GEN 1.7 DIFFERENCES FROM ICAO STANDARDS, RECOMMENDED PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES

1. ANNEX 1 — PERSONNEL LICENSING, Eleventh Edition, July 2011:
No.Annex ProvisionDifference CategoryDetails of DifferenceRemarks
1Annex 1, 4.3.2 and 4.4.1.4exceedsQatar had adopted Class 1 medical certificate for air traffic controllers instead of Class 3Qatar has adopted more stringent medical requirements for ATCOs.
2. ANNEX 2 — RULES OF THE AIR, Tenth Edition, July 2005: NIL differences.
3. ANNEX 3 — METEOROLOGICAL SERVICE FOR INTERNATIONAL AIR NAVIGATION, Eighteenth Edition July 2013:
NIL differences
4. ANNEX 4 — AERONAUTICAL CHARTS, Eleventh Edition, July 2009:
No.Annex ProvisionDifference CategoryDetails of DifferenceRemarks
1Chapter 4Not applicableIntentionally left blankSARPS not adopted in the national regulation for the State of Qatar
2Chapter 5Not applicableIntentionally left blankSARPS not adopted in the national regulation for the State of Qatar
37.6.3Not applicable(not applicable)Due to local terrain
47.8.2Not applicable(not applicable)Due to local terrain
58.8.2Not applicable(not applicable)Due to local terrain
69.8.2Not applicable(not applicable)Due to local terrain
710.8.2Not applicable(not applicable)Due to local terrain
811.3.3.2Not applicableIntentionally left blankRecommendation not adopted in the national regulation for the State of Qatar
911.4Different in characterRecommendation not adopted210 x 148mm (A4 as the standard size of paper for IAC)
1011.9.2Not applicable(not applicable)Due to local terrain
1112.4Different in characterRecommendation not adopted210 x 148mm (A4 as the standard size of paper for IAC)
1216.7.12.1Not applicable(not applicable)Due to local terrain.
1317.7.12.1Not applicable(not applicable)Due to local terrain.
14Chapter 18Not applicableIntentionally left blankSARPS not adopted in the national regulation for the State of Qatar
15Chapter 20Not applicableIntentionally left blankSARPS not adopted in the national regulation for the State of Qatar
5. ANNEX 5 — UNITS OF MEASUREMENT TO BE USED IN AIR AND GROUND OPERATIONS, Fifth Edition, July 2010: NIL differences.
6. ANNEX 6 — OPERATION OF AIRCRAFT, Part 1 – TenthNinth Edition, July 20162010: NIL differences.
No.Annex ProvisionDifference CategoryDetails of DifferenceRemarks
16.2.2.1Less protective or partially implemented or not implementedImplementation date is 31 December 2018 instead of 31 December 2016 for halon-free extinguishersImplementation date is 31 December 2018
7. ANNEX 6 — OPERATION OF AIRCRAFT, Part 2 – NinthEighth Edition, July 20162014: NIL differences.
No.Annex ProvisionDifference CategoryDetails of DifferenceRemarks
1Section 2- 2.4.2.3Less protective or partially implemented or not implementedImplementation date is 31 December 2018 instead of 31 December 2016 for halon-free extinguishersImplementation date is 31 December 2018
8. ANNEX 6 — OPERATION OF AIRCRAFT, Part 3 – EighthSeventh Edition, July 20162010: NIL differences.
No.Annex ProvisionDifference CategoryDetails of DifferenceRemarks
1Section II 4.2.2.1Less protective or partially implemented or not implementedImplementation date is 31 December 2018 instead of 31 December 2016 for halon-free extinguishersImplementation date is 31 December 2018
2Section III 4.1.3.2Less protective or partially implemented or not implementedImplementation date is 31 December 2018 instead of 31 December 2016 for halon-free extinguishersImplementation date is 31 December 2018
9. ANNEX 7 — AIRCRAFT NATIONALITY AND REGISTRATION MARKS, Sixth Edition, July 2012: NIL differences.
10. ANNEX 8 — AIRWORTHINESS OF AIRCRAFT, Eleventh Edition, July 2010: NIL differences.
11. ANNEX 9 — FACILITATION, Fourteenth Edition, October 2015: NIL differences.
12. ANNEX 10 — AERONAUTICAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS, Vol I – Sixth Edition, July 2006: NIL differences.
13. ANNEX 10 — AERONAUTICAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS, Vol II – Sixth Edition, October 2001: NIL differences.
14. ANNEX 10 — AERONAUTICAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS, Vol III – Second Edition, July 2007: NIL differences.
15. ANNEX 10 — AERONAUTICAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS, Vol IV – Fifth Edition, July 2014: NIL differences.
16. ANNEX 10 — AERONAUTICAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS, Vol V – Third Edition, July 2013: NIL differences.
17. ANNEX 11 — AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES, Thirteenth Edition, July 2001: NIL differences.
18. ANNEX 12 — SEARCH AND RESCUE, Eighth Edition, July 2004: NIL differences.
19. ANNEX 13 — AIRCRAFT ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION, Tenth Edition, July 2010: NIL differences.
20. ANNEX 14 — AERODROMES, Vol I – Sixth Edition, July 2013: NIL differences.
21. ANNEX 14 — AERODROMES, Vol II – Fourth Edition, July 2013: NIL differences.
22. ANNEX 15 — AERONAUTICAL INFORMATION SERVICES, Fifteenth Edition, July 2016.
No.Annex ProvisionDifference CategoryDetails of DifferenceRemarks
15.1.1.1Partially implementedItem (u) – pertaining to volcanic activityNo volcanic activity in the State of Qatar.
25.2.3Not applicableSNOWTAMNo snow in the State of Qatar.
35.2.4Not applicableASHTAMNo volcanic activity in the State of Qatar
45.3.4Partially implementedASHTAM is excludedASHTAM not being issued by the State of Qatar.
57.1.1.1Partially implementedItem (20) not adopted.Snow plan is omitted in the list.
67.1.1.2Not applicableSnow planNot applicable due to local climate.
23. ANNEX 16 — ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, Vol I – Seventh Edition, July 2014: NIL differences.
24. ANNEX 16 — ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, Vol II – Third Edition, July 2008: NIL differences.
25. ANNEX 17 — SECURITY — SAFEGUARDING INTERNATIONAL CIVIL AVIATION AGAINST ACTS OF UNLAWFUL INTERFERENCE, Ninth Edition, March 2011: NIL differences.
26. ANNEX 18 — THE SAFE TRANSPORT OF DANGEROUS GOODS BY AIR, Fourth Edition, July 2011: NIL differences.
27. ANNEX 19 — SAFETY MANAGEMENT, First Edition, July 2013: NIL differences.