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GUIDELINES FOR THE PREPARATION OF A "PLAN OF CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS (PCO)" GHANA CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY January 2009 (First Edition) 1. Introduction The "Plan of Construction Operations (PCO)" is part of the airport certification process. The GCAA certifies the airport according to certain established criteria, be it airport physical characteristics, operational plans, security measures etc.. These physical characteristics and operational plans will be modified, temporary or permanently, during and/or following the realization of a construction or major renovation project. Additional security measures shall be applied during the realization of the project. This documents aims at defining a "Plan of Construction Operations (PCO)" and to establish guidelines for the preparation of PCOs for any airport construction or major renovation projects. The contents of a PCO will be described as well as items to be reviewed while preparing a PCO. Finally the reader will find at Appendix "A" and "B" two examples of PCOs that were prepared for major construction project while Appendix "C" deals with a minor construction project.

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 GUIDELINES FOR THE PREPARATION OF A 

"PLAN OF CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS (PCO)" 

 

GHANA CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY 

January 2009 

(First Edition) 

 

 

1. Introduction  

The "Plan of Construction Operations (PCO)" is part of the airport certification process.  The GCAA  certifies  the  airport  according  to  certain  established  criteria,  be  it  airport  physical characteristics, operational plans, security measures etc..  These physical characteristics and operational plans will be modified, temporary or permanently, during and/or following the realization of a construction or major renovation project.  Additional security measures shall be applied during the realization of the project.   

This documents aims at defining a "Plan of Construction Operations (PCO)" and to establish guidelines  for  the  preparation  of  PCOs  for  any  airport  construction  or major  renovation projects.   The contents of a PCO will be described as well as    items  to be  reviewed while preparing a PCO.  Finally the reader will find at Appendix "A" and "B"   two examples of PCOs that were prepared  for major construction project while Appendix  "C" deals with a minor construction project.  

 

 

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2. Plan of Construction Operations (PCO)  

2.1. Definition  

A  PCO  is  a  document  that  describes  the mitigation measures  that will  be taken or applied during  the  realization of an airside  construction or major renovation  project.    These mitigation measures  can  be  defined,  but  not exclusively,  as:  signage, markings, markers,  displaced  threshold, NOTAMs, voice  advisory,  escort  of  personnel  on  the  airside,  means  and  lines  of communication  between  the  parties  involved  in  the  realization  of  the project.   

 

2.2. Responsibilities  

A  Plan  of  Construction  Operations  (PCO)  is  a  document  that  is  to  be prepared by the Airport Operator staff and to be approved by the GCAA.  It is the responsibility of the Airport Manager or the person responsible for the operation of the airport to designate a project coordinator who will not only prepare the PCO but will coordinate with the stakeholders  (airlines, service providers and  the Contract/project manager)  the realization of  the project.  The  Airport  Operator  is  assuming  full  responsibilities  for  the  terms  and conditions of the airport certificate.   

 

2.3. The Consultation Process  

It is very likely that the realization of an airside project will impact the airport users at different degrees that could vary from negligible to very significant.  Depending on  the scope of  the project  the mitigation measures could vary from  a  voice  advisory  to  the  closure of  a  runway.   As  an example,  it may happened that, for the overlay of a single runway airport, the runway width will be  reduce by 50%,  i.e.  instead of  landing on a 60 meter wide  runway, aircraft will  land on  a  30 meter wide  runway.     At  some other  times,  the runway  length  could  be  reduced.   Navigational  aids  as well  as  visual  aids could  be  unserviceable  for  a  certain  period  of  time.    It may means  that 

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airlines  will  have  to modify  their  regular  schedule,  to  temporary  change aircraft types, to schedule more experienced pilots etc..   That  is to say that the consultation process shall commence long time before the realization of the  project.    In  some  cases,  consultation  with  the  airlines  and  service providers  should  start  over  one  (1)  ahead  of  time.   Consultations/communications    shall  be  conducted  during  the  1)  planning stage of the project; 2)the pre‐construction period and; 3) the construction period. 

The  consultation process  is  important not only  for  the airlines and  service providers  but  also  for  the  "to  be"  selected  Contractor.    The  Contractor working conditions must be known before the tendering process is launched.  The airport operating conditions could have a very significant impact on the Contractor's  costs.    The  Contractor may  be  imposed  night working  hours, broken  hours,  waiting  time  while  clearing  the  runway  to  allow  aircraft movements etc. etc.   

It  is  imperative  that  the  Airport  Operator  defines  with  the  airlines  and service  providers  the  operating  conditions  during  the  realization  of  the project,  at  a  time  where  the  Contractor  is  not  yet  selected.      Airport operating conditions will be specified  in  the project  tender documents and the  Contractor  will  bid  knowing  what  his  working  conditions  will  be.  Obviously  the  process  is  also  coordinated  with  the  project  management responsible person as this person is directly responsible for the cost and the scheduling of the project.  It should be however bear in mind that ultimately the Airport Operator is assuming responsibility for the Airport Certification.  

The sooner the airlines and other stakeholders are consulted, the better it is.  Early  consultations,  in  giving  sufficient  time  to  react, usually  allow  for  the resolution of operational problems to the satisfaction of all parties.        

 

 

 

 

 

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3. Airport Operations Under  normal  circumstances  the  Airport  Operator  is  responsible  to  operate  the  airport according to the conditions specified in the Airport Operations Manual (AOM).  

This Airport Operations Manual has been approved by  the Civil Aviation Authority  (GCAA), that is to say that the GCAA has approved the operating conditions of the airport.  Operating conditions may mean, but not exclusively:  

 

3.1. RUNWAY:  

Runway length  Runway width  Runway slope   Runway surface type  Touchdown zone elevation  Thresholds elevation  Thresholds coordinates  Runway strip width  Grades area width  Obstacles limitation surfaces: approach, transitional and outer surfaces  Runway lighting system  Approach lighting  Visual  Approach Slope Indicator System or Precision Approach Path Indicator  Runway identification lights  Runway end lights  Runway centre line lights  Runway touchdown zone light  Runway exit lights  Threshold marking  Centre line marking  Touchdown zone marking  Runway exit marking  Declared distances: TORA, TODA, ASDA and LDA  Etc. 

 

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3.2. TAXIWAY:  

Taxiway type of surface  Pavement width  Intersection lights  Centre line  Markers for taxiway edge  Centre line marking  Hold position  Etc.  

 

3.3. APRON:  

Dimensions  Edge lights  Flood lights  Aircraft stand taxilane  Aircraft stand  Passenger path lines  Etc. 

 

It  is obvious that, when a significant maintenance project or a construction project  is going to be realized on the airside, the operation conditions of the airport will be modified in one way  or  the  other.    Depending  on  the  scope  of  the  project,  a  few  or  many  of  the characteristics  listed  above will  be modified.    The  aviation  industry must  be  informed  of these changes and these changes must be approved by the GCAA.  

Therefore, a Plan of Construction Operation  (PCO)  shall be prepared  for each non‐routine maintenance  project  and  for  any  construction  project.    Runway  marking,  runway  crack filling, grading of graded area, replacement of bulbs on the runway  lighting system do not usually require the preparation of a PCO.  In some cases, however, the issuance of a NOTAM or  a  voice  advisory  is  desirable.  The  airport  operator  in  coordination with  the Air  Traffic Services is responsible and competent in this matter.       

 

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4.  Contents of a Plan of Construction Operations  

A Plan of Construction Operations (PCO) shall contain at least the following information: 

 

4.1. Description of the construction project:  

Provide a full description of the planned construction project. 

 

4.2. Stages/phases of the construction & schedules:  

List  the different stages of  the construction activities with anticipated start and finish dates.  

 

4.3. Types & frequency of air traffic:  

List the types of aircraft and number of daily movements anticipated during the construction period. 

 

4.4. Disruptions to air traffic:  

What will be the impact on and disruptions to the air traffic as listed above. 

 

4.5. Position and height of equipment (Relative to Runways & Taxiways):

 

Provide  the  location  and  maximum  working  height  of  the  construction equipment  or  vehicles  and  where  that  equipment  will  be  working  in 

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relationship  to  the  taxiway  or  runway  edges/ends.    This  information  is required to asses the impact on Obstacle Limitation Surfaces and object is.   

4.6. Work adjacent to Runway/Taxiway:  

Temporary hazards on  runway  strips.   Which  zone will  you be working  in, which restriction and operational conditions will apply to your project.  

4.7. Markings, barriers and lighting provided:  

Describe  all  markings,  barriers  and  lighting  to  be  used  to  indicate unserviceable areas of the airport. 

   

4.8. Displaced and/or Relocated Thresholds:  

If  the  project will  require  a  displaced  or  relocated  threshold,  provide  an explanation  as  to  why  this  is  required,  what  percentage  slope  the calculations are based on, how will the new threshold be marked and lighted , what buffer is being provided for jet or prop blast,  consideration.

4.9. Declared distance during all phases:  

Based on the above calculation what will be the revised declared distances.  

  

4.10. Access control, vehicle operations and Escorts:  

How will  vehicles  and equipment  access  the  construction  site, will Airport Vehicle Operator Permit be  issued, are radio  licenses required, will vehicles be escorted, whom will be providing the escorts.  

  

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4.11. Communications Plan (Prior to Construction & During Construction):

 

Every  construction  project  requires  a  Communication  Plan.  The  Plan  will cover communication with the airport’s clients/users, ATS and GCAA during all  phases  of  the  project;  #1:  Planning  Phase,    #2:  Pre‐construction  Phase   #3: Construction Phase. 

 

Airport Ops ↔ ATS; 

ATS ↔ Construction Site; 

Airport Ops ↔ Construction Site; 

Airport Ops ↔ Users (Stakeholders; 

Airport Ops ↔ GCAA.  

4.12. NOTAMs as per the NOTAM procedure

manual:  

Provide  a  draft  of  all  anticipated  NOTAMS.  NOTAMs  revising  declared distances must be pre approved by GCAA.  

 

4.13. Drawing or Blueprints:  

Provide  any  drawings  required  to  support  your  Plan  of  Construction Operation.   It  is the airport operator’s responsibility to ensure the drawings and final product meet Aerodrome Certification requirements.  

