1.7.1  ANNEX 1 (Fourteenth Edition) − Personnel Licensing

L 1 - Personnel Licensing

CZECH REPUBLIC REGULATION

CHAPTER 1 − DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL RULES CONCERNING LICENCES

1.2.2.1 The licences issued by a Member State of the European Union are recognised as valid by all the other Member States without administrative issuance of an additional authorisation.

1.2.9.6 Pilots who have demonstrated language proficiency at operational level are re-evaluated every 4 years.

CHAPTER 2 − LICENCES AND RATINGS FOR PILOTS

2.1.10.1 Pilots aged 60-64 may act as pilots in command in the single-pilots international CAT operations of aircraft other than aeroplanes and helicopters.

2.3 Private pilot licence

2.3.2.1 Holder of a PPL to provide flight instruction may receive remunerations.

2.3.6.1 The applicant shall have completed not less than 35 hours of flight time as a pilot of airships, including at least.

2.4 Commercial pilot licence

2.4.6.1.1 The applicant shall have completed not less than 250 hours of flight time as a pilot of airships, including at least.

2.9 Glider pilot licence

2.9.1.3.1 The applicant shall have completed not less than 15 hours of flight time as a pilot of gliders including two hours of solo flight time during which not less than 40 launches and landings have been performed.

2.10 Free balloon pilot licence

2.10.1.3.4 If passengers are to be carried for remuneration or hire, the licence holder should have completed not less than 50 hours of flight time including 20 hours as a pilot of a free balloon and 50 take offs and landings as PIC on balloons.

CHAPTER 4 − LICENCING AND RATINGS FOR PERSONNEL OTHER THAN FLIGHT CREW MEMBERS

4.2 Aircraft maintenance (technician/engineer/mechanic)

4.2.1.4 For Basic training is only required that the level of knowledge is demonstrated by examinations according to Appendix I to Annex III (Part-66) Reg. (EU) 1321/2014. For aircraft type training - Approved type rating courses are only required for Group 1 aircraft. For other 2 groups it is optional.

4.2.1.5 The skill assessment is not required in case of licence issue based on the Basic knowledge examination only. For Cat. A certifying staff the assessment is performed in Part-145 Organisations. For type examination for Group 2 and 3 aircraft the skill assessment is not mandatory.

4.2.2.2 No certifying staff licencing for the release of the components, the entire aircraft can be released by Cat. C CS after the base maintenance.

4.4 Air traffic controller licence

4.4.1.1 There is implicitly no age requirement for the issuance of an air traffic controller licence.

4.4.1.3 The unit endorsement course duration is not established by the Regulation.

4.5 Air traffic controller ratings

4.5.1 The list of ratings is slightly different:

1. aerodrome control visual;

2. aerodrome control instrument;

3. approach control procedural;

4. approach control surveillance;

5. area control procedural;

6. area control surveillance.

4.5.2.2.1 The unit endorsement course duration is not established by the Regulation.

4.5.2.2.2 The validity period of unit endorsements for initial issue and renewal shall commence not later than 30 days from the date on which the assessment has been successfully completed.

4.5.3.3 Holders of an instructor endorsement shall be authorized to provide on-the-job training and supervision at a working position for areas covered by a valid unit endorsement.

4.5.3.4 Although the concept of ‘invalidation of a rating’ as such does not exist, by meeting Reg. (EU) 2015/340 requirements, the holder of an air traffic controller licence is not allowed to exercise the privileges of a rating after a period of absence of more than 90 days or if the revalidation of the unit endorsement fails due to the non-availability of the minimum number of working hours.

1.7.2  ANNEX 2 (Tenth Edition) − Rules of the Air

L 2 − Rules of the Air

CZECH REPUBLIC REGULATION

CHAPTER 1 − DEFINITIONS

Air traffic advisory service

Not applied

Aircraft

CR: Any machine that can derive support in the atmosphere from the reactions of the air other than the reactions of the air against the earth’s surface.

Term “the aircraft” used in the context of the rules may also mean pilot, pilot in command, aircraft or flight.

Aerodrome Traffic Zone - ATZ

Uncontrolled aerodrome

CR: Aerodrome, where service is not provided.

Pilot

CR: Pilot of the aircraft for the purpose of this regulation also means a user of sport flying equipment.

Advisory route

Not applied

Advisory airspace

Not applied

Marshaller

ČR: The marshaller for the purpose of this regulation is a person providing apron management service in accordance with the regulation L 14, para 9.5.

Signalman

CR: The signalman for the purpose of this regulation is an authorized person, who organizes using signals the air traffic outside of the apron.

Unit AFIS

ČR: Unit that provides aerodrome flight information service and alerting service on uncontrolled aerodrome and in .

CHAPTER 3 − GENERAL

3.1.8 Formation flights

see ENR 1.

3.2.2 Right-of-way

3.2.2.4.1 Sailplanes overtaking

3.2.3.2 Lights to be displayed by aircraft

1. unless stationary and otherwise adequately illuminated, all aircraft on the movement area of an aerodrome shall display lights intended to indicate the extremities of their structure, if feasible.

3.2.5 Operation on and in the vicinity of an aerodrome

An aircraft operated on or in the vicinity of an aerodrome shall:

1. except for balloons, make all turns to the left, when approaching for landing and after taking off, unless otherwise indicated, or instructed by ATC;

2. except for balloons, land and take off into the wind unless safety, the runway configuration, or air traffic considerations determine that a different direction is preferable.

3.2.5.1

CR: The aircraft arriving at an uncontrolled aerodrome or departing from such an aerodrome shall use the runway as follows:

1. within aerodrome operational hours:

   1. according to information received from an AFIS unit or from a unit Providing information to known traffic;

   2. Pilot shall ask the AFIS unit or Providing information to known traffic for the acceptance to use a different runway, if he/she cannot comply with the indicated runway in use. If circumstances allow, the aircraft pilot in emergency shall advise his/her intention to use an other runway than the runway in use.

   Note: The unit Providing information to known traffic is a unit according to Appendix S of the regulation L 11.

