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Airside Vehicle Control Handbook Prepared By Townsville Airport Pty Ltd January 2014 Foreword On Landside, the provisions of State/Territory laws and regulations are applicable in respect of Vehicle registration requirements and traffic movement. The parking of Vehicles is controlled by the Airport Operator and under Division 4.2 of the Airports (Control of On-Airport Activities) Regulations 1997. As the operator of an aerodrome licensed under the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations the Airport Operator is obliged to include in its Airport Manual particulars for the control of surface vehicles operating on, or in the vicinity of the Movement Area (CARS 1998 PART 139.095(j). The Airport Operator also has general duties of care under common law and obligations under occupational health and safety legislation, the Civil Aviation Regulations and the Air Navigation Regulations in relation to safety and security issues associated with surface vehicles operating in such areas. This Airside Vehicle Control Handbook, issued under the Airports (Control of On-Airport Activities) Regulations is part of the Airport Manual for Townsville Airport. The intent of the requirements for airside operation of vehicles set out in this Handbook is to ensure the safe and orderly movement of passengers, aircraft and vehicular traffic. Failure to comply with the requirements of this handbook is a breach of conditions set down by the relevant authorities for use and to drive airside, and any such failure is to be taken into account by the airport operator in considering whether to exclude individuals or entities from airside use or operation of motor vehicles. Authorised by: Dave Batic General Manager Aviation Townsville Airport Pty Ltd Airside Vehicle Control Handbook Version 3.0 Page 2 of 50 Contents Foreword ..............................................................................................................................................................2 Revision Record ....................................................................................................................................................6 Distribution Record ..............................................................................................................................................6 Definitions ............................................................................................................................................................7 Section 1 – Vehicle Operators ..............................................................................................................................9 1.1. General Requirements..........................................................................................................................9 1.2. Manoeuvring Area ................................................................................................................................9 1.3. Accidents ........................................................................................................................................... 10 1.4. Immobilised Vehicles ......................................................................................................................... 10 1.5. Insurance ........................................................................................................................................... 10 1.6. Disposal of Vehicle............................................................................................................................. 11 1.7. Fees .................................................................................................................................................... 11 Section 2 – Airside Vehicle Permits ................................................................................................................... 12 2.1. Issue / Renewal.................................................................................................................................. 12 2.2. New Types of Vehicles ....................................................................................................................... 12 2.3. Indemnity and Release ...................................................................................................................... 12 2.4. Expiry, Cancellation and Suspension ................................................................................................. 12 Section 3 – Driving Vehicles Airside................................................................................................................... 14 3.1. General Requirements....................................................................................................................... 14 Section 4 – Authorities to Drive Airside ............................................................................................................ 15 4.1. Authorities to Drive Airside ............................................................................................................... 15 4.2. Issue ................................................................................................................................................... 15 4.3. Renewal ............................................................................................................................................. 16 4.4. Night / Low Visibility Driving Endorsement ....................................................................................... 16 4.5. Expiry, Suspension and Cancellation ................................................................................................. 16 4.6. Notifying Loss of Licence ................................................................................................................... 18 Section 5 – Supervision of Vehicles without Permits and Drivers without Authorities .................................... 19 5.1. General .............................................................................................................................................. 19 5.2. Withdrawal of Consent ...................................................................................................................... 19 5.3. Rules of Supervision .......................................................................................................................... 19 Section 6 – Approved Issuing Authority ............................................................................................................ 20 6.1. Approval ............................................................................................................................................ 20 6.2. Cancellation ....................................................................................................................................... 20 6.3. Information to Drivers ....................................................................................................................... 20 Airside Vehicle Control Handbook Version 3.0 Page 3 of 50 6.4. Record Keeping and Audit ................................................................................................................. 20 Section 7 – Approved Training Officers ............................................................................................................. 22 7.1. Approval ............................................................................................................................................ 22 7.2. Scope of Authority ............................................................................................................................. 22 7.3. Cancellation ....................................................................................................................................... 22 7.4. Testing ............................................................................................................................................... 22 Section 8 – Miscellaneous ................................................................................................................................. 23 8.1. Exemptions ........................................................................................................................................ 23 8.2. Changes in Government Departments .............................................................................................. 23 8.3. Interpretation .................................................................................................................................... 23 8.4. Transition ........................................................................................................................................... 23 8.5. Bicycles and Tricycles......................................................................................................................... 23 Section 9 – Rules for Drivers Operating Airside ................................................................................................ 24 9.1. Categorisation and Requirements ..................................................................................................... 24 9.2. Authority............................................................................................................................................ 24 9.3. Inspection of Documents................................................................................................................... 24 9.4. Cancellation / Suspension ................................................................................................................. 24 9.5. Vehicle ............................................................................................................................................... 25 9.6. Driving................................................................................................................................................ 25 9.7. Manoeuvring Area ............................................................................................................................. 26 9.8. Accidents ........................................................................................................................................... 26 9.9. Immobilised Vehicles ......................................................................................................................... 26 9.10. Emergency Situations .................................................................................................................... 27 9.11. Supervision .................................................................................................................................... 27 9.12. Aviation Security Identification Cards ........................................................................................... 27 Section 10 – Radio Procedures – General ......................................................................................................... 28 10.1. Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 28 10.2. Working on the Movement Area ................................................................................................... 28 10.3. Transmission Techniques............................................................................................................... 28 10.4. Phonetic Alphabet ......................................................................................................................... 28 10.5. Numerals ....................................................................................................................................... 29 10.6. Signal Strength ............................................................................................................................... 30 10.7. Commonly Used Phrases ............................................................................................................... 30 10.8. Communicating when Tower active – 121.8 ................................................................................. 31 10.9. Entering a Runway ......................................................................................................................... 31 Airside Vehicle Control Handbook Version 3.0 Page 4 of 50 10.10. Crossing a Runway ......................................................................................................................... 31 10.11. Entering the Manoeuvring Area from Aprons ............................................................................... 31 10.12. Typical Replies from the Tower Advising you of Restrictions........................................................ 31 10.13. Vacating onto other Runways ....................................................................................................... 32 10.14. The meaning of “HOLD” ................................................................................................................ 32 10.15. Listening Watch on Manoeuvring Areas ....................................................................................... 32 10.16. Before you go out onto the Movement Area ................................................................................ 33 10.17. Light Signals ................................................................................................................................... 33 10.18. Communicating when Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (CTAF) is Active .............................. 33 10.19. Entering a Runway ......................................................................................................................... 33 10.20. Crossing a Runway ......................................................................................................................... 34 10.21. Vacating the Runway ..................................................................................................................... 34 10.22. Aircraft Inbound ............................................................................................................................ 34 10.23. Aircraft Departure ......................................................................................................................... 34 Attachment A – Authority to Use Airside Application Form ............................................................................. 35 Attachment B – Authority to Use Airside Example ........................................................................................... 36 Attachment C – Authority to Drive Airside Application Form ........................................................................... 37 Attachment D – Authority to Drive Airside Example ......................................................................................... 38 Attachment E – Airside Vehicle Indemnity and Release ................................................................................... 39 Attachment F – Plan of Airside .......................................................................................................................... 44 Attachment G – Civil Aviation Order 20.9 (as amended) .................................................................................. 47 Attachment H – Airside Drivers Log .................................................................................................................. 50 Airside Vehicle Control Handbook Version 3.0 Page 5 of 50 Revision Record Version Number Revision Number Revision Date Section(s) Page(s) Actioned By Action Date 1 0 Feb 2010 All All TAPL 22/02/10 2 0 Aug 2012 All All TAPL 16/01/12 3 0 Jan 2014 All All TAPL 04/12/13 Distribution Record Held By Organisation Hard Copy General Manager Aviation Townsville Airport Pty Ltd Senior Aviation Safety Officer Townsville Airport Pty Ltd Electronic Copy District Aerodrome Inspector Civil Aviation Safety Authority Operations and Standards Manager Townsville Airport Pty Ltd Airside Vehicle Control Handbook Version 3.0 Page 6 of 50 Definitions In this Handbook: Aircraft Radiotelephone Operator Certificate of Proficiency: means a certificate issued in accordance with Civil Aviation Regulation 83A. Airport: means Townsville Airport. Airport Operator: Townsville Airport Pty Limited (TAPL) (ACN 081 257 490). Airside: means the Movement Area of the Airport, adjacent terrain and buildings or portions thereof, being the areas marked as such on the plan at Attachment "F". Airside Road: means a road within the Airside of the Airport and marked as a road on the plan at Attachment "F". Approved Issuing Authority: means a person or body authorised under paragraph 4.42A(1)(c) of the Airports (Control of On-Airport Activities) Regulations to issue ADAs or AUAs (for these, see below) for the airport. Authority for Use Airside (AUA): means an Authority issued in Accordance with regulation 4.44 of the Airports (Control of On-Airport Activities) Regulations. Authority to Use Airside: means a permit to be affixed to a Vehicle approved to access the Airside, issued by the Airport Operator or by an Approved Issuing Authority Approved Training Officer: means a person nominated by an Approved Issuing Authority and approved by the Airport Operator in accordance with Part 7 of the Handbook Apron: means that part of an Airport used for: for the purpose of enabling passengers to board, or disembark from aircraft for loading cargo on to, or unloading cargo from, aircraft; and /or for refuelling, parking or carrying out maintenance on aircraft and designated as such on the plan at Attachment "F" ASIC: Aviation Security Identification Card Authority to Drive Airside (ADA): means an authority to drive airside issued under regulation 4.43 of the Airports (Control of On-Airport) Regulations. Authority to Drive Airside Category 2: means an Authority authorising driving in Category 2 (Airside roads and aprons) issued in accordance with Part 4 of the Handbook. Authority to Drive Airside Category 3: means an Authority authorising driving in Category 3 (Airside roads, aprons and taxiways) issued in accordance with Part 4 of the Handbook. Authority to Drive Airside Category 3N: means an Authority authorising driving in Category 3N (Airside roads, aprons and taxiways) issued in accordance with Part 4 of the Handbook plus Night/Low Visibility endorsement. Authority to Drive Airside Category 4: means an Authority authorising driving in Category 4 (All movement areas) issued in accordance with Part 4 of the Handbook. Authority to Drive Airside Category 4N: means an Authority authorising driving in Category 4N (All movement areas) issued in accordance with Part 4 of the Handbook plus Night/Low Visibility endorsement. Handbook: means this Handbook including its Appendices. Airside Vehicle Control Handbook Version 3.0 Page 7 of 50 Manoeuvring Area: means that part of the Airport used for the take-off, landing and taxiing of aircraft, excluding Aprons Markings: means the symbols, lines, words and figures displayed on the surface of a Movement Area, or visual distinguishing features added to Vehicles. Movement Area: means that part of the Airport that is used for the surface movement of aircraft, including Manoeuvring Areas and Aprons. Night/Low Visibility Endorsement: means an endorsement on an Authority to Drive Airside made in accordance with PART 4 paragraph 4.7 of this Handbook. Perimeter Road: means an Airside Road which remains clear of the Manoeuvring Areas except in areas where the road marked as a road crosses a taxiway and being marked as a Perimeter Road on the plan at Attachment "G" Rules for Drivers Operating Airside: means the rules for drivers set out in Part 9 of this manual. Subsidiary: means a wholly or partly owned subsidiary as defined in the Australian Corporations Act 2001. Supervision: means supervision in accordance with Part 5 of the Handbook and with the Rules for Drivers Operating Airside. Supervised Vehicle: means a Vehicle driven under Supervision in accordance with Part 5 of the Handbook and with the Rules for Drivers Operating Airside. Vehicle Operator: means a person, firm, body corporate or Government Department controlling the operation of a Vehicle whether as owner, hirer or otherwise. Vehicle: means a motor vehicle or other specialised airside mobile equipment, other than bicycles and tricycles. Airside Vehicle Control Handbook Version 3.0 Page 8 of 50 Section 1 – Vehicle Operators 1.1. General Requirements A Vehicle Operator must not operate or permit the operation of a Vehicle in an area on Airside in breach of the Rules for Drivers Operating Airside. A Vehicle Operator must ensure that any Vehicle which it operates, or which is operated on its behalf, on Airside is operated in accordance with all relevant legislation including, to the extent applicable, the Civil Aviation Act 1988, the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and the Civil Aviation Orders. Without limiting the generality of the previous provisions, a Vehicle Operator must ensure that any Vehicle which it operates or which is operated on its behalf is not operated on Airside within 15 metres of an aircraft during fuelling of the aircraft, other than in accordance with Civil Aviation Order 20.9. A Vehicle Operator must not operate or permit the operation of a Vehicle in an Airside area without supervision in accordance with Part 5 unless: a) The Vehicle Operator holds a current Authority to Use Airside for the Vehicle to operate in the area; b) If the Vehicle is not permanently located on Airside, any entry or egress of the Vehicle from the Airside area is through entry or egress points authorised by a current Authority to Use Airside for the Vehicle; c) The Vehicle Operator's current Authority to Use Airside for the Vehicle: Is affixed to the right-hand side of the windscreen if the Vehicle has a windscreen; Is displayed in a holder facing outwards from the front of the vehicle and readily visible from outside the Vehicle if the Vehicle does not have a windscreen; and d) The driver of the Vehicle holds a current Authority to Drive Airside for the area; and e) The Vehicle is EITHER Registered for use on public roads; or Meets the mechanical and roadworthiness requirements under the law of Queensland OR, in the case of a specialist Airport Vehicle, the Vehicle meets: The IATA specifications, if any, for such a Vehicle; or In the case of a Vehicle for which there are no IATA specifications, the Airport Operator has given prior approval to the use of the Vehicle and the use of the Vehicle is in accordance with any conditions which the Airport Operator may have attached to such approval or may attach from time to time; and The Vehicle has on its side, front or rear a clearly displayed logo which: Is not less than 300mm by 300mm Identifies the Vehicle Operator Identifies the Vehicle by number(s) or letter(s) or combination of number(s) and letter(s). 