AARON P. HASCHER ( ) OPERATIONS SAFETY MEMPHIS SHELBY COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY

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1 2014 AOA DRIVING RULES & REGULATIONS CLASSS 2 & 2L/NON MOVEMENT VEHICLE TRAINING MANUAL AARON P. HASCHER ( ) OPERATIONS SAFETY MEMPHIS SHELBY COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY 6/6/2014

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE SECTION PARA TOPIC 3 SECTION I 1.0 Policy Authority For Implementation Of Rules & Regulations Applicability Purpose Goal Liability/Responsibility Severability Enforcement & Violations Authorized Enforcers Violation Of Rules Penalties And Suspension Of Driving Privileges Notice Of Violation (NOV) Driver Regulations On The Airside Of An Airport Vehicle Operator Requirements Licensing AOA Operator's Permit Classes Of Licenses Class Class 2L Class SMGCS FedEx Procedures License Application Prerequisites Training Testing FedEx Failures Tenure And Expiration Of License Renewals MSCAA & MSCAA-Related Employees FedEx 13 SECTION II 2.0 Definitions 18 SECTION III 3.0 Driving on the Non-Movement Areas Driving Airside Rules of Operations Authorized Drivers Authorized Ground Vehicles Inspection of Vehicles Repair of Motor Vehicles Marking Vehicles 1

3 TABLE OF CONTENTS (CONT.) PAGE SECTION PARA TOPIC Insurance Requirements Vehicle Access Construction Vehicles Runway Incursion Prevention For Construction Vehicles Construction Vehicle Operation, Marking, & Control Vehicle Escorts Privately Owned Vehicles Air Cargo And Air Freight Use Of Roadways Baggage Carts Speed Limits Parking Parking Restrictions Prohibitions Runway Proximity Smoking Fuel Handling Fuel Spills Vehicle Accidents Emergency Equipment Right-of-Way Nighttime And Poor Weather Driving Conditions Loading Zones Aircraft In Loading Area AOA Driving Lanes Aircraft Operations Takeoffs And Landings Taxiing Aircraft Parking Aircraft Pushing Back Engine Run-Ups Helicopter Operations Taxiways P1 & P2 ( Papa One & Papa Two ) Taxiway P Taxiway P P1 Security Checkpoint 41 P1 & P2 Diagram 42 Ramp Construction Route Diagram 43 SECTION IV References 2

4 1. POLICY SECTION 1. AIRPORT DRIVING RULES AND REGULATIONS 1.1. AUTHORITY FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF RULES AND REGULATIONS. Memphis International Airport (MEM) operates under the authority of Memphis Shelby County Airport Authority (MSCAA). MSCAA exercises its authority to enforce federal aviation rules and regulations on MEM in accordance with 14 CFR, FAR Part 139. Tennessee Code Annotated et seq. has granted the MSCAA the authority to make bylaws for the management and supervision of its airport affairs APPLICABILITY. This regulation applies to all users of, and persons on any portion of, the property owned or controlled by MSCAA. No persons are exempt from airport operating training requirements for operating a vehicle on the airside of an airport. Tenant organizations shall be responsible for the dissemination of, accessibility to, and compliance with these rules and regulations by their employees. These Rules and Regulations may be amended, changed, or modified by MSCAA, as necessary Each individual whose job duties require that he/she traverse the AOA at Memphis International Airport is required to obtain an airfield driver's license before operating a vehicle on any portion of the airfield. License use is limited to work-related areas during work hours only PURPOSE. The purpose of the airfield safety program is to provide training guidance to all individuals who operate vehicles and/or equipment on the airfield. The intent of this study guide is to supply the reader with information on procedures recommended for safe vehicle operations on the AOA and other restricted areas at Memphis International Airport. The information in this study guide is extracted from applicable Airport Rules and Regulations GOAL. The goal of this program is safety through strict compliance with Airport regulations. Accomplishing this goal requires airlines, tenants and other users of the airfield to work closely with the Airport Authority to promote strict adherence to the rules and regulations pertaining to the airfield. An Enforcement Program is in place to monitor and enforce these regulations Other major goals of the program are to: Provide initial training for new employees and refresher training for all current employees in vehicle operations on the airfield. 3

5 Stress the importance of safety procedures to prevent personal injury and property damage accidents LIABILITY/RESPONSIBILITY. The Airport Authority, its members, officers and employees or any participating governmental agency, by publication of said rules and regulations assume no responsibility for loss, injury or damage to persons or property by reason of fire, vandalism, collision, strikes, wind, flood, earthquake, or other Acts of God or acts of public enemy. Nor does the Airport Authority assume liability for personal injury or property damage while on Airport property or while using the facilities of same SEVERABILITY. If any section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase of these Rules and Regulations or any part thereof is for any reason held to be unconstitutional, invalid, or ineffective by any court of competent jurisdiction or other competent agency, such decision will not affect the validity or effectiveness of the remaining portions of these Rules and Regulations ENFORCEMENT & VIOLATIONS AUTHORIZED ENFORCERS The Airport Authority has authorized the Operations Department and the Airport Police Department to conduct inspections and enforce violations regarding safety on the airfield ramps. All violators will be subject to citation and/or Notice of Violation (NOV) The Director or his designated representative may revoke or suspend the AOA operator's license for any violation of the Airport Rules and Regulations VIOLATION OF RULES PENALTIES AND SUSPENSION OF DRIVING PRIVILEGES Rules and regulations pertaining to operation of vehicles on Memphis International Airport (MEM) are contained in the AOA Rules & Regs/Driver's License Study Guide maintained and distributed by the Manager of Operations. They can be obtained at the MSCAA ID Office or by requesting a digital copy from the Operations Safety Specialist. ( ) Any person, who does not comply with any of the provisions of these Rules and Regulations, or any lawful order issued pursuant thereto, will be subject to progressive penalties for repeat violations. These penalties may include denied use of the Airport by 4

6 MSCAA in addition to the penalties described pursuant to federal, state, or local authorities Appeals for penalties assessed for violations of these rules and regulations must be requested, in writing, to the Director of Operations and Public Safety, Memphis- Shelby County Airport Authority, 2491 Winchester, Suite 113, Memphis, TN within 15 days of the date of the Notice of Violation. The request must include a statement of the basis of the appeal (why it was issued in error or that the penalty should be reduced), as well as any and all supporting material The appeal statement and supporting material will be reviewed jointly by the Director of Operations or Manager of Airport Operations or their designees. Written notice of the appeal decision will be issued within 15 days of the appeal request. (Could be a panel with Maintenance, and Development and/or Properties as appropriate) since most offenses occur within the scope of these areas Penalties for SIDA & AOA violations shall be set forth by the Director of Operations and Public Safety. A current list of penalties for SIDA & AOA violations are kept on file in the Airport Authority Identification Office. Safety violations must be addressed within 15 days by calling Penalties for failure to comply with the Airside Vehicular Traffic Regulations shall consist of written warnings, retraining, fines, suspension, and/or revocation of airside driving privileges Receipt of one written warning (NOV) by an operator of a vehicle in any 18-month period will automatically result in the driver retaking and successfully completing the AOA Driver Training Program Receipt of two written warnings (NOVs) by an operator of a vehicle in any 18-month period will automatically result in a $25 fine and the driver retaking and successfully completing the AOA Driver Training Program Receipt of three written warnings (NOVs) by an operator of a vehicle in any 18- month period will automatically result permanent ID badge revocation and immediate contact of the employer The AOA Driver Training Program completion is required within fifteen days from the receipt of the NOV unless driving privileges have been suspended for a longer period of time. 5

