NAM/CAR/SAM Aerodrome certification Workshop

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Aerodrome Safety Certification As seen by a
Private Airport Operator in Peru Lima Airport
Partners

By Michael
Nicolaas Chief Operating Officer ICAO
NAM/CAR/SAM Aerodrome Certification Workshop Port
of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago 13 to 16 May
2002 1
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Aerodrome Certification
Given the importance for Lima Airport Partners
(LAP) to have an Airport Certification Program,
LAP has stimulated the implementation of such
procedures by seeking Certification of the
Aeropuerto Internacional Jorge Chavez. As a
private Operator LAP feels that ALL Commercial
Airports providing International Air Transport
Service must meet Minimum Safety Standards. There
should be NO compromise on Operational Safety
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Aerodrome Certification

• LAP has observed and will continue to observe ALL
  National and International Regulations
• Applicable Regulations in Peru are
• Regulaciones Aeronauticas del Perú (RAPs).
• ICAO Convention/Annexes
• The Aerodrome Certification Manual Doc. 9774
  AN/969. First Edition 2001.
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Aerodrome Certification

• Aerodrome Certification Manual
• Introduction
• Aerodrome Certification Process.
• Aerodrome Technical Conditions.
• Responsibilities of the Aerodrome
  Operator
• Restrictions to Regulations.
• Aerodrome Certification Committee.
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Aerodrome Certification

Jorge Chavez International Airport
(JCIA) Lima Airport Partners, (LAP) as the
airport operator, has complied with all of the
conditions as set forth by the Civil Aviation
Authority (DGAC) of Peru and the SARPS of ICAO,
required for the Airport Certification. 5

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Aerodrome Certification
JCIA Certification Process. The Airport
Operation LAP initiated with its operations as
the airport operator of the JCIA on February 14,
2001. Work Coordination DGAC and LAP
established working groups to determine the
levels of technical details required for the
Aerodrome certification manual.

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Aerodrome Certification
Peruvian Regulations Aviation Regulations of
Peru (RAP-139). Certification issued by DGAC to
Lima Airport Partners September 23,
2001 Permanent Review Committee DGAC and LAP
have agreed on audit/verification procedures as
part of the certification manual, as per the
Airport Master Plan.

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Aerodrome Certification

• Contents of the Lima Airport Partners
• Aerodrome Certification Manual (ACM)
• Lines of Communications and levels of Operational
  Responsibility
• Certain limitations as set forth by the
  authorities, e.g. ATC, Movement
  areas amongst others.
• Aerodrome Layout. Maps and Grid Charts
• Identification and Markings of the Maneuvering
  Area.
• Description of the Maneuvering Area.
• Air navigation Procedures
• Procedures for Maintenance of unpaved areas.
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Aerodrome Certification

• Contents of the Lima Airport Partners
• Certification Manual
• Procedures for Maintenance of Security Areas.
• Airport Security Program
• Airport Emergency Plan
• Procedures for Hazardous materials
• Procedures for Vehicle Control
• Procedures to protect Radio Navigational aids.
• Wildlife Management Plan
• Other relevant Procedures and Contingencies, e.g.
  Fuel Spill
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Security Measures
LAP, trusts that with this brief presentation
one can appreciate the efforts made by a Private
Aerodrome Operator to secure its Operation by
working hand-in-hand with the DGAC to establish
basic Operating procedures for the well being of
ALL our users. THANK YOU 10