Hafb Flashcards
Aircraft Arresting System Warning Markings
Series of yellow discs placed beneath the pendant. On approach end runway 25, 07, 16, 34, 22, 04, and midpoint runway 22
Non Standard Airfield Markings
Additional markers placed on the airfield which are not approved. POV crossing on runway 07/25 does not require you to contact ATCT for approval to cross.
Runway VFR Holdline
Four parallel yellow stripes that extend across the entire width of a taxiway and/or runway. Two lines closer to the runway or runway intersection are dashed and the other two lines are solid.
Runway Instrument Hold Line/ILS and POFZ
Vehicle operators will contact ATCT for verification of status regarding the INST Hold Line, if unsure of status via Radio or commercial (575)527-7307. Airfield Management can also be contacted for status at commercial (575)572-5411
Operational Error
A failure of the air traffic control system that results in loss of separation
Pilot Deviation
The action of a pilot that results in the violation of ATC instructions, AFIs, and/or FARs
Vehicle/Pedestrian Deviation (V/PD)
Any entry or movement on the controlled movement area by a vehicle (including aircraft operated by non-pilots) or pedestrian that has not been authorized by Air Traffic Control
Jet Blast
Jet fighter aircraft require 200 ft safe distance behind the aircraft. Medium and heavy aircraft require 500-1200 feet safe distance.
Runway Side Stripes
Solid white lines running the length of the runway identifying the runway edge.
Overruns
The cleared level area at the end of an airfield runway. Overruns are located at departure end Runway 16,34,22,04 and 07. Golf acts as an overrun for departure end Runway 25.
Runway edge lights
White lights located on the edges of the runways
Taxiway edge lights
Blue lights used to outline taxiways and parking aprons
Runway Guard Lights
Provide a distinctive warning to anyone approaching the runway holding position that they about to enter an active runway
Taxiway End Lights
Lights are yellow amber, defines where a taxiway ends at crossing taxiway
Runway Threshold Lights
Green in color, positive identification of the beginning of the operational surface at night or in instrument weather
Runway End Lights
Red in color, defines operation surface for aircraft landing, rollout, of takeoff
FOD Control
All personnel will atop and check for FOD at marked checkpoints and any other entrance before proceeding onto the aircraft movement pavement surface.
Operating Vehicle Near Active Runway
Vehicle will not operate colored than 100 ft from active runway without runway clearance from Control Tower
Parking Near Aircraft
Vehicles will not be parked in the immediate vicinity (25 ft to the front and 200 ft to the rear) of any aircraft, expect as authorized for operations
If Vehicle Must Be Left Unattended
Vehicle will be turned off with keys in ignition
Gear level will be put in reverse gear for vehicles with manual transmission and in the park position for vehicles with automatic transmissions
Emergency breaks will be set or will have chocks placed both in front and behind of real wheels. One chock will be placed between the tandem wheels of dual (tandem axle) vehicles. The only vehicles exempt from these requirements are emergency vehicles responding to an emergency
Special purpose and weapons vehicles
10 MPH
General purpose GOV/POV
15 MPH
Aircraft Being Towed
5 MPH
All Vehicles Within 200 ft Of Aircraft
5 MPH
Aircraft Parking Ramps
15 MPH
Circle of Safety
An imaginary circle measured 25 ft from the nose, wingtips, and tail of the aircraft
Proximity to Aircraft
Approach drivers side toward aircraft. Personnel will park the vehicle parallel to the wing axis, with ignition off, key left in ignition, parking brake set and the transmission aces in low gear. Speed limit is 5 MPH
Helicopter Operations
A clear zone of 200 ft either side of helicopter operations is required to permit a safe departure or approach route. This clear zone must be strictly adhered to.
Vehicle Lighting
Turn headlights down to the parking lights, utilize flashers and after the aircraft has passed headlights shall be turned back on
When Visibility is Less Than 100 ft
POV/GOVs and airfield vehicles (except emergency vehicles) will not be operated on the airfield
Mobile Ground Support Equipment
Will not be left unattended and be place on the airfield (taxiways, aprons, EOR areas, etc.) no dinner than three hours prior to the start of aircraft operations and must be removed no later than three hours after the conclusion of aircraft operations
Runway Lateral Clearance Zone
Obstacles must remain at least 1,000 ft from runway centerline
Taxiway Centerline
200 ft from taxiway centerlines (Referred to as clearance from taxiway centerline to fixed or mobile obstacles)
Escort Responsibilities
Escort lead will brief drivers on route, speed, procedures, etc. escort will not exceed 5 vehicles at one time. Emergency vehicles are exempt
When Reporting Off the Runway
Will ensure receipt of a response indicating the Control Tower understands they are no longer on the controlled movement area or runway. Vehicle operators will use the word “OFF”. Do not use CLEAR, CLEARED, or CLEARANCE
