GUIDELINES FOR THE PREPARATION OF A "PLAN OF CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS (PCO)"

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1 GUIDELINES FOR THE PREPARATION OF A "PLAN OF CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS (PCO)" GHANA CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY January 2009 (First Edition) 1. Introduction The "Plan of Construction Operations (PCO)" is part of the airport certification process. The GCAA certifies the airport according to certain established criteria, be it airport physical characteristics, operational plans, security measures etc.. These physical characteristics and operational plans will be modified, temporary or permanently, during and/or following the realization of a construction or major renovation project. Additional security measures shall be applied during the realization of the project. This documents aims at defining a "Plan of Construction Operations (PCO)" and to establish guidelines for the preparation of PCOs for any airport construction or major renovation projects. The contents of a PCO will be described as well as items to be reviewed while preparing a PCO. Finally the reader will find at Appendix "A" and "B" two examples of PCOs that were prepared for major construction project while Appendix "C" deals with a minor construction project.

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3 Guidelines for the preparation of a "Plan of Construction Operations (PCO)" 2. Plan of Construction Operations (PCO) 2.1. Definition A PCO is a document that describes the mitigation measures that will be taken or applied during the realization of an airside construction or major renovation project. These mitigation measures can be defined, but not exclusively, as: signage, markings, markers, displaced threshold, NOTAMs, voice advisory, escort of personnel on the airside, means and lines of communication between the parties involved in the realization of the project Responsibilities A Plan of Construction Operations (PCO) is a document that is to be prepared by the Airport Operator staff and to be approved by the GCAA. It is the responsibility of the Airport Manager or the person responsible for the operation of the airport to designate a project coordinator who will not only prepare the PCO but will coordinate with the stakeholders (airlines, service providers and the Contract/project manager) the realization of the project. The Airport Operator is assuming full responsibilities for the terms and conditions of the airport certificate The Consultation Process It is very likely that the realization of an airside project will impact the airport users at different degrees that could vary from negligible to very significant. Depending on the scope of the project the mitigation measures could vary from a voice advisory to the closure of a runway. As an example, it may happened that, for the overlay of a single runway airport, the runway width will be reduce by 50%, i.e. instead of landing on a 60 meter wide runway, aircraft will land on a 30 meter wide runway. At some other times, the runway length could be reduced. Navigational aids as well as visual aids could be unserviceable for a certain period of time. It may means that First Edition: January 2009 Page 3 of 14

4 Guidelines for the preparation of a "Plan of Construction Operations (PCO)" airlines will have to modify their regular schedule, to temporary change aircraft types, to schedule more experienced pilots etc.. That is to say that the consultation process shall commence long time before the realization of the project. In some cases, consultation with the airlines and service providers should start over one (1) ahead of time. Consultations/communications shall be conducted during the 1) planning stage of the project; 2)the pre construction period and; 3) the construction period. The consultation process is important not only for the airlines and service providers but also for the "to be" selected Contractor. The Contractor working conditions must be known before the tendering process is launched. The airport operating conditions could have a very significant impact on the Contractor's costs. The Contractor may be imposed night working hours, broken hours, waiting time while clearing the runway to allow aircraft movements etc. etc. It is imperative that the Airport Operator defines with the airlines and service providers the operating conditions during the realization of the project, at a time where the Contractor is not yet selected. Airport operating conditions will be specified in the project tender documents and the Contractor will bid knowing what his working conditions will be. Obviously the process is also coordinated with the project management responsible person as this person is directly responsible for the cost and the scheduling of the project. It should be however bear in mind that ultimately the Airport Operator is assuming responsibility for the Airport Certification. The sooner the airlines and other stakeholders are consulted, the better it is. Early consultations, in giving sufficient time to react, usually allow for the resolution of operational problems to the satisfaction of all parties. First Edition: January 2009 Page 4 of 14

5 Guidelines for the preparation of a "Plan of Construction Operations (PCO)" 3. Airport Operations Under normal circumstances the Airport Operator is responsible to operate the airport according to the conditions specified in the Airport Operations Manual (AOM). This Airport Operations Manual has been approved by the Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), that is to say that the GCAA has approved the operating conditions of the airport. Operating conditions may mean, but not exclusively: 3.1. RUNWAY: Runway length Runway width Runway slope Runway surface type Touchdown zone elevation Thresholds elevation Thresholds coordinates Runway strip width Grades area width Obstacles limitation surfaces: approach, transitional and outer surfaces Runway lighting system Approach lighting Visual Approach Slope Indicator System or Precision Approach Path Indicator Runway identification lights Runway end lights Runway centre line lights Runway touchdown zone light Runway exit lights Threshold marking Centre line marking Touchdown zone marking Runway exit marking Declared distances: TORA, TODA, ASDA and LDA Etc. First Edition: January 2009 Page 5 of 14

