Section 3 Flashcards
List the daily checks
Check all RTF channels (including ground and director) and DF
Test crash alarm and line
Check computer
Check Bowesfield signal box line
Check NT XE SCACC lines
Check ILS
Check signal lamp
Check CCTVs and fax machine
Check ATM
Check Landing Clearance Indicator System (LCIS)
Test internal emergency phone to AOC and the red phone
Ascertain airfields state on completion of DMs first inspection and obtain airfield status map
Check airfield lighting serviceability
When needed check snow state and send SNOWTAM
Send RVR vehicle out and record RVR readings
Check validity on work permits and NOTAMs
At 0600L each day check Durham fire brigade line
Call D&D and request permission to check 121.5 MHz on VCCS and standby radio (D&D will only respond if there is a problem)
Cross check the DD50 in order to ensure the Copperchase met input screen contains accurate readings
Check serviceability status of-
Standby Icom Air Band Transceiver ADC 119.8 plus spare battery
Standby channel 2 UHF charge if required
ATC mobile telephone, keep on charge
Once daily check complete, what should you do?
Annotate in the log, opening watch time, status of airfield and back up comms check complete
Any unserviceabilites should be logged and reported
Bowesfield line and Durham Fire line written in log that it has been checked
Once all checks complete a broadcast that Teesside Tower are opening watch
What other responsibilities are ADC responsible for?
Updating APR on all appropriate items of essential aerodrome information.
Alert the safety services and inform aircraft under its control of any depletion of those services
Informing the airport manager when it becomes apparent that there is a deteriotion in the aerodrome facilities
Control of IFR traffic operating with visual reference to the surface may be transferred by APR to ADC in what circumstances ?
When an aircraft carrying out an instrument approach becomes number one to land, and for the following aircraft when they’re established on final approach and have been provided with the appropriate separation from preceding aircraft
Aircraft operating in the visual circuit
Aircraft approaching visually below all cloud when the reported aerodrome visibility is 10km or more
(( in the case of the last 2 points, the volume of traffic and ADC workload must be such as to allow the use of one of the reduced separations permitted in the vicinity of the aerodrome ))
What does the term ‘runway in use’ mean?
Is used to indicate the particular runway selected by an ATCO as the most suitable at any particular time.
Normally this should be the runway most closely aligned with the surface wind
1,000ft and 3,000ft winds
Traffic patterns
Weather conditions
Approach aids available
When considering a runway change what must ADC do?
Consult with APR
Who get priority/ shouldn’t be delayed?
The aircraft using the runway in use
OR
An aircraft wishing to use another runway in use
The aircraft using the current runway in use
What is the position/ co-ordinations of TIA?
54 30 33N
001 25 46W
4.7nm SE of Darlington
Where is the reference point at TIA?
Midpoint of the runway 23/05
What is the aerodrome elevation at TIA?
120ft amsl
What is the transition altitude at TIA?
3000ft (6,000ft within the CTR/CTA)
What is the safety altitude at TIA?
3400ft
What are the instructions for Runway 23 Approach?
Line of pylons 146ft AAL
266ft AMSL
2.5nm
What is the height of Bilsdale TV Mast?
(Lit) 2178ft AAL
2298ft AMSL, 133degrees True
13.7nm from airfield
What is the length of runway 23/05?
2291m in length and 45m wide
What is the magnetic variation / annual change at TIA?
0.97W (2019) / 0.16degrees E
What is the PCN for Runway 05?
70F/C/W/T
What is the PCN for Runway 23?
70/F/C/W/T
What is the thresh hold elevation for Runway 05?
115ft
What is the thresh hold elevation for Runway 23?
116ft
What is the TORA (take off run available) for Runway 05 full length ?
2291m
What is the TODA (take off distance available) for Runway 05 full length ?
2576m
What is the ASDA (Accelerate stop distance available) for Runway 05 full length ?
2291m
What is the LDA (Landing distance available) for Runway 05 full length ?
2291m
What is the TORA (take off run available) for Runway 05 from Charlie?
1770m
What is the TODA (take off distance available) for Runway 05 from Charlie ?
2049m
What is the ASDA ( Accelerate stop distance available) for Runway 05 from Charlie ?
1770m
What is the TORA for Runway 23?
2291m
What is the TODA for Runway 23v
2488m
What is the ASDA for Runway 23?
2291m
What is the LDA for Runway 23?
2291m
What is the PCN for the main apron?
47/R/D/W/T
What is the PCN for the western apron?
13/F/D/X/T
What is the PCN for the Eastern apron?