7 Suspension of airside driving privileges shall be no less than five calendar days and no greater than thirty calendar days. Any punishment over thirty days will result in a full revocation of driving privileges. Reinstatement of driving privileges must be approved by the Director of Operations and Public Safety Based on an evaluation of the circumstances or the severity of a particular incident or incidents, MSCAA reserves the exclusive right to assess any penalty it deems appropriate at any time to any individual authorized to operate a vehicle on the airside without regard to prior operating history MSCAA may revoke or suspend the AOA driving privileges of any individual involved in a runway incursion, surface incident, or other vehicle incident. They also may be required to complete remedial airfield driver s training The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) may level a minimum $1,000 fine for a runway incursion NOTICE OF VIOLATION (NOV) An NOV will be issued for observed violations of any rules, regulations and laws governing or established for the safe and orderly conduct while on the airport. The Notice of Violation will be monitored and issued by the Director of Operations and Public Safety and/or his designated representative MSCAA will provide a copy of all written warnings issued to an operator to the local manager of the company owning or in possession and control of the vehicle or vehicles involved in the violation(s) DRIVER REGULATIONS ON THE AIRSIDE OF AN AIRPORT VEHICLE OPERATOR REQUIREMENTS LICENSING AOA OPERATOR'S PERMIT CLASSES OF LICENSES 6

8 Class 2-Permit for the operation of vehicles in all areas except: runways, taxiways, and safety areas. A steering wheel icon on the MEM SIDA badge is used to identify a driver with a Class 2 certification. Class 2/Non-movement Class 2L-This permit is geographically limited to the east, south and west parts of the airfield (south of taxiway P2). It gives authorized driverss access to the perimeterr road from Wilson Air up and to the November Blast Pad. A red in color 2L on the MEM SIDA badge is used to identify a driverr with a Class 2L certification. Class 2/Non-movement Limited Class 3 - Permit for the operation of vehicless and taxiing aircraft (aircraft taxied by maintenance personnel) in all areas. The classs 3 license enables the operator to traverse taxiways, runways, and safety areas while under the supervision of an FAA air traffic controller via radio. An aircraft inn a blue or red circle icon is used to identify a driver with a Class 3 certification. Class 3(1-Year IET) Class 3 (2-Year Practical) SMGCS- Surface Movement Guidance Control System (Reduced Visibility) - Permit for the operation of vehicles during reduced visibility conditions where the runway visual range (RVR) is less than 1200 feet. A storm cloud blocking the sun icon is used to identify a driver with a SMGCS certification. SMGCS/Reduced Visibility 7

9 FedEx FedEx provides training to FedEx-related d employees for non-movement area licenses for FedEx exclusive areas. This examinationn is conducted by FedEx and includes an interactive computer-based test and an initial practical exam in a vehicle. FedEx Driver Icon NOTE: MSCAA Class 2 or 3 certified drivers (Operations, Airport Police, Fire, Airfield/Bldg. Maintenance, Developmen nt, etc ) are authorized to operate organizational vehicles in the FedEx exclusive areas in the performance of their official duties FedEx employees requiring deicing non-movement orr taxi/tow movement area accesss will be required to obtain either a Class 2L (non-movement limited) or Class 3 (movement area) driver s license from MSCAA PROCEDURES LICENSE APPLICATION Application: Persons employed at Memphis International Airport may apply for an AOA Operator's permit by submitting an application to the Airport ID Office. Airport tenants and/or owners of equipment authorized for operation on the AOA may submit the application for their employees/operators. 8

10 Only those trained with Certifying Official (CO) credentials are authorized to sign off on applications Applications, visual aids, & study materials for the airfield driver's license test may be obtained at the ID Office located lower level of the B-Terminal building ( ) open from 8:00 AM 4:00 PM, Monday-Friday (closed from 12:00 PM 1:00 PM and on Wednesdays) or by calling the MSCAA Operations Safety Specialist ( ) open from 6:15 AM 2:30 PM, Monday Friday PREREQUISITES Applicant Drivers must: Possess and present a current and valid State operator's license to operate a motor vehicle. Both licenses are required to operate a motorized vehicle on the AOA Demonstrate their ability to properly operate the vehicle for which they request a permit Be at least 18 years of age Attain a passing grade on the written or computer-based test and oral/practical road test TRAINING Training for AOA driver's licenses is a joint effort between the employer and MSCAA It is the responsibility of the employer to give all applicant drivers a thorough orientation of the AOA and to train them on any/all vehicles they will operate in accordance with current corporate and aviation/transportation industry safety standards PRIOR to scheduling their practical road test. Failure to ensure these requirements may become grounds for the Operations Safety Specialist or any other MSCAA evaluator to cancel the practical road test at any time It is the employee s manager s responsibility to ensure applicant drivers acquire related study materials and visual aids (available at the MSCAA ID Office) prior to 9

11 testing. The Memphis International Airport Driving Rules & Regulations & Ground Vehicle Training Manual will be mandatory reading prior to the test being given TESTING Examinations are conducted by MSCAA and include a computer-based interactive test covering representative driving details and an initial practical exam in a vehicle The ID office will conduct computer-based IET testing of all applicants. Applicants who fail the computer test will surrender their badge prior to the examination. In the event of test failure, the ID badge will be re-issued without a license until successful completion of the test has occurred The Airport Operations Safety Specialist or designated representative shall conduct the oral & practical examinations on dates and at times established and posted on the schedule located at the Airport ID Office The oral and practical exam material shall be taken from the vehicular traffic rules and regulations. A grade of eighty percent (80%) or above is required to pass All new applicants are required to take a road practical. The applicant shall be given the test only by a qualified examiner. During the test, the examiner will measure the applicant s situational awareness and ability to identify signs, markings, and hazards for which the permit is requested The Airport ID Office will keep driver s records on file for a period of at least two calendar years FEDEX FedEx exclusive area non-movement area (FedEx AOC) license: Initial computer based training is provided by FedEx Practical driving exam is administered by FedEx FedEx employees requiring movement area access are required to maintain a FedEx exclusive area non-movement area (FedEx AOC) license in addition to a MSCAA movement area (Class 3) license. 10