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5. Issues to be reviewed  

 

Here are some Issues to review while preparing a PCO: 

 

• Location of equipment under approach and transitional surfaces 

• The height of obstacles & distance from the threshold 

• Relocation or displacement of threshold 

• Revised TORA, TODA, ASDA, LDA 

• Declared clearway available 

• Marking of relocated or displaced threshold 

• Operation of visual aids when the threshold is relocated or displaced 

• Is the PAPI off when the threshold is relocated or displaced 

• Coordination with airport & ATS for turning off lighting 

• Work in zones 1,2 & 3 

• Work adjacent to taxiways & aprons 

• Interference with any electronic navaids, such as a  localizer when  in any/all of  the zones. 

• Size of trenches 

• Trenching & backfilling 

• Procedures to reopen full  length when requested, emergency or weather  limits are down. 

• Inspection checks before reopening areas 

• Lighting of runway during closures. 

• Closed markings on new runway during construction, & before relocation of lighting 

• Barricades lighting & markings at threshold, denoting construction area. 

• Spacing & colours 

• Barriers & lighting adjacent to trenches 

• NOTAM’s 

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• Commissioning of navaids & visual aids (when & by whom) 

• Escort for contractor's employees when working on the airside 

• Vehicle Operator Permit on the airside.  

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6. PCO (EXAMPLES)  

Attached are three (3) examples of PCOs that were prepared for different airport projects.    

No  template can covered all  the possibilities  that could arise  from an airside construction project.    No  project  is  exactly  similar  to  another.      The  proponent  judgment  shall  be exercised. 

These three (3) examples are as follows:  

 

6.1. Appendix "A":  

The project consists  in the extension of a gravel runway from 5,000 feet to 6,500 feet in length and from 100 feet to 150 feet in width.  The project also includes  the  installation  of  a  new  runway  edge  lighting  system,  a  PAPI,  a wind  sock  etc.    The  aircraft  parking  area  is  to  be  enlarged  from approximately 5,900 square meters to 22,000 square meters.  This airport is a one‐runway airport.  The purpose of the project is to allow for the landing of  B737‐200.    Prior  to  the  extension  the  airport  is  used  by  Dash‐8  and Challenger 600 (jet ambulance) . 

 

6.2. Appendix "B":  

This  project  has  been  developed  for  the  overlay  of  a  one‐gravel  runway airport.  The unique runway is 3,600 feet long by 100 feet wide.  The SAAB‐340 being  the critical aircraft.   During  the  realization of  the project half of the runway will be available at all times, i.e. 3,600 feet in length by 50 feet in width.   

 

 

 

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6.3. Appendix "C"  

This construction project  is having  low  impact on  the airport operation.    It concerns  the  replacement  of  the  Runway  Identification  Lights  (RIL)  and associated wiring    at  one  end  of  a  one‐runway  airport.    In  this  case,  no runway closure will be required.  NOTAMs will be issued and voice advisories will be broadcasted.   

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7. Additional Information  

Additional information and assistance concerning the preparation of a "Plan of Construction Operations" can be obtained by contacting: 

   

Aerodrome Safety & Standards 

Ghana Civil Aviation Authority 

PMB – Kotoka International Airport 

Accra, Ghana 

  Telephone:    +233 (21) 776171 Ext. 1421 

  Fax:    +233 (21) 776995 

 

 

   

   

 

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APPENDIX "A"

PLAN OF CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS (PCO)

APRON, RUNWAY EXPANSION

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PLAN OF CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS (P.C.O.)

AIRPORT IN USE RUNWAY 01/19

(name) AIRPORT

APRON, RUNWAY EXPANSION

Project number:

SEPTEMBER, 2008

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PLAN OF CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS (PCO)

AIRPORT: (name of the airport)

PROJECT: APRON/RUNWAY EXPANSION

SCHEDULE : AUGUST 2008 – OCTOBER 2010

Project originator: (Name) (Title)

(Organisation and address) Tel.:

Fax: e-mail:

Project contact : (Name)

(Title) (Organisation and address) Tel.:

Fax: e-mail: j

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.  DESCRIPTION OF WORKS .................................................................................... 7 

1.1.  Apron/Runway Expansion .......................................................................................... 7 1.2.  Project Scope.............................................................................................................. 7 1.3.  Project General Scheduling........................................................................................ 7 1.4.  Apron Extension......................................................................................................... 8 

1.5.  Construction Stages: .................................................................................................... 8 1.5.1.  Stage I..................................................................................................................... 8 1.5.2.  General Staging Notes (Drawings ???????????).................................................... 8 1.5.3.  Preliminary Works ................................................................................................. 9 

2.  CONSTRUCTION PROCEDURES ........................................................................ 10 

2.1.  Circulation of Construction Vehicles ....................................................................... 14 

2.2.  Identification of Construction Vehicles.................................................................... 14 

2.3.  Escort........................................................................................................................... 14 

2.4.  Runway Clearance (Emergency Procedures) .......................................................... 15 

2.5.  Inspection check before reopening runway ............................................................. 15 

2.6.  Airport Pass (security) ............................................................................................... 16 

2.7.  Markers ....................................................................................................................... 16 

2.8.  Clearing Distance for Vehicles and Equipment ...................................................... 16 

2.9.  Pull-back areas ........................................................................................................... 16 

2.10.  Height of equipment (relative to runway and taxiway) .......................................... 16 

2.11.  Surface compaction (highs and lows) ....................................................................... 16 

2.12.  Declared Distances ..................................................................................................... 17 

2.13.  Contractor’s vehicles parking area .......................................................................... 17 

2.14.  Closing of Runway 01-19 ........................................................................................... 17 

2.15.  Aircraft Parking Space Shortage.............................................................................. 17 

2.16.  Displaced threshold .................................................................................................... 17 

2.17.  Passenger Control ...................................................................................................... 18 

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2.18.  Dust Control................................................................................................................ 18 

2.19.  Open Flame................................................................................................................. 18 

2.20.  Blasting........................................................................................................................ 18 

2.21.  Locating Existing Services......................................................................................... 18 

2.22.  Protection of Airfield Lighting System..................................................................... 18 

2.23.  ARCAL System .......................................................................................................... 18 

3.  COMMUNICATION PLAN ..................................................................................... 19 

3.1.  Communications before the construction ................................................................ 19 3.1.1.  Traffic Analysis (type and frequency) vs operation during construction............. 19 3.1.2.  Report on meetings with operators and users....................................................... 19 3.1.3.  List of persons responsible for construction ........................................................ 20 3.1.4.  Publications .......................................................................................................... 20 3.1.5.  NOTAM’s ............................................................................................................ 20 

3.2.  Communications during construction...................................................................... 21 3.2.1.  Planning of project meetings................................................................................ 21 3.2.2.  Issuance of communiqués .................................................................................... 21 

4.  CONSTRUCTION SAFETY ................................................................................... 22 

4.1.  The access control....................................................................................................... 22 

4.2.  Escort for vehicles ...................................................................................................... 22 

4.3.  FOD control ................................................................................................................ 22 

4.4.  Stocking of construction material on the airside..................................................... 22 

5.  CONSTRUCTION PLANS APPROVAL................................................................. 23 

6.  COMMUNICATION CHART................................................................................... 24 

7.  APPROVAL OF PLAN OF CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS .............................. 25 

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LEXICON

Aircraft parking area: Ref. to apron. Airside: Ref. to restricted area. Apron : Means that part of an airport, other than the manoeuvring area,

intended to accommodate the loading and unloading of passengers and cargo, the refuelling, servicing, maintenance and parking of aircraft and the movement of aircraft, vehicles and pedestrians to allow execution of those functions.

ATS: Air Traffic Services. Consultant (the): Representative from the owner of the project. The word

Engineer is also used. Engineer (the): Representative from the owner of the project. The word

Consultant is also used. ETA: Estimated Time of Arrival (related to aircraft). “ESCORT”: In this document, means the person escorting the Contractor’s

vehicles on the movement area. FOD: Foreign Object Damage. Used to designate any foreign object

that could cause damages to aircraft.

Manœuvring area: Means that part of an airport ordinarily used for the take-off and

landing of aircraft and for the movement of aircraft associated with the take-off and landing, but does not include the apron.

Movement area : Runway, Taxiway and Apron. P.C.O. : Plan of Construction Operations. The present document. Restricted area: Means an area at an aerodrome that is designated by a sign as an

area to which access is restricted to persons authorized by the airport manager.

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1. Description of Works

1.1. Apron/Runway Expansion The (name of the owner) owns the (name) Airport. The airport is operated under an operational agreement by the (name of the airport operator) through its Transportation Department. The (owner of the project) has entered into a contract with (Contractor’s Name) to extend the apron, the runway and to resurface the airside surfaces. A consultant firm has been hired for the preparation of plans and specifications and for the implementation of the project. The following equipment will be used for the construction and will be required to operate on and near the airstrip: Dozer, Grader, Vibratory Compactor, Loader, Tandem Trucks, Pickup Trucks, Water Truck and Backhoe. The work to be undertaken is outlined below.

1.2. Project Scope

The scope of the project does include the extension of the apron from an area of 5,900 sq. meters to 22,000 sq. meters approximately. The runway will be extended towards the north from 5,000 feet to 6,500 feet. The runway will be enlarged from 100 feet to 150 feet. The runway edge lighting system will be relocated and a PAPI will be installed at runway end 01. The manoeuvring areas will be resurfaced. Finally a new Air Terminal Building will be constructed. It is not include in the present Plan of Construction Operations (PCO). The project should not be realized before 2010. Another PCO will be prepare in due time.

1.3. Project General Scheduling

The extension of the apron will start in September 2008 and will be completed during summer 2009. The extension and enlargement of the runway as well as the relocation of the lighting system should start in 2009 and be completed in 2010.

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1.4. Apron Extension

The apron will be extended significantly; its total surface will pass from 5,960 square meters to 22,000 square meters. It will be extended towards the north, the south and the west. A 45 meters by 45 meters concrete pad will be constructed on this apron (see attached drawing, Appendix1). The whole apron will be resurfaced. For the purpose of this project two (2) quarries will be utilized. The first one is located on the south-west side of the runway and is identified as PUV-CA1 on the attached drawing (Appendix 2). The second quarry is located at the northeast end of the present runway and is identified as PUV-ST1 (ref drawing Appendix 2). The PUV-CA1 quarry is at a distance of 65 meters from the runway center line and the PUV-ST1 quarry is at a distance of 200 meters from the runway threshold and at 65 meters from the extended runway axis. The trucks transporting the crushed gravel will circulate on the runway shoulders. The work will be conducted around the normal flight schedule for the individual carriers and medevac flights and will not require any airport closures. Outside (name of the airlines) regular schedule flights a 2-hour prior notice (PN) will be required to land and take-off at and from the (name) Airport. A NOTAM with the mention “PN, Prior Notice” will be issued (ref section 3.1.5 for NOTAMs). The staging of the project is as follows.

