1. Sri Lanka's Experience with ICAO TCB Projects
Presented by Chandrasena Nimalsiri
Director-General of Civil Aviation and Chief Executive Officer,
Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka

2. Evolution of civil aviation management in Sri Lanka
1946 – Department of Civil Aviation (DCA) was responsible for
Administration & Enforcement of Air Navigation Regulations
Provision of Air Navigation Facilities & Services
Development & Maintenance of Aerodromes
Operation of the national carrier, Air Ceylon
1952 – National carrier was separated from the DCA
1979 – Development & Maintenance of aerodromes, entrusted to the Airports Authority.(subsequently abolished)
1983 – Provision of Air Navigation Facilities and Services, entrusted to the Airport & Aviation Services (Pvt) Ltd. & DCA was reduced only to a regulator – (controlled & financed by the Government)
Abolished the DCA and established a CAA ( autonomous & self- financed)

3. Sri Lanka’s participation with TCB Projects
Regional Projects under UNDP Assistance for
Human Resources Development
Establishment of Civil Aviation Training Centre
Sartorial Reviews
Technical Assistance
Regional Projects under cost sharing basis
COSCAP-SA
Country Specific Project under a Trust Fund
Development of safety oversight capabilities of the DCA

4. Summery of events leading to the launch of a country specific project by TCB
ICAO assessed DCA-Sri Lanka in Feb. 1997
Series of deficiencies were reported.
ICAO called for a remedial action plan.
Government sought assistance from TCB.
TCB proposed a country specific project.
The Government approved the Project (SRL/97/901) in April 1998.
The Project started in August 1998

5. Project Goals Major Objectives Redrafting Aviation legislation
Restructuring of the DCA
Employment of skilled staff for safety oversight duties
Development of written procedures / manuals for staff & industry guidance
Training of the DCA Technical Staff

6. Performance Against Schedule
Plan: To complete the Project within two years from the date of commencement ( )
Actual: The Project was terminated on 31st December 2002

7. Performance Against Quality
Actual:
Civil Aviation Act was drafted
CAA was established with administrative and financial flexibility
International Experts were employed
Manuals/ Inspector handbook developed & published
Training - on going
Goals planned:
Updating aviation legislations
Creation of a Flexible and effective administration
Employment of Competent & Professional staff
Development of Written procedures & Guidance Material
training of local staff under international experts

8. Performance Against Budget
Initial estimate USD 3.47 million
Revised estimate USD million
Approved budget USD million
Actual cost/expenditures:
At the end of two years USD 1.2 million
At the end of the project USD 1.6 million
Savings USD 0.3 million (including interests)

9. Post-Mortem By Department
SRL/97/901 Project

10. Project Planning How Was the Project Planned?
Who was responsible for original plans?
DGCA from Sri Lanka
TCB from ICAO
Was project well defined from beginning?
Project objectives defined in the Action Plan
Action Plan modified whilst in execution through mutual consultations

11. Project Planning Was the Plan the Right One?
Action Plan was realistic
Time lines proposed were subject to government inputs, approvals etc.
Project was steered by TCB through a Project Co-ordinator (PC).
PC was selected by Sri Lanka from TCB nominees
DGCA was appointed National Project Manager

12. How Was the Project Managed?
Project was assisted by International experts in
Airworthiness (02) – 24 months
Operations (01) – 24 months
Personnel Licensing (01) – 03 months
Organizational & Manpower Consultant (06- months)
Aviation legislation Consultant (06 months)
Project Progress was monitored through Technical Policy Review (TPR) Meeting held fortnightly
DGCA chaired the TPR Meeting
ICAO monitored the Progress of the Project closely
President, ICAO Council wrote to the Minister when matters were no moving at the required pace
Bipartite meetings
ICAO regional office

13. How Was the Project Managed?…..
Project recruited NPPPs (Nationally recruited Professional Project Personnel) locally in
Airworthiness (01) – 24 months
Operations (01) – 24 months
Cabin Safety (01) – 24 months
Personnel Licensing (01) – 24 months
Aviation legislation (01) – 12 months
NPPP understudied the International Experts

14. Project Deliveries Organization
Legislation for establishment of the CAA (Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka Act)
Development of Vision, Mission & Motto for the CAA
Development of objectives
Defining Duties & Functions of the CAA
Organizational Structure
Duties and functions of key post holders
Development of outcomes & outputs
Setting the CAA values
Setting a Training Policy for CAA Staff
Vehicles, office furniture & equipment purchased

15. Project Deliveries * Customization of COSCAP – SA Generic Manuals
Operations
NPPP in Flight Operations was trained
Manuals/Guidance Material produced
Flight Operations Inspector Handbook *
Designated Check Pilot Manual *
Cabin crewmember standard Manual *
Cabin crewmember training standards Manual *
Dangerous Goods Manual *
“How to obtain an airline licence” guidelines *
Checklist for initial certification of aircraft operators
Audit Procedures Manual *
Air operators were inspected & audited with NPPPs
Operations Regulations were drafted
* Customization of COSCAP – SA Generic Manuals

16. Project Deliveries Airworthiness NPPP in Airworthiness was trained
DCA Airworthiness Inspectors were trained
Manuals/Guidance Material produced
Airworthiness Inspector Handbook
Audit Procedures Manual
Air operators were inspected & audited with NPPPs
Airworthiness Regulations were drafted

17. Project Deliveries Personnel Licensing
NPPP in Personnel Licensing was trained
Manuals/Guidance Material produced
Licensing Regulations drafted
Licensing Procedures developed
Flying Training School Certification requirements drafted
Medical Examination Procedures developed
Board of Designated Civil Aviation Medical Examiners appointed

18. Direct Benefits of the Project
Government’s attention & recognition
Flexible Administrative Set up
Follow-up ICAO Audit Report was satisfactory
No major deficiencies
Only a few recommendations
Good acceptance, higher respect & better co-operation by the Industry
Application of high level of safety standard
Systematic approach for safety oversight
Trained Staff

19. Projects in pipe line
Development of Civil Aviation Master Plan for Sri Lanka - with CAA
Re-assessment of runway surface condition – with AASL
Aviation Security Project – with CAA