level 2 ada 2010

Airside Driver Training

Level 2Version 1, Jan 2011

At the completion of this session, participants will be aware of the skills required to be a safe driver on the Airside of Launceston Airport.

Aim of the Level Two Airside Driver Training Course:

Driving Airside is no race!

Airside Drivers Authority (ADA):

Session Overview:During the session we will discuss:

• The conditions of issue of your ADA

• The Airside Rules, Regulations & Launceston Airport Safety Policy

• Incident, accident & spills reporting

• Foreign Object Debris (FOD)

• Airside markers, markings & signage

Your company has selected you to undergo Airside Driver Training and to be part of the airside team. It is important that your rise to the challenge of driving safely on airside.

Introduction:

The interaction of aircraft, different vehicles and operational functions may look smooth and deceptively simple. The reality is that it is a complex operation and relies on everyone following the rules.

This presentation will provide you with the knowledge to safely drive airside at Launceston Airport.

Safety must ride with you at all times!


Who makes the Rules & Regulations for Launceston Airport Airside Drivers:

Airside Rules & Regulations are legislated by The Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government .

Launceston Airport must then ensure all those Rules & Regulations are implemented and enforced.


The objectives of the policy are:

• To protect the safety of all people on the airside

• Protect all aircraft and servicing equipment

• Protect our existing infrastructure

• Ensure safe movement of traffic

The Safety Policy is a critical part of our Duty Of Care to everyone on the Airside

Launceston Airport Safety Policy:

Airside - The movement area of an airport, adjacent terrain and buildings or portions thereof, access to which is controlled. In short, everywhere on the inside of the security fenceline.

Landside – The parts of the airport open to the general public. EG: Landside includes the parts of the terminal buildings (outside of the screening point) and also the car park areas.

Movement Area - The part of an Airport to be used for the surface movement of aircraft. This includes the Aprons, Taxiways and Runways.

Maneuvering Areas - The Taxiways & Runways only. ADA Level 2 drivers must not drive on the taxiways or runways unless under escort from a person who is authorised to drive there.

Apron - The part of an airport to be used for the purpose of enabling passengers to board or disembark from aircraft, loading or unloading cargo from an aircraft, refueling, parking or aircraft maintenance.

Definitions:Airside Drivers Authority (ADA):

Airside Service Road - The road that provides access to the RPT Apron, GA/Freight Apron, Mobil Refueling and the ARFF station from Gate 3.

Perimeter Road – The road that runs from Gate 30 to the GA / Freight Apron.

Security Restricted Area – Any part of the airport to which access is restricted to persons holding a valid Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC)

Off Airport User – Any company / operator not based on the airport and enters Airside via Gate 3 or Perimeter Road.

Authorised Vehicle – A vehicle that has been authorised to operate airside during Low Visibility conditions by Airport Operations.

Definitions (continued):Airside Drivers Authority (ADA):

Note the definition of escorting another vehicle:Escort - The supervision of a vehicle (and occupants) on the airside by a person, whereby that person takes responsibility for and provides guidance to the driver.

This authority is generally restricted to Launceston Airport employees.


Authorities Required for Entry:• Current ASIC (Aviation Security

Identification Card)

• ADA (Airside Driver Authority)

• AVA (Airside Vehicle Authority) or (Airside Vehicle Permit)

• State Driver Licence (Note: You must always be able

to show your State Drivers Licence when requested)



Perimeter Road has a 40 km/h speed limit.It cannot be accessed in low - visibility conditions, without permission from ATC.

ADA Level 2: Valid for a maximum of 2 years.Allows access to Airside Perimeter Road and Apron areas.

Each time you enter the Airside, you must ensure that:

• You & your vehicle are in fact authorised to be on the airside? (IE: That you are there for a work related purpose and vehicle is permitted).

• No unauthorised persons or vehicles have followed you through the entry point.

• That the gate or door has closed and is secure, before you depart the entry point.

Entry onto Airside:


ADA Level 3

ADA Level 2

Perimeter Road

ADA Level 3

ADA Level 2

ADA Permit Areas:

Remember you may only drive on the Perimeter Road and Level 2 area (includes Level 1 area)


ADA Level 1

ADA Restricted Areas:Driving near these areas may interfere with the Navigational Aids. You must have ATC permission to drive in these areas. The Restricted Areas are marked as pictured.

Main Apron Layout:



GA /Freight Apron Layout:

Drug and Alcohol Management Plan:

• CASA requires us to maintain a DAMP• Under the DAMP, anyone carrying out a Safety-

Sensitive Aviation Activity (excludes a passenger) may be subjected to drug & alcohol testing.

• Everyone on the airside, may be subjected to testing at anytime, for the presence of drugs and alcohol in their system.

• The policy states you must have a .00 BAC and drug level.

Safety Around Aircraft – General:All vehicles must give way to aircraft when:• Aircraft under their own power• Aircraft being towed

Always keep a good lookout (Situational Awareness)

Be aware when the Aircraft’s Anti-Collision Beacons are operating

Always give way to pedestrians!


Safety Around Aircraft – Vehicle Speeds

Two Speed Limits apply on airside:

• 25 KPH is the maximum speed limit elsewhere when airside.

• 10 KPH applies within 15 metres of an Aircraft.

Note: A speed limit of 5 KPH applies in and around all buildings.