12 FAILURES Applicants who fail the computer based evaluation must retest. They may retest in the same sitting if there are not any other applicants waiting testing, otherwise, they must wait until a space becomes available Applicants who fail the practical road test must retake the computer-based tests over again and must reschedule a practical road test NO EARLIER than 48 hours from the date/time of the failure Applicants who fail the practical road test (3) times must wait a total of (30) days before they can retake both the computer-based and practical tests In the event of test failure, the ID badge will be re-issued WITHOUT a license until successful completion of the test has occurred The employee's department head is responsible for ensuring all employees requiring driver's licenses complete all requirements prior to the operation of a vehicle on the AOA. No person shall operate any motorized vehicle on the AOA at Memphis International Airport other than for the class shown on said person s AOA Operator's Permit, and duly authorized to operate such equipment by the owner of such equipment TENURE AND EXPIRATION OF LICENSE: An AOA license will be valid until the date noted on the badge. If a license is revoked, a new badge will be issued without an AOA license It is the badge holder s responsibility to renew their ID Badge before the expiration date. Failure to do so may result in loss of all Airport access privileges All Class 2/2L Non-movement Area licenses must be renewed every two years and all Class 3/Movement Area licenses must be renewed every year Contractors licenses will be valid throughout the duration of their project (not to exceed two years/class 2 or one year/class 3) MSCAA and MSCAA-related employee licenses must be renewed every two years for Class 2 and every year for Class 3 drivers. 11

13 FedEx employee, vendors, and contractors licenses must be renewed every year for FedEx licenses and Class 3 licenses Drivers with a hiatus of 6 months or more must recomplete all initial training/testing RENEWALS Tenants, Contractors, and Airlines Renewal of a Class 2/2L driver s license requires the applicant to take and pass the computer tested every 24 consecutive calendar months to ensure retention of operating rules Renewal of a Class 3 license requires successful completion of the Class 2 & 3 computer-based IET tests annually and a driving practical every 24 consecutive calendar months to ensure retention of operating rules MSCAA & MSCAA-related Employees Renewal of a Class 2 driver s license requires the applicant to take and pass the computer test every 24 consecutive calendar months to ensure retention of operating rules Renewal of a Class 3 license requires successful completion of the Class 2 & 3 computer-based IET tests every 12 consecutive calendar months to ensure retention of operating rules FedEx FedEx Licenses - Recurrent computer based training is provided every 12 consecutive calendar months by FedEx to ensure retention of operating rules FedEx employees requiring movement area access are required to maintain a FedEx exclusive area non-movement area (FedEx AOC) license in addition to a MSCAA movement area (Class 3) license FedEx employees renewing Class 3 movement area licenses must take an annual computer-based IET and a practical evaluation biennially (24 months). 12

14 2. SECTION 2/DEFINITIONS 2.1. Accident: Collision between one aircraft or vehicle and another aircraft, vehicle, person, or object that results in property damage, personal injury, or death Air Cargo: Any cargo carried by means of air transportation Air Carrier Ramp: A ramp for air carriers. Only authorized personnel and vehicles may operate on this ramp. Private vehicles and aircraft are prohibited from operating on it Air Operations Area (AOA): The area inside the airport perimeter fencing, it includes runways, taxiways, aprons, and safety areas. The areas on the airport intended for the movement and parking of aircraft Airside: Those areas of an airport that support aircraft activities Airport Traffic Control Tower (ATCT): A service operated by an appropriate authority to promote the safe, orderly, and expeditious flow of air traffic Aircraft: Device that is used or intended to be used for flight in the air Airport: (Memphis International Airport) Facility, owned and operated by (Memphis- Shelby County Airport Authority), including all improvements and equipment existing or to be developed Apron or Ramp: A defined area on an airport or heliport intended to accommodate aircraft for the purposes of parking, loading and unloading passengers or cargo, refueling, or maintenance Baggage Cart: A non-motorized vehicle used to transport baggage Baggage Tug: A small tractor used for towing baggage carts Controlled Airport: An airport that has an Air Traffic Control Tower Driver/Operator: Any person responsible for the direct control of a vehicle while the vehicle is in operation Fixed-Based Operator (FBO): A person, firm, or organization engaged in a business that provides a range of basic services to general aviation. Services may include the sale 13

15 and dispensing of fuel, line services, aircraft parking and tie-down, pilot and passenger facilities, airframe and power plant maintenance, aircraft sales and rental, and pilot instruction. The FBOs at MEM are Signature Air and Wilson Air Foreign Object Debris (FOD): Debris that can cause damage to aircraft engines, tires, or skin from rocks, trash, or the actual debris found on runways, taxiways, and aprons General Aviation (GA): That portion of civil aviation that encompasses all facets of aviation except air carriers holding a certificate of public convenience and necessity Ground Vehicle: All conveyances, except aircraft, used on the ground to transport persons, cargo, fuel, or equipment Hangar: Building used to house aircraft Incursion: Any occurrence at an airport involving an aircraft, vehicle, person, or object on the ground that creates a collision hazard or results in loss separation with an aircraft taking off, intending to take off, landing, or intending to land Jet Blast: Jet engine exhaust or propeller wash (thrust stream turbulence) Jetway: A passenger loading bridge used between the aircraft and the terminal building Law Enforcement Officer (LEO): Any person vested with police power of arrest under Federal, state, county, or city authority and identifiable by uniform, badge, and other indication of authority Light Gun: A hand-held, directional light-signaling device that emits a bright narrow beam of white, green, or red light, as selected by the tower controller. The color and type of light transmitted can be used to approve or disapprove anticipated pilot or vehicle actions where radio communication is not available. The light gun is used for controlling traffic operating in the vicinity of the airport and on the airport movement area Mobile Fueler: A vehicle owned and/or operated by authorized agents to pump and dispense Jet A and 100 LL fuel at Memphis International Airport. This may include fuel tankers, in-to-plane fueling pumpers, and hydrant carts Movement Area: The runways, taxiways, and safety areas. It is also other areas of an airport that aircraft used for taxiing, takeoff, and landing, exclusive of loading ramps and parking areas, and that are under the control of an air traffic control tower. The airport 14

16 runways, taxiways, and safety areas. Approval from the FAA Control Tower must be obtained prior to operating in this area (REQUIRESS A CLASS 3 AOA LICENSE!!) The movement and non-movement areas are separated by the movement/non-movement boundary marker which consists of two yellow lines (one dashed, the other solid, on black background when on concrete) with the dashed side facing the movement area and the solid side facing the non-moveme nt area. A general rule of thumb forr Class 2 and 2L drivers is to think of the solid line as a wall they cannot cross and for Class 3 driver s to think of the dashed line as holes in the wall they can cross through back to the non-movement area At MEM, the movement/non-movement Ramp, J & N blast pads, perimeter roads where the roadway is next to or crosses over TWYs (Mil, P, UPS, Wilson Air, and the Southern FedEx boundary markers can be predominantly found along the Delta Cargo Ramp). It is also common to see movement/non-movement boundary markers bordering non-movement roadway zipper lines or construction corridor routes that cross through movement areas Around the terminal area, a dashed taxiway edge line marking is used to delineate the movement from the non-movement area and is represented by double- dashed yellow lines. MOVEMENT AREA NON MOVEMENTT AREA NON MOVEMENT AREA DASHED TAXIWAY EDGE LINE ZIPPER LINE MOVEMENT AREA Non-moveme ent Areas: Taxiways, aprons, roadways, and other areas not under the control of air traffic or at airports without an operating airport traffic control tower. Aprons 15