2. outside aerodrome operational hours:

   1. according to the previous coordination with the aerodrome operator; and/or

   2. according to information published in the appropriate publication of Aeronautical Information Service (AIS).

3.2.5.2 Procedures to report information on an uncontrolled aerodrome and in

ČR: Irrespective of the fact whether AFIS or Providing information to known traffic is provided, the aircraft equipped with radio set when operating on an uncontrolled aerodrome and within an ATZ shall report on the frequency assigned and published for the individual aerodrome its position, altitude and intended flight or ground activity in the way and within the scope listed below. Other aircraft operating on an uncontrolled aerodrome or within an ATZ, have to be listening to the appropriate frequency and shall use this information to avoid collisions.

The aircraft shall report:

1. Departing aircraft:

   1. commencement of taxiing and activity after departure;

   2. intention to cross or backtrack the runway (including inactive);

   3. entering the runway;

   4. take-off;

      (Pilots of helicopters, departing from the stand and pilots of gliders on take-off position on the runway, report ready for departure only.)

   5. position of leaving the aerodrome traffic circuit;

   6. position of leaving an ATZ.

2. Arriving aircraft:

   1. aerodrome of departure (if it is not the same as the aerodrome of destination);

   2. the position of the aircraft prior entering an ATZ;

   3. intended position of entry to the aerodrome traffic circuit;

   4. downwind position;

   5. base leg position; (If requested by an AFIS unit or by a unit providing information to known traffic, pilots shall omit downwind and base leg position reports or shall report other positions in . Downwind and base leg positions are not reported when an aircraft is making a straight-in approach.)

   6. final;

   7. missed approach (next circuit);

   8. intention to cross or backtrack the runway (including inactive);

   9. vacating the runway in the night, or if there is another known traffic on the final.

3. The aircraft transiting an ATZ:

   1. position and altitude of intended entry to an ATZ and exit from an ATZ; or

   2. distance, geographic direction from an aerodrome, track and altitude to be flown within an ATZ.

   Only in exceptional cases the state aircraft might not report information stated under para 3.2.5.2 c), namely when the pilot, due to flight speed, piloting complexity or airspace management, endangers his/her safety or does not fulfill the obligations towards the ATC units, or in case when the activity was discussed with the appropriate AFIS unit or unit Providing information to known traffic. The duty of the pilot to prevent collisions is not affected.

3.2.5.4 Requirements for conducting of night flights, training, airdrops or glider launch on an uncontrolled aerodrome

CR: A pilot of the aircraft conducting night flight, flight training to obtain pilot license for the airplanes and helicopters in the framework of local operations, airdrops or glider launch on an uncontrolled aerodrome is allowed to do so, only provided that AFIS or Providing information to known traffic is provided at the aerodrome and within respective ATZ. The provision about night flights is not applied to air rescue service and flights of state aircraft.

3.2.5.5 Requirement for performing air show and air competition on an uncontrolled aerodrome

CR: A pilot and/or person in charge of air show and/or air competition on an uncontrolled aerodrome is allowed to do so, only on condition that AFIS or Providing information to known traffic is provided at the aerodrome and within the respective ATZ.

3.2.5.6 Coordination of an arrival or a departure of an aircraft not equipped with a radio set

CR: The pilot of an aircraft not equipped with a radio set when intending to arrive at an uncontrolled aerodrome or depart from such an aerodrome, shall coordinate his/her arrival or departure with the AFIS unit, unit Providing information to known traffic or the aerodrome operator in advance.

3.2.5.7 Request for conducting local activity at an uncontrolled aerodrome with an aircraft not equipped with a radio set

CR: The pilot of an aircraft not equipped with a radio set when intending to conduct local activity at an uncontrolled aerodrome shall coordinate such an operation with the AFIS unit or unit Providing information to known traffic or the aerodrome operator in advance.

3.2.5.8 Coordination when conducting flight activity from another site inside the ATZ or passing into the ATZ within operational hours of an aerodrome

CR: The pilot of an aircraft when conducting a flight activity from another site inside the ATZ or when passes into the ATZ, within operational hours of an aerodrome, shall coordinate his / her intended activity with the AFIS unit or unit providing information to known traffic or with the aerodrome operator in advance, unless given otherwise in the appropriate letter of agreement.

3.3.1.2 Submission of a flight plan

1. any flight across international borders, unless otherwise prescribed by the States concerned.

   With regard to VFR and IFR flights planned to operate at night, the following requirement is:

2. any flight planned to operate at night, if leaving the vicinity of an aerodrome.

3.3.5.6 Submission of an arrival report

3.6.5.2.1 Communication failure

If in visual meteorological conditions, the aircraft shall:

1. set transponder to Code 7600, continue to fly in visual meteorological conditions, land at the nearest suitable aerodrome and report its arrival by the most expeditious means to the appropriate air traffic service unit;

2. if considered advisable, complete an IFR flight in accordance with 3.6.5.2.2.

3.6.5.2.2

If a controlled IFR flight flying with communication failure in IMC or when it is inadvisable to continue the flight in accordance with 3.6.5.2.1, the aircraft shall:

1. set the transponder to Code 7600;

2. maintain the last assigned speed and level or minimum flight altitude if higher, for a period of 7 minutes. The interval starts:

   1. if an aircraft flies on a route without compulsory reporting points or omitting of position reporting was briefed:

      1. at time when the last assigned level or minimum flight altitude is reached, or

      2. at time when transponder is set to Code 7600 whichever is later; or

   2. if an aircraft flies on a route with compulsory reporting points and omitting of position reporting was not briefed:

      1. at time when the last assigned level or minimum flight altitude is reached, or

      2. at previously reported calculation of pilot to compulsory reporting point, or

      3. at time when position over compulsory reporting point is not reported whichever is later;

   Note: 7 minutes interval has to make possible necessary actions for control and coordination of air traffic.

3. thereafter maintain level and speed in accordance with FPL.

   Note: Due to changes of levels and speed, a filled FPL, which is a flight plan submitted by the pilot or an assigned representative to an ATS unit without any other changes, is used.

