Aircraft Registration and Marking

Effective Date: October 2013

Version in Effect: 5 (Revised 20 March 2023)

Reference: TAM Part 2, Chapter 2, Section 2

OPI / Telephone: DTAES 3-2 / 819-939-4813

1. Purpose

1.1. This Technical Airworthiness Authority (TAA) Advisory provides guidance on demonstrating compliance with the requirements of the Technical Airworthiness Manual (TAM) related to the identification, marking and registration of DND/CAF aircraft.

1.2. In particular, this document provides instructions with regards to acceptable means of:

1. requesting a new aircraft type designation;
2. applying for a new aircraft registration number;
3. applying for a Certificate of Registration (CofR);
4. managing changes to the aircraft registration status;
5. ensuring the placement of mandatory aircraft identification, registration and safety markings to the aircraft finish scheme; and
6. ensuring the removal of DND/CAF identifiers upon aircraft disposal.

2. Applicability

2.1. This TAA advisory applies to DND Project Management Offices (PMOs), for the registration of new CAF aircraft fleets, and to Weapon System Management (WSM) offices, for any changes to the status of the registration information for in-service fleets. This TAA Advisory also applies to PMOs or Technical Authorities (TAs) responsible for aircraft fleets leased by the DND/CAF, when those aircraft are to be placed on the DND Military Aircraft Register.

2.2 This TAA advisory applies to crewed aircraft and Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS).

Note: UAS that will not receive a DND Military Type Certificate, nor a Restricted Type Certificate, and, therefore, no Technical Airworthiness Clearance, are exempt from the registration and marking provisions of this TAA advisory.

3. Related Material

3.1. Definitions

1. DND Military Aircraft Register. A register for aircraft that have been assigned a DND type designation and registration numbers.
2. Aircraft Registration Number. The registration number consists of six digits, the first three of which represent the three numbers used in the aircraft type designation. The second set of three digits are a block of consecutive numbers between 001 and 999, which, in combination with the first three digits, provide a unique six-digit registration number for each aircraft in the fleet. For example, the series of registration numbers for the eighteen aircraft in the CP140 fleet are: 140101 – 140118.
3. Model Designation. A suffix letter (or letters) added to the type designation to distinguish between two or more models of the same aircraft type and role.
4. ICAO 24-Bit Address Code. A unique address code that is assigned to DND/CAF aircraft from one of the twenty-four-bit aircraft addresses allocated by ICAO to the State of Registry, typically assigned to the Mode S Transponder and Emergency Locator Transmitter.
5. Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum (RVSM). A vertical separation minimum of 300 m (1,000 feet) which is applied between FL290 and FL410 inclusive, on the basis of regional air navigation agreements and in accordance with conditions specified therein.

3.2. Airworthiness Requirements

3.2.1 The following TAM rules (Part 2, Chapter 2 – Aircraft Registration and Marking) have been used by the TAA in defining the scope of this advisory:

1. TAM Rule 2.2.2.R1 – Type Designation. The Director of Technical Airworthiness and Engineering Support (DTAES) shall, upon submission of an application by the intended Type Certificate Holder (TCH) for a proposed aircraft type design for which a DND Type Certificate will be issued, assign a type designation in accordance with 2.2.2.S1, to use for the identification of the aircraft type.
2. TAM Rule 2.2.2.R2 – Registration Number. The DTAES shall assign a registration number, in accordance with 2.2.2.S2, to each individual aircraft for which a Type Designation exists.
3. TAM Rule 2.2.2.R3 – Certificate of Registration. A Certificate of Registration shall be issued for each aircraft when requested by the intended TCH for the aircraft type.
4. TAM Rule 2.2.2.R4 – Aircraft Markings. All DND-registered aircraft shall display the identification, registration and safety markings, as specified in 2.2.2.S4.
5. TAM Rule 2.2.2.R5 – Disposal. When DND military aircraft are to be removed from the DND Military Aircraft Register, all DND-related markings, as detailed in 2.2.2.S5, are to be removed.

