Copy of Notice to Tennants for Vehicle Access to Archerfield Airport Airside 1997 FAC ARCHERFIELD AIRPORT PO BOX 747 ARCHERFIELD QLD 4108 BUILDING 20, ARCHERFIELD AIRPORT BEATTY ROAD, ARCHERFIELD OLD 4108 PHONF (07) 3277 5722 FAX: (07) 3277 6878 6 March 1997 Dear Tenant AUTHORITY TO DRIVE AIRSIDE AND THE OPERATION OF NEW AUTOMATIC ACCESS GATES Over the last twelve months there has been a concern by a number of tenants and the Corporation about security issues. The Airport Management is also being directed by its Audit committee to improve its airside vehicle control measures. The Security issue has been addressed by a number of tenants agreeing to employ the services of a security company. The Corporation also joined this initiative. We have also conducted repairs and upgrading of the airport’s perimeter fence. Another stage of this program will be the improvement of our pedestrian gates that are spring loaded and self latching. One of our more recent concerns with the pedestrian gates has been that if they are not shut allowing unsupervised access by animals which presents a safety issue. Over the last month you will have noticed that there are a number of automatic gates being installed at common access points around the airport. I have attached a drawing that identifies the location of each of these new gates. These gates have a two role effect. Firstly they will improve our security, complementing the new fence program and secondly they will ensure that only FAC approved vehicles will have access to airside of the airport. These new gates will have a card reader like a scanner. You just hold it up to the pedestal and the gate will open. You will also have to have your card scanned to open the gate to get off the airfield. There are no pressure pads involved. Each gate will record the card used including the time and date. This information will be recorded on our computer. A card can be cancelled if lost or abused and can be dedicated to one or several gates depending on the requirements and authority issued. An application fee of $20.00 is payable at the time of registration There has been a new policy designed by our Corporate Office with respect to airside access. From the 7th April 1997 this new set of procedures for airside access will be implemented. All approvals issued under the old scheme will expire on the 6th April 1997. You are required from now to start to arrange your new approval. I have attached a paper that discusses the new policy which you should read. There are several levels of approval that can be granted and you will need to determine what level of authority you will need. The Corporation has no objection to airside access so long as you have the appropriate authority in place and a legitimate reason. I trust that we will have your full support with this matter which will ensure a smooth change-over takes place. Please read the attachment. Yours faithfully Ron Williams ACTING AIRPORT GENERAL MANAGER AIRSIDE VEHICLE CONTROL The following is an overview of the Corporation's Policy of Airside Vehicle Control requirements for Archerfield Airport. You are required to read the Airside Vehicle Control Handbook (the Handbook) prior to being issued with any permits. There are two types of approved access to airside. The first type involves: Access to Apron Services Areas Attached is a map of the airport which has five coloured areas. Each of these areas is defined as an Apron Services Area accessed by its own automatic gate. The gates are identified on the attached map and are known popular access points onto the airport. In accordance with the Corporation's policy the Apron Services Area is deemed as: ...that part of the airport designated by the FAC and depicted in these instructions, which drivers having lawful authority may access without holding an Authority to Drive Airside or Airside Vehicle Permit and without undertaking a test. However it should be noted that all persons must have approval to gain access onto the Apron Services Area. This process includes the applicant completing the attached application form, signing the Airside Vehicle Indemnity and Release and providing proof of insurance. The applicant must also provide an explanation as to why he or she requires access to an Apron Services Area. The Corporation reserves the right not to issue a permit but ail relevant applications will be processed. On completing the requirements and being granted approval, the Corporation will also issue the appropriate card to gain access through an automatic gate. Some of the basic rules associated with this approval include: You must drive your vehicle only within the approved zone. You must be the holder of a Current drivers licence that is recognised in Australia FAC By-Laws apply You do not enter maneuvring areas This approval does not allow you to travel between different Apron Services Areas unless you have been granted specific authority by the Corporation You must obey all regulatory signs You must adhere to the following speed limits -within 15 metres of an aircraft 10km/hr -elsewhere on the movement area 25km/hr -perimeter roads 40km/hr -where a speed limit is indicated by a sign that shall be the Speed limit for that area You must not drive within 3 metres of an aircraft, except when required for the servicing of that aircraft You must stay well clear of aircraft when their red anti-collision beacons are operating and give way to all moving aircraft. You should make yourself aware of the Driver Responsibilities in the Handbook as these and other conditions apply to you if approval is granted to go airside. The second type of approval requires you to obtain an: Authority to Drive Airside and Airside Vehicle Permit This system of approval is very similar to the old system that we had to apply. With this system the areas defined as Apron Services Areas are not applicable. The Authority to Drive Airside (Authority) provides for specific levels of access around the airport. These are: Item 1 - Apron Services Areas item 2 - Category 2 - Perimeter Roads and Aprons Item 3 - Category 3 - Perimeter Roads, taxiway and Aprons It is expected that most applicants requiring this type of access will be able to justify only a Category 2 Authority. Higher levels are reserved for operational use and as we do not have a complete Perimeter Road the Category I Authority is not appropriate. If you apply for an Authority, you may apply for several combinations. You will need to complete an application for an Authority to Drive Airside and an Airside Vehicle Permit: If you intend to use the one vehicle and you are the only driver you can complete a combined application. If you intend to drive airside but have several vehicles, separate applications will have to be completed. If you have the one vehicle but a number of drivers separate applications will have to be completed. In all instances you will be required to undergo a written and/or verbal test on your knowledge and understanding of basic airport functions. This type of Authority is of a higher rating than the Apron Services Area authority so all the issues discussed with that level also apply to the above Categories of Authority to Drive Airside. If the vehicle is unregistered then you will be required to provide an engineers report annually to the Corporation stating that the vehicle is road worthy In some instances you will be required to have a rotating beacon, have radio skills and have an aviation frequency radio transmitter and receiver available for use with your vehicle. It should be noted that our preference is to encourage people who need airside access to apply for an approval to use the Apron Service Area but we recognise that some personnel particularly those working in aviation maintenance work shops, may require a Category 2 Authority to Drive Airside