Canadian Aviation Regulations

602.70 In this Division,

overdue

overdue, in respect of an aircraft, means an aircraft for which an arrival report has not been filed

• (a) where a flight plan has been filed in respect of the aircraft,

  • (i) if a search and rescue notification time is specified in the flight plan, immediately after the last reported such time, or

  • (ii) in all other cases, within one hour after the last reported estimated time of arrival, or

• (b) where a flight itinerary has been filed in respect of the aircraft,

  • (i) if a search and rescue notification time is specified in the flight itinerary, immediately after the last reported such time, or

  • (ii) in all other cases, within 24 hours after the last reported estimated time of arrival; (en retard)

responsible person

responsible person means an individual who has agreed with the person who has filed a flight itinerary to ensure that the following are notified in the manner prescribed in this Division, if the aircraft is overdue, namely,

• (a) an air traffic control unit, a flight service station or a community aerodrome radio station, or

• (b) a Rescue Co-ordination Centre. (personne de confiance)