C2 Aerodrome Operations Flashcards
When shall the air controller coordinate with Radar before aircraft are cleared for take-off?
- When a Check has been imposed
- Non SID IFR departures and aircraft following
- UMLUX SID departures and aircraft following
- SVFR departures
- Non standard VFR departures (not 4 VRP / not above 2000ft)
- Successive aircraft with less than prescribed departure separation
- When departing aircraft wishes to deviate from Noise Preferential Routing
- From point of agreed runway change until lifted by Radar
- Aircraft departing from non-duty runway
- Aircraft types not included in Freeflow SID departure table
- Following a go around (including training)
What format are SID clearances issued via RT?
- Aircraft identification
- Clearance limit
- SID
- Transponder code
- CTOT
What are the non-RNAV departure clearances for RWY 33?
Northbound:
Climb straight ahead to 2 DME, turn right track 360 degrees, climb to altitude 6000ft
Southbound:
Climb straight ahead to 2 DME, turn right track 120 degrees, climb to altitude 6000ft
What are the non-RNAV departure clearances for RWY 15?
Northbound:
Climb straight ahead to 1.5 DME, turn left track 345 degrees, climb to altitude 6000ft
Southbound:
Climb straight ahead to 2 DME, turn right track 165 degrees to 4 DME, turn left direct DTY, climb to altitude 6000ft
When do pre-departure checks need to be provided by GMC?
- MOSUN/UMLUX departure: Swanwick Military / Western Radar
- EGNX flights: EGNX RADAR
What is the Costwold FUA procedure available to and when?
What are the departure routes?
Available to RNAV1 equipped aircraft
Between 1700L and 0900L Monday to Friday
and Friday 1700L to Monday 0900L inclusive of bank holidays
Filing to join N92 on an UMLUX1M SID or LUXTO15 procedure
What is the LUXTO15 procedure and when is it used?
At 2 DME, turn right to track 165 to 4 DME, then turn right direct LUXTO, climb to altitude
6000 FT
The departure routing to join N92 when runway 15 is in use
What details should a MOSUN/UMLUX taxi check contain?
- MOSUN
- Callsign
- Aircraft type
- SSR code
- ETD and departure runway
Onward frequency should be entered in the remarks box and a further call made if the ETD differs by 5 minutes or more
What are the standard VFR departure clearances?
- Cleared to leave controlled airspace via Tamworth/Bedworth/Frankly or M40/M42 VRP
- not above altitude 2000ft
- squawk 0417 (or next available)
All jet powered aircraft and those more than 5700kgs MTWA are also required to follow NPRs
Are standard VFR departures subject to a release when a check is imposed?
No
What are the general procedures for non-standard flights from Birmingham that are to enter PC airspace?
All departures issued airways clearances but which are of a non-standard nature are to be treated as Take Off Subject Radar. All necessary route and intention queries should have been settled with PC prior to transfer to Air for departure
Where are the stand pushback procedures contained?
AOI 038 - Pushback Procedures
What information should a non-standard pushback clearance contain?
- The words ‘non-standard pushback’
- The point to pushback / pull forward to in the form of abeam another stand or to a holding point
- Direction to face, if applicable
What are the Push and Park procedures?
- ACC can request Push and Park relocation of an operator to use the facilities more efficiently. This will usually be to an unoccupied remote stand.
- Operators requesting the allocation of push and park stands must contact ACC to ascertain availability
- Except for the Elmdon Apron ground crew must be in attendance prior to departure
- Self-manoeuvring is not permitted even on self-manoeuvring stands unless in exceptional circumstances
- Remote parking in the Manoeuvring Area will be decided by ATC and should only be considered at the time of the request and should not be considered for durations longer than 10 minutes
What is the CP? Where is it?
- The Critical Part of the Airside section of the airport
- It surrounds the main terminal and Taxiways U/V/W/Y
What are the stands normally allocated for self-manoeuvring?
7, 70 and 77
Do aircraft requesting start on stand prior to pushback require ACC approval. Why?
No. It is the responsibility of the airline and their handling agent to ensure that the stand is made safe before engines are started
Once ATC has been given approval for an aircraft to pushback and startup when in the manoeuvre will the engines be started?
This decision is up to the aircraft commander
What are the procedures for ground idle engine runs on stand?
- Require ACC approval
- Restricted to functional checks, one engine at a time
- 5 minutes or less duration
- No more than 4 runs by the same aircraft within a 1 hour period during night
- No more than 1 run at any one time at night
Where is stand 601?