6 Guidelines for the preparation of a "Plan of Construction Operations (PCO)" 3.2. TAXIWAY: Taxiway type of surface Pavement width Intersection lights Centre line Markers for taxiway edge Centre line marking Hold position Etc APRON: Dimensions Edge lights Flood lights Aircraft stand taxilane Aircraft stand Passenger path lines Etc. It is obvious that, when a significant maintenance project or a construction project is going to be realized on the airside, the operation conditions of the airport will be modified in one way or the other. Depending on the scope of the project, a few or many of the characteristics listed above will be modified. The aviation industry must be informed of these changes and these changes must be approved by the GCAA. Therefore, a Plan of Construction Operation (PCO) shall be prepared for each non routine maintenance project and for any construction project. Runway marking, runway crack filling, grading of graded area, replacement of bulbs on the runway lighting system do not usually require the preparation of a PCO. In some cases, however, the issuance of a NOTAM or a voice advisory is desirable. The airport operator in coordination with the Air Traffic Services is responsible and competent in this matter. First Edition: January 2009 Page 6 of 14

7 Guidelines for the preparation of a "Plan of Construction Operations (PCO)" 4. Contents of a Plan of Construction Operations A Plan of Construction Operations (PCO) shall contain at least the following information: 4.1. Description of the construction project: Provide a full description of the planned construction project Stages/phases of the construction & schedules: List the different stages of the construction activities with anticipated start and finish dates Types & frequency of air traffic: List the types of aircraft and number of daily movements anticipated during the construction period Disruptions to air traffic: What will be the impact on and disruptions to the air traffic as listed above Position and height of equipment (Relative to Runways & Taxiways): Provide the location and maximum working height of the construction equipment or vehicles and where that equipment will be working in First Edition: January 2009 Page 7 of 14

8 Guidelines for the preparation of a "Plan of Construction Operations (PCO)" relationship to the taxiway or runway edges/ends. This information is required to asses the impact on Obstacle Limitation Surfaces and object is Work adjacent to Runway/Taxiway: Temporary hazards on runway strips. Which zone will you be working in, which restriction and operational conditions will apply to your project Markings, barriers and lighting provided: Describe all markings, barriers and lighting to be used to indicate unserviceable areas of the airport Displaced and/or Relocated Thresholds: If the project will require a displaced or relocated threshold, provide an explanation as to why this is required, what percentage slope the calculations are based on, how will the new threshold be marked and lighted, what buffer is being provided for jet or prop blast, consideration Declared distance during all phases: Based on the above calculation what will be the revised declared distances Access control, vehicle operations and Escorts: How will vehicles and equipment access the construction site, will Airport Vehicle Operator Permit be issued, are radio licenses required, will vehicles be escorted, whom will be providing the escorts. First Edition: January 2009 Page 8 of 14

9 Guidelines for the preparation of a "Plan of Construction Operations (PCO)" Communications Plan (Prior to Construction & During Construction): Every construction project requires a Communication Plan. The Plan will cover communication with the airport s clients/users, ATS and GCAA during all phases of the project; #1: Planning Phase, #2: Pre construction Phase #3: Construction Phase. Airport Ops ATS; ATS Construction Site; Airport Ops Construction Site; Airport Ops Users (Stakeholders; Airport Ops GCAA NOTAMs as per the NOTAM procedure manual: Provide a draft of all anticipated NOTAMS. NOTAMs revising declared distances must be pre approved by GCAA Drawing or Blueprints: Provide any drawings required to support your Plan of Construction Operation. It is the airport operator s responsibility to ensure the drawings and final product meet Aerodrome Certification requirements. First Edition: January 2009 Page 9 of 14

10 Guidelines for the preparation of a "Plan of Construction Operations (PCO)" 5. Issues to be reviewed Here are some Issues to review while preparing a PCO: Location of equipment under approach and transitional surfaces The height of obstacles & distance from the threshold Relocation or displacement of threshold Revised TORA, TODA, ASDA, LDA Declared clearway available Marking of relocated or displaced threshold Operation of visual aids when the threshold is relocated or displaced Is the PAPI off when the threshold is relocated or displaced Coordination with airport & ATS for turning off lighting Work in zones 1,2 & 3 Work adjacent to taxiways & aprons Interference with any electronic navaids, such as a localizer when in any/all of the zones. Size of trenches Trenching & backfilling Procedures to reopen full length when requested, emergency or weather limits are down. Inspection checks before reopening areas Lighting of runway during closures. Closed markings on new runway during construction, & before relocation of lighting Barricades lighting & markings at threshold, denoting construction area. Spacing & colours Barriers & lighting adjacent to trenches NOTAM s First Edition: January 2009 Page 10 of 14

11 Guidelines for the preparation of a "Plan of Construction Operations (PCO)" Commissioning of navaids & visual aids (when & by whom) Escort for contractor's employees when working on the airside Vehicle Operator Permit on the airside. First Edition: January 2009 Page 11 of 14

