Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01118:reg:3:p4
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01118
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 3 (pt 4/4)
Character Range: 76249–78504

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.

16.03 Non-controlled aerodromes — prescribed broadcasts
       (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.

Table 16.03 (1) – Non-controlled aerodromes – broadcasts

      Column 1                                                                                                                         Column 2
Item  Situation                                                                                                                        Broadcast