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Reference Number
Date of Issue
Issue Number
Amendment Number
Date of Amendment
002/15
28/04/2015
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PERTH AIRPORT
PERIODIC RUNWAY MAINTENANCE
METHOD OF WORKING PLAN
CONTENTS:
1.
Work Information
2.
Restrictions to Aircraft Operations
3.
Restrictions to Works Organisation
4.
Administration
5.
Authority
6.
Drawings
7.
Distribution List
8.
Commissioning
Date of Approval
Estimated Commencement Date
Estimated Completion date
Expiry Date
28 April 2015
09 May 2015
Ongoing
01 May 2016
Amendment Index
Amendment
number
Date
Amended by
(Position title)
Perth Airport Pty Ltd – MOWP YPPH 002/15
Amendment approved by
(Position title)
Reasons & details of change/s
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1.
WORKS INFORMATION
1.1
Description of Works
This Method of Working Plan details the intention to apply regular runway restrictions to allow for maintenance
periods. The periods of restriction will be identified in consultation with Air Traffic Control (ATC) to minimise
disruptions to airlines and shall be reviewed when required.
The work comprises the normal day to day activities carried out at any aerodrome and will not exceed 30
minutes to reinstate the runway to full operational status. The scope of works will be dependent on the
maintenance requirements at the time; however multiple activities will be carried out.
As a result of the works outlined above, it is anticipated that the following facilities will be affected on alternating
fortnights:
1.2
Full length runway 03/21
Full Length Runway 06/24
Execution of Works Timings
Works are scheduled to commence at 0700hrs (WST) every second Saturday and be completed by 1200hrs (WST)
of the same day.
The scheduled commencement date is Saturday the 9th of May, 2015.
As of the 6th of July works will be extended till 1300hrs (WST)
The actual date and time of commencement will be advised by a NOTAM, to be issued not less than 48 hours before
work commences.
1.3
Sequence of Works
The works will be programmed in 2 stages as detailed in attached drawings, FS-8991 Sheet 1 to FS8991 Sheet 2.
Only one stage will be run each fortnight.
Stage:
Work Area:
1
Full Length Runway 03/21
2
Full Length Runway 06/24
Note: Actual dates and stage will be promulgated via NOTAM which will be published not less than 48 hours prior to
the commencement of the stage.
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2.
RESTRICTIONS TO AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS
2.1
Location and Duration of Works Stages
STAGE 1
Work:
 Airfield lighting maintenance
 Line marking
 Mowing
 Detailed inspections
 Pavement Maintenance
 PAPI Maintenance
 Runway Strip Maintenance
 Project works
Estimated Duration:
 5 hours (9th May 2015 till 5th July2015)
 6 hours (as of the 6th July)
Airport Restrictions:
 Runway 03/21 will be unavailable.
 The runway will be made available for declared emergencies with 30 minutes notice to the works
organisation.
 Taxiway restrictions will be subject to works and advised by NOTAM
 Access to the runway intersection will be on time limited works basis and will be coordinated by the WSO
in communication with ATC
STAGE 2
Work:
 Airfield lighting maintenance
 Line marking
 Mowing
 Detailed inspections
 Pavement Maintenance
 PAPI Maintenance
 Runway Strip Maintenance
 Project works
Estimated Duration:
 5 hours (9th May 2015 till 5th July2015)
 6 hours (as of the 6th July)
Airport Restrictions:
 Runway 06/24 will be unavailable.
 The runway will be made available for declared emergencies with 30 minutes notice to the works
organisation.
 Taxiway restrictions will be subject to works and advised by NOTAM
 Access to the runway intersection will be on time limited works basis and will be coordinated by the WSO
in communication with ATC
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2.2
Aircraft Emergencies, Medical Emergencies & Diversions
The runway will be made available for declared emergencies; however the Runway status will be subject to the time
given to make good the works if the arrival is within the 30 minutes notice period. Any works not completed will be
advised to ATC along with advice on the unserviceability.
