ADR.OPS.B.003 Handover of activities — provision of operational information

HANDOVER OF OPERATIONAL ACTIVITIES — PERSONNEL BRIEFING

(a)The aerodrome operator procedures for the handover of operational activities should as a minimum:

(1)cover the change of a shift within the same function (e.g. between RFFS personnel), as well as the case where a task is handed over to another person within the same shift, and the cases where an activity is handed over between different functions (e.g. from maintenance to operations);

(2)address the case when a planned activity (e.g. light maintenance) is not completed at the time of a planned shift change; or any other non-regular activity is in place; and

(3)allow for the preparation of both outgoing and incoming personnel.

(b)The briefing should be in a manner that allows effective two-way communication between the outgoing and incoming personnel, during which all task-relevant information necessary for the incoming personnel is provided to them, both verbally and in writing. In the case of posts which are not continually manned, or aerodromes with interrupted working hours, the briefing may be in writing, while ensuring that additional information may be provided to the incoming personnel in case of such need.

(c)The briefing of drivers and other operational personnel operating on the manoeuvring area should, as a minimum, include:

(1)the runway(s) in use;

(2)any significant works areas in place, or being established or removed that day;

(3)conditions of stop bars, if applicable, that may be inoperable making a taxiway unusable for runway entry or crossing; and

(4)if low-visibility procedures are in force.

PROVISION OF OPERATIONAL INFORMATION TO OTHER ORGANISATIONS Given that changes of the operating conditions at an aerodrome may affect all personnel operating on the movement area, there is a need to ensure that the personnel of other organisations which operate or provide services at the aerodrome are also provided with the necessary operational information, which pertains to their operating environment. Therefore, the aerodrome operator needs to provide this type of information to such organisations, so that they are enabled to relay it to their own personnel. It is important that there is no delay in the provision of such information by the aerodrome operator, and that it is done in a manner prearranged with the other organisations, to ensure it reaches its destination. Such information may include changes in the operating conditions on the apron (e.g. due to works or occurrences) or on the manoeuvring area, or other facilities of the aerodrome. For the type of information that may be provided regarding the manoeuvring area, see point (c) of AMC1 ADR.OPS.B.003(a).