12 Guidelines for the preparation of a "Plan of Construction Operations (PCO)" 6. PCO (EXAMPLES) Attached are three (3) examples of PCOs that were prepared for different airport projects. No template can covered all the possibilities that could arise from an airside construction project. No project is exactly similar to another. The proponent judgment shall be exercised. These three (3) examples are as follows: 6.1. Appendix "A": The project consists in the extension of a gravel runway from 5,000 feet to 6,500 feet in length and from 100 feet to 150 feet in width. The project also includes the installation of a new runway edge lighting system, a PAPI, a wind sock etc. The aircraft parking area is to be enlarged from approximately 5,900 square meters to 22,000 square meters. This airport is a one runway airport. The purpose of the project is to allow for the landing of B Prior to the extension the airport is used by Dash 8 and Challenger 600 (jet ambulance) Appendix "B": This project has been developed for the overlay of a one gravel runway airport. The unique runway is 3,600 feet long by 100 feet wide. The SAAB 340 being the critical aircraft. During the realization of the project half of the runway will be available at all times, i.e. 3,600 feet in length by 50 feet in width. First Edition: January 2009 Page 12 of 14

13 Guidelines for the preparation of a "Plan of Construction Operations (PCO)" 6.3. Appendix "C" This construction project is having low impact on the airport operation. It concerns the replacement of the Runway Identification Lights (RIL) and associated wiring at one end of a one runway airport. In this case, no runway closure will be required. NOTAMs will be issued and voice advisories will be broadcasted. First Edition: January 2009 Page 13 of 14

14 Guidelines for the preparation of a "Plan of Construction Operations (PCO)" 7. Additional Information Additional information and assistance concerning the preparation of a "Plan of Construction Operations" can be obtained by contacting: Aerodrome Safety & Standards Ghana Civil Aviation Authority PMB Kotoka International Airport Accra, Ghana Telephone: +233 (21) Ext Fax: +233 (21) First Edition: January 2009 Page 14 of 14

15 APPENDIX "A" PLAN OF CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS (PCO) APRON, RUNWAY EXPANSION

16 P.C.O. Apron, Runway Expansion, (name) Airport PLAN OF CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS (P.C.O.) AIRPORT IN USE RUNWAY 01/19 (name) AIRPORT APRON, RUNWAY EXPANSION Project number: SEPTEMBER, 2008 (name) Airport (name of the airport operator) Page 2 of 25

17 P.C.O. Apron, Runway Expansion, (name) Airport PLAN OF CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS (PCO) AIRPORT: (name of the airport) PROJECT: APRON/RUNWAY EXPANSION SCHEDULE : AUGUST 2008 OCTOBER 2010 Project originator: (Name) (Title) (Organisation and address) Tel.: Fax: Project contact : (Name) (Title) (Organisation and address) Tel.: Fax: j (name) Airport (name of the airport operator) Page 3 of 25

18 P.C.O. Apron, Runway Expansion, (name) Airport TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. DESCRIPTION OF WORKS Apron/Runway Expansion Project Scope Project General Scheduling Apron Extension Construction Stages: Stage I General Staging Notes (Drawings???????????) Preliminary Works CONSTRUCTION PROCEDURES Circulation of Construction Vehicles Identification of Construction Vehicles Escort Runway Clearance (Emergency Procedures) Inspection check before reopening runway Airport Pass (security) Markers Clearing Distance for Vehicles and Equipment Pull-back areas Height of equipment (relative to runway and taxiway) Surface compaction (highs and lows) Declared Distances Contractor s vehicles parking area Closing of Runway Aircraft Parking Space Shortage Displaced threshold Passenger Control (name) Airport (name of the airport operator) Page 4 of 25

19 P.C.O. Apron, Runway Expansion, (name) Airport Dust Control Open Flame Blasting Locating Existing Services Protection of Airfield Lighting System ARCAL System COMMUNICATION PLAN Communications before the construction Traffic Analysis (type and frequency) vs operation during construction Report on meetings with operators and users List of persons responsible for construction Publications NOTAM s Communications during construction Planning of project meetings Issuance of communiqués CONSTRUCTION SAFETY The access control Escort for vehicles FOD control Stocking of construction material on the airside CONSTRUCTION PLANS APPROVAL COMMUNICATION CHART APPROVAL OF PLAN OF CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS (name) Airport (name of the airport operator) Page 5 of 25

20 P.C.O. Apron, Runway Expansion, (name) Airport LEXICON Aircraft parking area: Airside: Apron : ATS: Ref. to apron. Ref. to restricted area. Means that part of an airport, other than the manoeuvring area, intended to accommodate the loading and unloading of passengers and cargo, the refuelling, servicing, maintenance and parking of aircraft and the movement of aircraft, vehicles and pedestrians to allow execution of those functions. Air Traffic Services. Consultant (the): Engineer (the): ETA: ESCORT : FOD: Representative from the owner of the project. The word Engineer is also used. Representative from the owner of the project. The word Consultant is also used. Estimated Time of Arrival (related to aircraft). In this document, means the person escorting the Contractor s vehicles on the movement area. Foreign Object Damage. Used to designate any foreign object that could cause damages to aircraft. Manœuvring area: Movement area : P.C.O. : Restricted area: Means that part of an airport ordinarily used for the take-off and landing of aircraft and for the movement of aircraft associated with the take-off and landing, but does not include the apron. Runway, Taxiway and Apron. Plan of Construction Operations. The present document. Means an area at an aerodrome that is designated by a sign as an area to which access is restricted to persons authorized by the airport manager. (name) Airport (name of the airport operator) Page 6 of 25

