GCA SAF – 104 Version 2.1: Issued January - Gold Coast Airport

JANUARY 2011
Version 2.1:
RULES FOR DRIVERS
OPERATING AIRSIDE
Version 2.0:
Implementation Approval
Toni Limon
Operations & Safety Supervisor
AVIATION
Version: 2.1:
Revision Date: JANUARY 2011
GCA SAF - 104
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Table of Contents
Revision Record ............................................ 3
Abbreviations and Acronyms ............................. 3
Definitions .................................................. 4
Introduction ................................................ 6
SECTION 1 AUTHORITY TO DRIVE AIRSIDE ......... 7
1.1 ADA Requirements .............................. 7
1.2 ADA Categories .................................. 7
SECTION 2 RULES ........................................ 7
2.1 ADA/State & Territory Licence ............... 7
SECTION 3 VEHICLES .................................... 8
3.1 Authority to Use Airside ....................... 8
3.2 Driving ............................................ 8
3.3 Motorcycles, Tricycles, Bicycles .............. 9
3.4 Circle of Safety ................................ 10
3.5 Accidents/Incidents .......................... 11
3.6 Immobilised Vehicles ......................... 11
3.7 Supervision ..................................... 11
3.8 Aviation Security identifcation Card ....... 12
SECTION 4 BASIC VISUAL AIDS & LINE MARKINGS13
4.1 Runway Centre Line .......................... 13
4.2 Aircraft Parking Limit Lines ................. 13
4.3 Apron Edge Markings ......................... 13
4.4 Apron Service Road ........................... 13
4.5 Passenger Pathway ........................... 13
4.6 Equipment Clearance Lines ................. 14
4.7 Equipment Storage Area ..................... 14
4.8 Lead in Line .................................... 14
4.9 Runway Holding Points ....................... 14
4.10 Taxiway Intersections ....................... 14
4.11 Taxiway Crossings ............................ 15
4.12 Taxiway Markings ............................. 15
4.13 Coloured Lights ............................... 15
4.14 Coloured Cones ............................... 15
4.15 Movement Area Guidance Signs ............ 16
4.16 Runway Strip Markers ........................ 16
SECTION 6 CATEGORY 4 DRIVER ................... 18
6.1 Transmission Techniques ..................... 19
SECTION 7 RADIO PROCEDURES .................... 19
7.1 Phonetic Alphabet ............................. 19
7.2 Numerals ........................................ 19
7.3 General Numbers .............................. 20
7.4 Ground Vehicle Call Signs .................... 20
7.5 Signal Strength ................................. 20
7.6 Commonly Used Phrases ...................... 20
7.7 Communicating with the Tower ............. 21
7.8 Arrangments GCAPL Staff .................... 21
7.9 Entering Runway (Tower Frequency)....... 21
7.10 Crossing Runway Ground Frequencey ..... 21
7.11 Entering Manoeuvring Area ................. 21
7.12 Typical Replies from ATC ................... 22
7.13 Vacating onto other Runways .............. 22
7.14 Meaning of HOLD ............................. 22
7.15 Listening Watch .............................. 22
7.16 Low Visibility Conditions .................... 23
SECTION 8 REGULATORY REFERENCES ...... 23
ATTACHMENT A ................................... 24
- MAP Drivers Guide to Airside Areas
SECTION 5 GENERAL TIPS ............................ 16
5.1 General ......................................... 16
5.2 Light Signals .................................... 16
5.3 FOD .............................................. 16
5.4 Local Requirements ........................... 17
TELEPHONE CONTACTS ................................ 17
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REVISION RECORD
Version Revision
No:
Revision
Date
Page(s) Section
1.0 Initial Issue January 2008 All
Details
1 1 June 2008 2 Contents Penalties
1 2 June 2008 6 ADA Requirements ADA Category 1,2,3,3E –
Observation/driving times
1 3 June 2008 9 2.1. Vehicle Inclusion – visible Rotating
Beacon
1 4 June 2008 9 3.1. Driving Distance from aircraft refueling
1 5 October 2008 All CASA Audit – Amendments
1
6
July 2009
All
Reformatting/
illustrations/Amendments
1
7
November 2009
20 2.3 Driving (f)
Inclusion of DAMP
1
8
November 2009
22
2.3.5
Low Visibility Procedures
1
9
January 2010
24
2.5
Circle of Safety
2 Reissue July 2010 ALL
2 1 January 2011 23 7.16 Low Visibility Procedures
ABBREVIATIONS and ACRONYMS
ADA - Authority to Drive Airside
ARFFS - Airport Rescue & Fire Fighting Services
ASO - Airport Safety Officer
ATC - Air Traffic Control
AUA - Authority to Use Airside
ASIC - Aviation Security Identification Card
CASA - Civil Aviation Safety Authority
DAMP - Drug and Alcohol Management Plan
EIP - Enhanced Inspection Point
FOD - Foreign Object Debris
GCAPL - Gold Coast Airport Pty Ltd.
LOA - Letter of Agreement
LVO - Low Visibility Operations
QAL - Queensland Airports Limited
RWY - Runway
RWS - Runway Strips
SRA - Security Restricted Area
TWY - Taxiway
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DEFINITIONS
Aerodrome or Airport: means a defined area of land or
water (including any buildings, installations and
equipment) intended to be used either wholly or in part
for the arrival, departure and movement of aircraft.
Aircraft Radio-telephone Operator Certificate of
Proficiency: means a certificate issued in accordance
with Civil Aviation Regulation 83A.
Airport: means Gold Coast Airport.
Airport Operator: an airport operator company as
defined under The Airports Act 1996. Gold Coast Airport
Pty Ltd (GCAPL) is the airport operator of Gold Coast
Airport.
Airside: means the movement area of the airport,
adjacent terrain and buildings or portions thereof being
the areas marked as such on the plan at “Attachment "A".
Airside Road: means a road within the airside of the
Airport and marked as a road on the plan at Attachment
"A".
Approved Issuing Authority: means a person or body
authorised under paragraph 4.42A(i)(c) to issue ADAs or
AUAs (for these see below) for the Airport.
Apron: means that part of an Airport used for:-
- the purpose of enabling passengers to board,
or disembark from aircraft;
- loading cargo on to, or unloading cargo from,
aircraft; and /or
- refueling, parking or carrying out maintenance on
Aircraft and designated as such on the plan at
Attachment "A".
Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC): means a
card issued in accordance with the Aviation Transport
Security Act and the Aviation Transport Security
Regulations, allows access to and the identification of
persons on duty airside.
Authority to Drive Airside (ADA): means an authority to
drive airside issued under regulations 4.43 of the Airports
(Control of On-Airport Activities) Regulations.
Authority to Use Airside (AUA): means an authority
issued in accordance with regulation 4.44 of the Airports
(Control of On-Airport Activities) Regulations.
Circle of Safety: relates to an imaginary/invisible circle
which typically extends for 5 meters around an aircraft.
