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Topic	Title	Description	TP number
General operating and flight rules	Aviation Safety Letter	A collection of documents about aviation safety.	TP 185
Licensing	Multi-engine class rating - aeroplane: Flight test guide	Reference guide for examination.	TP 219
Air navigation services	Criteria for the Development of Instrument Procedures	Reference document.	TP 308/GPH209
Operating airports and aerodromes	Aerodromes standards and recommended practices	Reference document.	TP 312
Licensing for pilots and personnel	Written examinations for the airline transport pilot licence aeroplane: Study and reference guide	Reference guide for examination.	TP 690
Licensing for pilots and personnel	Study and reference guide for the written examinations for the instrument rating: Aeroplane and helicopter	Reference guide for examination.	TP 691
Licensing for pilots and personnel	Glider pilot licence: Study and reference guide	Reference guide for examination.	TP 876
Licensing for pilots and personnel	Glider pilot licence: Sample examination	Sample examination for glider’s pilot licence exam.	TP 877
Requirements and tools for aviation training organizations	Aeroplane: Flight instructor guide	Reference guide for examination.	TP 975
Operating airports and aerodromes	Land use in the vicinity of aerodromes	Reference document.	TP 1247
Air navigation services	Emergency security control of air traffic (ESCAT) plan	Document outlining air traffic regulations.	TP 1258
General operating and flight rules	Take Five...for safety (series)	Article series	TP 2228
Licensing for pilots and personnel	Private and commercial pilot licence including aeroplane to helicopter pilot licences - helicopter: Study and reference guide	Reference guide for examination. For private and commercial pilot licence including aeroplane to helicopter pilot licences - Helicopter	TP 2476
Licensing for pilots and personnel	Private and commercial pilot licence - helicopter: Flight test guide	Reference guide for examination.	TP 3077
Air travel	Helicopter passenger	Safety information for passengers.	TP 4263
Licensing for pilots and personnel	Flight engineer licence - aeroplane: Study and reference guide	Reference guide for examination.	TP 4381
Commercial air services	Air Operator Certification Manual	Manual with procedures and guidelines.	TP 4711
Requirements and tools for aviation training organizations	Helicopter: Flight instructor guide	Guide for instructors.	TP 4818
Licensing for pilots and personnel	Flight instructor rating - aeroplane, helicopter, aerobatic: Flight test guide	Reference guide for examination.	TP 5537
Aircraft airworthiness	Safety criteria for approval of extended range twin-engine operations (ETOPS)	Listing of safety manuals.	TP 6327
Commercial air services	Approved check pilot manual	Checklist for pilots.	TP 6533
Aircraft airworthiness	Canadian aviation service difficulty reports: Feedback	Collection of comments from Transport Canada in response to reports of aviation service difficulty reports.	TP 6980
Air travel	A safety guide for aircraft charter passengers	Safety guide.	TP 7087
Aircraft airworthiness	Service difficulty alerts	List of potential hazards identified by the Service Difficulty Reporting Program.	TP 7244
Aircraft airworthiness	Service difficulty advisories	List of potential problems identified by the Service Difficulty Reporting Program.	TP 7394
Operating airports and aerodromes	Airport wildlife management bulletins	Bulletin about management of wildlife.	TP 8240
General operating and flight rules	Master minimum equipment list/minimum equipment list policy and procedures manual	Inventory list for equipment.	TP 9155
Requirements and tools for aviation training organizations	Aeroplane and rotorcraft simulator manual	Operations manual.	TP 9685
Commercial air services	Air operator merger or take-over procedures	Procedures reference document.	TP 9908
Licensing for pilots and personnel	Instrument rating groups 1, 2 and 3 aeroplane: Flight test guide	Reference guide for examination.	TP 9939
Licensing for pilots and personnel	Helicopter flight training manual	Training manual.	TP 9982
Licensing for pilots and personnel	Balloon pilot license - including flight instructor rating: Study and reference guide	Reference guide for examination for balloon pilot’s licence.	TP 10087
General operating and flight rules	Helicopter risk management	Safety manual.	TP 10112