4. if the flight is radar vectored or flying RNAV on a parallel route (offset) without specified clearance limit, rejoin the current flight plan route by fastest possible way no later than over the next significant point, taking into consideration the applicable minimum flight altitude.

   Note: In relation to changes of the route flown or time of commencement of descent for landing at an aerodrome, CPL, which contains all subsequent clearances including changes, if any, shall be used.

5. proceed according to the CPL route to the appropriate designated radionavigation aid serving the destination aerodrome and, when required to ensure compliance with f) below, hold over this aid until commencement of descent.

6. commence descent from the navigation aid specified in e) at, or as close as possible to, the expected approach time (EAT) last received and acknowledged, or, if no EAT has been received and acknowledged, at, or as close as possible to, the estimated time of arrival (ETA) resulting from the CPL.

7. complete a normal instrument approach procedure as specified for the designated navigation aid; and

8. land, if possible, within 30 minutes after the estimated time of arrival specified (ETA) in f) or the last acknowledged expected approach time (EAT), whichever is later.

   Note 1: Pilots have to be aware that the aircraft may be out of the secondary surveillance radar coverage.

3.8 Interception

The words "in distress" of Chapter 3 Part 3.8, are not included in Union law, thus enlarging the scope of escort missions to any type of flight requesting such service. Furthermore the provisions contained in Appendix 2 Parts 1.1 to 1.3 inclusive as well as those found in Attachment A, are not contained in Union law.

CHAPTER 4 − VISUAL FLIGHTS RULES

4.1.1 Special VFR in control zones

Special VFR flights may be authorised to operate within a control zone, subject to an ATC clearance. Except when permitted by the competent authority for helicopters in special cases such as medical flights, search and rescue operations and fire-fighting, the following additional conditions shall be applied:

1. such flights may be conducted during day only, unless otherwise permitted by the competent authority;

2. by the pilot:

   1. clear of cloud and with the surface in sight;

   2. the flight visibility is not less than 1500 m or, for helicopters, not less than 800 m;

   3. at speed of 140 kt IAS or less to give adequate opportunity to observe other traffic and any obstacles in time to avoid a collision; and

3. an air traffic control unit shall not issue a Special VFR clearance to aircraft to take-off or land at an aerodrome within a control zone, or enter the aerodrome traffic circuit or aerodrome traffic zone when the reported meteorological conditions at that aerodrome are below the following minima:

   1. the ground visibility is less than 1500 m or, for helicopters, less than 800 m;

   2. the ceiling is less than 180 m (600 ft).

4.1.2 Special flights of HEMS

CR: Special VFR flights of Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) shall be conducted in accordance with the operational requirements for Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS), including operational minima.

4.4.2 Decision about allocation of temporary segregated or restricted area

CR: Additional procedures and conditions of the airspace use may be established together with the decision about allocation of temporary segregated area or restricted area.

4.6 VFR flight shall not be flown:

Except when necessary for take-off or landing, or except by permission from the competent authority, a VFR flight shall not be flown:

1. over the congested areas of cities, towns or settlements or over an open-air assembly of persons at a height less than 300 m (1 000 ft) above the highest obstacle within a radius of 600 m from the aircraft;

2. elsewhere than as specified in (1), at a height less than 150 m (500 ft) above the ground or water, or 150 m (500 ft) above the highest obstacle within a radius of 150 m (500 ft) from the aircraft.

4.11

CR: The flights of VFR aircraft not equipped for IFR flights, or equipped for IFR flights, but the pilot has no IFR rating, shall be operated so that continuous visual ground contact has to be maintained. Flights above the clouds can be conducted provided than cloud coverage below the aircraft is less than 4/8 and the aircraft is able to navigate by visual reference.

APPENDIX 1 − SIGNALS

1.2 Emergency signal

The following signal, used either together with others or separately, mean that grave and imminent danger threatens, and immediate assistance is requested:

1. setting responder to mode A, code 7700.

4.2.5.1.1 Visual ground signal - landing T

CR: Horizontal white or orange landing T with a black stripe on the axis of a shaft and a top line (Picture 1.7.1) marking the direction, that aircraft shall use for landing and take-off on runways used for aerial work in agriculture, forest and water resource management.

4.2.9 Parachute jumping at an aerodrome

Four orange oblong areas composed in the shape of a cross with empty square in the middle indicate that parachute jumping at the aerodrome is being performed.

APPENDIX 2 − INTERCEPTION OF CIVIL AIRCRAFT

Action by intercepted aircraft

2.1 c) CR: The emergency frequency 243 MHz is not applied in the Czech Republic.

APPENDIX 3 − TABLES OF CRUISING LEVELS

Non-RVSM - Feet

The table of cruising levels in feets is not applied in the Czech Republic.

ATTACHMENT N− Rules for parachute jumping flights

CR: Reserved

ATTACHMENT O - Conditions for VFR flights executing aerial works, acrobatic flights, public air show, training flights, examination flights and familiarisation flights

CR: Reserved

ATTACHMENT P − Rules of flight for gliders

CR: Reserved

ATTACHMENT Q − Rules for towing

CR: Reserved

ATTACHMENT R − Conditions for operate unmanned balloons

CR: Reserved

ATTACHMENT S − Additional conditions for VFR flights at night

CR: Reserved

ATTACHMENT X − Unmanned systems

CR: Reserved

1.7.3  ANNEX 3 (Twentieth Edition) − Meteorological Service for International Air Navigation

L 3 − Meteorology

CZECH REPUBLIC REGULATION

CHAPTER 5

5.5 Special aircraft observations.

In addition to ICAO conditions, point SERA.12005 of Implementing Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 specifies that competent authorities shall prescribe as necessary other conditions which shall be reported by all aircraft when encountered or observed.

CHAPTER 7 (and Appendix 6 and 9)

7.4.1 (6.2.1, 1.1 b) a 1.2 b)) Wind shear warnings and alerts are not issued.

Appendix 3

4.3.5 RVR for local routine and special report is determined on the basis of maximum intensity (100 per cent) of the runway lighting.

1.7.4  ANNEX 4 (Eleventh Edition) − Aeronautical Charts

L 4 − Aeronautical Charts

CZECH REPUBLIC REGULATION

CHAPTER 4

In the Czech Republic provisions of Chapter 4 are not applied.