1.2. Manoeuvring Area A Vehicle Operator must not operate or permit the operation of a Vehicle on the Manoeuvring Area unless: The Vehicle is equipped with a radio capable of two-way communication with Air Traffic Control (when operating) and aircraft (on CTAF) and the driver holds an Aircraft Radiotelephone Operator Certificate of Proficiency; or The Vehicle is under Supervision in accordance with Part 5 by a Vehicle so equipped and driven by a driver with such Certificate. Airside Vehicle Control Handbook Version 3.0 Page 9 of 50 A Vehicle Operator must not operate or permit the operation of a Vehicle on any part of the Manoeuvring Area: Between sunset and sunrise; or In conditions where visibility is less than 800 metres; Unless the Vehicle - Is driven by a driver whose Authority to Drive Airside has a Night/Low Visibility Endorsement; and - The Vehicle has headlights (dipped) and tail lights operating; AND EITHER - Displays on top of the Vehicle a rotating beacon which is red in the case of rescue and fire fighting Vehicles and amber for other Vehicles; OR - Displays flashing lights visible 360 degrees around the Vehicle; OR - Is under Supervision in accordance with Part 5 by another Vehicle being operated in accordance with this Handbook and displaying such beacon or flashing lights. 1.3. Accidents A Vehicle Operator must immediately report to the Airport Operator (TAPL) any accident on Airside which may involve the Airport Operator (TAPL) in litigation involving a Vehicle operated by or on behalf of the Vehicle Operator if the accident: Causes personal injury; or Causes property damage to a value greater than $1,000. 1.4. Immobilised Vehicles If a Vehicle operated by or on behalf of a Vehicle Operator becomes immobilised on a Movement Area the Vehicle Operator must immediately remove it. A Vehicle Operator must ensure that if a Vehicle operated by it or on its behalf becomes immobilised on the Manoeuvring Area: If Air Traffic Control is operating, Air Traffic Control is notified immediately; If Air Traffic Control is not operating, the Airport Operator (TAPL) is notified immediately. If Air Traffic Control is not operating, monitor the CTAF. A Vehicle Operator must ensure that if a Vehicle operated by it or on its behalf becomes immobilised on an Apron area, the Airport Operator (TAPL) is notified immediately. A Vehicle Operator must ensure that if a Vehicle operated by it or on its behalf becomes immobilised on a Movement Area, that the driver of the Vehicle provides to Airport Operator staff such assistance as they may reasonably require to move the Vehicle off the Movement Area or to another area on the Movement Area as the Airport Operator (TAPL) staff may consider appropriate. 1.5. Insurance A Vehicle Operator must ensure that a Vehicle for which it holds an Authority to Use Airside is covered by: Third Party Personal Injury Insurance to an amount as specified by the Airport Operator; Third Party Property Insurance to an amount as specified by the Airport Operator; Unless the Airport Operator (TAPL) agrees in writing to waive the requirement for one or other kind of insurance. Airside Vehicle Control Handbook Version 3.0 Page 10 of 50 1.6. Disposal of Vehicle When a Vehicle Operator disposes of a Vehicle for which it holds an Authority to Use Airside, the Vehicle Operator must: Remove the Permit from the Vehicle prior to disposal; AND within 24 hours of disposal Notify the Airport Operator (TAPL) of the disposal in writing; and EITHER Return the Permit for the Vehicle to the Airport Operator (TAPL); OR Notify the Airport Operator (TAPL) in writing that the Permit has been destroyed. 1.7. Fees The following charges will be levied by TAPL for the provision of Airside Vehicle Permits, Authorities to Drive Airside and for associated testing: Airside Vehicle Permit: $15.00 (per annum) Nil - temporary issue (i.e.to cover periods of maintenance to usual vehicle and requiring return to TAPL within the specified time period). Tests for an Authority to Drive Airside: $44.00 (Bi-annual - written knowledge test - Category II and III) $44.00 (Bi-annual- written knowledge test plus Airside driving test conducted by a TAPL Safety Officer - Category IV). Airside Vehicle Control Handbook Version 3.0 Page 11 of 50 Section 2 – Airside Vehicle Permits 2.1. Issue / Renewal Subject to this Handbook, upon receiving an application in the form set out in Attachment "A" from a Vehicle Operator, the Airport Operator may issue or renew an Authority to Use Airside as set out in Attachment "B". Subject to this Handbook, an Approved Issuing Authority may, upon completion of an application in the form set out in Attachment "A", issue or renew an Authority to Use Airside as set out in Attachment "B" for itself or a Subsidiary. The Airport Operator will only, and an Approved Issuing Authority may only, issue or renew an Authority to Use Airside for an Airside area if the applicant demonstrates: a) A need for the Vehicle to operate in the area on a frequent and unsupervised basis: To provide a service which is part of, or incidental to, the operation of the Airport To carry out regulatory or law enforcement activities any other purpose approved in writing by the Airport Operator b) Capacity to ensure that the operation of the Vehicle will comply with the requirements of this Handbook and with all laws, rules, standards and directions including, where applicable, Civil Aviation Orders and Air Traffic Control directions, relating to the operation of Vehicles in the area; And without limiting the generality of (b); c) That the applicant has in place appropriate arrangements to limit fire hazards in Vehicles which are to operate within 15 metres of an aircraft fuel tank opening or vent outlet during fuelling or defuelling; d) That there are in place appropriate arrangements to ensure that if the Vehicle becomes immobilised on a Movement Area, the Vehicle will be immediately removed; e) That there are in place appropriate arrangements to ensure that if the Vehicle becomes immobilised on a Movement Area, that the notifications required under section 1.4 and 9.9 will be given; and f) That the Vehicle will be maintained in a state of good repair. Even if the applicant satisfies the preceding provision, neither the Airport Operator nor an Approved Issuing Authority is obliged to issue or renew an Authority to Use Airside. 2.2. New Types of Vehicles An Approved Issuing Authority is not authorised to issue, and must not purport to issue, an Authority to Use Airside for a Vehicle which is of a type for which an Authority to Use Airside has not previously been issued in relation to the Airport. 2.3. Indemnity and Release An Approved Issuing Authority is not authorised to issue, and must not purport to issue, an Authority to Use Airside unless the Airport Operator (TSV AIRPORT) has been provided with an indemnity and release in accordance with the form set out in Attachment "F" (which covers the Airside operation of the Vehicle) or the Airport Operator has agreed to waive the requirement for such indemnity. The Airport Operator may not issue an Authority to Use Airside unless Airport Operator has been provided with an indemnity and release in the form of Attachment "E" 2.4. Expiry, Cancellation and Suspension Subject to this Handbook, an Authority to Use Airside is valid for 12 months from the date of issue. Airside Vehicle Control Handbook Version 3.0 Page 12 of 50 The Airport Operator may at any time cancel or suspend an Authority to Use Airside, whether originally issued the Airport Operator (TAPL) or by an Approved Issuing Authority, by giving written notice to the Vehicle Operator: That the Permit is cancelled; or That the Permit is suspended for the period specified in the notice; Within 48 hours of receipt of a notice of cancellation or suspension of a Permit under the previous paragraph, the Vehicle Operator must either: Surrender the Permit to the Airport Operator; OR If the Permit cannot be removed from the Vehicle, destroy the Permit and provide the Airport Operator with a written statement that the Permit has been destroyed. At any time during a period of suspension under this Part, the Airport Operator may by written notice to the Vehicle Operator: Re-issue the Permit for the balance of its term; Cancel the Permit; or Extend the period of suspension. Airside Vehicle Control Handbook Version 3.0 Page 13 of 50 Section 3 – Driving Vehicles Airside 3.1. General Requirements A person driving a Vehicle on Airside, including a person driving a Vehicle which is under Supervision in accordance with Part 5, must comply with the Rules for Drivers Operating Airside in Part 9. A person must not drive a Vehicle on Airside unless the person holds an Australian driving licence and the person is: Authorised to drive a Vehicle of that type in the area by an Authority to Drive Airside; or Authorised to drive a Vehicle of that type by a Australian licence and is under Supervision in accordance with Part 5 of the Handbook Airside Vehicle Control Handbook Version 3.0 Page 14 of 50 Section 4 – Authorities to Drive Airside 4.1. Authorities to Drive Airside Subject to this Handbook, on receipt of an application in accordance with the form set out in Attachment "C" and if satisfied of the matters required to be certified in the application, the Airport Operator (TAPL) may issue or renew an Authority to Drive Airside in any Category. Subject to this Handbook, on receipt of an application in accordance with the form set out at Attachment "C" and if satisfied of the matters required to be certified in the application, an Approved Issuing Authority may issue or renew an Authority to Drive Airside in Category 2 or 3 to a person who is an officer or employee of the Approved Issuing Authority or an officer or employee of a Subsidiary of the Approved Issuing Authority. Only the Airport Operator (TAPL) may issue or renew an Authority to Drive Category 4. Subject to this Handbook, the Airside areas for which driving is authorised for each Category of Authority to Drive Airside are: Category Description Requirement for Licence Issue 2 GA Aprons, Airside Roads and Aprons Written Test and Log of Hours Written Test and Log of Hours 3 Airside Roads, Aprons and Taxiways Radio Operators Certificate Practical Test with Airport Safety Officer 3N Airside Roads, Aprons and Taxiways