Escort: means the supervision of a vehicle airside whereby
the supervising person takes responsibility for, and will
provide guidance and may take immediate action to
prevent an unsafe act by the vehicle being escorted.
Foreign Object Debris (FOD): means foreign objects,
debris or loose materials which are lying around airside
and are capable of causing damage to an aircraft.
GCAPL: means Gold Coast Airport Pty Ltd, the airport
operator of Gold Coast Airport.
Handbook: means the Gold Coast Airport “Rules for
Drivers Operating Airside” - handbook.
Landside: That part of the Gold Coast Airport not
designated as airside and to which the general public
normally has free access.
Manoeuvring Area: means that part of the airport used
for the take-off, landing and taxiing of aircraft, excluding
aprons.
Markings: means the symbols, lines, words and figures
displayed on the surface of a movement area, or visual
distinguishing features added to vehicles.
Movement Area: means that part of the airport that is
used for the surface movement of aircraft, including
manoeuvring areas and aprons.
Night/Low Visibility Endorsement: means an
endorsement on an Authority to Drive Airside made in
accordance with this handbook.
Notifiable Accident: any vehicle accident which:-
causes personal injury; and or
causes property damage;
Perimeter Road: means an airside road which remains
clear of the manoeuvring areas except in areas where the
road marked as a road crosses a taxiway and being marked
as a Perimeter Road on the plan at Attachment "A".
Rules for Drivers Operating Airside:
for drivers set out in this manual.
means the rules
Restricted Area/Security Restricted Area: means any
part of the airport, designated by notices posted by
GCAPL, access to which is restricted to (
a) persons holding an authorised identification card
valid for that part of the Airport and
b) having a lawful excuse for entry.
Runway (RWY): A defined rectangular area on an
aerodrome, prepared for the take-off and landing of
aircraft along its length.
Runway Strips (RWS:) A defined area including the
runway and stop way (if provided) intended to reduce the
risk of damage to aircraft running off a runway and to
protect aircraft flying over it during take-off or landing
operations.
Subsidiary: means a wholly owned subsidiary.
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DEFINITIONS Continued.....
Supervision: means supervision in accordance with
“Rules for Drivers Operating Airside”
Supervised vehicle: means a vehicle driven under
supervision in accordance with the “Rules for
Drivers Operating Airside”.
Surface Movement Control: Vehicles (SMC-v):
means the radio frequency used to control the
movement of vehicles on Movement Areas excluding
the runway strips.
Taxiway (TWY): A defined path on an aerodrome
established for the taxiing of aircraft and intended to
provide a link between one part of the Aerodrome
and another
Transport Security Program: means the security
arrangements in force at the airport. It is a
preventative security plan that sets out security
measures and procedures to be implemented to
safeguard against acts of unlawful interference with
aviation.
Vehicle operator: means a person, firm, body
corporate or government department controlling the
operation of a vehicle whether as owner, hirer or
otherwise.
Vehicle: means a motor vehicle or other specialised
airside mobile equipment, other than bicycles and
tricycles.
Tower: means the Air Traffic Control (ATC) tower at
the airport, which comprises of two separate areas of
responsibility:-
Surface Movement Control (SMC/Ground)
controls all movements on the maneuvering area
other than runways in use, and their associated
flight strips using VHF frequency 121.8
Aerodrome Control (ADC/Tower) controls all
movements on runways and helipads in use,
including their associated flight strips using VHF
frequency 118.7.
.
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INTRODUCTION
Gold Coast Airport Pty Ltd has produced these notes in the interests of greater safety on the airside of Gold Coast
Airport. It is meant to act as a quick reference guide for all drivers operating airside.
As the operator of an aerodrome under the Civil Aviation Certified Safety Regulations, Gold Coast Airport Pty Ltd
(GCAPL) is obliged to include in its Aerodrome Manual particulars for the control of surface vehicles operating on,
or in the vicinity of the movement area (CASA 139)
GCAPL also has general duties of care under common law and obligations under occupational health and safety
legislation, the Civil Aviation Regulations and the Air Navigation Regulations in relation to safety and security
issues associated with surface vehicles operating in such areas.
THESE RULES AND STANDARDS ARE AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE SYSTEM WHICH GCAPL HAS PUT IN
PLACE TO PROMOTE THE SAFE AND ORDERLY MOVEMENT OF PASSENGERS, AIRCRAFT AND VEHICULAR
TRAFFIC AIRSIDE.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THESE RULES IS A BREACH OF CONDITIONS SET
DOWN BY THE RELEVANT AUTHORITIES TO USE AND TO DRIVE AIRSIDE.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THESE RULES WILL ALSO BE TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT
BY GCAPL IN CONSIDERING WHETHER TO EXCLUDE INDIVIDUAL DRIVERS OR THEIR EMPLOYERS FROM
AIRSIDE USE OR OPERATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES.
Rob Porter
General Manager Aviation Operations and Standards
Gold Coast Airport Pty Ltd
JULY 2010
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SECTION 1.
AUTHORITY TO DRIVE
AIRSIDE (ADA)
An Authority to Drive Airside (ADA) is an authority
issued by GCAPL that permits the holder of the ADA to
operate a vehicle on the airside.
1.1 ADA REQUIREMENTS
Prior to sitting the mandatory ADA test the applicant must
have completed the following minimum hours in a vehicle
on the Airside;
4 hours in relation to an ADA Category 1, 2, 3 or 3E.
- this to include 2 hours as an observer and 2 hours
being observed.
8 hours (4 hours of which is on the manoeuvring Area) in
relation to an ADA Category 4.
competency issues will be addressed by regular checking
of vehicle driving standards and knowledge of
procedures at driver‟s mandatory ASIC renewal.
all night endorsements to require 6 hours night
familiarization over and above the requirements.
all applicants must demonstrate a lawful and
operational need for an ADA.
candidates for the ADA must answer all mandatory
questions correctly and obtain an overall pass mark of
95%. Should they be unsuccessful, they may re-sit the
test after a study / training period of no less than 48
hours.
RENEWALS: It is the responsibility of the authorised
drivers to ensure that he/she re-sits the appropriate
tests PRIOR to the expiry of their ADA.
1.2. ADA CATEGORIES
Please Note: when applying for a CAT 3E and CAT 4 a
driver must:
a) hold a radio-telephone operators “Certificate of
Proficiency” issued by CASA or an approved
issuing authority.
b) be able to comprehend any visual signals that
may be issued by ATC (refer to “Radio
Procedures” at Section 7 page 19 of this
document).
SECTION 2. RULES
2.1 AUTHORITY TO DRIVE AIRSIDE and
STATE/TERRITORY LICENCE
Authority
You must not drive a vehicle in any airside area unless:
you hold a current Authority to Drive Airside valid for
the area in which you need to operate, or
you are under the supervision by the holder of an ADA
the vehicle has a current Authority to Use Airside
(AUA)
you hold a current Aviation Security identification Card
(ASIC) if operating in a Security Restricted Area (SRA)
you have a valid reason to be driving airside
You are familiar with and fully understand any revision
to local operating procedures and documentation.
