ATSPM Part 2 - Tabuk PDF
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2020
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This document is Air Traffic Service Procedures Manual Part 2 (ATSPM P2) for Tabuk ATSU. It standardizes operating procedures for air traffic services within the Tabuk Area of Responsibility, referencing the Air Traffic Service Manual Part 1 (ATSPM P1). It covers procedures for the Tabuk ATSU area of responsibility and includes details on document control, distribution, amendments, and revision history. This manual is crucial for air traffic management within the region and is referenced by various documents, including GACAR, ICAO and SMS,QMS procedures.
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ATSPM Part 2 – Tabuk AIR TRAFFIC SERVICE PROCEDURES MANUAL PART 2 TABUK – TWR/APP ATSPM Part 2 - Tabuk Explanatory Note The purpose of the Air Traffic Service Procedures Manual Part 2 (ATS...
ATSPM Part 2 – Tabuk AIR TRAFFIC SERVICE PROCEDURES MANUAL PART 2 TABUK – TWR/APP ATSPM Part 2 - Tabuk Explanatory Note The purpose of the Air Traffic Service Procedures Manual Part 2 (ATSPM P2) is published pursuant to subpart C of the GACAR 171.51,171.53 and is intended to standardize operating procedures for Air Traffic Services in the AoR of Tabuk ATSU within the Tabuk Area of Responsibility in accordance with Air Traffic Service Manual Part1 (ATSPM P1). The following document provides the Air Traffic Services Procedures Part 2 (ATSPM Part 2) for Tabuk ATSU. This document is provided as a subset to the ATSPM P1 and is only intended for use in conjunction with this document. To that end all static information detailed within the ATSPM P1 also applies to this document including: Interpretation of words: Glossary Abbreviations List of airports within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Units of measurement and conversion tables This document must replace and cancel the previous Tabuk ATSPM P2. EDITION 2.0 APRIL 2020 2 ATSPM Part 2 - Tabuk Document Approval Table 1: Document Approval EDITION 2.0 APRIL 2020 3 ATSPM Part 2 - Tabuk Document Control information Document title ATSMP 2 Document Author ATM Directorate Edition Number 2.0 Revision Number 0.0 Status Effective Date March 2020 Effective Pages 201 Access Restrictions Restricted Document Location ATM E-Library Document Owner ATS Unit Operation Specialist This document is to be reviewed at least once per Notes year. Table 2: Document Control information EDITION 2.0 APRIL 2020 4 ATSPM Part 2 - Tabuk Document Distribution List Tabuk ATSU will not provide hard copies of the document. The ATM Department shall print, control and distribute hard copies of Tabuk ATSPM P2, as deemed appropriate. except as shown in the distribution list. This document is uncontrolled when in hard copy format or stored in any electronic format other than ATM E-library and/or SANS portal system, the hard copy shall be stamped "CONTROLLED COPY" in red. Controlled copy shall be update when a new revision is released Document Distribution List Number of Department Name-Function Soft / Hard Copies ATSU ATCI Supervisor 1 S & H Copy ATSU ATC TWR 1 S & H Copy ATM ATM Director 1 S & H Copy ATM HQ ATM E Library 1 S Copy QMS QMS 1 S & H Copy AL Tabuk Airport Airport operation 1 S & H Copy AFISOs AFISO 1 S Copy S = soft copy H= Hard copy Table 3: Document distribution list EDITION 2.0 APRIL 2020 5 ATSPM Part 2 - Tabuk Document Amendment Record Document Control must be completed in accordance with the SANS ATM Quality Management System. A record of issues and amendments is provided at the start of this document. When a new issue of this document is produced, all previous copies provided within ATS facilities should be archived or destroyed. Document Amendment Record Amendment Inserted Effective Origin Brief Description Number by (Initials) Date Table 4: Document Amendment Record EDITION 2.0 APRIL 2020 6 ATSPM Part 2 - Tabuk Revision History The table below is provided as a reference to highlight changes to the ATSPM Part 2 since the previous iteration; it does not, however, include editorial changes. Revision Author Date Status and Description Table 5: Revision History EDITION 2.0 APRIL 2020 7 ATSPM Part 2 - Tabuk Executive Summery The purpose of the Air Traffic Service Procedures Manual Part 2 (ATSPM P2) is published pursuant to subpart C of the GACAR 171.51,171.53 and is intended to standardize operating procedures for Air Traffic Services in the AoR of Tabuk ATSU in accordance with Air Traffic Service Manual Part1 (ATSPM P1). These procedures cover the AoR of Tabuk ATSU AS a Circle radius 50NM, centered on TABUK DVORTAC excluding TABUK CTR and KHAMIS CTR. ALT FL155 / 700 FT AGL within 30 NM 2500 FT AGL 30 to 50 NM TABUK CTR 5 NM centered on OEAB ARP to the starting point SFC to 9500 FT AMSL Circle with radius of 15 NM centered on (ARP) AMSL SFC to 3500 FT AMSL. The following document provides the Air Traffic Services Procedures Part 2 (ATSPM Part 2) for Tabuk ATSU. This document is provided as a subset to the ATSPM P1 and is only intended for use in conjunction with this document. To that end all static information detailed within the ATSPM P1 also applies to this document including: Interpretation of words: Glossary Abbreviations List of airports within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Units of measurement and conversion tables This document must replace and cancel the previous Tabuk ATSPM P2. New Editions New editions of this ATSPM Part 2 is developed as required, under the direction of the Head of the Tabuk ATSU. In addition, a review of content to check for operational relevance, omissions and potential clarifications must be completed annually. Up to date copies of the ATSPM Part 2 must be distributed to all operational staff when issued. In addition, paper copies must be available to controllers within control room. Operational Letters, Operational Bulletins and Staff Memos Operational Letters, Operational Bulletins and Staff Memos are used to amend this document from time to time. These are contained in a separate file held in the TWR CAP. A copy is also held in Unit Operations. Operational Letters Operational Letters contain information of an operational nature that will be effective for the long term (one year or longer). Operational Letters must be numbered EDITION 2.0 APRIL 2020 8 ATSPM Part 2 - Tabuk consecutively. Together with new procedures and processes, all Operational Letters must specifically detail how they amend any processes or procedures set within this document. All Operational Letters that are put into force must abide by all appropriate SMS, QMM and Administrative Procedures. All pertinent operational information within Operational Letters must be reflected within this document. Operational Bulletins Operations Bulletins must contain information of an operational nature that is more temporary in nature and will be effective for a shorter period of duration (generally three months or less). Operational Bulletins must be numbered consecutively. All Operational Bulletins must specifically detail how they amend any processes or procedures set within this document. All Operational Bulletins that are put into force must abide by all appropriate SMS, QMS and Administrative Procedures. All pertinent operational information within Operational Bulletins must be reflected within this document. Staff Memos Staff Memos must contain information that is administrative or informative in nature only. Emails may be used as an alternative to Staff Memos for specific content, approved by the Head of the ATSU. Staff Memos may not amend any processes or procedures set within this document. Links to other Documents This document is designed to be used in conjunction with several other documents, including, but not limited to: GACA Regulations ATM Operations Manual ATSPM Part 1 for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia ATSPM Part 2 for Jeddah ACC/APP (this document) SANS Safety Management Procedures SANS Quality Management Manual ICAO Documents and Annexes Active Local Operational Letters Active Local Operational Bulletins Active Local Staff Memos Active Local Letters of Agreement (including agreements with other ATSUs and International FIRs) EDITION 2.0 APRIL 2020 9 ATSPM Part 2 - Tabuk ABBREVIATIONS AG Air-to-ground ACAS ACAS Airborne collision avoidance system ACC Area Control Centre or Area Control ADIZ Air défense identification zone AFIS Aerodrome flight information service AGL Above ground level AIB Accident Investigation Bureau AIC Aeronautical information circular AIM Aeronautical Information Management AIP Aeronautical information publication AIRAC Aeronautical information regulation and control AMSL Above mean sea level AOR Area of responsibility APP Approach control ARP Aerodrome reference point ATA Actual time or arrival ATC Air traffic control ATD Actual time of departure ATFM Air Traffic Flow Management ATIS Automatic terminal information service ATM Air traffic management ATS Air traffic services ATSPM Air traffic services procedures ATSU Air traffic services unit ATZ Aerodrome traffic zone BCST Broadcast BKM Broken BRG Bearing C/L Centre line CAVOK Visibility, cloud and present weather better than prescribed values or conditions CB Cumulonimbus CC Cirrocumulus CI Cirrus EDITION 2.0 APRIL 2020 10 ATSPM Part 2 - Tabuk CNL Cancel or FPL cancellation message CNS Communications, Navigation, Surveillance CS Cirrostratus CTA Control area CTR Control zone CU Cumulus CWY Clearway D Danger area DA Decision altitude D-ATIS Datalink-automatic terminal information service DEP Depart, departure or departure message DLA Delay, delayed or delay message DME Distance measuring equipment DR Dead reckoning EAT Expected approach time EET Estimated elapsed time ETA Estimated time of arrival ETD Estimated time of departure FAF Final approach fix FIC Flight information center FIR Flight information region FIS Flight information service FL Flight level FPL Filed flight plan message FRS Fire and Rescue Service GACA General Authority of Civil Aviation GNSS Global navigation satellite system GP Glide path HDG Heading HEL Helicopter IAF Initial approach fix ICAO International Civil Aviation Organization IF Intermediate fix IFR Instrument flight rules EDITION 2.0 APRIL 2020 11 ATSPM Part 2 - Tabuk ILS Instrument landing system IMC Instrument meteorological conditions KSA Kingdom of Saudi Arabia LCA Local LOA Letter of Agreement LVP Low Visibility Procedures MAPT Missed approach point MDA