Part 139 Section 327 governs your Self-Inspection program. Your approved Airport Certification Manual (ACM), Tab 14 will state the procedures for complying with this section. Advisory Circular 150/5200-18(C) will assist you in developing and evaluating your program. A strong Self-Inspection program is essential for the safety of your airport and compliance with Part 139 Subpart D-Operations.
Each airport shall provide the proper equipment to conduct the inspections. A properly marked airport vehicle, two-way radio, checklist and a diagram of the airport. This may vary from airport to airport, but that should cover the basics. Your program should have procedures for
Rapidly disseminating information, The use of the Notices To Airmen System(NOTAMs) . Discrepancies discovered during your inspection may require you to issue a NOTAM. This will be covered more in the NOTAMs section of this Safety Self-Inspection-Series. As we talk more about safety and self-inspections, the training of the personnel conduction these inspection is very important. Your training program should consist of but not limited to: Duties in accordance with the ACM, Airport Familiarization, Movement and Safety Area Procedures, Communications. All training records should be kept on file for a minimum of 24 months. A reporting system must be established To ensure prompt correction to unsafe conditions. Some airports have computerized systems, others have hand written forms. Regardless of the system you use, be sure to disseminate the information in a prompt manner. Your inspections and workorders should we kept on file for at least 12 months।
Each airport shall provide the proper equipment to conduct the inspections. A properly marked airport vehicle, two-way radio, checklist and a diagram of the airport. This may vary from airport to airport, but that should cover the basics. Your program should have procedures for
Rapidly disseminating information, The use of the Notices To Airmen System(NOTAMs) . Discrepancies discovered during your inspection may require you to issue a NOTAM. This will be covered more in the NOTAMs section of this Safety Self-Inspection-Series. As we talk more about safety and self-inspections, the training of the personnel conduction these inspection is very important. Your training program should consist of but not limited to: Duties in accordance with the ACM, Airport Familiarization, Movement and Safety Area Procedures, Communications. All training records should be kept on file for a minimum of 24 months. A reporting system must be established To ensure prompt correction to unsafe conditions. Some airports have computerized systems, others have hand written forms. Regardless of the system you use, be sure to disseminate the information in a prompt manner. Your inspections and workorders should we kept on file for at least 12 months।
There are four components of a successful Self-Inspection program: Regularly Scheduled, Continuous Surveillance, Periodic, and Special Inspections.
Regularly Scheduled Inspections are performed daily. According to your Approved ACM these Inspections could be performed two or three times a day.
Continuous Surveillance is an everyday part of your job. Regardless of the activity on your airfield. Construction projects, Fueling events, Wildlife activity, Monitoring ground vehicles, FOD checks. As airport employees, we are the eyes and ears for the safety and security on the airfield.
Periodic Inspections shall be performed weekly, monthly, quarterly, on fueling vehicles, fuel farms, ARFF vehicles, or any other area on the airport to assure compliance with Federal, State and or local regulations.
Special Inspections will be performed after a Accident/Incident, Wildlife strike, Construction, or before a SMGCS operations.
After a accident/incident, the aircraft or responding vehicles could have left FOD on the runway or taxiway, leaving a unsafe condition. Wildlife strikes also leave FOD, this can cause aircraft to loose direction. The carcase can also attract other wildlife for feeding. When your construction crew is finished for the day, inspect the site, make sure all vehicles, and tools are in the right area for the night. All trenches are filled in, and issue or cancel the proper NOTAMs. If applicable to your airport, SMGCS Operations require special attention. You are dealing with very low visibility (600-1200 RVR). Caution needs to be used at all times. Follow your SMGCS plan, make sure the airfield is to standards before allowing aircraft to move about the airfield.
These are the basics of your Safety Self-Inspection Program. If you have a program in place please review and update it annually. If you don't have a program in place, review Advisory Circular 150/5200-18C for a guideline.
This is the first post in out Safety Self-Inspection Program Series. In the next post we will talk about the specific topics within the Self-Inspections.
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