1.&n= bsp; PURPOSE: <= /p>
This Egyptian Advisory Circular (EAC) provides methods, standards, specifications and recommendations acceptable to the EC= AA for showing compliance with the Aerodrome Certification Manual (ACM) requirements contained in Part 139 of the Egyptian Civil Aviation Regulatio= ns (ECAR). Consideration will be given to other methods of compliance, which t= he applicant may elect to present.
2.&n= bsp; APPLICATION:
The Standards referenced herein are recommend= ed by the Egyptian Civil Aviation Authority (ECAA) for application on all aerodromes. This material is intended for operators of airports that are required to have an Aerodrome Certificate (AC) for Aerodrome Certification Manual to serve scheduled or unscheduled operations of air carriers.
3. RELATED REFERENCES MATERIAL:
3.1 Regulatory References:
a.
Egyptian Civil Aviation Regulation Part 139, Certification and
Operations of
International and
b. ECAA DOC. No. 2002=
-1,
Airport Certification Program Handbook
3.2 Advisory Circulars and Variables:
a. EAC
139-1: Aerodrome Certification
Procedures.
b.&n=
bsp;
EAC 139-3: Airport Emergency Plan.
c.&n=
bsp;
EAC 139-5: Safety Management System.
d.&n=
bsp;
EAC 139-9: Runways.
e.&n=
bsp;
EAC 139-10: Taxiways, Aprons and
f.&n=
bsp;
EAC 139-11: Pavements.
g.&n=
bsp;
EAC 139-12: Visual Aids.
h.&n=
bsp;
EAC 139-13: Electrical Systems.
i.&n=
bsp;
EAC 139-15: Master Planning.
j.&n= bsp; EAC 139-16: Land Use and Environmental Control.<= o:p>
k.&n=
bsp;
EAC 139-18: Rescue and Fire Fighting.
l.&n=
bsp;
EAC 139-19: P=
avement
Surface Conditions.
m.&n=
bsp;
EAC 139-20: Bird Control and Reductions.
n.&n=
bsp;
EAC 139-22: Removal of Disabled Aircraft.
o.&n=
bsp;
EAC 139-23: Control of Obstacles.
p.&n=
bsp;
EAC 139-24: Airport Emergency Planning.
q.&n=
bsp;
EAC 139-25: Airport Operational Services.
r.&n=
bsp;
EAC 139-26: Airport Maintenance Practices.
4. HOW TO ORDER:
Copies of these documents can be purchased from the ECAA, MoCA. = &nb= sp;
5.
RELATED ECAR SECTIONS.
This EAC relates
specifically to Subpart C, Aerodrome Certification Manual of Part 139, whic=
h is
comprised of:
|
Preparation of aerodrome certification ma=
nual |
|
|
139=
.203 |
Maintenance of aerodrome certification ma=
nual |
|
Aerodrome certificate: Aerodrome
certification manual |
|
|
139.206 |
Structure of aerodrome certification manual |
|
Contents of aerodrome certification manual |
|
139<= /a>.209 |
Reserved |
|
=
139.211 |
Reserved |
|
139=
.213 |
Amendment of aerodrome certification manual |
6. RELATED
The Advisory Circular (ACs), which will be particularly helpful in
preparing required portions of the ACM will be found in Appendix 3. These A=
Cs
have been developed with specific elements of Part
7.
BACK GROUND:
ECAR Part 139 became effective on July 2001. The
requirement of an Aerodrome Certification Manual with content and applicabi=
lity
limited to that material required for certification. This circular addresses
the requirements for the revision of existing, or development of new ACM.
8. USE OF THIS CIRCULAR:
1.1 FUNCTION AND AUTHORITY OF THE ACM:
If there is a single most important point to remember about the ACM it is that it functions as an extension of the Regulation. Because Part 139 is couched in terms broad enough for all airpo= rts covered by the Regulation, it cannot present the degree of specificity appropriate to each individual airport. The ACM provides the bridge between= the requirements of the Regulation and their specific application for each airp= ort, taking into account the airport's size, activity, and configuration. The language contained in Section 139.101(a),(b) establishes the enforceability= of the ACM on a par with the Regulation itself. This brings us to two cardinal principles to be observed in the development of the ACM:
a. Be Comprehensive:
Include in the ACM all of the Part = 139 requirements that apply to your airport. It is intended that the ACM provid= e, to personnel concerned with operating the airport, the information needed to comply with the Regulation.
b. Be Conservative:
Refrain from elaboration and detail beyond th= at necessary to show how regulatory compliance is to be achieved at your airpo= rt. Be watchful of the line between: essential statements of responsibility, authority, and procedure; and excessive levels of detail which can restrict flexibility to meet unforeseen circumstances, or even create unnecessary commitments under the Regulation.
1.2 PREPARATION (139.201):
The aerodrome certification
manual shall: be typewritten or printed, and signed by the aerodrome operat=
or;
be in a format that is easy to revise; have a system for recording the curr=
ency
of pages and amendments thereto, including a page for logging revisions; an=
d be
organized in a manner that will facilitate the preparation, review and
acceptance/approval process.
The Regulation requires the ACM to have, in
addition to the technical content, certain physical features of approval,
organization, and dissemination. These are discussed in the following
paragraphs. You may prepare your ACM yourself or have someone else do it. As
you continue into this EAC you will see that a fundamental knowledge of all
aspects of the airport's operation will be required to produce a satisfacto=
ry
ACM. Accurate, concise, statements which speak directly to Part 139
requirements are preferable to glossy essays. Remember that no matter who
prepares it, it becomes your document when it is approved by the ECAA.
a. Approval:
There are two levels of
approval that are significant to the Regulation. There is the approval that=
you
will give to the ACM before it is submitted to the ECAA, and there is the
approval given by the ECAA which effectively establishes the document as an
extension of Part 139 for your airport [139.107]:
(1) Airport Approval:
The Regulation requires that the ACM be signed by
the Airport Operator. This means an official who has the authority to imple=
ment
and enforce the provisions of the ACM whether or not "Airport
Operator" is the Actual title. This approval can be accomplished on a
signature page (or title page if there is a cosmetic cover over it) at the
front of the ACM. The approval should identify the airport, the official, t=
he
document, and the date. When page revisions are sent to the ECAA for approv=
al
they should be transmitted formally by the same level of airport authority =
that
is authorized to approve the ACM as a whole. The ECAA assumes that the appr=
oval
is by the position, not the individual, so that the ACM continues unbroken =
in
force if a change of airport management personnel takes place. If the new
incumbent has reservations about any existing provision of the ACM, an early
review is in order before its enforcement becomes an issue. [139.201, 139.2=
03,
139.205].
(2) =
ECAA
Approval:
= The ECAA will require that each page show the date of approval, whether as part of t= he original document or as a later revision or addition. This requirement incl= udes any other substantive item embodied in the ACM such as a grid map, table of organization, etc. It is a good idea to select a location on the page for t= he date and be consistent throughout - it is easier to catch mistakes or omiss= ions in a standardized presentation. One method is a stamp the ECAA will place on each page which combines an approval mark with the date. Another method cou= ld be to agree with the ECAA on the date beforehand and have it printed on the page that the ECAA will mark with approval. The point is that the ACM becom= es, upon approval, a document with considerable legal significance. Whatever methods are used upon it, it is imperative that all parts of it can be identified with an authority and a time frame [.203(b), .203(c)].
b. Organization:
There are three aspects of ACM organization that=
you
will want to consider. One is concerned with the physical dimensions and la=
yout
of the document. Another is the mechanics of the assembly of the document. =
The
third is the combination and sequencing of the substantive material you are
placing into the document.
(1) =
Physical Layout – Design=
:
Since the ACM is to be a working document that
reflects current airport realities, it should be easy to maintain and revis=
e. A
systematic page identification system is highly recommended. Note that in t=
his
EAC each page carries enough identification to easily determine the documen=
t it
belongs to, its exact location in the document, and its date of approval. T=
he
same system is used in ECAA internal directives, which have, in authority a=
nd
function, a lot in common with your ACM. You may wish to devise a comparable
system. The Page Revision Log required for each ACM functions as an invento=
ry
of the current pages. This can simply be a sheet with columns of page numbe=
rs
with space for a date alongside. This is a very useful device to verify the
currency of a page in question without leafing through the entire document,=
and
as a checklist for maintenance of the ACM tracking pages for revision,
inserting changes, etc. [.201, .203].
(2) Assembly:
The
Regulation requires that the ACM be typewritten (this includes other printi=
ng
methods which produce a comparable result) but it is not as specific on the
form or material. A loose leaf, standard size, black and white page assembl=
y in
a three ring binder is suggested (consider the potential problems with the
reproduction, insertion, filing, and mailing of odd size or multicolor medi=
a,
and comb or spiral bindings). Also, one side printing is recommended. While=
it
does add bulk, it makes revision easier and lends itself to under the desk
glass or bulletin board display of pages extracted for ready reference
[.201(a), .201(d)].
(3)&=
nbsp;
Organization of Content:
Yo=
ur
ACM's use as a reference guide by airport personnel should be encouraged. W=
ith
this in mind, consider the functional assignments within your airport
organization. This may influence the way you want to sectionalize the
instructions in your ACM so that it lends itself to parceling out discrete
portions to your personnel for their guidance. Generally, the subject
sequencing of the Regulation itself provides a satisfactory outline for the
ACM. This is particularly true for the review and updating processes, which
flow more easily with the order of the elements as they are found in the
Regulation [.201(d)].
c.
