January 1, 2019. Code Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 139 (14 CFR Part 139) program training. (iv) Emergency communications systems on the airport, including fire alarms. Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (e-CFR) Title 14. (5) Prompt notification, in accordance with 139.339, of all air carriers using the airport when any portion of the movement area normally available to them is less than satisfactorily cleared for safe operation by their aircraft. (c) The Administrator, after investigation, finds the applicant is properly and adequately equipped and able to provide a safe airport operating environment in accordance with -. (5) A record is maintained of all training given to each individual under this section for 24 consecutive calendar months after completion of training. (ii) One vehicle carrying water and the commensurate quantity of AFFF so the total quantity of water for foam production carried by both vehicles is at least 3,000 gallons. (i) Each airport subject to applicable FAA and Transportation Security Administration security regulations must ensure that instructions for response to paragraphs (b)(2) and (b)(7) of this section in the airport emergency plan are consistent with its approved airport security program. (1) Prompt removal or control, as completely as practical, of snow, ice, and slush on each movement area; (2) Positioning snow off the movement area surfaces so all air carrier aircraft propellers, engine pods, rotors, and wing tips will clear any snowdrift and snowbank as the aircraft's landing gear traverses any portion of the movement area; (3) Selection and application of authorized materials for snow and ice control to ensure that they adhere to snow and ice sufficiently to minimize engine ingestion; (4) Timely commencement of snow and ice control operations; and. (2) If the airport is located in a geographical area subject to prolonged temperatures below 33 degrees Fahrenheit, the vehicles must be provided with cover or other means to ensure equipment operation and discharge under freezing conditions. (b) Each certificate holder must maintain its safety areas as follows: (1) Each safety area must be cleared and graded and have no potentially hazardous ruts, humps, depressions, or other surface variations. Title 14 - Aeronautics and Space CHAPTER I - FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SUBCHAPTER G - AIR CARRIERS AND OPERATORS FOR COMPENSATION OR HIRE: CERTIFICATION AND OPERATIONS PART 139 - CERTIFICATION OF AIRPORTS Subpart D - Operations 139.319 Aircraft rescue and firefighting: Operational requirements. In addition to the quantity of water required, each vehicle required to carry AFFF must carry AFFF in an appropriate amount to mix with twice the water required to be carried by the vehicle. 139.317 Aircraft rescue and firefighting: Equipment and agents. developer resources. (4) Coordination of airport and control tower functions relating to emergency actions, as appropriate. (b) A certificate holder must submit in writing a proposed amendment to its Airport Certification Manual to the Regional Airports Division Manager at least 30 days before the proposed effective date of the amendment, unless a shorter filing period is allowed by the Regional Airports Division Manager. Each air carrier that provides - in an aircraft designed for more than 9 passenger seats - regularly scheduled charter air transportation for which the public is provided in advance a schedule containing the departure location, departure time, and arrival location of the flight must operate to and from an airport certificated under part 139 of this chapter in accordance with 49 U.S.C. (iv) Contain information, views, or arguments that demonstrate that the requirements of 139.317 or 139.319 would be unreasonably costly, burdensome, or impractical. In a manner authorized by the Administrator, each certificate holder must -. (5) Index E includes aircraft at least 200 feet in length. 14 CFR Part 139 requires FAA to issue airport operating certificates to airports that: Serve scheduled and unscheduled air carrier aircraft with more than 30 seats; Serve scheduled air carrier operations in aircraft with more than 9 seats but less than 31 seats; and The FAA Administrator requires to have a certificate. view historical versions Title 14 Chapter I Subchapter G Part 139 Subpart C 139.203 Previous Next Top eCFR Content (2) Procedures for access to, and operation in, movement areas and safety areas, as specified under 139.329. This video provides an overview . Affected Public: A total of 256,000 people would . This training must be completed prior to the initial performance of such duties and at least once every 12 consecutive calendar months. A description of, and procedures for maintaining, the marking, signs, and lighting systems, as required under, 15. (g) Vehicle readiness. (f) Vehicle marking and lighting. (5) Fire safety in mobile fuelers, fueling pits, and fueling cabinets. Title 14 was last amended 2/23/2023. (3) Identification and location of features on and near the airport that attract wildlife. Each certificate holder who deviates from a requirement under this section must, within 14 days after the emergency, notify the Regional Airports Division Manager of the nature, extent, and duration of the deviation. 139.319 Aircraft rescue and firefighting: Operational requirements. 