Transcript AERODROME CERTIFICATION

AERODROME CERTIFICATION
COURSE
Procedures
for
Aerodrome Certification in Pakistan
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Procedures for Aerodrome Certification
Objectives:
 Identify and discuss Steps of
Aerodrome
 certification Process.
 Review the preparation requirements
associated with inspections.
 Discuss phases of on site inspection
and post inspection activities.
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Procedures for Aerodrome Certification
AERODROME
CERTIFICATION
Directorate of Air Navigation
and Aerodrome Regulations
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Procedures for Aerodrome Certification
Aerodrome Certification Procedures should:
 comply with the legislation;
 identify the controlling regulations/
requirements;
 be exercised by officials/Inspectorate Staff
of DAAR, CAA Pakistan;
 use common formats; and
 cover all the tasks associated with
certification.
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Procedures for Aerodrome Certification
Tool to be used by DAAR:
 Aerodrome Certification Procedures
Manual
 Aerodrome Inspector Handbook
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Aerodrome Certification Procedures
Manual
Aerodrome Certification Procedures Manual should
content procedures for:
 Assessment of application for aerodrome certificate;
 Grant and Issue of aerodrome certificate;
 Granting exemptions;
 Renewal of aerodrome certificate;
 Amendment of aerodrome certificate;
 Surrender of aerodrome certificate;
 Suspension and cancellation of aerodrome certificate;
 Amendment of aerodrome manual.
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Aerodrome Certificate Procedures Manual
Aerodrome Certification Procedures Manual
should content forms for:
 Application for Issue/Renewal of Aerodrome
Certificate;
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Aerodrome Certification Procedures
Manual
Aerodrome Certification Procedures Manual should content
sample of Aerodrome Certificates and sample letters for:
 Grant of an Aerodrome Certificate
 Refusal to Grant an Aerodrome Certificate
 Granting Exemptions
 Cancellation by Surrender an Aerodrome Certificate
 Amendment of an Aerodrome Certificate
 Non-consent to Amend an Aerodrome Certificate
 Warning Notification
 Suspension of an Aerodrome Certificate
 Cancellation of an Aerodrome Certificate
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Aerodrome Certification Procedures
Manual
Aerodrome Certification Procedures Manual should
content following checklists:
 Aerodrome Certificate Issue Checklist
 Aerodrome Certificate Surrender Checklist
 Aerodrome Certificate Amendment Checklist
 Aerodrome Certificate Suspension or
Cancellation Checklist
 Aerodrome Manual Amendment Checklist
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Aerodrome Certification Procedures
Step 1 - Assessing a formal application
Designated officials of DAAR, CAA Pakistan
needs to be satisfied before a Certification
process can be proceed for the issue of
Certificate:
 an application made in the prescribed
form and duly filled up [D2.2 of ANO-001DRAS-1.0];
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an Aerodrome Manual including establishment
of an effective Safety Management System is
provided [D2.11, D4, D5 & D7 of ANO-001DRAS-1.0];
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Aerodrome Certification Procedures
Step 1 - Assessing a formal application
(contd.)
 submitted a compliance checklist in
respect of the requirements contained in
CAR issued on the subject of Aerodrome
Design and Operations; and
 fee is remitted by crossed Demand Draft
drawn in favour of Pay & Accounts Office,
CAA Pakistan.
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Aerodrome Certification Procedures
The minimum period required for processing the
application is about one month from the date of
receipt of application along with properly
formulated aerodrome manual to allow for
detailed consideration and inspection of the
aerodrome before the issue of a Certificate
[Section 2.5.1 of ACCP].
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Aerodrome Certification Procedures
Step 2 – Assessment of the Aerodrome Manual and
associated documents for acceptance/approval by
DAAR, CAA Pakistan in accordance with the National
Framework:
 does it comply with regulations/ requirements
(completeness) ?;
 does the management system indicate proper
operation and maintenance will occur?
 review and identify any gray areas and return to the
applicant as needed to clarify those areas.
[Refer to ACP Pakistan]
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Aerodrome Certification Procedures
Step 3 – Initial Inspection of the Aerodrome Facilities,
Services and Equipment [D8 of ANO-001-DRAS-1.0].
To be conducted before granting an aerodrome
Certificate.
