Military Aviation Authority Defence Aerodrome Manual (DAM) Military Aviation Authority RAF NORTHOLT Defence Aerodrome Manual Edition 3.6 (Effective From 25 Jun 21) UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED FOREWORD 1. This document, the RAF Northolt Defence Aerodrome Manual, describes the aerodrome at RAF Northolt including the management, physical characteristics, services available and operating procedures. The Manual is written to inform and direct military and civilian aircrew using the aerodrome and to provide orders for personnel operating on the aerodrome or providing aerodrome services. The Defence Aerodrome Manual conforms to the guidance provided by the Military Aviation Authority (MAA) in Regulatory Article (RA) 1026 and is consistent with CAA CAP 168 Aerodrome Manual requirements. 2. This Manual contains information regarding the runway and instrument approaches, but due to the review period this should not be relied upon for flight planning and aircrew should continue to refer to the Mil Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP) for the most up-to-date information. The Manual is mandated reading for the pilots of Station-based Air Systems, Air Traffic Control (ATC), Operations, Aerodrome Movements Sqn (AMS) and Contractor personnel responsible for the delivery of aerodrome services. The Defence Aerodrome Manual outlines some aspects of the Station Air Safety Management System; however, full details are contained in the RAF Northolt Air Safety Management Plan and the Unit Crash Plan. S Firth Wg Cdr OC Operations/Aerodrome Operator RAF Northolt DAM Edition 3.6 UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED i CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1.1 Regulatory Cross Reference 1-1 1.2 & 1.3 Purpose and Scope 1-1 1.4 Information Accuracy 1-1 1.5 Primary and Master Document 1-1 1.6 Responsibilities of the Aerodrome Operator 1-1 CHAPTER 2: TECHNICAL ADMINISTRATION - AERODROME LOCATION AND LAYOUT 2.1 Name and Work Address of Aerodrome Operator 2-1 2.2 Aerodrome Operator’s Authority 2-1 2.3 Letter of Delegation 2-1 2.4 Safety Meeting Structure 2-1 2.5 Organisational Structure 2-1 2.6 Key Post Holders 2-1 2.7 Aerodrome Operating Hazard Log (AOHL) 2-1 2.8 Formal Aerodrome Related Agreements 2-1 2.9 Aerodrome Waivers, Exemptions and Alternative Acceptable 2-1 means of Compliance (AAMC) 2.10 Orders 2-1 2.11 Frequent Aerodrome Users 2-1 2.12 Aerodrome Location and Control of Entry and Access 2-1 2.13 Local Area Map 2-2 2.14 Aerodrome Map 2-3 CHAPTER 3: AERODROME DATA, CHARACTERISTICS & FACILITIES 3.1 Location Indicator and Name 3-1 3.2 Aerodrome Administrative Data 3-1 3.3 Operational Hours 3-1 3.4 Handling Services & Facilities 3-2 3.5 Passenger Facilities 3-2 3.6 Rescue and Fire Fighting Services 3-2 3.7 Seasonal Availability - Clearing 3-3 3.8 Apron, Taxiways and Check Locations Data 3-3 3.9 Landing and Surface Movement Guidance and Control 3-3 System Markings 3.10 Aerodrome Obstacles 3-4 3.11 Meteorological Information 3-4 3.12 Runway Physical Characteristics 3-5 3.13 Declared Distances 3-6 3.14 Approach and Runway Lighting 3-6 3.15 Other Lighting, Secondary Power Supply 3-6 3.16 Helicopter Landing Areas 3-7 3.17 ATS Airspace 3-7 3.18 ATS Communication Facilities 3-7 3.19 Radio Navigation and Landing Aids 3-8 3.20 Local Traffic Regulations 3-8 3.21 Noise Abatement Procedures 3-10 3.22 Flight Procedures 3-11 3.23 Additional Information 3-14 DAM Edition 3.6 UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED ii 3.24 Charts Relating to this Aerodrome 3-14 3.25 Special Procedures 3-15 3.26 Medical Response Equipment 3-17 3.27 Wake Turbulence 3-17 3.28 Temporary Obstructions 3-17 3.29 Runway Strip Obstructions 3-17 3.30 Runway End Safety Area (RESA) 3-17 3.31 Engineered Material Arresting System (EMAS) 3-17 3.32 Portable Hydraulic Arrestor Gear (PHAG) 3-17 3.33 Air System Barriers 3-17 3.34 Manoeuvring Area Safety and Control Orders 3-17 3.35 Conditions for Civilian Air Systems 3-18 3.36 Standard Operating Procedures for Civilian Flights 3-19 3.37 Northolt Ops 3-19 3.38 QNH as Standard Pressure Datum 3-19 CHAPTER 4: EMERGENCY AND RESCUE AND FIRE FIGHTING ORDERS 4.1 Emergency Organization 4-1 4.2 Emergency Orders/Aerodrome Crash Plan 4-1 4.3 Aerodrome Rescue and Fire Fighting Services training 4-1 Orders 4.4 Disabled Air System Removal 4-2 4.5 Aerodrome/Air System Emergencies 4-2 CHAPTER 5: AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES AND LOCAL PROCEDURES 5.1 Air Traffic Control Orders 5-1 5.2 Local Airspace and Procedures 5-1 5.3 Runway Selection 5-3 5.4 Night Vision Devices (NVD) Operations 5-3 5.5 Runway Condition Reporting 5-3 CHAPTER 6: AERODROME ADMINISTRATION AND OPERATING PROCEDURES 6.1 Aerodrome Reporting 6-1 6.2 Aerodrome Serviceability