Licence
You must not drive a vehicle airside unless you hold a
current State or Territory driving licence.
CATEGORY
Category 1
Category 2
Category 3
Category
3E
Category 4
AREA
General Aviation Apron only
CAT 1 + RPT Apron
(i.e. GA Apron, All Aprons and Apron
taxiways)
CAT 2 + Airside Roads
(i.e.GA Apron, All Aprons and Apron
taxiways, Perimeter Roads)
CAT 3 + TW „E‟
(i.e. GA Apron, All Aprons and Apron
taxiways, Perimeter Road Taxiway Echo)
CAT 3E + ALL manoeuvring Areas
Inspection of Documents
Whenever you are in charge of a vehicle airside, if
GCAPL directs you to produce your Authority to Drive
Airside, you must comply with that direction.
A current AUA should also be clearly visible on the
vehicle for inspection.
Cancellation/Suspension
If you are notified by GCAPL that your Authority to
Drive Airside is cancelled or suspended you must
surrender it to GCAPL.
a) Immediately if you are notified while you are in
charge of a vehicle airside;
b) Otherwise within 48 hours.
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2.1 Authority to Drive airside and
state/territory licence (cont)
Note: No vehicle operator should assume that there is a right
to drive airside. The airport operator will be introducing a
“points” system for breaches of the rules as a guide to
determining when it will invoke its power to cancel or
suspend. However, any such system does not restrict the
general discretion of the airport operator to cancel or suspend
Authority to Drive Airside whenever he/she considers it
appropriate to do so.
If you hold an Authority to Drive Airside and you cease to
hold a State or Territory licence to drive or you have any
State of Territory licence to drive cancelled for breach of
any traffic laws, your Authority to Drive Airside terminates
immediately and you must within 48 hours of ceasing to
hold a licence or cancellation:
a) surrender the authority to GCAPL; and
b) notify in writing GCAPL, the vehicle operator for
whom you drive and, if applicable, the Approved
Issuing Authority which issued the authority that you
no longer hold a State or Territory Licence or of the
cancellation, as the case may be.
SECTION 3. VEHICLES
3.1 AUTHORITY TO USE AIRSIDE
You must not drive a vehicle in an airside area without
supervision unless the vehicle operator’s current authority
to Use Airside for the vehicle:-
a) is affixed to the windscreen if the vehicle has a
windscreen;
b) is displayed in a holder facing outwards from the front
of the vehicle and readily visible from outside the
vehicle if the vehicle does not have a windscreen.
3.2 DRIVING
Speed Limits
a) whilst driving airside you must obey all regulatory signs
and, unless otherwise indicated by signs, adhere to the
following speed limits:
Where a speed limit is indicated by a sign that shall be
the speed limit for that area.
LOCATION
Baggage Make-up room
Within 15 meters of an
aircraft
Elsewhere on the movement
area including aprons
General Aviation Apron
Perimeter roads.
On the runways
On the taxiway
SPEED
10 km/h max
(walking speed)
10 km/h
25 km/h
25 km/h
40 km/h
As required
As
required
General
b) not drive within 3 meters of an aircraft, except when
required for the servicing of that aircraft;
c) not drive within 15 meters of an aircraft refueling,
except when equipment conforms to Civil Aviation
orders (CAO) Part 20.9, Section 4.4.3 (b)
d) stay well clear of aircraft when their red anti-collision
beacons are operating (indicating that the engines are
running or are about to be started), and give way to all
moving aircraft;
e) use roadways (where marked) to traverse aprons;
f) not drive while affected by alcohol or drugs;
- The QAL Drug and Alcohol Management Plan
(DAMP) is strictly enforced at the Gold Coast
Airport. The GCAPL policy is that persons working
in or for the airport arrive at work unaffected by
drugs or alcohol and remain that way whilst they
are on duty.
g) not drive in a manner likely to jeopardise the safety of
any person;
As well as an AUA, a vehicle approved to operate airside
must also have clearly displayed:
a) logo which identifies the operator of the vehicle
b) vehicle identification by number plates and/or
company fleet number
c) visible Rotating Beacon.
h) comply with instructions given to you by GCAPL
including instruction in the form of default notices
given to you or attached to a vehicle of which you are
in charge;
i) ensure when driving vehicles carrying loose material
(such as garbage and waste paper) that the load is
adequately covered to prevent spillage;
j) not park vehicles or equipment so that they will
obstruct aircraft, other vehicles or pedestrians;
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3.2 Driving (cont)
k) Leave doors closed but unlocked, keys in the ignition
switch and handbrake on when the vehicle is left
unattended in other than designated parking areas
during operational hours.
l) lock vehicle and remove keys when parked airside
overnight;
m) notify the vehicle operator of any defect in a vehicle of
which you are aware as soon as possible;
n) on apron areas vehicles and equipment must only be
parked within the defined equipment parking areas.
o) if you are driving under an Authority to Drive Airside:
(i) be familiar with the latest Rules; and (where
applicable)
(ii) understand the regulations and restrictions which
apply to the Movement Area;
(iii) be familiar with the designations of the runways and
taxiways; and
(iv) comply with the radio procedures set out in Sect. 6
An Authority to Drive Airside does not authorise
driving on airside:
(a) between sunset and sunrise; or
(b) in conditions where visibility is less than 800 meters
(See Low Visibility Conditions section 7.16 Page 23)
UNLESS
- the Authority has been endorsed for such driving in
accordance with a Night/Low Visibility Driving
Endorsement.
- the Authority to Drive airside has a Night/Low
Visibility Driving Endorsement. This is required for
all personnel who are, due to the nature of their
duties, required to drive airside at night or during
periods of low visibility.
- the vehicle must have headlights (dipped) and tail
lights operating;
(c) the vehicle must be under supervision by a vehicle so
equipped and driven by a driver with such Certificate of
Proficiency.
AND EITHER
(a) displays a rotating beacon on the highest part of the
vehicle which is red in the case of rescue and
firefighting vehicles and amber for other vehicles or;
(b) displays flashing lights visible 360 degrees around the
vehicle. or;
Night Driving
When driving airside at night or during periods of
reduced visibility you must:
a) remain on designated roads and aprons;
b) be familiar with the geography of the airport:
c) refrain from entering areas you are unfamiliar with;
d) hold a current night endorsed authority to drive
airside
3.3 MOTOR CYCLES TRICYCLES, BICYCLES
AND MOTORISED SKATEBOARDS
Motorised Skateboards/Scooters
Motorised Skateboards and similar devises are NOT
permitted airside.
