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1
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What does ADP stand for & what it does it do?

A

Airside Driving Permit

Allows a person to drive a vehicle within the Airside Area.

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What does AVP stand for & what does it do?

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Airside Vehicle Permit

Authorises a particular vehicle to operate with the airside area.

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What does ATC stand for & what does it do?

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Air Traffic Control.

The Ground Movement Controller who has charge of all aircraft and vehicle operating on the manoeuvring area or the Tower Controller

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What’s the frequency on which the Ground Movement Controller (GMC) operates?

A

VHF 121.9 MHz

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5
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What’s the frequency on which the Tower Controller operates?

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VHF 118.7 MHz

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6
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Which team is responsible for the safe operating on the airfield? Who to contact them?

A

Airfield Operations Team/Apron Tower

Their contact phone number is (09) 256-8990 or extension 98990, radio frequency 123.0 MHz or email aot@aucklandairport.co.nz.

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What card does Aviation Security Service, or its agent issue on behalf of Civil Aviation under Civil Aviation Rule Part 19 after screening of the applicant?

A

Airport Identity Card

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8
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What is Apron Area used for?

A

The apron area is set aside for the loading, unloading or maintenance of aircraft.

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What part of the airport is declared as “Security Area” by the Director of Civil Aviation pursuant to section 84(1) of the Civil Aviation Act 1990, which is used for the aircraft surface movement, including (but not limited to) those area’s used for take-off, landing and taxiing or aircraft, and the apron area?

A

Airside Area

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10
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Which is the primary area used for the movement of buses?

A

Blue and white road system

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11
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What area are ground handling equipment or vehicle’s allowed to park?

A

Designated parking areas

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12
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What does FOD stand for and what is it?

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Foreign Object Debris

Any object on the airfield that could cause damage to an aircraft.

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13
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What does GSE stand for?

A

Ground Service Equipment

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14
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Define Low Visibility Operations

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An operational status of the airfield that is declared when visibility deteriorates below a specific minima (usually due to fog).

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15
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What does LVO stand for?

A

Low Visibility Operations

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16
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What does MAG stand for?

A

Manoeuvring Area Guidance

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17
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What is the Manoeuvring Area and how is it identified?

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A red checked line delineates the boundary between the manoeuvring area and the apron.

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18
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What are MAG signs used for?

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Manoeuvring Area Guidance signs used to assist pilots and other airfield users in establishing direction and location on the airfield.

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19
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What does MPI stand for?

A

Ministry for Primary Industries

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20
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What does NZTA stand for?

A

NZ Transport Agency

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21
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What does ULD stand for?

A

Unit Load Device

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22
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What are Wing Tip Clearance Lines?

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A red painted line indicating the safe operating area outside of the aircraft’s wing tip.

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23
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What is the Perimeter Road?

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That road that transits the edge of the airfield starting at Perimeter Access Gate 1 via the southern boundary and terminates near Stand 80.

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24
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What is the red and white road system?

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The road system which is reserved for the movements of vehicle not equipped with radios around the apron areas.

Alternating red and white lines.

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25
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What does RESA stand for and what is it?

A

Runway End Safety Area.

The safety area at each end of the runway at Auckland Airport if aircraft overshoot or undershoot the runway. Signs either side of the RESA require vehicles to give way to aircraft likely to pass over the road.

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26
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What are the three key measures an airside driver must undertake as outlined in the Statement of Purpose?

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1) Always enter the Airside Area, drive and carry out work duties in a safe and appropriate manner.

2) Ensure that driving and parking of vehicles and equipment do not impede aircraft operations or
movement on aprons.

3) Be aware of the aviation environment and its inherent dangers.

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27
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The Airside Driving Rules are designed to meet what requirements?

A

The requirements of the Civil Aviation Rule, Part 139.119, 139.203(d)(12)(i), and other relevant legislation.

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28
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Could you gain access to Airside and hold an ADP if you fail to meet and observe all Airside Driving Rules listed in the ADP handbook?

