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From page 71... ... 71 This chapter continues the presentation of best practices related to, and in general accordance with the contents of AC 150/5200-30C Chapter 2, "Snow and Ice Control Plan." Each practice title is followed by a description of the airport type(s) in brackets to which the practice may be most applicable. Read the entire page →
From page 72... ... 72 A Guidebook for Airport Winter Operations movements. Some of these products have the ability to create "electronic fences" around runways or other areas of concern with audible and visual alarms that can alert an operator when a vehicle is approaching the "fence-line." Multi-lateration and triangulation based products are also available for vehicle tracking on all airport surfaces. Read the entire page →
From page 73... ... SICP Best Practices 73 evaluated by identifying the good and not-so-good in an open, respectful forum. Any significant disagreements are identified and discussed at a separate meeting involving only the affected parties. Read the entire page →
From page 74... ... 74 A Guidebook for Airport Winter Operations Impacts from New Construction [All Airports] Airport construction routinely requires revisions to an airport's SICP. Read the entire page →
From page 75... ... SICP Best Practices 75 TSA Security Procedures for Stranded Passengers [Small, Medium, and Large Hub] Outside of normal TSA operating hours, consider establishing procedures to allow for the escorting of screened passengers into non-sterile areas to meet immediate needs and then returning to the sterile area without additional screening. Read the entire page →
From page 76... ... 76 A Guidebook for Airport Winter Operations removal operation is coordinated with ATC, providing each agency with an opportunity for refresher training and refamiliarization of winter operations. A dry run provides the opportunity for air traffic controllers, airline personnel, and airport administrative staff to ride along with snow removal operators. Read the entire page →
From page 77... ... SICP Best Practices 77 An overwhelming number of aircraft accidents and airport incidents have been attributed to the loss of situational awareness. Vehicle operators need to be reminded to slow down and add following distance when operating on contaminated surfaces and when operating in reduced visibility. Read the entire page →
From page 78... ... 78 A Guidebook for Airport Winter Operations is allowed to operate a vehicle on his or her own. Completion of training is documented in writing by management. Read the entire page →
From page 79... ... SICP Best Practices 79 9.7.2 Contracted Snow Removal Third-Party Contractors for Aircraft Parking Gate and Cargo Ramp Snow Removal [Small, Medium, and Large Hub] Safety and efficiency considerations may necessitate the assignment of aircraft parking gate and cargo ramp snow removal to third-party contractors. Read the entire page →
From page 80... ... 80 A Guidebook for Airport Winter Operations Prior authorization from CBP is required for deplanement of passengers without the immediate presence of CBP officials. Operational departments should include PR in any notification process associated with an international diversion. Read the entire page →
From page 81... ... SICP Best Practices 81 9.7.4 Passenger Assistance Stranded Passenger Plan [Small, Medium, and Large Hub] Maintain a Stranded Passenger Plan as part of the IROPS plan. Read the entire page →
From page 82... ... 82 A Guidebook for Airport Winter Operations Passenger Communications [Medium and Large Hub] During a winter event, communication with the traveling public involves two groups: the internal audience (passengers already at the airport) Read the entire page →
From page 83... ... SICP Best Practices 83 personnel should be made available through the PR department and not operational departments. If PR personnel are not represented at an ICP or at a Snow Desk, regularly scheduled airport status updates should be provided to a PR representative by the operations group. Read the entire page →
From page 84... ... 84 A Guidebook for Airport Winter Operations Smart Phone Applications (Apps) [Medium and Large Hub] Read the entire page →
From page 85... ... SICP Best Practices 85 YouTube® [Large Hub] YouTube allows airports to display informational videos online for educational or entertainment value. Read the entire page →

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... 71 This chapter continues the presentation of best practices related to, and in general accordance with the contents of AC 150/5200-30C Chapter 2, "Snow and Ice Control Plan." Each practice title is followed by a description of the airport type(s) in brackets to which the practice may be most applicable.