Motorcycles (maximum 250 cc), Tricycles,
Bicycles
a) must be operated in a safe manner at all times
b) written approval is required from GCAPL
c) are not permitted on manoeuvring areas
d) are not permitted to operate in darkness/or low
visibility conditions.
e) are to be equipped and maintained to a
standard applicable to that required on public
roads
f) while operating on all areas of the airside the
vehicle operator shall ensure the rider wears a
helmet designed to the relevant Australian
Standard and in accordance with standard road
rules and in addition a high visibility vest/jacket
Motor Cycles
a) motorcycle rider - must be licensed to ride a
motorcycle
b) the rules, regulations and directions as defined
in the GCAPL “Rules for Drivers Operating
Airside” apply to the motorcycle operator and
the motorcycle.
c) a vehicle warning light must be mounted on top
of the vehicle, so as to provide 360 degrees
visibility. See section 3.2 Driving (page 8,9)
d) vehicle driver must hold a current state or
territory licence
e) vehicle driver must hold a current ADA
f) vehicle driver must hold and correctly display a
current AUA on the motorcycle
g) all speed limits adhered to
h) vehicle operators must never carry passengers
on motorcycle.
(c) is under supervision by another vehicle being operated
in accordance these rules and displaying such beacon or
flashing lights.
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3.4 CIRCLE OF SAFETY ON RPT APRON
The “Circle of Safety” is an international key Safety
Control
Ground damage to aircraft and potential injury to
personnel presents a significant safety risk and commercial
impact to carriers throughout the world.
The “Circle of Safety” relates to an imaginary/invisible
circle which typically extends for 5 meters around the
aircraft, inside this circle an inner zone encapsulates the
fuselage and engine area with a 2 metre safety zone. (see
Fig. 1.)
The “Circle of Safety” provides a multilayer safety buffer
which surrounds the aircraft and triggers operators to
consider their speed and travel path to ensure a safe
approach to an aircraft.
This process ensures that both operator and ground service
equipment (GSE) are serviceable and safe to approach an
aircraft.
The reduction of speed of movement of vehicles within the
Circle of Safety is a critical control to reduce the risks of
injury to staff and damage to aircraft.
A significant proportion of damage to aircraft and
potential injury to staff continues to include failure to
observe the “Circle of Safety” as a primary or
contributory factor to the occurrence.
Who is affected by this procedure
Employees, who hold an airside drivers license, are
licensed to operate equipment and work on and around
aircraft within the “Circle of Safety” are covered by this
procedure.
Managers and supervisors are responsible for implementing
the procedure.
Circle of Safety - Rationale
Undisciplined/uncoordinated operation of equipment in
close proximity to an aircraft can result in;
Injury to personnel
Ground damage to aircraft
Damage to GSE
Damage to infrastructure/property
All carriers and service agents have a mandated
and regulatory responsibility (duty of care) to provide
a safe work place and system of work.
If all personnel involved in aircraft ground handling
/servicing adhere to “Circle of Safety” principles
at the airport the ramp environment will be a safer
workplace for all.
These principles provide four key elements:
1. Ensures GSE braking serviceability and
effectiveness
2. Appropriate travel path
3. Safe speed adherence
4. Safety driving behaviour
Recommended Industry Practice
The following process should be adhered to at all
times:
Do not approach an aircraft until the
anti-collision beacon has been extinguished
and the all clear (thumbs up) signal has been
given.
Vehicles/equipment directly servicing the aircraft
should come to an initial complete stop at a
distance no less than five (5) meters from the
aircraft (outer Circle of Safety).
All equipment must be driven at walking pace 4.6
km/h.
Vehicles/equipment should then come to a second
complete stop at distance no less than two (2)
meters from the aircraft (inner Circle of Safety).
All equipment must be driven at slow walking
pace 2-4 km/h.
All equipment must be driven at a walking pace
when within two meters of an aircraft.
Minimum Circle of Safety Guideline
As a minimum guideline, vehicles and equipment must
make a minimum of one complete stop prior to entering
the operational safety zone or at a distance of no less
than 5 meters from the Aircraft. (Ref: IATA Airport
Handling Manual 630 Section 8.33 Circle of Safety)
Other Considerations
A minimum of 3 meters must be maintained when
driving around a refueling or its hoses, hydrant
connections and static lines.
Always use a marshaller when you do not have a
clear sign of travel whilst lining up to an aircraft
service door or when reversing away from the
aircraft.
Do not drive between aircraft engines, underneath
any fuselage or wing/s of an aircraft unless
operationally approved for that specific aircraft
type.
Always observe aircraft specific jet blast, prop wash
and ingestion zones
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3.4 Circle of Safety (cont)
.
Data analysis has consistently shown
that carriers and service providers who
implement, monitor and reinforce
procedural adherence to “Circle of
Safety” protocols, can expect reduced
occurrences of ground damage to aircraft
and near miss occurrence reports
Figure: 1
3.5 ACCIDENTS / INCIDENTS
If you are the driver of a vehicle involved in an accident or
incident on airside which:-
a) Causes personal injury; or
b) Causes property damage to a value greater than $1,000; or
c) May involve GCAPL in litigation
You must immediately report the accident/incident to a
GCAPL Airport Safety Officer and within a reasonable time
after the accident, provide a written statement to GCAPL of
how the accident/incident occurred.
3.6 IMMOBILISED VEHICLES
If you are driving a vehicle which becomes immobilised on
the manoeuvring area you must:-
a) If air traffic control is operating, notify air traffic control
immediately;
b) If air traffic control is not operating, notify GCAPL
immediately
If you are driving a vehicle which becomes immobilised on
an apron area, you must notify GCAPL immediately and
assist them in moving it.
If you are the driver of a vehicle which becomes
immobilised on a movement area, you must provide to
GCAPL staff such assistance as they may reasonably
require moving the vehicle off the movement area or to
another area on the movement area.
3.7 SUPERVISON
If you are made available by GCAPL or by your vehicle
operator to provide supervision for a vehicle or driver
not authorised to be driven/drive within an airside area
except under supervision, you may, subject to such
conditions as GCAPL considers appropriate, supervise
the vehicle by;
a) Driving a vehicle for which an Authority to Use Airside
is current to escort the supervised vehicle; or
b) Riding in the supervised vehicle; or
If you are driving a supervised vehicle which is
being escorted by another in accordance with the
preceding rule you must keep the supervised
vehicle behind the escorting vehicle at a distance
of no more than 20 meters and no less than 5
meters.
Before you start supervising a vehicle by driving
an escorting vehicle, you must ensure that the
driver of the supervised vehicle is aware of the
requirement to keep the supervised vehicle
behind the escorting vehicle at a distance of no
more than 20 meters.
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3.7 AVIATION SECURITY IDENTIFICAITON
CARD (ASIC)
Sample of an ADA card
issued to the expiry of the
drivers ASIC
When driving airside, you must hold and display an
Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC) issued in
accordance with the airport security program approved
for the airport in accordance with the Air Transport
Security Regulations 2005
All drivers must have a current Authority to Drive
(ADA) Airside endorsement on their ASIC card.
This is depicted on the bottom Right hand corner
of the relevant ASIC card.