Dissemination:
The Regulation require=
s that
you furnish applicable portions of your ACM to the airport personnel who are
responsible for their implementation. It is not intended that the portions =
of
the ACM provide the total instructions on how to do a job. If the ACM is we=
ll
prepared, however, it will provide information on how the job must be perfo=
rmed
to maintain compliance with the Regulation [.203(c)].
1.3 =
; INFORMATION
TO BE INCLUDED IN THE AERODROME CERTIFICATION MANUAL (139.206):
a. The operator of a certified aerodro=
me
must include the following particulars in an aerodrome certification manual=
, to
the extent that they are applicable to the aerodrome, under
the following parts:
(i) =
; Part
1: General information (see Appendix 1) on the purpose and scope of the
aerodrome certification manual; the legal requirement for an aerodrome
certificate and an aerodrome certification manual as prescribed in the nati=
onal
regulations; conditions for use of the aerodrome; the aeronautical informat=
ion
services available and the procedures for their promulgation; the system for
recording aircraft movements and the obligations of the aerodrome operator.=
(ii) Part
2: Particulars of the aerodrome site.
(iii) Part 3: Particulars of the aerodrome
required to be reported to the aeronautical information service.
(iv) Part 4: The aerodrome operating procedures
and safety measures. This may include references to air traffic procedures =
such
as those relevant to low visibility operations. Air traffic management
procedures are normally published in the air traffic services manual with a
cross reference to the aerodrome certification manual.
(v) Part
5: Details of the aerodrome administration and the safety management system=
.
b. If,
under regulation 139.111, the ECAA exempts the aerodrome operator from
complying with any requirement set out in ECAR Part 139, the aerodrome certification manual must show the
identifying number given to that exemption by the ECAA and the date the
exemption came into effect and any conditions or procedures subject to which
the exemption was granted.
c. If a
particular is not included in the aerodrome certification
manual because it is not applicable to the aerodrome, the aerodrome operator
must state in the manual the reason for non-applicability of the particular=
.
d. The
operator of a certified aerodrome must alter or amend the aerodrome =
certification manual, whenever necessa=
ry,
in order to maintain the accuracy of the information in the manual.
e. To
maintain the accuracy of the aerodrome certification
manual, the ECAA may issue a written directive to an aerodrome operator
requiring the operator to alter or amend the manual in accordance with that
directive.
f. =
An
aerodrome operator must notify the ECAA, as soon as practicable, of any cha=
nges
that the operator wishes to make to the aerodrome certification manual.
2.1 CONTENTS FOR COMPLIANCE:
As a general rule the ACM must contain operating
procedures, equipment descriptions, responsibility assignments, and other
information needed by airport personnel to comply with the Regulation. The =
two
kinds of material, which require compliance, are provisions of Part 139; and
any other limitations, which are imposed by the ECAA [.207 (a)(1), .207
(a)(2)]:
a.
Provisions of Part 139:<=
/span> Part 139 of the Regul=
ation
is the main body of requirements that an airport must meet to obtain and ho=
ld a
Part 139 certificate. The ACM must address all of the required provisions of
Part 139, which is comprised, of Sections 139.301 through 139.347. Note that
not all of the Part 139 provisions are required for the ACM. Those that app=
ly
to the ACM are listed in Section 139.207. Part 139 provisions with explanat=
ions
are listed in Appendix 1 for the ACM.
b.
Limitations: In addition to the
provisions of Part 139, any limitations placed on the airport by the ECAA m=
ust
be addressed in the ACM. These are not frequently encountered. In most cases
they have been included to deal with unusual operational characteristics of=
an
airport, such as limiting air carrier operations to Short Takeoff and Landi=
ng
(STOL) aircraft.
2.2 SPECIAL ELEMENTS OF COMPLIANCE:
The material discussed in paragraph 2.1 for procedures, equipment,
responsibilities, etc. will vary from airport to airport. The Regulation al=
so
lists certain elements that must be in all ACM for compliance. These mandat=
ory
elements can be regarded, as the minimum detail required. Most of the Part =
139
provisions will need more explanation than these elements specify. Most of =
the
mandatory elements can conveniently fit into the Part 139 provisions as they
come up. A few may lend themselves better to a separate figure (table, char=
t,
etc) which can then be referenced in the discussion of the individual Part =
139
provisions. For example, it may be simpler to draw up an organization chart=
and
a table of the lines of succession and use them as references rather than
repeat the information many times throughout the ACM. This listing is in
Section 139.205(b). Note that some of the elements are listed "as requ=
ired
by Section..." That means that the element is necessary only if Section
... requires it. For example, if airport conditions do not trigger a
requirement for a Wildlife Hazard Management Plan According to Section 139.=
345,
none is needed for the ACM. There should, however, be a notation in the ACM=
for
each of those special elements that is not included so that a complete
accounting of all of the mandatory requirements is readily visible.
2.3 GUIDELINES FOR SPECIFICITY:
The central theme and purpose of the ACM is embo=
died
in the language of Sections 139.205 and 139.213(a). It is to be a useful
working document to assist airport personnel in maintaining compliance with=
the
Regulation. This is where the two cardinal principles, mentioned in paragra=
ph
1.1, come into play. The ideal ACM provides enough direction to achieve
compliance with the Regulation but stops short of smothering detail. Approa=
ch
the subject as if you, the airport operator, are leaving instructions for
someone to carry out while you are absent. When you are writing your
instructions you would be concerned with WHO is going to perform the tasks,
WHAT the tasks consist of, any particular advice on HOW they are to be
performed, and the timetable for performance to ensure that things happen W=
HEN
you want them to. These points are discussed below:
a.
Who: There are two aspects of WHO that deser=
ve
discussion. There is the WHO that normally operates away from your presence=
on
a relatively autonomous basis - not outside your authority but at some
distance, either physically or functionally. We shall call this WHO
"Independent" for convenience. The key element here is that this =
WHO
may have to make decisions and take actions to deal with abruptly changing
situations without first checking with you, even if you are somewhere on the
airport. The other WHO - the "Substitute" - is one who must step =
in
and perform certain tasks for compliance with the Regulation when the usual
chain of responsibility and authority has been temporarily interrupted. This
WHO is essentially a substitute in a function and may or may not be complet=
ely
familiar with the normal routine. The ACM should provide sufficient guidance
for performing the function and, of course, instructions for calling for he=
lp
if problems arise:
(1)
The Independent WHO:
(2)
The Substitute WHO: Keep in mind, which W=
HO may
have to step forward to accomplish tasks if you or your regularly designated
representative is absent. You would probably want to select in advance the
individual most qualified to do the job. Let's use the airport self-inspect=
ion
program as an example. Assuming that the individual is knowledgeable about
airport operations, if not the fine points of Part 139, you would probably =
not
have to start your instructions totally from scratch. However, the individu=
al
may not normally perform (or directly oversee) that particular function.
Therefore, the ACM should be specific about critical aspects of the job, su=
ch
as the course over the airport to be driven. Then again, since you are not
there, there may be yet another person doing that chore, instead of the WHO=
you
had planned for. If your electrician who usually checks the field lighting =
is
out that day, will the substitute know what to look for? Will the substitute
know where the switches are to turn on the lights in the first place? In ot=
her
words, an instruction in the ACM that says, "Field lighting will be
checked for compliance with applicable requirements" simply won't do i=
t.
b.
What and How: The WHAT and HOW of ACM
instructions refers to the tasks assigned to various individuals or departm=
ents
who are charged with achieving compliance with the Regulation. Unless all of
the personnel assigned to the task are fully familiar with the regulatory
requirement, the ACM should be structured to produce the desired result by
providing guidance appropriate to the training and experience of the person=
nel.
For example, it would be of questionable value to write instructions in the=
ACM
that the grounds maintenance crew is to "Maintain all safety areas in
accordance with the Regulation" unless the crew knows what Part 139 sa=
ys
about the surface of safety areas, the dates the various safety areas were
established, and the ECAA dimensional standards that apply to each safety a=
rea.
A better approach would be to identify the physical boundaries of the safety
areas and state graphically what sort of surface conditions are to be
maintained.
c.
When: The best instructions =
will
not produce satisfactory results if they are not put into action. Is the
instruction "The ARFF unit will inspect the fueling areas each day&quo=
t;
specific enough? Is there going to be a lapse in accomplishment because the
first shift thought the second was to do it, and the second shift thought t=
he
first one surely had done it? The WHEN may also be triggered by circumstanc=
es,
such as a certain depth of water accumulation or a specific temperature dro=
p.
Can the individual who must take some action read a clear and precise WHEN
message in the ACM, or there some nebulous statements like "When weath=
er
conditions dictate"? And while you are at it, don't forget that someone
has to measure the water or read the temperature. A WHO question can arise =
here
as well as a WHAT and HOW if certain procedures or equipment must be specif=
ied
for use. In fact, it should be obvious now that WHO, WHAT, HOW, and WHEN, a=
re
usually going to be closely intertwined, and that most instructions will ha=
ve
to satisfy the needs of them all.
