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Aerodrome Manual

Part 3 Airport Technical Information

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AERODROME MANUAL Part 3 Technical Information Contents Part 3

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Section

PART 3 – TECHNICAL INFORMATION

1 Aerodrome Licence 1 - 1

2 Aerodrome Location and Obstacles 2 - 1

3 Movement Area

Runways

Taxiways & Apron

Parking limitation

3 - 1

4 Visual Aids

General

Signals

Surface Markings

Marking WIP

Aeronautical Ground Lighting

Runway Lighting

Taxiway & Apron

Obstruction Lighting

4 – 1

4 - 2

5 Rescue and Fire Fighting Services

Licensing Requirement

Policy

Fire Category

Non-Public Transport Flights

Supervision and Accountability

Extraneous Duties

Emergency Response

1000m Response

Response beyond 1000m

Alerting the RFFS

Domestic Incidents

Fire Station

Equipment & Media Availability

Water Supplies

Training

Medical Facilities

5 – 1

5 – 2

5 – 3

5 – 4

5 - 5

6 Air Traffic Services 6 - 1

7 Meteorological Information 7 – 1

8 Integrated Emergency Planning 8 – 1

9 Standby Power Arrangements 9 – 1

10 Aviation Fuel 10 - 1

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Part 3 Technical Information 1 - 1 Section 1 Aerodrome Licence

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1. NAME AND ADDRESS OF AERODROME

Oban Airport

North Connel

Argyll

PA37 1SW

Tel. 01631 572910

Fax. 01631 710884

2. PERSON IN CHARGE OF DAY TO DAY OPERATIONS

Thomas Eddleston

Address as above

Tel 01631 572910

Email [email protected]

3. AIRPORT LICENCE HOLDER

Argyll & Bute Council

4. NAME AND ADDRESS OF ACCOUNTABLE MANAGER

Thomas Eddleston

Address as above

Tel 01631 572910

Email [email protected]

5. AUTHORISED PERSON

There is no ‘Authorised Person’ for the purpose of Article 232 of the ANO 2009.

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Part 3 Technical Information 1 - 2 Section 1 Aerodrome Licence

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6. AERODROME LICENCE

Oban Airport has been granted an Ordinary Licence for use by the licence

holder and persons specifically authorised by him. The airport is notified in the

UK AIP as being available subject to prior permission being obtained.

The general hours of availability are promulgated in the UK AIP AD 2 These

hours are subject to change and may be varied at short notice by NOTAM.

RFFS cover is provided for all aircraft movements appropriate to Category 2 with

Category 3 being available under the CAP168 remission arrangements.

Specific licence conditions are as follows:

The Licence requires that the Airport shall at all times when it is available

for the take-off and landing of aircraft, be so available to all persons on

equal terms and conditions.

Changes cannot be made to the licensed facilities without the prior

approval of the CAA SARG under Condition 3 of the Aerodrome Licence.

Oban Airport is responsible for informing the CAA of any planned

changes which may affect the Aerodrome Licence.

In accordance with Condition 2 of the Aerodrome Licence, no aircraft

shall take-off or land at Oban Airport unless such fire fighting and rescue

services and such medical services and equipment as required in respect

of such aircraft in accordance with CAP 168 are provided.

The Aerodrome is not licensed for the take-off and landing of aircraft at

night.

7. CONDITIONS OF USE

Oban Airport has been granted an Ordinary Licence, which relates only

to the use of the aerodrome by the holder of the licence and persons

specifically authorised by him. As the holder of an Ordinary Licence,

Argyll & Bute Council is not obliged to notify the hours of availability in

the UK AIP.

There are no published Aerodrome Terms and Conditions of use.

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8. HOURS of OPERATION

Availability of the aerodrome and its facilities is shown in the UK AIP. Outside

these hours are designated as ‘by arrangement’, and the protection of an

Aerodrome Traffic Zone (ATZ) may not always be provided.

9. GENERAL

Obligations are placed on the Airport Licence Holder to continue to meet the

licensing requirements.

Summarised below are the primary licensing obligations

Manage safety in a systematic manner.

Comply with the standards and practices of ICAO Annex 14 and UK

CAP 168.

Comply with Licence Conditions.

Ensure that all technical Information published in ‘notified

documents’ is current.