A

I’m not even sure what this question is supposed to mean…

The airport can refused entry to any person/vehicle.

If you drive recklessly they wont let you Airside.

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29
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Is extra caution required when entering and exiting the airside area, including through checkpoint charlie?

What to look out for? What do you have to do when being screen for entry?

A

An appropriate level of caution is required.

Be aware of the presence of Airfield Access Controllers on foot in the area.

You must put you vehicle into neutral with the hand or foot brake engaged while at the gate house and while being screened by Airfield Access Controllers.

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30
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How many ADP categories are there and what are they for?

A

There are 3 categories (stages)

Stage 1:
Driver who operate solely on the red/white, blue/white, perimeter road and aprons and do not operate withing the manoeuvring area.

Stage 2:
Permitted to drive on the manoeuvring area subject to clearance from Air Traffic Control.

Stage 3:
Same as Stage 2 but can also drive during low visibility operation (LVO) conditions.

Note:
Stage 2 and 3 permits require the driver to be in a vehicle that has a functioning UHF radio, MLAT transponder and beacon.

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31
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How many AVP categories are there and what are they for?

A

There are 2 different vehicle permits.

Category 1:
Vehicles that operate solely on the red/white, blue/white, perimeter road and aprons and do not operate withing the manoeuvring area.

Category 2:
Permitted to drive on the manoeuvring area subject to clearance from Air Traffic Control.

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32
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Who can drive on the manoeuvring are and what equipment do they need?

A

Stage 2 and 3 permit holders, driving a category 2 vehicle with a functioning UHF radio, MLAT transponder and beacon.

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33
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What would an ADP holder need to demonstrate to prove ‘Driver Competency’ apart from showing above-average geographical knowledge?

A

Awareness of operational hazards on the airfield and apron.

Each employer will be responsible for training their driver(s) in the safe and correct operation of any vehicle or equipment the driver is to operate airside.

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34
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How many attempts are allowed for the computer-based ADP test before an employer needs to to request further attempts?

A

Three attempts.

If you fail the first attempt there’s a 1 week stand-down.
If you fail the second attempt there’s a 2 week stand-down.

If a 4th attempt is approved, there will be a 1 month stand-down and the employer must show evidence of remedial training prior to re-sitting. If you fail the 4th attempt, no further attempts will be permitted.

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35
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What must an applicant complete after the ADP to get the licence?

What the time frame for this?

A

The applicant must complete a training log.

Must be a minimum of 10 hours training and must be logged over a minimum of one week and must have at least 8 separate entries.

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36
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Is there a need for a completed Driver Training Log should the ADP be due for renewal?

A

The Driver Training Log is required for initial issue of an ADP, or where an ADP has been expired for greater than 6 months or after an extended suspension of 6 months.

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37
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How long is the ADP valid for?

A

3 years.

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38
Q

How long is the Probationary Period for new licence holders?

A

3 months.

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39
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Which behaviour will not be tolerated during the Probationary Period?

A

1) any AIN with associated demerits, or
2) any driving accident:

will incur an immediate stand down of the probationary driver while an investigation is conducted.

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40
Q

Do ADP holders need to carry their ADP at all times?

A

Yes.

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41
Q

Are drivers allowed to drive airside without carrying their ADP?

A

No.

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42
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What must the Permit Holder do in case of loss or theft of any ADP?

A

Immediately report loss or theft of the Airside Driving Permit to the ADP/AVP Permit Office or if after hours, to Landside Operations (Monitoring position) on extension 98817 (2569817) or Apron on extension 98990 (256-8990).

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43
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In what cases will an ADP be suspended or revoked?

A

1) the holders CSS Airport Identity Card expires
2) the holders NZ drivers licence expires, is revoked or become invalid for any reason
3) the holder breaches any rule in the Airside Driving Rules or Airport Workers’ Rules.

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44
Q

What does POFA stand for?

A

Place of first arrival

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45
Q

Auckland Airport is approved as a Place of First Arrival (POFA).

What legislative act does this come from?

A

Biosecurity Act 1993.