with Night/Low Visibility Endorsement Written Test and Log of Hours Radio Operators Certificate Practical Test with Airport Safety Officer Written Test and Log of Hours 4 All Movement Areas Radio Operators Certificate Practical Test with Airport Safety Officer 4N All Movement Areas with Night/Low Visibility Endorsement Written Test and Log of Hours Radio Operators Certificate Practical Test with Safety Officer 4.2. Issue In the case of an applicant who has not held an Authority to Drive Airside in the same or higher Category for the Airport during the 12 months preceding the application, the Airport Operator or Approved Issuing Authority as the case may be, may issue the Authority if satisfied that: a) The applicant has undergone a minimum as an observer in a Vehicle operating in the relevant Airside area of: 4 hours for Categories 2; or 8 hours for Categories 3 and 4, 2 hours additional is required for a night visibility endorsement. (N). b) The applicant has had appropriate training, which has been logged as per Attachment “H”; AND c) In the case of an Authority to Drive Airside being issued by TAPL with responsibility for administering test have reported that the applicant has achieved a satisfactory standard in such a test; OR Airside Vehicle Control Handbook Version 3.0 Page 15 of 50 d) In the case of an Authority to Drive Airside being issued by an Approved Issuing Authority, the applicant has performed satisfactorily in tests approved for this purpose by TAPL and administered by an Approved Training Officer. e) Be aware of the fire safety requirements to be met by mechanical and electrical equipment within 15 metres (50ft) of an aircraft’s fuel tank filling points and vent outlets during fuelling operations as outlined in the Civil Aviation Order 20.9 at Attachment “G”. 4.3. Renewal In the case of an application for: Renewal of an Authority to Drive Airside; or An application for issue of an Authority to Drive Airside by a person who has held an Authority to Drive Airside of equivalent or higher Category in the 12 months preceding the application, The Airport Operator or Approved Issuing Authority, as the case may be, may issue the Authority if satisfied that: In the case of an Authority to Drive Airside being issued by the Airport Operator, Airport Operator personnel or persons engaged by the Airport Operator with responsibility for administering tests for such Authorities have reported that the applicant has achieved a satisfactory standard in such a test; OR In the case of an Authority to Drive Airside being issued by an Approved Issuing Authority, the applicant has performed satisfactorily in tests approved for this purpose by the Airport Operator and administered by an Approved Training Officer. 4.4. Night / Low Visibility Driving Endorsement An Authority to Drive Airside does not authorise driving on Airside: Between sunset and sunrise; or In conditions where visibility is less than 800 metres; Unless the Authority has been endorsed for such driving in accordance with a Night/Low Visibility Driving Endorsement under this Part. The Airport Operator or an Approved Issuing Authority may endorse an Authority to Drive Airside with a Night/Low Visibility Driving Endorsement if: In the case of an endorsement being made by the Airport Operator, Airport Operator personnel or persons engaged by the Airport Operator with responsibility for administering tests have reported that the applicant has achieved a satisfactory standard in such a test for such endorsement; OR In the case of an endorsement being made by an Approved Issuing Authority, the applicant has performed satisfactorily in a test for such endorsement approved for this purpose by the Airport Operator and administered by an Approved Training Officer. 4.5. Expiry, Suspension and Cancellation Introduction Airside driving incidents and breaches continue to occur at Townsville Airport. Following consultation with AIPs, the Townsville Airport Safety Management System Committee has agreed to introduce a Penalty Point System which allocates point penalties for airside driving found contrary to the rules for Airside Vehicle Control Handbook Version 3.0 Page 16 of 50 drivers operating airside in accordance with the Airside Vehicle Control Handbook (AVCH). Airside Driver Penalty Points The Penalty Points System allocates a maximum penalty for a range of prescribed airside driving offences. Each time a vehicle operator is observed or reported for a breach of the AVCH the vehicle operator will be notified, issued with a Penalty Infringement Notice (PIN) by an authorised Aerodrome Reporting Officer (ARO) or the Operations and Standards Manager (OSM) and a record kept of the appropriate penalty points. Management of the vehicle operator will also be notified with a copy of the PIN where applicable. Airside vehicle operators may challenge individual Penalty Infringement Notices, by writing or via e-mail to the Operations & Standards Manager within 14 days of the notice being issued and stating why the notice should be withdrawn. A determination on your appeal will be made within 10 working days and you will then be notified in writing within 10 working days after the determination is made. Airside Vehicle Operators who accumulate twelve (12) penalty points within any twenty four (24) month period, will be provided with details of their offences and invited to show cause why their Authority to Drive Airside should not be withdrawn. The vehicle operator’s response to the show cause notice will be considered by the TAPL General Manager Aviation. An Airside Vehicle Operator’s ADA may be suspended pending this show cause process. Upon making a determination to withdraw an ADA, TAPL will advise the vehicle operator in writing of the reasons for the determination and the duration of the withdrawal. Typical withdrawal duration will be a 30 day suspension. If a determination is made to withdraw an ADA for a specified time, the vehicle operator will be entitled to re-apply for an authority after the expiration of that time. The authority will not be automatically reinstated but will be re-issued following the appropriate category ADA tests. Refer Airside Driving Penalty Point System SOP. Infringement Notice at Attachment I. The duration of an Authority to Drive Airside is 24 months from date of issue unless the Airport Operator or the Approved Issuing Authority, as the case may be, specifies a shorter period in the Authority at the time of issue in which case the Authority terminates on the expiry of the shorter period. The Airport Operator may cancel or suspend an Authority to Use Airside whether issued or renewed the Airport Operator or by an Approved Issuing Authority and an Approved Issuing Authority may cancel or suspend an Authority to Drive Airside which it issued or renewed by giving notice to the driver that: The Authority is cancelled; or The Authority is suspended for the period specified in the notice. The notice for the purposes of the previous paragraph may be given: Orally or in writing to the driver in person; or By written notice to the address provided in the application for the Authority or any such changed address as the driver may have notified to the Airport Operator and/or an Approved Issuing Authority. If the Airport Operator cancels or suspends an Authority to Drive Airside, the Airport Operator must give the driver's Vehicle Operator written notice of the cancellation or suspension within 24 hours of the cancellation or suspension with a statement of the reason for such action. Airside Vehicle Control Handbook Version 3.0 Page 17 of 50 When a driver is given notice under paragraph 4.5 that his or her Authority to Drive has been cancelled or suspended, the driver must surrender the Authority to the Airport Operator: Immediately if the driver is informed while in charge of a vehicle on Airside; otherwise Within 48 hours. A Vehicle Operator must take reasonable steps to ensure that within 48 hours of its receiving written notice from the Airport Operator of cancellation or suspension under this Part the Authority is surrendered to the Airport Operator if it has not already been surrendered. If an Approved Issuing Authority cancels or suspends an Authority to Drive Airside, the Approved Issuing Authority must give the Airport Operator written notice of the cancellation or suspension within 24 hours of taking such action with a statement of the reason for such action. Without limiting the powers and discretions which the Airport Operator may have under other provisions of this Handbook, the Airport Operator may at any time during a period of suspension: Re-issue the Authority to the driver for the remainder of the period of the Authority with or without cancellation of a Night/Low Visibility Endorsement if the Authority carries such endorsement; Cancel the Authority; Extend the period of suspension; or Cancel the Authority and issue the Driver with an Authority to Drive Airside for a lower Category. If the Airport Operator takes action under the preceding paragraph, the Airport Operator must give written notice of that action to the driver and must copy the notice to the driver's Vehicle Operator. The Airport Operator may direct a person apparently in charge of a Vehicle on Airside to produce: His/her Authority to Drive Airside; His/her current Australian driver's licence. A person who receives a direction under the previous paragraph must comply immediately with the direction. 4.6. Notifying Loss of Licence If a driver who holds an Authority to Drive Airside ceases to hold a Australian licence to drive or has a Australian licence cancelled for breach of any traffic laws, the Authority to Drive Airside terminates immediately and the driver must within 48 hours of the cessation or cancellation: Surrender the Authority to the Airport Operator; and Notify in writing the Airport Operator, the Vehicle Operator for whom he or she drives and, if applicable, the Approved Issuing Authority which issued the Authority, of the cessation or cancellation as the case may be. Airside Vehicle Control Handbook Version 3.0 Page 18 of 50 Section 5 – Supervision of Vehicles without Permits and Drivers without Authorities 5.1. General The Airport Operator may, on such conditions as the Airport Operator considers appropriate: Make available a person holding a current Authority to Drive Airside for an Airside area; or Authorise Vehicle Operators to make available a person holding a current Authority to Drive Airside for an Airside area; To supervise the driving of a Vehicle ("the Supervised Vehicle") in the area by: Driving a Vehicle for which an Authority to Use Airside is current to escort the Supervised Vehicle; Riding in the Supervised Vehicle; Accompanying the Supervised Vehicle on foot; and/or Directing the Supervised Vehicle from a vantage point. 5.2. Withdrawal of Consent The Airport Operator may withdraw at any time its consent for Supervision given under the preceding paragraph. 