Oblige all operators, handling agents and other organisations

providing services at Oban Airport to comply with the requirements

laid down by Oban Airport with regard to safety in the Aerodrome

Manual.

Require all operators, handling agents and other organisations

providing services at Oban Airport to promote safety and report

accidents, incidents, defects and faults which may have an impact

on safety.

As part of the system for managing safety, monitor and audit Oban

Airport activities in order to confirm compliance with safety

procedures and make appropriate changes to safety procedures.

Permit access to the Airport by the CAA and its agents in order to

inspect and audit the airport, its equipment, procedures and records.

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Part 3 Technical Information 2 - 1 Section 2 Aerodrome Location and Obstacles

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1. LOCATION and ELEVATION

2. LICENCE VARIATION

Beinn Lora at 308 metres AOD creates a significant infringement into the

approach surface to Runway 19 and take off climb surface for Runway 01.

Argyll & Bute have submitted a safety assessment associated with this

infringement dated 30 May 2008.

3. OBSTACLES INFRINGING OBSTACLE LIMITATION SURFACES

3..1. 01 /Approach; 19/Take-off

Obstacle Type ft amsl

Co-ordinates

Tree 171.09 56 26 59.14N 005 24 05.50W

Tree 165.12 56 26 59.92N 005 24 06.87W

Terrain 217.16 56 26 49.09N 005 24 03.59W

3..2. 19/Approach; 01/Take-off

Obstacle Type ft amsl

Co-ordinates

Hill 306.66 56 28 53.46N 005 23 52.18W

Tree 543.56 56 29 09.49N 005 23 57.60W

Tree 595.24 56 29 10.72N 005 23 54.84W

Tree 692.08 56 29 12.47N 005 23 50.64W

Tree 732.87 56 29 12.72N 005 23 46.91W

Mid-point Rwy 01/19

Lat. 56 27 49.39N Long. 005 24

00W

Elevation

23.8ft AOD

Apron Elevation

25ft AOD

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3..3. In the Circling Area

Obstacle Type ft amsl

Co-ordinates

Hill 779.31 56 29 04.75N 005 23 10.17W

Terrain 256.79 56 26 49.76N 005 23 59.15W

Tree 454.62 56 29 09.27N 005 24 03.70W

Tree 543.56 56 29 09.49N 005 23 57.60W

Tree 595.76 56 28 59.29N 005 23 46.94W

Terrain 924.27 56 28 58.33N 005 22 46.09W

Terrain 737.66 56 29 00.44N 005 23 12.64W

Hill 903.41 56 29 06.31N 005 23 01.11W

Hill 767.07 56 29 08.55N 005 23 12.02W

Tree 595.24 56 29 10.72N 005 23 54.84W

Tree 692.08 56 29 12.47N 005 23 50.64W

Tree 715.38 56 29 12.29N 005 23 48.75W

Tree 726.83 56 29 12.72N 005 23 46.90W

Tree 820.66 56 29 12.51N 005 23 23.42W

Terrain 998.68 56 29 04.17N 005 22 53.31W

Terrain 902.91 56 28 55.48N 005 22 34.06W

3..4. In the Vicinity of the Aerodrome

Obstacle Type ft amsl

Co-ordinates

Mast 558.56 56 24 14.38N 005 29 08.60W

Tree 599.63 56 25 24.33N 005 26 57.37W

3..5. Other Aerodrome Location Co-ordinates

Location

Co-ordinates

Threshold runway 01 56 27 32.99N 005 24 02.41W

Threshold runway 19 56 28 03.30N 005 23 57.05W

Holding point A 56 28 06.98N 005 23 53.15W

Holding point B 56 27 58.78N 005 23 55.26W

Holding point C 56 27 55.93N 005 23 55.75W

Holding point E 56 27 43.21N 005 23 57.80W

Holding point F 56 27 36.10N 005 23 59.08W

Holding point G 56 27 49.81N 005 24 03.25W

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Part 3 Technical Information 3 - 1 Section 3 Movement Area

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1. MOVEMENT AREA

1..1. Runways

01 Non-instrument

19 Non-instrument

Hdg° T

005.59º T

185.59º T

Length [m]

1264

Width [m]

30

Surface

Porous asphalt

Slope Overall

Nil

Nil

Code

2C

Runway PCN

11

Stopway [m]

