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International recommendations for the removal of disabled aircraft are described in the ICAO Airport Services Manual, Part 5.
4.14.4 Immediate Operational Considerations and Actions
The following criteria are to be used for determining the availability of runways affected by a disabled aircraft:
• If the aircraft is within 105 metres of the runway centreline for RWY 0321 and
0624, or inside the runway strip for RWY 1129, revised declared distances must be provided.
• If the aircraft is inside the flyover areas for RWY 0321 or 0624 located between 105-150m from centreline, unrestricted operations may continue in VMC. In IMC
CAA may impose operational restrictions i.e. raising the landing minima. In either case, a NOTAM must be issued advising of the location of the aircraft, along with
any operational restrictions.
• If the threshold requires displacement it will be marked in accordance with CAA standards and revised declared distances calculated.
4.14.4.1 Aerodrome Controller • Notify the RFFS.
• Notify the Senior Operations Officer. • Determine ETA of all aircraft requiring use of the closed runway.
• Determine latest time for affected aircraft to divert. • Notify Air Safety of;
- Aircraft identification and type. - Nature of aircraft unserviceability.
- Location of aircraft.
- Section of the manoeuvring area affected. - POB.
- Other aircraft likely to be affected by a prolonged unserviceability of the
manoeuvring area. • Advise aircraft owner.
4.14.4.2 International Terminal Control Centre ITCC • Confirm Senior Operations Officer is aware of the details.
• Notify Airport General Manager. • Notify Airside Safety Manager.
4.14.4.3 Senior Operations Officer The Senior Operations Officer will;
• Complete AEP duties before becoming involved with the removal.
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• Inform the Aerodrome Controller of the location, nature and extent of the accident with emphasis on the operational viability of the manoeuvring area.
• Arrange NOTAM action if applicable in accordance with the requirements of Section 3Part 2 Section 3 of this manual.
4.14.5 Aircraft Removal
When a disabled aircraft is removed from the airport manoeuvring area it shall be taken to a location, and by a route, approved by the Airport General Manager or
Chairman of the Airport Recovery Committee as appropriate. If removal is delayed or is progressing at an unacceptable rate, the Airport General
Manager, on instruction from ATC, will remove the disabled aircraft at the owneroperators expense and risk. Prior to doing so, the Airport General Manager
will request the owner to complete the indemnity release at Section 4.14.6 below. 4.14.5.1 Aircraft Owner
When advised of a disabled aircraft, the owner should; • Liaise with the Airport General Manager.
• Consider contingency planning for aircraft removal as soon as practicable
following its release by the Air Safety investigator. 4.14.5.2 Air Safety Requirements
Airport staff are required to cooperate with and provide all reasonable assistance to Air Safety Investigators should an on-scene investigation be necessary.
Air Safety requirements are broadly stated in AIP under Accidents and Incidents.
4.14.6 Indemnity and Release - Movement of Stationary Aircraft