Hanger 5 apron area
What aircraft sizes are permitted to taxi via Juliet to/from stand 601?
What is the maximum aircraft size allowed on stand 601?
Aircraft size up B757
Aircraft above this size must be towed up to maximum size B777-300
Where is stand 505?
At the end of taxiway Lima, between Hanger 5 and the XLR apron
What are the procedures for wide body movements to/from stand 601?
Wide body aircraft inbound to stand 601 shall be taxied short of Juliet then towed to stand
Wide body aircraft outbound should be towed to taxiway Lima via Juliet and stopped abeam the compass base
What are the procedures for taxiway Juliet during LVOs?
How are movements to/from Hanger 5 managed?
During low visibility operations the ASU will deploy barriers across the taxiway at Juliet 1. This will allow the uncontrolled crossing to remain operating.
For movements to/from Hanger 5 ATC will request the ASU to attend who will open the taxiway and close the vehicle crossing.
What are examples of Code A aircraft?
C150, C172, DA40, SR22 etc
What are examples of Code B aircraft?
JS31, JS41, SF34, CRJ, E145, SH36, SH33
What are examples of Code C aircraft?
A319, A320, A321, B737, BA46, ATP, F70, F100, F50, DH8C, MD80
What are examples of Code D aircraft?
A300, A310, B757, B767, L101, DC10, TU154, MD11
What are examples of Code E aircraft?
A330, A340, A350, B747, B777, B787
What are examples of Code F aircraft?
A380
Are there restrictions in the use of Taxiways A and B?
Taxiways A and B should not be used between 2300 and 0700 local except in an emergency or for safety reasons
To reduce air pollution, whenever possible, aircraft departing Runway 15 should be held at holding point A2
If an aircraft is holding at B no other aircraft is allowed to taxi behind it
What are the procedures for the use of the Alpha Loop?
Only Code A to C aircraft (up to B737 size) are allowed to taxi around the Alpha loop
Aircraft up to and including Code E (up to B787 size) on taxiway Alpha may pass aircraft holding in the loop
This must be annotated in the log book
There are no taxiway routings between AL1-A2 and AL2-A3
What are the restrictions for the use of Taxiway Delta?
No aircraft are permitted to taxi behind an aircraft holding at D3
Aircraft of wingspan greater than 42 metres shall not use Taxiway Delta between D4 and D5
There is no taxiway routing between D7 and E3
There is no taxiway routing between D6 and E4 for Code E aircraft or larger
What are the restrictions for the use of Taxiway Echo?
If an aircraft is holding at E1 no other aircraft is allowed to taxi behind it to/from taxiway Sierra
Aircraft up to Code D can enter runway 33 at Echo and back track
Aircraft south of Echo can vacate the runway onto taxiway Echo during Normal Visibility Operations
There is no taxiway routing between D2 - E7/U1
What are the restrictions for the use of Taxiway Foxtrot?
No Code E aircraft or larger (B787 size), with exception of C17 with follow-me vehicle, will taxi between F1 and the runway
What are the restrictions for the use of Taxiway Golf?
Not to be used by aircraft of Code D or larger (B757 size)
If an aircraft is holding at Golf then no other aircraft is allowed to taxi behind it on Taxiway Foxtrot
Can aircraft vacate onto Taxiway Lima or Tango during LVOs?
Only when vacating from runway 15
What are the restrictions for the use of Taxiway Tango?
If an aircraft is holding at T1 no other aircraft is allowed to taxi behind it
No Code E aircraft or larger can route between T1 and D1
Aircraft are not allowed to route from T4 to T5 or U2 at any time, taxiway Tango should only be used in a Westerly direction except for A380 movements
Taxiway Tango should not be used between 2300 and 0700 local
What considerations should be taken when pushing aircraft to face west and taxi right onto taxiway Tango?
Pilots should be advised of this intention and they should inform their ground crew on pushback
Code D aircraft only allowed the manoeuvre with attendance of a BAL ASO
Code E aircraft prohibited except B788 pushing from stand 57
What is the Section 106 agreement?
What restrictions does it entail?
Local authority conditions when planning permission was agreed for the airport’s development
Taxiway Tango is not to be used between 2300 and 0700 local
‘no aircraft may move in the area between 2300 and 0700 local (0800L on Sundays)’ - what area?
Stand 80 is included in restrictions
Aircraft commanders are asked to use minimum breakaway thrust on taxiways T and U
What are the procedures for crossing inoperable red stop bars?