3.3 References

1. C-05-005-000/AG-001 – Technical Airworthiness Manual (TAM), Part 2, Chapter 2
2. C-05-005-038/AM-000 – Aircraft Finish Schemes and Identification Markings
3. C-05-006-002/AG-001 – Aircraft Servicing, Maintenance, Hazard and Emergency Markings
4. AF9000+ Procedure DG15.002 – Disposal or Storage and Preservation of Aeronautical Products and Associated Equipment
5. C-05-005-P12-AM-001 – AEPM Division Engineering Process Manual (EPM), Part 8-2-14 – Materiel Control
6. Joint TAA-OAA Advisory 2019-04 (Draft) – Airworthiness Clearance for Operation of DND/CAF-registered Aircraft in Reduced Vertical Separation Minima (RVSM) Airspace (available internally, within DND, under AEPM RDIMS Library Number 1587084)
7. C-05-005-001/AG-002 – Airworthiness Design Standards Manual (ADSM), Part 3, Chapter 6, Annex B

4. Discussion

4.1 Background

4.1.1. By international agreement, all aircraft, whether military or civilian, must be recorded on only one register at a time. It is possible, however, to remove an aircraft from one register and place it on another, provided that the aircraft meets the conditions established by the receiving airworthiness regulatory agency.

4.1.2 Within the DND/CAF Airworthiness Program, the TAA is responsible for maintaining the DND Military Aircraft Register and issuing CofRs to each individual aircraft in a fleet. Within the TAA, this process is managed by DTAES 3 staff.

4.1.3 The Commander of the RCAF is the approval authority for aircraft type designations, registration numbers, popular names and paint/marking schemes. The PMOs, the RCAF Air Staff (Director Air Readiness (D Air Rdns)), the Commander of 1 or 2 Canadian Air Division (CAD), the TAA and the Operational Airworthiness Authority (OAA) provide the RCAF Commander with advice and recommendations to that effect. The TAA is responsible for issuing the CofRs and ensuring that the proposed type designation and registration numbers conform to the criteria described in the TAM. DTAES 3 staff members are available to assist the PMO, Air Staff and 1 CAD or 2 CAD staff with information, advice and options for selecting a type designation and registration numbers.

Note: The Commanders of the Army, Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) and Canadian Special Operations Forces (CANSOF) are approving authorities for the registration and naming of the UAS operated by their own organizations.

4.1.4 The PMO staff (normally, the System Engineering Manager (SEM)) is responsible for staffing requests to the TAA to register new aircraft type designations and assign registration numbers for a new DND/CAF aircraft fleet. The PMO is also responsible for requesting a CofR for each aircraft in the fleet. Once the fleet has transitioned to an ‘In-Service’ status, the WSM assumes responsibility for managing any changes to the aircraft registration and model designations. The responsibilities of the PMO and WSM are summarized as follows:

1. The PMO:
   1. for a new CAF aircraft fleet, submits a request for a new type designation to DTAES 3;
   2. requests DTAES 3 to assign a set of registration numbers to the new fleet;
   3. for each new aircraft, when ready to be brought into service, prepares and submits to DTAES 3 an ‘Application for Registration of a DND Aircraft’ (Form AEPM 309); and
   4. ensures that the aircraft identification and registration markings conform to DND requirements.
2. The WSM advises DTAES 3 of any changes to the status of the registration information for in-service fleets, including:
   1. loss of an aircraft;
   2. de-commissioning and disposal of an aircraft or entire fleet;
   3. changes to the model designation; and
   4. changes to the individual aircraft tail numbers.

4.1.5 All requests for a type designation and CofRs are to be submitted to the appropriate DTAES 3 team leader. The following is the breakdown of aircraft registration responsibilities within the DTAES 3 team:

1. DTAES 3-2: Team Lead – Fighters, Trainers and UAS;
2. DTAES 3-3: Team Lead – Helicopters;
3. DTAES 3-4: Team Lead – Transport Aircraft; and
4. DTAES 3-2-3: the person responsible for coordinating the assignment of registration numbers and managing the DND Military Aircraft Register.

