardized Check-list1048766 Examination and scrutinyapproval of Training Programmes of AirlineOperators for Specific Authorizations and Limitations (ETOPS RNPRVSM R-NAV CAT-IIIII)1048766 Standardization of Flight Dispatchersrsquo Training Programme of Airline

Operators1048766 Standardization of Training Requirements to be followed by AirlineOperators for their Foreign Pilots251048766 Examination and acceptanceupdating of Training Manuals of AirlineOperators as per Civil Aviation Requirements as per StandardizedCheck-list1048766 Development andor revision of Specific OperatingTrainingregulations1048766 ApprovalRenewal of Simulator Training Institutes of Airlines Operatorsin IndiaC STANDARDIZATION OF TRAINING CAPTAINS1048766 Approval of Checks PilotsInstructorsExaminers of ScheduledNonscheduledGeneral Aviation Operators (Fixed Wing amp Helicopters) asper Civil Aviation Requirements (CAR)1048766 Standardization Checks of Training Captains ndash Check PilotsInstructorsExaminersD EXAMINATION OF OPERATIONAL DOCUMENTS1048766 Review and update of Flight Operations Inspectorrsquos Manual forOperations Inspection and Continued Surveillance as per ICAO Doc8335-AN8791048766 ExaminationReview and Acceptance of Operations Manual of AirlineOperators as per Civil Aviation Requirements as per StandardizedCheck-listE OTHER OPERATIONAL APPROVAL1048766 Approval of Flight Dispatchers as per Civil Aviation Requirements(Standardized check-list to be followed)1048766 Approval of PilotrsquosOperatorrsquos Authorization for ILS CAT-IIIIIOperations as per Civil Aviation Requirements (Standardized Checklistto be followed)1048766 Approval of Standard Operating Procedures for operations to NewStations amp Critical Airports ie Airports surrounded by HillydifficultTerrain (as per Standardized Check-list)1048766 Examination of Flight Trial Reports of Instrument Approach amp LandingProcedures1048766 Examination of Minimum Equipment List (MEL) from operationalaspects in co-ordination with Directorate of Airworthiness26F CERTIFICATION OF AIRLINE OPERATORS1048766 Participation in Meetings conducted by Air Transport Directorate forCertification of Airline Operators to ensure compliance of OperatingRequirements as per the Standardized Check-listG EXAMINATION1048766 Standardization of written examination questions of Pilotsrsquo Examinationas per the requirements of CEOOrders of Director General1048766 Oral Examination of Foreign PilotsFlight Dispatchers as per the Board

constituted by DGH GENERAL1048766 All Flight Operations Inspectors Chief Flight Operations Inspectorshall maintain their personal files The personal files shall containinformation of their Technical QualificationTraining Courses1048766 CFOI FOIs shall keep a record of all Checks amp Reports wherever theyare nominated by the Director General as observer on board andrecord of Test Fees being realized in their individual capacity from theoperators under Schedule-II of the Aircraft Rules 1937I Any other work assigned by Director GeneralDuties Functions amp Responsibilities of Officers in Flight InspectionDirectorate (FID)The Duties Functions amp Responsibilities of Officers in Flight InspectionDirectorate have been determined in accordance with the duties attached with thepost (copy placed below) and in accordance with power delegated to them underSO 726(E) SO 727(E) amp SO 3661 Chief Flight Operations Inspector Deputy Director General (in-charge ofFID)1048766 Development of Action Plan for Flight Inspection programme by FlightOperations Inspectors for Continued Surveillance of Airline Operatorsand to ensure implementation of follow-up instructions issued byhimDirector General of Civil Aviation1048766 Standardization Checks of Training Captains ndash CheckPilotsInstructorsExaminers to be conducted by CFOI1048766 Acceptance of Operations Manual of ScheduledNon-scheduled andGeneral Aviation Operators as per Standard Check-list271048766 Acceptance of Training Manual of ScheduledNon-scheduled andGeneral Aviation Operators including Standardization of FlightDispatchersrsquo Training Programme as per Standard Check-list1048766 Approval of Training Programmes of Airline Operators for SpecificAuthorizations and Limitations (ETOPS RNP RVSM R-NAV CATIIIII)1048766 Approval of Flying Training Programme of Flight Crew on Multi-engineAircraft (both Fixed Wing amp Helicopter) for ScheduledNon-scheduledand General Aviation Operators as per Standard Check-list1048766 Development andor revision of specific OperatingTraining regulationsndash Issuance of CARs AICs Operations Circulars Amendment toAircraft Rules (Schedule II)1048766 Approval of Draft replies to Director GeneralVC Section onParliamentary Matters VIP References RTI Act 20051048766 Scrutiny of Training Records pertaining to approval of Examiners ndashCheck PilotInstructorExaminer of ScheduledNon-scheduledGeneralAviation Operators1048766 Approval of Examiners of ScheduledNon-scheduledGeneral Aviation

on one time basis1048766 Oral Examination of Indian Pilots under AIC 17 of 1994 as per theBoard constituted by Director General1048766 Oral Examination for approval of Flight Dispatchers by the Boardconstituted by Director General and their approval1048766 Approval of Flight Dispatchers1048766 Quarterly meeting with Airline Operators on important operational andtraining matters pertaining to Scheduled Non-scheduledGeneralAviation (Fixed Wing amp Helicopter) and updating Director Generalabout the same1048766 To liaise with Director (Training amp Licensing) and Director (Air Safety)in all aspects specially pertaining to giving guidance on operationalmatters for Airline Operator1048766 To liaise with Joint Director General In-charge of Training amp Licensingand Joint Director General of Air Safety specially pertaining to givingguidance on operational matters for Airline Operations1048766 Approval of PilotrsquosOperatorrsquos Authorization for ILS CAT-IIIIIOperations as per Civil Aviation Requirements (Standardized Checklistto be followed)281048766 Approval of Standard Operating Procedures for operations to NewStations amp Critical Airports ie Airports surrounded by HillydifficultTerrain (as per Standardized Check-list)1048766 Participation in Meetings conducted by Air Transport Directorate forCertification of Airline Operators to ensure compliance of OperatingRequirements as per the Standardized Check-list1048766 Acceptance of Flight Trial Reports of Instrument Approach amp LandingProcedures1048766 Acceptance of Minimum Equipment List (MEL) from operationalaspects in co-ordination with Directorate of Airworthiness1048766 Chief Flight Operations Inspector shall maintain his personal files Thepersonal files shall contain information of their TechnicalQualificationTraining Courses1048766 Chief Flight Operations Inspector shall keep a record of all Checks ampReports wherever he is nominated by the Director General as observeron board and record of Test Fees being realized in their individualcapacity from the operators under Schedule-II of the Aircraft Rules19371048766 Any other work assigned by the Director General2 Flight Operations Inspectors1048766 To carry out Surveillance Checks of Airline Operators (Fixed Wing ampHelicopters) and follow-up action thereof in accordance with the dutieslaid down in Flight Operations Inspectorrsquos Manual1048766 Examination and Scrutiny of Training Programme of Flight Crew onMulti-engine Aircraft (both Fixed Wing amp Helicopters) forScheduledNon-scheduled and General Aviation Operators as per

Standard Check-list1048766 Periodical Inspections of Airlines Operators with regard totransportation of Dangerous Goods as per Civil Aviation Requirementsand follow-up action thereon Standard Check-list to be adopted1048766 Development andor revision of specific OperatingTraining regulationsndash Issuance of CARs AICs Operations Circulars Amendment toAircraft Rules (Schedule II)1048766 Examination and scrutiny of Operations Manual as per StandardCheck-list291048766 Examination and scrutiny of Training Manual of ScheduledNonscheduledand General Aviation Operators including Standardization ofFlight Dispatchersrsquo Training Programme as per Standard Check-list1048766 Examination and scrutiny of Training Programmes of Airline Operatorsfor Specific Authorizations and Limitations (ETOPS RNP RVSM RNAVCAT-IIIII)1048766 Examination and scrutiny of Flying Training Programme of Flight Crewon Multi-engine Aircraft (both Fixed Wing amp Helicopter) forScheduledNon-scheduled and General Aviation Operators as perStandard Check-list1048766 Examination and scrutiny of Training Programme of Airline Operatorsfor Specific Authorization amp Limitations1048766 To carry out Initial Approval of all Simulators and thereafter give yearlycertification of all Flight Simulators and check the compatibility ofSimulators vis-agrave-vis the Aircraft being used by all Indian Operatorsbefore recommending their use to Chief Flight OperationsInspectorDirector General of Civil Aviation1048766 Review and update of Flight Operations Inspectorrsquos Manual forOperations Inspection and Continued Surveillance as per ICAO Doc8335-AN8791048766 Examination of Training Records for PilotrsquosOperatorrsquos Authorization forILS CAT-IIIII Operations as per Civil Aviation Requirements(Standardized Check-list to be followed)1048766 Examination of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for operationsto New Stations amp Critical Airports ie Airports surrounded byHillydifficult Terrain (as per Standardized Check-list)1048766 Participation in Meetings conducted by Air Transport Directorate forCertification of Airline Operators to ensure compliance of OperatingRequirements as per the Standardized Check-list1048766 Examination of Flight Trial Reports of Instrument Approach amp LandingProcedures1048766 Examination of Minimum Equipment List (MEL) from operationalaspects1048766 Flight Operations Inspectors shall maintain their personal files Thepersonal files shall contain information of their TechnicalQualificationTraining Courses

1048766 Flight Operations Inspectors shall keep a record of all Checks ampReports wherever they are nominated by the Director General as30observer on board and record of Test Fees being realized in theirindividual capacity from the operators under Schedule-II of the AircraftRules 19371048766 Any other work assigned by CFOI Director General3 Deputy Director (Operations)1048766 Follow-up action on Surveillance Check Reports of Airline Operators1048766 Examination of documents pertaining to approval of CheckPilotsInstructorsExaminers of ScheduledNon-scheduled amp GeneralAviation Operators1048766 Development of Check-lists for examination of OperationsTrainingManual Specialized Operations etc in consultation with FOICFOI1048766 Examination and scrutiny of Annual Reports1048766 Development andor revision of specific OperatingTraining regulationsndash Issuance of CARs AICs Operations Circulars Amendment toAircraft Rules (Schedule II)1048766 Coordinating activities pertaining to functioning of Flight InspectionDirectorate with Airlines Flight Operations Inspectors Chief FlightOperations Inspector Director General and other Directorates inDGCA1048766 Examinationscrutiny of cases pertaining to approval of Examiners onone time basis1048766 Preparation of Draft replies to CFOI on Parliamentary Matters VIPReferences RTI Act 2005 for approval of Director General1048766 Any other work assigned by Director General4 Assistant Director (Operations)1048766 Submission of Draft replies on follow-up action on Surveillance CheckReports of Airline Operators1048766 Examination of documents pertaining to approval of CheckPilotsInstructorsExaminers of ScheduledNon-scheduled amp GeneralAviation Operators1048766 Development of Check-lists for examination of OperationsTrainingManual Specialized Operations etc in consultation with FOICFOI1048766 Examination and scrutiny of Annual Reports311048766 Development andor revision of specific OperatingTraining regulationsndash Issuance of CARs AICs Operations Circulars Amendment toAircraft Rules (Schedule II)1048766 Coordinating activities pertaining to functioning of Flight InspectionDirectorate with Airlines Flight Operations Inspectors Chief FlightOperations Inspector Director General and other Directorates inDGCA1048766 Examinationscrutiny of cases pertaining to approval of Examiners onone time basis

1048766 Preparation of Draft replies to Dy Director (FID) CFOI onParliamentary Matters VIP References RTI Act 2005 for approval ofDirector General1048766 Any other work assigned by Director General5 Operations Officer1048766 Examination of cases pertaining to approval of Flight Dispatchers1048766 Examination of matters pertaining to Oral Examination of Indian Pilotsunder AIC 17 of 19941048766 Examination of Training Syllabus of individual Pilots for typeendorsementconversion on various Helicopter types1048766 Examination of matters pertaining to approval of Examiners forHelicopter Operators on regularone time basis1048766 Development andor revision of specific OperatingTraining regulationsndash Issuance of CARs AICs Operations Circulars Amendment toAircraft Rules (Schedule II)1048766 Upkeep of OperationsTraining Documents of various AirlineOperators6 Section Officer1048766 Maintenance of Records of Surveillance Check ReportsMain BaseInspections of Airline Operators1048766 Processing of documents pertaining to approval of CheckPilotsInstructorsExaminers of ScheduledNon-scheduled amp GeneralAviation Operators1048766 Submission of Draft Annual Report1048766 Updating of website on list of Examiners of ScheduledNon-scheduledand General Aviation Operators and Operations Circulars321048766 Monitoring of Test Fees Records1048766 Processing of cases pertaining to approval of Examiners on one timebasis1048766 Submission of Draft replies to CFOI on Parliamentary Matters VIPReferences RTI Act 2005 for approval of Director General1048766 Follow-up action1048766 Any other work assigned by Chief Flight Operations InspectorDeputyDirector (Operations)Note Flight Operations Inspectors (Aeroplane) will be under the control ofChief Flight Operations InspectorDeputy Director General In-charge ofthe Flight Inspection Directorate and assisting in the smoothfunctioning of the Flight Inspection DirectorateThe above Officers will also carry out any other duties of Technical orAdministrative nature assigned to them from time to time33VII INFORMATION amp REGULATIONS DIRECTORATE1 Preparation of briefdocumentation and participation in the Bilateral AirServices Agreements with foreign countries (Bilateral Air Services

Agreements have been signed with 100 countries)2 Clearance of schedules and any other operational matters pertaining tothe foreign airlines At present 64 foreign airlines are operating tofromIndia3 Preparation of draft notifications for amendment to the Aircraft Rules1937 and draft note for the Cabinet for amendment to the Aircraft Act19344 Discussions with the Ministry of Law and legal matters and vetting ofthe draft notifications5 Grant of approval of the Dangerous Goods Training Programmes inaccordance with the ldquoCivil Aviation Requirement Section 3-AirTransport Series `Lrsquo Part III dated 041020066 Permits of photography arms and ammunition dangerous goods etci) This office grants permission for photographyvideography fromthe ground at the airports and aerial photography under rule 13of Aircraft Rules 1937ii) This office grants permission for the carriage of arms andammunitions munitions of war etc by air tofromwithin Indiaunder rule 8 of the Aircraft Rules 19377 In regard to International Civil Aviation Organisation receives allcorrespondence from ICAO disseminates decisions taken by ICAO toother aviation agencies and obtained comments for submission ofIndiarsquos stand ICAO8 Preparation of Annual Report after obtaining materialsactivities fromdifferent directorate9 In regard to AIS functions like publication of Aeronautical InformationCirculars and distribution of ICAO publications to concerned directorateof this office and other aviation agencies10 Work related to library such as purchase of books periodicals andGazettes and accessioning classification cataloguing distribution ofbooks and periodicals34VIII RESEARCH amp DEVELOPMENT DIRECTORATETable of contents(A) Laboratories The Research and Development Directorate hasthe following Laboratories1 Flight Recorder Lab2 Material Testing Lab3 Failure Analysis Lab4 Physical and Chemical Lab(B) Design Section Type Certification (Head Quarter)(C ) Design Section Type Certification (Bangalore Sub-Office)Functions of LaboratoriesA 1 Flight Recorder Laboratory

This lab is engaged in analysis of data derived from randomly selected CVRs andFDRs for the purpose of monitoring crew performance and integrity of datarecording In addition to this CVR and FDR of aircraft involved in accidentincidentare also analyzed to determine any handling problem associated with theaccidentincident This lab also provide assistance to operators in downloadingdecoding and analyzing of any type of flight recorder with using dedicated tools (inform of software and hardware)A2 Material testing LaboratoryThis lab is engaged in the development and approval of indigenous aeronauticalmaterials for construction of light aircraft and gliders This includes materials likeaircraft fabric furnishing materials rubber seals etc In addition this lab is engagedin calibration of torque meter and tensiometer etcA3 Failure Analysis LaboratoryThis lab is engaged in the area of promoting air safety by analyzing the failedcomponent of aircrafthelicopter involved in accident incident to find out the probablecause of failure and also suggesting the remedial measuresA4 Physical and Chemical LaboratoryThis lab is engaged in testing of randomly selected samples of Aviation Turbine fueland also fuel samples for VVIP flights for quality control testing of fuel and oilsamples of aircraft involved in accidentincident and commissioning of new fueltanks35(B) Design Type CertificationFunctions Responsibilities at HQB1 Issue Validation of Type Certificate (TC) of Aeronauticalproduct (Aircraft engine and propeller)Application for issue revalidation of Type Certificate is to be submitted in theforms as given in Annexure I (for aircraft) and Annexure II (for rotorcraft) of CivilAviation Requirements (CAR) section 2 series F part II in duplicate along withfees (as per Aircraft Rule 62) to the Directorate of Research amp Development ofDGCAIt is essential that the designer of the product consults the DGCA prior tocommencement of design activity to ensure that the design of aircraft helicopterengine propeller he intends to design conforms to airworthiness code of FederalAviation Regulations of FAA Certification Standards of EASA or to that design codeacceptable by the DGCA For this purpose the applicant shall furnish the typedesign record duly approved by the Chief Designer to prove that the designcomplies with the relevant airworthiness design requirements RampD Directoratescrutinizes drawings and specifications various reports on analysis and tests

undertaken to substantiate compliance with the applicable requirements compliancedocuments etc Special conditions are imposed by the DGCA to provide additionalsafety standards and to cover novel and unusual design features and high intensityradiated field effects (HIRF) Additionally the aircraft has to meet noise and engineemission standards prescribed in ICAO Annex-16 or equivalent standards as of dateConcurrently the applicant is required to get his design organisation approved by theRampD Dte as per CAR 21 Subpart JAIt should be possible to issue a Type Certificate in 3 to 5 years depending onthe type of the product provided the required design reports test reports andcompliance documents have been submitted and the applicable design standard hasbeen complied with up to the satisfaction of DGCAB2 Issue of Type Approval of Aircraft parts and appliancesApplication for issue of Type Approval is to be submitted in the form as givenin Annexure - I of Civil Aviation Requirements (CAR) Section-2 Series X Part IX induplicate along with fees (as per Aircraft rule 62) to the Directorate of Research ampDevelopment (DRampD) of the DGCA The process begins when the designer manufacturer of a new aircraft helicopter components systems equipment etcsubmits an application (along with required drawings documents and fees) to theDRampD After receiving the same it is ensured that the organisation has designorganisation approval from the DGCA as per CAR 21 subpart JBOnce it is ensured that the design and analysis reports drawings etc are inorder and meet necessary requirements as stipulated by DRampD clearance may begiven to the designer manufacturer to carry out type tests on the parts appliancesThese tests are witnessed by RampD representatives After the type tests are carriedout successfully and DGCA is fully satisfied in regard to the parts appliances and36the manuals submitted by the applicant type approval in respect of the parts appliances may be issued to the designer manufacturer by the DGCAIt should be possible to issue a Type Approval in 1 year depending on thetype of the parts appliances provided required test reports compliance documentsand manuals have been submitted and the applicable standard has been compliedwith up to the satisfaction of DGCA

B3 Acceptance of Type Certificate issued by Foreign CAA for operation inIndiaThe aircraft Type Certified by foreign Civil Aviation Authority (FAA EASA) isaccepted by DGCA for operation in India The applicant is required to submit anapplication specifying the type of operation he intends to carry out along with copyof Type Certificate Type Certificate Data Sheet approved Aircraft Flight Manualsafety records list of Service Bulletins and Airworthiness Directives reports onequivalent level of safety findings (ELOS) reports of special conditions andexemptions and compliance status of the aircraft as per ICAO Annex-6 (OperatingLimitations)It should be possible to issue a Type Acceptance in 2 to 3 months dependingon the type of the aircraft provided required reports as mentioned above have beensubmitted and the applicable standard has been complied with up to the satisfactionof DGCAB4 Approval of Design OrganisationRule 133B of the Aircraft Rules 1937 stipulates that organisations engaged in designand manufacture of aircraft aircraft components and items of equipment including materialsforgings castings and standard parts shall be approved by the Director General of CivilAviation DGCA may on request and being satisfied approve an organisation to operateunder the system of approval On receipt of completed application form (CA-182E) and itsscrutiny by DGCA a preliminary meeting will be convened with the applicant to getfamiliarized with the organisation The organisation will be appraised of the variousrequirements of DGCA and the documents required to be submitted including complianceagainst various paragraphs of CAR-21The design organization prepares and submitsDesign Organisation Manual (DOM) as per applicable subpart of CAR 21 On scrutiny of thesubmitted documents if the applicant is found to meet the requirements a team of expertsfrom DGCA will visit and inspect the organisation to confirm that the applicant hasestablished the required capability The DGCA team during its course of visit shall satisfythat the organisation can satisfactorily accomplish the work relevant to the proposed scopeof work Subject to the satisfactory report made by the DGCA team the organisation maybe authorized to undertake the work and issue designanalysistest report in respect of theproduct The organisation shall be approved and the scope of work will be defined Thevalidity of approval is for one year and renewed subsequentlyIt should be possible to grant Design Organisation Approval in 6 months dependingon the type of design organization and scope of work provided required manuals anddocuments have been submitted and the applicable requirements have been complied with up to the

satisfaction of DGCA37B5 Approval of aircraft aircraft part modificationsMany alterations that are commonly called major alterations are in reality majordesign changes and require a supplemental type certificate Major changes to the typedesign are those which might appreciably affect mass balance structural strengthreliability operational characteristics or other characteristics affecting the airworthiness ofthe product Major changes to Type Design require engineering approval and should bereferred to the RampD Dte of DGCA For the approval of majoralterationsmodificationsrepairs the applicant shall submit an application to the RampD Dtealong with applicable fees He also has to submit design load stress analysis reportsdrawings etc which are required to be scrutinizedOn satisfactory completion of required tests compliance document againstapplicable airworthiness requirements is prepared by the applicant and submitted to theRampD Dte Specifications manuals operating limitations continued airworthiness instructionsare prepared by the applicant and submitted to the DGCA On satisfaction of DGCAapproval may be issued to major alterations modifications repairs specifying operatinglimitations and other conditionsIt should be possible to approve modification in 6 to 8 months depending on the typeof modification to be carried out provided required test reports and updated manuals havebeen submitted and the applicable requirements have been complied with up to thesatisfaction of DGCAFunctions Responsibilities at Bangalore Regional-OfficeThe RampD office at Bangalore was established in 1995 to look after Type Certificationactivities of Advanced Light Helicopter (at HAL) Hansa 3 amp SARAS aircraft (at NAL) andother civil aircraft related activities of the sub regionType Certification Activities at BangaloreThe following functions are the functions of this officei) Design Organization Approval in accordance with CAR 21 Subpart JB ampJAii) Scrutiny and acceptanceapproval of the Qualification test schedules of heparts in line with Internationally followed practiceiii) Witnessing of the Qualification tests to ensure the adherence to theQualification test programiv) Scrutiny of the compliance against the applicable Airworthiness Standardsv) Performing conformity inspection of aircraft aircraft parts indigenouslyproduced in the countryvi) Co-ordination with HQs in granting approvals certification etc38IX TRAINING amp LICENSING DIRECTORATE (INCLUDING FG ampTRAINING)Licensing-I Section1 Policy pertaining to renewal of licenses of aircrew personnel2 Renewal of all aircrew licenses including disposal of general enquiriespertaining to renewals

3 Grant of extension of aircraft rating to include additional types of aeroplanesopen rating Night Rating etc and Pilot-in-Command endorsement on varioustype of aircraft4 Cases relating to accidents and infringement of rules by licensed aircrewpersonnel and disciplinary action against them5 Parliamentary question and matters pertaining to unemployed aircrewpersonnel6 Budget and accounts including Advance Deposit account Maintenance ofAdvance Deposit and Revenue registers7 Maintenance of cards of aircrew personnel and personnel returns receivedfrom different airlines operators8 Proficiency checks their checking and posting9 Posting of type endorsements and renewal intimations of aircrew licensesreceived from the Regional Directors Calcutta Bombay New Delhi Madras10 Maintenance of Registers for various types of licenses giving records ofrenewals of aircrew lincenses11 Maintenance of registers for type rating PIC endorsements and infringementof Rules Accidents etc12 Endorsement of medical restrictions on licenses and Rcards13 Compliance of material for six monthly and yearly progress reports of CivilAviation14 Compliance of History of Pilots consequent upon accident15 Checking of Log Books with a view to detecting infringement of Rule 42A ofIndian Aircraft Rules 193716 Amendment to Indian Aircraft Rules 193717 VVIP flights ndash Proficiency checks of flight crew18 Delegation of Powers relating to renewal of licenses39Licensing-II Section1 Issue of aircrew licensesratings of the categories shown below includingdisposal of general of particular enquiries pertaining to issue of license(a) Student Pilotrsquos License (Aeroplanes Helicopters Gliders andBalloons)(b) Private Pilotrsquos License (Aeroplanes)(c ) Commercial Pilotrsquos License(d) Airline Transport Pilotrsquos License(e) Instrument Rating(f) Assistant flight Instructorrsquos Rating (Aeroplanes)(g) Flight Instructorrsquos Rating (Aeroplanes)(h) Flight Instructorrsquos Rating (Gliders)(i) Glider Pilotrsquos License(j) Private Helicopter Pilotrsquos License(k) Commercial Helicopter Pilotrsquos License(l) Student Navigatorrsquos License(m) Flight Navigatorrsquos License(n) Flight Radio Telephone operatorrsquos License(o) Flight Radio Telephony Operatorrsquos License(p) Private Pilotrsquos License (Balloons)

2 Revalidation of foreign license3 Conversion of foreign licenses into Indian Licenses in their correspondingcategories4 Policy matters regarding the issue of Indian and Foreign aircrew licenses5 Amendments to Licensing Rules6 Delegating of powers in respect of Licensing rules407 Exemption from Aircraft Rules for the issue of Indian Licenses8 Policy matters pertaining to conducting medical examination and theirassessment9 Disposal of medical reports pertaining to the issue and renewal of aircrewicenses and correspondence connected therewith10 Parliament Questions relating to issue of aircrew licenses11 Budget for expenditure to be incurred for items pertaining to L-2 Section41Training Section1 Budget allotment of funds etc under capital Grant for Gliding Centre andappropriation of Accounts Liabilities Returns Expenditure Returns etcPreparation of Brief for PAC on Budget matters2 Budget Allotment of funds etc under Revenue Grant for Govt Gliding Centreand appropriation of accounts preparation of Brief for PAC on the Budgetmatters3 Training of Gliding Instructions and Winch Operators and their approval forappointment in Gliding Clubs4 Five-Year Plans5 Foreign Exchange Budget6 Miscellaneous subjects on the general queries on glider training and approvalof appointment of Gliding Instructors and Gliding Instructor-in-Charge byGliding Clubs Wing7 Approval of Chief Flight Instructors AFI Instructor-in-Charge Honoraryinstructors and patter Flying for employment in lying Club8 Matters relating to other International Organization Aero Club of India andother Committees Conferences9 Allotment and loan of Gliders Gliding equipment to Flying and Gliding Clubsfrom Central Govt NCC10 Audit Objections Reconciliation of accounts11 Brief for President Address in both the Houses of Parliament on the eve ofBudget Session Consultative Committee of Parliament attached to theMinistry of Tourism amp Civil Aviation12 Matters relating to ICAO various Annual reports to I amp R Section13 Allotment of Aircraft to various Flying Clubs on loans basis14 Maintenance of aircraft with the flying clubs in purview of the Penalty clause15 Monthly aircraft returns from various flying clubs and preparation of variousreports connected with that16 Fixation of Insurance Value of the aircraft

4217 Periodical and other miscellaneous returns to AVU OampM E-II GC Hindiand R amp I etc relating to section Administration18 Release of Foreign Exchange for studies abroad19 Recovery of Cost and Overhaul Repair of aircraft loan to various FlyingClubs20 FOREIGN NATIONALS Training under Colombo Plan ITEC Programmeetc and clearance from Intelligence authorities (Clubs Gliding Centres) at(Civil Aviation Training Centre) and other Centres of Training21 Sanction of estimates received from AI Directorate and disposal of surplusstores at Subordinate Offices22 Sanction of Estimates for purchase of equipment under maintenance grant ofGliding Centres (Government)23 Delegation of Financial Powers and General Instructions regarding24 Administrative matters relating to GC Pune25 Accident to aircraft amp Gliders ndash Write Off and recovery of Insurable valuethereof26 Purchase of Aircraft Gliders and purchase of equipment under Capital Grantamp Manufacture of Indigenous equipment for Gliding Centres43FG Section1 Opening of Flying and Gliding Clubs ndash their Administration functioning and inclusionin the subsidy scheme2 Approval of constitution and bye-laws of clubs3 Allotment of Flying hours launches to Clubs4 Execution amp Enforcement of subsidy Agreement with Flying and Gliding Clubs5 Sanction and payment of Flying Subvention to Clubs6 Approval of Chief Engineer for Flying Clubs amp Gliding Clubs7 Scrutiny of Accounts of Clubs ndash General Supervision and control over the activities ofFlying Gliding Clubs with a view to ensuring proper utilization of Government grants8 Inspection of Flying Gliding Clubs by Accounts Officer9 Audit Inspection of Clubs by Accountant General of respective States10 Matters relating to confessional flying training including NCC training at Flying ampGliding Clubs11 Contribution withdrawals from Accident Reserve Fund and renewal of FERspertaining thereto12 Managing Committee Meetings of Clubs13 Activity Report of Flying Gliding Clubs (CA-82)14 All financial matters and Budget pertaining to Flying Gliding Clubs15 Rates of fees etc chargeable by Clubs16 Administrative matters relating to Aero Club of India Ballooning Club of IndiaFederation of Aeronautique Internationals All India Aeronautical Association andSkydiving17 Air Rallies Championships and conferences organized by Clubs18 Parliament Questions relating to Flying amp Gliding Clubs19 Standard Rules regarding services conditions of the employees of Flying and GlidingClubs20 Payment of Scholarship and Stipends to the SCST candidates selected under Free

Flying Scholarship Scheme21 Miscellaneous work relating to above subjects

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(O) Assessment of the qualifications of persons for designation as approved personsand others as alternates to perform certain airworthiness functionsecommendations as appropriate and monitoring of the activities of thesepersons from time to time(P) Assessment of the design and suitability of aircraft components and equipmentand their approval for use in aircraft Assessment and approval of theinstallation of aircraft components and equipment in aircraft(Q) Approval of maintenance systems for aircraft aircraft components andequipment and approval of the design of modifications and repairs to aircraftaircraft components and equipments(R) Giving of advice and recommendations to other areas of the Director Generalof Civil Aviation on the shipment of dangerous goods licensing of operators andon other technical matters relating to aviation techniques flight operationsand aeronautical engineering as may be required(S) Provision of loan of staff experts to assist in the investigation of aircraft accidents asand when required(T) Recommendation and where necessary issuance of directives concerningthe design standards to be met by aircraft and aircraft components andequipment requirements to be complied with in the manufacture andmaintenance of aircraft and aircraft components and equipment andprocedures to be followed by the aviation industry to comply with the national airlaw and regulations(U) participating in type certification board activities to resolve problems ofsignificance and to establish overall accomplishment of the typecertification programme22(V) participation in maintenance review board activities toward the developmentand approval of initial maintenance inspection requirements for newly typecertificated aircraft and powerplants being introduced in service for the first time(W) preparation and distribution to the aviation industry of advisory material concerningairworthiness practices and procedures where such advice does not warrantmandatory action but may still make a significant contribution to flight safety(X) Preparation and recommendation of regulatory changes andamendments to the national air law from time to time concerning all mattersof airworthiness within the scope opf the functions and responsibilities ofthe airworthiness Directorate(Y) Conferring at national and international levels on matters relating to the regulation ofairworthiness(Z) Identification and resolution of regulatory problems associated withairworthiness engineering Establishing general and technical policies andprocedures on which future(AA) airworthiness requirements can be based Formulation of changes inairworthiness policies and requirements which have a severe economic impact onthe aviation industry(BB) Investigation of possible violations of the national air law or regulations in regard toairworthiness and initiation of legal or other corrective action where necessaryand(CC) Preparation and distribution to the aviation industry of a series of documentsavailable to the public containing all airworthiness directives specified for generalcompliance by the aviation industryDUTIES OF THE AIRWORTHINESS OFFICERS

Detailed responsibilities of an individual airworthiness officer will vary depending on thepowers delegated to him by Government of India vide SO726 (E) amp SO727(E) upon hisspecialty and the specific tasks assigned to him(a) conduct inspection and carry out surveillance in accordance with establishedprocedures and instructions(b) report on each inspection and surveillance check in the manner prescribed(c) promote compliance with safety regulations and directives(d) report defects noticed to the operator or the approved organisation for remedialaction(e) report breaches of regulations and directives and(f) examine and review the maintenance overhaul and repair manuals for adequacyand ensure that necessary amendments are promptly made Examine maintenancechecks procedure sheets for adequacy23Detailed duties of an officer should also include as a minimum those listed belowwhich relate to his specialty(a) checking on technical log entries ensuring that the log sheets are being correctlycompleted and signed Monitoring defects occurring and reporting those ofsignificance or a repetitive nature(b) carrying out routine surveillance check of the standard of work in the hangarsworkshops and associated facilities of approved organisations(c) ensuring that ground support equipment in the workshops are properly used andmaintained by the operator(d) making spot checks of fuel vendors quality control including checking of fuel specificgravity aircraft drain samples and records The checks should be applied to both therefueling agentrsquos and the operatorrsquos methods(e) monitoring airworthiness certifications and ensuring that they are carried out bypersons who are properly authorised and that the certifications made are for thepurpose and in accordance with the requirements of the applicable airworthinessregulations(f) monitoring the implementation of the relevant airworthiness regulations issued by theheadquarters(g) familiarizing himself with the content of all Airworthiness Directives servicebulletins and similar documents in respect of aircraft(including power plants)andequipment and monitoring the extent of implementation(h) Reviewing maintenance manuals making recommendations in respect ofamendments which may be required by the headquarters or be requested by theoperators(i) carrying out sample inspections on the aircraft undergoing routine maintenancein order to assess the standard of work and adherence to maintenance manualprocedures Airworthiness Directives service bulletins etc(j) undertaking liaison with other officers regarding recommendations in respect ofissue and renewal of certificate of airworthiness checking all documents associatedwith the above including the flight manual amendment status and airframe andengine log books Checking that all relevant requirements have been compliedwith including correct certification of work carried out and authorizing release fortest flight of aircraft and avionic installation ensuring that the resulting reports aresatisfactory and in accordance with the laid down requirements(k) investigating and recommending approval of modifications(l) monitoring the operatorrsquos maintenance training organisation

(m) supervising inspections of operatorrsquos route station facilities(n) checking stores and components handling procedures generally and ensuring thatthere is no unidentified material in the bonded store and checking the quarantinestore for the methods used in the identification of goods and their inspection beforethey are transferred to the bonded store24VI Flight Inspection Directorate (FID)The Flight Inspection Directorate (FID) shall conduct regular Inspections andSurveillance of Scheduled Airlines and their aircrew in particular to ensure effectiveimplementation of safety related Standards and Recommended Practices containedin the ICAO Annexes particularly Annex 6 and the relevant Rules RegulationsProcedures and Requirements laid down in Aircraft Rules Civil AviationRequirements Aeronautical Information Circulars AIP India etc In addition toabove the Continued Surveillance of various operational aspects of operators is tobe ensured by conducting various InspectionsSurveillance Checks regularly vizCockpit En-route Inspection Cabin Inspection Ramp Inspection Station FacilityInspection and Proficiency Check etc In addition to this Simulator Evaluation andMain Base Inspection etc of the operators and StandardizationProficiency Checksof their Training Captains are to be conducted as per the requirements Thefunctions and responsibilities of FID shall broadly include the followingA SAFETY OVERSIGHT FUNCTIONS1048766 Development of Action Plan by Chief Flight Operations Inspector forContinued Surveillance of Airline Operators1048766 Surveillance of operational aspects of Airline Operators and follow-upaction thereof in accordance with the lsquoDuties amp Responsibilities of theFlight Operations Inspectorsrsquo laid down in Flight Operations InspectorrsquosManual (Ref ICAO Doc 8335-AN879 Chapter 9 Para 95 amp Para96)1048766 Random Checks of Pilots on their Proficiency amp Skill1048766 Periodical Inspection of Airline Operators ShippersFreight Forwardersand Cargo TerminalsWare Houses at Airports with regard totransportation of carrying Dangerous Goods as per Civil AviationRequirementsB TRAINING PROGRAMME OF AIRLINE OPERATORS1048766 Examination and scrutinyapproval of Training Programmes of FlightCrew on Multi-engine Aircraft (both Fixed Wing amp Helicopters) forScheduledNon-scheduled and General Aviation Operators as perStandardized Check-list1048766 Examination and scrutinyapproval of Training Programmes of AirlineOperators for Specific Authorizations and Limitations (ETOPS RNPRVSM R-NAV CAT-IIIII)1048766 Standardization of Flight Dispatchersrsquo Training Programme of Airline

Operators1048766 Standardization of Training Requirements to be followed by AirlineOperators for their Foreign Pilots251048766 Examination and acceptanceupdating of Training Manuals of AirlineOperators as per Civil Aviation Requirements as per StandardizedCheck-list1048766 Development andor revision of Specific OperatingTrainingregulations1048766 ApprovalRenewal of Simulator Training Institutes of Airlines Operatorsin IndiaC STANDARDIZATION OF TRAINING CAPTAINS1048766 Approval of Checks PilotsInstructorsExaminers of ScheduledNonscheduledGeneral Aviation Operators (Fixed Wing amp Helicopters) asper Civil Aviation Requirements (CAR)1048766 Standardization Checks of Training Captains ndash Check PilotsInstructorsExaminersD EXAMINATION OF OPERATIONAL DOCUMENTS1048766 Review and update of Flight Operations Inspectorrsquos Manual forOperations Inspection and Continued Surveillance as per ICAO Doc8335-AN8791048766 ExaminationReview and Acceptance of Operations Manual of AirlineOperators as per Civil Aviation Requirements as per StandardizedCheck-listE OTHER OPERATIONAL APPROVAL1048766 Approval of Flight Dispatchers as per Civil Aviation Requirements(Standardized check-list to be followed)1048766 Approval of PilotrsquosOperatorrsquos Authorization for ILS CAT-IIIIIOperations as per Civil Aviation Requirements (Standardized Checklistto be followed)1048766 Approval of Standard Operating Procedures for operations to NewStations amp Critical Airports ie Airports surrounded by HillydifficultTerrain (as per Standardized Check-list)1048766 Examination of Flight Trial Reports of Instrument Approach amp LandingProcedures1048766 Examination of Minimum Equipment List (MEL) from operationalaspects in co-ordination with Directorate of Airworthiness26F CERTIFICATION OF AIRLINE OPERATORS1048766 Participation in Meetings conducted by Air Transport Directorate forCertification of Airline Operators to ensure compliance of OperatingRequirements as per the Standardized Check-listG EXAMINATION1048766 Standardization of written examination questions of Pilotsrsquo Examinationas per the requirements of CEOOrders of Director General1048766 Oral Examination of Foreign PilotsFlight Dispatchers as per the Board

constituted by DGH GENERAL1048766 All Flight Operations Inspectors Chief Flight Operations Inspectorshall maintain their personal files The personal files shall containinformation of their Technical QualificationTraining Courses1048766 CFOI FOIs shall keep a record of all Checks amp Reports wherever theyare nominated by the Director General as observer on board andrecord of Test Fees being realized in their individual capacity from theoperators under Schedule-II of the Aircraft Rules 1937I Any other work assigned by Director GeneralDuties Functions amp Responsibilities of Officers in Flight InspectionDirectorate (FID)The Duties Functions amp Responsibilities of Officers in Flight InspectionDirectorate have been determined in accordance with the duties attached with thepost (copy placed below) and in accordance with power delegated to them underSO 726(E) SO 727(E) amp SO 3661 Chief Flight Operations Inspector Deputy Director General (in-charge ofFID)1048766 Development of Action Plan for Flight Inspection programme by FlightOperations Inspectors for Continued Surveillance of Airline Operatorsand to ensure implementation of follow-up instructions issued byhimDirector General of Civil Aviation1048766 Standardization Checks of Training Captains ndash CheckPilotsInstructorsExaminers to be conducted by CFOI1048766 Acceptance of Operations Manual of ScheduledNon-scheduled andGeneral Aviation Operators as per Standard Check-list271048766 Acceptance of Training Manual of ScheduledNon-scheduled andGeneral Aviation Operators including Standardization of FlightDispatchersrsquo Training Programme as per Standard Check-list1048766 Approval of Training Programmes of Airline Operators for SpecificAuthorizations and Limitations (ETOPS RNP RVSM R-NAV CATIIIII)1048766 Approval of Flying Training Programme of Flight Crew on Multi-engineAircraft (both Fixed Wing amp Helicopter) for ScheduledNon-scheduledand General Aviation Operators as per Standard Check-list1048766 Development andor revision of specific OperatingTraining regulationsndash Issuance of CARs AICs Operations Circulars Amendment toAircraft Rules (Schedule II)1048766 Approval of Draft replies to Director GeneralVC Section onParliamentary Matters VIP References RTI Act 20051048766 Scrutiny of Training Records pertaining to approval of Examiners ndashCheck PilotInstructorExaminer of ScheduledNon-scheduledGeneralAviation Operators1048766 Approval of Examiners of ScheduledNon-scheduledGeneral Aviation

on one time basis1048766 Oral Examination of Indian Pilots under AIC 17 of 1994 as per theBoard constituted by Director General1048766 Oral Examination for approval of Flight Dispatchers by the Boardconstituted by Director General and their approval1048766 Approval of Flight Dispatchers1048766 Quarterly meeting with Airline Operators on important operational andtraining matters pertaining to Scheduled Non-scheduledGeneralAviation (Fixed Wing amp Helicopter) and updating Director Generalabout the same1048766 To liaise with Director (Training amp Licensing) and Director (Air Safety)in all aspects specially pertaining to giving guidance on operationalmatters for Airline Operator1048766 To liaise with Joint Director General In-charge of Training amp Licensingand Joint Director General of Air Safety specially pertaining to givingguidance on operational matters for Airline Operations1048766 Approval of PilotrsquosOperatorrsquos Authorization for ILS CAT-IIIIIOperations as per Civil Aviation Requirements (Standardized Checklistto be followed)281048766 Approval of Standard Operating Procedures for operations to NewStations amp Critical Airports ie Airports surrounded by HillydifficultTerrain (as per Standardized Check-list)1048766 Participation in Meetings conducted by Air Transport Directorate forCertification of Airline Operators to ensure compliance of OperatingRequirements as per the Standardized Check-list1048766 Acceptance of Flight Trial Reports of Instrument Approach amp LandingProcedures1048766 Acceptance of Minimum Equipment List (MEL) from operationalaspects in co-ordination with Directorate of Airworthiness1048766 Chief Flight Operations Inspector shall maintain his personal files Thepersonal files shall contain information of their TechnicalQualificationTraining Courses1048766 Chief Flight Operations Inspector shall keep a record of all Checks ampReports wherever he is nominated by the Director General as observeron board and record of Test Fees being realized in their individualcapacity from the operators under Schedule-II of the Aircraft Rules19371048766 Any other work assigned by the Director General2 Flight Operations Inspectors1048766 To carry out Surveillance Checks of Airline Operators (Fixed Wing ampHelicopters) and follow-up action thereof in accordance with the dutieslaid down in Flight Operations Inspectorrsquos Manual1048766 Examination and Scrutiny of Training Programme of Flight Crew onMulti-engine Aircraft (both Fixed Wing amp Helicopters) forScheduledNon-scheduled and General Aviation Operators as per

