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First CAR/SAM Workshop on Certification of Aerodromes, 13 -16 May 2002

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). ICAO Objectives.

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First CAR/SAM Workshop on Certification of Aerodromes, 13 -16 May 2002

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  1. 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) 1st CAR/SAM Workshop on Certification of Aerodromes Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago, 13-16 May 2002

  2. 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 1st CAR/SAM Workshop on Certification of Aerodromes Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago, 13-16 May 2002

  3. 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. 1st CAR/SAM Workshop on Certification of Aerodromes Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago, 13-16 May 2002

  4. 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 1st CAR/SAM Workshop on Certification of Aerodromes Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago, 13-16 May 2002

  5. 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 1st CAR/SAM Workshop on Certification of Aerodromes Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago, 13-16 May 2002

  6. 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 1st CAR/SAM Workshop on Certification of Aerodromes Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago, 13-16 May 2002

  7. Certification of aerodromesA: 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 1st CAR/SAM Workshop on Certification of Aerodromes Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago, 13-16 May 2002

  8. Certification of aerodromesA: 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 1st CAR/SAM Workshop on Certification of Aerodromes Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago, 13-16 May 2002

  9. Certification of aerodromesA: 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 1st CAR/SAM Workshop on Certification of Aerodromes Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago, 13-16 May 2002

  10. Certification of aerodromesB: 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 1st CAR/SAM Workshop on Certification of Aerodromes Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago, 13-16 May 2002

  11. Certification of aerodromesB: 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.

  12. 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 1st CAR/SAM Workshop on Certification of Aerodromes Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago, 13-16 May 2002

  13. 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. 1st CAR/SAM Workshop on Certification of Aerodromes Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago, 13-16 May 2002

  14. 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 1st CAR/SAM Workshop on Certification of Aerodromes Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago, 13-16 May 2002

  15. 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 1st CAR/SAM Workshop on Certification of Aerodromes Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago, 13-16 May 2002

  16. 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 1st CAR/SAM Workshop on Certification of Aerodromes Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago, 13-16 May 2002

  17. 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 1st CAR/SAM Workshop on Certification of Aerodromes Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago, 13-16 May 2002

  18. 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. 1st CAR/SAM Workshop on Certification of Aerodromes Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago, 13-16 May 2002

  19. 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 1st CAR/SAM Workshop on Certification of Aerodromes Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago, 13-16 May 2002

  20. 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 1st CAR/SAM Workshop on Certification of Aerodromes Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago, 13-16 May 2002

  21. 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 1st CAR/SAM Workshop on Certification of Aerodromes Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago, 13-16 May 2002

  22. 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.) 1st CAR/SAM Workshop on Certification of Aerodromes Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago, 13-16 May 2002

  23. 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 1st CAR/SAM Workshop on Certification of Aerodromes Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago, 13-16 May 2002

  24. 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 1st CAR/SAM Workshop on Certification of Aerodromes Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago, 13-16 May 2002

  25. 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 1st CAR/SAM Workshop on Certification of Aerodromes Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago, 13-16 May 2002

  26. 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? 1st CAR/SAM Workshop on Certification of Aerodromes Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago, 13-16 May 2002

  27. First CAR/SAM Workshop on Certification of Aerodromes, 13 -16 May 2002 • Any further questions? • THANK YOU! 1st CAR/SAM Workshop on Certification of Aerodromes Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago, 13-16 May 2002

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