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AERODROME MANUAL

AERODROME MANUAL. OVERVIEW. INTRODUCTION PURPOSE STRUCTURE AND CONTENT HOW TO GET STARTED THE AERODROME MANUAL – A LIVING DOCUMENT CAA ACTIONS RELATED TO THE AERODROME MANUAL SUMMARY. INTRODUCTION. The Aerodrome Manual is the aerodrome parallel to the airline’s Operations Manual.

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AERODROME MANUAL

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  1. AERODROME MANUAL

  2. OVERVIEW • INTRODUCTION • PURPOSE • STRUCTURE AND CONTENT • HOW TO GET STARTED • THE AERODROME MANUAL – A LIVING DOCUMENT • CAA ACTIONS RELATED TO THE AERODROME MANUAL • SUMMARY Aerodrome Safety Workshop - Almaty, Kazakhstan - 18 to 22 November2002

  3. INTRODUCTION • The Aerodrome Manual is the aerodrome parallel to the airline’s Operations Manual Aerodrome Safety Workshop - Almaty, Kazakhstan - 18 to 22 November2002

  4. PURPOSE (1) • The aerodrome manual is a fundamental requirement of the certification process. • It contains all the pertinent information concerning the aerodrome site, facilities, services, equipment, operating procedures, organization and management including the safety management system.  Aerodrome Safety Workshop - Almaty, Kazakhstan - 18 to 22 November2002

  5. PURPOSE (2) • The information presented in the aerodrome manual should demonstrate that the aerodrome conforms to the certification standards and practices and that there are no apparent shortcomings which would adversely affect the safety of aircraft operations. • The manual is a reference document and provides a checklist of aerodrome certification standards to be maintained and the level of airside services at the aerodrome. Aerodrome Safety Workshop - Almaty, Kazakhstan - 18 to 22 November2002

  6. PURPOSE (3) • Information provided in the aerodrome manual will enable the CAA to assess the suitability of the aerodrome for the aircraft operations proposed and to judge an applicant’s fitness to hold a certificate. • It is a basic reference guide for conducting site inspections for granting an aerodrome certificate and for subsequent safety inspections. Aerodrome Safety Workshop - Almaty, Kazakhstan - 18 to 22 November2002

  7. PURPOSE (4) • The aerodrome manual is a reference document agreed between the aerodrome operator and the CAA with respect to the standards, conditions and the level of service to be maintained at the aerodrome. Aerodrome Safety Workshop - Almaty, Kazakhstan - 18 to 22 November2002

  8. PURPOSE (5) • The aerodrome manual contains all instructions, information and guidance material necessary to enable aerodrome management and operational staff to perform their duties according to national regulations and the aerodrome’s own requirements.  • It is also the document used by the aerodrome to convince the CAA that the operation is planned within the framework of national regulations. As such it forms one part of the basis upon which the CAA grants an Aerodrome Certificate. Aerodrome Safety Workshop - Almaty, Kazakhstan - 18 to 22 November2002

  9. STRUCTURE & CONTENT (1) • Uniform Structure • Easy for the Aerodrome • Easy for the CAA • Easy for staff if they change jobs • Uniform Content • All headings found in Doc 9774 • If one heading N/A, write in N/A Aerodrome Safety Workshop - Almaty, Kazakhstan - 18 to 22 November2002

  10. STRUCTURE & CONTENT (2) • Part 1 General, Basic • Part 2 Aerodrome site (legal) • Part 3 Aerodrome Data • Part 4 Operational Procedures • Part 5 Organisation and SMS • Not necessarily 5 Volumes Aerodrome Safety Workshop - Almaty, Kazakhstan - 18 to 22 November2002

  11. STRUCTURE & CONTENT (3) • Examples: • Small AD, one volume • Medium AD, two volumes (1,2,3,5 and 4) • Large AD, six volumes • Part 1, 2, 3 • Part 5 • Part 4.1 Airside Safety • Part 4.2 General Maintenance • Part 4.3 Electrical Services • Part 4.4 RFF/Emergency Aerodrome Safety Workshop - Almaty, Kazakhstan - 18 to 22 November2002

  12. HOW TO GET STARTED (1) • Formal pages • Front page • Record of revisions • List of Effective pages • Table of content • Copy headings from Doc 9774 • Start filling in information Aerodrome Safety Workshop - Almaty, Kazakhstan - 18 to 22 November2002

  13. HOW TO GET STARTED (2) • Part 1 • Purpose and scope of the aerodrome manual • The legal requirement for an aerodrome certificate and an aerodrome manual as prescribed in the national regulations • The available aeronautical information system and procedures for its promulgation • Obligations of the aerodrome operator • Doc 9774 provides a lot of answers, adjust to suit your requirements Aerodrome Safety Workshop - Almaty, Kazakhstan - 18 to 22 November2002