17 and parking areas. No FAA clearance is required for operation in this area (REQUIRES a CLASS 2 OR 2L AOA LICENSE) Operator: Any person who is in actual physical control of an aircraft or a motor vehicle Owner: A person who holds the legal title of an aircraft or a motor vehicle Perimeter Roadway: Vehicle roadway established along the perimeter fence of the airport and/or AOA. Unless posted or conditions dictate otherwise, the speed limit on perimeter roadways is 25MPH Primary Drive: Vehicle roadways established in the non-movement area primarily around and through the ramp/apron areas. Unless posted or conditions dictate otherwise, the speed limit on primary drives is 25MPH Restricted Areas: Areas of the airport posted to prohibit or limit entry or access by the general public. All areas other than public areas Runway: A defined rectangular area on a land airport prepared for the landing and takeoff run of aircraft along its length Runway Incursion (RI): Any occurrence at an airport involving an aircraft, vehicle, person, or object on the ground that creates a collision hazard or results in loss of separation with an aircraft taking off, or intending to take off, landing, or intending to land Safety Area: A defined rectangular area extending beyond runways and taxiways. Objects placed in the safety area must be necessary for aircraft operations and be on frangible mountings Service Drives: Vehicle road-ways behind the terminal building, A and C concourses, and behind the cargo buildings. Unless posted or conditions dictate otherwise, the speed limit on service drives is 15MPH in the open and 5MPH underneath building structures such as the baggage carousel SIDA: (Security Identification Display Area): Any area identified in the Airport Security Program as requiring each person to continuously display airport issued or airport approved identification, unless the person is under airport-approved escort. 16

18 2.36. Surface Incident (SI): Unauthorized or unapproved movement within the designated movement area (excluding runway incursions) or an occurrence in that same area associated with the operation of an aircraft that affects or could affect the safety of flight Surface Movement Guidance and Control System (SMGCS): A system comprising the provisions for guidance to, and control or regulation of all aircraft, ground vehicles, and personnel of the airport during low-visibility operations. Guidance relates to facilities and information necessary for pilots and ground vehicle operators to find their way about the airport. Control or regulation means the measures necessary to prevent collisions and to ensure that traffic flows smoothly and efficiently Taxiways: Those parts of the airside designated for the surface maneuvering of aircraft to and from the runways and aircraft parking areas Terminal: A building for the efficient movement of passengers in transit between ground and air transportation Tie Down Area: An area used for securing aircraft to the ground Tow: The movement of an aircraft on the airport surface by ground vehicle Vehicle Road: A designated roadway for vehicles in a non-movement area. Vehicle Roadway: Painted roadways on aircraft aprons for the purpose of vehicle travel Vehicle or Pedestrian Deviation (V/DP): Any entry or movement on the airport movement area by a vehicle operator or pedestrian that has not been authorized by air traffic control (includes surface incidents involving aircraft operated by non-pilots, such as mechanics) Wake Turbulence: Phenomenon resulting from the passage of an aircraft through the atmosphere. The term includes vortices, thrust stream turbulence, jet blast, jet wash, propeller wash, and rotor wash both on the ground and in the air. 17

19 SECTION 3. DRIVING ON THE NON-MOVEMENT AREAS 3. Non-movement areas include taxiways, aprons, and other areas not under control of the ATCT. Anyone authorized to operate a motorized vehicle on the airside may do so on the non-movement areas without being in positive radio contact with the ATCT These areas include Service drives, primary, and perimeter roads Cargo aprons General aviation ramp/apron Air carrier ramp/apron(s) 3.2. One of the most congested areas at any commercial service airport is the apron area adjacent to terminal facilities. Aircraft taxi to and from the gates while ground service equipment (GSE) used for aircraft servicing, catering, fueling, deicing, and baggage-loading and unloading services operates in close proximity. Heightened awareness and focused coordination and communication are required to maintain safety among ramp workers, aircraft operations, ground vehicle operations, and in some cases, passengers. 3.3.DRIVING Driving. Operating within the ramp areas requires the vehicle driver to exercise extreme caution as aircraft are always moving, aircraft passengers may be walking from an aircraft to the gate, and noise levels are high. 3.4.AIRSIDE RULES OF OPERATION AUTHORIZED DRIVERS Any person operating a motor vehicle on the AOA must display the ID badge with the AOA license on the outermost garment above the waist and below the head. This license shall be exhibited upon request of any badged employee, and surrendered at the request of the Director, his designated representative and any Airport Police Officer An operator may be required to prove his/her authority to operate a vehicle on airport property by exhibiting a driver's license authorized on the ID badge to an Airport Authority representative upon request. If the operator's badge does not indicate a license, he/she will not be allowed to operate a vehicle in the restricted air operations area (AOA). 18

20 3.5. AUTHORIZED GROUND VEHICLES All vehicles on the AOA must be marked with the company name in a manner approved by the Director of Operations and Public Safety or his designated representative. The company name must be in minimum 4" high lettering and/or the company logo must be minimum 12" high and appear on both sides of the vehicle All vehicles (other than specialized vehicles that do not leave the AOA, such as aircraft tugs, baggage tugs, and belt loaders) must display the AOA Pass in the lower left corner of the vehicle windshield All motor vehicles and ground equipment on the AOA must be maintained in sound mechanical condition so as to prevent breakdowns, excessive leaking of fluids or inability to comply with other requirements of this procedure. No vehicle shall be operated on airport property if such a vehicle is so constructed, equipped, damaged or loaded as to be a hazard to persons or property Clear and unobstructed vision from the driver's seat is required and should be adhered to. No person shall operate any motorized vehicle when his/her vision is restricted No vehicle will be licensed upon the aircraft areas, fuel storage areas, ramps and apron areas, aircraft parking and storage areas; unless equipped with adequate lights, horn, and brakes, windshield wipers, and directional signals if originally provided by the manufacturer of the equipment Any vehicles observed driving on the AOA that appear to be unauthorized must be reported No vehicle shall be operated on the airside unless it has proper registration in the Tennessee or is a qualified off-road vehicle that is not normally operated on public streets but has received the approval of MSCAA INSPECTION OF VEHICLES Tenants and/or owners of vehicles authorized to operate on the AOA shall be responsible for ensuring that each motor vehicle is inspected at least every 12 months by a qualified mechanic, is in good mechanical condition and has all safety equipment required by these rules and regulations. 19

