AMC1 GH.OPS.300(b)(3) Safety on the apron

• ED Decision 2025/007/R found in: Ground Handling (GH) (2025/23 and 2025/20) (Nov 2025)

##### AMC1 GH.OPS.300(b)(3) Safety on the apron *ED Decision 2025/007/R* **SAFETY RISK MITIGATION MEASURES FOR PERSONNEL MOVING AROUND THE AIRCRAFT DURING TURNAROUND** When the aircraft engines are running or the aircraft is about to move and the anti‑collision light is on: (a) the operational procedures and safety training should cover the safety risks of the following activities: (1) chocking of aircraft; (2) provision of ground power unit when the aircraft’s auxiliary power unit is inoperative; (3) other circumstances explicitly described in the GH organisation’s GH manual; (b) the operational procedures should provide mitigation measures for the following safety risk areas as a minimum: (1) inoperative beacon or beacon not turned on — proper communication between cockpit and ground or an alternative procedure should be ensured; (2) use of beacon lights by the flight crew other than for the intended purpose when the startup clearance is given by air traffic control but the GH operations tasks have not been completed; (3) poor communication between the flight crew and the GH persons before the aircraft doors open/close; (4) insufficient chocking or poor communication leading to aircraft rolling unintentionally; (5) lack of signal for ‘aircraft under movement’, as the beacon is only intended for ‘engine running’, posing risk during pushback/towing operations — an additional signal for ‘aircraft under movement’ should be established and communicated to the personnel involved; (6) lack of coordination between GSE operators/drivers during aircraft turnaround (fuelling, catering, PRM handling, etc.); (7) securing of GSE.