General operating and flight rules	When in Doubt...Small and Large Aircraft, Aircraft Critical Surface Contamination Training - TP 10643	Manual with procedures and guidelines.	TP 10643
Licensing for pilots and personnel	Air law and procedures - Class 'E' airspace: Study and reference guide	Reference guide for examination.	TP 11408
Operating airports and aerodromes	Wildlife control procedures manual	Operations manual.	TP 11500
Commercial air services	Foreign air operator certification and inspection manual	Operations manual.	TP 11524
Requirements and tools for aviation training organizations	Multi-engine class rating: Instructor guide	Training guide for instructors.	TP 11575
General operating and flight rules	Pilot incapacitation	Safety material.	TP 11629
Licensing for pilots and personnel	Student pilot permit or private pilot licence: Foreign and military applicants, aviation regulations	Reference guide for examination.	TP 11919
Licensing for pilots and personnel	Airline transport pilot license - helicopter: Study and reference guide	Reference guide for examination.	TP 11954
Licensing for pilots and personnel	Study and Reference Guide, Private Pilot Licence, including Helicopter to Aeroplane Pilot Licence	Reference guide for examination.	TP 12280
Commercial air services	Flight attendant manual standard	Safety manual for flight attendants.	TP 12295
Licensing for pilots and personnel	Flight attendant training standard	Safety guide for flight attendants.	TP 12296
Air travel	Seaplane/Floatplane: Passenger's guide	Safety guide for passengers.	TP 12365
Licensing for pilots and personnel	Recreational pilot permit - aeroplane: Study and reference guide:	Reference guide for examination.	TP 12467
Licensing for pilots and personnel	Recreational pilot permit - aeroplane: Flight test guide	Reference guide for examination.	TP 12475
Licensing for pilots and personnel	Flight dispatchers: Study and reference guide	Reference guide for examination.	TP 12513
Requirements and tools for aviation training organizations	Seaplane rating: Instructor guide	Training guide for instructors.	TP 12668
Licensing for pilots and personnel	VFR over-the-top rating: Instructor guide	Training guide for instructors.	TP 12775
Requirements and tools for aviation training organizations	How to start a flight training unit	Training guide.	TP 12862
Licensing for pilots and personnel	Human Factors - Brochure	Reference guide for examination.	TP 12863 TP 12864 TP 12865
Requirements and tools for aviation training organizations	Instructor guide: GPS	Training guide for instructors.	TP 12878
Licensing for pilots and personnel	Written examinations for the commercial pilot licence aeroplane: Study and reference guide	Reference guide for examination.	TP 12881
Licensing for pilots and personnel	Recreational pilot permit and private pilot licence: Civil aviation sample examination	Civil aviation sample examination.	TP 13014
Operating airports and aerodromes	Evaluation of the efficacy of products and techniques for airport bird control	Evaluation report.	TP 13029
Registering and leasing aircraft	Aircraft leasing procedures manual	Manual about leasing airplanes.	TP 13090
Aircraft airworthiness	Maintenance schedule approval policy and procedures	Maintenance manual.	TP 13094
Commercial air services	SATOPS: Final report	Safety of Air Taxi Operations Task Force report.	TP 13158
Licensing for pilots and personnel	Flight Test Guide - Powered Parachute	Reference guide for examination.	TP 13299
Medical fitness for aviation	Handbook for civil aviation medical examiners	Handbook with reference material.	TP 13312
Licensing for pilots and personnel	Commercial pilot licence - aeroplane: Flight test guide	Reference guide for examination.	TP 13462
Commercial air services	Generic dispatchers training manual for air operators	Training manual.	TP 13498
Licensing for pilots and personnel	Written examination for the type rating for two crew aeroplane or cruise relief pilot: Study and reference guide	Reference guide for examination.	TP 13524
Commercial air services	Right to refuse dangerous work on board aircraft while in operation	Pamphlet.	TP 13537
General operating and flight rules	Sharing the skies	Guide for pilots about dealing with hazards from wildlife.	TP 13549
Commercial air services	Air operators generic operational control manual (dispatcher manual)	Operations manual.	TP 13561
Requirements and tools for aviation training organizations	Complex aeroplane: Competency guide	Skills assessment document.	TP 13615