2.4 EXEMPTIONS:
An exemption, if you have one, occupies its o= wn niche in the compliance picture for your airport. It is important to unders= tand what an exemption is and what it does, and how you may fit it into your ACM= .
a. An Exemption Descri=
bed: &nb=
sp; When
you ask for an exemption you find that there are a host of procedural
requirements to be met, and it doesn't seem to make any difference if the
request is for a "little" or "big" exemption. The reaso=
n is
that a request for an exemption is a Rulemaking Action. An exemption from a
provision of Part 139 is not a Deviation, or a relaxation of Part 139. An
exemption issued to you effectively changes, for its duration, the manner in
which you comply with the terms of your Part 139 Airport Operating Certific=
ate.
That, in part, explains why the exemption can only be approved at the same
level of authority that issued your certificate. The fact that a Rulemaking
Action is generated also explains why an exemption request normally requires
action by the legal staff of the ECAA [.111].
b. The Exemption in Yo=
ur
ACM: =
Since
each exemption applies to a specific section of the Regulation and affects =
the
way in which compliance with that section is accomplished, it makes sense to
include a copy of the exemption in the part of the ACM that deals with that
subject. Then, when that provision of the Regulation as it applies to your
airport is being examined, the whole picture is there in one place. At the =
same
time it is useful to have a list of all current exemptions for your airport=
at
one point to provide reference without having to page through the entire AC=
M.
It is recommended that such a list, with the subject and Part 139 reference
shown, be placed in your ACM at some point, or added as an appendix. Copies=
of
the exemptions can then be inserted at the appropriate places in the ACM wh=
ere
the subjects are covered. [.207(b)(2)].
2.5 LIMITATIONS:
Limitations are infrequently imposed on certific=
ated
airports. When they are, their impact is usually over a range of regulatory
provisions. Any limitations imposed on your airport by the ECAA must be cop=
ied
in your ACM. Because of the primacy of a limitation it should have a section
devoted to it in the earliest part of your ACM. It may also be useful to
reference it in the discussions of the related provisions of the Regulation
[.207(b)(3)].
2.6 DEVIATIONS:
a. Examples of Deviati=
ons: These examples assume=
that
the proper notifications to the ECAA are accomplished:
(1)= Giving permission to an air c= arrier aircraft with an in-flight emergency to land at your airport, even though t= he size of the aircraft is beyond your ARFF Aerodrome Category, is a Deviation. There is no violation of Part 139.
(2)= You have removed your only air carrier runway from service over a non-traffic period to repair the pavement. An air carrier contacts you and states that a fuel emergency makes a landing at your airport imperative. Although the pavement does not comply with the requirements of your ACM, you pull your equipment off the runway and permit the landing. No violation.
(3)= You send your ARFF capability off the airport to assist in a life threatening f= ire on a passenger train. You permit normal air carrier operations during that period. That is a violation, not a Deviation. The point is, the emergency m= ust be associated with your responsibilities under the Regulation that you are = deviating from.
b. Coverage in the ACM=
: A Deviation is a seri=
ous
business and should receive your highest management attention. Your ACM sho=
uld
reflect how you want the notification of a possible Deviation to flow.
Considering the possibility of a Part 139 violation in case of a mistake, y=
ou
will want to make this item a highly visible one.
2.7 AIRPORT AUTHORITY LIMITS:
A few of the provisions of Part 139 of the
Regulation deal with matters which can be outside of the authority of most
airport operators. Examples are obstruction lights outside airport boundari=
es,
and medical assistance and transportation from community sources. Note the
qualifying language used in those instances, such as "to the extent
practicable" or "which agrees to provide." The Regulation do=
es
not demand actions beyond the authority of the airport operator. It does
require, in certain instances such as those mentioned above, that an attemp=
t me
made to achieve the desired result, and even negative results must be
documented in the ACM.
3.1 REVIEW REQUIREMENTS:
&nb= sp; = The Regulation requires the ACM to be kept current at all times. This can be an awesome workload or a relatively minor routine chore. The difference is lar= gely in how you prepare for the review and revision process [.203(a), .213(a)].<= o:p>
a. Lay the Groundwork: Add the re= view and revision process to the list of things to be kept in mind when you desi= gn your ACM. Plan the document so that it lends itself to parceling out self-contained segments for review by persons knowledgeable in that area. If that sounds familiar, it is because we said just about the same thing in paragraph 1.2(b)(3) concerning the parceling out of portions of the ACM to airport personnel for their operational guidance. If you have done that, you have already begun the groundwork for the review process. Next you will wan= t to identify who is to accomplish the review of the various parts of the ACM and when they are to do it. Set a schedule and keep to it. This cannot be overe= mphasized. You may wish to schedule portions of the ACM on a staggered basis so that t= here is not an enormous workload accumulated at one time.
b. Establish the Proces= s: Once you have decided how, by whom, and when the review process is going to happ= en, write it down where all those who have tasks to perform can be reminded of them. = And the best place to write it down is in the ACM itself. Use the WHO, WHAT and HOW, and WHEN guidelines. You will also want to establish procedures for injecting changes or additions into the ACM in between regularly scheduled reviews. You will probably be in the best position to see most of those situations develop, and can initiate a timely amendment to the ACM.
3.2 REVISION AND FOLLOWUP:
The
Regulation considers a timely amendment to be one which was filed with the =
ECAA
30 days prior to the effective date. You should contact your credential ECAA
certification inspector if you will not be able to make that schedule. The
inspector will work with you to accomplish the change as expeditiously as
possible to keep your airport in compliance with the Regulation. It is a go=
od
idea, especially in the case of lengthy or complicated changes, to provide =
your
inspector with a draft for early review and discussion. When the revision t=
o your
ACM is effective, you should place special management emphasis on any area =
of
the airport operation which was affected. Usually, a change in a working
procedure or other requirement is easier to implement if those who must make
the changes had a role in the formulation of the changes. [.213(a), and (b)=
]
INFORMATION OF THE AERODROME CERTIFICATION MAN=
UAL
4.1 PART
1: GENERAL
General information, including the following:<= o:p>
(a)
Purpose and scope of the aerodrome certification manual;
(b) =
; The
legal requirement for an aerodrome certificate and an aerodrome certificati=
on
manual as prescribed in ECAR 139;
(c) =
; Conditions
for use of the aerodrome: a statement to indicate that the aerodrome shall =
at
all times, when it is available for the take off and landing of aircraft, b=
e so
available to all persons on equal terms and conditions;
(d) The
available aeronautical information system and procedures for its promulgati=
on;
(e) The system for recording airc=
raft
movements; and
(f) Obligations of the aero=
drome
operator.