2.3
Markers, Markings & Lighting
Due to the nature of the work, generally day markers will not be used. Night works are not part of this MOWP.
To assist the Work Parties in identifying the active runway intersection the WSO may place unserviceability markers
in accordance with drawings FS-8991 sheets 1 - 2. Where works are confined to one side of the runway,
unserviceable markers may be placed to identify the specific work site at the discretion of the WSO.
The WSO is to ensure these markers are collected prior to aircraft.
2.4
Adverse Weather & Low Visibility Operations
As weather conditions limit the types of maintenance to be carried out, the works may not proceed if adverse weather
is forecast for that day or visibility on the day is consistent with Low Visibility Operations.
Upon request from ATC to return the runway to full service due deteriorating weather conditions, the works
organisation will complete the work and vacate the runway.
2.5
Airport Emergencies
Should an incident occur at Perth Airport and emergency procedures activated as detailed in the Perth Airport
Emergency Plan, based on the size and scale of the incident, works may be temporarily suspended or ceased.
The WSO supervising the works is responsible for communicating suspensions or cessations to the works party
during an emergency.
2.6
Emergency Notification Procedures
Communicating Incidents to Perth Airport
The maintenance team is responsible for ensuring that Emergency Incidents are reported to Perth Airport ACC on
9478 8500. This includes fires or hazards. Upon notification to ACC the WSO supervising the works must be notified.
All life threatening incidents must be reported to Emergency Services on 000.
Airport/Airfield Emergency Notification (to WSO)
Upon declaration of an Airfield or Airport Emergency the Senior Airport Operations Officer is responsible for notifying
all site supervising Works Safety Officers.
The SAOO will advise the nature of the emergency and whether or not a specific works site will be affected by the
response (e.g. cessation of works/removal from site).
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2.6
NOTAM Information
The Works Safety Officer is to initiate the appropriate NOTAM through the Australian NOTAM Office (NOF). The
NOTAM associated with the works will be issued not less than 48 hours prior to the commencement of the works.
NOTAMs listed here are in WST time.
Published NOTAM’s may include associated taxiway restrictions. Exceptions to published NOTAM’s will only be
made in emergency situations.
STAGE 1
NOTAM N
A)
B)
C)
E)
YPPH
Date and time of Commencement
Date and time of Completion
RWY 03/21 NOT AVBL DUE WIP
RWY 03/21 AVBL TO DECLARED EMERGENCY ON 30 MIN PN
REF MOWP YPPH 002-15 STAGE 1
STAGE 2
NOTAM N
A)
B)
C)
E)
YPPH
Date and time of Commencement
Date and time of Completion
RWY 06/24 NOT AVBL DUE WIP
RWY 06/24 AVBL TO DECLARED EMERGENCY ON 30 MIN PN
REF MOWP YPPH 002/15 STAGE 2
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3.
RESTRICTIONS TO WORKS ORGANISATION
3.1
Work Sites and Access Routes
All personnel associated with the work shall be bound by the instructions issued by the Works Safety Officer. All
maintenance teams must be directly supervised by a Works Safety Officer at all times. Works will be confined to the
areas shown on the drawings.
The maintenance teams will observe any markers and remain within the defined area as detailed in the stage
drawings.
No movement of vehicles or plant may occur outside the defined work areas without the prior approval of the Works
Safety Officer. Vehicles must be Perth Airport approved for use airside and driven by those with the appropriate
airside licence. Any other vehicle must have an escort to travel within the aircraft movement area or as directed by
the Works Safety Officer.
With regard to aircraft safety and airport security, this MOWP will take precedence over other contract documents
that may be in place for any person to carry out works at the Airport.
3.2
Security
All personnel entering the work site must display either a current ASIC or a Visitor Identification Card. These cards or
passes must be displayed at all times.
The maintenance team’s supervisors will be responsible for the employees, subcontractors and personnel under their
control.
