Aerodrome Safety Certification As seen by a Private

Aerodrome Safety Certification As seen by a Private Airport Operator in Peru Lima Airport Partners By: Michael Nicolaas Chief Operating Officer ICAO NAM/CAR/SAM Aerodrome Certification Workshop Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago 13 to 16 May 2002 1

Aerodrome Certification Given the importance for Lima Airport Partners (LAP) to have an Airport Certification Program, LAP has stimulated the implementation of such procedures by seeking Certification of the Aeropuerto Internacional Jorge Chavez. As a private Operator LAP feels that ALL Commercial Airports providing International Air Transport Service must meet Minimum Safety Standards. There should be NO compromise on Operational Safety issues. 2

Aerodrome Certification LAP has observed and will continue to observe ALL National and International Regulations Applicable Regulations in Peru are: are 1. Regulaciones Aeronauticas del Perú (RAP’s). 2. ICAO Convention/Annexes 3. The Aerodrome Certification Manual Doc. 9774 AN/969. First Edition 2001. 4. 3

Aerodrome Certification Manual ü Introduction ü Aerodrome Certification Process. ü Aerodrome Technical Conditions. ü Responsibilities of the Aerodrome Operator ü Restrictions to Regulations. ü Aerodrome Certification Committee. 4

Aerodrome Certification “Jorge Chavez” International Airport (JCIA) Lima Airport Partners, (LAP) as the airport operator, has complied with all of the conditions as set forth by the Civil Aviation Authority (DGAC) of Peru and the SARPS of ICAO, required for the Airport Certification. 5

Aerodrome Certification JCIA Certification Process. The Airport Operation : LAP initiated with it’s operations as the airport operator of the JCIA on February 14, 2001. Work Coordination : DGAC and LAP established working groups to determine the levels of technical details required for the Aerodrome certification manual. 6

Aerodrome Certification Peruvian Regulations: Aviation Regulations of Peru (RAP 139). Certification issued by DGAC to Lima Airport Partners : September 23, 2001 Permanent Review Committee : DGAC and LAP have agreed on audit/verification procedures as part of the certification manual, as per the Airport Master Plan. 7

Aerodrome Certification Contents of the Lima Airport Partners Aerodrome Certification Manual (ACM) üLines of Communications and levels of Operational Responsibility üCertain limitationsasset forth by the authorities, e. g. ATC, Movement areas amongst others. üAerodrome Layout. Maps and Grid Charts üIdentification and Markings of the Maneuvering Area. üDescription of the Maneuvering Area. üAir navigation Procedures üProcedures for Maintenance of unpaved areas. 8

Aerodrome Certification Contents of the Lima Airport Partners Certification Manual üProcedures for Maintenance of Security Areas. üAirport Security Program üAirport Emergency Plan üProcedures for Hazardous materials üProcedures for Vehicle Control üProcedures to protect Radio Navigational aids. üWildlife Management Plan üOther relevant Procedures and Contingencies, e. g. Fuel Spill 9

Security Measures LAP, trusts that with this brief presentation one can appreciate the efforts made by a Private Aerodrome Operator to secure it’s Operation by working hand-in-hand with the DGAC to establish basic Operating procedures for the well being of ALL our users. THANK YOU 10