Standard Check-list1048766 Periodical Inspections of Airlines Operators with regard totransportation of Dangerous Goods as per Civil Aviation Requirementsand follow-up action thereon Standard Check-list to be adopted1048766 Development andor revision of specific OperatingTraining regulationsndash Issuance of CARs AICs Operations Circulars Amendment toAircraft Rules (Schedule II)1048766 Examination and scrutiny of Operations Manual as per StandardCheck-list291048766 Examination and scrutiny of Training Manual of ScheduledNonscheduledand General Aviation Operators including Standardization ofFlight Dispatchersrsquo Training Programme as per Standard Check-list1048766 Examination and scrutiny of Training Programmes of Airline Operatorsfor Specific Authorizations and Limitations (ETOPS RNP RVSM RNAVCAT-IIIII)1048766 Examination and scrutiny of Flying Training Programme of Flight Crewon Multi-engine Aircraft (both Fixed Wing amp Helicopter) forScheduledNon-scheduled and General Aviation Operators as perStandard Check-list1048766 Examination and scrutiny of Training Programme of Airline Operatorsfor Specific Authorization amp Limitations1048766 To carry out Initial Approval of all Simulators and thereafter give yearlycertification of all Flight Simulators and check the compatibility ofSimulators vis-agrave-vis the Aircraft being used by all Indian Operatorsbefore recommending their use to Chief Flight OperationsInspectorDirector General of Civil Aviation1048766 Review and update of Flight Operations Inspectorrsquos Manual forOperations Inspection and Continued Surveillance as per ICAO Doc8335-AN8791048766 Examination of Training Records for PilotrsquosOperatorrsquos Authorization forILS CAT-IIIII Operations as per Civil Aviation Requirements(Standardized Check-list to be followed)1048766 Examination of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for operationsto New Stations amp Critical Airports ie Airports surrounded byHillydifficult Terrain (as per Standardized Check-list)1048766 Participation in Meetings conducted by Air Transport Directorate forCertification of Airline Operators to ensure compliance of OperatingRequirements as per the Standardized Check-list1048766 Examination of Flight Trial Reports of Instrument Approach amp LandingProcedures1048766 Examination of Minimum Equipment List (MEL) from operationalaspects1048766 Flight Operations Inspectors shall maintain their personal files Thepersonal files shall contain information of their TechnicalQualificationTraining Courses

1048766 Flight Operations Inspectors shall keep a record of all Checks ampReports wherever they are nominated by the Director General as30observer on board and record of Test Fees being realized in theirindividual capacity from the operators under Schedule-II of the AircraftRules 19371048766 Any other work assigned by CFOI Director General3 Deputy Director (Operations)1048766 Follow-up action on Surveillance Check Reports of Airline Operators1048766 Examination of documents pertaining to approval of CheckPilotsInstructorsExaminers of ScheduledNon-scheduled amp GeneralAviation Operators1048766 Development of Check-lists for examination of OperationsTrainingManual Specialized Operations etc in consultation with FOICFOI1048766 Examination and scrutiny of Annual Reports1048766 Development andor revision of specific OperatingTraining regulationsndash Issuance of CARs AICs Operations Circulars Amendment toAircraft Rules (Schedule II)1048766 Coordinating activities pertaining to functioning of Flight InspectionDirectorate with Airlines Flight Operations Inspectors Chief FlightOperations Inspector Director General and other Directorates inDGCA1048766 Examinationscrutiny of cases pertaining to approval of Examiners onone time basis1048766 Preparation of Draft replies to CFOI on Parliamentary Matters VIPReferences RTI Act 2005 for approval of Director General1048766 Any other work assigned by Director General4 Assistant Director (Operations)1048766 Submission of Draft replies on follow-up action on Surveillance CheckReports of Airline Operators1048766 Examination of documents pertaining to approval of CheckPilotsInstructorsExaminers of ScheduledNon-scheduled amp GeneralAviation Operators1048766 Development of Check-lists for examination of OperationsTrainingManual Specialized Operations etc in consultation with FOICFOI1048766 Examination and scrutiny of Annual Reports311048766 Development andor revision of specific OperatingTraining regulationsndash Issuance of CARs AICs Operations Circulars Amendment toAircraft Rules (Schedule II)1048766 Coordinating activities pertaining to functioning of Flight InspectionDirectorate with Airlines Flight Operations Inspectors Chief FlightOperations Inspector Director General and other Directorates inDGCA1048766 Examinationscrutiny of cases pertaining to approval of Examiners onone time basis

1048766 Preparation of Draft replies to Dy Director (FID) CFOI onParliamentary Matters VIP References RTI Act 2005 for approval ofDirector General1048766 Any other work assigned by Director General5 Operations Officer1048766 Examination of cases pertaining to approval of Flight Dispatchers1048766 Examination of matters pertaining to Oral Examination of Indian Pilotsunder AIC 17 of 19941048766 Examination of Training Syllabus of individual Pilots for typeendorsementconversion on various Helicopter types1048766 Examination of matters pertaining to approval of Examiners forHelicopter Operators on regularone time basis1048766 Development andor revision of specific OperatingTraining regulationsndash Issuance of CARs AICs Operations Circulars Amendment toAircraft Rules (Schedule II)1048766 Upkeep of OperationsTraining Documents of various AirlineOperators6 Section Officer1048766 Maintenance of Records of Surveillance Check ReportsMain BaseInspections of Airline Operators1048766 Processing of documents pertaining to approval of CheckPilotsInstructorsExaminers of ScheduledNon-scheduled amp GeneralAviation Operators1048766 Submission of Draft Annual Report1048766 Updating of website on list of Examiners of ScheduledNon-scheduledand General Aviation Operators and Operations Circulars321048766 Monitoring of Test Fees Records1048766 Processing of cases pertaining to approval of Examiners on one timebasis1048766 Submission of Draft replies to CFOI on Parliamentary Matters VIPReferences RTI Act 2005 for approval of Director General1048766 Follow-up action1048766 Any other work assigned by Chief Flight Operations InspectorDeputyDirector (Operations)Note Flight Operations Inspectors (Aeroplane) will be under the control ofChief Flight Operations InspectorDeputy Director General In-charge ofthe Flight Inspection Directorate and assisting in the smoothfunctioning of the Flight Inspection DirectorateThe above Officers will also carry out any other duties of Technical orAdministrative nature assigned to them from time to time33VII INFORMATION amp REGULATIONS DIRECTORATE1 Preparation of briefdocumentation and participation in the Bilateral AirServices Agreements with foreign countries (Bilateral Air Services

Agreements have been signed with 100 countries)2 Clearance of schedules and any other operational matters pertaining tothe foreign airlines At present 64 foreign airlines are operating tofromIndia3 Preparation of draft notifications for amendment to the Aircraft Rules1937 and draft note for the Cabinet for amendment to the Aircraft Act19344 Discussions with the Ministry of Law and legal matters and vetting ofthe draft notifications5 Grant of approval of the Dangerous Goods Training Programmes inaccordance with the ldquoCivil Aviation Requirement Section 3-AirTransport Series `Lrsquo Part III dated 041020066 Permits of photography arms and ammunition dangerous goods etci) This office grants permission for photographyvideography fromthe ground at the airports and aerial photography under rule 13of Aircraft Rules 1937ii) This office grants permission for the carriage of arms andammunitions munitions of war etc by air tofromwithin Indiaunder rule 8 of the Aircraft Rules 19377 In regard to International Civil Aviation Organisation receives allcorrespondence from ICAO disseminates decisions taken by ICAO toother aviation agencies and obtained comments for submission ofIndiarsquos stand ICAO8 Preparation of Annual Report after obtaining materialsactivities fromdifferent directorate9 In regard to AIS functions like publication of Aeronautical InformationCirculars and distribution of ICAO publications to concerned directorateof this office and other aviation agencies10 Work related to library such as purchase of books periodicals andGazettes and accessioning classification cataloguing distribution ofbooks and periodicals34VIII RESEARCH amp DEVELOPMENT DIRECTORATETable of contents(A) Laboratories The Research and Development Directorate hasthe following Laboratories1 Flight Recorder Lab2 Material Testing Lab3 Failure Analysis Lab4 Physical and Chemical Lab(B) Design Section Type Certification (Head Quarter)(C ) Design Section Type Certification (Bangalore Sub-Office)Functions of LaboratoriesA 1 Flight Recorder Laboratory

This lab is engaged in analysis of data derived from randomly selected CVRs andFDRs for the purpose of monitoring crew performance and integrity of datarecording In addition to this CVR and FDR of aircraft involved in accidentincidentare also analyzed to determine any handling problem associated with theaccidentincident This lab also provide assistance to operators in downloadingdecoding and analyzing of any type of flight recorder with using dedicated tools (inform of software and hardware)A2 Material testing LaboratoryThis lab is engaged in the development and approval of indigenous aeronauticalmaterials for construction of light aircraft and gliders This includes materials likeaircraft fabric furnishing materials rubber seals etc In addition this lab is engagedin calibration of torque meter and tensiometer etcA3 Failure Analysis LaboratoryThis lab is engaged in the area of promoting air safety by analyzing the failedcomponent of aircrafthelicopter involved in accident incident to find out the probablecause of failure and also suggesting the remedial measuresA4 Physical and Chemical LaboratoryThis lab is engaged in testing of randomly selected samples of Aviation Turbine fueland also fuel samples for VVIP flights for quality control testing of fuel and oilsamples of aircraft involved in accidentincident and commissioning of new fueltanks35(B) Design Type CertificationFunctions Responsibilities at HQB1 Issue Validation of Type Certificate (TC) of Aeronauticalproduct (Aircraft engine and propeller)Application for issue revalidation of Type Certificate is to be submitted in theforms as given in Annexure I (for aircraft) and Annexure II (for rotorcraft) of CivilAviation Requirements (CAR) section 2 series F part II in duplicate along withfees (as per Aircraft Rule 62) to the Directorate of Research amp Development ofDGCAIt is essential that the designer of the product consults the DGCA prior tocommencement of design activity to ensure that the design of aircraft helicopterengine propeller he intends to design conforms to airworthiness code of FederalAviation Regulations of FAA Certification Standards of EASA or to that design codeacceptable by the DGCA For this purpose the applicant shall furnish the typedesign record duly approved by the Chief Designer to prove that the designcomplies with the relevant airworthiness design requirements RampD Directoratescrutinizes drawings and specifications various reports on analysis and tests

undertaken to substantiate compliance with the applicable requirements compliancedocuments etc Special conditions are imposed by the DGCA to provide additionalsafety standards and to cover novel and unusual design features and high intensityradiated field effects (HIRF) Additionally the aircraft has to meet noise and engineemission standards prescribed in ICAO Annex-16 or equivalent standards as of dateConcurrently the applicant is required to get his design organisation approved by theRampD Dte as per CAR 21 Subpart JAIt should be possible to issue a Type Certificate in 3 to 5 years depending onthe type of the product provided the required design reports test reports andcompliance documents have been submitted and the applicable design standard hasbeen complied with up to the satisfaction of DGCAB2 Issue of Type Approval of Aircraft parts and appliancesApplication for issue of Type Approval is to be submitted in the form as givenin Annexure - I of Civil Aviation Requirements (CAR) Section-2 Series X Part IX induplicate along with fees (as per Aircraft rule 62) to the Directorate of Research ampDevelopment (DRampD) of the DGCA The process begins when the designer manufacturer of a new aircraft helicopter components systems equipment etcsubmits an application (along with required drawings documents and fees) to theDRampD After receiving the same it is ensured that the organisation has designorganisation approval from the DGCA as per CAR 21 subpart JBOnce it is ensured that the design and analysis reports drawings etc are inorder and meet necessary requirements as stipulated by DRampD clearance may begiven to the designer manufacturer to carry out type tests on the parts appliancesThese tests are witnessed by RampD representatives After the type tests are carriedout successfully and DGCA is fully satisfied in regard to the parts appliances and36the manuals submitted by the applicant type approval in respect of the parts appliances may be issued to the designer manufacturer by the DGCAIt should be possible to issue a Type Approval in 1 year depending on thetype of the parts appliances provided required test reports compliance documentsand manuals have been submitted and the applicable standard has been compliedwith up to the satisfaction of DGCA

B3 Acceptance of Type Certificate issued by Foreign CAA for operation inIndiaThe aircraft Type Certified by foreign Civil Aviation Authority (FAA EASA) isaccepted by DGCA for operation in India The applicant is required to submit anapplication specifying the type of operation he intends to carry out along with copyof Type Certificate Type Certificate Data Sheet approved Aircraft Flight Manualsafety records list of Service Bulletins and Airworthiness Directives reports onequivalent level of safety findings (ELOS) reports of special conditions andexemptions and compliance status of the aircraft as per ICAO Annex-6 (OperatingLimitations)It should be possible to issue a Type Acceptance in 2 to 3 months dependingon the type of the aircraft provided required reports as mentioned above have beensubmitted and the applicable standard has been complied with up to the satisfactionof DGCAB4 Approval of Design OrganisationRule 133B of the Aircraft Rules 1937 stipulates that organisations engaged in designand manufacture of aircraft aircraft components and items of equipment including materialsforgings castings and standard parts shall be approved by the Director General of CivilAviation DGCA may on request and being satisfied approve an organisation to operateunder the system of approval On receipt of completed application form (CA-182E) and itsscrutiny by DGCA a preliminary meeting will be convened with the applicant to getfamiliarized with the organisation The organisation will be appraised of the variousrequirements of DGCA and the documents required to be submitted including complianceagainst various paragraphs of CAR-21The design organization prepares and submitsDesign Organisation Manual (DOM) as per applicable subpart of CAR 21 On scrutiny of thesubmitted documents if the applicant is found to meet the requirements a team of expertsfrom DGCA will visit and inspect the organisation to confirm that the applicant hasestablished the required capability The DGCA team during its course of visit shall satisfythat the organisation can satisfactorily accomplish the work relevant to the proposed scopeof work Subject to the satisfactory report made by the DGCA team the organisation maybe authorized to undertake the work and issue designanalysistest report in respect of theproduct The organisation shall be approved and the scope of work will be defined Thevalidity of approval is for one year and renewed subsequentlyIt should be possible to grant Design Organisation Approval in 6 months dependingon the type of design organization and scope of work provided required manuals anddocuments have been submitted and the applicable requirements have been complied with up to the

satisfaction of DGCA37B5 Approval of aircraft aircraft part modificationsMany alterations that are commonly called major alterations are in reality majordesign changes and require a supplemental type certificate Major changes to the typedesign are those which might appreciably affect mass balance structural strengthreliability operational characteristics or other characteristics affecting the airworthiness ofthe product Major changes to Type Design require engineering approval and should bereferred to the RampD Dte of DGCA For the approval of majoralterationsmodificationsrepairs the applicant shall submit an application to the RampD Dtealong with applicable fees He also has to submit design load stress analysis reportsdrawings etc which are required to be scrutinizedOn satisfactory completion of required tests compliance document againstapplicable airworthiness requirements is prepared by the applicant and submitted to theRampD Dte Specifications manuals operating limitations continued airworthiness instructionsare prepared by the applicant and submitted to the DGCA On satisfaction of DGCAapproval may be issued to major alterations modifications repairs specifying operatinglimitations and other conditionsIt should be possible to approve modification in 6 to 8 months depending on the typeof modification to be carried out provided required test reports and updated manuals havebeen submitted and the applicable requirements have been complied with up to thesatisfaction of DGCAFunctions Responsibilities at Bangalore Regional-OfficeThe RampD office at Bangalore was established in 1995 to look after Type Certificationactivities of Advanced Light Helicopter (at HAL) Hansa 3 amp SARAS aircraft (at NAL) andother civil aircraft related activities of the sub regionType Certification Activities at BangaloreThe following functions are the functions of this officei) Design Organization Approval in accordance with CAR 21 Subpart JB ampJAii) Scrutiny and acceptanceapproval of the Qualification test schedules of heparts in line with Internationally followed practiceiii) Witnessing of the Qualification tests to ensure the adherence to theQualification test programiv) Scrutiny of the compliance against the applicable Airworthiness Standardsv) Performing conformity inspection of aircraft aircraft parts indigenouslyproduced in the countryvi) Co-ordination with HQs in granting approvals certification etc38IX TRAINING amp LICENSING DIRECTORATE (INCLUDING FG ampTRAINING)Licensing-I Section1 Policy pertaining to renewal of licenses of aircrew personnel2 Renewal of all aircrew licenses including disposal of general enquiriespertaining to renewals

3 Grant of extension of aircraft rating to include additional types of aeroplanesopen rating Night Rating etc and Pilot-in-Command endorsement on varioustype of aircraft4 Cases relating to accidents and infringement of rules by licensed aircrewpersonnel and disciplinary action against them5 Parliamentary question and matters pertaining to unemployed aircrewpersonnel6 Budget and accounts including Advance Deposit account Maintenance ofAdvance Deposit and Revenue registers7 Maintenance of cards of aircrew personnel and personnel returns receivedfrom different airlines operators8 Proficiency checks their checking and posting9 Posting of type endorsements and renewal intimations of aircrew licensesreceived from the Regional Directors Calcutta Bombay New Delhi Madras10 Maintenance of Registers for various types of licenses giving records ofrenewals of aircrew lincenses11 Maintenance of registers for type rating PIC endorsements and infringementof Rules Accidents etc12 Endorsement of medical restrictions on licenses and Rcards13 Compliance of material for six monthly and yearly progress reports of CivilAviation14 Compliance of History of Pilots consequent upon accident15 Checking of Log Books with a view to detecting infringement of Rule 42A ofIndian Aircraft Rules 193716 Amendment to Indian Aircraft Rules 193717 VVIP flights ndash Proficiency checks of flight crew18 Delegation of Powers relating to renewal of licenses39Licensing-II Section1 Issue of aircrew licensesratings of the categories shown below includingdisposal of general of particular enquiries pertaining to issue of license(a) Student Pilotrsquos License (Aeroplanes Helicopters Gliders andBalloons)(b) Private Pilotrsquos License (Aeroplanes)(c ) Commercial Pilotrsquos License(d) Airline Transport Pilotrsquos License(e) Instrument Rating(f) Assistant flight Instructorrsquos Rating (Aeroplanes)(g) Flight Instructorrsquos Rating (Aeroplanes)(h) Flight Instructorrsquos Rating (Gliders)(i) Glider Pilotrsquos License(j) Private Helicopter Pilotrsquos License(k) Commercial Helicopter Pilotrsquos License(l) Student Navigatorrsquos License(m) Flight Navigatorrsquos License(n) Flight Radio Telephone operatorrsquos License(o) Flight Radio Telephony Operatorrsquos License(p) Private Pilotrsquos License (Balloons)

2 Revalidation of foreign license3 Conversion of foreign licenses into Indian Licenses in their correspondingcategories4 Policy matters regarding the issue of Indian and Foreign aircrew licenses5 Amendments to Licensing Rules6 Delegating of powers in respect of Licensing rules407 Exemption from Aircraft Rules for the issue of Indian Licenses8 Policy matters pertaining to conducting medical examination and theirassessment9 Disposal of medical reports pertaining to the issue and renewal of aircrewicenses and correspondence connected therewith10 Parliament Questions relating to issue of aircrew licenses11 Budget for expenditure to be incurred for items pertaining to L-2 Section41Training Section1 Budget allotment of funds etc under capital Grant for Gliding Centre andappropriation of Accounts Liabilities Returns Expenditure Returns etcPreparation of Brief for PAC on Budget matters2 Budget Allotment of funds etc under Revenue Grant for Govt Gliding Centreand appropriation of accounts preparation of Brief for PAC on the Budgetmatters3 Training of Gliding Instructions and Winch Operators and their approval forappointment in Gliding Clubs4 Five-Year Plans5 Foreign Exchange Budget6 Miscellaneous subjects on the general queries on glider training and approvalof appointment of Gliding Instructors and Gliding Instructor-in-Charge byGliding Clubs Wing7 Approval of Chief Flight Instructors AFI Instructor-in-Charge Honoraryinstructors and patter Flying for employment in lying Club8 Matters relating to other International Organization Aero Club of India andother Committees Conferences9 Allotment and loan of Gliders Gliding equipment to Flying and Gliding Clubsfrom Central Govt NCC10 Audit Objections Reconciliation of accounts11 Brief for President Address in both the Houses of Parliament on the eve ofBudget Session Consultative Committee of Parliament attached to theMinistry of Tourism amp Civil Aviation12 Matters relating to ICAO various Annual reports to I amp R Section13 Allotment of Aircraft to various Flying Clubs on loans basis14 Maintenance of aircraft with the flying clubs in purview of the Penalty clause15 Monthly aircraft returns from various flying clubs and preparation of variousreports connected with that16 Fixation of Insurance Value of the aircraft

4217 Periodical and other miscellaneous returns to AVU OampM E-II GC Hindiand R amp I etc relating to section Administration18 Release of Foreign Exchange for studies abroad19 Recovery of Cost and Overhaul Repair of aircraft loan to various FlyingClubs20 FOREIGN NATIONALS Training under Colombo Plan ITEC Programmeetc and clearance from Intelligence authorities (Clubs Gliding Centres) at(Civil Aviation Training Centre) and other Centres of Training21 Sanction of estimates received from AI Directorate and disposal of surplusstores at Subordinate Offices22 Sanction of Estimates for purchase of equipment under maintenance grant ofGliding Centres (Government)23 Delegation of Financial Powers and General Instructions regarding24 Administrative matters relating to GC Pune25 Accident to aircraft amp Gliders ndash Write Off and recovery of Insurable valuethereof26 Purchase of Aircraft Gliders and purchase of equipment under Capital Grantamp Manufacture of Indigenous equipment for Gliding Centres43FG Section1 Opening of Flying and Gliding Clubs ndash their Administration functioning and inclusionin the subsidy scheme2 Approval of constitution and bye-laws of clubs3 Allotment of Flying hours launches to Clubs4 Execution amp Enforcement of subsidy Agreement with Flying and Gliding Clubs5 Sanction and payment of Flying Subvention to Clubs6 Approval of Chief Engineer for Flying Clubs amp Gliding Clubs7 Scrutiny of Accounts of Clubs ndash General Supervision and control over the activities ofFlying Gliding Clubs with a view to ensuring proper utilization of Government grants8 Inspection of Flying Gliding Clubs by Accounts Officer9 Audit Inspection of Clubs by Accountant General of respective States10 Matters relating to confessional flying training including NCC training at Flying ampGliding Clubs11 Contribution withdrawals from Accident Reserve Fund and renewal of FERspertaining thereto12 Managing Committee Meetings of Clubs13 Activity Report of Flying Gliding Clubs (CA-82)14 All financial matters and Budget pertaining to Flying Gliding Clubs15 Rates of fees etc chargeable by Clubs16 Administrative matters relating to Aero Club of India Ballooning Club of IndiaFederation of Aeronautique Internationals All India Aeronautical Association andSkydiving17 Air Rallies Championships and conferences organized by Clubs18 Parliament Questions relating to Flying amp Gliding Clubs19 Standard Rules regarding services conditions of the employees of Flying and GlidingClubs20 Payment of Scholarship and Stipends to the SCST candidates selected under Free

Flying Scholarship Scheme21 Miscellaneous work relating to above subjects

Page 17: GOVERNMENT OF INDIA dgca

Detailed responsibilities of an individual airworthiness officer will vary depending on thepowers delegated to him by Government of India vide SO726 (E) amp SO727(E) upon hisspecialty and the specific tasks assigned to him(a) conduct inspection and carry out surveillance in accordance with establishedprocedures and instructions(b) report on each inspection and surveillance check in the manner prescribed(c) promote compliance with safety regulations and directives(d) report defects noticed to the operator or the approved organisation for remedialaction(e) report breaches of regulations and directives and(f) examine and review the maintenance overhaul and repair manuals for adequacyand ensure that necessary amendments are promptly made Examine maintenancechecks procedure sheets for adequacy23Detailed duties of an officer should also include as a minimum those listed belowwhich relate to his specialty(a) checking on technical log entries ensuring that the log sheets are being correctlycompleted and signed Monitoring defects occurring and reporting those ofsignificance or a repetitive nature(b) carrying out routine surveillance check of the standard of work in the hangarsworkshops and associated facilities of approved organisations(c) ensuring that ground support equipment in the workshops are properly used andmaintained by the operator(d) making spot checks of fuel vendors quality control including checking of fuel specificgravity aircraft drain samples and records The checks should be applied to both therefueling agentrsquos and the operatorrsquos methods(e) monitoring airworthiness certifications and ensuring that they are carried out bypersons who are properly authorised and that the certifications made are for thepurpose and in accordance with the requirements of the applicable airworthinessregulations(f) monitoring the implementation of the relevant airworthiness regulations issued by theheadquarters(g) familiarizing himself with the content of all Airworthiness Directives servicebulletins and similar documents in respect of aircraft(including power plants)andequipment and monitoring the extent of implementation(h) Reviewing maintenance manuals making recommendations in respect ofamendments which may be required by the headquarters or be requested by theoperators(i) carrying out sample inspections on the aircraft undergoing routine maintenancein order to assess the standard of work and adherence to maintenance manualprocedures Airworthiness Directives service bulletins etc(j) undertaking liaison with other officers regarding recommendations in respect ofissue and renewal of certificate of airworthiness checking all documents associatedwith the above including the flight manual amendment status and airframe andengine log books Checking that all relevant requirements have been compliedwith including correct certification of work carried out and authorizing release fortest flight of aircraft and avionic installation ensuring that the resulting reports aresatisfactory and in accordance with the laid down requirements(k) investigating and recommending approval of modifications(l) monitoring the operatorrsquos maintenance training organisation

(m) supervising inspections of operatorrsquos route station facilities(n) checking stores and components handling procedures generally and ensuring thatthere is no unidentified material in the bonded store and checking the quarantinestore for the methods used in the identification of goods and their inspection beforethey are transferred to the bonded store24VI Flight Inspection Directorate (FID)The Flight Inspection Directorate (FID) shall conduct regular Inspections andSurveillance of Scheduled Airlines and their aircrew in particular to ensure effectiveimplementation of safety related Standards and Recommended Practices containedin the ICAO Annexes particularly Annex 6 and the relevant Rules RegulationsProcedures and Requirements laid down in Aircraft Rules Civil AviationRequirements Aeronautical Information Circulars AIP India etc In addition toabove the Continued Surveillance of various operational aspects of operators is tobe ensured by conducting various InspectionsSurveillance Checks regularly vizCockpit En-route Inspection Cabin Inspection Ramp Inspection Station FacilityInspection and Proficiency Check etc In addition to this Simulator Evaluation andMain Base Inspection etc of the operators and StandardizationProficiency Checksof their Training Captains are to be conducted as per the requirements Thefunctions and responsibilities of FID shall broadly include the followingA SAFETY OVERSIGHT FUNCTIONS1048766 Development of Action Plan by Chief Flight Operations Inspector forContinued Surveillance of Airline Operators1048766 Surveillance of operational aspects of Airline Operators and follow-upaction thereof in accordance with the lsquoDuties amp Responsibilities of theFlight Operations Inspectorsrsquo laid down in Flight Operations InspectorrsquosManual (Ref ICAO Doc 8335-AN879 Chapter 9 Para 95 amp Para96)1048766 Random Checks of Pilots on their Proficiency amp Skill1048766 Periodical Inspection of Airline Operators ShippersFreight Forwardersand Cargo TerminalsWare Houses at Airports with regard totransportation of carrying Dangerous Goods as per Civil AviationRequirementsB TRAINING PROGRAMME OF AIRLINE OPERATORS1048766 Examination and scrutinyapproval of Training Programmes of FlightCrew on Multi-engine Aircraft (both Fixed Wing amp Helicopters) forScheduledNon-scheduled and General Aviation Operators as perStandardized Check-list1048766 Examination and scrutinyapproval of Training Programmes of AirlineOperators for Specific Authorizations and Limitations (ETOPS RNPRVSM R-NAV CAT-IIIII)1048766 Standardization of Flight Dispatchersrsquo Training Programme of Airline

Operators1048766 Standardization of Training Requirements to be followed by AirlineOperators for their Foreign Pilots251048766 Examination and acceptanceupdating of Training Manuals of AirlineOperators as per Civil Aviation Requirements as per StandardizedCheck-list1048766 Development andor revision of Specific OperatingTrainingregulations1048766 ApprovalRenewal of Simulator Training Institutes of Airlines Operatorsin IndiaC STANDARDIZATION OF TRAINING CAPTAINS1048766 Approval of Checks PilotsInstructorsExaminers of ScheduledNonscheduledGeneral Aviation Operators (Fixed Wing amp Helicopters) asper Civil Aviation Requirements (CAR)1048766 Standardization Checks of Training Captains ndash Check PilotsInstructorsExaminersD EXAMINATION OF OPERATIONAL DOCUMENTS1048766 Review and update of Flight Operations Inspectorrsquos Manual forOperations Inspection and Continued Surveillance as per ICAO Doc8335-AN8791048766 ExaminationReview and Acceptance of Operations Manual of AirlineOperators as per Civil Aviation Requirements as per StandardizedCheck-listE OTHER OPERATIONAL APPROVAL1048766 Approval of Flight Dispatchers as per Civil Aviation Requirements(Standardized check-list to be followed)1048766 Approval of PilotrsquosOperatorrsquos Authorization for ILS CAT-IIIIIOperations as per Civil Aviation Requirements (Standardized Checklistto be followed)1048766 Approval of Standard Operating Procedures for operations to NewStations amp Critical Airports ie Airports surrounded by HillydifficultTerrain (as per Standardized Check-list)1048766 Examination of Flight Trial Reports of Instrument Approach amp LandingProcedures1048766 Examination of Minimum Equipment List (MEL) from operationalaspects in co-ordination with Directorate of Airworthiness26F CERTIFICATION OF AIRLINE OPERATORS1048766 Participation in Meetings conducted by Air Transport Directorate forCertification of Airline Operators to ensure compliance of OperatingRequirements as per the Standardized Check-listG EXAMINATION1048766 Standardization of written examination questions of Pilotsrsquo Examinationas per the requirements of CEOOrders of Director General1048766 Oral Examination of Foreign PilotsFlight Dispatchers as per the Board

constituted by DGH GENERAL1048766 All Flight Operations Inspectors Chief Flight Operations Inspectorshall maintain their personal files The personal files shall containinformation of their Technical QualificationTraining Courses1048766 CFOI FOIs shall keep a record of all Checks amp Reports wherever theyare nominated by the Director General as observer on board andrecord of Test Fees being realized in their individual capacity from theoperators under Schedule-II of the Aircraft Rules 1937I Any other work assigned by Director GeneralDuties Functions amp Responsibilities of Officers in Flight InspectionDirectorate (FID)The Duties Functions amp Responsibilities of Officers in Flight InspectionDirectorate have been determined in accordance with the duties attached with thepost (copy placed below) and in accordance with power delegated to them underSO 726(E) SO 727(E) amp SO 3661 Chief Flight Operations Inspector Deputy Director General (in-charge ofFID)1048766 Development of Action Plan for Flight Inspection programme by FlightOperations Inspectors for Continued Surveillance of Airline Operatorsand to ensure implementation of follow-up instructions issued byhimDirector General of Civil Aviation1048766 Standardization Checks of Training Captains ndash CheckPilotsInstructorsExaminers to be conducted by CFOI1048766 Acceptance of Operations Manual of ScheduledNon-scheduled andGeneral Aviation Operators as per Standard Check-list271048766 Acceptance of Training Manual of ScheduledNon-scheduled andGeneral Aviation Operators including Standardization of FlightDispatchersrsquo Training Programme as per Standard Check-list1048766 Approval of Training Programmes of Airline Operators for SpecificAuthorizations and Limitations (ETOPS RNP RVSM R-NAV CATIIIII)1048766 Approval of Flying Training Programme of Flight Crew on Multi-engineAircraft (both Fixed Wing amp Helicopter) for ScheduledNon-scheduledand General Aviation Operators as per Standard Check-list1048766 Development andor revision of specific OperatingTraining regulationsndash Issuance of CARs AICs Operations Circulars Amendment toAircraft Rules (Schedule II)1048766 Approval of Draft replies to Director GeneralVC Section onParliamentary Matters VIP References RTI Act 20051048766 Scrutiny of Training Records pertaining to approval of Examiners ndashCheck PilotInstructorExaminer of ScheduledNon-scheduledGeneralAviation Operators1048766 Approval of Examiners of ScheduledNon-scheduledGeneral Aviation

on one time basis1048766 Oral Examination of Indian Pilots under AIC 17 of 1994 as per theBoard constituted by Director General1048766 Oral Examination for approval of Flight Dispatchers by the Boardconstituted by Director General and their approval1048766 Approval of Flight Dispatchers1048766 Quarterly meeting with Airline Operators on important operational andtraining matters pertaining to Scheduled Non-scheduledGeneralAviation (Fixed Wing amp Helicopter) and updating Director Generalabout the same1048766 To liaise with Director (Training amp Licensing) and Director (Air Safety)in all aspects specially pertaining to giving guidance on operationalmatters for Airline Operator1048766 To liaise with Joint Director General In-charge of Training amp Licensingand Joint Director General of Air Safety specially pertaining to givingguidance on operational matters for Airline Operations1048766 Approval of PilotrsquosOperatorrsquos Authorization for ILS CAT-IIIIIOperations as per Civil Aviation Requirements (Standardized Checklistto be followed)281048766 Approval of Standard Operating Procedures for operations to NewStations amp Critical Airports ie Airports surrounded by HillydifficultTerrain (as per Standardized Check-list)1048766 Participation in Meetings conducted by Air Transport Directorate forCertification of Airline Operators to ensure compliance of OperatingRequirements as per the Standardized Check-list1048766 Acceptance of Flight Trial Reports of Instrument Approach amp LandingProcedures1048766 Acceptance of Minimum Equipment List (MEL) from operationalaspects in co-ordination with Directorate of Airworthiness1048766 Chief Flight Operations Inspector shall maintain his personal files Thepersonal files shall contain information of their TechnicalQualificationTraining Courses1048766 Chief Flight Operations Inspector shall keep a record of all Checks ampReports wherever he is nominated by the Director General as observeron board and record of Test Fees being realized in their individualcapacity from the operators under Schedule-II of the Aircraft Rules19371048766 Any other work assigned by the Director General2 Flight Operations Inspectors1048766 To carry out Surveillance Checks of Airline Operators (Fixed Wing ampHelicopters) and follow-up action thereof in accordance with the dutieslaid down in Flight Operations Inspectorrsquos Manual1048766 Examination and Scrutiny of Training Programme of Flight Crew onMulti-engine Aircraft (both Fixed Wing amp Helicopters) forScheduledNon-scheduled and General Aviation Operators as per

Standard Check-list1048766 Periodical Inspections of Airlines Operators with regard totransportation of Dangerous Goods as per Civil Aviation Requirementsand follow-up action thereon Standard Check-list to be adopted1048766 Development andor revision of specific OperatingTraining regulationsndash Issuance of CARs AICs Operations Circulars Amendment toAircraft Rules (Schedule II)1048766 Examination and scrutiny of Operations Manual as per StandardCheck-list291048766 Examination and scrutiny of Training Manual of ScheduledNonscheduledand General Aviation Operators including Standardization ofFlight Dispatchersrsquo Training Programme as per Standard Check-list1048766 Examination and scrutiny of Training Programmes of Airline Operatorsfor Specific Authorizations and Limitations (ETOPS RNP RVSM RNAVCAT-IIIII)1048766 Examination and scrutiny of Flying Training Programme of Flight Crewon Multi-engine Aircraft (both Fixed Wing amp Helicopter) forScheduledNon-scheduled and General Aviation Operators as perStandard Check-list1048766 Examination and scrutiny of Training Programme of Airline Operatorsfor Specific Authorization amp Limitations1048766 To carry out Initial Approval of all Simulators and thereafter give yearlycertification of all Flight Simulators and check the compatibility ofSimulators vis-agrave-vis the Aircraft being used by all Indian Operatorsbefore recommending their use to Chief Flight OperationsInspectorDirector General of Civil Aviation1048766 Review and update of Flight Operations Inspectorrsquos Manual forOperations Inspection and Continued Surveillance as per ICAO Doc8335-AN8791048766 Examination of Training Records for PilotrsquosOperatorrsquos Authorization forILS CAT-IIIII Operations as per Civil Aviation Requirements(Standardized Check-list to be followed)1048766 Examination of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for operationsto New Stations amp Critical Airports ie Airports surrounded byHillydifficult Terrain (as per Standardized Check-list)1048766 Participation in Meetings conducted by Air Transport Directorate forCertification of Airline Operators to ensure compliance of OperatingRequirements as per the Standardized Check-list1048766 Examination of Flight Trial Reports of Instrument Approach amp LandingProcedures1048766 Examination of Minimum Equipment List (MEL) from operationalaspects1048766 Flight Operations Inspectors shall maintain their personal files Thepersonal files shall contain information of their TechnicalQualificationTraining Courses

1048766 Flight Operations Inspectors shall keep a record of all Checks ampReports wherever they are nominated by the Director General as30observer on board and record of Test Fees being realized in theirindividual capacity from the operators under Schedule-II of the AircraftRules 19371048766 Any other work assigned by CFOI Director General3 Deputy Director (Operations)1048766 Follow-up action on Surveillance Check Reports of Airline Operators1048766 Examination of documents pertaining to approval of CheckPilotsInstructorsExaminers of ScheduledNon-scheduled amp GeneralAviation Operators1048766 Development of Check-lists for examination of OperationsTrainingManual Specialized Operations etc in consultation with FOICFOI1048766 Examination and scrutiny of Annual Reports1048766 Development andor revision of specific OperatingTraining regulationsndash Issuance of CARs AICs Operations Circulars Amendment toAircraft Rules (Schedule II)1048766 Coordinating activities pertaining to functioning of Flight InspectionDirectorate with Airlines Flight Operations Inspectors Chief FlightOperations Inspector Director General and other Directorates inDGCA1048766 Examinationscrutiny of cases pertaining to approval of Examiners onone time basis1048766 Preparation of Draft replies to CFOI on Parliamentary Matters VIPReferences RTI Act 2005 for approval of Director General1048766 Any other work assigned by Director General4 Assistant Director (Operations)1048766 Submission of Draft replies on follow-up action on Surveillance CheckReports of Airline Operators1048766 Examination of documents pertaining to approval of CheckPilotsInstructorsExaminers of ScheduledNon-scheduled amp GeneralAviation Operators1048766 Development of Check-lists for examination of OperationsTrainingManual Specialized Operations etc in consultation with FOICFOI1048766 Examination and scrutiny of Annual Reports311048766 Development andor revision of specific OperatingTraining regulationsndash Issuance of CARs AICs Operations Circulars Amendment toAircraft Rules (Schedule II)1048766 Coordinating activities pertaining to functioning of Flight InspectionDirectorate with Airlines Flight Operations Inspectors Chief FlightOperations Inspector Director General and other Directorates inDGCA1048766 Examinationscrutiny of cases pertaining to approval of Examiners onone time basis

1048766 Preparation of Draft replies to Dy Director (FID) CFOI onParliamentary Matters VIP References RTI Act 2005 for approval ofDirector General1048766 Any other work assigned by Director General5 Operations Officer1048766 Examination of cases pertaining to approval of Flight Dispatchers1048766 Examination of matters pertaining to Oral Examination of Indian Pilotsunder AIC 17 of 19941048766 Examination of Training Syllabus of individual Pilots for typeendorsementconversion on various Helicopter types1048766 Examination of matters pertaining to approval of Examiners forHelicopter Operators on regularone time basis1048766 Development andor revision of specific OperatingTraining regulationsndash Issuance of CARs AICs Operations Circulars Amendment toAircraft Rules (Schedule II)1048766 Upkeep of OperationsTraining Documents of various AirlineOperators6 Section Officer1048766 Maintenance of Records of Surveillance Check ReportsMain BaseInspections of Airline Operators1048766 Processing of documents pertaining to approval of CheckPilotsInstructorsExaminers of ScheduledNon-scheduled amp GeneralAviation Operators1048766 Submission of Draft Annual Report1048766 Updating of website on list of Examiners of ScheduledNon-scheduledand General Aviation Operators and Operations Circulars321048766 Monitoring of Test Fees Records1048766 Processing of cases pertaining to approval of Examiners on one timebasis1048766 Submission of Draft replies to CFOI on Parliamentary Matters VIPReferences RTI Act 2005 for approval of Director General1048766 Follow-up action1048766 Any other work assigned by Chief Flight Operations InspectorDeputyDirector (Operations)Note Flight Operations Inspectors (Aeroplane) will be under the control ofChief Flight Operations InspectorDeputy Director General In-charge ofthe Flight Inspection Directorate and assisting in the smoothfunctioning of the Flight Inspection DirectorateThe above Officers will also carry out any other duties of Technical orAdministrative nature assigned to them from time to time33VII INFORMATION amp REGULATIONS DIRECTORATE1 Preparation of briefdocumentation and participation in the Bilateral AirServices Agreements with foreign countries (Bilateral Air Services

Agreements have been signed with 100 countries)2 Clearance of schedules and any other operational matters pertaining tothe foreign airlines At present 64 foreign airlines are operating tofromIndia3 Preparation of draft notifications for amendment to the Aircraft Rules1937 and draft note for the Cabinet for amendment to the Aircraft Act19344 Discussions with the Ministry of Law and legal matters and vetting ofthe draft notifications5 Grant of approval of the Dangerous Goods Training Programmes inaccordance with the ldquoCivil Aviation Requirement Section 3-AirTransport Series `Lrsquo Part III dated 041020066 Permits of photography arms and ammunition dangerous goods etci) This office grants permission for photographyvideography fromthe ground at the airports and aerial photography under rule 13of Aircraft Rules 1937ii) This office grants permission for the carriage of arms andammunitions munitions of war etc by air tofromwithin Indiaunder rule 8 of the Aircraft Rules 19377 In regard to International Civil Aviation Organisation receives allcorrespondence from ICAO disseminates decisions taken by ICAO toother aviation agencies and obtained comments for submission ofIndiarsquos stand ICAO8 Preparation of Annual Report after obtaining materialsactivities fromdifferent directorate9 In regard to AIS functions like publication of Aeronautical InformationCirculars and distribution of ICAO publications to concerned directorateof this office and other aviation agencies10 Work related to library such as purchase of books periodicals andGazettes and accessioning classification cataloguing distribution ofbooks and periodicals34VIII RESEARCH amp DEVELOPMENT DIRECTORATETable of contents(A) Laboratories The Research and Development Directorate hasthe following Laboratories1 Flight Recorder Lab2 Material Testing Lab3 Failure Analysis Lab4 Physical and Chemical Lab(B) Design Section Type Certification (Head Quarter)(C ) Design Section Type Certification (Bangalore Sub-Office)Functions of LaboratoriesA 1 Flight Recorder Laboratory

This lab is engaged in analysis of data derived from randomly selected CVRs andFDRs for the purpose of monitoring crew performance and integrity of datarecording In addition to this CVR and FDR of aircraft involved in accidentincidentare also analyzed to determine any handling problem associated with theaccidentincident This lab also provide assistance to operators in downloadingdecoding and analyzing of any type of flight recorder with using dedicated tools (inform of software and hardware)A2 Material testing LaboratoryThis lab is engaged in the development and approval of indigenous aeronauticalmaterials for construction of light aircraft and gliders This includes materials likeaircraft fabric furnishing materials rubber seals etc In addition this lab is engagedin calibration of torque meter and tensiometer etcA3 Failure Analysis LaboratoryThis lab is engaged in the area of promoting air safety by analyzing the failedcomponent of aircrafthelicopter involved in accident incident to find out the probablecause of failure and also suggesting the remedial measuresA4 Physical and Chemical LaboratoryThis lab is engaged in testing of randomly selected samples of Aviation Turbine fueland also fuel samples for VVIP flights for quality control testing of fuel and oilsamples of aircraft involved in accidentincident and commissioning of new fueltanks35(B) Design Type CertificationFunctions Responsibilities at HQB1 Issue Validation of Type Certificate (TC) of Aeronauticalproduct (Aircraft engine and propeller)Application for issue revalidation of Type Certificate is to be submitted in theforms as given in Annexure I (for aircraft) and Annexure II (for rotorcraft) of CivilAviation Requirements (CAR) section 2 series F part II in duplicate along withfees (as per Aircraft Rule 62) to the Directorate of Research amp Development ofDGCAIt is essential that the designer of the product consults the DGCA prior tocommencement of design activity to ensure that the design of aircraft helicopterengine propeller he intends to design conforms to airworthiness code of FederalAviation Regulations of FAA Certification Standards of EASA or to that design codeacceptable by the DGCA For this purpose the applicant shall furnish the typedesign record duly approved by the Chief Designer to prove that the designcomplies with the relevant airworthiness design requirements RampD Directoratescrutinizes drawings and specifications various reports on analysis and tests

undertaken to substantiate compliance with the applicable requirements compliancedocuments etc Special conditions are imposed by the DGCA to provide additionalsafety standards and to cover novel and unusual design features and high intensityradiated field effects (HIRF) Additionally the aircraft has to meet noise and engineemission standards prescribed in ICAO Annex-16 or equivalent standards as of dateConcurrently the applicant is required to get his design organisation approved by theRampD Dte as per CAR 21 Subpart JAIt should be possible to issue a Type Certificate in 3 to 5 years depending onthe type of the product provided the required design reports test reports andcompliance documents have been submitted and the applicable design standard hasbeen complied with up to the satisfaction of DGCAB2 Issue of Type Approval of Aircraft parts and appliancesApplication for issue of Type Approval is to be submitted in the form as givenin Annexure - I of Civil Aviation Requirements (CAR) Section-2 Series X Part IX induplicate along with fees (as per Aircraft rule 62) to the Directorate of Research ampDevelopment (DRampD) of the DGCA The process begins when the designer manufacturer of a new aircraft helicopter components systems equipment etcsubmits an application (along with required drawings documents and fees) to theDRampD After receiving the same it is ensured that the organisation has designorganisation approval from the DGCA as per CAR 21 subpart JBOnce it is ensured that the design and analysis reports drawings etc are inorder and meet necessary requirements as stipulated by DRampD clearance may begiven to the designer manufacturer to carry out type tests on the parts appliancesThese tests are witnessed by RampD representatives After the type tests are carriedout successfully and DGCA is fully satisfied in regard to the parts appliances and36the manuals submitted by the applicant type approval in respect of the parts appliances may be issued to the designer manufacturer by the DGCAIt should be possible to issue a Type Approval in 1 year depending on thetype of the parts appliances provided required test reports compliance documentsand manuals have been submitted and the applicable standard has been compliedwith up to the satisfaction of DGCA