21 P.C.O. Apron, Runway Expansion, (name) Airport 1. Description of Works 1.1. Apron/Runway Expansion The (name of the owner) owns the (name) Airport. The airport is operated under an operational agreement by the (name of the airport operator) through its Transportation Department. The (owner of the project) has entered into a contract with (Contractor s Name) to extend the apron, the runway and to resurface the airside surfaces. A consultant firm has been hired for the preparation of plans and specifications and for the implementation of the project. The following equipment will be used for the construction and will be required to operate on and near the airstrip: Dozer, Grader, Vibratory Compactor, Loader, Tandem Trucks, Pickup Trucks, Water Truck and Backhoe Project Scope The work to be undertaken is outlined below. The scope of the project does include the extension of the apron from an area of 5,900 sq. meters to 22,000 sq. meters approximately. The runway will be extended towards the north from 5,000 feet to 6,500 feet. The runway will be enlarged from 100 feet to 150 feet. The runway edge lighting system will be relocated and a PAPI will be installed at runway end 01. The manoeuvring areas will be resurfaced. Finally a new Air Terminal Building will be constructed. It is not include in the present Plan of Construction Operations (PCO). The project should not be realized before Another PCO will be prepare in due time Project General Scheduling The extension of the apron will start in September 2008 and will be completed during summer The extension and enlargement of the runway as well as the relocation of the lighting system should start in 2009 and be completed in (name) Airport (name of the airport operator) Page 7 of 25

22 P.C.O. Apron, Runway Expansion, (name) Airport 1.4. Apron Extension The apron will be extended significantly; its total surface will pass from 5,960 square meters to 22,000 square meters. It will be extended towards the north, the south and the west. A 45 meters by 45 meters concrete pad will be constructed on this apron (see attached drawing, Appendix1). The whole apron will be resurfaced. For the purpose of this project two (2) quarries will be utilized. The first one is located on the south-west side of the runway and is identified as PUV-CA1 on the attached drawing (Appendix 2). The second quarry is located at the northeast end of the present runway and is identified as PUV-ST1 (ref drawing Appendix 2). The PUV-CA1 quarry is at a distance of 65 meters from the runway center line and the PUV-ST1 quarry is at a distance of 200 meters from the runway threshold and at 65 meters from the extended runway axis. The trucks transporting the crushed gravel will circulate on the runway shoulders. The work will be conducted around the normal flight schedule for the individual carriers and medevac flights and will not require any airport closures. Outside (name of the airlines) regular schedule flights a 2-hour prior notice (PN) will be required to land and take-off at and from the (name) Airport. A NOTAM with the mention PN, Prior Notice will be issued (ref section for NOTAMs). The staging of the project is as follows Construction Stages: Stage I Preliminary work, i.e. material crushing and blasting. The blasting / crushing / stockpiling sites are located on the south-west side of the runway for quarry identified as PUV-CA1 and at the north-east end of the runway for quarry identified as PUV-ST1, refer to plan attached as Annex General Staging Notes (Drawings???????????) 1 Construction is confined to the areas shown on Drawing to be found at Appendix 2 attached. 2 Construction access is restricted to the east shoulder of the runway 3 Air traffic schedule is included in this document. (name) Airport (name of the airport operator) Page 8 of 25

23 P.C.O. Apron, Runway Expansion, (name) Airport 4 All persons and equipment are to be kept a minimum of 45m 1 from the centerline of the open runway during landings and takeoffs. Two (2) pullback locations have been identified, i.e. the taxiway and the crushing site. Ref drawing at Appendix 2. 5 Marker boards, temporary edge light/threshold light modifications/relocations, and marker pylons shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. 6 At the end of each day, all construction equipment is to be parked in the designated construction yard located at the crushing site, (ref plan att Appendix 2 attached. The height of the equipment shall not exceed the zoning requirements i.e. 1:7 measured from a distance of 45 meters from the center of the runway. 7 Medevac flights are to provide two (2) hours notice before landing. 8 The Airport will advise the (GCAA) Aerodrome Safety Office of the current stage of construction and any operational impacts or advisories. 9 All setbacks for construction zones are in accordance with (appropriate standards). 10 All construction activity shall be confined to restricted areas and qualified escorts Restricted Radio Operator Certificate will provide radio escort and monitoring services. NOTAM s shall be issued. The proposed texts can be found at Prior Notice will apply. A close coordination will be required between the airport operator and the users, mainly (airlines names). The (ATS) will authorize the landing and take-off of regular flights and medevac as well as other flights providing the 2-hour prior notice is given Preliminary Works The crushed gravel to be used for this project will be produced during the first phase of the project in September/October During that period of time the runway will not be affected by the operations of the Contractor. However, blasting will occur during that period. See section for NOTAMs texts meters is the width of the runway strip for a code 3 non precision runway. (name) Airport (name of the airport operator) Page 9 of 25

24 P.C.O. Apron, Runway Expansion, (name) Airport 2. Construction Procedures The plans for the «Extension of the Apron and of the Runway» have been prepared by (name of responsible organisation). They are numbered?????????, copies are attached. Stage I through IVI, in 2008, 2009 and 2010 are as follows : (name) Airport (name of the airport operator) Page 10 of 25

