MANCHESTER AIRPORT AIRCRAFT PUSHBACK PROCEDURES Effective from 27th November 2018. 00:01 hrs local. Operational changes from previous revision; TRPs 216 and NA permanently withdrawn from use. Choice of two pushback procedures introduced for A380 aircraft from Stand 12. Stands 85, 86, 212-218, 245 and 247 permanently withdrawn from use. Stands 72-74, 211 and 243 pushback procedures amended. TRP map updated. Points to remember; Always ensure that the current aircraft pushback procedures document is available inside the tug prior to carrying out any aircraft pushback or towing manoeuvre. Any deviation from the procedures described in this document will be issued by ATC as a nonstandard pushback instruction at the time of pushback request. It is a mandatory requirement to use a serviceable headset at all times when carrying out any aircraft pushback, tow or push & park manoeuvre. NB: Headsets are not to be used during periods of thunderstorm activity, Aerodrome Manual, ASI 16 refers. Airside Standing Instructions 16 and 18 within the Manchester Airport Aerodrome Manual provide further guidance on pushback procedures and use of headsets. An up-to-date copy of the Manchester Airport Manoeuvring Area Map must be available in aircraft tugs at all times. Pushback clearance MUST NOT be requested by flight crew until the Headset Operative (Handling Agent or Ground Engineer) has confirmed to the aircraft commander that the aircraft and ground crew are fully ready for pushback and the tug driver is in the cab. Tug drivers have a responsibility to listen to ATC and the pushback clearance instruction given. Tug drivers MUST listen out on ATC Ground frequency, and listen specifically for the ATC pushback clearance, which will include the stand number. If in doubt about an instruction given, call ATC via the tug radio to seek confirmation/ clarification. Don t be afraid to query. Always ask and never assume you either know or you don t. Aircraft parked on Left or Right centrelines use the procedure for the CENTRE/MAIN stand designator number, unless listed as otherwise in this document. REVISION -RAY v1.0 Upon completion of a pushback manoeuvre; Aircraft nose to be pointing towards the airfield identification point, eg: facing runways. Aircraft nose wheel to be on taxiway centreline. Aircraft nose wheel to stop on relevant Tug Release Point (TRP) mark or to stop abeam the relevant CENTRE/MAIN stand centreline number. If pushing to a taxiway Intermediate Holding Point (IHP), both aircraft and tug must be stopped behind the IHP markings, clear of adjacent taxiway routes.
PRE-DEPARTURE CHECKLIST 1 2 3 Check that the tug s ground-to-air radio is switched on and functioning correctly. Confirm that a serviceable headset is available for use. NB: A serviceable headset is mandatory for all pushbacks, tows, push & park and push & hold manoeuvres. Check that up-to-date Pushback Procedures and Airfield Manoeuvring Area Maps are available in the tug cab. 4 Check and confirm the stand number. 5 Ensure the currently published pushback procedures are understood. 6 7 Prior to starting a pushback manoeuvre, listen to ATC Ground frequency and ensure the issued pushback clearance is understood if in doubt, ask ATC to confirm. If a non-standard pushback manoeuvre is issued by ATC, check and confirm the instructions with the Headset Operative. 8 Maintain situational awareness at all times. 9 Do not cross any red stopbars unless explicitly instructed to do so by ATC. 10 If there is any uncertainty or possibility of misunderstanding, contact ATC on the ground-to-air radio immediately.
DESIGNATED TUG RELEASE LOCATIONS TRP Name & Location TRP 6 Taxiway Lima abeam Stand 6. TRP 7 - Taxiway Juliet- Echo abeam Stand 7. TRP 8 Taxiway Lima, abeam Stand 8. TRP 10 Taxiway Lima, abeam Stand 10. TRP 11 Taxiway Juliet- Echo, abeam Stand 11. TRP 12 Taxiway Delta, abeam Stand 12. TRP 15 Abeam end of Pier B between IHPs B4 and B5. TRP 26 Taxiway Romeo, abeam Stand 26. TRP 31 Taxiway Delta, abeam Stand 31. TRP 42 Taxiway Juliet- Foxtrot, abeam Stand 42. TRP 44 Taxiway Juliet- Foxtrot, abeam Stand 44. TRP 51 Taxiway Golf, abeam Stand 51. IHP N1 Taxiway November, abeam Stand 66. IHP D7 Taxiway Delta, abeam Stand 206. IHP B6 Taxiway Bravo, abeam green island. IHP G1 Taxiway Golf, abeam Stand 48. Comments Tug and aircraft will remain clear of Taxiway Delta. only. Push tail towards IHP L1, then pull forward to TRP 12. Aircraft engine start during pull forward. Tug and aircraft will remain clear of Taxiways Foxtrot and Delta, either side of IHPs B4 and B5. Tug and aircraft will remain clear of Taxiway Delta. Tug and aircraft will remain clear of aircraft routeing along Taxiway Delta to November. Be aware of aircraft pushbacks from Stands 1, 5, 7, 9 and 11. Be aware of aircraft pushbacks from Stands 1, 5, 7, 9 and 11. Tug and aircraft to be stopped behind IHP N1 markings to ensure Taxiway Delta remains clear. Tug and aircraft to be stopped behind IHP D7 markings to ensure Taxiway Delta to Romeo route remains clear. only. Tug and aircraft to be stopped behind IHP G1 markings to ensure Taxiway Juliet remains clear. Be aware of possible conflicts within the Taxiway Juliet-Echo/ Juliet-Foxtrot cul-desac during aircraft pushbacks from Pier B Stands 1, 5, 7, 9, 11, Southern Front Stands 16, 17 and 18, and Terminal 3 Stands 41, 42, 43 and 44.