CHAPTER 8

In the Czech Republic provisions of Chapter 8 are not applied.

CHAPTER 12

In the Czech Republic provisions of Chapter 12 are not applied.

CHAPTER 13, paragraph 13.6.1 (i)

In the Czech Republic this provision is not applied.

CHAPTER 14

In the Czech Republic provisions of Chapter 14 are not applied.

CHAPTER 16

In the Czech Republic provisions of Chapter 16 are not applied.

CHAPTER 18

In the Czech Republic provisions of Chapter 18 are not applied.

CHAPTER 19

In the Czech Republic provisions of Chapter 19 are not applied.

CHAPTER 21, paragraph 21.9.3.1

In the Czech Republic requirements of items 1, 3, 5c and 6 are not applied.

1.7.5  ANNEX 5 (Fifth Edition) − Units of Measurement To Be Used in Air and Ground Operations

L 5 − Units of Measurement To Be Used in Air and Ground Operations

CZECH REPUBLIC REGULATION

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1.7.6  ANNEX 6 − Operation of Aircraft, Part I (Twelfth Edition) – International Commercial Air Transport – Aeroplanes

L 6/I − Operation of Aircraft

CZECH REPUBLIC REGULATION

Chapter 2 - Applicability

2.2

For operations performed by operators authorised for commercial air transport (CAT) operation with airplanes and helicopters, Regulation (EU) No 965/2012, as amended, applies.

For non-commercial air (NCO) operations with aeroplanes, helicopters, sailplanes and balloons not specified in Annex II of Regulation (ES) No 216/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council, requirements of the Regulation (EU) No 965/2012, as amended, apply.

For specialised (SPO) operations with aeroplanes and helicopters not specified in Annex II of Regulation (ES) No 216/2008, requirements of the Regulation (EU) No 965/2012, as amended, apply.

For other operations apply appropriate national regulations L 6.

Chapter 4 - Flight Operations

4.3.8.1 Refuelling with passengers on board

Additional EU requirements:

Refuelling with passengers on board is allowed in the European regulatory system except for Avgas type fuels.

Chapter 6 - Aeroplane Instruments, Equipment and Flight Documents

6.11 Pressurized aeroplanes when carrying passengers weather radar

Pressurized aeroplanes when carrying passengers should be equipped with operative weather radar whenever such aeroplanes are being operated in areas where thunderstorms or other potentially hazardous weather conditions, regarded as detectable with airborne weather radar, may be expected to exist along the route either at night or under instrument meteorological conditions.

It is used also for:

1. non-pressurised aeroplanes with an MCTOM of more than 5 700 kg; and

2. non-pressurised aeroplanes with an MOPSC of more than nine.

6.20.2; 6.20.3 Requirements for pressure-altitude reporting transponders

There is no requirement for resolution to measure pressure- altitude for aeroplanes in

Chapter 11 - Manuals, logs and records

11.4.3 Journey Log Book

Completed journey log book should be retained to provide a continuous record of the last three months’ operations.

1.7.7  ANNEX 6 − Operation of Aircraft, Part II (Eleventh Edition) – International General Aviation – Aeroplanes

L 6/II − Operation of Aircraft

CZECH REPUBLIC REGULATION

Chapter 2 - Applicability

2.2

For operations performed by operators authorised for commercial air transport (CAT) operation with airplanes and helicopters, Regulation (EU) No 965/2012, as amended, applies.

For non-commercial air (NCO) operations with aeroplanes, helicopters, sailplanes and balloons not specified in Annex II of Regulation (ES) No 216/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council, requirements of the Regulation (EU) No 965/2012, as amended, apply.

For specialised (SPO) operations with aeroplanes and helicopters not specified in Annex II of Regulation (ES) No 216/2008, requirements of the Regulation (EU) No 965/2012, as amended, apply.

For other operations apply appropriate national regulations L 6.

1.7.8  ANNEX 6 − Operation of Aircraft, Part III (Eleventh Edition) – International Operations – Helicopters

L 6/III − Operation of Aircraft

CZECH REPUBLIC REGULATION

Chapter 2 - Applicability

2.2

For operations performed by operators authorised for commercial air transport (CAT) operation with airplanes and helicopters, Regulation (EU) No 965/2012, as amended, applies.

For non-commercial air (NCO) operations with aeroplanes, helicopters, sailplanes and balloons not specified in Annex II of Regulation (ES) No 216/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council, requirements of the Regulation (EU) No 965/2012, as amended, apply.

For specialised (SPO) operations with aeroplanes and helicopters not specified in Annex II of Regulation (ES) No 216/2008, requirements of the Regulation (EU) No 965/2012, as amended, apply.

For other operations apply appropriate national regulations L 6.

1.7.9  ANNEX 7 (Sixth Edition) − Aircraft Nationality and Registration Marks

L 7 − Aircraft Nationality and Registration Marks

CZECH REPUBLIC REGULATION

2. Classification of Aircraft

2.3 Not applied in the CR

2.8 Nationality and registration mark allocation

2.8.1 Nationality and registration mark is allocated to civil aircraft by the Register of the Czech Republic on the basis of an application.

2.8.2 In case of entering the first aircraft of a given type/version (model) on the Register of the Czech Republic the supporting engineering documentation shall be submitted, unless provided by the Type Certificate or Type Acceptance Certificate holder, along with the application for the allocation of a nationality and registration mark at the applicant’s expense, including amendment service provided. The supporting engineering documentation shall include:

1. Flight Manual

2. Instructions for Continued Airworthiness

3. Illustrated Parts Catalogue

4. Master Minimum Equipment List (MMEL), where applicable

5. Configuration Deviation List (CDL), where applicable

6. Loading and Balancing Manual, where applicable

2.8.3 In case of entering the first aircraft of a given type/version (model) type certificated in accordance with the certification basis in Transport, Commuter or Normal category and equipped with one or more turbine power-units on the Register of the Czech Republic, the type training of the CAA CZ inspectors at the applicant’s expense must be arranged along with the application for the allocation for a nationality and registration mark.

