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Aerodrome Technical Inspections (ATIs) review

of Wildlife Hazard Management at Aerodromes:

Iain Lobegeier, Aerodrome Inspector, CASA representative on the AAWHG:

Danny Eatock, Aerodrome Inspector, Brisbane Office:

WHAT ARE THE MANDATED REQUIRMENTS:

Regulatory Context

Civil Aviation Act

Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASR) – Part 139

Manual of Standards (MOS) – Part 139

Advisory Circular (AC) 139 – 26(0)

ICAO

Regulatory Context

Civil Aviation Act




ICAO

CASR Part 139 Requirements

139.230 Aerodrome technical inspections

(1) An aerodrome technical inspection is an inspection

of aerodrome facilities for an aerodrome to ensure

that any deterioration that could make a facility

unsafe for aircraft operations is detected.(ATIs only apply to certified aerodromes)


139.230(2)

(f) an inspection of facilities at the aerodrome used for

any of the following:

(i) aerodrome emergencies

(ii) the handling of hazardous materials

(iii) bird and animal hazard management

(iv) stand-by and emergency aerodrome lighting


139.235 When aerodrome technical inspections

must be conducted etc

(1) The operator of a certified aerodrome must ensure

that:

(a) an aerodrome technical inspection is conducted at

intervals of not more than 12 months:


139.240 Who may conduct aerodrome technical

inspections

(1) The operator of a certified aerodrome must

ensure that an aerodrome technical inspection is

conducted by a person or persons with

appropriate technical qualifications and

experience.

WHAT ARE THE AERODROME OPERATORS’

RESPONSABILITIES:


Regulation 139.015 states that:

…‘the standards for aerodromes are those set

out in the Manual of Standards’

Regulation 139.145 requires that:

…‘the operator of a certified aerodrome must

operate and maintain the aerodrome in

accordance with the procedures set out in the

aerodrome manual’


Appendix 1 to sub paragraph 139.095 (a) (ii)

(k) requires a certified aerodrome have an

‘Aerodrome Manual’ which includes:

…‘particulars of procedures to deal with the

danger to aircraft operations caused by the

presence of birds and animals on or near the

aerodrome, including arrangements for

assessment, removal and details of persons

responsible’

Regulatory Context

Civil Aviation Act




ICAO

MOS Part 139 Requirements

Chapter 10.14

The aerodrome operator must monitor and record, on a regular basis, the presence of birds or animals on or in the vicinity of the aerodrome

Monitoring personnel must be suitably trained

A bird or animal hazard management plan must be produced on CASA direction or where monitoring confirms the existence of a bird or animal hazard

The management plan must be prepared by a suitably qualified person


Chapter 10.14

The management plan must address:

hazard assessment, including monitoring action and analysis;

pilot notification;

liaison and working relationships with land use planning authorities;

on-airport bird and animal attractors which provide food, water or shelter;

suitable harassment methods; and

an ongoing strategy for bird and animal hazard reduction, including provision of appropriate fencing.


Chapter 10.14

The bird and animal hazard management plan must be reviewed for effectiveness, on a regular basis, at least as part of each technical inspection

Where the presence of birds or animals is assessed as constituting an ongoing hazard to aircraft, the aerodrome operator must notify the AIS in writing, to include an appropriate warning notice in the ERSA

Where a bird or animal hazard is assessed as acute, of short term or seasonal nature, additional warning must be given to pilots by NOTAM


Chapter 10.2 Serviceability inspections

10.2.7.1 The inspection must include:

(a) the condition of aerodrome fencing, particularly in critical areas;

(b) climatic or seasonal considerations, such as the presence of birds at certain times of the year, or related to the depth of water in drainage ponding areas;

(c) possible shelter provided by aerodrome infrastructure such as buildings, equipment and gable markers;


Chapter 10.2 Serviceability inspections

10.2.7.1 The inspection must include:

(d) bird hazard mitigating procedures incorporated in the environmental management procedures for the aerodrome;

(e) off-airport attractors like animal sale yards, picnic areas, aeration facilities and waste disposal or landfill areas; and

(f) use of harassment procedures where appropriate.


For serviceability inspections of registered aerodromes

Chapter 12.1.3.2(e) of the MOS requires an inspection of

‘Animal or bird activities on and in the vicinity of the aerodrome’

6.5 Operators of Registered Aerodromes are required to monitor

wildlife activity during their serviceability inspections. It is

recommended that the operators of these aerodromes also

consider the development of a WHMP, in the form of written

procedures, where a wildlife hazard is found to exist

Advisory Circular (AC) – 139– 26(0)


Gap analysis:

Certified Aerodromes

What is ‘suitable training’ for aerodrome staff engaged in monitoring and reporting?

