1 Procedures for Aerodrome Certification in Pakistan Module - 8 AERODROME CERTIFICATION COURSE...

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Procedures

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Aerodrome Certification in Pakistan

Module - 8

AERODROME CERTIFICATIONCOURSE

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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

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Directorate of Air Navigation and Aerodrome Regulations

AERODROME

CERTIFICATION

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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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Tool to be used by DAAR:Aerodrome Certification Procedures Ma

nualAerodrome Inspector Handbook

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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 Certification Procedures Manual

Aerodrome Certification Procedures Manual should content forms for:Application for Issue/Renewal of Aerodrome C

ertificate;

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Aerodrome Certificate Procedures Manual

Aerodrome Certification Procedures Manual should content sample of Aerodrome Certificates and sample letters for:Grant of an Aerodrome CertificateRefusal to Grant an Aerodrome CertificateGranting Exemptions Cancellation by Surrender an Aerodrome CertificateAmendment of an Aerodrome CertificateNon-consent to Amend an Aerodrome CertificateWarning NotificationSuspension of an Aerodrome CertificateCancellation of an Aerodrome Certificate

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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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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-001-DRAS-1.0];

an Aerodrome Manual including establishment of an effective Safety Management System is provided [D2.11, D4, D5 & D7 of ANO-001-DRAS-1.0];

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Aerodrome Certification Procedures

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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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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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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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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.

Step 3 – Initial Inspection of the Aerodrome Facilities, Services and Equipment

Inspection Phases:1. Inspection Preparation2. Entry Meeting and Inspection In Briefing 3. Administrative Inspection4. Field Inspection (day and night inspection)5. De-briefing on Inspection (Exit Meeting)***************************************Post Inspection Activities1. Inspection Report2. Follow-Up Activities3. Closing Inspection Findings

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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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Inspection Phases

Coordination With ATS Providers

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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 BriefingConduct 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 InspectionReview 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 full-scale 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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Inspection Phases

Taxiway Centreline lightsTaxiway Centreline lights

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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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Inspection Phases

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Taxiway Edge Markings and LightsTaxiway Edge Markings and Lights

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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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Inspection Phases

Rescue and Fire Fighting ServicesRescue and Fire Fighting Services

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RFF EquipmentRFF Equipment

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Condition of Alarm SystemCondition of Alarm System

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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Inspection Phases

Obstruction markings and lights

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Marking and lighting of glide path antenna and hut.Marking and lighting of glide path antenna and hut.

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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Inspection Phases

Installation of DVOR/DMEThe Crane Boom Penetrating Approach Surface

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Immediate Corrective Action for Unsafe Conditions

Phase 1 – Inspection ReportContents: Formal Inspection Report Inspection Findings Conclusion and Recommendations Attachments:

Formal Report to Aerodrome Operator of Discrepancies Inspection Checklists Inspection Finding Forms Recommended Supplemental Paper work, such as;

– 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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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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Step 4 – Grant or Refusal of Aerodrome CertificateIf 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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Step 4 – Grant or Refusal of Aerodrome CertificateIf 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.Apr 19, 2023 Module -8 41


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Aerodrome Certificate – Public Use Category

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Step 5 – Administration of aerodrome Certificate and on-going safety assuranceProcedure should account for:administrative tasks;initiating surveillance programs.

Step 6 – CAA Pakistan internal notification and advising AIS and Industry of a newly Certificated AerodromeProcedure 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

Thank you

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for Aerodrome Certification in Pakistan

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