B3 Acceptance of Type Certificate issued by Foreign CAA for operation inIndiaThe aircraft Type Certified by foreign Civil Aviation Authority (FAA EASA) isaccepted by DGCA for operation in India The applicant is required to submit anapplication specifying the type of operation he intends to carry out along with copyof Type Certificate Type Certificate Data Sheet approved Aircraft Flight Manualsafety records list of Service Bulletins and Airworthiness Directives reports onequivalent level of safety findings (ELOS) reports of special conditions andexemptions and compliance status of the aircraft as per ICAO Annex-6 (OperatingLimitations)It should be possible to issue a Type Acceptance in 2 to 3 months dependingon the type of the aircraft provided required reports as mentioned above have beensubmitted and the applicable standard has been complied with up to the satisfactionof DGCAB4 Approval of Design OrganisationRule 133B of the Aircraft Rules 1937 stipulates that organisations engaged in designand manufacture of aircraft aircraft components and items of equipment including materialsforgings castings and standard parts shall be approved by the Director General of CivilAviation DGCA may on request and being satisfied approve an organisation to operateunder the system of approval On receipt of completed application form (CA-182E) and itsscrutiny by DGCA a preliminary meeting will be convened with the applicant to getfamiliarized with the organisation The organisation will be appraised of the variousrequirements of DGCA and the documents required to be submitted including complianceagainst various paragraphs of CAR-21The design organization prepares and submitsDesign Organisation Manual (DOM) as per applicable subpart of CAR 21 On scrutiny of thesubmitted documents if the applicant is found to meet the requirements a team of expertsfrom DGCA will visit and inspect the organisation to confirm that the applicant hasestablished the required capability The DGCA team during its course of visit shall satisfythat the organisation can satisfactorily accomplish the work relevant to the proposed scopeof work Subject to the satisfactory report made by the DGCA team the organisation maybe authorized to undertake the work and issue designanalysistest report in respect of theproduct The organisation shall be approved and the scope of work will be defined Thevalidity of approval is for one year and renewed subsequentlyIt should be possible to grant Design Organisation Approval in 6 months dependingon the type of design organization and scope of work provided required manuals anddocuments have been submitted and the applicable requirements have been complied with up to the

satisfaction of DGCA37B5 Approval of aircraft aircraft part modificationsMany alterations that are commonly called major alterations are in reality majordesign changes and require a supplemental type certificate Major changes to the typedesign are those which might appreciably affect mass balance structural strengthreliability operational characteristics or other characteristics affecting the airworthiness ofthe product Major changes to Type Design require engineering approval and should bereferred to the RampD Dte of DGCA For the approval of majoralterationsmodificationsrepairs the applicant shall submit an application to the RampD Dtealong with applicable fees He also has to submit design load stress analysis reportsdrawings etc which are required to be scrutinizedOn satisfactory completion of required tests compliance document againstapplicable airworthiness requirements is prepared by the applicant and submitted to theRampD Dte Specifications manuals operating limitations continued airworthiness instructionsare prepared by the applicant and submitted to the DGCA On satisfaction of DGCAapproval may be issued to major alterations modifications repairs specifying operatinglimitations and other conditionsIt should be possible to approve modification in 6 to 8 months depending on the typeof modification to be carried out provided required test reports and updated manuals havebeen submitted and the applicable requirements have been complied with up to thesatisfaction of DGCAFunctions Responsibilities at Bangalore Regional-OfficeThe RampD office at Bangalore was established in 1995 to look after Type Certificationactivities of Advanced Light Helicopter (at HAL) Hansa 3 amp SARAS aircraft (at NAL) andother civil aircraft related activities of the sub regionType Certification Activities at BangaloreThe following functions are the functions of this officei) Design Organization Approval in accordance with CAR 21 Subpart JB ampJAii) Scrutiny and acceptanceapproval of the Qualification test schedules of heparts in line with Internationally followed practiceiii) Witnessing of the Qualification tests to ensure the adherence to theQualification test programiv) Scrutiny of the compliance against the applicable Airworthiness Standardsv) Performing conformity inspection of aircraft aircraft parts indigenouslyproduced in the countryvi) Co-ordination with HQs in granting approvals certification etc38IX TRAINING amp LICENSING DIRECTORATE (INCLUDING FG ampTRAINING)Licensing-I Section1 Policy pertaining to renewal of licenses of aircrew personnel2 Renewal of all aircrew licenses including disposal of general enquiriespertaining to renewals

3 Grant of extension of aircraft rating to include additional types of aeroplanesopen rating Night Rating etc and Pilot-in-Command endorsement on varioustype of aircraft4 Cases relating to accidents and infringement of rules by licensed aircrewpersonnel and disciplinary action against them5 Parliamentary question and matters pertaining to unemployed aircrewpersonnel6 Budget and accounts including Advance Deposit account Maintenance ofAdvance Deposit and Revenue registers7 Maintenance of cards of aircrew personnel and personnel returns receivedfrom different airlines operators8 Proficiency checks their checking and posting9 Posting of type endorsements and renewal intimations of aircrew licensesreceived from the Regional Directors Calcutta Bombay New Delhi Madras10 Maintenance of Registers for various types of licenses giving records ofrenewals of aircrew lincenses11 Maintenance of registers for type rating PIC endorsements and infringementof Rules Accidents etc12 Endorsement of medical restrictions on licenses and Rcards13 Compliance of material for six monthly and yearly progress reports of CivilAviation14 Compliance of History of Pilots consequent upon accident15 Checking of Log Books with a view to detecting infringement of Rule 42A ofIndian Aircraft Rules 193716 Amendment to Indian Aircraft Rules 193717 VVIP flights ndash Proficiency checks of flight crew18 Delegation of Powers relating to renewal of licenses39Licensing-II Section1 Issue of aircrew licensesratings of the categories shown below includingdisposal of general of particular enquiries pertaining to issue of license(a) Student Pilotrsquos License (Aeroplanes Helicopters Gliders andBalloons)(b) Private Pilotrsquos License (Aeroplanes)(c ) Commercial Pilotrsquos License(d) Airline Transport Pilotrsquos License(e) Instrument Rating(f) Assistant flight Instructorrsquos Rating (Aeroplanes)(g) Flight Instructorrsquos Rating (Aeroplanes)(h) Flight Instructorrsquos Rating (Gliders)(i) Glider Pilotrsquos License(j) Private Helicopter Pilotrsquos License(k) Commercial Helicopter Pilotrsquos License(l) Student Navigatorrsquos License(m) Flight Navigatorrsquos License(n) Flight Radio Telephone operatorrsquos License(o) Flight Radio Telephony Operatorrsquos License(p) Private Pilotrsquos License (Balloons)

2 Revalidation of foreign license3 Conversion of foreign licenses into Indian Licenses in their correspondingcategories4 Policy matters regarding the issue of Indian and Foreign aircrew licenses5 Amendments to Licensing Rules6 Delegating of powers in respect of Licensing rules407 Exemption from Aircraft Rules for the issue of Indian Licenses8 Policy matters pertaining to conducting medical examination and theirassessment9 Disposal of medical reports pertaining to the issue and renewal of aircrewicenses and correspondence connected therewith10 Parliament Questions relating to issue of aircrew licenses11 Budget for expenditure to be incurred for items pertaining to L-2 Section41Training Section1 Budget allotment of funds etc under capital Grant for Gliding Centre andappropriation of Accounts Liabilities Returns Expenditure Returns etcPreparation of Brief for PAC on Budget matters2 Budget Allotment of funds etc under Revenue Grant for Govt Gliding Centreand appropriation of accounts preparation of Brief for PAC on the Budgetmatters3 Training of Gliding Instructions and Winch Operators and their approval forappointment in Gliding Clubs4 Five-Year Plans5 Foreign Exchange Budget6 Miscellaneous subjects on the general queries on glider training and approvalof appointment of Gliding Instructors and Gliding Instructor-in-Charge byGliding Clubs Wing7 Approval of Chief Flight Instructors AFI Instructor-in-Charge Honoraryinstructors and patter Flying for employment in lying Club8 Matters relating to other International Organization Aero Club of India andother Committees Conferences9 Allotment and loan of Gliders Gliding equipment to Flying and Gliding Clubsfrom Central Govt NCC10 Audit Objections Reconciliation of accounts11 Brief for President Address in both the Houses of Parliament on the eve ofBudget Session Consultative Committee of Parliament attached to theMinistry of Tourism amp Civil Aviation12 Matters relating to ICAO various Annual reports to I amp R Section13 Allotment of Aircraft to various Flying Clubs on loans basis14 Maintenance of aircraft with the flying clubs in purview of the Penalty clause15 Monthly aircraft returns from various flying clubs and preparation of variousreports connected with that16 Fixation of Insurance Value of the aircraft

4217 Periodical and other miscellaneous returns to AVU OampM E-II GC Hindiand R amp I etc relating to section Administration18 Release of Foreign Exchange for studies abroad19 Recovery of Cost and Overhaul Repair of aircraft loan to various FlyingClubs20 FOREIGN NATIONALS Training under Colombo Plan ITEC Programmeetc and clearance from Intelligence authorities (Clubs Gliding Centres) at(Civil Aviation Training Centre) and other Centres of Training21 Sanction of estimates received from AI Directorate and disposal of surplusstores at Subordinate Offices22 Sanction of Estimates for purchase of equipment under maintenance grant ofGliding Centres (Government)23 Delegation of Financial Powers and General Instructions regarding24 Administrative matters relating to GC Pune25 Accident to aircraft amp Gliders ndash Write Off and recovery of Insurable valuethereof26 Purchase of Aircraft Gliders and purchase of equipment under Capital Grantamp Manufacture of Indigenous equipment for Gliding Centres43FG Section1 Opening of Flying and Gliding Clubs ndash their Administration functioning and inclusionin the subsidy scheme2 Approval of constitution and bye-laws of clubs3 Allotment of Flying hours launches to Clubs4 Execution amp Enforcement of subsidy Agreement with Flying and Gliding Clubs5 Sanction and payment of Flying Subvention to Clubs6 Approval of Chief Engineer for Flying Clubs amp Gliding Clubs7 Scrutiny of Accounts of Clubs ndash General Supervision and control over the activities ofFlying Gliding Clubs with a view to ensuring proper utilization of Government grants8 Inspection of Flying Gliding Clubs by Accounts Officer9 Audit Inspection of Clubs by Accountant General of respective States10 Matters relating to confessional flying training including NCC training at Flying ampGliding Clubs11 Contribution withdrawals from Accident Reserve Fund and renewal of FERspertaining thereto12 Managing Committee Meetings of Clubs13 Activity Report of Flying Gliding Clubs (CA-82)14 All financial matters and Budget pertaining to Flying Gliding Clubs15 Rates of fees etc chargeable by Clubs16 Administrative matters relating to Aero Club of India Ballooning Club of IndiaFederation of Aeronautique Internationals All India Aeronautical Association andSkydiving17 Air Rallies Championships and conferences organized by Clubs18 Parliament Questions relating to Flying amp Gliding Clubs19 Standard Rules regarding services conditions of the employees of Flying and GlidingClubs20 Payment of Scholarship and Stipends to the SCST candidates selected under Free

Flying Scholarship Scheme21 Miscellaneous work relating to above subjects

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(m) supervising inspections of operatorrsquos route station facilities(n) checking stores and components handling procedures generally and ensuring thatthere is no unidentified material in the bonded store and checking the quarantinestore for the methods used in the identification of goods and their inspection beforethey are transferred to the bonded store24VI Flight Inspection Directorate (FID)The Flight Inspection Directorate (FID) shall conduct regular Inspections andSurveillance of Scheduled Airlines and their aircrew in particular to ensure effectiveimplementation of safety related Standards and Recommended Practices containedin the ICAO Annexes particularly Annex 6 and the relevant Rules RegulationsProcedures and Requirements laid down in Aircraft Rules Civil AviationRequirements Aeronautical Information Circulars AIP India etc In addition toabove the Continued Surveillance of various operational aspects of operators is tobe ensured by conducting various InspectionsSurveillance Checks regularly vizCockpit En-route Inspection Cabin Inspection Ramp Inspection Station FacilityInspection and Proficiency Check etc In addition to this Simulator Evaluation andMain Base Inspection etc of the operators and StandardizationProficiency Checksof their Training Captains are to be conducted as per the requirements Thefunctions and responsibilities of FID shall broadly include the followingA SAFETY OVERSIGHT FUNCTIONS1048766 Development of Action Plan by Chief Flight Operations Inspector forContinued Surveillance of Airline Operators1048766 Surveillance of operational aspects of Airline Operators and follow-upaction thereof in accordance with the lsquoDuties amp Responsibilities of theFlight Operations Inspectorsrsquo laid down in Flight Operations InspectorrsquosManual (Ref ICAO Doc 8335-AN879 Chapter 9 Para 95 amp Para96)1048766 Random Checks of Pilots on their Proficiency amp Skill1048766 Periodical Inspection of Airline Operators ShippersFreight Forwardersand Cargo TerminalsWare Houses at Airports with regard totransportation of carrying Dangerous Goods as per Civil AviationRequirementsB TRAINING PROGRAMME OF AIRLINE OPERATORS1048766 Examination and scrutinyapproval of Training Programmes of FlightCrew on Multi-engine Aircraft (both Fixed Wing amp Helicopters) forScheduledNon-scheduled and General Aviation Operators as perStandardized Check-list1048766 Examination and scrutinyapproval of Training Programmes of AirlineOperators for Specific Authorizations and Limitations (ETOPS RNPRVSM R-NAV CAT-IIIII)1048766 Standardization of Flight Dispatchersrsquo Training Programme of Airline

Operators1048766 Standardization of Training Requirements to be followed by AirlineOperators for their Foreign Pilots251048766 Examination and acceptanceupdating of Training Manuals of AirlineOperators as per Civil Aviation Requirements as per StandardizedCheck-list1048766 Development andor revision of Specific OperatingTrainingregulations1048766 ApprovalRenewal of Simulator Training Institutes of Airlines Operatorsin IndiaC STANDARDIZATION OF TRAINING CAPTAINS1048766 Approval of Checks PilotsInstructorsExaminers of ScheduledNonscheduledGeneral Aviation Operators (Fixed Wing amp Helicopters) asper Civil Aviation Requirements (CAR)1048766 Standardization Checks of Training Captains ndash Check PilotsInstructorsExaminersD EXAMINATION OF OPERATIONAL DOCUMENTS1048766 Review and update of Flight Operations Inspectorrsquos Manual forOperations Inspection and Continued Surveillance as per ICAO Doc8335-AN8791048766 ExaminationReview and Acceptance of Operations Manual of AirlineOperators as per Civil Aviation Requirements as per StandardizedCheck-listE OTHER OPERATIONAL APPROVAL1048766 Approval of Flight Dispatchers as per Civil Aviation Requirements(Standardized check-list to be followed)1048766 Approval of PilotrsquosOperatorrsquos Authorization for ILS CAT-IIIIIOperations as per Civil Aviation Requirements (Standardized Checklistto be followed)1048766 Approval of Standard Operating Procedures for operations to NewStations amp Critical Airports ie Airports surrounded by HillydifficultTerrain (as per Standardized Check-list)1048766 Examination of Flight Trial Reports of Instrument Approach amp LandingProcedures1048766 Examination of Minimum Equipment List (MEL) from operationalaspects in co-ordination with Directorate of Airworthiness26F CERTIFICATION OF AIRLINE OPERATORS1048766 Participation in Meetings conducted by Air Transport Directorate forCertification of Airline Operators to ensure compliance of OperatingRequirements as per the Standardized Check-listG EXAMINATION1048766 Standardization of written examination questions of Pilotsrsquo Examinationas per the requirements of CEOOrders of Director General1048766 Oral Examination of Foreign PilotsFlight Dispatchers as per the Board

constituted by DGH GENERAL1048766 All Flight Operations Inspectors Chief Flight Operations Inspectorshall maintain their personal files The personal files shall containinformation of their Technical QualificationTraining Courses1048766 CFOI FOIs shall keep a record of all Checks amp Reports wherever theyare nominated by the Director General as observer on board andrecord of Test Fees being realized in their individual capacity from theoperators under Schedule-II of the Aircraft Rules 1937I Any other work assigned by Director GeneralDuties Functions amp Responsibilities of Officers in Flight InspectionDirectorate (FID)The Duties Functions amp Responsibilities of Officers in Flight InspectionDirectorate have been determined in accordance with the duties attached with thepost (copy placed below) and in accordance with power delegated to them underSO 726(E) SO 727(E) amp SO 3661 Chief Flight Operations Inspector Deputy Director General (in-charge ofFID)1048766 Development of Action Plan for Flight Inspection programme by FlightOperations Inspectors for Continued Surveillance of Airline Operatorsand to ensure implementation of follow-up instructions issued byhimDirector General of Civil Aviation1048766 Standardization Checks of Training Captains ndash CheckPilotsInstructorsExaminers to be conducted by CFOI1048766 Acceptance of Operations Manual of ScheduledNon-scheduled andGeneral Aviation Operators as per Standard Check-list271048766 Acceptance of Training Manual of ScheduledNon-scheduled andGeneral Aviation Operators including Standardization of FlightDispatchersrsquo Training Programme as per Standard Check-list1048766 Approval of Training Programmes of Airline Operators for SpecificAuthorizations and Limitations (ETOPS RNP RVSM R-NAV CATIIIII)1048766 Approval of Flying Training Programme of Flight Crew on Multi-engineAircraft (both Fixed Wing amp Helicopter) for ScheduledNon-scheduledand General Aviation Operators as per Standard Check-list1048766 Development andor revision of specific OperatingTraining regulationsndash Issuance of CARs AICs Operations Circulars Amendment toAircraft Rules (Schedule II)1048766 Approval of Draft replies to Director GeneralVC Section onParliamentary Matters VIP References RTI Act 20051048766 Scrutiny of Training Records pertaining to approval of Examiners ndashCheck PilotInstructorExaminer of ScheduledNon-scheduledGeneralAviation Operators1048766 Approval of Examiners of ScheduledNon-scheduledGeneral Aviation

on one time basis1048766 Oral Examination of Indian Pilots under AIC 17 of 1994 as per theBoard constituted by Director General1048766 Oral Examination for approval of Flight Dispatchers by the Boardconstituted by Director General and their approval1048766 Approval of Flight Dispatchers1048766 Quarterly meeting with Airline Operators on important operational andtraining matters pertaining to Scheduled Non-scheduledGeneralAviation (Fixed Wing amp Helicopter) and updating Director Generalabout the same1048766 To liaise with Director (Training amp Licensing) and Director (Air Safety)in all aspects specially pertaining to giving guidance on operationalmatters for Airline Operator1048766 To liaise with Joint Director General In-charge of Training amp Licensingand Joint Director General of Air Safety specially pertaining to givingguidance on operational matters for Airline Operations1048766 Approval of PilotrsquosOperatorrsquos Authorization for ILS CAT-IIIIIOperations as per Civil Aviation Requirements (Standardized Checklistto be followed)281048766 Approval of Standard Operating Procedures for operations to NewStations amp Critical Airports ie Airports surrounded by HillydifficultTerrain (as per Standardized Check-list)1048766 Participation in Meetings conducted by Air Transport Directorate forCertification of Airline Operators to ensure compliance of OperatingRequirements as per the Standardized Check-list1048766 Acceptance of Flight Trial Reports of Instrument Approach amp LandingProcedures1048766 Acceptance of Minimum Equipment List (MEL) from operationalaspects in co-ordination with Directorate of Airworthiness1048766 Chief Flight Operations Inspector shall maintain his personal files Thepersonal files shall contain information of their TechnicalQualificationTraining Courses1048766 Chief Flight Operations Inspector shall keep a record of all Checks ampReports wherever he is nominated by the Director General as observeron board and record of Test Fees being realized in their individualcapacity from the operators under Schedule-II of the Aircraft Rules19371048766 Any other work assigned by the Director General2 Flight Operations Inspectors1048766 To carry out Surveillance Checks of Airline Operators (Fixed Wing ampHelicopters) and follow-up action thereof in accordance with the dutieslaid down in Flight Operations Inspectorrsquos Manual1048766 Examination and Scrutiny of Training Programme of Flight Crew onMulti-engine Aircraft (both Fixed Wing amp Helicopters) forScheduledNon-scheduled and General Aviation Operators as per

Standard Check-list1048766 Periodical Inspections of Airlines Operators with regard totransportation of Dangerous Goods as per Civil Aviation Requirementsand follow-up action thereon Standard Check-list to be adopted1048766 Development andor revision of specific OperatingTraining regulationsndash Issuance of CARs AICs Operations Circulars Amendment toAircraft Rules (Schedule II)1048766 Examination and scrutiny of Operations Manual as per StandardCheck-list291048766 Examination and scrutiny of Training Manual of ScheduledNonscheduledand General Aviation Operators including Standardization ofFlight Dispatchersrsquo Training Programme as per Standard Check-list1048766 Examination and scrutiny of Training Programmes of Airline Operatorsfor Specific Authorizations and Limitations (ETOPS RNP RVSM RNAVCAT-IIIII)1048766 Examination and scrutiny of Flying Training Programme of Flight Crewon Multi-engine Aircraft (both Fixed Wing amp Helicopter) forScheduledNon-scheduled and General Aviation Operators as perStandard Check-list1048766 Examination and scrutiny of Training Programme of Airline Operatorsfor Specific Authorization amp Limitations1048766 To carry out Initial Approval of all Simulators and thereafter give yearlycertification of all Flight Simulators and check the compatibility ofSimulators vis-agrave-vis the Aircraft being used by all Indian Operatorsbefore recommending their use to Chief Flight OperationsInspectorDirector General of Civil Aviation1048766 Review and update of Flight Operations Inspectorrsquos Manual forOperations Inspection and Continued Surveillance as per ICAO Doc8335-AN8791048766 Examination of Training Records for PilotrsquosOperatorrsquos Authorization forILS CAT-IIIII Operations as per Civil Aviation Requirements(Standardized Check-list to be followed)1048766 Examination of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for operationsto New Stations amp Critical Airports ie Airports surrounded byHillydifficult Terrain (as per Standardized Check-list)1048766 Participation in Meetings conducted by Air Transport Directorate forCertification of Airline Operators to ensure compliance of OperatingRequirements as per the Standardized Check-list1048766 Examination of Flight Trial Reports of Instrument Approach amp LandingProcedures1048766 Examination of Minimum Equipment List (MEL) from operationalaspects1048766 Flight Operations Inspectors shall maintain their personal files Thepersonal files shall contain information of their TechnicalQualificationTraining Courses

1048766 Flight Operations Inspectors shall keep a record of all Checks ampReports wherever they are nominated by the Director General as30observer on board and record of Test Fees being realized in theirindividual capacity from the operators under Schedule-II of the AircraftRules 19371048766 Any other work assigned by CFOI Director General3 Deputy Director (Operations)1048766 Follow-up action on Surveillance Check Reports of Airline Operators1048766 Examination of documents pertaining to approval of CheckPilotsInstructorsExaminers of ScheduledNon-scheduled amp GeneralAviation Operators1048766 Development of Check-lists for examination of OperationsTrainingManual Specialized Operations etc in consultation with FOICFOI1048766 Examination and scrutiny of Annual Reports1048766 Development andor revision of specific OperatingTraining regulationsndash Issuance of CARs AICs Operations Circulars Amendment toAircraft Rules (Schedule II)1048766 Coordinating activities pertaining to functioning of Flight InspectionDirectorate with Airlines Flight Operations Inspectors Chief FlightOperations Inspector Director General and other Directorates inDGCA1048766 Examinationscrutiny of cases pertaining to approval of Examiners onone time basis1048766 Preparation of Draft replies to CFOI on Parliamentary Matters VIPReferences RTI Act 2005 for approval of Director General1048766 Any other work assigned by Director General4 Assistant Director (Operations)1048766 Submission of Draft replies on follow-up action on Surveillance CheckReports of Airline Operators1048766 Examination of documents pertaining to approval of CheckPilotsInstructorsExaminers of ScheduledNon-scheduled amp GeneralAviation Operators1048766 Development of Check-lists for examination of OperationsTrainingManual Specialized Operations etc in consultation with FOICFOI1048766 Examination and scrutiny of Annual Reports311048766 Development andor revision of specific OperatingTraining regulationsndash Issuance of CARs AICs Operations Circulars Amendment toAircraft Rules (Schedule II)1048766 Coordinating activities pertaining to functioning of Flight InspectionDirectorate with Airlines Flight Operations Inspectors Chief FlightOperations Inspector Director General and other Directorates inDGCA1048766 Examinationscrutiny of cases pertaining to approval of Examiners onone time basis

1048766 Preparation of Draft replies to Dy Director (FID) CFOI onParliamentary Matters VIP References RTI Act 2005 for approval ofDirector General1048766 Any other work assigned by Director General5 Operations Officer1048766 Examination of cases pertaining to approval of Flight Dispatchers1048766 Examination of matters pertaining to Oral Examination of Indian Pilotsunder AIC 17 of 19941048766 Examination of Training Syllabus of individual Pilots for typeendorsementconversion on various Helicopter types1048766 Examination of matters pertaining to approval of Examiners forHelicopter Operators on regularone time basis1048766 Development andor revision of specific OperatingTraining regulationsndash Issuance of CARs AICs Operations Circulars Amendment toAircraft Rules (Schedule II)1048766 Upkeep of OperationsTraining Documents of various AirlineOperators6 Section Officer1048766 Maintenance of Records of Surveillance Check ReportsMain BaseInspections of Airline Operators1048766 Processing of documents pertaining to approval of CheckPilotsInstructorsExaminers of ScheduledNon-scheduled amp GeneralAviation Operators1048766 Submission of Draft Annual Report1048766 Updating of website on list of Examiners of ScheduledNon-scheduledand General Aviation Operators and Operations Circulars321048766 Monitoring of Test Fees Records1048766 Processing of cases pertaining to approval of Examiners on one timebasis1048766 Submission of Draft replies to CFOI on Parliamentary Matters VIPReferences RTI Act 2005 for approval of Director General1048766 Follow-up action1048766 Any other work assigned by Chief Flight Operations InspectorDeputyDirector (Operations)Note Flight Operations Inspectors (Aeroplane) will be under the control ofChief Flight Operations InspectorDeputy Director General In-charge ofthe Flight Inspection Directorate and assisting in the smoothfunctioning of the Flight Inspection DirectorateThe above Officers will also carry out any other duties of Technical orAdministrative nature assigned to them from time to time33VII INFORMATION amp REGULATIONS DIRECTORATE1 Preparation of briefdocumentation and participation in the Bilateral AirServices Agreements with foreign countries (Bilateral Air Services

Agreements have been signed with 100 countries)2 Clearance of schedules and any other operational matters pertaining tothe foreign airlines At present 64 foreign airlines are operating tofromIndia3 Preparation of draft notifications for amendment to the Aircraft Rules1937 and draft note for the Cabinet for amendment to the Aircraft Act19344 Discussions with the Ministry of Law and legal matters and vetting ofthe draft notifications5 Grant of approval of the Dangerous Goods Training Programmes inaccordance with the ldquoCivil Aviation Requirement Section 3-AirTransport Series `Lrsquo Part III dated 041020066 Permits of photography arms and ammunition dangerous goods etci) This office grants permission for photographyvideography fromthe ground at the airports and aerial photography under rule 13of Aircraft Rules 1937ii) This office grants permission for the carriage of arms andammunitions munitions of war etc by air tofromwithin Indiaunder rule 8 of the Aircraft Rules 19377 In regard to International Civil Aviation Organisation receives allcorrespondence from ICAO disseminates decisions taken by ICAO toother aviation agencies and obtained comments for submission ofIndiarsquos stand ICAO8 Preparation of Annual Report after obtaining materialsactivities fromdifferent directorate9 In regard to AIS functions like publication of Aeronautical InformationCirculars and distribution of ICAO publications to concerned directorateof this office and other aviation agencies10 Work related to library such as purchase of books periodicals andGazettes and accessioning classification cataloguing distribution ofbooks and periodicals34VIII RESEARCH amp DEVELOPMENT DIRECTORATETable of contents(A) Laboratories The Research and Development Directorate hasthe following Laboratories1 Flight Recorder Lab2 Material Testing Lab3 Failure Analysis Lab4 Physical and Chemical Lab(B) Design Section Type Certification (Head Quarter)(C ) Design Section Type Certification (Bangalore Sub-Office)Functions of LaboratoriesA 1 Flight Recorder Laboratory

This lab is engaged in analysis of data derived from randomly selected CVRs andFDRs for the purpose of monitoring crew performance and integrity of datarecording In addition to this CVR and FDR of aircraft involved in accidentincidentare also analyzed to determine any handling problem associated with theaccidentincident This lab also provide assistance to operators in downloadingdecoding and analyzing of any type of flight recorder with using dedicated tools (inform of software and hardware)A2 Material testing LaboratoryThis lab is engaged in the development and approval of indigenous aeronauticalmaterials for construction of light aircraft and gliders This includes materials likeaircraft fabric furnishing materials rubber seals etc In addition this lab is engagedin calibration of torque meter and tensiometer etcA3 Failure Analysis LaboratoryThis lab is engaged in the area of promoting air safety by analyzing the failedcomponent of aircrafthelicopter involved in accident incident to find out the probablecause of failure and also suggesting the remedial measuresA4 Physical and Chemical LaboratoryThis lab is engaged in testing of randomly selected samples of Aviation Turbine fueland also fuel samples for VVIP flights for quality control testing of fuel and oilsamples of aircraft involved in accidentincident and commissioning of new fueltanks35(B) Design Type CertificationFunctions Responsibilities at HQB1 Issue Validation of Type Certificate (TC) of Aeronauticalproduct (Aircraft engine and propeller)Application for issue revalidation of Type Certificate is to be submitted in theforms as given in Annexure I (for aircraft) and Annexure II (for rotorcraft) of CivilAviation Requirements (CAR) section 2 series F part II in duplicate along withfees (as per Aircraft Rule 62) to the Directorate of Research amp Development ofDGCAIt is essential that the designer of the product consults the DGCA prior tocommencement of design activity to ensure that the design of aircraft helicopterengine propeller he intends to design conforms to airworthiness code of FederalAviation Regulations of FAA Certification Standards of EASA or to that design codeacceptable by the DGCA For this purpose the applicant shall furnish the typedesign record duly approved by the Chief Designer to prove that the designcomplies with the relevant airworthiness design requirements RampD Directoratescrutinizes drawings and specifications various reports on analysis and tests

undertaken to substantiate compliance with the applicable requirements compliancedocuments etc Special conditions are imposed by the DGCA to provide additionalsafety standards and to cover novel and unusual design features and high intensityradiated field effects (HIRF) Additionally the aircraft has to meet noise and engineemission standards prescribed in ICAO Annex-16 or equivalent standards as of dateConcurrently the applicant is required to get his design organisation approved by theRampD Dte as per CAR 21 Subpart JAIt should be possible to issue a Type Certificate in 3 to 5 years depending onthe type of the product provided the required design reports test reports andcompliance documents have been submitted and the applicable design standard hasbeen complied with up to the satisfaction of DGCAB2 Issue of Type Approval of Aircraft parts and appliancesApplication for issue of Type Approval is to be submitted in the form as givenin Annexure - I of Civil Aviation Requirements (CAR) Section-2 Series X Part IX induplicate along with fees (as per Aircraft rule 62) to the Directorate of Research ampDevelopment (DRampD) of the DGCA The process begins when the designer manufacturer of a new aircraft helicopter components systems equipment etcsubmits an application (along with required drawings documents and fees) to theDRampD After receiving the same it is ensured that the organisation has designorganisation approval from the DGCA as per CAR 21 subpart JBOnce it is ensured that the design and analysis reports drawings etc are inorder and meet necessary requirements as stipulated by DRampD clearance may begiven to the designer manufacturer to carry out type tests on the parts appliancesThese tests are witnessed by RampD representatives After the type tests are carriedout successfully and DGCA is fully satisfied in regard to the parts appliances and36the manuals submitted by the applicant type approval in respect of the parts appliances may be issued to the designer manufacturer by the DGCAIt should be possible to issue a Type Approval in 1 year depending on thetype of the parts appliances provided required test reports compliance documentsand manuals have been submitted and the applicable standard has been compliedwith up to the satisfaction of DGCA

B3 Acceptance of Type Certificate issued by Foreign CAA for operation inIndiaThe aircraft Type Certified by foreign Civil Aviation Authority (FAA EASA) isaccepted by DGCA for operation in India The applicant is required to submit anapplication specifying the type of operation he intends to carry out along with copyof Type Certificate Type Certificate Data Sheet approved Aircraft Flight Manualsafety records list of Service Bulletins and Airworthiness Directives reports onequivalent level of safety findings (ELOS) reports of special conditions andexemptions and compliance status of the aircraft as per ICAO Annex-6 (OperatingLimitations)It should be possible to issue a Type Acceptance in 2 to 3 months dependingon the type of the aircraft provided required reports as mentioned above have beensubmitted and the applicable standard has been complied with up to the satisfactionof DGCAB4 Approval of Design OrganisationRule 133B of the Aircraft Rules 1937 stipulates that organisations engaged in designand manufacture of aircraft aircraft components and items of equipment including materialsforgings castings and standard parts shall be approved by the Director General of CivilAviation DGCA may on request and being satisfied approve an organisation to operateunder the system of approval On receipt of completed application form (CA-182E) and itsscrutiny by DGCA a preliminary meeting will be convened with the applicant to getfamiliarized with the organisation The organisation will be appraised of the variousrequirements of DGCA and the documents required to be submitted including complianceagainst various paragraphs of CAR-21The design organization prepares and submitsDesign Organisation Manual (DOM) as per applicable subpart of CAR 21 On scrutiny of thesubmitted documents if the applicant is found to meet the requirements a team of expertsfrom DGCA will visit and inspect the organisation to confirm that the applicant hasestablished the required capability The DGCA team during its course of visit shall satisfythat the organisation can satisfactorily accomplish the work relevant to the proposed scopeof work Subject to the satisfactory report made by the DGCA team the organisation maybe authorized to undertake the work and issue designanalysistest report in respect of theproduct The organisation shall be approved and the scope of work will be defined Thevalidity of approval is for one year and renewed subsequentlyIt should be possible to grant Design Organisation Approval in 6 months dependingon the type of design organization and scope of work provided required manuals anddocuments have been submitted and the applicable requirements have been complied with up to the

satisfaction of DGCA37B5 Approval of aircraft aircraft part modificationsMany alterations that are commonly called major alterations are in reality majordesign changes and require a supplemental type certificate Major changes to the typedesign are those which might appreciably affect mass balance structural strengthreliability operational characteristics or other characteristics affecting the airworthiness ofthe product Major changes to Type Design require engineering approval and should bereferred to the RampD Dte of DGCA For the approval of majoralterationsmodificationsrepairs the applicant shall submit an application to the RampD Dtealong with applicable fees He also has to submit design load stress analysis reportsdrawings etc which are required to be scrutinizedOn satisfactory completion of required tests compliance document againstapplicable airworthiness requirements is prepared by the applicant and submitted to theRampD Dte Specifications manuals operating limitations continued airworthiness instructionsare prepared by the applicant and submitted to the DGCA On satisfaction of DGCAapproval may be issued to major alterations modifications repairs specifying operatinglimitations and other conditionsIt should be possible to approve modification in 6 to 8 months depending on the typeof modification to be carried out provided required test reports and updated manuals havebeen submitted and the applicable requirements have been complied with up to thesatisfaction of DGCAFunctions Responsibilities at Bangalore Regional-OfficeThe RampD office at Bangalore was established in 1995 to look after Type Certificationactivities of Advanced Light Helicopter (at HAL) Hansa 3 amp SARAS aircraft (at NAL) andother civil aircraft related activities of the sub regionType Certification Activities at BangaloreThe following functions are the functions of this officei) Design Organization Approval in accordance with CAR 21 Subpart JB ampJAii) Scrutiny and acceptanceapproval of the Qualification test schedules of heparts in line with Internationally followed practiceiii) Witnessing of the Qualification tests to ensure the adherence to theQualification test programiv) Scrutiny of the compliance against the applicable Airworthiness Standardsv) Performing conformity inspection of aircraft aircraft parts indigenouslyproduced in the countryvi) Co-ordination with HQs in granting approvals certification etc38IX TRAINING amp LICENSING DIRECTORATE (INCLUDING FG ampTRAINING)Licensing-I Section1 Policy pertaining to renewal of licenses of aircrew personnel2 Renewal of all aircrew licenses including disposal of general enquiriespertaining to renewals

3 Grant of extension of aircraft rating to include additional types of aeroplanesopen rating Night Rating etc and Pilot-in-Command endorsement on varioustype of aircraft4 Cases relating to accidents and infringement of rules by licensed aircrewpersonnel and disciplinary action against them5 Parliamentary question and matters pertaining to unemployed aircrewpersonnel6 Budget and accounts including Advance Deposit account Maintenance ofAdvance Deposit and Revenue registers7 Maintenance of cards of aircrew personnel and personnel returns receivedfrom different airlines operators8 Proficiency checks their checking and posting9 Posting of type endorsements and renewal intimations of aircrew licensesreceived from the Regional Directors Calcutta Bombay New Delhi Madras10 Maintenance of Registers for various types of licenses giving records ofrenewals of aircrew lincenses11 Maintenance of registers for type rating PIC endorsements and infringementof Rules Accidents etc12 Endorsement of medical restrictions on licenses and Rcards13 Compliance of material for six monthly and yearly progress reports of CivilAviation14 Compliance of History of Pilots consequent upon accident15 Checking of Log Books with a view to detecting infringement of Rule 42A ofIndian Aircraft Rules 193716 Amendment to Indian Aircraft Rules 193717 VVIP flights ndash Proficiency checks of flight crew18 Delegation of Powers relating to renewal of licenses39Licensing-II Section1 Issue of aircrew licensesratings of the categories shown below includingdisposal of general of particular enquiries pertaining to issue of license(a) Student Pilotrsquos License (Aeroplanes Helicopters Gliders andBalloons)(b) Private Pilotrsquos License (Aeroplanes)(c ) Commercial Pilotrsquos License(d) Airline Transport Pilotrsquos License(e) Instrument Rating(f) Assistant flight Instructorrsquos Rating (Aeroplanes)(g) Flight Instructorrsquos Rating (Aeroplanes)(h) Flight Instructorrsquos Rating (Gliders)(i) Glider Pilotrsquos License(j) Private Helicopter Pilotrsquos License(k) Commercial Helicopter Pilotrsquos License(l) Student Navigatorrsquos License(m) Flight Navigatorrsquos License(n) Flight Radio Telephone operatorrsquos License(o) Flight Radio Telephony Operatorrsquos License(p) Private Pilotrsquos License (Balloons)

2 Revalidation of foreign license3 Conversion of foreign licenses into Indian Licenses in their correspondingcategories4 Policy matters regarding the issue of Indian and Foreign aircrew licenses5 Amendments to Licensing Rules6 Delegating of powers in respect of Licensing rules407 Exemption from Aircraft Rules for the issue of Indian Licenses8 Policy matters pertaining to conducting medical examination and theirassessment9 Disposal of medical reports pertaining to the issue and renewal of aircrewicenses and correspondence connected therewith10 Parliament Questions relating to issue of aircrew licenses11 Budget for expenditure to be incurred for items pertaining to L-2 Section41Training Section1 Budget allotment of funds etc under capital Grant for Gliding Centre andappropriation of Accounts Liabilities Returns Expenditure Returns etcPreparation of Brief for PAC on Budget matters2 Budget Allotment of funds etc under Revenue Grant for Govt Gliding Centreand appropriation of accounts preparation of Brief for PAC on the Budgetmatters3 Training of Gliding Instructions and Winch Operators and their approval forappointment in Gliding Clubs4 Five-Year Plans5 Foreign Exchange Budget6 Miscellaneous subjects on the general queries on glider training and approvalof appointment of Gliding Instructors and Gliding Instructor-in-Charge byGliding Clubs Wing7 Approval of Chief Flight Instructors AFI Instructor-in-Charge Honoraryinstructors and patter Flying for employment in lying Club8 Matters relating to other International Organization Aero Club of India andother Committees Conferences9 Allotment and loan of Gliders Gliding equipment to Flying and Gliding Clubsfrom Central Govt NCC10 Audit Objections Reconciliation of accounts11 Brief for President Address in both the Houses of Parliament on the eve ofBudget Session Consultative Committee of Parliament attached to theMinistry of Tourism amp Civil Aviation12 Matters relating to ICAO various Annual reports to I amp R Section13 Allotment of Aircraft to various Flying Clubs on loans basis14 Maintenance of aircraft with the flying clubs in purview of the Penalty clause15 Monthly aircraft returns from various flying clubs and preparation of variousreports connected with that16 Fixation of Insurance Value of the aircraft

4217 Periodical and other miscellaneous returns to AVU OampM E-II GC Hindiand R amp I etc relating to section Administration18 Release of Foreign Exchange for studies abroad19 Recovery of Cost and Overhaul Repair of aircraft loan to various FlyingClubs20 FOREIGN NATIONALS Training under Colombo Plan ITEC Programmeetc and clearance from Intelligence authorities (Clubs Gliding Centres) at(Civil Aviation Training Centre) and other Centres of Training21 Sanction of estimates received from AI Directorate and disposal of surplusstores at Subordinate Offices22 Sanction of Estimates for purchase of equipment under maintenance grant ofGliding Centres (Government)23 Delegation of Financial Powers and General Instructions regarding24 Administrative matters relating to GC Pune25 Accident to aircraft amp Gliders ndash Write Off and recovery of Insurable valuethereof26 Purchase of Aircraft Gliders and purchase of equipment under Capital Grantamp Manufacture of Indigenous equipment for Gliding Centres43FG Section1 Opening of Flying and Gliding Clubs ndash their Administration functioning and inclusionin the subsidy scheme2 Approval of constitution and bye-laws of clubs3 Allotment of Flying hours launches to Clubs4 Execution amp Enforcement of subsidy Agreement with Flying and Gliding Clubs5 Sanction and payment of Flying Subvention to Clubs6 Approval of Chief Engineer for Flying Clubs amp Gliding Clubs7 Scrutiny of Accounts of Clubs ndash General Supervision and control over the activities ofFlying Gliding Clubs with a view to ensuring proper utilization of Government grants8 Inspection of Flying Gliding Clubs by Accounts Officer9 Audit Inspection of Clubs by Accountant General of respective States10 Matters relating to confessional flying training including NCC training at Flying ampGliding Clubs11 Contribution withdrawals from Accident Reserve Fund and renewal of FERspertaining thereto12 Managing Committee Meetings of Clubs13 Activity Report of Flying Gliding Clubs (CA-82)14 All financial matters and Budget pertaining to Flying Gliding Clubs15 Rates of fees etc chargeable by Clubs16 Administrative matters relating to Aero Club of India Ballooning Club of IndiaFederation of Aeronautique Internationals All India Aeronautical Association andSkydiving17 Air Rallies Championships and conferences organized by Clubs18 Parliament Questions relating to Flying amp Gliding Clubs19 Standard Rules regarding services conditions of the employees of Flying and GlidingClubs20 Payment of Scholarship and Stipends to the SCST candidates selected under Free