Minimum descent altitude MEA Minimum en-route altitude METAR Aerodrome routine weather report MIL Military MOCA Minimum obstacle clearance altitude MSAW Minimum safe altitude warning MSL Mean sea level MVA Minimum vectoring altitude NOSIG No significant change NOTAM Notice to airmen NS Nimbostratus OB Operational Bulletin OCA Obstacle clearance altitude OL Operational Letter OVC Overcast P Prohibited PAPI Precision Approach Path Indicator PBN Performance-based navigation POB Persons on board PSR Primary surveillance radar QFE Atmospheric pressure at aerodrome elevation (or at runway threshold) QNH Altimeter sub-scale setting to obtain elevation when on the ground R Restricted area+ RA Resolution Advisory RDL Radial RFFS Rescue and Fire Fighting Service RNAV Area Navigation EDITION 2.0 APRIL 2020 12 ATSPM Part 2 - Tabuk RNP Required Navigation Performance RSAF Royal Saudi Air Force RTF Radiotelephony or radiotelephone RVR Runway visual range RVSM Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum RWY Runway SAR Search and Rescue SC Stratocumulus SCT Scattered SID Standard instrument departure SIGMET Significant meteorological information SKC Sky clear SLA Service Level Agreement SRR Search and rescue region SSR Secondary surveillance radar ST Stratus STAR Standard (instrument) arrival SVFR Special visual flight rules SWY Stop way TA Traffic advisory TAF Aerodrome forecast TAS True airspeed TCU Towering Cumulus TDZ Touchdown Zone TFC Traffic THR Threshold TIBA Traffic Information Broadcasts by Aircraft TMA Terminal control area TWR Tower TWY Taxiway U/S Unserviceable UFN Until further notice UTC Coordinated Universal Time VASIS Visual approach slope indicator system EDITION 2.0 APRIL 2020 13 ATSPM Part 2 - Tabuk VFR Visual flight rules VIP Very important person VMC Visual meteorological conditions VOLMET Meteorological information for aircraft in flight VOR VHF omni-directional radio range VORTAC VOR and TACAN WDI Wind direction indicator WPT Way-point WX Weather EDITION 2.0 APRIL 2020 14 ATSPM Part 2 - Tabuk TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. GENERAL.......................................................................................................... 35 1.1 ATS Authority........................................................................................... 35 1.1.1 Purpose.................................................................................................... 35 1.2 Unit Organization...................................................................................... 36 1.2.1 ATSU Organizational Chart...................................................................... 36 1.2.2 ATSU Organizational arrangements......................................................... 36 1.2.3 ATSU Positions........................................................................................ 37 1.2.3.1 Head of Tabuk APP/TWR......................................................................... 37 1.2.4 Coordination............................................................................................. 37 1.2.4.1 APP/TWR Supervisor............................................................................... 38 1.2.4.2 Local Control............................................................................................ 40 1.2.4.3 Ground Control......................................................................................... 41 1.2.5 Airport Operations.................................................................................... 41 1.2.6 Training and Performance Monitoring...................................................... 41 1.2.6.1 Unit Training Plan (UTP)........................................................................... 41 1.2.6.2 TWR and APP Training and Performance Monitoring.............................. 42 1.2.6.3 ATCO Competence Scheme.................................................................... 42 1.2.7 Supporting Operations.............................................................................. 42 1.2.8 Visitors...................................................................................................... 42 1.2.8.1 Familiarity with Airspace and Procedures................................................. 42 1.2.9 Limitation of Service................................................................................. 42 1.3 Area of Responsibility............................................................................... 42 1.3.1 Positions................................................................................................... 44 1.4 Airspace Types......................................................................................... 45 1.4.1 Tabuk Controlled Airspace....................................................................... 45 1.4.1.1 Danger, Restricted and Prohibited Areas................................................. 45 1.4.2 Other Airports and landing strips within the Tabuk AOR........................... 46 1.4.3 ATS Service.............................................................................................. 46 1.4.4 Hours of Operation................................................................................... 47 1.4.4.1 TWR......................................................................................................... 47 EDITION 2.0 APRIL 2020 15 ATSPM Part 2 - Tabuk 1.4.4.2 APP.......................................................................................................... 47 1.4.5 Facility Requirements List......................................................................... 47 1.4.5.1 Control Towers......................................................................................... 48 2. UNIT LOCAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.................................................... 49 2.1 ALTIMETER Setting Procedures.............................................................. 49 2.1.1 QFE and QNH Procedures....................................................................... 49 2.1.1.1 System of Flight Levels............................................................................. 49 2.1.1.2 Pressure Setting....................................................................................... 49 2.1.2 Transition Altitude..................................................................................... 49 2.1.2.1 Transit Aircraft.......................................................................................... 49 2.1.2.2 Transition Altitude..................................................................................... 49 2.1.3 Transition Level........................................................................................ 49 2.1.4 Minimum Flight Level................................................................................ 50 2.1.4.1 Determination of the Lowest Cruising Levels............................................ 50 2.1.4.2 Use of Levels by Controllers..................................................................... 51 2.1.4.3 Use of Pressure Settings.......................................................................... 51 2.1.5 Aerodrome Reference Points................................................................... 51 2.1.6 Visibility Check Points............................................................................... 52 2.2 MILITARY Aircraft and Helicopter Procedures......................................... 52 2.2.1 Responsibilities (ADC or APC)................................................................. 52 2.2.1.1 Division of Responsibility.......................................................................... 53 2.2.2 Entry/Exit/Overflying................................................................................. 54 2.2.2.1 Danger Area Infringement Warning (DAIW)............................................. 54 2.2.3 Joining Routes or Tracks.......................................................................... 54 2.2.3.1 Helicopter Operations............................................................................... 54 2.2.3.2 Armed Aircraft and Dangerous Goods Procedures.................................. 58 2.2.4 Military Brake Parachutes......................................................................... 58 2.2.5 Weather Criteria....................................................................................... 58 2.2.6 Radio Failure Procedures......................................................................... 58 2.2.6.1 Blocked Frequency................................................................................... 59 2.2.6.2 Unauthorized Use of ATC Frequency....................................................... 60 EDITION 2.0 APRIL 2020 16 ATSPM Part 2 - Tabuk 2.2.6.3 Communications Failure Between TWR and Tabuk APP......................... 60 2.2.6.4 Fighters Radio Failure (NORDO).............................................................. 60 2.2.7 Light Signals............................................................................................. 60 2.3 Noise Abatement...................................................................................... 61 2.3.1 Noise Complaints..................................................................................... 61 2.3.1.1 Noise Complaints – Action........................................................................ 61 2.3.1.2 Notification of Unusual Activity Affecting Noise........................................ 61 2.4 FLOW Control........................................................................................... 61 2.4.1 Flow control local procedure..................................................................... 61 2.4.1.1 TWR and APP Coordination..................................................................... 61 2.5 Aircraft Diversion Procedures................................................................... 62 2.5.1 Action by Air Traffic Control Unit............................................................... 62 2.5.1.1 Action by APP.......................................................................................... 62 2.5.1.2 Action by TWR.......................................................................................... 62 2.5.1.3 Civil Aircraft.............................................................................................. 62 2.5.1.4 Military Aircraft diversion........................................................................... 