Manchester Airport - NOTAMS/OANS

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OAN 78-2019 AIRFIELD FIBRE CABLE INSTALLATION PHASE 1.
OAN REF:- 78/2019 DATE OF ISSUE:- 24/07/19 EFFECTIVE DATE:- 05/08/19 EXPIRY DATE:- 30/08/19
1.0 SUMMARY
1.1 Two new Data Centre Facilities are currently being installed to accommodate the installation of new equipment whilst maintaining old systems and services. One data centre is in the R2/3 Substation on the south of the airfield and another is in room S2006 on Stand 206 Terminal 2. In order to connect the two data centres, a 14km fibre optic cable is to be installed over a three-month period. This OAN details the first of five phases of the installation.
2.0 PROGRAMME
2.1 Overall; from Monday 5th August to Friday 23rd August 2019. One week has been added to the OAN as a contingency week.
2.2 Nominal daily working hours will be Monday to Friday 07:00-17:30L.
2.3 Nominal nightly working hours will be Monday to Friday 20:00-06:00.
2.4 Nightly working hours within the 23R ILS critical area and Taxiway Alpha during the scheduled 05L/23R RWY closure will 23:59-06:00L. 3.0 SCOPE & LOCATION OF WORKS
3.1 The first phase on the fibre optic cable installation runs from R2/3 Substation on the south of the airfield, along the southern edge of Runway 2 to the midpoint turning circle where it crosses the runway. It then runs along the north side of Runway 2 and vacates the airfield and enters the 23R localiser restricted area. From there it runs across the Bollin Valley up to the arrester bed, alongside the arrester bed to the edge of Taxiway Alpha and then along the edge of the taxiway up to and in to the B1b Substation.
3.2 The cable drum will be positioned to the north of Runway 05R/23L in the grass next to the perimeter road.
3.3 The attached drawing gives the exact cable routing.
4.0 OPERATIONAL IMPLICATIONS
4.1 The cable-pull into the 23R localiser area and then back on to the airfield, along Taxiway Alpha to Substation B1b will take place on the nights of the scheduled runway closures between the hours of 23:59 and 06:00L under ASCO safety oversight. OAN 75-2019 refers.
4.2 The pull across Runway 05R/23L will take place a night during the night time closure of the runway under ASCO safety oversight.
4.3 The cable pulls along the north and southside of Runway 05R/23L are outside of the runway clear and graded areas and will take place during the day under ASCO safety oversight.
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5.0 LOW VISIBILITY OPERATIONS (LVO)
5.1. The work will have no effect on the airport’s ability to operate during periods of low visibility.
5.2 Work will be cancelled in the event of forecast LVOs

 

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OAN 81/2019 – PREMIAIR ROAD CONSTRUCTION.
OAN REF:‐ 81/2019 DATE OF ISSUE:‐ 07/08/19 EFFECTIVE DATE:‐ 27/08/19 EXPIRY DATE:‐ 23/10/19
1.0 SUMMARY
1.1 A programme of up to eight weeks overall duration to construct an airside road to serve the new Premiair Terminal. The road will be constructed within grass areas to the north of Taxiway Alpha, between Stand 61 and the Engine Test Bay. The work will require a series of phased night‐time closures of Taxiway Alpha between Intermediate Holding Point (IHP) A5 and the junction with Taxiway Bravo.
2.0 PROGRAMME
2.1 The overall programme of work will commence on the night of Tuesday 27th August and will be completed by the morning of Wednesday 23rd October.
2.2 Work will take place Sunday to Thursday nights each week, with scope for additional working on Friday and Saturday nights, if required.
2.3 The nightly working hours will be 22:30 – 06:00L.
3.0 SCOPE & LOCATION OF WORKS
3.1 The overall scope of work is the construction of a new airside road, transiting existing grass areas to the north of Taxiway Alpha between Stand 61 and the Engine Test Bay, and will include the following tasks;
 Excavation to formation level along the route of the new road.
 Installation of sub‐base and road surfacing.
 Installation of painted ground markings.
 Electrical works including duct and surface mounted hardware installation.
4.0 OPERATIONAL IMPLICATIONS
4.1 For the duration of the works, there will be a series of night‐time closures of Taxiway Alpha, as follows;
4.1.1 When work is in progress to the east of IHP A4, Taxiway Alpha will be closed (22:30 – 06:00L) from the junction with Taxiway Bravo to IHP A5. Approximate working dates in this location will be;
 27th August – 2nd September.
 8th – 10th September.
 15th/16th September.
 21st – 23rd October.
4.1.2 When work is in progress to the west of IHP A4, Taxiway Alpha will be closed (22:30 – 06:00L) from the junction with Taxiway Bravo to IHP A4. Approximate working dates in this location will be;
 3rd – 5th September.
 11th/12th September.
 17th September.
NB: Attached drawings depict the phased taxiway closure requirements (including adjacent, simultaneous closures required for other ongoing airside construction works).
4.1.3 Taxiway Alpha will be fully operational outside of the nightly working times.
4.2 Engine Test Bay
4.2.1 The work will have no impact on the availability of the Engine Test Bay.
4.2.2 In the event of an aircraft engine test being required whilst the night‐time work is in progress, Airfield Operations will make Taxiway Alpha temporarily available for the towed aircraft movements to/from the Engine Test Bay.
4.2.3 Due to a section of Taxiway Alpha being unlit whilst night‐time work is in progress, towed aircraft movements to/from the Engine Test Bay are to be carried out with guidance from an Airfield Operations Follow‐Me vehicle.
4.2.4 The contractor will not be permitted to work to the west of IHP A4 whilst an aircraft engine test is ongoing within the Engine Test Bay.
4.3 Aircraft Access to Signature Aviation Apron
4.3.1 The work will have no impact on aircraft movements to/from the Signature Aviation Apron. The contractors will be working under the direct supervision of an Airfield Operations safety oversight ASCO escort, and will be instructed to curtail work, as required, to allow aircraft to pass.
4.3.2 Due to a section of Taxiway Alpha being unlit whilst the night‐time work is in progress, any aircraft movements to/from the Signature Aviation apron are to be carried out with guidance from an Airfield Operations Follow‐Me vehicle.
4.4 Overnight Aircraft Diversion Capability – ICAO Code F Aircraft
4.4.1 During the nightly working times, when work is in progress to the east of IHP A4, due to the cumulative operational impact of other ongoing airfield works, the airport will not be able to accept inbound diversions of ICAO Code F (A380, A124, A225, B748) aircraft. A NOTAM will be issued in such circumstances.