2.8.4 Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Airworthiness the aircraft shall be entered on the Register of the Czech Republic. This provision does not apply to flights conducted for the purpose of production flight tests of the series manufactured aircraft and for the issuance of an Export Certificate of Airworthiness.

1.7.10  ANNEX 8 (Thirteenth Edition) − Airworthiness of Aircraft

L 8 − Airworthiness of Aircraft

CZECH REPUBLIC REGULATION

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1.7.11  ANNEX 9 (Sixteenth Edition) − Facilitation

L 9 − Facilitation

CZECH REPUBLIC REGULATION

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1.7.12  ANNEX 10 – Aeronautical Telecommunications, Volume I (Eighth Edition) – Radio Navigation Aids

ICAO REGULATION

L 10/I – Aeronautical Telecommunications – Radio Navigation Aids

CZECH REPUBLIC REGULATION

NIL

1.7.13  ANNEX 10 − Aeronautical Telecommunications, Volume II (Seventh Edition) – Communication Procedures including those with PANS status

L 10/II − Aeronautical Telecommunications − Communication Procedures including those with PANS status

CZECH REPUBLIC REGULATION

CHAPTER 5

5.2.1.4.1 Transmission of numbers.

The provision is transposed in point SERA.14035 of Implementing Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 with some differences. The corresponding text of Union Regulation is as follows (differences with regard to ICAO Standard are underlined):

(SERA.14035)

5.2.1.7.3.2.3 The provision is transposed in point SERA.14055 of Implementing Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 with a difference. The corresponding text of Union Regulation is as follows (differences with regard to ICAO Standard are underlined):

SERA.14055 Radiotelephony procedures

1. 2) The reply to the above calls shall use the call sign of the station calling, followed by the call sign of the station answering, which shall be considered an invitation to proceed with transmission by the station calling. For transfers of communication within one ATS unit, the call sign of the ATS unit may be omitted, when so authorised by the competent authority.

1.7.14  ANNEX 10 − Aeronautical Telecommunications, Volume III (Second Edition) – Communication Systems

ICAO REGULATION

L 10/III – Aeronautical Telecommunications – Communication Systems

CZECH REPUBLIC REGULATION

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1.7.15  ANNEX 10 – Aeronautical Telecommunications, Volume IV (Fifth Edition) – Surveillance and Collision Avoidance Systems

ICAO REGULATION

L 10/IV – Aeronautical Telecommunications, Volume IV – Surveillance and Collision Avoidance Systems

CZECH REPUBLIC REGULATION

CHAPTER 4 – AIRBORNE COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEM

Requirements for collision avoidance system in the Czech Republic are implemented by the Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/373. This regulation has not yet implemented specific provisions for introduction of ACAS X (provision CNS.TR.100 (d)).

1.7.16  ANNEX 10 – Aeronautical Telecommunications, Volume V (Third Edition) – Aeronautical Radio Frequency Spectrum Utilization

ICAO REGULATION

L 10/V – Aeronautical Telecommunications, Volume V – Aeronautical Radio Frequency Spectrum Utilization

CZECH REPUBLIC REGULATION

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1.7.17  ANNEX 10 – Aeronautical Telecommunications, Volume VI (First Edition) – Communication Systems and Procedures Relating to Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems C2 Link

ICAO REGULATION

L 10/VI – Aeronautical Telecommunications, Volume VI – Communication Systems and Procedures Relating to Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems C2 Link

CZECH REPUBLIC REGULATION

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1.7.18  ANNEX 11 (Fifteenth Edition) − Air Traffic Services

L 11 − Air Traffic Services

CZECH REPUBLIC REGULATION

CHAPTER 1 - DEFINITIONS

Aircraft

CR: Any machine that can derive support in the atmosphere from the reactions of the air other than the reactions of the air against the earth’s surface.

Term “the aircraft” used in the context of the rules may also mean pilot, pilot in command, aircraft or flight.

CHAPTER 2 - GENERAL

2.6.1 Classification of airspaces

Exemption possibility. Implementing Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 paragraph SERA.6001 allows aircraft to exceed the 250 kt speed limit where approved by the competent authority for aircraft types, which for technical or safety reasons, cannot maintain this speed.

CHAPTER 3 - AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SERVICE

3.3.4 Clearances issued by ATC units

Clearances issued by air traffic control units shall provide separation:

1. between all flights in airspace Classes A and B;

2. between IFR flights in airspace Classes C, D and E;

3. between IFR flights and VFR flights in airspace Class C;

4. between IFR flights and special VFR flights;

5. between special VFR flights unless otherwise prescribed by the competent authority; except that, when requested by the pilot of an aircraft and agreed by the pilot of the other aircraft and if so prescribed by the competent authority for the cases listed under (b) above in airspace Classes D and E, a flight may be cleared subject to maintaining own separation in respect of a specific portion of the flight below 3 050 m (10 000 ft) during climb or descent, during day in visual meteorological conditions.

3.7.3.1 Read-back of clearances and safety-related information

The flight crew shall read back to the air traffic controller safety-related parts of ATC clearances and instructions which are transmitted by voice. The following items shall always be read back:

1. ATC route clearances;

2. clearances and instructions to enter, land on, take off from, hold short of, cross, taxi and backtrack on any runway; and

3. runway-in-use, altimeter settings, SSR codes, newly assigned communication channels, level instructions, heading and speed instructions; and

4. transition levels, whether issued by the controller or contained in ATIS broadcasts.

3.7.3.1.1

Other clearances or instructions, including conditional clearances and taxi instructions, shall be read back or acknowledged in a manner to clearly indicate that they have been understood and will be complied with.

CHAPTER 5 - ALLERTING SERVICE

5.1.3 Application

CR: In the event of a state of emergency arising to an aircraft while it is under the control of an aerodrome control tower or approach control unit, such unit shall notify immediately to rescue coordination centre which shall in turn notify area control centre Praha or ATS unit of nearest public aerodrome, except that notification of rescue coordination centre or area control centre Praha shall not be required when the nature of the emergency is such that the notification would be superfluous.