Inspections 6-2 6.3 Aerodrome Technical Inspections 6-2 6.4 Protections of Radar and Navigation Aids 6-3 6.5 Surveillance Equipment Maintenance and Monitoring 6-3 6.6 Navigation Equipment Maintenance and Monitoring 6-3 6.7 Aerodrome Works Safety 6-3 6.8 Control of Entry and Access 6-4 6.9 Aerodrome Users – Vehicle and Pedestrian Control 6-5 6.10 FOD Prevention, Training and Awareness 6-6 6.11 Aerodrome Wildlife Management 6-7 6.12 Animal Management 6-7 6.13 Air System Parking and Southside Ground Operations 6-7 6.14 Low Visibility Operations 6-9 6.15 Snow & Ice Operations 6-9 DAM Edition 3.6 UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED iii 6.16 Thunderstorm and Strong Wind Procedures 6-9 6.17 General Conditions (Terms and Conditions) 6-10 6.18 Safeguarding Requirements – Waivers and Exemptions 6-10 6.19 Standards Checks/SQEP 6-10 6.20 Electrical Ground Power Procedures 6-10 6.21 Handling of Hazardous Material (Spillage plan) 6-10 6.22 Jettison and Fuel Dumping Area 6-10 6.23 Compass Swing Area 6-11 6.24 Dangerous Goods (DG) Procedures – Loading/Unloading 6-11 6.25 Hydrazine (H70) Leak 6-11 6.26 Air System Arresting Mechanisms 6-11 6.27 RAF Northolt Aerodrome Grass Cutting Plan 6-11 6.28 Air System Refuelling 6-12 6.29 Embargoes 6-12 6.30 Air System Engine Ground Runs 6.13 CHAPTER 7: FORCE PROTECTION RESPONSIBILITIES 7.1 RAF Police and Security Flight 7-1 7.2 RAFP and Sy Flight FP Responsibilities 7-1 7.3 FP FEs and Capabilities 7-1 7.4 Orders 7-1 DAM Edition 3.6 UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED iv Initial Issue 15 Apr 14 Sqn Ldr H R Undrell Signed Electronically 1.1 07 Jul 14 Sqn Ldr H R Undrell Signed Electronically 1.2 12 Jan 15 Sqn Ldr H R Undrell Signed Electronically 1.3 12 Jan 15 Sqn Ldr H R Undrell Signed Electronically 1.4 08 May 15 Sqn Ldr H R Undrell Signed Electronically 1.5 12 Oct 15 Sqn Ldr H M French Signed Electronically 1.6 15 Feb 16 Sqn Ldr H M French Signed Electronically 1.7 29 Jul 16 Sqn Ldr H M French Signed Electronically 1.8 18 Apr 17 Sqn Ldr H M French Signed Electronically 2.0 28 Feb 18 Sqn Ldr T L Howell Digital Copy 3.0 04 Oct 19 Sqn Ldr K Read Digital Copy 3.1 18 Mar 20 Sqn Ldr K Read Digital Copy 3.2 23 Jun 20 Sqn Ldr K Read Digital Copy 3.3 17 Sep 20 Sqn Ldr K Read Digital Copy 3.4 18 Dec 20 Annexes Sqn Ldr K Read Digital Copy added for non MODNET users. 3.5 1 Mar 21 Sqn Ldr Lavender Digital Copy 3.6 25 Jun 21 Sqn Ldr Lavender Digital Copy Annexes Annex A Aerodrome Operator Letter of Delegation Annex B Safety Meeting Organisational Structure Annex C Aerodrome Operations Organisational Structure Annex D List of Key Post Holders at RAF Northolt Annex E Aerodrome Operators Hazard Log Annex F Formal Aerodrome Related Agreements Annex G Aerodrome Safeguarding Waivers and Exemptions Annex H Noise Abatement Procedures Annex I Temporary Obstructions Annex J Indemnity and Release Form for Disabled Air Systems Annex K Safe Parking, Manoeuvring, Refuelling and Servicing of Air System - Orders Annex L RAF Northolt Crash and Major Incident Plan (CMIP). Annex M Disabled Air System Removal. Runway Clearance – Orders Annex N Aerodrome Rescue and Fire Fighting Service Orders Annex O Air Traffic Control Orders (Operational). Annex P Orders for the reporting procedures to advise No 1 AIDU of any permanent changes to aerodrome information. Annex Q Aerodrome Serviceability Inspections - Orders. Annex R Aerodrome Technical Inspections Annex S Protection of Radar and Navigation Aids - Orders. DAM Edition 3.6 UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED v Annex T Surveillance Equipment Maintenance & Monitoring - Orders Annex U Navigation Equipment Maintenance & Monitoring - Orders Annex V Aerodrome Works Safety - Orders Annex W Control of Entry and Access - Orders Annex X Aerodrome Users – Vehicle and Pedestrian Control Orders Annex Y Wildlife Management - Orders Annex Z RAF Northolt Unit Spillage Response Plan Annex AA Low Visibility Procedures (LVP) – Orders Annex BB Terms and Conditions / Use of MOD Aerodromes by civil Air Systems. Annex CC Breach of Terms and Conditions. Orders Annex DD Thunderstorm and Strong Wind Procedures - Orders Annex EE Electrical Ground Power Procedures Orders Annex FF Aviation Fuel Management Procedures - Orders Annex GG FOD Prevention, Training and Awareness – Orders Annex HH Dangerous Goods (DG) Procedures Orders Annex II Snow and Ice Operations. Orders Annex JJ Task Resource Analysis Annex KK ARFF Assessment Requirements Annex LL Reduction of ARFF Category Provision Annex MM RAF Northolt ASP 1 Operating Orders Annex NN RAF Northolt Arrestor System Information DAM Edition 3.6 UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN PRINTED vi CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1.1 Regulatory Cross-Reference.