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1、FAA Guide toGround VehicleOperationsA Comprehensive Guideto Safe Driving on theAirport Surface1TC11-0020FAA Guide to Ground Vehicle OperationsIntroductionTraffic levels rise, airports expand, surface routes change, and you, the vehicle driver, are expected to understand how to safely move about the
2、airport. Besides learning about the different movement areas on the airport, the added combination of changes in weather, time of day and amount of aircraft traffic makes the risk of error higher than ever.Runway incursions are a serious safety concern and significantly impact safe operations at any
3、 airport. Incursions, whichalso can occur on taxiways although not considered runway incursions, have involved air carrier aircraft, military planes, general aviation aircraft, air traffic controllers, ground vehicles and pedestrians.A Runway Incursion (RI) is defined as any occurrence at an aerodro
4、me involving the incorrect presence of an aircraft, vehicle or person on the protected area of a surface designated for the landing and takeoff of aircraft. There are three types of RIs: Operational Errors (OE), Pilot Deviations (PD) and Vehicle/Pedestrian Deviations (V/PD).Operational Errors involv
5、e air traffic control (ATC) and Pilot Deviations typically involve an airmans mistake. A V/PD occurs when a vehicle or pedestrian has entered the runway safety area without authorization from air traffic control. Annually, V/PDs comprise approximately 20% of total runway incursions.The information p
6、resented in this brochure is focused on helping to inform and educate vehicle drivers about the various signs, lights, markings, phraseology and other procedures utilized in an airport environment. Listed below are some basic things to remember and practice before operating a vehicle on the airport:
7、FAA Guide to Ground Vehicle OperationsIntroductionQ Review and understand airfield signage and markings.Q Review the most up-to-date airport diagram prior to moving the vehicle. Have the airport diagram out and available for immediate reference while driving in the operational area.Q Review current
8、airfield information for any taxiway closures, runway closures, construction activity or other surface risks.Q Ensure appropriate vehicle lights (high beams, flashers, beacons and strobes) are operational prior to driving on the airport surface. Flashers and beacons help ATC, aircrews and other oper
9、ators see vehicles in the movement area, especially during periods of reduced visibility and at night.Q Use service roads whenever possible to minimize time spent on taxiways and runways.Q During radio transmissions, use proper aviation phraseology and speak in a clear, concise manner.Q Copy your cl
10、earance and review the assigned route. Read back all clearances.Q If you do not understand an instruction, clarify with ATC before proceeding.Q While driving, refrain from using cell phone, texting or engaging in unnecessary conversation.Q Get as familiar as possible with the airports roads, taxiway
11、s and runways before driving solo on the airfield. If possible, have someone who is very familiar with the airport accompany you until you are proficient at operating on the movement area.23FAA Guide to Ground Vehicle OperationsIntroductionThe FAA Guide to Ground Vehicle Operations was created for y
12、ou, the driver of a tug, fuel truck, baggage cart or other airport vehicle. This guide is not intended to provide comprehensive coverage of everything there is to know about surface safety. Rather, it focuses on five areas that are most important, as well as containing additional information and a c
13、hance for you to test your overall comprehension with a quiz.Airport BasicsAirfield Signs, Markings and LightingTowered AirportsNon-Towered AirportsAviation PhraseologyAdditional InformationSelf-AssessmentFAA Guide to Ground Vehicle OperationsIntroductionEach section identifies safety measures and i
14、nformation that will help you maintain situational awareness while on the airfield. “Situational awareness” is defined as being aware of your location on the airfield and how that location relates to your destination, other vehicles and aircraft. It can be maintained consistently by:Q Understanding
15、and following Air Traffic Control (ATC) instructions and clearances.Q Using an airport diagram.Q Knowing the meaning of the visual aids available on the airport, such as airfield markings, signs and lights.Maintaining situational awareness will help you avoid errors that lead to runway incursions. Runway incursions are a serious safety concern and it doesnt take much to be involved in one. Incursions and collisions have included all types of commercial, military and private aircraft as well as GROUND VEHICLES.
