Northern Runway - Section 5 Flashcards

Northern Runway

1
Q

When will 08L/26R be used?

A
  • Accident/incident or a structural defect on Main
  • Planned maintenance on Main
  • Weekly inspection and maintenance of the AGL on Main
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2
Q

If 08L/26R operations are cancelled, how long should the cancellation message be on the ATIS for?

A

Until the original timing of the Main Runway closure

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3
Q

How long is the window in which no runway is available during changeover between Northern and Main?

A

10 minutes

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4
Q

What are the dimensions of 08L/26R?

A

2561 x 45 m

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5
Q

Name the types of Approaches available on 08L/26R (Northern)

A
  • An RNP approach
  • A visual approach
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6
Q

Can 08L/26R be used preferentially, and if so, how?

A

Yes, if the tailwind is 5kts or less

26R if there are more departures, 08L if there are more arrivals

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7
Q

Since the barriers positioned across the RETs are positioned within the LSA during the closure of the main in prep for the northern, are they considered runway/LSA infringements?

A

No, only the vehicle positioning them is considered a runway/LSA infringement

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8
Q

What are the AIR ATCO actions upon 08L/26R activation?

A
  • Select runway and approach lighting when request by ACL
  • Select new runway in use on Runway Selector Panel
  • Select ATM map display
  • Switch AFDAS to correct runway
  • Switch RIMCAS to correct runway
  • Select Correct Runway Check Strip
  • Broadcast
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9
Q

Can 08L/26R be in operation with an AFDAS failure?

A

Yes
* ATM range set at 10nm
* 08L/26R edge lights must be available
* 08L/26R edge lights must be set to 100% during the day

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10
Q

If the ASMGCS is rebooted during Northern Runway operations, what will it default to?

A

RIMCAS default to monitoring the Main Runway. Therefore, RIMCAS must be reselected to monitor the Northern Runway after a reboot

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11
Q

What is the recommended arrival spacing to facilitate a departure on 26R?

A

15nm

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12
Q

What movements are permitted during the change of runways between Main and Northern?

A
  • Inbounds
  • Pushbacks
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13
Q

When are departing aircraft allowed to be given taxi clearance during the change of runways between Main and Northern?

A

When the taxiway lighting system for the correct runway is displayed

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14
Q

Where is the AIR controllers area of responsibility during Northern operations?

A

Juliet west of J8
Zulu west of Z1
AN/AS West of M

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15
Q

What are the taxiway restrictions associated with taxiway Juliet whilst operating on Runway 08L/26R ?

A

Juliet between J5 and J8 may be used by Aircraft Code C or smaller and vehicles at the same time as anything landing or departing 08L/26R

Juliet between J5 and S may be used by aircraft with a wingspan less than 50m at the same time as anything landing or departing on 08L/26R

Subject to the following conditions:
• IRVR visibility is 1500m or more
• Aircraft and Vehicle positions can be continuously monitored either visually or by ASMGCS
• Controllable Stop Bars are available at night

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16
Q

What are the conditions that must be met to allow Code C Aircraft to use Juliet between J5 and J8 whilst an aircraft is departing or landing 08L/26R?

A
  • IRVR visibility is 1500m or more
  • Aircraft and Vehicle positions can be continuously monitored either visually or by ASMGCS
  • Controllable Stop Bars are available at night
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17
Q

What are the conditions that must be met to allow an Aircraft with a wingspan of 50m or less to use Juliet between J5 and S whilst an aircraft is departing or landing 08L/26R?

A
  • IRVR visibility is 1500m or more
  • Aircraft and Vehicle positions can be continuously monitored either visually or by ASMGCS
  • Controllable Stop Bars are available at night
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18
Q

When is an aircraft considered to have vacated 26R?

A

Wingspan 50m or less?
Established eastbound on J, east of J5

Wingspan larger than 50m?
It has not vacated until it has exited taxiway J

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19
Q

What is the maximum size aircraft that can be on J between S and P whilst an aircraft is landing on 08L/26R?

A

Code C

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20
Q

What is the maximum size wingspan of aircraft that can use Juliet between J5 and S, at the same time as any sized aircraft landing on 08R/26L?

A

50m

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21
Q

What are the procedures for a 767 using 08L/26R and why?

A

ATC MUST confirm by pilot report or visually whether the 767 has winglets

Because
* 767 without winglets is under 50m winspan
* 767 with winglets is over 50m

22
Q

During 08L/26R operations, what are the rules associated with an aircraft or aircraft under tow being on Z west of Z1?

A
  • Runway movement and must be on AIR Frequency
  • Aircraft under tow must be escorted by a Leader vehicle
  • On 08L no aircraft, aircraft under tow or vehicle can be on Z west of Z1 whilst an aircraft is cleared to land/takeoff on 08L
  • On 26R no aircraft, aircraft under tow or vehicle can be on Z west of Z1 whilst an aircraft is landing on 26R until the aircraft has passed overhead taxiway P
23
Q

During 08L/26R operations, what should be remembered about aircraft or aircraft under tow routing through blocks 43N (Juliet/Papa) and 45N (Juliet/November)?

A
  • They are in AIR controllers area of responsibility
  • Subject to prior coordination between GMC/AIR
  • AGL must be selected using the RGB panel.
24
Q

Which areas around the Alpha-box are unavailable during 08L/26R (Northern) operations?