Operating airports and aerodromes	Technical evaluation engineering aerodrome safety 1998: Civil aviation	Evaluation of safety equipment for aerodromes.	TP 13706
Licensing for pilots and personnel	Private pilot licence - aeroplane: Flight test guide	Reference guide for examination.	TP 13723
Licensing for pilots and personnel	Civil aviation sample examination	Reference guide for examination private and commercial pilot licenses.	TP 13728
Licensing for pilots and personnel	Type rating - helicopter: Study and reference guide	Reference guide for examination for commercial helicopter pilot’s license.	TP 13733
General operating and flight rules	Stall/spin awareness -guidance notes - private and commercial pilot training	Pilot training manual.	TP 13747
Commercial air services	Commercial and business aviation inspection and audit (checklists) manual	Maintenance checklists and manual.	TP 13750
Aircraft airworthiness	Aircraft maintenance and manufacturing inspection and audit	Maintenance checklists and manual.	TP 13751
Licensing for pilots and personnel	VFR navigation progress test guide: Aeroplane	Reference guide for examination.	TP 13779
Operating airports and aerodromes	Sub-committee on runway incursions: Final report	Report summarizing committee findings.	TP 13795
Requirements and tools for aviation training organizations	Flight training devices	Reference guide for examination.	TP 13799
Commercial air services	Score your safety culture	Self-assessment test to assess the safety culture in a workplace.	TP 13844
Aircraft airworthiness	Scheduled maintenance instruction development processes manual	Guidelines for maintenance.	TP 13850
General operating and flight rules	Pilot Decision Making — PDM	Pilot training manual.	TP 13897
Licensing for pilots and personnel	Study and reference guide: Pilot permit - gyroplane	Reference guide for examination for gyroplanes.	TP 13975
Licensing for pilots and personnel	Flight test guide: Ultra-light aeroplane	Reference guide for examination.	TP 13984
Licensing for aircraft maintenance engineers	Aircraft maintenance engineer technical examinations: Study and reference guide	Reference guide for examination.	TP 14038
General operating and flight rules	Guidelines for aircraft ground: Icing operations	Operating guidelines.	TP 14052
Commercial air services	Approved check dispatcher manual	Manual for dispatchers.	TP 14114
Commercial air services	Aviation occupational health and safety on board aircraft	Pamphlet.	TP 14215
Requirements and tools for aviation training organizations	Pilot Examiner Manual	Manual.	TP 14277
Aircraft airworthiness	Transport Canada civil aviation guidelines: Maintenance policy manuals	Maintenance manual.	TP 14308
Aircraft airworthiness	Enhanced zonal analysis procedures	Manual for developing maintenance routines.	TP 14331
General operating and flight rules	Flying On Board Seaplanes/Floatplanes	Pamphlet.	TP 14346
Licensing for pilots and personnel, General operating and flight rules, Drone safety	Transport Canada Aeronautical Information Manual (TC AIM)	Reference material with pre-flight information.	TP 14371
Aircraft airworthiness	Transport Canada civil aviation guidelines: Maintenance control manuals	Maintenance manual.	TP 14408
Aircraft airworthiness	Air operator maintenance control manual checklist	Manual for air operators.	TP 14427
Aircraft airworthiness	Maintenance policy manual: MPM checklist	Maintenance manual.	TP 14428
Licensing for pilots and personnel	Study and reference guide: Pilot permit - ultra-light aeroplane	Reference guide for ultra-light aeroplane pilots.	TP 14453
Licensing for pilots and personnel	Sample examination: Pilot permit - ultra-light aeroplane	Sample examination.	TP 14454
Commercial air services	Fatigue risk management system for the Canadian aviation industry: An introduction to managing fatigue	Introduction to the topic of fatigue management.	TP 14572
Commercial air services	Fatigue risk management system for the Canadian aviation industry: Fatigue management strategies for employees	Guide about fatigue management.	TP 14573
Commercial air services	Fatigue risk management system for the Canadian aviation industry: Employee training assessment	Employee training assessment.	TP 14574
Commercial air services	Fatigue risk management system for the Canadian aviation industry: Developing and implementing a fatigue risk management system	Guide for implementing a fatigue risk management program.	TP 14575
