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ANNEX 04 - Aeronautical Charts

Standard or Recommended Practice

Australian Difference

Reasons for Difference

2.2 Titles. The title of a chart or chart series prepared in accordance with the specifications contained in this Annex and intended to satisfy the function of the chart, shall be that of the relevant chapter heading as modified by application of any Standard contained therein, except that such title shall not include "ICAO", unless the chart conforms with all Standards specified in this Chapter 2, and any specified for the particular chart.

 Australian charts carry a title to describe their function. Not all charts are titled to conform to the Annex.

Functional descriptions are considered more appropriate for Australia

2.5.7 Conversion scales (kilometres/nautical miles, metres/feet) shall be provided on each chart on which distances, elevations or altitudes are shown. The conversion scales shall he placed on the face of each chart.

 Comply in part. The conversion scale is shown for the hypsometric tint scale on all visual charts. The kilometre / NM scale is shown on all visual charts. The metres / feet scale is being progressively included on all VNC and VTC.
(see WP 20010424-2149).

This standard is being progressively applied
2.11 Colours

Recommendation. Colours used on charts should conform to Appendix 3 - Colour Guide.

 Conform in all colours with the exception that inland waters on Australian charts are coloured green instead of blue.

Preferred by Pilots
2.12.3.1 The value of spot elevations of doubtful accuracy shall be followed by the sign ± Spot heights of doubtful accuracy are currently shown in brackets. Compliance with ICAO will be actioned on an "opportunity" basis with each chart revision. (see WP 20010424-2145)

Compliance pending
2.18.2 In addition to the elevation (referenced to mean sea level) for the specific surveyed ground positions, geoid undulation (referenced to the WGS-84 ellipsoid) for those positions shall also be published as specified for a particular chart. Partial compliance. Geoid undulations are not published in Australia.

Geoid undulation data is not available
2.18.4 The order of resolution of geographical coordinates and geoid undulations shall be that as specified for a particular chart. Partial compliance. The order of resolution of coordinates are as specified (database archives); however, geoid undulations are not implemented (see remarks for para 2.18.2 above).

Geoid undulation data not available
7.9.3.1.1 The components shall include the following:
  1. in respect of DME, additionally the elevation of The transmitting antenna of the DME to the nearest 30 m (100 FT);

9) change-over points on route segments defined by reference to very high frequency omnidirectional radio ranges, indicating the distances to the nearest kilometre or nautical mile to the navigation aids;

 

12) air defence identification zone (ADIZ) properly identified (Note: - ADIZ procedures may be described in the chart legend)

 This information is in ERSA FAC.

 

 

Not relevant to Australia.

 

 

Not relevant to Australia

Not applicable
8.6.2 Recommendation.. To improve situational awareness in areas where significant relief exists, all relief exceeding 300m (1000ft) above the elevation of the primary aerodrome should be shown by smoothed contour lines, contour values and layer tints printed in brown. Appropriate spot elevations, including the highest elevation within each top contour line should be printed in black. Significant obstacles should also be shown. The recommendation has very limited application in Australia and does not warrant its introduction. Alternative measures are in place to ensure that an equivalent level of safety is being achieved.

Nil comment
8.9.4.1.1 The components shall include the following:

2) In respect of DME, additionally the elevation of the transmitting antenna of the DME to the nearest 30 m (100 FT);

 This is not shown on TACs, but is shown in ERSA FAC.

Preferred by Pilots
9.3.2 Recommendation. The chart should be drawn to scale. Australian SIDs are not drawn to scale.

Not practicable for Australia
The components shall comprise the following:

a graphic portrayal of each standard departure route instrument, including:

minimum flight altitudes to the nearest higher 50 m or 100 FT along the route or route segments;

the radio navigation aid(s) associated with the route(s) including:

geographical coordinates in degrees, minutes and seconds;

for DME, the channel and the elevation of the transmitting antenna of the DME to the nearest 30 m (100 FT);

5) transition altitude/height to the nearest higher 300 m or 1,000 FT;

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

Minimum flight altitudes are not shown on SID routes or route segments.