Purpose:
 To ensure that the aerodrome is adequately staffed with
competent and trained personnel;
 To ensure that aerodrome facilities, services and equipment
meet national and international standards;
 To ensure that aerodrome manual is sufficient;
 To ensure that a Safety Management System is in place and
functioning.
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Step 3 – Initial Inspection of the Aerodrome
Facilities, Services and Equipment
Inspection Phases:
1. Inspection Preparation
2. Entry Meeting and Inspection In Briefing
3. Administrative Inspection
4. Field Inspection (day and night inspection)
5. De-briefing on Inspection (Exit Meeting)
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Post Inspection Activities
1. Inspection Report
2. Follow-Up Activities
3. Closing Inspection Findings
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Inspection Phases
Phase 1: Inspection Preparation
1) Plan and coordinate with aerodrome operator for the
inspection of the aerodrome (on site visit):
 Determine the make-up and size of the DAAR
inspection team needed (is more than 1 inspector
required, what other skill areas will be needed….);
 Prepare an inspection programme/schedule and
provide to the aerodrome operator;
 Ensure that the aerodrome operator has
conducted necessary coordination with other
agencies working at the aerodrome [ATS providers,
Airport Security force and others as necessary].
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Coordination With ATS Providers
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Inspection Phases
Phase 1: Inspection Preparation (contd.)
 Review the following documents:
 Aerodrome manual;
 Any approved exemptions;
 Previous inspection records;
 Instrument approach charts;
 Obstruction charts;
 Accident and incident history;
 Pending construction plans and
documents.
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Inspection Phases
Phase 1: Inspection Preparation (contd.)
 Equipment to take:
 Camera;
 Handheld GPS;
 Handheld compass;
 Inclinometer;
 Distance measuring wheel;
 50 – 100 m measuring tape;
 Calculator;
 Radio for ATC Communications;
 Appropriate clothing;
 Necessary forms and records.
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Inspection Phases
Phase 2: Entry Meeting and Inspection In Briefing
 Conduct entry meeting with the Airport Manager
(senior aerodrome management);
 Inspection in briefing with key aerodrome staff:
 Review inspection schedule;
 Current airport status;
 Recent new developments;
 Coordinate ARFF response test;
 Coordinate inspection of the movement area;
 Coordinate night inspection;
 Include comments and/or concerns of aerodrome
operators.
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Inspection Phases
Phase 3: Administrative Inspection
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Review aerodrome manual and SMS;
Review NOTAM records;
Review RFF training records;
Review aerodrome operator’s self inspection records;
Review fuel safety inspection records;
Review aerodrome emergency plan (including fullscale exercises conducted);
 Review disabled aircraft removal plan;
 Consider conducting a survey of aerodrome
personnel or having selected staff complete a
questionnaire.
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Inspection Phases
Phase 4 - Conduct the site visit for verification of all
areas in the aerodrome manual
 verify all the aerodrome data on-site;
 check and test physical characteristics, facilities and
equipment;
 dimensions and surface condition of movement areas
and associated strips, shoulders and safety areas;
 obstacles at and in the vicinity of the aerodrome;
 aeronautical ground lights (approach and runway
lights);
 lights that could produce glare;
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Taxiway Centreline lights
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Inspection Phases
Phase 4 - Conduct the site visit (contd.):
 standby power systems;
 wind direction indicators (illuminated);
 markings, signs and markers;
 Obstruction markings and lights;
 ground earthing points;
 aerodrome perimeter wall and fencing;
 RFFS equipment (meets category?);
 fuelling facilities;
 construction areas;
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Illuminated Windsock
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Taxiway Edge Markings and Lights
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Inspection Phases
Phase 4 - Conduct the site visit (contd.):
 competence and training of aerodrome operators’
staff;
 aerodrome maintenance equipment;
 runway sweeping equipment;
 disabled aircraft removal equipment;
 wildlife management equipment;
 radio transceivers in vehicles and hand held;
Coordinate and conduct any flight-checks
required.
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Inspection Phases
Phase 4 - Conduct the site visit (contd.)