135

52

Threshold Elevation

22.7ft AOD

23.3ft AOD

TORA [m]

1064

1142

TODA [m]

1064

1142

ASDA [m]

1199

1194

LDA [m]

1110

994

Clearway

199

122

RESA

30

30

Strip Width [m]

86

Strip ends [m]

30

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1..2. Taxiways

Designation

Width

Surface

A – [Access to grass parking area]

15m

Porous asphalt

B – [Access to light aircraft apron]

15m

Porous asphalt

C – [Acess to main apron]

15m

Porous asphalt

E and F – [Access to Argyll Aero Club]

10.5m

Porous asphalt/concrete

G – [Access to western parking area]

15m

Bitumen-stabilised sand

1..3. Aprons

Designation

Surface

PCN

Main apron

Block pavers

11

Light aircraft apron

Porous asphalt

11

Western parking area

Bitumen-stabilised sand

Not available

Grass parking area

Grass

Not applicable

1..4. Parking Limitations

Apron size and the proximity of the Transitional Surface imposes a

constraint on aircraft parking. Aircraft parking arrangements take

account of this limitation.

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Part 3 Technical Information 4 - 1 Section 4 Visual Aids

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1. INTRODUCTION

This section describes the characteristics of the Visual Aids provided at Oban

Airport. The operation and maintenance regime is detailed in AOI 8.

2. GENERAL

All visual aids will comply with the requirements of ICAO Annex 14, CAP

168 and CAP 637.

All visual aids are subject to inspection for damage, deterioration and

serviceability as detailed in AOI 8.

All visual aids are maintained, repaired and replaced in accordance with

CAP 168 requirements.

The failure of any visual aid will be promulgated by NOTAM, and RTF as

appropriate.

Visual aids will always be considered whenever there are new airfield

developments whether permanent or temporary.

Pilots and Operators are invited to comment on the location, operation

and effectiveness of visual aids via the Airside Safety Committee or

directly to the Station Manager.

3. SIGNALS

There is no signals area.

Wind sleeves are installed adjacent to the southern threshold Runway 01

and at midpoint on the grass triangle. The northerly wind sleeve is

illuminated.

Marshalling signals will be provided as required in accordance with the

Rules of the Air Regulations.

4. SURFACE MARKINGS

Runway 01/19 is marked as a code 2 non-instrument runway with

displaced threshold markings.

There are no apron markings.

All runway holding points are marked as ICAO pattern ‘A’ holds.

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5. MARKING WORK IN PROGRESS

All Airfield WIP will be managed in accordance with AOI 8.

All work in progress involving temporary surface movement arrangements

will be marked in accordance with CAP 168 which may involve isolating

lighting, removal of signs and markings and/or the physical blocking of

routes.

All temporary arrangements in the form of signs, barriers etc will be

located so as not to present additional physical obstacles.

6. AERONAUTICAL GROUND LIGHTING [AGL]

The AGL installation meets the specification ‘Scale L4’ as required by

CAP 168 table 6.1.

The AGL circuits are interleaved.

6..1. Provision of Lighting - Runways

Runway

01

19

H I App. None

Simple 540m with one cross bar 300m from the threshold

PAPIs LHS 4.25° meht 26ft

2x APAPI units LHS 3.5° meht 20ft

Threshold H.I. Green wing bars

H.I. Green wing bars

Rwy Edge H.I elevated Omni-directional with L.I. bi-directional component

Rwy End H.I.Uni-directional Red

H.I.Uni-directional Red

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6..2. Provision of Lighting – Taxiway & Aprons

The following is provided:

Blue L.I elevated edge lighting at the apron/taxiway edge.

Runway holding point signs are retro-reflective.

Runway Guard Lights are located at holding point C.

6..3. Obstruction Lighting

Red Obstruction Lighting is installed as follows:

Obstacle

Position

NDB Aerial

ON Airfield

6..4. Lighting Inspections

AGL is inspected and maintained in accordance with AOI 7 & 8.

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Part 3 Technical Information 5 - 1 Section 5 Rescue and Fire Fighting Services

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1. RFFS LICENSING REQUIREMENT

In accordance with Condition 2 of the Aerodrome Licence , no aircraft required

to use a licensed aerodrome shall take‐off or land at Oban Airport unless such

fire fighting and rescue services and such medical services and equipment as

required in respect of such an aircraft in accordance with CAP 168 and CAP

699 are provided.

