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Aerodrome works safety

Aerodrome manuals must include the following details.

Notes / information Legislative requirements
Does the manual contain particulars of the procedures for planning and safely carrying out aerodrome works (including works that may have to be carried out at short notice)? 139.095 (a)(ii) Appendix 1(h) and MOS 10.10
Including ensuring that the works do not create a hazard to aircraft or confusion to pilots? 139.245 (1)
Does it include details of the preparation of a method-of-working plan? 139.095 (a)(ii) Appendix 1(h) (i) and  MOS 10.11
And identifying areas of the aerodrome affected during each stage of the work? 139.095 (a)(ii) Appendix 1(h) (i)
And steps taken to ensure safety standards are met? 139.095 (a)(ii) Appendix 1(h) (i)
And the process for ensuring that any works safety officers have been trained in accordance with the MOS? 139.140 and 139.130 (4)
Does it include the distribution list for the method-of-working plan? 139.095 (a)(ii) Appendix 1(h) (ii)
And the arrangements for telling aircraft operators and other aerodrome users of the method-of-working plan and the telephone numbers for contacting those operators and users during and after working hours? 139.095 (a)(ii) Appendix 1(h) (iii)
And the process for complying with MOS requirements relating to the period of notice for works? 139.245 (2)
And the arrangements for communicating with air traffic control and aircraft during the carrying out of the works? 139.095 (a)(ii) Appendix 1(h) (iv)
And the arrangements for carrying out time-limited works? 139.095 (a)(ii) Appendix 1(h) (v) and 139.135
And the names, telephone numbers and roles of the persons and organisations responsible for planning and carrying out the works, and the arrangements for contacting those persons and organisations at all times? 139.095 (a)(ii) Appendix 1(h) (vi)