139-26, 69 FR 31523, June 4, 2004]. A Class II airport cannot serve scheduled large air carrier aircraft. (b) Each certificate holder shall adopt and comply with an Airport Certification Manual as required under 139.203. (9) Any other condition as specified in the Airport Certification Manual or that may otherwise adversely affect the safe operations of air carriers. One of the courses, Preparing for a 14 CFR Part 139 Audit, is particularly timely for TLH. (2) Class II, III, and IV airports - 12 months after June 9, 2004. A description of the facilities, equipment, personnel, and procedures for meeting the aircraft rescue and firefighting requirements, in accordance with, 17. Aircraft rescue and firefighting: Equipment and agents. (2) Bomb incidents, including designation of parking areas for the aircraft involved; (4) Fires at fuel farms or fuel storage areas; (6) Hazardous materials/dangerous goods incidents; (7) Sabotage, hijack incidents, and other unlawful interference with operations; (8) Failure of power for movement area lighting; and. (3) Type of rescue and firefighting equipment to be provided. Comments or questions about document content can not be answered by OFR staff. (b) Each certificate holder must establish and maintain standards authorized by the Administrator for protecting against fire and explosions in storing, dispensing, and otherwise handling fuel (other than articles and materials that are, or are intended to be, aircraft cargo) on the airport. (3) The reductions may not be implemented unless notification to air carriers is provided in the Airport/Facility Directory or Notices to Airmen (NOTAM), as appropriate, and by direct notification of local air carriers. The amendment becomes effective not less than 30 days after the certificate holder receives notice of it, except that, prior to the effective date, the certificate holder may petition the Associate Administrator for Airports to reconsider the amendment, in which case its effective date is stayed pending a decision by the Associate Administrator for Airports. (3) The full-strength surfaces must be adequately compacted and sufficiently stable to prevent rutting by aircraft or the loosening or build-up of surface material, which could impair directional control of aircraft or drainage. This petition does not automatically stay the effectiveness of the emergency amendment. (i) Personnel. is available with paragraph structure matching the official CFR Identifying, marking, and lighting construction and other unserviceable areas. (3) As authorized by the Administrator, become a part of the Airport Certification Manual. Other extinguishing agent substitutions authorized by the Administrator may be made in amounts that provide equivalent firefighting capability. SUMMARY: This rulemaking amends regulations pertaining to certification of airports to clarify that the applicability Twenty-four consecutive calendar months for personnel training records, as required under 139.303 and 139.327. [Doc. (b) For the purpose of Index determination, air carrier aircraft lengths are grouped as follows: (1) Index A includes aircraft less than 90 feet in length. (f) Foam discharge capacity. January 1, 2020. (1) Coordinate the plan with law enforcement agencies, rescue and firefighting agencies, medical personnel and organizations, the principal tenants at the airport, and all other persons who have responsibilities under the plan; (2) To the extent practicable, provide for participation by all facilities, agencies, and personnel specified in paragraph (g)(1) of this section in the development of the plan; (3) Ensure that all airport personnel having duties and responsibilities under the plan are familiar with their assignments and are properly trained; and. Any other item that the Administrator finds is necessary to ensure safety in air transportation. (iii) Instrument landing system (ILS) critical area signs. (ii) Two vehicles carrying an amount of water and the commensurate quantity of AFFF so the total quantity of water for foam production carried by all three vehicles is at least 3,000 gallons. (2) A system and procedures for recall of the full aircraft rescue and firefighting capability must be included in the Airport Certification Manual. (a) In a manner authorized by the Administrator, each certificate holder must maintain, and promptly repair the pavement of, each runway, taxiway, loading ramp, and parking area on the airport that is available for air carrier use as follows: (1) The pavement edges must not exceed 3 inches difference in elevation between abutting pavement sections and between pavement and abutting areas. Unscheduled operation means any common carriage passenger-carrying operation for compensation or hire, using aircraft designed for at least 31 passenger seats, conducted by an air carrier for which the departure time, departure location, and arrival location are specifically negotiated with the customer or the customer's representative. (d) Maintenance. (c) In complying with paragraph (a) of this section, provide information on the following airport conditions that may affect the safe operations of air carriers: (1) Construction or maintenance activity on movement areas, safety areas, or loading ramps and parking areas. This document is available in the following developer friendly formats: Information and documentation can be found in our Such personnel must be trained prior to initial performance of rescue and firefighting duties and receive recurrent instruction every 12 consecutive calendar months. This contact form is only for website help or website suggestions. Heliport means an airport, or an area of an airport, used or intended to be used for the landing and takeoff of helicopters. (d) Each certificate holder must inspect the physical facilities of each airport tenant fueling agent at least once every 3 consecutive months for compliance with paragraph (b) of this section and maintain a record of that inspection for at least 12 consecutive calendar months. (ii) Within 4 minutes from the time of alarm, all other required vehicles must reach the point specified in paragraph (h)(2)(i) of this section from their assigned posts and begin application of an extinguishing agent. ATP CTP ATP Certification Training Program. 139-27, 78 FR 3316, Jan. 16, 2013]. Holiday Inn Little Rock-Airport-Conf Ctr, an IHG Hotel - 1.4mi (501) 490-1000 Courtyard by Marriott Little Rock Downtown - 4.1mi . FAA-2000-7479, 69 FR 6424, Feb. 10, 2004; Amdt.