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Tingwall Aerodrome Manual Part 3 Issue 11 Uncontrolled To be reviewed December 2019

Aerodrome Manual Part 3

Airport Technical Information Issue 11

AERODROME MANUAL Part 3 Technical Information Contents Part 3


Section PART 3 – TECHNICAL INFORMATION

1 Aerodrome Licence

2 Aerodrome Location and Obstacles

3 Movement Area

4 Visual Aids

5 Aeronautical Ground Lighting

6 Rescue and Fire Fighting Services

7 Air Traffic Services

8 Meteorological Information

9 Integrated Emergency Planning

10 Standby Power Facilities

11 Aviation Fuel

Part 3 Technical Information 1 - 1 Section 1 Aerodrome Licence


1. NAME AND ADDRESS OF AERODROME

Tingwall Airport

Gott

Shetland

ZE2 9XJ

2. PERSON IN CHARGE OF DAY TO DAY OPERATIONS

Steve Rosie – Airport Manager

Address as above

Tel. [Work] 01595 744481

2.1. Substitute Person in Charge of Day to Day Operations

Duty AFISO

Address as above

Tel. [Work] 01595 744481

Email [email protected]

3. AUTHORISED PERSON

At present there is no ‘Authorised Person’ for the purpose of Article 232 of

the ANO 2009

mailto:[email protected]



4. AERODROME LICENCE

Tingwall Airport has been granted an Ordinary Licence for use by the licence

holder and persons specifically authorised by him. The airport is notified in

the UK AIP as being available subject to prior permission being obtained.

The general hours of availability are promulgated in the UK AIP AD 2.

These hours are subject to change and may be varied at short notice by

NOTAM.

RFFS cover is provided for all aircraft movements appropriate to Category 2

with Category 3 being available under the CAP168 remission arrangements.

Specific licence conditions are as follows:

The Licence requires that the Airport shall, at all times when it is

available for the take-off and landing of aircraft, be so available to all

persons on equal terms and conditions.

Changes cannot be made to the licensed facilities without the prior

approval of the CAA SRG under Condition 3 of the Aerodrome

Licence. Tingwall Airport is responsible for informing the CAA of any

planned changes which may affect the Aerodrome Licence.

In accordance with Condition 2 of the Aerodrome Licence, no aircraft

shall take-off or land at Tingwall Airport unless such fire fighting and

rescue services and such medical services and equipment as

required in respect of such aircraft in accordance with CAP 168 are

provided.

The Aerodrome is licensed for the take-off and landing of aircraft at

night.

5. CONDITIONS OF USE

There are published Aerodrome Terms and Conditions of use

available on request.

Subject to the conditions of the licence nothing shall be taken to

confer on any person the right to use the Aerodrome without the

consent of the Airport Licence Holder.



6. HOURS OF OPERATION

Tingwall Airport operating hours are as published in the UK AIP. All

movements are subject to prior permission being obtained.

Movements outside the published hours must be arranged during published

operating hours because no RFFS is available outside of these operating

hours unless prearranged.

Air Ambulance Flights and other emergency flights will be accepted

with a minimum of 90 minute’s notice to enable RFFS cover to be

arranged for their arrival.

7. GENERAL

Obligations are placed on the Airport Licence Holder to continue to meet the

licensing requirements.

Summarised below are the primary licensing obligations:

Manage safety in a systematic manner.

Comply with the standards and practices of ICAO Annex 14 and UK

CAP 168.

Comply with Licence Conditions.

Ensure that all Technical Information published in ‘notified documents’

is current.

Oblige all operators, handling agents and other organisations

providing services at Tingwall Airport to comply with the requirements

laid down by Tingwall Airport with regard to safety.

Require all operators, handling agents and other organisations

providing services at Tingwall Airport to promote safety and report

accidents, incidents, defects and faults which may have an impact on

safety.