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46
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What key requirements do drivers need to abide by that are specified by MPI?

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1) No food can be removed from aircraft and taken landside unless to an approved waste disposal facility
2) No food to be removed from the aircraft for the consumption of airside service providers
3) No food that is taken airside (eg lunch) can be taken back landside
4) General rubbish from aircraft and biosecurity risk items (food, plant material, sharps etc) cannot be left unattended
5) Cargo containing biosecurity risk items must be transported in pest-proof packaging
6) If a driver notices an animal or pest coming from ULD or water that contains mosquito larvae, they should inform AOT or MPI

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47
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What behaviours will not be tolerated when working airside?

What happens if you engage in unsatisfactory behaviour?

A
  • refusal to accept an AIN
  • threatening behaviour
  • verbal abuse
  • careless behaviour which may result in harm/damage
  • wilful disregard for the airside driving rules
  • Inappropriate dealing with biosecurity risk material
  • being under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol

You will be liable to incur an AIN or have you airside access revoked

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48
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The edge of the manoeuvring area is marked by what?

A

A red and white checked line.

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49
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What should you treat a red and white checked line as?

A

A brick wall

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50
Q

Remember, if it’s checked…?

A

Check!

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51
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Which side of the red/white checked line (brick wall) is the manoeuvring area?

A

The south side

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52
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When leaving the red and white road system, what must a driver do?

A

Drivers must ensure prior comunication with Apron Tower on 123.0 MHz VHF has taken place before leaving the red and white road system.

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53
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Does the marshaller for the arriving aircraft need to obtain a clearance from the Airfield Operations Team to access the remote stands that are on the active taxiways/taxilanes?

A

Yes

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54
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Which area indicates the edge of the Manoeuvring Area?

A

A red and white checked line from Taxiway C1, south of the Domestic Terminal apron, and across the
apron south of the International Terminal, indicates the edge of the manoeuvring area.

55
Q

Who has absolute right of way?

A

Aircraft’s.

Emergency vehicles, equipment responding to an incident and airfield operational vehicles have right of way when operating under lights and/or siren, over all other vehicles.

56
Q

Is smoking allowed in airside areas?

A

No.

Includes vaping.

57
Q

Are you allowed to receive a phone call whilst driving airside if deemed urgent?

A

No.

Drivers are prohibited from using their cellphone whilst driving unless they use a hands-free device.

Radio telephones are permitted whilst using caution and spatial awareness.

58
Q

When are you allowed to used a Radio telephone while driving?

A

When you used caution and spatial awareness.

59
Q

Are you allowed to operate vehicle’s without beacon lights or with un-serviceable beacon lights within the red and white road system, provided it’s not driven in the Manoervring Area?

A

If you’re inside the red/white road system, you don’t need a beacon.

If you’re outside the red/white road system, either in the manoeuvring area or apron areas, you must display an amber flashing beacon.

60
Q

Who is responsible to ensure loads are secured and/or prevented from spillage during transport at all times?

A

The driver.

61
Q

Who is FOD the responsibility of?

A

Everyone.

62
Q

Who foreign object debris (FOD) a hazard to?

A

Aircraft.

63
Q

Are personal wastes such as coffee cups, water bottles, food packaging and waster etc, considered FOD?

A

Yes.

64
Q

What happens to a person who fails to deal with FOD appropriately?

A

Airside Infringement Notice

65
Q

What must be done when it is not practicable to clear or remove debris or objects?

FOD.

A

The observer must immediately notify the Airfield Operations Team.

66
Q

Where must FOD be disposed?

A

In marked FOD bins. Lids on all containers, skips and bins must be kept closed at all times.

67
Q

After cleaning a minor spill, what must be done?

A

Clean the spill yourself and report the action to AOT.

A minor spill is one that’s less that 2m^2

68
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What is considered a major spill?

A

A spill that is over 2m^2

69
Q

Are you required to report major spills? If so, who to?

A

Auckland Airport Incident Control Room.

Also need to report a spill if you find it but weren’t the one who made it.

