AMC1 ADR.OPS.B.031(b)(4) Communications

• ED Decision 2021/003/R found in: Aerodromes (139/2014) Part-ADR.AR Part-ADR.OR Part-ADR.OPS CS-ADR-DSN CS-HPT-DSN (Jun 2023)
• ED Decision 2024/008/R found in: Aerodromes (139/2014) Part-ADR.AR Part-ADR.OR Part-ADR.OPS CS-ADR-DSN CS-HPT-DSN (Dec 2024)

AMC1 ADR.OPS.B.031(b)(4) Communications ED Decision 2021/003/R RADIO COMMUNCIATION FAILURE (a) The signals to be used in case of radio communication failure between air traffic services and vehicles or pedestrians authorised to operate on the manoeuvring area should have the following meaning: <table border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td valign="top" width="280"><p><b>LIGHTS SIGNAL FROM AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES</b></p></td><td valign="top" width="280"><p><b>MEANING</b></p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="280"><p align="center">Green flashes</p></td><td valign="top" width="280"><p>Permission to cross landing area or to move onto taxiway</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="280"><p align="center">Steady red</p></td><td valign="top" width="280"><p>Stop</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="280"><p align="center">Red flashes</p></td><td valign="top" width="280"><p>Move off the landing area or taxiway and watch out for aircraft</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="280"><p align="center">White flashes</p></td><td valign="top" width="280"><p>Vacate manoeuvring area in accordance with local instructions</p></td></tr></table> (b) In emergency conditions or if the signals in point (a) are not observed, the signal given below will be used for runways or taxiways equipped with a lighting system and should have the following meaning: <table border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td valign="top" width="244"><p><b>LIGHT SIGNAL</b></p></td><td valign="top" width="317"><p><b>MEANING</b></p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="244"><p align="center">Flashing runway or taxiway lights</p></td><td valign="top" width="317"><p align="center">Vacate the runway and observe the tower for light signal</p></td></tr></table> (c) Care should be taken to ensure that the procedures address the case where, due to the prevailing visibility conditions, the light signals may not be seen by the driver or the pedestrian authorised to operate on the manoeuvring area. (d) In case of agreement with the air traffic services provider to use other/additional communication means in the event of radio communication feature (e.g. mobile phones), the procedures should also cover the necessary practical details (e.g. telephone numbers to be used), as well as the order of the use of the agreed solutions. AMC1 ADR.OPS.B.031(b)(4) Communications ED Decision 2024/008/R RADIO COMMUNCIATION FAILURE (a) The signals to be used in case of radio communication failure between air traffic services and vehicles or pedestrians authorised to operate on the manoeuvring area should have the following meaning: <table border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td valign="top" width="280"><p><b>LIGHTS SIGNAL FROM AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES</b></p></td><td valign="top" width="280"><p><b>MEANING</b></p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="280"><p align="center">Green flashes</p></td><td valign="top" width="280"><p>Permission to cross landing area or to move onto taxiway</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="280"><p align="center">Steady red</p></td><td valign="top" width="280"><p>Stop</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="280"><p align="center">Red flashes</p></td><td valign="top" width="280"><p>Move off the landing area or taxiway and watch out for aircraft</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="280"><p align="center">White flashes</p></td><td valign="top" width="280"><p>Vacate manoeuvring area in accordance with local instructions</p></td></tr></table> (b) In emergency conditions or if the signals in point (a) are not observed, the signal given below will be used for runways or taxiways equipped with a lighting system and should have the following meaning: <table border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td valign="top" width="244"><p><b>LIGHT SIGNAL</b></p></td><td valign="top" width="317"><p><b>MEANING</b></p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="244"><p align="center">Flashing runway or taxiway lights</p></td><td valign="top" width="317"><p align="center">Vacate the runway and observe the tower for light signal</p></td></tr></table> (c) Care should be taken to ensure that the procedures address the case where, due to the prevailing visibility conditions, the light signals may not be seen by the driver or the pedestrian authorised to operate on the manoeuvring area. (d) In case of agreement with the air traffic services provider to use other/additional communication means in the event of radio communication feature (e.g. mobile phones), the procedures should also cover the necessary practical details (e.g. telephone numbers to be used), as well as the order of the use of the agreed solutions. [applicable until 30 April 2025 - ED Decision 2024/008/R] RADIO COMMUNCIATION FAILURE (a) Care should be taken to ensure that the procedures address the case where, due to the prevailing visibility conditions, the light signals may not be seen by the driver or the pedestrian authorised to operate on the manoeuvring area. (b) In case of agreement with the air traffic services provider to use other/additional communication means in the event of radio communication feature (e.g. mobile phones), the procedures should also cover the necessary practical details (e.g. telephone numbers to be used), as well as the order of the use of the agreed solutions. *[applicable from 1 May 2025 – ED Decision 2024/008/R]* ##### AMC1 ADR.OPS.B.031(b)(4) Communications *ED Decision 2024/008/R* **RADIO COMMUNCIATION FAILURE** (a) Care should be taken to ensure that the procedures address the case where, due to the prevailing visibility conditions, the light signals may not be seen by the driver or the pedestrian authorised to operate on the manoeuvring area. (b) In case of agreement with the air traffic services provider to use other/additional communication means in the event of radio communication feature (e.g. mobile phones), the procedures should also cover the necessary practical details (e.g. telephone numbers to be used), as well as the order of the use of the agreed solutions.