4.2 PART
2: PARTICULARS OF THE AERODROME SITE
General information, including the following:<= o:p>
(a) A plan of the aerodrome showi=
ng the
main aerodrome facilities for the operation of the aerodrome including,
particularly, the location of each wind direction indicator;
(b) A
plan of the aerodrome showing the aerodrome boundaries; (c) <=
/span>A
plan showing the distance of the aerodrome from the nearest city, town or o=
ther
populous area, and the location of any aerodrome facilities and equipment
outside the boundaries of the aerodrome; and (d) Particulars of the title of the aer=
odrome
site. If the boundaries of the aerodrome are not defined in the title docum=
ents
particulars of the title to, or interest in, the property on which the
aerodrome is located and a plan showing the boundaries and position of the
aerodrome. 4.3 PA=
RT 3:
PARTICULARS OF THE AERODROME REQUIRED TO BE REPORTED TO THE AERONAUTICAL
INFORMATION SERVICE (AIS) 4.3.1 General Information: (a)
The name of the aerodrome; (b) The location of
the aerodrome; (c) The geographic=
al
coordinates of the aerodrome reference point determined in terms of the Wor=
ld
Geodetic System 1984 (WGS 84) reference datum; (d) The aerodrome
elevation and geoid undulation; (e) The elevation =
of
each threshold and geoid undulation, the elevation of the runway end and any
significant high and low points along the runway, and the highest elevation=
of
the touchdown zone of a precision approach runway; (f)
The aerodrome reference temperature; (g)
Details of the aerodrome beacon; and (h) The name of the aerodrome operator and t=
he
address and telephone numbers at which the aerodrome operator may be contac=
ted
at all times. 4.3.2 Aerodrome Dimensions and Related
Information: General information, including
the following: (a) =
Runway:
true bearing, designation number, length, width, displaced threshold locati=
on,
slope, surface type, type of runway and, for a precision approach runway, t=
he
existence of an obstacle free zone; (b) Length,
width and surface type of strip, runway end safety areas, stopways; (c) Length, width and surface typ=
e of
taxiways; (d) Apron surface type and aircraft sta=
nds; (e) Clearway length and ground profile;=
(f) Visual aids for approach
procedures, viz. approach lighting type and visual approach slope indicator
system (PAPI/APAP1 and T-VASIS/AT-VASIS); marking and lighting of runways,
taxiways, and aprons; other visual guidance and control aids on taxiways
(including runway holding positions, intermediate holding positions and stop
bars) and aprons, location and type of visual docking guidance system;
availability of standby power for lighting; (g) The location and radio frequency of=
VOR
aerodrome checkpoints; (h) The location and designation of sta=
ndard
taxi routes; (i) The geographical coordinates of each thre=
shold; (j) The geographical coordinates =
of
appropriate taxiway centre line points; (k) The geographical coordinates of each
aircraft stand; (1) The geographical coordinates and th=
e top
elevation of significant obstacles in the approach and take off areas, in t=
he
circling area and in the vicinity of the aerodrome. (This information may b=
est
be shown in the form of charts such as those required for the preparation of
aeronautical information publications, as specified in ECAR Part 173); (m) Pavem=
ent
surface type and bearing strength using the Aircraft Classification Number -
Pavement Classification Number (CAN-PCN) method; (n) One or more pre-flight altime=
ter
check locations established on an apron and their elevation; (o)
Declared distances: take-off run available (TORA), take-off distance availa=
ble
(TODA), accelerate-Stop distance available (ASDA), landing distance availab=
le
(LDA); (p) Disabled aircraft removal plan: the
telephone/telex/ facsimile numbers and e-mail address of the aerodrome
coordinator for the removal of a disabled aircraft on or adjacent to the
movement area, information on the capability to remove a disabled aircraft,
expressed in terms of the largest type of aircraft which the aerodrome is
equipped to remove; and (q) Rescue and fire-fighting: the level=
of
protection provided, expressed in terms of the category of the rescue and
fire-fighting services, which should be in accordance with the longest aero
plane normally using the aerodrome and the type and amounts of extinguishing agents normally avai=
lable
at the aerodrome. 4.4 PART 4: PARTICULARS OF THE AERODROME OPERA=
TING
PROCEDURES AND SAFETY MEASURES 4.4.1 &nb=
sp; Aerodrome
Reporting: Particulars of the procedures for reporting any
changes to the aerodrome information set out in the AIP and procedures for
requesting the issue of NOTAMs, including the following: (a) =
; Arrangements
for reporting any changes to the ECAA and recording the reporting of changes
during and outside the normal hours of aerodrome operations; (b) =
; The
names and roles of persons responsible for notifying the changes, and their
telephone numbers during and outside the normal hours of aerodrome operatio=
ns;
and (c) =
; The
address and telephone numbers, as provided by the ECAA, of the place where
changes are to be reported to the ECAA. 4.4.2 &nb=
sp; Access
to the Aerodrome Movement Area: Particulars of the procedures that have been
developed and are to be followed in coordination with the agency responsible
for preventing unlawful interference in civil aviation at the aerodrome and=
for
preventing unauthorized entry of persons, vehicles, equipment, animals or o=
ther
things into the movement area, including the following: (a) =
; The
role of the aerodrome operator, the aircraft operator, aerodrome fixed base
operators, the aerodrome security entity, the ECAA and other government
departments, as applicable; and (b) =
; The
names and roles of the personnel responsible for controlling access to the
aerodrome, and the telephone numbers for contacting them during and after
working hours. 4.4.3 &nb=
sp; Aerodrome
Emergency Plan: Particulars of the aerodrome emergency plan,
including the following: (a) =
; Plans
for dealing with emergencies occurring at the aerodrome or in its vicinity,
including the malfunction of aircraft in flight; structural fires; sabotage,
including bomb threats (aircraft or structure); unlawful seizure of aircraf=
t;
and incidents on the airport covering "during the emergency" and
"after the emergency" considerations; (b) =
; Details
of tests for aerodrome facilities and equipment to be used in emergencies,
including the frequency of those tests; (c) =
; Details
of exercises to test emergency plans, including the frequency of those
exercises; (d) =
; A
list of organizations, agencies and persons of authority, both on and off
airport, for site roles; their telephone and facsimile numbers, e-mail and =
SITA
addresses and the radio frequencies of their offices; (e) =
; The
establishment of an aerodrome emergency committee to organize training and
other preparations for dealing with emergencies; and (f) =
; The
appointment of an on scene commander for the overall emergency operation. 4.4.4 &nb=
sp; Rescue
and Fire Fighting: Particulars of the facilities, equipment,
personnel and procedures for meeting the rescue and fire-fighting requireme=
nts,
including the names and roles of the persons responsible for dealing with t=
he
rescue and fire-fighting services at the aerodrome. Note: This subject should also be covered in
appropriate detail in the aerodrome emergency plan. 4.4.5 &nb=
sp; Inspection
of the Aerodrome Movement Area and Obstacle Limitation Surface by the Aerod=
rome
Operator: Particulars of the procedures for the inspecti=
on
of the aerodrome movement area and obstacle limitation surfaces, including =
the
following: (a) Arrangements for carrying out inspections,
including runway friction and water depth measurements on runways and taxiw=
ays,
during and outside the normal hours of aerodrome operations; (b) =
; Arrangements
and means of communicating with air traffic control during an inspection; (c) =
; Arrangements
for keeping an inspection logbook, and the location of the logbook; details=
of
inspection intervals and times; (d) =
; Inspection
checklist; (e) =
; Arrangements
for reporting the results of inspections and for taking prompt follow up
actions to ensure correction of unsafe conditions; and (f) =
; The
names and roles of persons responsible for carrying out inspections, and th=
eir
telephone numbers during and after working hours. 4.4.6 =
Visual Aids and Aerodrome Electrical Systems: Particulars of the procedures for the inspecti=
on
and maintenance of aeronautical lights (including obstacle lighting), signs,
markers and aerodrome electrical systems, including the following: (a) =
; Arrangements
for carrying out inspections during and outside the normal hours of aerodro=
me
operation, and the checklist for such inspections; (b) =
; Arrangements
for recording the result of inspections and for taking follow up action to
correct deficiencies; (c) =
; Arrangements
for carrying out routine maintenance and emergency maintenance; (d) =
; Arrangements
for secondary power supplies, if any, and, if applicable, the particulars of
any other method of dealing with partial or total system failure; and (e) =
; The
names and roles of the persons responsible for the inspection and maintenan=
ce
of the lighting, and the telephone numbers for contacting those persons dur=
ing
and after working hours. 4.4.7 =
Maintenance of the Movement Area: Particulars of the facilities and procedures f=
or
the maintenance of the movement area, including: (a) =
; Arrangements
for maintaining the paved areas; (b) =
; (Reserved); (c) =
; Arrangements
for maintaining the runway and taxiway strips; and (d) =
; Arrangements
for the maintenance of aerodrome drainage. 4.4.8 =
Aerodrome Works Safety: Particulars of the procedures for planning and
carrying out construction and maintenance work safely (including work that =
may
have to be carried out at short notice) on or in the vicinity of the moveme=
nt
area which may extend above an obstacle limitation surface, including the
following: (a) =
; Arrangements
for communicating with air traffic control during the progress of such work=
; (b) The names, telephone numbers and roles of =
the
persons and organizations responsible for planning and carrying out the wor=
k,
and arrangements for contacting those persons and organizations at all time=
s (c) The names and telephone numbers, during and
after working hours, of the aerodrome fixed base operators, ground handling
agents and aircraft operators who are to be notified of the work; (d) =
; A
distribution list for work plans, if required. 4.4.9 =
Apron Management: Particulars of the apron management procedures,
including the following: (a) =
; Arrangements
between air traffic control and the apron management unit; (b) =
; Arrangements
for allocating aircraft parking positions; (c) =
; Arrangements
for initiating engine start and ensuring clearance of aircraft push back; (d) =
; Marshalling
service; and (e) =
; Leader
(van) service. 4.4.10 <=
/span>Apron
Safety Management: Procedures to ensure apron safety, including:<=
o:p> (a) =
; Protection
from jet blasts; (b) =
; Enforcement
of safety precautions during aircraft refueling operations; (c) =
; Apron
sweeping; (d) =
; Apron
cleaning; (e) =
; Arrangements
for reporting incidents and accidents on an apron; and (f) =
; Arrangements
for auditing the safety compliance of all personnel working on the apron. 4.4.11 Airside Vehicle Control: Particulars of the procedure for the control of
surface vehicles operating on or in the vicinity of the movement area,
including the following: (a) =
; Details
of the applicable traffic rules (including speed limits and the means of
enforcing the rules) and (b) =
; The
method of issuing driving permits for operating vehicles in the movement ar=
ea. 4.4.12 <=
/span>Wildlife
Hazard Management: Particulars of the procedures to deal with the
danger posed to aircraft operations by the presence of birds or mammals in =
the
aerodrome flight pattern or movement area, including the following: (a) =
; Arrangements
for assessing wildlife hazards; (b) =
; Arrangements
for implementing wildlife control programs; and (c) =
; The
names and roles of the persons responsible for dealing with wildlife hazard=
s,
and their telephone numbers during and after working hours. 4.4.13 <=
/span>Obstacle
Control: Particulars setting out the procedures for: (a) =
; Monitoring
the obstacle limitation surfaces and Type A Chart for obstacles in the take=
off
surface; (b) =
; Controlling
obstacles within the authority of the operator; (c) =
; Monitoring
the height of buildings or structures within the boundaries of the obstacle
