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Part OR - ANNEX III - Aerodrome Operators

essential that any referenced information, documentation, and procedures are made
available as necessary to all operational staff in a similar way as the aerodrome manual
itself. For that purpose, a computerised database containing the referenced procedures
and information could be suitable. For many small aerodromes, the aerodrome manual
can be both simple and brief as long as it covers procedures essential for satisfactory
daytoday operations. Nevertheless, it is possible to adopt a common format embracing
the essential elements that define a safety management system.
(b) Purpose of the aerodrome manual
An efficient management structure and a systematic approach to aerodrome operation is
essential. The aerodrome manual should contain all the relevant information to describe
this structure satisfactorily. It is one of the means by which all relevant operating staff can
be informed as to their duties and responsibilities with regard to safety. It should describe
the aerodrome infrastructure, services and facilities, all operating procedures, and any
restrictions on aerodrome availability.
Accountability for safety must start at the very top of any organisation. One of the key
elements in establishing safe working practices is the ‘top down’ approach where all staff
should understand the safety aims of the organisation, the chain of command, and their
own responsibilities and accountabilities. As safety management principles are applied,
the aerodrome manual should be expanded to describe clearly how the safety of
operations is to be managed. To a reader or user of the aerodrome manual, there should
never be any doubt in terms of ‘safety accountability’ for each domain or activity
described. Each section should define who is accountable, who is responsible, who has
the authority, who has the expertise, and who actually carries out the tasks described in
any section.
The principle objective of an aerodrome manual should be to show how management will
accomplish its safety responsibilities. The aerodrome manual will set out the policy and
expected standards of performance, and the procedures by which they will be achieved.
The aerodrome operator should ensure that:
(1) the responsibilities of the aerodrome operator are clearly described;
(2) the tasks and activities that are to be performed by the aerodrome operator or its
subcontractors are listed; and
(3) the means and procedures in order to complete these tasks and activities are
described or appended, together with the necessary details on their frequencies
and operating modes.
Where responsibilities are attributed to other stakeholders, the aerodrome manual should
clearly identify them.
ADR.OR.E.005 GM2 Aerodrome manual
CONTENTS
The numbering system described in AMC3 ADR.OR.E.005 should be maintained even if there are
sections that, because of the nature of the aerodrome or the types of operation, are not applicable.
ADR.OR.E.005(i)(2) AMC2 Aerodrome manual
LANGUAGE OF THE AERODROME MANUAL
A translated version of the relevant parts of the aerodrome manual is an acceptable means to comply
with the relevant requirement. In any case, the persons who are going to use the manual should be
able to read and understand it.
ADR.OR.E.005(j) GM1 Aerodrome manual
HUMAN FACTORS PRINCIPLES
Guidance material on the application of human factors principles may be found in the ICAO Human
Factors Training Manual (Doc 9683).
ADR.OR.E.010 Documentation requirements
(a) The aerodrome operator shall ensure the availability of any other documentation required
and associated amendments.
(b) The aerodrome operator shall be capable of distributing operational instructions and other
information without delay.

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