1.5. Construction Stages:

1.5.1. Stage I

Preliminary work, i.e. material crushing and blasting. The blasting / crushing / stockpiling sites are located on the south-west side of the runway for quarry identified as PUV-CA1 and at the north-east end of the runway for quarry identified as PUV-ST1, refer to plan attached as Annex 2.

1.5.2. General Staging Notes (Drawings ???????????)

1 Construction is confined to the areas shown on Drawing to be found at

Appendix 2 attached.

2 Construction access is restricted to the east shoulder of the runway

3 Air traffic schedule is included in this document.

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4 All persons and equipment are to be kept a minimum of 45m1 from the centerline of the open runway during landings and takeoffs. Two (2) pull-back locations have been identified, i.e. the taxiway and the crushing site. Ref drawing at Appendix 2.

5 Marker boards, temporary edge light/threshold light

modifications/relocations, and marker pylons shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.

6 At the end of each day, all construction equipment is to be parked in the

designated construction yard located at the crushing site, (ref plan att Appendix 2 attached. The height of the equipment shall not exceed the zoning requirements i.e. 1:7 measured from a distance of 45 meters from the center of the runway.

7 Medevac flights are to provide two (2) hours notice before landing.

8 The Airport will advise the (GCAA) Aerodrome Safety Office of the

current stage of construction and any operational impacts or advisories.

9 All setbacks for construction zones are in accordance with (appropriate standards).

10 All construction activity shall be confined to restricted areas and qualified

escorts Restricted Radio Operator Certificate will provide radio escort and monitoring services.

NOTAM’s shall be issued. The proposed texts can be found at 3.1.5. “Prior Notice” will apply. A close coordination will be required between the airport operator and the users, mainly (airlines names). The (ATS) will authorize the landing and take-off of regular flights and medevac as well as other flights providing the 2-hour prior notice is given.

1.5.3. Preliminary Works

The crushed gravel to be used for this project will be produced during the first phase of the project in September/October 2008. During that period of time the runway will not be affected by the operations of the Contractor. However, blasting will occur during that period. See section 3.1.5 for NOTAMs texts.

1 45 meters is the width of the runway strip for a code 3 non precision runway.

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2. Construction Procedures

The plans for the « Extension of the Apron and of the Runway » have been prepared by (name of responsible organisation). They are numbered ?????????, copies are attached.

Stage I through IVI, in 2008, 2009 and 2010 are as follows :

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Stage Location Description of works Execution

Delays2

Stage I (Drawing ?????)

Apron and quarry PUV-CA1, ref. plan Appendix 2.

• Blasting, gravel crushing transportation of gravel from quarry PUV-CA1 to apron (extension of the apron, north, south and west sides and construction of a concrete slab).

?????? Working Days for

blasting. On-going for

crushing3, to take place in

October / November 2008 and

during summer 2009.

Stage II (Drawing ?????)

Outer edge of graded areas, extension of the runway towards the north (1,500 feet). Quarry PUV ST-1 and PUV ST-6, ref. plan Appendix 2.

• Extension of the runway towards the north, 1,500 feet.

?????? Working

Days.

Stage III (Drawing ??????)

Runway 01-19

• Installation of a new of the runway lighting system, removal of the old system and enlargement of the runway from 100 to 150 feet.

?????? Working

Days.

Stage IV Runway, Taxiway and Apron

• Resurfacing of Runway, Taxiway and Apron.

?????

Working Days.

2 Execution delays are expressed in calendar working days. Day 1 means the beginning of the work. Exact date is to be determined. 3 Work should start in September, 2008.

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General remark on staging of the project: The objective is to maintain a 3,500 foot runway available and the possibility to re-open the runway to its full lenght (5,000 feet) for the jet ambulance with a 2-hour prior notice. During some phases of the project the 3,500 foot runway will be available only at certain time of the day. These time restrictions should be enforced for a period of approximately 4-5 weeks during summer 2009. Stage I: During that stage the apron will be extended to the south and to the north. Its surface will be extended from 5,900 sq. m. to approximately 22,000 sq. m. The work will be done in the following order: - Extension to the south - Extension to the north - Construction of a construction slab, 45 meters by 45 meters. Each phase shall be completed before the next phase can be undertaken. The new extension will have to be usable by aircraft before the next phase is undertaken. This will allow more available space for aircraft parking. Stage II: Fifteen hundred (1,500) feet extension of runway 01-19 towards the north. During that phase the Contractor will work without any air traffic constraints. The runway 19 threshold will be displaced by 1,500 feet. The runway (LDA) distance available will be 3,500 feet. This 3,500 foot runway will be open 24 hours a day during that phase of the project. The runway can be reopened to its full length at anytime providing a 2-hour prior notice, mainly for the jet ambulance.

Stage III:

Removal of the old lighting system and installation of a new lighting system (runway edge lights). This also include the installation of a PAPI system runway 01, the relocation of wind sock, RILs and PAPI runway 19. The new lighting system (runway edge lights) will be operational once the extension of the runway towards the north (ref. phase II above). The new runway edge lighting system shall be operational before the old one is removed. From the time the old system is deactivated and until the time it is physically removed, each light will be marked with a 30 cm high auto reflective cone made of orange and white stripes alternatively and stabilized to the ground. Any trench or hold due to the removal of the old lighting system shall be filled up and compacted before any aircraft landing or take-off can take place. During that phase of the project the Contractor shall clear the runway for any landing and take-off and the equipment shall be parked at 30 meters from the runway edge.

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Stage IV:

This stage of the project will be realized in many phases. Refer to plan at Appendix III for a better understanding. Phase I of Stage IV: Resurfacing of the runway extension, 1,500 feet to the north. Identified as Sector “A” on the plan at appendix III. During that phase a 3,500 foot runway will be available 24 hours a day unless the installation of the new lighting system / removal of the old one is taking place. The 3,500 foot runway will be available but could be restricted to certain hours if the runway lighting system is being installed or removed. Phase II of Stage IV: Resurfacing of a 1,500 foot distance identified as Sector “B” on the plan at appendix III. During that phase a 3,500 foot runway will be available but restricted to certain hours to be discussed and agreed upon with (names of the airlines). This was discussed at a meeting held at (company name) offices on September 3rd, 2008 with (airlines names), (name of owner of the project) and the (name of the airport operator). Parties are looking at two time slots for landing and take-off, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. Phase III of Stage IV: Resurfacing of a 500 foot distance identified as Sector “D” on the plan at appendix III. That part of the project can be completed within a short period of time, a week-end for instance. The operation mode will be discussed in due time with the main operators, (names of the airlines), a NOTAM will be issued accordingly. General Note: Once Phase III of Stage IV is completed, the resurfaced area to the north of the runway will be 3,500 feet, identified as Sector “H” on the plan at Appendix III. This will become the 3,500 foot runway available for take-off and landing. The displaced threshold lights will be moved from displaced threshold “A” to displaced threshold “B” identified on the plan at Appendix III. Phase IV of Stage IV: The runway will be extended by approximately ten (10) meters to the south to make possible the junction between the taxiway and the runway enlarged from 100 to 150 feet. The first 1,500 feet to the south of the runway will be resurfaced. It is identified as Sector “E” on the plan at Appendix III. During that phase the Contractor will work without any air traffic constraints in terms of landing and take-off but aircraft will taxi from the 3,500 foot runway to the north to the apron to the south. The runway 01 threshold will be displaced by 3,000 feet. The runway (LDA) distance available will be 3,500 feet. This 3,500 foot runway will be open 24 hours a day during that phase of the project. The runway can be reopened to its full length at anytime providing a 2-hour prior notice, mainly for the jet ambulance. Phase V of Stage IV: The second 1,500 feet to the south of the runway will be resurfaced. It is identified as Sector “F” on the plan at Appendix III. After the

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completion of that phase the runway will be resurfaced and extended to 6,500 feet by 150 feet with the new lighting system in place. General note: It is not possible at this time to identify at what phase of the project the new lighting system will be installed and completed taking into account the extension and enlargement of the runway. A close coordination between the Airport Operator and (the Civil Aviation Authority) shall be exercised for the issuance of NOTAM, voice advisories etc. A close coordination will also be required between the (name of the owner of the project), the Contractor and the (name of the airport operator).

2.1. Circulation of Construction Vehicles

During construction, the Contractor’s vehicles and equipment will access the airside via the existing airport access road from the (specify location). (see plans ??????).

2.2. Identification of Construction Vehicles

All Contractor’s vehicles that will be operated on the aircraft movement areas (runway, taxiway and apron) of the (name of the airport) airport will be equipped with a rotating warning light that must be turned on while a vehicle is on these areas. If equipped with headlights, these must also be turned on at all times on airside. The rotating warning lights shall be mounted on the vehicle in a location that will permit the beam to be seen by aircraft or surface traffic from any position within 360°. The light beam shall be set at an angle of 60° above the horizontal and it shall rotate at a constant speed of 35 RPM. The enclosing globe of the warning light shall be “aviation yellow” for all vehicles.

2.3. Escort

Every vehicle or person entering the taxiway and runway must be escorted. The escort is under the responsibility of the (Airport Operator). The persons doing the escort are all holding a “Restricted Radio Operator Certificate”. The tasks are as follows:

1) During ATS4 working hours. During these hours the “escort” will be on the airside on a continuous basis. This person “escort” will be the only one to communicate with the ATS.

4 CARS working hours will be the same as the Contractor’s working hours.

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The “escort” will be responsible to advise the Contractor’s employees to clear the runway and to resume operations on the runway. The Contractor shall designate a representative to contact and to be contacted by the person doing the escort The ATS published working hours are as follows: - The ATS published hours will be the same as the Contractor’s working hours.

2) Outside ATS working hours and in this case the Contractor working hours as well, the runway will be opened.