6/R/D/W/T
List the non compliance’s with CAP 168 at TIA?
Only 777m of Approach lighting is available on runway 23 and it has not standard coded centre line
Hanger 2 (lit) infringes the runway 05/23 transitional slope and the ILS glide path aerials for Runway 05 and 23 are within the Runway 23/05 transitional slope
Taxiway C and D are only 15m wide and Alpha is 10.5m wide
List the things ADC must coordinate with APR as listed in TIA MATS 2
ADC is responsible for effecting coordination between APR on all departing flights, IFR, SVFR and VFR also including missed approaches.
IFR/SVFR clearances must be issued by APR
Inform APR on all circuit activity
ADC is responsible for allocating Runway In Use, but in doing so must coordinate with APR.
ADC is to co- ordinated with APR on all inbound VFR flights who make their first call on 119.8 and transfer the to APR if needed
ADC will pass start up/taxi and airborne messages to APR via the intercom
Any aircraft subject to a Radar Departure (RD) is not to be lined up until departure permission has been received by ADC from APR
If your passing an aircraft a revised clearance or post departure instructions , and the aircraft is on the runway what should you prefix the clearance with?
Hold position
For both runways, when should ATCOs not stop aircraft during its take off roll?
And what should ATCOs say if the aircraft has passed these points?
Runway 23- the disused 01/19 intersection
Runway 05- taxiway Charlie or alternatively a line from the position of the UKP bowser on stand 6
Should only issue the pilot with a warning of the relevant hazard to allow the pilot to take whatever action is deemed necessary
When shall a landing clearance be issued for IFR aircraft ?
If it is to be less than (stated) then what should the ATCO say?
Before 2nm from touch down
Expect late landing clearance (due vehicle on the runway)
What are the circuit procedures?
Runway 23- left hand
Runway 05- right hand
Not above 1,300ft QFE
Low level circuits will not normally be authorised
Only 1 aircraft is allowed to do opposite direction circuits as the view is restricted from VCR
Maximum of 4 aircraft in the circuit at one time
Aircraft must not fly over MSG unless necessary
When the lowest metrological vis reduced to less than 5,000m only one aircraft shall be allowed in the circuit
ADC is to inform APR when circuit active
IFR radar circuits are to be varied in direction and height/altitude
ADC has to state the runway in use when giving an aircraft low app, t/g etc
Aircraft must not hold over yarm or eagles life
ADC must obtain a clearance from APR for SVFR circuits
Squawk 7010, not above height 1,300ft QFE or not above altitude 1,500ft QNH unless coordinated with APR
What should ATCOs do when informed of a student first solo in the circuit?
State of readiness
Describe the military PFL
The initial request will normally include a commencement height (high key) 2,000-3,000ft
Hawks would commence 4,500ft
When cleared, the pilot will position overhead at a specified height
When clearance is given to commence the procedure the pilot will report ‘high key’ (highest height he is at) when abeam the upwind threshold on the dead side
The aircraft will report ‘low key’ when downwind and final abeam the touch down point
When can run and breaks be authorised?
For military aircraft diverting in
For Cobham (when requested prior to departure)
At the ATCOs discretion
If a helicopter wanted to operate on the 01 threshold what is the height limit and what information would you pass to other aircraft?
Not above 500ft AGL
Traffic information
What actions should the ATCO take when the CCTV is oos?
Notify ATE to replace the monitor
During the period of no monitor ATC must restrict the movements of aircraft and vehicles wishing to transit the affected areas
The DM is to be informed of the failure and request to monitor aircraft arriving and departing the apron and report any issues to ATC via the RT
Additional position checks from aircraft and vehicles may be requested
Unless the pilot has requested assistance or atc have made the request with DM, small aircraft will park where? And what restrictions are there?
Self park on the eastern apron during daylight hours when the visibility is greater than 800m
At night it only applies to based aircraft
What is the restrictions on the Alpha taxiway?
Restriction of aircraft with a Maximum wheelbase of less than 6.00m
The BAe JS41 has a track of 6.08m and it has been risk assessed by Eastern and they have agreed to accept A3 taxiway subject to the following conditions-
Aircraft must remain on or close to the centreline
Aircraft must taxi at a reduced speed whilst on the A3 section
EZE will issue a notice to its crews to the effect that this taxiway is avail rather subject to the above conditions
Initially this will only be available to locales based crew
Only JS41 EZE
What is the maximum wingspan of an aircraft wishing to use the Alpha taxiway?