While inspecting Fire Fighting Services [Example]:
 Inspect RFF personnel training records;
 Randomly check the knowledge of fire-fighters;
 Conduct a timed-response drill;
 Check the alarm system;
 Check the personal protective equipment;
 Check the fire-fighting and rescue equipment;
 Check supplies and stores of agent.
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Rescue and Fire Fighting Services
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RFF Equipment
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Condition of Alarm System
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Inspection Phases
Phase 4 - Conduct the site visit (contd.)
Fuel Safety [Example]:
 Observe if the aerodrome operators conducts
adequate fuel safety oversight;
 Ensure that fire safety is incorporated into local RFF
standards;
 Ensure aerodrome is complying with local fire safety
regulations “fire code”.
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Inspection Phases
Phase 4 - Conduct the site visit (contd.)
Night Inspection:
 Check visibility of pavement markings;
 Insure that runway and taxiway lights are correct
and clearly visible;
 Obstruction and construction areas are clearly
visible;
 Check for night time wildlife activity.
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Obstruction markings and lights
Marking and lighting of glide path antenna and hut.
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Inspection Phases
Phase 5 – De-briefing on Inspection (Exit
Meeting)
 Consolidate all notes/comments developed
during the inspection;
 Review the results of the inspection with the
operator (major findings);
 Determine/establish correction dates for
discrepancies (minor discrepancies);
 Require immediate corrective action for unsafe
conditions;
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Installation of DVOR/DME
The Crane Boom Penetrating Approach Surface
Immediate Corrective Action for Unsafe Conditions
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Post Inspection Phases
Phase 1 – Inspection Report
Contents:
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Formal Inspection Report
Inspection Findings
Conclusion and Recommendations
Attachments:
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Formal Report to Aerodrome Operator of Discrepancies
Inspection Checklists
Inspection Finding Forms
Recommended Supplemental Paper work, such as;
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RFF timed response drill;
AEP review etc.
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Post Inspection Phases
Phase 2 – Follow Up Activities
 Inspection reports should be filed to allow for
periodic follow-up on existing discrepancies.
 Corrective action plan established with agreed
correctives dates.
 Monitoring the implementation of corrective
action plan.
 Reminder letters.
 Move to enforcement action if operator fails to
comply with corrective action plan.
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Post Inspection Phases
Phase 3 – Closing Inspection Findings
 Corrective action plan is closed when all
discrepancies are corrected or are transferred to
another form of action (i.e. transferred to a long
term corrective action plan).
 Final close-out letter is sent to aerodrome
operator officially closing out the inspection.
 All documents are filed appropriately.
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Aerodrome Certification Procedures
Step 4 – Grant or Refusal of Aerodrome Certificate
 If the assessment was unsuccessful DAAR should
formally notify the applicant, stating reasons why
the aerodrome Certificate has not been granted:
 major findings were observed which affect on safety
of aircraft operations;
 aerodrome operator need to submit the corrective
action plan on those findings and rectify accordingly.
After submission by the aerodrome operator an action
taken report to DAAR, the follow up inspection may be
planned.
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Aerodrome Certification Procedures
Step 4 – Grant or Refusal of Aerodrome Certificate
 If the assessment was successful, DAAR will:
 formally notify the applicant, and
 provide an aerodrome Certificate with validity of
three years period subject to certain conditions,
if deemed necessary.
Exemptions to non-compliances with certain
Regulations/ Requirements would be granted if the
aerodrome operator had applied for with full
justification and submission of report on safety
assessment carried out.
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Aerodrome Certificate
– Public Use Category
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Aerodrome Certificate – Public Use Category
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Aerodrome Certificate – Public Use Category
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Aerodrome Certification Procedures
Step 5 – Administration of aerodrome Certificate and on-going
safety assurance
 Procedure should account for:
 administrative tasks;
 initiating surveillance programs.
Step 6 – CAA Pakistan internal notification and advising AIS and
Industry of a newly Certificated Aerodrome
 Procedure for notification of a newly Certificated aerodrome:
 within CAA Pakistan;
 to Aerodrome Operators and aviation industries;
 publication in CAA Pakistanwebsite in the list of
Certificated aerodromes.
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Administration
tasks
associated
with the issue
of Aerodrome
Certificate
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Thank you
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Aerodrome Certification in Pakistan
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Procedures for Aerodrome Certification in
Pakistan
Questions?
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