5.3. Rules of Supervision A person driving a Supervised Vehicle which is being escorted by another Vehicle must keep the Supervised Vehicle behind the escorting Vehicle at a distance of no more than 10 metres and no less than 5 metres. Before a driver of a Vehicle commences escorting a Supervised Vehicle, the driver of the Vehicle must ensure that the driver of the Supervised Vehicle is aware of the requirement to keep the Supervised Vehicle behind the escorting Vehicle at a distance of no more than 10 metres. Airside Vehicle Control Handbook Version 3.0 Page 19 of 50 Section 6 – Approved Issuing Authority 6.1. Approval The Airport Operator may grant approval for a Vehicle Operator to be an Approved Issuing Authority for the purposes of issuing Authority to Use Airsides and/or Authorities to Drive Airside in accordance with this Handbook. In applying to become an Approved Issuing Authority, the Vehicle Operator will be required to provide to the Airport Operator the following information: Number of Vehicles likely to enter Airside; The type of Vehicles likely to enter Airside; Number of employees likely to be authorised to drive Airside; A copy of the proposed Vehicle Operator training and testing material, which must include; - Geography of the Airport - ATC communication procedures - Airport Markings - Aircraft towing procedures - Standard Vehicle Operator apron operating procedures. 6.2. Cancellation The Airport Operator may at any time at his or her discretion cancel approval of an Approved Issuing Authority by written notice to the Approved Issuing Authority. 6.3. Information to Drivers An Approved Issuing Authority must keep up to date and issue to all its own employees and employees of its Subsidiaries who may be required to drive on Airside as part of their normal duties, the following (as amended by Airport Operator from time to time): This Handbook 6.4. Record Keeping and Audit An Approved Issuing Authority must: a) Retain for a minimum of 3 years all applications for Authority to Use Airsides, Authorities to Drive Airside and Night/Low Visibility Endorsements dealt with by it or on its behalf; b) Make and retain for a minimum of 3 years records sufficient to enable the Airport Operator from time to time to conduct an audit to ensure the Approved Issuing Authority is maintaining satisfactory standards in the carrying out of its functions as an Approved Issuing Authority, including a record of: The assessment on behalf of the Approved Issuing Authority of the compliance of Vehicles with the requirements of the Handbook; The materials used in the training and testing of applicants for Authorities to Drive Airside and Night/Low Visibility Endorsements; The training and testing of individual applicants for Authorities to Drive Airside and Night/Low Visibility Endorsements; AND MUST c) Provide to the Airport Operator on request and in such format as the Airport Operator may require a listing of: Authority to Use Airsides; and/or Authorities to Drive Airside; and/or Night/Low Visibility Endorsements Airside Vehicle Control Handbook Version 3.0 Page 20 of 50 d) Issued by the Approved Issuing Authority with such other details and information about the Permits/ Authorities/ Endorsements as the Airport Operator may direct; and e) Provide the Airport Operator with reasonable access to its records and premises to enable the Airport Operator to carry out audits to ensure that the Authority is maintaining satisfactory standards in the carrying out of its functions as an Approved Issuing Authority; and f) Ensure that relevant officers and employees of the Approved Issuing Authority and its Subsidiaries make themselves available and co-operate with the Airport Operator when carrying out such audits. Airside Vehicle Control Handbook Version 3.0 Page 21 of 50 Section 7 – Approved Training Officers 7.1. Approval An Approved Issuing Authority may at any time submit in writing to the Airport Operator a nomination of a person who: Is an officer or employee of the Approved Issuing Authority or a Subsidiary Holds a current Australian driving licence Holds a current Authority to Drive Airside To be an Approved Training Officer for the purposes of the Handbook. The Airport Operator may approve a person nominated by the Approved Issuing Authority to be an Approved Training Officer subject to such limitations and conditions as the Airport Operator may state: When approving the person; or At any time while the person remains an Approved Training Authority. 7.2. Scope of Authority An Approved Training Officer may only train and test for Categories of Authority to Drive Airside: Equal to or lower than the Category for which the Officer holds an Authority; For vehicles which are of a type covered by the Approved Training Officer's Authority to Drive Airside; and For Night/Low Visibility Endorsements if the Officer's own Authority to Drive Airside has such endorsement. 7.3. Cancellation The Airport Operator may at any time cancel the approval of a person as an Approved Training Officer by written notice to the Approved Issuing Authority. 7.4. Testing Approved Training Officers must make themselves available for such testing as the Airport Operator may require from time to time to assess the suitability of the Approved Training Officer to continue as such. Airside Vehicle Control Handbook Version 3.0 Page 22 of 50 Section 8 – Miscellaneous 8.1. Exemptions Any person, including a Vehicle Operator, driver or Approved Issuing Authority may apply to the Airport Operator for exemption from some or all of the provisions of this Handbook generally or in relation to specific situations, persons, activities or Airside areas. The Airport Operator may approve, in writing, any such exemption on such conditions as the Manager considers appropriate. 8.2. Changes in Government Departments If a Government Department which is a Vehicle Operator and/or an Approved Issuing Authority is affected by a change in administrative arrangements which allocate the Department's functions involving Airside operations to a new or another Department, this Handbook operates in relation to the new or the other Department as far as possible as if all actions previously taken by or in relation to the previous Department had been taken by, or in relation to, the new Department. 8.3. Interpretation The Acts Interpretation Act 1901 can be used to interpret this Handbook where necessary as if this Handbook were an instrument made under the Airports Act 1996. 8.4. Transition As far as possible, actions taken under a previous Airside Vehicle Control Handbook for the Airport shall be taken to have been done under this Handbook and shall be subject to amendment, renewal, cancellation and/or suspension as the case may be in accordance with this Handbook. 8.5. Bicycles and Tricycles No person is to ride a bicycle or tricycle Airside without the written permission of the Airport Operator. Permission may be withdrawn at any time by the Airport Operator giving written or oral notice of withdrawal. Any person riding a bicycle or tricycle Airside must comply with Section 1.1, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 3.1, 8.1 and the Rules for Drivers Operating Airside. Pass an Airside Driver’s Licence Test for Category 2 areas. Airside Vehicle Control Handbook Version 3.0 Page 23 of 50 Section 9 – Rules for Drivers Operating Airside 9.1. Categorisation and Requirements Category Description Requirement for Licence Issue 2 GA Aprons, Airside Roads and Aprons Written Test and Log of Hours Written Test and Log of Hours 3 Airside Roads, Aprons and Taxiways Radio Operators Certificate Practical Test with Airport Safety Officer 3N Airside Roads, Aprons and Taxiways with Night/Low Visibility Endorsement Written Test and Log of Hours Radio Operators Certificate Practical Test with Airport Safety Officer Written Test and Log of Hours 4 All Movement Areas Radio Operators Certificate Practical Test with Airport Safety Officer 4N All Movement Areas with Night/Low Visibility Endorsement Written Test and Log of Hours Radio Operators Certificate Practical Test with Safety Officer 9.2. Authority You must not drive a Vehicle in any Airside area unless: a) You hold an Authority to Drive Airside in a Category which authorises you to drive a vehicle of that type in the area; OR b) You are under Supervision. c) You must not drive a Vehicle Airside unless you hold a current Australian driving licence. 9.3. Inspection of Documents You must carry your Authority to Drive Airside and your Australian driving licence with you whenever you are in charge of a Vehicle on Airside. Whenever you are apparently in charge of a Vehicle Airside, if the Airport Operator directs you to produce your Authority to Drive Airside and/or your Australian driver's licence, you must comply with that direction. 9.4. Cancellation / Suspension If you are notified by the Airport Operator that your Authority to Drive Airside is cancelled or suspended you must surrender it to the Airport Operator: a) Immediately if you are notified while you are in charge of a Vehicle Airside; b) Otherwise within 48 hours. If you hold an Authority to Drive Airside and you cease to hold a Australian licence to drive or you have a Australian licence to drive cancelled for breach of any traffic laws, your Authority to Drive Airside terminates immediately and you must within 48 hours of ceasing to hold a licence or cancellation: a) Surrender the Authority to the Airport Operator; and b) Notify in writing the Airport Operator, the Vehicle Operator for whom you drive and, if applicable, the Approved Issuing Authority which issued the Authority that you no longer hold a Australian licence. Airside Vehicle Control Handbook Version 3.0 Page 24 of 50 9.5. Vehicle You must not drive a Vehicle in an Airside area without Supervision unless the Vehicle Operator's current Authority to Use Airside for the Vehicle: a) is affixed to the right-hand side of the windscreen if the Vehicle has a windscreen; b) is displayed in a holder facing outwards from the front of the vehicle and readily visible from outside the vehicle if the Vehicle does not have a windscreen. 9.6. Driving When driving Airside, you must: a) Obey all regulatory signs and, unless otherwise indicated by signs, adhere to the following speed limits: 25 km/hr on airside roads and on the general apron, except within 15m of an aircraft, and when driving under the concourse. 