1.

preventing collisions:

2.

expediting and maintaining an orderly flow of air traffic;

—

‘take-off run available (TORA)’,

—

‘take-off distance available (TODA)’,

—

‘accelerate-stop distance available (ASDA)’,

—

‘landing distance available (LDA)’;

A.

intended for operations with a decision height (DH) lower than 30 m (100 ft), or no decision height and a runway visual range (RVR) not less than 175 m; or

B.

intended for operations with a decision height (DH) lower than 15 m (50 ft), or no decision height and a runway visual range (RVR) less than 175 m but not less than 50 m; or

C.

intended for operations with no decision height (DH) and no runway visual range (RVR) limitations;

—

decision height (DH) below 200 ft but not lower than 100 ft; and

—

runway visual range (RVR) of not less than 350 m;

—

aircraft stand taxilane,

—

apron taxiway,

—

rapid exit taxiway;

—

ICAO location indicator,

—

conditions to operate (VFR/IFR, day/night),

—

runway — declared distances,

—

runway type(s) and approaches provided,

—

aerodrome reference code,

—

scope of aircraft operations with higher aerodrome reference code letter,

—

provision of apron management services (yes/no),

—

rescue and firefighting level of protection;

(1)

notify the applicant that the alternative means of compliance may be implemented and, if applicable, amend the certificate or approval of the applicant accordingly;

(2)

inform the Agency of their content, including copies of the relevant documentation;

(3)

inform other Member States about alternative means of compliance that were accepted; and

(4)

inform the other certified aerodromes located in the Member State of the Competent Authority, as appropriate.

(1)

make them available to aerodrome operators and providers of apron management services under its oversight; and

(2)

without undue delay notify the Agency.

(1)

the identification of the unsafe condition;

(2)

the identification of the affected design, equipment, or operation;

(3)

the actions required and their rationale, including the amended or additional certification specifications that have to be complied with;

(4)

the time limit for compliance with the required actions; and

(5)

its date of entry into force.

(1)

documented policies and procedures to describe its organisation, means and methods to achieve compliance with Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 and its Implementing Rules. The procedures shall be kept up to date and serve as the basic working documents within that Competent Authority for all related tasks;

(2)

a sufficient number of personnel, including aerodrome inspectors, to perform its tasks and discharge its responsibilities. Such personnel shall be qualified to perform their allocated tasks and have the necessary knowledge, experience, initial, on-the-job and recurrent training to ensure continuing competence. A system shall be in place to plan the availability of personnel, in order to ensure the proper completion of all related tasks;

(3)

adequate facilities and office accommodation to perform the allocated tasks;

(4)

a formal process to monitor compliance of the management system with the relevant requirements and adequacy of the procedures, including the establishment of an internal audit process and a safety risk management process.

(1)

a system in place to initially and continuously asses that the qualified entity complies with Annex V to Regulation (EC) No 216/2008;

this system and the results of the assessments shall be documented;

(2)

established a documented agreement with the qualified entity, approved by both parties at the appropriate management level, which clearly defines:

(1)

the management system’s documented policies and procedures;

(2)

training, qualification and authorisation of its personnel;

(3)

the allocation of tasks to qualified entities, covering the elements required by ADR.AR.B.010, as well as the details of tasks allocated;

(4)

certification process and continuing oversight of aerodromes and aerodrome operators;

(5)

declaration process and continuing oversight of providers of apron management services;

(6)

the documentation regarding cases of equivalent level of safety and special conditions contained in the certification basis, as well as any Deviation Acceptance and Action Document (DAAD);

(7)

the evaluation and notification to the Agency of alternative means of compliance proposed by aerodrome operators and providers of apron management services and the assessment of alternative means of compliance used by the Competent Authority itself;

(8)

findings, corrective actions and date of action closure, and observations;

(9)

enforcement measures taken;

(10)

safety information and follow-up measures;

(11)

the use of flexibility provisions in accordance with Article 14 of Regulation (EC) No 216/2008.

(1)

compliance with the certification basis and all requirements applicable to aerodromes and aerodrome operators prior to the issue of an approval or certificate;

(2)

continued compliance with the certification basis and applicable requirements of aerodromes and aerodrome operators or providers of apron management service subject to declaration obligation; and

(3)

implementation of appropriate safety measures as defined in ADR.AR.A.030(c) and (d).

(1)

be supported by documentation specifically intended to provide personnel responsible for safety oversight with guidance to perform their functions;

(2)

provide the aerodrome operators and providers of apron management services concerned with the results of safety oversight activity;

(3)

be based on audits and inspections, including unannounced inspections, where appropriate; and

(4)

provide the Competent Authority with the evidence needed in case further action is required, including the measures foreseen by ADR.AR.C.055.