As part of the system for managing safety, monitor and audit Tingwall

Airport activities in order to confirm compliance with safety procedures

and make appropriate changes to safety procedures.

Permit access to the Airport by the CAA and its agents in order to

inspect and audit the airport, its equipment, procedures and records.

Part 3 Technical Information 2 - 1 Section 2 Aerodrome Location and Obstacles


1. LOCATION and ELEVATION

2. LICENCE VARIATIONS

There are no Licence Variations.

3. OBSTACLES INFRINGING - OBSTACLE LIMITATION SURFACES

3.1. 02/Approach; 20/Take-off

Obstacle Type

Map Reference

Description ft AMSL Co-ordinates

Mobile Obstacle

OB1 A971 South of Runway

02 64 601115.60N 0011444.79W

Mobile Obstacle


02 63 601115.67N 0011444.08W

Mobile Obstacle


02 62 601115.73N 0011443.49W

Terrain

OB2 Hill of North Setter 237 601030.07N 0011533.32W

3.2. 20/Approach; 02/Take-off

Obstacle Type

Map Reference


Cairn

OB3 Ward of Laxfirth 317 601222.54N 0011331.33W

Terrain

OB4 Hill of Linkster 276 601249.77N 0011422.34W

Terrain

OB3

Ward of Laxfirth 315 601224.84N 0011330.57W

ARP - Mid-point Rwy 02/20

Lat. 601131.33N Long. 0011436.77W

Ht AMSL

7.60m

Holding Point Alpha

12.88m ( Ht AMSL)

Part 3 Technical Information 2 - 2 Section 2 Aerodrome Location and Obstacles


3.3. In the Circling Area

Obstacle Type

Map Reference


Terrain OB5 North of

Setter Hill 329 601032.45N 0011617.67W

Terrain

OB6 Hill of Griesta/Outer

Knappy 368 601100.63N 0011554.03W

Terrain OB7 Nesbister Hill 427 601129.40N 0011634.86W

Terrain OB8 Wormadale

Hill 493 601227.41N 0011618.08W

Terrain

OB9 The Hamars – NNE of

Herrislea Hill 361 601136.82N 0011220.29W

Terrain

OB10 Between The Hamars and Herrislea Hill 394 601119.87N 0011236.93W

Terrain OB11 Herrislea Hill 447 601059.00N 0011300.14W

Terrain OB12 North of

Burradale Hill 329 601016.41N 0011341.71W

Part 3 Technical Information 3 - 1 Section 3 Movement Area


1. MOVEMENT AREA

1.1. Runways

02 Non-instrument

20 Non-instrument

Hdg° T

012° 32’

192° 32’

Length [m] 764m

Width [m] 18m

Surface Asphalt

Slope Overall 1:106 down 1:106 up

Runway PCN

Not available

Stopway

None

None

Threshold Elevation

13.11m

6.13m

TORA [m]

764

764

TODA [m]

764

764

ASDA [m]

764

764

LDA [m]

735 [Displaced Threshold]

764

Clearway None None

Non-Instrument Strip

Width [m] 60m

Part 3 Technical Information 3 - 2 Section 3 Movement Area


1.2. Taxiways and Apron The taxiway and apron are one combined area. The surface is asphalt. PCN. Not available.

1.3. Parking Limitations

Apron size and the proximity of the Transitional Surface imposes a

constraint on aircraft parking. Aircraft parking arrangements take account

of this limitation.

Part 3 Technical Information 4 - 1 Section 4 Visual Aids


1. INTRODUCTION

This section describes the characteristics of the Visual Aids provided at

Tingwall Airport. The operation and maintenance regime is detailed in AOI

8.

2. GENERAL

All visual aids will comply with the requirements of ICAO Annex 14,

CAP 168 and CAP 637.

All visual aids are subject to inspection for damage, deterioration and

serviceability as detailed in AOI 8.

All visual aids are maintained, repaired and replaced in accordance

with CAP 168 requirements.

