ICAO COSCAP - SA May AERODROME CERTIFICATION COURSE Aerodrome Safety Division of DASS Typical task activities – Deal with expressions of interest for an aerodrome certificate Deal with applications for an aerodrome certificate, including fees (if any) Make, or recommend, decisions to grant or refuse to grant an aerodrome licence Certification procedure

ICAO COSCAP - SA May AERODROME CERTIFICATION COURSE AERODROME CERTIFICATION COURSE Aerodrome Certification Procedures Procedures should: comply with the regulations; identify the controlling regulations; be exercised by staff authorised by the CAA; use common formats; and cover all the tasks associated with certification.

ICAO COSCAP - SA May AERODROME CERTIFICATION COURSE AERODROME CERTIFICATION COURSE Aerodrome Certification Procedures Dealing with the expression of interest could arise because of new aerodrome proposal or for transition to new certification requirements. Conduct desktop flight operations assessment – are there any obvious prohibitions to the proposal? Other nearby aerodromes and or instrument procedures? Terrain or obstacles? Controlled airspace and associated procedural needs?

ICAO COSCAP - SA May AERODROME CERTIFICATION COURSE AERODROME CERTIFICATION COURSE Aerodrome Certification Procedures Submission of a formal application CAA should supply – application form – copies of the regulations and standards – any supporting or guidance materials – name of the person for future contacts – an indication of any fee structure and payments

ICAO COSCAP - SA May AERODROME CERTIFICATION COURSE AERODROME CERTIFICATION COURSE Aerodrome Certification Procedures Assessing a formal application: CAA needs to be satisfied before a certificate can be issued. application made in the prescribed manner and, an Aerodrome Manual provided.

ICAO COSCAP - SA May AERODROME CERTIFICATION COURSE AERODROME CERTIFICATION COURSE Aerodrome Certification Procedures Assessing a formal application: if not previously completed, conduct the flight operations assessment

ICAO COSCAP - SA May AERODROME CERTIFICATION COURSE AERODROME CERTIFICATION COURSE Aerodrome Certification Procedures Assessing a formal application: consider the aerodrome manual – does it comply with regulations; and – does the management system indicate proper operation and maintenance will occur?

ICAO COSCAP - SA May AERODROME CERTIFICATION COURSE AERODROME CERTIFICATION COURSE Aerodrome Certification Procedures Assessing a formal application: conduct the site visit – verify all the aerodrome data on-site – check and test physical characteristics, facilities and equipment

ICAO COSCAP - SA May AERODROME CERTIFICATION COURSE AERODROME CERTIFICATION COURSE Aerodrome Certification Procedures dimensions and surface condition of maneuvering areas and associated, strips, shoulders and safety areas obstacles at and in the vicinity of the aerodrome aeronautical ground lights

ICAO COSCAP - SA May AERODROME CERTIFICATION COURSE AERODROME CERTIFICATION COURSE Aerodrome Certification Procedures standby power wind indicators (illuminated) markers, markings and signs aircraft tie-downs ground earthing points

ICAO COSCAP - SA May AERODROME CERTIFICATION COURSE AERODROME CERTIFICATION COURSE Aerodrome Certification Procedures RFFS equipment aerodrome maintenance equipment runway sweepers disabled aircraft removal equipment wildlife management equipment

ICAO COSCAP - SA May AERODROME CERTIFICATION COURSE AERODROME CERTIFICATION COURSE Aerodrome Certification Procedures radio transceivers in vehicles and hand held lights that could produce glare fuelling facilities

ICAO COSCAP - SA May AERODROME CERTIFICATION COURSE AERODROME CERTIFICATION COURSE Aerodrome Certification Procedures Grant or refusal of a certificate If the assessment was unsuccessful CAA should formally notify the applicant, stating reasons why the certificate has not been granted.

ICAO COSCAP - SA May AERODROME CERTIFICATION COURSE AERODROME CERTIFICATION COURSE Aerodrome Certification Procedures Grant or refusal of a certificate If the assessment was successful CAA should formally notify the applicant, and provide a valid aerodrome certificate

ICAO COSCAP - SA May AERODROME CERTIFICATION COURSE AERODROME CERTIFICATION COURSE Aerodrome Certification Procedures Transfer or surrender of Certificates Procedures should be developed by the CAA to ensure actions are taken in conformity with the regulations