Commercial air services	Fatigue risk management system for the Canadian aviation industry: Policies and procedures development guidelines	Policy guide for fatigue risk management.	TP 14576
Commercial air services	Fatigue risk management system for the Canadian aviation industry: Introduction to fatigue audit tools	Guide for fatigue risk management.	TP 14577
Commercial air services	Fatigue risk management system for the Canadian aviation industry: Trainer’s handbook	Trainer’s handbook.	TP 14578
Commercial air services	Transport Canada inspector training booklet for operational control (Cancelled)	Reference material for Transport Canada Inspectors.	TP 14626
Licensing for pilots and personnel	Advanced qualification program evaluator manual	Manual for Transport Canada Inspectors, air operators and AQP Evaluators.	TP 14672
Commercial air services	Civil aviation integrated management system standard	Document that explains how Transport Canada manages the Civil Aviation Program.	TP 14693
Licensing for pilots and personnel	Flight test guide: Pilot proficiency check and aircraft type rating (aeroplane)	Manual with procedures and guidelines.	TP 14727
Licensing for pilots and personnel	Pilot proficiency check and aircraft type rating	Manual with procedures and guidelines.	TP 14728
Commercial air services	Reporting and recording work place hazards	Pamphlet.	TP 14793
General operating and flight rules	Manual of all weather operations: Categories II and III	Operations manual.	TP 1490
General operating and flight rules	Transport Canada Civil Aviation service standards activities (with and without charges)	A reference that explains Transport Canada’s service standards for Civil Aviation.	TP 14984
Licensing for pilots and personnel	Choose your aviation career flight path	Describes the types of careers available in aviation.	TP 14989
General operating and flight rules	National aviation day! February 23	Publicity for special event.	TP 14990
Licensing for pilots and personnel	Flight test guide: Powered para-glider	A reference guide to prepare for the Flight Instructor Rating - Powered Para-glider examination.	TP 15031
General operating and flight rules	Flying to Canada: what you need to know	A guide for general aviation pilots about flying in Canada.	TP 15048
Licensing for pilots and personnel	Flight Test Guide - Instrument Rating - Group 4 - Helicopter	Reference guide for examination.	TP 15099
General operating and flight rules	Small Aircraft Passenger Guidelines	Video.	TP 15171
Aviation security	Industry Guidance: Airport Security Programs - Executive Summary	Airport security program overview	TP 15175
Licensing for pilots and personnel	Written examinations for the flight instructor rating – gyroplane: Study and reference guide	Reference guide to help prepare for the Flight Instructor Rating – Gyroplane examination.	TP 15209
Requirements and tools for aviation training organizations	Study and Reference Guide for the Flight Instructor Rating – Ultra-light Aeroplane	Guide.	TP 15210
Licensing for pilots and personnel	Written examinations for the flight instructor rating helicopter: Study and reference guide	Reference guide to help prepare for the Flight Instructor Rating – Helicopter examination.	TP 15216
Licensing for pilots and personnel	Written examinations for the flight instructor rating aeroplane: Study and reference guide	Reference guide to help prepare for the Flight Instructor Rating examination.	TP 15219
Commercial air services	Hot Air Balloons - A Passenger's Guide (PDF 245 KB)	Pamphlet.	TP 15245
Drone safety	Knowledge Requirements for Pilots of Small Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (TP 15263)	Training and examination guide for pilots of drones.	TP 15263
General operating and flight rules	CARS and standards quick reference sheet	Listing of Canadian Aviation Regulations.	TP 15286
Licensing for pilots and personnel	Flight Test Guide - Competency Check (Private Operators) - Second Edition	Reference guide for examination.	TP 15335
Licensing for pilots and personnel	Flight Test Guide - Competency Check (Private Operators)	Reference guide for examination.	TP 15335
Drone safety	Flight Reviewer’s Guide for Pilots of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems	Guide.	TP 15395
General operating and flight rules	State Safety Program (SSP) For Civil Aviation in Canada	Reference document.	TP 15462