 

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OAN 83/2019 – MAN-TP PP04 INSTALLATION OF PITS & DUCTS ON STAND 82
OAN REF:- 83/2019 DATE OF ISSUE:- 16/08/19 EFFECTIVE DATE:- 09/09/19 EXPIRY DATE:- 15/11/19
1.0 SUMMARY
1.1 A ten-week programme of works to install pits and ducts on Stand 82 and civils works at the head of stand to create a new aircraft taxilane (ASTL).
2.0 PROGRAMME
2.1 Overall: Monday 9th September to Friday 15th November 2019.
2.2 Nominal working hours will be Monday to Friday 08:00-18:00.
3.0 SCOPE & LOCATION OF WORKS
3.1 All works are contained within Stands 82 and 83R.
3.2 The overall scope of works will encompass the following:
• Site establishment for each phase with full height, lit, Heras fencing and red/white baseboards.
• Civils works at the head of stand to create part of the new ASTL.
• Excavation and installation of pits and ducts.
• Saw cutting and joint sealing.
4.0 OPERATIONAL IMPLICATIONS
4.1 Stand Restrictions
4.1.1 Stands 82 and 83R will be closed for the duration of the works. Stand 83C and 83L will be fully available.
4.2 Road restrictions
4.2.1 Single lane traffic management will be required when the pit is installed in the rear of stand road.
4.3 Ground Service Equipment (GSE) Areas
4.3.1 Any displaced GSE can be relocated to between the GT compound and the clearway for Stand 81/82.

 

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OAN 84/2019 – SCHEDULED RUNWAY 05L-23R NIGHT-TIME MAINTENANCE & NORTHSIDE TAXIWAY WORKS.
OAN REF:‐ 84/2019 DATE OF ISSUE:‐ 19/08/19 EFFECTIVE DATE:‐ 03/09/19 EXPIRY DATE:‐ 06/09/19
1.0 SUMMARY
1.1 Runway 05L‐23R will be closed for three consecutive nights in early September to allow for essential maintenance and survey works on the runway, within its strip and on associated northside taxiways. All flight operations will take place on Runway 05R‐23L whilst work is in progress.
2.0 PROGRAMME
2.1 Work will take place on the nights of Tuesday 3rd to Thursday 5th September 2019, inclusive.
2.2 The nightly working hours will be 23:59 – 06:00L.
3.0 SCOPE & LOCATION OF WORKS
3.1 Overall, the work will entail the following tasks;
 Walking inspection of the runway pavement.
 Fibre optic cable installation through Runway 23R Localiser Critical Area.
 Asphalt pavement repairs on Taxiway Alpha adjacent to Intermediate Holding Point (IHP) A2, plus further repairs on Taxiway Juliet‐Foxtrot at its junction with Taxiway Bravo.
 2 x Pyrapatch pavement repairs on Link Delta.
 Routine runway (and strip) maintenance tasks including paint marking refreshment, AGL repairs and bolt checks, grass cutting within the runway strip and ILS critical areas and refresh of runway Cleared & Graded strip grass ‘burn line’.
 Electrical duct finding and proving works within the grass area to the north of Taxiway Alpha, between IHP A2 and the junction with Taxiway Bravo.
4.0 OPERATIONAL IMPLICATIONS
4.1 Runway Operations
4.1.1 During the Runway 05L‐23R closure periods (23:59‐06:00L) all flight operations will take place on Runway 05R‐23L.
4.2 Taxiway Restrictions
4.2.1 Taxiway Alpha, between IHP A2 and its junction with Taxiway Bravo will be closed each night that work takes place.
4.2.2 On the night of Tuesday 3rd September, whilst asphalt pavement repair work is in progress on Taxiway Juliet‐Foxtrot, the following operational implications will apply;
 Taxiway Bravo closed at IHP B6.
 Taxiway Juliet‐Foxtrot closed abeam Stand 44.
4.3 Aircraft Manoeuvring Restrictions during Taxiway Juliet‐Foxtrot Pavement Repairs
Aircraft Pushback Procedures.
4.3.1 Whist pavement repair work is in progress on Taxiway Juliet‐Foxtrot, the following non‐standard aircraft pushback procedure will apply for Stands 17, 18, 41 and 42;
 Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 42 centreline, facing Terminal building. Aircraft to taxi out via Taxiway Juliet‐Echo.
Aircraft Manoeuvring Restrictions.
4.3.2 Aircraft will be permitted to dock on Stand 43 whilst pavement repair work is ongoing on Taxiway Juliet‐ Foxtrot, however any subsequent aircraft pushback will not be permitted until work has ceased.
4.3.3 Prior to the pavement repair work commencing, night‐stopping aircraft are to be parked on Stand 44.
5.0 LOW VISIBILITY OPERATIONS (LVO)
5.1 In the event of forecast low visibility, the night works will be cancelled and Runway 05L‐23R will remain open.

