GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR GENERAL OF CIVIL AVIATION
OPP. SAFDARJUNG AIRPORT, NEW DELHI -110 003
PUBLIC NOTICE
File No AV.27088/01/2017-ANS
Dated: 27 March, 2017
Subject: - Exemption to Install ACAS 7.1 version on Indian registered aircraft to meet
the requirement of Para 4.3.5.3.3 of CAR Section 9 Series D Part V.
As per para 4.3.5.3.1 of CAR Section 9 Series D Part V,New ACAS
installations after 1 January 2014 shall monitor own aircraft vertical rate to verify
compliance with the RA sense. If non-compliance is detected, ACAS shall stop
assuming compliance, and instead shall assume the observed vertical rate”.
Compliance of this requirement can be achieved by implementation of TCAS version
7.1. AS per para 4.3.5.3.3 of above CAR, “After 1 January 2017 all ACAS units shall
comply with the requirements stated in 4.3.5.3.1"
Considering the progress made by the industry the applicability of para
43.5.3.3 of CAR Section 8, Series D, Part V has been extended till 1* July 2017. All
concerned shall comply the requirement in stipulated time. No further extensions will
be considered in this regard.
Director General of Civil Aviation