TTCAA's Advisory Circulars
| TAC No# | Subject | Purpose | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| TAC-XL001A | Rotocraft External-Load Operations | The purpose of this TTCAA Advisory Circular (TAC) is to provide guidance to persons interested in applying for a Rotorcraft External-Load Operator Certificate | 09/02/09 |
| TAC No# | Subject | Purpose | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| TAC-AD001 | Application for an Aerodrome Licence | The purpose of this TTCAA Advisory Circular (TAC) is to describe the process of applying for and obtaining an aerodrome licence under the Trinidad and Tobago Civil Aviation Regulations (TTCARs). | 07/01/04 |
| TAC-AD002 | Requirements for Aerodrome Rescue and Firefighting | The purpose of this TTCAA Advisory Circular (TAC) is to provide guidance on the requirements for aerodrome rescue and firefighting as prescribed in TTCAR No.12 and the Manual of Aerodrome Standards. | 07/01/04 |
| TAC-AD003 | Control of Obstacles | The purpose of this TTCAA Advisory Circular (TAC) is to provide guidance to aerodrome operators on methods acceptable to the Authority for showing compliance with the requirements for control of obstacles at aerodromes. | 07/01/04 |
| TAC-AD004 | Aerodrome Manual | The purpose of this TTCAA Advisory Circular (TAC) is to provide methods acceptable to the Authority for showing compliance with the Aerodrome Manual requirements contained in TTCAR No.12. | 06/10/18 |
| TAC-AD005 Aerodrome Standards | Aerodrome Standards | The purpose of this TTCAA Advisory Circular (TAC) is to give guidance and amplification of certain international standards prescribed in the Manual of Aerodrome Standards for aerodrome design and operations. | 06/11/15 |
| TAC-AD006 | Aerodrome Safety During Aerodrome Works | The purpose of this TTCAA Advisory Circular (TAC) is to provide guidance on procedures and practices to maintain safety at a licenced aerodrome during a period when works are being carried out at that aerodrome. | 06/11/15 |
| TAC-AD007 | Guidance Material on Conducting Aeronautical Studies and Risk Assessment | This document provides guidance to aerodrome operators on the conduct of Aeronautical Study and risk assessment where the aerodrome is unable to meet Trinidad and Tobago Civil Aviation Regulations No.12 requirements and need to identify alternative measures to achieve an equivalent or acceptable level of safety. | 06/04/04 |
| TAC-AD008 | Guidance Material on Assessing and Reporting the Condition of the Movement Area | This document provides guidance to aerodrome operators on the conduct of assessing and reporting the condition of the movement area and related facilities in order to provide the flight crew with information needed for safe operation of the aeroplane. | 06/04/17 |
| TAC-AD009 | Procedures for the Certification Inspection of Heliports and Helidecks | To provide information and guidance for owners and operators of Heliports and Helidecks in Trinidad and Tobago. It provides information on the procedures that shall be followed for the inspection of Heliports and Helidecks. The Authority shall certify all Heliports and Helidecks within Trinidad and Tobago before helicopter operations can be allowed. | 11/03/2020 |
| TAC No# | Subject | Purpose | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| TAC-ANS001A | A Guidance on Development of an Operations Manual for Air Navigation Services | The purpose of this TTCAA Advisory Circular (TAC) is to provide guidance on the development of an operations manual and other aviation documents used by an air navigation services provider in the provision of air navigation services. | 07/05/14 |
TAC No# Subject Purpose Date
TAC-001A Certification of an Air Operator To describe the process of applying
for and obtaining an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) to conduct commercial air transport operations under
Trinidad and Tobago Civil Aviation Regulations (TTCARs).25/04/05
TAC-003A Operator’s Quality System To provide information and guidance1
. In order to
show compliance with Trinidad and Tobago Civil Aviation Regulations (TTCAR) No. 3:16, an operator
should establish his Quality System in accordance with the instructions and information contained in the
following paragraphs.25/04/05
TAC- 004A Maintenance Control by Reliability Methods This circular provides information and guidance material which may be used to design or
develop maintenance control programmes utilizing reliability control methods. 25/04/05
TAC-005B Use of Portable Electronic Device Aboard Aircraft Defines the condition(s) for which portable electronic devices (PED) may be used onboard aircraft.