 

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OAN 86 / 2019 – MAN-TP COMMUNICATIONS CABLE INSTALLATIONS
OAN REF:- 86/2019 DATE OF ISSUE:- 22/08/19 EFFECTIVE DATE:- 02/09/19 EXPIRY DATE:- 17/09/19
1.0 SUMMARY
1.1 A 12-day programme of works, in 3 phases, to install communications cables from WA6B Substation at the head of Stand 73, to R Substation on Cargo Road and to the new Pier 2 lounge. This will involve accessing the existing pit and ducted system between the above locations to install the cabling.
2.0 PROGRAMME
2.1 The overall programme of work will commence on the Monday 2nd September and will be completed by Tuesday 17th September 2019.
2.2 Work will take place Monday to Friday with daily working hours of 07:00-18:00L.
3.0 SCOPE & LOCATION OF WORKS
3.1 The cable drum will be located on the Cargo Road outside DNATA’s facilities. From there the cable will be pulled into WA6B Substation, at the head of Stand 73, and through the GallifordTry (GT) site to the new Pier 2 lounge. See attached drawings.
3.2 Overall the work comprises of the following:
• Set up of cable drum on Cargo Road.
• Removal and replacement of existing cable chamber lids.
• Inspection and possible installation of draw ropes.
• Installation of communications cables.
• Landside/Airside breach within Phases 1 & 3.
4.0 OPERATIONAL IMPLICATIONS


5.0 LOW VISIBILITY OPERATIONS (LVO)
5.1. The work will have no effect on the airport’s ability to operate during periods of low visibility.

 

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OAN 87/2019 – ADDITIONAL RUNWAY 05L-23R NIGHT-TIME CLOSURES TO FACILITATE WORKS WITHIN TAXIWAY ALPHA STRIP.
OAN REF:‐ 87/2019 DATE OF ISSUE:‐ 29/08/19 EFFECTIVE DATE:‐ 10/09/19 EXPIRY DATE:‐ 13/09/19
1.0 SUMMARY
1.1 Runway 05L‐23R will be closed for three consecutive nights in mid‐September to allow for an extension of the electrical duct finding and proving works within the strip of Taxiway Alpha that form part of the Premiair project. All flight operations will take place on Runway 05R‐23L whilst work is in progress. These runway closures are in addition to those promulgated in OAN 84/2019.
2.0 PROGRAMME
2.1 Work will take place on the nights of Tuesday 10th to Thursday 12th September 2019, inclusive.
2.2 The nightly working hours will be 23:59 – 06:00L.
3.0 SCOPE & LOCATION OF WORKS
3.1 Overall, the work will entail electrical duct finding and proving works within the grass area to the north of Taxiway Alpha, between Intermediate Holding Point (IHP) A2 and the junction with Taxiway Bravo.
4.0 OPERATIONAL IMPLICATIONS
4.1 Runway Operations
4.1.1 During the Runway 05L‐23R closure periods (23:59‐06:00L) all flight operations will take place on Runway 05R‐23L.
4.2 Taxiway Restrictions
4.2.1 Taxiway Alpha, between IHP A2 and its junction with Taxiway Bravo will be closed each night that work takes place.
5.0 LOW VISIBILITY OPERATIONS (LVO)
5.1 In the event of forecast low visibility, the night works will be cancelled and Runway 05L‐23R will remain open.
5.2 In the event of un‐forecast reduced visibility conditions (meeting the criteria for Aerodrome Safeguards) during the Runway 05L‐23R closure period when work has begun, the aerodrome will close to flight operations whilst the runway is recovered. An ‘AD Closed’ NOTAM will be issued in such circumstances.

 

