AVOP QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Non cabbed (self propelled) vehicle - Answer -must have operable front and rear lights.
The front
running lights must be on whenever they are driven airside, and both front and rear
lights must
be capable of flashing on and off in unison.
Non-Self-Propelled Equipment - Answer -equipment is pushed, towed, or dragged.
Examples include baggage carts,
cargo dollies, cargo containers, and air stairs.
Exemptions - Answer -Police and other emergency service vehicles equipped with their
own company-standard
safety markings are considered equal to or exceeding these standards described
earlier.
Vehicle Visibility - Answer -Whenever a self-propelled vehicle is moving from one place
to another on an apron, the
vehicle's headlights and warning beacons must be on. This indicates to taxiing aircraft
that the
vehicle is being operated on the apron area.
Turn off warning beacon when - Answer -vehicle is stationary, providing service to an
aircraft.
Improper use of flashing lamps can be distracting to taxiing aircraft and limits their value
as a
warning indicator that the vehicles are in motion
Other Requirements - Answer -Studded tires and tire chains are not permitted on any
vehicle being operated on the airside of
YWG. It is recommended that all vehicles operating on the manoeuvring area require a
minimum 2.5
lb ABC fire extinguisher for emergency situations, such as the dry-chemical
extinguishers
carried by WAA vehicles
Aprons - Answer -part of an aerodrome, other than the manoeuvring area, that
accommodates
the loading and unloading of passengers and cargo, the refuelling, servicing,
maintenance,
and parking of aircraft, and movement of aircraft and pedestrians necessary for such
purposes
, Restricted Area - Answer -any area of an aerodrome that is identified as an area to
which access is
restricted to authorized persons
All personnel working in Restricted Areas - Answer -shall wear their RAIC on outer
clothing,
ensuring its visibility, when in the Restricted Areas.
A person who is not in possession of valid identification - Answer -shall not enter or
remain in any area
of an apron that is designated as a Restricted Area unless authorized to do so by WAA
or
under escort by someone with a valid RAIC
Runways - Answer -A runway is the portion of the manoeuvring area used for aircraft
takeoff and landing. Runway
18-36 and Runway 13-31 are the two runways used at YWG.
Taxiways - Answer -part of an aerodrome used for manoeuvring aircraft and airport
equipment
transiting between the apron and the runway
Central De-icing Facility (CDF) - Answer -area designated for the de-icing/anti-icing of
aircraft and glycol recovery. The
CDF is located on the west side of Apron I between Taxiway Hotel Taxiway Victor,
Taxiway
Whiskey, and Apron I
Equipment Staging Area - Answer -designated area where it is safe to place equipment
prior to the arrival or departure of an
aircraft
Holding Bay - Answer -A defined area where aircraft can be held, bypassed, or
positioned for run-ups to facilitate
efficient surface movement.
Security Checkpoints - Answer -Defined reporting points through which access is
gained to the Airport Restricted Area from
other airside surfaces, from groundside, or from public areas
Service Roads - Answer -An uncontrolled roadway intended for the use of vehicles
entering or transiting between
aircraft movement areas.
Blue Lights - Answer -used along the edges of aprons and taxiways.
Non cabbed (self propelled) vehicle - Answer -must have operable front and rear lights.
The front
running lights must be on whenever they are driven airside, and both front and rear
lights must
be capable of flashing on and off in unison.
Non-Self-Propelled Equipment - Answer -equipment is pushed, towed, or dragged.
Examples include baggage carts,
cargo dollies, cargo containers, and air stairs.
Exemptions - Answer -Police and other emergency service vehicles equipped with their
own company-standard
safety markings are considered equal to or exceeding these standards described
earlier.
Vehicle Visibility - Answer -Whenever a self-propelled vehicle is moving from one place
to another on an apron, the
vehicle's headlights and warning beacons must be on. This indicates to taxiing aircraft
that the
vehicle is being operated on the apron area.
Turn off warning beacon when - Answer -vehicle is stationary, providing service to an
aircraft.
Improper use of flashing lamps can be distracting to taxiing aircraft and limits their value
as a
warning indicator that the vehicles are in motion
Other Requirements - Answer -Studded tires and tire chains are not permitted on any
vehicle being operated on the airside of
YWG. It is recommended that all vehicles operating on the manoeuvring area require a
minimum 2.5
lb ABC fire extinguisher for emergency situations, such as the dry-chemical
extinguishers
carried by WAA vehicles
Aprons - Answer -part of an aerodrome, other than the manoeuvring area, that
accommodates
the loading and unloading of passengers and cargo, the refuelling, servicing,
maintenance,
and parking of aircraft, and movement of aircraft and pedestrians necessary for such
purposes
, Restricted Area - Answer -any area of an aerodrome that is identified as an area to
which access is
restricted to authorized persons
All personnel working in Restricted Areas - Answer -shall wear their RAIC on outer
clothing,
ensuring its visibility, when in the Restricted Areas.
A person who is not in possession of valid identification - Answer -shall not enter or
remain in any area
of an apron that is designated as a Restricted Area unless authorized to do so by WAA
or
under escort by someone with a valid RAIC
Runways - Answer -A runway is the portion of the manoeuvring area used for aircraft
takeoff and landing. Runway
18-36 and Runway 13-31 are the two runways used at YWG.
Taxiways - Answer -part of an aerodrome used for manoeuvring aircraft and airport
equipment
transiting between the apron and the runway
Central De-icing Facility (CDF) - Answer -area designated for the de-icing/anti-icing of
aircraft and glycol recovery. The
CDF is located on the west side of Apron I between Taxiway Hotel Taxiway Victor,
Taxiway
Whiskey, and Apron I
Equipment Staging Area - Answer -designated area where it is safe to place equipment
prior to the arrival or departure of an
aircraft
Holding Bay - Answer -A defined area where aircraft can be held, bypassed, or
positioned for run-ups to facilitate
efficient surface movement.
Security Checkpoints - Answer -Defined reporting points through which access is
gained to the Airport Restricted Area from
other airside surfaces, from groundside, or from public areas
Service Roads - Answer -An uncontrolled roadway intended for the use of vehicles
entering or transiting between
aircraft movement areas.
Blue Lights - Answer -used along the edges of aprons and taxiways.