10 km/hr within 15m of an aircraft 10 km/hr under the concourse 40 km/hr on perimeter roads and taxiways 5 km/hr in the Baggage make up area. b) Where a speed limit is indicated by a sign, that shall be the speed limit for that area; Under Concourse and Freight Road - 10km/hr c) Not drive within 3 metres of an aircraft, except when required for the servicing of that aircraft; d) Stay well clear of aircraft when their red anti-collision beacons are operating (indicating that the engines are running or are about to be started), and give way to all moving aircraft; e) Use roadways (where marked) to traverse Aprons; f) Not drive while affected by alcohol or drugs to an extent which would preclude you lawfully driving on the public roads adjoining the Airport; g) Not drive in a manner likely to jeopardise the safety of any person; h) Comply with instructions given to you by the Airport Operator (TSV AIRPORT) including instruction in the form of default notices given to you or attached to a Vehicle of which you are in charge; i) Ensure when driving Vehicles carrying loose material (such as garbage and waste paper) that the load is adequately covered to prevent spillage; j) Not park Vehicles or equipment so that they will obstruct aircraft, other Vehicles or pedestrians; k) Leave doors closed but unlocked, keys in the ignition switch and handbrake on when the Vehicle is left unattended in other than designated parking areas; l) If the Authority to Use Airside for the Vehicle only authorises entry and egress at specified points, only drive a Vehicle into or out of Airside areas through those points; m) Notify the Vehicle Operator of any defect in a Vehicle of which you are aware as soon as possible; n) Immediately draw to the attention of the Vehicle Operator any written statement purporting to have been issued by or on behalf of the Airport Operator and notifying a defect in a Vehicle which you are driving or attached to a Vehicle of which you are in charge; and o) If you are driving under an Authority to Drive Airside: Be familiar with the latest Handbook including amendments to the Handbook; Understand the regulations and restrictions which apply to the Movement Area; Be familiar with the designations of the runways and taxiways; and Comply with the radio procedures set out below. Be aware of Civil Aviation Order 20.9 at Attachment “H”. Airside Vehicle Control Handbook Version 3.0 Page 25 of 50 p) Not drive through the red shaded areas where the aerobridges operate q) Not drive under aerobridges 2, 3 and 4 9.7. Manoeuvring Area You must not drive a Vehicle on the Manoeuvring Area of the Airport unless: The Vehicle is equipped with a radio capable of two-way communication with Air Traffic Control (if operating) and aircraft; AND You hold an Aircraft Radiotelephone Operator Certificate of Proficiency OR The vehicle is under Supervision by a Vehicle so equipped and driven by a driver with such Certificate. You must not drive a Vehicle on any part of the Manoeuvring Area Between sunset and sunrise; or In conditions where visibility is less than 800 metres; UNLESS Your Authority to Drive Airside has a Night/Low Visibility Endorsement; and The Vehicle has headlights (dipped) and tail lights operating; AND EITHER Displays a rotating beacon on the highest part of the Vehicle which is red in the case of rescue and fire fighting Vehicles and amber for other Vehicles; OR Displays flashing lights visible 360 degrees around the vehicle; Is under Supervision by another Vehicle being operated in accordance these Rules and displaying such beacon or flashing lights. OR On the Manoeuvring Area of an Airport with Air Traffic Control (ATC) you must: Be conversant with the Radio Procedures and with the meaning of ATC visual signals and signs which might be used on the Airport (see "Radio Procedures" below); Obey all instructions given by Air Traffic/Surface Movement Controllers; and Be familiar with the geography of the Airport and have displayed, in the cab of the Vehicle, a plan of the Airport or relevant areas of the Airport. 9.8. Accidents If you are the driver of a Vehicle involved in an accident on Airside which: Causes personal injury; or Causes property damage to a value greater than $1,000; You must immediately report the accident to the Airport Operator and within a reasonable time after the accident, provide a written statement to the Airport Operator of how the accident occurred. 9.9. Immobilised Vehicles If you are driving a Vehicle which becomes immobilised on the Manoeuvring Area you must: If Air Traffic Control is operating, notify Air Traffic Control immediately; If Air Traffic Control is not operating, notify the Airport Operator immediately. Airside Vehicle Control Handbook Version 3.0 Page 26 of 50 If you are driving a Vehicle which becomes immobilised on an Apron Area, you must notify the Airport Operator immediately. If you are the driver of a Vehicle which becomes immobilised on a Movement Area, you must provide to Airport Operator staff such assistance as they may reasonably require to move the Vehicle off the Movement Area or to another area on the Movement Area as the Airport Operator staff may consider appropriate. 9.10. Emergency Situations In emergency conditions, or if the standard light signals have not been observed, the Tower may cause the runway or taxiway lights to flash. This means that you must vacate the Manoeuvring Area and observe the Tower for light signals. PROCEDURES IF RADIO FAILURE - EXPERIENCED OR SUSPECTED If you experience or suspect radio failure whilst on the Manoeuvring Area, you are to vacate the area by the safest and most expedient route. Then transmit the following phrase “THIS IS SAFETY 1, TRANSMITTING BLIND DUE TO RADIO FAILURE, I HAVE VACATED RUNWAY 19 AND RETURNING TO LANDSIDE VIA TAXIWAY ALPHA”. The Tower is to be advised by telephone that you have vacated the Manoeuvring Area due to suspected radio failure as soon as practicable. The above procedures also apply to CTAF operations - the only difference being the transmission frequency used. 9.11. Supervision If you provide Supervision for a Vehicle or driver not authorised to be driven/drive within an Airside area except under Supervision, you may, subject to such conditions as the Airport Operator considers appropriate, supervise the Vehicle by: Driving a Vehicle for which an Authority to Use Airside is current to escort the Supervised Vehicle; Riding in the Supervised Vehicle; Accompanying the Supervised Vehicle on foot; or If you are driving a Supervised Vehicle which is being escorted by another Vehicle in accordance with the preceding Rule you must keep the Supervised Vehicle behind the escorting Vehicle at a distance of no more than 10 metres and no less than 5 metres. Before you start supervising a Vehicle by driving an escorting Vehicle, you must ensure that the driver of the Supervised Vehicle is aware of the requirement to keep the Supervised Vehicle behind the escorting Vehicle at a distance of no more than 10 metres. 9.12. Aviation Security Identification Cards When driving airside within a security restricted area, you must wear an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC) issued in accordance with the Transport Security Program approved for the Airport in accordance with the Air Navigation Act 1920 and the Air Navigation Regulations. Airside Vehicle Control Handbook Version 3.0 Page 27 of 50 Section 10 – Radio Procedures – General 10.1. Introduction Radio contact with the Tower is necessary if you intend to proceed from the Apron onto taxiways and runways. Do not enter the Manoeuvring Area unless you have an established need to do so. 10.2. Working on the Movement Area Once you have entered the Movement Area, you must keep a constant radio listening watch, staying alert to what is happening around you by listening to radio communications. As soon as you are told by the Tower to vacate a runway, you must do so immediately and then notify the Tower that you have vacated when you have moved outside the relevant line of runway strip markers. 10.3. Transmission Techniques The efficient use of two-way radio depends largely on microphone technique, the method of speaking and choice of words used by the operator. You should make use of the following principles: Speak plainly and end each word clearly to prevent consecutive words "running together” Avoid any tendency to shout Avoid variations in speech intensity and unusual inflections of the voice Avoid hesitant sounds such as "er" and "um" Preserve the rhythm of ordinary conversation, avoiding long pauses but retaining oral punctuation (gaps between sentences etc.) Maintain a business-like manner and do not use colloquialisms, first names or be unduly familiar with others If improvisation is necessary, make it brief and unambiguous (standard phraseology is best) Read each written message before transmission, in order to eliminate unnecessary delays. 10.4. Phonetic Alphabet The International Phonetic Alphabet is used to assist in voice transmission of call signs, runway/taxiway designators and the spelling of proper names and unusual words. The phonetic alphabet is made up of particular words to denote the letters. When used, the pronunciations as shown are to apply: A ALPHA Al-fa N NOVEMBER no-VEM-ber B BRAVO BRAH-voh O OSCAR OSS-cah C CHARLIE CHAR-lee P PAPA pah-PAH D DELTA DEL-tah Q QUEBEC key-BECK E ECHO ECK-oh R ROMEO ROH-me-OH F FOXTROT FOKS-trot S SIERRA see-AIR-rah G GOLF golf T TANGO TANG-go H HOTEL hoh-TELL U UNIFORM YOU-nee-form I INDIA IN-dee-ah V VICTOR VIC-tah J JULIETT JEW-lee-ETT W WHISKY WISS-key K KILO KEE-low X X-RAY ECKS-RAY L LIMA LEE-mah Y YANKEE YANG-key M MIKE mike Z ZULU ZOO-loo Airside Vehicle Control Handbook Version 3.0 Page 28 of 50 10.5. Numerals Numbers are to be transmitted using the following pronunciations: 0 ZE-RO 6 1 WUN 7 2 TOO 8 3 TREE OR THREE 9 4 FOW-er DECIMAL 5 FIFE THOUSAND SIX SEV-en AIT NIN-er DAY-SEE-MAL TOUSAND OR THOUSAND In general, numbers except whole thousands, are to be transmitted by pronouncing each digit separately, e.g. 10 ONE ZERO 5000 FIVE THOUSAND 75 SEVEN FIVE 11000 ONE ONE THOUSAND 100 ONE ZERO ZERO 24000 TWO FOUR THOUSAND 583 FIVE EIGHT THREE 38143 THREE EIGHT ONE FOUR THREE Numbers containing decimals are transmitted with the decimal point, in appropriate sequence, indicated by the word "decimal", e.g. 118.1 ONE ONE EIGHT DECIMAL ONE 121.9 ONE TWO ONE DECIMAL NINE In contrast, ground vehicle call signs are to be transmitted using the group form and be preceded by a vehicle identifier, e.g. Truck 12 TRUCK TWELVE Safety 1 SAFETY ONE Note: At some airports, ATC may approve the use of discrete call signs for specific vehicles, e.g. "Sweeper Blue or Tug Red". Airside Vehicle Control Handbook Version 3.0 Page 29 of 50 10.6. Signal Strength Readability of radio signals (i.e. how well a transmission is able to be heard) is categorised as follows: 1 Unreadable 4 Readable 2 Readable now and again 5 Perfectly readable 3 Readable but with difficulty 10.7. Commonly Used Phrases The following phrases are commonly used: ACKNOWLEDGE Let me know that you have received and understood this message AFFIRMATIVE Yes APPROVED Permission for proposed action granted CANCEL Annul the previously transmitted Clearance CLEARED Authorised to proceed under the conditions specified CONFIRM Have I correctly received the following (see also "SAY AGAIN") CORRECT That is correct CORRECTION An error has been made in this (or other) message - the correct information is … DISREGARD Consider that message/instruction as not sent EXPEDITE Hurry GO AHEAD Proceed with your message (Normally only after “STAND BY") HOLD POSITION Stop - Do not proceed until advised HOLD SHORT OF Stop before a specified location (For a runway or taxiway, this is the Taxi Holding Position line) HOW DO YOU READ What is the readability of my transmission (or how well can you hear my transmission) (Normally