COMMON MARKING PROBLEMS AND REVIEW OF MARKING STANDARDS

COMMON MARKING PROBLEMS AND REVIEW OF MARKING STANDARDS

Are you on the holding side of this holding position marking or the runway side? You are on the runway side of this marking. 2

At what point is hold marking visibility considered a discrepancy? A B C D 3

The glass beads in holding position markings must be evaluated at night. The marking may be clearly visible during daytime but if the glass beads are worn out, the marking may not be clearly visible at night. 4

What is the problem in this photo? The continuous taxiway edge marking is missing to mark the usable portion of taxiway adjacent to the paved shoulder. 5

These HPS were just painted without glass beads in the red portion of the marking. Is this a problem? Yes. HPS are required to have glass beads in the white inscription and red background. Glass beads are not to be used on the black outline. 6

What is the problem in this photo? The continuous taxiway edge marking is missing at this location to mark the usable portion of taxiway adjacent to abandoned pavement. 7

What is the problem in this photo? The airport maintenance crew inadvertently left some shingles (FOD) on the taxiway after painting, which provides the potential to be ingested in an engine. 8

Shingles laying out by themselves are obvious but shingles that have been painted over are easy for painting personnel to miss after finishing. 9

What is the problem with this runway marking? A magnetic variation change resulted in a runway designator change from 4-22 to 5-23. Portions of the 4 designator were painted black and reappeared over time. Pavement markings that are no longer needed are not to be painted over but instead are to be physically removed. Removal of markings is achieved by water blasting, shot blasting, sand blasting, chemical removal or other acceptable means that do not harm the pavement. 10

Is the spacing between the runway designators correct in this photo? What is the normal spacing between designators? Answer - Yes. 11

What is the problem in this photo? The HPS is upside-down.

Runway incursion prevention Best Practices

Best Practices Limit access to movement areas Penalties for noncompliance When ATCT is in operation, control of personnel or equipment in MA by radio, escort, signs and signals Drivers training program establishment and maintenance Record Keeping: Description and date of training for people who access Movement Areas. Accident or incidents involving air carrier, ground vehicles or pedestrian

Airport Operator Actions to Reduce the Potential for Pedestrian and Ground Vehicle Deviations Limit the number of airport tenant personnel authorized to operate a vehicle on the movement area to only those that have a definite need. Personnel who do not regularly drive on the movement area are not going to be as proficient as regular drivers and are more likely to commit a V/PD.

Airport Operator Actions to Reduce the Potential for Pedestrian and Ground Vehicle Deviations Review procedures for access onto the AMA by City emergency vehicles, especially during airport emergencies. The drivers of these vehicles are usually not familiar with airport procedures and infrequently operate at the airport. During AEP reviews include escort/route procedures.

Pedestrian and Ground Vehicle Operations Requirements Comprehensive pedestrian/ground vehicle training program Train all personnel who access the movement area Recurrent training every 12 months Keep records for 24 months Limit access to movement areas and safety areas Consequences of noncompliance

Airport Operator Actions to Reduce the Potential for Pedestrian and Ground Vehicle Deviations Airport Operators should require vehicle operators to use existing service roads rather than crossing a runway. Perimeter service roads should be high on improvement project lists.

Airport Operator Actions to Reduce the Potential for Pedestrian and Ground Vehicle Deviations Service roads that enter runways should have signs installed at the boundary of the runway safety area to help prevent inadvertent entry on an active runway.

Airport Operator Actions to Reduce the Potential for Pedestrian and Ground Vehicle Deviations Vehicles equipped with beacons/flashing lights Keep Headlights operating on the AOA for improved visibility to pilots Vehicle inspection procedures should be in place

Airport Operator Actions to Reduce the Potential for Pedestrian and Ground Vehicle Deviations Construction activity provides a much higher risk of pedestrian and ground vehicle deviations Construction Safety Phasing Plans must reference driver training, barricade, etc. Procedures. Airport operators should implement extra measures to prevent V/PDs during construction projects and closely monitor construction activity.

Airport Construction Barricades Barricades look the same when they are used to keep aircraft out of closed areas and construction vehicles out of active movement areas. It is recommended that barricades be spaced no greater than 20 feet apart.

Vehicle Operator Actions to Reduce the Potential for Pedestrian and Ground Vehicle Deviations Use headsets while operating loud equipment so as to better hear ATC communications.

Vehicle Operator Actions to Reduce the Potential for Pedestrian and Ground Vehicle Deviations Airport maintenance and operations vehicles should have an outside speaker for times when personnel are outside the vehicle.

Holding Position Signs and Markings Types of Holding Position Signs B1 12R - 30L 12R - 30L Holding position sign on Taxiway B1 Holding position sign on a runway L ILS ILS/POFZ holding position sign S 29 - APCH Runway approach surface holding position sign Holding position signs identify the boundary of Runway Movement Areas (RMA), Obstacle Free Zones (OFZ), runway approaches, Precision Obstacle Free Zones (POFZ) and Instrument Landing System (ILS) critical areas. These signs are red with white legend and are considered critical for safety.

Vehicle Operator Actions to Reduce the Potential for Pedestrian and Ground Vehicle Deviations 150 feet Start looking for holding position marking when you see the enhanced taxiway centerline marking.

Vehicle Operator Actions to Reduce the Potential for Pedestrian and Ground Vehicle Deviations Surface Painted Signs

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