TS Flashcards
position Log nomenclature
FAA Form 7230-10
Upchit needed when
- Check-in
- Post-grounding
- Post-hospitalization
- Post-aircraft mishap.
- As directed by higher authority
Things to do prior to and during Flight Demo
-10 mins prior all personnel and equipment behind crowd line. Notify AFS of crowd line violation
-crash trucks on ramp or beyond crowd line
-ensure Class D airspace is clear of all aircraft;
obtain release from RAPCON.
- on the ATIS: “FLIGHT DEMONSTRATION IN PROGRESS
(list the areas affected in the NOTAM,
-conducted in line with far authorization
Where is the crowd line?
imaginary line 1500’ from 5R/23L centerline running the length of the field boundary
Watch Relief procedures
-review PDL’s, observe traffic, equipment status, work environment and operational situation
-complete verbal brief utilizing position relief checklist
-sign on to the log
POSITION RELIEF CHECKLIST SHALL BE UPDATED _______MINUTES PRIOR TO
RELIEF.
15
To report a fire or medical emergency, contact _________or _________. If in the Tower,
you may use the __________ or ____________.
433-9111
pull the nearest alarm box
crash phone
crash net
LOCATION/USE OF FIREFIGHTING EQUIPMENT
-Portable CO2 extinguisher is located at the top of the ATCT cab stairwell.
- The ATCT ladder well has the fire suppression system.
-There are Fire Alarms located on each floor of the ATCT by each door way prior to entering
the stairwell.
ELECTRICAL POWER SHUTOFF SWITCHES
a. There are two main electrical power shutoff switches:
1) In the ATCT cab at the top of the stairs next to the door labeled Shunt LV-2.
2) At the base of the ATCT cab on the eighth floor by the entrance to the ATCT ladder well,
labeled Shunt LV-2.
b. To turn off individual positions, receptacle, or lights utilize power panel (Shunt LE-2) located
at the base of the ATCT cab on the eighth floor by the entrance to the ATCT ladder well.
BOMB THREATS
complete OPNAV 5527/8 Form located next to any phone. Get as much information as
possible. Immediately notify the Chain of Command and NASO Security.
Evacuation shall occur under the following circumstances:
-An actual fire/bomb threat/suspicious package in Bldg. 100.
- Airops O, deems evacuation is required
-at the discretion of the FWS the
tower may be vacated when winds exceed 60 knots or more.
2. Any personnel not required for staffing shall proceed to the front parking lot of Bldg. 230 (White
House) in the event of a bomb threat. In the event of a fire or other necessary evacuation, muster
with the Section Leader north of the red line behind Bldg. 100.
The tower structure is rated at
114 knots
Tower Evacuation Procedures
- Down the stairwell to the ground level. IN CASE OF FIRE, DO NOT USE THE ELEVATOR.
- ensure all aircraft in the Class D are advised that the ATCT is being evacuated and either land at NTU, depart VFR, or divert to an alternate field.
- FD operator will record the ATIS stating, “NAS Oceana Control Tower has been evacuated and is being operated from a remote location.” If time does not allow for recording secure the ATIS.
- The FD operator will be the first to leave the Tower with the “Go-Bag” after adding the
following items: Light Gun, two hand-held radios located by the TS console and the Tower
URC-200. - The following DRFO entry shall be made by the TS prior to leaving the ATCT: (time) ATCT evacuated due to (reason for evacuation).
- The TS, LC, and GC shall immediately check out either 0 or 00 from the AFS to serve as the Mobile control Tower (MCT), station the MCT on the airfield at the discretion of the TS, and establish communications with the URC-200/PET-2000 radios on 360.2 and 127.075.
WHERE SHOULD YOU NOT PARK FOR TOWER EVACUATION?
THE BASE OF THE TOWER SHOULD BE AVOIDED DUE TO
POOR RADIO RECEPTION.
WHERE MUSTER FOR BOMB THREAT?
FRONT PARKING LOT WHITE HOUSE
WHERE TO MUSTER FOR FIRE OR OTHER EVACUATION?
BLDG 100 BEHIND RED LINE
OJT HOURS FOR PRIMARY / SECONDARY TRAINEES
12 / 8
CURRENCY REQUIREMENTS
work an operating position a minimum of four hours within the designated branch