The failure of any visual aid will be promulgated by NOTAM and RTF

as appropriate.

Visual aids will always be considered whenever there are new airfield

developments whether permanent or temporary.

Pilots and Operators are invited to comment on the location, operation

and effectiveness of visual aids via the Safety Meetings or

Operational Meetings, a Defect Report or directly to the Airport

Manager.

3. SIGNALS

There is no signals area.

There is one illuminated wind sleeve visible from runway thresholds.

Part 3 Technical Information 4 - 2 Section 4 Visual Aids


4. SURFACE MARKINGS

Runway 02/20 is marked as a code 1 non-instrument runway with a

displaced threshold marking on Runway 02.

No Parking at Hangar Door, RFFS Appliance Bay Exit and Airside

Barrier.

15m Safety Zone radius at AVGAS 100LL bulk storage tank.

BN2B taxi line for accessing AVGAS.

Holding points A and B are marked as ICAO pattern ‘A’ holds.

5. MARKING WORK IN PROGRESS

All Airfield WIP will be managed in accordance with AOI 8.

All work in progress involving temporary surface movement

arrangements will be marked in accordance with CAP 168 which may

involve isolating lighting, removal of signs and markings and/or the

physical blocking of routes.

All temporary arrangements in the form of signs, barriers etc. will be

located so as not to present additional physical obstacles.

Part 3 Technical Information 5 - 1 Section 5 Aeronautical Ground Lighting


1. AERONAUTICAL GROUND LIGHTING [AGL]

AGL enables the operation of the airport at night.

The AGL installation meets the specification ‘Scale L4’ as required by

CAP 168 table 6.1.

1.1. Provision of Lighting - Runways

1.2. Provision of Lighting – Taxiway & Aprons

The following is provided:

Blue edge lighting is provided at the apron / taxiway edge.

Runway holding point signs are retro-reflective.

The apron area is illuminated with flood lighting.

Runway

02

20

M I App.

Omni-directional Runway Alignment Indication Single light at 500M & 1500M

Five light crossbar at 1000m

None

APAPIs

LHS 4° meht 18ft

LHS 4° meht 18ft

Threshold

L.I. Green with wing bars

L.I. Green

Rwy Edge

L.I Omni-directional

Rwy End

L.I.Red

L.I.Red

Part 3 Technical Information 5 - 2 Section 5 Aeronautical Ground Lighting


1.3. Obstruction Lighting

Red Obstruction Lighting is installed as follows:

Obstacle

Position

Ward Hill

2.3km NE of Airport

Wind Turbines

2.8km SE of Airport

1.4. Lighting Inspections

AGL is inspected and maintained in accordance with AOI 8.

A Maintenance Contract is in place.

1.5. Lighting Failure Contingency Arrangements

The AGL circuits are not interleaved. Any lighting circuit failure will

render that whole system unserviceable.

There is no standby power arrangement.

Failure of runway edge, threshold or end lighting circuits at night will

leave the Airport unable to meet Condition 5 of the Aerodrome

Licence.

Part 3 Technical Information 6 - 1 Section 6 Rescue and Fire Fighting Services


1. RFFS LICENSING REQUIREMENT

In accordance with Condition 2 of the Aerodrome Licence, no aircraft shall

take‐off or land at Tingwall Airport unless such fire fighting and rescue

services and such medical services and equipment as required in respect of

such an aircraft in accordance with CAP 168 and CAP 699 are provided.

2. POLICY

It is Tingwall Airport Policy to provide RFFS Category 2. RFF Category 3 will

be available using the remission arrangements permitted by CAP 168 -

Chapter 8. RFF equipment and training will meet and where possible

exceed the minimum standards for operations at Low Category Aerodromes

as detailed in CAP 168 and CAP 699.

3. FIRE CATEGORY

Tingwall Airport is Fire Category 2 and provides RFF to Category 3

under the remission arrangement.

