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  "url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2020-1234/annex-III",
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  "legislation": "eur/2020/1234",
  "legislation_title": "Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1234 of 9 June 2020 amending Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 as regards the conditions and procedures for the declaration by organisations responsible for the provision of apron management services (Text with EEA relevance)",
  "legislation_url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2020-1234",
  "path": "annex/III",
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  "number": "III",
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  "text": "In Annex IV to Regulation (EU) No 139/2014, the following Subpart D is added:\n‘SUBPART D – APRON MANAGEMENT OPERATIONS\nADR.OPS.D.001 Apron management safety related activities\n(a) The aerodrome operator shall ensure that means and procedures are established and implemented on the apron in order to:\n(1) regulate movement with the objective of preventing collisions between aircraft, and between aircraft and obstacles;\n(2) regulate entry of aircraft into, and coordinate exit of aircraft from the apron with the aerodrome control tower;\n(3) ensure safe and expeditious movement of vehicles;\n(4) and appropriate regulation of the following activities:\n(i) aircraft stand allocation;\n(ii) provision of marshalling services;\n(iii) aircraft parking procedure and departure from the stand;\n(iv) aircraft refuelling;\n(v) jet blast precautions and engine tests;\n(vi) start up clearances and taxi instructions.\n(b) The aerodrome operator, in order to implement point (a) may allocate responsibilities to other organisations. If the aerodrome operator allocates such responsibilities, it shall include the allocation in the aerodrome manual.\nADR.OPS.D.005 Apron boundaries\n(a) The aerodrome operator, in cooperation with the air traffic service provider, shall define and provide the apron boundaries to the aeronautical information service provider for publication in the Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP).\n(b) When defining the apron boundaries, at least the following shall be taken into consideration:\n(1) aerodrome layout;\n(2) runway and taxiway configuration and method of operation;\n(3) traffic density;\n(4) weather conditions;\n(5) operational procedures.\nADR.OPS.D.010 Coordination of aircraft entry to/exit from the apron\n(a) The aerodrome operator shall ensure that the aircraft entry to and exit from the apron is coordinated with the air traffic services provider, where aircraft movement on the apron is not managed by the air traffic service provider. The coordination shall include:\n(1) designated handover points between apron management service and air traffic service for arriving and departing aircraft;\n(2) designated air-ground communication facilities to be used at the apron;\n(3) holding areas for arriving aircraft when aircraft stands are not available.\n(b) The aerodrome operator shall provide to the aeronautical information service providers for publication in the Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP):\n(1) the designated handover points referred to in point (a)(1);\n(2) the designated air-ground communication facilities referred to in point (a)(2).\nADR.OPS.D.015 Management of aircraft movements on the apron\nThe aerodrome operator shall ensure that:\n(a) aircraft are provided with instructions on the route to be followed on the apron;\n(b) adequate visual aids are provided in order to ensure that flight crews are able to identify the assigned route;\n(c) the intended route is free of any obstacle that may risk collision with the moving aircraft.\nADR.OPS. D.025 Aircraft stand allocation\n(a) The aerodrome operator shall establish and ensure the implementation of procedures to ensure that the allocated aircraft stand is:\n(1) suitable for the aircraft type intended to use it;\n(2) communicated to the organisation responsible for the provision of AMS, when established, or to the appropriate air traffic service provider;\n(3) communicated to the persons responsible for the manoeuvring of the aircraft.\n(b) The aerodrome operator shall ensure that, at least the following parameters are taken into consideration when allocating aircraft to aircraft stands:\n(1) aircraft characteristics;\n(2) parking aids;\n(3) facilities serving the aircraft stand;\n(4) vicinity of infrastructure;\n(5) other parked aircraft in the neighbouring aircraft stands;\n(6) aircraft stand dependencies.\nADR.OPS.D.030 Marshalling of aircraft\nThe aerodrome operator shall ensure that marshalling of aircraft is provided using the marshalling signals in accordance with Appendix 1 to the Annex to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 923/2012.\nADR.OPS.D.035 Aircraft parking\nThe aerodrome operator shall establish and ensure the implementation of procedures to ensure that:\n(a) an area designated for aircraft parking on an apron is monitored to ensure that the clearance distances are maintained during the parking manoeuvre;\n(b) guidance is provided to enable the aircraft to park safely;\n(c) automated parking guidance systems, if installed, are functioning properly;\n(d) persons responsible for aircraft taxiing are alerted to stop the aircraft when the clearance distances are not maintained;\n(e) persons, other than those required to assist the aircraft parking procedure, are prohibited to approach the aircraft when anti-collision lights are turned on and engines are running;\n(f) the aircraft stand is clear of any Foreign Object Debris (FOD) that may have an impact on safety.