32nd ANNUAL HERSHEY CONFERENCE MARCH 3

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32nd ANNUALHERSHEYCONFERENCEMARCH 3 5, 2009

• VEHICLE PEDESTRIAN
• DEVIATIONS
• FAA INSPECTORS ROLE

Prepared by John H. Green Eastern Region Airport
Certification Safety Inspector
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GOALS / OBJECTIVES
PREVENTION To prevent an incident from
happening in the first place that may result in
the loss of life damage to property or damage
to equipment. AWARENESS By ensuring that the
airport operator /user is aware of his/her
responsibilities and location at all
times. TRAINING Ensuring that the Airport
Operator provides the proper training to all
employees and complies with 14 CFR PART 139.
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The FAA now defines a Runway Incursion as
Any occurrence at an aerodrome involving the
incorrect presence of an Aircraft, Vehicle, or
Person on the protected area of a surface
designated for the landing and take-off of an
aircraft Note The Protected Area includes
the Runway Safety Area Surface Incident (SI)
Any event where unauthorized or unapproved
movement occurs within the movement area, or an
occurrence in the movement area associated with
the operation of an aircraft that affects or
could affect the safety of flight. A surface
incident can occur anywhere on the airports
surface, including the runway. The FAA further
classifies a surface incident as either a runway
incursion or a non-runway incursion. All
incidents are investigated by the FAA.
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There are ( 3 ) types of Runway Incursions
OE - Operational Errors A failure of the air
traffic control system that results in loss of
separation Follow-up by Air Traffic Division PD
- Pilot Deviations The action of a Pilot that
results in violation of the Federal Aviation
Regulations (FAR) Follow-up by Flight
Standards VPD - Vehicle / Pedestrian Deviation /
Maintenance Taxi Any entry or movement on the
Movement Area by a vehicle (includes aircraft
operated by non-pilots) or pedestrian that has
not been authorized by air traffic
control Follow-up by Airports Division Follow-up
by Flight Standards for Maint-Taxi
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There are ( 4 ) Categories of Runway Incursions
CATEGORY A is a serious incident in which a
collision was narrowly avoided. CATEGORY B
is an incident in which separation decreases and
there is a significant potential for collision,
which may result in a time critical
corrective/evasive response to avoid a
collision. CATEGORY C is an incident
characterized by ample time and/or distance to
avoid a collision. CATEGORY D is an incident
that meets the definition of runway incursion
such as incorrect presence of a single
vehicle/person/aircraft on the protected area of
a surface designated for the landing and
take-off of aircraft but with no immediate
safety consequences.
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EASTERN REGION 2009 VS 2008 RUNWAY
INCURSIONS VEHICLE/PEDESTRIAN DEVIATIONS
RUNWAY INCURSIONS
FY-2009
FY-2008
CATEGORY A 0
CATEGORY A 0
CATEGORY B 0
CATEGORY B 0
CATEGORY C 2
CATEGORY C 7
CATEGORY D 6
CATEGORY D 18
NON-RUNWAY (SI) 4
NON-RUNWAY (SI) 2
(1)MECHANIC-TAXI
( 1 ) USAF-SWEEPER
Updated as of 2/19/2009
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NATIONAL - ALL REGIONS RUNWAY INCURSIONS
VEHICLE/PEDESTRIAN DEVIATIONS As of 02/19/2009
AAL ACE AEA AGL ANE ANM ASO ASW AWP
CAT A 0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0
CAT B 0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0
CAT C 0 0 2 5 0
3 1 1 5
CAT D 0 4 6 11 0
3 10 7 9
TOTALS0 4 8 16 0 6
11 8 14
CATEGORY A 0 CATEGORY B 0
CATEGORY C 17 CATEGORY D 50
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VPD NOTIFICATIONS PROCEDURES
Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) notifies the
FAA Regional Operations Center and other FAA
agencies of all incidents by filing a Preliminary
Report (FAA Form 8020-24) FAA Regional
Operations Center (ROC) will review and post
this information on the FAA Administrator's
Regional Daily Operations Report. FAA Airports
Division (ACSI) once the report is received,
the FAA Airport ACSI is responsible for the
Investigation of the VPD and will notify the
Airport Owner of the incident through a Letter of
Investigation (LOI).
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NOTIFICATIONS PROCEDURES - cont
Airport Operator Responds to the Letter of
Investigation to explain the circumstances that
led up to the incident and what actions the
airport is taking to prevent any further
incidents. FAA Airports Division Investigates
each incident which includes the review of the
airports response, training records,
statements, interviews and ATCT tape transcripts
(if needed) and makes the determination as to
whether the airport violated 14 CFR-Part 139
and/or taken the appropriate actions as per the
ACM. If the airports response is satisfactory,
the LOI is closed out with the airport. FAA From
8020-25 is used as the final report for ATCTs
Preliminary Report and the Incident is
closed. An Unsatisfactory Response or No
Response from the airport operator may/could
result in Legal Enforcement action being taken by
the FAA.
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ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS
Administrative Actions Closeout Letter
No Part 139 violation. Warning Letter Part
139 violation, however the airport took immediate
corrective actions as per the Airport
Certification Manual (ACM) consequences of
non-compliance to prevent future
incidents. Letter of Correction Part 139
violation, similar to the Warning Letter but is
intended for use when there is agreement with the
airport that corrective actions acceptable to the
FAA will be taken within a reasonable time.
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ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS
Legal Enforcement Actions This could
include, but is not limited to Civil Penalty
Monetary fines up to 25,000 per day per
incident. Certificate Action Suspension of
the Airport Operating Certificate Revocation
of the Airport Operating Certificate
Emergency Certificate Action
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FAA ADMINISTRATOR CALL TO ACTION - INITIATIVES
ENHANCED TAXIWAY CENTERLINE MARKINGS EXTENDE
D RUNWAY HOLDING POSITION MARKINGS SURFACE
PAINTED RUNWAY HOLDING POSITION MARKINGS
ANNUAL RE-CURRENT MOVEMENT AREA DRIVER
TRAINING OTHER FAA INITIATIVES INCLUDE BUT ARE
NOT LIMITED TO Airport Surface Analysis Air
Carrier Pilot Training Air Carrier Cockpit
Procedures Air Carrier Employee Training Air
Traffic Procedures Human Factors Training
Initiatives Improving the Safety Culture Changes
in Procedures New Technology
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CALL TO ACTION - INITIATIVES
ENHANCED TAXIWAY CENTERLINE MARKINGS EXTENDED
RUNWAY HOLDING POSITION MARKINGS SURFACE PAINTED
HOLDING POSITION MARKINGS
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WHAT THE FAA IS TRYING TO PREVENT AND AVOID
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WHAT HAPPENED
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REMAIN ALERT AT ALL TIMES
CONTINUOUSLY SCAN
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EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED
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ANY - TIME
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ANY - WHERE
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MAINTAIN SITUATIONAL AWARENESS
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Inform ATC Immediately if you become Disoriented
Certain environmental conditions, such as snow,
fog, or heavy rain may prevent visual
confirmation by ATC of a vehicle or an aircrafts
position on the airport and adherence to taxi
instructions
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Light Gun Signals (Ground Operations) Do you
know what they Mean?
Vehicle/Pedestrian
Aircraft
Cleared to Cross,Proceed or Go
Cleared for Takeoff
Cleared for Taxi
Not Applicable
STOP
STOP
Clear the Taxiway/Runway
Taxi Clear of Runway
Return to Starting Point on Airport
Return to Starting Pointon the Airport
Exercise Extreme Caution
Exercise Extreme Caution
Carry a Cell Phone with ATCT Numbers as another
means to Communicate
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Ground Vehicle Placards All Vehicles Should Have
Them
Indicate Frequencies and/or Phone Numbers
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Users should always use the phonetic alphabet
during communications with Air Traffic
A..Alfa B.. Bravo C.. Charlie D..Delta E..
Echo F.. Foxtrot G..Golf H.. Hotel I..
India J.. Juliet K.. Kilo L..
Lima M..Mike N.. November O..Oscar P..
Papa Q.. Quebec R.. Romeo S.. Sierra T..
Tango U.. Uniform V.. Victor W..Whiskey X..
X-Ray Y.. Yankee Z.. Zulu
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Can your vehicle operators work safely in all
environmental conditions, such as darkness, snow,
fog, or heavy rain?
YES IF PROPERLY TRAINED QUALIFIED
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Related Material References
14 CFR part 139, Certification of Airports AC
150/5210-20, Ground Vehicle Operations On
Airports AC 150/5210-5, Painting, Marking, and
Lighting of Vehicles Used on an Airport AC
150/5340-1, Standards for Airport Markings AC
150/5340-18, Standards for Airport Sign
Systems AC 150/5340-30, Design Installation
Details for Airport Visual Aids AC 150/5370-2,
Operational Safety on Airports During
Construction AC 150/5210-18, Systems for
Interactive Training of Airport Personnel AC
150/5200-30, Airport Winter Safety and
Operations AC 90-67, Light Signals from the
Control Tower for Ground Vehicles, Equipment,
Personnel AC 120-57, Surface Movement Guidance
and Control System
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Related Websites Phone Numbers
Federal Aviation Administration
Harvey DeGraw Airports Division, AEA-620
Branch Manager, AEA-620Safety
Standards Branch [phone] Eastern
Region1 Aviation Plaza
Evelyn MartinezJamaica NY
11434 Lead
Airport Certification Safety Inspector (718)
553-3330
[phone] Eastern
Region Operations Center (718)
553-3100 14 CFR Part 139 Information http//www.
faa.gov/airports_airtraffic/airports/airport_safet
y/part139_cert/ Airport Advisory
Circulars http//www.faa.gov/airports_airtraffic/a
irports/resources/advisory_circulars/ Airport
CertAlerts http//www.faa.gov/airports_airtraffic/
airports/airport_safety/certalerts/ Runway
Safety Office http//www.faa.gov/runwaysafety/
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Runway Safety is Everyones Responsibility
Loud - Applause
Be a part of the SOLUTION! --- Not the PROBLEM
Thank You