For paragraph 131.354 (1) (b), this Chapter prescribes broadcasts and reports relating to a flight that the pilot in command of a Part 131 aircraft must ensure are made during the flight.
Note Regulation 91.675 (Pilot in command to report hazards to air navigation) also requires the pilot in command to make certain reports to different persons (ATS or aerodrome operators) including, for example, meteorological conditions that are hazardous to flight or defects in airways facilities or at aerodromes.
16.02 Prescribed broadcasts and reports — general
The broadcasts and reports required under this Chapter must be made on the relevant published radio frequency unless the air traffic service agrees to the use of a different frequency for special flight circumstances.
Note For example, descent from controlled to uncontrolled airspace, formation flights, SAR operations, and police and security operations. The pilot in command may initiate a request for an air traffic service to agree to a changed radio frequency for special flight circumstances.
(1) The pilot in command of a Part 131 aircraft must ensure that broadcasts on the CTAF are made for a non-controlled aerodrome in accordance with Table 16.03 (1) if:
(a) the aircraft is operating at or in the vicinity of a non-controlled aerodrome (including a certified or military aerodrome when non-controlled); and
(b) the aircraft is equipped with an operative VHF radio; and
(c) the pilot is qualified to use the radio.
Note 1 For the definition of in the vicinity of a non-controlled aerodrome — see subsection 1.06 (5).
Note 2 For a pilot to be authorised and qualified to use the radio — see regulation 91.625.
Note 3 For an aircraft that must be equipped with an operative VHF radio — see Chapter 26.
Note 4 Additional requirements apply for a non-controlled aerodrome in an MBA — see section 16.06.
(2) For Table 16.03 (1), for an item in the Table, the pilot in command in the situation mentioned for the item in column 1 must ensure that the broadcast mentioned for the item in column 2 is made.
When the pilot in command considers it reasonably necessary to broadcast to avoid the risk of a collision with another aircraft
Broadcast
16.04 Controlled aerodromes and controlled airspace — prescribed reports
(1) The pilot in command of 1 of the following:
(a) a Part 131 aircraft on the ground at a controlled aerodrome;
(b) a Part 131 aircraft in Class A, B, C or D airspace;
must ensure that:
(c) reports to the ATC service are made in accordance with Table 16.04 (1); and
(d) reports and broadcasts are made in accordance with the other applicable provisions of this Chapter.
(2) For Table 16.04 (1), for an item in the Table, the pilot in command in the situation mentioned for the item in column 1 must make the report mentioned for the item in column 2.
(3) Despite paragraph (1) (c) and subsection (2), for item 8 of Table 16.04 (1), the required report must be made to the air traffic service for the Class G airspace volume that the Part 131 aircraft will descend into after the controlled airspace.
Note This is to ensure that separation with any aircraft operating near the base of controlled airspace is not compromised.
Table 16.04 (1) – Class A, B, C or D airspace – reports
Column 1
Column 2
Item
Situation
Report
1
Ready to launch
Report the situation
2
Airborne
Report the situation
3
Position report when required by the ATC service or the route reporting requirements of the authorised aeronautical information
Report the situation
4
Previously reported position estimate is more than 2 minutes in error
Corrected position estimate
5
Aircraft performance degraded below:(a) the level required for the airspace in which it is operating; or(b) the capability of the aircraft reported in the aircraft’s flight notification
Report the situation
6
Leaving a level or reaching an assigned level
Report the situation
7
Unable to comply with ATC clearances or instructions
Report the situation
8
Before leaving controlled airspace on descent
Report the situation
9
Landed
If cancelling SARWATCH — report cancellation
Note Item 5 pertains to degradation of aircraft performance as a result of failure or degradation of navigation, communications, altimetry (including transponders), flight control or other systems.
16.05 Class E or G airspace — prescribed reports
(1) The pilot in command of a Part 131 aircraft in Class E or G airspace must ensure that:
(a) a report is made to the air traffic service for the airspace in accordance with Table 16.05 (1); and
(b) reports and broadcasts are made in accordance with the other applicable provisions of this Chapter.
(2) For Table 16.05 (1), for an item of the Table, the pilot in command in the situation mentioned for the item in column 1 must ensure that the report mentioned for the item in column 2 is made.
Table 16.05 (1) – Classes E and G airspace – reports
Column 1
Column 2
Item
Situation
Report
1
Requiring clearance into controlled airspace
Report the situation
2
Before, and on completion of, over‑water stage
Report in accordance with SAR reporting schedules if arranged before the over-water stage
16.06 Flights in a mandatory broadcast area — prescribed broadcasts and reports
(1) The pilot in command of a Part 131 aircraft intending to operate in an MBA must:
(a) make broadcasts and reports in accordance with:
(i) if an SFIS is not active for the MBA — Table 16.06 (1); and
(ii) if an SFIS is active for the MBA — the requirements specified in the AIP, as in force from time to time for the SFIS; and
(b) ensure that, when making a broadcast or report required by paragraph (a), the broadcast or report contains the following information, in the following order:
(i) the name of the relevant aerodrome followed by the word TRAFFIC;
(ii) the aircraft type and call sign;
(iii) for an MBA where an SFIS is not active immediately before entering the MBA:
(A) the aircraft’s present altitude (where appropriate); and
(B) the situation-based information required by Table 16.06 (1);
(iv) for an MBA where an SFIS is active immediately before entering the MBA — the information required by the AIP for the SFIS;
(v) the name of the relevant aerodrome; and
(c) ensure that reports and broadcasts are made in accordance with the other applicable provisions of this Chapter.
Note Certain other operational requirements for MBA are contained in section 15.04. The requirement to have a radio in an MBA is contained in section 26.07.
(2) For Table 16.06 (1), for an item of the Table, the pilot in command in the situation mentioned in column 1 of an item, must ensure that the broadcast mentioned in column 2 of the same item is made.
Table 16.06 (1) – Broadcasts – in relation to an MBA
Column 1
Column 2
Item
Situation
Broadcast
1
Prior to, or immediately after entering an MBA
Broadcast the pilot’s intended use of the MBA
2
Entering the circuit area
Broadcast the situation, and indicate the position of the aircraft relative to the aerodrome
3
Commencing a missed approach
Broadcast the situation
4
After landing and clear of the active runway(s)
Broadcast the situation
5
Immediately before launching
Broadcast the situation and the following information:(a) either:(i) the planned destination aerodrome for the flight; or(ii) the direction in which the pilot intends to fly from the aerodrome; or(iii) the nature of operation (e.g. circuits);(b) the runway (if any) proposed to be used for take‑off.
6
Immediately before entering, or being moved onto, a runway to be used for launching
Broadcast the following:(a) a statement that the aircraft is entering, or being moved onto, the runway;(b) the runway identifier.