TAC provides aircraft operators with information and guidance as an acceptable means of compliance for TTCAR No.2:7719/07/01
TAC-007A Passenger Safety Information Briefing and Briefing Cards Provides information about the items that are required to be, or should be, covered in oral passenger briefings and on passenger briefing cards. 09/03/05
TAC- 006C Control of Aircraft Mass To give guidance to
operators of all aircraft registered in Trinidad and Tobago and to specify in detail the procedures
to be followed by all operators or owners in connection with the determination of mass of such
aircraft. 25/04/05
TAC-008B Operations in Special Airspaces and RNAV Routes and Procedures To provide information to operators from which they can obtain guidance for operations in RVSM, MNPS, RNP Type airspaces or Area Navigation (RNAV). 09/05/07
TAC-009B Company Indoctrination Training The purpose of this TTCAA Advisory Circular (TAC) is to specify the objectives
and content of basic indoctrination curriculum segments applicable to crew members and flight
operations officers.06/07/05
TAC-010A Crew Resource Management Training To present guidelines for developing, implementing, reinforcing, and assessing Crew Resource Management (CRM) training programmes for flight crew members and other personnel essential to flight safety 25/02/05
TAC-013A Carry-On Baggage To provide information about features that the Trinidad and Tobago Civil Aviation Authority (TTCAA) recommends should be included in air operator’s carry-on baggage programme. 07/03/05
TAC-014A Maintenance Contractual Arrangement To provide guidance on the approval process for a Training Programme for an AMO 20/04/05
TAC- 018A Large Aircraft Ground De-Icing This TTCAA advisory circular (TAC) is based on FAA Advisory Circular AC 120-58 and
contains recommendations for ensuring the safe operation of large aeroplanes during icing conditions and
guidelines for the development of adequate procedures for the de-icing of large aeroplanes.21/03/05
TAC- 019A Ground Deicing and Anti Icing Program To provide one means, but not the only
means, for obtaining approval of a Ground Deicing and Anti-Icing Programme, and for ensuring
compliance with the Trinidad and Tobago Civil Aviation Regulations (TTCAR) No.2:123 and
No.2:299, TTCAR No. 3:52 and No. 3:IS52.10/03/05
TAC-020A Financial Assessment AOC Revision No. 2 To guide applicants for and AOC on the information required by the TTCAA for the financial assessment of an applicant prior to the issue of an air operator certificate. 11/04/05
TAC-021B Exchange and Use of Continuing Airworthiness Information To provide guidance to operators on the
exchange and use of continuing airworthiness information. 24/03/05
TAC-025A Air Operator Training Program Approval Process To provide guidance on the approval process for a training programme for an air operator as required TTCAR No. 3:38 10/03/05
TAC-027A Crew Flight and Duty Time Scheme To provide guidance on parameters which should be taken into account in the construction of a flight and duty time scheme as required by TTCAR No.2:277 14/04/05
TAC- 028A Aircraft Lease and Interchange To give guidance on the process involved in
the approval of a lease arrangement by a national air operator. 14/04/05
TAC- 029A Aircraft Wet Lease Arrangements To provide guidance on the requirements for wet lease operations by a national
air operator.16/03/05
TAC-030B Minimum Equipment List (MEL) To provide guidance to operators for the development of a minimum equipment list as required by the Trinidad and Tobago Civil Aviation Regulations (TTCARs). 29/01/09
TAC-031B Accident Prevention and Flight Safety Program and Occurrence Reporting To provide guidance on
the development and maintenance of an accident prevention and flight safety programme and the
mandatory reporting of occurrences as required by the TTCAA.06/07/05
TAC-032 Check Airman Approval and Surveillance To give guidance to operators on the procedures for approval and surveillance of a check airman as described under TTCAR No.2:266-269. 29/11/05
TAC-033 Approval of B-RNAV and P-RNAV To provide operational approval and airworthiness guidance material regarding Area Navigation (RNAV) requirements for operators of Trinidad and Tobago registered civil aircraft, operating in a Basic Area Navigation (B-RNAV) or Precision Area Navigation (P-RNAV) environment in European RNAV airspace. 12/04/05
