2. First CAR/SAM Workshop on Certification of Aerodromes, 13 -16 May 2002
Session 1: Certification of aerodromes
Session 2: Practices of some States
Session 3: An Exercise in airport certification
Last Day: Any other related issue(s)
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3. ICAO Objectives Convention on International Civil Aviation:
Article 44 (states, among others):
To ensure safe and orderly growth of international civil aviation globally
To encourage the development of airways, airports and air navigation facilities
To meet the needs of the peoples of the world for safe, regular, efficient and economical air transport
To promote the safety of flight in international civil aviation
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4. States’ commitments to safety
Article 15 – Non-discriminatory use of airports by carriers of other States;
Article 28 – States undertake to provide airports in accordance with international specifications for global harmonization;
Article 37 – States undertake to adopt the international Standards and Recommended Practices and Procedures developed by ICAO to secure the highest practicable degree of uniformity in regulations, Standards and procedures.
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5. ICAO provisions related to aerodromes
Annex 14, Volume I on aerodrome design and operations; Volume II on heliports
Specifications are continuously updated to reflect the changing needs of the aviation industry
Amendments 1 to 3 stem from work of ICAO Visual Aids Panel and study groups
Amendment 4 covers the aerodrome certification and RFF services
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6. Certification of Aerodromes
A THE NEED:
1. Origin of the requirement
2. Impact of airport privatisation
3. Shortcomings and Deficiencies
4. USOAP expansion activities
B THE TOOLS:
1. Amendment to Annex 14. Volume I
2. New guidance material in Doc 9774
3. Other guidance material
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7. Certification of aerodromes A: The Need
A-1: Origin of the requirement
Lack of an airport certifying procedure/ guidelines for States (e.g. Macau airport)
Global trend of privatisation of airports
Need for seamless co-ordination globally
DGCAs Conference on Global Aviation Safety Strategy -Expansion of USOAP to airports
AFI-7/RAN meeting, 1997; S &D issues
CAR/SAM-3/RAN Meeting, 1999; S & D issues
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8. Certification of aerodromes A: The Need
A-2: Impact of privatisation of airports
Positive aspects of privatisation
Other aspects of privatisation
States responsibilities under the Convention
Ensure safe, regular and efficient air transport system within their sovereign territories
Articles 28 and 37 of the Convention
Safety and quality assurance to the travelling public
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9. Certification of aerodromes A: The Need
A- 4: Shortcomings and Deficiencies
Impact on safety of civil aviation; Its origin
AFI/RAN/7 and CAR/SAM/RAN/3 Meetings
Why concern?
Due to non-compliance with Annex 14, Volume I provisions
Safety and security concerns of operations may not be given the highest priority
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10. Certification of aerodromes A: The Need
A-3: ICAO USOAP expansion
Preliminary activities in HQ
Development of audit protocols, training material, handbook, and others
What and how to audit?
Yardstick for measuring/benchmarking
Annex 14 implementation and compliance with other relevant ICAO Annexes
Hence the need for certifying aerodromes
Any questions/comments
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11. Certification of aerodromes B: The Tools
B-1: Amendment 4 to Annex 14, Volume I -
Adopted by the Council in March 2001 and became applicable from 1 November
Its development - coverage of other relevant Annexes for certifying airports
Protection of visual and non-visual navaids sites
Co-ordination with other service providers and agencies for a seamless safe operating environment
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12. Certification of aerodromes B: The Tools
B 1 (Cont): Amendment 4 to Annex 14, Volume I; New Section 1.3
Aerodromes open to public use to be certified as per Annex 14, Vol. I and other relevant Annexes
From 27 Nov. 2003, aerodromes used for international operations to be certified (Std)
States’ regulatory framework to establish the criteria for certification (Std)
Submission of an aerodrome manual as part of the application;Certified aerodromes to have an SMS
From 24 Nov. 2005, SMS shall be in operation.

13. B-2: Guidance material in Doc 9774 -Manual on certification of aerodromes
Contents
Introduction
Aerodrome certification regulatory system
Model regulations
Certification procedure
Regulatory authority
Details to be included in an aerodrome manual
Safety management system
Sample forms
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14. B-2: Guidance material in Doc 9774 -Manual on certification of aerodromes
Aerodrome certification regulatory system:
Prerequisites – legislation and organization
Basic aviation law – authorize establishment of the CAA; adoption of regulations, empower DGCA to issue, transfer, refuse or cancel certificates etc.
Main elements of regulations – certification criteria, procedure, safety audits, sanctions for violations
Implementation – adequate budget; CAA staffing and training.
