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First CAR/SAM Workshop on Certification of Aerodromes

Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago, 13 - 16 May 2002

First CAR/SAM Workshop on Certification of Aerodromes

Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago, 13 - 16 May 2002

ICAO Safety Initiatives -ICAO Safety Initiatives -Aims and ObjectivesAims and Objectives

Arun K.R. RaoChief, Aerodromes, Air Routes and

Ground Aids SectionICAO, Montreal.

Arun K.R. RaoChief, Aerodromes, Air Routes and

Ground Aids SectionICAO, Montreal.

121st CAR/SAM Workshop on Certification of Aerodromes

Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago, 13-16 May 2002

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First CAR/SAM Workshop on Certification First CAR/SAM Workshop on Certification of Aerodromes, 13 -16 May 2002of Aerodromes, 13 -16 May 2002

Session 1: Certification of aerodromesSession 1: Certification of aerodromes

Session 2: Practices of some States Session 2: Practices of some States

Session 3: An Exercise in airport certificationSession 3: An Exercise in airport certification

Last Day: Any other related issue(s)Last Day: Any other related issue(s)



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ICAO ObjectivesICAO Objectives

Convention on International Civil AviationConvention on International Civil Aviation:: Article 44 (states, among others):

To ensure safe and orderly growth of international civil aviation globally

To encourage the development of airways, airports and air navigation facilities

To meet the needs of the peoples of the world for safe, regular, efficient and economical air transport

To promote the safety of flight in international civil aviation



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States’ commitments to safetyStates’ commitments to safety

Article 15 – Non-discriminatory use of airports by carriers of other States;

Article 28 – States undertake to provide airports in accordance with international specifications for global harmonization;

Article 37 – States undertake to adopt the international Standards and Recommended Practices and Procedures developed by ICAO to secure the highest practicable degree of uniformity in regulations, Standards and procedures.



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ICAO provisions related to ICAO provisions related to aerodromesaerodromes

Annex 14, Volume I on aerodrome design and Annex 14, Volume I on aerodrome design and operations; Volume II on heliportsoperations; Volume II on heliports

Specifications are continuously updated to Specifications are continuously updated to reflect the changing needs of the aviation reflect the changing needs of the aviation industryindustry

Amendments 1 to 3 stem from work of ICAO Amendments 1 to 3 stem from work of ICAO Visual Aids Panel and study groupsVisual Aids Panel and study groups

Amendment 4 covers the aerodrome Amendment 4 covers the aerodrome certification and RFF services certification and RFF services



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Certification of AerodromesCertification of Aerodromes

A THE NEED:A THE NEED:

1. Origin of the requirement

2. Impact of airport privatisation

3. Shortcomings and Deficiencies

4. USOAP expansion activities

B THE TOOLS:B THE TOOLS:

1. Amendment to Annex 14. Volume I

2. New guidance material in Doc 9774

3. Other guidance material



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Certification of aerodromes Certification of aerodromes A: The NeedA: The Need

A-1: Origin of the requirementA-1: Origin of the requirement Lack of an airport certifying procedure/

guidelines for States (e.g. Macau airport) Global trend of privatisation of airports Need for seamless co-ordination globally DGCAs Conference on Global Aviation Safety

Strategy -Expansion of USOAP to airports AFI-7/RAN meeting, 1997; S &D issues CAR/SAM-3/RAN Meeting, 1999; S & D issues



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Certification of aerodromesCertification of aerodromesA: The NeedA: The Need

A-2: Impact of privatisation of airports Positive aspects of privatisation Other aspects of privatisation States responsibilities under the Convention Ensure safe, regular and efficient air transport

system within their sovereign territories Articles 28 and 37 of the Convention Safety and quality assurance to the travelling

public



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A- 4: Shortcomings and DeficienciesA- 4: Shortcomings and Deficiencies Impact on safety of civil aviation; Its origin AFI/RAN/7 and CAR/SAM/RAN/3 Meetings Why concern?

Due to non-compliance with Annex 14, Volume I provisions

Safety and security concerns of operations may not be given the highest priority



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A-3: ICAO USOAP expansionA-3: ICAO USOAP expansion Preliminary activities in HQ

Development of audit protocols, training material, handbook, and others

What and how to audit? Yardstick for measuring/benchmarking

Annex 14 implementation and compliance with other relevant ICAO Annexes

Hence the need for certifying aerodromes Any questions/comments



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Certification of aerodromesCertification of aerodromesB: The Tools B: The Tools

B-1: Amendment 4 to Annex 14, Volume I -B-1: Amendment 4 to Annex 14, Volume I - Adopted by the Council in March 2001

and became applicable from 1 November Its development - coverage of other

relevant Annexes for certifying airports Protection of visual and non-visual

navaids sites Co-ordination with other service

providers and agencies for a seamless safe operating environment

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Certification of aerodromesCertification of aerodromesB: The ToolsB: The Tools

B 1 (Cont): Amendment 4 to Annex 14, Volume I; New Section 1.3

Aerodromes open to public use to be certified as per Annex 14, Vol. I and other relevant Annexes

From 27 Nov. 2003, aerodromes used for international operations to be certified (Std)

States’ regulatory framework to establish the criteria for certification (Std)

Submission of an aerodrome manual as part of the application;Certified aerodromes to have an SMS

From 24 Nov. 2005, SMS shall be in operation.