Categories
SAMPLE
Sample of an ADA
card issued to the
expiry of the
drivers ASIC
1N
Category 1
General Aviation apron only
2N
Category 2
GA apron, all aprons and apron
taxiways
3N
3EN
4N
Category 3
Category
3E
Category 4
GA Apron, all aprons/apron
taxiways, perimeter roads
GA aprons, all aprons/apron
taxiways, perimeter road, & taxiway
Echo
CAT 3E + ALL manoeuvring areas
SAMPLE
Sample of a GREY
ASIC card with CAT
1 N ADA for General
Aviation only
* N denotes a night endorsement
SAMPLE
Sample of a RED
ASIC with a CAT 2N
SAMPLE
ADA for use in GA
and on the main RPT
apron / SRA.
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SECTION 4. BASIC VISUAL AIDS & LINE
MARKINGS
REFERENCE: - MOS 139 Chapter 8
Visual Aids provided by aerodrome markings, markers,
signals & signs.
4.3 APRON EDGE MARKING
A DOUBLE YELLOW line used to mark the edge of the high
strength pavement.
The following markings, markers, signals and signs
must be obeyed while on airside: all drivers should be
familiar with the meaning and form of airside markings
4.1 RUNWAY CENTRE LINE
Uniformly spaced WHITE LINES AND GAPS which identifies
the physical centre of the runway and provides alignment
guidance during takeoff and landing operations.
4.4 APRON SERVICE ROAD
Marked with WHITE LINES and DOUBLE WHITE LINES at
the taxiway edge. Vehicles traversing the apron are to
remain on the Apron Service road and give way to all
traffic.
4.2 AIRCRAFT PARKING LIMIT LINES
A continuous RED LINE WITH A CONTINUOUS YELLOW
line either side. Used to limit the parking of aircraft to a
particular area of the Apron.
4.5 PASSENGER PATHWAY
A WHITE ZEBRA marking to assist the movement of
passengers to and from aircraft parked on the apron.
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Section 4: Basic Visual Aids & Line Markings
(Cont)
4.6 EQUIPMENT CLEARANCE LINES
4.8 LEAD IN LINE
A SINGLE YELLOW line which is an extension of the
Taxiway centerline. This line guides pilots to their stop
bar position.
A BROKEN RED line consisting of a 1m in length dash
followed by a 1m in length gap with the text “Equipment
Clearance” defines the area to be kept clear while an
aircraft is being manoeuvered into an adjacent parking
position. i.e. staging area. Vehicles will maintain
clearance to an aircraft when they are to the text side of
the line.
4.9 RUNWAY HOLDING POINTS
YELLOW LINE markings on the taxiways indicating the
position to hold clear of the runway strip. Defined by two
(2) solid and two (2) broken yellow lines the width of the
taxiway.
4.7 EQUIPMENT STORAGE AREA
A SINGLE SOLID RED line and the text “Equipment
Storage” defines areas that are clear of aircraft and are to
be used for parking equipment (depending on the
background surface the red line) may be accompanied by a
black or white line to highlight its position. Vehicles must
always be parked behind these lines.
4.10 TAXIWAY INTERSECTIONS
One metre SOLID YELLOW then one metre BROKEN lines to
mark intersection of taxiways to show where to halt before
entering the intersection if required by ATC to do so.
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Section 4: Basic Visual Aids & Line
Markings (Cont
4.11 TAXIWAY CROSSINGS
A WHITE line with a STOP sign marks a road crossing
a taxiway. All vehicles MUST give way to ALL
aircraft.
4.13 COLOURED LIGHTS
Used to mark the following areas:-
AREA
LIGHTS
APRON or TAXIWAY EDGE
BLUE LIGHTS
(Temporary USE only)
HOLDING POINTS
YELLOW LIGHTS
ROTARY WING TAXIWAY
BLUE LIGHTS
RUNWAY EDGE
TAXIWAY CENTRE LINE
UNSERVICEABLE AREA
WORKS AREA LIMIT
WHITE LIGHTS
GREEN LIGHTS
RED LIGHTS
ORANGE LIGHTS
4.14 COLOURED CONES
Used to mark the following areas:-
HELICOPTER
APRON EDGE
A BLUE cone
to mark the edge of
the helicopter parking
area.
4.12 TAXIWAY MARKING
A SINGLE YELLOW line marks the centerline of taxiways
TAXIWAY AND
APRON EDGE
UNSERVICEABILITY
AREA
A YELLOW cone
to mark the edge of
an aircraft apron
area
A WHITE cone WITH
a RED BAND
to mark the
unserviceable area
WORKS AREA
LIMIT
An ORANGE cone
to define the limit of
works.
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4.15 MOVEMENT AREA GUIDANCE
SIGNS (MAGS)
Movement area guidance signs are used to
indicate to pilots their position on the airfield.
They are also a useful aid to drivers for a quick
check of their position. All drivers must stop at
the runway designation signs and seek clearance
from the tower to cross the runway.
NOTE: If you become confused about what is
happening, leave the movement area and consult
someone about further training.
5.2 LIGHT SIGNALS
If you receive light signals from the tower (CAT 4
drivers only) respond to them promptly. The meaning
of these signals may be displayed on the left hand
corner of your vehicle windscreen.
Signals and their meanings are listed hereunder:
GREEN FLASHES
STEADY RED
Permission to cross runway or
to move on taxiway
Stop Immediately
4.16 RUNWAY STRIP MARKERS
White gable markers mark the edge of the runway strip.
Vehicles are not permitted to enter the runway strip
without specific clearance from ATC.
RED FLASHES Move off the runway or
Taxiway and watch out for
aircraft
WHTIE FLASHES Vacate the Manoeuvring Area
and contact AirServices
Australia Duty Team Leader
5.3 FOREIGN OBJECT DEBRIS - FOD
Loose items left lying around are called foreign object
debris.
Any loose items – including tools, drink cans, sunglasses,
plastics, and cardboard can become dangerous missiles if
caught in an engines jet blast, or damage wheels, tyres or
structures.
All debris should be deposited in sealed waste containers
to prevent the ingestion of FOD.
SECTION 5.
GENERAL TIPS
5.1 Before you go out onto the
Manoeuvring Area:
When carrying any loose material (such as tools,
equipment, garbage, waste paper, components or other
materials etc) the load must be adequately covered and
secured to prevent spillage or FOD
All vehicles fitted with rubbish bins must have a secure lid
to ensure FOD does not litter apron areas and airside
roads.
KNOW THE PROCEDURES
KNOW ANY CURRENT BULLETINS
KNOW THE CORRECT PHRASEOLGOGIES
KNOW THE LIGHT SIGNALS
BE PRECISE - AND PATIENT
COMPLY WITH THIS HANDBOOK
– including any recent amendments
KEEP YOUR EYES OPEN, STAY ALERT AND NEVER
BEYOND HEARING RANGE OF YOUR RADIO
PLAN WORK CAREFULLY AND AVOID ANY
TENDENCY TO RUSH WHILST AIRSIDE
NEVER LEAVE ANYTHING (EQUIPMENT OR TOOLS)
ON THE MOVEMENT AREA.
