| 1. Introduction
1.1 Bournemouth Airport is responsible for ensuring the safe
ground running of aircraft engines on the aerodrome and the control
of any resulting blast, fumes and ground noise. This instruction
sets out the rules and procedures for aircraft ground engine runs,
the use of aircraft auxiliary power units (APU) and ground power
units (GPU) associated with all aircraft inclusive of jet, turbo
prop and piston engine aircraft.
1.2 Due to environmental impact of engine running, particularly
at night, it must be strictly controlled and the number of ground
running operations kept to an absolute minimum.
2. Purpose
2.1 This instruction introduces a series of control measures
designed to minimize the impact of aircraft operations at Bournemouth
Airport on the environment in general and the local communities
in particular.
3. Definitions
3.1 The use of the term "Engine Run" within the context
of this AOI is a generic term that applies to any combination
of the following:
- Aircraft Engine Ground Run
3.1.2 Any engine start up not followed immediately by the departure
of the aircraft concerned.
- Auxiliary Power Unit Run
3.1.3 Any APU start up that is not immediately connected with
the pre-flight sequence for an aircraft departure.
- Ground Power Unit Run
3.1.4 Any GPU start up that is not immediately concerned with
the pre-flight sequence for an aircraft departure. This includes
GPU maintenance runs of greater than 1 hour.
| 4. Times |
| Engine ground runs will NOT normally be permitted
within the following periods: |
| Week days |
Between 0001-0800 and 2130-2400 hours local |
| Saturday, Public Holidays |
Between 0001-0900 and 1800-2400 hours local |
| Note: Engine ground runs within these times
will require the authority of senior airport management. Consideration
may be given to granting permission subject to receipt of
justification for the engine ground run. This permission may
be considered on an individual request basis only as no blanket
permissions will be granted. |
| Sundays |
Senior Management Permission Only |
| Armistice Day |
No engine running permitted between 1055-1105 hours local. |
5. Applications and Information Required
5.1 Applications for engine runs will only normally be considered
when received between the hours of 0800-2130 local Monday to Friday.
Applications submitted outside of these times will only be considered
if the engine run is safety critical.
5.2 The following information must be provided when seeking approval
to carry out any engine run. If the information is incomplete,
approval will not be issued. For engine runs outside of the times
that are detailed in paragraph 4, an application form is provided
at Annex A to assist persons wishing to make an application by
fax.
OPERATOR DETAILS |
| Airline/Operator |
Contact Name |
| Aircraft Type |
Contact Number |
| Registration |
Time of Request |
ENGINE RUNNING PARAMETERS |
| Requested Location of Ground Run |
| Planned Start Time |
| Expected Duration |
| Level of % power to be used |
| Duration at high power |
OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENT |
| Type of Maintenance or Check |
| Reason for Ground Run |
6. Approval
6.1 Approval for any engine run, must be obtained IN ADVANCE
from BOH ATC who can be contacted by telephone on 01202 364150
and FAX 01202 364159. For any engine running outside of the times
published in paragraph 4. prior approval will be required from
Airport Management. Therefore, in order to speed this process,
applications should be submitted, ideally using the form provided
at Annex A, at the earliest opportunity together with the fullest
details. Please note paragraph 5.1.
6.2 BOH ATC will issue Approval Number following successful submission
of the information required.
6.3 BOH ATC using a unique Approval Number MUST issue all approvals.
For aircraft engine runs the approval number must be passed onto
ATC on 'Tower' or 'Ground' frequency prior to engine start.
6.4 Any variation to the details given must be subject to a further
application and approval.
6.5 Permission to start engine(s) must be obtained from Air Traffic
Control and the BOH Approval Number must be quoted. Aircraft must
remain in 2-way contact with ATC throughout the duration of the
ground run.
ATC will not permit engine start without this approval
number being correctly quoted when engine start is requested.
6.6 Approved ground running operations will be monitored by ATC.
Please Note: The Airport Operational Instruction guide contains
additional information on Engine Run Safety, Aircraft Positioning
Criteria, Special Limitations, Ground Power Units, Line Maintenance
and Regularly Recurring Ground Engine Runs. This information and
any questions you may have is available from the Director Service
Delivery by telephone on 01202 364174.
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