Flying Scholarship Scheme21 Miscellaneous work relating to above subjects

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Operators1048766 Standardization of Training Requirements to be followed by AirlineOperators for their Foreign Pilots251048766 Examination and acceptanceupdating of Training Manuals of AirlineOperators as per Civil Aviation Requirements as per StandardizedCheck-list1048766 Development andor revision of Specific OperatingTrainingregulations1048766 ApprovalRenewal of Simulator Training Institutes of Airlines Operatorsin IndiaC STANDARDIZATION OF TRAINING CAPTAINS1048766 Approval of Checks PilotsInstructorsExaminers of ScheduledNonscheduledGeneral Aviation Operators (Fixed Wing amp Helicopters) asper Civil Aviation Requirements (CAR)1048766 Standardization Checks of Training Captains ndash Check PilotsInstructorsExaminersD EXAMINATION OF OPERATIONAL DOCUMENTS1048766 Review and update of Flight Operations Inspectorrsquos Manual forOperations Inspection and Continued Surveillance as per ICAO Doc8335-AN8791048766 ExaminationReview and Acceptance of Operations Manual of AirlineOperators as per Civil Aviation Requirements as per StandardizedCheck-listE OTHER OPERATIONAL APPROVAL1048766 Approval of Flight Dispatchers as per Civil Aviation Requirements(Standardized check-list to be followed)1048766 Approval of PilotrsquosOperatorrsquos Authorization for ILS CAT-IIIIIOperations as per Civil Aviation Requirements (Standardized Checklistto be followed)1048766 Approval of Standard Operating Procedures for operations to NewStations amp Critical Airports ie Airports surrounded by HillydifficultTerrain (as per Standardized Check-list)1048766 Examination of Flight Trial Reports of Instrument Approach amp LandingProcedures1048766 Examination of Minimum Equipment List (MEL) from operationalaspects in co-ordination with Directorate of Airworthiness26F CERTIFICATION OF AIRLINE OPERATORS1048766 Participation in Meetings conducted by Air Transport Directorate forCertification of Airline Operators to ensure compliance of OperatingRequirements as per the Standardized Check-listG EXAMINATION1048766 Standardization of written examination questions of Pilotsrsquo Examinationas per the requirements of CEOOrders of Director General1048766 Oral Examination of Foreign PilotsFlight Dispatchers as per the Board

constituted by DGH GENERAL1048766 All Flight Operations Inspectors Chief Flight Operations Inspectorshall maintain their personal files The personal files shall containinformation of their Technical QualificationTraining Courses1048766 CFOI FOIs shall keep a record of all Checks amp Reports wherever theyare nominated by the Director General as observer on board andrecord of Test Fees being realized in their individual capacity from theoperators under Schedule-II of the Aircraft Rules 1937I Any other work assigned by Director GeneralDuties Functions amp Responsibilities of Officers in Flight InspectionDirectorate (FID)The Duties Functions amp Responsibilities of Officers in Flight InspectionDirectorate have been determined in accordance with the duties attached with thepost (copy placed below) and in accordance with power delegated to them underSO 726(E) SO 727(E) amp SO 3661 Chief Flight Operations Inspector Deputy Director General (in-charge ofFID)1048766 Development of Action Plan for Flight Inspection programme by FlightOperations Inspectors for Continued Surveillance of Airline Operatorsand to ensure implementation of follow-up instructions issued byhimDirector General of Civil Aviation1048766 Standardization Checks of Training Captains ndash CheckPilotsInstructorsExaminers to be conducted by CFOI1048766 Acceptance of Operations Manual of ScheduledNon-scheduled andGeneral Aviation Operators as per Standard Check-list271048766 Acceptance of Training Manual of ScheduledNon-scheduled andGeneral Aviation Operators including Standardization of FlightDispatchersrsquo Training Programme as per Standard Check-list1048766 Approval of Training Programmes of Airline Operators for SpecificAuthorizations and Limitations (ETOPS RNP RVSM R-NAV CATIIIII)1048766 Approval of Flying Training Programme of Flight Crew on Multi-engineAircraft (both Fixed Wing amp Helicopter) for ScheduledNon-scheduledand General Aviation Operators as per Standard Check-list1048766 Development andor revision of specific OperatingTraining regulationsndash Issuance of CARs AICs Operations Circulars Amendment toAircraft Rules (Schedule II)1048766 Approval of Draft replies to Director GeneralVC Section onParliamentary Matters VIP References RTI Act 20051048766 Scrutiny of Training Records pertaining to approval of Examiners ndashCheck PilotInstructorExaminer of ScheduledNon-scheduledGeneralAviation Operators1048766 Approval of Examiners of ScheduledNon-scheduledGeneral Aviation

on one time basis1048766 Oral Examination of Indian Pilots under AIC 17 of 1994 as per theBoard constituted by Director General1048766 Oral Examination for approval of Flight Dispatchers by the Boardconstituted by Director General and their approval1048766 Approval of Flight Dispatchers1048766 Quarterly meeting with Airline Operators on important operational andtraining matters pertaining to Scheduled Non-scheduledGeneralAviation (Fixed Wing amp Helicopter) and updating Director Generalabout the same1048766 To liaise with Director (Training amp Licensing) and Director (Air Safety)in all aspects specially pertaining to giving guidance on operationalmatters for Airline Operator1048766 To liaise with Joint Director General In-charge of Training amp Licensingand Joint Director General of Air Safety specially pertaining to givingguidance on operational matters for Airline Operations1048766 Approval of PilotrsquosOperatorrsquos Authorization for ILS CAT-IIIIIOperations as per Civil Aviation Requirements (Standardized Checklistto be followed)281048766 Approval of Standard Operating Procedures for operations to NewStations amp Critical Airports ie Airports surrounded by HillydifficultTerrain (as per Standardized Check-list)1048766 Participation in Meetings conducted by Air Transport Directorate forCertification of Airline Operators to ensure compliance of OperatingRequirements as per the Standardized Check-list1048766 Acceptance of Flight Trial Reports of Instrument Approach amp LandingProcedures1048766 Acceptance of Minimum Equipment List (MEL) from operationalaspects in co-ordination with Directorate of Airworthiness1048766 Chief Flight Operations Inspector shall maintain his personal files Thepersonal files shall contain information of their TechnicalQualificationTraining Courses1048766 Chief Flight Operations Inspector shall keep a record of all Checks ampReports wherever he is nominated by the Director General as observeron board and record of Test Fees being realized in their individualcapacity from the operators under Schedule-II of the Aircraft Rules19371048766 Any other work assigned by the Director General2 Flight Operations Inspectors1048766 To carry out Surveillance Checks of Airline Operators (Fixed Wing ampHelicopters) and follow-up action thereof in accordance with the dutieslaid down in Flight Operations Inspectorrsquos Manual1048766 Examination and Scrutiny of Training Programme of Flight Crew onMulti-engine Aircraft (both Fixed Wing amp Helicopters) forScheduledNon-scheduled and General Aviation Operators as per

Standard Check-list1048766 Periodical Inspections of Airlines Operators with regard totransportation of Dangerous Goods as per Civil Aviation Requirementsand follow-up action thereon Standard Check-list to be adopted1048766 Development andor revision of specific OperatingTraining regulationsndash Issuance of CARs AICs Operations Circulars Amendment toAircraft Rules (Schedule II)1048766 Examination and scrutiny of Operations Manual as per StandardCheck-list291048766 Examination and scrutiny of Training Manual of ScheduledNonscheduledand General Aviation Operators including Standardization ofFlight Dispatchersrsquo Training Programme as per Standard Check-list1048766 Examination and scrutiny of Training Programmes of Airline Operatorsfor Specific Authorizations and Limitations (ETOPS RNP RVSM RNAVCAT-IIIII)1048766 Examination and scrutiny of Flying Training Programme of Flight Crewon Multi-engine Aircraft (both Fixed Wing amp Helicopter) forScheduledNon-scheduled and General Aviation Operators as perStandard Check-list1048766 Examination and scrutiny of Training Programme of Airline Operatorsfor Specific Authorization amp Limitations1048766 To carry out Initial Approval of all Simulators and thereafter give yearlycertification of all Flight Simulators and check the compatibility ofSimulators vis-agrave-vis the Aircraft being used by all Indian Operatorsbefore recommending their use to Chief Flight OperationsInspectorDirector General of Civil Aviation1048766 Review and update of Flight Operations Inspectorrsquos Manual forOperations Inspection and Continued Surveillance as per ICAO Doc8335-AN8791048766 Examination of Training Records for PilotrsquosOperatorrsquos Authorization forILS CAT-IIIII Operations as per Civil Aviation Requirements(Standardized Check-list to be followed)1048766 Examination of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for operationsto New Stations amp Critical Airports ie Airports surrounded byHillydifficult Terrain (as per Standardized Check-list)1048766 Participation in Meetings conducted by Air Transport Directorate forCertification of Airline Operators to ensure compliance of OperatingRequirements as per the Standardized Check-list1048766 Examination of Flight Trial Reports of Instrument Approach amp LandingProcedures1048766 Examination of Minimum Equipment List (MEL) from operationalaspects1048766 Flight Operations Inspectors shall maintain their personal files Thepersonal files shall contain information of their TechnicalQualificationTraining Courses

1048766 Flight Operations Inspectors shall keep a record of all Checks ampReports wherever they are nominated by the Director General as30observer on board and record of Test Fees being realized in theirindividual capacity from the operators under Schedule-II of the AircraftRules 19371048766 Any other work assigned by CFOI Director General3 Deputy Director (Operations)1048766 Follow-up action on Surveillance Check Reports of Airline Operators1048766 Examination of documents pertaining to approval of CheckPilotsInstructorsExaminers of ScheduledNon-scheduled amp GeneralAviation Operators1048766 Development of Check-lists for examination of OperationsTrainingManual Specialized Operations etc in consultation with FOICFOI1048766 Examination and scrutiny of Annual Reports1048766 Development andor revision of specific OperatingTraining regulationsndash Issuance of CARs AICs Operations Circulars Amendment toAircraft Rules (Schedule II)1048766 Coordinating activities pertaining to functioning of Flight InspectionDirectorate with Airlines Flight Operations Inspectors Chief FlightOperations Inspector Director General and other Directorates inDGCA1048766 Examinationscrutiny of cases pertaining to approval of Examiners onone time basis1048766 Preparation of Draft replies to CFOI on Parliamentary Matters VIPReferences RTI Act 2005 for approval of Director General1048766 Any other work assigned by Director General4 Assistant Director (Operations)1048766 Submission of Draft replies on follow-up action on Surveillance CheckReports of Airline Operators1048766 Examination of documents pertaining to approval of CheckPilotsInstructorsExaminers of ScheduledNon-scheduled amp GeneralAviation Operators1048766 Development of Check-lists for examination of OperationsTrainingManual Specialized Operations etc in consultation with FOICFOI1048766 Examination and scrutiny of Annual Reports311048766 Development andor revision of specific OperatingTraining regulationsndash Issuance of CARs AICs Operations Circulars Amendment toAircraft Rules (Schedule II)1048766 Coordinating activities pertaining to functioning of Flight InspectionDirectorate with Airlines Flight Operations Inspectors Chief FlightOperations Inspector Director General and other Directorates inDGCA1048766 Examinationscrutiny of cases pertaining to approval of Examiners onone time basis

1048766 Preparation of Draft replies to Dy Director (FID) CFOI onParliamentary Matters VIP References RTI Act 2005 for approval ofDirector General1048766 Any other work assigned by Director General5 Operations Officer1048766 Examination of cases pertaining to approval of Flight Dispatchers1048766 Examination of matters pertaining to Oral Examination of Indian Pilotsunder AIC 17 of 19941048766 Examination of Training Syllabus of individual Pilots for typeendorsementconversion on various Helicopter types1048766 Examination of matters pertaining to approval of Examiners forHelicopter Operators on regularone time basis1048766 Development andor revision of specific OperatingTraining regulationsndash Issuance of CARs AICs Operations Circulars Amendment toAircraft Rules (Schedule II)1048766 Upkeep of OperationsTraining Documents of various AirlineOperators6 Section Officer1048766 Maintenance of Records of Surveillance Check ReportsMain BaseInspections of Airline Operators1048766 Processing of documents pertaining to approval of CheckPilotsInstructorsExaminers of ScheduledNon-scheduled amp GeneralAviation Operators1048766 Submission of Draft Annual Report1048766 Updating of website on list of Examiners of ScheduledNon-scheduledand General Aviation Operators and Operations Circulars321048766 Monitoring of Test Fees Records1048766 Processing of cases pertaining to approval of Examiners on one timebasis1048766 Submission of Draft replies to CFOI on Parliamentary Matters VIPReferences RTI Act 2005 for approval of Director General1048766 Follow-up action1048766 Any other work assigned by Chief Flight Operations InspectorDeputyDirector (Operations)Note Flight Operations Inspectors (Aeroplane) will be under the control ofChief Flight Operations InspectorDeputy Director General In-charge ofthe Flight Inspection Directorate and assisting in the smoothfunctioning of the Flight Inspection DirectorateThe above Officers will also carry out any other duties of Technical orAdministrative nature assigned to them from time to time33VII INFORMATION amp REGULATIONS DIRECTORATE1 Preparation of briefdocumentation and participation in the Bilateral AirServices Agreements with foreign countries (Bilateral Air Services

Agreements have been signed with 100 countries)2 Clearance of schedules and any other operational matters pertaining tothe foreign airlines At present 64 foreign airlines are operating tofromIndia3 Preparation of draft notifications for amendment to the Aircraft Rules1937 and draft note for the Cabinet for amendment to the Aircraft Act19344 Discussions with the Ministry of Law and legal matters and vetting ofthe draft notifications5 Grant of approval of the Dangerous Goods Training Programmes inaccordance with the ldquoCivil Aviation Requirement Section 3-AirTransport Series `Lrsquo Part III dated 041020066 Permits of photography arms and ammunition dangerous goods etci) This office grants permission for photographyvideography fromthe ground at the airports and aerial photography under rule 13of Aircraft Rules 1937ii) This office grants permission for the carriage of arms andammunitions munitions of war etc by air tofromwithin Indiaunder rule 8 of the Aircraft Rules 19377 In regard to International Civil Aviation Organisation receives allcorrespondence from ICAO disseminates decisions taken by ICAO toother aviation agencies and obtained comments for submission ofIndiarsquos stand ICAO8 Preparation of Annual Report after obtaining materialsactivities fromdifferent directorate9 In regard to AIS functions like publication of Aeronautical InformationCirculars and distribution of ICAO publications to concerned directorateof this office and other aviation agencies10 Work related to library such as purchase of books periodicals andGazettes and accessioning classification cataloguing distribution ofbooks and periodicals34VIII RESEARCH amp DEVELOPMENT DIRECTORATETable of contents(A) Laboratories The Research and Development Directorate hasthe following Laboratories1 Flight Recorder Lab2 Material Testing Lab3 Failure Analysis Lab4 Physical and Chemical Lab(B) Design Section Type Certification (Head Quarter)(C ) Design Section Type Certification (Bangalore Sub-Office)Functions of LaboratoriesA 1 Flight Recorder Laboratory

This lab is engaged in analysis of data derived from randomly selected CVRs andFDRs for the purpose of monitoring crew performance and integrity of datarecording In addition to this CVR and FDR of aircraft involved in accidentincidentare also analyzed to determine any handling problem associated with theaccidentincident This lab also provide assistance to operators in downloadingdecoding and analyzing of any type of flight recorder with using dedicated tools (inform of software and hardware)A2 Material testing LaboratoryThis lab is engaged in the development and approval of indigenous aeronauticalmaterials for construction of light aircraft and gliders This includes materials likeaircraft fabric furnishing materials rubber seals etc In addition this lab is engagedin calibration of torque meter and tensiometer etcA3 Failure Analysis LaboratoryThis lab is engaged in the area of promoting air safety by analyzing the failedcomponent of aircrafthelicopter involved in accident incident to find out the probablecause of failure and also suggesting the remedial measuresA4 Physical and Chemical LaboratoryThis lab is engaged in testing of randomly selected samples of Aviation Turbine fueland also fuel samples for VVIP flights for quality control testing of fuel and oilsamples of aircraft involved in accidentincident and commissioning of new fueltanks35(B) Design Type CertificationFunctions Responsibilities at HQB1 Issue Validation of Type Certificate (TC) of Aeronauticalproduct (Aircraft engine and propeller)Application for issue revalidation of Type Certificate is to be submitted in theforms as given in Annexure I (for aircraft) and Annexure II (for rotorcraft) of CivilAviation Requirements (CAR) section 2 series F part II in duplicate along withfees (as per Aircraft Rule 62) to the Directorate of Research amp Development ofDGCAIt is essential that the designer of the product consults the DGCA prior tocommencement of design activity to ensure that the design of aircraft helicopterengine propeller he intends to design conforms to airworthiness code of FederalAviation Regulations of FAA Certification Standards of EASA or to that design codeacceptable by the DGCA For this purpose the applicant shall furnish the typedesign record duly approved by the Chief Designer to prove that the designcomplies with the relevant airworthiness design requirements RampD Directoratescrutinizes drawings and specifications various reports on analysis and tests

undertaken to substantiate compliance with the applicable requirements compliancedocuments etc Special conditions are imposed by the DGCA to provide additionalsafety standards and to cover novel and unusual design features and high intensityradiated field effects (HIRF) Additionally the aircraft has to meet noise and engineemission standards prescribed in ICAO Annex-16 or equivalent standards as of dateConcurrently the applicant is required to get his design organisation approved by theRampD Dte as per CAR 21 Subpart JAIt should be possible to issue a Type Certificate in 3 to 5 years depending onthe type of the product provided the required design reports test reports andcompliance documents have been submitted and the applicable design standard hasbeen complied with up to the satisfaction of DGCAB2 Issue of Type Approval of Aircraft parts and appliancesApplication for issue of Type Approval is to be submitted in the form as givenin Annexure - I of Civil Aviation Requirements (CAR) Section-2 Series X Part IX induplicate along with fees (as per Aircraft rule 62) to the Directorate of Research ampDevelopment (DRampD) of the DGCA The process begins when the designer manufacturer of a new aircraft helicopter components systems equipment etcsubmits an application (along with required drawings documents and fees) to theDRampD After receiving the same it is ensured that the organisation has designorganisation approval from the DGCA as per CAR 21 subpart JBOnce it is ensured that the design and analysis reports drawings etc are inorder and meet necessary requirements as stipulated by DRampD clearance may begiven to the designer manufacturer to carry out type tests on the parts appliancesThese tests are witnessed by RampD representatives After the type tests are carriedout successfully and DGCA is fully satisfied in regard to the parts appliances and36the manuals submitted by the applicant type approval in respect of the parts appliances may be issued to the designer manufacturer by the DGCAIt should be possible to issue a Type Approval in 1 year depending on thetype of the parts appliances provided required test reports compliance documentsand manuals have been submitted and the applicable standard has been compliedwith up to the satisfaction of DGCA

B3 Acceptance of Type Certificate issued by Foreign CAA for operation inIndiaThe aircraft Type Certified by foreign Civil Aviation Authority (FAA EASA) isaccepted by DGCA for operation in India The applicant is required to submit anapplication specifying the type of operation he intends to carry out along with copyof Type Certificate Type Certificate Data Sheet approved Aircraft Flight Manualsafety records list of Service Bulletins and Airworthiness Directives reports onequivalent level of safety findings (ELOS) reports of special conditions andexemptions and compliance status of the aircraft as per ICAO Annex-6 (OperatingLimitations)It should be possible to issue a Type Acceptance in 2 to 3 months dependingon the type of the aircraft provided required reports as mentioned above have beensubmitted and the applicable standard has been complied with up to the satisfactionof DGCAB4 Approval of Design OrganisationRule 133B of the Aircraft Rules 1937 stipulates that organisations engaged in designand manufacture of aircraft aircraft components and items of equipment including materialsforgings castings and standard parts shall be approved by the Director General of CivilAviation DGCA may on request and being satisfied approve an organisation to operateunder the system of approval On receipt of completed application form (CA-182E) and itsscrutiny by DGCA a preliminary meeting will be convened with the applicant to getfamiliarized with the organisation The organisation will be appraised of the variousrequirements of DGCA and the documents required to be submitted including complianceagainst various paragraphs of CAR-21The design organization prepares and submitsDesign Organisation Manual (DOM) as per applicable subpart of CAR 21 On scrutiny of thesubmitted documents if the applicant is found to meet the requirements a team of expertsfrom DGCA will visit and inspect the organisation to confirm that the applicant hasestablished the required capability The DGCA team during its course of visit shall satisfythat the organisation can satisfactorily accomplish the work relevant to the proposed scopeof work Subject to the satisfactory report made by the DGCA team the organisation maybe authorized to undertake the work and issue designanalysistest report in respect of theproduct The organisation shall be approved and the scope of work will be defined Thevalidity of approval is for one year and renewed subsequentlyIt should be possible to grant Design Organisation Approval in 6 months dependingon the type of design organization and scope of work provided required manuals anddocuments have been submitted and the applicable requirements have been complied with up to the

satisfaction of DGCA37B5 Approval of aircraft aircraft part modificationsMany alterations that are commonly called major alterations are in reality majordesign changes and require a supplemental type certificate Major changes to the typedesign are those which might appreciably affect mass balance structural strengthreliability operational characteristics or other characteristics affecting the airworthiness ofthe product Major changes to Type Design require engineering approval and should bereferred to the RampD Dte of DGCA For the approval of majoralterationsmodificationsrepairs the applicant shall submit an application to the RampD Dtealong with applicable fees He also has to submit design load stress analysis reportsdrawings etc which are required to be scrutinizedOn satisfactory completion of required tests compliance document againstapplicable airworthiness requirements is prepared by the applicant and submitted to theRampD Dte Specifications manuals operating limitations continued airworthiness instructionsare prepared by the applicant and submitted to the DGCA On satisfaction of DGCAapproval may be issued to major alterations modifications repairs specifying operatinglimitations and other conditionsIt should be possible to approve modification in 6 to 8 months depending on the typeof modification to be carried out provided required test reports and updated manuals havebeen submitted and the applicable requirements have been complied with up to thesatisfaction of DGCAFunctions Responsibilities at Bangalore Regional-OfficeThe RampD office at Bangalore was established in 1995 to look after Type Certificationactivities of Advanced Light Helicopter (at HAL) Hansa 3 amp SARAS aircraft (at NAL) andother civil aircraft related activities of the sub regionType Certification Activities at BangaloreThe following functions are the functions of this officei) Design Organization Approval in accordance with CAR 21 Subpart JB ampJAii) Scrutiny and acceptanceapproval of the Qualification test schedules of heparts in line with Internationally followed practiceiii) Witnessing of the Qualification tests to ensure the adherence to theQualification test programiv) Scrutiny of the compliance against the applicable Airworthiness Standardsv) Performing conformity inspection of aircraft aircraft parts indigenouslyproduced in the countryvi) Co-ordination with HQs in granting approvals certification etc38IX TRAINING amp LICENSING DIRECTORATE (INCLUDING FG ampTRAINING)Licensing-I Section1 Policy pertaining to renewal of licenses of aircrew personnel2 Renewal of all aircrew licenses including disposal of general enquiriespertaining to renewals

3 Grant of extension of aircraft rating to include additional types of aeroplanesopen rating Night Rating etc and Pilot-in-Command endorsement on varioustype of aircraft4 Cases relating to accidents and infringement of rules by licensed aircrewpersonnel and disciplinary action against them5 Parliamentary question and matters pertaining to unemployed aircrewpersonnel6 Budget and accounts including Advance Deposit account Maintenance ofAdvance Deposit and Revenue registers7 Maintenance of cards of aircrew personnel and personnel returns receivedfrom different airlines operators8 Proficiency checks their checking and posting9 Posting of type endorsements and renewal intimations of aircrew licensesreceived from the Regional Directors Calcutta Bombay New Delhi Madras10 Maintenance of Registers for various types of licenses giving records ofrenewals of aircrew lincenses11 Maintenance of registers for type rating PIC endorsements and infringementof Rules Accidents etc12 Endorsement of medical restrictions on licenses and Rcards13 Compliance of material for six monthly and yearly progress reports of CivilAviation14 Compliance of History of Pilots consequent upon accident15 Checking of Log Books with a view to detecting infringement of Rule 42A ofIndian Aircraft Rules 193716 Amendment to Indian Aircraft Rules 193717 VVIP flights ndash Proficiency checks of flight crew18 Delegation of Powers relating to renewal of licenses39Licensing-II Section1 Issue of aircrew licensesratings of the categories shown below includingdisposal of general of particular enquiries pertaining to issue of license(a) Student Pilotrsquos License (Aeroplanes Helicopters Gliders andBalloons)(b) Private Pilotrsquos License (Aeroplanes)(c ) Commercial Pilotrsquos License(d) Airline Transport Pilotrsquos License(e) Instrument Rating(f) Assistant flight Instructorrsquos Rating (Aeroplanes)(g) Flight Instructorrsquos Rating (Aeroplanes)(h) Flight Instructorrsquos Rating (Gliders)(i) Glider Pilotrsquos License(j) Private Helicopter Pilotrsquos License(k) Commercial Helicopter Pilotrsquos License(l) Student Navigatorrsquos License(m) Flight Navigatorrsquos License(n) Flight Radio Telephone operatorrsquos License(o) Flight Radio Telephony Operatorrsquos License(p) Private Pilotrsquos License (Balloons)

2 Revalidation of foreign license3 Conversion of foreign licenses into Indian Licenses in their correspondingcategories4 Policy matters regarding the issue of Indian and Foreign aircrew licenses5 Amendments to Licensing Rules6 Delegating of powers in respect of Licensing rules407 Exemption from Aircraft Rules for the issue of Indian Licenses8 Policy matters pertaining to conducting medical examination and theirassessment9 Disposal of medical reports pertaining to the issue and renewal of aircrewicenses and correspondence connected therewith10 Parliament Questions relating to issue of aircrew licenses11 Budget for expenditure to be incurred for items pertaining to L-2 Section41Training Section1 Budget allotment of funds etc under capital Grant for Gliding Centre andappropriation of Accounts Liabilities Returns Expenditure Returns etcPreparation of Brief for PAC on Budget matters2 Budget Allotment of funds etc under Revenue Grant for Govt Gliding Centreand appropriation of accounts preparation of Brief for PAC on the Budgetmatters3 Training of Gliding Instructions and Winch Operators and their approval forappointment in Gliding Clubs4 Five-Year Plans5 Foreign Exchange Budget6 Miscellaneous subjects on the general queries on glider training and approvalof appointment of Gliding Instructors and Gliding Instructor-in-Charge byGliding Clubs Wing7 Approval of Chief Flight Instructors AFI Instructor-in-Charge Honoraryinstructors and patter Flying for employment in lying Club8 Matters relating to other International Organization Aero Club of India andother Committees Conferences9 Allotment and loan of Gliders Gliding equipment to Flying and Gliding Clubsfrom Central Govt NCC10 Audit Objections Reconciliation of accounts11 Brief for President Address in both the Houses of Parliament on the eve ofBudget Session Consultative Committee of Parliament attached to theMinistry of Tourism amp Civil Aviation12 Matters relating to ICAO various Annual reports to I amp R Section13 Allotment of Aircraft to various Flying Clubs on loans basis14 Maintenance of aircraft with the flying clubs in purview of the Penalty clause15 Monthly aircraft returns from various flying clubs and preparation of variousreports connected with that16 Fixation of Insurance Value of the aircraft

4217 Periodical and other miscellaneous returns to AVU OampM E-II GC Hindiand R amp I etc relating to section Administration18 Release of Foreign Exchange for studies abroad19 Recovery of Cost and Overhaul Repair of aircraft loan to various FlyingClubs20 FOREIGN NATIONALS Training under Colombo Plan ITEC Programmeetc and clearance from Intelligence authorities (Clubs Gliding Centres) at(Civil Aviation Training Centre) and other Centres of Training21 Sanction of estimates received from AI Directorate and disposal of surplusstores at Subordinate Offices22 Sanction of Estimates for purchase of equipment under maintenance grant ofGliding Centres (Government)23 Delegation of Financial Powers and General Instructions regarding24 Administrative matters relating to GC Pune25 Accident to aircraft amp Gliders ndash Write Off and recovery of Insurable valuethereof26 Purchase of Aircraft Gliders and purchase of equipment under Capital Grantamp Manufacture of Indigenous equipment for Gliding Centres43FG Section1 Opening of Flying and Gliding Clubs ndash their Administration functioning and inclusionin the subsidy scheme2 Approval of constitution and bye-laws of clubs3 Allotment of Flying hours launches to Clubs4 Execution amp Enforcement of subsidy Agreement with Flying and Gliding Clubs5 Sanction and payment of Flying Subvention to Clubs6 Approval of Chief Engineer for Flying Clubs amp Gliding Clubs7 Scrutiny of Accounts of Clubs ndash General Supervision and control over the activities ofFlying Gliding Clubs with a view to ensuring proper utilization of Government grants8 Inspection of Flying Gliding Clubs by Accounts Officer9 Audit Inspection of Clubs by Accountant General of respective States10 Matters relating to confessional flying training including NCC training at Flying ampGliding Clubs11 Contribution withdrawals from Accident Reserve Fund and renewal of FERspertaining thereto12 Managing Committee Meetings of Clubs13 Activity Report of Flying Gliding Clubs (CA-82)14 All financial matters and Budget pertaining to Flying Gliding Clubs15 Rates of fees etc chargeable by Clubs16 Administrative matters relating to Aero Club of India Ballooning Club of IndiaFederation of Aeronautique Internationals All India Aeronautical Association andSkydiving17 Air Rallies Championships and conferences organized by Clubs18 Parliament Questions relating to Flying amp Gliding Clubs19 Standard Rules regarding services conditions of the employees of Flying and GlidingClubs20 Payment of Scholarship and Stipends to the SCST candidates selected under Free

Flying Scholarship Scheme21 Miscellaneous work relating to above subjects

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constituted by DGH GENERAL1048766 All Flight Operations Inspectors Chief Flight Operations Inspectorshall maintain their personal files The personal files shall containinformation of their Technical QualificationTraining Courses1048766 CFOI FOIs shall keep a record of all Checks amp Reports wherever theyare nominated by the Director General as observer on board andrecord of Test Fees being realized in their individual capacity from theoperators under Schedule-II of the Aircraft Rules 1937I Any other work assigned by Director GeneralDuties Functions amp Responsibilities of Officers in Flight InspectionDirectorate (FID)The Duties Functions amp Responsibilities of Officers in Flight InspectionDirectorate have been determined in accordance with the duties attached with thepost (copy placed below) and in accordance with power delegated to them underSO 726(E) SO 727(E) amp SO 3661 Chief Flight Operations Inspector Deputy Director General (in-charge ofFID)1048766 Development of Action Plan for Flight Inspection programme by FlightOperations Inspectors for Continued Surveillance of Airline Operatorsand to ensure implementation of follow-up instructions issued byhimDirector General of Civil Aviation1048766 Standardization Checks of Training Captains ndash CheckPilotsInstructorsExaminers to be conducted by CFOI1048766 Acceptance of Operations Manual of ScheduledNon-scheduled andGeneral Aviation Operators as per Standard Check-list271048766 Acceptance of Training Manual of ScheduledNon-scheduled andGeneral Aviation Operators including Standardization of FlightDispatchersrsquo Training Programme as per Standard Check-list1048766 Approval of Training Programmes of Airline Operators for SpecificAuthorizations and Limitations (ETOPS RNP RVSM R-NAV CATIIIII)1048766 Approval of Flying Training Programme of Flight Crew on Multi-engineAircraft (both Fixed Wing amp Helicopter) for ScheduledNon-scheduledand General Aviation Operators as per Standard Check-list1048766 Development andor revision of specific OperatingTraining regulationsndash Issuance of CARs AICs Operations Circulars Amendment toAircraft Rules (Schedule II)1048766 Approval of Draft replies to Director GeneralVC Section onParliamentary Matters VIP References RTI Act 20051048766 Scrutiny of Training Records pertaining to approval of Examiners ndashCheck PilotInstructorExaminer of ScheduledNon-scheduledGeneralAviation Operators1048766 Approval of Examiners of ScheduledNon-scheduledGeneral Aviation

on one time basis1048766 Oral Examination of Indian Pilots under AIC 17 of 1994 as per theBoard constituted by Director General1048766 Oral Examination for approval of Flight Dispatchers by the Boardconstituted by Director General and their approval1048766 Approval of Flight Dispatchers1048766 Quarterly meeting with Airline Operators on important operational andtraining matters pertaining to Scheduled Non-scheduledGeneralAviation (Fixed Wing amp Helicopter) and updating Director Generalabout the same1048766 To liaise with Director (Training amp Licensing) and Director (Air Safety)in all aspects specially pertaining to giving guidance on operationalmatters for Airline Operator1048766 To liaise with Joint Director General In-charge of Training amp Licensingand Joint Director General of Air Safety specially pertaining to givingguidance on operational matters for Airline Operations1048766 Approval of PilotrsquosOperatorrsquos Authorization for ILS CAT-IIIIIOperations as per Civil Aviation Requirements (Standardized Checklistto be followed)281048766 Approval of Standard Operating Procedures for operations to NewStations amp Critical Airports ie Airports surrounded by HillydifficultTerrain (as per Standardized Check-list)1048766 Participation in Meetings conducted by Air Transport Directorate forCertification of Airline Operators to ensure compliance of OperatingRequirements as per the Standardized Check-list1048766 Acceptance of Flight Trial Reports of Instrument Approach amp LandingProcedures1048766 Acceptance of Minimum Equipment List (MEL) from operationalaspects in co-ordination with Directorate of Airworthiness1048766 Chief Flight Operations Inspector shall maintain his personal files Thepersonal files shall contain information of their TechnicalQualificationTraining Courses1048766 Chief Flight Operations Inspector shall keep a record of all Checks ampReports wherever he is nominated by the Director General as observeron board and record of Test Fees being realized in their individualcapacity from the operators under Schedule-II of the Aircraft Rules19371048766 Any other work assigned by the Director General2 Flight Operations Inspectors1048766 To carry out Surveillance Checks of Airline Operators (Fixed Wing ampHelicopters) and follow-up action thereof in accordance with the dutieslaid down in Flight Operations Inspectorrsquos Manual1048766 Examination and Scrutiny of Training Programme of Flight Crew onMulti-engine Aircraft (both Fixed Wing amp Helicopters) forScheduledNon-scheduled and General Aviation Operators as per

Standard Check-list1048766 Periodical Inspections of Airlines Operators with regard totransportation of Dangerous Goods as per Civil Aviation Requirementsand follow-up action thereon Standard Check-list to be adopted1048766 Development andor revision of specific OperatingTraining regulationsndash Issuance of CARs AICs Operations Circulars Amendment toAircraft Rules (Schedule II)1048766 Examination and scrutiny of Operations Manual as per StandardCheck-list291048766 Examination and scrutiny of Training Manual of ScheduledNonscheduledand General Aviation Operators including Standardization ofFlight Dispatchersrsquo Training Programme as per Standard Check-list1048766 Examination and scrutiny of Training Programmes of Airline Operatorsfor Specific Authorizations and Limitations (ETOPS RNP RVSM RNAVCAT-IIIII)1048766 Examination and scrutiny of Flying Training Programme of Flight Crewon Multi-engine Aircraft (both Fixed Wing amp Helicopter) forScheduledNon-scheduled and General Aviation Operators as perStandard Check-list1048766 Examination and scrutiny of Training Programme of Airline Operatorsfor Specific Authorization amp Limitations1048766 To carry out Initial Approval of all Simulators and thereafter give yearlycertification of all Flight Simulators and check the compatibility ofSimulators vis-agrave-vis the Aircraft being used by all Indian Operatorsbefore recommending their use to Chief Flight OperationsInspectorDirector General of Civil Aviation1048766 Review and update of Flight Operations Inspectorrsquos Manual forOperations Inspection and Continued Surveillance as per ICAO Doc8335-AN8791048766 Examination of Training Records for PilotrsquosOperatorrsquos Authorization forILS CAT-IIIII Operations as per Civil Aviation Requirements(Standardized Check-list to be followed)1048766 Examination of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for operationsto New Stations amp Critical Airports ie Airports surrounded byHillydifficult Terrain (as per Standardized Check-list)1048766 Participation in Meetings conducted by Air Transport Directorate forCertification of Airline Operators to ensure compliance of OperatingRequirements as per the Standardized Check-list1048766 Examination of Flight Trial Reports of Instrument Approach amp LandingProcedures1048766 Examination of Minimum Equipment List (MEL) from operationalaspects1048766 Flight Operations Inspectors shall maintain their personal files Thepersonal files shall contain information of their TechnicalQualificationTraining Courses

1048766 Flight Operations Inspectors shall keep a record of all Checks ampReports wherever they are nominated by the Director General as30observer on board and record of Test Fees being realized in theirindividual capacity from the operators under Schedule-II of the AircraftRules 19371048766 Any other work assigned by CFOI Director General3 Deputy Director (Operations)1048766 Follow-up action on Surveillance Check Reports of Airline Operators1048766 Examination of documents pertaining to approval of CheckPilotsInstructorsExaminers of ScheduledNon-scheduled amp GeneralAviation Operators1048766 Development of Check-lists for examination of OperationsTrainingManual Specialized Operations etc in consultation with FOICFOI1048766 Examination and scrutiny of Annual Reports1048766 Development andor revision of specific OperatingTraining regulationsndash Issuance of CARs AICs Operations Circulars Amendment toAircraft Rules (Schedule II)1048766 Coordinating activities pertaining to functioning of Flight InspectionDirectorate with Airlines Flight Operations Inspectors Chief FlightOperations Inspector Director General and other Directorates inDGCA1048766 Examinationscrutiny of cases pertaining to approval of Examiners onone time basis1048766 Preparation of Draft replies to CFOI on Parliamentary Matters VIPReferences RTI Act 2005 for approval of Director General1048766 Any other work assigned by Director General4 Assistant Director (Operations)1048766 Submission of Draft replies on follow-up action on Surveillance CheckReports of Airline Operators1048766 Examination of documents pertaining to approval of CheckPilotsInstructorsExaminers of ScheduledNon-scheduled amp GeneralAviation Operators1048766 Development of Check-lists for examination of OperationsTrainingManual Specialized Operations etc in consultation with FOICFOI1048766 Examination and scrutiny of Annual Reports311048766 Development andor revision of specific OperatingTraining regulationsndash Issuance of CARs AICs Operations Circulars Amendment toAircraft Rules (Schedule II)1048766 Coordinating activities pertaining to functioning of Flight InspectionDirectorate with Airlines Flight Operations Inspectors Chief FlightOperations Inspector Director General and other Directorates inDGCA1048766 Examinationscrutiny of cases pertaining to approval of Examiners onone time basis

1048766 Preparation of Draft replies to Dy Director (FID) CFOI onParliamentary Matters VIP References RTI Act 2005 for approval ofDirector General1048766 Any other work assigned by Director General5 Operations Officer1048766 Examination of cases pertaining to approval of Flight Dispatchers1048766 Examination of matters pertaining to Oral Examination of Indian Pilotsunder AIC 17 of 19941048766 Examination of Training Syllabus of individual Pilots for typeendorsementconversion on various Helicopter types1048766 Examination of matters pertaining to approval of Examiners forHelicopter Operators on regularone time basis1048766 Development andor revision of specific OperatingTraining regulationsndash Issuance of CARs AICs Operations Circulars Amendment toAircraft Rules (Schedule II)1048766 Upkeep of OperationsTraining Documents of various AirlineOperators6 Section Officer1048766 Maintenance of Records of Surveillance Check ReportsMain BaseInspections of Airline Operators1048766 Processing of documents pertaining to approval of CheckPilotsInstructorsExaminers of ScheduledNon-scheduled amp GeneralAviation Operators1048766 Submission of Draft Annual Report1048766 Updating of website on list of Examiners of ScheduledNon-scheduledand General Aviation Operators and Operations Circulars321048766 Monitoring of Test Fees Records1048766 Processing of cases pertaining to approval of Examiners on one timebasis1048766 Submission of Draft replies to CFOI on Parliamentary Matters VIPReferences RTI Act 2005 for approval of Director General1048766 Follow-up action1048766 Any other work assigned by Chief Flight Operations InspectorDeputyDirector (Operations)Note Flight Operations Inspectors (Aeroplane) will be under the control ofChief Flight Operations InspectorDeputy Director General In-charge ofthe Flight Inspection Directorate and assisting in the smoothfunctioning of the Flight Inspection DirectorateThe above Officers will also carry out any other duties of Technical orAdministrative nature assigned to them from time to time33VII INFORMATION amp REGULATIONS DIRECTORATE1 Preparation of briefdocumentation and participation in the Bilateral AirServices Agreements with foreign countries (Bilateral Air Services

Agreements have been signed with 100 countries)2 Clearance of schedules and any other operational matters pertaining tothe foreign airlines At present 64 foreign airlines are operating tofromIndia3 Preparation of draft notifications for amendment to the Aircraft Rules1937 and draft note for the Cabinet for amendment to the Aircraft Act19344 Discussions with the Ministry of Law and legal matters and vetting ofthe draft notifications5 Grant of approval of the Dangerous Goods Training Programmes inaccordance with the ldquoCivil Aviation Requirement Section 3-AirTransport Series `Lrsquo Part III dated 041020066 Permits of photography arms and ammunition dangerous goods etci) This office grants permission for photographyvideography fromthe ground at the airports and aerial photography under rule 13of Aircraft Rules 1937ii) This office grants permission for the carriage of arms andammunitions munitions of war etc by air tofromwithin Indiaunder rule 8 of the Aircraft Rules 19377 In regard to International Civil Aviation Organisation receives allcorrespondence from ICAO disseminates decisions taken by ICAO toother aviation agencies and obtained comments for submission ofIndiarsquos stand ICAO8 Preparation of Annual Report after obtaining materialsactivities fromdifferent directorate9 In regard to AIS functions like publication of Aeronautical InformationCirculars and distribution of ICAO publications to concerned directorateof this office and other aviation agencies10 Work related to library such as purchase of books periodicals andGazettes and accessioning classification cataloguing distribution ofbooks and periodicals34VIII RESEARCH amp DEVELOPMENT DIRECTORATETable of contents(A) Laboratories The Research and Development Directorate hasthe following Laboratories1 Flight Recorder Lab2 Material Testing Lab3 Failure Analysis Lab4 Physical and Chemical Lab(B) Design Section Type Certification (Head Quarter)(C ) Design Section Type Certification (Bangalore Sub-Office)Functions of LaboratoriesA 1 Flight Recorder Laboratory

This lab is engaged in analysis of data derived from randomly selected CVRs andFDRs for the purpose of monitoring crew performance and integrity of datarecording In addition to this CVR and FDR of aircraft involved in accidentincidentare also analyzed to determine any handling problem associated with theaccidentincident This lab also provide assistance to operators in downloadingdecoding and analyzing of any type of flight recorder with using dedicated tools (inform of software and hardware)A2 Material testing LaboratoryThis lab is engaged in the development and approval of indigenous aeronauticalmaterials for construction of light aircraft and gliders This includes materials likeaircraft fabric furnishing materials rubber seals etc In addition this lab is engagedin calibration of torque meter and tensiometer etcA3 Failure Analysis LaboratoryThis lab is engaged in the area of promoting air safety by analyzing the failedcomponent of aircrafthelicopter involved in accident incident to find out the probablecause of failure and also suggesting the remedial measuresA4 Physical and Chemical LaboratoryThis lab is engaged in testing of randomly selected samples of Aviation Turbine fueland also fuel samples for VVIP flights for quality control testing of fuel and oilsamples of aircraft involved in accidentincident and commissioning of new fueltanks35(B) Design Type CertificationFunctions Responsibilities at HQB1 Issue Validation of Type Certificate (TC) of Aeronauticalproduct (Aircraft engine and propeller)Application for issue revalidation of Type Certificate is to be submitted in theforms as given in Annexure I (for aircraft) and Annexure II (for rotorcraft) of CivilAviation Requirements (CAR) section 2 series F part II in duplicate along withfees (as per Aircraft Rule 62) to the Directorate of Research amp Development ofDGCAIt is essential that the designer of the product consults the DGCA prior tocommencement of design activity to ensure that the design of aircraft helicopterengine propeller he intends to design conforms to airworthiness code of FederalAviation Regulations of FAA Certification Standards of EASA or to that design codeacceptable by the DGCA For this purpose the applicant shall furnish the typedesign record duly approved by the Chief Designer to prove that the designcomplies with the relevant airworthiness design requirements RampD Directoratescrutinizes drawings and specifications various reports on analysis and tests

undertaken to substantiate compliance with the applicable requirements compliancedocuments etc Special conditions are imposed by the DGCA to provide additionalsafety standards and to cover novel and unusual design features and high intensityradiated field effects (HIRF) Additionally the aircraft has to meet noise and engineemission standards prescribed in ICAO Annex-16 or equivalent standards as of dateConcurrently the applicant is required to get his design organisation approved by theRampD Dte as per CAR 21 Subpart JAIt should be possible to issue a Type Certificate in 3 to 5 years depending onthe type of the product provided the required design reports test reports andcompliance documents have been submitted and the applicable design standard hasbeen complied with up to the satisfaction of DGCAB2 Issue of Type Approval of Aircraft parts and appliancesApplication for issue of Type Approval is to be submitted in the form as givenin Annexure - I of Civil Aviation Requirements (CAR) Section-2 Series X Part IX induplicate along with fees (as per Aircraft rule 62) to the Directorate of Research ampDevelopment (DRampD) of the DGCA The process begins when the designer manufacturer of a new aircraft helicopter components systems equipment etcsubmits an application (along with required drawings documents and fees) to theDRampD After receiving the same it is ensured that the organisation has designorganisation approval from the DGCA as per CAR 21 subpart JBOnce it is ensured that the design and analysis reports drawings etc are inorder and meet necessary requirements as stipulated by DRampD clearance may begiven to the designer manufacturer to carry out type tests on the parts appliancesThese tests are witnessed by RampD representatives After the type tests are carriedout successfully and DGCA is fully satisfied in regard to the parts appliances and36the manuals submitted by the applicant type approval in respect of the parts appliances may be issued to the designer manufacturer by the DGCAIt should be possible to issue a Type Approval in 1 year depending on thetype of the parts appliances provided required test reports compliance documentsand manuals have been submitted and the applicable standard has been compliedwith up to the satisfaction of DGCA