TAC-038 Use of an Electronic Manual System To provide guidance on the acceptance and use of electronic manual system to satisfy certain operational and maintenance requirements. 06/04/06
TAC-039A Ground Instructor Qualifications and Training To provide guidance on the qualifications requirements for ground instructors. 22/07/09
TAC-042 Flight Safety Documents System To provide guidance on the organization and development of an operator’s flight safety documents system as required by TTCAR No. 3:5. 23/03/06
TAC- 043 DG Guidance Revision N. 2 To provide recommendations and
guidance on the transport of dangerous goods by air, including the training of personnel involved in such
activities, and provides direction and assistance to an operator applying for dangerous goods permission.14/06/10
TAC-044 Guidance on Developing a Safety Management System To provide guidance to organizations in
establishing a Safety Management System as required by the TTCARs.15/11/06
TAC-045A Implementation Of TTCAR 16 – Pecuniary Penalties To provide guidance on the
application of TTCAR No.16 in respect of Pecuniary Penalties for violation of the TTCARs.01/07/07
TAC-049 Voluntary Incident Reporting System Describes the Trinidad and Tobago
Civil Aviation Authority (TTCAA) Voluntary Incident Reporting System (VIRS) which
utilizes the Office of the Head Quality and Investigations as the independent party of the
TTCA to receive and process VIRS.14/06/13
TAC-054 Electronic Flight Bag Certification Contains guidance on the operational use of Electronic Flight
Bags (EFBs).09/05/17
| TAC No# | Subject | Purpose | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| TAC- 022E | Airworthiness Certificate and Special Flight Permit | To provide policy and guidance associated with airworthiness certification, issue and renewal of a Trinidad and Tobago Airworthiness Certificate and issue of a Special Flight Permit. | 27/09/13 |
| TAC-023D | General Considerations | To provide guidance to operators by setting out acceptable means for showing that modifications or repairs to aircraft comply with the requirements of TTCAR No. 5:23 and 5:34, and to clearly define when TTCAA approval is required for repairs or modifications. | 04/10/13 |
| TAC-026B | Authenticity and Serviceability of Aircraft Parts | To provide guidance on the establishment of a system of control to ensure that only parts meeting the approved design data applicable to a Trinidad and Tobago aircraft, are installed on that aircraft. | 02/02/07 |
| TAC-050 | Aircraft Welding Approvals and Qualifications | To provide information on the application for the initial issue and renewal of an aircraft welding authorization under TTCAR No. 6. | 24/01/14 |
| TAC-051 | Aircraft Noise Validation Certificate | The Advisory Circular provides guidance to operators and aircraft owners when applying for an aircraft Noise Validation Certificate. | 12/03/14 |
| TAC No. | Subject | Purpose | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| TAC-006C | Mass and Balance Revision No. 3 | To give guidance to operators of all aircraft registered in Trinidad and Tobago and to specify in detail the procedures to be followed by all operators or owners in connection with the determination of mass of such aircraft. | 05/04/25 |
| TAC-011A | Aircraft Ground handling and Servicing Revision No. 1 | Contains information and guidance for the servicing and ground handling of aircraft. | 05/03/23 |
| TAC-018A | Large Aircraft Ground Deicing Revision No. 1 | Contains information and guidance materials regarding advanced de-icing and anti-icing fluids and procedures for their use. | 05/03/21 |
| TAC-018A | Large Aircraft Ground De-icing | This TTCAA advisory circular (TAC) is based on FAA Advisory Circular AC 120-58 and contains recommendations for ensuring the safe operation of large aeroplanes during icing conditions and guidelines for the development of adequate procedures for the de-icing of large aeroplanes. | 05/03/21 |
| TAC-019A | Ground Deicing and Anti-icing Programme Revision No. 1 | Provides one means, but not the only means, for obtaining approval of a Ground Deicing and Anti-Icing Programme, and for ensuring compliance with the Trinidad and Tobago Civil Aviation Regulations (TTCAR) No.2:123 and No.2:299, TTCAR No. 3:52 and No. 3:IS52. | 05/03/10 |