ATTACHMENT N - Aerodrome Flight Information Service

CR: Reserved

ATTACHMENT S - Provided of information to known traffic at the airport, where is not provided ATS

CR: Reserved

1.7.19  ANNEX 12 (Eight Edition) − Search and Rescue

L 12 − Search and Rescue

CZECH REPUBLIC REGULATION

NIL

1.7.20  ANNEX 13 (Twelfth Edition) − Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation

L 13 − Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation

CZECH REPUBLIC REGULATION

NIL

1.7.21  ANNEX 14 – Aerodromes, Volume I (Ninth Edition) − Aerodrome Design and Operations

L 14 − Aerodromes

CZECH REPUBLIC REGULATION

CHAPTER 1. GENERAL

1.1 Definitions

Glider strip − Not applicable

CR: Area, published in the Aerodrome chart of the appropriate aerodrome, intended for gliders landings and take−offs and towplanes take−offs.

1.2.2 The specifications, unless otherwise indicated in a particular context, shall apply to all aerodromes open to public use in accordance with the requirements of Article 15 of the Convention. [....]

CR: The specifications, unless otherwise indicated in a particular context, shall apply to all aerodromes in accordance with the requirements of Article 15 of the Convention. [....]

CHAPTER 2. AERODROME DATA

2.7.1 One or more pre−flight altimeter check locations shall be established for an aerodrome.

CR: One or more pre−flight altimeter check locations shall be established only for aerodromes of code number 3 or 4.

2.9.3 To facilitate compliance with 2.9.1 and 2.9.2, inspections of the movement area shall be carried out each day at least once where the code number is 1 or 2 and at least twice where the code number is 3 or 4.

CR: To facilitate compliance with 2.9.1 and 2.9.2, inspections of the movement area shall be carried out each day at least once where the code number is 1 or 2 and at least four where the code number is 3 or 4.

CHAPTER 3. PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

3.5.3 A runway end safety area shall extend from the end of a runway strip to a distance of at least 90 m where:

1. the code number is 3 or 4; and

2. the code number is 1 or 2 and the runway is an instrument one.

If an arresting system is installed, the above length may be reduced, based on the design specification of the system, subject to acceptance by the State.

CR: A runway end safety area shall extend from the end of a runway strip to a distance:

1. 240 m where the code number is 3 or 4;

2. 120 m where the code number is 1 or 2 and the runway is an instrument;

If a runway end safety area can not reach the above lengths and length must be reduced, the aerodrome operator must perform aeronautical study to identify risks and after its approval by CAA the aerodrome operator implement appropriate measures to reduce the associated risks.If an arresting system is installed, the above length may be further reduced, based on the design specification of the system, subject to acceptance by the CAA.

3.5.4 A runway end safety area should, as far as practicable, extend from the end of a runway strip to a distance of at least:

1. 240 m where the code number is 3 or 4; or a reduced length when an arresting system is installed;

2. 120 m where the code number is 1 or 2 and the runway is an instrument one; or a reduced length when an arresting system is installed; and

3. 30 m where the code number is 1 or 2 and the runway is a non− instrument one.

CR: Regardless of the possibility of reduce length of runway end safety area specified in 3.5.3, a runway end safety area must extend from the end of a runway strip to a distance o fat least 90 m without exception, where the runway is an instrument.

CHAPTER 5. VISUAL AIDS FOR NAVIGATION

5.3.20.1 A stop bar shall be provided at every runway−holding position serving a runway when it is intended that the runway will be used in runway visual range conditions less than a value of 350 m, except where:

[...]

CR: A stop bar shall be provided at every runway−holding position serving a runway when it is intended that the runway will be used in runway visual range conditions less than a value of 300 m except where:

[...]

5.3.20.2 A stop bar shall be provided at every runway−holding position serving a runway when it is intended that the runway will be used in runway visual range conditions of values between 350 m and 550 m, except where:

[...]

CR: A stop bar shall be provided at every runway−holding position serving a runway when it is intended that the runway will be used in runway visual range conditions of values between 300 m and 550 m, except where:

[...]

5.3.21.1 Except where a stop bar has been installed, intermediate holding position lights shall be provided at an intermediate holding position intended for use in runway visual range conditions less than a value of 350 m.

CR: Except where a stop bar has been installed, intermediate holding position lights shall be provided at an intermediate holding position intended for use in runway visual range conditions less than a value of 300 m.

5.3.28.1 A road−holding position light shall be provided at each road−holding position serving a runway when it is intended that the runway will be used in runway visual range conditions less than a value of 350 m.

CR: A road−holding position light shall be provided at each road−holding position serving a runway when it is intended that the runway will be used in runway visual range conditions less than a value of 300 m.

5.5.1 Markers shall be frangible. [....]

CR: Markers shall be frangible, except boundary markers. [....]

CHAPTER 6. VISUAL AIDS FOR DENOTING OBSTACLES

6.2.3.3 An object should be coloured to show alternating contrasting bands if:

[...]

The bands should be perpendicular to the longest dimension and have a width approximately 1/7 of the longest dimension or 30 m, whichever is less. The colours of the bands should contrast with the background against which they will be seen. Orange and white should be used, except where such colours are not conspicious when viewed against the background. The bands on the extremities of the object should be of the darker colour. (See Figures 6−1 and 6−2.)

CR: If the CAA does not provides otherwise, an object should be coloured to show alternating contrasting bands if:

[...]

Marking of objects with the main axis vertical shall be made in levels. Minimally 5 bands with overall height at least 20 m shall be made for each level. Minimally 1 level of markings shall be made on object with height up to 120 m, minimally 2 levels shall be made for objects from 120 m to 180 m. On objects higher than 180 m additional level of markings shall be made for every 60 m of object height. The first level is always on the top of the object (see figure 6−2a).

The colours of the bands should contrast with the background against which they will be seen. Orange and white should be used, except where such colours are not conspicious when viewed against the background. The bands on the extremities of the object should be of the darker colour. (See Figures 6−1 and 6−2a, 6−2b and 6−2c.)