25 P.C.O. Apron, Runway Expansion, (name) Airport Stage Location Description of works Execution Delays 2 Stage I (Drawing?????) Stage II (Drawing?????) Stage III (Drawing??????) Apron and quarry PUV-CA1, ref. plan Appendix 2. Outer edge of graded areas, extension of the runway towards the north (1,500 feet). Quarry PUV ST-1 and PUV ST-6, ref. plan Appendix 2. Runway Blasting, gravel crushing transportation of gravel from quarry PUV-CA1 to apron (extension of the apron, north, south and west sides and construction of a concrete slab). Extension of the runway towards the north, 1,500 feet. Installation of a new of the runway lighting system, removal of the old system and enlargement of the runway from 100 to 150 feet.?????? Working Days for blasting. Ongoing for crushing 3, to take place in October / November 2008 and during summer 2009.?????? Working Days.?????? Working Days. Stage IV Runway, Taxiway and Apron Resurfacing of Runway, Taxiway and Apron.????? Working Days. 2 Execution delays are expressed in calendar working days. Day 1 means the beginning of the work. Exact date is to be determined. 3 Work should start in September, (name) Airport (name of the airport operator) Page 11 of 25

26 P.C.O. Apron, Runway Expansion, (name) Airport General remark on staging of the project: The objective is to maintain a 3,500 foot runway available and the possibility to re-open the runway to its full lenght (5,000 feet) for the jet ambulance with a 2-hour prior notice. During some phases of the project the 3,500 foot runway will be available only at certain time of the day. These time restrictions should be enforced for a period of approximately 4-5 weeks during summer Stage I: During that stage the apron will be extended to the south and to the north. Its surface will be extended from 5,900 sq. m. to approximately 22,000 sq. m. The work will be done in the following order: - Extension to the south - Extension to the north - Construction of a construction slab, 45 meters by 45 meters. Each phase shall be completed before the next phase can be undertaken. The new extension will have to be usable by aircraft before the next phase is undertaken. This will allow more available space for aircraft parking. Stage II: Fifteen hundred (1,500) feet extension of runway towards the north. During that phase the Contractor will work without any air traffic constraints. The runway 19 threshold will be displaced by 1,500 feet. The runway (LDA) distance available will be 3,500 feet. This 3,500 foot runway will be open 24 hours a day during that phase of the project. The runway can be reopened to its full length at anytime providing a 2-hour prior notice, mainly for the jet ambulance. Stage III: Removal of the old lighting system and installation of a new lighting system (runway edge lights). This also include the installation of a PAPI system runway 01, the relocation of wind sock, RILs and PAPI runway 19. The new lighting system (runway edge lights) will be operational once the extension of the runway towards the north (ref. phase II above). The new runway edge lighting system shall be operational before the old one is removed. From the time the old system is deactivated and until the time it is physically removed, each light will be marked with a 30 cm high auto reflective cone made of orange and white stripes alternatively and stabilized to the ground. Any trench or hold due to the removal of the old lighting system shall be filled up and compacted before any aircraft landing or take-off can take place. During that phase of the project the Contractor shall clear the runway for any landing and take-off and the equipment shall be parked at 30 meters from the runway edge. (name) Airport (name of the airport operator) Page 12 of 25

27 P.C.O. Apron, Runway Expansion, (name) Airport Stage IV: This stage of the project will be realized in many phases. Refer to plan at Appendix III for a better understanding. Phase I of Stage IV: Resurfacing of the runway extension, 1,500 feet to the north. Identified as Sector A on the plan at appendix III. During that phase a 3,500 foot runway will be available 24 hours a day unless the installation of the new lighting system / removal of the old one is taking place. The 3,500 foot runway will be available but could be restricted to certain hours if the runway lighting system is being installed or removed. Phase II of Stage IV: Resurfacing of a 1,500 foot distance identified as Sector B on the plan at appendix III. During that phase a 3,500 foot runway will be available but restricted to certain hours to be discussed and agreed upon with (names of the airlines). This was discussed at a meeting held at (company name) offices on September 3 rd, 2008 with (airlines names), (name of owner of the project) and the (name of the airport operator). Parties are looking at two time slots for landing and take-off, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. Phase III of Stage IV: Resurfacing of a 500 foot distance identified as Sector D on the plan at appendix III. That part of the project can be completed within a short period of time, a week-end for instance. The operation mode will be discussed in due time with the main operators, (names of the airlines), a NOTAM will be issued accordingly. General Note: Once Phase III of Stage IV is completed, the resurfaced area to the north of the runway will be 3,500 feet, identified as Sector H on the plan at Appendix III. This will become the 3,500 foot runway available for take-off and landing. The displaced threshold lights will be moved from displaced threshold A to displaced threshold B identified on the plan at Appendix III. Phase IV of Stage IV: The runway will be extended by approximately ten (10) meters to the south to make possible the junction between the taxiway and the runway enlarged from 100 to 150 feet. The first 1,500 feet to the south of the runway will be resurfaced. It is identified as Sector E on the plan at Appendix III. During that phase the Contractor will work without any air traffic constraints in terms of landing and take-off but aircraft will taxi from the 3,500 foot runway to the north to the apron to the south. The runway 01 threshold will be displaced by 3,000 feet. The runway (LDA) distance available will be 3,500 feet. This 3,500 foot runway will be open 24 hours a day during that phase of the project. The runway can be reopened to its full length at anytime providing a 2-hour prior notice, mainly for the jet ambulance. Phase V of Stage IV: The second 1,500 feet to the south of the runway will be resurfaced. It is identified as Sector F on the plan at Appendix III. After the (name) Airport (name of the airport operator) Page 13 of 25

