AVT-2217 Preliminary Term Module 2 PDF

FACILITIES &EQUIPMENTAVAILABLEONAN AIRPORT ATOANDCAAPAIRPORTCLASSIFICATION AIRPORTWINDDIRECTIONINDICATORS&AIRPORTSIGNS  MODULE LEARNING OUTCOMES Explain the facilities on an airport that 01 provides optimum service satisfaction to travelers on t...

FACILITIES &EQUIPMENTAVAILABLEONAN AIRPORT ATOANDCAAPAIRPORTCLASSIFICATION AIRPORTWINDDIRECTIONINDICATORS&AIRPORTSIGNS  MODULE LEARNING OUTCOMES Explain the facilities on an airport that 01 provides optimum service satisfaction to travelers on transits. Demonstrate the airport ground equipment that lists 02 all the equipment used on an airport. Able to identify the types of facilities and equipment available on an 03 airport. Identify the difference between the two airport system 04 classifications Identify the different wind indicators used on an airport 05 to indicate the wind directions. Identify the different airport signs that may be found at airports. AIRPORT FACILITIES 1. PASALUBONG SHOPS - Mactan-Cebu International Airport provides terminals that really will be perfect places to travel from or transit through, and perfect places to shop in. Located at Pre-departure area where a wide selection of Figure 1. Pasalubong Shops souvenir and pasalubong items are available. 2. CHECK-IN COUNTER- Passenger traffic continues to increase annually. 3. PASSENGER BOARDING BRIDGE- The airport is committed to provide high quality service to passengers. Through the Passenger Boarding Bridge, passengers are provided the comfort and convenience they need Figure 2. Check-in counter (left) ; Passenger Boarding Bridge (right)  4. BAGGAGE X-RAY MACHINE- Safety and security is one of the airport's primordial concerns. This machine is equipped with detectors to make sure that baggages and persons boarding the plane are cleared of any prohibited items. 5. DEPARTURE HALLWAY- A spacious hallway provides comfort Figure 3. Baggage X-Ray Machine and convenience to passengers. Snack bars, pasalubong outlets, restaurants, etc. have been opened. Also available are Flight Information Display System, Electronic Clock System, Public Address System, Intercommunication which will best serve the needs of the traveling public. Figure 4. Departure Hallway 6. BAGGAGE HANDLING SYSTEM- from check –in to reclaim, our baggage handling equipment ensures efficiency and convenience. 7. CARGO ROAD AREA- the area of an airport or other place where cargo is stored and put onto or taken out of aircraft. There is a cargo are at the back separated from the passenger accommodation by a bulkhead. 8. CARGO LOADING EQUIPMENT- the cargo loading equipment includes conveyor, forklift, palletized containers used to load/unload baggage's to and from the aircraft Figure 5. Baggage Handling system(left) Cargo road area(middle), Cargo loading equipment(right) 9. DEPARTURE ROAD/ENTRANCE GATE- entrance gates are provided with four (4) entrance canopies to protect passengers from rain and excessive heat. There is access to affordable means of public transportation. Taxi units using calibrated meters are readily available. 10. INTERNATIONAL CHECK-IN HALL- Computerized Check-In Counters were provided to cut congestion, increase handling capacity and to offer a fast passenger processing. Prompt, efficient and courteous services by airport personnel had contributed to passenger convenience at the airport. Also, passengers have more choices for a wide array of pasalubong shops, snack bars and other food & beverage shops that they can enjoy while waiting for their flights. 11.INTERNATIONAL PRE-DEPARTURE HALL- The International Terminal Hall has the capacity to handle 2.5 million passengers a year. The Pre-Departure Terminal Hall is open to the public who wish to send off their passengers. Only passengers who can show their plane tickets can enter the departure check-in hall. Efficient and fast passenger processing, outstanding convenience and low cost facilities were provided to keep Mactan airport accessible, genuinely attractive and boost passenger satisfaction.  Figure 6. Departure Road/Entrance gate(left), International check-in hall(middle) International Pre-Departure hall(right) 12. FLIGHT INFORMATION DISPLAY SYSTEM- to maintain the airport's passenger friendly facilities in top shape, a Computerized Flight Information Display (FID) was provided so that passengers within the terminal could see code shared flights which relay information on flight status. 13. DUTY FREE (PHILIPPINES)- Duty Free is located at the International Pre-Departure Area; passengers can enjoy a last-minute duty-free shopping activity before their scheduled flights at the well-stocked Duty Free Philippines store. A variety of imported goods like wine, chocolate, clothing, shoes, etc. are available. Customers should present a valid passport to make any purchase. 14.PASSENGER PASSAGE WAY- from the boarding bridge, passengers will walk through this passage before reaching the arrival area. Figure 7. Flight Information System(left), Duty Free Philippine (middle), Passenger Passage way(right) 15.DEPARTURE LOBBY- A place where passengers can sit back and relax while waiting for boarding. Snack bars, pasalubong shops, flight display screens, paging counters, toilets are also available for passengers' comfort and convenience. Figure 8. Departure Lobby 16. DOMESTIC ARRIVAL AREA- A spacious area is provided to accommodate arriving passengers. They can get their checked-in luggage from the baggage conveyor. Car rentals, hotel & resort accommodations, paging system and telephone services are also available Figure 9. Domestic Arrival Area AIRPORT GROUND EQUIPMENTS 1. AIR START UNIT- vehicle that is equipped with an air compressor driven by a gas turbine; it pumps air into the aircraft’s jet engines to start them. 2. JET FUELER - truck that pumps fuel from underground tanks into the aircraft’s tanks. 