AMC1 ADR.OPS.B.035(a) Operations in winter conditions

• 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)

AMC1 ADR.OPS.B.035(a) Operations in winter conditions ED Decision 2021/003/R AERODROME SNOW PLAN The aerodrome snow plan should reflect the exposure of the aerodrome to winter conditions and should include the following: (a) the Snow Committee members and the person in charge of the winter operation, with a chain of command giving a breakdown in duties; (b) methods of communication between aerodrome operations, air traffic services, and the MET provider; (c) the equipment available for snow clearance and surface treatment. This should include equipment for ploughing, sweeping, and blowing snow and application of materials; (d) priority of surfaces to be cleared, and clearance limits for aircraft using the aerodrome; (e) collection of information for RCR and dissemination of this information; (f) designated snow dumping or melting areas; (g) an alerting system in order that sufficient warning is given to all bodies concerned; (h) the manpower available, including staff for equipment maintenance arrangements for shifts, and call-out procedures; (i) deployment of equipment and tactical approaches to be used; (j) general principles to be followed in deciding when to close runways for snow clearance and designation of management personnel authorised to take the decision; (k) methods of assessing and reporting the surface conditions; and (l) criteria for the suspension of runway operations. AMC1 ADR.OPS.B.035(a) Operations in winter conditions ED Decision 2021/003/R AERODROME SNOW PLAN The aerodrome snow plan should reflect the exposure of the aerodrome to winter conditions and should include the following: (a) the Snow Committee members and the person in charge of the winter operation, with a chain of command giving a breakdown in duties; (b) methods of communication between aerodrome operations, air traffic services, and the MET provider; (c) the equipment available for snow clearance and surface treatment. This should include equipment for ploughing, sweeping, and blowing snow and application of materials; (d) priority of surfaces to be cleared, and clearance limits for aircraft using the aerodrome; (e) collection of information for RCR and dissemination of this information; (f) designated snow dumping or melting areas; (g) an alerting system in order that sufficient warning is given to all bodies concerned; (h) the manpower available, including staff for equipment maintenance arrangements for shifts, and call-out procedures; (i) deployment of equipment and tactical approaches to be used; (j) general principles to be followed in deciding when to close runways for snow clearance and designation of management personnel authorised to take the decision; (k) methods of assessing and reporting the surface conditions; and (l) criteria for the suspension of runway operations. ##### AMC1 ADR.OPS.B.035(a) Operations in winter conditions *ED Decision 2021/003/R* **AERODROME SNOW PLAN** The aerodrome snow plan should reflect the exposure of the aerodrome to winter conditions and should include the following: (a) the Snow Committee members and the person in charge of the winter operation, with a chain of command giving a breakdown in duties; (b) methods of communication between aerodrome operations, air traffic services, and the MET provider; (c) the equipment available for snow clearance and surface treatment. This should include equipment for ploughing, sweeping, and blowing snow and application of materials; (d) priority of surfaces to be cleared, and clearance limits for aircraft using the aerodrome; (e) collection of information for RCR and dissemination of this information; (f) designated snow dumping or melting areas; (g) an alerting system in order that sufficient warning is given to all bodies concerned; (h) the manpower available, including staff for equipment maintenance arrangements for shifts, and call-out procedures; (i) deployment of equipment and tactical approaches to be used; (j) general principles to be followed in deciding when to close runways for snow clearance and designation of management personnel authorised to take the decision; (k) methods of assessing and reporting the surface conditions; and (l) criteria for the suspension of runway operations.