limitation surfaces; (d) =
; Controlling
new developments in the vicinity of aerodromes; and (e) =
; Notifying
the ECAA of the nature and location of obstacles and any subsequent additio=
n or
removal of obstacles for action as necessary, including amendment of the AIS
publications. 4.4.14 Removal of Disabled Aircraft: Particulars of the procedures for
removing a disabled aircraft on or adjacent to the movement area, including=
the
following: (a) =
; The
roles of the aerodrome operator and the holder of the aircraft certificate =
of
registration; (b) =
; Arrangements
for notifying the holder of the certificate of registration; (c) =
; Arrangements
for liaising with the air traffic control unit; (d) =
; Arrangements
for obtaining equipment and personnel to remove the disabled aircraft; and<=
o:p> (e) =
; The
names, role and telephone numbers of persons responsible for arranging for =
the
removal of disabled aircraft. 4.4.15 Handling of Hazardous Materials: Particulars of the procedures for the safe
handling and storage of hazardous materials on the aerodrome, including the
following: (a) =
; Arrangements
for special areas on the aerodrome to be set up for the storage of inflamma=
ble liquids
(including aviation fuels) and any other hazardous materials; and (b) =
; The
method to be followed for the delivery, storage, dispensing and handling of
hazardous materials. Note: Hazardous materials include inflammable liquids
and solids, corrosive liquids, compressed gases and magnetized or radioacti=
ve
materials. Arrangements for dealing with the accidental spillage of hazardo=
us
materials should be included in the aerodrome emergency plan. 4.4.16 Low Visibility Operations: Particulars of procedures to be int=
roduced
for low visibility operations, including the measurement and reporting of
runway visual range as and when required, and the names and telephone numbe=
rs,
during and after working hours, of the persons responsible for measuring the
runway visual range. 4.4.17 <=
/span>Protection
of Sites for Radar and Navigational Aids: Particulars of the procedures for the protecti=
on
of sites for radar and radio navigational aids located on the aerodrome to
ensure that their performance will not be degraded, including the following=
: (a) =
; Arrangements
for the control of activities in the vicinity of radar and navaids
installations; (b) =
; Arrangements
for ground maintenance in the vicinity of these installations; and (c) =
; Arrangements
for the supply and installation of signs warning of hazardous microwave
radiation. Note 1: In writing the procedures for each category,
clear and precise information should be included on: When, or in what circumstances, an
operating procedure is to be activated; How an operating procedure is to be
activated; Actions to be taken; The persons who are to carry out the action=
s;
and The equipment necessary for carrying out the actions, and access to such
equipment. Note 2: If any of the procedures specified above are=
not
relevant or applicable, the reason should be given. 4.5 PART
5: AERODROME ADMINISTRATION AND SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM: 4.5.1 Aerodrome Administration: Particulars of the aerodrome administration,
including the following: (a)=
An
aerodrome organizational chart
showing the names and positions of key personnel, including their
responsibilities; (b) The name, position and telephone
number of the person who has overall responsibility for aerodrome safety; a=
nd (c)=
Airport
committees. 4.5.2 Safety Management System (SMS): Particulars of the safety management system
established for ensuring compliance with all safety requirements and achiev=
ing
continuous improvement in safety performance, the essential features being:=
(a)=
The
safety policy, insofar as applicable, on the safety management process and =
its
relation to the operational and maintenance process; (b)=
The
structure or organization of the SMS, including staffing and the assignment=
of
individual and group responsibilities for safety issues; (c)=
SMS
strategy and planning, such as setting safety performance targets, allocati=
ng
priorities for implementing safety initiatives and providing a framework for
controlling the risks to as low a level as is reasonably practicable keeping
always in view the requirements of the Standards and Recommended Practices =
in
ECAR Part 139, standards, rules or orders; (d)=
SMS
implementation, including facilities, methods and procedures for the effect=
ive
communication of safety messages and the enforcement of safety requirements=
; (e)=
A
system for the implementation of, and action on, critical safety areas which
require a higher level of safety management integrity (safety measures
program); (f)=
Measures
for safety promotion and accident prevention and a system for risk control
involving analysis and handling of accidents, incidents, complaints, defect=
s,
faults, discrepancies and failures, and continuing safety monitoring; (g)=
The
internal safety audit and review system detailing the systems and programs =
for
quality control of safety; (h) The
system for documenting all safety related airport facilities as well as air=
port
operational and maintenance records, including information on the design and
construction of aircraft pavements and aerodrome lighting. The system should
enable easy retrieval of records including charts; (i)=
Staff
training and competency, including the review and evaluation of the adequac=
y of
training provided to staff on safety related duties and of the certification
system for testing their competency; and (j) The
incorporation and enforcement of safety related clauses in the contracts for
construction work at the aerodrome. APPENDIX 1=
CONTENT OF THE
ACM 1.
PURPOSE OF THIS LISTING: All of the provisions of Part 139 of the Regulat=
ion
apply to airports with a full certificate. Those airports prepare and maint=
ain
an ACM which reflects the manner in which the airport complies with the
requirements of Part 139. All of the Part 139 section headings are listed b=
elow
with amplifying remarks or examples. The order of presentation follows the
sequence found in the Regulation. The Regulation also requires the ACM to s=
how
how the airport complies with any limitations placed upon the airport by the
ECAA. Such limitations are rare and, in any case, are based on unique
circumstances at a particular airport. Therefore, this Appendix does not
address compliance with limitations [.207(b)(3)]. 2.
ABOUT THIS LISTING: Except for the requirements of a purely
administrative nature, all of the items should be written to satisfy the
questions WHO, WHAT, HOW, and WHEN as discussed in paragraph 2.3 of this EA=
C.
There are also the Special Elements of Compliance to be considered - refer =
to
paragraph 2.2. The discussions and examples presented in this listing cannot
cover all possible airport situations. Omission of some aspect of Part 139 =
does
not mean it is not required or is of lesser importance. Any questions you m=
ay
have concerning the application of these discussions or examples to your own
airport should be resolved with your certification inspector. 3. SECTIONS OF PART 139: 3.1 Section 139.105 Inspection Authority: This should be mention=
ed in
your ACM so that whoever is in charge of the airport in your absence is awa=
re
that a credential ECAA airport certification inspector has authority to ins=
pect
for compliance with the Regulation. 3.2 Section 139.303 Personnel: Except for those areas=
where
the Regulation requires specific training or performance documentation, the
ECAA normally assumes that a function well performed indicates sufficient
qualified personnel. Remember that this requirement includes airport manage=
ment
and supervisory personnel as well. In this regard a chart or table showing =
the
lines of succession of airport operational responsibility would be helpful =
to
demonstrate accountability under this Section, and would also satisfy one of
the special elements of compliance [.207(b)(1)]. 3.3 Section 139.307(i) Airport Condition Reporting:=
Remember that the NOTAM
system is often not the complete solution to adequate notification of air
carrier users of your airport. Many airports have internal communications
systems that extend into air carrier agent offices. These vary from the old=
but
still useful to writers, to telephones, to data processing systems with rem=
ote
terminals or data drops. On some of these systems the air carrier, through
their local station agents are able to receive field condition information =
from
airport management before the NOTAM hits the wires. Then, there sometimes a=
re
field situations that may be of interest to air carrier users of your airpo=
rt,
but which are not eligible for the NOTAM system coverage you would prefer. =
Here
again your condition reporting responsibility can often be met with your lo=
cal
communications network. Work with your airline tenants to devise a satisfac=
tory
system of information flow and document it in your ACM [.207(b)(11)]. 3.4 Section 139.309 thru 139.315 Physical Characteristics: 3.4.1 Paved Areas: This and other extensive
maintenance type requirements will probably have similar patterns in your A=
CM.
Refer to paragraph 2.3 of this EAC and cover those areas of WHO, WHAT, HOW,=
and
WHEN. (See Appendix 4 for an example of what this portion of an ACM might l=
ook
like.) The Regulation contains several specific requirements for paved areas
that are available for air carrier use. The requirements are stated in resu=
lts
oriented terms and are not so lengthy that they could not be handily repeat=
ed
in the ACM. This not only meets the requirement of Section 139.207(a) for
including procedures, etc., needed by your personnel, it also serves as a
reminder directed specifically toward that maintenance activity. This porti=
on
of your ACM may also be a good location for the description of movement are=
as
that are available for air carrier use. Note that this description does not
include other paved or unpaved areas on your airport (ramps, parking areas,
etc.) which, while usable by air carriers, do not fall within the definitio=
n of
movement area. You should be aware that the movement area definition found =
in
various Air Traffic Control manuals, includes the provision that on a tower=
ed
airport an air traffic clearance is required to enter a movement area. This
latter definition will be the one used in any letters of agreement that may=
be
needed between you and the Airport Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) concerning
movement areas. If such agreements result in removal of certain pavement
segments from the controlled movement areas, that should be described in the
ACM [.207(b)(7), (12), (13), (14), and (15)]. 3.4.2 Runway Strips and Taxiway Strips (Safety Areas): It is important that the
location and obligatory dimensions be clearly and accurately described. The
application of the Regulation hinges, in many respects, on the precise
delineation of those areas. The dimensions of a safety area on your airport=
frame
the obligations you have with respect to its maintenance. The description o=
f a
safety area is only complete if the dimensional data is accompanied by the =
date
those dimensions were established in accordance with the Regulation. Here a=
gain
the use of a map or diagram is helpful, especially when describing a runway
safety area that has different dimensions for each end. In this regard a
graphic supplement to the narrative description is invaluable. If you have a
basic, uncluttered grid map as a starting point, it may be of use for this
purpose. Because of the wide usage this sort of figure frequently receives,=
it
is an appropriate candidate for an appendix [.207(b)(7), (12), (13), (14), =
and
(15)]. 3.5 Section 139.317 Obstructions : The location of lighted obstructions that fall w=
ithin
your airport's authority and responsibility must be included in your ACM. T=
he
narrative description may be enhanced by locating the objects on a map and
keying them to the description. An airport can have a confusing array of
obstruction lights with different parties responsible
according to various lease agreements, contract services, etc. Be specific =
in
your ACM which ones are your maintenance responsibilities and which ones are
the responsibilities of others. You should also include explanation of who =
is
to contact them in case of an outage, and how they are to do it. You should identify in your ACM each object with=
in
your authority that qualifies as an obstruction, but which has been determi=
ned
to be "no hazard" by an ECAA aeronautical study. This information
should include the study file reference so it can be retrieved if necessary.