21 The tenant or vehicle owner shall remove from service any vehicle which in the opinion of the Airport Authority is defective and in need of repair. Said vehicle will not be returned to service until properly repaired REPAIR OF MOTOR VEHICLES No person shall clean or make any repairs to motor vehicles anywhere on the airport other than in designated shop areas. The only exceptions are those minor repairs necessary to remove such motor vehicles from the airport No person shall move, interfere, or tamper with any motor vehicle without the permission of the owner. Satisfactory evidence of the right to do so must be presented to the Airport Authority No person shall park privately owned vehicles or make repairs to privately owned vehicles inside any airport building or structure unless specifically authorized in writing by the Airport Authority MARKING VEHICLES. Owners should mark their vehicles, as outlined in accordance with FAA Advisory Circular 150/5210-5D, Painting, Marking, and Lighting of Vehicles Used on an Airport INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS No one will operate a motor vehicle on or within an AOA of the Memphis International Airport without having in force an automobile liability insurance policy to provide coverage for liability arising from bodily injury and property damage in the amount of $1,000,000 unless the company is self-insured In either case, proof of insurance will be presented to the Airport Authority prior to issuance of an AOA proof of insurance sticker. Self-insured companies must state so in a letter listing vehicles to be authorized AOA access. All vehicles operated on the airside must have vehicle liability insurance, as required by the MSCAA VEHICLE ACCESS Vehicle access to the AOA is obtained through staffed or automated gates. When accessing the AOA through an automated or staffed gate, the driver must wait until the gate is fully closed behind them before leaving the gate. Failure to wait for gate closure will result in revocation of the ID badge. 20

22 Each vehicle operator using an airport perimeter (security) gate shall ensure the gate closes behind the vehicle prior to leaving the vicinity of the gate. The vehicle operator shall also ensure no unauthorized vehicles or persons gain access to the airside while the gate is open Ground vehicles which are authorized by the President and CEO of the Airport Authority to operate on movement areas and safety areas at Memphis International Airport are limited only to those vehicles necessary for airport operations and include the following type vehicles: Airport-owned vehicles equipped with a two-way radio for communications with the Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) FAA Service Sector Office Vehicles Airline and tenant vehicles providing aircraft servicing and other required functions During nighttime operations, vehicles shall be lighted with an amber rotating beacon or flashing light and front and rear lights All vehicles operating on movement areas and safety areas are required to be equipped with a two-way radio allowing communications with ATCT on local ground control frequencies All non-motorized vehicles operating on the ramp at Memphis International Airport are required to have both headlight(s) and/or reflective tape or reflectors on the vehicle when operating CONSTRUCTION VEHICLES Hazardous practices and marginal conditions created by construction activities can decrease or jeopardize operational safety on airports. To minimize disruption of normal aircraft operations and to avoid situations that compromise the airport s operational safety, the airport operator must carefully plan, schedule, and coordinate construction activities in accordance with: AC 150/5370-2E/ OPERATIONAL SAFETY ON AIRPORTS DURING CONSTRUCTION CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTORS MUST: 21

23 Comply with the safety plan associated with the construction project and ensure that construction personnel are familiar with safety procedures and regulations on the airport Provide a point of contact who will coordinate an immediate response to correct any construction-related activity that may adversely affect the operational safety of the airport Provide a safety officer/construction inspector familiar with airport safety to monitor construction activities Restrict movement of construction vehicles too construction areas by flagging and barricading, erecting temporary fencing, or providing escorts, as appropriate Ensure that no construction employees, employees of subcontractors or suppliers, or other persons enter any part of the air operations areas (AOAs) from the construction site unless authorized Runway Incursion Prevention For Construction Vehicles Develop safety plan & trainining for all 22

24 Provide contractors w/ graphical aids Continuously review airport diagram Inspect work areas at night for lighting Ensure safety plans coordinated w/ ATCT and Airport Operations Publish NOTAMs N with latest information Properly sign, mark, & light haul routes Clearly define construction areas Provide escorts when needed Meet weekly with all stakeholders CONSTRUCTION VEHICLE OPERATION, MARKING, & CONTROL Vehicle and pedestrian access routes for airport construction projects must be controlled to prevent inadvertent or unauthorized entry off persons, vehicles, or animals onto the AOA. This includes aircraft movement and nonmovement areas Contractors must develop and adhere to vehicle plans approved by the airport authority. 23

25 The vehicle plan should contain the following items: Airport operator s rules and regulations for vehicle marking, lighting, and operation Requirements for marking and identifying vehicles in accordance with AC 150/5210-5, Painting, Marking, and Lighting of Vehicles Used on an Airport Description of proper vehicle operations movement and nonmovement areas under normal, lost communications, and emergency conditions Penalties for noncompliance with driving rules and regulations Training requirements for vehicle drivers to ensure compliance with the airport operator s vehicle Rules and regulations Provisions for radio communication training for construction contractor personnel engaged in construction activities around aircraft movement areas. Some drivers, such as construction drivers under escort, may not require this training Escort procedures for construction vehicles requiring access to aircraft movement areas. A vehicle in the movement area must have a working aviation-band, two-way radio unless it is under escort. Vehicles can be in closed areas without a radio if the closed area is properly marked and lighted to prevent incursions and if the closure is issued Monitoring procedures to ensure that vehicle drivers are in compliance with the construction vehicle plan Procedures for, if appropriate, personnel to control access through gates and fencing or across aircraft movement areas Construction vehicles when on the AOA shall be marked VEHICLE ESCORTS The following procedures must be followed when providing an escort on the AOA: 24

26 The company/individual to be escorted must arrive at staffed gate and inform the security guard of their destination on the AOA The company/individual under escort is informed that any movement on the AOA without proper escort will result in a NOV and/or a fine The Security guard makes contact with the individual providing the escort and checks him/her for proper badge and driver's license The Security Guard issues an AOA cone to the escorted vehicle. The escort is responsible for ensuring that the cone is returned when the escorted vehicle leaves the area An individual providing escort duties must remain with the company/individual being escorted into the AOA at all times. Failure to follow this procedure will result in a NOV and/or a fine The individual performing the escort duties will escort the company/individual back to the original staffed entry gate when work is completed and ensure the cone is turned in The individual providing escort duties may now leave the escorted company or individual NOTE: The ratio for providing an escort is 1:1. A ratio of 3:1 is allowable with prior permission from the Security Coordinator PRIVATELY OWNED VEHICLES Privately owned passenger vehicles are prohibited from operation on the ramp and apron areas unless written authorization has been obtained from the airport president/ceo. Such authorization will be granted only under extreme conditions and at the discretion of the President Operation of vehicles on ramp or apron areas must be essential to the official business of the Airport tenant and used solely for that purpose, and such tenant must demonstrate the necessity for operation on the ramp Adequate justification is required for operating a privately owned vehicle in lieu of a company owned vehicle. 25

27 Personal vehicles of any employee not essential to the official conduct of his employer's business and not requiring operation on the ramp are specifically prohibited Satisfactory evidence of insurance coverage with minimum Public Liability Insurance with limits not less than one million ($1,000,000) per person and one million ($1,000,000) per accident and Property Damage Insurance with limits not less one hundred thousand ($100,000) per accident must be provided Authorization for more than two (2) such vehicles will not be granted to any one company Vehicle must be currently registered for legal operation on the highways of the State of Tennessee Requirements above do not apply to vehicles owned and operated by airlines or other tenant agencies whose leases provide for the right of necessary vehicle access to restricted areas of the Airport. Vehicles operated by service organizations, suppliers, etc., serving Airport tenants operate only as invitees of such tenants who accept full responsibility and liability for their operation and any consequences arising therefrom on such areas in accordance with the rules and regulations for operating vehicles Request for the operation of privately owned vehicles on ramp and apron areas of Memphis International Airport will be submitted in writing to the Airport Authority. Request must contain full justification and the identification of the privately owned vehicle AIR CARGO AND AIR FREIGHT Except as specifically authorized by the Airport Authority, no person shall load air freight from a vehicle onto an aircraft nor unload air freight from an aircraft onto a vehicle All air freight shall be handled through the tenant air cargo building Couriers picking up and delivering "counter to counter" or baggage delivery shipments with a tenant air carrier shall not park on the front drives unless authorized by the President USE OF ROADWAYS 26

