MOD St Athan Defence Aerodrome Manual Annexes Annex A Annex B

MOD St Athan Defence Aerodrome Manual Annexes
Annex A Letter of Delegation:
Annex B Safety Meeting Structure.
Annex C Organizational Structure.
Annex D List of Key Post Holders.
Annex E Aerodrome Operating Hazard Log (AOHL).
Annex F Formal Aerodrome Related Agreements.
Annex G Aerodrome Safeguarding Waivers and Exemptions.
Annex H Orders to cover all noise abatement procedures.
Annex I Orders for temporary obstructions on or around any manoeuvring area that are
considered to be a hazard to either aircraft or vehicles.
Annex J Orders for both the maintenance and safe operation of the RHAG.
Annex K Orders for both the safe operation and maintenance of the barrier.
Annex L Orders for the safe parking, manoeuvring, refuelling and servicing of aircraft.
Annex M Emergency Orders / Aerodrome Crash Plan.
Annex N Orders for Disabled Aircraft Removal.
Annex O Aerodrome Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) Service Orders (Kept separately
due to security classification).
Annex P Aerodrome Rescue and Fire Fighting Training Area Orders – (including ARFF
Training Area Risk Assessments and Orders).
Annex Q Air Traffic Control Orders (Operational).
Annex R Orders for the reporting procedures to advise No 1 AIDU of any permanent
changes to aerodrome information.
Annex S Aerodrome Serviceability Inspections – Orders.
Annex T Aerodrome Technical Inspections – Orders.
Annex U Protection of Radar and Navigation Aids – Orders.
Annex V Surveillance Equipment Maintenance & Monitoring – Orders.
Annex W Navigation Equipment Maintenance & Monitoring – Orders.
Annex X Aerodrome Works Safety – Orders.
Annex Y Control of Entry and Access - Control orders.
Annex Z Aerodrome Users - Vehicle and Pedestrian Control – Orders.
Annex AA Wildlife Management (Birds) - Orders.
Annex BB Wildlife Management - Orders.
Annex CC Handling of Hazardous Materials (Spillage Plan) - Orders.
Annex DD Aircraft Parking.
Annex EE Low Visibility Operations (LVP) - Orders.
Annex FF General Orders – Terms and Conditions/Use of MOD Aerodromes by civil ac.
Annex GG Breach of Terms and Conditions - Orders.
Annex HH Thunderstorm & Strong Wind Procedures - Orders.
Annex II Electrical Ground Power Procedures - Orders.
Annex JJ Aviation Fuel Management Procedures - Orders.
Annex KK Jettison Area - Orders.
Annex LL Compass Swing Area - Orders.
Annex MM Explosive Ordnance Disposal Area - Orders.
Annex NN FOD Prevention, Training and Awareness – Orders.
Annex OO Dangerous Goods (DG) Procedures - Loading /Unloading - Orders.
Annex PP Hydrazine (H70) Leak – Orders.
Annex QQ Ac Arresting Mechanisms (Rotary Hydraulic Arrestor Gear (RHAG) / Portable
Hydraulic Arrester Gear (PHAG) / Barriers) etc - Orders.
Annex RR Snow and Ice Operations - Orders.
Annex SS Force Protection Responsibilities - Force Protection (FP) Orders (Kept
separately due to security classification).
ANNEX A TO DAM
DATED 18 AUG 14
MOD ST ATHAN LETTER OF DELEGATION
From:
Wing Commander Robert Balls MSc BEng CEng MIMechE RAF
Commanding Officer
MOD St Athan
Mr S Thomas
Airfield Manager
MOD St Athan
BARRY
Vale of Glamorgan
CF62 4WA
BARRY
Vale of Glamorgan
CF62 4WA
Tel: 01446 797000 DFTS: 95421 7000
Fax: 01446 797256 DFTS: 95421 7526
Email:
DCTT4STT-STNCDR@mod.uk
Reference:
Date:
4 April 2014
AERODROME OPERATOR ST ATHAN – LETTER OF APPOINTMENT
ISSUE
1. The introduction of RA1026 on 01 April 2014 required the HoE of an active military airfield to
appoint of Airfield Operator (AO) with clearly defined SQEP requirements.
