Aerodrome Inspection

• Aerodrome

  Select Christmas Creek Fortescue Dave Forrest Solomon Degrussa East Jaudi Leonora Nifty Tropicana Woodie Woodie Ginbata Paraburdoo Learmonth Newman Port Headland Karratha Busselton Geraldton Kalgoorlie

  • Christmas Creek
  • Fortescue Dave Forrest
  • Solomon
  • Degrussa
  • East Jaudi
  • Leonora
  • Nifty
  • Tropicana
  • Woodie Woodie
  • Ginbata
  • Paraburdoo
  • Learmonth
  • Newman
  • Port Headland
  • Karratha
  • Busselton
  • Geraldton
  • Kalgoorlie

• Type of Services?

  Select RPT Charter

  • RPT
  • Charter

• Prepared by:

  Mark Roberts

  Tanya Beyer

  Dan Morvell

• Conducted on

  Date

• Personnel Interviewed

• Send Terms of Reference

Documentation Review

• Review ERSA

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Review Runway Distance Supplement

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Review ARDM. (Compare to ERSA)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Review Departures and Approach Plates

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Review current NOTAMS

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Review Training Department Training records for the Aerodrome

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Conduct 12 month Safety Report review for port (in/ex) and the client.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Review document control records. Ascertain what manuals and status issued to port.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Review previous audit reports

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Review previous fuel assurance reports (if conducted)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Determine if Network holds a copy of the port Aerodrome Emergency Plan. Check currency and revision status.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the aerodrome have access to the Network Extranet?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the Aerodrome maintain an effective training record?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are training records maintained for Aerodrome Report Officers

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there sufficient numbers trained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are training records maintained for refuelling staff?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there sufficient numbers trained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are training records maintained for Dangerous Good Training

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there sufficient numbers trained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Training records maintained for ground handling? (Baggage loading, GSE etc)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there sufficient numbers trained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are training records maintained for checking staff (Qantas or Network system)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there sufficient numbers trained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the Network training records align with the aerodrome records?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have AROs completed a CASA approved Ground radio operators training?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Documentation - Aerodrome

• Does the aerodrome have Network extranet access?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the aerodrome have a documented SMS?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Select date

  Date

• Does the aerodrome have a current AEP?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Select date

  Date

• Does the AEP meet the requirements of MOS 139?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the Network - aerodrome interfaces in the AEP correct? Including contact details etc

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is Network on the distribution list for the AEP?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the AEP tested every two years?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the aerodrome have a current Aerodrome manual?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Select date

  Date

• Does the manual cover the required elements of MOS 139? Including SOPs, aerodrome admin, lighting, inspection requirements, works and vehicle control, wildlife management and obstacle control.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are only current versions of the manual available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the manual available to staff?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the aerodrome have a valid aerodrome certificate (from CASA)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Select date

  Date

• Does the certificate have any exemptions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the aerodrome completed a Technical Inspection in the past 12 months?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Select date

  Date

• Is/ has the aerodrome actions findings from any previous technical inspection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the aerodrome have a Wildlife Management Plan?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the plan developed by a suitably qualified person? Eg ornithologist etc

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all aerodrome publications subject to regular review?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are NOTAMs issued by the aerodrome when any temporary or permanent change in the aerodrome condition is experienced?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any long standing NOTAMs?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is ERSA regularly updated when changes are made?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Aerodrome Inspection

• Does the operator conduct regular aerodrome inspections? (View records)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the ARO carry a portable radio airside?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does ARO make correct broadcasts etc when operating airside?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Conduct an aerodrome inspection to verify condition of runways, taxiways, apron, lighting, windsock, markings, fencing, buildings and facilities. Requirements are detailed in MOS 139. Surfaces clear of debris (<25mm runway, <50mm strip/ clearway). Clear of defects. Clear of vegetation (strip/clearway permitted ref CIM). Clear of standing water.

• Are aerodrome markings provided for Network aircraft? (Eg taxi lines, lead in lead out and stop lines)

  Select F100 E120 717

  • F100
  • E120
  • 717

• Is there a wind indicator available at the aerodrome?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the wind indicator at least 6.5m high? 900mm diameter? Swing freely? Visible from apron and thresholds?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there aerodrome appropriately fenced?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the aerodrome have maintained signal area? (Uncontrolled aerodromes only)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are any unserviceable areas of the aerodrome clearly marked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Security

• Is appropriate aerodrome security measures in place? <br>Eg locked gates, fenced etc

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the aerodrome have security screening facilities?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If yes, are they used for Network flights? <br>RPT flights only.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is checked in baggage protected from unauthorised access?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Lighting

• Type of Runway lighting available.