This can save a lot of motion later on and might even eliminate the need to=
do
a study where one had been done but had been forgotten or lost. Remember th=
at
an Airport Layout Plan (ALP) approval by the ECAA carries the same weight a=
s an
aeronautical study with respect to those objects depicted on it. We suggest
that you designate, in the ACM, an individual or position to monitor the
obstruction situation on your airport. Obstructions have a way of appearing=
on
airports when one isn't looking [.207(b)(16)]. 3.6 Section 139.319 Traffic and Wind Direction Indicators: Your ACM should contai=
n a
description of those facilities required at your airport, and procedures and
responsibilities for maintaining them [.205(b)(17)]. 3.7 Section 139.321 thru 139.327 Marking and Lighting: The pattern of the example in Appendix 4 for pav=
ed
area maintenance provides a good base for your instructions here. Generally
speaking, the maintenance task is to fix or replace the broken or missing i=
tem
in kind. However there are a few additional points t=
o be
considered. If the light is burned out it should be a simple matter to repl=
ace
the bulb. But if the light has been smashed out of recognizable existence or
stolen, you need to be sure that whoever replaces it knows what kind of fix=
ture
to use. Well written instructions supplemented by an airport diagram are
valuable insurance against slipups like an edge light in the last &=
nbsp; This is an appropriate place to describe your ru=
nway
and taxiway system of identification. In addition to the system description=
it
is recommended that a runway (RWY) and taxiway (TWY) diagram be provided,
especially if your identification system varies from the norm or is otherwi=
se
complicated. You should also know who is responsible for the approach light=
s at
your airport and include the means of contacting them [.207(b)(18) to
.207(b)(21)]. 3.8 Section 139.331 Visual Aids for Denoting Restricted Use Ar=
eas: Periods of constructio=
n and
maintenance on an airport present special problems in keeping aircraft and
construction machinery and personnel safely apart. Normal routes for aircra=
ft
taxiing and maneuvering are often disrupted or modified, and standard signing and marking can become temporarily ineffective =
or
even misleading. Obtaining Contractor cooperation in this matter at the
beginning is much easier than trying to catch up later. Provide instructions
for early input so that the marking and lighting requirement; can be built =
into
the construction plans (and costs) at the outset. And, of course, keep the =
air
carrier users of your airport up-to-date by the NOTAMs and any other
appropriate means at your disposal. Build these responsibilities and functi=
ons
into your ACM so that the responsible parties can know what is expected
[.207(b)(23)]. Planning
for construction projects should always include avoidance of damage to
utilities. The importance of the uti=
lities
that serve NAVAIDs and other air carrier facilities calls for special atten=
tion
to their protection. Approach this requirement by designating, in your ACM,=
a
responsible position in your organization for assuring compatibility of the
construction plans with protection of these critical utilities. The position
you charge with this responsibility should have enough authority to require
revision of the plans or suspension of the work activity if necessary [.207(b)(=
8)]. 3.9 Section 139.335g Ground Vehicles: Tight control of ground
vehicles can forestall a lot of problems on your movement and safety areas, and clear and precise procedures in your ACM can help ensure that
control. It is suggested that your airport rules for vehicle operation be
included in an appendix to the ACM for ready reference. If your airport is
towered your ACM should also contain any procedures or rules that you have
jointly agreed to including radio or other communications arrangements. If =
you
have special written agreements with your tenants concerning vehicle discip=
line
in compliance with the Regulation, they should be an appendix to your ACM f=
or
guidance of airport personnel tasked with their enforcement [.207(b)(31)]. 3.10
Section 139.335(a) Airport Emergency Plan: The EAC on airport eme=
rgency
plans contains technical information that will help you develop the AEP required by the Regulation. For that re=
ason
it is not discussed in depth in this circular. The AEP is, however, a manda=
tory
part of your ACM and the guidelines for specific statements in paragraph 2.3
regarding responsibility and function apply [.207(b)(25)]. 3.11 Section 139.335(b)
Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting: 3.11.1 Aerodrome
Category Determination: State what your airpor=
t's
Aerodrome Category is and explain what it means in terms of aircraft length=
. It
would be a good idea to name the longest aircraft that the Aerodrome Catego=
ry
can serve because sooner or later the question is bound to arise. It is not
unknown for air carrier personnel, planning an operation into certificated
airports, to be unaware of the ARFF Aerodrome Category requirements of their
aircraft. According to your Aerodrome Category, it would be well to state t=
he
longest air carrier aircraft that could use your airport if one or more of =
your
ARFF vehicles was removed from service. This will be a useful piece of
information to have readily available if you need to notify your air carrier
station agents in a hurry. 3.11.2 Equipment and Agents: List the equipment you have and the=
type
and amount of agent they hold. Don't neglect the portable extinguishers they
carry because that can have a bearing on what Aerodrome Category you can
maintain if there is an equipment outage [.207(b)(26)]. 3.11.3 Operational Requirements: This is one of the most
critical areas to write into your ACM. The basic ingredients are much the s=
ame
- the familiar WHO, WHAT, HOW, and WHEN still highlight the requirements. T=
his
is an area where you probably have the Independent WHO to deal with, (see
paragraph 2.3) and a few other problems unique to the ARFF situation. &=
nbsp; Do you have full contr=
ol
over the operation of the ARFF unit that provides your service? How much
latitude does it have before it must request your approval? Can the vehicle=
s be
dispatched off-airport without your permission? Are you reliably informed w=
henever
an element of your ARFF becomes inoperative or unavailable for any reason?
These are basic questions you should have answers to before you can write a
useful ARFF section for your ACM. If you have full and firm control your ta=
sk
is a lot easier. You will want to allow your ARFF as much flexibility as
possible within the scope of their mission, but you will also want to build
into your ACM procedures a fast and reliable information system so that you
know when you are at a decision point concerning air carrier operations. If=
you
do not have full authority over your ARFF as sometimes happens when the uni=
t is
controlled by a municipal fire department, your information needs are even =
more
critical to your compliance with Part The tower on your airp=
ort
can be of great assistance to your ARFF operation but they are permitted to=
go
only so ECAR by ECAA policy and directive. You should make it high on your
order of business to discuss, with the ATCT manager and the crew, the role =
of
the ATCT in emergency operations and the particulars of its interface with =
the ARFF
unit and the airport management. Then, write this into your ACM. Include in
your instructions the limits beyond which the ATCT is not able to operate, =
to
avoid misunderstandings and lost motion during an actual ARFF action. It is
sometimes mutually beneficial to enter into a letter of agreement with the =
ATCT
to cover certain activities peculiar to your airport. If you do so, copy th=
at
agreement in your ACM, either in this section or as an appendix with
appropriate extracts or references in this section. The
Regulation permits a temporary reduction in ARFF presence during periods of
shorter air carrier aircraft activity. Certain conditions must be met, howe=
ver,
some of which involve language in your ACM. The individual or position with=
the
authority to implement the reduction must be identified in the ACM along wi=
th
the procedures to be followed. There must also be a system in place for the
recall of the full-required complement of ARFF personnel and equipment, and
this is a mandatory item for the ACM. There is a requirement for the
notification of air carrier users of your airport prior to the implementati=
on
of this procedure, and the particulars of that action, with appropriate
responsibilities and authorities must be detailed in the ACM. Place
instructions for even the simplest communications systems in your ACM. If y=
our
ARFF unit must deal with additional channels for a municipal dispatch facil=
ity,
the opportunities for communications errors increases dramatically, especia=
lly
in the heat of an emergency. It
is suggested that a grid map of your airport be organized as one of the
appendices to the ACM. When designing this map, check with the emergency
organizations in your area - sometimes a county disaster management unit, or
similar body, will already have a grid map in use that includes your geogra=
phic
area. If so, you may wish to adopt their grid system or, at least, consider=
the
ramifications of having separate systems. You will probably also want to
include the map as part of your Airport Emergency Plan (AEP), and it can be
very useful in other applications as well. A well-drawn basic map which is =
not
overburdened with detail can provide the common basis for the grid map and =
for
depicting other elements required for the ACM. Runway and taxiway designati=
ons,
location of obstructions to be lighted, and identification of safety areas =
can
often be developed from the same basic map. Note that a grid map, as such, =
is
not required by the Regulation if another means of identifying significant
terrain features, satisfactory to the ECAA, is employed for emergency
operations. The
inoperative vehicle potential needs careful attention in your ACM. To begin
with there should be an explanation of what "inoperative" means in
the context of the Regulation. That explanation in the Regulation is not to=
be
stretched. Inoperative means that the vehicle is unable to perform all of t=
he
functions required of it by the Regulation. It does not mean that the vehic=
le
has been sent off-airport and is therefore not available for airport
emergencies. There should be clear instructions for the procedures to be
followed, and who is to accomplish them, when a required piece of ARFF
equipment becomes inoperative. This is one of those areas where you, as air=
port
operator, must have prompt and accurate knowledge of the status of your ARFF
readiness so that you are able to discharge your other responsibilities for=
air
carrier notification and limitations. One
aspect of your response posture that is sometimes misunderstood, and which =
should
be covered in your ACM, is the requirement for coverage during "air
carrier operations. Your instructions in the ACM should explain that each a=
ir
carrier operation is treated separately when figuring the response period. =
This
means that your ARFF unit must be instructed to maintain a response posture=
for
at least the half-hour period bracketing the operation - 15 minutes before =
to
15 minutes after. If your ARFF is a 24-hour 365-day establishment, you prob=
ably
have less potential for problems of coordination than the airport operator =
who
must call in the ARFF coverage from an off-airport location. It would be we=
ll
to impress upon the air carrier station agents the importance of keeping yo=
u or
the ARFF unit apprised of changes in their flight schedules, and to provide
instructions in your ACM for contacting those agents for information on late
flights or second sections. Your
ACM should contain a description of the alarm system for ARFF response and a
requirement for a daily test. The ATCT role in the alarm system, and the te=
st,
should be included. At
least one person trained in basic emergency medical care must be available
during air carrier operations. This person need not be an actual member of =
the
ARFF crew, but does have to be available within a reasonable time for an
airport emergency. The ACM should reflect this person's availability. If
any roads are designated as Emergency access Roads they should be identifie=
d.
