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Part OR - ANNEX III - Aerodrome Operators

(2) any other proposal for which the applicant assumes that the certification
specifications issued by the UK are inadequate or inappropriate.
(d) The applicant should provide the CAA documentation to demonstrate how it will comply
with the applicable requirements of the Basic Regulation, Part-ADR.OR, and Part-
ADR.OPS, and any other applicable requirements that are matching the aerodrome design
and its operation.
ADR.OR.B.015(b)(2) GM1 Application for a certificate
AERODROME BOUNDARIES
The map submitted with the application should indicate the boundary of the aerodrome area. It should
include, at least, runways, taxiways, aprons, associated strips, runway end safety areas, stopways,
clearways, aerodrome visual aids, fixed aerodrome equipment, other aerodrome operational areas,
areas adjacent to the movement area, etc, while maintenance areas may be excluded if acceptable to
the CAA.
The above aerodrome boundary should not be confused with the boundaries established for other
purposes, such as fences, the land ownership boundaries used by local planning authorities, or those
used to designate security restricted zones.
ADR.OR.B.015(b)(2)(3)(4) GM1 Application for a certificate
METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS
The applicant should provide the CAA with a meteorological study of the area of the aerodrome,
including temperature, visibility, ceiling and wind conditions; moreover, the study should provide
information on wind conditions occurring with poor visibility and/or low cloud base at the aerodrome,
and their frequency, as well as the accompanying wind direction and speed.
ADR.OR.B.015(b)(4) AMC1 Application for a certificate
EVIDENCE OF ARRANGEMENTS WITH THIRD PARTIES
The applicant should provide all necessary evidence for arrangements with third parties that provide,
or intend to provide services, or undertake activities at the aerodrome, whose activities may have an
impact on safety.
ADR.OR.B.015(b)(5) AMC1 Application for a certificate
ADEQUACY OF RESOURCES
(a) General
The applicant should provide all necessary information needed in order to demonstrate to
the CAA that its proposed organisation and management are suitable, and properly
matched to the scale and scope of the operation.
The aerodrome operator should have the ability to discharge its responsibilities with regard
to safety. The accountable manager should have access, as well as the authorisation, to
the necessary resources to ensure that operations are carried out in accordance with the
applicable requirements. The resources include, but are not limited to, personnel, tools and
equipment, as well as financial resources.
(b) Arrangements with other parties
The applicant should indicate those services that are going to be provided directly by the
applicant itself and those that will be provided by contracted third parties with regard to the
adequacy of the resources.
The applicant should also provide evidence of arrangements if third parties are going to be
involved in the provision of services. In addition, the applicant should provide any relevant
information needed, or requested by the CAA, regarding such third parties.
ADR.OR.B.015(b)(5) GM1 Application for a certificate
ADEQUACY OF RESOURCES
(a) General
In demonstrating to the CAA the suitability of its organisation and management, the
applicant should, amongst others, take into account in its analysis the following:
(1) the size and complexity of the aerodrome;
(2) the type of traffic;
(3) the type of operations;
(4) the level and the density of the traffic;
(5) the operating hours of the aerodrome;
(6) the amount of full-time equivalents (FTEs) necessary for each activity;
(7) human factors principles;
(8) labour legislation; and
(9) the degree of subcontracting.
(b) Adequacy of financial resources
The financial resources required are linked to the overall objective for the safe operation
and maintenance of the aerodrome, including the aerodrome operator’s capability to
implement the corrective actions needed, in a timely manner. Information that may be
provided to the CAA includes audited accounts of the previous financial year, business
plans etc.
ADR.OR.B.015(b)(6) AMC1 Application for a certificate
RELATIONSHIP OF THE APPLICANT WITH THE AERODROME OWNER
The applicant should demonstrate to the CAA, in accordance with the applicable national legislation
that he/she is duly authorised to undertake all activities necessary under the provisions of the Basic
Regulation, and its Implementing Rules, and any other applicable national or European Union rule.
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