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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. |
Inspections may need to occur: | by day or by nightin any weather conditionsand will include movement areas, Obstacle Restriction Areas, animal and bird hazards and objects becoming hazards within obstacle limitation areas |
Aerodrome serviceability inspections should occur: | at least one hour prior to the first commercial transport operation of the day, or as determined by the aerodrome operator, orafter any significant phenomenon which could reasonably be expected to affect the serviceability of the aerodrome, orotherwise as determined by the aerodrome operator |
Situations requiring reporting may include: | changes to temporary or permanent published aerodrome informationhazardous situations resulting in some or all of the aerodrome becoming unserviceableaerodrome worksrestoration of aerodrome serviceability |
Relevant authorities for accessing and reporting purposes may include: | aerodrome operator or delegated personNOTAM Office (Airservices Australia)Civil Aviation Safety AuthorityAir Traffic Control (ATC)Australian Defence Forces Command for military basesaerodrome users |
Aerodromes may include: | licensed aerodromesunlicensed aerodromesAircraft Landing Areas (ALAs) |
Aerodrome movement area includes: | aprontaxiwayrunwayObstacle Restriction Area (ORA) |
Aerodrome surrounds may include: | fences and gatesbuildingspermanent or temporary structures under flight paths (including runway approaches, take-off areas and circuit areas or Obstacle Limitation Surfaces [OLS])drainage systemsareas surrounding navigational aidsobstacle limitation surfaces |
Obstacle Restriction Areas may include: | runway stripsclearwaystaxiway stripsrunway end safety areas |
Visual aids may include: | wind indicatorsignal circlesmarkers and markings |
Signs and notices may include: | authorised entryspeed restrictionsno smokinglimited accesshazard warningsmovement area guidance signsunderground electrical reticulation |
Navigational aids may include: | Non-directional Beacons (NDBs)VHF Omni-directional Radio Range (VOR)Distance Measuring Equipment (DME)Instrument Landing System (ILS) |
Hazardous situations leading to the unserviceability of sealed movement areas may include: | changes or loss of runway surface frictional characteristicsexcessive loose materialspotholes or cracksunsatisfactory pavement bearing capacityloss of runway shapeloss of visibility of markingsstrippingfloodingrunway edge frettingbird or animal activitydisabled aircraft, vehicles, and equipmentfuel and oil spills |
Hazardous situations leading to the unserviceability of unsealed movement areas may include: | pot holes, scouring, rutsexcessive loose materialsunsatisfactory surface bearing capacity (e.g. becoming too soft, slippery or rough)long grass, surface cracks, stones and debrisloss of runway shapeloss of visibility of markersbird or animal activitydisabled aircraft, vehicles, and equipmentfuel and oil spillsflooding |
Hazardous situations leading to the unserviceability of the Obstacle Restriction Areas may include: | long grasssurface crackslarge rocksvehicles plant and equipment on the movement areabird or animal activityunduly rough surface that may cause damage to an aircraft (not including an aircraft becoming bogged) |
Hazardous situations leading to the unserviceability of the aerodrome surrounds may include: | structures extending beyond the Obstacle Limitation Surfaces (OLS)broken fences or open gatesfaulty drainserosion or other damage to the shoulder of the movement areaincorrect or unclear markers and unclear runway markingsdamaged wind assemblylong grass, surface cracks, stones and debrisaerodrome works (e.g. Time Limited Work, major works requiring Method of Working Plan (MOWP))situations restricting the effective operation of navigational aids such as:vehicle movements within restricted areasobstructions (e.g. grass, trees, vehicles, buildings)inappropriate or faulty restriction markers or fenceselectrical power lines infringing on clearance zonespower cables incorrectly laid |
Procedures for making movement and Obstacle Restriction Areas safe may involve: | marking the unserviceable area by day or nightpartial closure of the movement areaclosing the movement area (aerodrome closure)extinguish lighting in the hazardous section of the movement areacontacting the aerodrome usersreporting of the above by NOTAM |
Serviceability markings/advice may include: | signal circle markersunserviceability cross markersunserviceability conesdisplaced threshold markersunserviceability lightingglider markersdumb bell markers |
Suitable means of reporting will include some or all of the following: | verbal communicationsother written means of communication as is appropriate (e.g. fax)NOTAMsMethod of Working Plan (MOWP) |
Procedures for initiating repairs or hazard removal may include: | notifying relevant aerodrome personnelundertaking the repairsremoving the hazardnotifying appropriate contractors |
Procedures for appropriate bird and animal management may include: | maintaining perimeter fencingharassment procedures including explosives sounds, sirens etc.cullingenvironmental controls (e.g. dumping of rubbish)habitat management in accordance with the Bird/Wildlife Hazard Management Program |
Emergency response procedures may include: | implementing aerodrome emergency proceduresreporting to the local police servicereporting to the Australian Transport Safety Bureau |
Hazards in the work areas may include: | aircraft noiseaircraft movementsother vehicles in the vicinity of the aircraftpersonnel in the vicinity of the aircraftjet blastfumesdust |
Dependent on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include: | company proceduresenterprise proceduresorganisational proceduresestablished procedures |
Information/documents may include: | sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders pertaining to inspecting and reporting on aerodromes (i.e. CAR 89)aerodrome manualsworkplace operating procedures manualsManual of Standards - Aerodromes (previously Rules and Practices for Aerodromes [RPA])En Route Supplement Australia (ERSA)Departure and Approach Procedures (DAP)manufacturers specifications for equipment used when inspecting and reporting on aerodromesCivil Aviation Advisory Publications (CAAPs)airline timetablesinduction and training materials |
Applicable regulations and legislation may include: | sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders pertaining to inspecting and reporting on aerodromes (i.e. CAR 89)relevant requirements, standards and recommended practices of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) pertaining to airport reportingManual of Standards - Aerodromes (previously Rules and Practices for Aerodromes [RPA])Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code and Mines Regulation Act for fuelapplicable state, territory and commonwealth regulations concerning:occupational health and safetyworkplace relationsworkers compensationADG Code and Mines Regulation Act for fuelenvironmental protectionequal opportunitywildlife management (including culling) |