Aviation Major Hazard Standard - MIRMgate

Major Hazard Standard
MHS 03 - Aviation Standard documen Revision 3
issued 20 August 2001
** Uncontrolled copy. Use latest revision **
Each facility shall develop a schedule for inspection
of runways and helipads. The frequency of
inspections should be consistent with the nature of
the surface, use, weather conditions and age and shall
be conducted by persons trained and competent to
make such inspections.
Inspections may be held more frequently than listed
in the schedule, if these are warranted by prevailing
conditions (such as heavy rain or after flooding)
which may adversely impact on the capability of the
runway or helipad to safely handle the anticipated
aircraft movements.
Records of all inspections shall be maintained at the
facility.
4.4 Closure of Landing Areas
Where an inspection identifies that a runway or
helipad cannot accommodate safe operations, such
action as is necessary shall be taken to restrict or
prohibit aircraft movements until the situation is
rectified, including any notifications required by
regulatory authorities having jurisdiction over the
facility.
There shall be the correct markers available to
indicate the closure of runways or helipads such that
these markings are clearly visible to approaching
aircraft and are in accordance with ICAO
recommendations.
4.5 Lighting
Permanent lighting systems with back-up power
supply shall be provided if night flying operations are
routinely carried out
Emergency lighting systems shall be provided for
24-hour emergency capability. Emergency lighting
shall be available and stored in a readily accessible
and protected location.
4.6 Communications
The facility shall have communications equipment
and protocols for contact with and between aircraft
using the facility.
4.7 Meteorological Information
Where aircraft operating from a WMC controlled
ground facility have no access to an established
meteorological service for the area, meteorological
equipment should be provided at the facility to be
able to monitor air temperature, barometric pressure,
wind speed and direction.
Each airstrip and helipad shall have wind
direction/strength indicators (windsocks) positioned
such that they are clearly visible to approaching
aircraft. Where night operations are conducted, the
windsocks shall be adequately illuminated.
4.8 Third Party Access
Ground facilities installed, managed and maintained
by WMC are generally for the exclusive use by
WMC operations. Access to these facilities by third
parties should be discouraged (except for
emergencies) unless a prior agreement has been
entered into by WMC and the other party and issues
such as any applicable charges for services,
insurances and indemnities have been agreed. Each
facility shall have a procedure for approving aircraft
access to the facility by third parties and obtaining
appropriate indemnities for such access or for any
services provided by WMC.
4.9 Insurance and Indemnity
Contractors to WMC who provide or participate in
aviation related ground services at a WMC owned
facility, such as fuel supply and storage, refuelling,
baggage handling, loading or unloading aircraft, or
similar duties shall have in their agreements with
WMC insurance and indemnity provisions which
address the risks associated with those activities.
Guidance on these issues shall be obtained from
WMC’s Risk Management Group.
5 Fuel Supply and Handling
5.1 Provision of Fuel Supply
Wherever practicable, fuel supply and handling for
aviation operations should be provided by the charter
company or an authorised fuel supply company.
Where it is necessary for WMC to be involved in the
supply and handling of aviation fuel, WMC’s Risk
Management Group shall review the insurance and
indemnity provisions of
• the agreements relating to these operations. and
• the agreements between WMC and charter
companies using these services.
5.2 Design and Installation of Fuel Storage
and Delivery Systems
In Australia, systems shall be designed and operated
in accordance with the relevant Australian Standard
for the storage and handling of flammable liquids.
For international operations, systems shall be
designed and operated in accordance with the
requirements of the regulatory authority having
jurisdiction but shall be not less than the minimum
required by any of the Australian, British or US
standards for the storage and handling of flammable
liquids.
Fuel storage areas shall be located such that they
pose the least hazard to aircraft operations, personnel
and adjacent property.
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