4.2 Process Overview

4.2.1 Request for Registration of a New Type Designation

4.2.1.1 To register a new aircraft type designation, the PMO staff (normally, the SEM) submits a letter to the TAA (DTAES 3 staff) in the format provided at Annex A to this advisory. The following information is required with the request:

1. Aircraft Type Designation;
2. Aircraft Model Designations (if applicable);
3. Popular Name;
4. Registration Numbers; and
5. Reference to the RCAF Commander’s approval of the type designation and aircraft popular name.

4.2.2 Aircraft Type Designation

4.2.2.1 The following are the requirements and conventions adopted for developing a type designation for a new aircraft:

1. As described in TAM paragraph 2.2.2.S1, the type designation for a new DND/CAF aircraft fleet consists of a prefix letter “C” (for Canada), a second letter indicating the primary role of the aircraft and a three-digit numeric code in the range of 100-999. The only constraint in choosing these three numbers is that the type designation must be unique and distinguishable from all of the other aircraft designations on the listed on the DND Military Aircraft Register.  Examples of aircraft type designations are: CP140, CF188, CC130, CH147, CT155, and CU172. In the RCAF military aircraft designation system, no hyphen is used between the letters and the numbers that follow them. As shown in these examples, most of the fleets use numbers in the 100-series, but as illustrated by the type designation chosen for new SAR aircraft, the CC295-Kingfisher, numbers in the 200s and higher series are also acceptable.
2. The second letter in the type designation indicates the primary role of the aircraft type, as follows:

C – Transport

E – Electronic Support

F – Fighter

H – Helicopter

P – Patrol

T – Trainer

U – UAS

4.2.3 Model Designation

4.2.3.1 To distinguish between two or more models of the same aircraft type and role, a suffix letter may be added to the type designation. For example, the RCAF operates two versions of the CF188 Hornet aircraft: a single seat model, designated as the CF188A, and a dual seat model, designated as the CF188B.

4.2.4 Naming of Aircraft – Popular Name

4.2.4.1 The term Popular Name refers to the name given to a DND/CAF aircraft, which is appended to the aircraft’s type designation in the aircraft register. The choice of popular name is not regulated by the DND/CAF Airworthiness Program. It is the responsibility of the PMO, in conjunction with the RCAF Air Staff (D Air Rdns) and 1 or 2 CAD, to propose the name and obtain approval from the Commander of the RCAF. The following guidance is provided to assist in deciding on a popular name for a DND/CAF aircraft:

1. A new aircraft may only be officially named once a contract has been awarded.
2. If the acquired aircraft already has a suitable official and commonly used name, that name will normally be retained (e.g., CC130J assigned the name Hercules J).
3. If a new name is created, it is desirable that the name selected have a Canadian connotation.

Note: It is also desirable that a new name have the same meaning and spelling in both French and English.

4. For the purpose of brevity, the name shall consist of only one word and be selected to conform to the characteristics of the aircraft and its basic mission, rather than the source of the manufacture.
5. The name should appeal to the imagination, without sacrificing dignity, and should suggest confidence in the capabilities of the aircraft.
6. The name must not supplant the designation, nor duplicate those approved, or in use, for other types of equipment.
7. Previously associated names may be utilized, if suitable. In that case, the convention is to add a roman numeral to the end of the name (e.g., CT156 Harvard II and CC177 Globemaster III).
8. Each name under consideration shall be checked against a master list of popular names maintained by the TAA (DTAES staff) as part of the DND Military Aircraft Register.
9. Each new aircraft variant will retain the name originally assigned by the Commander of the RCAF to the type, regardless of its subsequent manufacturer or operational use. All aircraft series models within a common mission and type will retain the one name assigned thereto (i.e., CC130 E/H/H(T) – Hercules; CC130J – Hercules J).