The Contractor and his employees must instantly observe orders given by the “escort”. During the period that gravel will be hauled from one of the two quarries, one “escort” will be posted at the junction of the apron and the taxiway and the other “escort at the access point to the runway from one of the two quarries. The “escorts” will be in radio contact with the ATS and also in contact with each other by Walkie/Talkie. After having been advised by the ATS that an aircraft is about to land or take-off, they will stop all traffic heading for the taxiway or the runway until notified by the ATS that normal operations can resume. The same procedure will apply during the extension of runway 01-19 at the north end (19).

2.4. Runway Clearance (Emergency Procedures)

Should all other procedures in place fail, the following procedure will apply. In all circumstances, the blinking on and off of runway lights is a warning signal for all vehicles to leave the runway immediately.

2.5. Inspection check before reopening runway

If for any reason the runway has to be closed or if trucks circulate on the runway, the (name of the airport operator) staff (airport maintainer) will inspect the manoeuvring areas (runway and taxiway) and will confirm to the ATS that these areas are clear and clean and can be re-open to air traffic. This procedure shall be completed at least ten (10) minutes before the aircraft Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA).

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2.6. Airport Pass (security)

No airport pass system is in place at the (name) Airport.

2.7. Markers

Markers to be used, shall be the Contractor’s responsibility.

2.8. Clearing Distance for Vehicles and Equipment

When works are executed near areas opened to aircraft operation, the Contractor must move his equipment and workers at least 45 meters from the runway centerline during all landings and take-offs. The observer/communicator will contact the “Escort” to communicate the information about the air traffic. The “escort” will advise the Contractor. The Contractor shall obey at once the orders given by the observer/communicator.

2.9. Pull-back areas The runway will be cleared as indicated on the drawings ???????? attached. There are 2 pull-back areas: the blasting/crushing/stockpiling site and the taxiway.

2.10. Height of equipment (relative to runway and taxiway)

The height of the equipment park in the pull-back areas identified at 2.9 above, shall not exceed 4 meters.

2.11. Surface compaction (highs and lows)

At the end of each working day and upon notification of an incoming (landing or taking-off) aircraft, the Contractor shall grade and compact the runway, taxiway and apron in such a manner that an aircraft can travel on those surfaces, as indicated by the Engineer. During these times, the runway, taxiway and apron shall not have any significant highs or lows or granular wind-rows and the interface between the traveled portion of the runway and the area the Contractor is working on, shall have a longitudinal slope of less than 1:30 to ensure the safe movement of aircraft.

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2.12. Declared Distances

The declared distances will be modified during stage II of the work. The width of the runway will be reduced to 75 feet during stage III of the work. The declared distances will be as follows: TODA: 3500 feet. TORA: 3500 feet. ASDA: 3500 feet. LDA: 3500 feet.

2.13. Contractor’s vehicles parking area

At the end of each day, all construction equipment shall be parked in the Construction Yard located at one of the two blasting/crushing/stockpiling sites as shown on drawing ??????? attached. The zoning requirement, as described at 1.3??????? shall then be met.

2.14. Closing of Runway 01-19

The runway will be closed for certain period of the day during the time the runway is enlarged/resurfaced, a new runway lighting system is installed and the old system is removed. The runway will be opened during certain periods of the day to allow regular scheduled flights to land and take-off. At all other time “Prior Permission Required” will apply (see NOTAM section 3.1.5????????).

2.15. Aircraft Parking Space Shortage

The present surface of the aircraft parking area will be available at all times. More space will become available as the work progresses.

2.16. Displaced threshold

The threshold of runway 19 will be relocated, approximately 1,500 feet to the south of the present runway (5,000) feet, identified as displaced threshold “A” on the plan at Appendix III. At another stage of the project the displaced threshold will be relocated at a distance of approximately 3,000 feet from threshold 01, identified as displaced threshold “B” on the plan at Appendix III.

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2.17. Passenger Control

The airlines will be responsible to direct passenger to and from the aircraft and to and from the air terminal building. The Contractor will make sure that his equipment does not interfere with passenger processing.

2.18. Dust Control

During the extension of the apron, ?????????????????????

2.19. Open Flame

No works with opened flame, no fire and no smoking are permitted on the apron.

2.20. Blasting Blasting will be done approximately every second days during a two weeks period. See 3.1.5 for NOTAMs. The blasting area is located along the north-west section of the runway, north of the terminal building area. The blasts will be directed towards the north thus not affecting the apron and the terminal building area.?????????????????????????????

2.21. Locating Existing Services

The Contractor shall take caution while working around existing services such as the runway lighting system etc..

2.22. Protection of Airfield Lighting System

As the work will take place close to the airfield lighting system, damages could be made to the system. The observer/communicator will turn the system on at the beginning and at the end of each working shift. He will also turn the system on every four (4) hours during each working shift. This will permit the identification of any break should it occur.

2.23. ARCAL System

The ARCAL system will not be NOTAMed during the construction period and will remain operational.

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3. Communication Plan

This communication plan includes the communications that will take place prior and during the realization of the construction project. 3.1. Communications before the construction

3.1.1. Traffic Analysis (type and frequency) vs operation during construction

The schedule and the number of scheduled aircraft movements are as indicated in the following table:

Days Period of the day Number of movements Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday Aircraft types are mainly Dash-8, Beechcraft KingAir 100, Twin Otter and HS-748.

3.1.2. Report on meetings with operators and users

Formal meetings are as follows:

November 2007: presentation of the project to the (name of the Community) Council.

September 3rd, 2008, consultation meeting with the (airlines, owner of the project and the airport operator)

Other presentations or consultation meetings ??????????

The main users of the airport will be contacted on an individual basis in order to make them aware of the work that will be done at the (name) Airport during October/November 2008 and summer 2009. These users are (name of the airlines)

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3.1.3. List of persons responsible for construction

For the (name of the airport operator) the person responsible for the

project is:

Mr. (name), Director, Transport Department (telephone number and e-mail address) or (name, telephone number and e-mail address)

For the (owner of the project) the person responsible for the project is:

(name, telephone number and e-mail address).

For the Engineer, the person responsible is:

To be determined.

For the Contractor, the persons responsible is:

To be determined.

3.1.4. Publications

No modification will be made to the aeronautical publications.

3.1.5. NOTAM’s

NOTAMs : NOTAMs shall be issued as follows :

o Proposed NOTAM text, Stage II as follows: “CYXX (name of the airport) CYXX RWY 01/19 CLSD. RWY AVBL 2 HRS PPR (819) 338 3343 0000/0000 DLY. O/T (819) 964-2816 TIL APRX 0000000000”.

Proposed NOTAM text, Stages II as follows:

o Zoning penetrations caused by equipment or any other items, if any. NOTAM text will be submitted if and when required.

NOTAM for blasting activity, proposed text to be published 24 hours prior to any blasting :

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o CYXX (name of the airport) BLASTING 0.5 NM RADIUS AT AD SFC TO 1000 FT AGL. MONDAY FROM ?????? TO ??????.

3.2. Communications during construction

During the construction period, communications will be done through project meetings and daily contacts between the Engineer, the ATS, the airport maintainers and the Contractor.

3.2.1. Planning of project meetings

The Engineer will organize project meetings in determining the date and time. He will also be responsible for establishing and distributing the minutes of these meetings.

3.2.2. Issuance of communiqués

Written directives will be issued by the Engineer to the Contractor if the question requires immediate attention that cannot wait for the next project meeting.

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4. Construction Safety

This section deals with the access control, escort for vehicles, FOD control, stocking material on the airside. 4.1. The access control

At the beginning of each working shift, including resuming works after any breaks, the Contractor’s vehicles will be authorized to proceed on the runway by the “escort”. No Contractor’s vehicles shall proceed on the movement area (runway, taxiway and apron) without being escorted by a (airport operator) employee identified as the “escort” and in communication with the ATS from whom he will get permission to proceed on the movement area.

4.2. Escort for vehicles

Vehicle escort will be done under the (name of the airport operator) responsibility.

4.3. FOD control

The Contractor shall clean runways, taxiways and apron used by the contractor vehicles. Cleaning must be done on a continuous basis for area used by aircraft and on a daily basis for the other areas. The movement areas will be inspected by the (airport operator's name) employees (airport maintainer) after each blasting activity. The Contractor shall keep the construction site clean and free of debris and waste. The Contractor shall evacuate from the construction site any debris and waste construction materials at regularly scheduled times or to eliminate them in accordance with the Engineer directives. No waste material shall be burned on the construction site.

4.4. Stocking of construction material on the airside

No material should be stocked on the airside. Crushed gravel is stocked outside the construction site. It will be transported on site on time for their utilization. The stockpiling areas are identified on drawing ??????? attached.

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5. Construction Plans Approval

Construction plans for this project have been prepared and approved by the (name of the owner of the project).

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6. COMMUNICATION CHART

SITE EMERGENCY PHONE (number with service 24/24 7/7.

The « Engineer »

Airport Operator (name (title & organization) (telephone number and e-mail address)

(name) Project Manager(owner of the project) (organization) (telephone number and e-mail address)

USERS

(airline) Dispatch Phone : (Airline) Dispatch Phone: (airline)Dispatch Phone:

(organization responsible for Navaids)

(Civil Aviation Authority)Aerodrome safety

(name) (telephone number and e-

mail address)

The ATS » (telephone number)

The « Contractor » To be determined.

Escort

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7. APPROVAL OF PLAN OF CONSTRUCTION

OPERATIONS

Project: Runway and Apron Expansion. Airport name: (name of the airport) Airport Operator & Certificate Holder: (name of the airport operator) Airport Manager: (name, title, organisation)

Certificate number: (self-explanatory)

Date of issue: (self-explanatory)

I undertake to meet the obligations set out in this plan of construction; and I hereby certify that the information in this plan is complete and accurate and no relevant information has been omitted. ________________________ _____________________________________________ Date (y-m-d) Signature of Airport Operator/Certificate Holder This Plan of Construction Operations Manual is approved ________________________ _____________________________________________ Date (y-m-d) Signature for Civil Aviation Authority

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APPENDIX "B"

PLAN OF CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS (PCO) REHABILITATION OF AIRSIDE SURFACES

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PLAN OF CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS

(P.C.O.) AIRPORT IN USE RUNWAY 124T/304T

(name of the airport) AIRPORT

REHABILITATION OF AIRSIDE SURFACES

Project number: ????

