The Aviation Safety Letter (ASL) is published quarterly. It includes articles that address all aspects of aviation safety, including:
- safety insight derived from accidents and incidents
- safety information tailored to the needs of pilots
- service and maintenance personnel
- aviation managers, and more
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Years from 2024 to 2015
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
- ASL Issue 4/2019
- ASL Issue 3/2019
- ASL Issue 2/2019 (PDF, 2.95 MB)
- ASL Issue 1/2019 (PDF, 5.5 MB)
2018
- ASL Issue 4/2018 (PDF, 1.4 MB)
- ASL Issue 3/2018 (PDF, 2.0 MB)
- ASL Issue 2/2018 (PDF, 2.1 MB)
- ASL Issue 1/2018 (PDF, 1.4 MB)
2017
- ASL Issue 4/2017 (PDF, 1.8 MB)
- ASL Issue 3/2017 (PDF, 1.35 MB)
- ASL Issue 2/2017 (PDF, 1.34 MB)
- ASL Issue 1/2017 (PDF, 4.3 MB)
2016
- ASL Issue 2/2016 (PDF, 1.6 MB)
- ASL Issue 1/2016 (PDF, 2.4 MB)
2015
- ASL Issue 1/2015 (PDF, 8.3 MB)
Years from 2014 to 2003
Accessibility notice: An alternative format is available on request at the following email: TC.ASL-SAN.TC@tc.gc.ca.
2014
- ASL Issue 3/2014 (PDF, 4.69 MB)
- ASL Issue 2/2014 (PDF, 5.99 MB)
- ASL Issue 1/2014 (PDF, 1,64 MB)
2013
- ASL Issue 4/2013 (PDF, 2.26 MB)
- ASL Issue 3/2013 (PDF, 2.17 MB)
- ASL Issue 2/2013 (PDF, 1.28 MB)
- ASL Issue 1/2013 (PDF, 3.31 MB)
2012
- ASL Issue 4/2012 (PDF, 3.02 MB)
- ASL Issue 3/2012 (PDF, 6.97 MB)
- ASL Issue 2/2012 (PDF, 6.74 MB)
- ASL Issue 1/2012 (PDF, 4.50 MB)
2011
- ASL Issue 4/2011 (PDF, 3.75 MB)
- ASL Issue 3/2011 (PDF, 8.41 MB)
- ASL Issue 2/2011 (PDF, 8.98 MB)
- ASL Issue 1/2011 (PDF, 7.79 MB)
2010
- ASL Issue 4/2010 (PDF 4.36 MB)
- ASL Issue 3/2010 (PDF 4.73 MB)
- ASL Issue 2/2010 (PDF 7.78 MB)
- ASL Issue 1/2010 (PDF 6.80 MB)
2009
- ASL Issue 4/2009 (PDF 4.45 MB)
- ASL Issue 3/2009 (PDF 16.08 MB)
- ASL Issue 2/2009 (PDF 6.50 MB)
- ASL Issue 1/2009 (PDF 6.36 MB)
2008
- ASL Issue 4/2008 (PDF, 4.61 MB)
- ASL Issue 3/2008 (PDF, 9.37 MB)
- ASL Issue 2/2008 (PDF, 7.18 MB)
- ASL Issue 1/2008 (PDF, 4.34 MB)
2007
- ASL Issue 4/2007 (PDF, 3.89 MB)
- ASL Issue 3/2007 (PDF, 4.76 MB)
- ASL Issue 2/2007 (PDF, 3.81 MB)
- ASL Issue 1/2007 (PDF, 3.34 MB)
2006
- ASL Issue 4/2006 (PDF, 4.24 MB)
- ASL Issue 3/2006 (PDF, 3.85 MB)
- ASL Issue 2/2006 (PDF, 6.0 MB)
- ASL Issue 1/2006 (PDF, 4.4 MB)
2005
- ASL Issue 3/2005 (PDF, 3.50 MB)
- ASL Issue 2/2005 (PDF, 1,41 MB)
- ASL Issue 1/2005 (PDF, 1.0 MB)
2004
- ASL Issue 4/2004 (PDF, 811 KB)
- ASL Issue 3/2004 (PDF, 953 KB)
- ASL Issue 2/2004 (PDF, 591 KB)
- ASL Issue 1/2004 (PDF, 717 KB)
2003
- ASL Issue 4/2003 (PDF, 510 KB)
- ASL Issue 3/2003 (PDF, 812 KB)
- ASL Issue 2/2003 (PDF, 426 KB)
- ASL Issue 1/2003 (PDF, 486 KB)
A DVD (TP185) containing all English and French issues of ASL, from 1973 through 2014, is available. These back issues are in PDF format only. Please note that the search function makes this an invaluable training tool for flight schools and training departments. Purchase your copy of this DVD.
The contents do not necessarily reflect official policy and, unless stated, should not be construed as regulations or directives. Letters with comments and suggestions are invited. All correspondence should include the author’s name, address and telephone number. The editor reserves the right to edit all published articles. The author’s name and address will be withheld from publication upon request.
Reprints of original ASL material are encouraged, but credit must be given to Transport Canada’s Aviation Safety Letter. Please forward one copy of the reprinted article to the Editor, Aviation Safety Letter.
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Editor, Aviation Safety Letter
Transport Canada (AARTT)
330 Sparks Street,
Ottawa ON K1A0N8
E-mail: TC.ASL-SAN.TC@tc.gc.ca
Tel.: 343-553-3022