Note: The information provided in this advisory related to selecting an aircraft name was derived from CFAO 36-37, titled ‘Type Designation and Naming of Aircraft'. This CFAO was cancelled in 2007 and the subject assigned to C-05-005-001/AG-001. A copy of the CFAO may be found internally, within DND, under AEPM RDIMS #159200). An updated version of the information from CFAO 36-37 was used to create the aircraft naming section of TAM, Part 2, Chapter 2, Section 3, paragraph 2.2.3.2.

4.2.5 Aircraft Registration Numbers

4.2.5.1 As described in TAM paragraphs 2.2.2.R2/S2, each aircraft must have a unique DND registration number. The registration number consists of six digits, the first three of which are the numeric code used in the aircraft type designation. The last three digits are a block of consecutive numbers chosen from a range of numbers between 001 and 999, which, when combined with the first three digits, provide a unique numeric identifier for each aircraft in the fleet and ensures that no two aircraft in the DND inventory have the same registration number. 

Note: As described in section 4.3.2 of this advisory, the aircraft marking requirements mandate that the full aircraft registration number be displayed on the vertical stabilizer of the aircraft. As a result, the six digit registration number is also unofficially called the ‘aircraft tail number’.

4.2.5.2 Registration numbers for UAS may consist of seven digits, the first three of which will be the numeric code used in the type designation. The last four digits of the registration number shall be selected from the range of 0001-9999.

4.2.5.3 Before requesting the registration of a new aircraft type designation and set of registration numbers, the PMO must confirm:

1. the availability of an Equipment Registration Number (ERN) and the compatibility of the type designation with the National Defence Index of Documentation (NDID) publication numbering system, with the Director Supply Chain Operations (DSCO) 5-2-5-3; and
2. the compatibility of the type designation and model number, with the aircraft Electronic Record Keeping System (ERKS).

4.2.5.4 DTAES 3 will reserve the block of aircraft registration numbers requested by the PMO in the Letter of request for a new type designation registration (Annex A). However, aircraft are not formally registered until the CofR is issued by DTAES 3.

4.2.6 Certificate of Registration

4.2.6.1 The final step in the aircraft registration process is to add each individual aircraft to the register by requesting the TAA to provide a CofR. Close to the date of the Transfer of Title (ToT), the PMO will initiate the registration process by submitting a completed "Application for a Certificate of Registration" to the appropriate DTAES 3 team leader, as per paragraph 4.1.5. The Application for a CofR must include the information required by the TAA to prepare the certificate and update the DND Military Aircraft Register. The registration application template is available on the MAP Online intranet site, as AEPM Form 309, or in the AEPM RDIMS library, under number 1840404. In the absence of access to MAP Online or the AEPM RDIMS library, a copy of the template may be obtained by contacting the relevant DTAES 3 team leader.

4.2.6.2 Once the completed application for registration has been submitted, the DTAES 3 team leader will initiate the process of adding the aircraft to the DND Military Aircraft Register and issuing a CofR. The CofR must not be issued until the time of aircraft ToT, unless the registered owner is not the Government of Canada. Care must be taken to ensure that the correct owner is listed on the CofR. The CofR template is available on the MAP Online intranet site, as AEPM Form 310, or in AEPM RDIMS library, under number 1346397. In the absence of access to MAP Online or the AEPM RDIMS library, a copy of the template may be obtained by contacting the relevant DTAES 3 team leader.

4.2.6.3 ICAO 24-Bit Address Code. For aircraft equipped with a Mode S ATC transponder, the application for registration requires that the ICAO 24-Bit Address Code information of the aircraft be included in the Mode S block of the application. A principal feature of Mode S is that every aircraft is assigned a unique address code. Using this address code, interrogations can be directed to a particular aircraft and replies unambiguously identified. The RCAF is assigned a block of hexadecimal ICAO 24-bit aircraft addresses from Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), which they then assign to DND/CAF aircraft. These “addresses” are held by the Directorate of Air Requirements (DAR) 3(AVN), who is responsible for allocating the ICAO 24-bit address codes to the Mode S transponders of DND/CAF fleets. It is this hexadecimal code that must be included on the CofR application and on the CofR itself. Additional Information about ICAO 24-Bit address codes may be obtained by contacting DTAES 6-4. Before requesting the CofRs for a new fleet, it is recommended that the PMO obtain a block of address codes for the new fleet from DAR 3(AVN), who can be reached as follows:

• By phone, at: 819-939-4214
• In person, at the ADM(Mat) Campus building: 455, boulevard de la Carrière, Gatineau, QC, 7th Floor

Note: For certain operational reasons, the RCAF is allowed to change the hexadecimal code to a “dynamic” code. This “dynamic" code is temporary and does not require amendments to the CofR.

4.2.6.4 RVSM Registration. Once a DND/CAF aircraft (either individual or a fleet) has obtained airworthiness approval of the RVSM design/capability, the aircraft must be entered on the TCCA-maintained database of all Canadian aircraft (military and civil) that are approved for RVSM operations. To register an aircraft on the RVSM database, the applicant must contact the DTAES RVSM registration coordinator in DTAES 6-4 and submit an application for registration. The procedure for adding an aircraft to the register is detailed in the Joint TAA-OAA Advisory 2019-04 – Airworthiness Clearance for Operation of DND/CAF-Registered Aircraft in Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum Airspace (reference 3.3.f). To verify that a new aircraft with an RVSM capability can be placed on the RVSM register, Section A of the Application for a Certificate of Registration requires a response to the following questions:

1. Is the aircraft certified for RVSM?
2. If yes, has it been added to the TCCA RVSM register?

4.2.7 Changes to Aircraft Status

4.2.7.1 The DTAES 3 team leader or project officer is required to notify DTAES 3-2-3 when a new aircraft commences flying operations, even if under a Specific Purpose Flight Permit to support Initial Cadre Training or Operational Test and Evaluation. As the custodian of the DND Military Aircraft Register, DTAES 3-2-3 will update the current aircraft status to “active”.

4.2.7.2 Each WSM is responsible for notifying DTAES 3-2-3 of any changes to the aircraft registration status, including:

1. disposal (e.g., destruction, de-commissioning, aircraft sale and disposal of an entire fleet);
2. changes to the model designation (e.g., conversion of a CC150 transport aircraft into a tanker configuration and re-designation of these aircraft to CC150T);
3. conversion of an aircraft to a ground trainer role or transfer to a Canadian museum; or
4. aircraft removal from, or placement into, storage.

4.2.8 Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) Coding

4.2.8.1 The Canadian Beacon Registry is an integral part of COSPAS-SARSAT, the search and rescue satellite system designed to provide distress alert and location data to search and rescue authorities. The Canadian Beacon Registry is co-located with the Canadian Mission Control Centre (CMCC) at CFB Trenton, for use by responders in search and rescue operations.

4.2.8.2 If a new DND/CAF aircraft is produced in, or delivered from, another country, as part of the registration process, it will be necessary to confirm that the ELT country code is correct, and it may be necessary to change it prior to operating the aircraft as a DND/CAF aircraft.

4.2.8.3 The contact information for the Canadian Beacon Registry and advisory information describing the applicable ELT coding protocols is provided in the Airworthiness Design Standards Manual (ADSM), Part 3, Chapter 6, Annex B (reference 3.3.g).

4.3 Aircraft Markings

4.3.1 As described in TAM rule 2.2.2.R4 (reference 3.3.a), all DND-registered aircraft shall display the registration, identification, and safety markings, as specified in TAM sandard 2.2.2.S4. For a new aircraft fleet, the PMO is responsible for obtaining the Commander of the RCAF’s approval of the drawings that define the proposed aircraft finish scheme, including identification and registration markings.