DETAIL
2. In accordance with MAA RA 1026 you are nominated as Aerodrome Operator for St Athan
Airfield on behalf of MOD St Athan HoE for the period 01 April 2014 – 01 April 2015.
3.
Your primary responsibility is to actively manage the aerodrome environments in a manner
that accommodates safe operation of aircraft. Detailed responsibilities are contained within RA
1026.
4.
This letter of authority supersedes all previous versions and will be reviewed annually.
5.
You are to acknowledge this note to the undersigned stating clearly your acceptance of the
role and responsibilities therein.
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DATED 18 AUG 14
MOD ST ATHAN SAFETY MEETING STRUCTURE
STN CDR
Unit Aviation Safety Steering Group
(UASSG)
Key Stakeholder Safety Group
(KSSG)
Unit Aviation Safety Working Group
(UASWG)
Airfield Users
ANNEX C TO DAM
DATED 18 AUG 14
MOD ST ATHAN AERODROME OPERATORS ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE
MAA
CAA
MRP/DAAF
ANO/CAPs
MOD
Airfield
Mgmt
Agreement
Welsh
Govt
CAS
SDH
AOC
22(Trg) Gp
ODH
Comdt
Air Cadets
OC
3FTS
DDH
HQ
Air Cadets
Flying Spt
Air Cadet
supervision
& regulation
634
VGS
Military flying
Duty Holder
construct
1 AEF
UWAS
Stn Cdr
MOD St
Athan
Ops
Airfield
User
Agreement
Aerodrome
Operator
responsibility
Commercial
supervision
& regulation
Civilian
aviation
regulation
Welsh Govt’s Tenants
ANNEX D TO DAM
DATED 18 AUG 14
MOD ST ATHAN LIST OF KEY POST HOLDERS
Sponsor: AO
STN CDR
POST
NAME
Wg Cdr Rob Balls
AERODROME OPERATOR
Mr Steve Thomas
OC SUPPORT
Mr Glynne Cheshire
SATCO
Flt Lt Fiona MacFarlane
DSATCO
Sgt Marcus Davies
SENIOR ATSA
Mrs Paula Clough
TELEPHONE NUMBER
Civ: 01446 797001
Mil: 95421 x7001
Civ: 01446 798187
Mil: 95421 x8187
Civ: 01446 797155
Mil: 95421 x7155
Civ: 01446 798257
Mil: 95421 x8257
Civ: 01446 798717
Mil: 95421 x8717
Civ: 01446 798718
Mil: 95421 x8718
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DATED 18 AUG 14
MOD ST ATHAN AERODROME OPERATING HAZARD LOG (AOHL)
1.
The AOHL for MOD St Athan can be found on the MOD St Athan webpage
www.raf.mod.uk/modstathan/
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DATED 18 AUG 14
MOD ST ATHAN FORMAL AERODROME RELATED AGREEMENTS
1.
The MOD St Athan Formal Aerodrome Related Agreements can be found on a separate
document on this webpage.
ANNEX G TO DAM
DATED 18 AUG 14
AE R ODR OME S AF E G UAR DING W AIV E R S AND E XE MP T IONS
1.
Contact the AO for copies of the Aerodrome Safeguarding Waivers and Exemptions, should
you require them.
ANNEX H TO DAM
DATED 18 AUG 14
MOD ST ATHAN NOISE ABATEMENT AREA
Sponsor: SATCO
1.
The MOD St Athan noise abatement area is shown in the red box below:
ANNEX I TO DAM
DATED 15 AUG 2014
ORDERS FOR TEMPORARY OBSTRUCTIONS ON OR AROUND ANY MANOEUVERING
AREA THAT ARE CONSIDERED TO BE A HAZARD TO EITHER AIRCRAFT OR VEHICLES
Sponsor:
SATCO
1.
