OCTOBER 2019 From the 5th December 2019, 00:01hrs local Revision Alpha v1.0 of the Pushback Procedures will come into effect. It highlights changes from the previous revision including: – Multiple textual changes due to re- designation of some taxiways and holding points. – Minor change to pushback procedure for Stand 24. – Tug call sign list amended. – Procedures for Stands 807, 809 & 811 added (stands to be introduced into service early 2020). – Tug Release Point Map amended. It is vital that the most up to date version of the Pushback Procedures document is available inside the tug prior to carrying out any pushback or towing manoeuvre. An up-to-date copy of the Manchester Airport Manoeuvring Area Map must be available in aircraft tugs at all times. 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. 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. LISTEN. UNDERSTAND. PUSH. PUSHBACK PROCEDURES: REVISION ALPHA Organised by George Bloor -Airfield Operations Manager- the behind- the-scenes event held on the 15th November was a huge success! The Airfield Operations team hosted a Winter 2019 Showcase to highlight the importance of safe operations during the winter months and share the preparations that have been made across campus. The airside community came together to host the event with Menzies de-icing teams, MAN Engineering Operations and Airfield Operations themselves showcasing the tools and techniques used to keep the airport safely operating for everyone. This included tours of the snow ploughs, tractors, Menzies de-icer vehicles and the Incident Management Unit. The importance of not only cross- departmental collaboration within MAG but also across all airside operators can not be overlooked as it is everybody’s responsibility to ensure a safe working environment no matter the weather. WINTER OPERATIONS READINESS EVENT manchesterairport.co.uk/ops AIRPORT SAFETY FOCUS
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From the 5th December 2019, 00:01hrs local Revision Alpha v1.0 of the Pushback Procedures will come into effect.
It highlights changes from the previous revision including: – Multiple textual changes due to re-designation of some taxiways and holding points.
– Minor change to pushback procedure for Stand 24.
– Tug call sign list amended. – Procedures for Stands 807, 809 & 811 added (stands to be introduced into service early 2020).
– Tug Release Point Map amended.It is vital that the most up to date version
of the Pushback Procedures document is available inside the tug prior to carrying out any pushback or towing manoeuvre. An up-to-date copy of the Manchester Airport Manoeuvring Area Map must be available in aircraft tugs at all times.
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.
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.
LISTEN. UNDERSTAND. PUSH.
PUSHBACK PROCEDURES: REVISION ALPHA
Organised by George Bloor -Airfield Operations Manager- the behind-the-scenes event held on the 15th November was a huge success! The Airfield Operations team hosted a Winter 2019 Showcase to highlight the importance of safe operations during the winter months and share the preparations that have been made across campus.
The airside community came together to host the event with Menzies de-icing teams, MAN Engineering Operations and
Airfield Operations themselves showcasing the tools and techniques used to keep the airport safely operating for everyone. This included tours of the snow ploughs, tractors, Menzies de-icer vehicles and the Incident Management Unit.
The importance of not only cross-departmental collaboration within MAG but also across all airside operators can not be overlooked as it is everybody’s responsibility to ensure a safe working environment no matter the weather.
As part of MAN-TP, we are ‘re-designating’ areas of the airfield to prepare for the seamless introduction of the new dual taxiway Echo and parallel route Delta in Summer 2020.
As we introduce new taxiways and change the way aircraft move around the site, the existing designators will not make sense. We are therefore re-designating the existing airfield locations with a system which is ready for the alterations made by MAN-TP. This will also make it easier to navigate around the airfield.
Overnight between 4th and 5th December, the designators on 5 sections of Taxiway and 11 Intermediate Holding Positions will be changed. 50 new signs will be installed on the airfield and AGL control software will be updated. This is the first phase of re-designation and OAN 123-2019 has been distributed to the community to highlight this.
In 2024, following the completion of the MAN-TP outer taxiways, there will be a second phase of re-designation.
