MANOEUVRE
CE
MEETING SUMMARY
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Aim of the MAST to ident action
plans and add value.
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From many major areas of
interest need to identify specific issues to move on.
CCM Sheet Issues
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TORs Review.
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EAPRI document to be reissued
in Dec leave till issued and review next meeting
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Latest hotspot map shows 2 incidents
in Sept, including an A380 under investigation, 1(Cat D) incursion in Oct (
there were 4 last year).
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Tug pushback procedures and
phraseology continue to cause concern. Changes and variations in SOPs a lack
of standardisation is the problem.
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Responsibility for Pushback
approval from the stand is another issue. BA is moving to European procedures.
o The
establishment of a Sub-group meeting to discuss procedures and ident the
responsibilities and report back was suggested. They would recommend best
practice and get it included in the
o Basic
start is that tug driver is listening out for pushback approval.
Cockpit Feedback/Taxiway Errors
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General view from the cockpit
is that LHR stands areas are very busy and compact and that the Ground Handlers
should be at the stand at least 5 mins before ac arrival to ensure stand is
clear.
o The
meeting identified the need for specific feedback on stand discipline problems.
Detailed reports are required in order address the specific issues.
Van
run will take place on 25 Nov 08 at 1000 am for 13 persons inc pilots and
ramp chart producers - to survey the signage at Heathrow and identify problems
and solutions. Jane Gothard at NATS is the POC for this event.
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Pilots to bring their company
charts to compare their info against reality.
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CHIRP Reports describe taxi
patterns at LHR as being complex and requiring over- long taxi phraseology and
communication. New taxi phraseology has been introduced to address this complex
R/T problem. In effect, a maximum of 3 elements in each taxi pattern descriptor
is now being used.
o A comprehensive review to simplify taxi patterns
and nomenclature will need to wait until further planned changes in the
pipeline are complete.
o As
a follow on from the NATS Taxi error survey, a Safety Day will be held in Jan
09 to discuss findings of the hotspot study.
Airfield Driving
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Speeding is highest priority
problem.
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Driving whilst on the phone is
the second highest.
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Driving without due care and
attention is third.
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A plan to be introduced which
reduces the numbers of companies authorised to do driver training from 178 to
70.
o Driver
Trainers will be reduced from 500+ to 174. Trainers will also be expected to deliver
a standard package.
o Of
7 Audits of training companies undertaken so far, 3 companies suspended.
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FOD in vehicles is a major
concern each company has been requested to inspect vehicles and conduct
vehicle clear outs. Checks will be made on vehicles in future.
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A lot of metallic FOD is being found
on taxiways and stand areas a major concern to BAA.
MAST
Strategy Document
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A MAST Strategy Doc to drive
the output from this meeting was reviewed. The plan is to move from reactive to
incidents to being much more proactive.
o The
meeting was asked to review the draft TORs.
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As well as Incursions,
excursions and confusion should also be included.
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Responses back on Strategy
Document were requested within 2 weeks.
Use Of Stop Bars
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Eurocontrol Paper on Stop Bar
usage to be distributed in Minutes.
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Use of Stop Bars throughout H24.-
EAPPRI Recommendations.
o Trial
Study undertaken at Manchester in all wxs and all times(24H)
o Aerodrome
operator need to issue policy for Stop Bar/ops when bars are u/s.
o Findings
from the trial:
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Considered a definite benefit.
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24H ops needed changes in
procedures, lighting, holding positions, and training. A comprehensive stop bar usage policy is
essential.
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Acceptable workload for the ATC
to manage 24H stoplights
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Stop bars were visible throughout
the 24H period
o Key
Enablers
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Fundamental Policy must be Never
cross a red stop bar
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A clear Stop Bar operating
procedure must be defined by ANSP.
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Contingencies for a u/s stop bar
which avoids crossing it is a must.
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Ergonomic design to control
stop bars in the tower is required.
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Needs to ensure pilots
understand the stop bar policy!
o Next
Steps
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In a draft report, MAST should consider the following:
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Establish a sub-group to create
a policy and an implementation plan for the use of Stop bars H24.
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Formulate the safety benefit
for H24 Stop Bar use.
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Formulate a procedure for its
usage.
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Identify costs.
Technology
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UKFSC CE to provide a US Mitre
Paper on Runway Lighting study to the MAST.
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Link current technology to
provide a joined up approach to the incursion problem.
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NATS to provide a briefing on
the proposal/suggestion
AOB
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UKFSC CE to send the latest Summary
of RI Data.
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LVP review outcome to be made
available from the last CATCC discussion.
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Manoeuvre area FOD concerns
highlighted. Request HW companies to clear up name and shame policy to be
instigated.
Rich
Jones
Chief
Exec
UK
Flight Safety Committee