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OAN 88/2019 – MAN-TP PP04 D2 CONSTRUCTION OF NEW TAXIWAY DELTA
This OAN replaces OAN 51-2019 which expired on 30th August 2019
OAN REF:- 88/2019 DATE OF ISSUE:- 05/09/19 EFFECTIVE DATE:- 05/09/19 EXPIRY DATE:- 29/11/19
1.0 SUMMARY
1.1 Work continues on the construction of new Taxiway Delta as part of the Manchester Transformation Project, with the installation of pits and ducts from Stand 66 to Stand 74.
2.0 PROGRAMME
2.1 Overall: Thursday 5th September to Friday 29th November 2019.
2.2 Nominal working hours will be Monday to Friday 08:00-18:00L.
3.0 SCOPE & LOCATION OF WORKS
3.1 Following the completion of the works on Stands 70 and 71, the work site will continue to move north on to Stand 72 where it will link up to, and become part of, the Stand 73/74 compound. All works will be located within an enclosed and demarked work area.
3.2 The overall scope of works will encompass the following:
• Site establishment for each phase with full height, lit, Heras fencing and red/white baseboards.
• Excavation and installation of pits and ducts.
• Saw cutting and joint sealing.
4.0 OPERATIONAL IMPLICATIONS
4.1 Stand Restrictions
4.1.1 The work re-commences on Stand 70 and 71. Stand 70 is scheduled to be back in service by Friday 6th September. When Stand 71 is returned to service, the compound will move to incorporate Stands 72, 73 and 74.
4.2 Road Restrictions
4.2.1 The Apron Road between Stands 71 and 72 will be temporarily diverted through Stand 71 to facilitate the installation of a pit and ducts within the road.
4.3 Ground Service Equipment (GSE) Areas
4.3.1 The Unit Load Devices (ULDs) racking system on Stands 66 to 70 will remain accessible throughout the works.
4.3.2 Where the GSE area cannot be maintained, provision will be made at each site for the relocation of any affected GSE.
5.0 LOW VISIBILITY PROCEDURES (LVP)
5.1 Overall, the work has no impact on the airport’s ability to operate during periods of low visibility

 

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OAN 89/2019 – AIRBRIDGE MAINTENANCE & REPAIRS – TERMINAL 2.
OAN REF:‐ 89/2019 DATE OF ISSUE:‐ 04/09/19 EFFECTIVE DATE:‐ 09/09/19 EXPIRY DATE:‐ 27/09/19
1.0 SUMMARY
A two week programme of work to carry out essential maintenance and repairs to several airbridges on Terminal 2. The work will be coordinated to avoid the need for increased use of remote stands. Outside of the daily working times, airbridges will be available for use.
2.0 PROGRAMME
2.1 The overall programme of work will commence on Monday 9th September 2019.
2.2 The work is scheduled to be completed by Friday 20th September 2019. However, given the weather dependant nature of the work, an additional week, up to Friday 27th September will be allowed for contingency.
2.3 Overall, the work will take place Monday to Friday, during daylight hours, nominally 09:00‐17:00L.
3.0 SCOPE & LOCATION OF WORKS
3.1 The scope of work will entail;
 Airbridge tunnel roller replacements.
 Tunnel structural welded repairs.
3.2 The overall schedule of work will be as shown on the table overleaf, subject to weather.

4.0 OPERATIONAL IMPLICATIONS
4.1 To facilitate the work, a programme of temporary stand closures (nominally 09:00 – 17:00L) will be required.
4.2 Airbridges will be fully operational outside of the daily working times.
4.3 The programme of work has been devised to avoid the need for increased use of remote stands.
5.0 LOW VISIBILITY PROCEDURES (LVP)
5.1 Overall, the work has no impact on the airport’s ability to operate during periods of low visibility.
5.2 Work may continue during periods of low visibility at the discretion of the Airfield Duty Manager.

 

