14 cfr part 139 airport certification

44706(c), the Administrator may exempt an applicant or a certificate holder that enplanes annually less than one-quarter of 1 percent of the total number of passengers enplaned at all air carrier airports from all, or part, of the aircraft rescue and firefighting equipment requirements of this part on the grounds that compliance with those requirements is, or would be, unreasonably costly, burdensome, or impractical. In 2000, Congress mandated that FAA issue a rule relating to certification of airports serving scheduled passenger air carrier operations conducted in aircraft with 10 to 30 seats (except in the State of Alaska ). (e) Vehicle communications. (2) The response required by paragraph (h)(1)(ii) of this section must achieve the following performance criteria: (i) Within 3 minutes from the time of the alarm, at least one required aircraft rescue and firefighting vehicle must reach the midpoint of the farthest runway serving air carrier aircraft from its assigned post or reach any other specified point of comparable distance on the movement area that is available to air carriers, and begin application of extinguishing agent. 139.317 Aircraft rescue and firefighting: Equipment and agents. (5) Fire safety in mobile fuelers, fueling pits, and fueling cabinets. If you would like to comment on the current content, please use the 'Content Feedback' button below for instructions on contacting the issuing agency. operations under 14 CFR part 380. Airport certification manual b. 139.323 Traffic and wind direction indicators. (i) Be submitted in writing at least 120 days before the proposed effective date of the exemption; (ii) Set forth the text of 139.317 or 139.319 from which the exemption is sought; (iii) Explain the interest of the certificate holder in the action requested, including the nature and extent of relief sought; and. Each certificate holder must ensure that roads designated for use as emergency access roads for aircraft rescue and firefighting vehicles are maintained in a condition that will support those vehicles during all-weather conditions. 14 CFR PART 139. (e) Lighting interference. (2) One of the following taxiway lighting systems: (4) Approach lighting that meets the specifications for takeoff and landing minimums, as authorized by the Administrator, for each runway, unless provided and/or maintained by an entity other than the certificate holder. (b) The commission by any owner, operator, or other person acting on behalf of a certificate holder of an act prohibited under paragraph (a) of this section is a basis for suspending or revoking any certificate or approval issued under this part and held by that certificate holder and any other certificate issued under this title and held by the person committing the act. Nomenclature changes to part 139 appear at 69 FR 24069, May 3, 2004. Each aircraft rescue and firefighting vehicle responding to an emergency on the airport must be equipped with, or have available through a direct communications link, the North American Emergency Response Guidebook published by the U.S. Department of Transportation or similar response guidance to hazardous materials/dangerous goods incidents. (e) The training required in paragraph (b)(6) of this section must include at least the following: (1) At least one supervisor with each fueling agent must have completed an aviation fuel training course in fire safety that is authorized by the Administrator. (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. Information . (5) Debris and foreign objects must be promptly removed from the surface. (d) The minimum designated index shall be Index A. (3) The pavement must be free of cracks and surface variations that could impair directional control of air carrier aircraft, including any pavement crack or surface deterioration that produces loose aggregate or other contaminants. Source: Such records must include, at a minimum, a description and date of training received. Air carrier operation means the takeoff or landing of an air carrier aircraft and includes the period of time from 15 minutes before until 15 minutes after the takeoff or landing. (b) FAA Advisory Circulars contain methods and procedures for identifying and marking construction areas that are acceptable to the Administrator. Title 14 was last amended 3/02/2023. January 1, 2019. 139.5 Definitions. FAA.gov. Affected Public: A total of 256,000 people would . However, if the average daily departures are expected to increase, then average daily departures may be determined by planned rather than current activity, in a manner authorized by the Administrator. Aircraft policies and procedures for hazardous [Doc. (4) Snow piled or drifted on or near movement areas contrary to 139.313. No. (a) As determined by the Administrator, each certificate holder whose airport is located where snow and icing conditions occur must prepare, maintain, and carry out a snow and ice control plan in a manner authorized by the Administrator. In a manner authorized by the Administrator, each certificate holder must ensure that each object in each area within its authority that has been determined by the FAA to be an obstruction is removed, marked, or lighted, unless determined to be unnecessary by an FAA aeronautical study. If replacement equipment is not available immediately, the certificate holder must so notify the Regional Airports Division Manager and each air carrier using the airport in accordance with 139.339. (f) Each certificate holder must obtain a written confirmation once every 12 consecutive calendar months from each airport tenant fueling agent that the training required by paragraph (e) of this section has been accomplished. (k) Emergency access roads. Twenty-four consecutive calendar months for personnel training records, as required under 139.303 and 139.327. The plan must -. (i) AFFF quantity requirements. (c) Each certificate holder must, as a fueling agent, comply with, and require all other fueling agents operating on the airport to comply with, the standards established under paragraph (b) of this section and must perform reasonable surveillance of all fueling activities on the airport with respect to those standards. ( a) No person may operate an airport subject to this part unless that person adopts and complies with an Airport Certification Manual, as required under this part, that - ( 1) Has been approved by the Administrator; ( 2) Contains only those items authorized by the Administrator; (f) Standards. Twelve consecutive calendar months for training records of fueling personnel, as required under 139.321. Procedures for maintaining the