CHAPTER 9. AERODROME OPERATIONAL SERVICES, EQUIPMENT AND INSTALLATIONS

9.10.1 A fence or other suitable barrier shall be provided on an aerodrome to prevent ....

CR: Where the primary runway is an instrument, a fence or other suitable barrier shall be provided on an aerodrome to prevent ....

CHAPTER 10. AERODROME MAINTENANCE

10.5.8 The system of preventive maintenance .... in runway visual range conditions less than a value of 350 m shall have the following objectives:

[...]

CR: The system of preventive maintenance .... in runway visual range conditions less than a value of 300 M shall have the following objectives:

[...]

10.5.9 The system of preventive maintenance employed for a taxiway intended for use in runway visual range conditions less than a value of 350 m ....

CR: The system of preventive maintenance employed for a taxiway intended for use in runway visual range conditions less than a value of 300 m ....

1.7.22  ANNEX 14 – Aerodromes, VOLUME II (Fifth Edition) − Heliports

L 14H − Heliports

CZECH REPUBLIC REGULATION

CHAPTER 1. GENERAL

1.1 Definitions

Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) Heliport − Not Applicable

CR : HEMS heliport on the ground or elevated HEMS heliport, usually situated in the hospital complex or in the immediate vicinity. For HEMS are established two types of heliports:

• operational − used only for arrivals and departures of helicopter, not equipped with any operating equipment for the operation of the helicopter,

• basic − used as a base for the helicopter, equipped with the necessary operating equipment for the operation of the helicopter.

CHAPTER 3. PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

3.4 HEMS Heliports − Not applicable

CR: [....]

1.7.23  ANNEX 15 (Sixteenth Edition) − Aeronautical Information Service

L 15 − Aeronautical Information Service

CZECH REPUBLIC REGULATION

CHAPTER 1

1.2.2 EGM 96 as a global gravity model is not applied in the Czech Republic. The Czech Republic uses national/local geoid model called "Bpv".

1.2.2.4 Information about geoid undulation is only available for civil aerodromes with IFR operations.

1.7.24  ANNEX 16 − Environmental Protection

L 16 − Environmental Protection

CZECH REPUBLIC REGULATION

For aircraft which are transferred to EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) provisions of the Annex 16 in the scope specified in the Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council (EU) No. 2018/1139 are applied.

ANNEX 16, VOLUME I (Eighth Edition) − Aircraft Noise

L 16/I − Aircraft Noise

CZECH REPUBLIC REGULATION

For non−transferred aircraft to EASA requirements of the national regulation L 16/I are applied with no differences from provisions of Annex 16, Volume I.

PART II., CHAPTER 2. SUBSONIC JET AEROPLANES – Application for Type Certificate submitted before 6 October 1977

Aircraft falling within this Chapter have been banned from operating within the EU since 1 April 2002, unless they are granted specific exemptions.

ANNEX 16, VOLUME II (Fifth Edition) − Aircraft Engine Emissions

L 16/II − Aircraft Engine Emissions

CZECH REPUBLIC REGULATION

For non−transferred aircraft to EASA requirements of the national regulation L 16/II are applied with no differences from provisions of Annex 16, Volume II.

ANNEX 16, VOLUME III (First Edition) − Aeroplane CO2 Emissions

L 16/III − Aeroplane CO2 Emissions

CZECH REPUBLIC REGULATION

NIL

ANNEX 16, VOLUME IV (Second Edition) − Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA)

L 16/IV − Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA)

CZECH REPUBLIC REGULATION

MONITORING, REPORTING AND VERIFICATION (MRV) REQUIREMENTS

The rules of the European Union applicable in this field are mainly contained in Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council. That Directive is the legal basis for the detailed provisions in the matter, contained in Commission Regulation (EU) 601/2012 and in Commission Implementing Regulations (EU) 2018/2066 and 2018/2067.

1.7.25  ANNEX 17 (Twelfth Edition) − Aviation Security – Safeguarding International Civil Aviation against Acts of Unlawful Interference

L 17 − Security – Safeguarding International Civil Aviation against Acts of Unlawful Interference

CZECH REPUBLIC REGULATION

NIL

1.7.26  ANNEX 18 (Fourth Edition) − The Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air

L18 − The Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air

CZECH REPUBLIC REGULATION

NIL

1.7.27  ANNEX 19 – Safety Management (Second Edition)

L 19 – Safety Management

CZECH REPUBLIC REGULATION

NIL

1.7.28  DOC 4444 − Procedures for Air Navigation Services − Air Traffic Management (Sixteenth Edition)

L 4444 − Procedures for Air Navigation Services − Air Traffic Management

CZECH REPUBLIC REGULATION

CHAPTER 1 - DEFINITIONS

Aircraft

CR: Any machine that can derive support in the atmosphere from the reactions of the air other than the reactions of the air against the earth’s surface.

Term “the aircraft” used in the context of the rules may also mean pilot, pilot in command, aircraft or flight.

Air traffic advisory service

Not applied

Advisory route

Not applied

Advisory airspace

Not applied

CHAPTER 4 - GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES

4.9.2 Indication of heavy wake turbulence category

For aircraft in the heavy wake turbulence category the word "HEAVY" shall be included immediately after the aircraft call sign in the initial radiotelephony contact between such aircraft and ATS units. For any aircraft in the heavy wake turbulence category identification by competent authority, eg. A380-800 aircraft, the expression "SUPER" should be included immediately after the aircraft call sign in the initial radiotelephony contact between such aircraft and ATS units.

HLAVA 5 - SEPARATION METHODS AND MINIMA

5.8.2.1.1 Arriving aircraft

The following separation minima shall be applied to aircraft landing behind an A380-800 aircraft:

1. MEDIUM aircraft behind an A380-800 aircraft - 3 minutes;

2. LIGHT aircraft behind an A380-800 aircraft - 4 minutes.

5.8.3.1 Departing aircraft

A minimum separation of 3 minutes shall be applied between a LIGHT or MEDIUM and 2 minutes for a non-A380-800 HEAVY aircraft taking off behind an A380-800 aircraft when the aircraft are using:

1. the same runway;

2. parallel runways separated by less than 760 m (2500 ft);

3. crossing runways if the projected flight path of the second aircraft will cross the projected flight path of the first aircraft at the same altitude or less than 300 m (1000 ft) below;

4. parallel runways separated by 760 m (2500 ft) or more, if the projected flight path of the second aircraft will cross the projected flight path of the first aircraft at the same altitude or less than 300 m (1000 ft) below.