The Officer in Charge is familiar with aircraft category requirements.

The staffing arrangements at the Airport are such that the Duty AFISO

will automatically be aware of any change of Fire Category availability.

RFF Station Procedures detail the minimum accommodation,

equipment, personnel and media required to operate the RFFS.

4. DEPLETION

In the event that Tingwall Airport is unable to meet the standards required for

RFF Category 2, aircraft operators and pilots will be informed and the

appropriate NOTAM action will be taken.

5. SUPERVISION and ACCOUNTABILITY

The Officer in Charge is accountable for the RFF function and further details

of his accountabilities are detailed in Part 5 of the Aerodrome Manual.

The Officer in Charge is competent to act as Low Category Airport

Supervisor.



6. EXTRANEOUS DUTIES

During aircraft operations, RFF personnel may assist with additional non-

RFF duties providing that the response times detailed in CAP 168 can be

met and any such additional duties will not add to the risks normally

associated with a ‘response’.

In order that any additional duties can be accommodated with other RFF

duties, such additional duties will be managed in a systematic manner. RFF

personnel will always be able to meet response times.

The table below details the major extraneous duties undertaken by RFF

personnel. The tasks depend on qualifications and the abilities of individuals.

What Who Where Response Time to Fire bay

Impact on RFF

Notes

AFISO LCAS / Fire Fighter

Visual Control Room

Less than 15 seconds

None 4th RFFS staff, Police Call out or Base Operator

Fuelling LCAS/ Fire Fighters

Apron Less than 30 seconds

Acceptable Subject to correct PPE

Inspections LCAS/ Fire Fighters

Apron/ Runway

N/a Not to take place during movements

Bird Control / strimming

LCAS/ Fire Fighters

Apron/ Runway

N/a Not to take place during movements

Attending Meetings

LCAS/ Fire Fighters

Shetland N/a Staff attending off airport meetings are replaced by other RFF personnel

Paperwork and office activities

LCAS / Fire fighter

Portacabin Less than 15 seconds

None

7. EMERGENCY RESPONSE

The Tingwall Airport Emergency Orders identify the necessary actions to be

taken by RFF personnel for the various categories of emergency and

standby.

7.1. Alerting the RFF

Tingwall Airport Emergency Orders identify the appropriate method to

be used, according to circumstance, in order to alert the RFF.

A crash alarm, situated in the Operations Room and audible

throughout the operational areas, is available for the most urgent

requirements.

Note. The Crash Alarm is tested daily.



8. 1000mtr. RESPONSE

The RFFS are able to respond to incidents within a distance of 1000 metres

beyond the ends of each runway. Access to incidents outside the airport

boundary is either via emergency access gates (RFF personnel are aware of

ground conditions within this area) or via public roads.

An assessment of the 1000m response area is carried out twice annually,

once during summer and once during the winter months.

A ‘Crash Map’ of the 1000mtr response area contains information with

regard to:

Vehicle Routes.

Access Points.

Potential areas where H&S risks exist.

Water supplies.

Seasonal changes.

Obstructions.

Areas inaccessible by vehicle.

An electronic copy of the assessment and maps are held on the

Aerodrome’s ‘O’ Drive.

Operation of the Fire Appliance’s emergency lights and sirens should be limited to instances where it is necessary to make pedestrians and vehicles aware of the Fire Appliance.

9. NON-AIRPORT INCIDENTS

Airport RFFS may respond to local road traffic incidents in order to

provide immediate first aid where aerodrome operations permit.

10. OPERATIONS ROOM

There is no fire station. Personnel activity centres round the Operations

Room from where surveillance of the movement area is possible.



11. LOW VISIBILITY PROCEDURES

The airport offers only non-instrument facilities and therefore there are no

low visibility procedures.

12. EQUIPMENT and MEDIA AVAILABILITY

All equipment, media and the appliance conform to CAP 168 (App 8B). Minimum

quantities of extinguishing media required to meet the RFFS category is detailed

in the 'Media requirement assessment' found in the Tingwall Aerodrome - RFFS

Level of Provision folder.