63 2.6 Meteorological Information....................................................................... 64 2.6.1 General..................................................................................................... 64 2.6.2 Sources of Reports and Forecasts........................................................... 64 2.6.3 Local observations (AWOS)..................................................................... 64 2.6.3.1 Aerodrome Warnings and Hazardous Weather Reports.......................... 65 2.6.4 Pilot Observations and Reports................................................................ 65 2.6.5 Provision of Special Reports for Incidents/Accidents................................ 65 2.6.6 Area Forecast........................................................................................... 65 2.6.7 METAR and others................................................................................... 65 2.6.8 MET Equipment........................................................................................ 66 2.6.8.1 Automatic Terminal Information Service ATIS.......................................... 66 2.6.8.2 ATIS Broadcasts Information.................................................................... 66 2.7 Flight Plans............................................................................................... 67 2.7.1 Addressing requirements.......................................................................... 68 2.7.2 Stored flight plans..................................................................................... 68 EDITION 2.0 APRIL 2020 17 ATSPM Part 2 - Tabuk 2.7.3 Filed flight plans........................................................................................ 68 2.7.3.1 Procedures for Checking Flight Plans...................................................... 68 2.7.3.2 Cancelled Flight Plans.............................................................................. 68 2.7.3.3 SSR Codes............................................................................................... 69 2.7.3.4 SSR Code Assignment............................................................................. 69 2.7.3.5 Passing of SSR codes for benefit of another ATSU................................. 69 2.7.4 AFTN/AMHS arrangements...................................................................... 69 2.7.5 Operating in adverse weather and low/reduced visibility.......................... 70 2.7.5.1 RWY Visual Range................................................................................... 70 2.7.5.2 Reduced Visibility Procedures.................................................................. 70 2.7.6 Records.................................................................................................... 70 2.8 Traffic Data Display and Strip Marking..................................................... 70 2.8.1 Local flights............................................................................................... 70 2.8.2 SIDs and radar releases........................................................................... 70 2.8.3 Recording of persons on board................................................................ 70 2.8.4 FPS marking............................................................................................. 70 2.8.5 RWY Blocked indication........................................................................... 71 2.8.6 Use of ATM System.................................................................................. 71 2.8.6.1 Traffic Situation Display............................................................................ 71 2.8.6.2 ATM HMI.................................................................................................. 71 2.9 Special Categories of Flight...................................................................... 72 2.9.1 Small free balloons................................................................................... 72 2.9.1.1 Action when a captive balloon breaks free............................................... 72 2.9.2 Microlites and Radio-Controlled Aircraft (Small Unmanned Aircraft)........ 72 2.9.3 Parachute dropping.................................................................................. 72 2.9.4 Towing (advertisement)............................................................................ 72 2.9.5 Helicopter activity..................................................................................... 72 2.9.5.1 Circuit Capacity........................................................................................ 74 2.9.5.2 Helicopter Closed Pattern Circuit.............................................................. 75 2.9.6 Startup clearances.................................................................................... 76 2.9.6.1 Military...................................................................................................... 77 EDITION 2.0 APRIL 2020 18 ATSPM Part 2 - Tabuk 2.9.7 Departure clearances............................................................................... 78 2.9.8 Royal Flights including safeguarding (V-VIP and VIP flights)................... 78 2.9.8.1 Airport Procedures for VVIP..................................................................... 79 2.9.8.2 Airport Procedures VIP............................................................................. 79 2.9.8.3 Approach Procedure................................................................................. 80 2.9.8.4 VIP Messages.......................................................................................... 80 2.9.9 Medical Flights.......................................................................................... 80 2.10 Control Room Instructions........................................................................ 81 2.10.1 Logs and Records.................................................................................... 81 2.10.1.1 ATC Logbook............................................................................................ 81 2.10.1.2 Retention Logbook................................................................................... 82 2.10.1.3 Records.................................................................................................... 82 2.10.2 Checks, equipment maintenance and serviceability................................. 82 2.10.3 Evacuation Procedure.............................................................................. 82 2.10.4 Approval of visitors................................................................................... 82 2.10.5 Training and Testing................................................................................. 83 2.10.5.1 ATC Staff.................................................................................................. 83 2.11 NOTAM..................................................................................................... 83 2.11.1 Procedure for Issuance, Reception, and Cancelation............................... 83 2.12 Weather Operations................................................................................. 84 2.12.1 Runway Visual Range.............................................................................. 84 2.12.2 Maximum Values...................................................................................... 84 2.12.3 General local instructions......................................................................... 84 2.12.3.1 TWR......................................................................................................... 84 2.12.4 CAT I Operations Minima......................................................................... 84 2.12.5 Approach Ban........................................................................................... 85 2.12.6 Take-Off Ban............................................................................................ 85 2.12.7 Ground power supply system................................................................... 85 2.12.8 Met Information......................................................................................... 86 2.12.9 Air Traffic Control Procedures.................................................................. 86 2.12.10 Air Traffic Control Separations.................................................................. 86 EDITION 2.0 APRIL 2020 19 ATSPM Part 2 - Tabuk 2.12.11 Records.................................................................................................... 87 2.13 Co-ordination other than ATS................................................................... 87 2.13.1 TWR to AOC............................................................................................. 87 2.13.2 Exchange of Movement Control Data....................................................... 87 3. LOCAL SEPARATION STANDARDS................................................................ 88 3.1 Separation Standards IFR........................................................................ 88 3.1.1 Longitudinal separations........................................................................... 88 3.1.2 Holding patterns....................................................................................... 88 3.1.3 En-route and departing traffic................................................................... 88 3.1.4 Descent procedures in relation to adjacent airways etc............................ 88 3.1.5 Wake turbulence separation..................................................................... 88 3.1.6 Reduction of IFR separation..................................................................... 88 3.1.7 Speed Control and Restrictions................................................................ 89 3.2 Separation Standards – Special VFR....................................................... 89 3.2.1 Entry/Exit.................................................................................................. 89 3.2.2 SVFR Separation standards..................................................................... 90 3.2.3 Weather limitations................................................................................... 90 3.2.3.1 PILOTS Responsibilities........................................................................... 90 3.2.3.2 Coordination of Special VFR Flights with APP......................................... 90 3.2.4 ACAS Procedures.................................................................................... 