(YYYY/MM/DD)

PLAN OF CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS (PCO)

AIRPORT: (name of the airport) AIRPORT

PROJECT: REHABILITATION OF AIRSIDE SURFACES

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SCHEDULE : JULY – AUGUST, 2007

Project originator: Name)

(Title) (Organisation and address) Tel.:

Fax: e-mail:

Project contact : Name)

(Title) (Organisation and address) Tel.:

Fax: e-mail:

Other contact: Name)

(Title) (Organisation and address) Tel.:

Fax: e-mail:

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. DESCRIPTION OF WORKS .................................................................................... 8

1.1. Rehabilitation of Airside Surfaces ....................................................................................8 1.1.1. Rehabilitation of Runway, Taxiway and Apron surfaces ............................................8

2. CONSTRUCTION STAGES:.................................................................................... 9

2.1. Stage I (Drawing PCO1) ....................................................................................................9

2.2. Stage II (Drawing PCO2) ..................................................................................................9

2.3. Stage III (Drawing PCO3)...............................................................................................10

2.4. Stage IV (Drawing PCO4) ...............................................................................................11

2.5. General Staging Notes (Drawings PCO1 through PCO4)............................................12

2.6. Preliminary Works...........................................................................................................13

3. CONSTRUCTION PROCEDURES ........................................................................ 14

3.1. Circulation of Construction Vehicles .............................................................................15

3.2. Identification of Construction Vehicles..........................................................................15

3.3. Escort.................................................................................................................................15

3.4. Runway Clearance (Emergency Procedures) ................................................................16

3.5. Inspection check before reopening runway ...................................................................16

3.6. Airport Pass (security) .....................................................................................................16

3.7. Markers .............................................................................................................................16

3.8. Clearing Distance for Vehicles and Equipment ............................................................17

3.9. Pull-back areas .................................................................................................................17

3.10. Height of equipment (relative to runway and taxiway) ............................................17

3.11. Obstacles (general) .......................................................................................................17

3.12. Surface compaction (highs and lows) .........................................................................18

3.13. Declared Distances .......................................................................................................18

3.14. Contractor’s vehicles parking area ............................................................................18

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3.15. Closing of Runway 124T-304T....................................................................................19

3.16. Aircraft Parking Space Shortage................................................................................19

3.17. Turning buttons............................................................................................................19

3.18. Displaced threshold ......................................................................................................19

3.19. Passenger Control ........................................................................................................19

3.20. Open Flame...................................................................................................................20

3.21. Blasting..........................................................................................................................20

3.22. Locating Existing Services...........................................................................................20

3.23. Protection of Airfield Lighting System.......................................................................20

3.24. APAPIs ..........................................................................................................................20

3.25. APAPI Protection.........................................................................................................20

3.26. ARCAL System ............................................................................................................20

4. COMMUNICATION PLAN ..................................................................................... 21

4.1. Communications before the construction ......................................................................21 4.1.1. Traffic Analysis (type and frequency) vs operation during construction...................21 4.1.2. Report on meetings with operators and users.............................................................22 4.1.3. List of persons responsible for construction ..............................................................23 4.1.4. Publications ................................................................................................................23 4.1.5. NOTAM’s ..................................................................................................................23

4.2. Communications during construction............................................................................25 4.2.1. Planning of project meetings......................................................................................25 4.2.2. Issuance of communiqués ..........................................................................................25

5. CONSTRUCTION SAFETY ................................................................................... 26

5.1. The access control.............................................................................................................26

5.2. Escort for vehicles during ATS working hours .............................................................26

5.3. Escort for vehicles outside ATS working hours ............................................................26

5.4. FOD control ......................................................................................................................26

5.5. Stocking of construction material on the airside...........................................................27

6. CONSTRUCTION PLANS APPROVAL................................................................. 28

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7. COMMUNICATION CHART................................................................................... 29

8. APPROVAL OF PLAN OF CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS .............................. 30

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LEXICON

Aircraft parking area: Ref. to apron. Airside: Ref. to restricted area. Apron : Means that part of an airport, other than the manoeuvring area,

intended to accommodate the loading and unloading of passengers and cargo, the refuelling, servicing, maintenance and parking of aircraft and the movement of aircraft, vehicles and pedestrians to allow execution of those functions.

Consultant (the): Representative from the owner of the project. The word

Engineer is also used. Engineer (the): Representative from the owner of the project. The word

Consultant is also used. ETA: Estimated Time of Arrival (related to aircraft). “ESCORT”: In this document, means the person escorting the Contractor’s

vehicles on the movement area. FOD: Foreign Object Damage. Used to designate any foreign object

that could cause damages to aircraft. Manœuvring area: Means that part of an airport ordinarily used for the take-off and

landing of aircraft and for the movement of aircraft associated with the take-off and landing, but does not include the apron.

Movement area : Runway, Taxiway and Apron. P.C.O. : Plan of Construction Operations. The present document. Restricted area: Means an area at an aerodrome that is designated by a sign as an

area to which access is restricted to persons authorized by the airport manager.

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1. Description of Works

1.1. Rehabilitation of Airside Surfaces The (owner of the airport) through its (department or other agency) owns and operates the (name of the airport) Airport. The (owner of the project) has entered into a contract to rehabilitate and resurface the airside surfaces through its (contracting agency). The following equipment will be used in the construction and will be required to operate on and near the airstrip: Dozer, Grader, Vibratory Compactor, Loader, Tandem Trucks, Pickup Trucks, Water Truck and Backhoe. The work to be undertaken is outlined below.

1.1.1. Rehabilitation of Runway, Taxiway and Apron surfaces

Rehabilitation of Runway, Graded Areas, Pre-Threshold Graded Areas, Taxiway and Apron, which generally involves the following:

Scarifying the existing granular surface. Scarification will take place to reshape the sub grade and to remove oversize material to a depth of 75 to 100 mm. The scarified surface will be compacted prior to the placement of new granular base material.

New granular base material is to be loaded, hauled to the site, placed and compacted, including the grading of the new granular material to the elevations and grades as shown in the Contract Drawings, throughout the entire length and width of runway taxiway and apron. The work generally involves the placement of approximately 8,500m3

of crushed gravel material.

The graded area along the runway is to be improved by the addition and compaction of new granular base materials where noted on the Contract Drawings. The approximate area of improvements is 2,200m2.

The work will be conducted around the normal flight schedule for the individual carriers and medevac flights and will not require any airport closures but outside ATS published working hours. The Airport will remain open for Medevac flights at all times. The staging of project is shown on drawings PCO1 through PCO4 of the Contract Drawings (copy attached) and the PCO should be read in conjunction with these drawings. The rehabilitation of the airside surfaces will take place in four (4) stages as described below.

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2. Construction Stages:

2.1. Stage I (Drawing PCO1)

Deleted. Stage I cancelled.

2.2. Stage II (Drawing PCO2)

1. Taxiway and Apron OPEN. 2. South side of Runway 124T-304T CLOSED.

3. North side of Runway 124T-304T OPEN, full length.

4. The APAPIs will be serviceable.

5. Construction will take place during day time construction hours, between

the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. during the construction period.

6. The grading and compaction of the new granular base material is to be completed for the south side of Runway 124T-304T.

7. Runway 124T-304T is to be reduced to 15m (50 ft) effective width. The

granular taper along the centreline from the top of the new granular material down to the existing gravel surface shall have a maximum slope of 5%.

8. At the end of each working day and/or upon notification of an incoming

aircraft, the Contractor shall grade and compact access to the Taxiway and Apron in such a manner that an aircraft can travel across those surfaces, as indicated by the Engineer.

9. The open (north) side of Runway 124T-304T is open to scheduled air traffic and Medevac flights only.

10. The open side of Runway 124T-304T shall be marked with runway marker

boards as shown on Drawing PCO2.

11. The closed side of Runway 124T-304T shall be marked with runway closure markers as shown on Drawing PCO2.

12. The relocated edge of the open half of the runway shall be marked with

pylons at 30m spacing and a 30cm maximum height. Pylons shall be secured with sandbags.

13. The estimated schedule for Stage II is ten (10) working days.

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14. During take-offs and landings, no equipment shall be left on the working

area, nor in the approach of the runway. All equipment shall be parked on the pull-back areas identified on drawings PC01, 02 and 03.

15. Turning buttons (200 feet long, full width) will be available at all times

(scheduled flights and Medevac with 2-hour prior notice). The granular taper along the centerline from the top of the new granular material down to the existing gravel surface shall have a maximum slope of 5%.

2.3. Stage III (Drawing PCO3)

1. Taxiway and Apron OPEN. 2. South side of Runway 124T-304T OPEN, full length.

3. North side of Runway 124T-304T CLOSED.

4. Construction will take place during day time construction hours, between

the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. during the construction period.

5. The grading and compaction of the new granular base material is to be completed for the north side of Runway 124T-304T.

6. Runway 124T-304T is to be reduced to 15m (50 ft) effective width. The

granular taper along the centreline from the top of the new granular material down to the existing gravel surface shall have a maximum slope of 5%.

7. The open (south) side of Runway 124T-304T is open to scheduled air

traffic and Medevac flights only.

8. The open side of Runway 124T-304T shall be marked with runway marker boards as shown on Drawing PCO2.

9. The closed side of Runway 124T-304T shall be marked with runway

closure markers as shown on Drawing PCO2.

10. The relocated edge of the open half of the runway shall be marked with pylons at 30m spacing and a 30cm maximum height. Pylons shall be secured with sandbags.

11. The estimated schedule for Stage III is ten (10) working days.

12. During take-offs and landings, no equipment shall be left on the working

area, nor in the approach of the runway. All equipment shall be parked on the pull-back areas identified on drawings PC01, 02 and 03.

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2.4. Stage IV (Drawing PCO4)

1. Taxiway Alpha OPEN.

2. Apron OPEN – Reduced Area

3. Runway 124T-304T OPEN.

4. Stage IVA

1 Construction is to take place during night time hours or between scheduled flights.

2 The grading and compaction of the new granular base material is to be completed on Taxiway Alpha during this stage.

3 Two (2) wooden run-up pads (2 x (12 feet x 12 feet) ten feet apart) will be constructed.

4 Provisions must be made during this stage of construction for scheduled/Medevac flights to access Taxiway Alpha and the Apron to load/unload passengers and cargo.