Fire 1 – Bremach

Rosenbauer FOX III pump

1000 litres/min discharge rate

1200 litres water

160 litres 3% Moussol-ff foam

70kg Monnex

24kg Dry Powder

20kg CO2

13. PERSONNEL

13.1. Personnel

Manning consists of one LCAS plus two Fire Fighters and one Watchroom

Attendant who acts as a co-ordinator in the Operations Room in the event

of an incident.

13.2. Personal Protective Equipment

Personal equipment for RFFS personnel should consist of suitable

protective clothing for the full range of practical operations to give

protection against radiated heat without restricting mobility and endurance

of the wearer. The PPE provided for each fire fighter is fit for purpose and

meets current specifications.

14. WATER SUPPLIES

Mains water supplies are available through three hydrants located adjacent

to the appliance bay (No 1) adjacent to the ‘Alpha’ taxiway (No 2) and to the



south of the passenger terminal building (No 3). The Mains water pressure

and flow rates are checked and recorded on AMOS annually. Natural water

supplies can be accessed from a water pick up point located midway down

the runway from a culvert which is clearly marked.

15. MEDICALS

Fire Fighters must be deemed fit by an Occupational Physician. Personnel should be reassessed every 2 years.

16. TRAINING

All personnel training will be:

To the required standards as set out in CAP 699.

Carried out as set out in 'Tingwall Aerodrome RFFS Training

Guidance’.

Documented in personnel training records.

17. MEDICAL FACILITIES.

17.1. Equipment

The Airport Manager is responsible for assessing the required medical

facilities in terms of training and equipment and for providing such

facilities.

RFF Station Procedures detail the methods for storing and maintaining

medical facilities together with the training regime.

17.2. All personnel training will be:

To the required standards of the basic First Aid Certificate.

Part of a continuous structured training programme.

Documented in personnel training records.

Delivered by approved individuals or organisations, internal or

external as appropriate.



18. DRUGS & ALCOHOL POLICY

Shetland Islands Council has a Substance Misuse Policy. The policy

encompasses The Railways and Transport Safety Act 2003. Within the

policy the firefighter role is defined as a “safety critical post”. Safety critical

posts are subject to random testing.

Part 3 Technical Information 7 - 1 Section 7 Air Traffic Services


1. PROVISION of SERVICE

A Flight Information Service is provided in accordance with CAP 670, CAP

1032, CAP 797 and the Tingwall Airport AFIS Manual (MAFIS).

2. SELECTION OF RUNWAY IN USE

The Runway in Use will be that most closely aligned to the surface wind.

Circuits will normally be carried out to the east of the airfield.

3. INTEGRATION of AVIATION ACTIVITIES

The remote location of Tingwall Airport means that there are few visiting

aircraft and helicopters and only the occasional micro-light.

The fact that all movements are by prior arrangement means that all visiting

aircraft etc. are integrated through that process.

4. RADIO COMMUNICATIONS

Communication with aircraft is on FIS Frequency - 125.305 MHz. Call sign

‘Tingwall Information’.

There is one Ground frequency - 453.125 KHz:

Channel 1 is used by RFFS personnel and other operational

personnel.

5. ATS AUDIT

The CAA audits Tingwall Airport Air Traffic Services annually.

6. TINGWALL AERODROME AIR TRAFFIC ZONE (ATZ)

Tingwall Aerodrome has established an Air Traffic Zone (ATZ). A Duty

AFISO must always be available during the published opening hours of the

Aerodrome to provide an AFIS service to aircraft in or near the ATZ.

7. AIR GROUND COMMUNICATION SERVICE (AGCS)

Tingwall Aerodrome may, with the approval of the CAA, downgrade from an

AFIS to an AGCS. On such occasions the CAA must be informed and a

NOTAM issued. AFISOs are reminded that if acting as AG Radio Officers,

they must not use AFIS phraseology.