90 3.2.4.1 Climb/Descent Procedures in Relation to Adjacent Airways..................... 90 3.2.4.2 Increased Vertical Spacing....................................................................... 91 3.2.4.3 Fighter Operations.................................................................................... 91 3.2.4.4 Dependent Parallel Approaches............................................................... 91 3.3 VFR PROCEDURE.................................................................................. 91 3.3.1 Procedure................................................................................................. 91 3.3.1.1 VFR Restrictions....................................................................................... 92 3.3.1.2 VFR at Night............................................................................................. 92 3.3.1.3 VFR Clearances....................................................................................... 93 3.3.1.4 Visual Reporting Points............................................................................ 93 3.4 Flight Priorities.......................................................................................... 93 EDITION 2.0 APRIL 2020 20 ATSPM Part 2 - Tabuk 3.4.1 Priority of Airport and Flight Activity.......................................................... 93 3.4.2 Air Defence Priority Flights....................................................................... 94 4. AERODROME................................................................................................... 95 4.1 Aerodrome Control................................................................................... 95 4.1.1 Daily checks............................................................................................. 95 4.1.2 General responsibilities............................................................................ 95 4.1.3 Selection of runway in use........................................................................ 95 4.1.4 Runway Selection..................................................................................... 95 4.1.4.1 Operationally required runway.................................................................. 96 4.1.5 Description of Aerodrome eg. runways, taxiways, layout etc.................... 97 4.1.5.1 Aerodrome Layout.................................................................................... 97 4.1.5.2 RWYs....................................................................................................... 98 4.1.5.3 TWYs........................................................................................................ 98 4.1.5.4 Aprons...................................................................................................... 99 4.1.6 Obstruction, Diagram................................................................................ 99 4.1.6.1 Obstacle Observation Notification Process............................................... 99 4.1.7 Aerodrome Traffic Monitor...................................................................... 100 4.1.8 Setting Up Procedure and Checks......................................................... 100 4.1.9 Surveillance Controls.............................................................................. 100 4.1.10 Periodic Checks...................................................................................... 100 4.1.11 Master Time Generator System.............................................................. 101 4.2 Aerodrome Operations........................................................................... 101 4.2.1 Circuit procedures.................................................................................. 101 4.2.1.1 Free Release of Departures................................................................... 101 4.2.1.2 Cancellation of Free Release................................................................. 101 4.2.2 SIDs........................................................................................................ 101 4.2.3 Landing clearances................................................................................ 102 4.2.4 RWY Separation..................................................................................... 102 4.2.4.1 Separation of circuit traffic from IFR approaches.................................... 103 4.2.5 Training aircraft....................................................................................... 103 4.2.5.1 Military Training Schedule...................................................................... 103 EDITION 2.0 APRIL 2020 21 ATSPM Part 2 - Tabuk 4.2.6 Glider operations on airfield.................................................................... 103 4.2.7 Turbulence/wind shear warnings............................................................ 103 4.2.7.1 Wake Turbulence Warnings................................................................... 103 4.2.7.2 Wind Shear Warnings............................................................................. 104 4.2.8 Procedures for different and parallel runway operations......................... 104 4.2.9 Ground Movement Control for Arrival Traffic.......................................... 104 4.2.10 Co-ordination between Aerodrome/Approach Control and ACC............. 104 4.2.10.1 Coordination with TWR Supervisor......................................................... 104 4.2.10.2 TWR to Approach................................................................................... 104 4.2.10.3 Approach to TWR................................................................................... 105 4.2.10.4 Notification LCA to APP.......................................................................... 105 4.2.11 Aerodrome Surface Movement............................................................... 105 4.2.12 Aircraft parking arrangements................................................................ 106 4.2.13 Airfield surface and lighting inspections.................................................. 106 4.2.13.1 Checks Prior to Night Movements.......................................................... 107 4.2.14 Abandoned take-off................................................................................ 108 4.2.15 Notification of runway conditions............................................................ 108 4.2.16 Work in Progress and work authorization permits.................................. 109 4.2.17 Engine run-up areas............................................................................... 109 4.2.18 ILS and ILS Critical and Sensitive Areas................................................ 109 4.2.19 Navigation Aids....................................................................................... 109 4.2.19.1 Equipment.............................................................................................. 110 4.2.20 Control of vehicular traffic and crossing runways................................... 110 4.2.20.1 Control of Vehicles................................................................................. 111 4.2.20.2 Operation of Vehicles Not Equipped with Radio..................................... 111 4.2.21 Breaking Action...................................................................................... 111 4.2.22 Missed Approach Procedure.................................................................. 112 4.2.22.1 Missed Approach Procedure if Surveillance Not Available..................... 112 4.2.23 Foreign Object Debris............................................................................. 112 4.2.24 Aerodrome Sweeping............................................................................. 113 4.2.25 Aerodrome Maintenance........................................................................ 113 EDITION 2.0 APRIL 2020 22 ATSPM Part 2 - Tabuk 4.2.26 Compass Swing...................................................................................... 113 4.3 TWR Control........................................................................................... 113 4.3.1 Local Controller...................................................................................... 113 4.3.1.1 Area of Responsibility............................................................................. 113 4.3.2 LCA Responsibilities............................................................................... 113 4.3.2.1 Control of Traffic..................................................................................... 114 4.3.2.2 Visual Surveillance................................................................................. 114 4.3.2.3 Surface Water......................................................................................... 114 4.3.3 Ground Controller................................................................................... 114 4.3.3.1 Area of Responsibility............................................................................. 114 4.3.3.2 Control of Traffic..................................................................................... 114 4.3.3.3 Restrictions............................................................................................. 115 4.4 Bird Strike and Wild Animals.................................................................. 115 4.4.1 Air Traffic Control procedures................................................................. 115 4.4.1.1 General................................................................................................... 115 4.4.1.2 Animal Hazards...................................................................................... 115 4.4.1.3 Reporting Action..................................................................................... 115 4.4.2 Bird and animal inspection...................................................................... 115 4.4.3 Runway Incursion/ Excursion................................................................. 115 4.4.3.1 Obstructed RWY or RWY Incursion Procedure...................................... 116 4.4.4 Spillage of Hazardous Substances from Aircraft.................................... 116 4.5 Aerodrome and Obstruction Lighting...................................................... 116 4.5.1 Lighting inspections................................................................................ 116 4.5.2 Failure of Aerodrome Lights................................................................... 