Schedule of Taxiway Designation Changes
Previous NewTaxiways Charlie and Delta (C1 to D5) DeltaTaxiway Delta (end of Pier C and along Terminal 2)
November-Charlie
Taxiway Delta (D5 to November) EchoTaxiway Delta (D1 to D4) PapaTaxiway Papa November-Bravo
Commencing on Monday 18th November 2019 a programme of up to 3 months work to reconfigure fuel hydrants on stands 73 and 74 will begin to align them to the new MAN-TP stands, numbered 925, 927 and 929. The work is scheduled to be completed by Friday 3rd April 2020.
The work will take place Monday-Friday, 07:30L-17:30L, and once GallifordTry have completed their initial concrete excavation and removal, MASHCo will begin their work on Monday 9th December 2019.
All work will be located within a demarcated work area located across Stands 73 and 74 and access to the Valve Chamber (VC8) and the fuel hydrant pots on Stand 72 will be required when the decommissioning takes place (likely to be February/March 2020).
Work will take place at night and can be carried out with an aircraft on stand if necessary.
Stands 73 and 74 are closed H24 for pit and duct installation and will remain so until all works are complete, and the stands reopen in the new configuration; scheduled to be spring 2020.
The GSE areas at the head of the stand will be unaffected by the MASHCo works. However, when GallifordTry move on to their next phase of work at the head of stand to remove existing infrastructure and to install the new high mast lights and fixed electrical power units in the realigned positions, the GSE will need to be temporarily relocated. All affected companies will be notified in advance of this happening.
For further information, please contact the Airfield Duty Manager on +44 0161 489 3331.
AIRFIELD RE-DESIGNATION: 4TH- 5TH DECEMBER 2019
OAN 124-2019 RECONFIGURATION OF AIRCRAFT FUEL HYDRANTS ON STANDS 73 &74
OAN 122-2019 NIGHT-TIME AIRFIELD SIGNAGE WORKS
A programme of up to three working shifts split across 2 weeks to carry out minor airfield signage infrastructure installation works to facilitate reconfiguration of numerous airfield taxiway signs.
The work will require temporary overnight closures of section of taxiways. Such closures will be managed tactically to avoid operational disruption.
The works will begin on the night of Wednesday 13th and be completed by the morning of Friday 22nd November 2019 with the works taking place Sunday to Thursday inclusive.
The overall scope of the work will include the following tasks: – Installation of sign baseplates and mounting pots,
– Installation of new sign boxes, – Reconfiguration of taxiway designator pained ground markings.
The work will be concentrated in 4 areas as follows: – Taxiway Delta between Runway Holding Point (RHP) D1 and Intermediate Holding Point (IHP) D2,
– Taxiway Bravo between IHPs B4 and B5, – Taxiway Delta in the vicinity of IHPs D6 and D7,
– Taxiway November at IHP N1.The work will commence on Taxiway
Delta at RHP D1 and work progressively northwards and will be planned such that Taxiways Delta (D1-D2) and Bravo (B4-B5) are not closed simultaneously, thereby maintaining a safe aircraft route east/west past the work in progress.
For further information, please contact the Airfield Duty Manager on +44 0161 489 3331.
What is an airfield designator?An airfield designator is the name given to a significant feature on the airfield such as a taxiway and holding position.
Why are we re-designating?As we introduce new taxiways and change the way aircraft move around the site, the existing designators will not make sense. We are therefore re-designating the existing airfield locations with a system which is ready for the alterations made by MAN-TP. This will also make it easier for aircrew and airside drivers to navigate around the airfield. MAG worked in consultation with NATs and pilots (FLOPC) to draw up the strategy for long-term airfield designators.
What’s next for re-designation?These changes are the first phase of re-designation. Further stages will take place as the ‘outer’ taxiway network is developed between 2020 and 2024.
*Quiz Answers: D – Delta, N-C – November Charlie, E – Echo, P – Papa, N-B – November Bravo mantp.co.uk
Did you know… All taxiways are given letters of the alphabet which are spoken phonetically. Test your phonetic alphabet with our quick quiz:
D N-C E P N-B*Answers along the bottom of the poster
Airfield
On 5th December 2019, the airfield designators on five sections of taxiway and 11 intermediate holding positions will change.