4.3.2 Registration Markings

4.3.2.1 The full six digits of the aircraft registration number are permanently displayed on all aircraft in a distinct manner, such that it cannot be obscured or confused with any symbol or letter that is not part of the number. The numbers are of equal height formed by solid lines that contrast in colour with the background colour of the aircraft. The full registration marking is to be displayed in the following locations:

1. Fixed Wing Aircraft: on the vertical stabilizer, below the Canadian flag symbol; 
2. Rotary Wing Aircraft: on the vertical stabilizer or aft section of the aircraft, if possible, below the Canadian flag symbol; and
3. UAS:The full registration number shall be displayed on the vertical stabilizer, below the Canada flag symbol, or on the aft fuselage, as close to the Canada flag symbol as possible, while taking into consideration UAS size constraints. For UAS that do not have fixed control surfaces, tail booms, or aft fuselages, the full registration number shall be suitably placed on the underside of the UAS or elsewhere, to be prominently displayed as per the TAM paragraph 2.2.2.S4.1.a of the TAM (reference 3.3.a).

4.3.3 Identification Markings

4.3.3.1 As required by TAM paragraph 2.2.2.R4, identification markings, the colours and proportions of which are specified in Canadian Forces Technical Order (CFTO) C-05-005-038/AM-000 (reference 3.3.b). Specific details concerning aircraft finish scheme and identification marking colours, minimum sizes and precise placement are found in this CFTO and on the DND-approved fleet finish scheme drawings. Identification markings shall be displayed on all DND-registered aircraft as follows:

1. Canada Flag. The Canadian flag shall be displayed on both sides of the aircraft. It shall be suitably placed on the vertical stabilizer, or aft section, when it is not practical to place it on the vertical stabilizer. For UAS that do not have fixed control surfaces, tail booms, or aft fuselages, the Canadian flag shall be placed where it will be prominently displayed.
2. RCAF Roundel. The Roundel shall be placed on both sides of the fuselage on fixed-wing aircraft, rotary-wing aircraft and RCAF-operated UAS, and shall contain the acronyms “RCAF”, to the left of the roundel, and “ARC”, to the right side (i.e., RCAF – Roundel – ARC), as per the applicable aircraft drawing. On fixed-wing aircraft, the Roundel alone shall be suitably located on the upper surface port side and lower surface starboard side of the wings, with the tip of the maple leaf facing towards the leading edge. On rotary-wing aircraft, the Roundel alone shall be placed in a suitable location on the underside of the fuselage, with the tip of the maple leaf facing towards the nose of the aircraft. For UAS that do not have fixed control surfaces, tail booms or aft fuselages, the Roundel must be placed where it will be prominently displayed. For UAS not operated by the RCAF, the Roundel is still required in the locations mentioned above, but it will not require the RCAF and ARC acronyms. The respective L1 commands can place their applicable acronyms, in both official languages, wherever best suited for visibility.
3. Last Three Digits. For fixed-wing aircraft, the last three digits (up to four for UAS) of the aircraft registration numbers shall be placed on the upper surface starboard side and lower surface port side of the wings, as well as on both sides of the nose, or elsewhere, if the nose location is precluded by lack of space or other reasons. For rotary wing aircraft, the last three digits (up to four for UAS) of the aircraft registration numbers shall be placed on the nose of the aircraft, below the windscreen and anti-glare area. The full registration number shall be applied directly beneath the Canadian flag, or elsewhere on the tail section, if the area beneath the flag is precluded by lack of space or other reasons.
4. Canada Wordmark. The Canada wordmark, consisting of the word “Canada”, which appears in a modified “Baskerville” typeface and has a Canadian flag symbol over the final “a”, shall be prominently displayed on both sides of the aircraft, between the nose and the tail of the aircraft, in accordance with applicable aircraft drawing. For UAS that do not have fixed control surfaces, tail booms, or aft fuselages, the Canada wordmark must be placed where it will be prominently displayed.
5. UAS are to meet the same marking requirements as occupied aircraft, however, with the understanding that UA size and design constraints may necessitate reductions in the size and alternate placement of the markings. To facilitate this, the Applicant must submit a drawing package to DTAES 7 for Identification Markings, which will detail marking placement and application methods for Technical Approval.