(1)

establish and maintain an oversight programme covering the oversight activities required by ADR.AR.C.005;

(2)

apply an appropriate oversight planning cycle, not exceeding 48 months.

(1)

the applicant elects compliance with later effective amendments; or

(2)

the Competent Authority finds that compliance with such later effective amendments is necessary;

(1)

the certification specifications cannot be met due to physical, topographical or similar limitations related to the location of the aerodrome;

(2)

the aerodrome has novel or unusual design features; or

(3)

experience from the operation of that aerodrome or other aerodromes having similar design features has shown that safety may be endangered.

(1)

a single aerodrome certificate; or

(2)

two separate certificates, one for the aerodrome and one for the aerodrome operator.

(1)

the applicable certification specifications issued by the Agency, which are applicable to the proposed change and which are effective on the date of the application, unless:

(2)

any other certification specification issued by the Agency that the Competent Authority finds is directly related to the proposed change;

(3)

any special condition, and amendment to special conditions, prescribed by the Competent Authority in accordance with point ADR.AR.C.025, the Competent Authority finds is necessary; and

(4)

the amended certification basis, if affected by the proposed change.

(1)

notify the aerodrome operator about the non-compliance and request further changes; and

(2)

in case of level 1 or level 2 findings, act in accordance with point ADR.AR.C.055.

(1)

failure to give the Competent Authority access to the aerodrome and aerodrome operator’s or the apron management services provider’s facilities as defined in ADR.OR.C.015 during normal operating hours and after two written requests;

(2)

obtaining or maintaining the validity of a certificate by falsification of submitted documentary evidence;

(3)

evidence of malpractice or fraudulent use of a certificate; and

(4)

the lack of an accountable manager.

(1)

In the case of level 1 findings, the Competent Authority shall take immediate and appropriate action to prohibit or limit activities, and if appropriate, it shall take action to revoke the certificate or to deregister the declaration, or to limit or suspend the certificate or declaration in whole or in part, depending upon the extent of the finding, until successful corrective action has been taken by the aerodrome operator or by the provider of apron management services.

(2)

In the case of level 2 findings, the Competent Authority shall:

(3)

Where the aerodrome operator or the provider of apron management services fails to submit an acceptable corrective action plan, or to perform the corrective action within the time period accepted or extended by the Competent Authority, the finding shall be raised to a level 1 finding, and action taken as laid down in point (d)(1).

(4)

The Competent Authority shall record all findings it has raised and where applicable, the enforcement measures it has applied, as well as all corrective actions and date of action closure for findings.

(1)

its official name and business name, address, and mailing address;

(2)

information and data regarding:

(3)

any proposed deviations from the identified applicable certification specifications established by the Agency;

(4)

documentation demonstrating how it will comply with the applicable requirements established in Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 and its Implementing Rules. Such documentation shall include a procedure, contained in the aerodrome manual, describing how changes not requiring prior approval will be managed and notified to the Competent Authority; subsequent changes to this procedure shall require prior approval by the Competent Authority;

(5)

evidence of adequacy of resources to operate the aerodrome in accordance with the applicable requirements;

(6)

documented evidence showing the relationship of the applicant with the aerodrome owner and/or the land owner;

(7)

the name of and relevant information about the accountable manager and the other nominated persons required by ADR.OR.D.015; and

(8)

a copy of the aerodrome manual required by ADR.OR.E.005.

(1)

perform and document all actions, inspections, tests, safety assessments or exercises necessary, and shall demonstrate to the Competent Authority:

(2)

provide to the Competent Authority the means by which compliance has been demonstrated; and

(3)

declare to the Competent Authority its compliance with point (a)(1).

(1)

the aerodrome operator remaining in compliance with the relevant requirements of Regulation (EC) No 216/2008, and its Implementing Rules, and the aerodrome remaining in compliance with the certification basis, taking into account the provisions related to the handling of findings as specified under ADR.OR.C.020;

(2)

the Competent Authority being granted access to the aerodrome operator’s organisation as defined in ADR.OR.C.015 to determine continued compliance with the relevant requirements of Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 and its Implementing Rules; and

(3)

the certificate not being surrendered or revoked.

(1)

affecting the terms of the certificate, its certification basis and safety-critical aerodrome equipment; or

(2)

significantly affecting elements of the aerodrome operator’s management system as required in ADR.OR.D.005(b)

(1)

determine the interdependencies with any affected parties, plan and conduct a safety assessment in coordination with these organisations;

(2)

align assumptions and mitigations with any affected parties, in a systematic way;

(3)

ensure a comprehensive assessment of the change including any necessary interactions; and

(4)

ensure that complete and valid arguments, evidence and safety criteria are established and documented to support the safety assessment, and that the change supports the improvement of safety whenever reasonably practicable.

