Limit access to movement and safety areas
Certificate holder must limit access to movement areas and safety areas only to those pedestrians and ground vehicles necessary for airport operations.
Procedures for safe access to movement/safety areas
Certificate holder must establish and implement procedures for the safe and orderly access to and operation in movement areas and safety areas by pedestrians and ground vehicles, including provisions identifying consequences of noncompliance.
Control of pedestrians/vehicles when tower in operation
When an air traffic control tower is in operation, each pedestrian and ground vehicle in movement or safety areas must be controlled by two-way radio communications with the tower; an escort with two-way radio; or Administrator-authorized measures such as signs, signals, or guards when radio is not operationally practical.
Control when tower not in operation or absent
When an air traffic control tower is not in operation, or there is no tower, the certificate holder must provide adequate procedures to control pedestrians and ground vehicles in movement or safety areas through two-way radio communications or prearranged signs or signals.
Training of persons prior to duties and annually
All persons must be trained on the procedures required under paragraph (b) prior to initial performance of duties and at least once every 12 consecutive calendar months, including consequences of noncompliance, prior to moving on foot or operating a ground vehicle in movement or safety areas.
Training records retention
A description and date of training completed by each individual must be maintained for 24 consecutive months after termination of the individual's access to movement and safety areas.
Accident/incident records retention
A description and date of any accidents or incidents in movement and safety areas involving air carrier aircraft, a ground vehicle, or a pedestrian must be maintained for 12 consecutive calendar months from the date of the accident or incident.
Reflective band on airfield service vehicles
A minimum 8 inch (200 mm) wide horizontal band of high gloss white paint or white reflective tape (Retroreflective, ASTM-D 4956-09, Type III & above) must be used around the vehicle's surface to improve night-time recognition.
Vehicle flag requirement (non-routine vehicles)
Vehicles other than those that routinely traverse the AOA under ATC control, not escorted by a vehicle in constant two-way radio communication with ATC, must be provided with a flag on a staff attached to the vehicle so it is readily visible.
Flags required at non-towered airports
At airports without air traffic control facilities, flags must be provided on all vehicles.
Vehicle flag dimensions and pattern
The flag must be at least a 3-foot by 3-foot (0.9 m by 0.9 m) square with a checkered pattern of international orange and white squares at least 1 foot (300 mm) on each side.
Vehicle identification light standard
The standard for identification lighting is a yellow flashing light mounted on the uppermost part of the vehicle structure; a steady yellow light designates vehicles limited to non-movement areas.
Vehicle identification light visibility
The light must be visible from any direction, day and night, including from the air.
Flashing light peak intensity
Lights must have peak intensity within the range of 40 to 400 candelas (effective) from 0° (horizontal) up to 10° above the horizontal and for 360° horizontally.
Flashing light output above horizontal plane
From 10° to 15° above the horizontal plane, the light output must be 1/10th of peak intensity or between 4 and 40 candelas (effective).
Flashing light flash rate
Lights must flash at 75 ± 15 flashes per minute.
Initial and recurrent training required under Part 139
Under Part 139, all personnel with duties requiring access to the movement and safety areas are required to have initial and recurrent training.
Recurrent training every 12 CCM
Recurrent training (required for Part 139 certificated airports) is provided to an employee or airport user every twelve Consecutive Calendar Months to maintain a satisfactory level of proficiency.
Remedial training after violation
Remedial training is required when a violation of the rules and regulations is committed.
Training records retention (AC guidance)
The airport operator or designated representative will retain records of training for 24 months after an individual's access to the movement and safety areas ends.
Annual validation of tenant training programs
Airport operator will annually validate any training program that is provided to or used by tenants for ground vehicle operations on the airport.
Separation between roadway edge marking and non-movement boundary marking
A minimum separation of 2 feet (0.6 m) must be maintained between the vehicle roadway edge marking and the non-movement area boundary marking.
Vehicle roadway markings color
Vehicle roadway markings are white.
Vehicle roadway marking dimensions
Roadway edge lines and dashed lines are 6 inches (15 cm) wide, except zipper-style edges are 12 inches (30 cm) wide and 4 feet (1.2 m) long. The lane-separation dashed line is 15 feet (4.5 m) in length spaced 25 feet (7.5 m) apart. The roadway stop line (bar) is 2 feet (0.6 m) wide and extends across its lane.