B3 Acceptance of Type Certificate issued by Foreign CAA for operation inIndiaThe aircraft Type Certified by foreign Civil Aviation Authority (FAA EASA) isaccepted by DGCA for operation in India The applicant is required to submit anapplication specifying the type of operation he intends to carry out along with copyof Type Certificate Type Certificate Data Sheet approved Aircraft Flight Manualsafety records list of Service Bulletins and Airworthiness Directives reports onequivalent level of safety findings (ELOS) reports of special conditions andexemptions and compliance status of the aircraft as per ICAO Annex-6 (OperatingLimitations)It should be possible to issue a Type Acceptance in 2 to 3 months dependingon the type of the aircraft provided required reports as mentioned above have beensubmitted and the applicable standard has been complied with up to the satisfactionof DGCAB4 Approval of Design OrganisationRule 133B of the Aircraft Rules 1937 stipulates that organisations engaged in designand manufacture of aircraft aircraft components and items of equipment including materialsforgings castings and standard parts shall be approved by the Director General of CivilAviation DGCA may on request and being satisfied approve an organisation to operateunder the system of approval On receipt of completed application form (CA-182E) and itsscrutiny by DGCA a preliminary meeting will be convened with the applicant to getfamiliarized with the organisation The organisation will be appraised of the variousrequirements of DGCA and the documents required to be submitted including complianceagainst various paragraphs of CAR-21The design organization prepares and submitsDesign Organisation Manual (DOM) as per applicable subpart of CAR 21 On scrutiny of thesubmitted documents if the applicant is found to meet the requirements a team of expertsfrom DGCA will visit and inspect the organisation to confirm that the applicant hasestablished the required capability The DGCA team during its course of visit shall satisfythat the organisation can satisfactorily accomplish the work relevant to the proposed scopeof work Subject to the satisfactory report made by the DGCA team the organisation maybe authorized to undertake the work and issue designanalysistest report in respect of theproduct The organisation shall be approved and the scope of work will be defined Thevalidity of approval is for one year and renewed subsequentlyIt should be possible to grant Design Organisation Approval in 6 months dependingon the type of design organization and scope of work provided required manuals anddocuments have been submitted and the applicable requirements have been complied with up to the

satisfaction of DGCA37B5 Approval of aircraft aircraft part modificationsMany alterations that are commonly called major alterations are in reality majordesign changes and require a supplemental type certificate Major changes to the typedesign are those which might appreciably affect mass balance structural strengthreliability operational characteristics or other characteristics affecting the airworthiness ofthe product Major changes to Type Design require engineering approval and should bereferred to the RampD Dte of DGCA For the approval of majoralterationsmodificationsrepairs the applicant shall submit an application to the RampD Dtealong with applicable fees He also has to submit design load stress analysis reportsdrawings etc which are required to be scrutinizedOn satisfactory completion of required tests compliance document againstapplicable airworthiness requirements is prepared by the applicant and submitted to theRampD Dte Specifications manuals operating limitations continued airworthiness instructionsare prepared by the applicant and submitted to the DGCA On satisfaction of DGCAapproval may be issued to major alterations modifications repairs specifying operatinglimitations and other conditionsIt should be possible to approve modification in 6 to 8 months depending on the typeof modification to be carried out provided required test reports and updated manuals havebeen submitted and the applicable requirements have been complied with up to thesatisfaction of DGCAFunctions Responsibilities at Bangalore Regional-OfficeThe RampD office at Bangalore was established in 1995 to look after Type Certificationactivities of Advanced Light Helicopter (at HAL) Hansa 3 amp SARAS aircraft (at NAL) andother civil aircraft related activities of the sub regionType Certification Activities at BangaloreThe following functions are the functions of this officei) Design Organization Approval in accordance with CAR 21 Subpart JB ampJAii) Scrutiny and acceptanceapproval of the Qualification test schedules of heparts in line with Internationally followed practiceiii) Witnessing of the Qualification tests to ensure the adherence to theQualification test programiv) Scrutiny of the compliance against the applicable Airworthiness Standardsv) Performing conformity inspection of aircraft aircraft parts indigenouslyproduced in the countryvi) Co-ordination with HQs in granting approvals certification etc38IX TRAINING amp LICENSING DIRECTORATE (INCLUDING FG ampTRAINING)Licensing-I Section1 Policy pertaining to renewal of licenses of aircrew personnel2 Renewal of all aircrew licenses including disposal of general enquiriespertaining to renewals

3 Grant of extension of aircraft rating to include additional types of aeroplanesopen rating Night Rating etc and Pilot-in-Command endorsement on varioustype of aircraft4 Cases relating to accidents and infringement of rules by licensed aircrewpersonnel and disciplinary action against them5 Parliamentary question and matters pertaining to unemployed aircrewpersonnel6 Budget and accounts including Advance Deposit account Maintenance ofAdvance Deposit and Revenue registers7 Maintenance of cards of aircrew personnel and personnel returns receivedfrom different airlines operators8 Proficiency checks their checking and posting9 Posting of type endorsements and renewal intimations of aircrew licensesreceived from the Regional Directors Calcutta Bombay New Delhi Madras10 Maintenance of Registers for various types of licenses giving records ofrenewals of aircrew lincenses11 Maintenance of registers for type rating PIC endorsements and infringementof Rules Accidents etc12 Endorsement of medical restrictions on licenses and Rcards13 Compliance of material for six monthly and yearly progress reports of CivilAviation14 Compliance of History of Pilots consequent upon accident15 Checking of Log Books with a view to detecting infringement of Rule 42A ofIndian Aircraft Rules 193716 Amendment to Indian Aircraft Rules 193717 VVIP flights ndash Proficiency checks of flight crew18 Delegation of Powers relating to renewal of licenses39Licensing-II Section1 Issue of aircrew licensesratings of the categories shown below includingdisposal of general of particular enquiries pertaining to issue of license(a) Student Pilotrsquos License (Aeroplanes Helicopters Gliders andBalloons)(b) Private Pilotrsquos License (Aeroplanes)(c ) Commercial Pilotrsquos License(d) Airline Transport Pilotrsquos License(e) Instrument Rating(f) Assistant flight Instructorrsquos Rating (Aeroplanes)(g) Flight Instructorrsquos Rating (Aeroplanes)(h) Flight Instructorrsquos Rating (Gliders)(i) Glider Pilotrsquos License(j) Private Helicopter Pilotrsquos License(k) Commercial Helicopter Pilotrsquos License(l) Student Navigatorrsquos License(m) Flight Navigatorrsquos License(n) Flight Radio Telephone operatorrsquos License(o) Flight Radio Telephony Operatorrsquos License(p) Private Pilotrsquos License (Balloons)

2 Revalidation of foreign license3 Conversion of foreign licenses into Indian Licenses in their correspondingcategories4 Policy matters regarding the issue of Indian and Foreign aircrew licenses5 Amendments to Licensing Rules6 Delegating of powers in respect of Licensing rules407 Exemption from Aircraft Rules for the issue of Indian Licenses8 Policy matters pertaining to conducting medical examination and theirassessment9 Disposal of medical reports pertaining to the issue and renewal of aircrewicenses and correspondence connected therewith10 Parliament Questions relating to issue of aircrew licenses11 Budget for expenditure to be incurred for items pertaining to L-2 Section41Training Section1 Budget allotment of funds etc under capital Grant for Gliding Centre andappropriation of Accounts Liabilities Returns Expenditure Returns etcPreparation of Brief for PAC on Budget matters2 Budget Allotment of funds etc under Revenue Grant for Govt Gliding Centreand appropriation of accounts preparation of Brief for PAC on the Budgetmatters3 Training of Gliding Instructions and Winch Operators and their approval forappointment in Gliding Clubs4 Five-Year Plans5 Foreign Exchange Budget6 Miscellaneous subjects on the general queries on glider training and approvalof appointment of Gliding Instructors and Gliding Instructor-in-Charge byGliding Clubs Wing7 Approval of Chief Flight Instructors AFI Instructor-in-Charge Honoraryinstructors and patter Flying for employment in lying Club8 Matters relating to other International Organization Aero Club of India andother Committees Conferences9 Allotment and loan of Gliders Gliding equipment to Flying and Gliding Clubsfrom Central Govt NCC10 Audit Objections Reconciliation of accounts11 Brief for President Address in both the Houses of Parliament on the eve ofBudget Session Consultative Committee of Parliament attached to theMinistry of Tourism amp Civil Aviation12 Matters relating to ICAO various Annual reports to I amp R Section13 Allotment of Aircraft to various Flying Clubs on loans basis14 Maintenance of aircraft with the flying clubs in purview of the Penalty clause15 Monthly aircraft returns from various flying clubs and preparation of variousreports connected with that16 Fixation of Insurance Value of the aircraft

4217 Periodical and other miscellaneous returns to AVU OampM E-II GC Hindiand R amp I etc relating to section Administration18 Release of Foreign Exchange for studies abroad19 Recovery of Cost and Overhaul Repair of aircraft loan to various FlyingClubs20 FOREIGN NATIONALS Training under Colombo Plan ITEC Programmeetc and clearance from Intelligence authorities (Clubs Gliding Centres) at(Civil Aviation Training Centre) and other Centres of Training21 Sanction of estimates received from AI Directorate and disposal of surplusstores at Subordinate Offices22 Sanction of Estimates for purchase of equipment under maintenance grant ofGliding Centres (Government)23 Delegation of Financial Powers and General Instructions regarding24 Administrative matters relating to GC Pune25 Accident to aircraft amp Gliders ndash Write Off and recovery of Insurable valuethereof26 Purchase of Aircraft Gliders and purchase of equipment under Capital Grantamp Manufacture of Indigenous equipment for Gliding Centres43FG Section1 Opening of Flying and Gliding Clubs ndash their Administration functioning and inclusionin the subsidy scheme2 Approval of constitution and bye-laws of clubs3 Allotment of Flying hours launches to Clubs4 Execution amp Enforcement of subsidy Agreement with Flying and Gliding Clubs5 Sanction and payment of Flying Subvention to Clubs6 Approval of Chief Engineer for Flying Clubs amp Gliding Clubs7 Scrutiny of Accounts of Clubs ndash General Supervision and control over the activities ofFlying Gliding Clubs with a view to ensuring proper utilization of Government grants8 Inspection of Flying Gliding Clubs by Accounts Officer9 Audit Inspection of Clubs by Accountant General of respective States10 Matters relating to confessional flying training including NCC training at Flying ampGliding Clubs11 Contribution withdrawals from Accident Reserve Fund and renewal of FERspertaining thereto12 Managing Committee Meetings of Clubs13 Activity Report of Flying Gliding Clubs (CA-82)14 All financial matters and Budget pertaining to Flying Gliding Clubs15 Rates of fees etc chargeable by Clubs16 Administrative matters relating to Aero Club of India Ballooning Club of IndiaFederation of Aeronautique Internationals All India Aeronautical Association andSkydiving17 Air Rallies Championships and conferences organized by Clubs18 Parliament Questions relating to Flying amp Gliding Clubs19 Standard Rules regarding services conditions of the employees of Flying and GlidingClubs20 Payment of Scholarship and Stipends to the SCST candidates selected under Free

Flying Scholarship Scheme21 Miscellaneous work relating to above subjects

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on one time basis1048766 Oral Examination of Indian Pilots under AIC 17 of 1994 as per theBoard constituted by Director General1048766 Oral Examination for approval of Flight Dispatchers by the Boardconstituted by Director General and their approval1048766 Approval of Flight Dispatchers1048766 Quarterly meeting with Airline Operators on important operational andtraining matters pertaining to Scheduled Non-scheduledGeneralAviation (Fixed Wing amp Helicopter) and updating Director Generalabout the same1048766 To liaise with Director (Training amp Licensing) and Director (Air Safety)in all aspects specially pertaining to giving guidance on operationalmatters for Airline Operator1048766 To liaise with Joint Director General In-charge of Training amp Licensingand Joint Director General of Air Safety specially pertaining to givingguidance on operational matters for Airline Operations1048766 Approval of PilotrsquosOperatorrsquos Authorization for ILS CAT-IIIIIOperations as per Civil Aviation Requirements (Standardized Checklistto be followed)281048766 Approval of Standard Operating Procedures for operations to NewStations amp Critical Airports ie Airports surrounded by HillydifficultTerrain (as per Standardized Check-list)1048766 Participation in Meetings conducted by Air Transport Directorate forCertification of Airline Operators to ensure compliance of OperatingRequirements as per the Standardized Check-list1048766 Acceptance of Flight Trial Reports of Instrument Approach amp LandingProcedures1048766 Acceptance of Minimum Equipment List (MEL) from operationalaspects in co-ordination with Directorate of Airworthiness1048766 Chief Flight Operations Inspector shall maintain his personal files Thepersonal files shall contain information of their TechnicalQualificationTraining Courses1048766 Chief Flight Operations Inspector shall keep a record of all Checks ampReports wherever he is nominated by the Director General as observeron board and record of Test Fees being realized in their individualcapacity from the operators under Schedule-II of the Aircraft Rules19371048766 Any other work assigned by the Director General2 Flight Operations Inspectors1048766 To carry out Surveillance Checks of Airline Operators (Fixed Wing ampHelicopters) and follow-up action thereof in accordance with the dutieslaid down in Flight Operations Inspectorrsquos Manual1048766 Examination and Scrutiny of Training Programme of Flight Crew onMulti-engine Aircraft (both Fixed Wing amp Helicopters) forScheduledNon-scheduled and General Aviation Operators as per

Standard Check-list1048766 Periodical Inspections of Airlines Operators with regard totransportation of Dangerous Goods as per Civil Aviation Requirementsand follow-up action thereon Standard Check-list to be adopted1048766 Development andor revision of specific OperatingTraining regulationsndash Issuance of CARs AICs Operations Circulars Amendment toAircraft Rules (Schedule II)1048766 Examination and scrutiny of Operations Manual as per StandardCheck-list291048766 Examination and scrutiny of Training Manual of ScheduledNonscheduledand General Aviation Operators including Standardization ofFlight Dispatchersrsquo Training Programme as per Standard Check-list1048766 Examination and scrutiny of Training Programmes of Airline Operatorsfor Specific Authorizations and Limitations (ETOPS RNP RVSM RNAVCAT-IIIII)1048766 Examination and scrutiny of Flying Training Programme of Flight Crewon Multi-engine Aircraft (both Fixed Wing amp Helicopter) forScheduledNon-scheduled and General Aviation Operators as perStandard Check-list1048766 Examination and scrutiny of Training Programme of Airline Operatorsfor Specific Authorization amp Limitations1048766 To carry out Initial Approval of all Simulators and thereafter give yearlycertification of all Flight Simulators and check the compatibility ofSimulators vis-agrave-vis the Aircraft being used by all Indian Operatorsbefore recommending their use to Chief Flight OperationsInspectorDirector General of Civil Aviation1048766 Review and update of Flight Operations Inspectorrsquos Manual forOperations Inspection and Continued Surveillance as per ICAO Doc8335-AN8791048766 Examination of Training Records for PilotrsquosOperatorrsquos Authorization forILS CAT-IIIII Operations as per Civil Aviation Requirements(Standardized Check-list to be followed)1048766 Examination of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for operationsto New Stations amp Critical Airports ie Airports surrounded byHillydifficult Terrain (as per Standardized Check-list)1048766 Participation in Meetings conducted by Air Transport Directorate forCertification of Airline Operators to ensure compliance of OperatingRequirements as per the Standardized Check-list1048766 Examination of Flight Trial Reports of Instrument Approach amp LandingProcedures1048766 Examination of Minimum Equipment List (MEL) from operationalaspects1048766 Flight Operations Inspectors shall maintain their personal files Thepersonal files shall contain information of their TechnicalQualificationTraining Courses

1048766 Flight Operations Inspectors shall keep a record of all Checks ampReports wherever they are nominated by the Director General as30observer on board and record of Test Fees being realized in theirindividual capacity from the operators under Schedule-II of the AircraftRules 19371048766 Any other work assigned by CFOI Director General3 Deputy Director (Operations)1048766 Follow-up action on Surveillance Check Reports of Airline Operators1048766 Examination of documents pertaining to approval of CheckPilotsInstructorsExaminers of ScheduledNon-scheduled amp GeneralAviation Operators1048766 Development of Check-lists for examination of OperationsTrainingManual Specialized Operations etc in consultation with FOICFOI1048766 Examination and scrutiny of Annual Reports1048766 Development andor revision of specific OperatingTraining regulationsndash Issuance of CARs AICs Operations Circulars Amendment toAircraft Rules (Schedule II)1048766 Coordinating activities pertaining to functioning of Flight InspectionDirectorate with Airlines Flight Operations Inspectors Chief FlightOperations Inspector Director General and other Directorates inDGCA1048766 Examinationscrutiny of cases pertaining to approval of Examiners onone time basis1048766 Preparation of Draft replies to CFOI on Parliamentary Matters VIPReferences RTI Act 2005 for approval of Director General1048766 Any other work assigned by Director General4 Assistant Director (Operations)1048766 Submission of Draft replies on follow-up action on Surveillance CheckReports of Airline Operators1048766 Examination of documents pertaining to approval of CheckPilotsInstructorsExaminers of ScheduledNon-scheduled amp GeneralAviation Operators1048766 Development of Check-lists for examination of OperationsTrainingManual Specialized Operations etc in consultation with FOICFOI1048766 Examination and scrutiny of Annual Reports311048766 Development andor revision of specific OperatingTraining regulationsndash Issuance of CARs AICs Operations Circulars Amendment toAircraft Rules (Schedule II)1048766 Coordinating activities pertaining to functioning of Flight InspectionDirectorate with Airlines Flight Operations Inspectors Chief FlightOperations Inspector Director General and other Directorates inDGCA1048766 Examinationscrutiny of cases pertaining to approval of Examiners onone time basis

1048766 Preparation of Draft replies to Dy Director (FID) CFOI onParliamentary Matters VIP References RTI Act 2005 for approval ofDirector General1048766 Any other work assigned by Director General5 Operations Officer1048766 Examination of cases pertaining to approval of Flight Dispatchers1048766 Examination of matters pertaining to Oral Examination of Indian Pilotsunder AIC 17 of 19941048766 Examination of Training Syllabus of individual Pilots for typeendorsementconversion on various Helicopter types1048766 Examination of matters pertaining to approval of Examiners forHelicopter Operators on regularone time basis1048766 Development andor revision of specific OperatingTraining regulationsndash Issuance of CARs AICs Operations Circulars Amendment toAircraft Rules (Schedule II)1048766 Upkeep of OperationsTraining Documents of various AirlineOperators6 Section Officer1048766 Maintenance of Records of Surveillance Check ReportsMain BaseInspections of Airline Operators1048766 Processing of documents pertaining to approval of CheckPilotsInstructorsExaminers of ScheduledNon-scheduled amp GeneralAviation Operators1048766 Submission of Draft Annual Report1048766 Updating of website on list of Examiners of ScheduledNon-scheduledand General Aviation Operators and Operations Circulars321048766 Monitoring of Test Fees Records1048766 Processing of cases pertaining to approval of Examiners on one timebasis1048766 Submission of Draft replies to CFOI on Parliamentary Matters VIPReferences RTI Act 2005 for approval of Director General1048766 Follow-up action1048766 Any other work assigned by Chief Flight Operations InspectorDeputyDirector (Operations)Note Flight Operations Inspectors (Aeroplane) will be under the control ofChief Flight Operations InspectorDeputy Director General In-charge ofthe Flight Inspection Directorate and assisting in the smoothfunctioning of the Flight Inspection DirectorateThe above Officers will also carry out any other duties of Technical orAdministrative nature assigned to them from time to time33VII INFORMATION amp REGULATIONS DIRECTORATE1 Preparation of briefdocumentation and participation in the Bilateral AirServices Agreements with foreign countries (Bilateral Air Services

Agreements have been signed with 100 countries)2 Clearance of schedules and any other operational matters pertaining tothe foreign airlines At present 64 foreign airlines are operating tofromIndia3 Preparation of draft notifications for amendment to the Aircraft Rules1937 and draft note for the Cabinet for amendment to the Aircraft Act19344 Discussions with the Ministry of Law and legal matters and vetting ofthe draft notifications5 Grant of approval of the Dangerous Goods Training Programmes inaccordance with the ldquoCivil Aviation Requirement Section 3-AirTransport Series `Lrsquo Part III dated 041020066 Permits of photography arms and ammunition dangerous goods etci) This office grants permission for photographyvideography fromthe ground at the airports and aerial photography under rule 13of Aircraft Rules 1937ii) This office grants permission for the carriage of arms andammunitions munitions of war etc by air tofromwithin Indiaunder rule 8 of the Aircraft Rules 19377 In regard to International Civil Aviation Organisation receives allcorrespondence from ICAO disseminates decisions taken by ICAO toother aviation agencies and obtained comments for submission ofIndiarsquos stand ICAO8 Preparation of Annual Report after obtaining materialsactivities fromdifferent directorate9 In regard to AIS functions like publication of Aeronautical InformationCirculars and distribution of ICAO publications to concerned directorateof this office and other aviation agencies10 Work related to library such as purchase of books periodicals andGazettes and accessioning classification cataloguing distribution ofbooks and periodicals34VIII RESEARCH amp DEVELOPMENT DIRECTORATETable of contents(A) Laboratories The Research and Development Directorate hasthe following Laboratories1 Flight Recorder Lab2 Material Testing Lab3 Failure Analysis Lab4 Physical and Chemical Lab(B) Design Section Type Certification (Head Quarter)(C ) Design Section Type Certification (Bangalore Sub-Office)Functions of LaboratoriesA 1 Flight Recorder Laboratory

This lab is engaged in analysis of data derived from randomly selected CVRs andFDRs for the purpose of monitoring crew performance and integrity of datarecording In addition to this CVR and FDR of aircraft involved in accidentincidentare also analyzed to determine any handling problem associated with theaccidentincident This lab also provide assistance to operators in downloadingdecoding and analyzing of any type of flight recorder with using dedicated tools (inform of software and hardware)A2 Material testing LaboratoryThis lab is engaged in the development and approval of indigenous aeronauticalmaterials for construction of light aircraft and gliders This includes materials likeaircraft fabric furnishing materials rubber seals etc In addition this lab is engagedin calibration of torque meter and tensiometer etcA3 Failure Analysis LaboratoryThis lab is engaged in the area of promoting air safety by analyzing the failedcomponent of aircrafthelicopter involved in accident incident to find out the probablecause of failure and also suggesting the remedial measuresA4 Physical and Chemical LaboratoryThis lab is engaged in testing of randomly selected samples of Aviation Turbine fueland also fuel samples for VVIP flights for quality control testing of fuel and oilsamples of aircraft involved in accidentincident and commissioning of new fueltanks35(B) Design Type CertificationFunctions Responsibilities at HQB1 Issue Validation of Type Certificate (TC) of Aeronauticalproduct (Aircraft engine and propeller)Application for issue revalidation of Type Certificate is to be submitted in theforms as given in Annexure I (for aircraft) and Annexure II (for rotorcraft) of CivilAviation Requirements (CAR) section 2 series F part II in duplicate along withfees (as per Aircraft Rule 62) to the Directorate of Research amp Development ofDGCAIt is essential that the designer of the product consults the DGCA prior tocommencement of design activity to ensure that the design of aircraft helicopterengine propeller he intends to design conforms to airworthiness code of FederalAviation Regulations of FAA Certification Standards of EASA or to that design codeacceptable by the DGCA For this purpose the applicant shall furnish the typedesign record duly approved by the Chief Designer to prove that the designcomplies with the relevant airworthiness design requirements RampD Directoratescrutinizes drawings and specifications various reports on analysis and tests

undertaken to substantiate compliance with the applicable requirements compliancedocuments etc Special conditions are imposed by the DGCA to provide additionalsafety standards and to cover novel and unusual design features and high intensityradiated field effects (HIRF) Additionally the aircraft has to meet noise and engineemission standards prescribed in ICAO Annex-16 or equivalent standards as of dateConcurrently the applicant is required to get his design organisation approved by theRampD Dte as per CAR 21 Subpart JAIt should be possible to issue a Type Certificate in 3 to 5 years depending onthe type of the product provided the required design reports test reports andcompliance documents have been submitted and the applicable design standard hasbeen complied with up to the satisfaction of DGCAB2 Issue of Type Approval of Aircraft parts and appliancesApplication for issue of Type Approval is to be submitted in the form as givenin Annexure - I of Civil Aviation Requirements (CAR) Section-2 Series X Part IX induplicate along with fees (as per Aircraft rule 62) to the Directorate of Research ampDevelopment (DRampD) of the DGCA The process begins when the designer manufacturer of a new aircraft helicopter components systems equipment etcsubmits an application (along with required drawings documents and fees) to theDRampD After receiving the same it is ensured that the organisation has designorganisation approval from the DGCA as per CAR 21 subpart JBOnce it is ensured that the design and analysis reports drawings etc are inorder and meet necessary requirements as stipulated by DRampD clearance may begiven to the designer manufacturer to carry out type tests on the parts appliancesThese tests are witnessed by RampD representatives After the type tests are carriedout successfully and DGCA is fully satisfied in regard to the parts appliances and36the manuals submitted by the applicant type approval in respect of the parts appliances may be issued to the designer manufacturer by the DGCAIt should be possible to issue a Type Approval in 1 year depending on thetype of the parts appliances provided required test reports compliance documentsand manuals have been submitted and the applicable standard has been compliedwith up to the satisfaction of DGCA

B3 Acceptance of Type Certificate issued by Foreign CAA for operation inIndiaThe aircraft Type Certified by foreign Civil Aviation Authority (FAA EASA) isaccepted by DGCA for operation in India The applicant is required to submit anapplication specifying the type of operation he intends to carry out along with copyof Type Certificate Type Certificate Data Sheet approved Aircraft Flight Manualsafety records list of Service Bulletins and Airworthiness Directives reports onequivalent level of safety findings (ELOS) reports of special conditions andexemptions and compliance status of the aircraft as per ICAO Annex-6 (OperatingLimitations)It should be possible to issue a Type Acceptance in 2 to 3 months dependingon the type of the aircraft provided required reports as mentioned above have beensubmitted and the applicable standard has been complied with up to the satisfactionof DGCAB4 Approval of Design OrganisationRule 133B of the Aircraft Rules 1937 stipulates that organisations engaged in designand manufacture of aircraft aircraft components and items of equipment including materialsforgings castings and standard parts shall be approved by the Director General of CivilAviation DGCA may on request and being satisfied approve an organisation to operateunder the system of approval On receipt of completed application form (CA-182E) and itsscrutiny by DGCA a preliminary meeting will be convened with the applicant to getfamiliarized with the organisation The organisation will be appraised of the variousrequirements of DGCA and the documents required to be submitted including complianceagainst various paragraphs of CAR-21The design organization prepares and submitsDesign Organisation Manual (DOM) as per applicable subpart of CAR 21 On scrutiny of thesubmitted documents if the applicant is found to meet the requirements a team of expertsfrom DGCA will visit and inspect the organisation to confirm that the applicant hasestablished the required capability The DGCA team during its course of visit shall satisfythat the organisation can satisfactorily accomplish the work relevant to the proposed scopeof work Subject to the satisfactory report made by the DGCA team the organisation maybe authorized to undertake the work and issue designanalysistest report in respect of theproduct The organisation shall be approved and the scope of work will be defined Thevalidity of approval is for one year and renewed subsequentlyIt should be possible to grant Design Organisation Approval in 6 months dependingon the type of design organization and scope of work provided required manuals anddocuments have been submitted and the applicable requirements have been complied with up to the

satisfaction of DGCA37B5 Approval of aircraft aircraft part modificationsMany alterations that are commonly called major alterations are in reality majordesign changes and require a supplemental type certificate Major changes to the typedesign are those which might appreciably affect mass balance structural strengthreliability operational characteristics or other characteristics affecting the airworthiness ofthe product Major changes to Type Design require engineering approval and should bereferred to the RampD Dte of DGCA For the approval of majoralterationsmodificationsrepairs the applicant shall submit an application to the RampD Dtealong with applicable fees He also has to submit design load stress analysis reportsdrawings etc which are required to be scrutinizedOn satisfactory completion of required tests compliance document againstapplicable airworthiness requirements is prepared by the applicant and submitted to theRampD Dte Specifications manuals operating limitations continued airworthiness instructionsare prepared by the applicant and submitted to the DGCA On satisfaction of DGCAapproval may be issued to major alterations modifications repairs specifying operatinglimitations and other conditionsIt should be possible to approve modification in 6 to 8 months depending on the typeof modification to be carried out provided required test reports and updated manuals havebeen submitted and the applicable requirements have been complied with up to thesatisfaction of DGCAFunctions Responsibilities at Bangalore Regional-OfficeThe RampD office at Bangalore was established in 1995 to look after Type Certificationactivities of Advanced Light Helicopter (at HAL) Hansa 3 amp SARAS aircraft (at NAL) andother civil aircraft related activities of the sub regionType Certification Activities at BangaloreThe following functions are the functions of this officei) Design Organization Approval in accordance with CAR 21 Subpart JB ampJAii) Scrutiny and acceptanceapproval of the Qualification test schedules of heparts in line with Internationally followed practiceiii) Witnessing of the Qualification tests to ensure the adherence to theQualification test programiv) Scrutiny of the compliance against the applicable Airworthiness Standardsv) Performing conformity inspection of aircraft aircraft parts indigenouslyproduced in the countryvi) Co-ordination with HQs in granting approvals certification etc38IX TRAINING amp LICENSING DIRECTORATE (INCLUDING FG ampTRAINING)Licensing-I Section1 Policy pertaining to renewal of licenses of aircrew personnel2 Renewal of all aircrew licenses including disposal of general enquiriespertaining to renewals

3 Grant of extension of aircraft rating to include additional types of aeroplanesopen rating Night Rating etc and Pilot-in-Command endorsement on varioustype of aircraft4 Cases relating to accidents and infringement of rules by licensed aircrewpersonnel and disciplinary action against them5 Parliamentary question and matters pertaining to unemployed aircrewpersonnel6 Budget and accounts including Advance Deposit account Maintenance ofAdvance Deposit and Revenue registers7 Maintenance of cards of aircrew personnel and personnel returns receivedfrom different airlines operators8 Proficiency checks their checking and posting9 Posting of type endorsements and renewal intimations of aircrew licensesreceived from the Regional Directors Calcutta Bombay New Delhi Madras10 Maintenance of Registers for various types of licenses giving records ofrenewals of aircrew lincenses11 Maintenance of registers for type rating PIC endorsements and infringementof Rules Accidents etc12 Endorsement of medical restrictions on licenses and Rcards13 Compliance of material for six monthly and yearly progress reports of CivilAviation14 Compliance of History of Pilots consequent upon accident15 Checking of Log Books with a view to detecting infringement of Rule 42A ofIndian Aircraft Rules 193716 Amendment to Indian Aircraft Rules 193717 VVIP flights ndash Proficiency checks of flight crew18 Delegation of Powers relating to renewal of licenses39Licensing-II Section1 Issue of aircrew licensesratings of the categories shown below includingdisposal of general of particular enquiries pertaining to issue of license(a) Student Pilotrsquos License (Aeroplanes Helicopters Gliders andBalloons)(b) Private Pilotrsquos License (Aeroplanes)(c ) Commercial Pilotrsquos License(d) Airline Transport Pilotrsquos License(e) Instrument Rating(f) Assistant flight Instructorrsquos Rating (Aeroplanes)(g) Flight Instructorrsquos Rating (Aeroplanes)(h) Flight Instructorrsquos Rating (Gliders)(i) Glider Pilotrsquos License(j) Private Helicopter Pilotrsquos License(k) Commercial Helicopter Pilotrsquos License(l) Student Navigatorrsquos License(m) Flight Navigatorrsquos License(n) Flight Radio Telephone operatorrsquos License(o) Flight Radio Telephony Operatorrsquos License(p) Private Pilotrsquos License (Balloons)

2 Revalidation of foreign license3 Conversion of foreign licenses into Indian Licenses in their correspondingcategories4 Policy matters regarding the issue of Indian and Foreign aircrew licenses5 Amendments to Licensing Rules6 Delegating of powers in respect of Licensing rules407 Exemption from Aircraft Rules for the issue of Indian Licenses8 Policy matters pertaining to conducting medical examination and theirassessment9 Disposal of medical reports pertaining to the issue and renewal of aircrewicenses and correspondence connected therewith10 Parliament Questions relating to issue of aircrew licenses11 Budget for expenditure to be incurred for items pertaining to L-2 Section41Training Section1 Budget allotment of funds etc under capital Grant for Gliding Centre andappropriation of Accounts Liabilities Returns Expenditure Returns etcPreparation of Brief for PAC on Budget matters2 Budget Allotment of funds etc under Revenue Grant for Govt Gliding Centreand appropriation of accounts preparation of Brief for PAC on the Budgetmatters3 Training of Gliding Instructions and Winch Operators and their approval forappointment in Gliding Clubs4 Five-Year Plans5 Foreign Exchange Budget6 Miscellaneous subjects on the general queries on glider training and approvalof appointment of Gliding Instructors and Gliding Instructor-in-Charge byGliding Clubs Wing7 Approval of Chief Flight Instructors AFI Instructor-in-Charge Honoraryinstructors and patter Flying for employment in lying Club8 Matters relating to other International Organization Aero Club of India andother Committees Conferences9 Allotment and loan of Gliders Gliding equipment to Flying and Gliding Clubsfrom Central Govt NCC10 Audit Objections Reconciliation of accounts11 Brief for President Address in both the Houses of Parliament on the eve ofBudget Session Consultative Committee of Parliament attached to theMinistry of Tourism amp Civil Aviation12 Matters relating to ICAO various Annual reports to I amp R Section13 Allotment of Aircraft to various Flying Clubs on loans basis14 Maintenance of aircraft with the flying clubs in purview of the Penalty clause15 Monthly aircraft returns from various flying clubs and preparation of variousreports connected with that16 Fixation of Insurance Value of the aircraft

4217 Periodical and other miscellaneous returns to AVU OampM E-II GC Hindiand R amp I etc relating to section Administration18 Release of Foreign Exchange for studies abroad19 Recovery of Cost and Overhaul Repair of aircraft loan to various FlyingClubs20 FOREIGN NATIONALS Training under Colombo Plan ITEC Programmeetc and clearance from Intelligence authorities (Clubs Gliding Centres) at(Civil Aviation Training Centre) and other Centres of Training21 Sanction of estimates received from AI Directorate and disposal of surplusstores at Subordinate Offices22 Sanction of Estimates for purchase of equipment under maintenance grant ofGliding Centres (Government)23 Delegation of Financial Powers and General Instructions regarding24 Administrative matters relating to GC Pune25 Accident to aircraft amp Gliders ndash Write Off and recovery of Insurable valuethereof26 Purchase of Aircraft Gliders and purchase of equipment under Capital Grantamp Manufacture of Indigenous equipment for Gliding Centres43FG Section1 Opening of Flying and Gliding Clubs ndash their Administration functioning and inclusionin the subsidy scheme2 Approval of constitution and bye-laws of clubs3 Allotment of Flying hours launches to Clubs4 Execution amp Enforcement of subsidy Agreement with Flying and Gliding Clubs5 Sanction and payment of Flying Subvention to Clubs6 Approval of Chief Engineer for Flying Clubs amp Gliding Clubs7 Scrutiny of Accounts of Clubs ndash General Supervision and control over the activities ofFlying Gliding Clubs with a view to ensuring proper utilization of Government grants8 Inspection of Flying Gliding Clubs by Accounts Officer9 Audit Inspection of Clubs by Accountant General of respective States10 Matters relating to confessional flying training including NCC training at Flying ampGliding Clubs11 Contribution withdrawals from Accident Reserve Fund and renewal of FERspertaining thereto12 Managing Committee Meetings of Clubs13 Activity Report of Flying Gliding Clubs (CA-82)14 All financial matters and Budget pertaining to Flying Gliding Clubs15 Rates of fees etc chargeable by Clubs16 Administrative matters relating to Aero Club of India Ballooning Club of IndiaFederation of Aeronautique Internationals All India Aeronautical Association andSkydiving17 Air Rallies Championships and conferences organized by Clubs18 Parliament Questions relating to Flying amp Gliding Clubs19 Standard Rules regarding services conditions of the employees of Flying and GlidingClubs20 Payment of Scholarship and Stipends to the SCST candidates selected under Free

Flying Scholarship Scheme21 Miscellaneous work relating to above subjects

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Standard Check-list1048766 Periodical Inspections of Airlines Operators with regard totransportation of Dangerous Goods as per Civil Aviation Requirementsand follow-up action thereon Standard Check-list to be adopted1048766 Development andor revision of specific OperatingTraining regulationsndash Issuance of CARs AICs Operations Circulars Amendment toAircraft Rules (Schedule II)1048766 Examination and scrutiny of Operations Manual as per StandardCheck-list291048766 Examination and scrutiny of Training Manual of ScheduledNonscheduledand General Aviation Operators including Standardization ofFlight Dispatchersrsquo Training Programme as per Standard Check-list1048766 Examination and scrutiny of Training Programmes of Airline Operatorsfor Specific Authorizations and Limitations (ETOPS RNP RVSM RNAVCAT-IIIII)1048766 Examination and scrutiny of Flying Training Programme of Flight Crewon Multi-engine Aircraft (both Fixed Wing amp Helicopter) forScheduledNon-scheduled and General Aviation Operators as perStandard Check-list1048766 Examination and scrutiny of Training Programme of Airline Operatorsfor Specific Authorization amp Limitations1048766 To carry out Initial Approval of all Simulators and thereafter give yearlycertification of all Flight Simulators and check the compatibility ofSimulators vis-agrave-vis the Aircraft being used by all Indian Operatorsbefore recommending their use to Chief Flight OperationsInspectorDirector General of Civil Aviation1048766 Review and update of Flight Operations Inspectorrsquos Manual forOperations Inspection and Continued Surveillance as per ICAO Doc8335-AN8791048766 Examination of Training Records for PilotrsquosOperatorrsquos Authorization forILS CAT-IIIII Operations as per Civil Aviation Requirements(Standardized Check-list to be followed)1048766 Examination of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for operationsto New Stations amp Critical Airports ie Airports surrounded byHillydifficult Terrain (as per Standardized Check-list)1048766 Participation in Meetings conducted by Air Transport Directorate forCertification of Airline Operators to ensure compliance of OperatingRequirements as per the Standardized Check-list1048766 Examination of Flight Trial Reports of Instrument Approach amp LandingProcedures1048766 Examination of Minimum Equipment List (MEL) from operationalaspects1048766 Flight Operations Inspectors shall maintain their personal files Thepersonal files shall contain information of their TechnicalQualificationTraining Courses

1048766 Flight Operations Inspectors shall keep a record of all Checks ampReports wherever they are nominated by the Director General as30observer on board and record of Test Fees being realized in theirindividual capacity from the operators under Schedule-II of the AircraftRules 19371048766 Any other work assigned by CFOI Director General3 Deputy Director (Operations)1048766 Follow-up action on Surveillance Check Reports of Airline Operators1048766 Examination of documents pertaining to approval of CheckPilotsInstructorsExaminers of ScheduledNon-scheduled amp GeneralAviation Operators1048766 Development of Check-lists for examination of OperationsTrainingManual Specialized Operations etc in consultation with FOICFOI1048766 Examination and scrutiny of Annual Reports1048766 Development andor revision of specific OperatingTraining regulationsndash Issuance of CARs AICs Operations Circulars Amendment toAircraft Rules (Schedule II)1048766 Coordinating activities pertaining to functioning of Flight InspectionDirectorate with Airlines Flight Operations Inspectors Chief FlightOperations Inspector Director General and other Directorates inDGCA1048766 Examinationscrutiny of cases pertaining to approval of Examiners onone time basis1048766 Preparation of Draft replies to CFOI on Parliamentary Matters VIPReferences RTI Act 2005 for approval of Director General1048766 Any other work assigned by Director General4 Assistant Director (Operations)1048766 Submission of Draft replies on follow-up action on Surveillance CheckReports of Airline Operators1048766 Examination of documents pertaining to approval of CheckPilotsInstructorsExaminers of ScheduledNon-scheduled amp GeneralAviation Operators1048766 Development of Check-lists for examination of OperationsTrainingManual Specialized Operations etc in consultation with FOICFOI1048766 Examination and scrutiny of Annual Reports311048766 Development andor revision of specific OperatingTraining regulationsndash Issuance of CARs AICs Operations Circulars Amendment toAircraft Rules (Schedule II)1048766 Coordinating activities pertaining to functioning of Flight InspectionDirectorate with Airlines Flight Operations Inspectors Chief FlightOperations Inspector Director General and other Directorates inDGCA1048766 Examinationscrutiny of cases pertaining to approval of Examiners onone time basis

1048766 Preparation of Draft replies to Dy Director (FID) CFOI onParliamentary Matters VIP References RTI Act 2005 for approval ofDirector General1048766 Any other work assigned by Director General5 Operations Officer1048766 Examination of cases pertaining to approval of Flight Dispatchers1048766 Examination of matters pertaining to Oral Examination of Indian Pilotsunder AIC 17 of 19941048766 Examination of Training Syllabus of individual Pilots for typeendorsementconversion on various Helicopter types1048766 Examination of matters pertaining to approval of Examiners forHelicopter Operators on regularone time basis1048766 Development andor revision of specific OperatingTraining regulationsndash Issuance of CARs AICs Operations Circulars Amendment toAircraft Rules (Schedule II)1048766 Upkeep of OperationsTraining Documents of various AirlineOperators6 Section Officer1048766 Maintenance of Records of Surveillance Check ReportsMain BaseInspections of Airline Operators1048766 Processing of documents pertaining to approval of CheckPilotsInstructorsExaminers of ScheduledNon-scheduled amp GeneralAviation Operators1048766 Submission of Draft Annual Report1048766 Updating of website on list of Examiners of ScheduledNon-scheduledand General Aviation Operators and Operations Circulars321048766 Monitoring of Test Fees Records1048766 Processing of cases pertaining to approval of Examiners on one timebasis1048766 Submission of Draft replies to CFOI on Parliamentary Matters VIPReferences RTI Act 2005 for approval of Director General1048766 Follow-up action1048766 Any other work assigned by Chief Flight Operations InspectorDeputyDirector (Operations)Note Flight Operations Inspectors (Aeroplane) will be under the control ofChief Flight Operations InspectorDeputy Director General In-charge ofthe Flight Inspection Directorate and assisting in the smoothfunctioning of the Flight Inspection DirectorateThe above Officers will also carry out any other duties of Technical orAdministrative nature assigned to them from time to time33VII INFORMATION amp REGULATIONS DIRECTORATE1 Preparation of briefdocumentation and participation in the Bilateral AirServices Agreements with foreign countries (Bilateral Air Services