70
Q

Are you allowed to ride a vehicle with no seat?

A

No. It has to be a factory fitted seat.

71
Q

Complete the phrase:

“No seat, No ____”

A

Ride.

72
Q

Is what circumstances is it OKAY to not wear a seatbelt?

A

If you’re actively servicing an aircraft within the circle of safety or unloading/loading in any baggage Make-up areas.

73
Q

Are you allowed to drive underneath the Airbridges?

A

No, unless transiting on a red/white road which passes underneath the airbridge.

74
Q

Can “Keep Clear” zones of an airbridge be used for parking equipment or vehicle should you deem it as operationally necessary?

A

No.

75
Q

How do you distinguish “Keep Clear” zones?

A

Red diagonal lines on the ground.

76
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Why must the vehicle operator need to STOP at the stop sign on the perimeter road intersecting RESA?

A

To give way to any aircraft taking off or landing.

There can be no vehicle’s in the RESA when planes are taking off or landing. You need to stop and check the runway and the skies.

77
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Why must RESA remain clear of vehicle?

A

In case an aircraft overshoots on landing or taking off or undershoots the runway.

78
Q

In normal conditions, when approaching the traffic lights to enter the RESA, what colour do they flash?

A

Amber.

79
Q

During Low Visibility Operations (LVO) in RESA, traffic lights will be what colour?

A

Red.

80
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During Low Visibility Operations (LVO) in RESA, where traffic lights are red, what needs to be done?

A

Stop and request permission to enter the RESA from ATC.

Only Stage 3 drivers may request clearance through the red traffic lights.

81
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Who are allowed to pass through RESA in Low Visibility Operations (LVO) when the traffic lights are red?

A

Only Stage 3 drivers may request clearance through the red traffic lights.

82
Q

Are you allowed to drive with headlights on high beam?

A

No.

Drivers must ensure that their lights or beacons do not affect a pilot or another driver’s night vision capability.

83
Q

What must be done when a driver becomes lost or disorientated or the vehicle becomes immobilised?

A

Stop and call Airfield Operations for assistance.

84
Q

What is the phone number for Auckland Airport Incident Control Room?

A

(09) 256 8777

85
Q

What is the phone number for Auckland Airport Airfield Operations Team?

A

(09) 256 8990/1 or ext 98990/1

86
Q

What must a driver do if they observe passengers walking to/from either buses or an aircraft that is in the drivers intended route?

A

They must stop and give way.

87
Q

Do all incidents need to be reported?

A

Yes.

Must have a first notification to AOT immediately.

Full report due within 7 days.

88
Q

Which parties are to be notified if an incident involves death or serious harm?

A

1) Airport Police (ext 98666)
2) Auckland Airport Incident Control Room (ext 89777)
3) WorkSafe NZ
4) the ADP holders employer

89
Q

Which parties are to be notified if an incident involves damage to an aircraft, person, vehicle or property?

A

Airfield Operations Team (Apron Tower) and the ADP holder’s employer.

90
Q

Following any incident airside, a detailed written report must be submitted within how many days?

A

7 days.

91
Q

Emergency access/egress points must be kept clear of ______, ______ & ______ at all times?

A

debris, vehicles and equipment.

92
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Emergency access/egress points are marked out with ______?

A

hashed lines and/or signs

93
Q

Are you allowed to drive behind an aircraft when it’s anti-collision lights are operating?

A

No.

94
Q

Are you allowed to drive in front of an aircraft when it’s anti-collision lights are operating?

A

Not when the aircraft is moving forward.

95
Q

What colour are the warning lights that flash across the red and white roads to indicate the imminent movement of an aircraft either on or off the stand?

A

Amber.

96
Q

When is a driver allowed to drive in front of an aircraft when it’s anti-collision beacons are operating?

A

Only if the tug attached to it has come to a complete stop.

97
Q

Are you allowed to drive between the aircraft and the aircraft marshal?

A

No. The vehicle must stop and may only proceed once the aircraft has stopped on that stand.