preceded by “RADIO CHECK") NEGATIVE No, or permission not granted, or that is not correct RADIO CHECK I wish to know how well you can hear me - please advise your readability of my transmission READ BACK Repeat All, or the specified part, of THIS MESSAGE back to me exactly as received REQUEST Request permission to ….., or I would like to know …....... ROGER I have received all of your last message (see also “WILCO") SAY AGAIN Repeat all, or the following part of your last message STAND BY WAIT and I will call you back VACATE Move off the Runway/Taxiway/area immediately (may be amplified by "VIA TAXIWAY …. or NEXT LEFT") VACATED I HAVE VACATED RUNWAY/TAXIWAY/AREA (not required after crossing a runway or taxiway unless asked by the Tower e.g. in poor visibility) VERIFY Check and confirm with originator WILCO I (fully) understand your message/ instruction and will comply with it WORDS TWICE * Communication is difficult - Please send every word or group of words twice or Since communication is difficult - words will be sent twice Airside Vehicle Control Handbook Version 3.0 Page 30 of 50 10.8. Communicating when Tower active – 121.8 Before transmitting be sure the channel is clear (i.e. there are no other communications in progress) by listening out and then: Identify the unit you are calling" (TOWNSVILLE) GROUND Tell the Tower WHO you are THIS IS CAR (NUMBER)" Tell the Tower WHERE you are NON DOMESTIC APRON or ON TWY ALPHA" Tell the Tower what you wish to do "REQUEST ENTER TAXIWAY BRAVO AND RUNWAY (NUMBER)" Tell the Tower of other significant details "REMAINING CLEAR OF RUNWAY (NUMBER) ON IMMEDIATE RECALL" 10.9. Entering a Runway "TOWNSVILLE GROUND THIS IS SAFETY ONE ON DOMESTIC APRON, TO ENTER TAXIWAY BRAVO AND RUNWAY ONE ONE REMAINING CLEAR OF RUNWAY TWO ONE, ON IMMEDIATE RECALL" (Tower response: "SAFETY ONE, ENTER BRAVO AND RUNWAY 11") (Your acknowledgement: "ENTERING BRAVO AND RUNWAY ONE ONE – SAFETY ONE") 10.10. Crossing a Runway "TOWNSVILLE GROUND - CAR FOURTEEN ON TAXIWAY BRAVO - TO CROSS RUNWAY ZERO SEVEN" (Tower response: "CAR 14 HOLD SHORT OF RUNWAY 07") (Your acknowledgement: "HOLDING SHORT OF RUNWAY ZERO SEVEN - CAR FOURTEEN") Note: Your request was denied at this time and would be followed, when the runway is clear, by "Car 14, cross Runway 07" 10.11. Entering the Manoeuvring Area from Aprons "TOWNSVILLE GROUND - TRUCK ELEVEN AT SOUTHERN END OF DOMESTIC APRON - TO ENTER RUNWAY ZERO ONE / TAXIWAY MIKE INTERSECTION VIA TAXIWAY ALPHA - ESTIMATED DURATION FIVE MINUTES" (Tower response: "TRUCK 11, ENTER INTERSECTION RUNWAY 01 AND TAXIWAY MIKE") (Your acknowledgement: "ENTERING INTERSECTION RUNWAY ZERO ONE AND TAXIWAY MIKE - TRUCK ELEVEN") 10.12. Typical Replies from the Tower Advising you of Restrictions "CAR TWO - TOWNSVILLE GROUND - HOLD POSITION" (Stay where you are and await further details regardless of where you are) "CAR THREE - TOWNSVILLE GROUND - ENTER RUNWAY ZERO THREE - CROSS RUNWAY ZERO SIX - EXPEDITE" (Cross Runway 06 without any delay and enter Runway 03. You must not enter Runway 06 again without approval) "CAR NINE - TOWNSVILLE GROUND - HOLD POSITION - EXPECT ONE ZERO MINUTE DELAY" (Several aircraft are on approach or taxying for departure - you may wish to try later) "TRUCK SIXTEEN - VACATE RUNWAY ZERO NINE" (Regardless of what you are doing, what you have requested or what you have been cleared to do so far, move outside the Manoeuvring Area, clear of the runway strip markers). Airside Vehicle Control Handbook Version 3.0 Page 31 of 50 10.13. Vacating onto other Runways Before crossing or entering another runway whilst vacating an active runway, you must request and obtain a clearance to do so, e.g. (Tower: "CAR 4 - VACATE RUNWAY 17") Car 4: "VACATING RUNWAY ONE SEVEN - REQUEST TO VACATE ONTO RUNWAY ZERO EIGHT TILL ONE SEVEN AVAILABLE - CAR FOUR" (Tower: "CAR 4 - NEGATIVE - ENTER TAXIWAY BRAVO") (Your acknowledgement: "ENTERING TAXIWAY BRAVO - CAR FOUR") Clearly neither runway is available and you are to immediately enter Taxiway B and clear the runway strip markers. You will generally be cleared only to enter a specific area on a particular runway and when ready to leave that area, you must notify the Tower of your intentions, e.g. Car 19: "CAR NINETEEN - VACATING RUNWAY THREE ZERO THRESHOLD - REQUEST TO ENTER RUNWAY THREE FIVE THRESHOLD VIA TAXIWAY CHARLIE AND RUNWAY THREE FIVE" (Tower: "CAR 19 - ENTER RUNWAY 35 THRESHOLD") (Your acknowledgement: "ENTERING RUNWAY THREE FIVE THRESHOLD - CAR NINETEEN") You must remember to always ask for a clearance to cross or enter any runway, unless the Tower Controller has already specifically authorised you to do so. If you have not received such a clearance, you must stop at the Taxi Holding Position (clear of the runway strip) and remain there until you have permission to proceed. 10.14. The meaning of “HOLD” The word "stop" is rarely used in radio transmissions from the Tower - instead you will hear the word "HOLD", which means "STOP". Examples of the use of "HOLD" are: "HOLD YOUR POSITION" (Stop where you are) "HOLD SHORT OF RUNWAY ZERO ONE" (Stop clear of the runway strip) 10.15. Listening Watch on Manoeuvring Areas Once you have gained runway (or taxiway) entry, you must maintain a constant listening watch. You should always be within hearing distance of your radio. Often, a change in wind direction or other operational factor will require the Tower to move you from your work urgently. Remember that the Tower will not interrupt your work unless it is necessary and that you are then expected to co-operate with all possible speed. When directed to vacate, the Tower call is brief: (Tower: "CAR 1 - VACATE RUNWAY 32") Your response, straight away: "VACATING RUNWAY 32 - CAR ONE" Note: Once you have made initial contact, you no longer address the Tower as Townsville Airport Ground and conversely, the Tower does not advise its name). Once you have vacated and are outside the runway (taxiway) strips, you call the Tower: "CAR ONE - VACATED THREE TWO" (The Tower will acknowledge: "CAR ONE") Airside Vehicle Control Handbook Version 3.0 Page 32 of 50 10.16. Before you go out onto the Movement Area KNOW THE PROCEDURES KNOW THE LIGHT SIGNALS BE PRECISE - AND PATIENT COMPLY WITH HANDBOOK KEEP YOUR EYES OPEN, STAY ALERT AND NEVER GO BEYOND HEARING RANGE OF YOUR RADIO PLAN WORK CAREFULLY AND AVOID ANY TENDENCY TO RUSH WHILST AIRSIDE NEVER LEAVE ANYTHING (EQUIPMENT OR TOOLS) ON THE MOVEMENT AREA NOTE: If you become confused about what is happening, leave the movement area and consult someone about further training. 10.17. Light Signals If you receive light signals from the Tower, respond to them promptly. The meaning of these signals may be displayed on the left hand corner of your Vehicle windscreen. Signals and their meanings are listed hereunder: GREEN FLASHES - Permission to cross runway or to move on a taxiway STEADY RED - Stop immediately RED FLASHES - Move off the runway or taxiway and watch out for aircraft WHITE FLASHES - Vacate the Manoeuvring Area in accordance with local Handbook 10.18. Communicating when Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (CTAF) is Active FREQUENCY 118.3 VHF Before transmitting, be sure the channel is clear (i.e. there are no other communications in progress) by listening out. RADIO CHECK PROCEDURES (Airport Operator Staff Only) Select frequency 118.3 on VHF (AM) (handheld) radio and 118.3 on UHF vehicle radio , then press PTT button on UHF radio and listen out for “carrier wave” on VHF radio, then carry out the same procedure in reverse using VHF radio to transmit. If you received a “carrier wave” during both tests, this verifies that RAAF translator is operative. Failure to receive a “carrier wave” during either test indicates a failure of the RAAF translator. Before entering the Manoeuvring Area you are required to conduct a listening watch. 10.19. Entering a Runway Hold short of Runway and transmit following: “TOWNSVILLE TRAFFIC GROUND VEHICLE SAFETY 1, ENTERING RWY 01-19 FOR RUNWAY AND LIGHTING INSPECTIONS” TOWNSVILLE. Maintain listening watch, if Nil response from aircraft, then transmit the following: Airside Vehicle Control Handbook Version 3.0 Page 33 of 50 “RWY 01-19 OCCUPIED FOR RUNWAY AND LIGHTING INSPECTIONS” AND THEN PROCEED. (AIRCRAFT RESPONSE “SAFETY 1 THIS IS BRAVO ALPHA DELTA ESTIMATING CIRCUIT AREA AT 45 LANDING RWY 19 TOWNSVILLE. This means the aircraft is estimating that he will arrive in the circuit area at 45 minutes past the hour. (Your acknowledgement “BRAVO ALPHA DELTA THIS IS SAFETY1 VACATING RUNWAY 19 AT TAXIWAY GOLF “, then when you have vacated the runway report “BRAVO ALPHA DELTA, SAFETY1 HAS VACATED RUNWAY 19 AT TAXIWAY GOLF TOWNSVILLE. (AIRCRAFT RESPONSE “SAFETY 1 COPIED BRAVO ALPHA DELTA”) 10.20. Crossing a Runway TOWNSVILLE TRAFFIC GROUND VEHICLE CIVIL 2 CROSSING RUNWAY 01 AT TAXIWAY DELTA TOWNSVILLE. Nil response from aircraft then maintain a listening watch. AIRCRAFT RESPONSE “CIVIL 2 THIS IS ALPHA JULIET TANGO ON 4 MILE FINAL RUNWAY 01 TOWNSVILLE. (Your acknowledgment “ALPHA JULIET TANGO THIS IS CIVIL 2 HOLDING AT TAXIWAY DELTA”) 10.21. Vacating the Runway “TOWNSVILLE TRAFFIC GROUND VEHICLE CIVIL 5 HAS VACATED RUNWAY 19 TSV. (Aircraft response “CIVIL 5 COPIED HOTEL INDIA SIERRA”) 10.22. Aircraft Inbound “TOWNSVILLE TRAFFIC THIS IS DELTA OSCAR GOLF, DASH 8, 15 MILES ON THE 333 RADIAL, ON DESCENT FROM 4.500 FEET, LANDING RIGHT BASE RUNWAY 19” TSV. 10.23. Aircraft Departure “TOWNSVILLE TRAFFIC METROLINER, DELTA UNIFORM MIKE, BAY 1A, TAXIING RUNWAY 01 FOR DEPARTURE TO CHARTERS TOWERS, 2 POB.” TOWNSVILLE. Airside Vehicle Control Handbook Version 3.0 Page 34 of 50 Attachment A – Authority to Use Airside Application Form 1. Applicant details Applicants Name: Company Name: Address: Email: Phone: 2. Release & indemnification In consideration of being granted an Airside Vehicle Permit (AVP) in accordance with this application, the Applicant agrees in terms of the attached Indemnity and Release to release and indemnify Townsville Airport Pty Ltd (TAPL), its servants, officers, agents, contractors and any persons providing assistance to TAPL in relation to all claims for damage to any Vehicle (as defined in the Indemnity and Release) and/or any damage and associated costs to any other area, person or thing caused by the Vehicle whilst accessing the airside area. 3. Type of work to be undertaken and areas of operation 4. Communication equipment 5. Justification for frequent and unescorted access 6. Undertaking & acknowledgement by the applicant I have read the Townsville Airport Pty Ltd Airside Vehicle Control Handbook and agree to fulfil the requirements on vehicle operations set out in the handbook. The Vehicle Operator undertakes to ensure that the Vehicle is maintained and operated in accordance with the Townsville Airport Pty Ltd Airside Vehicle Control Handbook, including daily FOD checks. The Vehicle Operator acknowledges that the TAPL General Manager Aviation may cancel or suspend this Airside Vehicle Permit at any time. Please note: Vehicle Warning Lights are required on vehicles operating airside. The Vehicle Warning