5 The estimated schedule for Stage IVA is two (2) working days.

5. Stage IV B and Stage IVC

1 Construction will take place during day time construction hours, between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. during the construction period.

2 The grading and compaction of the new granular base material is to be completed on the Apron during these stages.

3 The construction area shall be marked with pylons with reflective stripes as shown on Drawing PCO4. Pylons are to be secured with sandbags, spaced at 3m, and have a maximum height of 30cm.

4 The estimated schedule is two (2) working days for Stage IVB and two (2) working days for Stage IVC.

6. Provisions must be made during this stage of construction for

scheduled/Medevac flights to access Taxiway Alpha and the Apron to load/unload passengers and cargo.

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7. The closed areas of the Apron will be marked with pylons as shown.

2.5. General Staging Notes (Drawings PCO1 through

PCO4)

1 Construction is confined to the areas shown on Drawings PCO1 through PCO4

2 Construction access is restricted to the access routes shown on Drawings PCO1 through PCO4

3 Air traffic schedule to be confirmed prior to construction.

4 All persons and equipment are to be kept a minimum of 23m from the edge

of the open runway during landings and takeoffs. Various pull-back locations have been shown on Drawings PCO1 through PCO4.

5 At the end of each construction shift all construction along Runway 124T-

304T shall not have any significant highs or lows or granular wind-rows in excess of 75mm. To ensure the safe operation of aircraft during the construction period, the construction area must be able to support an aircraft or not to cause loss of directional control in the event that an aircraft veers off the runway into this area. Appropriate fine grading shall be provided at the end of each shift.

6 Marker boards, temporary edge light/threshold light

modifications/relocations, and marker pylons shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.

7 At the end of each day, all construction equipment is to be parked in the

designated construction yard located in the existing car park.

8 Medevac flights are to provide two (2) hours notice before landing.

9 The Airport will advise the GCAA Aerodrome Safety Office of the current stage of construction and any operational impacts or advisories.

10 All setbacks for construction zones are in accordance with (appropriate

standards).

11 All construction activity shall be confined to restricted areas and qualified escorts (AVOP and Radio License) will provide radio escort and monitoring services.

NOTAM’s shall be issued. The proposed texts can be found at 4.1.5. Aircraft shall make a low pass and circle the aerodrome until the construction equipment and service vehicles are visually confirmed to be cleared of the

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aircraft manoeuvring areas. NOTAM’s are dealt with at section 4.1.5. Unscheduled medevac flights only may be permitted and shall be accommodated provided that: a) A minimum of two (2) hours notice is given to the Contractor;

b) They shall make a low pass and circle the aerodrome until the

construction equipment and service vehicles are visually confirmed to be cleared of the aircraft manoeuvring areas.

Preferably, as much notice as possible shall be given to give the Contractor suitable time to put the runway in shape for landing.

2.6. Preliminary Works

The crushed gravel to be use for this project was produced and stockpiled in 2006.

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3. Construction Procedures

The plans for the « Rehabilitation of Airside Surfaces » have been prepared by (name of the Consultant or other organization). They are numbered SP1, 2, 3, PCO1 to PCO4 and C1 to C6. Copies are attached.

Stage I through IV, in 2007 are as follows :

Stage Location Description of works1Execution

Delays2

Stage I (Drawing PCO1)

Deleted

Deleted

Deleted

Stage II (Drawing PCO2)

South Side of Runway 124T-304T CLOSED North Side of Runway 124T-304T OPEN. Taxiway and Apron OPEN

• Scarification of Existing Granular Surface

• Placement, Grading and Compaction of New Granular Material

10 Working

Days.

Stage III (Drawing PCO3)

South Side of Runway 124T-304T OPEN North Side of Runway 124T-304T CLOSED. Taxiway and Apron OPEN

• Scarification of Existing Granular Surface

• Placement, Grading and Compaction of New Granular Material

10 Working

Days.

Stage IV (Drawing PCO4)

Runway 124T-304T OPEN Taxiway OPEN. Apron OPEN – Reduced Area

• Scarification of Existing Granular Surface

• Placement, Grading and Compaction of New Granular Material

6 Working

Days.

1 Refer to plans PCO1 through PCO4 for the nature and extend of works included in each stage. 2 Execution delays are expressed in calendar working days. Day 1 being the day following the beginning of the work.

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3.1. Circulation of Construction Vehicles

During construction, the Contractor’s vehicles and equipment will access the airside via the existing airport access road from (to state the position).

3.2. Identification of Construction Vehicles

All Contractor’s vehicles that will be operated on the aircraft movement areas (runway, taxiway and apron) of the (name of the airport) airport must be equipped with a rotating warning light that must be turned on while a vehicle is on these areas. If equipped with headlights, these must also be turned on at all times on airside. The rotating warning lights shall be mounted on the vehicle in a location that will permit the beam to be seen by aircraft or surface traffic from any position within 360°. The light beam shall be set at an angle of 60° above the horizontal and it shall rotate at a constant speed of 35 RPM. The enclosing globe of the warning light shall be “aviation yellow” for all vehicles.

3.3. Escort

Every vehicle or person entering the airport restricted area must be escorted. For this project in particular, every vehicle or person entering the movement area (apron, taxiway and runway) must be escorted. The escort is under the responsibility of the (to state airport owner or airport operator). Employees from the (airport owner or airport operator) will assume this task as follows:

1) During ATS3 working hours. During these hours the “escort” will be on the airside on a continuous basis. This person “escort” will be the only one to communicate with the ATS. The “escort” will be responsible to advise the Contractor to clear the runway and to resume operations on the runway. The “escort” will also be responsible to advise the Contractor of any incoming or outgoing air traffic. The Contractor shall designate a representative to be contacted by the “escort”. Two-way radio (walkie-talkie) will be used for communication

3 ATS working hours will be the same as the Contractor’s working hours.

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between the “escort” and the Contractor’s representative. Walkie-talkies shall be supplied by the Contractor. The ATS published working hours are as follows: - The ATS published hours will be the same as the Contractor’s working hours.

2) Outside ATS working hours. Outside ATS working hours, the runway will be closed by NOTAM. During these hours an ATS employee will be on stand-by. His (her) phone number will be published by NOTAM and communicated to the local airlines. In case of a medevac flight he (she) will be available as ATS employee and he (she) will call the “escort”.

The Contractor and his employees must instantly observe orders given by the “escort”.

3.4. Runway Clearance (Emergency Procedures)

Should all other procedures in place fail, the following procedure will apply. In all circumstances, the blinking on and off of runway lights is a warning signal for all vehicles to leave the runway immediately.

3.5. Inspection check before reopening runway

The “escort” will inspect manoeuvring areas (runway and taxiway) and will confirm to the ATS that these areas are re-open to air traffic. This procedure shall be completed at least ten (10) minutes before the aircraft Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA).

3.6. Airport Pass (security)

No airport pass system is in place at the (name of the airport) Airport.

3.7. Markers

Different markers are to be used. They are as follows:

Runway closure (half of the runway). Runway 124T-304T shall be marked with runway closure markers at each end as shown on drawings PCO1 and PCO2. The runway closure markers shall be constructed as

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shown on the above-mentioned drawings, i.e. an “X” shape, color white, 36 meters in length, 14.5 meters in width. Each leg of the “X” will be 38.6 meters in length and 1.8 meters in width. They will be made of white polyethylene maintained on the ground with white sand bags.

Edge of the runway. The relocated edge of the open half of runway 124T-304T shall be marked with pylons as shown on drawings PCO2 and PCO3 at 30 m. spacing and secured with sandbags to prevent being blown away by wind or aircraft on take-off. These pylons are plastic made with reflective stripes (alternating orange and white. The height of these pylons will be twelve (12) inches maximum.

Markers shall be the Contractor’s responsibility.

3.8. Clearing Distance for Vehicles and Equipment

When works are executed near areas opened to aircraft operation, the Contractor must move his equipment and workers at least 23 meters from the relocated edge of the runway in use during all landings and take-offs. The ATS will contact the “escort” to communicate the information about the air traffic. The “escort” will advise the Contractor. The Contractor shall obey at once the orders given by the “escort”.

3.9. Pull-back areas The runway will be cleared as indicated on the drawings PCO1, PC02 and PCO3. There are two (2) pull-back areas on the north side of the runway and two (2) on the south side of the runway including the taxiway.

3.10. Height of equipment (relative to runway and taxiway)

The height of the equipment park in the pull-back areas identified at 3.9 above, shall not exceed 6.1 meters.

3.11. Obstacles (general)

Any obstacle (markers and others) installed by the Contractor should be limited in height to provide propeller clearance for the following types of aircraft:

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SAAB340, Metro Merlin AMF, Beechcraft King Air 200, Beach 1900C and HS-748. The propeller clearances are as follows: SAAB340 is 19.5 inches; Metro Merlin is 16.5 inches; Beechcraft King Air 200 is 14.5 inches; Beech 1900C is 16.5 inches; and HS748 is 26.5 inches. However, when the aircraft is loaded with cargo, passengers and fuel, these measurements are reduced by a couple of inches. So, twelve (12) inches will be considered as the propeller clearance to be applied for this project. Any piles of earth or debris which could damage aircraft or engines will be removed.

3.12. Surface compaction (highs and lows)

At the end of each working day and upon notification of an incoming (landing or taking-off) aircraft, the Contractor shall grade and compact the taxiway and apron in such a manner that an aircraft can travel on those surfaces, as indicated by the Engineer. During these times, the taxiway and apron shall not have any significant highs or lows or granular wind-rows in excess of 75 mm and the interface between the traveled portion of the runway and the taxiway shall have a longitudinal slope of less than 5% to facilitate the movement of aircraft to the apron to load/unload passengers/cargo.

3.13. Declared Distances

The declared distances are as follows: TODA: 3600 feet. TORA: 3600 feet. ASDA: 3600 feet. LDA: 3600 feet.

3.14. Contractor’s vehicles parking area

At the end of each day, all construction equipment shall be parked in the Construction Yard located in the existing car park, as shown on drawings

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PCO1, PCO2, PC03 and PC04 i.e. south side of the Apron (groundside). No vehicle or equipment is to remain in the pull-back area mentioned at 3.9 above.