28 Driving lanes on aprons are designated by white markings. These markings include solid edge lines, dashed lane divider lines, and sometimes, alternating zipper lines Vehicles shall enter designated driving lanes onlyy at the point closest to their origin To the maximum extent possible, all vehicles must drive within the marked roadways to reach their destination. Unauthorized vehicles shall not drive across a zipper line, indicating the outer edge of a driving lane, exceptt in the event a roadway is blocked by an obstruction, construction, or to make way for emergency vehicles (under normal weather conditions, not low visibility) using only the minimum distance necessary to get around the obstruction or construction, and immediately returning to the roadway. ZIPPER LINE/ROADWAY EDGE Vehicles within the marked roadways have the right of way over crossing vehicles. 27

29 Vehicles may drive under terminals only where driving lanes are provided. All other breezeway areas are restricted to ground service equipment parking only Pedestrians and aircraft shall have right-of-way over vehicle traffic at all times. All vehicles must yield to taxiing aircraft Persons operating a motor vehicle on the airport shall give proper signals and observe the directions of posted traffic signs and Airport Police Officers Moving aircraft and passengers enplaning or deplaning aircraft shall have the right-ofway at all times over vehicular traffic. Vehicle drivers must yield the right-of-way Each vehicle operator is responsible for the activities of each vehicle passenger on the airside of the airport Carts or pieces of equipment being towed or carried after darkness must have side and rear reflectors or rear lights Vehicles operating on the movement area shall be equipped with operating amber rotating beacon or equivalent No one will clean or make any repairs to motor vehicles anywhere on the airport other than in a designated shop area, except minor repairs necessary to remove such disabled vehicles from the airport. No one will move, interfere, or tamper with any motor vehicle part, instrument, or tool without the permission of the owner or satisfactory evidence of the right to do so by the owner or as approved by the Airport Authority All motor vehicles operated in any portion of the AOA will continuously display headlights and back tail lights during the hours of darkness or reduced visibility (rain, snow, fog, etc.) All motor vehicles and/or ground equipment on the AOA and not on the concrete and asphalt apron areas, apron roadway, terminal service areas, or authorized parking areas shall display a rotating amber beacon or flashing light at all times All drivers operating motor vehicles during nighttime hours will display courtesy to taxiing aircraft by angling their vehicle so that headlight beams do not directly impact aircraft cockpit areas. 28

30 No vehicle except aircraft handling and servicing equipment will be driven between an aircraft and a gate that requires passengers to walk on the ramp to the aircraft All non-motorized ground equipment shall be prominently marked with reflective tape The number of passengers allowed on a vehicle is limited to the number of properly installed seats. Riding in the bed of a pickup truck is allowed, as long as riders are sitting in the lowest point of the truck bed and not against the tailgate. Riding on the bed rails is prohibited No person shall operate any motorized vehicle when his vision is restricted. In any event, no motorized vehicle may be operated except as specifically prescribed by these rules and regulations and authorized by the Airport Authority All vehicle lights shall be lighted during the hours of darkness or the time of reduced visibility (rain, fog, snow, etc.) when said vehicle is being operated on the air operations area When backing fuel tenders or other large service vehicles: (1) A signal person must be available to direct the driver. (2)The driver must remain in vehicle cab and is forbidden to stand on the running board or fender while backing up Fuel vehicles and tenders will at no time be blocked or so positioned as to prevent a rapid removal of such vehicle or tender No vehicle shall be operated on any landing area, taxiway, ramp or apron except: By persons assigned to duty thereon. By persons authorized by Airport Authority. By persons escorted by duly authorized Airport Authority or tenant employees All trailers and semi-trailers shall be equipped with reflector buttons, properly working lights, and brakes. When disengaged from the towing vehicle, trailers shall be properly braked and blocked to prevent free rolling BAGGAGE CARTS The maximum number of baggage carts or dollies ten (10) feet or less in length that can be towed at one time is six (6); maximum number of baggage carts or pods over ten (10) feet is four (4); maximum number of double moveable axle dollies is four (4). Baggage carts and dollies must be periodically inspected for safety hazards and 29

31 functioning brake systems. Baggage carts and dollies shall not be parked in vehicle roadways or designated drive lanes when doing so would constrict or endanger vehicular traffic or pedestrians SPEED LIMITS The maximum speed for all vehicles and equipment, with the exception of authorized emergency vehicles during emergency functions, operated within the designated driving primary drive lanes and the airfield perimeter roadway is 25 miles per hour Vehicles and equipment operated on all other apron areas, service drives, and at the fuel farm must not exceed 15 miles per hour (unless otherwise posted), with the exception of authorized emergency vehicles during emergency functions The maximum speed for vehicles operated in the baggage makeup areas, and in designated drives under the terminal is 5 miles per hour. The maximum speed for all motor vehicles and ground equipment operated in areas such as runways and taxiways will be determined by the operator in accordance with operational necessity and safe operating practices. All aircraft will be taxied at a safe and prudent speed The maximum speed for construction vehicles will be determined by the Director of Operations and Public Safety and will be based on the construction site and location, and operational necessity No vehicle shall pass another ground vehicle in a designated vehicle roadway PARKING PARKING RESTRICTIONS No person shall park a vehicle or permit same to remain halted on any of the following: operational area, fuel storage area, passenger ramp and apron, cargo ramp and apron or aircraft parking and storage areas except at such places and for such periods of time as may be prescribed and posted by the Airport Authority. Aircraft refueling vehicles will be parked only in areas as designated by the Airport Authority No motor vehicle or piece of ground equipment will be licensed to stand unattended in any portion of the AOA, except in authorized parking areas. If a vehicle or 30

32 equipment can be moved so as to present no safety hazard to taxiing aircraft, it will be considered as being adequately attended When not serving aircraft or undertaking their intended functions, ramp vehicles and equipment shall be parked only in approved areas Vehicle operators shall not operate or park vehicles under any passenger loading bridge No person shall park a vehicle in an aircraft parking area, safety area, or gross area or in a manner that obstructs or interferes with operations in the aircraft movement area or apron area No person shall park, or leave unattended, vehicles or other equipment that interfere with the use of a facility by others or prevent movement or passage of aircraft, emergency vehicles, or other motor vehicles or equipment No person shall park a vehicle or equipment within 10 feet (3m) of a fire hydrant or in a manner that prohibits a vehicle from accessing the fire hydrant No person shall leave a running vehicle unattended and unchocked, unless immediately picking up FOD in the movement area PROHIBITIONS No vehicle shall be operated in any portion of the AOA: In a careless or negligent manner, In disregard of the rights and safety of others, Without due caution or at a speed or manner which could endanger persons or property While utilizing an electronic communication without a hands-free device Vehicle operators shall not operate vehicles in a reckless or careless manner. A reckless or careless manner is one that intentionally or through negligence threatens the life or safety of any person or threatens damage or destruction to property. 31