2. POLICY

It is Oban Airport Policy to provide RFFS Category 2. RFF Cat 3 will be

available, using the remission factor permitted by CAP 168 Chapter 8. RFF

equipment, facilities and training will meet and where possible exceed the

minimum standards for operations at Low Category Aerodromes as detailed in

CAP 168 and CAP 699.

3. FIRE CATEGORY

Oban Airport is Fire Category 2 and provides RFF Cat 3 aircraft under the

CAP 168 remission arrangement.

The Duty Watch Commander is familiar with category requirements.

The staffing arrangements at the Airport are such that the Duty AFISO will

automatically be aware of any change of Fire Category availability.

The Oban Manual of RFFS details the minimum accommodation,

equipment, personnel and media required to operate the RFFS.

4. DEPLETION

In the event that Oban Airport is unable to meet the standards required for RFF

Category 2, aircraft operators and pilots will be informed and the appropriate

NOTAM action will be taken.

5. FLIGHTS NOT REQUIRED TO USE A LICENSED FACILITY

Freight aircraft, ambulance flights or movements not required to use a licensed

facility will be provided with the highest available RFF Category subject to prior

notification. The aircraft operator may decide that a particular RFF Category is

required and the Airport Authority will declare whether or not this can be made

available before accepting such a movement.

Continued

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Ambulance flights may operate into Oban Airport at times when it is not

promulgated as available to other movements. At this time such flights are by

helicopter only.

6. SUPERVISION and ACCOUNTABILITY

The Station Manager is accountable for the RFF function and further details of

his accountabilities are detailed in Part 5 of the Aerodrome Manual.

The Duty Crew Commander is to be qualified with, as a minimum, a Certificate

of Competence as Supervisor.

The Crew Commanders are competent to act as Low Category Airport

Supervisor [LCAS] and will be an integral part of the manning level for RFF Cat

1 and Cat 2 aircraft movements.

7. EXTRANEOUS DUTIES

During aircraft operations, RFF personnel may assist with additional non-RFF

duties providing that the response times detailed in CAP 168 can be met and

any such additional duties will not add to the risks normally associated with a

‘response’.

In order that any additional duties can be accommodated with other RFF duties,

such additional duties will be managed in a systematic manner. RFF personnel

will always be able to meet response times.

8. EMERGENCY RESPONSE

The Oban Airport Emergency Orders identify the necessary actions to be taken

by RFF personnel for the various categories of emergency and standby.

9. 1000m. RESPONSE

Details relating to procedures for accessing up to 1000 metres beyond each

runway threshold can be found in the RFFS ‘1000 Metre Area Assessment’

contained within the Manual of RFFS, Annex ‘B’.

This assessment deals with the response from the RFFS and other emergency

services likely to be responding to an aircraft incident in the 1,000 metre areas.

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10. RESPONSES beyond 1000m from the thresholds

In the event of an incident beyond the vicinity of the aerodrome 1000 metre

response area as shown on plan Oban Airport – Airfield Crash Map A1, the

RFFS may be called upon to support the Local Authority response.

This response will be dependent on aircraft movement at the time of the

incident and the decision will ultimately be that of the duty AFISO. In the event

of a response by the RFFS the airport is effectively closed to aircraft requiring

the use of a Licensed Aerodrome for the duration of the incident.

11. ALERTING the RFF

Oban Airport Emergency Orders identify the appropriate method to be used,

according to circumstance, in order to alert the RFF.

A crash alarm, located in the VCR and audible throughout the operational

areas, is available for the most urgent requirements.

Note. The Crash Alarm is tested daily.

The alerting of RFFS personnel, whilst away from the Fire Station engaged

on other duties, or whilst undergoing training, will be by means of UHF radio.

RFFS personnel will ensure that they remain in radio contact with the duty

AFISO at all times when away from the Fire Station using a personal radio.

12. DOMESTIC FIRES and OTHER INCIDENTS

In the event that the RFFS becomes involved with a domestic fire or other

incident that would prevent a full response within the required response time to

an aircraft incident, then the fire category of the airfield will be declared as nil

and the airport will not be available to aircraft requiring the use of a Licensed

Aerodrome, except in an emergency.

