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Part OPS - ANNEX IV - Operations Requirements - Aerodromes

(4) after rain, flooded areas should be identified and marked, if possible, to facilitate
later resurfacing;
(5) damage of light fittings;
(6) cleanliness of runway markings;
(7) the condition and fit of pit covers; and
(8) the extremities of the runway should be inspected for early touchdown marks; blast
damage to approach lights, marker cones and threshold lights; cleanliness and
obstacles in the runway end safety area.
(b) Adjacent ground surfaces inspection
The following may be observed during the inspection:
(1) the general state of ground cover vegetation ensuring, in particular, that excessive
length is not obscuring lights, signs, markers, etc.;
(2) any developing depressions should be noted and plotted;
(3) any unreported aircraft wheel tracks should be carefully plotted and reported;
(4) the condition of signs and markers;
(5) the general bearing strength of grass areas, particularly those close to aircraft
pavement surface;
(6) waterlogged grass areas; and
(7) FOD and wildlife.
ADR.OPS.B.015 GM2 Monitoring and inspection of movement area and related facilities
VISUAL AIDS INSPECTION
(a) Flight checks of visual aids
Flight checks of approach and runway lighting systems should be carried out to ensure
the pattern is correct and the lights are working, whenever a new system is
commissioned, or after a major maintenance, and at least annually. The opportunity
should also be taken to identify any confusing, or misleading lights in the aerodrome
surroundings.
(b) Ground checks of visual aids
Photometric testing of runway lighting and approach lighting that is accessible with the
equipment to be used, should be carried out in a targeted manner aimed at maintaining
high levels of serviceability. The regularity of testing should be adjusted to achieve the
target level of serviceability applicable to the service being tested.
ADR.OPS.B.015 GM3 Monitoring and inspection of movement area and related facilities
OBSTACLES
(a) All authorised obstacles should be checked for proper lighting and marking.
(b) Any unauthorised obstacles should be reported to the designated persons or
organisations immediately.
ADR.OPS.B.015 GM4 Monitoring and inspection of movement area and related facilities
INSPECTION LOG
The inspection log should include:
(a) details of inspection intervals and times;
(b) names of persons carrying out the inspection; and
(c) results and observations, if any.
ADR.OPS.B.015 GM5 Monitoring and inspection of movement area and related facilities
FOLLOW-UP OF INSPECTIONS
Arrangements should exist for reporting the results of inspections, and for taking prompt follow-up
actions to ensure correction of unsafe conditions. These arrangements could include, depending on
the result or observation, notification to air traffic services and aeronautical information services,
removal of FODs, wildlife control, recording of events for further analysis according to the aerodrome
operator’s SMS requirements, etc.
ADR.OPS.B.015 GM6 Monitoring and inspection of movement area and related facilities
PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS FOR MOVEMENT AREA INSPECTIONS
(a) Inspectors should use checklists covering the various inspection areas. A sketch of the
aerodrome should accompany the checklist so that the location of problems can be
marked for easy identification.
(b) Inspectors should review the most recently completed checklist from the previous
inspection cycle prior to beginning the inspection.
(c) If construction or works are in progress, inspectors should be familiar with the safety plan
of the construction or works.
ADR.OPS.B.020 Wildlife strike hazard reduction
The aerodrome operator shall:
(a) assess the wildlife hazard on, and in the surrounding, of the aerodrome;
(b) establish means and procedures to minimise the risk of collisions between wildlife and
aircraft, at the aerodrome; and
(c) notify the appropriate authority if a wildlife assessment indicates conditions in the
surroundings of the aerodrome are conducive to a wildlife hazard problem.
ADR.OPS.B.020 AMC1 Wildlife strike hazard reduction
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