Temporary obstructions on or around any manoeuvring area that are considered to be a
hazard to either aircraft or vehicles are marked in accordance with extant regulations
(MADS Ch 7 Visual Aids for Denoting Obstacles) using approved high visibility markers,
tape or fencing with additional red COREL light markers at night. NOTAMs are issued
and taxi patterns controlled. If relevant, pilots are briefed on landing or when calling to
start.
2.
Contact the SATCO for further clarification.
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DATED 15 AUG 14
ORDERS FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND SAFE OPERATION OF THE RHAG
Sponsor: SATCO
1.
There is no RHAG at MOD St Athan.
ANNEX K TO DAM
DATED 15 AUG 14
ORDERS FOR BOTH THE SAFE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE BARRIER
1.
There are no barriers at MOD St Athan.
ANNEX L TO DAM
15 AUG 2015
ORDERS FOR THE SAFE PARKING, MANOEUVRING, REFUELLING AND SERVICING OF
AIRCRAFT
Sponsor: Aerodrome Operator
1.
Safe parking as directed by ATC and in accordance with individual companies within their
demised areas.
2.
Refuelling in accordance with SERCO orders.
3.
Servicing in accordance with individual companies within their demised areas.
ANNEX M TO DAM
DATED 18 AUG 14
EMERGENCY ORDERS/AERODROME CRASH PLAN
1.
See the separate document on this webpage entitled ‘Emergency Orders/Aerodrome Crash
Plan.
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DATED 18 AUG 14
ORDERS FOR DISABLED AIRCRAFT REMOVAL
Sponsor: Airfield Operator
1.
It may be necessary to remove quickly and safely an aircraft that has caused a temporary
closure of a runway, taxiway or Aircraft Servicing Platform (ASP). The disabled aircraft removal
procedures are intended to deal solely with incidents that fall beneath the criteria of an accident,
which is dealt with separately under the MOD St Athan ACPCMP. If there is any doubt as to the
status of an incident, advice should be sought from the AAIB or MAAIB. Responsibility for aircraft
removal will lie with the on-site aircraft operators. Visiting MOD aircraft will be dealt with by MOD
resources.
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DATED 18 AUG 14
AERODROME RESCUE AND FIREFIGHTING ORDERS
Sponsor: OC Fire
1.
Aerodrome Rescue and Fire Fighting Orders are kept separately to this document and are
held with OC Fire at MOD St Athan.
ANNEX P TO DAM
DATED 18 AUG 2014
AERODROME RESCUE AND FIRE FIGHTING TRAINING AREA ORDERS- (INCLUDING ARFF
TRAINING AREA RISK ASSESSMENTS AND ORDERS)
Sponsor: OC Fire
1.
For further information contact the fire section on 95421 8393.
ANNEX Q TO DAM
DATED 14 AUG 2014
AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL ORDERS
Sponsor: SATCO
1.
St Athan ATC (Operational) Orders can be found within the documents below:
ATM Force Orders Ed 1.8
STANEVAL Documents and Publications
Battlespace Management Safety Management Manual
2.
The St Athan Controllers Order Book is kept separately to this document and is held in
Station Operations.
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DATED 14 AUG 2014
ORDERS FOR THE REPORTING PROCEDURES TO ADVISE NO1 AIDU OF ANY
PERMANENT CHANGES TO AERODROME INFORMATION
Sponsor: Aerodrome Operator
1.
The responsibility for advising No 1 AIDU of any permanent changes to MOD St Athan
aerodrome information lies with the AO; however, this can be delegated to the SATSA. The
SATSA will advise AIDU of any permanent changes to St Athan aerodrome information through the
web address given in MMATM Ch 46.
2.
The AO still assumes responsibility for this reporting procedure.
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DATED 14 AUG 2014
AERODROME SERVICEABILITY INSPECTIONS- ORDERS
Sponsor: SATCO
1.
Aerodrome Serviceability Inspections. Aerodrome inspections are to be carried out in
accordance with the ATC Controller Order Book Part 2 Order No 2
a.
The ATCO IC at St Athan is to ensure an airfield inspection is carried out each day as
soon as light permits, but no later than 0845 hrs, to ensure that:
(i)
The surfaces are fit for ac and vehicles.