4.3.4 Safety Markings 

4.3.4.1 Safety markings shall consist of servicing, maintenance, hazard and emergency markings to highlight any equipment, services or situations deemed a hazard to the aircraft or personnel safety. Safety markings will consist of symbols and text, the colours, dimensions, wording, font style and location of the safety markings shall be as stipulated in the aircraft certification basis and CFTO C-05-006-002/AG-001 (reference 3.3.c). The CFTO specifies the servicing, maintenance, hazard and emergency markings to be used on RCAF aircraft in an effort to facilitate cross servicing by Allied Nations and to promote safety. To that effect, CFTO C-05-006-002/AG-001 is the implementing document for ratified North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) standardization agreements and Air Force Interoperability Council (AFIC) Air Standards.

Note: There may be conflicts between the CFTO and the certification code requirements used to develop the aircraft type certification basis. As part of the type certification process, DTAES 3 will work with DTAES 7 staff and the Applicant to ensure that the certification basis requirements are appropriate for NATO military aircraft. This could require an amendment to the certification basis requirements to include reference to the appropriate marking requirements in the CFTO.

4.4 De-Registration – Withdrawal from Service, Disposal or Destruction

4.4.1 As described in TAM paragraphs 2.2.2R5/S5, DTAES 3 staff will remove an aircraft from the DND Military Aircraft Register upon notification by the WSM of the aircraft being transferred to a disposal agency, sold or scrapped. When DND-registered aircraft are decommissioned and are either transferred to disposal agencies, sold to commercial contractors or foreign services, or scrapped, the aircraft is to be removed from the active list of the DND register and the following CAF identifiers and DND-related markings are to be removed:

1. Canada wordmarks and Roundels;
2. Canadian flags;
3. Aircraft registration numbers;
4. All Squadron crests/badges and Governor General crests;
5. Military specifications; and
6. Other Markings: NATO symbols/designation, United Nations, Multi-National Force, Red Cross.

4.4.2 Identification Plates

4.4.2.1 Plans for the disposal of an aircraft shall include instructions with regards to the aircraft manufacturer’s identification plate and, if affixed, the DND identification plate, as follows:

1. When sold for the purpose of being put back into service, the manufacturer’s identification plate shall remain in-place and the DND identification plate, if affixed, shall be removed by the custodian and returned to DTAES 3-2-3;
2. When sold for non-flight purposes, the manufacturer’s identification plate and DND identification plate, if affixed, shall be removed by the custodian and returned to DTAES 3-2-3;
3. If mutilated/scrapped, the manufacturer’s identification plate and the DND identification plate, if affixed, shall be removed by the custodian and returned to DTAES 3-2-3;
4. If an aircraft is being transferred to a Canadian museum, the aircraft will normally retain the DND markings and the aircraft identification plates will remain with the aircraft. The aircraft will remain on the DND Military Aircraft Register;
5. For additional information regarding the management identification plates affixed to major aircraft equipment, including the aircraft, engines and propellers, see references 3.3.d and e; and
6. Disposition of the identification plates, not in accordance with any of the sub-paras above, will require a separate approval from DTAES. In this case WSMs should submit the request to the appropriate DTAES 3 team lead.

4.4.3 Removal from the RVSM Register

4.4.3.1 When a DND/CAF aircraft is withdrawn from service, it is to be removed from the RVSM Register by notifying the DTAES RVSM Registration Coordinator in DTAES 6-4.

4.4.4 Removal from the ELT Register

4.4.4.1 When a DND/CAF aircraft is withdrawn from service, it is to be removed from the Canadian Beacon Registry for 406 Mhz (See ADSM Part 3, Chapter 6, Annex B (reference 3.3.g).

4.4.5 Removal from the ICAO 24-Bit Address Code Register

4.4.5.1 When a DND/CAF aircraft is withdrawn from service, DAR 3(AVN) is to be advised, so that the ICAO 24-Bit Address Code can be marked as unallocated.

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