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5.4 OTHER LOCAL REQUIREMENTS
The entire airside of the airport is designated a
“No Smoking Area”.
This means no smoking anywhere on airside.
Smoking is prohibited in all airside areas including
inside vehicles that are airside.
TELEPHONE CONTACTS
Quick Reference
Airport Safety Officer - 0407 755 722
GCAPL Operations & Safety Supervisor - 0407 143 342
GCAPL Management Office - 07 5589 1100
Air Traffic Control (Tower) - 07 5599 5905
- 07 5599 5990
Airport Rescue & Fire Fighting Service - 07 5590 2720
(ARFF)
Australian Federal Police (AFP)
- 131 AFP
(131237)
All vehicles operating on the manoeuvring area shall
have the standard tower signals label clearly visible
to the driver.
Only essential vehicles should be near an aircraft
during fuelling operations.
Drivers on the manoeuvring area must obey all
instructions given by air traffic/surface movement
controllers.
Aircraft manoeuvring areas must not be used as
shortcuts.
Roadways and perimeter roads (where marked)
must be used to traverse aprons, taxi
lanes/taxiways.
At a number of points along airside perimeter roads
there are crossings of operational (live) taxiways
and taxi lanes.
- Drivers are to exercise extreme caution at
these crossing points and in all cases give
way to aircraft.
Drivers must not operate with a train of trolleys in
excess of six (6) trolleys on aprons and roadways.
A vehicle must not operate with a passenger load in
excess of its designated capacity.
Remember: NO SEAT, NO RIDE.
Vehicles shall not be driven between passengers
moving to or from an aircraft.
Vehicles shall not be used to service, load or
unload an aircraft unless a representative/agent of
the aircraft operator is present, or if there is a
written agreement between the parties.
The driver shall not whilst driving answer or use a
hand-held mobile phone.
All safety and security directions issued by the
Airport Safety Officer must be followed at all
times.
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SECTION 6.
CATEGORY 4 DRIVER
The movement of vehicle on the manoeuvring area
is subject to authorization by Air Traffic Control
(ATC)
Drivers of vehicles requiring to cross or enter
runways and taxiways must be in two-way
communication with ATC and must comply with
any clearance issued to them.
Airports across the country continue to experience
runway incursions, thereby making runway
incursions a continuing threat to aviation safety.
Key to reducing the threats imposed by runway
incursions is the safe and standardized operation
of vehicles on the maneuvering area.
Key points
a) Runway incursions are systemic, recurring events
that are unintentional by-products of aircraft
operations.
b) Operations must be standardised to reduce risk at
a time when growth is challenging runway and
infrastructure expansion.
c) Collision-avoidance safeguards need to be
developed for the high-energy segment of
runways, where aircraft are accelerating for takeoff
or decelerating after landing.
d) Human factors are the common denominator in
every runway incursion.
Responsibilities
Irrespective of any clearance or instruction issued by
ATC, drivers of vehicles, and of vehicles towing
aircraft, are responsible for ensuring that their vehicle
(and any part under tow) does not collide with any
other vehicle, aircraft, building or obstruction.
Need to cross or enter a runway
a) The frequency of runway incursions is directly
related to the number of runway crossings. An
important factor in preventing runway incursions
then, is to limit the physical possibility of vehicle
drivers to mistakenly enter runways. This basic
principle includes, but is not limited to, the
optimal use of perimeter taxiways, and the
avoidance of runway crossings to the maximum
extent possible.
b) Radio contact with the ground (121.8) is necessary
if you intend to proceed from the apron onto
taxiways and runways.
c) Do not enter the manoeuvring area unless you
have an established need to do so and have
appropriate licence.
Working on the Manoeuvring Area
(when ATC on Duty)
a) Be conversant with the radio procedures and with
the meaning of ATC visual signals and signs which
might be used on the Airport ( "Radio Procedures"
see Section 7 page 8/9 )
b) Obey all instructions given by Air Traffic Control
(aerodrome control and surface movement
controllers); and
c) Be familiar with the geography of the airport.
d) Once you have received a clearance to enter the
manoeuvring area, you must keep a constant radio
listening watch, staying alert to what is happening
around you by listening to radio communications.
(ensure that your vehicles AM / FM is switched off)
e) Do not enter, cross or otherwise transgress a
runway flight strip, request such clearance from
GROUND (Gold Coast Ground).
GROUND will then pass appropriate instructions to
proceed, or to contact TOWER (Gold Coast Tower)
on 118.7. All clearances to enter or cross a
runway in use will be given on tower frequency
(118.7)
f) As soon as you are told by the TOWER to vacate a
runway, you must do so immediately and then
notify the TOWER that you have vacated when you
have moved outside the relevant line of runway
strip markers.
g) Do not change frequency until you are instructed
to do so
h) A vehicle driver in doubt as to the position of the
vehicle with respect to the manoeuvring area shall
immediately:-
- Notify air traffic control (Gold Coast ground
or Gold Coast tower) of the circumstances
(including the last known position):
- Simultaneously, unless otherwise instructed
by the air traffic control, vacate the landing
area, taxiway, or other part of the
manoeuvring area, to a safe distance as
expeditiously as possible; and then - STOP
the vehicle.
Emergency Situations
In emergency conditions, or if the standard light
signals have not been observed, the tower may
cause the runway or taxiway lights to flash. This
means that you must vacate the manoeuvring area
and observe the Tower for light signals.
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Section 6: Category 4 Driver (Cont)
6.1 TRANSMISSION TECHNIQUES
The efficient use of two-way radio depends
largely on microphone technique, the method of
speaking and choice of words used by the
operator.
a) Speak plainly and end each word clearly to
prevent consecutive words "running together”
b) Avoid any tendency to shout
c) Avoid variations in speech intensity and unusual
inflections of the voice
d) Avoid hesitant sounds such as "er" and "um"
e) Preserve the rhythm of ordinary conversation,
avoiding long pauses but retaining oral
punctuation (gaps between sentences etc.)
f) Maintain a business-like manner and do not use
colloquialisms, first names or be unduly familiar
with others
g) If improvisation is necessary, make it brief and
unambiguous (standard phraseology is best)
h) Read each written message before transmission,
in order to eliminate unnecessary delay
SECTION 7.
7.1 PHONETIC ALPHABET
RADIO PROCEDURES
The International Phonetic Alphabet is used to
assist in voice transmission of call signs,
runway/taxiway designators and the spelling of
proper names and unusual words.