116 4.5.3 Emergency/standby equipment.............................................................. 117 4.5.4 Obstruction lighting................................................................................. 117 4.5.5 PAPI....................................................................................................... 117 4.5.6 Light intensity settings and selections.................................................... 117 4.5.7 Aircraft Navigation Lights........................................................................ 117 4.5.8 Aerodrome and Obstruction Lighting...................................................... 118 4.5.9 Services Available and When Used........................................................ 118 EDITION 2.0 APRIL 2020 23 ATSPM Part 2 - Tabuk 4.5.9.1 Airport Light Systems.............................................................................. 118 4.5.9.2 Periods of Operation............................................................................... 119 4.5.9.3 Aerodrome Beacon................................................................................. 119 4.5.9.4 Approach Lighting................................................................................... 119 4.5.9.5 RWY Lighting.......................................................................................... 120 4.5.9.6 Stop Bars................................................................................................ 120 4.5.10 TWY Lighting.......................................................................................... 120 4.5.11 Failure of Aerodrome Lights................................................................... 120 4.6 Aerodrome Rescue and Fire Service...................................................... 120 4.6.1 Services available................................................................................... 121 4.6.2 Categories of fire cover and examples of largest aircraft type................ 121 4.6.3 Reduction of available Services.............................................................. 121 4.6.4 Action by Air Traffic Control.................................................................... 122 4.6.5 Weather standbys................................................................................... 122 4.6.6 Communications between RFFS/airport operation/Aircraft..................... 122 4.6.7 Use of Crash Phone or Crash Alarm...................................................... 123 4.7 USE of Service Movement Radar........................................................... 123 4.7.1 Responsibility......................................................................................... 123 4.7.2 Procedures............................................................................................. 123 4.8 CO-ordination......................................................................................... 123 4.8.1 General................................................................................................... 123 4.8.1.1 Tabuk APP coordination responsibility................................................... 124 4.8.1.2 Tabuk TWR coordination responsibility.................................................. 124 4.8.2 Transfer from Tabuk LCA....................................................................... 124 5. APPROACH CONTROL.................................................................................. 125 5.1 Approach Control.................................................................................... 125 5.1.1 Tabuk APP Responsibilities.................................................................... 125 5.1.1.1 Area of Responsibility............................................................................. 125 5.1.2 Roles and responsibilities....................................................................... 126 5.1.2.1 APP Supervisor...................................................................................... 126 5.1.2.2 Administration......................................................................................... 126 EDITION 2.0 APRIL 2020 24 ATSPM Part 2 - Tabuk 5.1.2.3 Coordination........................................................................................... 127 5.1.2.4 Coordination with Head of Tabuk ATSU................................................. 127 5.1.2.5 Coordination with Aerodrome Control..................................................... 127 5.2 Procedures for IFR Traffic...................................................................... 127 5.2.1 Information to arriving aircraft................................................................. 127 5.2.2 Inbound routes arrival............................................................................. 129 5.2.3 Allocation of levels.................................................................................. 129 5.2.3.1 Procedures............................................................................................. 129 5.2.4 Release procedures............................................................................... 129 5.2.4.1 Transfer of Control.................................................................................. 129 5.2.4.2 Arrivals.................................................................................................... 130 5.2.5 Instrument approach procedures............................................................ 131 5.2.5.1 Notification and Coordination.................................................................. 132 5.2.5.2 Separation.............................................................................................. 132 5.2.5.3 Transfer of Control to the LCA................................................................ 132 5.2.5.4 Transfer of Control to Tabuk APP........................................................... 133 5.2.5.5 Jeddah APP and ACC will advise Tabuk APP of the following:.............. 133 5.2.5.6 Notification and coordination.................................................................. 133 5.2.5.7 Pre-note TWR......................................................................................... 133 5.2.6 Expected approach times....................................................................... 134 5.2.7 Holding and approach patterns............................................................... 134 5.2.8 Missed approach procedures................................................................. 134 5.2.9 Clearance to enter controlled airspace................................................... 134 5.2.10 Departure clearances............................................................................. 135 5.2.11 SIDs........................................................................................................ 135 5.2.12 Speed limits............................................................................................ 136 5.2.13 Position Reporting.................................................................................. 136 5.2.14 Outbound Routes................................................................................... 136 5.3 Co-ordination.......................................................................................... 137 5.3.1 With ACC................................................................................................ 137 5.3.2 Sector responsibility............................................................................... 137 EDITION 2.0 APRIL 2020 25 ATSPM Part 2 - Tabuk 5.3.3 Transfer of Control.................................................................................. 137 5.3.3.1 Liaison.................................................................................................... 137 5.3.4 Passing of SSR codes for benefit of another ATSU............................... 138 5.3.4.1 SSR Codes............................................................................................. 138 5.3.4.2 SSR Code Assignment........................................................................... 138 5.4 Approach Radar Control......................................................................... 139 5.4.1 Services and responsibilities.................................................................. 139 5.4.2 Delegated Responsibilities..................................................................... 139 5.4.3 Radar separation minima........................................................................ 140 5.4.4 Terrain clearance.................................................................................... 140 5.4.5 Danger areas.......................................................................................... 141 5.4.6 Co-ordination with APC/ADC/ACC......................................................... 141 5.4.6.1 Coordination and transfer data............................................................... 141 5.4.7 Radar vectoring area.............................................................................. 142 5.4.8 Restricted, Prohibited and Danger areas................................................ 143 5.4.9 ATS Route Restrictions.......................................................................... 144 5.4.10 Radar failure procedures........................................................................ 144 5.4.11 Standby equipment................................................................................. 145 5.4.12 Response to safety net activation (Safety Net)....................................... 145 6. AREA CONTROL............................................................................................. 146 7. COMMUNICATIONS....................................................................................... 147 7.1 R/T procedures....................................................................................... 147 7.1.1 Recordings and action in event of U/S................................................... 147 7.1.2 Ground Station Callsigns........................................................................ 147 7.1.3 Aircraft radio flight tests.......................................................................... 147 7.1.3.1 Routine Checks...................................................................................... 147 7.1.3.2 Routine Maintenance.............................................................................. 148 7.1.4 Communications..................................................................................... 