Licensing for pilots and personnel	Authorized Person Policy Manual – Aeroplane and Helicopter	Guide.	TP 15419
Drone safety	Transport Canada’s Drone Strategy to 2025	Report on Transport Canada's strategy for drone safety and innovation	TP 15467
General	Transport Canada and Air Safety: Our Work Behind the Scenes	Pamphlet.	TP n/a
Aircraft airworthiness	Meet your aircraft	Pamphlet. available to order	TP 3694
Commercial air services	Commercial and Business Aviation Dangerous Goods Inspector's Manual	Manual. available to order	TP 385
Operating airports and aerodromes	Small perching birds/Gulls, waterfowl and shorebirds/Hawks, owls, gamebirds	Poster. available to order	TP 6324
General operating and flight rules	Aviation Safety Ultralight & Balloon	Newsletter. available to order	TP 7317
Licensing for pilots and personnel	Finding the Sun's True Bearing—Precomputed Tables	Tables. available to order	TP 784
Commercial air services	Air Command Weather Manual	Manual. available to order	TP 9352
Commercial air services	Air Command Weather Manual Workbook	Workbook. available to order	TP 9353
Licensing for pilots and personnel	Flight Training Manual	Manual. available to order	TP 1102
Commercial air services	When in Doubt...Small and Large Aircraft, Aircraft Critical Surface Contamination Training	Workbook. available to order	TP 10643
Aircraft airworthiness	Service difficulty reporting: You can improve air safety	Poster. available to order	TP 11323
Commercial air services	Liability Through the Exercise of Delegated Authority	Pamphlet. available to order	TP 11825
Operating airports and aerodromes	Birdstrike solutions/Birdstrike facts	Poster. available to order	TP 12169
General operating and flight rules	Bird avoidance (PDF, 530 KB)	Brochure. available to order	TP 12422
Licensing for pilots and personnel	Human Factors for Aviation—Basic Handbook	Handbook. available to order	TP 12863
Licensing for pilots and personnel	Human Factors for Aviation—Advanced Handbook	Handbook. available to order	TP 12864
Licensing for pilots and personnel	Human Factors for Aviation—Instructor's Guide	Guide. available to order	TP 12865
Operating airports and aerodromes	When does a goose become an elephant?	Poster. available to order	TP 12894
Operating airports and aerodromes	Evaluation of the efficacy of products and techniques for airport bird control	Report. available to order	TP 13029
Commercial air services	Cabin Safety Team—Advancing Aviation Safety	Pamphlet. available to order	TP 13150
Operating airports and aerodromes	Complementary extinguishing agents and firefighting equipment: Test method	Handbook. available to order	TP 13320
Commercial air services	Interference on board an aircraft will not be tolerated: "Transport May be Denied" (500 pack)	Pamphlet. available to order	TP 13378
Operating airports and aerodromes	Airspace and GPS awareness tools	Compilation (CD). available to order	TP 13549
Commercial air services	Communicate your occupational safety and health concerns	Poster promoting safety. available to order	TP 13564
General operating and flight rules	Situational awareness—preventing controlled flight into terrain	Collection of aviation safety videos. available to order	TP 13655
Aircraft airworthiness	Service difficulty reporting: Keeping you in the loop	DVD. available to order	TP 13675
General operating and flight rules	Pilot Decision-making	Manual (CD). available to order	TP 13897
Commercial air services	As an employer... are you ensuring the health and safety of your employees?	Poster about promoting health and safety. available to order	TP 13900
Aircraft airworthiness	Airframe log	Logbook. available to order	TP 14058
Aircraft airworthiness	Aircraft journey log	Logbook. available to order	TP 14089
Aircraft airworthiness	Engine Logbook	Logbook. available to order	TP 14182
General operating and flight rules	Icing—Awareness and Training	Compilation (CD) available to order	TP 14189
Aircraft airworthiness	Propeller logbook	Logbook. available to order	TP 14201
Commercial air services	Safety Management Systems Implementation Procedures Guide	Booklet. available to order	TP 14343
Commercial air services	Aviation occupational health and safety - know your rights... and your responsibilities!	Poster publicizing changes to Aviation Occupational Health and Safety regulations. available to order	TP 14622
Commercial air services	Aviation Safety—Performance Measurement Logic Models	Pamphlet. available to order	TP 14849

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