What are acceptable land uses around aerodromes? How should they be assessed?

What are ‘suitable’ harassment measures?

What should the wildlife management plan address?

Regulatory Context

Civil Aviation Act


ICAO

Advisory Circular (AC) – 139–26(0)


Advisory Circulars

“…are intended to provide advice and guidance

to illustrate a means, but not necessarily the

only means, of complying with the Regulations,

or to explain certain regulatory requirements by

providing informative, interpretative and

explanatory material.”

Operational Safety

Aviation safety statistics have demonstrated that wildlife can pose a

significant hazard to the safe conduct of aircraft operations.

According to recent worldwide data, the vast majority of wildlife

strikes occur either on or within the immediate vicinity of an

aerodrome.

In many wildlife strike events, damage is sustained to the aircraft

involved and/or the aircraft is delayed to allow for an inspection of

possible damage. In more serious cases, the damage from a strike

could result in the aircraft being unable to maintain safe operations.

It is important that all reasonable action is taken by aerodrome

operators to manage the wildlife hazard at their aerodrome.



Operators of Certified Aerodromes are required to monitor and

record the presence of wildlife on or in the vicinity of the aerodrome.

Where this monitoring confirms the existence of a wildlife hazard, the

aerodrome operator must develop a WHMP.

Operators of Registered Aerodromes are required to monitor wildlife

activity during their serviceability inspections. It is recommended that

the operators of these aerodromes also consider the development of

a WHMP, in the form of written procedures, where a wildlife hazard is

found to exist.

Operational Safety

SAFETY RISK MANAGEMENT

Hazard Definitions

Condition or object with the potential of causing injuries to

personnel, damage to equipment or structures, loss of material, or

reduction of ability to perform a prescribed function (ICAO)

Anything that could cause harm, damage or injury, or have a

negative consequence, such as bad weather, terrain…etc

(CASA)

A source of potential harm or a situation with the potential to cause

harm (ADF)

Risk Definitions

Safety risk is the projected likelihood and severity of the

consequence or outcome from an existing hazard or situation(ICAO)

The chance of something happening that will have an impact on

objectives – measured in terms of a combination of the

consequences or an event, and its likelihood(CASA)

The probability and consequences of occurrence of injury, illness,

disease, damage or loss. (The probability that a potential harm may

become actual.) (ADF)

Operator’s Liabilities:

“Wildlife management should not be limited to meeting

regulatory compliance, aviation safety is the ultimate

objective. The consequence of wildlife strike also

presents liability for an airport business and needs to be

considered in parallel to achieving compliance.”

Example 1

1. Bird hazard exists.

Example 2

1. Bird hazard exists. NOTAM to be issued and ATIS to be updated

during periods of increased wildlife activity.

Published Information (ERSA):

Example 3

1. Bird hazard exists. Increased numbers of the following species

are expected during the specified times:

White-faced Heron tend to peak around July, but will remain high

through Aug, Sep, Oct; Intermediate and Cattle Egret numbers

will be their highest numbers around during Aug, Sep, and Oct

Straw-necked Ibis tend to peak around August and September

Black Kite numbers can be high

Pelican numbers can be very high in August with flocks transiting

across the northern approaches

Bird Watch Conditions Reports and species specific NOTAM will

be issued during periods of increased activity.

Published Information (ERSA):

WHAT OTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE IN AUSTRALIA

LEGISLATION AND POLICY:

Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 139 – Aerodromes

(Regulation)

Manual of Standards (MOS) Part 139 – Aerodromes

(Regulatory Standards)

Advisory Circular (AC) 139-26 (0)

(Guidance Material for Aerodromes)

Transport Safety Investigation Regulations (TSIR) 2005

(Regulation)

National Airport Safeguarding Framework

(Policy Guideline)

QLD State Planning Policy 1/02

(Policy Guideline)

OTHER LEGISLATION

Air Navigation Act 1989

Airports Act 1996 / Airports (Environment Protection) Regulations 1997

Australian Work Health and Safety Act 2012

Corporation Act 2001

Damage by Aircraft Act 1999

Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999

Northern Territory Work Health & Safety (National Uniform Legislation)

Act 2012/ Regulations 2012

International Standard 31000:2009 Risk Management

Territory Parks & Wildlife Conservation Act 2000(Sections 56 and 57)

Firearms Act & Regulations 1997

Northern Territory Animal Welfare Act 2000

Thank You

Documents

Aerodrome Technical Inspections (ATIs) review of … Context Civil Aviation Act Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASR) –Part 139 Manual of Standards (MOS) –Part 139 Advisory