| TAC No# | Subject | Purpose | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| TAC-002B | Certification of an Approved Maintenance Organization | To provide guidance for airworthiness inspectors on the certification of an approved maintenance organization (AMO) | 07/11/08 |
| TAC-017A | Training Programme Approval Process | To provide guidance on the approval process for a Training Programme for an AMO. | 05/04/06 |
| TAC-034C | Acceptance of a Foreign FAR 145 Repair Station | To provide guidance to an FAR 145 repair station on an acceptable means of compliance with Trinidad and Tobago Civil Aviation Regulations (TTCAR) No.6 for the conduct of maintenance on a Trinidad and Tobago aircraft and associated aeronautical products by aFAR 145 repair station when such repair station is in compliance with the conditions published in TTCAR No. 6:8 (3) and this TAC for equivalence with TTCAR No.6. | 12/05/22 |
| TAC-035C | Acceptance of a CAR 573 Repair Station | To provide guidance to CAR 573 AMO on an acceptable means of compliance with Trinidad and Tobago Civil Aviation Regulations (TTCAR) No.6 for the conduct of maintenance on a Trinidad and Tobago aircraft and associated aeronautical products by a CAR 573 AMO when such AMO is in compliance with the conditions published in TTCAR No. 6:8 (3) and this TAC for equivalence with TTCAR No.6. | 12/05/22 |
| TAC- 036D | Acceptance Of A Foreign JAR/EASA 145 AMO | The purpose of this TTCAA Advisory Circular (TAC) is to provide guidance to a JAR/EASA 145 AMO on an acceptable means of compliance with the Trinidad and Tobago Civil Aviation Regulations (TTCAR) No.6 for the conduct of maintenance on a Trinidad and Tobago aircraft and associated aeronautical products by a JAR/EASA 145 AMO when such AMO in compliance with the conditions published in TTCAR No. 6:8 (3) and this TAC for equivalence with TTCAR No.6. | 09/04/21 |
| TAC No# | Subject | Purpose | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| TAC-037 | Developing ATO Training And Procedures Manuals | To give guidance on the development of a Training and Procedures Manual for an ATO as required by TTCAR No.9. | 05/04/06 |
| TAC- 040B | Certification of an Aviation Training Organization | Describes the application and certification process for obtaining an Aviation Training Organization Certificate to conduct aviation training under Trinidad and Tobago Civil Aviation Regulations No. 9 (TTCAR No. 9). | 07/03/18 |
| TAC-041 | Quality System for an ATO Guidance Material for an ATO Quality System | To provide information and guidance to an ATO applicant on how to establish a Quality System that satisfies the quality control standards required to ensure that training and instructional practices comply with all relevant requirements. | 25/01/06 |
| TAC‐058 | Approval of Aviation Training Devices | Provides information and guidance for an Aviation Training Device (ATD). | 20/08/19 |
| TAC No# | Subject | Purpose | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| TAC-012D | Foreign Operator Requirement For Operations specifications TTCAA Advisory Circular TAC-012D | To provide guidance on the requirements for a foreign air operator applying to the Trinidad and Tobago Civil Aviation Authority (TTCAA) for Operations Specifications to operate to and from Trinidad and Tobago. | 06/10/25 |
| TAC No# | Subject | Purpose | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| TAC-015D | Introduction to the Trinidad and Tobago Civil Aviation Regulations 2004 (TTCARs) | To present an overview of the Trinidad and Tobago Civil Aviation Regulations, 2004 (TTCARs), which were first published on 24th March 2004 and became effective on that date. | 27/06/17 |
| TAC-016 | Training, Qualification and Certification of Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Personnel | This TAC contains recommendations for the experience, training, qualifying, examining, and certifying of non-destructive testing personnel for inspection of aircraft, engines, propellers, accessories, and components. | 04/10/13 |
| TAC-024H | Amendments to TTCAR | This TAC contains recommendations for the experience, training, qualifying, examining, and certifying of non-destructive testing personnel for inspection of aircraft, engines, propellers, accessories, and components. | 27/06/17 |
| TAC No# | Subject | Purpose | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| TAC-PEL-050 | Subject Matter Codes for Airman Knowledge test | To provide guidance for applicants preparing to take airman knowledge tests. This TAC contains the listing of subject matter knowledge codes and learning statements for airman knowledge testing. | 06/10/02 |