You may wish to describe here any instructions for their use to ensure the =
best
possible opportunity for the ARFF response to succeed. A word of caution he=
re.
Be sure that you understand the obligations that go along with a designated
road. You may want to consider other alternative means of meeting the ARFF
response time, such as secondary ARFF stations or vehicle standby areas
[.207(b)(4), (7), and (31)]. 3.12 Section 139.337
Handling and Storing of Hazardous Substances and Materials: There are two rather different situations covere=
d by
this portion of the Regulation - one concerning hazardous materials as airc=
raft
cargo, and the other concerning hazardous materials in the form of fuels,
lubricants, etc. that are for the operation of the aircraft and are not
considered cargo. For convenience the former will be referred to here as ha=
zardous
materials (HAZMAT) and the latter as simply "fuel" [.207(b)(32)].=
&=
nbsp; When the HAZMAT agent is other than the airport
operator, the Hazardous Materials Regulations apply solely and no inclusion=
in
the ACM is necessary. The ECAA Aviation Security personnel administer that
program. In the infrequent cases where the airport operator is the HAZMAT a=
gent
the ACM must contain procedures covering the designations and assurances li=
sted
in the Regulation. The
establishment of fueling safety standards is required of the airport operat=
or
for whoever is a fueling agent on the airport. The standards themselves sho=
uld
be copied in an appendix of your ACM. The ACM shou=
ld
describe how you accomplish the 3-month inspection of tenant fueling facili=
ties
and the procedures to be initiated should noncompliance with the standards =
be
discovered. You should discuss the notification of the ECAA requirement with
your ECAA airport certification inspector and agree upon the instructions t=
o be
placed in your ACM. 3.13
Section 139.339 Self-Inspection Program: This
activity is very important because it impacts so =
many
other areas of compliance with the Regulation. The self-inspection function
enables you to monitor many airport conditions to assist you with compliance
with other requirements of the Regulation. The guidelines of paragraph 2.3 =
of
this EAC should be applied so that all of the elements of an effective
inspection program are accomplished. Note that daily inspections are not
absolutely required if there is no air carrier activity, but be wary of a l=
ong
interval between inspections. In any event the schedule of inspections and =
the
concomitant responsibilities should be included in your ACM [.207(b)(33)].<=
o:p> 3.14 Section 139.341
Protection of NAVAIDs: This is another area w=
here
the ACM should reflect the assignment of a person or position to be alert to
activity that may derogate the guidance from a NAVAID. &=
nbsp; Depending on the placement of the NAVAIDs, there=
may
also be a need to write procedures and assignments into the ACM for security
patrols, fence maintenance, etc. [.207(b)(34)]. 3.15 Section 139.343 P=
ublic
Protection:
The requirements of Pa=
rt 139
pertaining to this subject are oriented toward inadvertent entry into an ar=
ea
containing hazards for the unwary trespasser. The prevention of intentional
infiltration of airport security areas is within the purview of the regulat=
ion
on airport security, ECAR Part 107. The coverage in your ACM should =
describe the measures taken at your airport to prevent
inadvertent entry by persons or vehicles. Fencing is an obvious method, and
conspicuous signing is another. Neither one is much good if the fence gates=
are
left invitingly open or the signs are faded or otherwise obscured. The ACM
should provide for continuing surveillance of all of the safeguards on your
airport for compliance with this provision of Part 139 [.205(b)(35)]. 3.16 Section 139.345
Wildlife Hazard Management: In addressing wildlife
hazards at your airport, one of three types of entries are needed in your A=
CM:
a statement of negative activity; a brief statement of the no-hazard findin=
gs
of an ecological study; or a wildlife hazard management plan. In any case,
there should also be instructions to your airport personnel for reporting
wildlife activity, should any be observed [.207(b)(36)]. &=
nbsp; If there is no wildlife activity at your airport=
, or
at least no activity that triggers the ecological study, a statement in your
ACM to that effect is needed. If wildlife activity at your airport triggere=
d an
ecological study, and it was subsequently determined that a wildlife hazard
management plan is not required, your ACM should contain a brief statement =
that
identifies the type and extent of the activity that triggered the study. Th=
is
will serve as an approximate gauge for comparison with subsequent wildlife
observations for re-evaluation of the situation. In this case you can proba=
bly
draw on the study to include some specifics on the type of wildlife activity
likely to be observed, and some helpful guidance on when the activity may be
approaching the limit of acceptability. If
it has been determined that your airport must have a Wildlife Hazard Manage=
ment
Plan, it becomes a permanent part of your ACM unless=
a
subsequent determination removes that requirement. The plan itself should
normally be an appendix to the ACM. You should also follow the guidance in
paragraph 2.3 of this EAC to assure the appropriate level of specific
instruction and guidance for airport personnel. 3.17 Section 139.347
Non-complying Conditions: The best way to avoid
non-complying conditions is to build into your ACM, from the very beginning=
, the mechanisms to provide you, the airport operator, with the timely a=
nd
accurate information you need to take action to comply with each section of=
the
Regulation. Your personnel need to be provided with clear instructions so t=
hat
you are informed of any circumstances that require your timely action to
maintain compliance with the Regulation. If you delegate responsibility to
others, or if tasks may fall on someone else as a result of the application=
of
the line of succession, your best friend will be an ACM that provides the
information and guidance needed by your airport personnel to maintain safe
airport operations in compliance with the provisions of Part 139. &=
nbsp; Should it happen that =
some
element of Part 139 is not met to the extent that an uncorrected unsafe
condition exists on your airport, air carrier activity on that area must be h=
alted.
Your ACM should carry this message clearly to all airport personnel, so tha=
t if
someone discovers such a condition they will know that, at the very least, =
that
the information must be passed to a specific level of airport authority wit=
hout
delay.
1. PURPOSE OF THIS LISTING:
This list=
ing,
selected from the library of airport related ACs, should be helpful to airp=
ort
operators who are developing or revising an ACM to meet the requirements of
Part 139. This is not intended to be a listing of all ACs which may be of u=
se
to operators of certificated airports. The criteria for this listing was
weighted toward operational applicability. There are many other useful ACs
which are devoted to airport design and construction subjects.
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THIS LISTING:
The listing is divided into groups =
according,
as nearly as possible, to sections of the Regulation. They are of particular
utility in the preparation of an ACM because they were developed, at least =
to
some degree, with Part
3. AIRPORT CONDITION REPORTING [.307(i)]:
- AC 150/5200-28, Notices to Airmen
(NOTAMs) for Airport Operators
4. PAVED AREAS AND RUNWAY AND TAXIWAY STRIPS (SAF= ETY AREAS) [.309 thru .315]:
- AC 150/=
5320-
- AC
150/5300-12, Airport Design Standards - Transport Airports.
- AC
150/5320-5B, Airport Drainage.
5. OBSTRUCTIONS [.317]:
- AC 70/7460-1G, Obstr=
uction
Marking and Lighting.
6. TRAFFIC AND WIND DIRECTION INDICATORS [.319]:<= /b>
- =
AC
150/5340-5B, Segmented
- =
AC
150/5340-23A, Supplemental Wind Cones.
- AC 150/5345-
7. MARKING AND LIGHTING [.321 Thru .327]:
- AC 70/7460-1G, Obstruction Marking and Lightin=
g
- AC 150/5340-
- AC 150/5340-
- AC 150/5340-1H, Standard for Airport Markings.