Wingspan less than 24m and a wheel base of less than 6metres
The pilot must be asked if he can accept a 10.5m width taxiway
Is a Gulfstream aircraft or a type similar is requested to park on the eastern apron what caution should be put in place?
Follow me vehicle from A1 to their stand number
How far away is the holding point D2 from the 05 threshold?
280m
When Runway 05 is in use, why are departing aircraft required to hold at D2?
Because it intercepts with the 05 GP, unless the departing aircraft can accept an intermediate departure or if the inbound aircraft is further than 10nm it won’t effect the 05 GP
Where are the red stop bars located at TIA?
Holding point A1, B, C and D2
In what circumstance should an aircraft cross a red stop bar?
If the stop bar is unserviceable and the ATCO has authorised the vehicle or aircraft to cross the lit stop bar
When de- selecting the stop bars what other lights show to help guide the aircraft onto the runway?
Lead on, lead off lights
Except at A1 no green lead on and lead off lights only blue edge lights
When is the LVP alert button selected on the lighting panel?
Only when in LVPs and aircraft movements are expected, the LVP alert button selects the standby diesel generators
Who is responsible for carrying out all airfield inspections?
DM
After each inspection what should the ATCO do?
Log the details of the inspection
Who is responsible for the notification of surface inspections ?
ADI
If ATC cannot get in contact with a vehicle on the airfield and seem to have lost RT with them, what is the solution?
Turn runway and taxiway lights on and off
Get another vehicle DM or Seagull to go out and get in contact with the vehicle who has lost rt
Is the ground run of aircraft above idle power permitted on the main apron?
No
Who selects the location of where the ground runs should be completed?
DM and ATC
Where can smaller aircraft carry out their ground runs?
Eastern or western apron approved by ATC
What should ATCOs caution when aircraft are completing in ground runs?
Jet blast
If a FA20 is carrying out ground runs at D2 which area/caution is to be passed to other vehicles and aircraft?
Link 7, Delta taxiway from D1-D2
And possibly the 05 threshold depending on wind speed and direction.
Who is responsible for informing ATC regarding grass cutting taking place ?
DM
Whenever personnel or vehicles are close to the runway either WIP grass cutting etc, what shall ATC do?
Ensure UHF/VHF are cross coupled
What WIP is exempt from work permits?
Routine lamp changes on taxiways only
Surface inspections
ILS adjustments
Bird patrols
Is there a compass swing base at TIA?
No
Where is link 1?
South side access to fire burning ground
Where is link 2?
South side access to taxiways adjacent to link 1
Where is link 3?
South side opposite holding point Charlie
Where is link 4?
South side opposite link 7
Where is link 5?
South side adjacent to 05 threshold
Where is link 6?
Adjacent to hold D1
Where is link 7?
Roadway adjacent to hold Charlie
Where is link 8?
Withdrawn
Now gate 13
Where is link 9?
Junction of the fuel farm road and Delta taxiway
Where is link 10?
Withdrawn
North side disused runway 19
Only to be used in an emergency
What is the speed limit on the manoeuvring area for vehicles?
10mph
What is free flow?
Free flow status is where vehicles operate on the manoeuvring area, excluding the runways and their associated cleared and graded areas. Without clearance from ATC
Reducing the ground movement RT
Who have free flow at TIA?
DM
Airport manager in DM vehicle
AFS vehicles
ATC staff in any vehicle
Fire 5 with approved falconer/bird control unit staff
ATE mobile with approved ATE staff
Cobham vehicles - limited operations only
Swissport and Consort - limited operations only
When is free flow permitted?
During daylight hours only
Not in LVPs
Free flow will be in force unless ATC advice otherwise
Runway 23/05 is specifically omitted from the free flow procedure at all times
Freeflow Vehicles are not to proceed beyond any designated runway holding points
Only specific vehicles to be used unless authorised by ATC
Drivers must check their RT equipment is serviceable
Drivers must monitor GMC channel 2 and comply with ATC instructions
Drivers must do a RT check every 30mins if no communication has been heard from ATC
Drivers must have completed and passed a TIA RT course including knowledge of holding points etc
Vehicle is licensed
Vehicles use safe areas such as piggy lane hanger 3 mouth etc
What is the limit to free flow for Cobham vehicles ?
Cobham staff May cross the alpha taxiway between hanger 360 and the eastern apron in either direction subject to the following below-
They must contact ATC each morning to determine if free flow is available, drivers must also give way to aircraft and vehicles under tow.
What is the free flow limit for Swissport/Consort?
Limited free flow across the alpha taxiway at the crossing point (which is from stand 9 to Gate 7)
Drivers must caution around stand 6 for UKP fuel bowser
When are bird control measures taken place at TIA?