3. TOW BAR- a device that connects the tow tractor to the aircraft’s front landing gear. Figure 10. Air Star Unit Figure 11. Jet Fueler Figure 12. Tow Bar  4. TOW TRACTOR- very heavy vehicle that pulls or pushes an aircraft onto the maneuvering area or the parking area. 5. AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE TRUCK- vehicle that is used by technical maintenance crew when servicing an aircraft. 6. POTABLE WATER TRUCK- a truck that fills the aircraft’s water tanks with drinking water. 7. LAVATORY TRUCK - empties and cleans the aircraft’s toilets. Figure 13. Tow Tractor Figure 14. Potable Water Truck Figure 15. Lavatory Truck  8. GROUND AIR CONDITIONING UNIT- truck that contains a device for treating the aircraft’s interior air (ventilation and cooling or heating) when the aircraft is at rest. 9. CONTAINER/PALLET LOADER- vehicle whose articulated arms raise and lower a level platform for loading and unloading heavy cargo such as containers and cargo on pallets. 10. BAGGAGE CONVEYOR - conveyor belt of adjustable height for loading and unloading baggage and cargo Figure 16. Ground air condition unit(left), International check-in Container/pallet loader(middle), Baggage Conveyor(right)  11. ELECTRICAL POWER UNIT - vehicle that is equipped with a transformer to provide electricity to the aircraft when its auxiliary generator set is at rest. 12. CATERING VEHICLE- truck whose box can be lifted up to the aircraft; it delivers the food and drink to be served to passengers. Figure 17. Electrical Power Unit Figure 18. Catering Vehicle  ATO AND CAAP SYSTEM AIRPORT CLASSIFICATION LA No. 3909 was amended by Act ATO HISTORY 3996 to include licensing of airmen Legislative Act No. 3909 passed by the and aircraft, inspection of aircraft Philippine Legislature on November 20, 1931 concerning air traffic rules, created the Office Technical Assistant of schedules and rates and Aviation Matters under the Department of enforcement of Aviation Laws. Commerce and Communications. The Office handled aviation matters, particularly the In 1933, the Office of Technical Assistant of enforcement of rules and regulations governing Aviation Matters became the Aeronautics Division under the Department of Commerce commercial aviation as well as private flying. and Communications, the functions of which were embodied in Administrative order no. 309, a joint bulletin issued by the Department of Public Works and Communications and the Department of Finance.  ATO AND CAAP SYSTEM AIRPORT CLASSIFICATION On June 5, 1948, Republic Act no. In October 1934, Act 4033 was passed 224 created the national Airports requiring a franchise from the Philippine Corporation which was charged with Government to operate an air service; and to the management and operation of all regulate foreign aircraft operations. national airports On November 12, 1936, the Philippine On June 20, 1952, Republic Act No. 776, Legislature passed Commonwealth Act No. 168, otherwise known as the Civil Aeronautics better known as the Civil Aviation Law of the Act of the Philippines reorganized the CAA Philippine in March 1945, the bureau was and another aviation agency called the reorganized and placed under the Department of Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB). It defined National Defense. Among its functions was to the powers duties of both agencies promulgate Civil Aviation Regulations. including its funding, personnel and the regulations of Civil Aviation.  ATO AND CAAP SYSTEM AIRPORT CLASSIFICATION On October 19, 1956, Executive Order No. 309 placed the CAA under the administrative supervision and control of the Department of Public Works, Transportation and Communications. On January 20, 1975, Letter of instruction No. 244 transferred to the Department of Public Highways the responsibilities relative to airport plans, design, construction, improvement and maintenance as well as site acquisition. The responsibilities related to location, planning, design and funding were later returned to the CAA. On July 23, 1979, through Executive Order No. 546, the CAA was renamed as Bureau of Air Transportation (BAT) and placed under the Ministry of Transportation and Communications. On April 14, 1987, Executive Order No. 125 renamed the Bureau of Transportation to Air Transportation Office headed by the Assistant Secretary for Air Transportation.  I.ATO SYSTEM 3. Trunkline airports or major commercial The old ATO system divided airports into domestic airports are domestic airports in five classifications under two broad major cities around the Philippines that are categories: international and domestic capable of supporting large aircraft. These are, airports. These two broad categories were in most cases, the only domestic airports with further divided into the following airport an instrument landing system. types: 4. Secondary airports or minor commercial domestic 1. Primary international airports are the airports are domestic airports in smaller cities and primary international gateways into the municipalities usually capable of handling smaller Philippines. propeller aircraft. Some airports in this classification 2. Secondary international airports are are capable of supporting jet aircraft. However, these airports that are capable of handling airports are only open from sunrise until sunset, international flights but are not designated usually requiring notification of airport authorities if as primary international gateways. These nighttime landing is a necessity. airports may or may not service actual 5. Feeder airports are domestic airports capable only international flights and may or may not of handling small propeller aircraft. Many of these have active customs and immigration airports are small airstrips serving far-flung islands. facilities.  