The phonetic alphabet is made up of particular
words to denote the letters. When used, the
pronunciations as shown are to apply
A ALPHA Al-fa
B BRAVO BRAH-voh
C CHARLIE CHAR-lee
D DELTA DEL-tah
E ECHO ECK-oh
F FOXTROT FOKS-trot
G GOLF golf
H HOTEL hoh-TELL
L LIMA LEE-mah
M MIKE mike
N NOVEMBER no-VEM-ber
O OSCAR OSS-cah
P PAPA pah-PAH
Q QUEBEC key-BECK
R ROMEO ROH-me-OH
S SIERRA see-AIR-rah
T TANGO TANG-go
U UNIFORM YOU-nee-form
V VICTOR VIC-tah
W WHISKY WISS-key
X X-RAY ECKS-RAY
Y YANKEE YANG-key
Z ZULU ZOO-loo
7.2 NUMERALS
Numbers are to be transmitted using the following
pronunciations
0 ZE-RO
1 WUN
2 TOO
3 TREE OR THREE
4 FOW-er
5 FIFE
6 SIX
7 SEV-en
8 AIT
9 NIN-er
I INDIA IN-dee-ah
J JULIETT JEW-lee-ETT
K KILO KEE-low
DECIMAL
THOUSAND
DAY-SEE-MAL
TOUSAND OR THOUSAND
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Section 7: Radio Procedures (Cont
7.6 COMMONLY USED PHRASES
7.3 GENERAL NUMBERS
In general, numbers except whole thousands, are to be
transmitted by pronouncing each digit separately e.g.
10 ONE ZERO
75 SEVEN FIVE
100 ONE ZERO ZERO
583 FIVE EIGHT THREE
5000 FIVE THOUSAND
11000 ONE ONE THOUSAND
24000 TWO FOUR THOUSAND
38143 THREE EIGHT ONE FOUR THREE
7.4 GROUND VEHICLE CALL SIGNS
In contrast, ground vehicle call signs are to be transmitted
using the group form and be preceded by a vehicle
identified, e.g.
Truck 12
CAR 25
TRUCK TWELVE
CAR TWENTY-FIVE
Note: At some airports, ATC may approve the use of
discrete call signs for specific vehicles, e.g. "Sweeper Blue
or Tug Red".
7.5. SIGNAL STRENGTH
Readability of radio signals (i.e. how well a transmission is
able to be heard) is categorized as follows:
1 Unreadable
2 Readable now and again
3 Readable but with difficulty
4 Readable
5 Perfectly readable
ACKNOWLEDGE
AFFIRMATIVE
APPROVED GRANTED
CANCEL CLEARANCE
CLEARED SPECIFIED
CONFIRM
CORRECT
CORRECTION
DISREGARD
EXPEDITE
HOLD POSITION
HOLD SHORT OF
HOW DO YOU READ
NEGATIVE
RADIO CHECK
READ BACK
REQUEST
ROGER
SAY AGAIN
STAND BY
VACATE
VACATED
VERIFY
WILCO
WORDS TWICE
Let me know that you have
received and understood this
message
YES
Permission for proposed action
Annul the previously transmitted
Authorised to proceed under the
conditions
Have I correctly received the
following (See also “SAY AGAIN”)
That is correct
An error has been made in this (or
other) message – the correct
information is
Consider that message/instruction
as not sent
Hurry
STOP – Do not proceed until advised
STOP – before a specified location
(for a runway or taxiway, this is the
Taxi Holding Position Line)
What is the readability of my
transmission (or how well can you
hear my transmission - normally
preceded by “RADIO CHECK”)
NO, or permission not granted, or
that is not correct
I wish to know how well you can
hear me – Please advise your
readability of my transmission
Repeat all, or the specified part of
this message back to me exactly as
received
Request permission to ……, or I
would like to know…….
I have received all of your last
message (see also “WILCO”)
Repeat all, or the following part of
your last message
Wait and I will call you back
Move off the runway/Taxiway/Area
immediately (may be amplified by “Via
Taxiway….. or Next left”)
I have vacated
runway/taxiway/area (not
required after crossing a runway or
taxiway unless asked by the Tower
e.g. in poor visibility)
Check and confirm with originator
I (fully) understand your
message/instruction and will
comply with it
Communication is difficult-Please
send every word or group of words
twice or words will be sent twice
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Section 7: Radio Procedures (Cont)
7.7 COMMUNICATING WITH THE TOWER
The safety of airside vehicle operations depends
substantially on the proper flow of information
between the aerodrome authority and the operators
and drivers of vehicles. The procedures detailed
below result from a collaborative working
arrangement being developed between GCAPL, the
aerodrome operator, and Airservices Australia, the air
navigation service provider.
Gold Coast Airport is utilised by a wide mix of aircraft
types ranging from heavy jet to light aircraft and
helicopter operations. A steadily increasing number
of airline scheduled jet services operate together with
significant numbers of general aviation training
aircraft involving varying levels of pilot ability and
experience.
Combined with limited ground based infrastructure,
this results in a reasonably complex aerodrome
environment where ATC is required to operate on two
separate frequencies. The aerodrome controller
(TOWER on 118.7) is responsible for all traffic
(aircraft, vehicles, and people) operating on the
runway in use, while the ground controller (GROUND
on 121.8) is responsible for all traffic (aircraft,
vehicles, and people) operating on all taxiways, and
runways when not in use.
It is fundamental to aerodrome safety that all vehicle
operators and personnel using the manoeuvring areas
are fully conversant with current communication
procedures, their application and safety basis.
Crossing runways is a well identified safety risk
requiring rigorous procedures and situational
awareness by all concerned.
Works within runway strips-use TOWER frequency
118.7 MHz
To cross runways, plus all other areas – first use
frequency (GROUND) 121.8.
Before transmitting, be sure the channel is clear
(i.e. there are no other communications in progress)
by listening out.
7.8 ARRANGEMENTS – GCAPL STAFF
The following arrangements apply to GCAPL staff:
Identify the unit you are calling
"GOLD COAST GROUND”
Tell the Tower WHO you are
“THIS IS CAR (NUMBER)"
Tell the Tower WHERE you are
"ON DOMESTIC APRON or ON TWY ALPHA"
Tell the Tower WHAT you wish to do
“ON CHARLIE REQUEST TO CROSS RUNWAY 14”
Tell the Tower of other significant details.
7.9 ENTERING A RUNWAY (TOWER
FREQUENCY)
"GOLD COAST GROUND THIS IS CAR TWENTY
NINE ON DOMESTIC APRON, REQUEST
CLEARANCE TO ENTER TAXIWAY DELTA AND
RUNWAY THREE TWO REMAINING CLEAR OF
RUNWAY ONE SEVEN, ON IMMEDIATE RECALL"
Ground response:
“ Car Twenty Nine, proceed to holding
point Delta runway 32"
Your acknowledgement:
"ENTERING DELTA AND PROCEDING TO
HOLDING POINT DELTA RUNWAY THREE
TWO – CAR Twenty Nine”
On reaching the taxiway Delta holding point for
runway 32, GROUND will instruct:
“Car twenty Nine, contact Tower on 118.7”
Your acknowledgement:
“Contact tower 118.7 – Car Twenty Nine “
7.10 CROSSING A RUNWAY
(GROUND FREQUENCY)
"GOLD COAST GROUND - CAR TWENTY-TWO
ON TAXIWAY HOTEL - REQUEST CLEARANCE
TO CROSS RUNWAY ONE FOUR"
Ground response:
"Car 22 hold short of Runway 14"
Your acknowledgment:
"HOLDING SHORT OF RUNWAY ONE
FOUR - CAR TWENTY-TWO”
Note: Your request was denied at this time and
would be followed, when the runway is clear
using procedure detailed above.