148 7.1.5 Vehicle callsign....................................................................................... 148 7.1.6 Power supplies and standby equipment................................................. 149 7.1.6.1 Emergency/Standby Equipment............................................................. 149 EDITION 2.0 APRIL 2020 26 ATSPM Part 2 - Tabuk 7.1.6.2 Backup Transmitters and Receivers....................................................... 149 7.1.7 Equipment serviceability......................................................................... 149 7.1.7.1 Equipment Maintenance and Serviceability Checks and Log................. 149 7.1.8 Standby equipment................................................................................. 150 7.1.9 Communication and Phraseology........................................................... 150 7.1.9.1 Mandatory Procedures (Readback)........................................................ 150 7.1.9.2 Phraseology............................................................................................ 151 7.1.10 Flight validation and calibration.............................................................. 151 7.1.10.1 Purpose:................................................................................................. 151 7.1.10.2 Objectives:.............................................................................................. 151 7.1.10.3 ATS unit responsibility:........................................................................... 151 8. ATS SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM AND COMMUNICATION.............................. 153 8.1 Equipment Description, Data, and Situation Display.............................. 153 8.1.1 Maintenance and Unserviceability.......................................................... 153 8.1.1.1 Maintenance........................................................................................... 153 8.1.1.2 Unserviceability...................................................................................... 153 8.1.2 Equipment Serviceability........................................................................ 153 8.1.3 Routine Maintenance.............................................................................. 153 8.1.4 Frequencies Available............................................................................ 154 8.1.5 Emergency Frequency Tests.................................................................. 154 8.1.5.1 Telephony............................................................................................... 155 8.1.6 Recordings and Action in the Event of Recorder Failure........................ 155 8.1.7 Frequency Selection and Change.......................................................... 155 8.1.8 Backup Transmitters and Receivers....................................................... 155 8.1.9 Telephone Procedures – Identifying Person or Position......................... 155 9. EMERGENCIES.............................................................................................. 156 9.1 EMERGENCY Services.......................................................................... 156 9.1.1 General................................................................................................... 156 9.1.2 Responsibilities....................................................................................... 156 9.1.2.1 APP Supervisor Actions in Incidents and Emergencies.......................... 156 9.1.2.2 TWR Supervisor Actions in Incidents and Emergencies......................... 156 EDITION 2.0 APRIL 2020 27 ATSPM Part 2 - Tabuk 9.1.3 Alerting procedures – emergency categories......................................... 157 9.1.3.1 Alert 1..................................................................................................... 157 9.1.3.2 Alert 2..................................................................................................... 158 9.1.3.3 Alert 3..................................................................................................... 159 9.1.3.4 Alert 4..................................................................................................... 160 9.1.3.5 Selection of Alert 1, 2 or 4...................................................................... 161 9.1.3.6 Immediate Actions After an Incident....................................................... 161 9.1.4 Aerodrome grid reference map............................................................... 161 9.1.4.1 Local area map....................................................................................... 161 9.1.5 Immediate actions/ brief responses........................................................ 162 9.1.6 Emergency services access................................................................... 162 9.1.7 Logbook entries...................................................................................... 163 9.1.8 Routine testing of emergency alarms..................................................... 163 9.1.9 Communications..................................................................................... 163 9.1.10 Evacuation Plan...................................................................................... 163 9.1.10.1 Alternate Facility Procedures.................................................................. 163 9.1.11 Emergency exercises............................................................................. 163 9.1.12 Notification.............................................................................................. 163 9.1.12.1 Alert 1, 2 or 4 Notification Process......................................................... 163 9.1.12.2 Alert 3 Notification Process..................................................................... 164 9.1.13 Incident/Emergency Scenarios............................................................... 164 9.1.13.1 Bird Strike............................................................................................... 164 9.1.13.2 Brake Problems...................................................................................... 165 9.1.13.3 Electrical Problems................................................................................. 166 9.1.13.4 Engine Fire............................................................................................. 167 9.1.13.5 Fuel Problems........................................................................................ 168 9.1.13.6 Hydraulic Problems................................................................................ 168 9.1.13.7 Smoke or Fire in the Cockpit.................................................................. 169 9.1.14 Expediting FRS Response...................................................................... 170 9.1.15 Military Emergencies.............................................................................. 170 9.2 Reporting Action..................................................................................... 170 EDITION 2.0 APRIL 2020 28 ATSPM Part 2 - Tabuk 9.2.1 General................................................................................................... 170 9.2.2 Local reporting procedures..................................................................... 170 9.2.3 Mandatory Occurrence Reports (MOR).................................................. 171 9.2.3.1 Aircraft related occurrences:................................................................... 171 9.2.3.2 Degradation or total loss of service functions:........................................ 171 9.2.4 Safety Occurrence Report Process and Procedures:............................. 172 9.2.4.1 Breach of National or International Laws or Regulations........................ 174 9.2.4.2 Malicious Use of Lasers Against Aircraft and ATS Facilities................... 174 9.2.5 Voluntary Reporting Objective................................................................ 174 9.2.5.1 Objective................................................................................................. 174 9.2.5.2 Scope..................................................................................................... 175 9.2.5.3 Reporting procedure............................................................................... 175 9.3 Search and Rescue................................................................................ 175 9.3.1 General................................................................................................... 175 9.3.2 Local procedures and notification........................................................... 175 9.3.3 ACC Action............................................................................................. 176 9.3.4 Guard of emergency frequencies........................................................... 176 9.4 Unlawful interference.............................................................................. 176 9.4.1 General................................................................................................... 176 9.4.2 Detecting and Confirming an Act of Unlawful Interference..................... 177 9.4.3 Notification.............................................................................................. 177 9.4.4 Action to be taken................................................................................... 177 9.5 Bomb Warnings...................................................................................... 178 9.5.1 General................................................................................................... 178 9.5.2 Notification.............................................................................................. 178 9.5.3 Bomb Warning........................................................................................ 178 9.5.4 Warning whilst aircraft in-flight................................................................ 178 9.5.5 Warning whilst aircraft on ground........................................................... 179 9.5.6 Action to be taken................................................................................... 179 9.6 Communicable disease.......................................................................... 179 9.6.1 General................................................................................................... 