Part 1 Definitions, Abbreviations and Units of Measurement

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This Subpart specifies the definitions applicable to and within the OTARs and Overseas Territories Aviation Circulars (OTACs).

Unless the context otherwise requires or the term is defined otherwise in relation to a particular Part of these OTARs the definitions in 1.3 are applicable.  In some cases the commonly-used abbreviation or acronym is also given after the term defined for ease of reference.

Terms not in paragraph 1.3 and not defined in the applicable legislation shall have the same meanings as in the Annexes to the Chicago Convention.