 

 

The coords are in ERSA FAC.

 

This information is in ERSA FAC.

 

 

Transition altitude / height are not shown on SID.

 

 

 

 

Not required

 

 

Preferred by Pilots

 

 

SIDs Terminate before the Transition

Altitude is attained
10.5.3 For a VOR / DME RNAV arrival route, the abbreviation "RNAV" or "RNAV (VOR/DME) shall be followed by the identification of the reference VOR / DME. Australia does not have VOR / DME RNAV procedures.

Not relevant
10.9.4.1.1 The components shall comprise the following:
  1. the radio navigation aid(s) associated with the route(s) including:
  1. plain language name;

 

d) geographical coordinates in degrees, minutes and seconds;

  1. for DME, the channel and the elevation of the transmitting antenna of the DME to the nearest 30 m (100 FT);
  1. transition altitude/height to the nearest higher 300 m or 1,000 FT;
  

 

 

 

Plain language name is in the title.

 

Contained in ERSA.

 

Contained in ERSA

 

Transition altitude is not shown on Australian STARs.

 

 

 

Pilots prefer that this information be contained in ERSA rather than on the chart

 

 

 

STARS generally terminate before the Transition altitude is reached
11.10.4.3 Recommendation. The final approach fix (or final approach point for an ILS approach procedure) should be identified with its geological coordinates in degrees, minutes and seconds. Partial compliance. Australia shows such points in degrees, minutes and tenths of minutes.

Australias Safety Authority (CASA) requires this data be given in degrees/minutes/months
11.10.6.4 Recommendation. Heights required by procedures should be shown in parentheses, using the height datum selected in accordance with 11.10.2.5. Partial compliance. IAL heights required by the procedure are underlined in lieu of parentheses.

Underlining has become the accepted preference and will be retained
11.10.8.4 Recommendation. A rate of descent table should be shown. Australia does not include a rate of descent table on IAL charts.

Not considered necessary
  1. Aeronautical database requirements

The following data shall be published in tabular form on the verso of the chart or as a separate, properly referenced sheet:

 This data is held in an electronic database, but is not published on the chart.

Not considered necessary
  1. Function

This chart shall provide flight crews with information which will facilitate the ground movement of aircraft:

and helicopter movement:

  1. from the final approach and take-off area to the touchdown and lift-off area and to the helicopter stand;
  

Shown by DAP Aerodrome charts.

 

 

Australian helicopter requirements are contained in ERSA FAC for each international aerodrome.

Not considered necessary

 

 

Pilots prefer that this information be

Be included in ERSA FAC
1) This chart shall show:

Geographical coordinates in degrees, minutes and seconds for the aerodrome/heliport reference point;

c) Elevations and geoid undulations to the nearest half metre or foot of runway thresholds, geometric centre of touchdown and lift-off area and the highest elevation of the touchdown zone of a precision approach runway;

d)all runways including those under construction with designation number, length and width to the nearest metre, bearing strength, displaced thresholds, stopways, clearways, runway directions to the nearest degree magnetic, type of surface, and runway markings;

h) geographical coordinates in degrees, minutes, seconds and hundredths of seconds for appropriate taxiway centre line points and aircraft stands;

  

Coords are in degrees, minutes and tenths of minute.

 

Only RWY end elevations are shown.

 

 

Partial compliance. Type of surface, bearing strengths, displaced thresholds and RWY markings are contained in ERSA.

 

 

Not shown on Australian AD charts.

  

CASA Requirement

 

 

Geoid indulation data not available

 

 

 

ERSA is the preferred repository for

This data

 

 

 

Not relevant to Australia
15.5.2 Recommendation. Magnetic variation to the nearest degree and its annual change should be shown. Magnetic variation to the nearest degree is shown, but not the annual change.

