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Technical Programs engineering staff provide specialized engineering
expertise, products, services, advice and support to Civil Aviation clients
within Transport Canada and strive to improve and promote technical excellence
and co-operation respecting safety and cost-effectiveness within the Canadian
aviation community.
The Technical Programs engineering work program encompasses a number of
on-going activities to achieve its mandate including: research and development,
technical evaluations and assessments, provision of technical documentation,
promotion of advances in technology, provision of technical leadership,
assistance in the development of regulations/standards, inspection/auditing
support and the national/international harmonization of regulations, standards,
and procedures.
Our Focus is on:
- Airfield Pavement Structures
(runways, taxiways, aprons) with primary emphasis on safety
requirements for their provision, operation and maintenance; and
- Winter Maintenance for airside
pavements which includes runway surface condition reporting, snow
removal, ice control and runway friction measurement.
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