SPO.GEN.119 Taxiing of aircraft

PROCEDURES FOR TAXIING Procedures for taxiing should include at least the following:

(a)application of sterile flight deck crew compartment procedures:

(b)use of standard radio-telephony (RTF) phraseology;

(c)use of lights;

(d)measures to enhance the situational awareness of the pilot-in-command. The following list of typical items should be adapted by the operator to take into account its operational environment:

(1)the pilot-in-command should have the necessary aerodrome layout charts available;

(2)if applicable, the pilot taxiing the aircraft should announce in advance his/her intentions to the pilot monitoring;

(3)if applicable, all taxi clearances should be heard, and should be understood by the pilot-in-command;

(4)if applicable, all taxi clearances should be cross-checked against the aerodrome chart and aerodrome surface markings, signs and lights;

(5)an aircraft taxiing on the manoeuvring area should stop and hold at all lighted stop bars, and may proceed further when an explicit clearance to enter or cross the runway has been issued by the aerodrome control tower, and when the stop bar lights are switched off;

(6)if the pilot-in-command is unsure of his/her position, he/she should stop the aircraft and contact air traffic control;

(7)any action, which may disturb the pilot-in-command from the taxi activity, should be avoided or done with the parking brake set.