PUSHBACK PROCEDURE LIST 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12L 12C 12R 15 16 17 18 21 TRP 7 facing Engine start at TRP. Taxiway Juliet-Echo. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 5 centreline, facing terminal building. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 23 centreline, facing Pier B. TRP 6 facing Engine start at TRP. TRP 7 facing Engine start at TRP. TRP 6 facing Engine start at TRP. TRP 7 facing Engine start at TRP. TRP 10 facing Engine start at TRP. TRP 11 facing TRP 10 facing Engine start at TRP. TRP 11 facing TRP 10 facing TRP 10 facing A380 ONLY Push tail towards IHP D4, pull forward to TRP 12 facing Engine start at TRP. A380 ONLY Push back onto Taxiway Delta, through IHP D4. Aircraft ALTERNATIVE nose wheel abeam Stand 61L centreline facing IHP A5. PUSHBACK Push tail towards IHP L1, pull forward to TRP 12. Engine start during pull forwards. TRP 10 facing TRP 12 facing TRP 10 facing TRP 11 facing TRP 11 facing TRP 7 facing Taxiway Juliet-Echo. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 5 centreline, facing terminal building. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 43 centreline facing Taxiway Juliet-Foxtrot. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 42 centreline facing terminal building. TRP 44 facing Taxiway Juliet-Foxtrot. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 42 centreline, facing terminal building. Taxiway Lima. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 4 centreline.
22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 31 32 41 42 43 44L 44C 44R 47 48 49 50 51 Push to IHP D7 on Taxiway Delta, facing Stand not available to prop aircraft. NB: Non-standard pushbacks to TRP 26 are not permitted for any aircraft types. Taxiway Lima. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 4 centreline. TRP 26 Straight pushback Push back towards Stand 23, then pull forward with aircraft nose wheel stopped abeam Stand 25 centreline, facing Westgate Security Point. TRP 26. Taxiway Delta facing TRP 26. Taxiway Delta facing Push to IHP N1 on Taxiway November, facing Straight pushback TRP 31 facing Westgate Security Point. Stand not available to prop aircraft. TRP 44 facing Taxiway Juliet-Foxtrot. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 42 centreline, facing terminal building. TRP 44 facing TRP 44 facing TRP 42 facing TRP 44 facing TRP 44 facing Push to IHP B6 on Taxiway Bravo, facing Stand 44. only TRP 44 facing TRP 44 facing Push onto Taxiway Juliet, aircraft nose abeam Stand 47 centreline, facing east (towards T3) or west (towards T1), as directed by ATC. TRP 51 facing end of Pier A. TRP 51 facing end of Pier A. TRP 51 facing end of Pier A. TRP 51 facing end of Pier A. TRP 51 facing end of Pier A. TRP 51 facing end of Pier A. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 53 centreline, facing end of Pier A. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 53 centreline, facing end of Pier A.