33 No vehicle shall pass between an aircraft and passenger terminal or passenger lane when the aircraft is parked at a gate position except those vehicles servicing the aircraft. All other vehicles must drive to the rear of the aircraft and shall pass no closer than 20 feet (6m) from any wing or 200 feet (70m) from tail section while it is powered up No vehicle operator shall enter the airside unless authorized by MSCAA or unless the vehicle is properly escorted No person shall operate a vehicle or other equipment within the airside under the influence of alcohol or any drug that impairs, or may impair, the operator s abilities, while the driver is under the influence of alcohol or prescription or non-prescriptions drugs. No person under the influence of alcoholic beverages or narcotics shall operate any motor vehicle or motorized equipment on the airport. This includes prescription drugs used for medical purposes Operate any vehicle that is overloaded or carrying more passengers than for which the vehicle was designed Ride on the running board or stand up in the body of a moving vehicle. Ride with arms or legs protruding from the body of a vehicle except when the vehicle was designed for such use A vehicle guide person is required whenever the vision of the vehicle operator is restricted Container carriers and tugs shall tow no more carts, pods, or containers than are practical, under control, tracking properly, and safe Vehicles shall not enter the movement area or cross runways unless the operator of the vehicle has received required training and authorization from the (MSCAA) to operate on the movement area. Whenever possible, all airport vehicles shall utilize the airport perimeter and service roads to transition between areas on the airport RUNWAY PROXIMITY Any vehicles that have been permitted to operate on the airport will not proceed closer than two hundred fifty (250) feet from the edge of any runway nor cross any runway prior to being cleared by the Tower, except as specifically authorized by exemption to FAR 139 and disseminated by the Airport Authority. 32

34 It is the responsibility of all vehicle operators to be familiar with the standard airport light signals regardless of whether the vehicle is radio equipped. The penalty imposed for a runway incursion will be a minimum of a $1,000 personal fine In addition, persons committing runway incursions will have their AOA Operators permit suspended and/or revoked NOTICE: THE WORST THING THAT CAN HAPPEN WITH A RUNWAY INCURSION IS DEATH!!! DUE TO THE LARGE AMOUNT OF AIRCRAFT TAKING OFF AND LANDING AT MEM, THE ODDS ARE NOT IN YOUR FAVOR (or others) IF YOU ARE NOT AWARE OF YOUR SITUATIONAL AWARENESS AND SURROUNDINGS No vehicle operator shall enter the movement area Without first obtaining permission of MSCAA and clearance from the ATCT to enter the movement area; Unless equipped with an operable two-way radio in communication with the ATCT; Or unless escorted by an MSCAA vehicle and as long as the vehicle remains under the control of the escort vehicle SMOKING No person will smoke on any ramp area, in any shop area, hangar area, or other building where it is considered dangerous to do so and which the Airport Authority has specifically prohibited. Smoking areas will be approved by the Airport Authority prior to use Smoking is absolutely prohibited in any vehicle being driven or parked on the AOA FUEL HANDLING (All fueling activities on MEM must adhere to National Fire Protection Standards (NFPA) #407 and AC- 150/5230/ Aircraft Fuel Storage, Handling, Training, and Dispensing on Airports Training, and Dispensing on Airports Refueling vehicles are prohibited from driving under any portion of the terminals. 33

35 During all fuel handling operations involving fuel dispensing or the draining of aircraft, the aircraft and apparatus must be bonded by wire to prevent the possibility of static ignition of hazardous liquids Refueling units will be stored outside, not less than fifty (50) feet from a building, and ten (10) feet from each other or such other distance as shall be approved by the Airport Authority Exceptions to this rule apply only when minor adjustments or repairs are necessary to move such units to a storage area when failure occurs elsewhere on the airport. No gasoline truck, empty or otherwise, will be brought into, kept, or stored within any building at the airport, unless said building is used exclusively for that purpose Motorized fuel vehicles shall not park or operate within fifty (50) feet of any building All motorized equipment must be parked so that it may be readily driven or towed away from aircraft in case of emergency All aircraft refueling vehicles and any other vehicle 8-foot or more in width shall be equipped with a flashing amber beacon and flashing front, tail, and clearance lights that are activated at all times when operating on the airside FUEL SPILLS All fuel spills, regardless of the amount, shall be reported to the Fire Department and/or Airport Police at as soon as possible Unless otherwise directed by emergency personnel, vehicles shall not be driven through a known fuel spill, nor shall the engine of a vehicle be started while located in a fuel spill Unless otherwise directed by emergency personnel, vehicles shall not be driven between a fuel spill and a Fire Department vehicle attending to that spill VEHICLE ACCIDENTS 34

36 Vehicular Accidents. Operators of vehicles involved in an accident on the airport that results in injury to a person or damage to an aircraft, airport property, or another vehicle shall Immediately stop and remain at the scene of the accident Render reasonable assistance, if capable, to any person injured in the accident Provide and surrender the following to any responding MSCAA personnel: name and address, airport identification card, state driver s license, and any information such personnel need to complete a motor vehicle accident report Must make a full report to the Airport Police as soon as possible by calling Airport Communications at In the event of injury, the driver shall render assistance to the best of their abilities until emergency vehicles arrive In the event of a release or threatened release of hazardous materials or other contaminants into the environment relating to or arising out of a vehicular accident the person shall immediately notify the Airport s Manager of Environmental Services ( ) and the Airport Communications Department ( ). 3.6.EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT Any person operating a vehicle on a road used by emergency equipment, shall move the vehicle to the extreme right side of the road, clear all intersections, and come to a complete stop. Driver shall remain there until the emergency vehicle is either clear of the immediate area or has stopped, unless otherwise directed by any Airport Police Officer Vehicle drivers should Never drive between safety cones or across delineated passenger walkways Watch cockpit blind spots pilots typically cannot see behind or below the aircraft Avoid jet blast or prop wash, which can blow debris or overturn vehicles Be aware and avoid moving propellers that can cause damage, injury, or death Be aware of other vehicle movements you may not hear them approaching due to aircraft engine noise Yield to aircraft, pedestrians, and emergency vehicles, which ALWAYS have the rightof-way on any portion of the airport. 35

