CHAPTER 11 INFORMATION THAT MUST BE INCLUDED IN THE AERODROME MANUAL
11.01 Aerodrome information
(1) The information specified in Chapter 5 of this MOS for reporting in the aerodrome manual must be recorded in the manual in accordance with the relevant requirements of Chapter 5.
(2) The following information about the aerodrome site must be recorded in the aerodrome manual:
(a) a scaled plan of the aerodrome showing:
(i) the movement area; and
(ii) each wind direction indicator; and
(iii) the aerodrome boundary; and
(iv) each visual approach slope indicator system (if installed); and
(v) each approach lighting system (if installed);
(b) a plan of any aerodrome facilities or equipment owned by the aerodrome operator but located outside the boundaries of the aerodrome;
(c) the nominated aerodrome reference code letter and number and OMGWS for all runways and taxiways, including taxilanes as applicable;
(d) the instrument classification of each runway.
(3) The following information must be recorded in the aerodrome manual:
(a) details of any approvals, determinations, directions, exemptions or other instruments issued to the aerodrome operator by CASA;
(b) details of each aerodrome facility that does not comply with particular requirements of this MOS because of the operation of Chapter 2;
Note These are non-compliant grandfathered facilities.
particulars of any condition to which the aerodrome certificate is subject;
the matters mentioned in subsection 1.08 (4).
Note These are matters in relation to explaining non-compliance with a preferred matter, thing or value.
11.02 Aerodrome administration
The following information must be included in the aerodrome manual:
(a) particulars of the management and administration of the aerodrome, including the following:
(i) the organisational structure;
(ii) the management positions responsible for the operation and maintenance of the aerodrome, including the accountable manager;
(b) details of the individuals or positions responsible for aerodrome manual control;
(c) details of the individuals or positions responsible for aerodrome operations and safety functions as required by this MOS.
11.03 Aerodrome serviceability inspections
(1) The aerodrome manual must contain the procedures for carrying out aerodrome serviceability inspections (inspections), including details of the procedures for the following:
(a) carrying out the inspections during and after working hours including;
(i) the normal schedule or timing of the inspections; and
(ii) the conduct of additional inspections following an incident, accident or adverse weather event;
(b) both:
(i) conducting particular inspections, including the items to be inspected or checked; and
(ii) making changes to the RWYCC and runway surface contaminant types;
(c) reporting the results of inspections;
(d) taking prompt follow-up action to ensure the correction of any unsafe conditions at the aerodrome;
(e) triggering a technical inspection of a facility if an unsafe condition is identified during a serviceability inspection;
Note For technical inspections, see section 11.10 of this MOS.
(f) maintaining inspection records;
(g) the arrangements for communicating with ATC during the inspections, if applicable.
(2) The aerodrome manual must identify the positions in the organisational structure that are responsible for:
(a) managing the inspections; and
(b) carrying out the inspections; and
(c) reporting the results of the inspections; and
(d) taking follow-up action if an unsafe condition is identified during the inspections.
Note The requirements for a serviceability inspection and a technical inspection are specified in Chapter 12 of this MOS.
11.04 Aerodrome lighting
(1) The aerodrome manual must contain the procedures for the following:
(a) the inspection and maintenance of the aerodrome lighting (including obstacle lighting that is maintained by the aerodrome operator);
(b) monitoring the supply of secondary and stand-by power (if any);
(c) carrying out inspections and checks, including the items to be inspected or checked;
(d) maintaining the records of inspections and taking follow-up action to correct deficiencies;
(e) switching lights on and off, including intensity selection (if applicable) and back-up arrangements for a pilot-activated lighting system (PAL);
(f) carrying out routine maintenance and emergency maintenance;
(g) dealing with partial or total power system failure through secondary power, stand-by power or other means;
(h) monitoring hazardous lights, lasers, and reflection or glare within the aerodrome boundary.
(a) carrying out the lighting inspections;
(b) maintaining the records of the inspections;
(c) taking follow-up action if an unsafe condition is identified during an inspection;
(d) operating aerodrome lighting, including switching systems, back-up supply systems and portable lighting equipment;
(e) performing maintenance of aerodrome lighting;
(f) monitoring of hazardous lights, lasers, and reflection or glare within the aerodrome boundary.
11.05 Aerodrome reporting
(1) The aerodrome manual must contain the procedures for notifying the following through aerodrome reports:
(a) the AIS provider of any changes to the aerodrome information published in the AIP as required under Part 175 of CASR;
(b) the NOTAM Office of any change to the condition of an aerodrome facility as required under Part 175 of CASR;
(c) the NOTAM Office of any hazards that may adversely affect aviation safety;
Note The procedures for notifications to the NOTAM Office are available from Airservices Australia.
(d) at controlled aerodromes — ATC of any hazards that may adversely affect aviation safety;
(e) ATC, AIS and pilots of relevant RWYCC and runway surface descriptions.
(2) The aerodrome manual must contain the procedures for ensuring that each notification in the form of an aerodrome report:
(a) remains in the safe custody of the aerodrome operator for at least 3 years after the report was created; and
(b) is readily accessible to the operator and to the persons identified under subsection (3).