In the event of a domestic incident on site the RFFS will respond immediately

with the permission of the duty AFISO to that location with as much resource as

possible.

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13. FIRE STATION

The RFFS are based at the Fire Station situated at the north end of the

Terminal. There is one appliance garage where the appliance is stored

overnight. There are vehicle bays in the fire station that have access / egress to

the front of the fire station for small fire appliances. Doors from these bays are

electrically operated. The normal parking location for the Fire Appliance (wash

bay) enables response times to be met to all parts of the aerodrome movement

area.

14. EQUIPMENT and MEDIA AVAILABILITY

All equipment, media and the appliance conform to CAP168 (App 8B).

Details are to be found in the Oban Manual of RFFS.

15. WATER SUPPLIES

There is one hydrant located by the Fire Station plus four hydrants equally

spaced along the runway edge. Static water supplies of 24,000 litres are

located adjacent to the runway at Map References Foxtrot 8 and Echo 11.

These locations are indicated on the site map of the airport, which has been

issued to all Strathclyde Emergency Services. The site map is also

incorporated into Strathclyde Fire and Rescue’s Mobile Vehicle Data System,

which can be accessed via the computer system, carried on all their

appliances.

The Airport ‘Water Assessment’ identifies the requirement for the provision of

large and continuous supplies of water that can be delivered to an incident site

in the vicinity of the runway and its environs. In practice this will be achieved by

utilizing all water resources within the area and the assessment has identified

the requirements to supply a water relay system. This requirement will be

internally audited by Oban Airport by periodically carrying out exercises with the

Rescue and Fire Fighting Service and Strathclyde Fire and Rescue to highlight

and resolve any difficulties. A copy of the water assessment is contained within

the Manual of RFFS, Annex ‘A’.

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16. TRAINING

All personnel training will be:

To the required standards set out in CAP 699 and detailed in the Oban

Manual of RFFS and the Oban Airport Training Manual.

Part of a continuous structured training programme.

Documented in personnel training records.

Delivered by approved individuals or organisations, internal or external

as appropriate.

Detailed in the Oban Manual of RFFS

17. MEDICAL FACILITIES.

The medical provision at Oban Airport will provide sufficient medical and

associated equipment to deal with a major incident in the early stages.

An assessment had been carried out by Oban Airport’s Medical Coordinator, in

conjunction with the Scottish Ambulance Service, and sufficient equipment is

retained at the airport to supplement what will arrive with the specialist services

responding to an incident. These medical supplies are held in the First Aid

Room/RVP.

The RFFS provides a first aid service to passengers, visitors, company

employees and other agencies who require treatment on site during operating

hours. This service is available unless personnel are involved in fire service

duties that take priority and attendance to the first aid incident does not

compromise the response of the RFFS to an aircraft incident.

All members of the RFFS are trained, as a minimum, in First Aid to the Health

and Safety (First Aid at Work) Regulations 1981. Certificates of competence

are issued by a training provider and are valid for 3 years. A revalidation

process is instigated prior to the expiry date.

All appliances carry first aid equipment. All RFFS personnel who hold a first aid

certificate are competent in the use of this equipment.

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1. PROVISION of SERVICE

An Aerodrome Flight Information Service is provided in accord with CAP670,

CAP 1032, CAP797 and the Oban Airport MAFIS.

2. SELECTION OF RUNWAY IN USE

The Runway in use will be that most closely aligned to the surface wind.

Circuits will normally be carried out to the west of the airfield.

3. INTEGRATION of AVIATION ACTIVITIES

The fact that all movements are by prior arrangement means that all visiting

aircraft etc. are integrated through that process.

4. RADIO COMMUNICATIONS

Communication with aircraft is through FIS Frequency 118.050Mhz, call sign

‘Oban Information’.

A ground frequency 461.462500 is available for vehicle operations.

Frequency 121.6000 Mhz call-sign ‘Fire Chief’ is available.

5. NAVAIDS

An NDB ‘OBN’ frequency 404.0 is located on the airfield [range 15nm].

A DME ‘OBA’ Ch 42Y freq 110.55Mhz operates H24 [range 18nm].

The NDB is monitored in the VCR.

There are no published instrument procedures.

6. ATS AUDIT

Oban Airport Air Traffic Services [FIS] are audited annually by the CAA.