\nADR.OPS.D.040 Aircraft departure from the stand\nThe aerodrome operator shall establish and ensure the implementation of procedures to ensure that during the departure of an aircraft from the aircraft stand:\n(a) ground servicing equipment, excluding push-back trucks if required for the movement of aircraft, and vehicles have been removed from the aircraft stand or parked in designated areas;\n(b) if the aircraft stand is served by passenger boarding bridges, they have been retracted;\n(c) the designated exit route from the aircraft stand is free of foreign object debris (FOD);\n(d) vehicle movements on the stand and traffic on the adjacent road(s) have ceased, except for push-back trucks if required for the movement of aircraft;\n(e) persons, other than those required to assist the aircraft departure from the aircraft stand, are prohibited to approach the aircraft when anti-collision lights are turned on and engines are running.\nADR.OPS.D.045 Dissemination of information to organisations operating at the apron\n(a) The aerodrome operator shall disseminate information regarding limitations to operations on the apron in a timely manner to relevant organisations operating on the apron.\n(b) The information to be provided shall include the following, as applicable:\n(1) the type of the limitation;\n(2) the duration of the limitation, if known;\n(3) mitigation measures to be applied;\n(4) the operational impact of the limitation;\n(5) availability of aircraft stands;\n(6) restrictions on aircraft stands;\n(7) availability of fixed installations at aircraft stands;\n(8) special parking procedures;\n(9) temporary changes of driving routes;\n(10) work in progress;\n(11) any other information that has operational significance to the apron users.\nADR.OPS.D.050 Alerting of emergency services\n(a) The aerodrome operator shall:\n(1) establish and implement in the aerodrome emergency plan a procedure for alerting emergency services for accidents and incidents at the apron;\n(2) provide the appropriate means and facilities for alerting the relevant emergency services.\n(b) The procedure established by the aerodrome operator shall include at least the following:\n(1) the contact details and the means that shall be used for alerting the emergency services;\n(2) the information that has to be given to emergency services in order to handle the incident efficiently, such as:\n(i) location of the accident or incident;\n(ii) nature of the accident or incident;\n(iii) damages;\n(iv) injuries to persons;\n(v) dangerous goods.\nADR.OPS.D.055 Jet blast precautions\n(a) The aerodrome operator shall make apron users aware of the hazards arising from jet blast and propeller slipstream.\n(b) The aerodrome operator shall require the apron users to secure vehicles and equipment properly and designate parking areas where the effect of jet blast or propeller slipstream is minimised.\n(c) When designing or making changes to apron layouts, the aerodrome operator shall take into consideration the effect of jet blast or propeller slipstream.\n(d) The aerodrome operator shall identify jet blast-sensitive places and shall either publish a request for minimum thrust to pilots, or take appropriate mitigating measures to minimize the jet blast effect.\nADR.OPS.D.060 Aircraft refuelling\n(a) The aerodrome operator shall establish a procedure for aircraft refuelling.\n(b) The procedure shall require the following:\n(1) the prohibition of open flames and the use of electrical or similar tools likely to produce sparks or arcs within the refuelling zone;\n(2) the prohibition to start ground power units during refuelling;\n(3) the existence of an unobstructed path from the aircraft to allow the quick removal of fuel bowsers and persons in case of emergency;\n(4) the correct bonding of aircraft and fuel supply sources and the correct application of earthing procedures;\n(5) the immediate notification of the fuelling supervisor in case of fuel spillage and detailed instructions on how to handle fuel spillages;\n(6) the positioning of ground support equipment in such a way that emergency exits are free of any obstruction to allow the expeditious evacuation of the passengers, if passengers are embarking or disembarking or remain in the aircraft during refuelling;\n(7) the ready availability of fire extinguishers of a suitable type for at least initial intervention in the event of a fuel fire;\n(8) the discontinuation of refuelling operations if electrical thunderstorms are at or in the vicinity of the aerodrome.\nADR.OPS.D.065 Engine test\n(a) The aerodrome operator shall establish and implement an engine test procedure.\n(b) The procedure shall include the following:\n(1) the person that has the authority to approve engine tests;\n(2) the areas where engine tests are conducted;\n(3) the safety measures that need to be taken.\nADR.OPS.D.070 High-visibility clothing\nThe aerodrome operator shall require that all personnel working outside, on foot, on the movement area shall wear high-visibility clothing.\nADR.OPS.D.075 Start-up clearances and taxi instructions\n(a) The aerodrome operator shall ensure that start-up clearances, push-back clearances, if required, and taxi instructions are coordinated with the air traffic service provider, when the aircraft movement on the apron is not managed by the air traffic service provider.