28 P.C.O. Apron, Runway Expansion, (name) Airport completion of that phase the runway will be resurfaced and extended to 6,500 feet by 150 feet with the new lighting system in place. General note: It is not possible at this time to identify at what phase of the project the new lighting system will be installed and completed taking into account the extension and enlargement of the runway. A close coordination between the Airport Operator and (the Civil Aviation Authority) shall be exercised for the issuance of NOTAM, voice advisories etc. A close coordination will also be required between the (name of the owner of the project), the Contractor and the (name of the airport operator) Circulation of Construction Vehicles During construction, the Contractor s vehicles and equipment will access the airside via the existing airport access road from the (specify location). (see plans??????) Identification of Construction Vehicles All Contractor s vehicles that will be operated on the aircraft movement areas (runway, taxiway and apron) of the (name of the airport) airport will be equipped with a rotating warning light that must be turned on while a vehicle is on these areas. If equipped with headlights, these must also be turned on at all times on airside. The rotating warning lights shall be mounted on the vehicle in a location that will permit the beam to be seen by aircraft or surface traffic from any position within 360. The light beam shall be set at an angle of 60 above the horizontal and it shall rotate at a constant speed of 35 RPM. The enclosing globe of the warning light shall be aviation yellow for all vehicles Escort Every vehicle or person entering the taxiway and runway must be escorted. The escort is under the responsibility of the (Airport Operator). The persons doing the escort are all holding a Restricted Radio Operator Certificate. The tasks are as follows: 1) During ATS 4 working hours. During these hours the escort will be on the airside on a continuous basis. This person escort will be the only one to communicate with the ATS. 4 CARS working hours will be the same as the Contractor s working hours. (name) Airport (name of the airport operator) Page 14 of 25

29 P.C.O. Apron, Runway Expansion, (name) Airport The escort will be responsible to advise the Contractor s employees to clear the runway and to resume operations on the runway. The Contractor shall designate a representative to contact and to be contacted by the person doing the escort The ATS published working hours are as follows: - The ATS published hours will be the same as the Contractor s working hours. 2) Outside ATS working hours and in this case the Contractor working hours as well, the runway will be opened. The Contractor and his employees must instantly observe orders given by the escort. During the period that gravel will be hauled from one of the two quarries, one escort will be posted at the junction of the apron and the taxiway and the other escort at the access point to the runway from one of the two quarries. The escorts will be in radio contact with the ATS and also in contact with each other by Walkie/Talkie. After having been advised by the ATS that an aircraft is about to land or take-off, they will stop all traffic heading for the taxiway or the runway until notified by the ATS that normal operations can resume. The same procedure will apply during the extension of runway at the north end (19) Runway Clearance (Emergency Procedures) Should all other procedures in place fail, the following procedure will apply. In all circumstances, the blinking on and off of runway lights is a warning signal for all vehicles to leave the runway immediately Inspection check before reopening runway If for any reason the runway has to be closed or if trucks circulate on the runway, the (name of the airport operator) staff (airport maintainer) will inspect the manoeuvring areas (runway and taxiway) and will confirm to the ATS that these areas are clear and clean and can be re-open to air traffic. This procedure shall be completed at least ten (10) minutes before the aircraft Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA). (name) Airport (name of the airport operator) Page 15 of 25

30 P.C.O. Apron, Runway Expansion, (name) Airport 2.6. Airport Pass (security) No airport pass system is in place at the (name) Airport Markers Markers to be used, shall be the Contractor s responsibility Clearing Distance for Vehicles and Equipment When works are executed near areas opened to aircraft operation, the Contractor must move his equipment and workers at least 45 meters from the runway centerline during all landings and take-offs. The observer/communicator will contact the Escort to communicate the information about the air traffic. The escort will advise the Contractor. The Contractor shall obey at once the orders given by the observer/communicator Pull-back areas The runway will be cleared as indicated on the drawings???????? attached. There are 2 pull-back areas: the blasting/crushing/stockpiling site and the taxiway Height of equipment (relative to runway and taxiway) The height of the equipment park in the pull-back areas identified at 2.9 above, shall not exceed 4 meters Surface compaction (highs and lows) At the end of each working day and upon notification of an incoming (landing or taking-off) aircraft, the Contractor shall grade and compact the runway, taxiway and apron in such a manner that an aircraft can travel on those surfaces, as indicated by the Engineer. During these times, the runway, taxiway and apron shall not have any significant highs or lows or granular wind-rows and the interface between the traveled portion of the runway and the area the Contractor is working on, shall have a longitudinal slope of less than 1:30 to ensure the safe movement of aircraft. (name) Airport (name of the airport operator) Page 16 of 25

