Section 8 - Disruption Of Air Traffic Services Flashcards
When is the tower evacuated?
Fire alarm or car abandoned in the underpass that is assessed as suspicious
What must you do, and not do in an evacuation?
Follow the VCR evac checklist in the emergency folder
Do not use the lift
NOTAM - in an emergency pilots call LLAO in 01582395525
What events require contingency measures?
What action are considered? (7)
FLOP, SSR, CCDS or NAS link failure Print Boca or Copperchase FPS Check flight data to ensure conformity Request FDS supply inbound estimates and SSR codes by phone OSS to pass these to AOCC Restrict departure rate (stop all dep if a FLOP) Cancel training flights Coordinate with TC luton
What system failures affect movement rate (6)
Are the flow rates the same in LVPs?
SMR, ATM, CCDS, NAS Link/EFPS, Stopbars, both strip printers
No, they decrease in LVPs, in LVP B an AOD vehicle may be required otherwise no movements can take place
(Table section 8 2.2)
Who determines the flow rate if movements are restricted? Who do they tell?
WM/ SCOD determine gaps to fit flow and tell GSA, traffic manager and AOCC
Also to advise traffic manager of any change in LVP status and agree new rate (log it!)
Can you give a conditional clearance to cross any illuminated stop bar?
NO!
What actions do you take if the runway stop bar is failed ON?
LLAO requested to provide AOD vehicle to escort aircraft over the runway stop bar, give own specific clearance.
Must be visible to the controller, can be satisfied by use of SMR. Applies to aircraft, vehicles and tows
What actions do you take if runway stop bar is failed OFF?
AOD vehicle to act as temporary barrier, they will monitor the frequency and vacate when a movement takes place.
If not possible the holding point to be removed from service using a portable barrier.
If the vehicle requires access to the runway, to vacate follow standard procedures.
Caution as increased risk or runway incursion, can be used in LVPs and at night.
What do you do if an intermediate stop bar is failed ON?
Follow Mats 1 sec 2 chap 1, 11A. Should be visible to controller, can use SMR. Pilot should be in no doubt as to their instruction
What do you do if an intermediate stop bar is failed OFF?
No affect CAT 1 or LVP A
In LVP B a block is between operable stop bars only.
What phraseology would you use to cross a stop bar stuck ON? What is the exception?
….. cross the illuminated stop bar/s at…
RFFS in emergency do not need to specify individual lit stop bar to cross.
If LTCC evacuate what procedures are to be followed?
Airbourne traffic in contact with air offered immediate return to land. If visual circuit and landing not possible may not be available as no radar service.
TC will stop all departures, transfer established arrivals on final to tower, issue air with holding instructions for airbourne aircraft still with tower.
If London Area in Manual and FLOP what can your expect?
GSA will inform ATC, may stop all departures and issue CTOTs as required
BOCA or copperchase strips to be generated and GSA will release aircraft on a tactical basis
TC pass verbal estimates and squawks for all arrivals, pass to AOCC
Departures squawks from the appropriate FDS position.
GSA will instruct when normal ops can be resumed
Where do you find details of volcanic ash procedures?
Airport operations policy folder
What is SLAM also known as and where do you find details?
Operation velvety
In the emergency actions folder at each position
Where do you find actions to be taken in the event of aviation security?
What can they be split into?
Green section of the emergency actions folder
Airbourne security threat - hijack, bomb threat ect
Ground to Air security threat
What are the levels or disruptive passengers?
Level 1 - disruptive behaviour Level 2 - physically abusive Level 3 - life threatening behaviour Level 4 attempted or actual breach of cabin Tell GSA immediately
What actions do you take in the event of a laser attack?
Follow guidance in airport operations policy folder
What actions do you take following the report of unauthorised SUA activity? (4)
Note the time
Note the altitude and position as notified
Note the description - shape/ colour
Note any avoiding action taken by pilot
Report to pilots - down to them to decide action but give traffic avoidance if appropriate
How long after report of SUA do you tell pilots? What phraseology is used?
30 minutes
All stations/callsign (SUA descrition) reported approximately/ overhead/ at… and appears to be at …. height
Use 3nm 3000ft as in the vicinity to give TI
What report do you file on all reported events?
CA 4114 (MOR) Follow table sec 8 5.7 for who to report too
If possible what information on SUA is passed to Luton airport?
Number of SUAs
Can you see the operator?
Is there a vehicle nearby? Description?
Name and details of who made the report.
If infectious diseases are suspected on an aircraft what do you do?
Follow the actions in the LLAO emergency orders folder
When does the winter operations plan run from?
1st November to 30th April