3.15. Closing of Runway 124T-304T

Runway will be closed by NOTAM outside ATS4 working hours. However it could be re-open for medevac flights with two (2) hours prior notice. An ATS employee will be on stand-by at all times during these hours. His (her) phone number will be published by NOTAM. During ATS working hours runway 124T-304T will be open to scheduled regular traffic and to medevac flights.

3.16. Aircraft Parking Space Shortage

Although up to 2/3 of the aircraft parking area will be close during Stage IV B and C of the work, there should not be any aircraft parking space shortage. The airport will be open to regular scheduled traffic and medevac flights only during that period. If need be, the Contractor shall compact the entire surface of the apron to ensure the safe operation of aircraft.

3.17. Turning buttons

Turning buttons will be available at all times at each end of the runway, 200 feet long, full width.

3.18. Displaced threshold

Deleted.

3.19. Passenger Control

The airlines will be responsible to direct passenger to and from the aircraft and to and from the air terminal building. The “escort” will make sure that Contractor’s equipment does not interfere with passenger processing.

4 For this project, the ATS working hours will be the same as the Contractor’s working hours.

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3.20. Open Flame

No works with opened flame, no fire and no smoking are permitted on the apron.

3.21. Blasting No blasting is anticipated in the framework of this project.

3.22. Locating Existing Services

The Contractor shall take caution while working around existing services such as the runway lighting system etc..

3.23. Protection of Airfield Lighting System

As the work will take place close to the airfield lighting system, damages could be made to the system. The ATS will turn the system on at the beginning and at the end of each working shift. He will also turn the system on every four (4) hours during each working shift. This will permit the identification of any break should it occur.

3.24. APAPIs

The APAPIs will be serviceable at all times.

3.25. APAPI Protection

No Contractor’s vehicles shall be operated within three (3) meters of the APAPI units. The Contractor shall install on the ground, all around the units, markers made of polyethylene, 30 cm in width stabilized with sand bags.

3.26. ARCAL System

The ARCAL system will not be NOTAMed during the construction period.

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4. Communication Plan

This communication plan includes the communications that will take place prior and during the realization of the construction project. 4.1. Communications before the construction

4.1.1. Traffic Analysis (type and frequency) vs operation during

construction

The schedule and the number of aircraft movements are as indicated in the following table:

Days Period of the day Number of movements Monday 12h50-15h50 6

Tuesday 12h50-15h50 6

Wednesday 12h50-15h50 6

Thursday 12h50-15h50 6

Friday 12h50-15h50 6

Saturday N/A 0

Sunday 12h50-15h50 4

1 1 1 1 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Sunday F F F F Monday F F F F F F Tuesday F F F F F F Wednesday F F F F F F Thursday F F F F F F Friday F F F F F F Saturday

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(NAME OF THE AIRPORT)

FLIGHT SCHEDULE SUMMER 2007

(Airline name) (Airline name)

Arrival Departure Arrival Departure

Sunday 12h50 13h10

15h30 15h50

Monday 13h30 13h45 12h50 13h10

15h30 15h50

Tuesday 15h00 15h15 12h50 13h10

15h30 15h50

Wednesday 13h30 13h45 12h50 13h10

15h30 15h50

Thursday 15h00 15h15 12h50 13h10

15h30 15h50

Friday 13h30 13h45 12h50 13h10

15h30 15h50

Saturday Nil Nil Nil Nil Aircraft types are mainly Saab-340, Beechcraft KingAir 1900, Beech 1900C, HS-748 and Merlin AMF.

4.1.2. Report on meetings with operators and users

Formal meetings are as follows:

April 11, 2007: presentation of the project to the (local authority) May (exact date yet to be determined), 2007: presentation/consultation

to/with the airlines.

Other presentations or consultation meetings will be held with the airlines and (local authority) if need be.

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4.1.3. List of persons responsible for construction

For (name of the airport operator) the person responsible for the project is:

(Name)

(Title) (Organisation and address) Tel.:

Fax: e-mail:

For the Engineer, the person responsible is: To be determined.

For the Contractor, the persons responsible is:

To be determined. Once the contract is awarded, the Consultant and the Contractor shall identify the persons responsible for this project.

4.1.4. Publications

No modification will be made to the (aeronautical publications).

4.1.5. NOTAM’s

NOTAMs : NOTAMs shall be issued in the following cases :

Airport use restricted to regular scheduled traffic and medevac during the construction period.

Closure of portions of Runway 124T-304T, the Taxiway and Apron during and outside ATS published working hours.

Modifications to declared distances, if need be.

RIL unserviceable.

Proposed NOTAM text, Stage IA as follows: Text deleted.

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Proposed NOTAM text, Stage IB as follows:

Text deleted.

Proposed NOTAM text, Stage II, as follows: NOTAMN YXX S SIDE RWY 124T-304T CLSD N SIDE RWY 124T-304T AVBL FOR SKD FLT AND MEDEVAC 1245 TO 2315 DLY ----------TIL APRX ---------- O/T RWY 124T-304T OPND FOR MEDEVAC TEL ----------. 2 HRS PNR AT ALL TIMES.

Proposed NOTAM text, Stage III, as follows: NOTAMN YXX N SIDE RWY 124T-304T CLSD. S SIDE RWY 124T-304T OPND FOR SKED FLT AND MEDEVAC 1245 TO 2315 DLY ----------TIL APRX ---------- O/T RWY 124T-304T OPN FOR MEDEVAC TEL ----------. 2 HRS PNR AT ALL TIMES.

Proposed NOTAM text, Stage IVA as follows: NOTAMN YXX CONST ADJ TO RWY. RWY 124T-304T OPND FOR SKED TRF AND MEDEVAC 1245 TO 2315 DLY ----------TIL APRX ---------- O/T RWY 124T-304T OPN FOR MEDEVAC TEL ----------. 2 HRS PNR AT ALL TIMES.

Proposed NOTAM text, Stages IVB and C as follows:

NOTAMN YXX RWY 124T-304T OPND FOR SKED FLT AND MEDEVAC 1245 TO 2315 DLY ----------TIL APRX ---------- O/T RWY 124T-304T OPN FOR MEDEVAC TEL ----------. 2 HRS PNR AT ALL TIMES.

Zoning penetrations caused by equipment or any other items, if any. NOTAM text will be submitted if and when required.

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4.2. Communications during construction

During the construction period, communications will be done through project meetings and daily contacts between the Engineer, the “escort” and the Contractor.

4.2.1. Planning of project meetings

The Engineer will organize project meetings in determining the date and time. He will also be responsible for establishing and distributing the minutes of these meetings.

4.2.2. Issuance of communiqués

Written directives will be issued by the Engineer to the Contractor if the question requires immediate attention that cannot wait for the next project meeting.

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5. Construction Safety

This section deals with the access control, escort for vehicles, FOD control, stocking material on the airside. 5.1. The access control

At the beginning of each working shift, including resuming works after any breaks, the Contractor’s vehicles will be authorized to proceed on the runway by the “escort”. No Contractor’s vehicles shall proceed on the movement area (runway, taxiway and apron) without being escorted by the authorized person so known as “escort”.

5.2. Escort for vehicles during ATS working hours5

Vehicle escort will be done under the (airport operator) responsibilities. Employees from the (airport operator) will assume this task. The “escort” working hours will be coordinated with the ATS working hours and the Contractor’s working hours.

5.3. Escort for vehicles outside ATS working hours

Outside the ATS working hours6 the runway will be closed by NOTAM. No escort will be done during these hours. However, an (ATS employee) will be on stand-by. His (her) phone number will be publish by NOTAM. Two (2) hour prior notice is required.

5.4. FOD control

No FOD are expected to result from this project. However, the Contractor shall clean runways, taxiways and apron used by the contractor vehicles. Cleaning must be done on a continuous basis for area used by aircraft and on a daily basis for the other areas. The Contractor shall keep the construction site clean and free of debris and waste. The Contractor shall evacuate from the construction site any debris and waste construction materials at regularly scheduled times or to eliminate them in accordance with the Engineer directives. No waste material shall be burned on the construction site.

5 ATS working hours will be the same as the Contractor’s working hours. 6 ATS working hours will be the same as the Contractor’s working hours.

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5.5. Stocking of construction material on the airside

No material should be stocked on the airside. Crushed gravel is stocked outside the construction site. It will be transported on site on time for their utilization.

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6. Construction Plans Approval

Construction plans for this project have been prepared by (name of the consultant or other organization) and approved by (to mention appropriate authorities).

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7. COMMUNICATION CHART

SITE EMERGENCY PHONE (phone number 24/24; 7/7)

The « Engineer » (Name,phone number &

e-mail address)

(name and phone numbers of ATS employees)

ATS (local tower)

(ATS authorities) (name, phone number and e-mail address)

(Project originator, owner of the project) (name, phone numbers and e-mail address)

(name) Project Manager (phone number & e-mail address)

USERS

-(airline dispatch phone number & e-mail address) -(airline dispatch phone number & e-mail address) -(airline dispatch phone number & e-mail address) -(airline dispatch phone number & e-mail address)

(organization responsible for Navaids).

GCAA Aerodrome safety

(Name, telephone number, e-mail address)

« Escort » (names and phone numbers of persons doing the escort)

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8. APPROVAL OF PLAN OF CONSTRUCTION

OPERATIONS

Project: Rehabilitation of Airside Surfaces. Project number: ????.

Airport name: (name of the airport). Airport Operator & Certificate Holder: Airport Manager: (Title, name, address, phone Number and

e-mail address).

Certificate number: (airport certificate number)

Date of issue: (airport certificate date of issuance). I undertake to meet the obligations set out in this plan of construction; and I hereby certify that the information in this plan is complete and accurate and no relevant information has been omitted. ________________________ __________________________________________ Date (y-m-d) Signature of Airport Operator/Certificate Holder This Plan of Construction Operations Manual is approved ________________________ __________________________________________ Date (y-m-d) for GCAA

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APPENDIX "C"

PLAN OF CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS (PCO)

REPLACEMENT OF RILS AND ELECTRICAL CABLES

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PLAN OF CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS (P.C.O.)