Part 3 Technical Information 7 - 2 Section 7 Air Traffic Services


8. DRUGS & ALCOHOL POLICY

Shetland Islands Council has a Substance Misuse Policy. The policy

encompasses The Railways and Transport Safety Act 2003. Within the

policy the AFISO role is defined as a “safety critical post”. Safety critical

posts are subject to random testing.

9. AERONAUTICAL FLIGHT INFORMATION SERVICE STAFF TRAINING

AND COMPETENCY

All Aerodrome Flight Information Service Officers (AFISOs) meet the licensing and competency requirements detailed in CAP 1032.

The aerodrome operates an approved Unit Training Plan (UTP) for all initial AFISO training.

Procedures are in place which ensure that the AFISO licence validity requirements are fully met including those concerning regular competency assessments. Further support is provided by an Abnormal and Emergency Situations (ABES) Training Plan for all AFISOs, including trainees and for RFFS Watchroom Attendant personnel.

Training plan activities for all Aeronautical Flight Information Service and RFFS Watchroom Attendant personnel are set out in the training plan and recorded in personal training files.

The UTP, ABES Training Plan and ABES training schedule are all

accessible via the Aerodrome’s Master Records Index.

AFISOs are also subject to competency checks twice a year.

Part 3 Technical Information 8 - 1 Section 8 Meteorological Information


INTRODUCTION Tingwall Airport does not provide official weather reports for the Met. Office. As a consequence there is no forecast information specific to Tingwall. The MET equipment at Tingwall Airport meets the standards as set out in CAP 746.

1. INFORMATION AVAILABLE

The Met. Office General Aviation website provides a variety of information

which is useful for the Airport personnel and aircrew. For example:

‘Form 215’ providing low level forecast information.

The ‘Airmet Forecast’ [Scottish Region] updated several times per

day.

Terminal Aerodrome Forecasts [TAFs] and Actual Weather Reports

for UK airfields.

TAFS:

http://secure.metoffice.gov.uk/aviation/reports.do?type=TAF&list=03

METAR:

http://secure.metoffice.gov.uk/aviation/reports.do?type=METAR&list=

03

Rainfall radar for the British Isles.

Volcanic ash advisory information.

http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/volcano/public/

Note. The above website also provides comprehensive details of

meteorological abbreviations and weather codes.

2. ACTUAL WEATHER REPORTS

There are no Met. Observers at Tingwall Airport. The Duty AFISO is

responsible for providing unofficial weather reports to aircraft and aircraft

operators.

http://secure.metoffice.gov.uk/aviation/reports.do?type=TAF&list=03

http://secure.metoffice.gov.uk/aviation/reports.do?type=METAR&list=03

http://secure.metoffice.gov.uk/aviation/reports.do?type=METAR&list=03

http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/volcano/public/

Part 3 Technical Information 9 - 1 Section 9 Integrated Emergency Planning


1. POLICY

In order to attend to the continual safety and security of passengers,

customers and staff, Tingwall Airport is committed to ensuring that

effective emergency and contingency plans are in place. The Emergency

Orders form an integral part of the Aerodrome Manual.

It will be policy to coordinate such arrangements with external emergency

services and Airport Operating Companies.

Tingwall Airport will endeavour to learn from the experience of others and

promote good practice.

Emergency Orders will be reviewed on an annual basis.

The Person responsible for emergency planning and emergency

exercises is the Accountable Manager.

The emergency plan is tested using a modular approach over 4 years.

The plan is accessible via the Master Records Index.

2. OBJECTIVES

It is accepted that not all eventualities are predictable. However, plans

have been developed to provide a framework of actions which will cope

with the majority of events.

The Emergency Orders are devised so as to minimise the impact of any

emergency situation.