\n(b) In this case, the aerodrome operator in cooperation with the air traffic service provider shall establish and implement a procedure, which shall include the following:\n(1) definition of the authority to issue start-up clearances;\n(2) means to inform each other for start-up clearances issued;\n(3) means to inform each other of push-back clearances and taxi instructions given.\nADR.OPS.D.080 Training and proficiency check programmes of marshallers and “FOLLOW-ME” drivers\n(a) The aerodrome operator shall establish and ensure the implementation of a training programme for persons providing:\n(1) marshalling service;\n(2) “FOLLOW-ME” guidance.\n(b) The training programme shall be implemented in accordance with point ADR.OR.D.017 of Annex III.\n(c) The training shall be designed to impart fundamental knowledge and practical skills related to the execution of their duties.\n(d) The aerodrome operator shall ensure the implementation of a proficiency check programme for personnel referred to in point (a) in order to ensure:\n(1) their continued competence;\n(2) that they are aware of the rules and procedures relevant to their functions and tasks. The aerodrome operator shall ensure that persons referred to in point (a) undergo proficiency checks at intervals not exceeding 12 months since the completion of their initial training.\nADR.OPS.D.085 Training and proficiency check programme of personnel providing taxi instructions to aircraft through radiotelephony\n(a) The aerodrome operator shall ensure that:\n(1) persons providing taxi instructions to aircraft on the apron through radiotelephony, using the assigned aeronautical radio frequencies, are appropriately trained and qualified;\n(2) the training programme is implemented in accordance with point ADR.OR.D.017 of Annex III, with the following exceptions:\n(i) the initial training shall be followed by a unit training which comprises the following phases:\n(A) transitional training phase, designed primarily to impart knowledge and understanding of site-specific operational procedures and task-specific aspects;\n(B) on-the-job training phase, which is the final phase of unit training during which previously acquired job-related routines and skills are integrated in practice under the supervision of a qualified training instructor in a live traffic situation;\n(ii) recurrent training shall be conducted at intervals not exceeding 12 calendar months and contains a review of the initial training content\n(iii) refresher training shall be conducted when a person is absent from duties for a period of more than 12 months and shall include the entire initial training content.\n(b) Persons referred to in point (a)(1) shall demonstrate language proficiency, at least at an operational level both in the use of phraseologies and in plain language, in accordance with point (c), in the languages used for air-ground communication at the aerodrome.\n(c) The applicant shall demonstrate the ability to:\n(1) communicate effectively in voice-only and in face-to-face situations;\n(2) communicate on common and work-related topics with accuracy and clarity;\n(3) use appropriate communicative strategies to exchange messages and to recognise and resolve misunderstandings in a general or work-related context;\n(4) handle successfully the linguistic challenges presented by a complication or unexpected turn of events which occurs within the context of a routine work situation or communicative task with which they are otherwise familiar;\n(5) use a dialect or accent which is intelligible to the aeronautical community.\n(d) Language proficiency shall be demonstrated by a certificate issued by the organisation that conducted the assessment, attesting the language or languages, the level or levels of proficiency, and the date of the assessment.\n(e) Except for persons who have demonstrated language proficiency at an expert level, the language proficiency shall be re-assessed every:\n(1) four years from the date of the assessment, if the level demonstrated is operational level;\n(2) six years from the date of the assessment, if the level demonstrated is extended level.\n(f) The demonstration of language proficiency shall be done through a method of assessment, which shall contain:\n(1) the process by which an assessment is done;\n(2) the qualifications of the assessors conducting assessments of language proficiency;\n(3) the appeal procedure.\n(g) The aerodrome operator shall make available language training to maintain the required level of language proficiency of its personnel.\n(h) The aerodrome operator shall ensure the implementation of a proficiency check programme for personnel referred to in point (a)(1) in order to ensure:\n(1) their continued competence;\n(2) that they are aware of the rules and procedures relevant to their functions and tasks. The aerodrome operator shall ensure that persons referred to in point (a) undergo proficiency checks at intervals not exceeding 12 months since the completion of their initial training.’.",
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      "text": "Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 of 26 September 2012 laying down the common rules of the air and operational provisions regarding services and procedures in air navigation and amending Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1035/2011 and Regulations (EC) No 1265/2007, (EC) No 1794/2006, (EC) No 730/2006, (EC) No 1033/2006 and (EU) No 255/2010 (OJ L 281, 13.10.2012, p. 1).’."
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