179 EDITION 2.0 APRIL 2020 29 ATSPM Part 2 - Tabuk 9.6.2 Notification.............................................................................................. 179 9.6.3 Action to be taken................................................................................... 180 10. DISRUPTION OF AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES................................................... 181 10.1 Facility Contingency Plans...................................................................... 181 10.1.1 General................................................................................................... 181 10.1.2 Service Continuity................................................................................... 181 10.1.3 Notification.............................................................................................. 181 10.1.4 Action to be taken................................................................................... 181 10.1.5 Emergency Operations........................................................................... 181 10.1.5.1 Bomb Warning/Threats to ATS Facilities................................................ 181 10.1.6 Adverse Weather Conditions.................................................................. 182 10.1.6.1 Impact on Air Traffic............................................................................... 182 10.1.6.2 Impact on Air Traffic Control:.................................................................. 182 10.1.6.3 ATCOs Action to reduce impact of adverse weather conditions:............ 183 10.1.6.4 Evacuation During Adverse Weather conditions..................................... 183 11. FACILITY, SYSTEMS, OPERATIONAL DATA................................................. 184 11.1 EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION AND DATA.............................................. 184 11.1.1 General................................................................................................... 184 11.1.2 Equipment Tampering............................................................................ 184 11.1.3 Serviceability and Maintenance.............................................................. 184 11.1.4 ATM Automation System........................................................................ 184 12. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION........................................................................ 185 12.1 GENERAL.............................................................................................. 185 12.1.1 Air Traffic Service Unit (ATSU)............................................................... 185 12.2 Safety and Quality Management............................................................ 185 12.2.1 SANS Safety Management System........................................................ 185 12.2.2 SANS Quality Management System....................................................... 185 12.2.3 Security Management............................................................................. 186 12.2.4 Voice and Surveillance Recording and Flight Progress Strip Impound Requirements......................................................................................... 186 12.2.4.1 Background (Ambient) Recording System.............................................. 186 EDITION 2.0 APRIL 2020 30 ATSPM Part 2 - Tabuk 12.2.5 Diplomatic Clearance.............................................................................. 186 12.2.5.1 Local Procedures.................................................................................... 187 12.3 WATCH Rosters..................................................................................... 187 12.3.1 Shift Rosters........................................................................................... 187 12.3.2 Annual Leave.......................................................................................... 187 12.3.3 Sick Leave.............................................................................................. 188 12.4 Shift Administration................................................................................. 188 12.4.1 Press Enquiries...................................................................................... 188 12.4.2 Personal Electronic Devices................................................................... 188 12.4.3 Display of Operational Information......................................................... 188 12.4.4 General Rules of Correspondence......................................................... 189 12.4.5 Use of External Media Devices/Computer Systems............................... 189 12.4.6 Use of Headsets..................................................................................... 189 12.4.7 Smoking.................................................................................................. 189 12.4.8 Carrying Required IDs & Licenses at Duty............................................. 190 12.4.9 Fitness for Duty and Standby Controllers............................................... 190 12.4.10 Fatigue Management.............................................................................. 190 12.5 Document Control................................................................................... 191 12.5.1 Document Review Cycle......................................................................... 191 12.5.1.1 Review consideration............................................................................. 191 12.5.2 Document Control Officer Actions.......................................................... 191 12.5.3 Access to Documentation....................................................................... 192 13. TAKING OVERWATCH/ HANDOVER............................................................. 193 13.1 General................................................................................................... 193 13.1.1 Shift Handover and Takeover................................................................. 193 13.1.2 Handing and Taking Over Position......................................................... 193 13.1.2.1 Handover and Takeover Procedures...................................................... 193 13.1.2.2 Signing On and Off................................................................................. 194 13.1.3 Briefing System...................................................................................... 194 13.1.4 Briefing and Document Control............................................................... 194 13.2 Splitting and merging Procedures........................................................... 195 EDITION 2.0 APRIL 2020 31 ATSPM Part 2 - Tabuk 13.2.1 Authorization........................................................................................... 195 13.2.2 Combining Positions............................................................................... 195 13.2.2.1 Preparation for Combining Positions...................................................... 196 13.2.3 Position Logs.......................................................................................... 196 13.2.4 Splitting Positions................................................................................... 196 13.3 Unit Manning Level................................................................................. 196 13.3.1 Manning.................................................................................................. 196 APPENDIX 1. APPENDICES........................................................................................ 198 APPENDIX 2. EQUIPTMENT DESCRIPTION AND DATA........................................... 199 APPENDIX 3. CONTINGENCY PLAN.......................................................................... 200 APPENDIX 4. LIST OF LOA......................................................................................... 201 EDITION 2.0 APRIL 2020 32 ATSPM Part 2 - Tabuk LIST OF TABLES Table 1: Document Approval................................................................................................................... 3 Table 2: Document Control information................................................................................................. 4 Table 3: Document distribution list......................................................................................................... 5 Table 4: Document Amendment Record................................................................................................. 6 Table 5: Revision History.......................................................................................................................... 7 Table 6: Tabuk APP/Tower..................................................................................................................... 35 Table 7- Tabuk AoR Services.................................................................................................................. 44 Table 8: ATS Service............................................................................................................................... 47 Table 9:Subscale Settings....................................................................................................................... 50 Table 10: Helicopter Medivac Procedures............................................................................................. 55 Table 11: Helipads.................................................................................................................................. 57 Table 12: Light Gun Signals.................................................................................................................... 61 Table 13: Tabuk SSR CODES................................................................................................................... 69 Table 16: Circuit Procedures.................................................................................................................. 74 Table 14: Pertinent RWY Information.................................................................................................... 98 Table 15: Apron Characteristics............................................................................................................. 99 Table 17 :RWY and Approach Light intensity settings......................................................................... 117 Table 18: Approach Lighting................................................................................................................ 