light must be mounted on the top of the vehicle, so as to provide 360 visibility. The Vehicle Warning Lights must be amber/yellow/orange and be flashing or rotating. Signature: Date: / Supplied: Certificate of Currency Townsville Airport Office Use Only Payment: Amount: Cash Cheque Indemnity & Release Credit Card Receipt Number: Airside Vehicle Control Handbook Version 3.0 / To be invoiced Date: / / Page 35 of 50 Attachment B – Authority to Use Airside Example Authority to Use Airside stickers, also know as Airside Vehicle Permit (AVP) issued at Townsville Airport will follow the format below. The stickers are numbered sequentially and expire annually on the 31st March with a different background colour used each year. MARCH 20xx No: xxx Rego: This vehicle is authorised to operate on airside areas of Townsville Airport in compliance with the provisions of the Airports (Control of On-Airport Activities) Regulations and specific requirements of Townsville Airport Pty Limited as outlined in the Airside Vehicle Control Handbook. Airside Vehicle Control Handbook Version 3.0 Page 36 of 50 Attachment C – Authority to Drive Airside Application Form Please contact the Aerodrome Reporting Officer (ARO) on 0418 771 999 to arrange an appointment time. 1. Applicant Details Surname: Given Name: Address: Contact: ( ) Home Mobile Email Employer: Drivers Licence State/Territory Issued: Licence Number: Class: Expiry: / / I acknowledge that I have read, understood and agree to fulfil the requirements set out in the Townsville Airport Airside Vehicle Control Handbook. Townsville Airport Pty Ltd may cancel or suspend my ADA at any time. I have undergone _______ hours as an observer in a vehicle operating airside in areas where the ADA I am applying for will authorise me to drive and have attached my driving log. (For new applicants) I must hold a current Australian Drivers Licence and must advise Townsville Airport of any suspensions/cancellations The ADA is only valid for Townsville Airport and I am obliged to apply for a separate licence for each airport. Signature: Date: 2. Employer Details / / Authorising person must be registered with and approved by Townsville Airport Pty Ltd I of Name Company certify that the above applicant Is required to drive/operate company vehicles/equipment in the ADA Category specified below. Has completed the prescribed training and spent time as an observer in a vehicle airside. They will only drive/operate authorised vehicles/equipment in airside areas where they hold a current endorsement. I also understand this ADA is for the sole use of the applicant and that cards are not to be transferred amongst other staff members, and must be returned to Townsville Airport when no longer required by the applicant. Cat 2 – GA aprons, Airside Roads & Aprons Cat 3 – Airside Roads, Aprons & Taxiways Cat 4 – All Movement Areas Night/Low Visibility Endorsement Required – MUST BE YES if driving between sundown and sunrise Address: Contact: ( ) Work Mobile Email Signature: Date: Townsville Airport Office Use Only Yes Drivers Licence Sighted: ASIC Number: No AUS TSV Sighted N/A Radio Operators Licence Number: ADA Cat: ADA Number: Issued: Amount: GST Inclusive $44 – All ADA Categories Payment: Cash / / / / Issued: / / Expiry: / / Expiry: $80.85 x ______hrs – ARO Provided Driver Training $22 – Upgrade of Category Cheque Credit Card Receipt Number: To be invoiced Date: Airside Vehicle Control Handbook Version 3.0 / / Page 37 of 50 Attachment D – Authority to Drive Airside Example Airside Vehicle Control Handbook Version 3.0 Page 38 of 50 Attachment E – Airside Vehicle Indemnity and Release Airside Vehicle Control Handbook Version 3.0 Page 39 of 50 Airside Vehicle Control Handbook Version 3.0 Page 40 of 50 Airside Vehicle Control Handbook Version 3.0 Page 41 of 50 Airside Vehicle Control Handbook Version 3.0 Page 42 of 50 Airside Vehicle Control Handbook Version 3.0 Page 43 of 50 Attachment F – Plan of Airside Airside Vehicle Control Handbook Version 2.0 Page 44 of 50 Airside Vehicle Control Handbook Version 2.0 Page 45 of 50 Airside Vehicle Control Handbook Version 2.0 Page 46 of 50 Attachment G – Civil Aviation Order 20.9 (as amended) Made under sub regulation 235 (7) of the Civil Aviation Regulations 1988. This compilation was prepared on 2 March 2010 taking into account amendments up to Civil Aviation Order 20.9 Amendment Order (No. 1) 2010. Prepared by the Legislative Drafting Branch, Legal Services Division, Civil Aviation Safety Authority, Canberra APPENDIX I Fire safety requirements to be met by mechanical and electrical equipment within 15 metres (50 ft) of an aircraft's fuel tank filling points and vent outlets during fuelling operations 1. Application 1.1. The requirements of this Appendix are applicable to all mechanical and electrical equipment used within 15 meters (50 ft) of an aircraft’s fuel tank filling points and vent outlets during fuelling operations. 1.2. Compliance with these requirements is the responsibility of the operator of the equipment. 2. Vehicles and Plants Note: Because a higher standard of safety can be more readily achieved on diesel engines than petrol engines, it is recommended that diesel engines be used on all vehicles, pumping plants, etc., used within 15 metres (50 ft) of an aircraft’s fuel tank filling points and outlet vents during fuelling operations. 2.1. All equipment shall be of good automotive design, and shall receive proper maintenance to ensure that it is kept in good state of repair. All reasonable means shall be taken to limit the hazard from fire. Particular attention shall be given to possible sources of ignition such as: a) incandescent carbon or naked flame which could be emitted from the engine or associated equipment; and b) arcing between metallic parts of electrical circuits and components caused by: i. operation of switch contacts; and ii. faulty cable terminations; and iii. breakdown of electrical insulation; and iv. moving contacts or rotary electrical equipment; and v. accidental short circuiting or open circuiting; and c) exposure of hot parts to combustible matter; and d) overheating of working parts to the ignition temperature of any combustible matter in the vicinity of the engines. 2.2. Parts of the equipment requiring attention are: fuel system; and exhaust system; and electrical system. 2.2.1.Fuel system The carburettor air intake shall be fitted with a flame arrestor, such as a backfire non-return valve, or an efficient baffled and screened air cleaner. The fuel tank shall be securely mounted, and the tank and its filler shall be positioned so that fuel cannot be inadvertently spilled on the engine, its exhaust, electrical and ignition system. Fuel tank filling openings shall be fitted with well fitting caps. Liquefied petroleum gas systems shall comply with Australian Standard 1425 and Australian Standard CB20, but excess flow valves and non-return valves shall be fitted irrespective of size of tank. Airside Vehicle Control Handbook Version 2.0 Page 47 of 50 2.2.2.Exhaust system The exhaust system shall be provided with means to prevent hazardous emission of incandescent carbon or naked flame. Baffled standard vehicle mufflers, of good automotive design, and in good condition are acceptable. 2.2.3.Electrical system Standard vehicle wiring shall be maintained in good condition. All additional equipment such as obstruction lights, shall have wires and cables well supported, with insulating grommets fitted wherever they pass through metal panels. Equipment shall be suitably insulated and mechanically protected to prevent breakdown during use. Batteries shall be suitably covered to prevent accidental shorting of cells and shall be provided with adequate means of natural ventilation. 3. Fuelling Vehicles and Plants Aircraft fuelling vehicles and plant shall comply with the following: be fitted with an isolation switch between the battery and electrical services; the engine exhaust outlet to be remote from the fuelling equipment; all electrical wiring to the rear of the vehicle cab shall be mechanically protected; exposed electrical terminals shall be protected by insulating boots or covers; generators, motors, switches and relays shall be of a type which will prevent emission of hazardous sparks. 4. Electrical Equipment 4.1. Equipment above ground level All fixed and portable electrical equipment (other than vehicular) shall be of the same requirements as the SAA requirements as for equipment operated in Class 1, Division 2 locations, as specified in the SAA Wiring Rules, Part 1, except that arc-producing devices such as switches, contactors, etc., which are not operated during fuelling or defuelling operations need not to conform to the requirements for this class of equipment. The controls of all arc-producing devices which do not meet the requirements for Class 1, Division 2 locations shall be clearly labelled so that there is no doubt that they are not to be operated during fuelling operations. 4.2. Equipment below ground level Electrical equipment located below the general ground level of the apron (such as apron power outlets, pump control switches, etc.) shall comply with the SAA requirements for equipment operated in Class 1, Division 1 locations. 4.3. Cables a) All cables carrying electrical current at potentials up to 250 volts with respect to earth shall be required to have 250 volt grade insulation and shall be protected by a plastic sheath resistant to attack by fuel and oil. b) All cables situated in areas traversed by vehicles, hand-carts and the like shall be suitably protected against mechanical damage. In no case shall this protection be of a lower standard than that provided by hardwood troughing with the dimensions by 2W and 3D where W and D are respectively width and depth of the cable space where W is not less than D. Airside Vehicle Control Handbook Version 2.0 Page 48 of 50 c) Where the use of trailing cables is permitted as a temporary measure, the appropriate placement of wooden or other suitable portable barriers may be used as an alternative to wooden troughing described in paragraph 4.3 (b) to guard against damage by vehicles and to ensure the safety of pedestrians. 4.4. Protective Devices All fuses and overload protective devices shall be hermetically sealed and protected by a general purpose enclosure. 4.5. Batteries All batteries shall be suitably covered to prevent accidental shorting of cells and shall be provided with adequate means of natural ventilation. 4.6. Protection from Breakdown in Service All electrical equipment shall be suitably insulated and mechanically protected to prevent breakdown whilst in use. All connections shall be secured with spring or lock washers to prevent accidental loosening of connections whilst in use. Airside Vehicle Control Handbook Version 2.0 Page 49 of 50 Attachment H – Airside Drivers Log 1. Observer Details Surname: Given Name: ASIC: Company: 2. Observation Details Start Date Finish Time Date Time Total Hours Driver’s Details ASIC Name Airside Vehicle Control Handbook Version 2.0 ADA Remarks / Areas Driven Page 50 of 50