7.11 ENTERING THE MANOEUVRING AREA
FROM APRONS (GROUND FREQUENCY)
"GOLD COAST GROUND - TRUCK TWO AT
SOUTHERN END OF DOMESTIC APRON
- CLEARANCE TO ENTER TAXIWAY DELTA
- ESTIMATED DURATION FIVE MINUTES"
Ground response:
"Truck 2, enter Taxiway Delta"
Your acknowledgment:
“TRUCK TWO"
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7.12 TYPICAL REPLIES FROM ATC (TOWER &
GROUND) ADVISING YOU OF
RESTRICTIONS
"CAR TWO - GOLD COAST GROUND
- HOLD POSITION"
Stay where you are and await further detail regardless
of where you are
"CAR THREE - GOLD COAST TOWER ON BRAVO
CROSS RUNWAY ONE FOUR - EXPEDITE"
Cross Runway 14 Bravo without any delay. You must
not enter Runway 14 again without further approval
"CAR NINE - GOLD COAST GROUND - HOLD
POSITION - EXPECT ONE ZERO MINUTE DELAY"
Several aircraft are on approach or taxiing for departure
- you may wish to try later
"TRUCK SIXTEEN - VACATE RUNWAY ONE
FOUR"
Regardless of what you are doing, what you have
requested or what you have been cleared to do so
far, move outside the manoeuvring area, clear of the
runway strip marker.
7.13 VACATING ONTO OTHER RUNWAYS
Before crossing or entering another runway whilst
vacating an active runway, you must request and
obtain a clearance to do so e.g.
Tower: "Car 4 - Vacate Runway 14"
Car 4: "VACATING RUNWAY ONE FOUR –
CLEARANCE TO VACATE ONTO RUNWAY
THREE FIVE TILL ONE FOUR AVAILABLE -
CAR FOUR"
Tower:
“ Car 4 - Negative - Enter Taxiway Alpha"
Your acknowledgment:
"ENTERING TAXIWAY ALPHA - CAR FOUR"
Clearly neither runway is available and you are to
immediately enter Taxiway A and clear the runway strip
markers.
You will generally be cleared only to enter a specific area
on a particular runway and when ready to leave that area,
you must notify the Tower of your intentions, e.g.
Car 19:
"CAR NINETEEN - VACATING RUNWAY ONE
SEVEN THRESHOLD - CLEARANCE TO
ENTER RUNWAY THREE TWO VIA
TAXIWAY CHARLIE AND TAXIWAY ALPHA"
Tower: "Car 19 - Enter Runway 32"
Your acknowledgment:
"ENTERING RUNWAY THREE TWO -
CAR NINETEEN"
You must remember to always ask for a clearance to
cross or enter any runway, unless the tower controller
has already specifically authorised you to do so. If you
have not received such a clearance, you must stop at the
Taxi holding position (clear of the runway strip) and
remain there until you have permission to proceed.
Clearance to enter, cross or otherwise operate on the
runway is use will always be given on tower frequency
(118.7)
7.14 THE MEANING OF “HOLD”
The word “STOP” is rarely used in radio
transmissions from the Tower - instead you will hear
the word "HOLD", which means "STOP". Examples of
the use of "HOLD" are:
"HOLD YOUR POSITION” (Stop where you are)
"HOLD SHORT OF RUNWAY ONE FOUR"
(Stop short of the runway strip) – listening watch on
manoeurving areas.
7.15 LISTENING WATCH ON
MANOEUVRING AREAS
Once you have gained runway (or taxiway) entry, you
must maintain a constant listening watch.
You should always be within hearing distance of your
radio. Often, a change in wind direction or other
operational factor will require the tower to move you
from your work urgently. Remember that the tower
will not interrupt your work unless it is necessary and
that you are then expected to co-operate with all
possible speed.
When directed to vacate, the tower call is
brief:
Tower: "Car 1 - Vacate Runway 32"
Your response, straight away:
"VACATING RUNWAY 32 - CAR ONE"
Note: Once you have made initial contact, you
no longer address the tower as Gold Coast
tower and conversely, the tower does not
advise its name. Once you have vacated and are
outside the runway (taxiway) strips, you call the
tower:
"CAR ONE - VACATED RUNWAY THREE TWO"
The tower will acknowledge and transfer you
back to Ground:
"CAR ONE" contact ground on 121.8”
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7.16 LOW VISIBILITY CONDITIONS
SECTION 8 REGULATORY REFERENCES
When Low Visibility Procedures have commenced the
Airport Safety Officer or other authorized personnel will
not operate on the manoeuvring area without first
obtaining clearance from ATC. Controllers will limit
aircraft and vehicular movements to one at a time in
areas beyond their vision.
a) For all low visibility operations non-essential vehicles
will not be permitted on the manoeuvring area.
b) Under declared “Low Visibility Procedures” all nonessential
vehicles operating on the airside will cease
operations and vacate the movement area.
c) All vehicle entry to airside will be via GATE 1
d) Vehicles requiring access from the EIP (GATE 1) to
RPT apron will require CAR 25 escort. (ASO‟s)
e) When aircraft movements are in progress during
declared “Low Visibility Procedures”, vehicular
movements on the manoeuvring area shall be
restricted to those vehicles under the control of
ARFF personnel, GCAPL Airport Safety Officers and
other vehicles when escorted by an Airport Safety
Officer
Further information relevant to rules and regulations
can be accessed as per the following:
8.1 CIVIL AVIATION ORDER 20.9
Air service operations – precautions in refueling engine
and ground radar operations.
http://www.casa.gov.au/download/orders/cao20/2009
.pdf
8.2 AIRPORTS (CONTROL OF ON AIRPORT
ACTIVITIES) REGULATIONS 1997
f) GCAPL will provide vehicles to facilitate a „follow
me‟ service on request from the ATC.
Note: Car 25 may escort one other vehicle onto the
manoeuvring area. For the purposes of this
instruction that escort will be considered as
one vehicle and the ASO will remain totally
responsible for the escorted vehicle.
AIRPORTS (CONTROL OF ON-AIRPORT
ACTIVITIES) REGULATIONS 1997
http://www.comlaw.gov.au/ComLaw/Legislation/Legisl
ativeInstrumentCompilation1.nsf/0/CB3D5C984EDB7C4B
CA2570140004F066/$file/AirportContOnAirpActivit1997
WD02.pdf
Rules for Drivers Operating Airside - Version 2.1 Issued January
Uncontrolled Copy – Reference Only
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