119 Table 19: Runway Lighting................................................................................................................... 120 Table 20 : Firefighting categories......................................................................................................... 121 Table 21: Inbound Routes.................................................................................................................... 129 Table 22:Sector responsibility.............................................................................................................. 137 Table 23: SSR Codes............................................................................................................................. 138 Table 24: Military SSR Codes............................................................................................................... 139 Table 25: Jeddah FIR Unassigned by Employment Plan SSR Codes..................................................... 139 Table 26: Jeddah FIR for Domestic Use = Special Conditions SSR Codes............................................. 139 Table 27: ATS Route............................................................................................................................. 144 Table 28: TWR Communications.......................................................................................................... 147 Table 29: APP Communications...................................................................................................... 148 Table 30: Tabuk Callsigns..................................................................................................................... 149 Table 31: APP Communications...................................................................................................... 154 Table 32 Occurrence Categorization and Required Action.................................................................. 173 Table 33: Data equipment list.............................................................................................................. 199 EDITION 2.0 APRIL 2020 33 ATSPM Part 2 - Tabuk LIST OF FIGURS Figure 1 ATSU organization chart.......................................................................................................... 36 Figure 2: Tabuk CTR............................................................................................................................... 43 Figure 3: Tabuk TMA.............................................................................................................................. 44 Figure 4: Tabuk Danger, Restricted and Prohibited Areas..................................................................... 46 Figure 5 Visibility Check Points.............................................................................................................. 52 Figure 6: Helicopter Medivac Procedures............................................................................................. 56 Figure 7: Helipads.................................................................................................................................. 57 Figure 8 : Circuit Procedures – Fighter Aircraft..................................................................................... 73 Figure 9: Helicopter Closed Circuit RW 06/24....................................................................................... 75 Figure 10: Helicopter Closed Circuit RW 13/31..................................................................................... 76 Figure 11: Aerodrome Chart.................................................................................................................. 97 Figure 12: 25 NM MSA....................................................................................................................... 99 Figure 13 Tabuk APP AoR..................................................................................................................... 125 Figure 14 Tabuk APP AoR................................................................................................................ 140 Figure 15: Danger, Restricted and Prohibited areas............................................................................ 141 Figure 16: Tabuk ATC Surveillance Minimum Altitude Chart............................................................. 143 Figure 17: Aerodrome chart................................................................................................................ 162 EDITION 2.0 APRIL 2020 34 ATSPM Part 2 - Tabuk 1. GENERAL 1.1 ATS AUTHORITY The operational delivery of Air Traffic Services at Tabuk APP/Tower is the responsibility of the Controllers delivering the service. The services delivered must be in accordance with ATSPM Part 1 and Tabuk APP/Tower ATSPM P2. The operational delivery of Air Traffic Services at Tabuk APP/Tower is the responsibility of the Controllers delivering the service. The services delivered must be in accordance with ATSPM Part 1 and Tabuk APP/Tower ATSPM P2. Unit Airspace Hours of Class Callsigns providing Location Type Service service Tabuk King Khaled CTR Class c Control 24 / 7 Tabuk Aerodrome TWR TWR TMA Class C Tabuk APP Tabuk APP 24/7 Tabuk Aerodrome Table 6: Tabuk APP/Tower 1.1.1 Purpose These procedures are supplementary to those published in ATSPM Part 1 and are designed to expand upon and enable users to interpret ATSPM Part 1 procedures in the local environment. Specific data which is published in other documents, e.g. the AIP and Technical Operation Manual, is not normally included in this document, although items may be incorporated for clarity. EDITION 2.0 APRIL 2020 35 ATSPM Part 2 - Tabuk 1.2 UNIT ORGANIZATION 1.2.1 ATSU Organizational Chart Figure 1 ATSU organization chart 1.2.2 ATSU Organizational arrangements Tabuk ATSU is structured to most effectively deliver the ATS services described in Section 0 above AoR. The overall structure of the Tabuk ATSU is shown in Figure. Tabuk ATSU is structured to most effectively deliver the ATS services described in the AoR. The overall structure of Tabuk is shown in Figure 1. Tabuk ATSU provides TWR/APP Control Services with the aim of achieving air traffic services objectives such as separating aircraft to prevent collisions, to organize and expedite the orderly flow of traffic, and to provide information and other support for air traffic as: Information on the status of navigation aids and other supporting services; MET information as provided by the MET office; Search and rescue when necessary. EDITION 2.0 APRIL 2020 36 ATSPM Part 2 - Tabuk 1.2.3 ATSU Positions Tabuk ATSU has its Organizational arrangements positions. Each position is assigned a specific task as indicated in Figure 1 1.2.3.1 Head of Tabuk APP/TWR The Head of Tabuk ATSU is responsible to the western Sector Manager ORG line of accountability for: Ensuring that the ATSU operates efficiently and is administered in accordance with relevant provisions. Directing the duties of ATC personnel and interpreting regulations to ensure conformity with ATS procedures. Supervising the training of ATSU personnel and make recommendations for the issuance and validation of ratings for controllers. Close liaison with local operators and interested organizations and providing all possible assistance to familiarizing them with ATS procedures and other operational procedures and regulations. Ensuring that all necessary technical equipment, publications and facilities are available and properly maintained. Preparing and issuing unit directives and local instructions orders and local operation. Maintaining records and submitting reports on personnel, traffic activity and all phases of ATS operations as required. Representing the ATSU in Technical Meetings, Conferences, Seminars, Workshop and share the decision/information with staff. Maintaining discipline, efficiency and proper deportment of ATC personnel Ensuring that the unit systems are serviced adequately at required intervals and in functional state. Ensuring that adequate security measures are maintained at the ATSU. 1.2.4 Coordination The primary role of the APP/TWR Supervisor is to facilitate proper communication between APP/ TWR Controllers and other stakeholders and to ensure that the TWR Controllers are not distracted from their operational duties. EDITION 2.0 APRIL 2020 37 ATSPM Part 2 - Tabuk 1.2.4.1 APP/TWR Supervisor The APP/ TWR Supervisor must coordinate with the Head of Tabuk ATSU regarding the following: If there is an incident or accident within the TMA/ CTR (Note that the Head of the ATSU must notify the Eastern Sector Manager. Any significant changes in the serviceability of communications, navigation, surveillance and/or ATM system equipment, and related facilities Any non-compliance with regulations and procedures including reporting misuse of equipment or facilities Complaints or incidents involving ATS Services Any other matters of general operational interest Coordination of VIPs and VVIPs Any incidents or reports that constitute a threat to the safety of an aircraft (Note that the Head of Tabuk ATSU must notify the Eastern Sector Manager) The TWR Supervisor must coordinate with the Tabuk APP Supervisor regarding the following: If there is an incident or accident within the CTR Any incidents or reports that constitute a threat to the safety of an aircraft. 1.2.4.1.1 Responsibilities The APP/ TWR Supervisor is responsible for ensuring that personnel on their assigned shift are operating safely following ATC procedures with the proper performance, discipline and deportment. They must also maintain awareness of CNS/ATM systems affecting the aerodrome; status and potential risks to continued safe operations. The APP/TWR Supervisor shall be present and provide active management support and guidance for all V-VIP, Military fighter, and other less common flight operations as directed by the Chief of ATC Operations. The APP/ TWR Supervisor shall notify the System Engineer of any outage or malfunctioning of equipment that is reported to him, 1.2.4.1.2 Reporting Chain The APP/TWR Shift Supervisor reports directly to the head of ATC Operations in respect of the operation of the APP/TWR. He shall supervise EDITION 2.0 APRIL 2020 38 ATSPM Part 2 - Tabuk all assigned Air Traffic Control personnel working in the APP/TWR during the period of his shift. The APP/ACC Supervisor is the senior supervisor at APP/TWR and fulfils the role of duty manager outside office hours. The APP/ACC Supervisor is available