Safety Around Aircraft – Start ups:

• Aircraft’s anti collision beacons are on

• Aircraft stairs removed

• No vehicles servicing the aircraft

• Presence of ground staff at nose wheel

• Wheel chocks removed

Clues to an impending start up:


Safety Around Aircraft – Ingestion & Jet Blast Minimum distance in front of an operating engine: 7.5 metresMinimum distance to the rear of an operating engine: 75 metres

Aircraft propellers and Helicopter rotor blades are just as dangerous as jet engines.

Propeller & Rotor Wash should be treated the same as Jet Blast.

Everyone on Airside is authorised to push the emergency fuel stop button, if they see a potentially dangerous situation involving refuelling operations.

The buttons are located on all refuelling trucks and bowsers. You should familiarise yourself with your local equipment.

During refuelling do not park under aircraft wing vents as fuel spillage can occur. When not serving an aircraft keep 15 metres away from refuelling operations.

Safety Around Aircraft – Refuelling:

Mobile phones must not be used around refuelling operations.Never drive over refuelling hoses!

Reporting: Spills/Accidents/Incidents

All airside incidents and accidents MUST be reported to Launceston Airport Operations Coordination Centre on:

6391 6208 or 0407 395 595The two major reasons for reporting are:

1. An appropriate response can then be initiated; and

2. Launceston Airport then tracks accidents statistics and implements measures to improve airside safety.

This process is a essential component of Launceston Airports’ Duty Of Care obligations and is not an exercise in apportioning blame.

The Airport Fire Service (ARFF) emergency number is:6391 6899

FOD (Foreign Object Debris):FOD causes billions of dollars in damage and many injuries annually. It can potentially cause deaths to occur.

Everyone is responsible for picking up and disposing of FOD in the YELLOW FOD bins provided.


Manoeuvring Area Limit Line:Marked by a Solid Green / White line

• Is one of the most important lines on the Apron.

• It separates the Apron from the Taxiways.

• As an ADA Level 3 driver you must give way to all aircraft on the Taxiway side of this line.


Taxiway Edge Marking:Marked by double YELLOW continuous lines.

• Defines the Taxiway EdgeNOTE: You must not cross these lines at any time! (unless being escorted by ADA Level 3 Launceston Airport employees)


Aircraft Parking Clearance Line:

• Defines areas for parking aircraft on the GA / Freight Apron.

• Aircraft parked within these lines confirms clearance between parked aircraft and taxiing aircraft.

Marked by Solid RED/YELLOW lines


Staging & Storage Areas:

Staging Area:Marked with Broken RED line• Short term parking of equipment &

vehicles or cargo required for a turnaround.

• 30 minutes prior to the arrival of the aircraft and whilst the aircraft is on the bay.

• All equipment must be removed prior to the aircraft startup and taxi.

Storage Areas: Marked with Solid RED line• Medium term parking areas for airline

equipment and airside vehicles. NOTE: Equipment or cargo must not be left on the apron.

• A solid yellow line for an aircraft to follow whilst taxiing into the parking bay.

• Note Bay 6A is marked with white Lead In / Lead Out lines

Taxiway Markings:

Lead-In-Line:Marked with a Solid YELLOW line

Lead-Out-Line:Marked with a Broken YELLOW line• A broken yellow line for an

aircraft to follow whilst taxiing out of the parking bay.

• Low Strength Pavement Markings. Avoid driving over low strength pavement as it may not support your vehicle.

• Apron Service Roads ensure vehicles can remain clear of parking bays. Always use these roads whilst aircraft are on the bays.

• NEVER PARK OVER RED FIRE HYDRANTS / PLUGS


Low Visibility:

Signs on entry gates will be displayed to warn that Low Visibility operations are in place.

Offsite airport users entering via Gate 3 or Perimeter Road must contact Airport Operations before entering Airside.

The signs will be turned back around when Low Visibility operations cease and likewise, there will be an obvious improvement in visibility across the airfield.

No other advice will be issued.


During Low Visibility vehicle movements will be restricted to Authorised Vehicles only.

Severe Weather:Severe weather can occur at any time. Severe weather is usually classified in two ways:• High winds – above 35 knots• Thunderstorms

When these weather events occur special precautions need to be taken:• Aircraft, servicing equipment and

containers secured.• If “Operations Shutdown” declared

– staff should move off the apron.

Remember lightning and people don’t mix!


Safety Rule Reminders• A rotating beacon, must

be operating on your vehicle at all times while you drive on airside.

• You must be aware of the height of the vehicle you are driving.

• Seat Belts, must always be worn, where fitted, while you are driving on airside.

• If you need to use your headlights, you must keep them on low beam.

• It is mandatory that high visibility clothing is worn at all times while on airside.

• Staff observed smoking on the airside can be prosecuted.

Safety Rule Reminders• No Seat No Ride – it is

dangerous to ride on the tray of a vehicle or baggage cart.

• Emergency Exit – in the case of an emergency you should know the most appropriate exit to take.

• Secure Loads – As the driver you are responsible for the load. Any material loss must be picked up immediately.

• Fuel / Oil Spills - must be cleaned up immediately. Not only are they an environmental hazard, but they also pose a hazard to aircraft and other apron users.

• Spill kits are located at various locations, you should familiarise yourself with there location.

Remember: All spills must be reported!

• Airside Driver Training is an essential part of our Airside Safety Culture.

• It is up to every one of us to contribute to airside safety by both driving safely and by being considerate of other airside users.

• If you are in doubt, stop and seek clarification from Airport Operations staff.

• Nothing is more important than safety!

Summary & Questions:

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