I. CAAP SYSTEM The CAAP system revises the previous ATO system, while maintaining the current classification of airports into international and domestic airports. The change was made pursuant to the Philippine Transport Strategic Study and the 1992 Civil Aviation Master Plan. The new system rationalizes the system of airport classification, represented by the following types: 1. International airports are airports capable of handling international flights. Airports in this category include airports that currently have or have previously served international destinations. There are currently ten airports in this category, including all primary international airports, most secondary international airports, and Puerto Princesa Airport and Kalibo Airport, both trunkline and secondary airports, respectively. 2. Principal airports or domestic airports are airports that only serve domestic destinations. There are two types: a) Class 1 principal airports are airports capable of serving jet aircraft with a capacity of at least 100 seats. Most airports previously classified as trunkline airports, as well as some secondary airports, are placed in this category. Two former secondary international airports — the Bacolod- Silay Airport and the Iloilo International Airport — are also in this category. I. CAAP SYSTEM b) Class 2 principal airports are airports capable of serving propeller aircraft with a capacity of at least 19 seats. Loakan Airport in Baguio City, previously a trunkline airport, some secondary airports, and Godofredo P. Ramos Airport in Malay, Aklan; Camiguin Airport, Cuyo Airport and Sayak Airport in Del Carmen, Surigao del Norte (on Siargao Island), all feeder airports, are in this category. 3. Community airports are airports that are used primarily for general aviation. Most feeder airports are in this category and only four airports: Baler Airport, a feeder airport, and Cauayan Airport, Labo Airport in Ozamiz City and Mindoro Airport in Vigan City, formerly secondary airports, have regular air service.  AIRPORT WIND DIRECTION INDICATORS During take offs and landings, you need to know which runways to use. At a controlled airport, there are various methods of obtaining the current airport information, including the “active runway”, or runway in use. At an uncontrolled airport, you may be the one to determine which runway to use, depending on the type of services available. In many cases, your decision will be based on what you see when looking at a wind direction indicator.  AIRPORT WIND DIRECTION INDICATORS 1. WINDSOCK is a conical textile tube designed to indicate wind direction and relative wind speed. Windsocks typically are used at airports and at chemical plants where there is risk of gaseous leakage. They are sometimes located alongside highways at windy locations. Wind direction is the opposite of the direction in which the windsock is pointing (note that wind directions are conventionally specified as being the compass point from which the wind originates; so a windsock pointing due north indicates a southerly wind). Wind speed is indicated by the windsock's angle relative to the mounting pole; in low winds, the windsock droops; in high winds it flies horizontally.  Figure 1. Windsock 2. WIND TEE, the other type of wind direction indicator is a wind tee. The tail of the tee aligns itself like a weather vane into the wind. However, it does not indicate wind intensity or gusty conditions. In some cases, a windsock and tee may be at the same location. If so, the tee may be Figure 2. Wind tee manually aligned to show which is active. 3. TETRAHEDRON is a landing direction indicator, usually located near a wind direction indicator. It mat swing freely, as the wind sock does, or it may be manually positioned to show the direction of landing. Figure 3. Tetrahedron  AIRPORT SIGNS There are six types of signs that may be found at airports. The more complex the layout of an airport, the more important the signs become to pilots. Their purpose and appropriate pilot action. The six types of signs are: Mandatory Instruction Signs— have a red background with a white inscription. These signs denote an entrance to a runway, a critical area, or a prohibited area.  AIRPORT SIGNS Location Signs—are black with yellow inscription and a yellow border and do not have arrows. They are used to identify a taxiway or runway location, to identify the boundary of the runway, or identify an instrument landing system (ILS) critical area AIRPORT SIGNS Direction Signs— have a yellow background with black inscription. The inscription identifies the designation of the intersecting taxiway(s) leading out of an intersection.  AIRPORT SIGNS Destination Signs— have a yellow background with black inscription and also contain arrows. These signs provide information on locating things, such as runways, terminals, cargo areas, and civil aviation areas. AIRPORT SIGNS Information Signs—have a yellow background with black inscription. These signs are used to provide the pilot with information on such things as areas that cannot be seen from the control tower, applicable radio frequencies, and noise abatement procedures. The airport operator determines the need, size, and location of these signs. AIRPORT SIGNS Runway Distance Remaining Signs— have a black background with white numbers. The numbers indicate the distance of the remaining runway in thousands of feet. THANK YOU!!! SEE YOU ON OUR NEXT CLASS SCHEDULE!