Aviation document booklet (ADB)
Aviation document booklet (ADB) holds a flight crew member's aviation documents (TC AIM LRA 1.1):
- Evidence of holder's qualification for certain permits, licences, certificates and ratings.
- Permits, licences, medical certificates attach as labels.
- Holder's photograph and other security features authenticate holder.
Basics:
- Who must hold one: Canadian permit and licence holders (TC AIM LRA 1.2).
- PPL label (aeroplane or helicopter) attaches to the ADB (TC AIM LRA 1.4.2).
- First application: apply with first Canadian permit or licence (TC AIM LRA 1.2).
- Submit passport-style photograph with Form 26-0726, Application for an Aviation Document Booklet.
- Not Form 26-0297, the Category 4 medical declaration form.
ADB validity (TC AIM LRA 1.2):
| Holder | ADB valid for |
|---|---|
| Standard (TC now issues) | 10 years |
| Operational-level language proficiency (retested every 5 years) | up to 5 years |
ICAO conformance:
| Document | Conforms to ICAO? | Ref | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Licence | Yes, Annex 1 | TC AIM LRA 1.1, 1.8 | Canadian differences published in AIP Canada GEN 1.7 |
| Permit | No | TC AIM LRA 1.1 | Valid only in Canadian airspace, unless country overflown authorizes use |
Trap: student, gyroplane, ultralight or recreational permit is not valid outside Canada unless that country authorizes it; licences conform to ICAO Annex 1.
References
- TC AIM LRA 1.1
- TC AIM LRA 1.2
- TC AIM LRA 1.8