  14. HOW TO GET STARTED (3) • Part 2 • Legal information • Ownership • Site maps • Etc • Put in what you have, this also helps you identify what further material you need to locate Aerodrome Safety Workshop - Almaty, Kazakhstan - 18 to 22 November2002

  15. HOW TO GET STARTED (4) • Part 3 • Aerodrome Data New AD • Some data easy, some must be produced • Aerodrome Data Existing AD • Verify AIP data for completeness and accuracy • Amendment action as necessary • Close cooperation with ATS, CNS, AIS Aerodrome Safety Workshop - Almaty, Kazakhstan - 18 to 22 November2002

  16. HOW TO GET STARTED (5) • Part 4 • Operational procedures • Major part of the manual • Headings given in Appendix 1 • A lot of material may already exist • Collect, verify, complete • Coordination and cooperation Aerodrome Safety Workshop - Almaty, Kazakhstan - 18 to 22 November2002

  17. THE AERODROME LOCAL ATM Annex 11PANS-ATM LOCAL CNS Annex 10 INFRASTRUCTURE GENERAL SAFETY RFF MECH MAINT EL. MAINT Annex 14 LOCAL MET Annex 3 OPS Annex 6PANS-OPS SECURITY Annex 17 LOCAL AIS/MAP Annex 4Annex 15 Aerodrome Safety Workshop - Almaty, Kazakhstan - 18 to 22 November2002

  18. HOW TO GET STARTED (6) • Part 5 • ADMINISTRATION • SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM • COOPERATION AND COORDINATION • TOTAL SYSTEM MUST BE COVERED Aerodrome Safety Workshop - Almaty, Kazakhstan - 18 to 22 November2002

  19. A LIVING DOCUMENT (1) • Must be used by staff • Feed-back necessary to improve • Changes due input from several sources • SMS • Regulatory changes, CAA • Changes to Infrastructure or Procedures • CHANGES TO BE APPROVED/ACCEPTED BY CAA Aerodrome Safety Workshop - Almaty, Kazakhstan - 18 to 22 November2002

  20. A LIVING DOCUMENT (2) • Document Control • Ensure distribution of revisions • Ensure correct version is used all over Aerodrome Safety Workshop - Almaty, Kazakhstan - 18 to 22 November2002

  21. CAA ACTIONS (1) • Initial assessment, certification • Handling of changes (living document) • Reference doc for inspections Aerodrome Safety Workshop - Almaty, Kazakhstan - 18 to 22 November2002

  22. CAA ACTIONS (2) • The CAA must be satisfied that the aerodrome operator has the necessary competence and experience to comply with the relevant regulatory provisions, orders and directives of the CAA. • The Manual is ONE key tool Aerodrome Safety Workshop - Almaty, Kazakhstan - 18 to 22 November2002

  23. CAA ACTIONS (3) • Does the Manual fulfil formal requirements? • Does the Table of Contents conform with Doc 9774 Appendix 1?  • What sections are not applicable (e.g. Cat II/III operations)  • Is the management properly described? • Are all systems described in a convincing way? • Are safety related procedures described convincingly? Aerodrome Safety Workshop - Almaty, Kazakhstan - 18 to 22 November2002

  24. CAA ACTIONS (4) • Do the procedures reflect both the infrastructure and the competence of personnel?  • Are competence requirements and training plans described? • Is it likely that the Aerodrome is capable of operating according to the manual? Aerodrome Safety Workshop - Almaty, Kazakhstan - 18 to 22 November2002

  25. CAA ACTIONS (5) • Reading • Correspondence • Meetings • Inspections • Approval when good enough Aerodrome Safety Workshop - Almaty, Kazakhstan - 18 to 22 November2002

  26. CAA ACTIONS (4) • Review Changes • Initiate Changes • Approve or Accept • Plan recurrent inspections Aerodrome Safety Workshop - Almaty, Kazakhstan - 18 to 22 November2002

  27. SUMMARY (1) • Purpose • Key tool for the Aerodrome • Key tool for the CAA • Uniform structure & content • Must reflect reality • Must be a living document Aerodrome Safety Workshop - Almaty, Kazakhstan - 18 to 22 November2002

  28. AERODROME MANUAL CAA Correspondence Inspections Process Standards AERODROME MANUAL SMS Aerodrome Safety Workshop - Almaty, Kazakhstan - 18 to 22 November2002

  29. QUESTIONS? Aerodrome Safety Workshop - Almaty, Kazakhstan - 18 to 22 November2002

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