(ii)
The markings are not worn or obliterated.
(iii)
The barrier and tannoy at 08 north is servicable.
(iv) The traffic lights at both rwy thresholds, at “dogs” intersection, at D1W, D1E,
D2W, D2E ,E2W and E2E are serviceable.
(v) Any object found on the airfield is removed and a Foreign Object Debris (FOD)
report is to be completed to accompany the item. If the object could have come from an
ac it is to be taken to the each Station based company, engineering department
immediately. All other objects are to be removed and have a FOD report raised in
accordance with the St Athan FOD prevention policy.
(vi)
Work in progress and obstructions are identified and marked.
(vii) The Metro is serviceable and clear of FOD.
b.
Airfield and taxiway lighting is to be inspected during the aerodrome serviceability
inspection and any un-serviceability should be reported to the duty electrician (Gadfly) by
SMRE or 01446 751756.
c.
The ATCO IC is to record that these inspections are complete in the Watch Log
recording any un-serviceability. All information arising from the airfield inspection relevant to
operations is to be highlighted at the morning brief at 0845 for onward transmission to the
appropriate agencies.
ANNEX T TO DAM
DATED 08 Aug 2014
AERODROME TECHNICAL INSPECTIONS- ORDERS
Sponsor: Airfield Operator
1.
As the Station maintenance contractor, CarillionAmey, is required to carry out numerous
tasks in accordance with DE Schedule C Tasks Booklet 4 (Planned Maintenance and Operation).
Aerodrome Technical Inspections - Orders
8.3.1
Routine inspections of the technical equipment (transmitters, receivers, ILS etc) with
precision navigation aids being calibrated by a flight check aircraft accordance with AP
600-Royal Air Force Information CIS policy and relevant SPS.
8.3.2
Runway- Daily by ATC and inspected weekly or as required by CarillionAmey.
Taxiway- Daily by ATC and inspected monthly or as required by CarillionAmey.
Obstruction lights- Daily by ATC and inspected every 3 months or as required by
CarillionAmey.
PAPIs – Daily by ATC and inspected every 6 months or as required by CarillionAmey.
Aerodrome traffic lights- Daily by ATC and inspected weekly, 6 & 12 monthly or as
required by CarillionAmey.
8.3.3
All earthing points are checked 6 & 12 monthly by CarillionAmey.
8.3.4
Manoeuvring Areas and drainage are inspected, maintained and repaired in accordance
with DIO guidance by CarillionAmey.
8.3.5
All aerodrome signs are inspected daily by ATC and weekly by a CarillionAmey.
8.3.6
The AGL “B” Centres and “A” Centre (ATC) are backed by Standby Power Systems. And
checked Monthly, Yearly or as required by manufacturers recommendation. The
switchover test is carried out each month.
8.3.7
All ARFF vehicles and equipment are inspected and tested in accordance with
manufacture’s instructions and MoD policy.
8.3.8
The Crash Ambulance and associated equipment is inspected and tested in accordance
with manufacture’s instructions and MoD policy.
8.3.9
The Bird Control Unit (BCU) equipment and vehicle is inspected daily with vehicle
maintenance carried out in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations.
8.3.10
Traffic lights and road barriers for the control of airside vehicle control measures are
inspected daily by ATC.
8.3.11
Annual review of Aerodrome Driving orders is carried out by ATC.
ANNEX U TO DAM
DATED 31 Mar 2014
PROTECTION OF RADAR AND NAVIGATION AIDS-ORDERS
Sponsor: Serco Principal Engineer
1.
Supervision of access or entry to all navigation aids is strictly controlled via the GRMS Senior
Air Traffic Engineer (SATE). Access will be granted to all GRMS personnel, Serco Principal
Engineer and any external agency that require access and are authorised to do so i.e. scheduled
servicing by contracted engineers (Haysis Systems, Thales, Moog Fernau Ltd, Cobham Aviation,
90SU 3rd Line Teams and Aerial Erectors). Access is also granted to Station contractors such as
Carillion, and Sodexho and approved sub-contractors for building maintenance requests submitted
to Carillion Work Services.