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OAN 90-2019 REMOTE DE-ICING PAD OPERATION – 2ND TRIAL
OAN REF:- 90/2019 DATE OF ISSUE:- 05/09/2019 EFFECTIVE DATE:- 11/09/2019 EXPIRY DATE:- N/A
1.0 SUMMARY
1.1 Manchester Airport, in collaboration with Menzies Aviation, EasyJet and Jet2.com, will be trialling the concept of a remote de-icing pad for Winter 2019/2020. However, a pre-season test of the process will be undertaken at the end of July.
2.0 PROGRAMME
2.1 The remote de-icing pad test will take place on the Wednesday 11th September 2019, during first wave operations.
2.2 The approximate operational times will be 05:00 – 09:00hrs local.
3.0 LOCATION
3.1 The remote de-icing pad is located between intermediate taxiway hold points (IHP) Bravo 4 (B4) and Bravo 5 (B5).
3.2 The remote de-icing pad can operate in either an Easterly or a Westerly direction.
4.0 DE-ICING PAD LAYOUT
4.1 The remote de-icing pad can accommodate 2 x Code-C aircraft. This consists of 1 aircraft being de-iced and 1 aircraft in the standby position.
4.2 ATC may use adjacent taxiways to hold additional aircraft and/or circulate aircraft around taxiway islands to maximise flow to the de-icing pad.
4.3 Taxiway Bravo between IHP B4 and B5 will remain as a Code E Taxiway at all times when the de-icing pad is not in use.
5.0 PRE-PLANNING
5.1 Menzies Aviation, in collaboration with EasyJet and Jet2.com, will determine which aircraft are to be deiced within the pad and enter the appropriate code into Chroma. This will be undertaken every evening for the following day to assist the Airline, ATC, Airfield Control and the Ground Handlers by knowing in advance where the aircraft is to be de-iced.
5.2 Menzies Aviation have the ability to amend the plan as dynamic scenarios dictate. Communication is extremely important when a change occurs and Menzies Aviation must amend Chroma but also support with verbal communications to airlines, GHAs, Airfield Control and ATC.
6.0 REMOTE DE-ICING PAD LOCATION AND DESIGN
6.1 The remote de-icing pad is located on Taxiway Bravo, between ITHPs Bravo 4 and Bravo 5.
6.2 The remote de-icing pad can be utilised in either a Westerly or an Easterly direction.
6.3 The remote de-icing pad can accommodate 2 x Code C aircraft (A320/B737), 1 position for active de-icing and 1 position for standby (aircraft reconfiguration for de-icing).
6.4 During active de-icing operations Taxiway Bravo between IHP Bravo 4 and 5 will be operated as a code C taxiway.
7.0 AIRCRAFT PUSHBACK AND TAXI
7.1 Aircraft will request pushback clearance in the normal way.
7.2 When the remote de-icing pad is operating efficiently, ATC will aim to pushback aircraft when the deicing and standby position in the remote de-icing pad is occupied. This should allow the aircraft to push, start and taxi directly into the standby position (as by this time the standby aircraft will now be engaged in active de-icing). This will ensure a continuous supply of aircraft to the remote de-icing pad.
7.3 Aircraft will request taxi clearance to the remote de-icing pad and continue under own power as directed by ATC.
7.4 At an appropriate point, ATC will hand the aircraft onto the remote de-icing Pad Controller (call sign ‘Menzies De-icing’) on 135.005 MHz Aircraft should ensure that their standby frequency is selected as Manchester Ground on 121.855 MHz in case of emergency.
8.0 ENTERING THE REMOTE DE-ICING PAD
8.1 Aircraft will either stop abeam (commander side) the ‘STOP DE-ICE’ or ‘STOP STANDBY’ depending on traffic in the pad. Expediency of aircraft movements is paramount to ensure efficiency of the remote deicing pad is maintained.
8.2 The aircraft Commander will then configure and prepare their aircraft for de-icing. Aircraft will ideally be configure their aircraft in the standby position.
8.3 When safe to do so and the de-icing pad aircraft position is clear, the Commander of the queuing aircraft will taxi their aircraft on to the pad to the ‘STOP DE-ICE’ position and set the parking brake.
8.4 NOTE: If both the aircraft queuing position and de-icing pad position are both clear of aircraft, the aircraft Commander shall immediately enter the de-icing pad and come to a stop at the ‘STOP DE-ICE’ position and set the parking brake.
8.5 Using the aircraft registration as the call-sign, the remote de-icing Pad Controller (call sign ‘Menzies Deicing’) will contact the aircraft Commander on 135.005 MHz to confirm that the aircraft parking brake is set, the aircraft is configured for de-icing and to request any details as to specific requirements.
8.6 All remote de-icing pad servicing vehicles are to remain in the paint marked Safe Zones whilst aircraft are manoeuvring on the remote de-icing pad. This ensures vehicles remain clear of the Code-C taxiway strip.
9.0 OPERATING WITHIN THE REMOTE DE-ICING PAD
9.1 If for any reason the aircraft, having entered the de-icing pad is not in the correct position on the taxiway, either in relation to the designated ‘Stop’ position or in relation to the Taxiway Centre Line, the de-icing Pad Controller will ask the aircraft Commander to contact MANCHESTER GROUND on VHF radio on frequency 121.855 MHz to request permission to taxi the aircraft around in order to reposition in the correct position within the remote de-icing pad.
9.2 Prior to utilising the de-icing rigs for remote ‘engines running’ de-icing, a FOD check for loose items will be completed by the driver in addition to ensuring the equipment doors on the de-icing rig equipment bays are securely fastened in the closed position.
9.3 Each de-icing rig involved in the de-icing process shall remain in the Safe Zone, with the de-icing rig positioned so that the de-icing rig faces the flight deck of the aircraft when the aircraft has come to a stop on the remote de-icing pad. The Safe Zone shall be a previously designated and identified area adjacent to the pad. Each de-icing rig will remain in its Safe Zone until instructed to move by the de-icing Pad Controller.
9.4 The Pad Controllers vehicle will then enter the taxiway and stop in position with the handbrake applied in front of the aircraft nose, leaving sufficient space to enable the flight crew to clearly see the vehicle. This vehicle position is the required visual method of communication with the aircraft Commander and will prevent the aircraft being inadvertently moved forward during the de-icing process. The de-icing Pad Control vehicle shall remain stationary in front of the aircraft nose throughout the de-icing process and will only vacate the remote de-icing pad when all de-icing rigs and personnel have vacated the taxiway area.
9.5 Only when the flight crew have confirmed that the ‘aircraft is prepared for spraying’ shall the de-icing process commence.
9.6 Only when the de-icing Pad Controllers vehicle is in position in front of the aircraft nose, with the parking brake set, shall the de-icing Pad Controller communicate to each de-icing rig via UHF radio to pull forward and position itself adjacent to the leading edge of the aircrafts port and starboard wings.
9.7 Before leaving the marked Safe Zone area, each de-icing rig crew will position the MEWP to ensure that the lower surface of the basket floor is elevated to a height to provide 1.5 metres clearance from the upper surface of the aircraft engine. This shall be the minimum height position for the MEWP whilst engaged in de-icing activities on the remote de-icing pad. Only when the de-icing rig re-enters the Safe Zone may the MEWP basket then be lowered below this minimum height position. This MEWP position also provides for a good 360° view whilst the de-icing rig is manoeuvring. Whilst the basket is in the elevated position the de-icing rig speed limiter will also automatically engage
9.8 The route taken into the de-icing pad by each de-icing rig will always be the same route to exit the pad.
9.9 Each de-icing rig will manoeuvre and position adjacent to the aircraft airframe strictly in accordance with the ‘STOP POSITIONS FOR OPEN BASKET DE-ICING RIGS’ diagram, which may be found within the Appendices of this Process.
9.10 The de-icing Pad Controller shall advise the aircraft Commander that the de-icing process will now commence.
9.11 The aircraft shall be de-iced/anti-iced in accordance with Menzies Aviation Company Procedures and all supplementary instruction provided by the de-icing Pad Controller.
9.12 The de-icing Pad Controller will maintain a constant listening watch on ATC MANCHESTER GROUND Frequency 121.855 MHz, as well as the dedicated de-icing frequency 135.005 MHz. UHF radio communication between the de-icing Pad Controller and the de-icing rigs shall be maintained throughout the de-icing process, albeit whilst the de-icing is in progress the radio communication with each de-icing rig will be minimal.
9.13 Each de-icing rig engaged in remote de-icing processes is fitted with a mounted anemometer instrument, linked to a digital display mounted within the de-icing rig drivers cab and visible to the de-icing rig driver at all times. The purpose of the fitted anemometer is to provide additional reference for the de-icing rig driver to ensure that the de-icing rig remains outside of the main engine efflux. The maximum permissible velocity reading on the anemometer display shall be no more than 20 metres/second, which is equal to 45mph or 72kph.
9.14 If the de-icing Pad Controller loses clear VHF communications with the Flight Crew, a call to ATC MANCHESTER GROUND on frequency 121.855 MHz will request that remote de-icing is suspended, until such time that VHF communications with the aircraft are re-established. In all cases two UHF and two VHF radios, with an established power supply will be carried in the de-icing Pad Controllers vehicle, in order to provide for ‘redundancy’ in the case of equipment malfunction.
9.15 If in the case of an emergency on board the aircraft, the aircraft Commander shall communicate to the de-icing teams the requirement for the de-icing process to cease by means of continual flashing of Landing and Taxi Lights fitted to the nose undercarriage leg, or by the passing of a VHF radio message on frequency 135.005 MHz. The de-icing rigs will immediately return to the Safe Zone, immediately followed by the de-icing Pad Controllers vehicle, positioned so that the de-icing rigs and de-icing Pad Controllers vehicle are visible to the aircraft Commander. All vehicles shall then remain in the Safe Zones until advised to move by the aircraft Commander, or by Airfield Operations.
9.16 On completion of the de-icing activity, and following confirmation to the de-icing Pad Controller that the aircraft is free from frozen contamination, each de-icing rig will exit the de-icing pad and return to the Safe Zone positioned so as to be visible to the aircraft Commander, each rig is to be parked with the parking brake applied.
9.17 Only when the all de-icing rigs have returned to the Safe Zone may the de-icing Pad Controllers vehicle then proceed to the Safe Zone, positioned to be clearly visible to the aircraft Commander, with the parking brake applied.
9.18 The de-icing Pad Controller shall immediately pass the required Anti-icing Code via VHF radio on frequency 135.005 MHz to the aircraft Commander.
9.19 Immediately following confirmation of receipt of the Anti-icing Code by the aircraft Commander, the deicing Pad Controller will then advise the aircraft Commander to contact MANCHESTER GROUND on VHF radio on frequency 121.855 MHz.
10.0 EXITING THE REMOTE DE-ICING PAD
10.1 On completion of receipt of the Anti-icing Code the aircraft currently being de-iced will immediately request taxi-clearance via MANCHESTER GROUND on 121.855 MHz for departure.
10.2 Manchester ATC will prioritise remote de-icing pad exit taxi clearances to ensure the continual steady flow to the pad. Aircraft must not cross ITHP Bravo 4 or Bravo 5.
11.0 LOW VISIBILITY OPERATIONS (LVOs)
11.1 In the event of LVOs, access to the de-icing pad will not be permitted. All de-icing will revert to on stand de-icing.