98
Q

What is generated from the exhaust of a jet engine which poses a significant hazard to workers or objects behind the aircraft, and is capable of flattening buildings and destroying vehicles?

A

Jet blast.

99
Q

Where are ‘Jet blast’ signs posted and what must drivers do when they see them?

A

Jet blast signs are placed at jet blast hot spots around the apron.

Drivers need to take extra care when operating in these areas.

100
Q

In what situation may a driver drive alongside or in front of a stationary prop-powered aircraft?

A

If there is a marshal at the nose of the aircraft and GPU is attached, with it’s beacon and/or 1 engine running.

101
Q

Is Prop-wash dangerous?

A

Yes. It should be treated the same as jet-blast.

102
Q

What’s the speed limit of a golf cart around passengers and workers?

A

5km/h

103
Q

How many trailers may be towed by a golf cart?

A

Three small baggage trailers.

104
Q

Whats the speed limit through Checkpoint Charlie?

A

8km/h

105
Q

Whats the speed limit on ITB Inner Pier Road?

A

15km/h

106
Q

Whats the speed limit on ITB Breezeway?

A

8km/h

107
Q

Whats the speed limit through Baggage Make-up areas?

A

8km/h

108
Q

Whats the speed limit on DTB Inner Pier Road & Breezway?

A

8km/h

109
Q

Whats the speed limit within 15 metres of an aircraft, building or fixed object?

A

15km/h

110
Q

Whats the speed limit on ITB outer red and white & blue and white road system during LVO?

A

20km/h

111
Q

Whats the speed limit on the Perimeter Road?

A

50km/h

112
Q

Whats the speed limit on the road from Charlie 1 to Charlie 5?

A

30km/h

113
Q

Whats the speed limit on the South side perimeter road?

A

65km/h

114
Q

Whats the speed limit on airfield areas unless otherwise specified?

A

30km/h

115
Q

Vehicles and equipment must not be parked withing ___ metres of any landside/airside boundary fence?

A

1.5 metres

116
Q

How many fully-loaded container trailers can a driver tow?

A

Six

117
Q

How many fully-loaded baggage trolleys can a driver tow?

A

Six

118
Q

How many fully loaded cargo or flat-top trailers can a driver tow?

A

Three

119
Q

How many unloaded cargo or flat-top trailers can be carried?

A

Six

120
Q

Are bicycles (cyclists) allowed to operate airside?

A

Not permitted exept for the Charlie 4 apron area.

Bicycles entering airside must be walked through on the blue walkways and be stowed within the owner’s workplace.

121
Q

What is the height restriction for vehicles driving on the Pier B inner road or the ITB breezway?

A

3.1 metres

122
Q

What are the blue and white roads designated for?

A

Buses.

All vehicle traffic must give way to buses when operating on these roads.

123
Q

What are red and white lines for?

A

The apron road system.

124
Q

What are blue and white lines for?

A

Apron road, linking inner pier road and outer pier road. Buses have priority on these roads at all times.

125
Q

What colour are Stand push back lines?

A

White broken lines.

126
Q

What colour are Apron edge lights?

A

Blue

127
Q

What does a row of orange lights indicate?

A

Indicates a hold bar. Do not cross without an ATC clearance.

128
Q

When are ‘Adverse Weather Approaching’ warning signs displayed?

A

Inclement weather is approaching the airfield.

129
Q

When are ‘Wind Warning’ signs displayed?

What must be done?

A

Wind is greater than 35 knots.

Secure all loose equipment.

130
Q

When are ‘Lightning Alert’ signs displayed?

What must be done?

A

Lightning is within 8km of the airfield.

Follow your company procedures.

131
Q

What are Stage 1 driver prohibited from driving on?

A

The manoeuvring area.

132
Q

What is a prerequisite to applying for a Stage 2 ADP?

A

Holding a Stage 1 ADP.

133
Q

What 3 things do an Airside Driver need to carry on them at all times?

A

1) CAA Airport Identity Card
2) ADP
3) A chart relevant to the area currently being driven in

Auckland Airport Air-side Driving Test (1 decks)

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