Agreements have been signed with 100 countries)2 Clearance of schedules and any other operational matters pertaining tothe foreign airlines At present 64 foreign airlines are operating tofromIndia3 Preparation of draft notifications for amendment to the Aircraft Rules1937 and draft note for the Cabinet for amendment to the Aircraft Act19344 Discussions with the Ministry of Law and legal matters and vetting ofthe draft notifications5 Grant of approval of the Dangerous Goods Training Programmes inaccordance with the ldquoCivil Aviation Requirement Section 3-AirTransport Series `Lrsquo Part III dated 041020066 Permits of photography arms and ammunition dangerous goods etci) This office grants permission for photographyvideography fromthe ground at the airports and aerial photography under rule 13of Aircraft Rules 1937ii) This office grants permission for the carriage of arms andammunitions munitions of war etc by air tofromwithin Indiaunder rule 8 of the Aircraft Rules 19377 In regard to International Civil Aviation Organisation receives allcorrespondence from ICAO disseminates decisions taken by ICAO toother aviation agencies and obtained comments for submission ofIndiarsquos stand ICAO8 Preparation of Annual Report after obtaining materialsactivities fromdifferent directorate9 In regard to AIS functions like publication of Aeronautical InformationCirculars and distribution of ICAO publications to concerned directorateof this office and other aviation agencies10 Work related to library such as purchase of books periodicals andGazettes and accessioning classification cataloguing distribution ofbooks and periodicals34VIII RESEARCH amp DEVELOPMENT DIRECTORATETable of contents(A) Laboratories The Research and Development Directorate hasthe following Laboratories1 Flight Recorder Lab2 Material Testing Lab3 Failure Analysis Lab4 Physical and Chemical Lab(B) Design Section Type Certification (Head Quarter)(C ) Design Section Type Certification (Bangalore Sub-Office)Functions of LaboratoriesA 1 Flight Recorder Laboratory

This lab is engaged in analysis of data derived from randomly selected CVRs andFDRs for the purpose of monitoring crew performance and integrity of datarecording In addition to this CVR and FDR of aircraft involved in accidentincidentare also analyzed to determine any handling problem associated with theaccidentincident This lab also provide assistance to operators in downloadingdecoding and analyzing of any type of flight recorder with using dedicated tools (inform of software and hardware)A2 Material testing LaboratoryThis lab is engaged in the development and approval of indigenous aeronauticalmaterials for construction of light aircraft and gliders This includes materials likeaircraft fabric furnishing materials rubber seals etc In addition this lab is engagedin calibration of torque meter and tensiometer etcA3 Failure Analysis LaboratoryThis lab is engaged in the area of promoting air safety by analyzing the failedcomponent of aircrafthelicopter involved in accident incident to find out the probablecause of failure and also suggesting the remedial measuresA4 Physical and Chemical LaboratoryThis lab is engaged in testing of randomly selected samples of Aviation Turbine fueland also fuel samples for VVIP flights for quality control testing of fuel and oilsamples of aircraft involved in accidentincident and commissioning of new fueltanks35(B) Design Type CertificationFunctions Responsibilities at HQB1 Issue Validation of Type Certificate (TC) of Aeronauticalproduct (Aircraft engine and propeller)Application for issue revalidation of Type Certificate is to be submitted in theforms as given in Annexure I (for aircraft) and Annexure II (for rotorcraft) of CivilAviation Requirements (CAR) section 2 series F part II in duplicate along withfees (as per Aircraft Rule 62) to the Directorate of Research amp Development ofDGCAIt is essential that the designer of the product consults the DGCA prior tocommencement of design activity to ensure that the design of aircraft helicopterengine propeller he intends to design conforms to airworthiness code of FederalAviation Regulations of FAA Certification Standards of EASA or to that design codeacceptable by the DGCA For this purpose the applicant shall furnish the typedesign record duly approved by the Chief Designer to prove that the designcomplies with the relevant airworthiness design requirements RampD Directoratescrutinizes drawings and specifications various reports on analysis and tests

undertaken to substantiate compliance with the applicable requirements compliancedocuments etc Special conditions are imposed by the DGCA to provide additionalsafety standards and to cover novel and unusual design features and high intensityradiated field effects (HIRF) Additionally the aircraft has to meet noise and engineemission standards prescribed in ICAO Annex-16 or equivalent standards as of dateConcurrently the applicant is required to get his design organisation approved by theRampD Dte as per CAR 21 Subpart JAIt should be possible to issue a Type Certificate in 3 to 5 years depending onthe type of the product provided the required design reports test reports andcompliance documents have been submitted and the applicable design standard hasbeen complied with up to the satisfaction of DGCAB2 Issue of Type Approval of Aircraft parts and appliancesApplication for issue of Type Approval is to be submitted in the form as givenin Annexure - I of Civil Aviation Requirements (CAR) Section-2 Series X Part IX induplicate along with fees (as per Aircraft rule 62) to the Directorate of Research ampDevelopment (DRampD) of the DGCA The process begins when the designer manufacturer of a new aircraft helicopter components systems equipment etcsubmits an application (along with required drawings documents and fees) to theDRampD After receiving the same it is ensured that the organisation has designorganisation approval from the DGCA as per CAR 21 subpart JBOnce it is ensured that the design and analysis reports drawings etc are inorder and meet necessary requirements as stipulated by DRampD clearance may begiven to the designer manufacturer to carry out type tests on the parts appliancesThese tests are witnessed by RampD representatives After the type tests are carriedout successfully and DGCA is fully satisfied in regard to the parts appliances and36the manuals submitted by the applicant type approval in respect of the parts appliances may be issued to the designer manufacturer by the DGCAIt should be possible to issue a Type Approval in 1 year depending on thetype of the parts appliances provided required test reports compliance documentsand manuals have been submitted and the applicable standard has been compliedwith up to the satisfaction of DGCA

B3 Acceptance of Type Certificate issued by Foreign CAA for operation inIndiaThe aircraft Type Certified by foreign Civil Aviation Authority (FAA EASA) isaccepted by DGCA for operation in India The applicant is required to submit anapplication specifying the type of operation he intends to carry out along with copyof Type Certificate Type Certificate Data Sheet approved Aircraft Flight Manualsafety records list of Service Bulletins and Airworthiness Directives reports onequivalent level of safety findings (ELOS) reports of special conditions andexemptions and compliance status of the aircraft as per ICAO Annex-6 (OperatingLimitations)It should be possible to issue a Type Acceptance in 2 to 3 months dependingon the type of the aircraft provided required reports as mentioned above have beensubmitted and the applicable standard has been complied with up to the satisfactionof DGCAB4 Approval of Design OrganisationRule 133B of the Aircraft Rules 1937 stipulates that organisations engaged in designand manufacture of aircraft aircraft components and items of equipment including materialsforgings castings and standard parts shall be approved by the Director General of CivilAviation DGCA may on request and being satisfied approve an organisation to operateunder the system of approval On receipt of completed application form (CA-182E) and itsscrutiny by DGCA a preliminary meeting will be convened with the applicant to getfamiliarized with the organisation The organisation will be appraised of the variousrequirements of DGCA and the documents required to be submitted including complianceagainst various paragraphs of CAR-21The design organization prepares and submitsDesign Organisation Manual (DOM) as per applicable subpart of CAR 21 On scrutiny of thesubmitted documents if the applicant is found to meet the requirements a team of expertsfrom DGCA will visit and inspect the organisation to confirm that the applicant hasestablished the required capability The DGCA team during its course of visit shall satisfythat the organisation can satisfactorily accomplish the work relevant to the proposed scopeof work Subject to the satisfactory report made by the DGCA team the organisation maybe authorized to undertake the work and issue designanalysistest report in respect of theproduct The organisation shall be approved and the scope of work will be defined Thevalidity of approval is for one year and renewed subsequentlyIt should be possible to grant Design Organisation Approval in 6 months dependingon the type of design organization and scope of work provided required manuals anddocuments have been submitted and the applicable requirements have been complied with up to the

satisfaction of DGCA37B5 Approval of aircraft aircraft part modificationsMany alterations that are commonly called major alterations are in reality majordesign changes and require a supplemental type certificate Major changes to the typedesign are those which might appreciably affect mass balance structural strengthreliability operational characteristics or other characteristics affecting the airworthiness ofthe product Major changes to Type Design require engineering approval and should bereferred to the RampD Dte of DGCA For the approval of majoralterationsmodificationsrepairs the applicant shall submit an application to the RampD Dtealong with applicable fees He also has to submit design load stress analysis reportsdrawings etc which are required to be scrutinizedOn satisfactory completion of required tests compliance document againstapplicable airworthiness requirements is prepared by the applicant and submitted to theRampD Dte Specifications manuals operating limitations continued airworthiness instructionsare prepared by the applicant and submitted to the DGCA On satisfaction of DGCAapproval may be issued to major alterations modifications repairs specifying operatinglimitations and other conditionsIt should be possible to approve modification in 6 to 8 months depending on the typeof modification to be carried out provided required test reports and updated manuals havebeen submitted and the applicable requirements have been complied with up to thesatisfaction of DGCAFunctions Responsibilities at Bangalore Regional-OfficeThe RampD office at Bangalore was established in 1995 to look after Type Certificationactivities of Advanced Light Helicopter (at HAL) Hansa 3 amp SARAS aircraft (at NAL) andother civil aircraft related activities of the sub regionType Certification Activities at BangaloreThe following functions are the functions of this officei) Design Organization Approval in accordance with CAR 21 Subpart JB ampJAii) Scrutiny and acceptanceapproval of the Qualification test schedules of heparts in line with Internationally followed practiceiii) Witnessing of the Qualification tests to ensure the adherence to theQualification test programiv) Scrutiny of the compliance against the applicable Airworthiness Standardsv) Performing conformity inspection of aircraft aircraft parts indigenouslyproduced in the countryvi) Co-ordination with HQs in granting approvals certification etc38IX TRAINING amp LICENSING DIRECTORATE (INCLUDING FG ampTRAINING)Licensing-I Section1 Policy pertaining to renewal of licenses of aircrew personnel2 Renewal of all aircrew licenses including disposal of general enquiriespertaining to renewals

3 Grant of extension of aircraft rating to include additional types of aeroplanesopen rating Night Rating etc and Pilot-in-Command endorsement on varioustype of aircraft4 Cases relating to accidents and infringement of rules by licensed aircrewpersonnel and disciplinary action against them5 Parliamentary question and matters pertaining to unemployed aircrewpersonnel6 Budget and accounts including Advance Deposit account Maintenance ofAdvance Deposit and Revenue registers7 Maintenance of cards of aircrew personnel and personnel returns receivedfrom different airlines operators8 Proficiency checks their checking and posting9 Posting of type endorsements and renewal intimations of aircrew licensesreceived from the Regional Directors Calcutta Bombay New Delhi Madras10 Maintenance of Registers for various types of licenses giving records ofrenewals of aircrew lincenses11 Maintenance of registers for type rating PIC endorsements and infringementof Rules Accidents etc12 Endorsement of medical restrictions on licenses and Rcards13 Compliance of material for six monthly and yearly progress reports of CivilAviation14 Compliance of History of Pilots consequent upon accident15 Checking of Log Books with a view to detecting infringement of Rule 42A ofIndian Aircraft Rules 193716 Amendment to Indian Aircraft Rules 193717 VVIP flights ndash Proficiency checks of flight crew18 Delegation of Powers relating to renewal of licenses39Licensing-II Section1 Issue of aircrew licensesratings of the categories shown below includingdisposal of general of particular enquiries pertaining to issue of license(a) Student Pilotrsquos License (Aeroplanes Helicopters Gliders andBalloons)(b) Private Pilotrsquos License (Aeroplanes)(c ) Commercial Pilotrsquos License(d) Airline Transport Pilotrsquos License(e) Instrument Rating(f) Assistant flight Instructorrsquos Rating (Aeroplanes)(g) Flight Instructorrsquos Rating (Aeroplanes)(h) Flight Instructorrsquos Rating (Gliders)(i) Glider Pilotrsquos License(j) Private Helicopter Pilotrsquos License(k) Commercial Helicopter Pilotrsquos License(l) Student Navigatorrsquos License(m) Flight Navigatorrsquos License(n) Flight Radio Telephone operatorrsquos License(o) Flight Radio Telephony Operatorrsquos License(p) Private Pilotrsquos License (Balloons)

2 Revalidation of foreign license3 Conversion of foreign licenses into Indian Licenses in their correspondingcategories4 Policy matters regarding the issue of Indian and Foreign aircrew licenses5 Amendments to Licensing Rules6 Delegating of powers in respect of Licensing rules407 Exemption from Aircraft Rules for the issue of Indian Licenses8 Policy matters pertaining to conducting medical examination and theirassessment9 Disposal of medical reports pertaining to the issue and renewal of aircrewicenses and correspondence connected therewith10 Parliament Questions relating to issue of aircrew licenses11 Budget for expenditure to be incurred for items pertaining to L-2 Section41Training Section1 Budget allotment of funds etc under capital Grant for Gliding Centre andappropriation of Accounts Liabilities Returns Expenditure Returns etcPreparation of Brief for PAC on Budget matters2 Budget Allotment of funds etc under Revenue Grant for Govt Gliding Centreand appropriation of accounts preparation of Brief for PAC on the Budgetmatters3 Training of Gliding Instructions and Winch Operators and their approval forappointment in Gliding Clubs4 Five-Year Plans5 Foreign Exchange Budget6 Miscellaneous subjects on the general queries on glider training and approvalof appointment of Gliding Instructors and Gliding Instructor-in-Charge byGliding Clubs Wing7 Approval of Chief Flight Instructors AFI Instructor-in-Charge Honoraryinstructors and patter Flying for employment in lying Club8 Matters relating to other International Organization Aero Club of India andother Committees Conferences9 Allotment and loan of Gliders Gliding equipment to Flying and Gliding Clubsfrom Central Govt NCC10 Audit Objections Reconciliation of accounts11 Brief for President Address in both the Houses of Parliament on the eve ofBudget Session Consultative Committee of Parliament attached to theMinistry of Tourism amp Civil Aviation12 Matters relating to ICAO various Annual reports to I amp R Section13 Allotment of Aircraft to various Flying Clubs on loans basis14 Maintenance of aircraft with the flying clubs in purview of the Penalty clause15 Monthly aircraft returns from various flying clubs and preparation of variousreports connected with that16 Fixation of Insurance Value of the aircraft

4217 Periodical and other miscellaneous returns to AVU OampM E-II GC Hindiand R amp I etc relating to section Administration18 Release of Foreign Exchange for studies abroad19 Recovery of Cost and Overhaul Repair of aircraft loan to various FlyingClubs20 FOREIGN NATIONALS Training under Colombo Plan ITEC Programmeetc and clearance from Intelligence authorities (Clubs Gliding Centres) at(Civil Aviation Training Centre) and other Centres of Training21 Sanction of estimates received from AI Directorate and disposal of surplusstores at Subordinate Offices22 Sanction of Estimates for purchase of equipment under maintenance grant ofGliding Centres (Government)23 Delegation of Financial Powers and General Instructions regarding24 Administrative matters relating to GC Pune25 Accident to aircraft amp Gliders ndash Write Off and recovery of Insurable valuethereof26 Purchase of Aircraft Gliders and purchase of equipment under Capital Grantamp Manufacture of Indigenous equipment for Gliding Centres43FG Section1 Opening of Flying and Gliding Clubs ndash their Administration functioning and inclusionin the subsidy scheme2 Approval of constitution and bye-laws of clubs3 Allotment of Flying hours launches to Clubs4 Execution amp Enforcement of subsidy Agreement with Flying and Gliding Clubs5 Sanction and payment of Flying Subvention to Clubs6 Approval of Chief Engineer for Flying Clubs amp Gliding Clubs7 Scrutiny of Accounts of Clubs ndash General Supervision and control over the activities ofFlying Gliding Clubs with a view to ensuring proper utilization of Government grants8 Inspection of Flying Gliding Clubs by Accounts Officer9 Audit Inspection of Clubs by Accountant General of respective States10 Matters relating to confessional flying training including NCC training at Flying ampGliding Clubs11 Contribution withdrawals from Accident Reserve Fund and renewal of FERspertaining thereto12 Managing Committee Meetings of Clubs13 Activity Report of Flying Gliding Clubs (CA-82)14 All financial matters and Budget pertaining to Flying Gliding Clubs15 Rates of fees etc chargeable by Clubs16 Administrative matters relating to Aero Club of India Ballooning Club of IndiaFederation of Aeronautique Internationals All India Aeronautical Association andSkydiving17 Air Rallies Championships and conferences organized by Clubs18 Parliament Questions relating to Flying amp Gliding Clubs19 Standard Rules regarding services conditions of the employees of Flying and GlidingClubs20 Payment of Scholarship and Stipends to the SCST candidates selected under Free

Flying Scholarship Scheme21 Miscellaneous work relating to above subjects

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1048766 Flight Operations Inspectors shall keep a record of all Checks ampReports wherever they are nominated by the Director General as30observer on board and record of Test Fees being realized in theirindividual capacity from the operators under Schedule-II of the AircraftRules 19371048766 Any other work assigned by CFOI Director General3 Deputy Director (Operations)1048766 Follow-up action on Surveillance Check Reports of Airline Operators1048766 Examination of documents pertaining to approval of CheckPilotsInstructorsExaminers of ScheduledNon-scheduled amp GeneralAviation Operators1048766 Development of Check-lists for examination of OperationsTrainingManual Specialized Operations etc in consultation with FOICFOI1048766 Examination and scrutiny of Annual Reports1048766 Development andor revision of specific OperatingTraining regulationsndash Issuance of CARs AICs Operations Circulars Amendment toAircraft Rules (Schedule II)1048766 Coordinating activities pertaining to functioning of Flight InspectionDirectorate with Airlines Flight Operations Inspectors Chief FlightOperations Inspector Director General and other Directorates inDGCA1048766 Examinationscrutiny of cases pertaining to approval of Examiners onone time basis1048766 Preparation of Draft replies to CFOI on Parliamentary Matters VIPReferences RTI Act 2005 for approval of Director General1048766 Any other work assigned by Director General4 Assistant Director (Operations)1048766 Submission of Draft replies on follow-up action on Surveillance CheckReports of Airline Operators1048766 Examination of documents pertaining to approval of CheckPilotsInstructorsExaminers of ScheduledNon-scheduled amp GeneralAviation Operators1048766 Development of Check-lists for examination of OperationsTrainingManual Specialized Operations etc in consultation with FOICFOI1048766 Examination and scrutiny of Annual Reports311048766 Development andor revision of specific OperatingTraining regulationsndash Issuance of CARs AICs Operations Circulars Amendment toAircraft Rules (Schedule II)1048766 Coordinating activities pertaining to functioning of Flight InspectionDirectorate with Airlines Flight Operations Inspectors Chief FlightOperations Inspector Director General and other Directorates inDGCA1048766 Examinationscrutiny of cases pertaining to approval of Examiners onone time basis

1048766 Preparation of Draft replies to Dy Director (FID) CFOI onParliamentary Matters VIP References RTI Act 2005 for approval ofDirector General1048766 Any other work assigned by Director General5 Operations Officer1048766 Examination of cases pertaining to approval of Flight Dispatchers1048766 Examination of matters pertaining to Oral Examination of Indian Pilotsunder AIC 17 of 19941048766 Examination of Training Syllabus of individual Pilots for typeendorsementconversion on various Helicopter types1048766 Examination of matters pertaining to approval of Examiners forHelicopter Operators on regularone time basis1048766 Development andor revision of specific OperatingTraining regulationsndash Issuance of CARs AICs Operations Circulars Amendment toAircraft Rules (Schedule II)1048766 Upkeep of OperationsTraining Documents of various AirlineOperators6 Section Officer1048766 Maintenance of Records of Surveillance Check ReportsMain BaseInspections of Airline Operators1048766 Processing of documents pertaining to approval of CheckPilotsInstructorsExaminers of ScheduledNon-scheduled amp GeneralAviation Operators1048766 Submission of Draft Annual Report1048766 Updating of website on list of Examiners of ScheduledNon-scheduledand General Aviation Operators and Operations Circulars321048766 Monitoring of Test Fees Records1048766 Processing of cases pertaining to approval of Examiners on one timebasis1048766 Submission of Draft replies to CFOI on Parliamentary Matters VIPReferences RTI Act 2005 for approval of Director General1048766 Follow-up action1048766 Any other work assigned by Chief Flight Operations InspectorDeputyDirector (Operations)Note Flight Operations Inspectors (Aeroplane) will be under the control ofChief Flight Operations InspectorDeputy Director General In-charge ofthe Flight Inspection Directorate and assisting in the smoothfunctioning of the Flight Inspection DirectorateThe above Officers will also carry out any other duties of Technical orAdministrative nature assigned to them from time to time33VII INFORMATION amp REGULATIONS DIRECTORATE1 Preparation of briefdocumentation and participation in the Bilateral AirServices Agreements with foreign countries (Bilateral Air Services

Agreements have been signed with 100 countries)2 Clearance of schedules and any other operational matters pertaining tothe foreign airlines At present 64 foreign airlines are operating tofromIndia3 Preparation of draft notifications for amendment to the Aircraft Rules1937 and draft note for the Cabinet for amendment to the Aircraft Act19344 Discussions with the Ministry of Law and legal matters and vetting ofthe draft notifications5 Grant of approval of the Dangerous Goods Training Programmes inaccordance with the ldquoCivil Aviation Requirement Section 3-AirTransport Series `Lrsquo Part III dated 041020066 Permits of photography arms and ammunition dangerous goods etci) This office grants permission for photographyvideography fromthe ground at the airports and aerial photography under rule 13of Aircraft Rules 1937ii) This office grants permission for the carriage of arms andammunitions munitions of war etc by air tofromwithin Indiaunder rule 8 of the Aircraft Rules 19377 In regard to International Civil Aviation Organisation receives allcorrespondence from ICAO disseminates decisions taken by ICAO toother aviation agencies and obtained comments for submission ofIndiarsquos stand ICAO8 Preparation of Annual Report after obtaining materialsactivities fromdifferent directorate9 In regard to AIS functions like publication of Aeronautical InformationCirculars and distribution of ICAO publications to concerned directorateof this office and other aviation agencies10 Work related to library such as purchase of books periodicals andGazettes and accessioning classification cataloguing distribution ofbooks and periodicals34VIII RESEARCH amp DEVELOPMENT DIRECTORATETable of contents(A) Laboratories The Research and Development Directorate hasthe following Laboratories1 Flight Recorder Lab2 Material Testing Lab3 Failure Analysis Lab4 Physical and Chemical Lab(B) Design Section Type Certification (Head Quarter)(C ) Design Section Type Certification (Bangalore Sub-Office)Functions of LaboratoriesA 1 Flight Recorder Laboratory

This lab is engaged in analysis of data derived from randomly selected CVRs andFDRs for the purpose of monitoring crew performance and integrity of datarecording In addition to this CVR and FDR of aircraft involved in accidentincidentare also analyzed to determine any handling problem associated with theaccidentincident This lab also provide assistance to operators in downloadingdecoding and analyzing of any type of flight recorder with using dedicated tools (inform of software and hardware)A2 Material testing LaboratoryThis lab is engaged in the development and approval of indigenous aeronauticalmaterials for construction of light aircraft and gliders This includes materials likeaircraft fabric furnishing materials rubber seals etc In addition this lab is engagedin calibration of torque meter and tensiometer etcA3 Failure Analysis LaboratoryThis lab is engaged in the area of promoting air safety by analyzing the failedcomponent of aircrafthelicopter involved in accident incident to find out the probablecause of failure and also suggesting the remedial measuresA4 Physical and Chemical LaboratoryThis lab is engaged in testing of randomly selected samples of Aviation Turbine fueland also fuel samples for VVIP flights for quality control testing of fuel and oilsamples of aircraft involved in accidentincident and commissioning of new fueltanks35(B) Design Type CertificationFunctions Responsibilities at HQB1 Issue Validation of Type Certificate (TC) of Aeronauticalproduct (Aircraft engine and propeller)Application for issue revalidation of Type Certificate is to be submitted in theforms as given in Annexure I (for aircraft) and Annexure II (for rotorcraft) of CivilAviation Requirements (CAR) section 2 series F part II in duplicate along withfees (as per Aircraft Rule 62) to the Directorate of Research amp Development ofDGCAIt is essential that the designer of the product consults the DGCA prior tocommencement of design activity to ensure that the design of aircraft helicopterengine propeller he intends to design conforms to airworthiness code of FederalAviation Regulations of FAA Certification Standards of EASA or to that design codeacceptable by the DGCA For this purpose the applicant shall furnish the typedesign record duly approved by the Chief Designer to prove that the designcomplies with the relevant airworthiness design requirements RampD Directoratescrutinizes drawings and specifications various reports on analysis and tests

undertaken to substantiate compliance with the applicable requirements compliancedocuments etc Special conditions are imposed by the DGCA to provide additionalsafety standards and to cover novel and unusual design features and high intensityradiated field effects (HIRF) Additionally the aircraft has to meet noise and engineemission standards prescribed in ICAO Annex-16 or equivalent standards as of dateConcurrently the applicant is required to get his design organisation approved by theRampD Dte as per CAR 21 Subpart JAIt should be possible to issue a Type Certificate in 3 to 5 years depending onthe type of the product provided the required design reports test reports andcompliance documents have been submitted and the applicable design standard hasbeen complied with up to the satisfaction of DGCAB2 Issue of Type Approval of Aircraft parts and appliancesApplication for issue of Type Approval is to be submitted in the form as givenin Annexure - I of Civil Aviation Requirements (CAR) Section-2 Series X Part IX induplicate along with fees (as per Aircraft rule 62) to the Directorate of Research ampDevelopment (DRampD) of the DGCA The process begins when the designer manufacturer of a new aircraft helicopter components systems equipment etcsubmits an application (along with required drawings documents and fees) to theDRampD After receiving the same it is ensured that the organisation has designorganisation approval from the DGCA as per CAR 21 subpart JBOnce it is ensured that the design and analysis reports drawings etc are inorder and meet necessary requirements as stipulated by DRampD clearance may begiven to the designer manufacturer to carry out type tests on the parts appliancesThese tests are witnessed by RampD representatives After the type tests are carriedout successfully and DGCA is fully satisfied in regard to the parts appliances and36the manuals submitted by the applicant type approval in respect of the parts appliances may be issued to the designer manufacturer by the DGCAIt should be possible to issue a Type Approval in 1 year depending on thetype of the parts appliances provided required test reports compliance documentsand manuals have been submitted and the applicable standard has been compliedwith up to the satisfaction of DGCA

B3 Acceptance of Type Certificate issued by Foreign CAA for operation inIndiaThe aircraft Type Certified by foreign Civil Aviation Authority (FAA EASA) isaccepted by DGCA for operation in India The applicant is required to submit anapplication specifying the type of operation he intends to carry out along with copyof Type Certificate Type Certificate Data Sheet approved Aircraft Flight Manualsafety records list of Service Bulletins and Airworthiness Directives reports onequivalent level of safety findings (ELOS) reports of special conditions andexemptions and compliance status of the aircraft as per ICAO Annex-6 (OperatingLimitations)It should be possible to issue a Type Acceptance in 2 to 3 months dependingon the type of the aircraft provided required reports as mentioned above have beensubmitted and the applicable standard has been complied with up to the satisfactionof DGCAB4 Approval of Design OrganisationRule 133B of the Aircraft Rules 1937 stipulates that organisations engaged in designand manufacture of aircraft aircraft components and items of equipment including materialsforgings castings and standard parts shall be approved by the Director General of CivilAviation DGCA may on request and being satisfied approve an organisation to operateunder the system of approval On receipt of completed application form (CA-182E) and itsscrutiny by DGCA a preliminary meeting will be convened with the applicant to getfamiliarized with the organisation The organisation will be appraised of the variousrequirements of DGCA and the documents required to be submitted including complianceagainst various paragraphs of CAR-21The design organization prepares and submitsDesign Organisation Manual (DOM) as per applicable subpart of CAR 21 On scrutiny of thesubmitted documents if the applicant is found to meet the requirements a team of expertsfrom DGCA will visit and inspect the organisation to confirm that the applicant hasestablished the required capability The DGCA team during its course of visit shall satisfythat the organisation can satisfactorily accomplish the work relevant to the proposed scopeof work Subject to the satisfactory report made by the DGCA team the organisation maybe authorized to undertake the work and issue designanalysistest report in respect of theproduct The organisation shall be approved and the scope of work will be defined Thevalidity of approval is for one year and renewed subsequentlyIt should be possible to grant Design Organisation Approval in 6 months dependingon the type of design organization and scope of work provided required manuals anddocuments have been submitted and the applicable requirements have been complied with up to the

satisfaction of DGCA37B5 Approval of aircraft aircraft part modificationsMany alterations that are commonly called major alterations are in reality majordesign changes and require a supplemental type certificate Major changes to the typedesign are those which might appreciably affect mass balance structural strengthreliability operational characteristics or other characteristics affecting the airworthiness ofthe product Major changes to Type Design require engineering approval and should bereferred to the RampD Dte of DGCA For the approval of majoralterationsmodificationsrepairs the applicant shall submit an application to the RampD Dtealong with applicable fees He also has to submit design load stress analysis reportsdrawings etc which are required to be scrutinizedOn satisfactory completion of required tests compliance document againstapplicable airworthiness requirements is prepared by the applicant and submitted to theRampD Dte Specifications manuals operating limitations continued airworthiness instructionsare prepared by the applicant and submitted to the DGCA On satisfaction of DGCAapproval may be issued to major alterations modifications repairs specifying operatinglimitations and other conditionsIt should be possible to approve modification in 6 to 8 months depending on the typeof modification to be carried out provided required test reports and updated manuals havebeen submitted and the applicable requirements have been complied with up to thesatisfaction of DGCAFunctions Responsibilities at Bangalore Regional-OfficeThe RampD office at Bangalore was established in 1995 to look after Type Certificationactivities of Advanced Light Helicopter (at HAL) Hansa 3 amp SARAS aircraft (at NAL) andother civil aircraft related activities of the sub regionType Certification Activities at BangaloreThe following functions are the functions of this officei) Design Organization Approval in accordance with CAR 21 Subpart JB ampJAii) Scrutiny and acceptanceapproval of the Qualification test schedules of heparts in line with Internationally followed practiceiii) Witnessing of the Qualification tests to ensure the adherence to theQualification test programiv) Scrutiny of the compliance against the applicable Airworthiness Standardsv) Performing conformity inspection of aircraft aircraft parts indigenouslyproduced in the countryvi) Co-ordination with HQs in granting approvals certification etc38IX TRAINING amp LICENSING DIRECTORATE (INCLUDING FG ampTRAINING)Licensing-I Section1 Policy pertaining to renewal of licenses of aircrew personnel2 Renewal of all aircrew licenses including disposal of general enquiriespertaining to renewals

3 Grant of extension of aircraft rating to include additional types of aeroplanesopen rating Night Rating etc and Pilot-in-Command endorsement on varioustype of aircraft4 Cases relating to accidents and infringement of rules by licensed aircrewpersonnel and disciplinary action against them5 Parliamentary question and matters pertaining to unemployed aircrewpersonnel6 Budget and accounts including Advance Deposit account Maintenance ofAdvance Deposit and Revenue registers7 Maintenance of cards of aircrew personnel and personnel returns receivedfrom different airlines operators8 Proficiency checks their checking and posting9 Posting of type endorsements and renewal intimations of aircrew licensesreceived from the Regional Directors Calcutta Bombay New Delhi Madras10 Maintenance of Registers for various types of licenses giving records ofrenewals of aircrew lincenses11 Maintenance of registers for type rating PIC endorsements and infringementof Rules Accidents etc12 Endorsement of medical restrictions on licenses and Rcards13 Compliance of material for six monthly and yearly progress reports of CivilAviation14 Compliance of History of Pilots consequent upon accident15 Checking of Log Books with a view to detecting infringement of Rule 42A ofIndian Aircraft Rules 193716 Amendment to Indian Aircraft Rules 193717 VVIP flights ndash Proficiency checks of flight crew18 Delegation of Powers relating to renewal of licenses39Licensing-II Section1 Issue of aircrew licensesratings of the categories shown below includingdisposal of general of particular enquiries pertaining to issue of license(a) Student Pilotrsquos License (Aeroplanes Helicopters Gliders andBalloons)(b) Private Pilotrsquos License (Aeroplanes)(c ) Commercial Pilotrsquos License(d) Airline Transport Pilotrsquos License(e) Instrument Rating(f) Assistant flight Instructorrsquos Rating (Aeroplanes)(g) Flight Instructorrsquos Rating (Aeroplanes)(h) Flight Instructorrsquos Rating (Gliders)(i) Glider Pilotrsquos License(j) Private Helicopter Pilotrsquos License(k) Commercial Helicopter Pilotrsquos License(l) Student Navigatorrsquos License(m) Flight Navigatorrsquos License(n) Flight Radio Telephone operatorrsquos License(o) Flight Radio Telephony Operatorrsquos License(p) Private Pilotrsquos License (Balloons)

2 Revalidation of foreign license3 Conversion of foreign licenses into Indian Licenses in their correspondingcategories4 Policy matters regarding the issue of Indian and Foreign aircrew licenses5 Amendments to Licensing Rules6 Delegating of powers in respect of Licensing rules407 Exemption from Aircraft Rules for the issue of Indian Licenses8 Policy matters pertaining to conducting medical examination and theirassessment9 Disposal of medical reports pertaining to the issue and renewal of aircrewicenses and correspondence connected therewith10 Parliament Questions relating to issue of aircrew licenses11 Budget for expenditure to be incurred for items pertaining to L-2 Section41Training Section1 Budget allotment of funds etc under capital Grant for Gliding Centre andappropriation of Accounts Liabilities Returns Expenditure Returns etcPreparation of Brief for PAC on Budget matters2 Budget Allotment of funds etc under Revenue Grant for Govt Gliding Centreand appropriation of accounts preparation of Brief for PAC on the Budgetmatters3 Training of Gliding Instructions and Winch Operators and their approval forappointment in Gliding Clubs4 Five-Year Plans5 Foreign Exchange Budget6 Miscellaneous subjects on the general queries on glider training and approvalof appointment of Gliding Instructors and Gliding Instructor-in-Charge byGliding Clubs Wing7 Approval of Chief Flight Instructors AFI Instructor-in-Charge Honoraryinstructors and patter Flying for employment in lying Club8 Matters relating to other International Organization Aero Club of India andother Committees Conferences9 Allotment and loan of Gliders Gliding equipment to Flying and Gliding Clubsfrom Central Govt NCC10 Audit Objections Reconciliation of accounts11 Brief for President Address in both the Houses of Parliament on the eve ofBudget Session Consultative Committee of Parliament attached to theMinistry of Tourism amp Civil Aviation12 Matters relating to ICAO various Annual reports to I amp R Section13 Allotment of Aircraft to various Flying Clubs on loans basis14 Maintenance of aircraft with the flying clubs in purview of the Penalty clause15 Monthly aircraft returns from various flying clubs and preparation of variousreports connected with that16 Fixation of Insurance Value of the aircraft

4217 Periodical and other miscellaneous returns to AVU OampM E-II GC Hindiand R amp I etc relating to section Administration18 Release of Foreign Exchange for studies abroad19 Recovery of Cost and Overhaul Repair of aircraft loan to various FlyingClubs20 FOREIGN NATIONALS Training under Colombo Plan ITEC Programmeetc and clearance from Intelligence authorities (Clubs Gliding Centres) at(Civil Aviation Training Centre) and other Centres of Training21 Sanction of estimates received from AI Directorate and disposal of surplusstores at Subordinate Offices22 Sanction of Estimates for purchase of equipment under maintenance grant ofGliding Centres (Government)23 Delegation of Financial Powers and General Instructions regarding24 Administrative matters relating to GC Pune25 Accident to aircraft amp Gliders ndash Write Off and recovery of Insurable valuethereof26 Purchase of Aircraft Gliders and purchase of equipment under Capital Grantamp Manufacture of Indigenous equipment for Gliding Centres43FG Section1 Opening of Flying and Gliding Clubs ndash their Administration functioning and inclusionin the subsidy scheme2 Approval of constitution and bye-laws of clubs3 Allotment of Flying hours launches to Clubs4 Execution amp Enforcement of subsidy Agreement with Flying and Gliding Clubs5 Sanction and payment of Flying Subvention to Clubs6 Approval of Chief Engineer for Flying Clubs amp Gliding Clubs7 Scrutiny of Accounts of Clubs ndash General Supervision and control over the activities ofFlying Gliding Clubs with a view to ensuring proper utilization of Government grants8 Inspection of Flying Gliding Clubs by Accounts Officer9 Audit Inspection of Clubs by Accountant General of respective States10 Matters relating to confessional flying training including NCC training at Flying ampGliding Clubs11 Contribution withdrawals from Accident Reserve Fund and renewal of FERspertaining thereto12 Managing Committee Meetings of Clubs13 Activity Report of Flying Gliding Clubs (CA-82)14 All financial matters and Budget pertaining to Flying Gliding Clubs15 Rates of fees etc chargeable by Clubs16 Administrative matters relating to Aero Club of India Ballooning Club of IndiaFederation of Aeronautique Internationals All India Aeronautical Association andSkydiving17 Air Rallies Championships and conferences organized by Clubs18 Parliament Questions relating to Flying amp Gliding Clubs19 Standard Rules regarding services conditions of the employees of Flying and GlidingClubs20 Payment of Scholarship and Stipends to the SCST candidates selected under Free

Flying Scholarship Scheme21 Miscellaneous work relating to above subjects

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1048766 Preparation of Draft replies to Dy Director (FID) CFOI onParliamentary Matters VIP References RTI Act 2005 for approval ofDirector General1048766 Any other work assigned by Director General5 Operations Officer1048766 Examination of cases pertaining to approval of Flight Dispatchers1048766 Examination of matters pertaining to Oral Examination of Indian Pilotsunder AIC 17 of 19941048766 Examination of Training Syllabus of individual Pilots for typeendorsementconversion on various Helicopter types1048766 Examination of matters pertaining to approval of Examiners forHelicopter Operators on regularone time basis1048766 Development andor revision of specific OperatingTraining regulationsndash Issuance of CARs AICs Operations Circulars Amendment toAircraft Rules (Schedule II)1048766 Upkeep of OperationsTraining Documents of various AirlineOperators6 Section Officer1048766 Maintenance of Records of Surveillance Check ReportsMain BaseInspections of Airline Operators1048766 Processing of documents pertaining to approval of CheckPilotsInstructorsExaminers of ScheduledNon-scheduled amp GeneralAviation Operators1048766 Submission of Draft Annual Report1048766 Updating of website on list of Examiners of ScheduledNon-scheduledand General Aviation Operators and Operations Circulars321048766 Monitoring of Test Fees Records1048766 Processing of cases pertaining to approval of Examiners on one timebasis1048766 Submission of Draft replies to CFOI on Parliamentary Matters VIPReferences RTI Act 2005 for approval of Director General1048766 Follow-up action1048766 Any other work assigned by Chief Flight Operations InspectorDeputyDirector (Operations)Note Flight Operations Inspectors (Aeroplane) will be under the control ofChief Flight Operations InspectorDeputy Director General In-charge ofthe Flight Inspection Directorate and assisting in the smoothfunctioning of the Flight Inspection DirectorateThe above Officers will also carry out any other duties of Technical orAdministrative nature assigned to them from time to time33VII INFORMATION amp REGULATIONS DIRECTORATE1 Preparation of briefdocumentation and participation in the Bilateral AirServices Agreements with foreign countries (Bilateral Air Services

Agreements have been signed with 100 countries)2 Clearance of schedules and any other operational matters pertaining tothe foreign airlines At present 64 foreign airlines are operating tofromIndia3 Preparation of draft notifications for amendment to the Aircraft Rules1937 and draft note for the Cabinet for amendment to the Aircraft Act19344 Discussions with the Ministry of Law and legal matters and vetting ofthe draft notifications5 Grant of approval of the Dangerous Goods Training Programmes inaccordance with the ldquoCivil Aviation Requirement Section 3-AirTransport Series `Lrsquo Part III dated 041020066 Permits of photography arms and ammunition dangerous goods etci) This office grants permission for photographyvideography fromthe ground at the airports and aerial photography under rule 13of Aircraft Rules 1937ii) This office grants permission for the carriage of arms andammunitions munitions of war etc by air tofromwithin Indiaunder rule 8 of the Aircraft Rules 19377 In regard to International Civil Aviation Organisation receives allcorrespondence from ICAO disseminates decisions taken by ICAO toother aviation agencies and obtained comments for submission ofIndiarsquos stand ICAO8 Preparation of Annual Report after obtaining materialsactivities fromdifferent directorate9 In regard to AIS functions like publication of Aeronautical InformationCirculars and distribution of ICAO publications to concerned directorateof this office and other aviation agencies10 Work related to library such as purchase of books periodicals andGazettes and accessioning classification cataloguing distribution ofbooks and periodicals34VIII RESEARCH amp DEVELOPMENT DIRECTORATETable of contents(A) Laboratories The Research and Development Directorate hasthe following Laboratories1 Flight Recorder Lab2 Material Testing Lab3 Failure Analysis Lab4 Physical and Chemical Lab(B) Design Section Type Certification (Head Quarter)(C ) Design Section Type Certification (Bangalore Sub-Office)Functions of LaboratoriesA 1 Flight Recorder Laboratory

This lab is engaged in analysis of data derived from randomly selected CVRs andFDRs for the purpose of monitoring crew performance and integrity of datarecording In addition to this CVR and FDR of aircraft involved in accidentincidentare also analyzed to determine any handling problem associated with theaccidentincident This lab also provide assistance to operators in downloadingdecoding and analyzing of any type of flight recorder with using dedicated tools (inform of software and hardware)A2 Material testing LaboratoryThis lab is engaged in the development and approval of indigenous aeronauticalmaterials for construction of light aircraft and gliders This includes materials likeaircraft fabric furnishing materials rubber seals etc In addition this lab is engagedin calibration of torque meter and tensiometer etcA3 Failure Analysis LaboratoryThis lab is engaged in the area of promoting air safety by analyzing the failedcomponent of aircrafthelicopter involved in accident incident to find out the probablecause of failure and also suggesting the remedial measuresA4 Physical and Chemical LaboratoryThis lab is engaged in testing of randomly selected samples of Aviation Turbine fueland also fuel samples for VVIP flights for quality control testing of fuel and oilsamples of aircraft involved in accidentincident and commissioning of new fueltanks35(B) Design Type CertificationFunctions Responsibilities at HQB1 Issue Validation of Type Certificate (TC) of Aeronauticalproduct (Aircraft engine and propeller)Application for issue revalidation of Type Certificate is to be submitted in theforms as given in Annexure I (for aircraft) and Annexure II (for rotorcraft) of CivilAviation Requirements (CAR) section 2 series F part II in duplicate along withfees (as per Aircraft Rule 62) to the Directorate of Research amp Development ofDGCAIt is essential that the designer of the product consults the DGCA prior tocommencement of design activity to ensure that the design of aircraft helicopterengine propeller he intends to design conforms to airworthiness code of FederalAviation Regulations of FAA Certification Standards of EASA or to that design codeacceptable by the DGCA For this purpose the applicant shall furnish the typedesign record duly approved by the Chief Designer to prove that the designcomplies with the relevant airworthiness design requirements RampD Directoratescrutinizes drawings and specifications various reports on analysis and tests

undertaken to substantiate compliance with the applicable requirements compliancedocuments etc Special conditions are imposed by the DGCA to provide additionalsafety standards and to cover novel and unusual design features and high intensityradiated field effects (HIRF) Additionally the aircraft has to meet noise and engineemission standards prescribed in ICAO Annex-16 or equivalent standards as of dateConcurrently the applicant is required to get his design organisation approved by theRampD Dte as per CAR 21 Subpart JAIt should be possible to issue a Type Certificate in 3 to 5 years depending onthe type of the product provided the required design reports test reports andcompliance documents have been submitted and the applicable design standard hasbeen complied with up to the satisfaction of DGCAB2 Issue of Type Approval of Aircraft parts and appliancesApplication for issue of Type Approval is to be submitted in the form as givenin Annexure - I of Civil Aviation Requirements (CAR) Section-2 Series X Part IX induplicate along with fees (as per Aircraft rule 62) to the Directorate of Research ampDevelopment (DRampD) of the DGCA The process begins when the designer manufacturer of a new aircraft helicopter components systems equipment etcsubmits an application (along with required drawings documents and fees) to theDRampD After receiving the same it is ensured that the organisation has designorganisation approval from the DGCA as per CAR 21 subpart JBOnce it is ensured that the design and analysis reports drawings etc are inorder and meet necessary requirements as stipulated by DRampD clearance may begiven to the designer manufacturer to carry out type tests on the parts appliancesThese tests are witnessed by RampD representatives After the type tests are carriedout successfully and DGCA is fully satisfied in regard to the parts appliances and36the manuals submitted by the applicant type approval in respect of the parts appliances may be issued to the designer manufacturer by the DGCAIt should be possible to issue a Type Approval in 1 year depending on thetype of the parts appliances provided required test reports compliance documentsand manuals have been submitted and the applicable standard has been compliedwith up to the satisfaction of DGCA