The Works Safety Officer may refuse access to persons who in their opinion are likely to present a safety risk to
airfield operations.
3.3
Induction & Briefings
All personnel involved with maintenance activities covered by this MOWP are Perth Airport Employees or contractors
who have completed the relevant Perth Airport Airside Inductions.
3.4
Smoking
Smoking airside is a fire and FOD risk and is not permitted on aircraft parking areas or movement areas. All
personnel are responsible for managing the risks associated with smoking.
3.5
Equipment Storage
At the end of each work period, all mobile plant and equipment will vacate the movement areas under the direction of
the Works Safety Officer.
3.6
Vehicle/Equipment Condition
All vehicles and plant shall be in full working condition to ensure full mobility around the work areas as required.
Unserviceable or mechanically unsound vehicles and plant shall be removed from the work area as directed by the
Works Safety Officer or the Maintenance Team Supervisor and shall be replaced by fully serviceable plant.
All vehicles and plant must have a flashing amber beacon operational whilst moving airside.
3.7
Cleanliness of Work Sites
Foreign Object Debris (FOD) is any item (from small stones to equipment) on the manoeuvring area that is not
intended to be there. FOD is a significant hazard to aircraft operations.
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The Maintenance Team must leave the works area in an acceptable operational condition to the full satisfaction of
the Works Safety Officer prior to the completion of the work period. This is an essential safety requirement which
must be achieved within the prescribed time periods for each stage to ensure minimal disruption to airfield
operations.
The Maintenance Team shall be responsible for the cleanliness of the work areas together with its access routes for
the duration of the works. All loose material and equipment must be secured against movement in strong wind or by
aircraft jet blast. The occurrence of dust, debris and loose foreign materials is to be minimised to the satisfaction of
the Works Safety Officer. The Maintenance Team shall employ continuous approved methods of dust suppression
and debris removal throughout the duration of the works and at other times when directed by the Works Safety
Officer.
Where the Maintenance Team is required to use a sweeper it must not be fitted with steel wire brushes, but shall be
fitted with non-metallic brushes of nylon or other approved material. It shall be operated by a dedicated and
experienced responsible person.
Vehicles transporting materials to or from the site shall, prior to movement be cleaned in all areas where materials
may lodge including body rails, wheels, wheel arches, tailgates and rear fittings to the full satisfaction of the Works
Safety Officer.
3.10
Jet Blast
Jet Blast is the exhaust (thrust) from aircraft engines which, for a Boeing 777, can reach a velocity around 400kph.
Works sites have been assessed for potential exposure to jet blast. No sites have been identified as requiring a
works pull back for jet blast. However, jet blast remains a constant hazard at Perth Airport and all works personnel
should use caution when working close to operational runways and taxiways or behind aircraft.
Light materials, tools and equipment should be secured at all times when not in use (or where possible, when in use)
if there is a risk of exposure to jet blast.
3.11
Vehicle Critical Areas
Vehicle Critical Areas (VCA) are protected areas around air navigation equipment. Works will not take place in or
around any VCA of active runways.
3.12
Height Restrictions
Obstacle Limitation Surfaces (OLS) are a series of surfaces that set the height limits of objects, in and
around an aerodrome. All works will take place on the closed runway and by their nature will not penetrate
the OLS surfaces of the active cross runway.
3.13
Protection of Electrical Services
Perth Airport Pty Ltd has an Excavation Permit Procedure (EPP) which ensures pre-planning is undertaken to
manage all risks associated with excavation and it is critical that the EPP is followed prior to any excavation
proceeding. The EPP includes specific more extensive pre-planning procedures for High Risk Excavation.
The EPP ensures the following is completed by Managers and Maintenance Teams during the pre-planning phase:
1. Identifying in advance of Excavation whether it is High Risk Excavation for the purposes of the Buried
Services Disturbance Major Hazard Management Plan.
2. Causing appropriate procedures to be in place for the effective identification of Buried Services in the area
to be excavated.