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Part 3 Technical Information 7 - 1 Section 7 Meteorological Information

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1. INTRODUCTION

Oban Airport provides official weather reports for the Met. Office. As a

consequence there is forecast information specific to Oban.

2. INFORMATION AVAILABLE

The Met. Office General Aviation website provides a variety of information

which is useful for the Airport personnel and aircrew. For example:

‘Form 215’ providing low level forecast information.

The Airmet Forecast’ [Scottish Region] updated several times per day.

Terminal Aerodrome Forecasts [TAFs] and Actual Weather Reports for

UK airfields.

Rainfall radar for the British Isles.

Volcanic ash advisory information.

Note. The above website also provides comprehensive details of

meteorological abbreviations and weather codes.

3. ACTUAL WEATHER REPORTS

The Duty AFISO is responsible for making unofficial weather reports which are

passed to aircraft and aircraft operators as well as being recorded in the

weather log.

If an official weather observer is present on duty and is conducting METARS,

the Duty AFISO should pass the latest one to aircraft and aircraft operators.

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1. POLICY

In order to attend to the continual safety and security of passengers,

customers and staff, Oban Airport is committed to ensuring that effective

emergency and contingency plans are in place. The Emergency Orders

form an integral part of the Aerodrome Manual.

It will be policy to coordinate such arrangements with external emergency

services and Airport Operating Companies.

Oban Airport will endeavour to learn from the experience of others and

promote good practice.

Emergency Orders will be reviewed on an annual basis.

2. OBJECTIVES

It is accepted that not all eventualities are predictable, however the plans

have been developed to provide a framework of actions which will cope

with the majority of events.

The Emergency Orders are devised so as to minimise the impact of any

emergency situation.

3. EMERGENCY PLANNING

Emergency Planning with respect to Oban Airport is the responsibility of the

Argyll Airports Contingency Planning Liaison Group (AACPLG)

4. THE OBAN EMERGENCY ORDERS CONTAIN:

Plans for dealing with emergencies occurring at Oban Airport or in its

vicinity, including the malfunction of aircraft in flight; structural fires;

sabotage, including bomb threats (aircraft or structure); unlawful seizure

of aircraft; and incidents on the airport covering “during the emergency”

and “after the emergency” considerations.

Details of facilities, organisations and equipment to be used in

emergencies.

Details of emergency exercise plans

5. INTENTIONALLY BLANK

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Part 3 Technical Information 9 - 1 Section 9 Standby Power Arrangements

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1. INTRODUCTION

1..1. Lighting Failure Contingency Arrangements

A 90kVA generator is available with a changeover time <15

seconds.

1..2. Air Traffic Services

A UPS provides continuity of services.

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Part 3 Technical Information 10 - 2 Section 10 Aviation Fuel

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1. INTRODUCTION

Aviation fuel is supplied by a contracted fuel supplier.

The Airport Authority is responsible for ensuring that the provisions of the Air

Navigation Order (ANO) Article 242, CAP 747 and CAP 748 are complied with at

all times in order to guarantee the safe delivery of fuel to an aircraft in a condition

that is fit for use.

2. PERSONNEL

The contracted fuel supplier is responsible for ensuring that no person shall

accept, handle or dispense aviation fuel unless they have undertaken a course of

training and are authorised to undertake such duties at Oban Airport. The fuel

contractor is also responsible for all training of staff and documentation relating to

the sale of aviation fuel.

3. PROCEDURES

Documented fuelling procedures appertaining to delivery, storage and quality

control are maintained by the fuel contractor and will be audited on an annual

basis by the License Holder or by second party auditors authorised by the

License Holder.

4. THE USE OF UNLEADED MOTOR GASOLINE

Following discussions between the Council and the Local Fuel Stations (BP and

ESSO) the Council was informed that no quality assurance can be given with

regard to the aviation use of Unleaded Motor Gasoline (MOGAS) that is supplied

on their forecourts. In fact it was stated by some, that the fuel supplied on the

forecourt should not be used for aviation purposes. It has therefore been

decided that unless a quality assured source is found, any ‘self-fuelling’ of

aircraft with this type of fuel is not to be undertaken. AVGAS which is supplied by

the on-site fuel contractor is quality assured and can be used in aircraft that were

previously using MOGAS.