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15. B-2: Guidance material in Doc 9774 -Manual on certification of aerodromes
Model regulations:
General explanation of the intent of certification
Submission of application & aerodrome manual
Assessing applicant’s capability and adequacy of the airport infrastructure
Aerodrome operator’s obligations
Validity of a certificate
Endorsement of conditions of operation
Surrender/transfer/revocation of certificate
Exemptions, if any
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16. B-2: Guidance material in Doc 9774 -Manual on certification of aerodromes
Aerodrome certification procedure:
Certification procedure to ensure full compliance with the State regulations
The Process – assessment of applicant’s capability, the adequacy of the facilities and services by on-site inspection and verification by qualified inspectors, acceptance/approval of the aerodrome manual submitted by the applicant
Issue/transfer/revoke the certificate as appropriate
Notification of the aerodrome’s certified status in the AIP
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17. B-2: Guidance material in Doc 9774 -Manual on certification of aerodromes
Main components of an Aerodrome Manual are:
A General Section explaining the purpose and scope of the manual
Administrative details of the operator
Information on aerodrome facilities
Information on aerodrome services
Aerodrome operating plans, procedures and safety measures
Safety Management systems
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18. B-2: Guidance material in Doc 9774 -Manual on certification of aerodromes
General Section to include:
A copy of the aerodrome certificate
The signature page to authenticate the information submitted in the manual
A foreword explaining the contents briefly
Amendment monitoring and recording page and
The Table of Contents
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19. B-2: Guidance material in Doc 9774 -Manual on certification of aerodromes
Administrative details to include:
Name(s) of the aerodrome owner and operator
The operating conditions (day only or night also, VFR/IFR)
Critical aircraft operating
Airport operations e.g. utilisation of primary RWY, SIRO, helicopter activity etc.
Operating limitations, if any, such as noise abatement procedures, flight restrictions over certain areas etc.
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20. B-2: Guidance material in Doc 9774 -Manual on certification of aerodromes
Information on Aerodrome facilities to include:
Physical characteristics of each RWY, TWY and apron individually including geographical co-ordinates, ACN/PCN values etc.
Visual aids available at the aerodrome including wind direction indicators, airfield marking and lighting
Obstacles limitation surfaces
Non-visual Navaids
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21. B-2: Guidance material in Doc 9774 -Manual on certification of aerodromes
Information on aerodrome services to include:
Aerodrome rescue and fire fighting services
Aerodrome emergency plan
Procedures for movement area maintenance
Procedures for maintenance of visual aids
Apron management and safety aspects including airside vehicle movement control
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22. B-2: Guidance material in Doc 9774 -Manual on certification of aerodromes
Aerodrome services (contd):
Bird strike and wild life hazard reduction, control and management
Obstacle control on or in the vicinity
Disabled aircraft removal plan and procedure
Protection of radar and navaids sites
Pavement surface friction measurement, and rubber deposit removal
Low visibility operations - RVR measurement and reporting
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23. B-2: Guidance material in Doc 9774 -Manual on certification of aerodromes
Aerodrome operating plans and procedures:
Handling of dangerous goods and hazardous materials
Movement area access and control
Airside inspections
Foreign object damage (FOD) control
Apron operational safety
Aerodrome works safety
Procedures for liaison with other service providers (ATS, AVSEC, MET etc.)
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24. B-2: Guidance material in Doc 9774 -Manual on certification of aerodromes
Safety Management System (SMS):
What is SMS? - A system for managing safety as part of the overall management objective and policy
Why SMS? - To regulate airport operations and improve safety levels, esp in areas not covered by applicable ICAO or national standards and regulations
How? - Existence of comprehensive technical Standards/specifications, those for SMS, their implementation and maintenance at all times
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25. B-2: Guidance material in Doc 9774 -Manual on certification of aerodromes
Main elements of Safety Management System:
Safety policy statement including the safety management approach and objectives
Safety management strategies, its achievement, assurance and promotion
Systems and procedures in place to control and manage safety of operations
Safety audits and other means of measuring performance against established goals
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26. B-2: Guidance material in Doc 9774 -Manual on certification of aerodromes
Safety management approach, objectives and strategy:
Management commitment and encouragement towards a positive safety culture
Responsibility and technical competence of key officials, priorities, compliance with applicable specifications and standards
Establishing a safety reporting system
Safety orientation and recurrent training
Emergency response planning
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27. B-2: Guidance material in Doc 9774 -Manual on certification of aerodromes
Development process:
Validation of the contents of the manual thru’ consultation with ACI and the Task Force;
Consultation with ROs;
ANC adhoc WG’s review and comments;
FAQs.
How can we improve it?
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28. First CAR/SAM Workshop on Certification of Aerodromes, 13 -16 May 2002
Any further questions?
THANK YOU!
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