2.
Control of access is delivered through the GRMS Health & Safety Book. This incorporates a
generic Health & Safety Brief, specific Health & Safety information for each GRMS site which must
be read by any visiting agencies before entering any GRMS site. The Visitors log will be signed by
visitors as having read the Health & Safety Brief and drawing the keys for that building from
GRMS. Further Information is held with OC C4I due to its security classification.
3.
Further to these procedures each GRMS site has an individual Site Log Book which is
annotated accordingly whenever either GRMS personnel and/or visitors enter and leave the site.
GRMS personnel and escorted visitors will be entered into the log with a date and these Log Books
are archived at GRMS when they are complete. Monthly inspections of the site to are carried out to
determine the buildings integrity and standard of cleanliness by GRMS personnel.
GRMS SATE also carries out checks every three months iaw AP 600 3rd Edition, Chapter 6.5,
Integrity of Ground Radio Installations.
ANNEX V TO DAM
DATED 15 AUG 14
SURVEILLANCE EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE AND MONITORING-ORDERS
1.
There is no surveillance equipment at MOD St Athan
ANNEX W TO DAM
DATED 15 AUG 14
NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE AND MONITORING-ORDERS
1.
There is no available navigation equipment at MOD St Athan.
ANNEX X TO DAM
DATED 8 Aug 2014
AERODROME WORKS SAFETY- ORDERS
Sponsor: SATCO
1.
The Aerodrome Working Party Brief is conducted as laid down in
MMATM Chapter 18.
ANNEX Y TO DAM
DATED 18 Aug 2014
MOD ST ATHAN CONTROL OF ENTRY
1.
The MOD St Athan Control of Entry Policy can be found on a separate document on this
webpage.
ANNEX Z TO DAM
DATED 15 AUG 14
VEHICLE AND PEDESTRIAN CONTROL ORDERS
Sponsor: SATCO
1.
Orders for the control of vehicular and pedestrian traffic on the aerodrome are, iaw
guidance contained in the MMATM, found on a separate document on this webpage
entitled ‘Vehicle and Pedestrian Control Orders’
ANNEX AA TO DAM
DATED 15 AUG 14
WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT (BIRDS)- ORDERS
MOD ST ATHAN BIRD CONTROL MANAGEMENT PLAN
Sponsor: SATCO
1.
2.
Bird control orders are in accordance with ATM Force orders, order 200.115 through to
200.130 and in accordance with SERCO Bird Control Unit orders.
ATM Force Orders can be found; http://cui5-uk.diif.r.mil.uk/r/228/default.aspx
ANNEX BB TO DAM
DATED 15 AUG 14
WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT ORDERS
Sponsors: SERCO
1.
Wildlife implications are managed iaw MOD JSP 418 (MOD Corporate Environment
Manual) and the Defence Lands Handbook (JSP 362). JSP Index
2.
Grounds maintenance is completed by CarillionAmey. Grass management is iaw
MMATM.
3.
DIO safeguarding team (94421 3656) is a mandatory planning consultee for flood
attenuation ponds (and wind turbines) proposed by neighbouring planning councils: this
mechanism is used to minimise risk of bird strike/other wildlife impacts from neighbouring
developments.
ANNEX CC TO DAM
DATED 18 AUG 14
SPILLAGE RESPONSE PLAN
1.
The Spillage Response Plan can be found on a separate document on this webpage.
ANNEX DD TO DAM
15 AUG 2014
AIRCRAFT PARKING
Sponsor: SATCO
1.
All visitors will be parked on the ‘Metro’ dispersal – please see link below, or contact the
SATCO. Aircraft belonging to companies based at MOD St Athan have their own demised areas.
..\..\Safety Risk Management\Visiting Ac Pack030314\Day\AD 2 EGDX.pdf
ANNEX EE TO DAM
DATED 15 AUG 14
LOW VISIBILITY OPERATIONS (LVP) ORDERS
1.
There are no low visibility operations at MOD St Athan.
