CAT.GEN.MPA.205 Aircraft tracking system — Aeroplanes

(a) By 16 December 2018 at the latest, the operator shall establish and maintain, as part of the system for exercising operational control over the flights, an aircraft tracking system, which includes the flights eligible to (b) when performed with the following aeroplanes:

(1)  aeroplanes with an MCTOM of more than 27000 kg, with an MOPSC of more than 19, and first issued with an individual CofA before 16 December 2018, which are equipped with a capability to provide a position additional to the secondary surveillance radar transponder;

(2)  all aeroplanes with an MCTOM of more than 27000 kg, with an MOPSC of more than 19, and first issued with an individual CofA on or after 16 December 2018; and

(3)  all aeroplanes with an MCTOM of more than 45500 kg and first issued with an individual CofA on or after 16 December 2018.

(b) Flights shall be tracked by the operator from take-off to landing, except when the planned route and the planned diversion routes are fully included in airspace blocks where:

(1)  ATS surveillance service is normally provided which is supported by ATC surveillance systems locating the aircraft at time intervals with adequate duration; and

(2)  the operator has provided to competent air navigation service providers necessary contact information.