July 24, 2023
We have launched Public ADS-B Performance Report (PAPR) on our website, which outlines the performance of ADS-B Out transponders installed on aircraft. The transponders need to provide complete and accurate information to ensure safe operations.
Integrated with data from AireonOpen a new window, the world’s leader in space-based ADS-B data, the report will allow Canadian airspace users to enter their aircraft information and see if their aircraft transponders are functioning, communicating with the satellites, and as such, complying with the upcoming mandates.
The ADS-B Out mandate will be deployed using a phased approach starting on August 10, when Class A airspace operations will be required to comply with ADS-B requirements. Class B will follow in 2024.
This article outlines how PAPR works, how you can use it, and what you’ll need to do before requesting a report.
Once your aircraft is equipped with an ADS-B Out transponder that complies with Canadian Aviation Regulation (CAR) transponder and automatic pressure altitude reporting equipment standards (CAR 551.103Open a new window) you can take advantage of space-based ADS-B surveillance. PAPR will offer you insight into the performance of your ADS-B system and signal.
“The visibility provided by Aireon ADS-B Performance Report will help us collectively leverage the benefits of ADS-B to support the industry in achieving the safety, efficiency and environmental benefits of this critical surveillance infrastructure,” said Mark Cooper, VP and Chief Technology and Information Officer at NAV CANADA.
With ADS-B, the aircraft broadcasts its position data and that data is integrated into the Air Traffic Control surveillance system. The PAPR system will search through this inventory of past aircraft operations for a matching flight. If one is found, a report is then sent to the requestor within 60 minutes.
As soon as the aircraft is appropriately equipped with ADS-B Out transponders, you’re encouraged to fill in the ICAO flight plan accordingly. This will have an impact on two fields: items 10b and 18.
Item 10b
Aircraft operators need to file one of the following equipage in item 10b of the flight plan:
Item 18
Aircraft operators will need to include the following entry in item 18: SUR/CANMANDATE.
This will indicate that the aircraft is equipped in accordance with the ADS-B Out mandate.
PAPR requests can be made two hours after landing, when the data will be available from Aireon. The PAPR system works best when a single transponder is tested per flight. If you have multiple installed on your aircraft, we recommend submitting separate PAPR requests for each during separate flights.
You’ll need the following information to submit a request:
Items highlighted within this report indicate where the ADS-B system failed to meet certain corresponding performance requirements. The PAPR user guide contains more details about how to read the report.
When entering the Flight identification (FLT ID), aircraft operators need to make sure it exactly matches the Aircraft Identification in a flight plan’s item 7. This will ensure that ADS-B positions can be correlated with the information contained in the filed flight plan.
If you have questions or need more information, please contact our customer service team. They are available during business hours (9am to 5pm EST).