(3) The aerodrome manual must identify the individuals or positions responsible for making the aerodrome reports.
11.06 Obstacle control
(1) The aerodrome manual must contain the following:
(a) the procedures for monitoring:
(i) the take-off, approach and transitional surfaces for obstacles; and
(ii) the visual segment surface and critical obstacles associated with any published terminal instrument flight procedures at the aerodrome;
(b) charts published by the aerodrome operator, including the Type A chart take-off surface (if applicable);
(c) the height of buildings, structures, plumes and other developments within the aerodrome vicinity for infringements into the:
(i) obstacle limitation surface; and
(ii) surfaces or areas associated with any published terminal instrument flight procedures at the aerodrome (as defined in PANS-OPS);
(d) in the event of a proposed or actual infringement being identified — the arrangements for notifying:
(i) CASA concerning the obstacle limitation surface; and
(ii) the designer of the terminal instrument flight procedure;
(e) for proposed or actual infringements identified within the aerodrome boundary — the arrangements for implementing obstacle control;
(f) for proposed or actual infringements identified outside the aerodrome boundary — the arrangements for liaising with the relevant planning authorities and proponents to facilitate obstacle control wherever possible.
(a) monitoring surfaces related to the obstacle limitation surface and the terminal instrument flight procedures (as defined in PANS-OPS);
(b) notifying CASA or the designer of the terminal instrument flight procedure for paragraph (1) (d);
(c) implementing obstacle control within the aerodrome boundary;
(d) liaison and facilitation of obstacle control outside the aerodrome boundary.
11.07 Aerodrome works safety
(1) The aerodrome manual must contain the procedures for planning, and safely carrying out, aerodrome works (whether or not time-limited or emergency works), including details of the procedures for the following:
(a) the preparation of a method of working plan, including particular procedures to ensure safety standards are met;
(b) notifying aircraft operators and other aerodrome users of the method of working plan;
(c) communicating with ATC (if applicable) and aircraft while works are being carried out;
(d) carrying out time-limited or emergency works;
(e) notifying aircraft operators and other aerodrome users of time-limited or emergency works;
(f) carrying out works when the aerodrome is closed to aircraft operations;
(g) the use of surface vehicles and equipment, including in accordance with sections 11.14, 14.03 and 14,06, as applicable.
(2) The aerodrome manual must identify the individuals or positions responsible for the planning, conduct, arrangement and notifications related to aerodrome works.
11.08 Wildlife hazard management
(1) The wildlife hazard management procedures must be included or referenced in the aerodrome manual to deal with the hazards to aircraft operations caused by the presence of wildlife on or in the vicinity of the aerodrome, including details of the arrangements for the following:
(a) monitoring wildlife hazards at the aerodrome;
(b) assessing any wildlife hazard;
(c) mitigating any wildlife hazard;
(d) reporting wildlife hazards to aircraft through one or more of the following as applicable: the AIP, NOTAM, air traffic control, UNICOM;
(e) for proposed or actual sources of wildlife attraction outside the aerodrome boundary — liaising with the relevant planning authorities or proponents to facilitate wildlife hazard mitigation.
(2) The aerodrome manual must identify the individuals or positions responsible for monitoring and mitigating wildlife hazards to aircraft operating at the aerodrome.
11.09 Aerodrome safety management
(1) If required by Chapter 25 of this MOS, the aerodrome manual must contain details of the aerodrome safety management system.
(2) If required by Chapter 26 of this MOS, the aerodrome manual must contain details of the risk management plan.
11.10 Aerodrome technical inspections
(1) If aerodrome technical inspections are required under this MOS, the aerodrome manual must contain procedures for carrying out the inspections, including for the following:
(a) identifying the items that must be inspected, and when the inspections are to be carried out;
(b) ensuring that technically-qualified people carry out the inspections;
(c) scheduling the inspection program and recording the results of the inspections;
(d) briefing the technical inspectors on:
(i) the required scope of the inspection; and
(ii) any particular technical matters or locations which must be inspected;
(e) preparing and implementing the corrective action plan to ensure that defects identified in an inspection are corrected as soon as possible;
(f) supplying CASA with copies of inspection reports.
Note The requirements of a technical inspection are specified in Chapter 12 of this MOS.
(a) managing the inspection program;
(b) planning the aerodrome technical inspections;
(c) reporting the results of the inspections, including reporting on follow-up action;
(d) receiving and considering the reports of the inspections;
(e) taking follow-up action if defects or deficiencies are identified during an inspection.
11.11 Unauthorised entry to aerodrome
The aerodrome manual must contain the procedures for preventing the unauthorised entry onto the movement area (airside) of persons, vehicles, equipment, mobile plant or animals (including land-based wildlife) or other things that may endanger aircraft safety, including procedures for the following:
(a) controlling airside access;
(b) monitoring airside access control points and barriers, such as fencing.
11.12 Aerodrome emergency response
Note 1 The aerodrome operator is responsible for documenting the aerodrome’s emergency management process and should align it with the applicable emergency management legislation of the relevant State or Territory.
