Aerodrome-Certification-Program.ppt

A Brief Look at the Federal GovernmentLegislative BranchHouse of RepresentativesSenateExecutive BranchVarious Department to implement the laws passed by the congressDepartment of Transportation includes:Federal Aviation AdministrationOther transportation administrationsA Brief Look at the Federal GovernmentJudicial BranchSupreme CourtOther lessor Federal courtsA Brief Look at the Federal GovernmentIn 1972 Congress passed a law which states:The Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall issue an airport operating certificate to a person desiring to operate an airport that serves an air carrier operating aircraft designed for at least 31 passenger seats.(49 USC 44706)Federal Aviation AdministrationFAA Office of AirportsHas approximately 480 people nationwideApproximately 90 in HeadquartersResponsible for _ Airport Certification/SafetyAirport StandardsAirport Grant ProgramFAA Office of AirportsHas 9 regional offices throughout the country.Each regional office is responsible to make sure that the policy and standards of the headquarters is carried out.The regional offices have direct contact with the airport owners.Airports OrganizationOverview of the US Airport SystemAirports in the US are generally owned and operated by:Local governmentsState governmentsPort AuthoritiesAirport AuthoritiesPrivate EntitiesOverview(contd)Total Civil Landing Areas19,796Private-use14,555(4983 heliports)Open-to-Public 5,241(77 heliports)Airports-Scheduled service 750 International 87 Overview(contd)The System Serves:217,533 General Aviation Aircraft 4,801 Commercial Jets 2,427 Commuter aircraft649,957 Licensed Airmen710 million enplaned passengers91%domestic 9%internationalOverview(contd)Activity at the Busiest US AirportsTotal Passengers CY 2001 Atlanta-Hartsfield 74.3 million Chicago OHare 63.1 million Los Angeles Intl 58.7 millionTotal Operations FY 2002 Chicago OHare 901,703 Atlanta Hartsfield 882,407 Dallas/Ft.Worth 762,371Overview(contd)Civil and military airport systems are separateOnly one airspace system for greater safetyDept.of Defense has about 210 airfieldsRoughly 16,000 military aircraftJoint use-17 military airfieldsAirport Certification RequirementsAirports served by passenger aircraft with more than30 seats require a special AIRPORT OPERATING CERTIFICATEFederal Aviation Regs Part 139570 civil airports&100 military airfieldsAirport Certification ProcessAirports must develop an AIRPORTCERTIFICATION MANUAL explaining how they will comply with Part 139.Airports must make application for an Airport Operating Certificate.Submit application and two copies of the Airport Certification Manual to the FAA.Airport Certification ProcessInitial Inspection to ensure compliance with procedures contained in the Airport Certification Manual.The Airport Certification Manual is approved by the FAA.The FAA issues an Airport Operating Certificate.Periodic inspections by FAA to ensure continued compliance with the regulation.The InspectionTypes of inspectionsInitialPeriodicSurveillanceThe Initial InspectionInspection to ensure:Airfield ComplianceAirport Compliance with Airport Certification ManualThe Periodic InspectionAirports with scheduled air carrier service 12 monthsAirports with only unscheduled air carrier service 18 monthsAirports certificated but no air carrier service 24 monthsThe Surveillance InspectionUnannounced inspectionUsually involves specific purpose,for example to test aircraft rescue and fire fighting responseThe InspectionInspector reviews Airport certification manualEmergency planTraining recordsPhysically inspects runways and taxiwaysDoes night time inspectionTest ARFF responseEnforcement ActionsAdministrative penaltyLetter of CorrectionLetter of WarningCivil penaltyFine of$1,000 USD per daySuspensionRevocationAIRPORT CERTIFICATIONFACILITIES AND PROCEDURES INSPECTEDPersonnelPaved areasSafety AreasMarking,Lighting,and SignsSnow and Ice ControlAircraft Rescue and FirefightingHandling and Storage of Hazardous MaterialsAIRPORT CERTIFICATIONTraffic and Wind IndicatorsEmergency PlanSelf-inspection ProceduresGround VehiclesObstructionsProtection of NavaidsPublic ProtectionWildlife Hazard ManagementAIRPORT CERTIFICATIONAirport Condition ReportingConstructionNon-Complying Conditions Self-Inspection ProceduresAirport Operations personnel:On the airfield every dayNeed to know the requirementsUsually first to notice a problemAirport Inspectors:On the airport only 1 time during the yearShould not find problems if the airport operations personnel do their job.Self-Inspection ProceduresSection 139.327 requires the certificate holder to inspect the airportAt least once DailyDuring construction activitiesAfter severe stormsAfter an accidentThe Airport Certification Safety InspectorApproximately 35 inspectors located throughout USA in regional officesRotate the airports assigned every 3 yearsAll inspectors receive basic training and annual recurrent trainingThe Airport Certification Safety InspectorBasic Training 3 weeks Part 139 RegulationSigning,Marking,LightingFueling inspectionsAircraft Rescue and Fire FightingPavement MaintenanceObstruction EvaluationAccident InvestigationThe Airport Certification Safety InspectorAdditional Training40 hours aircraft rescue and fire fighting training including hot fire drillEnforcement actionsOn the Job trainingApproximately 1 year to get ACSI credentialFindingsAll Airports are different Airport Certification Manuals should be established so that these differences are addressed AIRPORT SAFETY AND CERTIFICATION DIVISION Edward L.Dorsett,A.A.E.OFFICE-[phone]FACSIMILE-[phone]Internet:edward.dorsettfaa.gov FAA Airports Website-http:/www.faa.gov/arp/arphome.htm Federal Aviation AdministrationQUESTIONSQUESTIONS