Roadway stop line required at taxi route feed
Every roadway lane that feeds vehicle traffic onto or across a taxi route must have a solid roadway stop line (bar), placed in accordance with taxiway centerline to fixed/movable object criteria per AC 150/5300-13 for the largest airplane design group serving the airport.
Non-movement area boundary marking color
The non-movement area boundary marking is yellow and will be outlined in black on light-colored pavements.
Non-movement area boundary marking composition
The non-movement area boundary marking consists of two yellow lines, one solid and one dashed; the solid line is on the non-movement area side while the dashed line is on the movement area side.
Non-movement area boundary marking line dimensions
Each line is 6 inches (15 cm) wide with 6-inch (15-cm) spacing between lines; widths and spaces may be doubled to 12 inches (30 cm) where pilots may have difficulty discerning the movement area edge. Dashes are 3 feet (0.9 m) in length with 3-foot (0.9-m) spacing between dashes.
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Sources
- 14 CFR 139.329 - Pedestrians and ground vehicles (139.329(a))
- 14 CFR 139.329 - Pedestrians and ground vehicles (139.329(b))
- 14 CFR 139.329 - Pedestrians and ground vehicles (139.329(c))
- 14 CFR 139.329 - Pedestrians and ground vehicles (139.329(c)(3))
- 14 CFR 139.329 - Pedestrians and ground vehicles (139.329(d))
- 14 CFR 139.329 - Pedestrians and ground vehicles (139.329(e))
- 14 CFR 139.329 - Pedestrians and ground vehicles (139.329(f)(1))
- 14 CFR 139.329 - Pedestrians and ground vehicles (139.329(f)(2))
- FAA AC 150/5210-5D - Painting, Marking, and Lighting of Vehicles Used on an Airport (4.c(5))
- FAA AC 150/5210-5D - Painting, Marking, and Lighting of Vehicles Used on an Airport (4.d(1))
- FAA AC 150/5210-5D - Painting, Marking, and Lighting of Vehicles Used on an Airport (4.d(2))
- FAA AC 150/5210-5D - Painting, Marking, and Lighting of Vehicles Used on an Airport (4.d(3))
- FAA AC 150/5210-5D - Painting, Marking, and Lighting of Vehicles Used on an Airport (5.a(1))
- FAA AC 150/5210-5D - Painting, Marking, and Lighting of Vehicles Used on an Airport (5.a(2))
- FAA AC 150/5210-5D - Painting, Marking, and Lighting of Vehicles Used on an Airport (5.c(2))
- FAA AC 150/5210-5D - Painting, Marking, and Lighting of Vehicles Used on an Airport (5.c(3))
- FAA AC 150/5210-5D - Painting, Marking, and Lighting of Vehicles Used on an Airport (5.c(4))
- FAA AC 150/5210-20A - Ground Vehicle Operations on Airports (training) (2.2)
- FAA AC 150/5210-20A - Ground Vehicle Operations on Airports (training) (2.2.2.2)
- FAA AC 150/5210-20A - Ground Vehicle Operations on Airports (training) (2.2.2.3)
- FAA AC 150/5210-20A - Ground Vehicle Operations on Airports (training) (2.2.1)
- FAA AC 150/5210-20A - Ground Vehicle Operations on Airports (training) (2.2.4)
- FAA AC 150/5340-1M - Standards for Airport Markings (movement-area boundary, vehicle roadway) (5.2 Location)
- FAA AC 150/5340-1M - Standards for Airport Markings (movement-area boundary, vehicle roadway) (5.2 Color)
- FAA AC 150/5340-1M - Standards for Airport Markings (movement-area boundary, vehicle roadway) (5.2.5.1)
- FAA AC 150/5340-1M - Standards for Airport Markings (movement-area boundary, vehicle roadway) (5.2.5.3)
- FAA AC 150/5340-1M - Standards for Airport Markings (movement-area boundary, vehicle roadway) (5.4 Color)
- FAA AC 150/5340-1M - Standards for Airport Markings (movement-area boundary, vehicle roadway) (5.4.5.1)
- FAA AC 150/5340-1M - Standards for Airport Markings (movement-area boundary, vehicle roadway) (5.4.5.2)
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