| TAC-PEL-051 | Airman Knowledge Testing Authorization Requirements Matrix 061002 | To provide guidance for applicants preparing to take airmen knowledge tests. | 06/10/02 |
| TAC-PEL-052 | Test Aids and Materials that may be used by applicants for Knowledge Test | To provide guidance for applicants preparing to take airman knowledge tests. | 06/10/02 |
| TAC-PEL-053 | Test Aids and Materials that may be used by applicants for Knowledge Test | To provide guidance to Aviation Training Organization (ATO) operators for the conduct of Student Pilot Pre-solo test. | 16/06/14 |
| TAC-PEL-055 | Private Pilot Licence Knowledge Tests | To provide guidance for applicants preparing to take Private Pilot Knowledge Tests. | 06/10/02 |
| TAC-PEL-056 | Private Pilot Licence Skill Test Standards 061002 | To prescribe the standards that shall be used by TTCAA inspectors and designated flight test examiners when conducting private pilot—aeroplane (PPL) skill tests. | 06/10/02 |
| TAC-PEL-065 | Commercial Pilot Licence 061002 | To provide guidance for applicants preparing to take Commercial Pilot Knowledge Tests. | 06/10/02 |
| TAC-PEL-066 | Commercial Pilot Licence Skill Test 061002 | To prescribe the standards that shall be used by TTCAA inspectors and designated flight test examiners when conducting commercial pilot—aeroplane skill tests. | 06/10/02 |
| TAC-PEL-075 | Airline Transport Pilot Licence 061002 | To provide guidance for applicants preparing to take Private Pilot Knowledge Tests. | 06/10/02 |
| TAC-PEL-076 | Airline Transport Pilot Licence and Type Rating Skill Test Standards 061002 | To prescribe the standards that shall be used by TTCAA inspectors and designated flight test examiners when conducting Airline Transport Pilot—aeroplane (ATPL) skill tests. | 06/10/02 |
| TAC-PEL-080 | Skills Test Exam for AMEL Applicant | To provide guidance to the aircraft maintenance community on the skills test requirement for persons who wish to apply for Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licences under Part IX of the Trinidad and Tobago Civil Aviation [(No 1) General Application and Personnel Licensing] Regulations, 2004. | 06/07/12 |
| TAC No# | Subject | Purpose | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| TAC-PEL-059 | Designated Flight Test Examiner Knowledge Test Guide | To provide guidance for applicants preparing to take the Designated Flight Test Examiner knowledge tests. | 06/10/02 |
| TAC-PEL-060 | Instrument Rating Knowledge Tests | To provide guidance for applicants preparing to take Private Pilot Knowledge Tests. Appendices provide subject matter outline, reference material, and sample questions, with subject matter knowledge codes. | 06/10/02 |
| TAC-PEL-061 | Instrument Rating Skill Test Standards | To prescribe the standards that shall be used by TTCAA inspectors and designated flight test examiners when conducting Instrument Rating – aeroplane (IR) skill tests. | 06/10/02 |
| TAC-PEL-070 | Ground and Flight Instructor Knowledge Test Guide | To provide guidance for applicants preparing to take the Ground or Flight Instructor knowledge tests. | 06/10/02 |
| TAC-PEL-071 | Flight Instructor Skill Test Standards | To prescribe the standards that shall be used by TTCAA inspectors and designated flight test examiners when conducting flight instructor—aeroplane (FI) skill tests. | 06/10/02 |
| TAC-PEL-076 | Airline Transport Pilot Licence Skill Test Standards / Type Rating Skill Test Standards | To prescribe the standards that shall be used by TTCAA inspectors and designated flight test examiners when conducting Airline Transport Pilot—aeroplane (ATPL) skill tests. | 06/10/02 |
| TAC-PEL-079 | Designated Flight Test Examiner Skill Test Standards | To provide guidance for applicants preparing to take the Designated Flight Test Examiner skill test. | 06/10/02 |
| TAC No# | Subject | Purpose | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| TAC-PEL001B | Aviation Language Proficiency | To operators, air navigation service (ANS) providers, flight crew, air traffic controllers and training establishments on acceptable means to ensure compliance with the language proficiency requirement of the Trinidad and Tobago Civil Aviation Regulations (TTCARs) | 07/11/28 |
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