52 53 54 55 57 58 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 53 centreline, facing end of Pier A. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 53 centreline, facing end of Pier A. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 54 centreline, facing end of Pier A. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 54 centreline, facing end of Pier A. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 53 centreline, facing the blast screens adjacent to Stand 58. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 53 centreline, facing the blast screens adjacent to Stand 58. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 54 centreline, facing the blast screens adjacent to Stand 58. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 54 centreline, facing the blast screens adjacent to Stand 58. Abeam Stand 58 centreline, facing Pier A. Abeam Stand 58 centreline, facing Pier A. Abeam Stand 58 centreline, facing Pier A. L shaped push, with aircraft tail towards the blast screens. No pull forward. Push onto Taxiway Delta, then pull forward with nose wheel abeam Stand 61 centreline, facing No engine start until aircraft has been pulled forward. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 62L centreline, facing Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 62R centreline, facing Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 62R centreline, facing Abeam Stand 64 centreline, facing Abeam Stand 64 centreline, facing Push to IHP N1 on Taxiway November, facing Push to IHP N1 on Taxiway November, facing Push to IHP N1 on Taxiway November, facing Push to IHP N1 on Taxiway November, facing Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 67 centreline, facing Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 67 centreline, facing Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 68 centreline, facing Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 68 centreline, facing Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 69 centreline, facing Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 69 centreline, facing
69 70 71 72 73 74 80 81 82 83 84 201 202 203 Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 70 centreline, facing Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 70 centreline, facing Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 71 centreline, facing Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 71 centreline, facing Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 84 centreline, facing Stand not available to prop aircraft. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 73R centreline, facing Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 73R centreline facing Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 73R centreline, facing Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 81 centreline, facing Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 81 centreline, facing Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 82 centreline, facing Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 82 centreline, facing Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 83 centreline, facing Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 83 centreline, facing Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 84 centreline, facing Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 84 centreline, facing Push back as far as Stand 71R centreline, then pull forward until aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 84 centreline, facing No engine start until aircraft pulled forward. Push back onto Taxiway November, facing TRP 26. Push to IHP D7 on Taxiway Delta, facing TRP 26. 204 206 Push to IHP D7 on Taxiway Delta, facing Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 207 centreline, facing
207 208 209 210 211 231 233 235 237 239 241 243 Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 208 centreline, facing Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 209 centreline, facing Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 210 centreline, facing Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 211 centreline, facing Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 239 centreline, facing Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 233 centreline, facing Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 235 centreline, facing Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 237 centreline, facing Straight pushback Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 239 centreline, facing Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 241 centreline, facing Straight pushback Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 243 centreline, facing Straight pushback Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 241, facing NB: Low-level, lit works site demarcation will be in-situ adjacent to Stand 241 from Nov 2018 until Jan 2019. The works area limits will be set at ICAO Code E Cleared & Graded distance from Twy Delta centreline. Aircraft wingtips are permitted to transit over the low-level demarcation outside of site working times. Straight pushback Additional notes for temporary Stands 901 & 903. Aircraft to be manoeuvred onto stand nose-out. All aircraft manoeuvres under tow only. Manoeuvring permitted during daylight hours only. No running of aircraft engines permitted on stand. Max aircraft type B737-900/ A321 (including winglets/ sharklets)
ALLOCATED TUG CALLSIGNS Callsign Company TUG 1 to TUG 15 Swissport TUG 16 to TUG 19 Premiere Handling TUG 20 to TUG 39 Menzies Aviation TUG 40 to TUG 49 Airline Services TUG 50 to TUG 59 Jet2 TUG 60 to TUG 89 Swissport TUG 90 to TUG 93 Fedex TUG 94 Jet2 Hangar TUG 95 Air Livery TUG 96 to TUG 98 Thomas Cook Engineering TUG 99 Signature Flight Support TUG 100 Manchester Airport TUG 101 to TUG 110 dnata TUG 111 to TUG 120 Aviator
ENGINE TEST BAY AIRCRAFT STOP POSITIONS Aircraft Type Nosewheel Position Airbus A300/A310 3 A318/319/320/321 4 A330 (all variants) 2 A340-200/-300 2 A340-500 1 A340-600 NOT PERMITTED A350-800 2 A350-900 1 A350-1000 NOT PERMITTED A380 NOT PERMITTED Boeing 717 (including all MD-80 & 90 2 variants) 737 (all variants) 4 747-400 1 747-8 NOT PERMITTED 757-200/-300 3 767-200/-300 2 777-200 2 777-300 NOT PERMITTED 787-8/-9 2 Other Types A124/A225 NOT PERMITTED DH8-400 3 E145 3 E170/175/190/195 4 CRJ2/7/9/ 2
AIRCRAFT PUSH & PARK LOCATIONS Aircraft may be pushed from their boarding stand to the following remote stands to await ATC departure slot. Stand/ Taxiway Max Aircraft Size Position Remarks 61L B787-9 Nose-out MA Airfield Operations taxi and to check for FOD & 61R B757-300(W) Nose-out MA Airfield Operations taxi and to check for FOD & 80 B747-400 Nose-out MA Airfield Operations taxi and to check for FOD & 81 B737-900/ A321 Nose-out MA Airfield Operations taxi and to check for FOD & 83 B737-900/ A321 Nose-out MA Airfield Operations taxi and to check for FOD/ & 84 B737-900/ A321 Nose-out MA Airfield Operations taxi and to check for FOD & 100 B737-300 Taxithrough 101 B737-300 Taxithrough Conventional manoeuvre off this taxi-through stand. No Airfield Operations presence required. Conventional manoeuvre off this taxi-through stand. No Airfield Operations presence required. 231 A320 Nose-out MA Airfield Operations taxi and to check for FOD & Taxiway Quebec (Std 63 side-on) B747-400 Nose facing south Conventional manoeuvre from this location. No Airfield Operations presence required.
ADDITIONAL AIRCRAFT HOLDING LOCATIONS Aircraft may be pushed or taxi (as appropriate) to the following manoeuvring area locations to await ATC departure slot. Location Max Aircraft Size Position Comments Taxiway November abeam Stand 73 B747-400 Nose facing south RET Victor-Charlie (VC1) Taxiway Golf abeam Stand 58 A320 B737-900/ A321 On taxiway centreline Nose facing west For departure from Runway 23L only.