Part 139 ARFF training requires Aircraft Familiarization training to be conducted annually, but only on Part 139 aircraft. I work at an Index A airport (soon to be Index B) with Index C capabilities, Category 1. We familiarize with Saab 340, Dash 8, CRJ, B-1900, ERJ 135/145, and a few others.
We are the second busiest airport in the state, with many private, charter, and business aircraft servicing our airport. Everything from C-172 to BBJs, but we are not required to be familiar with these aircraft as far as Part 139 ARFF program goes.
Will you be prepared if a business jet goes down on or near your airport. Can you answer the questions from your mutual aid units. How many souls could possibly be on the aircraft? Where to cut into the aircraft, to name a few.
It is impossible to memorize all the aircraft that use your airfield, but I'm sure there are a few that are there often. Take the time to learn about the aircraft. Ask the flight crew to walk you around and ask them questions. If you have a aircraft maintenance facility on the field, ask a mechanic a few questions. There are books and software to help with is issue as well.
Aircraft manufactures are helpful, call them or send an email for information.
Here is a link to AAAE Aircraft Familiarization Area
Take your time to learn about the aircraft using your airfield. During the emergency is no the time to start searching for information.
We are the second busiest airport in the state, with many private, charter, and business aircraft servicing our airport. Everything from C-172 to BBJs, but we are not required to be familiar with these aircraft as far as Part 139 ARFF program goes.
Will you be prepared if a business jet goes down on or near your airport. Can you answer the questions from your mutual aid units. How many souls could possibly be on the aircraft? Where to cut into the aircraft, to name a few.
It is impossible to memorize all the aircraft that use your airfield, but I'm sure there are a few that are there often. Take the time to learn about the aircraft. Ask the flight crew to walk you around and ask them questions. If you have a aircraft maintenance facility on the field, ask a mechanic a few questions. There are books and software to help with is issue as well.
Aircraft manufactures are helpful, call them or send an email for information.
Here is a link to AAAE Aircraft Familiarization Area
Take your time to learn about the aircraft using your airfield. During the emergency is no the time to start searching for information.
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