B3 Acceptance of Type Certificate issued by Foreign CAA for operation inIndiaThe aircraft Type Certified by foreign Civil Aviation Authority (FAA EASA) isaccepted by DGCA for operation in India The applicant is required to submit anapplication specifying the type of operation he intends to carry out along with copyof Type Certificate Type Certificate Data Sheet approved Aircraft Flight Manualsafety records list of Service Bulletins and Airworthiness Directives reports onequivalent level of safety findings (ELOS) reports of special conditions andexemptions and compliance status of the aircraft as per ICAO Annex-6 (OperatingLimitations)It should be possible to issue a Type Acceptance in 2 to 3 months dependingon the type of the aircraft provided required reports as mentioned above have beensubmitted and the applicable standard has been complied with up to the satisfactionof DGCAB4 Approval of Design OrganisationRule 133B of the Aircraft Rules 1937 stipulates that organisations engaged in designand manufacture of aircraft aircraft components and items of equipment including materialsforgings castings and standard parts shall be approved by the Director General of CivilAviation DGCA may on request and being satisfied approve an organisation to operateunder the system of approval On receipt of completed application form (CA-182E) and itsscrutiny by DGCA a preliminary meeting will be convened with the applicant to getfamiliarized with the organisation The organisation will be appraised of the variousrequirements of DGCA and the documents required to be submitted including complianceagainst various paragraphs of CAR-21The design organization prepares and submitsDesign Organisation Manual (DOM) as per applicable subpart of CAR 21 On scrutiny of thesubmitted documents if the applicant is found to meet the requirements a team of expertsfrom DGCA will visit and inspect the organisation to confirm that the applicant hasestablished the required capability The DGCA team during its course of visit shall satisfythat the organisation can satisfactorily accomplish the work relevant to the proposed scopeof work Subject to the satisfactory report made by the DGCA team the organisation maybe authorized to undertake the work and issue designanalysistest report in respect of theproduct The organisation shall be approved and the scope of work will be defined Thevalidity of approval is for one year and renewed subsequentlyIt should be possible to grant Design Organisation Approval in 6 months dependingon the type of design organization and scope of work provided required manuals anddocuments have been submitted and the applicable requirements have been complied with up to the

satisfaction of DGCA37B5 Approval of aircraft aircraft part modificationsMany alterations that are commonly called major alterations are in reality majordesign changes and require a supplemental type certificate Major changes to the typedesign are those which might appreciably affect mass balance structural strengthreliability operational characteristics or other characteristics affecting the airworthiness ofthe product Major changes to Type Design require engineering approval and should bereferred to the RampD Dte of DGCA For the approval of majoralterationsmodificationsrepairs the applicant shall submit an application to the RampD Dtealong with applicable fees He also has to submit design load stress analysis reportsdrawings etc which are required to be scrutinizedOn satisfactory completion of required tests compliance document againstapplicable airworthiness requirements is prepared by the applicant and submitted to theRampD Dte Specifications manuals operating limitations continued airworthiness instructionsare prepared by the applicant and submitted to the DGCA On satisfaction of DGCAapproval may be issued to major alterations modifications repairs specifying operatinglimitations and other conditionsIt should be possible to approve modification in 6 to 8 months depending on the typeof modification to be carried out provided required test reports and updated manuals havebeen submitted and the applicable requirements have been complied with up to thesatisfaction of DGCAFunctions Responsibilities at Bangalore Regional-OfficeThe RampD office at Bangalore was established in 1995 to look after Type Certificationactivities of Advanced Light Helicopter (at HAL) Hansa 3 amp SARAS aircraft (at NAL) andother civil aircraft related activities of the sub regionType Certification Activities at BangaloreThe following functions are the functions of this officei) Design Organization Approval in accordance with CAR 21 Subpart JB ampJAii) Scrutiny and acceptanceapproval of the Qualification test schedules of heparts in line with Internationally followed practiceiii) Witnessing of the Qualification tests to ensure the adherence to theQualification test programiv) Scrutiny of the compliance against the applicable Airworthiness Standardsv) Performing conformity inspection of aircraft aircraft parts indigenouslyproduced in the countryvi) Co-ordination with HQs in granting approvals certification etc38IX TRAINING amp LICENSING DIRECTORATE (INCLUDING FG ampTRAINING)Licensing-I Section1 Policy pertaining to renewal of licenses of aircrew personnel2 Renewal of all aircrew licenses including disposal of general enquiriespertaining to renewals

3 Grant of extension of aircraft rating to include additional types of aeroplanesopen rating Night Rating etc and Pilot-in-Command endorsement on varioustype of aircraft4 Cases relating to accidents and infringement of rules by licensed aircrewpersonnel and disciplinary action against them5 Parliamentary question and matters pertaining to unemployed aircrewpersonnel6 Budget and accounts including Advance Deposit account Maintenance ofAdvance Deposit and Revenue registers7 Maintenance of cards of aircrew personnel and personnel returns receivedfrom different airlines operators8 Proficiency checks their checking and posting9 Posting of type endorsements and renewal intimations of aircrew licensesreceived from the Regional Directors Calcutta Bombay New Delhi Madras10 Maintenance of Registers for various types of licenses giving records ofrenewals of aircrew lincenses11 Maintenance of registers for type rating PIC endorsements and infringementof Rules Accidents etc12 Endorsement of medical restrictions on licenses and Rcards13 Compliance of material for six monthly and yearly progress reports of CivilAviation14 Compliance of History of Pilots consequent upon accident15 Checking of Log Books with a view to detecting infringement of Rule 42A ofIndian Aircraft Rules 193716 Amendment to Indian Aircraft Rules 193717 VVIP flights ndash Proficiency checks of flight crew18 Delegation of Powers relating to renewal of licenses39Licensing-II Section1 Issue of aircrew licensesratings of the categories shown below includingdisposal of general of particular enquiries pertaining to issue of license(a) Student Pilotrsquos License (Aeroplanes Helicopters Gliders andBalloons)(b) Private Pilotrsquos License (Aeroplanes)(c ) Commercial Pilotrsquos License(d) Airline Transport Pilotrsquos License(e) Instrument Rating(f) Assistant flight Instructorrsquos Rating (Aeroplanes)(g) Flight Instructorrsquos Rating (Aeroplanes)(h) Flight Instructorrsquos Rating (Gliders)(i) Glider Pilotrsquos License(j) Private Helicopter Pilotrsquos License(k) Commercial Helicopter Pilotrsquos License(l) Student Navigatorrsquos License(m) Flight Navigatorrsquos License(n) Flight Radio Telephone operatorrsquos License(o) Flight Radio Telephony Operatorrsquos License(p) Private Pilotrsquos License (Balloons)

2 Revalidation of foreign license3 Conversion of foreign licenses into Indian Licenses in their correspondingcategories4 Policy matters regarding the issue of Indian and Foreign aircrew licenses5 Amendments to Licensing Rules6 Delegating of powers in respect of Licensing rules407 Exemption from Aircraft Rules for the issue of Indian Licenses8 Policy matters pertaining to conducting medical examination and theirassessment9 Disposal of medical reports pertaining to the issue and renewal of aircrewicenses and correspondence connected therewith10 Parliament Questions relating to issue of aircrew licenses11 Budget for expenditure to be incurred for items pertaining to L-2 Section41Training Section1 Budget allotment of funds etc under capital Grant for Gliding Centre andappropriation of Accounts Liabilities Returns Expenditure Returns etcPreparation of Brief for PAC on Budget matters2 Budget Allotment of funds etc under Revenue Grant for Govt Gliding Centreand appropriation of accounts preparation of Brief for PAC on the Budgetmatters3 Training of Gliding Instructions and Winch Operators and their approval forappointment in Gliding Clubs4 Five-Year Plans5 Foreign Exchange Budget6 Miscellaneous subjects on the general queries on glider training and approvalof appointment of Gliding Instructors and Gliding Instructor-in-Charge byGliding Clubs Wing7 Approval of Chief Flight Instructors AFI Instructor-in-Charge Honoraryinstructors and patter Flying for employment in lying Club8 Matters relating to other International Organization Aero Club of India andother Committees Conferences9 Allotment and loan of Gliders Gliding equipment to Flying and Gliding Clubsfrom Central Govt NCC10 Audit Objections Reconciliation of accounts11 Brief for President Address in both the Houses of Parliament on the eve ofBudget Session Consultative Committee of Parliament attached to theMinistry of Tourism amp Civil Aviation12 Matters relating to ICAO various Annual reports to I amp R Section13 Allotment of Aircraft to various Flying Clubs on loans basis14 Maintenance of aircraft with the flying clubs in purview of the Penalty clause15 Monthly aircraft returns from various flying clubs and preparation of variousreports connected with that16 Fixation of Insurance Value of the aircraft

4217 Periodical and other miscellaneous returns to AVU OampM E-II GC Hindiand R amp I etc relating to section Administration18 Release of Foreign Exchange for studies abroad19 Recovery of Cost and Overhaul Repair of aircraft loan to various FlyingClubs20 FOREIGN NATIONALS Training under Colombo Plan ITEC Programmeetc and clearance from Intelligence authorities (Clubs Gliding Centres) at(Civil Aviation Training Centre) and other Centres of Training21 Sanction of estimates received from AI Directorate and disposal of surplusstores at Subordinate Offices22 Sanction of Estimates for purchase of equipment under maintenance grant ofGliding Centres (Government)23 Delegation of Financial Powers and General Instructions regarding24 Administrative matters relating to GC Pune25 Accident to aircraft amp Gliders ndash Write Off and recovery of Insurable valuethereof26 Purchase of Aircraft Gliders and purchase of equipment under Capital Grantamp Manufacture of Indigenous equipment for Gliding Centres43FG Section1 Opening of Flying and Gliding Clubs ndash their Administration functioning and inclusionin the subsidy scheme2 Approval of constitution and bye-laws of clubs3 Allotment of Flying hours launches to Clubs4 Execution amp Enforcement of subsidy Agreement with Flying and Gliding Clubs5 Sanction and payment of Flying Subvention to Clubs6 Approval of Chief Engineer for Flying Clubs amp Gliding Clubs7 Scrutiny of Accounts of Clubs ndash General Supervision and control over the activities ofFlying Gliding Clubs with a view to ensuring proper utilization of Government grants8 Inspection of Flying Gliding Clubs by Accounts Officer9 Audit Inspection of Clubs by Accountant General of respective States10 Matters relating to confessional flying training including NCC training at Flying ampGliding Clubs11 Contribution withdrawals from Accident Reserve Fund and renewal of FERspertaining thereto12 Managing Committee Meetings of Clubs13 Activity Report of Flying Gliding Clubs (CA-82)14 All financial matters and Budget pertaining to Flying Gliding Clubs15 Rates of fees etc chargeable by Clubs16 Administrative matters relating to Aero Club of India Ballooning Club of IndiaFederation of Aeronautique Internationals All India Aeronautical Association andSkydiving17 Air Rallies Championships and conferences organized by Clubs18 Parliament Questions relating to Flying amp Gliding Clubs19 Standard Rules regarding services conditions of the employees of Flying and GlidingClubs20 Payment of Scholarship and Stipends to the SCST candidates selected under Free

Flying Scholarship Scheme21 Miscellaneous work relating to above subjects

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Agreements have been signed with 100 countries)2 Clearance of schedules and any other operational matters pertaining tothe foreign airlines At present 64 foreign airlines are operating tofromIndia3 Preparation of draft notifications for amendment to the Aircraft Rules1937 and draft note for the Cabinet for amendment to the Aircraft Act19344 Discussions with the Ministry of Law and legal matters and vetting ofthe draft notifications5 Grant of approval of the Dangerous Goods Training Programmes inaccordance with the ldquoCivil Aviation Requirement Section 3-AirTransport Series `Lrsquo Part III dated 041020066 Permits of photography arms and ammunition dangerous goods etci) This office grants permission for photographyvideography fromthe ground at the airports and aerial photography under rule 13of Aircraft Rules 1937ii) This office grants permission for the carriage of arms andammunitions munitions of war etc by air tofromwithin Indiaunder rule 8 of the Aircraft Rules 19377 In regard to International Civil Aviation Organisation receives allcorrespondence from ICAO disseminates decisions taken by ICAO toother aviation agencies and obtained comments for submission ofIndiarsquos stand ICAO8 Preparation of Annual Report after obtaining materialsactivities fromdifferent directorate9 In regard to AIS functions like publication of Aeronautical InformationCirculars and distribution of ICAO publications to concerned directorateof this office and other aviation agencies10 Work related to library such as purchase of books periodicals andGazettes and accessioning classification cataloguing distribution ofbooks and periodicals34VIII RESEARCH amp DEVELOPMENT DIRECTORATETable of contents(A) Laboratories The Research and Development Directorate hasthe following Laboratories1 Flight Recorder Lab2 Material Testing Lab3 Failure Analysis Lab4 Physical and Chemical Lab(B) Design Section Type Certification (Head Quarter)(C ) Design Section Type Certification (Bangalore Sub-Office)Functions of LaboratoriesA 1 Flight Recorder Laboratory

This lab is engaged in analysis of data derived from randomly selected CVRs andFDRs for the purpose of monitoring crew performance and integrity of datarecording In addition to this CVR and FDR of aircraft involved in accidentincidentare also analyzed to determine any handling problem associated with theaccidentincident This lab also provide assistance to operators in downloadingdecoding and analyzing of any type of flight recorder with using dedicated tools (inform of software and hardware)A2 Material testing LaboratoryThis lab is engaged in the development and approval of indigenous aeronauticalmaterials for construction of light aircraft and gliders This includes materials likeaircraft fabric furnishing materials rubber seals etc In addition this lab is engagedin calibration of torque meter and tensiometer etcA3 Failure Analysis LaboratoryThis lab is engaged in the area of promoting air safety by analyzing the failedcomponent of aircrafthelicopter involved in accident incident to find out the probablecause of failure and also suggesting the remedial measuresA4 Physical and Chemical LaboratoryThis lab is engaged in testing of randomly selected samples of Aviation Turbine fueland also fuel samples for VVIP flights for quality control testing of fuel and oilsamples of aircraft involved in accidentincident and commissioning of new fueltanks35(B) Design Type CertificationFunctions Responsibilities at HQB1 Issue Validation of Type Certificate (TC) of Aeronauticalproduct (Aircraft engine and propeller)Application for issue revalidation of Type Certificate is to be submitted in theforms as given in Annexure I (for aircraft) and Annexure II (for rotorcraft) of CivilAviation Requirements (CAR) section 2 series F part II in duplicate along withfees (as per Aircraft Rule 62) to the Directorate of Research amp Development ofDGCAIt is essential that the designer of the product consults the DGCA prior tocommencement of design activity to ensure that the design of aircraft helicopterengine propeller he intends to design conforms to airworthiness code of FederalAviation Regulations of FAA Certification Standards of EASA or to that design codeacceptable by the DGCA For this purpose the applicant shall furnish the typedesign record duly approved by the Chief Designer to prove that the designcomplies with the relevant airworthiness design requirements RampD Directoratescrutinizes drawings and specifications various reports on analysis and tests

undertaken to substantiate compliance with the applicable requirements compliancedocuments etc Special conditions are imposed by the DGCA to provide additionalsafety standards and to cover novel and unusual design features and high intensityradiated field effects (HIRF) Additionally the aircraft has to meet noise and engineemission standards prescribed in ICAO Annex-16 or equivalent standards as of dateConcurrently the applicant is required to get his design organisation approved by theRampD Dte as per CAR 21 Subpart JAIt should be possible to issue a Type Certificate in 3 to 5 years depending onthe type of the product provided the required design reports test reports andcompliance documents have been submitted and the applicable design standard hasbeen complied with up to the satisfaction of DGCAB2 Issue of Type Approval of Aircraft parts and appliancesApplication for issue of Type Approval is to be submitted in the form as givenin Annexure - I of Civil Aviation Requirements (CAR) Section-2 Series X Part IX induplicate along with fees (as per Aircraft rule 62) to the Directorate of Research ampDevelopment (DRampD) of the DGCA The process begins when the designer manufacturer of a new aircraft helicopter components systems equipment etcsubmits an application (along with required drawings documents and fees) to theDRampD After receiving the same it is ensured that the organisation has designorganisation approval from the DGCA as per CAR 21 subpart JBOnce it is ensured that the design and analysis reports drawings etc are inorder and meet necessary requirements as stipulated by DRampD clearance may begiven to the designer manufacturer to carry out type tests on the parts appliancesThese tests are witnessed by RampD representatives After the type tests are carriedout successfully and DGCA is fully satisfied in regard to the parts appliances and36the manuals submitted by the applicant type approval in respect of the parts appliances may be issued to the designer manufacturer by the DGCAIt should be possible to issue a Type Approval in 1 year depending on thetype of the parts appliances provided required test reports compliance documentsand manuals have been submitted and the applicable standard has been compliedwith up to the satisfaction of DGCA

B3 Acceptance of Type Certificate issued by Foreign CAA for operation inIndiaThe aircraft Type Certified by foreign Civil Aviation Authority (FAA EASA) isaccepted by DGCA for operation in India The applicant is required to submit anapplication specifying the type of operation he intends to carry out along with copyof Type Certificate Type Certificate Data Sheet approved Aircraft Flight Manualsafety records list of Service Bulletins and Airworthiness Directives reports onequivalent level of safety findings (ELOS) reports of special conditions andexemptions and compliance status of the aircraft as per ICAO Annex-6 (OperatingLimitations)It should be possible to issue a Type Acceptance in 2 to 3 months dependingon the type of the aircraft provided required reports as mentioned above have beensubmitted and the applicable standard has been complied with up to the satisfactionof DGCAB4 Approval of Design OrganisationRule 133B of the Aircraft Rules 1937 stipulates that organisations engaged in designand manufacture of aircraft aircraft components and items of equipment including materialsforgings castings and standard parts shall be approved by the Director General of CivilAviation DGCA may on request and being satisfied approve an organisation to operateunder the system of approval On receipt of completed application form (CA-182E) and itsscrutiny by DGCA a preliminary meeting will be convened with the applicant to getfamiliarized with the organisation The organisation will be appraised of the variousrequirements of DGCA and the documents required to be submitted including complianceagainst various paragraphs of CAR-21The design organization prepares and submitsDesign Organisation Manual (DOM) as per applicable subpart of CAR 21 On scrutiny of thesubmitted documents if the applicant is found to meet the requirements a team of expertsfrom DGCA will visit and inspect the organisation to confirm that the applicant hasestablished the required capability The DGCA team during its course of visit shall satisfythat the organisation can satisfactorily accomplish the work relevant to the proposed scopeof work Subject to the satisfactory report made by the DGCA team the organisation maybe authorized to undertake the work and issue designanalysistest report in respect of theproduct The organisation shall be approved and the scope of work will be defined Thevalidity of approval is for one year and renewed subsequentlyIt should be possible to grant Design Organisation Approval in 6 months dependingon the type of design organization and scope of work provided required manuals anddocuments have been submitted and the applicable requirements have been complied with up to the

satisfaction of DGCA37B5 Approval of aircraft aircraft part modificationsMany alterations that are commonly called major alterations are in reality majordesign changes and require a supplemental type certificate Major changes to the typedesign are those which might appreciably affect mass balance structural strengthreliability operational characteristics or other characteristics affecting the airworthiness ofthe product Major changes to Type Design require engineering approval and should bereferred to the RampD Dte of DGCA For the approval of majoralterationsmodificationsrepairs the applicant shall submit an application to the RampD Dtealong with applicable fees He also has to submit design load stress analysis reportsdrawings etc which are required to be scrutinizedOn satisfactory completion of required tests compliance document againstapplicable airworthiness requirements is prepared by the applicant and submitted to theRampD Dte Specifications manuals operating limitations continued airworthiness instructionsare prepared by the applicant and submitted to the DGCA On satisfaction of DGCAapproval may be issued to major alterations modifications repairs specifying operatinglimitations and other conditionsIt should be possible to approve modification in 6 to 8 months depending on the typeof modification to be carried out provided required test reports and updated manuals havebeen submitted and the applicable requirements have been complied with up to thesatisfaction of DGCAFunctions Responsibilities at Bangalore Regional-OfficeThe RampD office at Bangalore was established in 1995 to look after Type Certificationactivities of Advanced Light Helicopter (at HAL) Hansa 3 amp SARAS aircraft (at NAL) andother civil aircraft related activities of the sub regionType Certification Activities at BangaloreThe following functions are the functions of this officei) Design Organization Approval in accordance with CAR 21 Subpart JB ampJAii) Scrutiny and acceptanceapproval of the Qualification test schedules of heparts in line with Internationally followed practiceiii) Witnessing of the Qualification tests to ensure the adherence to theQualification test programiv) Scrutiny of the compliance against the applicable Airworthiness Standardsv) Performing conformity inspection of aircraft aircraft parts indigenouslyproduced in the countryvi) Co-ordination with HQs in granting approvals certification etc38IX TRAINING amp LICENSING DIRECTORATE (INCLUDING FG ampTRAINING)Licensing-I Section1 Policy pertaining to renewal of licenses of aircrew personnel2 Renewal of all aircrew licenses including disposal of general enquiriespertaining to renewals

3 Grant of extension of aircraft rating to include additional types of aeroplanesopen rating Night Rating etc and Pilot-in-Command endorsement on varioustype of aircraft4 Cases relating to accidents and infringement of rules by licensed aircrewpersonnel and disciplinary action against them5 Parliamentary question and matters pertaining to unemployed aircrewpersonnel6 Budget and accounts including Advance Deposit account Maintenance ofAdvance Deposit and Revenue registers7 Maintenance of cards of aircrew personnel and personnel returns receivedfrom different airlines operators8 Proficiency checks their checking and posting9 Posting of type endorsements and renewal intimations of aircrew licensesreceived from the Regional Directors Calcutta Bombay New Delhi Madras10 Maintenance of Registers for various types of licenses giving records ofrenewals of aircrew lincenses11 Maintenance of registers for type rating PIC endorsements and infringementof Rules Accidents etc12 Endorsement of medical restrictions on licenses and Rcards13 Compliance of material for six monthly and yearly progress reports of CivilAviation14 Compliance of History of Pilots consequent upon accident15 Checking of Log Books with a view to detecting infringement of Rule 42A ofIndian Aircraft Rules 193716 Amendment to Indian Aircraft Rules 193717 VVIP flights ndash Proficiency checks of flight crew18 Delegation of Powers relating to renewal of licenses39Licensing-II Section1 Issue of aircrew licensesratings of the categories shown below includingdisposal of general of particular enquiries pertaining to issue of license(a) Student Pilotrsquos License (Aeroplanes Helicopters Gliders andBalloons)(b) Private Pilotrsquos License (Aeroplanes)(c ) Commercial Pilotrsquos License(d) Airline Transport Pilotrsquos License(e) Instrument Rating(f) Assistant flight Instructorrsquos Rating (Aeroplanes)(g) Flight Instructorrsquos Rating (Aeroplanes)(h) Flight Instructorrsquos Rating (Gliders)(i) Glider Pilotrsquos License(j) Private Helicopter Pilotrsquos License(k) Commercial Helicopter Pilotrsquos License(l) Student Navigatorrsquos License(m) Flight Navigatorrsquos License(n) Flight Radio Telephone operatorrsquos License(o) Flight Radio Telephony Operatorrsquos License(p) Private Pilotrsquos License (Balloons)

2 Revalidation of foreign license3 Conversion of foreign licenses into Indian Licenses in their correspondingcategories4 Policy matters regarding the issue of Indian and Foreign aircrew licenses5 Amendments to Licensing Rules6 Delegating of powers in respect of Licensing rules407 Exemption from Aircraft Rules for the issue of Indian Licenses8 Policy matters pertaining to conducting medical examination and theirassessment9 Disposal of medical reports pertaining to the issue and renewal of aircrewicenses and correspondence connected therewith10 Parliament Questions relating to issue of aircrew licenses11 Budget for expenditure to be incurred for items pertaining to L-2 Section41Training Section1 Budget allotment of funds etc under capital Grant for Gliding Centre andappropriation of Accounts Liabilities Returns Expenditure Returns etcPreparation of Brief for PAC on Budget matters2 Budget Allotment of funds etc under Revenue Grant for Govt Gliding Centreand appropriation of accounts preparation of Brief for PAC on the Budgetmatters3 Training of Gliding Instructions and Winch Operators and their approval forappointment in Gliding Clubs4 Five-Year Plans5 Foreign Exchange Budget6 Miscellaneous subjects on the general queries on glider training and approvalof appointment of Gliding Instructors and Gliding Instructor-in-Charge byGliding Clubs Wing7 Approval of Chief Flight Instructors AFI Instructor-in-Charge Honoraryinstructors and patter Flying for employment in lying Club8 Matters relating to other International Organization Aero Club of India andother Committees Conferences9 Allotment and loan of Gliders Gliding equipment to Flying and Gliding Clubsfrom Central Govt NCC10 Audit Objections Reconciliation of accounts11 Brief for President Address in both the Houses of Parliament on the eve ofBudget Session Consultative Committee of Parliament attached to theMinistry of Tourism amp Civil Aviation12 Matters relating to ICAO various Annual reports to I amp R Section13 Allotment of Aircraft to various Flying Clubs on loans basis14 Maintenance of aircraft with the flying clubs in purview of the Penalty clause15 Monthly aircraft returns from various flying clubs and preparation of variousreports connected with that16 Fixation of Insurance Value of the aircraft

4217 Periodical and other miscellaneous returns to AVU OampM E-II GC Hindiand R amp I etc relating to section Administration18 Release of Foreign Exchange for studies abroad19 Recovery of Cost and Overhaul Repair of aircraft loan to various FlyingClubs20 FOREIGN NATIONALS Training under Colombo Plan ITEC Programmeetc and clearance from Intelligence authorities (Clubs Gliding Centres) at(Civil Aviation Training Centre) and other Centres of Training21 Sanction of estimates received from AI Directorate and disposal of surplusstores at Subordinate Offices22 Sanction of Estimates for purchase of equipment under maintenance grant ofGliding Centres (Government)23 Delegation of Financial Powers and General Instructions regarding24 Administrative matters relating to GC Pune25 Accident to aircraft amp Gliders ndash Write Off and recovery of Insurable valuethereof26 Purchase of Aircraft Gliders and purchase of equipment under Capital Grantamp Manufacture of Indigenous equipment for Gliding Centres43FG Section1 Opening of Flying and Gliding Clubs ndash their Administration functioning and inclusionin the subsidy scheme2 Approval of constitution and bye-laws of clubs3 Allotment of Flying hours launches to Clubs4 Execution amp Enforcement of subsidy Agreement with Flying and Gliding Clubs5 Sanction and payment of Flying Subvention to Clubs6 Approval of Chief Engineer for Flying Clubs amp Gliding Clubs7 Scrutiny of Accounts of Clubs ndash General Supervision and control over the activities ofFlying Gliding Clubs with a view to ensuring proper utilization of Government grants8 Inspection of Flying Gliding Clubs by Accounts Officer9 Audit Inspection of Clubs by Accountant General of respective States10 Matters relating to confessional flying training including NCC training at Flying ampGliding Clubs11 Contribution withdrawals from Accident Reserve Fund and renewal of FERspertaining thereto12 Managing Committee Meetings of Clubs13 Activity Report of Flying Gliding Clubs (CA-82)14 All financial matters and Budget pertaining to Flying Gliding Clubs15 Rates of fees etc chargeable by Clubs16 Administrative matters relating to Aero Club of India Ballooning Club of IndiaFederation of Aeronautique Internationals All India Aeronautical Association andSkydiving17 Air Rallies Championships and conferences organized by Clubs18 Parliament Questions relating to Flying amp Gliding Clubs19 Standard Rules regarding services conditions of the employees of Flying and GlidingClubs20 Payment of Scholarship and Stipends to the SCST candidates selected under Free

Flying Scholarship Scheme21 Miscellaneous work relating to above subjects

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This lab is engaged in analysis of data derived from randomly selected CVRs andFDRs for the purpose of monitoring crew performance and integrity of datarecording In addition to this CVR and FDR of aircraft involved in accidentincidentare also analyzed to determine any handling problem associated with theaccidentincident This lab also provide assistance to operators in downloadingdecoding and analyzing of any type of flight recorder with using dedicated tools (inform of software and hardware)A2 Material testing LaboratoryThis lab is engaged in the development and approval of indigenous aeronauticalmaterials for construction of light aircraft and gliders This includes materials likeaircraft fabric furnishing materials rubber seals etc In addition this lab is engagedin calibration of torque meter and tensiometer etcA3 Failure Analysis LaboratoryThis lab is engaged in the area of promoting air safety by analyzing the failedcomponent of aircrafthelicopter involved in accident incident to find out the probablecause of failure and also suggesting the remedial measuresA4 Physical and Chemical LaboratoryThis lab is engaged in testing of randomly selected samples of Aviation Turbine fueland also fuel samples for VVIP flights for quality control testing of fuel and oilsamples of aircraft involved in accidentincident and commissioning of new fueltanks35(B) Design Type CertificationFunctions Responsibilities at HQB1 Issue Validation of Type Certificate (TC) of Aeronauticalproduct (Aircraft engine and propeller)Application for issue revalidation of Type Certificate is to be submitted in theforms as given in Annexure I (for aircraft) and Annexure II (for rotorcraft) of CivilAviation Requirements (CAR) section 2 series F part II in duplicate along withfees (as per Aircraft Rule 62) to the Directorate of Research amp Development ofDGCAIt is essential that the designer of the product consults the DGCA prior tocommencement of design activity to ensure that the design of aircraft helicopterengine propeller he intends to design conforms to airworthiness code of FederalAviation Regulations of FAA Certification Standards of EASA or to that design codeacceptable by the DGCA For this purpose the applicant shall furnish the typedesign record duly approved by the Chief Designer to prove that the designcomplies with the relevant airworthiness design requirements RampD Directoratescrutinizes drawings and specifications various reports on analysis and tests

undertaken to substantiate compliance with the applicable requirements compliancedocuments etc Special conditions are imposed by the DGCA to provide additionalsafety standards and to cover novel and unusual design features and high intensityradiated field effects (HIRF) Additionally the aircraft has to meet noise and engineemission standards prescribed in ICAO Annex-16 or equivalent standards as of dateConcurrently the applicant is required to get his design organisation approved by theRampD Dte as per CAR 21 Subpart JAIt should be possible to issue a Type Certificate in 3 to 5 years depending onthe type of the product provided the required design reports test reports andcompliance documents have been submitted and the applicable design standard hasbeen complied with up to the satisfaction of DGCAB2 Issue of Type Approval of Aircraft parts and appliancesApplication for issue of Type Approval is to be submitted in the form as givenin Annexure - I of Civil Aviation Requirements (CAR) Section-2 Series X Part IX induplicate along with fees (as per Aircraft rule 62) to the Directorate of Research ampDevelopment (DRampD) of the DGCA The process begins when the designer manufacturer of a new aircraft helicopter components systems equipment etcsubmits an application (along with required drawings documents and fees) to theDRampD After receiving the same it is ensured that the organisation has designorganisation approval from the DGCA as per CAR 21 subpart JBOnce it is ensured that the design and analysis reports drawings etc are inorder and meet necessary requirements as stipulated by DRampD clearance may begiven to the designer manufacturer to carry out type tests on the parts appliancesThese tests are witnessed by RampD representatives After the type tests are carriedout successfully and DGCA is fully satisfied in regard to the parts appliances and36the manuals submitted by the applicant type approval in respect of the parts appliances may be issued to the designer manufacturer by the DGCAIt should be possible to issue a Type Approval in 1 year depending on thetype of the parts appliances provided required test reports compliance documentsand manuals have been submitted and the applicable standard has been compliedwith up to the satisfaction of DGCA

B3 Acceptance of Type Certificate issued by Foreign CAA for operation inIndiaThe aircraft Type Certified by foreign Civil Aviation Authority (FAA EASA) isaccepted by DGCA for operation in India The applicant is required to submit anapplication specifying the type of operation he intends to carry out along with copyof Type Certificate Type Certificate Data Sheet approved Aircraft Flight Manualsafety records list of Service Bulletins and Airworthiness Directives reports onequivalent level of safety findings (ELOS) reports of special conditions andexemptions and compliance status of the aircraft as per ICAO Annex-6 (OperatingLimitations)It should be possible to issue a Type Acceptance in 2 to 3 months dependingon the type of the aircraft provided required reports as mentioned above have beensubmitted and the applicable standard has been complied with up to the satisfactionof DGCAB4 Approval of Design OrganisationRule 133B of the Aircraft Rules 1937 stipulates that organisations engaged in designand manufacture of aircraft aircraft components and items of equipment including materialsforgings castings and standard parts shall be approved by the Director General of CivilAviation DGCA may on request and being satisfied approve an organisation to operateunder the system of approval On receipt of completed application form (CA-182E) and itsscrutiny by DGCA a preliminary meeting will be convened with the applicant to getfamiliarized with the organisation The organisation will be appraised of the variousrequirements of DGCA and the documents required to be submitted including complianceagainst various paragraphs of CAR-21The design organization prepares and submitsDesign Organisation Manual (DOM) as per applicable subpart of CAR 21 On scrutiny of thesubmitted documents if the applicant is found to meet the requirements a team of expertsfrom DGCA will visit and inspect the organisation to confirm that the applicant hasestablished the required capability The DGCA team during its course of visit shall satisfythat the organisation can satisfactorily accomplish the work relevant to the proposed scopeof work Subject to the satisfactory report made by the DGCA team the organisation maybe authorized to undertake the work and issue designanalysistest report in respect of theproduct The organisation shall be approved and the scope of work will be defined Thevalidity of approval is for one year and renewed subsequentlyIt should be possible to grant Design Organisation Approval in 6 months dependingon the type of design organization and scope of work provided required manuals anddocuments have been submitted and the applicable requirements have been complied with up to the

satisfaction of DGCA37B5 Approval of aircraft aircraft part modificationsMany alterations that are commonly called major alterations are in reality majordesign changes and require a supplemental type certificate Major changes to the typedesign are those which might appreciably affect mass balance structural strengthreliability operational characteristics or other characteristics affecting the airworthiness ofthe product Major changes to Type Design require engineering approval and should bereferred to the RampD Dte of DGCA For the approval of majoralterationsmodificationsrepairs the applicant shall submit an application to the RampD Dtealong with applicable fees He also has to submit design load stress analysis reportsdrawings etc which are required to be scrutinizedOn satisfactory completion of required tests compliance document againstapplicable airworthiness requirements is prepared by the applicant and submitted to theRampD Dte Specifications manuals operating limitations continued airworthiness instructionsare prepared by the applicant and submitted to the DGCA On satisfaction of DGCAapproval may be issued to major alterations modifications repairs specifying operatinglimitations and other conditionsIt should be possible to approve modification in 6 to 8 months depending on the typeof modification to be carried out provided required test reports and updated manuals havebeen submitted and the applicable requirements have been complied with up to thesatisfaction of DGCAFunctions Responsibilities at Bangalore Regional-OfficeThe RampD office at Bangalore was established in 1995 to look after Type Certificationactivities of Advanced Light Helicopter (at HAL) Hansa 3 amp SARAS aircraft (at NAL) andother civil aircraft related activities of the sub regionType Certification Activities at BangaloreThe following functions are the functions of this officei) Design Organization Approval in accordance with CAR 21 Subpart JB ampJAii) Scrutiny and acceptanceapproval of the Qualification test schedules of heparts in line with Internationally followed practiceiii) Witnessing of the Qualification tests to ensure the adherence to theQualification test programiv) Scrutiny of the compliance against the applicable Airworthiness Standardsv) Performing conformity inspection of aircraft aircraft parts indigenouslyproduced in the countryvi) Co-ordination with HQs in granting approvals certification etc38IX TRAINING amp LICENSING DIRECTORATE (INCLUDING FG ampTRAINING)Licensing-I Section1 Policy pertaining to renewal of licenses of aircrew personnel2 Renewal of all aircrew licenses including disposal of general enquiriespertaining to renewals

3 Grant of extension of aircraft rating to include additional types of aeroplanesopen rating Night Rating etc and Pilot-in-Command endorsement on varioustype of aircraft4 Cases relating to accidents and infringement of rules by licensed aircrewpersonnel and disciplinary action against them5 Parliamentary question and matters pertaining to unemployed aircrewpersonnel6 Budget and accounts including Advance Deposit account Maintenance ofAdvance Deposit and Revenue registers7 Maintenance of cards of aircrew personnel and personnel returns receivedfrom different airlines operators8 Proficiency checks their checking and posting9 Posting of type endorsements and renewal intimations of aircrew licensesreceived from the Regional Directors Calcutta Bombay New Delhi Madras10 Maintenance of Registers for various types of licenses giving records ofrenewals of aircrew lincenses11 Maintenance of registers for type rating PIC endorsements and infringementof Rules Accidents etc12 Endorsement of medical restrictions on licenses and Rcards13 Compliance of material for six monthly and yearly progress reports of CivilAviation14 Compliance of History of Pilots consequent upon accident15 Checking of Log Books with a view to detecting infringement of Rule 42A ofIndian Aircraft Rules 193716 Amendment to Indian Aircraft Rules 193717 VVIP flights ndash Proficiency checks of flight crew18 Delegation of Powers relating to renewal of licenses39Licensing-II Section1 Issue of aircrew licensesratings of the categories shown below includingdisposal of general of particular enquiries pertaining to issue of license(a) Student Pilotrsquos License (Aeroplanes Helicopters Gliders andBalloons)(b) Private Pilotrsquos License (Aeroplanes)(c ) Commercial Pilotrsquos License(d) Airline Transport Pilotrsquos License(e) Instrument Rating(f) Assistant flight Instructorrsquos Rating (Aeroplanes)(g) Flight Instructorrsquos Rating (Aeroplanes)(h) Flight Instructorrsquos Rating (Gliders)(i) Glider Pilotrsquos License(j) Private Helicopter Pilotrsquos License(k) Commercial Helicopter Pilotrsquos License(l) Student Navigatorrsquos License(m) Flight Navigatorrsquos License(n) Flight Radio Telephone operatorrsquos License(o) Flight Radio Telephony Operatorrsquos License(p) Private Pilotrsquos License (Balloons)

2 Revalidation of foreign license3 Conversion of foreign licenses into Indian Licenses in their correspondingcategories4 Policy matters regarding the issue of Indian and Foreign aircrew licenses5 Amendments to Licensing Rules6 Delegating of powers in respect of Licensing rules407 Exemption from Aircraft Rules for the issue of Indian Licenses8 Policy matters pertaining to conducting medical examination and theirassessment9 Disposal of medical reports pertaining to the issue and renewal of aircrewicenses and correspondence connected therewith10 Parliament Questions relating to issue of aircrew licenses11 Budget for expenditure to be incurred for items pertaining to L-2 Section41Training Section1 Budget allotment of funds etc under capital Grant for Gliding Centre andappropriation of Accounts Liabilities Returns Expenditure Returns etcPreparation of Brief for PAC on Budget matters2 Budget Allotment of funds etc under Revenue Grant for Govt Gliding Centreand appropriation of accounts preparation of Brief for PAC on the Budgetmatters3 Training of Gliding Instructions and Winch Operators and their approval forappointment in Gliding Clubs4 Five-Year Plans5 Foreign Exchange Budget6 Miscellaneous subjects on the general queries on glider training and approvalof appointment of Gliding Instructors and Gliding Instructor-in-Charge byGliding Clubs Wing7 Approval of Chief Flight Instructors AFI Instructor-in-Charge Honoraryinstructors and patter Flying for employment in lying Club8 Matters relating to other International Organization Aero Club of India andother Committees Conferences9 Allotment and loan of Gliders Gliding equipment to Flying and Gliding Clubsfrom Central Govt NCC10 Audit Objections Reconciliation of accounts11 Brief for President Address in both the Houses of Parliament on the eve ofBudget Session Consultative Committee of Parliament attached to theMinistry of Tourism amp Civil Aviation12 Matters relating to ICAO various Annual reports to I amp R Section13 Allotment of Aircraft to various Flying Clubs on loans basis14 Maintenance of aircraft with the flying clubs in purview of the Penalty clause15 Monthly aircraft returns from various flying clubs and preparation of variousreports connected with that16 Fixation of Insurance Value of the aircraft

4217 Periodical and other miscellaneous returns to AVU OampM E-II GC Hindiand R amp I etc relating to section Administration18 Release of Foreign Exchange for studies abroad19 Recovery of Cost and Overhaul Repair of aircraft loan to various FlyingClubs20 FOREIGN NATIONALS Training under Colombo Plan ITEC Programmeetc and clearance from Intelligence authorities (Clubs Gliding Centres) at(Civil Aviation Training Centre) and other Centres of Training21 Sanction of estimates received from AI Directorate and disposal of surplusstores at Subordinate Offices22 Sanction of Estimates for purchase of equipment under maintenance grant ofGliding Centres (Government)23 Delegation of Financial Powers and General Instructions regarding24 Administrative matters relating to GC Pune25 Accident to aircraft amp Gliders ndash Write Off and recovery of Insurable valuethereof26 Purchase of Aircraft Gliders and purchase of equipment under Capital Grantamp Manufacture of Indigenous equipment for Gliding Centres43FG Section1 Opening of Flying and Gliding Clubs ndash their Administration functioning and inclusionin the subsidy scheme2 Approval of constitution and bye-laws of clubs3 Allotment of Flying hours launches to Clubs4 Execution amp Enforcement of subsidy Agreement with Flying and Gliding Clubs5 Sanction and payment of Flying Subvention to Clubs6 Approval of Chief Engineer for Flying Clubs amp Gliding Clubs7 Scrutiny of Accounts of Clubs ndash General Supervision and control over the activities ofFlying Gliding Clubs with a view to ensuring proper utilization of Government grants8 Inspection of Flying Gliding Clubs by Accounts Officer9 Audit Inspection of Clubs by Accountant General of respective States10 Matters relating to confessional flying training including NCC training at Flying ampGliding Clubs11 Contribution withdrawals from Accident Reserve Fund and renewal of FERspertaining thereto12 Managing Committee Meetings of Clubs13 Activity Report of Flying Gliding Clubs (CA-82)14 All financial matters and Budget pertaining to Flying Gliding Clubs15 Rates of fees etc chargeable by Clubs16 Administrative matters relating to Aero Club of India Ballooning Club of IndiaFederation of Aeronautique Internationals All India Aeronautical Association andSkydiving17 Air Rallies Championships and conferences organized by Clubs18 Parliament Questions relating to Flying amp Gliding Clubs19 Standard Rules regarding services conditions of the employees of Flying and GlidingClubs20 Payment of Scholarship and Stipends to the SCST candidates selected under Free

Flying Scholarship Scheme21 Miscellaneous work relating to above subjects

Page 27: GOVERNMENT OF INDIA dgca

undertaken to substantiate compliance with the applicable requirements compliancedocuments etc Special conditions are imposed by the DGCA to provide additionalsafety standards and to cover novel and unusual design features and high intensityradiated field effects (HIRF) Additionally the aircraft has to meet noise and engineemission standards prescribed in ICAO Annex-16 or equivalent standards as of dateConcurrently the applicant is required to get his design organisation approved by theRampD Dte as per CAR 21 Subpart JAIt should be possible to issue a Type Certificate in 3 to 5 years depending onthe type of the product provided the required design reports test reports andcompliance documents have been submitted and the applicable design standard hasbeen complied with up to the satisfaction of DGCAB2 Issue of Type Approval of Aircraft parts and appliancesApplication for issue of Type Approval is to be submitted in the form as givenin Annexure - I of Civil Aviation Requirements (CAR) Section-2 Series X Part IX induplicate along with fees (as per Aircraft rule 62) to the Directorate of Research ampDevelopment (DRampD) of the DGCA The process begins when the designer manufacturer of a new aircraft helicopter components systems equipment etcsubmits an application (along with required drawings documents and fees) to theDRampD After receiving the same it is ensured that the organisation has designorganisation approval from the DGCA as per CAR 21 subpart JBOnce it is ensured that the design and analysis reports drawings etc are inorder and meet necessary requirements as stipulated by DRampD clearance may begiven to the designer manufacturer to carry out type tests on the parts appliancesThese tests are witnessed by RampD representatives After the type tests are carriedout successfully and DGCA is fully satisfied in regard to the parts appliances and36the manuals submitted by the applicant type approval in respect of the parts appliances may be issued to the designer manufacturer by the DGCAIt should be possible to issue a Type Approval in 1 year depending on thetype of the parts appliances provided required test reports compliance documentsand manuals have been submitted and the applicable standard has been compliedwith up to the satisfaction of DGCA

