The Canadian Business Aviation Association is seeking comments from operators concerning their preparation for meeting the country’s mandate to require ADS-B Out in Class A and B airspace (12,500 feet and above) starting Feb. 23, 2023. The five-question survey is available on the CBAA website.
“By letting us know your current equipage and if aircraft modifications are needed to meet the mandate will help the association guide its policy,” the CBAA said. After reviewing the survey responses, the association will present recommendations to Nav Canada and Transport Canada on whether changes should be made to the mandate.
In response to an AIN query about why the mandate was not first issued as a proposed amendment, Nav Canada responded: “The Canadian ADS-B mandate for Classes A and B airspace will not require an amendment to Canadian Aviation Regulations. The requirement will be contained in the Designated Airspace Handbook (DAH) and will require an update to Chapter 551 of the Airworthiness Manual (AWM 551)." Transport Canada told AIN that it will approve the changes to the DAH.
Both agencies said that later this year, a notice of proposed amendments will be submitted for consultation to all stakeholders via the Canadian Aviation Regulation Advisory Council to expand ADS-B requirements to lower altitudes in Class C, D, and E airspace. They noted the requirement is not expected any sooner than 2026.