(1)

provide the Competent Authority with all relevant information and declare its compliance with all applicable requirements of Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 and its Implementing Rules, using a form established by the Competent Authority;

(2)

provide the Competent Authority with a list of the alternative means of compliance used, in accordance with ADR.OR.A.015(b);

(3)

maintain compliance with the applicable requirements and with the information given in the declaration;

(4)

notify the Competent Authority of any changes to its declaration or the means of compliance it uses through submission of an amended declaration; and

(5)

provide its services in accordance with the aerodrome manual and comply with all relevant provisions contained therein.

(1)

Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 and its Implementing Rules;

(2)

the terms of its certificate;

(3)

the content of the aerodrome manual; and

(4)

any other manuals for the aerodrome equipment available at the aerodrome, as applicable.

(1)

the provision of air navigation services appropriate to the level of traffic and the operating conditions at the aerodrome; and

(2)

the design and maintenance of the flight procedures, in accordance with the applicable requirements.

(1)

exemptions or derogations granted from the applicable requirements;

(2)

provisions for which an equivalent level of safety was accepted by the Competent Authority as part of the certification basis; and

(3)

special conditions and limitations with regard to the use of the aerodrome.

(1)

areas of the aerodrome where fuel or other flammable material is stored;

(2)

the movement area or other operational areas of the aerodrome, unless authorised by the aerodrome operator.

(1)

personnel involved in the operation, rescue and firefighting, and maintenance of the aerodrome;

(2)

unescorted persons operating on the movement area or other operational areas of the aerodrome.

(1)

not consume alcohol during their duty period;

(2)

not perform any duties under the influence:

(1)

clearly defined lines of responsibility and accountability throughout the aerodrome operator, including a direct accountability for safety on the part of senior management;

(2)

a description of the overall philosophies and principles of the aerodrome operator with regard to safety, referred to as the safety policy, signed by the accountable manager;

(3)

a formal process that ensures that hazards in operations are identified;

(4)

a formal process that ensures analysis, assessment and mitigation of the safety risks in aerodrome operations;

(5)

the means to verify the safety performance of the aerodrome operator’s organisation in reference to the safety performance indicators and safety performance targets of the safety management system, and to validate the effectiveness of safety risk controls;

(6)

a formal process to:

(7)

a formal processes to review the management system referred to in paragraph (a), identify the causes of substandard performance of the safety management system, determine the implications of such substandard performance in operations, and eliminate or mitigate such causes;

(8)

a safety training programme that ensures that personnel involved in the operation, rescue and firefighting, maintenance and management of the aerodrome are trained and competent to perform the safety management system duties;

(9)

formal means for safety communication that ensures that personnel are fully aware of the safety management system, conveys safety critical information, and explains why particular safety actions are taken and why safety procedures are introduced or changed;

(10)

coordination of the safety management system with the aerodrome emergency response plan; and coordination of the aerodrome emergency response plan with the emergency response plans of those organisations it must interface with during the provision of aerodrome services; and

(11)

a formal process to monitor compliance of the organisation with the relevant requirements.

(1)

its aeronautical data activities; and

(2)

its aeronautical information provision activities.

(1)

aeronautical data activities; and

(2)

aeronautical information provision activities.

(1)

operational services of the aerodrome; and

(2)

maintenance of the aerodrome.

(1)

adequately qualified and experienced instructors and assessors for the implementation of the training programme are used; and

(2)

suitable facilities and means are used for the provision of the training.

(1)

maintain appropriate qualification, training and proficiency check records to demonstrate compliance with this requirement;

(2)

on request, make such records available to its personnel concerned; and

(3)

if a person is employed by another employer, on request, make such records of that person available to that new employer.

(1)

require that the personnel and organisations mentioned in point (a) use the safety reporting system for the mandatory reporting of any accident, serious incident and occurrence; and

(2)

ensure that the safety reporting system may be used for the voluntary reporting of any defect, fault and safety hazard which could impact safety.

(1)

record all reports submitted;

(2)

analyse and assess the reports, as appropriate, in order to address safety deficiencies and identify trends;

(3)

ensure that all organisations operating or providing services at the aerodrome which are relevant to the safety concern, participate in the analysis of such reports and that any corrective and/or preventive measures identified are implemented;

(4)

conduct investigations of reports, as appropriate; and

(5)

refrain from attribution of blame in line with the ‘just culture’ principles.