B3 Acceptance of Type Certificate issued by Foreign CAA for operation inIndiaThe aircraft Type Certified by foreign Civil Aviation Authority (FAA EASA) isaccepted by DGCA for operation in India The applicant is required to submit anapplication specifying the type of operation he intends to carry out along with copyof Type Certificate Type Certificate Data Sheet approved Aircraft Flight Manualsafety records list of Service Bulletins and Airworthiness Directives reports onequivalent level of safety findings (ELOS) reports of special conditions andexemptions and compliance status of the aircraft as per ICAO Annex-6 (OperatingLimitations)It should be possible to issue a Type Acceptance in 2 to 3 months dependingon the type of the aircraft provided required reports as mentioned above have beensubmitted and the applicable standard has been complied with up to the satisfactionof DGCAB4 Approval of Design OrganisationRule 133B of the Aircraft Rules 1937 stipulates that organisations engaged in designand manufacture of aircraft aircraft components and items of equipment including materialsforgings castings and standard parts shall be approved by the Director General of CivilAviation DGCA may on request and being satisfied approve an organisation to operateunder the system of approval On receipt of completed application form (CA-182E) and itsscrutiny by DGCA a preliminary meeting will be convened with the applicant to getfamiliarized with the organisation The organisation will be appraised of the variousrequirements of DGCA and the documents required to be submitted including complianceagainst various paragraphs of CAR-21The design organization prepares and submitsDesign Organisation Manual (DOM) as per applicable subpart of CAR 21 On scrutiny of thesubmitted documents if the applicant is found to meet the requirements a team of expertsfrom DGCA will visit and inspect the organisation to confirm that the applicant hasestablished the required capability The DGCA team during its course of visit shall satisfythat the organisation can satisfactorily accomplish the work relevant to the proposed scopeof work Subject to the satisfactory report made by the DGCA team the organisation maybe authorized to undertake the work and issue designanalysistest report in respect of theproduct The organisation shall be approved and the scope of work will be defined Thevalidity of approval is for one year and renewed subsequentlyIt should be possible to grant Design Organisation Approval in 6 months dependingon the type of design organization and scope of work provided required manuals anddocuments have been submitted and the applicable requirements have been complied with up to the

satisfaction of DGCA37B5 Approval of aircraft aircraft part modificationsMany alterations that are commonly called major alterations are in reality majordesign changes and require a supplemental type certificate Major changes to the typedesign are those which might appreciably affect mass balance structural strengthreliability operational characteristics or other characteristics affecting the airworthiness ofthe product Major changes to Type Design require engineering approval and should bereferred to the RampD Dte of DGCA For the approval of majoralterationsmodificationsrepairs the applicant shall submit an application to the RampD Dtealong with applicable fees He also has to submit design load stress analysis reportsdrawings etc which are required to be scrutinizedOn satisfactory completion of required tests compliance document againstapplicable airworthiness requirements is prepared by the applicant and submitted to theRampD Dte Specifications manuals operating limitations continued airworthiness instructionsare prepared by the applicant and submitted to the DGCA On satisfaction of DGCAapproval may be issued to major alterations modifications repairs specifying operatinglimitations and other conditionsIt should be possible to approve modification in 6 to 8 months depending on the typeof modification to be carried out provided required test reports and updated manuals havebeen submitted and the applicable requirements have been complied with up to thesatisfaction of DGCAFunctions Responsibilities at Bangalore Regional-OfficeThe RampD office at Bangalore was established in 1995 to look after Type Certificationactivities of Advanced Light Helicopter (at HAL) Hansa 3 amp SARAS aircraft (at NAL) andother civil aircraft related activities of the sub regionType Certification Activities at BangaloreThe following functions are the functions of this officei) Design Organization Approval in accordance with CAR 21 Subpart JB ampJAii) Scrutiny and acceptanceapproval of the Qualification test schedules of heparts in line with Internationally followed practiceiii) Witnessing of the Qualification tests to ensure the adherence to theQualification test programiv) Scrutiny of the compliance against the applicable Airworthiness Standardsv) Performing conformity inspection of aircraft aircraft parts indigenouslyproduced in the countryvi) Co-ordination with HQs in granting approvals certification etc38IX TRAINING amp LICENSING DIRECTORATE (INCLUDING FG ampTRAINING)Licensing-I Section1 Policy pertaining to renewal of licenses of aircrew personnel2 Renewal of all aircrew licenses including disposal of general enquiriespertaining to renewals

3 Grant of extension of aircraft rating to include additional types of aeroplanesopen rating Night Rating etc and Pilot-in-Command endorsement on varioustype of aircraft4 Cases relating to accidents and infringement of rules by licensed aircrewpersonnel and disciplinary action against them5 Parliamentary question and matters pertaining to unemployed aircrewpersonnel6 Budget and accounts including Advance Deposit account Maintenance ofAdvance Deposit and Revenue registers7 Maintenance of cards of aircrew personnel and personnel returns receivedfrom different airlines operators8 Proficiency checks their checking and posting9 Posting of type endorsements and renewal intimations of aircrew licensesreceived from the Regional Directors Calcutta Bombay New Delhi Madras10 Maintenance of Registers for various types of licenses giving records ofrenewals of aircrew lincenses11 Maintenance of registers for type rating PIC endorsements and infringementof Rules Accidents etc12 Endorsement of medical restrictions on licenses and Rcards13 Compliance of material for six monthly and yearly progress reports of CivilAviation14 Compliance of History of Pilots consequent upon accident15 Checking of Log Books with a view to detecting infringement of Rule 42A ofIndian Aircraft Rules 193716 Amendment to Indian Aircraft Rules 193717 VVIP flights ndash Proficiency checks of flight crew18 Delegation of Powers relating to renewal of licenses39Licensing-II Section1 Issue of aircrew licensesratings of the categories shown below includingdisposal of general of particular enquiries pertaining to issue of license(a) Student Pilotrsquos License (Aeroplanes Helicopters Gliders andBalloons)(b) Private Pilotrsquos License (Aeroplanes)(c ) Commercial Pilotrsquos License(d) Airline Transport Pilotrsquos License(e) Instrument Rating(f) Assistant flight Instructorrsquos Rating (Aeroplanes)(g) Flight Instructorrsquos Rating (Aeroplanes)(h) Flight Instructorrsquos Rating (Gliders)(i) Glider Pilotrsquos License(j) Private Helicopter Pilotrsquos License(k) Commercial Helicopter Pilotrsquos License(l) Student Navigatorrsquos License(m) Flight Navigatorrsquos License(n) Flight Radio Telephone operatorrsquos License(o) Flight Radio Telephony Operatorrsquos License(p) Private Pilotrsquos License (Balloons)

2 Revalidation of foreign license3 Conversion of foreign licenses into Indian Licenses in their correspondingcategories4 Policy matters regarding the issue of Indian and Foreign aircrew licenses5 Amendments to Licensing Rules6 Delegating of powers in respect of Licensing rules407 Exemption from Aircraft Rules for the issue of Indian Licenses8 Policy matters pertaining to conducting medical examination and theirassessment9 Disposal of medical reports pertaining to the issue and renewal of aircrewicenses and correspondence connected therewith10 Parliament Questions relating to issue of aircrew licenses11 Budget for expenditure to be incurred for items pertaining to L-2 Section41Training Section1 Budget allotment of funds etc under capital Grant for Gliding Centre andappropriation of Accounts Liabilities Returns Expenditure Returns etcPreparation of Brief for PAC on Budget matters2 Budget Allotment of funds etc under Revenue Grant for Govt Gliding Centreand appropriation of accounts preparation of Brief for PAC on the Budgetmatters3 Training of Gliding Instructions and Winch Operators and their approval forappointment in Gliding Clubs4 Five-Year Plans5 Foreign Exchange Budget6 Miscellaneous subjects on the general queries on glider training and approvalof appointment of Gliding Instructors and Gliding Instructor-in-Charge byGliding Clubs Wing7 Approval of Chief Flight Instructors AFI Instructor-in-Charge Honoraryinstructors and patter Flying for employment in lying Club8 Matters relating to other International Organization Aero Club of India andother Committees Conferences9 Allotment and loan of Gliders Gliding equipment to Flying and Gliding Clubsfrom Central Govt NCC10 Audit Objections Reconciliation of accounts11 Brief for President Address in both the Houses of Parliament on the eve ofBudget Session Consultative Committee of Parliament attached to theMinistry of Tourism amp Civil Aviation12 Matters relating to ICAO various Annual reports to I amp R Section13 Allotment of Aircraft to various Flying Clubs on loans basis14 Maintenance of aircraft with the flying clubs in purview of the Penalty clause15 Monthly aircraft returns from various flying clubs and preparation of variousreports connected with that16 Fixation of Insurance Value of the aircraft

4217 Periodical and other miscellaneous returns to AVU OampM E-II GC Hindiand R amp I etc relating to section Administration18 Release of Foreign Exchange for studies abroad19 Recovery of Cost and Overhaul Repair of aircraft loan to various FlyingClubs20 FOREIGN NATIONALS Training under Colombo Plan ITEC Programmeetc and clearance from Intelligence authorities (Clubs Gliding Centres) at(Civil Aviation Training Centre) and other Centres of Training21 Sanction of estimates received from AI Directorate and disposal of surplusstores at Subordinate Offices22 Sanction of Estimates for purchase of equipment under maintenance grant ofGliding Centres (Government)23 Delegation of Financial Powers and General Instructions regarding24 Administrative matters relating to GC Pune25 Accident to aircraft amp Gliders ndash Write Off and recovery of Insurable valuethereof26 Purchase of Aircraft Gliders and purchase of equipment under Capital Grantamp Manufacture of Indigenous equipment for Gliding Centres43FG Section1 Opening of Flying and Gliding Clubs ndash their Administration functioning and inclusionin the subsidy scheme2 Approval of constitution and bye-laws of clubs3 Allotment of Flying hours launches to Clubs4 Execution amp Enforcement of subsidy Agreement with Flying and Gliding Clubs5 Sanction and payment of Flying Subvention to Clubs6 Approval of Chief Engineer for Flying Clubs amp Gliding Clubs7 Scrutiny of Accounts of Clubs ndash General Supervision and control over the activities ofFlying Gliding Clubs with a view to ensuring proper utilization of Government grants8 Inspection of Flying Gliding Clubs by Accounts Officer9 Audit Inspection of Clubs by Accountant General of respective States10 Matters relating to confessional flying training including NCC training at Flying ampGliding Clubs11 Contribution withdrawals from Accident Reserve Fund and renewal of FERspertaining thereto12 Managing Committee Meetings of Clubs13 Activity Report of Flying Gliding Clubs (CA-82)14 All financial matters and Budget pertaining to Flying Gliding Clubs15 Rates of fees etc chargeable by Clubs16 Administrative matters relating to Aero Club of India Ballooning Club of IndiaFederation of Aeronautique Internationals All India Aeronautical Association andSkydiving17 Air Rallies Championships and conferences organized by Clubs18 Parliament Questions relating to Flying amp Gliding Clubs19 Standard Rules regarding services conditions of the employees of Flying and GlidingClubs20 Payment of Scholarship and Stipends to the SCST candidates selected under Free

Flying Scholarship Scheme21 Miscellaneous work relating to above subjects

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B3 Acceptance of Type Certificate issued by Foreign CAA for operation inIndiaThe aircraft Type Certified by foreign Civil Aviation Authority (FAA EASA) isaccepted by DGCA for operation in India The applicant is required to submit anapplication specifying the type of operation he intends to carry out along with copyof Type Certificate Type Certificate Data Sheet approved Aircraft Flight Manualsafety records list of Service Bulletins and Airworthiness Directives reports onequivalent level of safety findings (ELOS) reports of special conditions andexemptions and compliance status of the aircraft as per ICAO Annex-6 (OperatingLimitations)It should be possible to issue a Type Acceptance in 2 to 3 months dependingon the type of the aircraft provided required reports as mentioned above have beensubmitted and the applicable standard has been complied with up to the satisfactionof DGCAB4 Approval of Design OrganisationRule 133B of the Aircraft Rules 1937 stipulates that organisations engaged in designand manufacture of aircraft aircraft components and items of equipment including materialsforgings castings and standard parts shall be approved by the Director General of CivilAviation DGCA may on request and being satisfied approve an organisation to operateunder the system of approval On receipt of completed application form (CA-182E) and itsscrutiny by DGCA a preliminary meeting will be convened with the applicant to getfamiliarized with the organisation The organisation will be appraised of the variousrequirements of DGCA and the documents required to be submitted including complianceagainst various paragraphs of CAR-21The design organization prepares and submitsDesign Organisation Manual (DOM) as per applicable subpart of CAR 21 On scrutiny of thesubmitted documents if the applicant is found to meet the requirements a team of expertsfrom DGCA will visit and inspect the organisation to confirm that the applicant hasestablished the required capability The DGCA team during its course of visit shall satisfythat the organisation can satisfactorily accomplish the work relevant to the proposed scopeof work Subject to the satisfactory report made by the DGCA team the organisation maybe authorized to undertake the work and issue designanalysistest report in respect of theproduct The organisation shall be approved and the scope of work will be defined Thevalidity of approval is for one year and renewed subsequentlyIt should be possible to grant Design Organisation Approval in 6 months dependingon the type of design organization and scope of work provided required manuals anddocuments have been submitted and the applicable requirements have been complied with up to the

satisfaction of DGCA37B5 Approval of aircraft aircraft part modificationsMany alterations that are commonly called major alterations are in reality majordesign changes and require a supplemental type certificate Major changes to the typedesign are those which might appreciably affect mass balance structural strengthreliability operational characteristics or other characteristics affecting the airworthiness ofthe product Major changes to Type Design require engineering approval and should bereferred to the RampD Dte of DGCA For the approval of majoralterationsmodificationsrepairs the applicant shall submit an application to the RampD Dtealong with applicable fees He also has to submit design load stress analysis reportsdrawings etc which are required to be scrutinizedOn satisfactory completion of required tests compliance document againstapplicable airworthiness requirements is prepared by the applicant and submitted to theRampD Dte Specifications manuals operating limitations continued airworthiness instructionsare prepared by the applicant and submitted to the DGCA On satisfaction of DGCAapproval may be issued to major alterations modifications repairs specifying operatinglimitations and other conditionsIt should be possible to approve modification in 6 to 8 months depending on the typeof modification to be carried out provided required test reports and updated manuals havebeen submitted and the applicable requirements have been complied with up to thesatisfaction of DGCAFunctions Responsibilities at Bangalore Regional-OfficeThe RampD office at Bangalore was established in 1995 to look after Type Certificationactivities of Advanced Light Helicopter (at HAL) Hansa 3 amp SARAS aircraft (at NAL) andother civil aircraft related activities of the sub regionType Certification Activities at BangaloreThe following functions are the functions of this officei) Design Organization Approval in accordance with CAR 21 Subpart JB ampJAii) Scrutiny and acceptanceapproval of the Qualification test schedules of heparts in line with Internationally followed practiceiii) Witnessing of the Qualification tests to ensure the adherence to theQualification test programiv) Scrutiny of the compliance against the applicable Airworthiness Standardsv) Performing conformity inspection of aircraft aircraft parts indigenouslyproduced in the countryvi) Co-ordination with HQs in granting approvals certification etc38IX TRAINING amp LICENSING DIRECTORATE (INCLUDING FG ampTRAINING)Licensing-I Section1 Policy pertaining to renewal of licenses of aircrew personnel2 Renewal of all aircrew licenses including disposal of general enquiriespertaining to renewals

3 Grant of extension of aircraft rating to include additional types of aeroplanesopen rating Night Rating etc and Pilot-in-Command endorsement on varioustype of aircraft4 Cases relating to accidents and infringement of rules by licensed aircrewpersonnel and disciplinary action against them5 Parliamentary question and matters pertaining to unemployed aircrewpersonnel6 Budget and accounts including Advance Deposit account Maintenance ofAdvance Deposit and Revenue registers7 Maintenance of cards of aircrew personnel and personnel returns receivedfrom different airlines operators8 Proficiency checks their checking and posting9 Posting of type endorsements and renewal intimations of aircrew licensesreceived from the Regional Directors Calcutta Bombay New Delhi Madras10 Maintenance of Registers for various types of licenses giving records ofrenewals of aircrew lincenses11 Maintenance of registers for type rating PIC endorsements and infringementof Rules Accidents etc12 Endorsement of medical restrictions on licenses and Rcards13 Compliance of material for six monthly and yearly progress reports of CivilAviation14 Compliance of History of Pilots consequent upon accident15 Checking of Log Books with a view to detecting infringement of Rule 42A ofIndian Aircraft Rules 193716 Amendment to Indian Aircraft Rules 193717 VVIP flights ndash Proficiency checks of flight crew18 Delegation of Powers relating to renewal of licenses39Licensing-II Section1 Issue of aircrew licensesratings of the categories shown below includingdisposal of general of particular enquiries pertaining to issue of license(a) Student Pilotrsquos License (Aeroplanes Helicopters Gliders andBalloons)(b) Private Pilotrsquos License (Aeroplanes)(c ) Commercial Pilotrsquos License(d) Airline Transport Pilotrsquos License(e) Instrument Rating(f) Assistant flight Instructorrsquos Rating (Aeroplanes)(g) Flight Instructorrsquos Rating (Aeroplanes)(h) Flight Instructorrsquos Rating (Gliders)(i) Glider Pilotrsquos License(j) Private Helicopter Pilotrsquos License(k) Commercial Helicopter Pilotrsquos License(l) Student Navigatorrsquos License(m) Flight Navigatorrsquos License(n) Flight Radio Telephone operatorrsquos License(o) Flight Radio Telephony Operatorrsquos License(p) Private Pilotrsquos License (Balloons)

2 Revalidation of foreign license3 Conversion of foreign licenses into Indian Licenses in their correspondingcategories4 Policy matters regarding the issue of Indian and Foreign aircrew licenses5 Amendments to Licensing Rules6 Delegating of powers in respect of Licensing rules407 Exemption from Aircraft Rules for the issue of Indian Licenses8 Policy matters pertaining to conducting medical examination and theirassessment9 Disposal of medical reports pertaining to the issue and renewal of aircrewicenses and correspondence connected therewith10 Parliament Questions relating to issue of aircrew licenses11 Budget for expenditure to be incurred for items pertaining to L-2 Section41Training Section1 Budget allotment of funds etc under capital Grant for Gliding Centre andappropriation of Accounts Liabilities Returns Expenditure Returns etcPreparation of Brief for PAC on Budget matters2 Budget Allotment of funds etc under Revenue Grant for Govt Gliding Centreand appropriation of accounts preparation of Brief for PAC on the Budgetmatters3 Training of Gliding Instructions and Winch Operators and their approval forappointment in Gliding Clubs4 Five-Year Plans5 Foreign Exchange Budget6 Miscellaneous subjects on the general queries on glider training and approvalof appointment of Gliding Instructors and Gliding Instructor-in-Charge byGliding Clubs Wing7 Approval of Chief Flight Instructors AFI Instructor-in-Charge Honoraryinstructors and patter Flying for employment in lying Club8 Matters relating to other International Organization Aero Club of India andother Committees Conferences9 Allotment and loan of Gliders Gliding equipment to Flying and Gliding Clubsfrom Central Govt NCC10 Audit Objections Reconciliation of accounts11 Brief for President Address in both the Houses of Parliament on the eve ofBudget Session Consultative Committee of Parliament attached to theMinistry of Tourism amp Civil Aviation12 Matters relating to ICAO various Annual reports to I amp R Section13 Allotment of Aircraft to various Flying Clubs on loans basis14 Maintenance of aircraft with the flying clubs in purview of the Penalty clause15 Monthly aircraft returns from various flying clubs and preparation of variousreports connected with that16 Fixation of Insurance Value of the aircraft

4217 Periodical and other miscellaneous returns to AVU OampM E-II GC Hindiand R amp I etc relating to section Administration18 Release of Foreign Exchange for studies abroad19 Recovery of Cost and Overhaul Repair of aircraft loan to various FlyingClubs20 FOREIGN NATIONALS Training under Colombo Plan ITEC Programmeetc and clearance from Intelligence authorities (Clubs Gliding Centres) at(Civil Aviation Training Centre) and other Centres of Training21 Sanction of estimates received from AI Directorate and disposal of surplusstores at Subordinate Offices22 Sanction of Estimates for purchase of equipment under maintenance grant ofGliding Centres (Government)23 Delegation of Financial Powers and General Instructions regarding24 Administrative matters relating to GC Pune25 Accident to aircraft amp Gliders ndash Write Off and recovery of Insurable valuethereof26 Purchase of Aircraft Gliders and purchase of equipment under Capital Grantamp Manufacture of Indigenous equipment for Gliding Centres43FG Section1 Opening of Flying and Gliding Clubs ndash their Administration functioning and inclusionin the subsidy scheme2 Approval of constitution and bye-laws of clubs3 Allotment of Flying hours launches to Clubs4 Execution amp Enforcement of subsidy Agreement with Flying and Gliding Clubs5 Sanction and payment of Flying Subvention to Clubs6 Approval of Chief Engineer for Flying Clubs amp Gliding Clubs7 Scrutiny of Accounts of Clubs ndash General Supervision and control over the activities ofFlying Gliding Clubs with a view to ensuring proper utilization of Government grants8 Inspection of Flying Gliding Clubs by Accounts Officer9 Audit Inspection of Clubs by Accountant General of respective States10 Matters relating to confessional flying training including NCC training at Flying ampGliding Clubs11 Contribution withdrawals from Accident Reserve Fund and renewal of FERspertaining thereto12 Managing Committee Meetings of Clubs13 Activity Report of Flying Gliding Clubs (CA-82)14 All financial matters and Budget pertaining to Flying Gliding Clubs15 Rates of fees etc chargeable by Clubs16 Administrative matters relating to Aero Club of India Ballooning Club of IndiaFederation of Aeronautique Internationals All India Aeronautical Association andSkydiving17 Air Rallies Championships and conferences organized by Clubs18 Parliament Questions relating to Flying amp Gliding Clubs19 Standard Rules regarding services conditions of the employees of Flying and GlidingClubs20 Payment of Scholarship and Stipends to the SCST candidates selected under Free

Flying Scholarship Scheme21 Miscellaneous work relating to above subjects

Page 29: GOVERNMENT OF INDIA dgca

satisfaction of DGCA37B5 Approval of aircraft aircraft part modificationsMany alterations that are commonly called major alterations are in reality majordesign changes and require a supplemental type certificate Major changes to the typedesign are those which might appreciably affect mass balance structural strengthreliability operational characteristics or other characteristics affecting the airworthiness ofthe product Major changes to Type Design require engineering approval and should bereferred to the RampD Dte of DGCA For the approval of majoralterationsmodificationsrepairs the applicant shall submit an application to the RampD Dtealong with applicable fees He also has to submit design load stress analysis reportsdrawings etc which are required to be scrutinizedOn satisfactory completion of required tests compliance document againstapplicable airworthiness requirements is prepared by the applicant and submitted to theRampD Dte Specifications manuals operating limitations continued airworthiness instructionsare prepared by the applicant and submitted to the DGCA On satisfaction of DGCAapproval may be issued to major alterations modifications repairs specifying operatinglimitations and other conditionsIt should be possible to approve modification in 6 to 8 months depending on the typeof modification to be carried out provided required test reports and updated manuals havebeen submitted and the applicable requirements have been complied with up to thesatisfaction of DGCAFunctions Responsibilities at Bangalore Regional-OfficeThe RampD office at Bangalore was established in 1995 to look after Type Certificationactivities of Advanced Light Helicopter (at HAL) Hansa 3 amp SARAS aircraft (at NAL) andother civil aircraft related activities of the sub regionType Certification Activities at BangaloreThe following functions are the functions of this officei) Design Organization Approval in accordance with CAR 21 Subpart JB ampJAii) Scrutiny and acceptanceapproval of the Qualification test schedules of heparts in line with Internationally followed practiceiii) Witnessing of the Qualification tests to ensure the adherence to theQualification test programiv) Scrutiny of the compliance against the applicable Airworthiness Standardsv) Performing conformity inspection of aircraft aircraft parts indigenouslyproduced in the countryvi) Co-ordination with HQs in granting approvals certification etc38IX TRAINING amp LICENSING DIRECTORATE (INCLUDING FG ampTRAINING)Licensing-I Section1 Policy pertaining to renewal of licenses of aircrew personnel2 Renewal of all aircrew licenses including disposal of general enquiriespertaining to renewals

3 Grant of extension of aircraft rating to include additional types of aeroplanesopen rating Night Rating etc and Pilot-in-Command endorsement on varioustype of aircraft4 Cases relating to accidents and infringement of rules by licensed aircrewpersonnel and disciplinary action against them5 Parliamentary question and matters pertaining to unemployed aircrewpersonnel6 Budget and accounts including Advance Deposit account Maintenance ofAdvance Deposit and Revenue registers7 Maintenance of cards of aircrew personnel and personnel returns receivedfrom different airlines operators8 Proficiency checks their checking and posting9 Posting of type endorsements and renewal intimations of aircrew licensesreceived from the Regional Directors Calcutta Bombay New Delhi Madras10 Maintenance of Registers for various types of licenses giving records ofrenewals of aircrew lincenses11 Maintenance of registers for type rating PIC endorsements and infringementof Rules Accidents etc12 Endorsement of medical restrictions on licenses and Rcards13 Compliance of material for six monthly and yearly progress reports of CivilAviation14 Compliance of History of Pilots consequent upon accident15 Checking of Log Books with a view to detecting infringement of Rule 42A ofIndian Aircraft Rules 193716 Amendment to Indian Aircraft Rules 193717 VVIP flights ndash Proficiency checks of flight crew18 Delegation of Powers relating to renewal of licenses39Licensing-II Section1 Issue of aircrew licensesratings of the categories shown below includingdisposal of general of particular enquiries pertaining to issue of license(a) Student Pilotrsquos License (Aeroplanes Helicopters Gliders andBalloons)(b) Private Pilotrsquos License (Aeroplanes)(c ) Commercial Pilotrsquos License(d) Airline Transport Pilotrsquos License(e) Instrument Rating(f) Assistant flight Instructorrsquos Rating (Aeroplanes)(g) Flight Instructorrsquos Rating (Aeroplanes)(h) Flight Instructorrsquos Rating (Gliders)(i) Glider Pilotrsquos License(j) Private Helicopter Pilotrsquos License(k) Commercial Helicopter Pilotrsquos License(l) Student Navigatorrsquos License(m) Flight Navigatorrsquos License(n) Flight Radio Telephone operatorrsquos License(o) Flight Radio Telephony Operatorrsquos License(p) Private Pilotrsquos License (Balloons)

2 Revalidation of foreign license3 Conversion of foreign licenses into Indian Licenses in their correspondingcategories4 Policy matters regarding the issue of Indian and Foreign aircrew licenses5 Amendments to Licensing Rules6 Delegating of powers in respect of Licensing rules407 Exemption from Aircraft Rules for the issue of Indian Licenses8 Policy matters pertaining to conducting medical examination and theirassessment9 Disposal of medical reports pertaining to the issue and renewal of aircrewicenses and correspondence connected therewith10 Parliament Questions relating to issue of aircrew licenses11 Budget for expenditure to be incurred for items pertaining to L-2 Section41Training Section1 Budget allotment of funds etc under capital Grant for Gliding Centre andappropriation of Accounts Liabilities Returns Expenditure Returns etcPreparation of Brief for PAC on Budget matters2 Budget Allotment of funds etc under Revenue Grant for Govt Gliding Centreand appropriation of accounts preparation of Brief for PAC on the Budgetmatters3 Training of Gliding Instructions and Winch Operators and their approval forappointment in Gliding Clubs4 Five-Year Plans5 Foreign Exchange Budget6 Miscellaneous subjects on the general queries on glider training and approvalof appointment of Gliding Instructors and Gliding Instructor-in-Charge byGliding Clubs Wing7 Approval of Chief Flight Instructors AFI Instructor-in-Charge Honoraryinstructors and patter Flying for employment in lying Club8 Matters relating to other International Organization Aero Club of India andother Committees Conferences9 Allotment and loan of Gliders Gliding equipment to Flying and Gliding Clubsfrom Central Govt NCC10 Audit Objections Reconciliation of accounts11 Brief for President Address in both the Houses of Parliament on the eve ofBudget Session Consultative Committee of Parliament attached to theMinistry of Tourism amp Civil Aviation12 Matters relating to ICAO various Annual reports to I amp R Section13 Allotment of Aircraft to various Flying Clubs on loans basis14 Maintenance of aircraft with the flying clubs in purview of the Penalty clause15 Monthly aircraft returns from various flying clubs and preparation of variousreports connected with that16 Fixation of Insurance Value of the aircraft

4217 Periodical and other miscellaneous returns to AVU OampM E-II GC Hindiand R amp I etc relating to section Administration18 Release of Foreign Exchange for studies abroad19 Recovery of Cost and Overhaul Repair of aircraft loan to various FlyingClubs20 FOREIGN NATIONALS Training under Colombo Plan ITEC Programmeetc and clearance from Intelligence authorities (Clubs Gliding Centres) at(Civil Aviation Training Centre) and other Centres of Training21 Sanction of estimates received from AI Directorate and disposal of surplusstores at Subordinate Offices22 Sanction of Estimates for purchase of equipment under maintenance grant ofGliding Centres (Government)23 Delegation of Financial Powers and General Instructions regarding24 Administrative matters relating to GC Pune25 Accident to aircraft amp Gliders ndash Write Off and recovery of Insurable valuethereof26 Purchase of Aircraft Gliders and purchase of equipment under Capital Grantamp Manufacture of Indigenous equipment for Gliding Centres43FG Section1 Opening of Flying and Gliding Clubs ndash their Administration functioning and inclusionin the subsidy scheme2 Approval of constitution and bye-laws of clubs3 Allotment of Flying hours launches to Clubs4 Execution amp Enforcement of subsidy Agreement with Flying and Gliding Clubs5 Sanction and payment of Flying Subvention to Clubs6 Approval of Chief Engineer for Flying Clubs amp Gliding Clubs7 Scrutiny of Accounts of Clubs ndash General Supervision and control over the activities ofFlying Gliding Clubs with a view to ensuring proper utilization of Government grants8 Inspection of Flying Gliding Clubs by Accounts Officer9 Audit Inspection of Clubs by Accountant General of respective States10 Matters relating to confessional flying training including NCC training at Flying ampGliding Clubs11 Contribution withdrawals from Accident Reserve Fund and renewal of FERspertaining thereto12 Managing Committee Meetings of Clubs13 Activity Report of Flying Gliding Clubs (CA-82)14 All financial matters and Budget pertaining to Flying Gliding Clubs15 Rates of fees etc chargeable by Clubs16 Administrative matters relating to Aero Club of India Ballooning Club of IndiaFederation of Aeronautique Internationals All India Aeronautical Association andSkydiving17 Air Rallies Championships and conferences organized by Clubs18 Parliament Questions relating to Flying amp Gliding Clubs19 Standard Rules regarding services conditions of the employees of Flying and GlidingClubs20 Payment of Scholarship and Stipends to the SCST candidates selected under Free

Flying Scholarship Scheme21 Miscellaneous work relating to above subjects

Page 30: GOVERNMENT OF INDIA dgca

3 Grant of extension of aircraft rating to include additional types of aeroplanesopen rating Night Rating etc and Pilot-in-Command endorsement on varioustype of aircraft4 Cases relating to accidents and infringement of rules by licensed aircrewpersonnel and disciplinary action against them5 Parliamentary question and matters pertaining to unemployed aircrewpersonnel6 Budget and accounts including Advance Deposit account Maintenance ofAdvance Deposit and Revenue registers7 Maintenance of cards of aircrew personnel and personnel returns receivedfrom different airlines operators8 Proficiency checks their checking and posting9 Posting of type endorsements and renewal intimations of aircrew licensesreceived from the Regional Directors Calcutta Bombay New Delhi Madras10 Maintenance of Registers for various types of licenses giving records ofrenewals of aircrew lincenses11 Maintenance of registers for type rating PIC endorsements and infringementof Rules Accidents etc12 Endorsement of medical restrictions on licenses and Rcards13 Compliance of material for six monthly and yearly progress reports of CivilAviation14 Compliance of History of Pilots consequent upon accident15 Checking of Log Books with a view to detecting infringement of Rule 42A ofIndian Aircraft Rules 193716 Amendment to Indian Aircraft Rules 193717 VVIP flights ndash Proficiency checks of flight crew18 Delegation of Powers relating to renewal of licenses39Licensing-II Section1 Issue of aircrew licensesratings of the categories shown below includingdisposal of general of particular enquiries pertaining to issue of license(a) Student Pilotrsquos License (Aeroplanes Helicopters Gliders andBalloons)(b) Private Pilotrsquos License (Aeroplanes)(c ) Commercial Pilotrsquos License(d) Airline Transport Pilotrsquos License(e) Instrument Rating(f) Assistant flight Instructorrsquos Rating (Aeroplanes)(g) Flight Instructorrsquos Rating (Aeroplanes)(h) Flight Instructorrsquos Rating (Gliders)(i) Glider Pilotrsquos License(j) Private Helicopter Pilotrsquos License(k) Commercial Helicopter Pilotrsquos License(l) Student Navigatorrsquos License(m) Flight Navigatorrsquos License(n) Flight Radio Telephone operatorrsquos License(o) Flight Radio Telephony Operatorrsquos License(p) Private Pilotrsquos License (Balloons)

2 Revalidation of foreign license3 Conversion of foreign licenses into Indian Licenses in their correspondingcategories4 Policy matters regarding the issue of Indian and Foreign aircrew licenses5 Amendments to Licensing Rules6 Delegating of powers in respect of Licensing rules407 Exemption from Aircraft Rules for the issue of Indian Licenses8 Policy matters pertaining to conducting medical examination and theirassessment9 Disposal of medical reports pertaining to the issue and renewal of aircrewicenses and correspondence connected therewith10 Parliament Questions relating to issue of aircrew licenses11 Budget for expenditure to be incurred for items pertaining to L-2 Section41Training Section1 Budget allotment of funds etc under capital Grant for Gliding Centre andappropriation of Accounts Liabilities Returns Expenditure Returns etcPreparation of Brief for PAC on Budget matters2 Budget Allotment of funds etc under Revenue Grant for Govt Gliding Centreand appropriation of accounts preparation of Brief for PAC on the Budgetmatters3 Training of Gliding Instructions and Winch Operators and their approval forappointment in Gliding Clubs4 Five-Year Plans5 Foreign Exchange Budget6 Miscellaneous subjects on the general queries on glider training and approvalof appointment of Gliding Instructors and Gliding Instructor-in-Charge byGliding Clubs Wing7 Approval of Chief Flight Instructors AFI Instructor-in-Charge Honoraryinstructors and patter Flying for employment in lying Club8 Matters relating to other International Organization Aero Club of India andother Committees Conferences9 Allotment and loan of Gliders Gliding equipment to Flying and Gliding Clubsfrom Central Govt NCC10 Audit Objections Reconciliation of accounts11 Brief for President Address in both the Houses of Parliament on the eve ofBudget Session Consultative Committee of Parliament attached to theMinistry of Tourism amp Civil Aviation12 Matters relating to ICAO various Annual reports to I amp R Section13 Allotment of Aircraft to various Flying Clubs on loans basis14 Maintenance of aircraft with the flying clubs in purview of the Penalty clause15 Monthly aircraft returns from various flying clubs and preparation of variousreports connected with that16 Fixation of Insurance Value of the aircraft

4217 Periodical and other miscellaneous returns to AVU OampM E-II GC Hindiand R amp I etc relating to section Administration18 Release of Foreign Exchange for studies abroad19 Recovery of Cost and Overhaul Repair of aircraft loan to various FlyingClubs20 FOREIGN NATIONALS Training under Colombo Plan ITEC Programmeetc and clearance from Intelligence authorities (Clubs Gliding Centres) at(Civil Aviation Training Centre) and other Centres of Training21 Sanction of estimates received from AI Directorate and disposal of surplusstores at Subordinate Offices22 Sanction of Estimates for purchase of equipment under maintenance grant ofGliding Centres (Government)23 Delegation of Financial Powers and General Instructions regarding24 Administrative matters relating to GC Pune25 Accident to aircraft amp Gliders ndash Write Off and recovery of Insurable valuethereof26 Purchase of Aircraft Gliders and purchase of equipment under Capital Grantamp Manufacture of Indigenous equipment for Gliding Centres43FG Section1 Opening of Flying and Gliding Clubs ndash their Administration functioning and inclusionin the subsidy scheme2 Approval of constitution and bye-laws of clubs3 Allotment of Flying hours launches to Clubs4 Execution amp Enforcement of subsidy Agreement with Flying and Gliding Clubs5 Sanction and payment of Flying Subvention to Clubs6 Approval of Chief Engineer for Flying Clubs amp Gliding Clubs7 Scrutiny of Accounts of Clubs ndash General Supervision and control over the activities ofFlying Gliding Clubs with a view to ensuring proper utilization of Government grants8 Inspection of Flying Gliding Clubs by Accounts Officer9 Audit Inspection of Clubs by Accountant General of respective States10 Matters relating to confessional flying training including NCC training at Flying ampGliding Clubs11 Contribution withdrawals from Accident Reserve Fund and renewal of FERspertaining thereto12 Managing Committee Meetings of Clubs13 Activity Report of Flying Gliding Clubs (CA-82)14 All financial matters and Budget pertaining to Flying Gliding Clubs15 Rates of fees etc chargeable by Clubs16 Administrative matters relating to Aero Club of India Ballooning Club of IndiaFederation of Aeronautique Internationals All India Aeronautical Association andSkydiving17 Air Rallies Championships and conferences organized by Clubs18 Parliament Questions relating to Flying amp Gliding Clubs19 Standard Rules regarding services conditions of the employees of Flying and GlidingClubs20 Payment of Scholarship and Stipends to the SCST candidates selected under Free

Flying Scholarship Scheme21 Miscellaneous work relating to above subjects

Page 31: GOVERNMENT OF INDIA dgca

2 Revalidation of foreign license3 Conversion of foreign licenses into Indian Licenses in their correspondingcategories4 Policy matters regarding the issue of Indian and Foreign aircrew licenses5 Amendments to Licensing Rules6 Delegating of powers in respect of Licensing rules407 Exemption from Aircraft Rules for the issue of Indian Licenses8 Policy matters pertaining to conducting medical examination and theirassessment9 Disposal of medical reports pertaining to the issue and renewal of aircrewicenses and correspondence connected therewith10 Parliament Questions relating to issue of aircrew licenses11 Budget for expenditure to be incurred for items pertaining to L-2 Section41Training Section1 Budget allotment of funds etc under capital Grant for Gliding Centre andappropriation of Accounts Liabilities Returns Expenditure Returns etcPreparation of Brief for PAC on Budget matters2 Budget Allotment of funds etc under Revenue Grant for Govt Gliding Centreand appropriation of accounts preparation of Brief for PAC on the Budgetmatters3 Training of Gliding Instructions and Winch Operators and their approval forappointment in Gliding Clubs4 Five-Year Plans5 Foreign Exchange Budget6 Miscellaneous subjects on the general queries on glider training and approvalof appointment of Gliding Instructors and Gliding Instructor-in-Charge byGliding Clubs Wing7 Approval of Chief Flight Instructors AFI Instructor-in-Charge Honoraryinstructors and patter Flying for employment in lying Club8 Matters relating to other International Organization Aero Club of India andother Committees Conferences9 Allotment and loan of Gliders Gliding equipment to Flying and Gliding Clubsfrom Central Govt NCC10 Audit Objections Reconciliation of accounts11 Brief for President Address in both the Houses of Parliament on the eve ofBudget Session Consultative Committee of Parliament attached to theMinistry of Tourism amp Civil Aviation12 Matters relating to ICAO various Annual reports to I amp R Section13 Allotment of Aircraft to various Flying Clubs on loans basis14 Maintenance of aircraft with the flying clubs in purview of the Penalty clause15 Monthly aircraft returns from various flying clubs and preparation of variousreports connected with that16 Fixation of Insurance Value of the aircraft

4217 Periodical and other miscellaneous returns to AVU OampM E-II GC Hindiand R amp I etc relating to section Administration18 Release of Foreign Exchange for studies abroad19 Recovery of Cost and Overhaul Repair of aircraft loan to various FlyingClubs20 FOREIGN NATIONALS Training under Colombo Plan ITEC Programmeetc and clearance from Intelligence authorities (Clubs Gliding Centres) at(Civil Aviation Training Centre) and other Centres of Training21 Sanction of estimates received from AI Directorate and disposal of surplusstores at Subordinate Offices22 Sanction of Estimates for purchase of equipment under maintenance grant ofGliding Centres (Government)23 Delegation of Financial Powers and General Instructions regarding24 Administrative matters relating to GC Pune25 Accident to aircraft amp Gliders ndash Write Off and recovery of Insurable valuethereof26 Purchase of Aircraft Gliders and purchase of equipment under Capital Grantamp Manufacture of Indigenous equipment for Gliding Centres43FG Section1 Opening of Flying and Gliding Clubs ndash their Administration functioning and inclusionin the subsidy scheme2 Approval of constitution and bye-laws of clubs3 Allotment of Flying hours launches to Clubs4 Execution amp Enforcement of subsidy Agreement with Flying and Gliding Clubs5 Sanction and payment of Flying Subvention to Clubs6 Approval of Chief Engineer for Flying Clubs amp Gliding Clubs7 Scrutiny of Accounts of Clubs ndash General Supervision and control over the activities ofFlying Gliding Clubs with a view to ensuring proper utilization of Government grants8 Inspection of Flying Gliding Clubs by Accounts Officer9 Audit Inspection of Clubs by Accountant General of respective States10 Matters relating to confessional flying training including NCC training at Flying ampGliding Clubs11 Contribution withdrawals from Accident Reserve Fund and renewal of FERspertaining thereto12 Managing Committee Meetings of Clubs13 Activity Report of Flying Gliding Clubs (CA-82)14 All financial matters and Budget pertaining to Flying Gliding Clubs15 Rates of fees etc chargeable by Clubs16 Administrative matters relating to Aero Club of India Ballooning Club of IndiaFederation of Aeronautique Internationals All India Aeronautical Association andSkydiving17 Air Rallies Championships and conferences organized by Clubs18 Parliament Questions relating to Flying amp Gliding Clubs19 Standard Rules regarding services conditions of the employees of Flying and GlidingClubs20 Payment of Scholarship and Stipends to the SCST candidates selected under Free

Flying Scholarship Scheme21 Miscellaneous work relating to above subjects

Page 32: GOVERNMENT OF INDIA dgca

4217 Periodical and other miscellaneous returns to AVU OampM E-II GC Hindiand R amp I etc relating to section Administration18 Release of Foreign Exchange for studies abroad19 Recovery of Cost and Overhaul Repair of aircraft loan to various FlyingClubs20 FOREIGN NATIONALS Training under Colombo Plan ITEC Programmeetc and clearance from Intelligence authorities (Clubs Gliding Centres) at(Civil Aviation Training Centre) and other Centres of Training21 Sanction of estimates received from AI Directorate and disposal of surplusstores at Subordinate Offices22 Sanction of Estimates for purchase of equipment under maintenance grant ofGliding Centres (Government)23 Delegation of Financial Powers and General Instructions regarding24 Administrative matters relating to GC Pune25 Accident to aircraft amp Gliders ndash Write Off and recovery of Insurable valuethereof26 Purchase of Aircraft Gliders and purchase of equipment under Capital Grantamp Manufacture of Indigenous equipment for Gliding Centres43FG Section1 Opening of Flying and Gliding Clubs ndash their Administration functioning and inclusionin the subsidy scheme2 Approval of constitution and bye-laws of clubs3 Allotment of Flying hours launches to Clubs4 Execution amp Enforcement of subsidy Agreement with Flying and Gliding Clubs5 Sanction and payment of Flying Subvention to Clubs6 Approval of Chief Engineer for Flying Clubs amp Gliding Clubs7 Scrutiny of Accounts of Clubs ndash General Supervision and control over the activities ofFlying Gliding Clubs with a view to ensuring proper utilization of Government grants8 Inspection of Flying Gliding Clubs by Accounts Officer9 Audit Inspection of Clubs by Accountant General of respective States10 Matters relating to confessional flying training including NCC training at Flying ampGliding Clubs11 Contribution withdrawals from Accident Reserve Fund and renewal of FERspertaining thereto12 Managing Committee Meetings of Clubs13 Activity Report of Flying Gliding Clubs (CA-82)14 All financial matters and Budget pertaining to Flying Gliding Clubs15 Rates of fees etc chargeable by Clubs16 Administrative matters relating to Aero Club of India Ballooning Club of IndiaFederation of Aeronautique Internationals All India Aeronautical Association andSkydiving17 Air Rallies Championships and conferences organized by Clubs18 Parliament Questions relating to Flying amp Gliding Clubs19 Standard Rules regarding services conditions of the employees of Flying and GlidingClubs20 Payment of Scholarship and Stipends to the SCST candidates selected under Free

Flying Scholarship Scheme21 Miscellaneous work relating to above subjects

Page 33: GOVERNMENT OF INDIA dgca

Flying Scholarship Scheme21 Miscellaneous work relating to above subjects


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