 

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Anyone know what this is about? Liverpool Airport has been there since 1930...

A2857/19 NOTAMN
Q) EGTT/QFAXX/IV/NBO/A /000/999/5321N00217W005
A) EGCC B) 1909110600 C) 1910102000
D) 0600-2000
E) DUE TO AIRSPACE RESTRICTIONS ASSOCIATED WITH LIVERPOOL FLIGHT ARRIVALS, AIRCRAFT DEPARTING RWY 23R AND RWY 23L MAY EXPERIENCE DELAYS AT THE RUNWAY HOLDING POINT.

 

[Scottie Dog]

I did post a reply to a query on another thread last month. The answer from an ex-controller is;

"There has always been an issue with certain SID’s from 23L/R conflicting with Liverpool 27 arrivals and this historically has been resolved on a tactical basis. However, as in any safety culture, ideas change and develop and “sorting it out once they are airborne” is now no longer considered a suitable mitigation.

So basically the radar video map now has two new chunks of airspace marked out, one to north and one to the south of the Liverpool 27 centreline, during which time any Liverpool 27 arrivals are in that airspace, Manchester can only depart traffic on LISTO SID’s.

Bit of overkill? I couldn’t possibly comment."

 

[Coathanger16]

Any idea if there's a longer term solution planned for this, such as re-designing the MAN SIDS?

 

[Scottie Dog]

Allowing for the number of departures that potentially can be effected then the answer surely must be yes. One of the problems for Manchester is the "Knutsford kink" introduced when 23L was opened - this directs all departures towards the Liverpool approach zone.

