Detailed ATS Department Inspection Checklist
Control Tower Unit
No. Inspection Item Checked (✓)
1 Primary VHF communication tested ☐
2 Backup VHF frequency operational ☐
3 UHF system performance checked ☐
4 Clear transmission and reception ☐
verified
5 Internal intercom tested ☐
6 All radar consoles powered and ☐
working
7 Radar screen refresh rate acceptable ☐
8 Target tracking system functional ☐
9 System software version verified ☐
10 Recording system stores audio data ☐
correctly
11 Playback of recorded audio successful ☐
12 Time synchronization on systems ☐
verified
13 CCTV monitoring functional ☐
14 Lighting in control tower adequate ☐
15 Workstations ergonomically set up ☐
16 Valid ATC license ☐
17 Recent medical certificates ☐
18 Fire extinguisher in place and ☐
inspected
19 UPS switch-over successful ☐
20 Daily briefing system available to ☐
controllers
No. Inspection Item Checked (✓)
1 VOR signal stable and accurate ☐
2 DME range measurements within ☐
limits
3 NDB signal direction consistent ☐
4 NDB signal strength stable ☐
5 ILS Localizer aligned properly ☐
6 ILS Glide Slope operating correctly ☐
7 ILS Marker Beacons transmitting ☐
8 Antennas visually inspected ☐
9 Cables and connectors in good ☐
condition
10 Lightning protection system intact ☐
11 Remote monitoring connectivity ☐
functional
12 Environmental shelters clean and ☐
sealed
13 Cooling system operational ☐
14 Power supply stable and filtered ☐
15 Calibration records updated ☐
16 Interference levels tested and ☐
acceptable
17 Flight inspection last completed date ☐
noted
18 Antenna zones clear of obstructions ☐
19 Tower paint and marking visible ☐
20 Safety signage present ☐
Navigational Aids Unit
Briefing Unit
No. Inspection Item Checked (✓)
1 Flight plan system accessible ☐
2 Electronic FPL submission functional ☐
3 Manual FPL forms available ☐
4 NOTAM database current ☐
5 Weather data synchronized ☐
6 Access to meteorological charts ☐
7 Briefing room clean and organized ☐
8 Printers working and supplied ☐
9 Telephone line active ☐
10 Internet connection stable ☐
11 Email communication tested ☐
12 Backup PC or terminal available ☐
13 Uninterruptible Power supply and ☐
backup tested
14 Staff trained in briefing procedures ☐
15 Contingency plans accessible ☐
16 FPL transmission logs maintained ☐
17 FPL rejection/error handling tested ☐
18 NOTAM printing tested ☐
19 Maps and charts updated ☐
20 Wall clocks and timing devices ☐
synchronized