A
  • AN between M and N
  • AS between A2 and P
  • A between Z and A1
25
Q

What are the rules surrounding the Alpha-Box when operating 08L?

A

When an aircraft is cleared for takeoff or landing on 08L:

  • No aircraft or vehicles are permitted on Z west of Z1
  • No aircraft are allowed in Area A
  • No aircraft larger than a B738 is allowed in Area B

Until:
* The landing aircraft has touched down
* The departing aircraft has passed overhead taxiway W

26
Q

During 08L/26R operations describe Area A and Area B?

A

Area A
Z, AN, M and V West of W

Area B
W and V East of W

27
Q

What are the rules surrounding the Alpha-Box when operating 26R?

A

When an aircraft is cleared to land on 26R:

  • No aircraft or vehicles are permitted on Z west of Z1

Until:
* The landing aircraft has passed overhead taxiway P

28
Q

What is the standard route for aircraft vacating 26R?

A

J, S, hold short L

29
Q

To which holding points will GMC taxi aircraft to, before transferring to AIR to line up on 26R?

A

Z1
J8
N1
P1
Q1
R1

30
Q

What are the rules for line-up instructions on 26R?

A
  • Aircraft must line up via J and C
  • Aircraft must be instructed to line up in one transmission, no intermediate holds
31
Q

Are conditional line up clearances still allowed on 26R?

A

Yes

32
Q

On 26R operations, can inbound or towed aircraft be held at intermediate holding points in AIRs area of responsibility against departures?

A

Yes, subject to wingtip restrictions

33
Q

When giving a line up instruction for 26R, should the route be included? If so, give an example

A

Yes

“(Callsign), line up runway 26R via Papa, Juliet and Charlie”

34
Q

What is the standard route for aircraft vacating 08L?

A

via P or Q and hold short K

35
Q

To which holding points will GMC taxi aircraft to, before transferring to AIR to line up on 08L?

A

S1

Code C or smaller may be routed to R1/Q1 subject to coordination with AIR

36
Q

If the ASMGCS is unavailable, what are the rules around airfield movements during 08L/26R (Northern) operations?

A
  • Only one aircraft at a time is allowed to taxi on the airfield
  • More than one pushback at a time is permitted
37
Q

For how long are the runway and approach lights required to be left on after closing the runway to change between Northern and Main and why?

A

5 mins

To allow the aircraft to return to the airfield in an emergency

38
Q

Should the runway and approach lighting be displayed at all times when using 08L/26R?

A

Yes

39
Q

What are the RTILs on 08L/26R and when shall they be displayed?

A

Runway Threshold Identification Lights, a flashing white light at each end of the Threshold bar

Shall be displayed at all times during 08L/26R ops

40
Q

During changeover to Northern, can the 08L/26R approach lights be switched on at the ATCOs discretion?

A

No, only when specifically requested by the ACL

41
Q

What are the general taxiway lighting procedures associated with 08L/26R (Northern) operations?

A
  • The AGL system should be switched on at least 30 minutes before 08R/26L (Main) closure
  • At night or when LVPs are in force the AGL is to remain in the taxiway routing mode
  • The LPO may not select a taxiway brilliancy greater than 10% without reference to AIR
  • A ‘Green’ route is not available through NA
42
Q

What must ATCOs be aware of when cancelling the lights for line up on 26R?

A

All the stop bars between the holding point and 26R will become illuminated

43
Q

During 08L/26R (Northern) operations, what changes about the lighting on taxiway J?

A
  • Lighting becomes unidirectional
  • When operating 26R, taxiway J lights between P and charlie may be selected whilst an aircraft is on approach
44
Q

What must be confirmed about the taxiway J lighting when operating on 08L/26R?

A

That centreline lighting on taxiway J west of C is not visible to landing aircraft

45
Q

What are the rules associated with switching taxiway J lighting to display in the same direction as runway in use during 08L/26R (Northern) operations?

A
  • Specific Movement Only
  • Taxiway lighting no greater than 10%
  • Taxi J blocker FDE must be in runway bay
  • SOP is to be adopted ASAP
  • SOP must be achieved before a landing aircraft reaches 3nm from touchdown
  • If a landing aircraft reaches 4nm, traffic on J is to be asked to hold position to ensure SOP is achieved by 3nm
46
Q

What is the preferred method of routing aircraft/aircraft under tow through unlit blocks during 08L/26R, either because the lights are off, or they are uni-directional, and why?

A

Leader vehicle escort

Because it prevents having to change the taxiway lighting

47
Q

Which route must be suppressed when an aircraft is cleared to land on 26R?

A

The route between J8 and stand 140

48
Q

Where may an unplanned, but necessary movement from/to Hangar 6 cross 26R?

A

Via C

49
Q

When 08L/26R is in use, where may vehicles free-range?

A

W
V east of W
Y
North of J

50
Q

When 08L/26R is in use, when must vehicles not be cleared onto AN or AS?

A
  • When aircraft is cleared to land on 26R, until passed overhead P
  • When aircraft cleared for takeoff on 08L, until passed overhead W
51
Q

During 08L/26R operations can AFS free range on Juliet when responding to an emergency?

A

Yes

52
Q

What are the AFS standby positions during 08R/26L (Northern) Operations?

A
  • Taxiway Tango
  • AFS forecourt