 

[LS@MAN]

Not being an expert in this field, but involved in aviation, can Liverpool arrivals not approach to the north of the airport and make a right turn for runway 27 instead of over Cheshire and left turn? Again, not knowing now it works, i’m sure that sounds too easy...

Would I be right in saying airlines are not happy with this arrangement, particularly if there already delayed.
I’ve missed a connecting flight before now due to a late departure, sorry being biased now, but this does sounds slightly ridiculous...

 

[Scottie Dog]

That would be the ideal answer and, possibly, may be the way that it goes. In the meantime the official approaches come from both the north and south and that unfortunately is what we have to put up with.

 

[Scottie Dog]

OAN 91/2019 – PP04 PAVEMENT SURVEYS.
OAN REF:‐ 91/2019 DATE OF ISSUE:‐ 12/09/19 EFFECTIVE DATE:‐ 16/09/19 EXPIRY DATE:‐ 23/09/19
1.0 SUMMARY
A programme of 1‐weeks work to carry out non‐intrusive pavement condition surveys both airside and landside in the vicinity of Westgate, RVP West and Pinfold Lane. Work will be carried out over a mixture of day and night shifts and will be programmed to minimise operational disruption.
2.0 PROGRAMME
2.1 The overall programme of work will commence on Monday 16th September 2019.
2.2 The work is scheduled to be completed on Monday 23rd September 2019.
2.3 Both daytime (08:00‐17:00) and night (20:00‐05:00) work will be carried out Monday to Friday.
3.0 SCOPE OF WORKS
3.1 The scope of work will be the following types of pavement surveys;
 Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR).
 Topographical surveys (Topo).
 CCTV.
4.0 LOCATION OF WORK
4.1 Airside:
4.1.1 Westgate ‐ Various locations inside and around Westgate including the vehicles lanes, exit lanes and forecourt.
4.1.2 Building 64 (located at the head of Stand 64) forecourt and footprint (no internal areas).
4.2 Landside:
4.2.1 Pinfold lane (road way and pavements).
4.2.2 Airfield Operations carpark.
4.2.3 AVGAS Compound next to Westgate building.
4.2.4 Shell compound.
4.2.5 RVP West entrance and gates.
Note: This OAN is operationally concerned with airside areas only, landside areas are listed for information only.
5.0 OPERATIONAL IMPLICATIONS
5.1 Westgate:
5.1.1 The temporary closure of security lanes as agreed with Airfield Security on an individual basis (Westgate will remain available to vehicles of all sizes throughout the works).
5.1.2 The temporary closure of one of the Westgate exit lanes (1 shift).
5.2 RVP West entrance and gates:
5.2.1 In the event that the RVP is required, the contractor can vacate the area immediately as required.
5.3 As far as possible, the work will be organised to minimise any operational disruption. Airside access for all vehicle sizes will be maintained throughout the programme.
6.0 LOW VISIBILITY PROCEDURES (LVP)
6.1 The work has no impact on the airfield’s ability to operate during periods of low visibility.

 

[Scottie Dog]

OPERATIONAL ADVICE NOTICE (OAN) OAN 92 /2019
PAGE 1 OF 3 OAN 92-2019 AIRFIELD FIBRE CABLE INSTALLATION. PHASE 3.
OAN REF:- 92/2019 DATE OF ISSUE:- 12/09/19 EFFECTIVE DATE:- 30/09/19 EXPIRY DATE:- 25/10/19
1.0 SUMMARY
1.1 This document covers the third phase of the 14 km fibre optic cable installation to connect the data centre in R2/3 Substation on the south of the airfield to the data centre in room S2006 on Stand 206, Terminal 2.
2.0 PROGRAMME
2.1 Overall; from Monday 30th September to Friday 25th October 2019.
2.2 All works for phase 3 will be carried out on day shifts. Nominal daily working hours will be Monday to Friday 07:00-18:00L.
2.3 In the event that the cable pulls from the ILS to the B1b Substation and from B1c Substation to Stand 56 have not been completed during Phases 1 and 2, the contractor will utilise any spare time during the October 05L/23R RWY closure to continue that section.
2.4 Nightly working hours during the scheduled October 05L/23R RWY closure will 22:30-06:00L.
3.0 SCOPE & LOCATION OF WORKS
3.1 The third phase on the fibre optic cable installation runs from the B1b Substation near Alpha 2, along the Critical Part boundary, across the Western Maintenance Area entrance and the Thomas Cook Hangar Apron as far as the R Substation next to West Gate Security point. 3.2 The cable drum will be positioned next to the Engine Test Bay (ETB) outside of the taxiway strip.
3.3 The attached drawing gives the exact cable routing.
4.0 OPERATIONAL IMPLICATIONS
4.1 The cable pull from the B1b Substation to the fence between Signature Aviation and the Northside Fire Station will be under ASCO escort. Any conflict with aircraft in the Engine Test Bay or on Signature Aviation Apron will be managed by the ASCO.
4.2 The cable pull from the Northside Fire Station to R Substation will have no Airfield operational implications and will not require an ASCO escort. However, the MAG IT Project Manager will liaise with the Fire Service, Thomas Cook Hangar, Airfield Security and MAG Property to keep them apprised of the dates and times that the cable pull may interact with their operations.
4.3 Any cable pull required across or in the vicinity of Runway 05L/23R take place at night during the scheduled Runway closure, between the hours of 22:30 and 06:00L under ASCO safety oversight.
4.4 During Phase 3, the cable is required to be pulled through the Critical Part fence in several areas. These breaches will be carried out under Airfield Security supervision.
5.0 LOW VISIBILITY OPERATIONS (LVO)
5.1. The work will have no effect on the airport’s ability to operate during periods of low visibility.
5.2 Work for Phase 3, from B1b Substation north towards R Substation, may continue at the ADMs discretion.
5.3 Outstanding work from Phases 1 and 2 requiring 05L/23R closures will be cancelled in the event of forecast LVO’s.