(1)

the aerodrome certification basis, the alternative means of compliance in use and the current aerodrome or aerodrome operator certificate(s), for the lifespan of the certificate;

(2)

arrangements with other organisations, for as long as such arrangements are in effect;

(3)

manuals of aerodrome equipment or systems employed at the aerodrome, for as long as they are used at the aerodrome;

(4)

safety assessment reports for the lifetime of the system/procedure/activity;

(5)

personnel training, qualifications, and medical records as well as their proficiency checks, as appropriate, for at least four years after the end of their employment, or until the area of their employment has been audited by the Competent Authority; and

(6)

the current version of the hazard register.

(1)

supply the Competent Authority with the intended amendments and revisions of the aerodrome manual, for items requiring prior approval in accordance with ADR.OR.B.040, in advance of the effective date and ensure that they do not become effective before obtaining the Competent Authority’s approval; or

(2)

supply the Competent Authority with the intended amendments and revisions of the aerodrome manual in advance of the effective date, if the proposed amendment or revision of the aerodrome manual requires only a notification to the Competent Authority in accordance with ADR.OR.B.040(d) and ADR.OR.B.015(b).

(1)

review the content of the aerodrome manual, ensure that it is kept up to date and amended whenever necessary;

(2)

incorporate all amendments and revisions required by the Competent Authority; and

(3)

make all aerodrome personnel and other relevant organisations aware of the changes that are relevant to their duties and responsibilities.

(1)

the aerodrome manual is written in a language acceptable to the Competent Authority; and

(2)

all personnel are able to read and understand the language in which those parts of the aerodrome manual and other operational documents pertaining to their duties and responsibilities are written.

(1)

is signed by the accountable manager of the aerodrome;

(2)

is printed or is in electronic format and is easy to revise;

(3)

has a system for version control management which is applied and made visible in the aerodrome manual; and

(4)

observes human factors principles and is organised in a manner that facilitates its preparation, use and review.

(1)

General;

(2)

Aerodrome management system, qualification and training requirements;

(3)

Particulars of the aerodrome site;

(4)

Particulars of the aerodrome required to be reported to the Aeronautical Information Service; and

(5)

Particulars of the operating procedures of the aerodrome, its equipment and safety measures.

(1)

monitor data relevant to the aerodrome and available services originating from the aerodrome operator and promulgated by the relevant air traffic services providers and aeronautical information services providers;

(2)

notify the relevant aeronautical information services providers of any changes necessary to ensure correct and complete data relevant to the aerodrome and available services, originating from the aerodrome operator;

(3)

notify the relevant air traffic services providers and aeronautical information services providers when the published data originating from the aerodrome operator are incorrect or inappropriate.

(1)

information on the aerodrome conditions, disabled aircraft removal, rescue and firefighting and visual approach slope indicator systems;

(2)

the operational status of associated facilities, services and navigational aids at the aerodrome;

(3)

any other information considered to be of operational significance.

(1)

aerodrome rescue and firefighting facilities, equipment and services are provided;

(2)

adequate equipment, fire extinguishing agents and sufficient personnel are available in a timely manner;

(3)

rescue and firefighting personnel are properly trained, equipped and qualified to operate in the aerodrome environment; and

(4)

rescue and firefighting personnel potentially required to act in aviation emergencies demonstrate their medical fitness to execute their functions satisfactorily, taking into account the type of activity.

(1)

adequately qualified and experienced instructors and assessors for the implementation of the training programme are used; and

(2)

suitable facilities and means are used for the provision of the training.

(1)

maintain appropriate qualification, training and proficiency check records to demonstrate compliance with this requirement;

(2)

on request, make such records available to its personnel concerned; and

(3)

if a person is employed by another employer, on request, make such records of that person available to that new employer.

(1)

aircraft safety is not affected by aerodrome works; and

(2)

aerodrome works safety is not affected by aerodrome operational activities.

(1)

obstacle limitation and protection surfaces as established in accordance with the certification basis, and other surfaces and areas associated with the aerodrome, in order to take, within its competence, appropriate action to mitigate the risks associated with the penetration of those surfaces and areas;

(2)

marking and lighting of obstacles in order to be able to take action within its competence, as appropriate; and

(3)

hazards related to human activities and land use in order to take action within its competence, as appropriate.

(1)

maintain the surfaces of all movement areas with the objective of avoiding and eliminating any loose object/debris that might cause damage to aircraft or impair the operation of aircraft systems;

(2)

maintain the surface of runways, taxiways and aprons in order to prevent the formation of harmful irregularities;

(3)

take corrective maintenance action when the friction characteristics for either the entire runway or a portion thereof, when uncontaminated, are below a minimum friction level. The frequency of these measurements shall be sufficient to determine the trend of the surface friction characteristics of the runway.