3. EMERGENCY PLANNING

Details of the Emergency Planning processes are to be found in Part 6 of the

Aerodrome Manual.

Part 3 Technical Information 10 - 1 Section 10 Standby Power Facilities


1. INTRODUCTION

There are no mains standby power facilities at Tingwall.

Planned outages can be accommodated via a changeover-switch and socket

to accept a generator. The generator must be hired in.

The changeover-switch and socket are located in the CCR Room.

The main VHF is powered through a UPS unit.

Part 3 Technical Information 11 - 1 Section 11 Aviation Fuel


1. INTRODUCTION – AVGAS 100LL and JET A1

AVGAS 100LL fuel is available by prior arrangement with the Duty AFISO.

JET A1 fuel is available by prior arrangement with the Duty AFISO.

Aviation fuel at aerodromes is governed by the ANO 2009 Article 217.

Pollution Control Equipment is kept in the JET A1 Fuel Bowser store.

2. QUALITY CONTROL - JET A1

A 5 litre sample of fuel is taken daily from the JET A1 Bowser and tested to

confirm the absence of free or suspended water (using Water Detector

Capsules) or dirt particles. The sample is then sealed using lead seals,

sealing wire and individually issued sealing pliers. A completed and signed

fuel retention label is attached and the sample retained for one week. Annual

competency assessment of all personnel who undertake quality control is

undertaken by a third party provider. Personnel who have an extended

period of absence from the quality control processes are supervised and

competency checked prior to being permitted to undertake these duties

alone.

3. RECORDS - JET A1

The following records are retained for at least 12 months in the Operations

Room:

The grade, quantity and date of every fuel delivery.

Supplier delivery notes.

All daily fuel sampling checks.

Fuel conformity checks.

Maintenance and cleaning of the Bowser.



4. JET A1 BULK STORAGE and DELIVERY

Fuel is collected by Tingwall Airport operations staff from AIR BP’s

Sumburgh Airport Depot using Tingwall Airport’s towed JET A1 Bowser. The

JET A1 Bowser is a full aviation specification fuel collection, storage, delivery

and quality control system.

Fuel is pumped directly from the JET A1 Bowser into the aircraft. Fuel must

not be delivered to aircraft within two hours of the Bowser returning

from Sumburgh or any other road journey (This is to ensure that any

water / contaminants, etc are allowed sufficient time to settle).

5. QUALITY CONTROL – AVGAS 100LL

A 5 litre sample of fuel is taken daily from the 30,000 litre Fuel Proof AVGAS

tank and tested to confirm the absence of free or suspended water or dirt

particles. The sample is then sealed using lead seals, sealing wire and

individually issued sealing pliers. A completed and signed fuel retention

label is attached and the sample retained for one week. Annual competency

assessment of all personnel who undertake quality control is undertaken by

a third party provider. Personnel who have an extended period of absence

from the quality control processes are supervised and competency checked

prior to being permitted to undertake these duties alone.

6. RECORDS – AVGAS 100LL

The following records are retained for at least 12 months in the Operations

Room:

The grade, quantity and date of every fuel delivery.

Supplier delivery notes.

All daily fuel sampling tests.

Fuel conformity checks.

Maintenance and cleaning of the installation.



7. AVGAS 100LL BULK STORAGE and DELIVERY

AVGAS 100LL is received in a 25,000 litre ISO container and stored in a

30,000 litre ‘Fuel Proof’ bulk storage tank with full aviation specification fuel

delivery and quality control system. The storage tank is situated within a

bunded concrete-base compound draining into an interceptor. AVGAS is

pumped directly from the Fuel Proof storage tank into the aircraft. Fuel

must not be delivered to aircraft within two hours of being received into

the Fuel Proof bulk storage tank.

8. PROCEDURES - AVGAS 100LL and JET A1

Safe Working Procedures associated with fuel deliveries, fuel sampling and

fuel handling are detailed in Tingwall Airport’s Master Records Index File.



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