Note 2 For the aerodrome emergency plan, see Chapter 24.
(1) The aerodrome emergency procedures must be included or referenced in the aerodrome manual and must include:
(a) the following:
(i) the positions of those who constitute the membership of the aerodrome emergency committee (if established);
(ii) a description of the role of each emergency service organisation involved in the emergency response arrangements or aerodrome emergency plan, as applicable;
(iii) the procedures for liaison with the authorised person responsible for local emergency planning arrangements;
(iv) the procedures for notification and initiation of an emergency response;
(v) the procedures for activation, control and coordination of aerodrome-based emergency responders (if any) during the initial stages of an emergency;
(vi) the procedures for use of the aerodrome’s emergency facilities (if any);
(vii) the procedures for facilitating aerodrome access and the management of assembly areas (if any);
(viii) the procedures for the aerodrome to respond to a “local stand-by” event, if applicable;
(ix) the procedures for initial response to a “full emergency” event on, or in the immediate vicinity of, the aerodrome; and
(b) the arrangements for keeping aerodrome emergency facilities, access points and assembly areas (if any) in a state of readiness; and
(c) arrangements to ensure emergency preparedness by both on and off-aerodrome responders through the following:
(i) site inductions, if provided;
(ii) emergency response training, if provided;
(iii) emergency exercises, if required; and
(d) the arrangements to return the aerodrome to operational status after an emergency; and
(e) the arrangements for periodic review of the aerodrome emergency plan, if applicable, or for monitoring the function of the aerodrome in local emergency planning arrangements.
(a) maintaining the aerodrome emergency response procedures, including emergency preparedness;
(b) notifying procedures to initiate an emergency response;
(c) initiating emergency response actions by aerodrome personnel;
(d) returning the aerodrome to operational status after an emergency;
(e) reviewing the aerodrome emergency plan, if applicable, or monitoring the function of the aerodrome in local emergency planning arrangements.
11.13 Disabled aircraft removal
The aerodrome manual must contain the procedures for removing an aircraft that is disabled on or near the movement area of the aerodrome, including procedures for the following:
(a) identifying the roles of the aerodrome operator and the holder of the aircraft’s certificate of registration;
(b) notifying the holder of the certificate of registration;
(c) liaising with the Australian Transport Safety Bureau, the Defence Aviation Safety Authority, and ATC if applicable;
(d) obtaining appropriate equipment and persons to remove the aircraft;
(e) identifying:
(i) the names and roles of the persons responsible for arranging the removal of an aircraft; and
11.14 Airside vehicle control
If surface vehicles operate on or near the movement area of an aerodrome, the aerodrome manual must contain the procedures for such operations, including procedures:
(a) for traffic movement (including speed limits) and enforcing traffic rules; and
(b) for establishing a method of instructing and testing drivers in relation to the traffic rules; and
(c) requiring the driver of the surface vehicle to read back to ATC the safety‑related parts of any ATC clearances or instructions transmitted to the driver by voice.
Note See also section 14.06.
11.15 Aircraft parking control
(1) Aircraft parking control procedures:
(a) must be established at an aerodrome with scheduled international air transport operations; and
(b) may be established at any aerodrome where apron congestion creates a hazard to aircraft operations.
(2) If aircraft parking control procedures are established at an aerodrome, the aerodrome manual must contain the procedures, including procedures for the following:
(a) liaison between ATC and the individuals or positions responsible for apron management;
(b) allocating aircraft parking positions;
(c) initiating engine start and ensuring clearances for aircraft push back;
(d) identifying and using the aerodrome VDGSs, including any A-VDGSs;
(e) the marshalling service;
(f) the leader (“van”) service or follow-me service;
(g) identifying:
(i) the names and roles of the individuals responsible for planning and implementing aircraft parking control; and
(3) The aerodrome operator must ensure that the apron safety management procedures are followed by any organisation that conducts apron operational activities.
11.16 Protection of communication, navigation, surveillance and meteorological facilities
The aerodrome manual must contain procedures for the protection of communication, navigation, surveillance and meteorological facilities (relevant facilities) located on the aerodrome in accordance with Chapter 19 of this MOS, including procedures for the following:
(a) controlling activities near relevant facilities, including ground maintenance;
(b) in consultation with the facility provider — suppling and installing hazardous emissions warning signs, including electromagnetic and microwave radiation.
11.17 All-weather operations
(1) The aerodrome manual must contain procedures for the management of ground activities at an aerodrome where low-visibility operations are conducted, including procedures for the following:
(a) measuring visibility along a runway and passing the information to ATC, or, at non‑towered aerodromes, to pilots, if required;
(b) minimising vehicular traffic within the movement area during periods of low‑visibility operations;
(c) ensuring vehicles do not compromise CNS facilities during periods of low‑visibility operations;
(d) manoeuvring area inspections during periods of low-visibility operations;
(e) identifying:
(i) the names and roles of the individuals responsible for managing low-visibility operations; and
(2) The aerodrome manual must indicate the location of any transmissometers located on the aerodrome.
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