*This map has been designed to highlight the airfield re-designation, but does not replace the official manoeuvring area map.
As part of MAN-TP, we are re-designating areas of the airfield to prepare for the seamless introduction of the new dual parallel taxiways Echo and Delta in Summer 2020.
Overnight between 4th and 5th December, the designators on 5 sections of Taxiway, 11 Intermediate and one Runway Hold Positions will be changed. 50 new signs will be installed on the airfield and airfield lighting control software will be updated.
Schedule of Taxiway Designation Changes
NewPrevious
Taxiways Charlie and Delta (C1 to D5)
Taxiway Delta (end of Pier C and along Terminal 2)
PLEASE ENSURE THIS INFORMATION IS PROMULGATED TO ALL STAFF
1.0 SUMMARY 1.1 During the Christmas period, dual-runway operating hours will operate based on seasonal demand. 2.0 PROGRAMME 2.1 Standard dual-runway operating hours will be altered on Tuesday 24th December, Wednesday 25th
December and Tuesday 31st December 2019 in line with demand for the Christmas and New Year season. 3.0 STANDARD RUNWAY OPERATING HOURS (Monday to Friday Inclusive) 3.1 Runway 05L/23R and 05R/23L will be in operation between 06:30hrs - 10:30hrs and 16:00hrs – 20:00hrs.
Runway 05L/23R will be in operation as a single runway at all other times. All times quoted in this Operational Advice Notice are local.
3.2 Tuesday 24th December 2019 3.2.1 Standard dual-runway operating hours will be in adhered to, but if demand levels reduce, 05R/23L may
be closed on the authority of the ATC Watch Manager and the Airfield Duty Manager, resulting in a single runway operation.
3.3 Wednesday 25th December 2019 3.3.1 Single runway operations will be in place on Christmas day due to the anticipated reduced demand levels. 3.4 Tuesday 31st December 2019 3.4.1 Standard dual-runway operating hours will be in adhered to, but if demand levels reduce, 05R/23L may
be closed on the authority of the ATC Watch Manager and the Airfield Duty Manager, resulting in a single runway operation.
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The Winter Operations Plan details the measures to be taken by Manchester Airport to enable Airport operations to continue safely during periods of snow and ice conditions.
The Plan focuses primarily on the management of aerodrome & airport facilities and is published in accordance with the requirements of the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the Acceptable Means of Compliance (AMC) AMC1 ADR.OPS. B.050 and is therefore consistent with the National Snow Plan.
Inevitably, winter conditions introduce potential hazards to Airports and Aircraft Operations including turnaround activity on the apron. Snowfall can impose significant restrictions on the availability of capacity whether this be on the Road Network, Airfield or Car park Operations and can to lead to the disruption of normal flight operations. In prolonged or severe snowfall, disruption can last for several days. In light of this, Manchester Airport begins in the summer season to allow sufficient time for the operational staff to be both competent and confident while operating snow and ice clearing equipment.
Whilst Manchester Airport makes every reasonable effort to clear snow and ice from the airport site, it can be a lengthy process, especially when persistent or heavy snowfalls exist. It is therefore essential that all airport operators and 3rd parties are constantly aware that snow and ice may be present and take extra precautions as appropriate.
WINTER OPERATIONS PLAN EGCC – MANCHESTER AIRPORT 2019-2020 SEASON
MAG SAFETY AWARDS
OAN 118-2019 CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR RUNWAY OPERATING HOURS (WINTER 2019/20)
A huge well done to those who were nominated for and received a MAG Airside Safety Award over the past year! On the 26th November Manchester Airport Airside Operations hosted a safety awards luncheon for the those who had been voted in the top 10 for airside safety events.
Tom Ashman, Menzies, was awarded the
top prize of £1000 for his quick thinking, turnaround management skills and airside safety oversight when he noticed that an aircraft was beginning to tip as the bags and passengers were offloaded. Tom’s actions meant that disaster was averted and all those in and around the aircraft remained safe.
Well done Tom!
