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12.3Appendix 3: List of operational hazards for AFIS
Table 3 below lists the operational hazards as derived from the results of the SESAR safety work (performed in the framework of the SESAR JU programme) that may be considered by the ATS provider for AFIS. They are valid in the context of both single mode of operation as well as multiple mode of operation. However, it should be noted that the list of operational hazards was developed for the specific operational applications and context that was studied and using the specific methodology as described in the SESAR safety assessment reports [27] and [34]. The SESAR safety work focused on the ATC service case, assuming that the most constraining results specifying the concept of remote aerodrome ATS would be derived from ATC services. Therefore, if using this list as an initial input, it needs to be adapted as necessary taking into account the local conditions and the operational application and context of the particular implementation as well as the addition of potential system hazards. Table 2: Initial list of operational hazards (SESAR safety assessment — AFIS case)
| ID | Description |
|---|---|
| OH-AFIS-01 | Remote AFIS fails to properly select runway-in-use. |
| OH-AFIS-02 | Remote AFIS fails to identify potential ‘conflicts’ in the vicinity of the aerodrome. |
| OH-AFIS-03 | Remote AFIS fails to provide appropriate traffic information (including local traffic) to relevant traffic: — direction of flight or traffic concerned; — type of wake-turbulence category; — level of traffic and potential changes; — relative bearing (12-h clock indication); — other relevant information. |
| OH-AFIS-04 | Remote AFIS fails to provide appropriate information concerning the availability of the runway for departing/arriving traffic. |
| OH-AFIS-05 | Remote AFIS fails to provide appropriate traffic position information on the manoeuvring area. |
| OH-AFIS-06 | Remote AFIS fails to provide appropriate wake-turbulenceand jet-blast-related information. |
| OH-AFIS-07 | Remote AFIS fails to provide appropriate essential information on aerodrome conditions (surface conditions, maintenance works, obstacles, birds, lighting system failure, etc.) to departing and arriving traffic: — conditions on the manoeuvring area; — conditions on the parking area. |
| OH-AFIS-08 | Remote AFIS fails to provide appropriate start-up instructions to departing traffic. |
| OH-AFIS-09 | Remote AFIS fails to provide appropriate meteorological information to departing and arriving traffic. |
| OH-AFIS-10 | Remote AFIS fails to manoeuvre the visual signals to indicate to traffic that the aerodrome is not safe. |
| OH-AFIS-11 | Remote AFIS incorrectly coordinates with ATC for arriving traffic. |
| OH-AFIS-12 | Remote AFIS incorrectly coordinates with ATC for departing traffic. |
| OH-AFIS-13 | Remote AFIS fails to provide appropriate information on local traffic to assist taxiing operations. |
| OH-AFIS-14 | Remote AFIS incorrectly provides authorisation to persons/vehicles to enter into the manoeuvring area. |
| OH-AFIS-15 | Remote AFIS fails to provide light signals to vehicles and personnel on the manoeuvring area (when adequate or in case of radio communication failure). |
| OH-AFIS-16 | Remote AFIS fails to provide appropriate relevant information on local traffic and aerodrome conditions to assist the flight crew in deciding when to take off. |
| OH-AFIS-17 | Remote AFIS fails to provide appropriate relevant information on local traffic and aerodrome conditions to assist the flight crew in deciding whether to land or go around. |
| OH-AFIS-18 | Remote AFIS fails to detect a runway incursion or the existence of any obstruction (including animals) on or in close proximity to the take-off/landing area. |
| OH-AFIS-19 | Remote AFIS fails to operate aeronautical ground lights: — manoeuvring area lighting; — taxiway area lighting. |
| OH-AFIS-20 | Remote AFIS fails to monitor visual aids status. |
IR · 12.3 — GM to Regulation (EU) 2017/373 · ED Decision 2019/004/R · Remote ATS Easy Access Rules · EAR revision 26 Jan 2026