- AC 150/5340-5B, Segmented
- AC 150/5340-14B, Economy Approach Lighting Aid=
s.
- AC 150/5340-17B, Standby Power for Non
- AC 150/5340-18B, Standards for Airport Sign
Systems.
- AC 150/5340-19, Taxiway Centerline Lighting
Systems.
- AC 150/5340-26, Maintenance of Airport Visual =
Aid
Facilities.
- AC 150/5340-28, Low Visibility Taxiway Lighting
System.
8. VISUAL AIDS FOR DENOTING RESTRICTED USE AREAS =
[.331]:
- AC 150/5340-
- AC 150/5370-
- AC 150/5200-28, Noti=
ces to
Airmen (NOTAMs) for Airport Operators.
9. GROUND VEHICLES [.335g]:
- AC 150/5210-5B, Pain=
ting,
Marking, and Lighting of Vehicles Used on an Airport
- AC 150/5370-
10. AIRPORT EMERGENCY PLAN [.335a]:<= o:p>
- AC 150/5210-2A, Airp=
ort
Emergency Medical Facilities and Services
11. AIRCRAFT RESCUE AND FIREFIGHTING [.335b]:
- AC 150/5200-12A, Fire Department
Responsibility in Protecting Evidence at the Scene of an Aircraft Accident.=
- AC 150/5210-
- AC 150/5210-7B, Airc=
raft
Fire and Rescue Communications.
- AC 150/5210-15, Airp=
ort
Rescue and
- AC 150/5210-12, Fire=
and
Rescue Service for Certificated Airports.
- AC 150/5210-13, Water
Rescue Plans, Facilities, and Equipment.
- AC 150/5210-14, Airp=
ort
Fire and Rescue Personnel Protective Clothing.
- AC 150/5210-
- AC 150/5210-17, Prog=
rams
for Training of Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Personnel.
12. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS [.337]:
- AC 20-
- AC 150/5230-4, Aircr=
aft
Fuel Storage, Handling, and Dispensing on Airports.
- AC 150/5380-5B, Debr=
is
Hazards at Civil Airports.
13. SELF-INSPECTION PROGRAM [.339]:
- AC 150/5200-18B, Air=
port
Safety Self-Inspection.
14. PROTECTION OF NAVAIDs [.341]:
- AC 150/5300-2D, Airp= ort Design Standards - Site Requirements for Terminal Navigational Facilities.<= o:p>
- AC 150/5340-
15. PUBLIC PROTECTION [.343]:
- AC 150/5335-2, Airpo=
rt
Aprons.
16. WILDLIFE HAZARD MANAGEMENT [.345]:
- AC 150/5200, Airport Wildlife Hazard Management.
1. SELECTION OF AN EXAMPLE:
The
requirement in Section 139.309 thru 139.315 of Part 139 for the maintenance=
and
repair of paved surfaces on the airport embodies all of the points of WHO, =
WHAT
and HOW, and WHEN, of paragraph 2.3 of this EAC. It is also equally applica=
ble
to the ACM and the EAC. The various pieces of information that have been
included in the example are, in this hypothetical instance, deemed to be
necessary to impart the desired instructions to the airport personnel. In y=
our
own situation you may need to include more or less, or different, informati=
on
in your ACM. In any event the test is, does the ACM satisfy the WHO, WHAT a=
nd
HOW, and the WHEN.
2. SCENARIO FOR THE EXAMPLE:
This is an airport with a few craft oriented
maintenance shops under the supervision of an Airport Engineer. All of the
paved areas for aircraft use are the responsibility of the Airport Engineer
(the access road and vehicle parking lot are maintained by the City road cr=
ews)
except the apron which is maintained by the Contractor. The Contractor's
contract with the City requires the Contractor to maintain the apron to Part
139 requirements (it is available to air carriers) and to allow its inspect=
ion
by airport personnel.
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nbsp; When the Airport Engineer is absent the shop for=
emen
act in that capacity in their order of seniority. A line of succession table
and an organization chart appended to the ACM documents this chain of respo=
nsibility.
There are similar provisions in these documents for alternates to act for t=
he
Airport Manager when that individual is absent. When there is reference to =
the
Airport Manager or the Airport Engineer in this example, the reference appl=
ies
to the alternate as well.
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The airport has
developed a Paving Repair Guide for its own use which contains technical
instructions, some of which came from the EACs listed in this EAC, for the
maintenance force. That level of task performance detail is not included in=
the
ACM.
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The daily airport
inspections are normally performed by Designated Inspectors who are trained=
to
reliably identify and describe Part 139 pavement deficiencies. Therefore, t=
he
Airport Engineer customarily relies on their reports for initiating Work Or=
ders
without personal inspection of the problem. The Work Order forms contain a
block which the inspector checks to denote a Part 139 critical maintenance
item. This device flags the Work Order as a priority activity, and later
directs the completed record to the appropriate filing location.
=
The Airport Engin=
eer
has standing instructions to notify the Airport Manager (AMGR) of any delay=
in
correction of a Part 139 deficiency so that the need for adjustment of air
carrier service can be evaluated. Scheduled air carrier service ends at 1600
Saturday and does not resume until Monday morning. The airport is published
"closed" in the Airport/Facilities Directory to air carriers duri=
ng
that period except for special permission. The maintenance work crew comple=
ment
is reduced during that period to save money, but this also tends to slow do=
wn
the work accomplishment. Therefore the Airport Engineer must keep the AMGR
currently informed on the maintenance progress in case a charter air carrier
flight calls for permission for an off-hours operation.
&nbs=
p; When
the work is completed, the Work Order is signed off and filed with the daily
inspection reports to complete the records retention required by the
Regulation.
&nbs=
p; This
statement was prepared for the ACM, but was also structured so that it was a
self-contained except for the information and guidance of airport personnel.
Note the use of references to the figures in appendices to the ACM without
repeating the information each time it is needed.
3. EXAMPLE OF THE ACM ITEM:
3.1
This state=
ment
summarizes the responsibilities and standards for pavement maintenance at t=
he =3D
=3D =3D Airport. A copy of this summary is to be posted on the Maintenance =
Control
Board in Building #16 and on the ARFF bulletin board. These responsibilities
and standards are mandatory for compliance with Egyptian Civil Aviation
Regulation Part 139. All work will be accomplished in Accordance with the =
=3D =3D =3D
Airport Pavement Maintenance Guide.
3.2
The mainte=
nance
of all paved surfaces on the airside of the terminal is, with the exception
noted below, the responsibility of the Airport Engineer (AE).
Exception: =
The aircraft parking apron served by TWY B in front =
of
Contractor =3D =3D =3D hangars (see Airport Map, Appendix =3D =3D =3D) is m=
aintained by
that Contractor. The terms of the Contractor contract guarantee maintenance=
to
Part 139 requirements. The AE is authorized to inspect the apron at any time
and to order repairs by the Contractor. Any such orders shall be reported to
the Airport Manager (AMGR) within 4 workday hours.
3.3
The title =
AE
is used herein as the party responsible for the accomplishment of pavement
maintenance. In the absence of the AE from the airport, the senior foreman
assumes those responsibilities unless specifically relieved of all or a por=
tion
of them by the AMGR; see the Airport Organization chart, Appendix =3D =3D =
=3D.
The foreman assuming t=
hose
responsibilities is automatically vested with the same authority as the AE =
to
order labor and materials from any airport shops, or from vendors, as are
necessary to effect repairs to meet Part 139 requirements, except that
obligations to vendors may not exceed L.E. =3D =3D =3D without approval by =
the AE or
the AMGR.
3.4
The Part 1=
39
requirements for pavement maintenance are listed below:
4. Surface debris and contaminants=
:
Remove promptly and completely as practicable.
=
5. Chemical cleaning
solvents: Remove as soon as possible consistent with manufacturer's
instructions.
=
6. Pounding: Ma=
intain
drainage and slope to prevent ponding that obscures markings or impairs safe
aircraft operations.
PROCEDURES:
&nbs=
p; The
AE shall initiate airport maintenance Work Order (WO), with the Part 139 bl=
ock
checked, for all work needed to restore pavement to Part 139 requirements. =
If
the Part 139 pavement deficiency was reported by a Designated Inspector, th=
e WO
will be initiated immediately upon receipt of the daily inspection report. =
If
the daily inspection was performed by other than a Designated Inspector, or=
if
a report of a Part 139 type pavement deficiency came from some other source,
the AE shall have the deficiency evaluated immediately by a qualified
maintenance specialist and, if the condition is verified, initiate the WO. =
&nbs=
p; If
for any reason a WO for a Part 139 repair cannot be put under work immediat=
ely
or if it appears that a delay in the completion of the work will occur, the=
AE
shall notify the AMGR. The only exception is if the deficiency is reported
after 1600 Saturday and before 2000 Sunday, and the work can be completed p=
rior
to 2000 Sunday. In that case, however, the airport Operations Duty Officer =
must
be notified of the existing Part 139 deficiency.
&nbs=
p; The
signed-off copy of a Part 139 WO shall be sent to the airport Operations
Section for filing with the daily inspection reports. The check in the Part=
139
block of the AE's desk copy shows its location should it be needed.
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