When the withdrawal of an inoperable stop-bar is not possible and the stop-bar cannot be readily supressed:
“Stop-bar unserviceable, cross red stop-bar at (holding point)”
The vehicle or aircraft must be visible to the controller or ASMGCS may be used. Otherwise a follow me vehicle is required.
When may conditional clearances to enter the runway be used?
When it is considered necessary to the traffic situation
When the aircraft concerned can be seen by both controller and pilot
Give example conditional clearances for
- Lining up behind landing traffic
- Lining up behind departing traffic
- RYR123 behind the landing B757 via E1 line up runway 33 behind
- EXS145 behind the departing B737 via S1 line up runway 33 behind
Can vehicles be given conditional clearances?
Only the Airport Fire Services whilst attending an incident
What considerations should be taken for aircraft making a Non-Precision Approach?
No aircraft shall be lined up for departure ahead of an NPA aircraft inside 6NM from touchdown unless the Air controller has two-way communication with the NPA aircraft
In which circumstances should a take-off clearance be cancelled after an aircraft has started it’s take-off roll?
When the aircraft will be in serious and imminent danger should it continue
At what point will a departing jet aircraft reach 80kts?
Approximately 300m
When has an aircraft vacated the runway?
When the tail of the aircraft is clear of the runway and the aircraft is continuing in the anticipated direction
During LVOs when observed on the ASMGCS to be clear of the LSA
When has a vehicle vacated the runway?
When it has passed the runway exit holding point
Tower controllers are to obtain positive confirmation by R/T that the vehicle has vacated the runway
What considerations should be taken when large aircraft are vacating the runway full-length with traffic on approach?
If the landing aircraft is likely to get landing clearance within 2NM from touchdown the Air controller will pass a warning that an interruption to the localiser signal may occur
What is the procedure for switching the ILS on to a different runway after being turned off?
RISDU keyswitch initially turned to the original runway direction, then opposite direction selected after 30 seconds to allow the DME to synchronise with the ILS
What are the weather limits for circuits?
When met vis is 5km or less and/or cloud ceiling is less than 2000ft SVFR circuits will be requested from APC
When met vis is <3km circuits shall not be approved
When should departing aircraft be transferred to Birmingham Radar?
As soon as practicable after passing altitude 2000ft
What actions should be taken on receipt of a windshear report?
The information is to be related to subsequent inbound and outbound aircraft until confirmation is received that the condition no longer exists. This is achieved by RT transmission until the information is on the ATIS.
What actions should be taken on receipt of a severe icing/turbulence report?
The information is to be related to subsequent inbound and outbound aircraft until confirmation is received that the condition no longer exists. This is achieved by RT transmission until the information is on the ATIS.
Details shall also be passed on to the Met Office.
What is the maximum number of A380 aircraft the airport can accommodate?
Are there any restrictions to consider?
3
The manoeuvring of an A380 shall be limited to one aircraft at any one time
What are the RFFS considerations for A380 movements?
The normal RFFS Category required for A380 operations is 10.
Birmingham has a remission to operate scheduled A380 movements with RFFS Category 9
What are the taxiway restrictions for A380 movements?
A departing A380 requiring full length must be held at A2 or S2 to avoid interference of the navaids
When an A380 is on taxiway Alpha or Sierra the largest aircraft permitted to use the runway is Code E (B787 size)
A380s are permitted to use taxiway Tango routing east and taxiway Uniform
The Alpha loop is unavailable if an A380 is using taxiway Alpha between A4 and A1
Whenever an A380 is between E2 and E4 only aircraft up to Code D size (B757) can route between D6 and D7
Only aircraft up to Code C size (B737) can pass an A380 between E7 and D1/D2 and vice versa
A380s cannot use taxiway Delta between D4 and D7
What are the normal choice of stands for A380 aircraft?
54C
85C
What are the restrictions for an A380 pushing from stand 54C? Stand 54R?
Pushback clearance from 54C can only be given when there are no aircraft parked on stands 55C and 55R
If the A380 is parked on stand 54R then pushback can be given but no aircraft can taxi between D4 and D5 whilst the aircraft is parked
The push is to face west, long pushback is not permitted
During pushback, movements between D3 and D5 are restricted to aircraft up to Code C (B737)
What is the non-standard pushback from stand 54?
Pushback onto Delta facing south, nose to D2
Pushback onto Echo facing north, nose to E6
An Ops vehicle should be arranged prior to the non-standard push