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3. Causing appropriate methods of Excavation to be identified having regard to the nature of the Buried
Services.
4. Identified who within PAPL is responsible for ensuring that the procedures for identifying Buried Services
and performing the Excavation are properly implemented.
5. Identified who on behalf of the contractor is responsible ensuring implementation of the methods of work
that have been identified during the planning phase.
6. In relation to High Risk Excavation Zone, identifying the specific direct supervision that will be in place
during the Excavation.
4.
ADMINISTRATION
4.1
Works Organisation
Perth Airport Pty Ltd Maintenance Teams will undertake the works.
4.2
Perth Airport Operations Staff
The Works Teams Manager or Supervisor is the Site Representative. The Works Manager shall remain responsible
on behalf of the works team for complying with the requirements of this MOWP. Contact details of the Works
Manager are;
Airfield Maintenance Manager
Matthew Briggs
+61 8 9478 8442
[email protected]
Airfield Lighting Supervisor
Andrew Rankine
+61 8 9478 8732
[email protected]
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4.4
Works Safety Officer
The Works Safety Officer shall be nominated by the Airside Operations Manager. A list of nominated Works Safety
Officers can be found within the Perth Airport Aerodrome Manual at Appendix 1 of Part 2, Section 8 ‘Aerodrome
Works Safety’.
Works Safety Officers can be contacted as per below:
Senior Works Safety Officer:
As rostered
(08) 9478 8424 or 0438 978 798
After Hours: Senior Airport Operations Officer
As rostered
(08) 9478 8424 or 0419 195 790
This Works Safety Officer has responsibility for all aviation safety matters relating to the works. The Works Safety
Officer is responsible for ensuring that the work, in so far as it affects the safety of aircraft, is conducted in
accordance with the requirements of this MOWP and MOS Part 139.
The Works Safety Officer’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following;
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Ensure the safety of aircraft operations in accordance with the standards for aerodrome works and this
MOWP;
Ensure that, where applicable, the aerodrome works are notified by issue of a NOTAM and that the text of
each NOTAM is exactly as set out in this MOWP;
Supply the air-traffic controller, on a daily basis, with whatever information is necessary to ensure the safety
of aircraft operations;
Discuss with the works organisation, on a daily basis, any matters necessary to ensure the safety of aircraft
operations;
Ensure that unserviceable portions of the movement area, temporary obstructions, and the limits of the
works area are correctly marked and lit in accordance with MOS Part 139 Paragraph 10.10.8, and this
MOWP;
Ensure that the vehicles, plant and equipment carrying out aerodrome works are properly marked and lit or
are under works safety officer supervision or within properly marked and lit works area;
Ensure that all other requirements of the directions and MOWP relating to vehicles, plant, equipment and
materials are complied with;
Ensure that access routes to work areas are in accordance with the applicable MOWP and clearly identified
and that access is restricted to these routes;
Ensure that excavation is carried out in accordance with this MOWP and, in particular, so as to avoid
damage or loss of calibration to any underground power or control cable associated with a precision
approach and landing system or any other navigational aid;
Report immediately to the air-traffic controller and the Airside Operations Manager any incident, or damage
to facilities, likely to affect air-traffic control services or the safety of aircraft;
Remain on duty at the works area while work is in progress and the aerodrome is open to aircraft
operations;
Ensure that the air-traffic controller is kept informed of the radio call signs of the vehicles used by the works
safety officer;
Require the immediate removal of vehicles, plant and personnel from the movement area where necessary
to ensure the safety of aircraft operations;
Ensure that the movement area is safe for normal aircraft operations following removal of vehicles, plant,
equipment and personnel from the works area;
In the case of time-limited works, ensure that the works area is restored to normal safety standards not less
than 5 minutes before the time scheduled or notified for an aircraft movement; and
Ensure that floodlighting or any other lighting required for carrying out aerodrome works is shielded so as
not to represent a hazard to aircraft operations.