37 3.7.RIGHT-OF-WAY All motor vehicles and ground equipment must yield to all moving aircraft while in any area of the AOA. Aircraft, emergency vehicles and, pedestrians have the right of way. The operator must never drive into the path of any moving aircraft, nor any aircraft preparing to move All vehicles will yield the right-of-way to emergency vehicles responding to emergency situations by pulling the vehicle to the extreme right, and coming to a complete stop All vehicles must pass to the rear or side of taxiing aircraft. While on the ramp no vehicle may pass closer than 20 feet off the wingtip of any moving aircraft, and no closer than 200 feet behind any moving aircraft. 20 FT. WINGTIP CLEARANCE 200 FT. TAIL CLEARANCEE 20 FT. WINGTIP CLEARANCE Driving under the wing of a moving aircraft is strictly prohibited When traveling on the apron, always use designated primary roads. Driving close to buildings, around vehicles, or aircraft is prohibited. This policy helps to establish a predictable order to vehicle movements in congested areas and helps to ensure their visibility to aircraft and other vehicles Parked aircraft may still have their engines running, so be aware of the hazards of jet blast or prop wash, whichh may overturn vehicles.. Before an aircraft engine is started, the aircraft s red flashing beacons must be on. In some instances, propellers and engine spinners are marked to indicate when the engine is operating.. A pilot's ability to maneuver quickly on the ground is limited. Propellers and jett engines can cause significant damage and injury to personnel. In addition, cockpit visibility prohibits the 36

38 pilot from seeing under the nose or behind the aircraft and limits the pilot s ability to avoid ground vehicles NIGHTTIME AND POOR WEATHER DRIVING CONDITIONS Poor weather conditions (snow, fog, rain, wind etc.) might obscure visual cues, roadway markings, and airport signs. Vehicle operators should remain vigilant of their surroundings and operating boundaries. Watch out for snow removal equipment and aircraft operating in the vicinity under low-visibility conditions. There are additional risks present under these conditions During periods of high winds, drivers should open doors carefully Use the wind sock or a fixable device to the vehicle antenna to verify the wind direction Open doors into the wind to prevent them from swinging outwards or hang onto the handles while opening Ensure vehicle interior is free of FOD/trash before opening doors. 3.9.LOADING ZONES The east, center and west loading docks in the rear of the terminal are designated as loading zones for the purpose of pickup and delivery of heavy cargo to airport tenants, provided the provisions of the Airport Security Program are not compromised Air Freight building loading docks are designated common use areas for the purpose of customer loading and unloading air cargo shipments. Properly marked cargo transport vehicles owned by air freight building tenants may be parked at the loading dock AIRCRAFT IN LOADING AREA No person shall operate any motor vehicle or equipment in such a manner as to pass between passenger loading stairs and the terminal gate No person shall operate any motor vehicle or equipment in such a manner as to cross over any electrical cables or other conduit connected to aircraft AOA DRIVING LANES 37

39 No person shall operate a vehicle on the aircraft parking aprons at the terminal and air cargo building, except in marked driving lanes and in compliance with marked traffic control signs, with the exception of: Emergency vehicles with emergency flashing lights, responding to an emergency Authorized vehicles engaged in parking apron repair and inspection Vehicles exceeding a width of twelve (12) feet, which shall follow marked lanes as closely as possible Vehicles shall enter designated driving lanes at the nearest intersection and exit driving lanes at a point nearest to the destination No vehicles or equipment shall be parked in a manner as to obstruct any portion of the driving lane Vehicles shall yield to taxiing aircraft or aircraft under tow AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS To operate safely around aircraft one must have a basic understanding of how they operate while in the airport environment. Aircraft can be divided into three categories: air carrier and other large aircraft, general aviation aircraft, and helicopters. Air carrier aircraft are easily visible during daytime operations, but may be difficult to see during nighttime operations. General aviation aircraft and helicopters may be difficult to see during nighttime and daytime operations. The airfield driver must be knowledgeable of the various types of aircraft operations in the airport environment and be watchful for any possible vehicle/aircraft incursion When approaching an aircraft with its flashing beacons turned on you must exercise extreme caution as the aircraft's engines could be running TAKEOFFS AND LANDINGS All aircraft flight operations must originate and terminate from an active runway surface. However, helicopters may land directly at their apron parking area TAXIING 38

40 Taxiing is defined as aircraft moving under their own power between parking areas and runways. This is done on aprons, taxiways and non-active runways PARKING All aircraft must park at the termination of their flight operations in an approved parking area; either a gate, apron, FBO, or private hangar PUSHING BACK Aircraft may leave the gate or parking area under power (powering back), or by being pushed back by a tug. Powering back creates strong blasts that can reach up to 300 miles per hour at close range and can be dangerous to passing vehicles ENGINE RUN-UPS Before takeoff, smaller aircraft may conduct an engine run-up at high RPM. This can create strong gusts of air behind the aircraft and can occasionally hurl loose objects a substantial distance HELICOPTER OPERATIONS Because of the unique capabilities of helicopters, special precautions must be taken around operating helicopters. Most important is to be aware of the main rotor and the tail rotor, both of which are turning at high speeds. It is best to maintain a safe distance from the helicopter, and stay in sight of the pilot until the rotors have come to a complete stop TAXIWAYS P1 & P2 ( Papa One & Papa Two ) Taxiways P 1 & 2 have been designated as a non-movement areas, in order to facilitate the movement of vehicles between the terminal apron, and areas such as the Post Office, fuel farm, deicing facilities, catering kitchen, and the construction laydown areas Authorization from the Air Traffic Control Tower is not necessary while driving on the P1 & P2 roadways, except during SMGCS/reduced visibility when an escort is required Taxiway P1. This taxiway and vehicle crossing is east of, and parallel to, Taxiway P2. This taxiway is only for vehicles requiring access between the north and south sides of the AOA. You must have a MEM SIDA badge with an AOA Class 2 or 3 driving permit to traverse P1 or be escorted by someone who has authorization to cross P1. 39

41 Taxiway P2. This taxiway & vehicle crossing is west of, and parallel to, Taxiway P1. It is closed to routine traffic and is to be utilized solely by construction vehicles until ramp construction projects have ended. At that time, the P2 crossing will be discontinued Crossing Rules Before crossing, vehicles must ensure that they are able to completely cross P 1 & 2 without interfering with a moving aircraft. This involves looking in all directions, including distant taxiways such as TWYs C, J, M, & N. A vehicle may not drive partway across and wait for air traffic before continuing, and not exceed 25 mph NOTE: When crossing towards the ramp and there are aircraft pushed back and unhooked from the tow-bar and tug/pushback, DO NOT CROSS!!! Wait until the aircraft has departed the area. If the aircraft is still hooked up to the tow-bar and tug/pushback, use EXTREME CAUTION when crossing If you fail to see an aircraft and one is approaching you head-on while crossing, IMMEDIATELY turn around and proceed back to the ramp or fuel farm area. If you fail to see an aircraft and it located behind you traveling in the same direction, IMMEDIATELY proceed on your intended path/direction to place distance & time between your vehicle and the aircraft P1 Security Checkpoint. A security checkpoint is posted on the south side (fuel farm) of the Taxiway P1 crossing. All vehicles entering/returning to the terminal ramp from other parts of the Air Operations Area MUST proceed through this P1 Checkpoint. Failure to do so may result in Notices of Violation and/or significant fines from the TSA NOTE: Airport Operations, Police, and ARFF personnel are exempt under specific conditions. If you have any concerns or questions, please contact Airport Operations at

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