32 nd ANNUAL HERSHEY CONFERENCE MARCH 3 – 5, 2009

1. 32nd ANNUALHERSHEYCONFERENCEMARCH 3 – 5, 2009 VEHICLE & PEDESTRIAN DEVIATIONS FAA INSPECTOR’S ROLE Prepared by John H. Green Eastern Region Airport Certification Safety Inspector

2. GOALS / OBJECTIVES PREVENTION: To prevent an incident from happening in the first place that may result in the loss of life; damage to property; or damage to equipment. AWARENESS: By ensuring that the airport operator /user is aware of his/her responsibilities and location at all times. TRAINING: Ensuring that the Airport Operator provides the proper training to all employees and complies with 14 CFR PART 139.

3. The FAA now defines a “Runway Incursion” as: “Any occurrence at an aerodrome involving the incorrect presence of an Aircraft, Vehicle, or Person on the protected area of a surface designated for the landing and take-off of an aircraft” Note: The Protected Area includes the Runway Safety Area Surface Incident (SI) — Any event where unauthorized or unapproved movement occurs within the movement area, or an occurrence in the movement area associated with the operation of an aircraft that affects or could affect the safety of flight. A surface incident can occur anywhere on the airport’s surface, including the runway. The FAA further classifies a surface incident as either a runway incursion or a non-runway incursion. All incidents are investigated by the FAA.

4. There are ( 3 ) types of Runway Incursions: OE - Operational Errors: A failure of the air traffic control system that results in loss of separation Follow-up by Air Traffic Division PD - Pilot Deviations: The action of a Pilot that results in violation of the Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) Follow-up by Flight Standards VPD - Vehicle / Pedestrian Deviation / *Maintenance Taxi: Any entry or movement on the Movement Area by a vehicle (includes aircraft operated by non-pilots) or pedestrian that has not been authorized by air traffic control Follow-up by Airports Division Follow-up by Flight Standards for *Maint-Taxi

5. There are ( 4 ) Categories of Runway Incursions: CATEGORY A is a serious incident in which a collision was narrowly avoided. CATEGORY Bis an incident in which separation decreases and there is a significant potential for collision, which may result in a time critical corrective/evasive response to avoid a collision. CATEGORY C is an incident characterized by ample time and/or distance to avoid a collision. CATEGORY Dis an incident that meets the definition of runway incursion such as incorrect presence of a single vehicle/person/aircraft on the protected area of a surface designated for the landing and take-off of aircraft but with no immediate safety consequences.

6. EASTERN REGION – 2009 VS 2008 RUNWAY INCURSIONS VEHICLE/PEDESTRIAN DEVIATIONS RUNWAY INCURSIONS *FY-2009 FY-2008 CATEGORY A = 0 CATEGORY A = 0 CATEGORY B = 0 CATEGORY B = 0 CATEGORY C = 2 CATEGORY C = 7 CATEGORY D = 6** CATEGORY D = 18* NON-RUNWAY (SI) = 4* NON-RUNWAY (SI) = 2 ** ( 1 ) USAF-SWEEPER * (1)MECHANIC-TAXI Updated as of 2/19/2009

7. NATIONAL - ALL REGIONS RUNWAY INCURSIONS VEHICLE/PEDESTRIAN DEVIATIONS As of 02/19/2009 AAL ACE AEA AGL ANE ANM ASO ASW AWP CAT A = 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CAT B = 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CAT C = 0 0 2 5 0 3 1 1 5 CAT D = 0 4 6 11 0 3 10 7 9 TOTALS=0 4 8 16 0 6 11 8 14 CATEGORY A = 0 CATEGORY B = 0 CATEGORY C = 17CATEGORY D = 50

8. VPD NOTIFICATIONS PROCEDURES Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT): notifies the FAA Regional Operations Center and other FAA agencies of all incidents by filing a Preliminary Report (FAA Form 8020-24) FAA Regional Operations Center (ROC): will review and post this information on the FAA Administrator's Regional Daily Operation’s Report. FAA Airports Division (ACSI): once the report is received, the FAA Airport ACSI is responsible for the Investigation of the VPD and will notify the Airport Owner of the incident through a Letter of Investigation (LOI).

9. NOTIFICATIONS PROCEDURES - cont Airport Operator: Responds to the Letter of Investigation to explain the circumstances that led up to the incident and what actions the airport is taking to prevent any further incidents. FAA Airports Division: Investigates each incident which includes the review of the airport’s response, training records, statements, interviews and ATCT tape transcripts (if needed) and makes the determination as to whether the airport violated 14 CFR-Part 139 and/or taken the appropriate actions as per the ACM. If the airport’s response is satisfactory, the LOI is closed out with the airport. FAA From 8020-25 is used as the final report for ATCT’s Preliminary Report and the Incident is closed. An Unsatisfactory Response or No Response from the airport operator may/could result in Legal Enforcement action being taken by the FAA.

10. ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS Administrative Actions Closeout Letter: No Part 139 violation. Warning Letter: Part 139 violation, however the airport took immediate corrective actions as per the Airport Certification Manual (ACM) consequences of non-compliance to prevent future incidents. Letter of Correction: Part 139 violation, similar to the Warning Letter but is intended for use when there is agreement with the airport that corrective actions acceptable to the FAA will be taken within a reasonable time.

11. ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS Legal Enforcement Actions This could include, but is not limited to: Civil Penalty: Monetary fines up to $25,000 per day per incident. Certificate Action: Suspension of the Airport Operating Certificate; Revocation of the Airport Operating Certificate; Emergency Certificate Action

12. FAA ADMINISTRATOR CALL TO ACTION - INITIATIVES *ENHANCED TAXIWAY CENTERLINE MARKINGS *EXTENDED RUNWAY HOLDING POSITION MARKINGS *SURFACE PAINTED RUNWAY HOLDING POSITION MARKINGS *ANNUAL RE-CURRENT MOVEMENT AREA DRIVER TRAINING OTHER FAA INITIATIVES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: Airport Surface Analysis Air Carrier Pilot Training Air Carrier Cockpit Procedures Air Carrier Employee Training Air Traffic Procedures Human Factors & Training Initiatives Improving the Safety Culture Changes in Procedures New Technology

13. CALL TO ACTION - INITIATIVES ENHANCED TAXIWAY CENTERLINE MARKINGS EXTENDED RUNWAY HOLDING POSITION MARKINGS SURFACE PAINTED HOLDING POSITION MARKINGS

14. WHAT THE FAA IS TRYING TO PREVENT AND AVOID

21. WHAT HAPPENED

22. THIS

28. REMAIN ALERT AT ALL TIMES CONTINUOUSLY SCAN

29. EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED

30. ANY - TIME

31. ANY - WHERE

32. MAINTAIN SITUATIONAL AWARENESS

33. Inform ATC Immediately if you become Disoriented Certain environmental conditions, such as snow, fog, or heavy rain may prevent visual confirmation by ATC of a vehicle or an aircraft’s position on the airport and adherence to taxi instructions

34. Light Gun Signals – (Ground Operations) Do you know what they Mean? Aircraft Vehicle/Pedestrian Cleared to Cross,Proceed or Go Cleared for Takeoff Cleared for Taxi Not Applicable STOP STOP Clear the Taxiway/Runway Taxi Clear of Runway Return to Starting Point on Airport Return to Starting Pointon the Airport Exercise Extreme Caution Exercise Extreme Caution Carry a Cell Phone with ATCT Numbers as another means to Communicate

35. Ground Vehicle Placards All Vehicles Should Have Them Indicate Frequencies and/or Phone Numbers

36. Users should always use the phonetic alphabet during communications with Air Traffic A…..Alfa B….. Bravo C….. Charlie D…..Delta E….. Echo F….. Foxtrot G…..Golf H….. Hotel I….. India J….. Juliet K….. Kilo L….. Lima M…..Mike N….. November O…..Oscar P….. Papa Q….. Quebec R….. Romeo S….. Sierra T….. Tango U….. Uniform V….. Victor W…..Whiskey X….. X-Ray Y….. Yankee Z….. Zulu

37. Can your vehicle operators work safely in all environmental conditions, such as darkness, snow, fog, or heavy rain? YES IF PROPERLY TRAINED & QUALIFIED

38. Related Material & References 14 CFR part 139, Certification of Airports AC 150/5210-20, Ground Vehicle Operations On Airports AC 150/5210-5, Painting, Marking, and Lighting of Vehicles Used on an Airport AC 150/5340-1, Standards for Airport Markings AC 150/5340-18, Standards for Airport Sign Systems AC 150/5340-30, Design & Installation Details for Airport Visual Aids AC 150/5370-2, Operational Safety on Airports During Construction AC 150/5210-18, Systems for Interactive Training of Airport Personnel AC 150/5200-30, Airport Winter Safety and Operations AC 90-67, Light Signals from the Control Tower for Ground Vehicles, Equipment, Personnel AC 120-57, Surface Movement Guidance and Control System

39. Related Websites & Phone Numbers Federal Aviation Administration Harvey DeGraw Airports Division, AEA-620 Branch Manager, AEA-620Safety & Standards Branch (718) 553-3352 Eastern Region1 Aviation Plaza Evelyn MartinezJamaica NY 11434 Lead Airport Certification Safety Inspector (718) 553-3330 (718) 553-3348 Eastern Region Operations Center (718) 553-3100 14 CFR Part 139 Information http://www.faa.gov/airports_airtraffic/airports/airport_safety/part139_cert/ Airport Advisory Circulars http://www.faa.gov/airports_airtraffic/airports/resources/advisory_circulars/ Airport CertAlerts http://www.faa.gov/airports_airtraffic/airports/airport_safety/certalerts/ Runway Safety Office http://www.faa.gov/runwaysafety/

40. Runway Safety is Everyone’s Responsibility Loud - Applause Be a part of the SOLUTION! --- Not the PROBLEM Thank You