Aerodrome Certification Workshop Aerodrome Inspections and Auditing Eng. Mohamed Iheb Hamdi ICAO MID Regional Officer for Aerodromes and Ground Aids (AGA Aerodrome Certification Workshop Paris, France 18-20 Dec 2018

Why Should A Regulatory Authority Inspect ? Essential element of the mandatory aerodrome certification programme State CAA must verify aerodrome operator’s compliance with established standards Established test and inspection procedures help to ensure compliance Imposition of sanctions for any non-compliance as warranted will also help to ensure compliance thereby assure safety.

Regulator’s Responsibilities To ensure that aerodromes are operated in a safe manner in accordance with ICAO Annex 14 and/or State’s Civil aviation Regulations (CARs) A fundamental element of such responsibilities is the requirement to periodically inspect and confirm compliance at certified aerodromes; Thus, a functioning CAA inspection/audit process is needed

Aerodrome Inspection & Audit Process Periodic inspections Ensure that certificate holders meet their obligations Each State should establish procedures and a process by which inspections and tests are conducted. Effective continued surveillance is needed from a Safety Management System perspective too.

Types of Audits and Inspections Periodic or special audits of the airport Review of published aerodrome data Inspections: Initial/Verification Periodic Special Surveillance

Inspection Phases Preparation for the inspection Pre-inspection briefing Administrative inspection Movement Area inspection Rescue Fire-Fighting inspection Fuel facilities inspection (as applicable) Night inspection Post-inspection briefing Follow-up and paperwork

Coordination Requirements CAA and Aerodrome Operator Within CAA – Flight Operations; AGA/Aerodrome Engineering; AIS CAA and Service Providers – Air Traffic Services; Security And others as necessary

Documents to review: Civil Aviation Requirements/Safety Specifications Approved Aerodrome Manual Any approved exemptions Previous inspection records Instrument approach charts. Obstacle charts Accident and incident history Development construction plans & related documents

Equipment Photographic Camera RFF Foam testing apparatus Inclinometer Radio for ATC Communications Distance measuring wheel & a straight-edge Compass Calculator Appropriate clothing (high visibility vests) Necessary forms and records

Pre-Inspection Briefing Consider an initial private meeting with senior aerodrome management Review inspection agenda Current airport status Recent new developments Testing of RFF services and equipment Inspection of the airfield Night inspection as needed Include operator’s comments and/or concerns

Administrative/Documentation Inspection Aerodrome manual, exemptions granted and SMS NOTAM records RFF training records Fuel safety inspection records Airport self-inspection records Airport emergency plan & Emergency exercise reports Snow and ice control plans (if applicable) Other administrative requirements dictated by local standards Consider conducting a survey of aerodrome personnel or having selected staff complete a questionnaire

Inspections impacting safety Look out for non-conformances, And safety concerns

Inspecting Airport Rescue and Firefighting Services Inspect and check the RFF Services and Equipment and Preparedness to respond to emergencies

Aviation Fuel Safety Ensure the following: Certificate holder conducts adequate fuel safety oversight Fire safety is incorporated into local RFF standards Aerodrome complies with local fire safety regulations “fire code” Coordination between RFFS and oil companies for fuel spills removal

Post Inspection Briefing Consolidate all notes/comments developed during the inspection Review the results of the inspection with the operator Prepare a consolidated list of safety recommendations Require an Action Plan for non-compliances Require immediate corrective action for unsafe conditions and non-compliances Determine and establish correction dates for discrepancies (minor discrepancies)

Inspection Report & Recommendations List of Inspection findings Retain completed Inspection Checklists for cross reference and record Formal report sent to the airport operator (include all discrepancies) AIS Aerodrome Data correction sheet to be sent; Corrective action plan, as agreed; Recommended supplemental paperwork: RFF timed response drill AEP review & findings Other paperwork as required by local regulations or requirements.

Follow-Up Activities Inspection reports should be filed properly to allow for periodic follow-up on existing discrepancies Corrective-action plan established with agreed correction dates Implementation of corrective action plan monitored continuously Reminder letters issued where needed Move to enforcement action if operator fails to comply with corrective action plan as agreed

Closing Inspection Findings Corrective action plan is closed when all discrepancies are corrected or are transferred to another form of action (i.e. Transferred to a long-term corrective action plan) Final close-out letter is sent to aerodrome operator officially closing out the inspection All documents are filed correctly and systematically.