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Manual of Standards Part 139 - Aerodromes
Part 10Operating Standards for Certified Aerodromes..................10-1
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Chapter 10: Operating Standards for Certified Aerodromes..................10-1
Section 10.1: General...................................................10-1
10.1.1 Introduction...................................................10-1
10.1.2 Aerodrome Manual and Aerodrome Operating Procedures..........10-1
10.1.3 Training of Aerodrome Personnel Involved with Safety Functions.....................................................10-1
10.1.4 Aerodrome Safety Management System (SMS)....................10-2
Section 10.2: Inspecting and Reporting Aerodrome Serviceability.........10-3
10.2.1 General......................................................10-3
10.2.2 Significant Objects.............................................10-3
10.2.3 Surface Conditions of the Movement Area, Including the Presence of Water.............................................10-4
10.2.4 Aerodrome Markings, Lightings, Wind Direction Indicators and Ground Signals................................................10-4
10.2.5 Cleanliness of the Movement Area...............................10-4
10.2.6 Obstacles Infringing the Take-off, Approach and Transitional Surfaces......................................................10-5
10.2.7 Birds or Animals on, or in the Vicinity of, the Movement Area........10-5
10.2.8 Empirical Assessment of the Bearing Strength of Unrated Runway Pavements and Runway Strips..........................10-5
10.2.9 Currency of NOTAMs..........................................10-6
10.2.10 Aerodrome Fencing............................................10-6
10.2.11 Aerodrome Frequency Response Unit............................10-6
10.2.12 Inspection Logbooks...........................................10-6
Section 10.3: Initiating a NOTAM........................................10-7
10.3.1 Introduction...................................................10-7
10.3.2 Changes Reported to Australian NOTAM Office....................10-7
10.3.3 Time-Limited NOTAM..........................................10-8
10.3.4 Permanent NOTAM............................................10-8
10.3.5 Making Changes to Aerodrome Information Published in AIP-ERSA....................................................10-9
10.3.6 Bird or Animal Hazard Warning..................................10-9
10.3.7 New or Upgraded Visual Aids...................................10-9
10.3.8 Changes to Type A Chart Information............................10-9
10.3.9 Follow up Actions..............................................10-9
10.3.10 Record Keeping...............................................10-9
Section 10.4: Sample Aerodrome Report Form..........................10-10
Section 10.5: Examples of NOTAM and Listing of Abbreviations..........10-11
10.5.1 Examples....................................................10-11
10.5.2 General Word Abbreviations and Phrase Contractions to Minimise Message Length of Aerodrome NOTAMs................10-14
Section 10.6: Appointment of Reporting Officers........................10-31
10.6.1 General.....................................................10-31
10.6.2 Reporting Officer Qualifications.................................10-31
10.6.3 What to Report...............................................10-31
10.6.4 Monitoring Activities Outside Aerodrome.........................10-32
Section 10.7: Aerodrome Emergency Planning..........................10-33
10.7.1 Introduction..................................................10-33
10.7.2 Records.....................................................10-34
10.7.3 Disabled Aircraft Removal.....................................10-34
Section 10.8: Guidelines for Aerodrome Emergency Plans...............10-35
10.8.1 General.....................................................10-35
10.8.2 Medical Subcommittee........................................10-36
10.8.3 Testing Facilities and Reviewing Roles..........................10-36
10.8.4 Aerodrome Emergency Exercises................................10-36
10.8.5 Emergency Operations Centre and Mobile Command Post.........10-37
10.8.6 Definitions of Command, Control, and Coordination...............10-37
10.8.7 Role of the Police.............................................10-38
Section 10.9: Control of Airside Access Including Vehicle Control........10-39
10.9.1 Introduction..................................................10-39
10.9.2 Airside Vehicle Control........................................10-39
10.9.3 Airside drivers................................................10-39
10.9.4 Technical Standards for Electronic Surveillance Equipment Fitted to Vehicles.............................................10-40
Section 10.10: Aerodrome Works Safety................................10-42
10.10.1 Introduction..................................................10-42
10.10.2 Method of Working Plans......................................10-42
10.10.3 Time-Limited Works..........................................10-43
10.10.4 Restrictions on Carrying Out Time-Limited Works.................10-43
10.10.5 Restoration of Normal Safety Standards.........................10-44
10.10.6 Resumption of Aerodrome Works...............................10-44
10.10.7 Management and Control of Aerodrome Works...................10-44
10.10.8 Markers, Markings and Lights..................................10-45
10.10.9 Communication Equipment....................................10-45
10.10.10 Completion..................................................10-45
10.10.11 Pavement Overlay Works......................................10-46
10.10.12 Works on Runway Strips......................................10-46
Section 10.11: Method of Working Plans................................10-48
10.11.1 Introduction..................................................10-48
10.11.2 Title Page...................................................10-48
10.11.3 Works Information............................................10-48
10.11.4 Restrictions to Aircraft Operations and Issue of NOTAMs..........10-49
10.11.5 Work Stages.................................................10-49
10.11.6 Emergencies and Adverse Weather.............................10-49
10.11.7 NOTAMs....................................................10-49
10.11.8 Restrictions to Works Organisations............................10-49
10.11.9 Personnel and Equipment.....................................10-49
10.11.10 Access......................................................10-49
10.11.11 Aerodrome Markers, Markings and Lights........................10-50
10.11.12 Protection of Electrical Services................................10-50
10.11.13 Special Requirements.........................................10-50
10.11.14 Administration...............................................10-50
10.11.15 Authority....................................................10-50
10.11.16 Drawings....................................................10-50
10.11.17 Distribution List..............................................10-51
Section 10.12: Functions of a Works Safety Officer......................10-52
10.12.1 Works Safety Officer..........................................10-52
Section 10.13: Aircraft Parking.........................................10-54
10.13.1 Introduction..................................................10-54
10.13.2 Apron Congestion............................................10-54
10.13.3 Apron Safety Management.....................................10-54
Section 10.14: Bird and Animal Hazard Management.....................10-55
10.14.1 Introduction..................................................10-55
Section 10.15: Pavement Maintenance..................................10-56
10.15.1 Pavement Cleanliness........................................10-56
10.15.2 Runway Surface Friction.......................................10-56
10.15.3 Deterioration of Runway Grooves...............................10-57
10.15.4 Surface Irregularities..........................................10-58
10.15.5 Standards for Natural and Gravel Surface Runways...............10-58
Section 10.16: Maintenance Around Navigational Aids...................10-59
10.16.1 Introduction..................................................10-59
Section 10.17: Aerodrome Safety Procedures during Conditions of Reduced Visibility or Low Cloud................................10-60
10.17.1 Introduction..................................................10-60
10.17.2 Development of Low Visibility Procedures........................10-60
10.17.3 Implementation of Low Visibility Procedures......................10-61
10.17.4 Review of Low Visibility Procedures.............................10-62
Section 10.18: Aerodrome Technical Inspections........................10-63
10.18.1 Introduction..................................................10-63
Section 10.19: Runway Visibility Assessments by Ground Personnel.....10-64
10.19.1 Application...................................................10-64
10.19.2 Facilities and Procedures......................................10-64
10.19.3 Appointed Persons Conducting Runway Visibility Assessments.....10-65
10.19.4 Procedures for Conducting a Runway Visibility Assessment........10-66