31 P.C.O. Apron, Runway Expansion, (name) Airport Declared Distances The declared distances will be modified during stage II of the work. The width of the runway will be reduced to 75 feet during stage III of the work. The declared distances will be as follows: TODA: TORA: ASDA: LDA: 3500 feet feet feet feet Contractor s vehicles parking area At the end of each day, all construction equipment shall be parked in the Construction Yard located at one of the two blasting/crushing/stockpiling sites as shown on drawing??????? attached. The zoning requirement, as described at 1.3??????? shall then be met Closing of Runway The runway will be closed for certain period of the day during the time the runway is enlarged/resurfaced, a new runway lighting system is installed and the old system is removed. The runway will be opened during certain periods of the day to allow regular scheduled flights to land and take-off. At all other time Prior Permission Required will apply (see NOTAM section 3.1.5????????) Aircraft Parking Space Shortage The present surface of the aircraft parking area will be available at all times. More space will become available as the work progresses Displaced threshold The threshold of runway 19 will be relocated, approximately 1,500 feet to the south of the present runway (5,000) feet, identified as displaced threshold A on the plan at Appendix III. At another stage of the project the displaced threshold will be relocated at a distance of approximately 3,000 feet from threshold 01, identified as displaced threshold B on the plan at Appendix III. (name) Airport (name of the airport operator) Page 17 of 25

32 P.C.O. Apron, Runway Expansion, (name) Airport Passenger Control The airlines will be responsible to direct passenger to and from the aircraft and to and from the air terminal building. The Contractor will make sure that his equipment does not interfere with passenger processing Dust Control During the extension of the apron,????????????????????? Open Flame No works with opened flame, no fire and no smoking are permitted on the apron Blasting Blasting will be done approximately every second days during a two weeks period. See for NOTAMs. The blasting area is located along the northwest section of the runway, north of the terminal building area. The blasts will be directed towards the north thus not affecting the apron and the terminal building area.????????????????????????????? Locating Existing Services The Contractor shall take caution while working around existing services such as the runway lighting system etc Protection of Airfield Lighting System As the work will take place close to the airfield lighting system, damages could be made to the system. The observer/communicator will turn the system on at the beginning and at the end of each working shift. He will also turn the system on every four (4) hours during each working shift. This will permit the identification of any break should it occur ARCAL System The ARCAL system will not be NOTAMed during the construction period and will remain operational. (name) Airport (name of the airport operator) Page 18 of 25

33 P.C.O. Apron, Runway Expansion, (name) Airport 3. Communication Plan This communication plan includes the communications that will take place prior and during the realization of the construction project Communications before the construction Traffic Analysis (type and frequency) vs operation during construction The schedule and the number of scheduled aircraft movements are as indicated in the following table: Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Days Period of the day Number of movements Aircraft types are mainly Dash-8, Beechcraft KingAir 100, Twin Otter and HS Report on meetings with operators and users Formal meetings are as follows: November 2007: presentation of the project to the (name of the Community) Council. September 3 rd, 2008, consultation meeting with the (airlines, owner of the project and the airport operator) Other presentations or consultation meetings?????????? The main users of the airport will be contacted on an individual basis in order to make them aware of the work that will be done at the (name) Airport during October/November 2008 and summer These users are (name of the airlines) (name) Airport (name of the airport operator) Page 19 of 25

34 P.C.O. Apron, Runway Expansion, (name) Airport List of persons responsible for construction For the (name of the airport operator) the person responsible for the project is: Mr. (name), Director, Transport Department (telephone number and e- mail address) or (name, telephone number and address) For the (owner of the project) the person responsible for the project is: (name, telephone number and address). For the Engineer, the person responsible is: To be determined. For the Contractor, the persons responsible is: To be determined Publications No modification will be made to the aeronautical publications NOTAM s NOTAMs : NOTAMs shall be issued as follows : o Proposed NOTAM text, Stage II as follows: CYXX (name of the airport) CYXX RWY 01/19 CLSD. RWY AVBL 2 HRS PPR (819) /0000 DLY. O/T (819) TIL APRX Proposed NOTAM text, Stages II as follows: o Zoning penetrations caused by equipment or any other items, if any. NOTAM text will be submitted if and when required. NOTAM for blasting activity, proposed text to be published 24 hours prior to any blasting : (name) Airport (name of the airport operator) Page 20 of 25

35 P.C.O. Apron, Runway Expansion, (name) Airport o CYXX (name of the airport) BLASTING 0.5 NM RADIUS AT AD SFC TO 1000 FT AGL. MONDAY FROM?????? TO?????? Communications during construction During the construction period, communications will be done through project meetings and daily contacts between the Engineer, the ATS, the airport maintainers and the Contractor Planning of project meetings The Engineer will organize project meetings in determining the date and time. He will also be responsible for establishing and distributing the minutes of these meetings Issuance of communiqués Written directives will be issued by the Engineer to the Contractor if the question requires immediate attention that cannot wait for the next project meeting. (name) Airport (name of the airport operator) Page 21 of 25