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4.5
Airside Safety Management
The Airside Safety team are responsible for the development and execution of the MOWP. Questions related to the
MOWP or execution of works may be directed to;
Airside Operations Manager:
(Responsible for day to day operations.)
Chris Fox
(08) 9478 8434
0439 528 530
[email protected]
Airside Works Planning:
(Responsible for MOWP development.)
Liam Smith
(08) 9478 8004
0429 882 576
[email protected]
General Manager Airfield Operations:
(Overall responsibility for airside safety.)
Anthony Green
(08) 9478 8538
[email protected]
4.6
After Hours:
Senior Airport Operations Officer
As rostered
(08) 9478 8424
0419 195 790
N/A
After Hours:
0411 150 180
Distribution and Acknowledgment
This MOWP will be distributed via the Perth Airport Pty Ltd Extranet. Those organisations listed in section 7 will
receive an email and link to the document.
It is essential that acknowledgement of the MOWP YPPH 002-15 is received by Perth Airport via e-mail to the Airside
Works Coordinator liam.smith @perthairport.com.au prior to 06 May 2015.
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7. DRAWINGS
The drawings associated with MOWP YPPH 002/15 are attached as FS8991 Sheet 1 and FS8991 Sheet 2.
Stage 1 Detail
Stage 2 Detail
FS-8991 Sheet 1
FS-8991 Sheet 2
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8. DISTRIBUTION
This MOWP will be distributed to those organisations and agencies listed below.
Essential Contacts:
Aero Care
Air Asia X
Air Mauritius
Air New Zealand
Airflight
Airservices Australia (ATC, ARFF, MTCE, NOF)
Alliance Airlines
AvWest
Ad Astral Aviation
CASA
Cathay Pacific
China Southern
Cobham Aviation
Direct Air
Emirates
Etihad Airways
Garuda Indonesia
Hawker Pacific
Jetstar
Malaysia Airlines
Maroomba Airlines
Maxem Aviation
Network Aviation
Qantas Airways Limited
Qantas Freight
Qatar Airways
Remorex Pty. Ltd.
Scoot Airlines
Singapore Airlines
Skippers Aviation
Skystar Airport Services
South African Airways
Star Aviation
Thai Airways
Tiger Airways
Tigerair Australia
Toll Dnata
Toll Priority
Virgin Australia
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Information Contacts:
Aero Rescue
Airport Coordination Australia
Airwork Flight Operations
Aircraft Maintenance Services Australia
Aviation Management
Crescent Air
Flight Focus
Jeppesen
JMI Aerospace Limited
Laser One Aviation
Navtech Aero
Perth In-flight Catering
RAAF Base Pearce
Royal Aero Club of Western Australia
Royal Flying Doctors
Singapore Flying School
Perth Airport Pty Ltd
Densford Civil
Menzies Aviation
Shell
Air BP
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9.
COMMISSIONING
At the completion of each stage an inspection shall be conducted by Perth Airport Airfield Operations, Electrical,
Assets & Project Teams.
A Commissioning Inspection Checklist & Certificate shall be completed by the Project Manager as verification that
the works have been completed to the satisfaction of the Airport Civil Engineer and General Manager Airfield
Operations or delegated authority/s that the area meets the requirements of the CASR Part 139 and MOS Part 139
standards.
The commissioning documents shall be distributed to each team along with a list of defects and a scheduled date for
each defect to be rectified.
All commissioning documentation must be completed and signed by the required representatives prior to opening
any bay(s), apron, taxiway(s) and/or runway to aircraft operations.
The relevant commissioning certificate and checklist/s are included at the end of this document.
Commissioning Process
Asset may be open if safe to
do so as per commissioning
certificate
Commissioning
Inspection/s
Commissioning
Certificate &
Checklist Sign Off
Defects Register
Developed
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Defects Rectified
Final Checklist
Sign-Off
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Project
Closed