During the Christmas period, dual-runway operating hours will operate based on seasonal demand. Standard dual-runway operating hours will be altered on Tuesday 24th December, Wednesday 25th December and Tuesday 31st December 2019 in line with demand for the Christmas and New Year season.
STANDARD RUNWAY OPERATING HOURS (MONDAY TO FRIDAY INCLUSIVE) – Runway 05L/23R and 05R/23L will be in operation between 06:30hrs – 10:30hrs local and 16:00hrs – 20:00hrs local.
– Runway 05L/23R will be in operation as a single runway at all other times.
TUESDAY 24TH DECEMBER 2019 – Standard dual-runway operating hours will be in adhered to, but if demand levels reduce, 05R/23L may be closed on the authority of the ATC Watch Manager and the Airfield Duty Manager, resulting in a single runway operation.
WEDNESDAY 25TH DECEMBER 2019 – Single runway operations will be in place on Christmas day due to the anticipated reduced demand levels.
TUESDAY 31ST DECEMBER 2019 – Standard dual-runway operating hours will be in adhered to, but if demand levels reduce, 05R/23L may be closed on the authority of the ATC Watch Manager and the Airfield Duty Manager, resulting in a single runway operation.
For further information, please contact the Airfield Duty Manager on telephone number +44 0161 489 3331.
Pushback procedure wording amended for Stands 101, 103, 105, 107, 109, 111 and 113.
Push and Park locations amended. B787-10 added to Engine Test Bay Stop Positions list. Two new tug callsigns added.
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 ‘non-standard’ 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. 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 unless otherwise stated. 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.
ASA 06-2019 ASI 32 VEHICLE AND EQUIPMENT STANDARDS
ASA 07-2019 SAFE AIRCRAFT PUSHBACK
AIRFIELD OPERATIONS WINTER READINESS EVENT
This Aerodrome Safety Alert ASA 06-2019 is in response to an emerging trend of airside vehicle accidents resulting in damage to infrastructure, vehicle to vehicle conflict and injury to personnel.
The risks of driving and reversing on the apron area are increased due to the restricted manoeuvring area and the increase of traffic in line with our continual growth. Manchester Airport and the ground handling community have collectively joined forces to address these issues and have collaborated to formulate a revised vehicle/equipment standard.
From the 01-12- 2019 all vehicles/machines must be fitted with rear view mirrors or indirect rear-view vision devices, any vehicle presented
As a response to several non-compliant pushbacks that have been occurring at MAN, ASA 07-2019 has been created to remind all operators and handling agents of the following pushback requirements:
The correct pushback conditions and procedures can be found in Part E ASI 18 of the Aerodrome Manual and on the web page www.manchesterairport.co.uk/aviation-professionals/aerodrome-manual/ and Manchester Airport’s Aircraft Pushback Procedures provides further pushback conditions and procedures also available www.manchesterairport.co.uk/aviation-professionals/pushback-procedures/
Do not hesitate to STOP a pushback if it feels unsafe or is going wrong. Always ask, never assume.
With the support of Adele Shipley (Operational Compliance Officer) and Kelly Sharkey (Technical Administrator, Operations), airside operating colleagues were rallied together to promote MA’s anonymous Voluntary Safety Reporting scheme.
The event enabled the team to determine the community’s knowledge of and the benefits of the scheme and how to complete a Voluntary Safety Report. This valuable information contributes to us continually improving the safety of the airfield environment for the whole community.
for CAP642 examination or operational airside after the 01-12-2019, that does not fulfil the correct standard will be prohibited from use.
Drivers are reminded to adjust the mirrors to suit individual driving requirements before use.
Swissport team members Richard Allen, John Smith, Andy Carter and Giuseppe Giorgio have all been awarded Silver MAG Safety Awards.
When offloading a Ryanair aircraft at 02:41L on stand 62L Richard reported seeing/hearing smoke and cracking noises coming from the port side main gear to the fire service.
The team took the initiative to assist with passenger control which is a great display of team work and MAG’s safe hands values while waiting for the fire crews to arrive.
A huge well done to the team for their quick thinking and initiative to resolve the issue at hand and prevent any more damage being done!
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