5.8.3.2

A separation minimum of 4 minutes shall be applied between a LIGHT or MEDIUM aircraft when taking off behind A380-800 aircraft from:

1. an intermediate part of the same runway; or

2. an intermediate part of a parallel runway separated by less than 760 m (2500 ft).

5.8.4

A separation minimum of 3 minutes shall be applied between a LIGHT or MEDIUM aircraft and an A380-800 aircraft when operating on a runway with a displaced landing threshold when:

1. a departing LIGHT or MEDIUM aircraft follows an A380-800 aircraft arrival; or

2. an arriving LIGHT or MEDIUM aircraft follows an A380-800 aircraft departure if the projected flight paths are expected to cross.

5.8.5

A separation minimum of 3 minutes shall be applied between a LIGHT or MEDIUM aircraft and A380-800 aircraft when the A380-800 aircraft when the A380-800 aircraft is making a low or missed approach and the LIGHT or HEAVY aircraft is:

1. utilizing an opposite-direction runway for take-off; or

2. landing on the same runway in the opposite direction, or on a parallel opposite-direction runway separated by less than 760 m (2500 ft).

CHAPTER 8 - ATS surveillance services

8.7.3.4 Separation minima based on ATS surveillance systems

The following distance-based wake turbulence separation minima shall be applied to aircraft being provided with an ATS surveillance service in the approach and departure phases of flight in the circumstances given in 8.7.3.4.1 below.

8.7.3.4.1 The minima set out in 8.7.3.4. shall be applied when:

1. an aircraft is operating directly behind an A380-800 aircraft at the same altitude or less than 300 m (1000 ft) below; or

2. both aircraft are using the same runway, or parallel runways separated by less than 760 m (2500 ft); or

3. an aircraft is crossing behind an A380-800 aircraft, at the same altitude or less than 300 m (1000 FT) below.

CHAPTER 11 - AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES MESSAGES

11.4.2.2.3.1.Delay (DLA) messages

A DLA message shall be transmitted when the departure of an aircraft, for which basic flight plan data (FPL or RPL) has been sent, is delayed by more than 15 minutes after the estimated off-block time contained in the basic flight plan data.

11.4.3.2.3 Messages containing meteorological information

*CR - Surface wind director information provided by ATS units are reported in degrees true, due to low values of magnetic variation.

APPENDIX 2 - FLIGHT PLAN

2.2 Instruction for insertion of ATS data

ITEM 9: NUMBER AND TYPE OF AIRCRAFT AND WAKE TURBULENCE CATEGORY

Wake turbulence category (1 character)

J - SUPER - denotes an A380-800 aircraft

ITEM 15: ROUTE

Flight outside designated ATS routes

2) Significant point

1. Code designators for a point consisting of the 4-letter aerodrome location indicator and a spelling alphabet word (5 characters).
   Code designation of VFR entry/exit points from/into CTR or another point established within CTR for the purpose of specification and execution of VFR flight procedures, is in a form of an alphabetical chain consisting of the appropriate aerodrome 4-letters location indicator (see Location Indicators (ICAO Doc 7910)) followed by a letter corresponding to the point designation published by means of AIP C.R. and VFR Manual of the C.R.

   Příklad:
   LKPRE
   LKTBN

2. Geographical location name (number of character unlimited).
   Geographical location name as published on the Aeronautical Chart ICAO 1:500 000 Czech Republic for uncontrolled VFR flights.

   Note: The geographical location name should only be used in case the previous conventions are not applicable for a significant point identification in item 15.

APPENDIX 3 - AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES MESSAGES

1.8 Accuracy in the preparation of ATS messages

FIELD TYPE 9 - Number and type of aircraft and wake turbulence category

1. Wake turbulence category (1 character)

   J - SUPER - denotes an A380-800 aircraft

1.7.29  DOC 7030 (fifth edition) - European (EUR) Regional Supplementary Procedures

L 7030 − European (EUR) Regional Supplementary Procedures

CZECH REPUBLIC REGULATION

Chapter 1, para 1.2.1.1 a 1.3

In the Czech Republic these provosions are not applied

1.7.30  DOC 8168 − Procedures for Air Navigation Services, Aircraft Operations, Volume I (Sixth Edition) − Flight Procedures

L 8168/I − Aircraft Operations − Flight Procedures

CZECH REPUBLIC REGULATION

NIL

1.7.31  DOC 8168 − Procedures for Air Navigation Services, Aircraft Operations, Volume III (First Edition) − Aircraft Operating Procedures

L 8168/III − Aircraft Operations − Aircraft Operating Procedures

CZECH REPUBLIC REGULATION

NIL

1.7.32  DOC 8400 – Procedures for Air Navigation Services – ICAO Abbreviations and Codes (Ninth Edition)

L 8400 – Abbreviations and Codes

CZECH REPUBLIC REGULATION

NIL

1.7.33  DOC 10066 − Procedures for air navigation services − Aeronautical Information Management (First Edition)

L 10066 − Procedures for air navigation services − Aeronautical Information Management

CZECH REPUBLIC REGULATION

CHAPTER 4 − AERONAUTICAL DATA REQUIREMENTS

4.1.5 In addition to elevation referenced to the MSL (geoid), for the specific surveyed ground positions, geoid undulation (referenced to the WGS−84 ellipsoid) for those positions specified in Appendix 2 shall also be published.

CR: Only for civil aerodromes with IFR operations must be in addition to elevation referenced to the MSL...

1.7.34  Differences from the union law regulations

1.7.35  Data that do not meet quality requirements

Length of STAR segments

For all segments the length of STAR segments is published with resolution 1/10 NM instead of required 1/100 NM.

WGS−84 geoid undulation at runway threshold, precision approaches

Bellow mentioned aerodromes do not meet required resolution 0.1 m / 0.1 ft: