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Initial Issue: February 2006 1 Updated: July 2020 Version: 2.3
AERODROME MANUAL
COVID-19 Period
Sunshine Coast Airport Pty Ltd. As Trustee for Sunshine Coast Airport Trust
Initial Issue: February 2006 2 Updated: July 2020 Version: 2.3
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Initial Issue: February 2006 Contents 3 Updated: July 2020 Version: 2.3
Contents Authority
Introduction
- Checklist of Current Pages
- Amendment History
- Master Contact List
- Distribution List
- Supporting Operational Documents
Abbreviations
Definitions
Part 1 Aerodrome Information
Section 1 Aerodrome Site
- Aerodrome Layout Plan
- Aerodrome Boundary Plan
- Aerodrome Location Plan
Part 2 Aerodrome Administration and Operating Procedures
Section 1 Aerodrome Administration
- Organisational Structure
- Management Positions
- Conditions, Exemptions, Directions and Variations
Section 2 Aerodrome Emergency Plan
Section 3 Aerodrome Lighting
Section 4 Aerodrome Reporting
Section 5 Unauthorised Entry to Aerodrome
Section 6 Aerodrome Serviceability Inspections
Section 7 Aerodrome Technical Inspections
Section 8 Aerodrome Works Safety
Section 9 Aircraft Parking Control
Section 10 Airside Vehicle Control
Section 11 Wildlife Hazard Management
Section 12 Obstacle Control
Section 13 Disabled Aircraft Removal
Section 14 Handling of Hazardous Materials
Section 15 Protection of Radar and Navigational Aids
Section 16 Low Visibility Operations
Section 17 Local Procedures
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Part 3 Notification in AIP-ERSA
Section 1 General Information
Section 2 Information for Runways
Section 3 Information about Visual Aid Systems
Section 4 Local Information
Section 5 Aerodrome Radio Communication Services
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List of Appendices
Part Section Appendix Title of document
1 1 1 Sunshine Coast Airport Aerodrome and Facilities, Boundaries and Location Plan No. YBSU-18AP01
1 1 2 Sunshine Coast Airport Land Ownership Plan
2 2 1 Letter from CASA approving Aerodrome Manual to consist of more than one document in accordance with regulation 139.100(3) of CASR.
2 3 1 Part A: Airport Lighting Daily Checklist – Obstacle Lights & Hazard Beacons
2 3 1 Part B: Airport Lighting Daily Checklist
2 3 1 Part C: Monthly Serviceability Inspections
2 3 1 Part D: Monthly Technical Inspections
2 3 1 Part E: Quarterly Technical Inspection - PAPI Field Test Report
2 3 1 Part F: Quarterly Technical Inspection
2 3 1 Part G: 6 Monthly Inspection Mt Coolum Obstacle light
2 3 1 Part H: Annual Technical Service – Back Up Generator
2 3 2 Part A: Annual Technical Inspections – Elevated Runway Edge Lights (60), RTILs (4) and Threshold Lights (4) RTILs (4) – Condition
2 3 2
Part B: Annual Technical Inspections:
Flush Runway Edge Lights (3) and Threshold Lights (12) Condition
2 3 2 Part C: Annual Technical Inspections – Taxiway/Apron Edge (36) Lights – Condition
2 3 2 Part D: Annual Technical Inspections – PAPI System Runway 13 – Condition
2 3 2 Part E: Annual Technical Inspections – PAPI System Runway 31 – Condition
2 3 2 Part F: Annual Technical Inspections – Illuminated Wind Indicator – Primary – Condition
2 3 2 Part G: Annual Technical Inspections – PAL Equipment Condition
2 3 2 Part H: Annual Technical Inspections – Airport Lighting Controls, Power Supplies and Mains Transformers – Condition
2 3 2 Part I: Annual Technical Inspections – Apron Floodlighting (RPT & GA) – Condition
2 3 2 Part J: Sunshine Coast Airport – Annual Airport Lighting and Technical Inspection Report
2 3 2 Part K: CASA Approval Issue Permanent NOTAM – RWY13/31
2 4 1 Aerodrome NOTAM form
2 4 2 List of Persons Appointed as Reporting Officers
2 6 1 Daily Serviceability Inspection Checklist
2 8 1 Example of a Method of Working Plan (MOWP) Title Page
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Part Section Appendix Title of document
2 9 1 RPT Apron Marking and Usability Plan
2 9 2 Southern Apron Marking and Usability Plan
2 12 1 OLS 13/31 Plan YBSU19AOM02
2 12 4 OLS HLS J Plan YBSU-MP17AV08
2 12 5 RWY 13/31 Type A Chart
2 12 2 Parameters for the OLS Survey
2 12 3 Crane Operation Approval
2 13 1 Indemnity & Release Form
2 17 1 Pavement Concession Advice Form
Initial Issue: February 2006 Authority 7 Updated: July 2020 Version: 2.3
Authority
This document (Version 2.1) has been prepared specifically to reflect the arrangements in place during the COVID-19 period of operations.
The period of specific operations related to COVID-19, for the purpose of this manual
commenced on 14 June 2020 and remains in force until 31 December 2020 or as superseded by subsequent versions of the Aerodrome Manual.
This manual supersedes Version 2.1 which was developed for the commencement of the COVID-19 period and was in force until the commissioning of the new Runway
(Runway 13/31), which commenced operations on 14 June 2020.
The Aerodrome Manual is prepared in accordance with the obligation of Sunshine Coast Airport Pty Ltd. (SCA Pty Ltd.) as Trustee for Sunshine Coast Airport Trust under Civil Aviation Safety Regulations Part 139.B and in particular 139.050 and 139.095 and the
Manual of Standards Part 139.
The Aerodrome Manual contains details of essential operating procedures that may not necessarily be safety related but are nevertheless required to satisfy the conditions of Sunshine Coast Airport’s aerodrome certificate, other legal requirements and common
law obligations of operating the aerodrome.
The Aerodrome Manual has been structured to allow existing documents such as the Airport Emergency Plan, Airside Drivers Handbook, Disabled Aircraft Recovery
Strategy Plan and the Transport Security Program to be directly referenced. Each of these documents will continue to be amended and published separately but should be regarded as part of the Aerodrome Manual and should be read in conjunction with the Aerodrome Manual.
The Civil Aviation Safety Authority requires SCA Pty Ltd. to operate and maintain Sunshine Coast Airport in accordance with the procedures set out in this Aerodrome
Manual. All employees of Sunshine Coast Airport are required to comply with the
procedures in this Manual.
The documented procedures in this Aerodrome Manual are an accurate reflection of both current and best practices. This Aerodrome Manual will be amended as and when
necessary to reflect changing standards, operational practices, airport facilities or personnel.
The aerodrome manual will be amended from time to time to reflect changes in relevant operations and will be renewed annually.
Frank Mondello
General Manager Operations and Assets
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Initial Issue: February 2006 Checklist of Current Pages 9 Updated: July 2020 Version: 2.3
Checklist of Current Pages
Part Section Number of
Pages Version Number
Contents and Authority All 2.3
Introduction All 2.3
Abbreviations All 2.3
Definitions All 2.3
PART 1 Aerodrome Information
1 Aerodrome Site All 2.3
PART 2
Aerodrome Administration and Operating Procedures
1 Aerodrome Administration All 2.3
2 Aerodrome Emergency Plan All 2.3
3 Aerodrome Lighting All 2.3
4 Aerodrome Reporting All 2.3
5 Unauthorised Entry to Aerodrome All 2.3
6 Aerodrome Serviceability Inspections All 2.3
7 Aerodrome Technical Inspections All 2.3
8 Aerodrome Works Safety All 2.3
9 Aircraft Parking Control All 2.3
10 Airside Vehicle Control All 2.3
11 Wildlife Hazard Management All 2.3
12 Obstacle Control All 2.3
13 Disabled Aircraft Removal All 2.3
14 Handling of Hazardous Materials All 2.3
15 Protection of Radar and Navigational Aids All 2.3
16 Low Visibility Operations All 2.3
17 Local Procedures All 2.3
PART 3
Notification in AIP-ERSA
1 General Information All 2.3
2 Information for Runways All 2.3
3 Information about Visual Aid Systems All 2.3
4 Local Information All 2.3
5 Aerodrome Radio Communication Services All 2.3
Initial Issue: February 2006 Amendment History 10 Updated: July 2020 Version: 2.3
Amendment History
Amendment No.
Issue Date Page No. Description
Initial issue February 2006 - New Manual issued for Certification compliance
1.0 March 2007 Various Annual Review
2.0 March 2008 Various Annual Review & Amalgamation
3.0 November 2008 Various Annual Review
4.0 July 2010 All Updated due to change of airport name
5.0 September 2011 All Annual Review
6.0 July 2012 All Amendments Required
7.0 July 2014 All Amendments Required
8.0 May 2016 Various Annual Review
1.0 March 2017 All New manual issued to reflect change of operating entity. Incorporating annual review.
1.1 October 2017 All Various amendments to reflect changes to personnel primarily.
1.2 February 2018 All Various amendments to reflect arrangements post closure of RWY 12/30 to facilitate Sunshine Coast Airport Expansion Project.
1.3 May 2018 All
Update of Contact Details and various updates to reflect changes to organisations, various amendments to reporting forms and templates.
1.4 February 2019 All Review and administration updates
1.5 May 2019 All Update of push-back, parking procedures, appendices and administration updates.
2.0 January 2020 All New Manual – Organisational Structure & Administration Updates. Updated Plans to reflect SCAEP Project.
2.1 April 2020 All
New Manual – Organisational Structure & Administration Updates to reflect the COVID-19 specific arrangements and the SCAEP Project.
2.2 June 2020 All
New Manual – Organisational Structure & Administration Updates to reflect the commissioning of Runway 13/31 and the COVID-19 arrangements.
2.3 July 2020 All New manual re-issued to include approved location of RWY 13 IWDI. Pages 36, 45.
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The holder of a controlled copy shall sign and return the obsolete Amendment History Sheet to the Sunshine Coast Airport Manual Controller (General Manager Operations and Assets) as a receipt of receiving any amendment and as a certification of amending the controlled copy of the Sunshine Coast Airport Aerodrome Manual. Return the signed obsolete Amendment History Sheet to:
Aerodrome Manual Controller (General Manager Operations and Assets) Sunshine Coast Airport Pty Ltd PO Box 9535 Pacific Paradise QLD 4564
Returned by ……………………….…………………. Date ……………….…………
Initial Issue: February 2006 Master Contact List 12 Updated: July 2020 Version: 2.3
Master Contact List
AIRPORT EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTRE (EOC)
Contact Business A/Hrs
Emergency Numbers Line 1
Line 2
Satellite phone
(07) 5448 7056
(07) 5448 8002
0417 185 913
SUNSHINE COAST AIRPORT PTY LTD
Contact Business A/Hrs
Chief Executive Officer (07) 4580 4357 0412 668 259
General Manager Operations and Assets 0419 774 843 0419 774 843
On Call Pager (07) 3830 5251 (07) 3830 5251
Airport Safety Officer 0419 658 272 (07) 3830 5251
Airfield Manager 0417 630 377 -
Assets Technical Officer 0437 535 976 -
Airfield Manager 0417 630 377 -
Facilities Manager 0439 621 235 -
Safety Manager 0427 392 727 -
Safety and Compliance Officer 0429 534 963 -
Head of Corporate Relations 0408 058 263 -
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AIRLINES
Contact Business A/Hrs
Ground Handler - Swissport Operations 0403 455 443 or
0466 414 372
0403 455 443 or
0466 414 372
Jetstar & Qantas
Qantas Group Security 24hr Controller (02) 9691 1818 (02) 9691 1818
Qantas Security Manager – Qld Region (07) 3867 3229
0417 797 547
(07) 3867 3229
0417 797 547
Qantas Duty Security Controller (02) 9691 1818 (02) 9691 1818
Cobham (08) 8154 7076 0422 254 405
Air New Zealand
Brisbane Airport Manager 0424 136 306 0424 136 306
Duty Manager 0414 747 452 0414 747 452
Virgin Australia
Head of Security Group (07) 3333 6716 0408 991 046
Regional Airports Manager 0423 842 056 0423 842 056
Corporate Emergency Response Planning (07) 3295 5654 0434 605 821
Virgin Australia Network Operations (24hrs) (07) 3136 4854 (07) 3136 4854
Media Liaison Officer (07) 3087 0757 0438 475 909
Alliance
Operations Control Centre (24hrs) (07) 3212 1532 (07) 3212 1532
Corporate Air
Ground Handler – Flight Options (07) 5353 5242 0416 963 002
Charter Operations (02) 6249 7044
AIRSERVICES AUSTRALIA
Contact Business A/Hrs
Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting – Fire Control Centre
(07) 5458 2910
(General)
(07) 5458 2999 (Emergency)
Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting – Station
Manager (07)5458 2920 0437 663 695
Air Traffic Control Tower Manager (07) 5458 2952 0410 498 190
Air Traffic Control Tower (07) 5458 2950
Aust. Notam Office (NOF) (02) 6268 5063
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ATTORNEY GENERAL’S DEPARTMENT
Contact Business A/Hrs
Airport Liaison (24hrs) (07) 3218 0537
0431 636 813
(07) 3218 0537
0431 636 813
AUSTRALIAN BORDER FORCE
Contact Business A/Hrs
Brisbane Control Room (07) 3867 3854
(07) 3867 3855
AOB Duty Manager (07) 3867 3851
0427 105 322
(07) 3867 3851
0427 105 322
AUSTRALIAN FEDERAL POLICE
Contact Business A/Hrs
AFP Operations Support BNE 131 237 131 237
RRDT Team Leader (07) 3624 5204 131 237
AUSTRALIAN SEARCH & RESCUE (AUSAR)
Contact Business A/Hrs
24 Hours (Free Call) 1800 815 257
(02) 6230 6899
1800 815 257
AUSTRALIAN TRANSPORT SAFETY BUREAU
Contact Business A/Hrs
24 Hr Answer Service 1800 011 034 1800 011 034
AVIATION AND MARITIME SECURITY DIVISION | DEPARTMENT OF HOME AFFAIRS
Contact Business A/Hrs
Director Qld (07) 3838 9973 0401 678 631
Operations Centre (CBR) 24 Hours 1300 791 581
Select “0”
1300 791 581
Select “0”
AVIATION SECURITY - NATIONAL COORDINATOR
Contact Business
[email protected] 1300 791 581
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AVIATION TENANTS
Contact Business A/Hrs
Advanced Flight Theory (07) 5448 7770 0408 968 597
Australia Skydive Pty Ltd 0487 059 868
0478 704 930
Becker Helicopter Services Pty Ltd (07) 5457 0066
Blue Tongue Helicopter Services (07) 5448 8166 0408 768 677
Davies Aviation / Durello 0474 294 315
Flight Options / Padphen / Unversal (07) 5353 5242
Helitec Pty Ltd 0412 488 278
Jetstar Engineering 0421 617 404
LifeFlight Sunshine Coast Base (07) 5458 8700
Maroochy Two One Pty Ltd 0419 682 658
McDermott Aviation / Machjet (07) 5447 6600
0407 030 602
Pacific Crown Helicopters (07) 5438 1299
Saki Pty Ltd 0418 175 000
Sunshine Coast Aero Club (07) 5448 8458
0439 864 811
Sunshine Coast Airport Expansion Project (07) 5453 1544
Swissport 0403 455 443
0466 414 372
Virgin Cargo 0435 962 106
Viva Energy Pty Ltd 0408 711 968
0421 304 008
0406 011 871
CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY
Contact Business A/Hrs
Team Leader, Aerodromes (07) 3144 7422 0475 989 212
Team Leader – Flying Operations 131 757
Team Leader – Air Worthiness 131 757
FUELLING AGENT
Contact Business A/Hrs
Viva Energy (Emergency) 0421 304 008 0406 011 871
Viva contact person 0408 711 968
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LIFEFLIGHT – SUNSHINE COAST
Contact Business A/Hrs
Coordination Centre 1300 883 422
Emergency Contact via ambulance 000 000
OTHER ORGANISATIONS
Contact Business A/Hrs
Clayton’s Towing (Disabled aircraft removal) (07) 5441 3888
QUEENSLAND AMBULANCE SERVICE (QAS)
Contact Business A/Hrs
24 Hour Service (Emergency) 000
Maroochydore Communications (Administration) (07) 5477 4008
Manager Operations (07) 5420 9996 0412 129 378
QUEENSLAND FIRE & EMERGENCY SERVICES
Contact Business A/Hrs
Emergency 000 000
Maroochydore Fire Station (07) 5453 5323 0408 709 084
QUEENSLAND HEALTH NAMBOUR HOSPITAL
Contact Business A/Hrs
Main Operator (07) 5470 6600
QUEENSLAND HEALTH SUNSHINE COAST UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
Contact Business A/Hrs
Main Operator (07) 5202 0000
QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
Contact Business A/Hrs
Emergency (24 hours) 000 000
Maroochydore Police Station:
Operations Centre
Duty Sergeant
(07) 5409 0000
(07) 5475 2449
000 Emergency
Coolum Officer in Charge (07) 5440 2777 000 Emergency
Noosa Officer in Charge (07) 5440 8111 000 Emergency
Comms Centre (07) 5409 0000 000 Emergency
Superintendent - Maroochydore (07) 5409 7970 0407 697 069
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SUNSHINE COAST STATE EMERGENCY SERVICES
Contact Business A/Hrs
Central 0417 624 959 0417 624 959
SES Coolum Group Leader (07) 5444 5202 0400 997 542
SURF LIFE SAVING QLD
Contact Business A/Hrs
Marcoola Base 137 873 (13 SURF)
0413 117 117
0410 534 089
SURVEILLANCE AUSTRALIA (COBHAM)
Contact Business A/Hrs
Navigation Officer (Cobham Australia) (08) 8154 5664 (08) 8154 5670
WELFARE ORGANISATIONS
Contact Business A/Hrs
SCC Local Disaster Management Group
Coordinator
(07) 5441 8079 0407 679 281
Red Cross Emergency Services Regional Co-
ordinator
(07) 3367 7490 0448 951 467
Red Cross Liaison Officer (07) 5437 3202 0490 102 461
VOLUNTEER COAST GUARD
Contact Business A/Hrs
(07) 5444 3222
0412 767 333
0412 767 333
Initial Issue: February 2006 Distribution List 18 Updated: July 2020 Version: 2.3
Distribution List
Manual No.
Custodian Company Format
- Chief Executive Officer Sunshine Coast Airport Pty Ltd. Electronic Copy
1
General Manager Operations and Assets (Master Copy)
Sunshine Coast Airport Pty Ltd. Printed Document
- Airfield Manager Sunshine Coast Airport Pty Ltd. Electronic Copy
2 ASO - Car 1 Sunshine Coast Airport Pty Ltd. Printed Document
3 SCA ATC Tower Manager
Airservices Australia Printed Document
- District Aerodrome Inspector (Brisbane)
Civil Aviation Safety Authority Electronic Copy
- Sunshine Coast Airport Intranet
Sunshine Coast Airport Pty Ltd. Electronic Copy
- Assets Technical Officer Sunshine Coast Airport Pty Ltd. Electronic Copy
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Abbreviations
General word abbreviations and phrase contractions to minimise message length of aerodrome NOTAMs
(Abbreviations shown in singular words are also applicable to the plural of those words)
AGL Above ground level
AMSL Above mean sea level
ASDA Accelerate-stop distance available
AC Advisory Circular
AD Aerodrome
ADDGM Aerodrome Diagrams
AFRU Aerodrome Frequency Response Unit
AHD Australian Height Datum
ARP Aerodrome Reference Point
AIC Aeronautical Information Circular
AIP Aeronautical Information Publication
(AIP) ERSA En route Supplement Australia
AIS Aeronautical Information Service
ATC Air Traffic Control (in general)
ASO Airport Safety Officer
ATS Air traffic services
ATSB Australian Transport Safety Bureau
ACFT Aircraft
ACN Aircraft classification number
AP Airport
APCH Approach
ASPH Asphalt
AUX Auxiliary
AVBL Available
AVGAS Aviation gasoline
AWIS Aerodrome weather information service
C/L Centreline
CWY Clearway
CLSD Close or closed or closing
CN Code number (runway)
CTAF Common Traffic Advisory Frequency
COM Communications
H24 Continuous day and night service
DEG Degrees
DAP Departure and Approach procedures
DISP Displaced
DIST Distance
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DME Distance Measuring Equipment
DOC Document
EOC Emergency Operations Centre
EOL Effective operational length
ELEV Elevation
EMERG Emergency
EQPT Equipment
EST Estimate or estimated
ETA Estimated/estimating time of arrival
ETD Estimated/estimating time of departure
FAX Facsimile transmission
FIS Flight information service
FCST Forecast
FREQ Frequency
GND Ground
HBN Hazard beacon
HEL Helicopter
HJ Sunrise to sunset
HN Sunset to sunrise
HLS Helicopter Landing Site
HLDG Hold(ing)
IFR Instrument flight rule
ILS Instrument landing system
IMC Instrument meteorological conditions
ICAO International Civil Aviation Organisation
IWI Illuminated Wind Indicator
KG Kilogram
KM Kilometres
KMH Kilometres per hour
KPA Kilopascals
KW Kilowatts
LDA Landing distance available
LEN Length
LGT Light or lighting
LIRL Low intensity runway lights
MAG Magnetic
VAR Magnetic variation
MAGS Movement Area Guidance Signs
MAINT Maintenance
MOS Manual of Standards
MTOW Maximum take-off weight
MTP Maximum tyre pressure
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MSL Mean sea level
MHZ Megahertz
MAE Men and equipment
MOWP Method of Working Plan
M Metres (preceded by figures)
MIL Military
MEHT Minimum eye height over threshold (PAPI system)
MAPT Missed approach point
NM Nautical mile
NOF NOTAM Office
NOTAM Notice to airmen
OBST Obstacle
OLS Obstacle Limitation Surface
OBSTR Obstruction
OPR Operate operator operative operating operational
OPS Operations
PAPI Precision Approach Path Indicator
PANS-OPS Procedures for Air Navigation Services – Aircraft Operations
PRKG Parking
PAX Passengers
PRC Passenger Reception Centre
PCN Pavement classification number
POB Persons on board
PAL Pilot activated lighting
PWR Power
REF Reference
REQ Requested
REV Review
RPT Regular Public Transport
RWY Runway
RCL Runway centreline
REDL Runway edge light
RESA Runway End Safety Area
RWS Runway strip
RTIL Runway threshold identification light
RTZL Runway touchdown zone light
RVR Runway visual range
SAR Search and Rescue
SCA Sunshine Coast Airport
SNOWTAM Special series NOTAM (message type designator)
STD Standard
SOT Start of TORA (take-off run available)
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SWY Stopway
SCA Pty Ltd Sunshine Coast Airport Pty Ltd. As Trustee For Sunshine Coast Airport Trust
SCA Sunshine Coast Airport
SCC Sunshine Coast Council
SUP Supplement (AIP Supplement)
STODA Supplementary take-off distance
SFC Surface
TKOF Take-off
TODA Take-off distance available
TORA Take-off run available
TWY Taxiway
TEL Telephone
T Temperature
TEMPO Temporary
THR Threshold
TLW Time-limited WIP (work in progress)
SARTIME Time search action required
TBA To be advised
TDZ Touchdown zone
U/S Unserviceable
UTC Co-ordinated Universal Time
UFN Until further notice
VHF Very high frequency (30-300 MHz)
VIP Very important person
VFR Visual flight rules
VMC Visual meteorological conditions
VOR VHF Omni-Directional Range
WDI Wind direction indicator
WIE With immediate effect or effective immediately
WIP Work in progress
WSO Works Safety Officer
Initial Issue: February 2006 Definitions 24 Updated: July 2020 Version: 2.3
Definitions
Aerodrome A defined area on land or water (including any buildings, installations and equipment) intended to be used either wholly or in part for the arrival, departure and surface movement of aircraft.
Aerodrome elevation The elevation of the highest point of the landing area.
Aerodrome reference point
The designated geographical location of an aerodrome.
Aerodrome reference temperature
The monthly mean of the maximum daily temperature for the hottest month of the year (the hottest month being that which has the highest monthly mean temperature.)
Aerodrome works Construction or maintenance works carried out at an aerodrome, on or adjacent to the movement area, that may create obstacles or restrict the normal take-off and landing of aircraft.
Aeronautical beacon An aeronautical ground light visible at all azimuths, either continuously or intermittently, to designate a particular point on the surface of the earth.
Aeronautical study An investigation of a problem concerned with some phase of flight and aimed at identifying possible solutions and selecting the one most acceptable from the point of view of flight safety.
Aeroplane reference field length
The minimum field length required for take-off at maximum certificated take-off mass, sea level, standard atmospheric conditions, still air and zero runway slope, as shown in the appropriate aeroplane flight manual prescribed by the certificating authority or equivalent data from the aeroplane manufacturer. Field length means balanced field length for aeroplanes, if applicable, or take-off distance in other cases.
Aircraft classification number (ACN)
A number expressing the relative effect of an aircraft on a pavement for a specified standard subgrade category.
Aircraft parking position A designated area on an apron intended to be used for parking an aircraft. Also known as an aircraft stand.
Airside The movement area of an aerodrome, adjacent terrain and buildings or portions thereof, access of which is controlled.
Apron A defined area on a land aerodrome intended to accommodate aircraft for the purposes of loading or unloading passengers, mail or cargo, fuelling, parking or maintenance.
Balanced field length A field length where the distance to accelerate and stop is equal to the take-off distance of an aeroplane experiencing an engine failure at the critical engine failure recognition speed (V1).
Capacity discharge light A lamp in which high-intensity flashes of extremely short duration are produced by the discharge of electricity at high voltage through a gas enclosed in a tube.
Clearway A defined area at the end of the take-off run available on the ground or water under the control of the aerodrome operator, selected or prepared as a suitable area over which an aeroplane may make a portion of its initial climb to a specified height.
Critical aeroplane The aeroplane or aeroplanes identified from among the aeroplanes the aerodrome is intended to serve as having the most demanding operational requirements with respect to the determination of movement area dimensions, pavement bearing strength and other physical characteristics in the design of aerodromes.
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Critical obstacle The obstacle within the take-off climb area and/or the approach area, which subtends the greatest vertical angle when measured from the inner edge of the take-off climb surface and/or the approach surface.
Declared distances 1. Take-off run available (TORA). The length of runway declared available and suitable for the ground run of an aeroplane taking off.
2. Take-off distances available (TODA). The length of the take-off run available plus the length of the clearway, if provided.
3. Accelerate-stop distance available (ASDA). The length of the take-off run available plus the length of the stopway, if provided.
4. Landing distance available (LDA). The length of runway which is declared available and suitable for the ground run of an aeroplane landing.
Displaced threshold A threshold not located at the extremity of a runway.
Elevation The vertical distance of a point or a level, on or affixed to the surface of the earth, measured from the mean sea level.
Frangible object An object of low mass designed to break, distort or yield on impact so as to present the minimum hazard to aircraft.
Hazard beacon An aeronautical beacon used to designate a danger to air navigation.
Independent parallel departures
Simultaneous departures from parallel or near-parallel instrument runways.
Instrument meteorological conditions (IMC)
Meteorological conditions expressed in terms of visibility, distance from cloud, and ceiling, less than the minimum specified for visual meteorological conditions.
Instrument runway One of the following types of runway intended for the operation of aircraft using instrument approach procedures:
1. Non-precision approach runway. An instrument runway served by visual aids and a radio aid providing at least directional guidance adequate for a straight-in approach with a published minimum descent altitude, also known as landing minima for a particular radio aid or a combination of radio aids.
2. Precision approach runway, category I. An instrument runway served by ILS or MLS and visual aids intended for operations with a decision height not lower than 60 m (200 ft) and either a visibility not less than 800 m or a runway visual range not less than 550 m.
3. Precision approach runway, category II. An instrument runway served by ILS or MLS and visual aids intended for operations with a decision height lower than 60 m (200 ft) but not lower than 30 m (100 ft) and a runway visual range not less than 350 m.
4. Precision approach runway, category III. An instrument runway served by ILS or MLS to and along the surface of the runway and: a) intended for operations with a decision height lower than 30 m (100 ft), or no decision height and a runway visual range not less than 200 m. b) intended for operations with a decision height lower than 15 m (50 ft), or no decision height and a runway visual range less than 200 m but not less than 50 m. c) intended for operations with no decision height and no runway visual range limitations.
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Note Visual aids need not necessarily be matched to the scale of non-visual aids provided. The criterion for the selection of visual aids is the conditions in which operations are intended to be conducted.
Landing area That part of a movement area intended for the landing or take-off of aircraft.
Manoeuvring area That part of the aerodrome to be used for the take-off, landing and taxiing of aircraft, excluding aprons.
Marker An object displayed above ground level in order to indicate an obstacle or delineate a boundary.
Marking A symbol or group of symbols displayed on the surface of the movement area in order to convey aeronautical information.
MTOW Maximum take-off weight.
Movement Either a take-off or a landing by an aircraft.
Movement area That part of the aerodrome to be used for the take-off, landing and taxiing of aircraft, consisting of the manoeuvring area and the apron(s).
Non-instrument runway A runway intended for the operation of aircraft using visual approach procedures.
Non-precision approach runway
See Instrument runway.
Notices to airmen (NOTAMs)
A notice issued by the NOTAM office containing information or instruction concerning the establishment, condition or change in any aeronautical facility, service, procedure or hazard, the timely knowledge of which is essential to persons concerned with flight operations.
Obstacles All fixed (whether temporary or permanent) and mobile objects, or parts thereof, that are located on an area intended for the surface movement of aircraft or that extend above a defined surface intended to protect aircraft in flight.
Obstacle limitation surfaces (OLS)
A series of planes associated with each runway at an aerodrome that defines the desirable limits to which objects may project into the airspace around the aerodrome so that aircraft operations at the aerodrome may be conducted safely.
Pavement classification number (PCN)
A number expressing the bearing strength of a pavement for unrestricted operations by aircraft with ACN value less than or equal to the PCN.
Radio aids Also known as non-visual aids. These aids may consist of NDB, VOR, VOR/DME or GPS.
Runway A defined rectangular area on a land aerodrome prepared for the landing and take-off of aircraft.
Runway end safety area (RESA)
An area symmetrical about the extended runway centre line and adjacent to the end of the strip primarily intended to reduce the risk of damage to an aeroplane undershooting or overrunning the runway.
Runway holding position A designated position intended to protect a runway, an obstacle limitation surface, or an ILS/MLS critical/sensitive area at which taxiing aircraft and vehicles shall stop and hold, unless otherwise authorised by the aerodrome control tower.
Runway strip A defined area including the runway and stopway, if provided, intended:
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1. to reduce the risk of damage to aircraft running off a runway; and
2. to protect aircraft flying over it during take-off or landing operations.
Runway visual range (RVR)
The range over which the pilot of an aircraft on the centre line of the runway can see the runway surface markings or the lights delineating the runway or identifying its centre line.
Shoulders An area adjacent to the edge of a pavement so prepared as to provide a transition between the pavement and the adjacent surface.
Signal circle An area on an aerodrome used for the display of ground signals.
Stopway A defined rectangular area on the ground at the end of the take-off run available prepared as a suitable area in which an aircraft can be stopped in the case of an abandoned take-off.
Switch-over time (light) The time required for the actual intensity of a light measured in a given direction to fall from 50% and recover to 50% during a power supply changeover, when the light is being operated at intensities of 25% or above.
Taxi-holding position See definition of runway holding position and intermediate holding position.
Taxiway A defined path on a land aerodrome established for the taxiing of aircraft and intended to provide a link between one part of the aerodrome from another, including:
1. Aircraft parking position taxilane. A portion of an apron designated as a taxiway and intended to provide access to aircraft parking positions only.
2. Apron taxiway. A portion of a taxiway system located on an apron and intended to provide a through taxi route across the apron.
3. Rapid exit taxiway. A taxiway connected to a runway at an acute angle and designed to allow landing aeroplanes to turn off at higher speeds than are achieved on other exit taxiways thereby minimising runway occupancy times.
Taxiway strip An area including a taxiway intended to protect an aircraft operating on the taxiway and to reduce the risk of damage to an aircraft accidentally running off the taxiway.
Threshold The beginning of that portion of the runway useable for landing.
Time limited works Aerodrome works that may be carried out if normal aircraft operations are not disrupted and the movement area can be restored to normal safety standards in not more than 30 minutes.
Touchdown zone The portion of a runway, beyond the threshold, where it is intended landing aeroplanes first contact the runway.
Visibility The ability, as determined by atmospheric conditions and expressed in units of distance, to see and identify prominent unlit objects by day and prominent lit objects by night.
Visual aids May consist of T-VASIS, PAPI, runway markings and runway lights.
Visual meteorological conditions (VMC)
Meteorological conditions expressed in terms of visibility, distance from cloud, and ceiling, equal or better than specified minima.
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Part 1 Aerodrome Information
Section 1 – Aerodrome Site
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Part 1 Section 1 Aerodrome Site
(a) A plan of the aerodrome showing the main aerodrome facilities, including the wind direction indicators, for the operation of the aerodrome.
The following plan included as Appendix 1, shows the required data:
Sunshine Coast Airport Aerodrome and Facilities, Boundaries and Location Plan
(b) A plan of the aerodrome showing the aerodrome boundaries.
The following plan included as Appendix 1, shows the required data:
Sunshine Coast Airport Aerodrome and Facilities, Boundaries and Location Plan
(c) A plan showing the distance of the aerodrome from the nearest city, town or other populous area, and the location of any aerodrome facilities and equipment outside the boundaries of the aerodrome.
The following plan included as Appendix 1, shows the required data:
Sunshine Coast Airport Aerodrome and Facilities, Boundaries and Location Plan
(d) Either:
(i) Particulars of title of the aerodrome site; or
(ii) If the boundaries of the aerodrome are not defined in the documents of title – the particulars of the title to, or interests in, the property on which the aerodrome is located and a plan showing the boundaries and
position of the aerodrome.
The following plan included as Appendix 2, shows the required data:
• Sunshine Coast Airport Land Ownership Plan
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Appendix 1 - Sunshine Coast Airport Aerodrome and Facilities, Boundaries and Location Plan
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Appendix 2 - Sunshine Coast Airport Property Land Ownership Plan
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Part 2 Aerodrome Administration and Operating Procedures
Section 1 – Aerodrome Administration
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Part 2 Section 1 AERODROME ADMINISTRATION
Particulars of the aerodrome administration including the following:
(i) The organisational structure - the interim (COVID-19) organisation chart for Sunshine Coast Airport Pty Ltd Operations and Assets Group.
(ii) The management positions responsible for the operation and maintenance
of the aerodrome
The General Manager Operations and Assets is responsible for:
ensuring the airport is operated in accordance with this Aerodrome Manual
ensuring that the airport complies with the CASA Standards and particularly the Manual of Standards Part 139;
ensuring Technical Inspections are undertaken by suitably qualified and
experienced persons as required by CASR 139.230, 139.325 and 139.240;
ensuring that all new and redeveloped facilities constructed/installed are in accordance with the Standards specified in Manual of Standards Part 139;
ensuring that all persons with responsibility for safety and operational functions have had the appropriate training and experience to undertake those functions
as required by CASR 139.140 and MOS Part 139, 10.1.3;
ensuring any deviations from the Aerodrome Manual that are made to ensure
safety of aircraft are reported to CASA within 30 days;
ensuring that the airport complies with all certification conditions, exemption conditions and any directions issued by CASA; and
maintaining access to all necessary documents to ensure the safe operation of the airport.
General Manager Operations and
Assets
Facilities Manager
(Part-Time)
Asset Technical Officer (Part-Time)
Airfield Manager
Environment Officer
(Part Time)
Airport Safety Officers
Works Safety Officers
Wildlife Manageemnt
Officers
Safety Manager
(Part Time)
Safety and Compliance Officer
(Part Time)
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The Airfield Manager is responsible for:
• ensuring that the Airport Safety Officers, Works Safety Officers and Wildlife Management Officers perform their duties in accordance with the requirements of the Aerodrome manual;
• ensuring all persons with responsibility for safety and operational functions have current and up to date licences and authorisations to undertake those functions as required by CASR 139.140 and MOS Part 139, 10.1.3;
• ensuring all persons with responsibility for safety and operational functions have access to sufficient resources to effectively meet the requirements of the roles;
• maintaining training records for all airport personnel; and
• ensuring daily serviceability inspections are undertaken by suitably qualified and experienced persons.
The Airport Safety Officers are responsible for:
• undertaking daily serviceability inspections;
• undertaking minor maintenance to airport facilities as required to ensure
serviceability;
• monitoring airside vehicle and pedestrian access; and
• monitoring any works activities that are supervised by a Works Safety Officer
• undertaking the functions of a Works Safety Officer during planned and time limited works, where a specific dedicated Works Safety Officer has not been otherwise assigned.
• monitoring the activities of the Wildlife Management officers
(iii) Contact details of the person who is the Aerodrome Manual Controller
The General Manager Operations and Assets is the Aerodrome Manual Controller and the contact details can be found in the Master Contact List in the Introduction
Section of this manual.
The Aerodrome Manual will be reviewed at least once every 12 months, or to reflect
specific major changes to the aerodrome operational environment (such as COVID-19) to ensure that all of the particulars relating to Sunshine Coast Airport are current. Any amendments to sections in the manual may require the reissue
of the entire section.
If, after the review, no amendments are made CASA will be informed that there were no amendments. CASA may issue directions to amend the Aerodrome Manual.
If amendments are prepared, they must be submitted in writing to CASA within 30
days of the amendment being undertaken.
The Aerodrome Manual Controller must ensure that a record is kept of who holds copies of the whole or parts of the Aerodrome Manual and must ensure that
amendments are distributed to those persons. When amendments are distributed the manual holder must return the obsolete History Amendment Sheet to the Manual Controller as proof of receipt of the amendment.
There are controlled copies of this Aerodrome Manual. Refer to Distribution List
for this information. SCA Pty Ltd takes no responsibility for uncontrolled copies.
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(iv) Contact details for the main persons responsible for aerodrome operations
and safety functions
The contact details for the General Manager Operations and Assets, Airfield Manager, Airport Safety Officers, Facilities Manager and Assets Technical Officer are contained in the Master Contact List in the Introduction Section of this manual.
Conditions, Exemptions, Directions and Variations
The General Manager Operations and Assets is responsible for applying for and administering exemptions.
Details of conditions applicable to the aerodrome, if any
In accordance with CASR (1998) regulation 139.060, particulars of any condition subject to which the aerodrome certificate has been granted:
The Sunshine Coast Airport Certificate is unconditional.
Details of exemptions applicable to the aerodrome, if any
In accordance with CASR (1998) regulation 139.020, particulars of any exemption
granted to the operator under this regulation:
There are no exemptions applicable to Sunshine Coast Airport
Details of directions applicable to the aerodrome, if any
The District Aerodrome Inspector has issued the following directions under CASR (1998) regulation 139.105(2):
There are no directions issued for Sunshine Coast Airport.
Details of variations applicable to the aerodrome, if any
The following facilities do not comply with the standards currently published in the CASA Manual of Standards Part 139 – Aerodromes:
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Existing Facility
Constructed MOS Standard Comments - Expected Compliance
SCAP Apron – Bays 11-13
2014 MOS 139 Section 9.16.2
Apron floodlighting not currently provided (NOTAM issued as HJ operations only). Lighting design in progress. Future requirement to be reviewed based on demand following expansion of RPT Apron.
SCAEP Linemarking
May 2020 MOS 139 Chapter 8
New MOS139 Chapter 8 marking standards have been installed pursuant to PP1916AS and instrument F2020L00301.
RPT Apron Linemarking
2020 MOS 139 Section 8.5
Temporary Linemarking on RPT Apron due to construction stages of SCAEP Project. These will be replaced by permanent markings as per MOS 139 Section 8.5. This issue will be resolved prior to the conclusion of the SCAEP in December 2020.
RWY 13/31 Medium Intensity inset RWY THR/END lights
May 2020 MOS139 Chapter 9
Inset RWY THR/END lights have been installed for RWY 13/31 pursuant to PP1916AS and instrument F2020L00301.
RWY 13 IWDI
May 2020 MOS139 Section 8.7
Installed on Right-Hand side, approx. 360m upwind of RWY 13 Threshold. CASA approval ANAA.0214.01.
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Appendix 1 - Aerodrome Certificate
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Appendix 1 - Aerodrome Certificate (continued)
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PART 2
Section 2 – Aerodrome Emergency Plan
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Part 2 Section 2 Aerodrome Emergency Plan (AEP)
The Sunshine Coast Airport Emergency Plan (AEP) is published and distributed under separate cover to the Aerodrome Manual, pursuant to regulation 139.100(3) of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASR). Refer Appendix 1 below.
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Appendix 1: Letter from CASA RE: AD Manual to consist of more than one document.
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PART 2
Section 3 – Aerodrome Lighting
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Part 2 Section 3 Aerodrome Lighting
Lighting facilities at Sunshine Coast Airport are maintained in accordance with the requirements of MOS Part 139.
New facilities are designed and installed in accordance with the requirements of MOS
Part 139. Where appropriate they will be:
• Checked by an electrical engineer or licensed electrician
• Surveyed by a suitably qualified person
• Flight checked by a CASA approved pilot
• Details of these checks will be forwarded to CASA for approval and the issue of any permits as appropriate.
The maintenance of airport lighting facilities is managed by the Assets Technical Officer
where required.
Existing Aerodrome Lighting Facilities
Runway Lighting
Runway 13/31 is fitted with a medium intensity runway lighting system. The system has
three stages of intensity.
Helicopter Landing Site (HLS) Juliet is fitted with a medium intensity lighting system. The
system has three stages of intensity.
Taxiway Lighting, Holding Points, and Apron Lighting
Taxiway B2 to the RPT apron is lit with Green centreline lighting. Taxiway A, TWY A1 and TWY A2 are lit with green centreline lights.
Taxiway Juliet and the western GA Taxilane are fitted with green centreline lights. The Flight Options western GA parking apron I slit with blue apron edge lights,
TWY M is lit with Green centerline lights leading onto the Western GA Taxilane.
The RPT apron Bays 15 – 18 s fitted with Green centre line lights.
The system has three stages of intensity.
TWY F south of TWY A is fitted with green retroreflective markers pursuant to MOS139 Section 9.1.4.1.
TWY D and TWY H are fitted with temporary blue edge lights during the construction of SCAEP, expected to be completed by December 2020, providing HN access to the
southern GA Apron and Avgas fuel bowser.
I l luminated Wind Direction Indicator ( IWDI)
Two illuminated wind direction indicators are provided at each runway threshold. It should be noted that RWY 13 IWDI is located on the right hand side and approximately 360m upwind of the RWY 13 Threshold – under CASA approval instrument number: CASA.ANAA.0214.01.
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Apron Floodlighting
Floodlighting is provided on the RPT and southern GA Aprons, RPT aprons Bays 15 – 18 and is operated by Day _ Night switch in the control box at the base of each Light
pole. For after-hours operation, a switch is located in the control box of each light pole.
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Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI)
A double sided PAPI system is provided on approaches to both Runway 13 and Runway 31.
The system has six stages of intensity.
PAPI commissioning records are stored electronically and available on request from
Sunshine Coast Airport.
Runway Threshold Identif ication Lights (RTIL’s)
A double sided RTIL system is provided on approaches to both Runway 13 and Runway
31.
The system has three stages of intensity.
Pilot Activated Airport Lighting Control Equipment (PAL/AFRU)
A PAL/AFRU system is provided and controls the following airport lighting facilities:
(a) Runway, Taxiway and Apron Edge lights
(b) Illuminated Wind Indicators
(c) Airport Rotating Beacon
(d) PAPI
(e) Guard lights on A1 & A2
(f) RTIL’s
Standby Power Generator ’s
On mains power failure a 500KVA Generator will start within 15 seconds and supply
electrical power to the Terminal and Airservices Tower.
On mains power failure a 300KVA Generator will start within 15 seconds and supply electrical power to the ALER and all airfield lighting.
Miscellaneous Airport Lighting
The following other lighting facilities are provided on or near the airport:
(a) An Airport Rotating Beacon, white light. (Airservices Australia responsibility)
(b) Obstruction light on Mt Coolum (Flashing – medium intensity). (SCA Pty Ltd.
responsibility)
(c) Low Intensity obstruction light on Apron lighting towers (SCA Pty Ltd. responsibility)
(d) Low intensity obstruction light on Crown Castle tower (Crown Castle responsibility)
(e) Obstruction lights full list is located in Part 2, Section 3, Sub section vii.
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The Runway, PAPI and all other lighting systems primary circuit power is supplied
through Constant Current Regulators (CCRs).
Lighting control and intensity selection is carried out by Lighting Control in the ALER
Airside (cc 2020).
The (PAL/AFRU) unit is an Avionics PAL/AFRU, ON 124.4 frequency.
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Particulars of the procedures for the inspection and maintenance of the
aerodrome lighting (including obstacle lighting) and the supply of stand-by power (if any), including details of the following:
(i) The arrangements for carrying out inspections and the checklist for inspections
All works relating to maintenance and inspections are carried out in accordance with the requirements of MOS Part 139.
During Tower hours Air Traffic Control shall be advised before any operational airport lighting equipment is removed from service for maintenance purposes. Air Traffic Control shall be notified of the maintenance duration times and expected unserviceability times.
If faults are found during routine maintenance which renders equipment unserviceable, Air Traffic Control shall be notified of the fault and expected
unserviceability times.
Air Traffic Control shall be advised at the completion of maintenance when equipment is returned to service.
Daily Airport Serviceabil ity Inspections
Daily airport serviceability inspections are carried out as soon as practicable after first light, after significant weather phenomena, or when requested by Air Traffic Control. Refer to Part 2, Section 6 for details.
Where a defect is noted and the fault is beyond the scope of the ability of the Airport Safety Officer, the defect is reported during working hours to the Facilities Manager or the Asset Technical Officer for resolution. Outsourced repairs may be required to be implemented by the General Manager Operations and Assets or his delegate.
Outside of normal operating hours the fault is reported through the On-Call Pager, to be actioned as required.
Daily Airport Lighting Serviceability Inspections
Daily airport lighting serviceability inspections are carried out by the Airport Safety
Officer at last light, on the following airport lighting facilities:
• Runway lights
• HLS Juliet
• Taxiway and Taxilane Centreline lights
• Taxiway Edge lights
• Apron Edge lights
• RPT Apron Floodlights
• PAPI lights
• RTIL’s
• Runway Guard Lights (RGL)
• Illuminated Wind Direction Indicators (2)
• Obstruction Lights
• GA Apron Lighting
The Airport Safety Officer is responsible for recording defects, alignment problems,
low lamp output, and faulty colour filters.
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Results of the inspection are recorded in the appropriate section of the Airport
Lighting Daily Check (Appendix 1 – Part A & B).
Where unserviceability is noted the fault is reported to Air Traffic Control during Tower hours, and the Asset Technical Officer for corrective action. The Airport Safety Officer will raise NOTAM if required.
Monthly Airport Lighting Technical Inspections
Monthly airport lighting technical inspections are managed by the Assets Technical Officer on the following airport lighting facilities:
• Runway lights
• HLS Juliet
• Taxiway Centreline lights
• Taxiway/Apron Edge lights
• The PAPI system
• The RTIL’s system
• Runway Guard Lights (RGL)
• Illuminated Wind Direction Indicators
• The PAALC/AFRU system
• Primary circuits (insulation resistance checks)
• Airport Lighting Control Room equipment
• Standby Power Generator’s
The Assets Technical Officer is responsible for recording defects.
Results of the inspection are recorded on the appropriate section of the Monthly Airport Lighting Technical Inspection check sheet (Appendix 1 – Part C & D).
Where a defect is noted, the Assets Technical Officer will arrange for appropriate corrective action.
Quarterly Airport Lighting Technical Inspections
Quarterly airport lighting technical inspections are managed by the Assets Technical Officer on the following airport lighting facilities:
• The PAPI System
• RPT Apron and Southern GA Apron Flood Lights
The Assets Technical Officer is responsible for recording defects.
Results of the inspection are to be recorded on the appropriate section of the Quarterly Airport Lighting Technical Inspection check sheets (Appendices 1 – Part
E and F.
Where a defect is noted, the Assets Technical Officer will arrange appropriate corrective action.
Half Yearly (6 monthly) Airport Lighting Technical Inspections
Six monthly airport lighting technical inspections are managed by the Assets
Technical Officer on the following airport lighting facilities:
• Mount Coolum Obstacle Beacon.
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Results of the inspection are to be recorded on the appropriate section of the
Airport Lighting Technical Inspection check sheets (Appendix 1 – Part G).
Where a defect is noted, the Assets Technical Officer will arrange appropriate corrective action.
Annual Airport Lighting Technical Inspections
Annual airport lighting technical inspections are managed by the General Manager Operations and Assets or his delegate and are conducted by an appropriately qualified person.
Annual Airport Lighting Technical Inspections are carried out on the following airport lighting facilities:
• Runway Edge lights
• Runway Threshold lights
• Runway Threshold Identification lights
• HLS Juliet
• Taxiway Centreline lights
• Taxiway/Apron Edge lights
• PAPI
• Runway Guard Lights (RGL)
• Illuminated Wind Direction Indicators
• PAALC
• RPT Apron and GA Apron Flood Lights
• Obstruction Lights (including Mt Coolum Beacon)
• Generator (Appendix G)
• Airport Lighting Controls, power supplies and CCRs
The General Manager Operations and Assets or his delegate is responsible for ensuring that defects are appropriately recorded.
Results of the inspections are to be recorded on the appropriate section of the Annual Airport Lighting Technical Inspection check sheets (Appendix 2 Part A)
Where defects are noted during the inspection, the General Manager Operations and Assets or his delegate will arrange for appropriate corrective action.
Annual Airport Lighting Technical Inspec tion Report
The Annual Airport Lighting Technical Inspection Report (Appendix 2 – Part A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I and J) is submitted to the General Manager Operations and Assets and identifies any shortcomings and areas for improvement as a result of
technical and serviceability inspections and includes any plan for corrective action.
(ii) the arrangements for recording the results of inspections and for taking
follow-up action to correct deficiencies
A record of each inspection whether operational performance or technical, denoting any failures of the lighting system is made by the Inspection Officer on
the appropriate Airport Lighting Inspection Check Sheet.
The Check Sheets and Reports are retained by the Assets Technical Officer for a
minimum of seven years.
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Any minor failures, such as broken lenses, are repaired by the Airport Safety
Officer and the appropriate Asset Maintenance request form submitted as completed.
Where appropriate, the Airport Safety Officer notifies the Assets Technical Officer, or the Facilities Manager or the General Manager Operations and Assets of urgent
electrical failures.
Repairs of airport lighting beyond the scope of the Airport Safety Officer are undertaken by the Assets Technical Officer or other appropriately qualified personnel as required.
The more significant lighting failures affecting aircraft operations are reported to Airservices Australia NOTAM Office for a NOTAM to be issued.
(iii) the arrangements for switching lights on and off, including back-up arrangements for pilot-activated lighting
The normal operation of airport lighting facilities is undertaken in accordance with the following procedures:
(a) Operations by Air Traffic Control during Tower hours;
(b) Operation by a pilot through the PAL/AFRU system outside Tower hours;
(c) Operation by the appropriately qualified personnel using local control from the Airport Lighting Control room for maintenance purposes
In the event of failure of the PAL system, manual operation of the runway lighting
system can be implemented by the Asset Technical Officer or a trained airport staff member from the ALER room.
(iv) the arrangements for carrying out routine maintenance and emergency
maintenance
The Airport Safety Officer undertakes minor routine maintenance as required. If
minor faults are found corrective action is taken during the Airport Safety Officer’s hours of duty.
Routine maintenance is carried out monthly by the Assets Technical Officer or other appropriately qualified personnel as required.
Faults beyond the scope of the ability of the Airport Safety Officer are referred to the Assets Technical Officer or appropriately qualified personnel during business hours.
Arrangements for carrying out maintenance are made with Air Traffic Control during Tower hours, and by broadcasting on and monitoring the CTAF(R) frequency after Tower hours.
Air Traffic Control staff are to be advised of the unserviceability and the expected duration of the unserviceability.
The Airport Safety Officer will issue NOTAM as necessary.
Emergency maintenance after hours is carried out by contacting the on-call pager
representative or the Assets Technical Officer.
A minimum holding of the airport lighting maintenance spares are held in the Airport
Lighting Equipment Room at Sunshine Coast Airport. The list of spares is checked monthly as part of the Asset Maintenance System by the Assets Technical Officer.
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The majority of airport lighting maintenance spares are supplied by:
• ADB-Safegate Australia Pty Ltd
Unit 6, 677 Springvale Road Mulgrave, VIC 3170 Tel: (03) 8545 1600
Fax: (03) 8545 1699
• Airport Lighting Specialists Pty Ltd
PO Box 94
Rosanna, VIC 3084 Tel: (03) 9432 0511 Fax: (03) 9432 1952
• Avionics Ltd
PO Box 584
Mascot NSW 1460
Tel: (02) 9316 5025
Fax: (02) 9316 5028
(v) the arrangements for providing secondary power, stand-by power and portable lighting if any and, if applicable, particulars of any other method of
dealing with partial or total system failure
Standby power for Runway, HLS Juliet, Taxiway, and Apron Edge lights, IWI’s, PAPI lighting and apron lights, is provided by a diesel generator.
The switch-over time following a mains power failure is less than 15 seconds.
The standby power generator is owned and maintained by SCA Pty Ltd.
Testing is undertaken in accordance with the monthly generator serviceability inspections, and as part of the Annual Airport Lighting Technical Inspection.
Airservices Australia owns and maintains the NDB, DME (I) and VOR, and Airport
Rotating Beacon. The NDB, DME (I) and VOR facilities are supplied with mains power only, with limited battery-operated UPS.
(vi) the titles and roles of the persons who are responsible for the inspection and
maintenance of the lighting and the telephone numbers for contacting them during and after working hours
The General Manager Operations and Assets has overall management responsibility for the provision of airport lighting facilities and standby power generators. The General Manager Operations and Assets is responsible for planning of future facilities. The inspection and maintenance of aerodrome lighting facilities is undertaken by the Airport Safety Officer, or the Facilities Manager Assets Technical Officer or other suitably qualified personnel as required.
The General Manager Operations and Assets or his delegate will coordinate the technical inspection and maintenance of all airport lighting facilities by
appropriately qualified personnel.
The Airport Safety Officer is responsible for serviceability inspections and minor maintenance of some lighting facilities.
Contact telephone numbers for the General Manager Operations and Assets,
Airport Safety Officer and Assets Technical Officer are in the Master Contact List in the Introduction section of this Aerodrome Manual.
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(vii) Other relevant information
(a) Obstacle Lighting
The Airport Safety Officer checks the serviceability of lights visible from the
airport and records these in his Night-time Daily Serviceability Inspection check sheet every evening.
When an obstacle light becomes unserviceable, the Airport Safety Officer issues a NOTAM advising of the unserviceability. A standard form is at
Part 2, Section 4, Appendix 1.
The following list identifies obstacles on and in the airport vicinity that have obstruction lighting provided.
Obstacle Name Number
of Lights Location Contact Details
RPT Apron – Floodlight Towers
4 poles
12 lamps
SCA-RPT Apron On Call Pager
(07) 3830-5251
Phone Tower - LS Carpark
RFNSA No: 4564001
1 SCA-LS Carpark
Friendship Ave
Axicom
1800 006 667
Mt. Coolum 1 Summit of
Mt. Coolum
On Call Pager
(07) 3830-5251
Television Tower-Radar Hill
Axicom Business Unit No: 3400584
3 Radar Hill Rd
Bli
Southern Cross Television
(07) 4726 2091
Phone Tower – Telstra
Radar Hill
RFNSA No: 4560017
1 249 Nambour Connection Road
Bli Bli
Axicom
1800 006 667
Phone Tower (Telstra)-
Finland Road
RFNSA No: 4564003
1 280 Finland Road Telstra
1800 773 080
(Site 57985)
Mudjimba Sports Field
Northshore Multi Sports Association
11 Mudjimba Beach Rd
Mudjimba
Kerry Wolski
(Vice President)
0400 221 281
Peter Bax (President)
0407 576 719
Phone Tower – Bli Bli
RFNSA No: 4560005
1 Whitecross Road
Bli Bli
Axicom
1800 006 667
Vodafone Phone Tower – West Coolum Rd
RFNSA No: 4573009
1 West Coolum Road Axicom
1800 006 667
Phone Tower – Mt. Coolum Golf Course
RFNSA No: 4573002
1 Mt. Coolum Golf Course. Lumeah Drive, Mt. Coolum
Axicom
1800 006 667
Twin Peaks Road, Bli Bli
Obstacle Light
1 Twin Peaks Road, Bli Bli
SCRC – David See
0488 380 121
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(b) Serviceability Standards
A lighting system is deemed to be on outage when:
• In the case of a lighting system comprising less than 4 lights (e.g.-
Taxiway Holding Point lights or Runway Threshold lights), any of the lights become unserviceable.
• In the case of a lighting system comprising 4 or 5 lights (e.g.- IWI lights), more than one light becomes unserviceable.
• In the case of a lighting system comprising 6 to 13 lights (e.g. Inset Runway Threshold lights), more than 2 lights become unserviceable or 2 adjacent lights become unserviceable.
• In the case of a lighting system comprising more than 13 lights, more than 15% of the lights become unserviceable or 2 adjacent lights become
unserviceable.
For the PAPI, the serviceability standards take into account both the number of unserviceable lamps within a light unit, and also the number of light units within the PAPI system. Each light unit comprises two boxes. Each box
contains one lamp.
A light unit is considered to be on outage when:
• One lamp is unserviceable
• A red filter is unserviceable, missing, or damaged. In this case, all of the lights within the affected light unit are to be extinguished until the red filter is rectified. The affected light unit is included as an unserviceable light
unit for the PAPI system as a whole
The PAPI system is deemed to be on outage when:
more than one light unit is unserviceable
(c) Airport Lighting Field Circuit Cable Resistance
The insulation resistance of Airport Lighting Field Circuits is tested monthly by the Asset Technical Officer or an appropriately qualified person.
The minimum insulation resistance to earth of any runway, taxiway or PAPI ’s
and all other circuit’s should be in accordance with AS3000:
Minimum Insulation Resistance > 1 Meg Ohm
Where tests reveal that the resistance to earth of any Airport Lighting Field Circuit is below the minimum standard, repair action should be initiated by the General Manager Operations and Assets or his delegate.
Records of tests will be made on the form in Appendix 1 – Part D.
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Appendix 1 – Part A: SUNSHINE COAST AIRPORT PTY LTD YEAR _______________
Are all OBST/Hazard Lights Operational? Airport Daily Check Sheet MONTH _______________
Please insert YES or NO Obstacle Lights and Hazard Beacons If “No” please advise General Manager Operations and Assets as soon as possible
DATE
RPT Apron
Flood lights
(8)
Phone Tower
ParkSaver Car Park
(1)
Mt
Coolum (1)
TV Tower-
Radar Hill
(3)
Aerodrome
Beacon (1)
Phone
Tower-Radar
Hill (Telstra
)
(1)
Phone Tower-
Finland Rd
(1)
Mudjimba Sports
Field Lights
(11)
Phone Tower-
West Coolum
Rd (1)
Phone Tower-
Mt. Coolum
Golf (1)
Phone Tower –
Whitecross Rd
Bli Bli (1)
Twin
Peaks OBST
LGT (1)
Initial Comments
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
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17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
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Appendix 1 – Part B: SUNSHINE COAST AIRPORT PTY LTD YEAR _______________
Are all AGL Lights Operational? Airport Lighting Daily Check Sheet MONTH _______________ Please insert YES or NO If “No” please advise General Manager Operations and Assets as soon as possible
DA
TE
RWY
13 IWDI
RWY
31
IWDI
West GA
Taxi lane
West
GA
Parking
Apron
RWY
LGTS
HLS
J
TWY
A
TWY
A1
TWY
A2
Taxil
ane
B
TWY
B2
TWY
M
TWY
J
RGL
A1
RGL
A2
RTIL
13
PAPI
13
RTIL
31
PAPI
31 Initial Comments
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
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17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
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Appendix 1 – Part C
MONTHLY SERVICEABILITY INSPECTIONS
Inspect and run the Generator’s. Record faults and action taken in appropriate section
below.
MONTHLY GENERATOR INSPECTION’S
Terminal and Tower GENERATING SET
INSPECTING OFFICER’S COMMENTS
INSPECTING OFFICER ACTION TAKEN
Check fuel level Full = 500ltrs
Check coolant level
Check oil level
Check starter battery electrolyte levels
Two diesel jerry cans in Container housing
Test and reset Flashing run indicator light (West end)
Record starter battery voltage
Simulated Load Run
Run Time
30 minutes minimum
Load
(Amps)
Oil Pr. Water temp Hrs meter
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ALER & Airfield Lighting GENERATING SET
INSPECTING OFFICER’S COMMENTS
INSPECTING OFFICER ACTION TAKEN
Check fuel level Full = 1000ltrs
Check coolant level
Check oil level
Check starter battery electrolyte levels
Record starter battery voltage
Simulated Load Run
Run Time
10 minutes
Oil Pr. Water temp Hrs meter
Inspecting Officers Comments:
Comments:
Inspecting Officer ______ _______ Date __________ Signature ________________
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Appendix 1 – Part D
MONTHLY TECHNICAL INSPECTIONS
Copies of this report are kept by the Asset Technical Officer.
LIGHTING – Visual check. Inspect and replace lamps if dull, burnt out or unduly
blackened.
YES NO
All light fittings in sound condition and operating normally, incl HLS J
All threshold lights show red and Green. (16)
All RTIL’s operating normally
All RGL lights operating normally
All turning nodes lights show Blue.
All Taxiway centre line lights show Green
All apron edge lights show Blue
Are windsock frames, plugs, sockets, cords and lights in good condition
PAL
YES NO
Is PAL/AFRU unit in satisfactory automatic operating condition
Manual operation of PAL/AFRU unit functions correctly
Ambient light detector is operating correctly
SPARES
YES NO
Are sufficient spares held (as per Maintenance Spares List)
AIRPORT LIGHTING CONTROL ROOM
YES NO
All relays, CCR’s, modules and monitoring lights through all stages are operating correctly
CIRCUIT CURRENTS / INSULATION RESISTANCE
Line currents of all circuits should be tested using the CCR’s in-built meters and any
faults should be recorded on the appropriate section of TABLE 1 of this appendix.
Insulation resistance of lighting circuits should be tested using the in-built megger and
recorded on the appropriate section of TABLE 1 of this appendix.
Inspecting Officer ______________ Date __________ Signature ________________
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Appendix 1 – Part D (continued)
TABLE 1
Circuit Ground Condition
Current (Amps)
Stages
Insulation Resistance (M)
RWY Lights (A) 1 2 3
RWY Lights (B) 1 2 3
TWY 13/31 (A) 1 2 3
TWY 13/31 (B) 1 2 3
13 PAPI 1 2 3 4 5 6
31 PAPI 1 2 3 4 5 6
IWI 1
MAG sign’s 1
RGL 13/31 1
Helipad and west
GA
1 2 3
Control Cct
& Relay’s
All light working 4 OFF Sock condition 5-new & 1-replace ASAP
Eastern IWI
Western IWI
Inspecting Officers Comments:
Inspecting Officer ________________ Date ____________ Signature ___________
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Appendix 1 – Part E
QUARTERLY TECHNICAL INSPECTION
PAPI FIELD TEST REPORT
TICK BOXES TO INDICATE MAINTENANCE / CHECKS COMPLETE
RUNWAY 13 RUNWAY 31
BOX FEET FILTER LEVEL CLEAN BOX FEET FILTER LEVEL CLEAN
A A
B B
C C
D D
E E
F F
G G
H H
Inspecting Officers Comments:
Boxes A and H … 2 degrees 30’
Boxes B and G … 2 degrees 50’
Boxes C and F … 3 degrees 10’
Boxes D and E … 3 degrees 30’
Inspecting Officer ________________ Date ____________ Signature ___________
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Appendix 1 – Part F
QUARTERLY TECHNICAL INSPECTION
RPT APRON LIGHTING
Number of (8) Rapture LED floodlights operational and
in good working order. Bay’s 15 – 18
YES NO
Check obstruction lights on RPT apron poles (4 off)
Hydraulic ram is in serviceable condition
SOUTHERN GA APRON LIGHTING
Number of (8 Lights) 640w LED floodlights, located on 6 poles operational and
in good working order.
Inspecting Officers Comments:
Inspecting Officer ________________ Date ____________ Signature ___________
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Appendix 1 – Part G
Half Yearly Maintenance MT COOLUM BEACON
TOOLS & EQUIPMENT
First Aid kit portable
Compound Keys
Hand tools
Voltage Tester
Rags and Insecticide
CAUTIONS
Isolate solar panel whilst working
Be aware of wind gusts at height
Be careful on walking up walking track where it is uneven
WORK PROCEDURE
Notify tower and safety officer
Park at the bottom of Mt Coolum
Walk to the top of Mt Coolum
Unlock compound gate
Open control box and turn off isolator
Lower tilt pole
Open up light unit
Check for damage
Clean outside of Lens
Check solar panel, aerial and bird spikes
Spray with insecticide where applicable
Check lightning protection
Turn on isolator
Check electrical enclosure
Operate light on Solar panel controller
Check lights function correctly 40-60 flashes per second
Check condition of Compound
Lock compound
Take rubbish back to workshop
Walk carefully down Mt Coolum
Recorded in Airport lighting book at Airport Office
Comments
COMPLETION OF WORK
Name
Date Signed
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Appendix 1 – Part H
ANNUAL TECHNICAL SERVICE
STAND BY POWER GENERATOR’S
1 Sheet for each generator, 1.Terminal and Tower 2.Aler and Airfield Liughting.
Date Serviced by service person and company
Materials Used Next Change Comments
Oil
Oil test sample
Batteries
Water Additive
Air Filter
Oil Filter
Emergency Stop
Water temp Whilst running for 10 min
under load 300 amps
Oil pressure Whilst running for 10 min
under load 300 amps
Volts 1 phase Volts 3 phase Hz
Manual Start
Condition report :
Functional Checks (by physical loss of mains power supply) “After Hours test”
Auto Start (time) <15 sec Auto Start (time) Auto Start (time)
YES
Generator left in ‘Auto’ mode “check indicator run light is OFF”
Comments :
Inspecting Officer __________________ Date __________ Signature ___________
Attach service Report from service person.
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Appendix 2 – Part A
ANNUAL TECHNICAL INSPECTIONS
ELEVATED RUNWAY EDGE LIGHTS,
RTIL’s AND ELEVATED
THRESHOLD LIGHTS - CONDITION
Inspect lamps, replace if unduly blackened or failed
Inspect glassware lenses, clean or replace as necessary
Inspect lamp holder, repair or replace as necessary
Inspect fitting for mechanical damage, replace as necessary
Check level of fitting, align as necessary
Check azimuth alignment is 15 degrees parallel to the runway edge and elevation of 10 degrees for each light unit
Test the operation of lights – ensure lights are synchronised and flash rate is between 100 – 120 flashes per minute and record
Inspecting Officers Comments:
Inspecting Officer ________________ Date ____________ Signature ___________
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Appendix 2 – Part B
ANNUAL TECHNICAL INSPECTIONS
FLUSH RUNWAY EDGE LIGHTS AND THRESHOLD LIGHTS - CONDITION
Inspect lamps, replace if unduly blackened or failed
Inspect glassware, clean or replace as necessary
Inspect lamp holder, repair or replace as necessary
Inspect base for water entry, repair fitting gaskets or replace fitting as necessary
Inspect base and electrical contacts, clean as necessary
Inspect base for adhesion to pavement surface, record loose base numbers
Inspecting Officers Comments:
Inspecting Officer ________________ Date ____________ Signature____________
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Appendix 2 – Part C
ANNUAL TECHNICAL INSPECTIONS
TAXIWAY/APRON LIGHTS, HLS J LEAD IN lights and HLS J lights - CONDITION
Inspect lamps, replace if unduly blackened or failed
Inspect lens, clean or replace fitting as necessary
Inspect lamp holder, repair or replace as necessary
Inspect fitting for mechanical damage, replace as necessary
Check level of fitting, align as necessary
Inspecting Officers Comments:
Inspecting Officer ________________ Date ____________ Signature ___________
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Appendix 2 – Part D
ANNUAL TECHNICAL INSPECTION
PAPI SYSTEM RUNWAY 13 - CONDITION
Inspect all light units and ensure grass is clear of light signal area
Clean all light units
Inspect all light unit mounting brackets for damage, replace as necessary
Inspect light units for damage and corrosion, repair or replace as necessary
Ensure that all mountings and blades are secure
Level all light units
Inspect red filters, replace if broken, distorted or faded
Inspect lamps, replace if unduly blackened or failed
Inspect lamp assembly cabling and terminal blocks, repair as necessary
Align light signals
Inspecting Officers Comments:
Inspecting Officer ________________ Date ____________ Signature ___________
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Appendix 2 – Part E
ANNUAL TECHNICAL INSPECTION
PAPI SYSTEM RUNWAY 31 - CONDITION
Inspect all light units and ensure grass is clear of light signal area
Clean all light units
Inspect all light unit mounting brackets for damage, replace as necessary
Inspect light units for damage and corrosion, repair or replace as necessary
Ensure that all mountings and blades are secure
Level all light units
Inspect red filters, replace if broken, distorted or faded
Inspect lamps, replace if unduly blackened or failed
Inspect lamp assembly cabling and terminal blocks, repair as necessary
Align light signals
Inspecting Officers Comments:
Inspecting Officer ________________ Date ____________ Signature ___________
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Appendix 2 – Part F
ANNUAL TECHNICAL INSPECTIONS
ILLUMINATED WIND INDICATOR – EASTERN (Primary) - CONDITION
Inspect plug, socket and cable repair or replace as necessary
Inspect lamps and lamp holders, replace as necessary
Test insulation of flexible light feeder cable
Test insulation of underground feeder cable on primary windsock
ILLUMINATED WIND INDICATOR – WESTERN - CONDITION
Inspect plug, socket and cable repair or replace as necessary
Inspect lamps and lamp holders, replace as necessary
Test insulation of flexible light feeder cable
Test insulation of underground feeder cable on primary windsock
Inspecting Officers Comments:
Inspecting Officer ________________ Date ____________ Signature____________
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Appendix 2 – Part G
ANNUAL TECHNICAL INSPECTIONS
PAL EQUIPMENT - CONDITION
Test PAL as manufacturers handbook
Test ambient light detector – twilight
dark
Inspect aerial and connections
Test output switching functions
Arrange testing of radio receiver by SCA (once per year)
Inspecting Officers Comments:
Inspecting Officer ________________ Date ____________ Signature ___________
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Appendix 2 – Part H
ANNUAL TECHNICAL INSPECTIONS
AIRPORT LIGHTING CONTROLS, POWER SUPPLIES AND MAINS TRANSFORMERS - CONDITION
Check that all terminations are tight
Check for signs of cable heat damage
Check that all indicating lights are operating + Constant Current Regulator (CCR) displays
Check that CCRs are serviceable
Check UPS
Inspecting Officers Comments:
Inspecting Officer ________________ Date ____________ Signature ___________
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Appendix 2 – Part I
ANNUAL TECHNICAL INSPECTIONS
APRON FLOODLIGHTING (RPT & GA) - CONDITION
YES NO
Inspect RPT Apron Floodlighting switchboard, repair as necessary
Inspect cabling, breakers and terminal blocks in base of high mast poles, repair or replace as necessary
Inspect light units for damage and corrosion, repair as necessary
Inspect light, replace if unduly blackened or failed
Inspect light assembly cabling, terminal blocks and control gear, repair or replace as necessary
Ensure light shrouds are firmly fixed (if fitted)
Measure lighting output levels on RPT bays
Inspect light units mounting brackets for damage and corrosion, repair as necessary
Check that all terminations are tight
Check for signs of heat and vermin damage to cabling
Check that relays and contactors are serviceable
Inspect switchboards for weather and vermin proofing
Inspect cabinets, mountings, hinges and locks for mechanical damage
Confirm that switchboard schedules are current
Confirm that switchboard electrical drawings are up to date
Rectify hot joints identified in latest thermographic survey report
Inspecting Officers Comments:
Inspecting Officer ________________ Date ____________ Signature ___________
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Appendix 2 – Part J
ANNUAL AIRPORT LIGHTING TECHNICAL INSPECTION REPORT
TYPE OF INSPECTION: Annual Lighting Inspection
PERIOD OF INSPECTION: From: To:
DAILY INSPECTIONS: (Appendix 1 – Part A & B) Sunshine Coast Aerodrome Manual)
COMMENTS:
MONTHLY INSPECTIONS: (Appendix 1 – Part C & D Sunshine Coast Aerodrome Manual)
COMMENTS:
QUARTERLY INSPECTIONS: (Appendix 1 - Part E & F Sunshine Coast Aerodrome Manual)
COMMENTS:
HALF YEARLY INSPECTION: (Appendix 1 – Part G Sunshine Coast Airport)
COMMENTS:
ANNUAL TECHNICAL SERVICE: STAND BY POWER GENERATOR’S (Appendix 1 – Part H Sunshine Coast Airport)
COMMENTS:
ANNUAL INSPECTIONS: (Appendix 2 – Part A to I Sunshine Coast Aerodrome Manual)
COMMENTS:
INSPECTION OFFICER SIGNATURE:
DATE: SIGN:
GENERAL MANAGER OPERATIONS AND ASSETS:
DATE: SIGN:
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Appendix 2 – Part K
CASA Approval for Permanent NOTAM – RWY 13/31 AGL
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As required under MOS139 Section 9.1.15.10, copies of all ground check reports, flight check reports and light fitting laboratory reports are kept electronically and available from Sunshine Coast Airport upon request.
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PART 2
Section 4 – Aerodrome Reporting
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Part 2 Section 4 AERODROME REPORTING
Particulars of the procedures for reporting any changes to the aerodrome information set out in AIP and procedures for requesting the issue of NOTAMS, including details of the following:
(i) the arrangements for reporting any changes that may affect aircraft operations to AIS and local air traffic services and recording the reporting of changes during and outside the normal hours of aerodrome operation
The General Manager Operations and Assets has been appointed as the AIP
responsible person. The General Manager Operations and Assets or the Airfield Manager is responsible for advising AIS of any permanent changes to published information regarding Sunshine Coast Airport.
The General Manager Operations and Assets or the Airfield Manager is also
responsible for ensuring that Regular Public Transport operators and other aviation organisations regularly operating at Sunshine Coast Airport are provided information prior to it being provided to Airservices Australia if the information being provided changes their operations or procedures.
The Airport Safety Officers (ASO):
a. Inspects the airport movement area daily using the daily serviceability checklist from Part 2 Section 6 of this manual prior to the first daylight
Regular Public Transport (RPT) operation if practicable.
Carries out additional inspections following abnormal weather phenomena such as heavy or persistent rain, wind, storms, etc. and any other matters that are likely to affect airport serviceability. Air Traffic Control (ATC) may also request additional
inspections following a pilot report.
Corrects/reports any changes of aerodrome serviceability immediately where
possible.
Reports any changes of aerodrome serviceability to ATC by radio or telephone as
deemed necessary. If these changes occur outside of ATC hours, then these changes are reported by email or phone to the NOTAM Office.
Changes to aerodrome serviceability during and outside normal hours of airport operation and any NOTAMS issued by the ASO are recorded in the ASO's Daily Logbook, a printed hard copy filed in NOTAM folder and stored electronically via
SharePoint folder.
The procedure for issuing a temporary NOTAM is that the information is recorded on the NOTAM request form and emailed to the NOTAM Office (NOF).
(ii) the contact details for the Organisations to which changes are to be reported
Australian NOTAM Office Phone: (02) 6268 5063
E-mail: [email protected]
Airservices (AIS) Phone: (02) 6268 5468
CASA Aerodrome Inspector Phone: 131 757
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(iii) the name of the reporting officer responsible for reporting the changes and
the telephone numbers for contacting him or her during and after working hours
The General Manager Operations and Assets has notified Airservices Australia (ASA) and CASA as per the list at Appendix 2 regarding positions authorised and responsible for notifying aerodrome changes and have been appointed as reporting officers for the airport.
The General Manager Operations and Assets or the Airfield Manager is responsible for ensuring that all personnel that are appointed are trained in
accordance with MOS Part 139.
The contact telephone numbers for the positions are in the Master Contact List in the Introduction Section of this Aerodrome Manual.
(iv) the arrangements for reporting changes of aerodrome information published
in AIP to AIS and CASA
The General Manager Operations and Assets has been appointed as the AIP responsible person. The General Manager Operations and Assets or the Airfield Manager is responsible for advising AIS of any permanent changes to published
information regarding Sunshine Coast Airport.
The General Manager Operations and Assets or the Airfield Manager is also responsible for ensuring that Regular Public Transport operators and other aviation organisations regularly operating at Sunshine Coast Airport are provided
information prior to it being provided to Airservices Australia if the information being
provided changes their operations or procedures.
Changes notifiable to Airservices are as per the occurrences listed in the Manual
of Standards Part 139 Chapter 10.
Immediate or temporary changes notified to Airservices NOTAM Office will
generally be by NOTAM. (A NOTAM form is at Appendix 1 of this section).
Permanent change notifications are also made by NOTAM to the NOTAM office.
The Australian NOTAM Office is the designated reporting centre for Sunshine
Coast Airport. Copies of all NOTAMs issued are to be kept on file in the Airport Operations Centre.
Changes to the airport notifiable to CASA include, but are not limited to, the following:
any changes to the physical layout of the airport, and
obstacles exceeding 110 metres in height
(v) the arrangements for keeping records of reports made
All issues reportable to CASA and AirServices Aeronautical Information Services
are to be recorded. A NOTAM is issued and viewed via NAIPS on AirServices website by an authorised NOTAM provider.
The General Manager Operations and Assets is responsible to ensure that the
records are maintained by the Airfield Manager for a minimum of three years.
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Appendix 1 – Notam Request Form
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Appendix 2 – Reporting Officers
The following persons at Sunshine Coast Airport have been appointed as authorised NOTAM providers:
1. Frank Mondello
2. Adrian Bannister
3. Craig Roberts
4. Lewis Noble
5. Randy Atkinson
6. Mark Davies
7. Candi Doel
8. Barry Synott
9. Ken Blair
10. Scott Buist
11. Rodney Jones
12. Steve Wurz
13. Mitch Bonaventura
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Section 5 – Unauthorised Entry to Aerodrome
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Part 2 Section 5 Unauthorised Entry to Aerodrome
Introduction
SCA Pty Ltd. is obligated to develop and maintain a Transport Security Program (TSP) under the Aviation Transport Security Act 2004 and the Aviation Transport Regulations
2005. The airport has been declared a security controlled airport and is regulated by the Department of Infrastructure.
Access from landside to airside of the airport is strictly controlled and airline staff escort passengers to and from Regular Passenger Transport (RPT) aircraft.
Particulars of the procedures for preventing the unauthorised entry of persons, vehicles, equipment, plant or animals, or other things that may endanger aircraft safety, into the movement area, including details of the following:
(i) the arrangements for controlling airside access
• No persons are permitted airside without lawful excuse.
• The RPT apron and other restricted areas can only be accessed by persons holding a valid aviation security identification card (ASIC) or accompanied and
escorted by a person holding an ASIC and be issued with a visitor identification card (VIC).
• The airport perimeter is fenced with a 2.1m to 2.4m high security fence for its entire length. The CBS area has a colour bond fencing as a physical barrier to prevent unauthorised access airside and is colour bond to minimise passenger
sighting of the CBS process. A risk assessment has been undertaken prior to
installation of the colour bond fencing.
• All access points are locked with keys, proximity cards or chains and padlocks.
• “Security Restricted Area” and "Airside Area" signs are placed at all points of entry to the airside.
• On the perimeter fence, “Airside Area” signs are placed at regular intervals.
• Vehicle access airside is controlled through the provisions of the Airside Vehicle
Control Handbook.
Note: More specific information is located in the Sunshine Coast Airport Pty Ltd. TSP. The TSP has a restricted circulation.
Airport fixed base operators can have vehicular access on a limited basis by
application for an access key to the General Manager Operations and Assets or his delegate. The General Manager Operations and Assets or his delegate vets applicants before any access key is issued.
Individual aircraft operators do not have vehicular access to the airport “airside”
unless they have a contractual lease arrangement with Sunshine Coast Airport Pty
Ltd. for hangar facilities, or similar, at Sunshine Coast Airport.
The Airport Safety Officer monitors airport vehicular and pedestrian access and general security whilst on duty.
RPT, charter and private aircraft operators are responsible for controlling access of passengers to and from their aircraft. The Office of Transport Security conducts audits and inspections.
(ii) the names and roles of the persons who are responsible for controlling access to the movement area and the telephone numbers for contacting them during and after working hours
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The General Manager Operations and Assets and Airport Safety Officers are
primarily responsible for controlling access to the movement area. Their contact telephone numbers are in the Master Contact List in the Introduction Section of this Manual. However, other organisations have vital roles in ensuring appropriate access controls are maintained.
Sunshine Coast Airport Pty Ltd
The General Manager Operations and Assets has overall responsibility for airport security and for the control of airside access to the airport. The General Manager Operations and Assets has established an Airport Security Committee and has
delegated the Airfield Manager as chairperson of that Committee.
The General Manager Operations and Assets is responsible for developing a Transport Security Program for approval by the Office of Transport Security.
The Airport Safety Officers are responsible for the implementation of those aspects of the Transport Security Program that control access to the security areas of the airport.
Domestic airlines
In accordance with the Aviation Transport Security Regulations 2005, licensed domestic and international airlines are required to develop and implement an
Aviation Transport Security Program approved by the Office of Transport Security. This program details procedures to protect passengers, crew and aircraft from acts of unlawful interference. Each plan also makes provisions for intending passengers and their carry-on baggage to be security screened.
Airline operators
Other airline operators are also responsible for prevention of unauthorised access via any sector of the airport under their direct control e.g. passenger terminals, aircraft hangars, workshops, buildings and licensed aprons.
Airport tenants
Airport tenants and lessees are responsible for controlling access to restricted areas via their buildings and/or leased areas.
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Section 6 – Aerodrome Serviceability Inspections
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Part 2 Section 6 Aerodrome Serviceability Inspections
Particulars of the procedures for carrying out aerodrome serviceability inspections, including details of the following:
The General Manager Operations and Assets is responsible for:
• ensuring the ASO’s are trained to conduct serviceability inspections;
• arranging for supplementary technical inspections, if required.
The Airfield Manager is responsible for:
• ensuring that the Airport Safety Officers perform their duties in accordance with the requirements of the Aerodrome manual
• ensuring all persons with responsibility for safety and operational functions have current and up to date licences and authorisations to undertake those functions
as required by CASR 139.140 and MOS Part 139, 10.1.3
• ensuring all persons with responsibility for safety and operational functions have access to sufficient resources to effectively meet the requirements of the roles
• ensuring daily serviceability inspections are undertaken by suitably qualified and
experienced persons
The Airport Safety Officers are responsible for:
• conducting daily serviceability inspections;
• recording the results of inspection in the Daily Serviceability Checklists;
• arranging any NOTAM, if required following inspections;
• reporting outcomes of inspection to outside organisations, if required;
• arranging for immediate remediation of any unserviceable facilities found during
the daily serviceability inspections.
(i) the arrangements for carrying out the inspections during and after working hours
The person responsible for conducting the serviceability inspection is the Airport
Safety Officer (ASO). There are several trained Airport Safety Officers who meet the standards as required in MOS Part 139. All inspections are in accordance with the requirements of MOS Part 139.
An airport management representative is on call 24 hours per day and will respond
to any incidents reported.
(ii) details of the intervals at which the inspections are carried out and the times of the inspections
Aerodrome serviceability inspections are carried out:
• as practicable before the first RPT operation each day of the week or at the normal commencement of duty of the ASO whichever occurs first;
• after unusual weather phenomena, such as heavy rainfall or severe
storms etc and checking for erosion;
• additional inspections may be carried out following requests from Air
Traffic Services (ATS), Airlines or the District Aerodrome Inspector (DAI).
The standard form used is at Appendix 1.
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(iii) the arrangements for keeping an inspection log and the place where it is kept
The Daily Serviceability Checklist is used and maintained by the Airport Safety Officer. The checklist is kept in the Airport Operations Centre.
Any activity requiring reporting is reported to the Airfield Manager for review and escalated to the General Manager Operations and Assets if required. The airfield Manager endorses the report if required and returns it to the Airport Operations Centre for filing.
The information contained in the Daily Serviceability Checklist includes:
• The facilities inspected:
• Weather details at the beginning of shift and any significant changes in weather such as heavy rain, high winds or reduced visibility;
• Bird strikes or any other unusual occurrence e.g. unauthorised movement of persons, vehicles or plant on the movement area, aircraft incidents or accidents, etc;
• Location of substandard conditions that require attention, and a note of action taken;
• Objects including bird and animal remains found on the movement area;
New obstacles detected; and
• Any problems with runway, taxiway and apron surfaces.
• Unserviceability or any other condition of concern that has been detected is noted on the Daily Serviceability Checklist with a description of the action
taken.
• The Airport Safety Officer is required to sign the Daily Serviceability Checklist
after each inspection.
• Daily Serviceability Checklist records are maintained in the Operations Centre for at least seven years.
(iv) details of the inspection checklist
Airport Safety Officers inspect airport lighting equipment for lamp outages, broken
light filters, damaged fittings and any other problem. Refer to daily check sheets in Appendix 1(part A and B) Section 3, Aerodrome lighting. Test the PAL /AFRU and
ensure that it switches airport lighting equipment “ON”, and cycle time including flashing lights.
The Sunshine Coast Airport Daily Serviceability Inspection Checklist is at Appendix 1.
(v) the arrangements for communicating with air traffic control during the inspections
Sunshine Coast Airport is an Air Traffic Controlled airport generally between the hours of 07:30 and 19:40 daily, although these times can change with short notice.
During inspections when the Tower is operating, the Airport Safety Officer communicates with the Sunshine Coast Tower on 124.4 Mhz. Outside of Tower hours a radio listening watch is kept on Sunshine Coast Aerodrome CTAF-R 124.4
Mhz.
Brisbane ATS can be contacted by Radio (Frequency 129.0 Mhz) on the ground outside of Tower hours or by telephone.
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The Airport Safety Officers, General Manager Operations and Assets, Airfield
Manager and Asset Technical Officer hold an Aeronautical Radio Operator Certificate issued by CASA.
Sunshine Coast Airport has an Aerodrome Frequency Response Unit (AFRU) plus Pilot Activated Lighting (PAL) in operation outside of Tower hours to advise pilots that their radios are working on the correct frequency. The features of the unit are as follows:
a. When the aerodrome traffic frequency has not been used for the past five (5) minutes, the next transmission over three (3) seconds in length will cause a voice identification message to be transmitted in response, i.e. “SUNSHINE COAST AERODROME”.
When the airport traffic frequency has been used within the previous five (5) minutes, a 300 millisecond tone (an audible “beep”) will be generated after each
transmission over three (3) seconds in length.
A series of three microphone clicks within a period of three seconds will activate the airport lighting.
In the event that the transmitter in the frequency response unit becomes jammed
for a period of greater than one minute, the unit will automatically shut down.
(vi) the arrangements for reporting the results of the inspections and for taking
prompt follow-up action to ensure correction of unsafe conditions
Whenever a hazardous condition occurs at the airport, the Airport Safety Officer is required to take appropriate action including closing the affected area of the airport, if required and setting out the appropriate markers as detailed in MOS Part 139 –
Aerodromes.
The Airport Safety Officer will arrange follow-up action or remedial works as a result
of the inspection. These works are to be affected immediately if required, or as soon as is practical for works not impacting aircraft safety.
Reporting the results of the inspection when reporting to outside organisations will be in accordance with Section 4 of this Aerodrome Manual.
If the inspection reveals a major defect in the pavements and/or drainage, this will be reported to the Airfield Manager, who will escalate the issue if required to the General Manager Operations and Assets who may instigate a Technical Inspection by a technically competent person.
Similarly, the Airport Safety Officer is required to advise the Airfield Manager or General Manager Operations and Assets of any maintenance work considered necessary to avoid a potentially hazardous condition developing.
(vii) the names and roles of the persons who are responsible for carrying out the inspections and the telephone numbers for contacting them during and after working hours
The General Manager Operations and Assets ensures that there are sufficient
resources for Serviceability Inspections to be conducted. The Airfield Manager ensures that the inspections are carried out to the appropriate standard. The Airport Safety Officers are responsible for conducting serviceability inspections. The contact telephone numbers of the General Manager Operations and Assets, Airfield Manager and Airport Safety Officers are contained in the Master Contact
List in the Introduction Section of this Manual.
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Appendix 1 – Sunshine Coast Airport – Daily Serviceability Inspection Checklist
DATE:
______ /.______ /.______
TIME OF INSPECTION:
#1 _______________ (am)
#2 _______________ (pm)
WEATHER:
#1 _______________ (am)
#2 _______________ (pm)
INSPECTION #1 (am) INSPECTION # 2 (pm)
Facility Yes No Notes Yes No Notes
Runways: Are Pavements clean and clear?
Any rutting, scouring or drainage problems? Any
pavement stepdowns >25mm?
Are there any obstacles or holes within the gable
marker (runway strip) line?
Runway 13/31 Runway Lights: Do lights activate on
the PAALC?
Are any lights broken?
Are all cones and/or gables in good condition?
Runway Obstacles: Are there any obstacles for take-
offs from RWY 13?
Are there any obstacles for take-offs from RWY 31?
Are there any new obstacles along the sides of the
runway 13/31 strip?
Windsocks (all): Are the windsocks in good condition and swinging freely and lit? Is the circle visible and
clear of vegetation?
Wildlife Hazards: Are any birds or other wildlife
present? (make note of harassment activity)
Security: Is there any sign of unauthorised entry?
Taxiways: Are pavements clean and clear of debris?
Is there any surface softness or excessive grass
height?
Any rutting, scouring or drainage problems?
Are edge lights working?
Taxiway Strips: Are strips clean & clear of debris?
Aprons: Are aprons clean and clear with visible line
marking?
Unserviceable Areas: Are any US areas correctly
marked?
Equipment: Is all equipment parked correctly?
NOTAM: Are required NOTAMs current?
AFRU: Is it serviceable?
Overall Serviceability: Do any items require NOTAM
to be issued?
NOTE: ANY ADDITIONAL COMMENTS ARE TO BE NOTED ON REVERSE OF THIS FORM
#1 Reporting Officer: ___________________ (BLOCK LETTERS) Signature: ________________
#2 Reporting Officer: ___________________ (BLOCK LETTERS) Signature: ________________
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PART 2
Section 7 – Aerodrome Technical Inspections
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Part 2 Section 7 AERODROME TECHNICAL INSPECTIONS
Particulars of the procedures for carrying out aerodrome technical inspections, including details of the following:
(i) the items that need to be technically inspected and when the inspections are
to be carried out
Each facility requiring inspection must be inspected at intervals not exceeding 12 months. The inspections do not have to be conducted concurrently.
A partial Technical Inspection may be required after a problem is found during a
Serviceability Inspection.
The Technical Inspection shall include the following:
(a) an instrument survey of the approach
(b) an inspection and testing of the airfield lighting and electrical reticulation systems, including the visual approach slope indicator system
(c) an inspection and assessment of the movement area pavements and drainage
(d) inspection of signs on the movement area
(e) an inspection of facilities at the airport used for:
airport emergencies;
the handling of hazardous materials;
wildlife hazard management; and
stand-by and emergency aerodrome lighting.
(f) an inspection of the airside vehicle control arrangements
(g) a check of the currency and accuracy of:
aerodrome information published in AIP; and
the procedures specified in the Sunshine Coast Airport Aerodrome Manual
(ii) the arrangements for technically qualified people to carry out the technical
inspections
The qualifications of the persons conducting the inspections for:
• The movement area, other pavements and drainage must be inspected by a person who has a recognised degree, diploma or certificate in civil
engineering or appropriate technical experience.
• The lighting and electrical facilities must be inspected by an electrical engineer or a licensed electrician.
• The Obstacle Limitation Surfaces must be inspected by a person who is
technically qualified or experienced in surveying. They must also have a sound knowledge and understanding of the standards and survey procedures for Obstacle Limitation Surfaces.
• The information published in the AIP, the procedures published in this
Manual and the facilities listed in (e), (f) (g) and (h) in item (i) above could be inspected by a person with ISO 9000 audit training and/or is a person approved by CASA to undertake Safety Inspections (ref CASR 139.320); or an experienced person appointed by the General Manager Operations and Assets.
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Inspection and will record their credentials and obtain copies of their qualifications.
These records must be available for CASA to inspect during a routine audit.
(iii) the arrangements for recording the results of the inspections and for taking prompt follow-up action to ensure correction of defects
Each inspection report shall include a list of corrective actions addressing any non-
compliances and recommendations on ways of improving the facility.
The General Manager Operations and Assets shall ensure that each corrective action, if concerning non-compliance, is addressed. Recommendations can either be implemented or rejected, depending on parameters decided by the General
Manager Operations and Assets. Appropriate documentation will be maintained.
The General Manager Operations and Assets shall maintain a copy of each report on file for at least three years.
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PART 2
Section 8 – Aerodrome Works Safety
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Part 2 Section 8 AERODROME WORKS SAFETY
Aerodrome Works means: Construction or maintenance works carried out at an aerodrome, on or adjacent to the movement area, that may create obstacles or restrict the normal take-off and landing of aircraft.
Installation of new facilities and maintenance of existing facilities will be carried out in accordance with the requirements of MOS Part 139.
All aerodrome works will be carried out in accordance with MOS Part 139.
NOTAMs will be issued not less than 48 hours before commencement of
aerodrome works under a Method of Working Plan (MOWP) or 24 hours for time limited works.
Duties of the Works Safety Officer (WSO) will be in accordance with MOS Part 139, Section 10.12.
Works can be carried out on the following basis:
Time limited works. Where aircraft operations are not disrupted, and the operational serviceability of the Airport can be restored within 30 minutes, (NOTAM is required if recall is greater than 10 minutes).
Method of Working Plans. The Airport operator must not carry out works other than time limited works without a Method of Working Plan unless the Airport has been closed
for the works or the works are defined as ‘unscheduled’ or emergency works, or the works do not impact the operations of the aerodrome in accordance with MOS 139.
Works within runway strips will be conducted in accordance with the requirements in MOS Part 139, Section 10.10.12.
Particulars of the procedures for planning and safely carrying out aerodrome works (including works that may have to be carried out at short notice), including
details of the following:
(i) the preparation of a method-of-working plan identifying areas of the
aerodrome affected during each stage of the work and steps taken to ensure safety standards are met
The person responsible for planning and executing aerodrome works is the General Manager Operations and Assets or the Airfield Manager and the Airport Safety Officers who will ensure that the aerodrome works do not create a hazard
to aircraft.
The General Manager Operations and Assets will appoint the Airport Safety Officers as Works Safety Officers in accordance with MOS Part 139, Section 10.10.7 and will ensure that they are trained to undertake the functions as described in MOS Part 139, Section 10.12. The General Manager Operations and
Assets will ensure that the Works Safety Officers have sufficient resources to
effectively carry out the duties and that all licencing and authorisations applicable are current.
An MOWP is a document which provides formal advice to the aviation industry and other involved parties, regarding the planned arrangements for the conduct of
aerodrome works (other than time limited works). In particular an MOWP advises of restrictions placed on aircraft operations and on the works organisation as a consequence of the works. The Airfield manager will develop the MOWP for approval from the General Manager Operations and Assets.
The MOWP will include a drawing, depicting chainages on the runway for a displaced threshold if required. This will include the equipment limit line (witches
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hats), the temporary runway end (red and white u/s cones) and the displaced
threshold (marked by white ‘vees’) as required.
The format for producing an MOWP can be found at MOS Part 139, Section 10.11. All work on airport facilities will be undertaken to the standard determined by MOS Part 139.
When a work site interrupts an airside fence, temporary fencing shall be erected to restrict access to airside.
On the completion of works, the Works Safety Officer will ensure that all operational areas are reinstated to the serviceability standards as specified in MOS Part 139, prior to declaring the areas available for aircraft operations. All pavements are to be free of foreign object debris (FOD).
(ii) the distribution list for the method-of working plan
A Master distribution list is held on the MOWP file in the Airport Operations Centre. A typical distribution list may include:
1. General Manager Operations and Assets
2. Airfield Manager
3. Airport Safety Officer, Works Safety Officer, Wildlife Management Officer
4. Works Organiser / Superintendent
5. Works Project Manager
6. CASA District Aerodrome Inspector
7. Air Traffic Control - Tower
8. Airservices Australia - NOTAM Office
9. Airservices Australia - ARFFS
10. Jetstar
11. TigerAir (if required)
12. Virgin Australia
13. Alliance Airlines
14. QantasLink
15. Air New Zealand
16. Corporate Air
17. Swissport (Ground Handling Company)
18. Royal Flying Doctor Service
19. RAAF
20. Fixed Base Operators (FBO)
21. Flight Training Organisations
22. Helicopter Operators
23. Airport Refueller
Copies of this MOWP will also be distributed to all managers and superintendents
of the Contract Works.
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The MOWP is distributed electronically and the email distribution list (as required
under CASR 139.095 (a) (ii) – Appendix 1(h) (ii & iii)), is maintained and kept by the Airfield Manager. To update details and/or to be included in this distribution list, contact 07 4580 4352 or email [email protected].
(iii) the arrangements for telling aircraft operators and other aerodrome users of the method-of-working plan and the telephone numbers for contacting those operators and users during and after working hours
The list of aircraft operators and aerodrome users are in the Master Contact List in the Introduction Section of this Aerodrome Manual. The contact details of operators and aerodrome users who are to be notified of airport works are included in the MOWP email distribution list mentioned above.
(iv) the arrangements for communicating with air traffic control and aircraft during the carrying out of the works
Air Traffic Control services are usually provided at Sunshine Coast Airport between 07:30hrs and 19:40hrs.
During all works affecting the manoeuvring area, continuous radio contact (listening watch) is maintained by the Works Safety Officer (for time limited works
and all MOWP) with the duty Air Traffic Controller.
The Works Safety Officer will establish telephone communications with ATC Brisbane outside the normal operational hours of the Sunshine Coast Airport ATC
Tower, if required.
(v) the arrangements for carrying out time-limited works
Time limited works will be supervised by an Airport Safety Officer.
Time limited works include such works as:
• Maintenance of markings/markers and lights
• Grass cutting within the movement areas and the obstacle limitation
surface (OLS)
• Sweeping and minor repairs to movement area pavements
• Painting of runway and taxiway markings
• Surveys and inspections on, or adjacent to, movement areas
Time limited works are not permitted to be carried out at night or when visibility is less than 5 kilometres, except with the approval of Sunshine
Coast Air Traffic Control (i.e. during Tower Controlled Hours) or where normal safety standards can be restored to allow aircraft to operate without delay.
Where more than 10 minutes, but less than 30 minutes, is required to restore
normal safety standards, at least 24 hours prior notice of the work is required by
way of a NOTAM giving details of start time and the time required to restore normal safety standards.
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Time limited works are required to cease, and normal safety standards restored: when necessary to allow an aircraft to operate; and
• at least 5 minutes before the scheduled or notified time of an aircraft operation
Time limited works that have ceased to permit aircraft operations to take place may be resumed:
• immediately after the aircraft arrival (if work stopped for an inbound aircraft) and the work does not jeopardize the safety of the aircraft;
• 15 minutes after the aircraft departure (if work stopped for a departing aircraft);
• 30 minutes after the scheduled or notified time of aircraft arrival (if work stopped for an expected arrival, which did not eventuate).
(vi) the names, telephone numbers and roles of the persons and organisations responsible for planning and carrying out the works, and the arrangements for contacting those persons and organisations at all times
The General Manager Operations and Assets is responsible for:
• Determining if an MOWP is required for the works where any doubt exists
• Ensuring that the Airport Safety Officers/Works Safety Officers are suitably
trained and appointed as required by CASR Part 139
• Following up on any incident report that occurred during works, investigate
the circumstances and take corrective action to minimise the risk of reoccurrence.
The Airfield Manager is responsible for:
• Developing the Method of Working Plan when required
• Arranging any notification required including NOTAM, (excluding any SCAEP related works)
• Ensuring that the Airport Safety Officers perform their duties in accordance
with the requirements of the Aerodrome Manual
• Ensuring suitable resources to provide WSO functions to facilitate the works
The Airport Safety Officers are responsible for:
• Carrying out or supervising minor projects within the movement area
• Planning and executing minor Time Limited Works
• reporting any incident or damage to facilities likely to affect the safety of aircraft operations immediately to the General Manager Operations and
Assets during works
The contact telephone numbers are in the Master Contact List in the Introduction
Section of this Aerodrome Manual.
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Appendix 1 – Example of a MOWP Title Page
MOWP: YBSU-18/01
Issue No.
Date of Issue
Amendment No.
Date of Amendment
METHOD OF WORKING PLAN
AERODROME …………………………………………………………………………………………
PROJECT DESCRIPTION ……………………………………………………………………………
Date of approval of MOWP ……………………….
Date of commencement of works ……………….
Date of completion of works ………………………
Date of expiry of MOWP ………………………….
CONTENTS: PAGE
1. Title Page
2. Works Information
3. Restrictions to Aircraft Operations
4. Restrictions to Works Organisations
5. Administration
6. Authority
7. Drawings
8. Distribution List
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PART 2
Section 9 – Aircraft Parking Control
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Part 2 Section 9 Aircraft Parking Control
Particulars of the procedures for aircraft parking control, if established, including details of the following:
(i) the arrangements between air traffic control and apron management
Air Traffic Control services are generally provided at Sunshine Coast Airport between 07:30hrs and 19:40hrs daily. Regular Passenger Transport (RPT) jet aircraft have allocated bays on the RPT Apron, which are allocated and managed by the aerodrome operator. . Itinerant aircraft above 5,700 kg must obtain prior
approval from the aerodrome operator (General Manager Operations and Assets or his delegate, or the Airport Safety Officer) at least 48 hours prior to the aircraft arriving at the airport. Air Traffic Control is advised of the itinerant aircraft movement.
Aircraft below 5,700 kg are not permitted on the main RPT apron unless approved by Sunshine Coast Airport Pty Ltd and a note in ERSA advises pilots of this restriction. Air Traffic Control will ensure that these aircraft adhere to this restriction. There are two paved areas available for aircraft below 5,700 kg. Tie down cables are available for use on the southern apron. Some grass areas are
also available for itinerant aircraft parking.
Limited parking facilities are available for rotary winged aircraft and are marked blue on pavement areas and by blue cones.
(ii) the arrangements for allocating aircraft parking positions
The aircraft parking positions marked on the RPT apron and Southern Apron at Sunshine Coast Airport are shown in Appendices 1 and 2 respectively.
After consultation with the airlines operating at the time of preparation of the plan, a design is prepared based on their operational requirements and the standards in
MOS Part 139. An aviation specialist service provider with extensive knowledge of aircraft operations and blast protection requirements will generally prepare the design.
Any plans prepared will also indicate what restrictions apply to each parking
position by aircraft type.
A review of the RPT parking layout will be instigated if circumstances, traffic density and/or aircraft types change.
Itinerant aircraft require parking approval prior to operating at Sunshine Coast Airport. Details of itinerant aircraft parking approvals are recorded electronically.
(iii) the arrangements for initiating engine start and ensuring clearances for aircraft push-back
Pilots are responsible for ensuring adequate clearance during engine start-up and push-pack procedures at Sunshine Coast Airport. During controlled hours, ATC coordinates the push-back and start of aircraft on the RPT Apron. Outside of controlled hours (CTAF), the PIC is responsible for the safe push-back and start-up of aircraft. Procedures for push-back and start during CTAF are further
described in ERSA.
An aircraft ground-running and test area is provided at Sunshine Coast Airport for GA operators. This area is located on Taxiway Alpha (alternative run-up area is located at southern end of TWY Delta with prior approval from AD Operator). For
RPT aircraft, ground-running tests are conducted either on the RPT apron or alternate location (eg – TWY A) with prior approval from the AD operator.
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(iv) an inventory and description of the activation and deactivation of any visual
docking guidance system used at the aerodrome
Not applicable. None provided.
(v) the marshalling service
RPT aircraft operating into the airport are marshalled into their parking position by airline/ground handling organisation staff.
SCA Pty Ltd does not marshal aircraft.
(vi) the leader (van) service or follow-me service
The Airport Safety Officer will provide a follow-me service on request. This follow-me service will only be provided on a centre line escort basis unless approved by the General Manager Operations and Assets or in an emergency situation.
(vii) the names, telephone numbers and roles of the persons responsible for
planning and implementing aircraft parking control
The General Manager Operations and Assets or the Airfield Manager is responsible for planning, implementing and monitoring of aircraft parking control, including.
• planning and implementing any changes to the aircraft parking layout
• ensuring that engine jet blast and prop wash are taken into account when locating parking positions
The Airport Safety Officers are responsible for:
• safety on the parking bays, monitoring and allocating aircraft parking with
off scheduled operations
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Appendix 1 – RPT Apron Marking & Usability Plan
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Appendix 2 – Southern Apron Marking & Usability Plan
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PART 2
Section 10 – Airside Vehicle Control
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Part 2 Section 10 Airside Vehicle Control
If particulars have been established at the aerodrome for the control of surface vehicles operating on or near the movement area, particulars of those procedures, including details of the following:
(i) the applicable traffic rules (including speed limits) and the means of enforcement of the rules
The traffic rules for the airside areas of Sunshine Coast Airport are issued in the Airside Drivers Handbook. All persons requiring entry to the airside of the airport
in a vehicle will require a current Airside Drivers Authority (ADA) or be escorted by a driver with a current ADA.
A copy of the Airside Drivers Handbook is issued to all current holders of ADA.
Note: In accordance with CASR 139.100(3), the Sunshine Coast Airport Airside
Vehicle Control Handbook (‘Handbook’) is an independent document to the Aerodrome Manual, is kept electronically and is available on the Airport website. It sets out the rules and procedures that control vehicles and drivers on the airside.
Vehicles must be in a roadworthy condition and have adequate accident insurance.
Approved vehicles are issued with an Airside Vehicle Permit.
The person responsible for developing and implementing airside vehicle control
procedures is the General Manager Operations and Assets or his delegate.
The person responsible for testing and authorising drivers and monitoring airside
vehicle control is the Airport Safety Officer.
Records of Airside Drivers Authority are maintained by the General Manager Operations and Assets and kept on file in the SCA Pty Ltd. Management Office.
Speed limits for vehicles operating on the Airport are:
• 10 km/hr within 15 metres of an aircraft
• 15 km/hr on apron areas
• 25 km/hr elsewhere on the movement area
• 40 km/hr on perimeter roads unless sign posted
Airside vehicles operating in the movement area must display yellow flashing lights at all times in accordance with MOS Part 139, Chapter 9.19.1.
Drivers who breach the rules for driving airside may have their ADA confiscated by the Airport Safety Officers and cancelled at the discretion of the General Manager Operations and Assets.
(ii) the method of instructing and testing drivers in relation to the applicable traffic rules
All applicants for an ADA are given a copy of the Airside Drivers Handbook and are expected to spend a minimum of four (4) hours in the company of a current
ADA holder if they are only going to operate on the aprons and taxiways, and eight (8) hours if they also going to operate on the runways. Each applicant undertakes a written test of the Airside Driving Rules and is expected to receive 95% pass rate. Each applicant must hold a current Australian Drivers Licence. Drivers who are
required to enter the security areas on the movement area are also required to hold a current ASIC.
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(iii) the names, telephone numbers and roles of the persons who are responsible for airside vehicle control
The General Manager Operations and Assets, the Airfield Manager and the Airport Safety Officers are responsible for airside vehicle control. Their contact telephone numbers are in the Master Contact List in the Introduction Section of this Aerodrome Manual.
The General Manager Operations and Assets is responsible for:
• Approving the vehicle control procedures
• Approving driver authorisations
• Disqualification of authorities to drive airside as required.
The Airfield Manager is responsible for:
• Developing future vehicle control procedures, as required
• Ensuring the Airport Safety Officers have sufficient resources to authorise
and monitor airside driving activities, and
• Maintaining records of airside driver authorisations
The Airport Safety Officers are responsible for:
• Testing of potential airside drivers and verifying the minimum requirements are met.
• Monitoring drivers operating airside for compliance against the rules
See also Section 5 - Unauthorised Entry to Aerodrome
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PART 2
Section 11 – Wildlife Hazard Management
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Part 2 Section 11 Wildlife Hazard Management
The Sunshine Coast Airport Wildlife Hazard Management Plan is published and distributed under separate cover to the Aerodrome Manual, pursuant to regulation 139.100(3) of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASR). Refer Part 2 Section 2 –
Appendix 1.
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PART 2
Section 12 – Obstacle Control
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Part 2 Section 12 Obstacle Control
This section of the manual contains information on obstacles that may affect aircraft operations. The monitoring and ongoing protection of the Obstacle Limitation Surface (OLS) is fundamental to ensuring safe aircraft operations and ensuring that Sunshine
Coast Airport can be developed into the future.
Particulars of the following:
(i) the procedures for monitoring the obstacle limitation surfaces and the Type A chart take-off surface for obstacles
SCA Pty Ltd. monitors the potential effect of the new structures on the airport Obstacle Limitation and PANS-OPS surfaces through its planning approval process. Any tall structures proposed within the Sunshine Coast Region are referred to the General Manager Operations and Assets or his delegate to assess
whether they may affect aircraft operations. If it is possible that a structure may affect the departure and approach procedures or infringe the OLS or PANS-OPS surfaces for Sunshine Coast, the details are forwarded to the CASA and Airservices Australia (ASA) Instrument Procedure Design Section for assessment.
Airport Safety Officers include a visual check for new obstacles in the approach/take-off and transitional surfaces during their daily inspections.
The OLS will be checked by physical survey, on an annual basis, by a suitably
qualified surveyor. The parameters for the OLS surfaces to be surveyed are included in Appendix 2. The results of the survey will be provided to the General Manager Operations and Assets and if amendments to published information are required, they will be notified to CASA and AIS by NOTAM. This notification will generally be undertaken by the Airfield Manager or General Manager Operations and Assets. A record is maintained of all surveys and NOTAM advice in the Airport
Operations Centre.
The overall OLS plans for Sunshine Coast Airport are shown in Appendix 1 and Appendix 4.
For any new tall structures or additions to existing tall structures in the OLS area,
full details are requested including elevation in relation to the Australian Height Datum.
Temporary Obstacle Assessment
Crane operations are assessed using the crane application form shown in
Appendix 3. Any proposed activity likely to infringe the OLS is referred to Airservices Australia and CASA for assessment. Once assessed and if approved, NOTAM is issued as required accordingly.
An Aerodrome Obstacle Type A chart has been produced for Sunshine Coast
Airport, refer Appendix 5. Type A chart notifications are issued through the Type A
Chart distribution list, maintained by Airfield Manager.
(ii) the procedures for monitoring building developments (in relation to the height of buildings and other structures) within the horizontal limits of the
obstacle limitation surfaces
SCA Pty Ltd. considers the potential effect on the obstacle limitation surfaces as
part of its planning approval process.
The obstacle limitation surfaces contour plan determines the height control for any
development within a 15 kilometre radius of the airport.
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Planning applications which are in the nominated OLS area, are referred to the
General Manager Operations and Assets who determines whether the proposed structure will affect aerodrome operations.
If the object is an industrial chimney, smoke stacks at power stations, smelters or combustion sources capable of generating exhaust plumes with an average vertical velocity exceeding the limiting value (4.3 m/s at the height of the airport OLS), the proposal will be referred to CASA to assess the potential hazard to aircraft safety.
Tall obstacles which are in the vicinity of Sunshine Coast Airport but outside the
OLS area, are also referred to the General Manager Operations and Assets.
The Obstacle Limitation Surfaces (OLS) Plans are monitored and maintained by the General Manager Operations and Assets or their delegate.
Any proposed activity (including crane operations and proposed building developments) that are likely to infringe OLS or PANS-OPS surfaces are forwarded to CASA and Airservices Australia (Instrument Procedure Assessment) for operational and aviation hazard assessment.
(iii) if the aerodrome has instrument approach procedures – the procedures for
monitoring for new objects or building developments in any other areas nominated by the instrument procedure designers
The Airfield Manager will arrange for an annual reconnaissance of the areas covered by Airservices Australia procedure designs to ensure that no higher
objects have been erected close to the critical obstacles listed in the Table
associated with the plans provided by Airservices Australia.
The Civil Aviation Safety Authority will also be notified of any new obstacles.
(iv) the arrangements between CASA, local planning authorities and other
relevant organisations in relation to the approval of building developments
that may infringe the obstacle limitation surfaces
The Sunshine Coast Regional Council is the local planning authority and through its Local Environment Plan controls all building developments. If development
proposals appear to affect the OLS of the airport, CASA and Airservices Australia may be requested by the SCA Pty Ltd. General Manager Operations and Assets or his delegate to undertake an assessment of the proposed development to ascertain the impact on aircraft operations at Sunshine Coast Airport.
(v) the names, telephone numbers and roles of the persons responsible for planning and implementing obstacle control
The General Manager Operations and Assets, Airfield Manager and the Airport Safety Officers are responsible for planning and implementing obstacle control. Their contact telephone numbers are in the Master Contact List in the Introduction
Section of this Aerodrome Manual.
The General Manager Operations and Assets is responsible for:
• Arranging an annual survey of the OLS
• Ensuring that all proposed developments do not impact the airport’s OLS
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The Airfield Manager is responsible for:
• Requesting CASA for an assessment of an object that may impact on aircraft operations
• Ensuring sufficient resources to enable the Airport Safety Officer to effectively monitor the OLS
• Issuing appropriate NOTAM as a result of annual survey.
• Notifying the General manager Operations and Assets of any temporary objects that may be infringing the OLS
The Airport Safety Officer is responsible for:
• Checking the OLS as part of the Daily Serviceability Inspection
• Notifying the Airfield Manager of any temporary objects that may be infringing the OLS
• Issuing appropriate NOTAM as a result of annual survey if directed and for any other temporary obstacles that may be in the vicinity of the airport
Sunshine Coast Regional Council will alert the SCA Pty Ltd. General Manager Operations and Assets of any planning proposal that may have the potential to infringe the OLS.
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Appendix 1 - OLS 13/31 Plan No. YBSU19AOM02 (Sheet 1 of 2)
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Appendix 1 - OLS 13/31 Plan No. YBSU19AOM02 (Sheet 2 of 2)
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Appendix 2 – Parameters for the OLS Survey
RWY 13/31 Length 2450 metres Width 45 metres
Instrument Non-Precision Code 4
RWY 13 TODA 2510m TODA End RL: 4.65m AHD
RWY 31 TODA 2510m TODA End RL: 4.55m AHD
Approach and Take-off survey specifications
Approach splay: Inner edge 300 metres
Divergence 15%
Length 15000 metres
Survey origin from Threshold – 60m
Inner Horizontal, Conical and Transitional Surfaces as per MOS Part 139.
Code 4 Instrument Non-precision
Take-off splay: Inner edge 180 metres
Divergence 12.5%
Length 15000 metres
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Appendix 3 – Crane Operation Approval
CRANE OPERATION APPROVAL
Advice from Crane Operator
Name: __________________Company: __________________Date: ____________
Contact Phone: ___________________ Contact Email: ____________________
Contact Mobile: _____________________
Crane Location: ______________________________________________________
Ground Level AHD (RL): ___________ Crane Operating Height (AGL): _________
Crane Operating Height (mAHD): _____________
Duration, Date/time: from __________________ to ___________________
Contact with driver available: Yes/No Ph: ______________________
Crane Boom Painted (Yes/No/Colour): __________
Hazard LGTS at top of boom (Yes/No): __________
OLS Check
Surface: ____________________________________________________________
Infringement: Yes/No Amount (m) _________________________
Advice from CASA: _______________________ Advice from ASA:________________
NOTAM required: Yes/No
Attendant required: Yes/No
Other arrangement: ___________________________________________________
Written approval required: Yes/No
Approval authorised by _____________________________
Signature
Request rejected by _____________________________
Signature
Crane Approval No.: _________________________________
Airport Safety Officer to be advised of all known cranes.
Copy: Airport Safety Officer and Air Traffic Control Tower
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Appendix 4 – OLS HLS J
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Appendix 5 - Type A Chart
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PART 2
Section 13 – Disabled Aircraft Removal
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Part 2 Section 13 DISABLED AIRCRAFT REMOVAL
Particulars of the procedures for removing an aircraft that is disabled on or near the movement area, including details of the following:
(i) the roles of the aerodrome operator and the holder of the aircraft’s certificate of registration
SCA Pty Ltd. has prepared a Disabled Aircraft Recovery Strategy Plan which is published separately to the Aerodrome Manual and covers all aspects involved in
the removal of a disabled aircraft from the movement area on the airport.
The pilot is expected to have the authority of the holder of the aircraft's certificate of registration to immediately remove an aircraft that is obstructing operations on the movement area of the airport.
The holder of the aircraft's certificate of registration is responsible for providing, by the fastest means possible, any special equipment that may be necessary to permit removal of a disabled aircraft.
Removal of crashed aircraft is subject to the clearance of Air Traffic Safety Bureau
(ATSB) and other investigating teams.
The Directorate of Defence Aviation and Air Force Safety are responsible for any investigation following an accident involving an Australian Defence Force aircraft.
The Aerodrome Emergency Plan, (refer Part 2, Section 2 of this Manual), also
details the responsibilities for removal of disabled aircraft.
The General Manager Operations and Assets or his delegate will ensure that a NOTAM and markings are initiated if required.
(ii) the arrangements for telling the holder of the certificate of registration
Initially the pilot of a disabled aircraft is expected to notify the holder of the aircraft's certificate of registration.
The person responsible for notification to the Certificate of Registration holder to remove the aircraft, if the pilot is not available, is the General Manager Operations and Assets.
If the Certificate of Registration is not known to the General Manager Operations and Assets, then details will be obtained from the pilot if possible or from the CASA web site:
http://casa.gov.au/casadata/register/index.htm
(iii) the arrangements for liaising with air traffic control and the Australian
Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB)
Sunshine Coast Airport has Air Traffic Control (ATC) present during the hours of approximately 07:30hrs to 19:40hrs daily. If the ATC becomes aware of a disabled aircraft, they will immediately call the Airport Rescue Fire Service and the Airport
Safety Officer. In consultation with the Airport Safety Officer, parts of the movement area may be closed to other aircraft traffic.
Outside of the ATC operating hours the Airport Safety Officer will notify Brisbane ATC of closure of parts of the movement area due to the disabled aircraft and the
Airfield Manager, who will subsequently notify the General Manager Operations
and Assets.
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ATSB will be notified immediately of an occurrence that requires their involvement, by the General Manager Operations and Assets or his delegate.
(iv) the arrangements for obtaining equipment and persons to remove the
aircraft
The holder of the aircraft's certificate of registration is expected to provide, by the fastest means possible, any specialised equipment and personnel required to remove a disabled aircraft.
SCA Pty Ltd. staff may assist with plant and equipment to assist the recovery. Prior to any recovery assistance from SCA Pty Ltd. resources, the aircraft operator is required to indemnify SCA Pty Ltd. from any adverse consequence resulting from its staff’s activities during the recovery process. A copy of the Indemnity Form is included in Appendix 1 of this section.
SCA staff will also advise the aircraft operator the contacts of any commercial crane operators that may assist in providing equipment for the removal of disabled aircraft.
(v) the names and roles of the persons who are responsible for arranging for the removal of an aircraft which is disabled, and the telephone numbers for contacting them during and after working hours
The General Manager Operations and Assets, Airfield Manager and the Airport Safety Officers are responsible for coordinating the removal of an aircraft which is
disabled. The pilot can contact a Crane Hire Service or appropriate towing service or other equipment as necessary. Their contact telephone numbers are in the Master Contact List in the Introduction Section of this Aerodrome Manual.
The General Manager Operations and Assets is responsible for:
• Approving the removal of disabled aircraft and confirming that the appropriate regulatory clearance has been provided.
• Ensuring that an Indemnity and Release Form is executed prior to any
airport staff involvement in the removal of disabled aircraft.
The Airfield Manager is responsible for:
• Ensuring a NOTAM and markings are initiated if required
• Ensuring notification of the Certificate of Registration holder
The Airport Safety Officer is responsible for:
• In the absence of the General Manager Operations and Assets, or Airfield
Manager, coordinating the removal of disabled aircraft after confirmation that the appropriate regulator clearance has been obtained.
• Ensuring a NOTAM is issued and markings are initiated.
• Assisting with the notification of the Certificate of Registration holder.
• Assisting with the removal of the aircraft if requested by the Certificate of Registration holder only after an Indemnity and Release Form has been
executed.
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Appendix 1
INDEMNITY AND RELEASE
MOVEMENT OF STATIONARY AIRCRAFT
TO: Sunshine Coast Airport Pty Ltd. As Trustee For Sunshine Coast Airport Trust
I, the undersigned, being the owner or the duly authorised representative of the owner of the aircraft described below hereby agree to provide this indemnity and release on the conditions set out below.
1. I agree and consent to Sunshine Coast Airport Pty Ltd. As Trustee For
Sunshine Coast Airport Trust, its servants, agents, contractors and employees ("the Airport Operator") to move at any time required by the Airport Operator the aircraft at my sole cost and expense.
2. In consideration of the Airport Operator moving the aircraft I agree to indemnify and keep indemnified the Airport Operator against all and any loss damage
cost charge expense or other liability however suffered paid or incurred by or threatened against the Airport Operator in relation to or arising out of or in consequence of any action, proceeding, claim or demand which is or may be brought, made or prosecuted or threatened against the Airport Operator in
respect of any loss of or damage to property, loss of life or personal injury or other loss that may arise in any way from the moving of the aircraft by the Airport Operator.
3. I further agree to release the Airport Operator from all claims actions, causes
of actions, proceedings and demands which I or the owner now has or but for this indemnity and release would or might at any time in the future have against the Airport Operator and from all present and future liability of the Airport Operator to me and or the owner however caused in relation to or arising out of or in consequence of the moving of the aircraft.
4. I confirm that it is the intention of this indemnity and release that each servant, agent, contractor and employee of the Airport Operator obtain the benefits expressed in their favour under this indemnity and release and be entitled to enforce such benefits.
5. I confirm that I and the owner have abided by all applicable laws including without limitation acts, regulations, by-laws, directions and determinations relating to or made by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority, the Australian Transport Safety Bureau, The Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and
Communications, the Commonwealth of Australia, and any other relevant authority or body which has authority in relation to interference with or movement of an aircraft.
Description of Aircraft: …………………………………………………………………………
Type of Aircraft: …………………………………………………………….…………………
Registration: ……………………………………………………………………………………
Signed by: ………………………………………………………………………………………
Full Name: ………………………………………………………………………………………
In the presence of: .……………………………………………………………………………
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PART 2
Section 14 – Handling of Hazardous Materials
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Part 2 Section 14 HANDLING OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
Particulars of the procedures for the safe handling of hazardous materials on the aerodrome; including details of the following:
(i) the names, telephone numbers and roles of the persons who are to receive
and handle hazardous materials
SCA Pty Ltd. does not act as a handling agent for hazardous materials. The carrier or facility operator maintains exclusive responsibility for these materials.
Australian Standard AS1940-2004: The Storage and Handling of Flammable and
Combustible Liquids defines Minor Storage in Section 2. Some tenants store less than Minor Storage amounts of avgas on their premises. When required, SCA Pty Ltd. conducts environmental audits of tenant premises to ensure that limits are not exceeded.
Hazardous materials handled on airport and contact details are as follows:
Aviation Fuel – Jet A-1 Viva Energy Company of Australia
(Airport Refuelling Services)
Ph. (07) 5448 7114
LifeFlight Sunshine Coast
Ph. (07) 5458 8700
Less than Minor Storage
- Blue Tongue Helicopters
- Durello
- Becker Helicopters
- Flight Options
- Pacific Crown
Aviation Fuel - Avgas Viva Energy Company of Australia
(Airport Refuelling Services)
Ph. (07) 5448 7114
Flight Options – 10, 000L Avgas, bunded storage tank.
Less than Minor Storage
- Becker Helicopters
- Sunshine Coast Aero Club
- Blue Tongue
Aviation Oils Viva Energy Company of Australia
(Airport Refuelling Services)
Ph. (07) 5448 7114
Less than Minor Storage
- Steele hangar
- Blue Tongue Helicopters
- Durello
- Becker Helicopters
- Pacific Crown
- Sunshine Coast Helicopter Rescue Services
- Maroochy Two One
- Sunshine Coast Aero Club
- Jetstar
- ARFFs
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Various aviation chemicals (e.g. degreasers, cleaners, paints)
Less than Minor Storage
- Blue Tongue Helicopters
- Viva Energy Company of Australia
- Becker Helicopters
- Pacific Crown
- Flight Options
- Life Flight
- Sunshine Coast Airport
Aviation Rescue and Fire Fighting
• AFFF bulk storage
Diesel Fuel Sunshine Coast Airport Pty Ltd.
- 1000L
Aviation Rescue and Fire Fighting
- 600L
Less than Minor Storage
- Swissport Operations
Herbicides No hazardous herbicides are stored on airport.
Pesticides No pesticides are stored on site.
On occasion contractors are used.
Their contact telephone numbers are in the Master Contact List in the Introduction Section of this Manual.
(ii) the arrangements for special areas on the aerodrome to be set up for the storage of flammable liquids (including aviation fuels) and any other
hazardous materials
On Sunshine Coast Airport, hazardous substances are to be:
• Stored in approved cabinets
• Stored in bunded areas where required
• Correctly labelled in appropriate containers
• Placarded appropriately
Flammable and combustible liquids are to be stored in accordance with AS1940-
2004 The Storage and Handling of Flammable and Combustible Liquids.
In particular, the following details of major storage are provided:
Operator Tank
Capacity Tank
Contents Location
Viva Energy -
Airport Refuelling Services Pty Ltd
55,000 ltr
Partial underground
JET A1 Fuel farm adjacent to terminal
Viva Energy -
Airport Refuelling Services Pty Ltd
2 x 27,000 ltr
Underground
Avgas Fuel farm adjacent to terminal
LifeFlight Sunshine Coast Base 2000 L
Tank Above Ground
Jet A1 Friendship Avenue (Western General Aviation Area)
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Operator Tank
Capacity Tank
Contents Location
Sunshine Coast Airport Pty Ltd 1000 L
Above ground
Diesel Airside - Hard Stand, Near Gate 8.
Flight Options (Australia) 10000L Above Ground
Avgas Airside – Flight Options Leased Apron Area, Western GA Apron
Beckers Helicopters Avgas
Blue Tongue Avgas
Cater Care 2 x 454 ltr LPG Front of terminal
Corrosive and radioactive materials may be accepted as airline cargo and are handled
in accordance with airline Dangerous Goods requirements.
Explosives are not routinely handled on airport. If a request is made to transfer explosives, reference will be made to CASA and AC 92A-01. An assessment of the airport’s limitations will be made to ensure safety distances, safe handling, and
suitable times are met. Approval will be required from the General Manager Operations and Assets or his delegate.
(iii) the methods to be followed for the delivery, storage, dispensing and handling of these materials
Hazardous materials are to be delivered in the most direct route to the dispensing point or company accepting the materials. SCA Pty Ltd. does not have specific
guidelines for deliveries, however transportation will be in accordance with statutory requirements.
Hazardous materials must be stored in accordance with relevant Australian Standards or industry codes of practice.
Aviation Jet A-1 fuel is dispensed by:
• Mobile tanker (Viva Energy)
• Hose (LifeFlight Sunshine Coast)
Aviation Avgas fuel is dispensed by:
• Bowser (Viva Energy)
• Hose/Pump (Flight Options Training Academy).
Airline Dangerous Goods are stored and handled in accordance with airline Dangerous Goods plans.
Spillages: If spillage occurs of any hazardous materials, the company that is responsible for the spillage must immediately notify the Airport Safety Officer who will in turn activate the Sunshine Coast Airport Emergency Management Plan, and/or the Airport Emergency Plan.
The Queensland Fire and Rescue Service is the lead agency for hazardous incidents.
The Aviation Rescue and Fire Service will respond to aviation fuel spills in the first
instance.
The company which owns the spilt material is ultimately responsible for ensuring that
clean-up is completed.
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Limited clean up materials are available from:
Sunshine Coast Airport Pty Ltd
Viva Energy Company of Australia
Note 1 Hazardous materials include explosives, flammable liquids and solids, corrosive
liquids, compressed gases and magnetised or radioactive materials.
Note 2 The arrangements to deal with an accidental spillage of hazardous materials are to be set out in the Aerodrome Emergency Plan.
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PART 2
Section 15 – Protection of Radar and Navigational Aids
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Part 2 Section 15 Protection of Radar and Navigational Aids
Particulars of the procedures for the protection of radar and navigational aids located on the aerodrome to ensure that their performance will not be degraded, including details of the following:
(i) the arrangements for the control of activities near radar and navigational aid installations
The following navigational aids are located within the Sunshine Coast Airport boundary area:
• VHF Omni – Directional Radio Range Beacon
• Distance Measuring Equipment (DME)
• Non-Directional Beacon (NDB)
• Automatic Weather Station
Unauthorised entry is not permitted into areas prescribed around navigation aids by MOS Part 139 Chapter 11.
Restrictive signs have been placed by the ASA Airways Technical Services
(Brisbane) at all navigational aid installations.
To maintain obstacle clearance zones around navigational aids, positioning new buildings, masts or other structures near navigational aids is controlled by SCA Pty Ltd. management.
Airservices Australia and CASA are consulted before any approvals are provided by SCA Pty Ltd to erect building, aerials, masts, etc. at or near the navigational aids.
(ii) the arrangements, made in consultation with the provider of the navigational
aid installation, for the supply and installation of signs warning of hazardous microwave radiation
Appropriate signs around nav-aids on the airside have been provided by Airservices Australia.
(iii) the arrangements for ground maintenance near these installations
Ground maintenance in the vicinity of nav-aids is controlled by Airservices Australia.
Airservices Australia has arranged for grass cutting to be carried out on a contractual basis. Contractor’s employees are briefed by ASA on the method of working in specified areas. ASA is notified each time grass cutting works are carried out at the VOR.
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PART 2
Section 16 – Low Visibil ity Operations
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Part 2 Section 16 Low Visibility Operations
Particulars of the procedures for management of ground activities at Sunshine Coast Airport
Sunshine Coast Airport facilities do not support aircraft operations (take-off and landing)
in low visibility conditions.
The Standard Operating Procedures referred to in in this Manual are designed to enable the ASOs to secure the airfield and provide the necessary information to ATC.
Refer: SCA Pty Ltd Standard Operating Procedures (SCAPL-SOP-014).
(i) During operating hours ATC determines and notifies ASO if low visibility procedures (LVP) are to commence. The proceedings commence when visibility reduces to 2400 metres, runway visibility is 800 metres or less or the cloud ceiling is 200FT or less. Outside
of ATC hours and if an ASO is on shift, the ASO will refer to SCAPL-SOP-014 as a guide only.
(ii) Airport tenants are to be notified at activation/termination of LVP. Any active worksites are stood down and all personnel vacated from
airside. Unmanned gates remain locked and electronic gates immobilised. Access for essential vehicles during periods of low visibility must be under ASO escort.
(iii) A runway inspection will be undertaken, including taxiways and
aprons, to ensure vehicles and work activities have been cleared. Confirmation of each cleared area confirmed via radio with ATC. The ASO will be stationed on the RPT Apron to monitor for
vehicles/pedestrians. ASO will conduct full inspections of runways, taxiways and helicopter landing site once LVP terminated.
(iv) ATC will determine and activate LVP during ATC hours. ASO will notify the Airfield Manager, who will subsequently notify the General Manager Operations and Assets once notified by ATC. Contact details can be found in the Master Contact List in the Introduction
Section of this manual.
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PART 2
Section 17 – Local Procedures
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Part 2 Section 17 Local Procedures
1. Pavement Concessions
A pavement concession is a privilege that may be granted to an aircraft operator allowing the landing, take-off, taxiing or parking of an aircraft on a runway, taxiway or apron, which
would not otherwise be available.
It is an instrument of pavement management, enabling an aircraft operator to load an aircraft pavement beyond the rated capacity under specific conditions generally related to aircraft tyre pressure, mass and frequency of operations and the condition of the
pavement.
Airport management is responsible for determining in each case whether a pavement concession is to be granted and any special conditions applicable. Additional landing fees may be charged. There is no mandatory requirement for the Airport operator to
grant a pavement concession.
In normal circumstances, a pavement concession allows the Airport operator to gain the benefit of occasional heavier/larger aircraft operations on pavements of lesser design standard without significant cost outlay or reduction in pavement life. A pavement
concession is based on economic considerations. Airport Management will weigh the advantage to be derived from allowing some pavement overload, against the penalties involved (e.g. pavement repair or the need to carry out maintenance earlier than would be normal) and decide accordingly.
To identify the strength of pavements, the Aircraft Classification Number – Pavement Classification Number (ACN-PCN) method is used. The pavement strength rating (PCN) for Sunshine Coast Airport is listed in the ERSA. Operations by aircraft imposing more severe loadings on the pavement than are allowed by the pavement rating are not
permitted without a pavement concession.
The handling and issue of pavement concessions is to be in accordance with the
procedures set out below.
2. Concession Decision Criteria
Aircraft operators apply to the Airport operator for consideration of a pavement
concession, providing full details of the proposed movement(s). Each application from an operator for an aircraft to operate outside the limits allowed by a pavement rating involves assessment on a case by case basis.
To ensure the safety of the operation where the proposed overloading of a pavement is
so great that damage to the aircraft is likely to the extent that the safety of the occupants is in doubt, a pavement concession is not to be approved regardless of the circumstances.
3. Granting Pavement Concessions
Approvals can be granted by the General Manager Operations and Assets or his delegate. Operators are advised if a pavement concession is granted and any conditions imposed. ATC is also advised.
An approval may take the form of an AD HOC or standing pavement concession:
(1) AD HOC
The “ad hoc” pavement concession is to be used to cover a small number of operations and issued on a flight by flight basis or covering several flights on
the one concession.
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(2) STANDING
The “standing” pavement concessions are to be used to cover a relatively large number of operations carried out over an extended period. They allow a specified number of movements over a fixed period.
(3) SCHEDULED PERIOD
The “scheduled period” pavement concession is to be issued to airlines to provide a pavement concession for the whole of the duration of the schedule period.
(4) ADVISORY
The “advisory” pavement concession is to be used, in response to requests for pavement concessions at some future but unspecified date. The request is actioned, but issue of the pavement concession is delayed pending advice of the actual date from the operator.
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Appendix 1 - Pavement Concession Advice Form
SUNSHINE COAST AIRPORT PTY LTD. AS TRUSTEE FOR SUNSHINE COAST AIRPORT TRUST
Concession No.
PAVEMENT CONCESSION
Concession Type
Date and Time of Movements
TO
No. of Movements
Operator
Type of Operation
Reason for Operation
Aircraft Type
Max. Permitted Weight
Max. Permitted Tyre Press.
Movement areas to Which This Concession Applies
Special Conditions:
1. THIS CONCESSION IS SUBJECT TO REVIEW AND/OR WITHDRAW, AT DISCRETION OF SUNSHINE COAST AIRPORT PTY LTD, IF PAVEMENT DAMAGE IS OCCURRING DUE TO OVERLOADING BY AIRCRAFT OPERATING UNDER WEIGHT AND TYRE PRESSURE CONCESSIONS.
2. NOTAM TAKE PRECEDENCE OVER PAVEMENT CONCESSIONS.
3. SUNSHINE COAST AIRPORT PTY LTD TAKES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DAMAGE THAT MAY OCCUR TO AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS UNDER PAVEMENT CONCESSIONS – REFER AIRPORT CONDITIONS OF USE.
Approved ……………………………………………… Date …………………………. SCA Pty Ltd General Manager-Operations and Assets
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Part 3 Notification in AIP-ERSA
Section 1 – General Information
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Part 3 Section 1 General Information
The following general information about the aerodrome:
(i) the name of the aerodrome:
Sunshine Coast Airport
(ii) the State or Territory where the aerodrome is located:
Queensland
(iii) the geographic coordinates of the aerodrome reference point:
S 26 36 12 and E 153 05 28
(iv) the elevation of the aerodrome, based on the Australian Height Datum:
15 ft AHD
(v) details of the aerodrome beacon:
On Control Tower flashes 10 White/Green per minute
(vi) the name of the aerodrome operator and the address and telephone numbers
at which the aerodrome operator may be contacted at all times:
Sunshine Coast Airport Pty Ltd. As Trustee For Sunshine Coast Airport Trust
PO Box 9535
Pacific Paradise QLD 4564
Airport Operations BH: 1300 993 543/ 07 4580 4354
After hours On Call Pager: (07) 3830 5251
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PART 3
Section 2 – Information for Runways
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Part 3 Section 2 Information for Runways
The following information for each runway at the aerodrome:
(i) the magnetic bearing of the runway and the runway number
RWY DESIGNATION RWY BEARING
13/31 132°/312°
(ii) the runway reference code number for the approach and take-off areas that
have been surveyed
RWY DESIGNATION RWY REFERENCE CODE
13/31 4
(iii) the length, width and slopes of the runway
RWY RWY LEN RWY WID RWY SLOPE RWY SHOULDERS
13/31 2450m 45m Level 7.5m
(iv) the length and width of the graded and overall runway strip
RWY RWY STRIP LENGTH OVERALL RWY STRIP WIDTH
13/31 2570m 300 (graded 150)
(v) the pavement surface type and its strength rating
RWY PAVEMENT SURFACE
PAVEMENT STRENGTH SHOULDER PAVEMENT SURFACE
13/31 Asphalt PCN 74/F/B/T Grooved asphalt
(vi) the runway declared distances and take-off gradient
RWY (CN) TORA TODA ASDA LDA
13 (4) 2450 (8038) 2510(8235) (1.81%) 2450 (8038) 2450 (8038)
31 (4) 2450 (8038) 2510 (8235) (2.20%) 2450 (8038) 2450 (8038)
RWY reference code based on 180M TKOF inner edge WID.
(vii) the supplementary take-off distances
RWY 13 - 2455 (8054) (1.6)
RWY 31 – 1707 (5600) (1.9)
(viii) charts related to the aerodrome
1. WAC 3340.
2. Also refer to AIP Departure & Approach Procedures.
3. Type A Chart prepared May 2020
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Section 3 – Information about Visual Aid Systems
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Part 3 Section 3 Information About Visual Aid Systems
The following information about visual aid systems at the aerodrome:
(i) the type of runway lighting and the stand-by power, if any, for that lighting
RWY 13/31
MIRL PALC + AFRU 124.4
SDBY PWR AVBL
Other lighting
ABN 10 WG
(ii) the type of approach lighting
RWY 13/31 Runway Threshold Indicator Lights (RTIL)
(iii) the visual approach slope indicator system, if any
RWY 13 PAPI 3.0 DEG 69FT
RWY 31 PAPI 3.0 DEG 69FT
(iv) a description of the visual docking guidance systems at any aprons used by
aircraft conducting international operations, and the aircraft parking positions where the systems are installed
Not applicable at Sunshine Coast Airport.
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Section 4 – Local Information
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Part 3 Section 4 Local Information
The following local information about the aerodrome:
(i) The hours of operation, if applicable
24 hrs, 7 days a week
(ii) The available ground services
Viva Energy Australia Pty Ltd
D 2200-0700. Phone (07) 5448 7114, AH 0408 711 968.
AVGAS, JET A1.
MACHJET – FB0 H24 D. PH 0447 182 351 or (07) 5457 0778).
EMAIL: [email protected]. Full FBO services.
Swissport – FBO email: [email protected] , PH 0403 455 443.
(iii) Local Traffic Regulations
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NOICES ABATEMENT PROCEDURES
Noise Abatement Procedures (NAP) apply. Refer AIP DAP.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Section 5 – Aerodrome Radio Communication Services
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Part 3 Section 5 Aerodrome Radio Communication Services
1. The operator of a non-controlled aerodrome must ensure that there is a Frequency Confirmation System (AFRU) for the aerodrome if:
(a) The aerodrome is located in an CTAF-R; or
(b) The aerodrome is used at least five times a week by aircraft that:
(i) are engaged in RPT or charter operations; and
(ii) have a maximum passenger seating capacity of more than nine seats
Sunshine Coast Airport has Air Traffic Control for approximately 12 hours per day.
Outside of Control Tower hours the airport has a PAALC/ AFRU.
PAALC/AFRU frequency 124.4.
2. The frequency Confirmation System must comply with the standards for Frequency Confirmation Systems set out in MOS.
(a) The AFRU and the PAALC are combined at Sunshine Coast Airport.
(b) The AFRU is located in the Airport Lighting Control Room.
(c) The AFRU frequency is the same as the CTAF frequency 124.4.
(d) During the morning serviceability inspection, the microphone on the radio is activated to get a response from the AFRU.
(e) If the AFRU becomes unserviceable then a NOTAM is issued and repair action is organised immediately.
(f) SCA Pty Ltd. maintains the AFRU.