AIRPORT IN USE

(name of the airport) AIRPORT

REPLACEMENT OF RILS AND ELECTRICAL CABLES

Project number:

SEPTEMBER, 2008

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PLAN OF CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS (PCO)

AIRPORTS: (name of the airport)

PROJECT:REPLACEMENT OF RILS AND CABLES

SCHEDULE : SEPTEMBER 2008

Project originator: (Name) (Title)

(Organisation and address) Tel.:

Fax: e-mail:

Project contact : (Name)

(Title) (Organisation and address) Tel.:

Fax: e-mail:

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.  DESCRIPTION OF WORKS .................................................................................... 6 

1.1.  Apron/Runway Expansion ................................................................................................6 1.2.  Project Scope....................................................................................................................6 1.3.  Project General Scheduling..............................................................................................6 

2.  CONSTRUCTION PROCEDURES .......................................................................... 7 

2.1.  Circulation of Construction Vehicles ...............................................................................7 

2.2.  Identification of Construction Vehicles............................................................................7 

2.3.  Escort...................................................................................................................................7 

2.4.  Runway Clearance (Emergency Procedures) ..................................................................8 

2.5.  Inspection check before reopening runway .....................................................................8 

2.6.  Airport Pass (security) .......................................................................................................8 

2.7.  Markers ...............................................................................................................................9 

2.8.  Clearing Distance for Vehicles and Equipment ..............................................................9 

2.9.  Declared Distances .............................................................................................................9 

2.10.  Displaced threshold ............................................................................................................9 

2.11.  Blasting................................................................................................................................9 

2.12.  Locating Existing Services.................................................................................................9 

2.13.  Protection of Airfield Lighting System.............................................................................9 

2.14.  ARCAL System ................................................................................................................10 

3.  COMMUNICATION PLAN ..................................................................................... 11 

3.1.  Communications before the construction ......................................................................11 3.1.1.  List of persons responsible for construction ..............................................................11 3.1.2.  Publications ................................................................................................................12 3.1.3.  NOTAM’s ..................................................................................................................12 

3.2.  Communications during construction............................................................................12 

4.  CONSTRUCTION SAFETY ................................................................................... 13 

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4.1.  The access control.............................................................................................................13 

4.2.  Escort for vehicles ............................................................................................................13 

4.3.  FOD control ......................................................................................................................13 

4.4.  Stocking of construction material on the airside...........................................................13 

5.  CONSTRUCTION PLANS APPROVAL................................................................. 14 

6.  COMMUNICATION CHART................................................................................... 15 

7.  APPROVAL OF PLAN OF CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS .............................. 16 

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1. Description of Works

1.1. Apron/Runway Expansion The (name of the owner of the airport) owns the (name of the airport) Airport. The airport is operated by (name of the Airport Operator). The (owner of the airport) has entered into a contract with (name of the Contractor) to replace the RILs and the electrical cable feeding the RILs at (name of the airport) airport. The following equipment will be used for the construction and will be required to operate on and near the airstrip: Vibratory Compactor, Loader and Backhoe.

1.2. Project Scope

Removal and replacement of the RILs and of the electrical feeding cable as shown on attached drawing.

1.3. Project General Scheduling

The work will start (date) and will be completed within one (1) week.

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2. Construction Procedures

The Contractor will be escorted on the runway by the (name of the airport operator) staff. The work site is located at 30 meters from the runway threshold, see attached drawings. The trench will have a maximum depth of 500 mm. Plastic cones will be posted along the trench. No NOTAM will be issued. A voice advisory will be done by the ATS.

2.1. Circulation of Construction Vehicles

During construction, the Contractor’s vehicles and equipment will access the airside via the existing airport access road.

2.2. Identification of Construction Vehicles

All Contractor’s vehicles that will be operated on the aircraft movement areas (runway, taxiway and apron) of the airports will be equipped with a rotating warning light that must be turned on while a vehicle is on these areas. If equipped with headlights, these must also be turned on at all times on airside. The rotating warning lights shall be mounted on the vehicle in a location that will permit the beam to be seen by aircraft or surface traffic from any position within 360°. The light beam shall be set at an angle of 60° above the horizontal and it shall rotate at a constant speed of 35 RPM. The enclosing globe of the warning light shall be “aviation yellow” for all vehicles.

2.3. Escort

Every vehicle or person entering the taxiway and runway must be escorted. The escort is under the responsibility of the (name of the Airport Operator). The employees doing the escort are all holding a “Restricted Radio Operator Certificate”. The tasks are as follows:

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1) During ATS1 working hours. During these hours the “escort” will be on the airside on a continuous basis. This person “escort” will be the only one to communicate with the ATS. The “escort” will be responsible to advise the Contractor’s employees to clear the runway and to resume operations on the runway. The Contractor shall designate a representative to contact and to be contacted by the observers / communicators. The ATS published working hours are as follows: - The ATS working hours will be the same as the Contractor’s working hours.

2) Outside ATS working hours and in this case the Contractor working hours as well, the runway will be opened.

The Contractor and his employees must instantly observe orders given by the “escort”.

2.4. Runway Clearance (Emergency Procedures)

Should all other procedures in place fail, the following procedure will apply. In all circumstances, the blinking on and off of runway lights is a warning signal for all vehicles to leave the runway immediately.

2.5. Inspection check before reopening runway

If for any reason the runway has to be closed or if trucks circulate on the runway, the (name of the Airport Operator) staff (airport maintainer) will inspect the manoeuvring areas (runway and taxiway) and will confirm to the ATS that these areas are clear and clean and can be re-open to air traffic. This procedure shall be completed at least ten (10) minutes before the aircraft Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA).

2.6. Airport Pass (security)

No airport pass system is in place at this airport.

1 CARS working hours will be the same as the Contractor’s working hours.

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2.7. Markers

Markers to be used, shall be the Contractor’s responsibility.

2.8. Clearing Distance for Vehicles and Equipment

When works are executed near areas opened to aircraft operation, the Contractor must move his equipment and workers at least 23 meters from the runway centerline during all landings and take-offs. The ATS will contact the “Escort” to communicate the information about the air traffic. The “escort” will advise the Contractor. The Contractor shall obey at once the orders given by the observer/communicator.

2.9. Declared Distances

The declared distances will not be modified.

2.10. Displaced threshold

There will be no displaced threshold.

2.11. Blasting No blasting is anticipated within the framework of this project.

2.12. Locating Existing Services

The Contractor shall take caution while working around existing services such as the runway lighting system etc..

2.13. Protection of Airfield Lighting System

As the work will take place close to the airfield lighting system, damages could be made to the system. The ATS will turn the system on at the beginning and at the end of each working shift. This will permit the identification of any break should it occur.

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2.14. ARCAL System

The ARCAL system will not be NOTAMed during the construction period and will remain operational.

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3. Communication Plan

This communication plan includes the communications that will take place prior and during the realization of the construction project. 3.1. Communications before the construction

Considering the limited scope of the project, no communication plan has been established.

3.1.1. List of persons responsible for construction

For (name of the Airport Operator) the person responsible for the project is:

(Name)

(Title) (Organisation and address) Tel.:

Fax: e-mail:

For (name of the owner of the airport) the person responsible for the

project is:

(Name)

(Title) (Organisation and address) Tel.:

Fax: e-mail: .

For the Engineer, the person responsible is: To be determined.

For the Contractor, the persons responsible is:

To be determined.

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3.1.2. Publications

No modification will be made to the aeronautical publications.

3.1.3. NOTAM’s

NOTAMs will be issued for unavailability of RILs.

NOTAMN CYXX (Name of the airport) CYXX RWY ID LGT ?? U/S TIL APRX YYMMDDHHMM

NOTAMs will also be issued concerning “Work in Progress approximately 30 meters ahead of threshold of runway”. NOTAMN CYXX (name of the airport)

DITCH 50 CM 30 M BFR THLD RWY ?? FULL RWY LEN TIL APRX YYMMDDHHMM

3.2. Communications during construction

During the construction period, communications will be done through daily contacts between the ATS, the airport maintainers and the Contractor.

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4. Construction Safety

This section deals with the access control, escort for vehicles, FOD control, stocking material on the airside. 4.1. The access control

At the beginning of each working shift, including resuming works after any breaks, the Contractor’s vehicles will be authorized to proceed on the runway by the “escort”. No Contractor’s vehicles shall proceed on the movement area (runway, taxiway and apron) without being escorted by a (name of the Airport Operator) employee identified as the “escort” and in communication with the ATS from whom he will get permission to proceed on the movement area.

4.2. Escort for vehicles

Vehicle escort will be done under the (name of the airport operator) responsibility.

4.3. FOD control

The Contractor shall clean runways, taxiways and apron used by the contractor vehicles. Cleaning must be done on a continuous basis for area used by aircraft and on a daily basis for the other areas. The Contractor shall keep the construction site clean and free of debris and waste. The Contractor shall evacuate from the construction site any debris and waste construction materials at regularly scheduled times or to eliminate them in accordance with the (name of the airport operator) directives. No waste material shall be burned on the construction site.

4.4. Stocking of construction material on the airside

No material should be stocked on the airside.

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5. Construction Plans Approval

Construction plans for this project have been prepared and approved by the (name of the owner of the project).

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6. COMMUNICATION CHART SITE EMERGENCY PHONE Telephone number 24/24; 7/7.

Airport Operator Name, Title, Telephone Number & E-mail Address.

Project Manager Name, Title, Organization, Phone Number & E-mail address.

USERS

Airline Dispatch Phone : Airline Dispatch Phone: Airline Dispatch Phone: Airline Dispatch Phone:)

NOTAM Issuance Office

GCAA Aerodrome safety

Name, Phone Number & E-Mail Address

ATS Phone Number

The « Contractor » .

Escort

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7. APPROVAL OF PLAN OF CONSTRUCTION

OPERATIONS

Project: Replacement of RILs. Airports name: (name of the airport) Airport Operator & Certificate Holder: (name of the Airport Operator) Airport Manager: (title, name, organization)

Certificate number: (airport certificate number)

Date of issue: (date of issuance of airport certificate)

I undertake to meet the obligations set out in this plan of construction; and I hereby certify that the information in this plan is complete and accurate and no relevant information has been omitted. ________________________ _____________________________________________ Date (y-m-d) Signature of Airport Operator/Certificate Holder This Plan of Construction Operations Manual is approved ________________________ ______________________________________________ Date (y-m-d) for GCAA