Minimum every 30 minutes, during airport hours
Before first flight
Before official day
If a pilot reports a bird strike what is the ATCO to do?
File a MOR
What is the approach lighting for Runway 05?
High intensity coded white centreline and four crossbars extending 605m from the threshold
What is the approach lighting for runway 23?
High intensity coded white centreline and five crossbars extending 777m from the threshold
Describe the runway lighting?
The runway lighting consists of high intensity white bi-directional lights, of 60m gauge, with a low intensity omni-directional component.
The lights are elevated except where spacing requires lights at a runway intersection and at the junctions with the ORPs, where the lights are flush fitting.
Flush sitting high intensity green lights and elevated wing bars mark the threshold and flush fitting high intensity red lights mark the end of the runway.
High intensity coded centreline lighting of 30m spacing is also installed
Describe the PAPIs at Runway 05?
4 unit system, 3 degrees, 312m from the threshold, to the left of the runway edge, MEHT 53ft
Describe the PAPIs on Runway 23?
4 unit system, 3 degrees, 345m from the threshold, to the left of the runway edge, MEHT 52ft
Describe the taxiway lighting ?
B, C and D are lit by green Centreline’s with red stop bars at B, C, D2.
Taxiway A, is lit by green Centreline’s as far as the end of the eastern apron and with blue edge lights from there to holding A1 including a red stop bar
Describe the apron lighting?
Main apron is floodlit to the latest CAP168 standards
Western and Main apron are lit by flush fitting, blue edge lights. The apron area in front of H1 & 2 is floodlit
The stands opposite hanger 360 (Cobham) are also floodlit, these lights are controlled by Cobham
Where are the red obstruction lights around the airfield?
1,2 and 3 hangers
Watchman scanner
ILS installations (Loc and GP)
Control tower
D/F building
DME
Cobham apron lighting columns
Billsdale TV mast (remote site)
Cleveland Bridge (remote site)
Moor house wind farm
Where are the MET visibility lights located?
DME building (500m)
Building to the right of D2, P centre (1500m)
What time frame should aerodrome lights be shown before an aircraft inbound or departing?
10 mins
Which fire vehicle is the watch manager in if the CAT is higher than 4?
Fire 2
Describe CAT 3?
4 crew and 1 foam vehicle
Describe CAT 4?
5 crew and 1 foam vehicle
Describe CAT 5?
6 crew and 2 foam vehicles
Describe CAT 6?
100 seats or under
7 crew and 2 foam vehicles
Describe CAT 6
over 100 seats
8 crew and 2 foam vehicles
Describe CAT 7?
9 crew and 2 foam vehicles
Describe CAT 8?
11 crew and 3 foam vehicles
What action is to be taken in the event of a reduction in fire cover?
ATCO broadcast the information on all operational RTF channels
‘’ message from the aerodrome operator, rescue and fire facilities reduced to category (Number) ‘’
Issue a NOTAM if time period is more than 1 hour
Inform XE, NT, SCACC and SWAN
When shall a weather standby be initiated ?
A weather standby is to be initiated whenever the weather conditions are such as to render a landing difficult or difficult to observe
If an aircraft is carrying dangerous cargo what action should ATCO take?
Inform the watch manager ASAP
What action should a ATCO do if a domestic fire call has been made?
RFFS can attend with one vehicle,
Inform aircraft of reduced fire cat
Normally fire 1 or 5
Airport manager is to be informed
How many zones are there regarding grass cutting at TIA?
5
When ca grass cutting take place?
During daylight hours and when the visibility is more than 1500m
When grass cutting is taking place, what should ATC co-ordinate with ATE with?
That if grass cutting is taking place in the critical and safe guarded areas, the ILS is to be switched off.
This does depend on traffic patterns and wind and runway in use at the time.
If the ILS is to be oos for over 1 hour a NOTAM must be sent
Describe the criteria of grass cutting taking place in the runway strip
Less than 10m from the runway edge- when there is no movements taking place
Between 10 - 55m from the runway edge (equivalent to the holding boards) - Light aircraft only and only with the agreement with the pilot concerned. Essential aerodrome information is to be passed!!!
Greater than 55m from the runway edge- pass essential aerodrome information
If there is a communication barrier between grass cutter and ATC what shall the ATCO do?
Continue to make efforts to contact the escort of the grass cutter
Use the mobile number on work permit
Switch runway edge lights on 100% and off
Request another vehicle to go out to the grass cutter to get comms
Delay any runway movements until issue is resolved
