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Federal Aviation Administration
1 Aerodrome Certification for Regulators and Operators,
October 2017
Location: Panama City, Panama
Presented by: John Fotiadis, FAA ACSI
Date: 23 October – 27 October, 2017
Inspection techniques for the
on-site verification of the
certification process
Aerodrome Certification
for Regulators and
Operators
Federal Aviation Administration
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Federal Aviation Administration
2 Aerodrome Certification for Regulators and Operators,
October 2017
Course Objectives
Types of Inspections
Pre-Inspection
Inspection Process
Post Inspection
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Federal Aviation Administration
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October 2017
Airport Certification
Part 139 Federal airport certification regulation that establishes
certification requirements for airports serving scheduled and
un-scheduled air carrier aircraft more than 9 seats
Note: In the United States an air carrier greater than 9 seats is
required to use certificated airports. (Unless an emergency is
declared)
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Federal Aviation Administration
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October 2017
Airport Classes
Class I Scheduled Large Air Carrier service
Unscheduled Large Air Carrier service
Class II Scheduled Small Air Carrier service
Unscheduled Large Air Carrier service
Class III Scheduled Small Air Carrier service
Class IV Unscheduled Large Air Carrier service
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Federal Aviation Administration
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October 2017
Types of Inspections
Self-inspection program involves conducting 3 different
types of inspections.
Initial Inspections
Periodic inspections
Surveillance Inspection
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Federal Aviation Administration
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October 2017
Types of Inspections
Initial Inspection
Required for any airport not currently certificated under Part
139
First inspection conducted before FAA issues Airport
Operating Certificate (AOC)
Periodic Inspection Conducted on periodic schedule; normally annually
Ensures airport is operating safely according to Part 139 and
Airport Certification Manual (ACM) requirements
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Federal Aviation Administration
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October 2017
Types of Inspections
Surveillance Inspection
Announced or unannounced
Can be directed towards a specific requirement o Not all inclusive
Reasons for conducting o Follow up on a periodic Inspection
o Monitoring airfield safety
o Validating continued compliance with ACM
o Providing additional safety oversight at larger airports
o Reviewing winter operations
o Confirming ARFF capability/implamentation
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Federal Aviation Administration
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October 2017
Pre-Inspection
Schedule Inspection
Every 9-15 months for Class I, II, III
airports w/scheduled air carrier
service (more than 9 passenger
seats)
Every 12-18 months for Class IV
w/unscheduled air carrier service
(more than 30 passenger seats)
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Federal Aviation Administration
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October 2017
Coordinate with airport
o Confirmation Letter
Review ACM
o To include AEP, Snow and Ice Control Plan, Wildlife
Hazardous Management Plan, and LVO/SMGCS
Past 3 years of violations
Airport Facility Directory
Obstruction chart
Pre-Inspection
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Federal Aviation Administration
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October 2017
Inspection Process
Phases of Inspection 1. In-Briefing
2. Administrative Inspection
3. Movement and Safety Area Inspection
4. ARFF Inspection
5. Fuel Inspection
6. Wildlife Hazard Management Inspection
7. Night Inspection
8. Air Traffic Control Tower Interview
9. Out-Briefing
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Federal Aviation Administration
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October 2017
Inspection Process
In-briefing
Discuss
o Inspection agenda
o Problem areas
o Previous inspection results
o Runway incursions/excursions
o Construction activities
Coordinate w/ ATC
o Movement area driving concerns
o ARFF response drill
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Federal Aviation Administration
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October 2017
Inspection Process
Administrative Inspection (typically prior to airport arrival)
Conduct review of
o Airport Certification Manual (ACM)
o Wildlife Hazard Management Plan
o Airport Emergency Plan
o 5010 Airport Master Record
o Airport Diagram
o Sign & Marking Plan
o NOTAMs
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Federal Aviation Administration
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October 2017
Reviewing records required to be maintained by
airport staff
Airport Personnel Training Curriculum & Records
Every 12 consecutive calendar months
Ground Vehicle Operator & Pedestrian Training Curriculum
and Training Records
Inspection Process
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Federal Aviation Administration
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October 2017
Reviewing the self inspection process
Self Inspection Records & Work Orders
Field Condition Records
NOTAMs
Inspection Process
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Federal Aviation Administration
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October 2017
Review the Aerodrome Manual, the AEP, and WHMP with
airport staff
Review Wildlife Log and Strike Reports
Review Aeronautical Information for the airport
Review the Airport Sign & Marking Plan
Inspection Process
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Federal Aviation Administration
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October 2017
Review AEP Records
Airport Emergency Plan Training records
Documentation of AEP annual review
Documentation of Full-scale AEP Exercise
Inspection Process
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Federal Aviation Administration
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October 2017
Movement & Safety Area Inspection
Runways
Safety Areas
Obstructions
Taxiways
Safety Areas
Obstructions
Pavement
Signs
Lighting
Markings
Pavement Conditions
Inspection Process
Ground Vehicle Operations
Vehicles are properly marked
Proper phraseology
Wildlife
Presence of wildlife
Harassment activities taken place
Approaches/Departures
Obstructions
Traffic and Wind Indicators
Construction Activates
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Federal Aviation Administration
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Aircraft Rescue Firefighting (ARFF) Inspection
Training Records
11 subject areas
Every 12 consecutive calendar months
Live Burn
Every 12 consecutive calendar months
Response Drill
Must be completed to close out inspection
Emergency Medical Services Training
Foam testing
At least annually
Integrity of ARFF vehicle
Inspection Process
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Federal Aviation Administration
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Fueling Inspection
Training Records
Fuel Supervisor
Fuel handling agent training
Every 24 consecutive calendar months
Fire Extinguisher Training
Every 12 consecutive calendar months
Inspections
Fuel Servicing Vehicles
Self-Service Systems
Fuel Storage Systems
Fire Safety Standards
NFPA 407, 30, 704
Local fire code
Inspection Process
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Federal Aviation Administration
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October 2017
Night Inspection
Pavement (Runways/Taxiways)
Signs
Markings (Glass beads)
Lighting
Wildlife
Presence of wildlife
Ground Vehicle Operations
Traffic and Wind Indicators
Lighted
Construction Activates
Lighted Construction areas
Inspection Process
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Federal Aviation Administration
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Category II and III runways
Inspection Process
Runway
threshold
lights – 95%
Runway
centre line
lights – 95%
Runway end
lights – 75%
Runway edge
lights – 95%
Runway TDZ
lights – 90%
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Federal Aviation Administration
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Category I runways
Inspection Process
Runway
threshold
lights – 85%
Runway end
lights – 85%
Runway edge
lights – 85%
Approach
lights – 85%
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Federal Aviation Administration
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October 2017
Conducting Night Inspection
Inspection Process
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Federal Aviation Administration
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October 2017
Conducting Night Inspection
Inspection Process
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Federal Aviation Administration
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Gathering your thoughts
Review Photos
Review Discrepancies
Discussion Topics to write down
Updates to Certification Program
Discrepancies
Upcoming Construction
Post Inspection
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Federal Aviation Administration
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Out-Briefing
Discussions
Non-Compliance Items
Safety Concerns
Updates to Certification Program
Compliance Letter
Agree on dates
Assess airport operator attitude
Closeout Letter
No compliance issues
Post Inspection
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Federal Aviation Administration
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Questions
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John Fotiadis
Federal Aviation Administration
Airport Certification Safety Inspector
901 Locust
Kansas City, MO 64106
Office Number: (816) 329-2633
Email: [email protected]
Contact information