Annual change considered not necessary
15.6 Aerodrome data

This chart shall show in a similar manner all the information on the Aerodrome/Heliport Chart - ICAO and the Aerodrome Ground Movement Chart - ICAO relevant to the area depicted, including:

b) aprons with aircraft stands, bearing strengths or aircraft type restrictions, lighting, marking and other visual guidance and control aids, where applicable, including location and type of visual docking guidance systems;

c) geographical coordinates in degrees, minutes, seconds and hundredths of seconds for aircraft stands;

  1. the boundaries of the air traffic control service;
  2. relevant radio communication facilities listed with their frequencies;
  

 

 

 

 

Comply in part - visual guidance docking systems are not shown.

 

 

All coords are in degrees, minutes and tenths of a minute.


Not shown on DAP AD charts

 

Not shown on DAP AD charts

  

 

 

 

 

 

Not considered necessary

 

 

CASA requirement

 

Not considered necessary

Not considered necessary

 
16.4.6 Recommendation. Overlaps should be provided by extending the chart area on the top and right side beyond the area given on the index. this overlap area should contain all aeronautical, topographical, hydrographical and cultural information. The overlap should extend up to 28 km (15 NM) if possible but in any case from the limiting parallels and meridians of each chart to the neat line. Australian WACs follow the overlap criteria in critical areas of map coverage, but, in general, WAC coverage ceases at the neat line.

Traditional depiction is to the neat line only
16.7.5 Political boundaries

International boundaries shall be shown. Undemarcated and undefined boundaries shall be distinguished by descriptive notes.

 International boundaries are being progressively included on WACs.

(WP 20010424-2136)

Not Applicable
16.7.9.3 Recommendation. The spot elevation of the highest point in any sheet should be cleared of hypsometric tinting. Australian WACs do not accord with this recommendation.

Not considered necessary
16.7.10.2 Charts on which spot elevations are generally unreliable shall bear a warning note prominently displayed on the face of the chart in the colour used for aeronautical information, as follows:

"Warning - The reliability of relief information on this chart is doubtful and elevations should be used with caution."

 A warning note is included on WACs.
(WP 20010424-2141)

All charts are progressively becoming compliant
16.9.2.2 The aerodrome elevation, the lighting available, the type of runway surface and the length of the longest runway or channel, shown in abbreviated form for each aerodrome in conformity with the example given in Appendix 2, provided they do not cause undesirable clutter on the chart, shall be indicated. This information is shown in ERSA. Only the aerodrome type by symbol and its name are shown.

The ERSA presentation is preferred by pilots
  1. Prohibited, restricted and danger areas

Prohibited, restricted and danger areas shall be shown.

 PRD areas are not shown on WACs

These areas are shown on ERC and VNC in lieu
16.9.5.1 Significant elements of the air traffic services system including, where practicable, control zones, aerodrome traffic zones, control areas, flight information regions and other airspace in which VFR flights operate shall be shown together with the appropriate class of airspace.
 Elements of Australias air traffic service system are not shown on WACs.

Not included because of the prohibitive costs in updating this information
17.4.4 Recommendation. Whenever practicable, sheets should be quarter sheets of the World Aeronautical Chart - ICAO 1:1 000 000. An appropriate index to adjacent sheets, showing the relationship between the two chart series should be included on the face of the chart or on the reverse side. The VNCs approximate, but are not quarter sheets of the WAC coverage of the same areas. Required coverage of VTCs makes such a recommendation impracticable.

Not practicable
17.4.5 Recommendation. Overlaps should be provided by extending the chart area on the top and right side beyond the area given on the index. This overlap area should contain all aeronautical, topographical, hydrographical and cultural information. The overlap should extend up to 15 km (8 NM), if possible, but in any case from the limiting parallels and meridians of each chart to the neat line. Recommended overlaps are impracticable.

Not practicable
17.7.9.3 Recommendation. The spot elevation of the highest point in any sheet should be cleared of hypsometric tinting. Australian VNCs do not accord with this recommendation.

Not considered necessary
17.9.2.2 The aerodrome elevation, the lighting available, the type of runway surface and the length of the longest runway or channel, shown in abbreviated form for each aerodrome in conformity with the example given in Appendix 2, provided they do not cause undesirable clutter on the chart, shall be indicated. AD data is not shown on VNCs.

This data is shown in ERSA in lieu

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Last Updated: 23 July, 2008