ANNEX FF TO DAM
DATED 18 AUG 2014
USE OF MOD AERODROMES BY CIVIL AIRCRAFT-TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Sponsor: SATCO
1.
The use of MOD St Athan by British and Foreign Civil Aircraft is conducted IAW JSP 360
found at the link below, or by contacting the SATCO;
JSP 360 - Use of MOD Airfields by Civil Aircraft
ANNEX GG TO DAM
DATED 18 AUG 14
BREACH OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS – ORDERS
Sponsor: SATCO
1.
Any breach of the Operating Agreement for the Civil (Flying) use of MOD Airfields can result
in a Notice of Termination of Operating Agreement IAW JSP 360 Appendix 3.
2.
A link to the agreement is found here, or by contacting the SATCO;
Notice of Termination
ANNEX HH TO DAM
15 AUG 2014
THUNDERSTORM AND STRONG WIND PROCEDURES
Sponsor: SATCO
1.
On receipt of a Met Warning from the Met Office by Stn Operations the following actions are
to be carried out:
a.
The warning is to be tannoyed by ATC during normal operating hours.
b.
The Met Warnings are to be displayed in the Ops room and ET annotated.
c.
Tanker Pool are to be informed immediately in regards to Thunderstorm Warnings.
d.
Crane operators are to be informed of any Met warnings.
ANNEX II TO DAM
DATED 18 AUG 14
MOD ST ATHAN AERODROME ELECTRICAL GROUND POWER PROCEDURES
1.
Electrical ground power procedures are in accordance with the orders of individual
companies at MOD St Athan.
ANNEX JJ TO DAM
DATED 18 AUG 14
Aviation Fuel Management Procedures Orders
1.
The procedures for Aviation Fuel Management can be found in JSP 317 ‘Joint Service Safety
Regulations for the storage and handling of fuels and lubricants’ and JSP 319 ‘Joint Service
Safety Regulations for the storage, handling of gases’. These can be found as a separate
document on this webpage.
ANNEX KK TO DAM
DATED 15 AUG 14
JETTISON AREA-ORDERS
1.
There is no jettison area at MOD St Athan.
ANNEX LL TO DAM
DATED 15 AUG 14
PASS CERTIFICATE
1.
The Pass Certificate of Compass Base Calibration can be found on a separate document on
this webpage under the same title.
ANNEX MM TO DAM
DATED 18 AUG 14
EXPLOSIVE ORDINANCE DISPOSAL AREA- ORDERS
Sponsor: SATCO
1.
There is no explosive ordinance disposal area at MOD St Athan.
ANNEX NN TO DAM
DATED 18 AUG 14
FOD MANAGEMENT PLAN, PREVENTION AND REPORTING
1.
The FOD Management Plan Prevention and Reporting, can be found on a separate
document on this webpage.
ANNEX OO TO DAM
DATED 15 AUG 14
DANGEROUS GOODS (DG) PROCEDURES- LOADING/UNLOADING- ORDERS
1.
There are no dangerous goods procedures at MOD St Athan.
ANNEX PP TO DAM
DATED 15 AUG 14
HYDRAZINE (H70) LEAK- ORDERS
1.
There are no hydrazine leak orders at MOD St Athan.
ANNEX QQ TO DAM
DATED 15 AUG 14
AIRCRAFT ARRESTING MECHANISMS (ROTARY HYDRAULIC ARRESTOR GEAR (RHAG)/
PORTABLE HYDRAULIC ARRESTOR GEAR (PHAG)/ BARRIERS ETC- ORDERS
1.
See Annex J to DAM.
ANNEX QQ TO DAM
DATED 15 AUG 14
DIO MOD ST ATHAN SNOW AND ICE CLEARANCE PLAN
1. The DIO MOD St Athan Snow and Ice Clearance Plan is on a separate document on this
webpage.
ANNEX SS TO DAM
DATED 18 AUG 14
FORCE PROTECTION RESPONSIBILITIES- FORCE PROTECTION (FP) ORDERS
Sponsor: OC RAFP
1.
FP orders are kept separately to this document and are held with the RAFP at MOD St
Athan, due to their security classification.