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B-2: Guidance material in Doc 9774 -B-2: Guidance material in Doc 9774 -Manual on certification of aerodromesManual on certification of aerodromes

ContentsContents Introduction Aerodrome certification regulatory system Model regulations Certification procedure Regulatory authority Details to be included in an aerodrome manual Safety management system Sample forms



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Aerodrome certification regulatory system:Aerodrome certification regulatory system:

Prerequisites – legislation and organization Basic aviation law – authorize establishment of

the CAA; adoption of regulations, empower DGCA to issue, transfer, refuse or cancel certificates etc.

Main elements of regulations – certification criteria, procedure, safety audits, sanctions for violations

Implementation – adequate budget; CAA staffing and training.



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Model regulations:Model regulations:

General explanation of the intent of certification Submission of application & aerodrome manual Assessing applicant’s capability and adequacy of

the airport infrastructure Aerodrome operator’s obligations Validity of a certificate Endorsement of conditions of operation Surrender/transfer/revocation of certificate Exemptions, if any



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Aerodrome certification procedure:Aerodrome certification procedure: Certification procedure to ensure full compliance

with the State regulations The Process – assessment of applicant’s capability,

the adequacy of the facilities and services by on-site inspection and verification by qualified inspectors, acceptance/approval of the aerodrome manual submitted by the applicant

Issue/transfer/revoke the certificate as appropriate Notification of the aerodrome’s certified status in

the AIP



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Main components of an Aerodrome Manual are:Main components of an Aerodrome Manual are: A General Section explaining the purpose and

scope of the manual Administrative details of the operator Information on aerodrome facilities Information on aerodrome services Aerodrome operating plans, procedures and

safety measures Safety Management systems



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General Section to include:General Section to include: A copy of the aerodrome certificate The signature page to authenticate the

information submitted in the manual A foreword explaining the contents briefly Amendment monitoring and recording page and The Table of Contents



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Administrative details to include:Administrative details to include: Name(s) of the aerodrome owner and operator The operating conditions (day only or night

also, VFR/IFR) Critical aircraft operating Airport operations e.g. utilisation of primary

RWY, SIRO, helicopter activity etc. Operating limitations, if any, such as noise

abatement procedures, flight restrictions over certain areas etc.



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Information on Aerodrome facilities to include:Information on Aerodrome facilities to include: Physical characteristics of each RWY, TWY

and apron individually including geographical co-ordinates, ACN/PCN values etc.

Visual aids available at the aerodrome including wind direction indicators, airfield marking and lighting

Obstacles limitation surfaces Non-visual Navaids



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Information on aerodrome services to include:Information on aerodrome services to include: Aerodrome rescue and fire fighting

services Aerodrome emergency plan Procedures for movement area

maintenance Procedures for maintenance of visual aids Apron management and safety aspects

including airside vehicle movement control



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Aerodrome services (contd):Aerodrome services (contd): Bird strike and wild life hazard reduction, control

and management Obstacle control on or in the vicinity Disabled aircraft removal plan and procedure Protection of radar and navaids sites Pavement surface friction measurement, and

rubber deposit removal Low visibility operations - RVR measurement and

reporting



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Aerodrome operating plans and procedures:Aerodrome operating plans and procedures: Handling of dangerous goods and hazardous

materials Movement area access and control Airside inspections Foreign object damage (FOD) control Apron operational safety Aerodrome works safety Procedures for liaison with other service

providers (ATS, AVSEC, MET etc.)



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Safety Management System (SMS):Safety Management System (SMS): What is SMS? - A system for managing safety as

part of the overall management objective and policy

Why SMS? - To regulate airport operations and improve safety levels, esp in areas not covered by applicable ICAO or national standards and regulations

How? - Existence of comprehensive technical Standards/specifications, those for SMS, their implementation and maintenance at all times



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Main elements of Safety Management System:Main elements of Safety Management System: Safety policy statement including the safety

management approach and objectives Safety management strategies, its

achievement, assurance and promotion Systems and procedures in place to control

and manage safety of operations Safety audits and other means of measuring

performance against established goals



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Safety management approach, objectives and Safety management approach, objectives and strategy:strategy: Management commitment and encouragement

towards a positive safety culture Responsibility and technical competence of

key officials, priorities, compliance with applicable specifications and standards

Establishing a safety reporting system Safety orientation and recurrent training Emergency response planning



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Development process:Development process: Validation of the contents of the manual thru’

consultation with ACI and the Task Force; Consultation with ROs; ANC adhoc WG’s review and comments; FAQs.

How can we improve it?How can we improve it?



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Any further questions?Any further questions?

THANK YOU!THANK YOU!

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