 

[Scottie Dog]

OAN 93/2019 – NIGHT-TIME AIRFIELD SIGNAGE WORKS.
OAN REF:‐ 93/2019 DATE OF ISSUE:‐ 12/09/19 EFFECTIVE DATE:‐ 29/09/19 EXPIRY DATE:‐ 15/10/19
1.0 SUMMARY
1.1 A programme of up to ten working shifts to carry out minor civil works to facilitate reconfiguration of numerous airfield taxiway signs. The work will require overnight closures of Taxiway Delta at Intermediate Holding Points D5 and D6 and Taxiway Papa. Taxiway closures will take place in one location at a time.
2.0 PROGRAMME
2.1 The overall programme of work will commence on the night of Sunday 29th September and be completed by the morning of Tuesday 15th October.
2.2 Work will take place Sunday to Thursday nights, inclusive.
2.3 The nightly working hours will be either 22:30 – 05:30L or 23:59 – 05:30L, depending on working location and operational impact. 3.0 SCOPE & LOCATION OF WORKS
3.1 The overall scope of work will include the following tasks;
 Underground utility surveys in the grass area between Taxiways Papa and Delta.
 Relocation of 3 x existing taxiway signs on Taxiways Alpha, Delta and Kilo.
 Installation of new base brackets on 4 x existing sign bases in the vicinity of IHP D6.
 Build 4 x new sign bases at the rear of the former Stand 100.
 Build 2 x new sign bases in the vicinity of IHP D6.
4.0 OPERATIONAL IMPLICATIONS
4.1 Whilst night‐time work is in progress, the operational implications will be as follows;
4.1.1 Sunday 29th September – Wednesday 2nd October (22:30 – 05:30L) – Utility Surveys in Grass Area between Taxiways Papa and Delta.
 Taxiway Papa closed 22:30 – 01:30L.
 Taxiway Delta closed at IHP D6 01:30 – 05:30L.
 Night‐stopping aircraft required on Stands 31 and 32.
4.1.2 Sunday 29th and Monday 30th September (22:30 – 05:30L) – Relocation of 3 x Taxiway Signs on Taxiways Delta, Kilo and Alpha.
 No operational impact. The works party will be able to vacate the taxiway to allow aircraft to pass, as required.
4.1.3 Tuesday 1st October (22:30 ‐ 05:30L) – Fix New Base Brackets to 4 x Signs in Vicinity of IHP D6.
 No operational impact. The works party will be able to vacate the taxiway to allow aircraft to pass, as required.
4.1.4 Sunday 6th – Thursday 10th October (23:59 – 05:30L) – Build 2 x New Sign Bases and Fix New Base Plates in Vicinity of IHP D6.
 Taxiway Delta closed at IHP D6.
 Taxiway Papa to remain open whilst night‐time work is in progress.
 Night‐stopping aircraft to be parked on Stands 31 and 32 prior to start of works.
4.1.5 Sunday 13th and Monday 14th October (23:59 – 05:30L) – Build 4 x New Sign Bases at Rear of Former Stand 100.
 Taxiway Delta closed at IHP D5.
 Aircraft movements to/from Stand 61 to be under tow only or night‐stopping aircraft to be parked on stand.
 Towed aircraft movements to/from Western Maintenance Area unaffected. N.B: Towed aircraft movements to be undertaken under guidance from an Airfield Operations Follow‐Me vehicle due to Taxiway Delta centreline in leading to/through IHP D5 being unlit whilst work is in progress.
4.2 Aircraft Pushback Procedures
4.2.1 On the nights of Sunday 6th – Thursday 10th October, whilst work is in progress in the vicinity of IHP D6, the following non‐standard aircraft pushback procedure will apply for Stands 22, 202 and 204;
 Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 233. Aircraft to taxi out via Taxiway Papa under guidance from Airfield Operations Follow‐Me vehicle. 5.0 LOW VISIBILITY OPERATIONS (LVO)
5.1 In the event of forecast low visibility, the night works will be cancelled.
5.2 In the event of un‐forecast reduced visibility conditions (meeting the criteria for Aerodrome Safeguards) when work has begun, ongoing works activities will be curtailed at the earliest opportunity

 

[BlueManc]

A2990/19 NOTAMN
Q) EGTT/QFALT/IV/NBO/A /000/999/5321N00217W005
A) EGCC B) 1909230103 C) 1910070500
E) AD NOT AVAILABLE FOR DIVERTED TRAFFIC EXCLUDING EMERGENCIES.

Presumably due to the sad demise of TCX. Eurocontrol already issued capacity issues warning early on.

 

[Scottie Dog]

Not really surprising with 12 TCX aircraft occupying stands plus the MH A380 (until the latter starts to participate in the repatriation flights).