  Select HIRL LIRL RWY centre lights PAL Standby Power Portable PAPI T-VASI MIRL

  • HIRL
  • LIRL
  • RWY centre lights
  • PAL
  • Standby Power
  • Portable
  • PAPI
  • T-VASI
  • MIRL

• PAL Frequency (if applicable)

• Responsible person available?<br>Able to turn aerodrome lighting on if required.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Sufficient apron area lighting available for night operations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Other Facilities

• Does the aerodrome have and maintain a aerodrome radio frequency confirmation service (CTAF AFRU)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the aerodrome have a certified air/ground radio service?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the aerodrome have an automatic weather information service (AWIS) or similar system?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Quality Control

• Are the required daily / weekly / monthly etc checks being completed In accordance with the providers (eg Shell or Air BP) guidance?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Infrastructure

• Are there sufficient fuel spill kits readily available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there sufficient fire extinguishers available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Number

• Are sufficient no smoking signs clearly visible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the emergency stop button readily accessible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Procedure

• Do Network crew have opportunity to view fuel quality assurance sample or record?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is refuelling only conducted by Network crew / engineers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the re-fueller wait for approval from crew prior to commencing fuelling?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the refuelling vehicle appropriately positioned?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the appropriate grounding (bonding) conducted prior to commencing refuel?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the aerodrome appropriately manage concurrent passenger handling and refuelling operations?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Aircraft Arrival Procedures

• Is there a base station radio installed for initial communication with the aircraft?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the aircraft inbound message acknowledged by the ARO or ground handling agent as applicable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the ARO / GHA provide known weather at aerodrome?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the ARO / GHA provide return passenger and freight loads?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

General Apron Safety

• Do staff utilise the correct marshalling signals when handling aircraft?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do staff ensure beacon is off prior to approaching aircraft?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all personnel have appropriate PPE available and where when necessary? <br>Including High Vis clothing, safety boots, hearing protection, gloves when required. Etc

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are chocks inserted immediately after beacon turned off?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is FOD risk appropriately managed on and around the apron?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are vehicle used airside free of FOD?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are FOD checks completed prior to coming airside?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the ramp area clean and tidy?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Number of garbage cans available?

• Is equipment stored correctly to prevent FOD?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the ramp well swept?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Reversing vehicles marshalled into position?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do staff ensure that all hatches and doors are closed and secured prior to departure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all passengers escorted on the apron to and from the aircraft?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do staff ensure that all GSE, chocks and cones etc have been removed prior to aircraft departure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Ground Servicing Equipment

• Tugs

• Number

• Baggage Trolleys

• Number

• Stairs

• Number

• Chocks

• Number

• Marshalling Wands

• Number

• Air start unit

• Baggage belt loader

• Ground Power Unit

• Is there a system of maintenance in place for all GSE?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All GSE fit for task? Ie roadworthy / serviceable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All vehicles have beacon?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Operate around aircraft at walking pace?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Follow circle of safety? Ie brake checks etc

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ignition off and handbrake on when unattended?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Staff remain in seat until vehicle has stopped?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Staff only ride in approved seats?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Avoid driving under any part of the aircraft?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

OHS

• Are appropriate manual handling techniques being utilised?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are appropriate OHS facilities available<br>Includes first aid kits, showers, eye wash etc.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Baggage Loading/Unloading

• Are all lockers opened and checked for bags during turn around?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are aft lockers unloaded prior to forward lockers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are forward lockers loaded prior to aft lockers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are cargo nets utilised when loading aircraft?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is baggage loaded no higher than the red line?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do staff approaching the fwd baggage compartment with baggage trolleys hold parallel to the fuselage and exit parallel to the wing?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do staff approaching the aft baggage compartment with baggage trolleys hold parallel to the wing and exit parallel to the fuselage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are baggage loa kerbs only loaded within maximum published capacity? (Iaw LIS)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Load Control

• Is the aircraft loading instruction sheet completed with the planned load?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the aircraft loaded in accordance with the LIS?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the LIS provided to baggage handlers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the LIS provided to the Flight Crew?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Aircraft Departure Procedures

• Does a responsible person man the radio for 15-20 min after departure to receive post departure information?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Passenger Check-in System?

  AMS

  Q Check-in

• Does the check in point have internet access?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a printer available to print boarding information?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there appropriate passenger signage at the check in point?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are baggage scales available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do check in staff adhere to baggage weight limitations?<br>Checked baggage and carry on

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are scales calibrated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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  Date

• Are only suitable passengers assigned to sit in emergency exit rows?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the terminal and passenger facilities suitable for Network passengers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Dangerous Goods

• Is there sufficient DG awareness promotional materials available and displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are passengers challenged for DG prior to boarding?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the Network (Qantas) DG manual available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do staff refer to IATA table 2.3a for any queries regarding DG?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Freight

• Is a DG declaration signed for all items of freight?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all items of freight checked to ensure that they do not contain dangerous goods?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is freight appropriately packaged (dependent) on content to with stand normal vigour of flight / leakage etc?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Passenger Apron Movement

• Are all passengers escorted on the apron to and from the aircraft?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do passengers observe mobile phone and smoking bans whilst on the apron?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are stairs handled in accordance with SOPs?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do ramp staff wait for indication from the FA before stairs are positioned within 1m of the aircraft?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do ground staff give indication to FA when stairs are ready for passengers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do ground staff align the stairs with the aircraft decals when positioning the stairs?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the stabilised immediately deployed once stairs are in position?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the Ground Handling Gent aware of obligations under the Network Crisis Management Plan?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Network emergency contacts / first person aware form readily available for all ground handling personnel?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does GHA know obligations for Mayday or Pan Pan call?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Produce client audit report

• Load audit into AIRS

• Update Port risk assessment tool

• Record audit evidence in folder