C6 Aerodrome Inspections

Question 1

When should additional aerodrome surface inspections be made?

Answer 1

• at cessation of work
• runway not previously inspected is brought into use
• following an aircraft accident
• following abandoned take off due to turbine engine malfunction or burst tyres
• during snow and ice conditions
• when considered necessary by ATC, Aerodrome operator or local instructions

Question 2

What inspection checks should be made in normal conditions?

Answer 2

• runways, stopways, clearways, taxiways and holding areas are free from obstructions, collections of loose stones etc
• temporary obstructions are properly marked or lighted
• bad ground is adequately marked
• runway indicator boards, traffic signs, boundary markers etc are serviceable and in position

Question 3

What additional inspection checks should be made in snow and ice conditions?

Answer 3

• badly rutted or frozen ground is adequately marked

- runways/taxiways are delineated if covered in snow or ice, extent of sweeping/sanding noted