36 P.C.O. Apron, Runway Expansion, (name) Airport 4. Construction Safety This section deals with the access control, escort for vehicles, FOD control, stocking material on the airside The access control At the beginning of each working shift, including resuming works after any breaks, the Contractor s vehicles will be authorized to proceed on the runway by the escort. No Contractor s vehicles shall proceed on the movement area (runway, taxiway and apron) without being escorted by a (airport operator) employee identified as the escort and in communication with the ATS from whom he will get permission to proceed on the movement area Escort for vehicles Vehicle escort will be done under the (name of the airport operator) responsibility FOD control The Contractor shall clean runways, taxiways and apron used by the contractor vehicles. Cleaning must be done on a continuous basis for area used by aircraft and on a daily basis for the other areas. The movement areas will be inspected by the (airport operator's name) employees (airport maintainer) after each blasting activity. The Contractor shall keep the construction site clean and free of debris and waste. The Contractor shall evacuate from the construction site any debris and waste construction materials at regularly scheduled times or to eliminate them in accordance with the Engineer directives. No waste material shall be burned on the construction site Stocking of construction material on the airside No material should be stocked on the airside. Crushed gravel is stocked outside the construction site. It will be transported on site on time for their utilization. The stockpiling areas are identified on drawing??????? attached. (name) Airport (name of the airport operator) Page 22 of 25

37 P.C.O. Apron, Runway Expansion, (name) Airport 5. Construction Plans Approval Construction plans for this project have been prepared and approved by the (name of the owner of the project). (name) Airport (name of the airport operator) Page 23 of 25

38 P.C.O. Apron, Runway Expansion, (name) Airport 6. COMMUNICATION CHART SITE EMERGENCY PHONE (number with service 24/24 7/7. The «Engineer» The «Contractor» To be determined. (name) Project Manager(owner of the project) (organization) (telephone number and address) Airport Operator (name (title & organization) (telephone number and address) (Civil Aviation Authority) Aerodrome safety (name) (telephone number and e- mail address) (organization responsible for Navaids) The ATS» (telephone number) Escort USERS (airline) Dispatch Phone : (Airline) Dispatch Phone: (airline)dispatch Phone: (name) Airport (name of the airport operator) Page 24 of 25

39 P.C.O. Apron, Runway Expansion, (name) Airport 7. APPROVAL OF PLAN OF CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS Project: Airport name: Airport Operator & Certificate Holder: Airport Manager: Certificate number: Date of issue: Runway and Apron Expansion. (name of the airport) (name of the airport operator) (name, title, organisation) (self-explanatory) (self-explanatory) I undertake to meet the obligations set out in this plan of construction; and I hereby certify that the information in this plan is complete and accurate and no relevant information has been omitted. Date (y-m-d) Signature of Airport Operator/Certificate Holder This Plan of Construction Operations Manual is approved Date (y-m-d) Signature for Civil Aviation Authority (name) Airport (name of the airport operator) Page 25 of 25

40 APPENDIX "B" PLAN OF CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS (PCO) REHABILITATION OF AIRSIDE SURFACES

41 P.C.O. - Rehabilitation of Airside Surfaces (name of the airport) Airport PLAN OF CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS (P.C.O.) AIRPORT IN USE RUNWAY 124T/304T (name of the airport) AIRPORT REHABILITATION OF AIRSIDE SURFACES Project number:???? (YYYY/MM/DD) PLAN OF CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS (PCO) AIRPORT: (name of the airport) AIRPORT PROJECT: REHABILITATION OF AIRSIDE SURFACES (name of the airport) Airport (owner of the airport) Page 2 of 30 Original Edition: (date)

42 P.C.O. - Rehabilitation of Airside Surfaces (name of the airport) Airport SCHEDULE : JULY AUGUST, 2007 Project originator: Project contact : Other contact: Name) (Title) (Organisation and address) Tel.: Fax: Name) (Title) (Organisation and address) Tel.: Fax: Name) (Title) (Organisation and address) Tel.: Fax: (name of the airport) Airport (owner of the airport) Page 3 of 30 Original Edition: (date)

43 P.C.O. - Rehabilitation of Airside Surfaces (name of the airport) Airport TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. DESCRIPTION OF WORKS Rehabilitation of Airside Surfaces Rehabilitation of Runway, Taxiway and Apron surfaces CONSTRUCTION STAGES: Stage I (Drawing PCO1) Stage II (Drawing PCO2) Stage III (Drawing PCO3) Stage IV (Drawing PCO4) General Staging Notes (Drawings PCO1 through PCO4) Preliminary Works CONSTRUCTION PROCEDURES Circulation of Construction Vehicles Identification of Construction Vehicles Escort Runway Clearance (Emergency Procedures) Inspection check before reopening runway Airport Pass (security) Markers Clearing Distance for Vehicles and Equipment Pull-back areas Height of equipment (relative to runway and taxiway) Obstacles (general) Surface compaction (highs and lows) Declared Distances Contractor s vehicles parking area...18 (name of the airport) Airport (owner of the airport) Page 4 of 30 Original Edition: (date)