Mode S EHS exemption in Amsterdam FIR on behalf of the State Secretary of Infrastructure and Environment

29 September 2011

Nr. IENM/IVW-2011/5994-349

The State Secretary of Infrastructure and Environment

Having read the request from AMERIDAIR, Capt T. Fuentes, by electronic form dated 23 September 2011, mail: tfuentes@ameridair.com);

In regard to article 49 of the Air Navigation Order (Luchtverkeersreglement);

Decrees:

Article 1

An exemption is granted to AMERIDAIR to perform flights in the Mode S Enhanced Surveillance designated Airspace in Amsterdam FIR with aircraft with nationality and registration marking F-HCPB equipped with a Mode S ELS transponder without EHS capability (not providing all DAPs).

Article 2

Exemptions applying to EHS-non capable aircraft carry no time limit. However, any new mandate that alters the exemption status will be subject to a minimum period of a 5 (five) year notice period.

A copy of this decree shall be carried on board of the aircraft during the flight.

The State Secretary of Infrastructure en Environment,

on his behalf:

The Inspector,

A. Schurink-v.d. Klugt.

EXPLANATION

Maastricht Upper Area Control Centre (MUAC) has fully integrated Mode-S (ELS and EHS) into its systems and is using the information to provide an additional level of safety to its customers. MUAC provides the highest safety standard to all aircraft, but Mode-S is an extremely valuable addition to this service and they would encourage all of their customers to equip their aircraft as soon as practicable.

Objections

Anyone directly affected by this decision may lodge an objection within six weeks after the date on which the decision has been sent.

Pursuant to section 6:5 of the Algemene wet bestuursrecht, the notice of objection has to be signed and should include in any event the following information:

  • − name and address of the person lodging the objection,

  • − the date and a description of the decision, and

  • − the grounds for objection.

The notice of objection should be addressed to the following address:

Transport and Water Management Inspectorate (The Netherlands)

Supervision Services

Legal Affairs

P.O. Box 90653

2509 LR DEN HAAG

The Netherlands

A PDF file of this exemption will be sent to:

  • − AMERIDAIR, Mr T. Fuentes per e-mail: tfuentes@ameridair.com;

  • − Maastricht Upper Area Control Centre per mail masuac.mode.s.dispensation@eurocontrol.int

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