safety areas, as required under, 13. (b) Equip personnel with sufficient resources needed to comply with the requirements of this part. (c) Persons required to have an Airport Operating Certificate under this part shall submit their Airport Certification Manual to the FAA for approval, in accordance with the following schedule: (1) Class I airports - 6 months after June 9, 2004. Ensures the training covers all FAA 139.1, Applicability Expands Part 139 applicability to non-certificated airports that serve scheduled small air carrier aircraft with 10-30 passenger seats Excludes heliports and airports operated by the U.S. Government Clarifies that Part 139 is not applicable to Alaskan airports during . and the requirements of Title 14 CFR part 139. (c) The plan required by this section must address or include -. (4) Duties required under the Airport Certification Manual and the requirements of this part. Class III airport means an airport certificated to serve scheduled operations of small air carrier aircraft. (f) Use an independent organization, or designee, to comply with the requirements of its Airport Certification Manual and the requirements of this part only if -. (3) Identification and location of features on and near the airport that attract wildlife. (1) Include procedures for prompt response to all emergencies listed in paragraph (b) of this section, including a communications network; (2) Contain sufficient detail to provide adequate guidance to each person who must implement these procedures; and. 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. Pressing enter in the search box Manages the airside training program per 14 CFR Part 139.303. [Doc. This document is available in the following developer friendly formats: Information and documentation can be found in our The Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR) is a continuously updated online version of the CFR. will also bring you to search results. We recommend you directly contact the agency responsible for the content in question. (2) Emergency personnel training. . (b) Each certificate holder must provide the following: (1) Equipment for use in conducting safety inspections of the airport; (2) Procedures, facilities, and equipment for reliable and rapid dissemination of information between the certificate holder's personnel and air carriers; and. (6) Malfunction of any lighting system, holding position signs, or ILS critical area signs required by 139.311. Also, unlike many non-certificated airports that simply broadcast messages warning pilots of "deer and waterfowl in the vicinity of the airport," many part 139 airports must also have a wildlife . view historical versions Title 14 Chapter I Subchapter G Part 139 Subpart C 139.203 Previous Next Top eCFR Content (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. (5) A record is maintained of all training given to each individual under this section for 24 consecutive calendar months after completion of training. As used in this section, to properly maintain includes cleaning, replacing, or repairing any faded, missing, or nonfunctional item; keeping each item unobscured and clearly visible; and ensuring that each item provides an accurate reference to the user. A description of the facilities, equipment, personnel, and procedures for meeting the aircraft rescue and firefighting requirements, in accordance with, 17. A description of public protection, as required under, 26. (vii) Emergency aircraft evacuation assistance. FAA Advisory Circulars contain methods and procedures for the lighting of obstructions that are acceptable to the Administrator. This web site is designed for the current versions of Part 139 Final Rule SUBPART A GENERAL. Associated learning components 2. (1) One vehicle carrying at least 500 pounds of sodium-based dry chemical, halon 1211, or clean agent and 1,500 gallons of water and the commensurate quantity of AFFF for foam production. Experienced Airport Operations Specialist.Ensures compliance with Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14CFR Part 139) by conducting inspections of runways, taxiways, ramps and other. (ix) Adapting and using structural rescue and firefighting equipment for aircraft rescue and firefighting. (1) Each petition filed under this paragraph must -. Airport emergency plan c. Notification of the emergency etc. (b) FAA Advisory Circulars contain methods and procedures for the maintenance and configuration of unpaved areas that are acceptable to the Administrator. Procedures for protection of NAVAIDS, as required under, 25. (a) Prevent the construction of facilities on its airport that, as determined by the Administrator, would derogate the operation of an electronic or visual NAVAID and air traffic control facilities on the airport; (b) Protect - or if the owner is other than the certificate holder, assist in protecting - all NAVAIDS on its airport against vandalism and theft; and. Procedures for airport condition reporting, as required under, 28. FAA-2000-7479, 69 FR 6424, Feb. 10, 2004; Amdt. (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. Average daily departures means the average number of scheduled departures per day of air carrier aircraft computed on the basis of the busiest 3 consecutive calendar months of the immediately preceding 12 consecutive calendar months. Federal Aviation Administration. (c) Prevent, insofar as it is within the airport's authority, interruption of visual and electronic signals of NAVAIDS. 139.205 Amendment of Airport Certification Manual. Class I airport means an airport certificated to serve scheduled operations of large air carrier aircraft that can also serve unscheduled passenger operations of large air carrier aircraft and/or scheduled operations of small air carrier aircraft. Choosing an item from Two of the basic requirements to qualify for 14 CFR Part 139 certification is improved Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting services and updated fuel facilities. I (1-1-03 Edition) (c) Furnish the applicable portions of the approved airport certification spec-ifications to the airport personnel re-sponsible for their implementation; (d) Make the copy required by para-graph (b) of this section available for inspection by the Administrator upon request; and Each vehicle required under 139.317 must -, (1) Have a flashing or rotating beacon and. Air carrier aircraft means an aircraft that is being operated by an air carrier and is categorized as either a large air carrier aircraft if designed for at least 31 passenger seats or a small air carrier aircraft if designed for more than 9 passenger seats but less than 31 passenger seats, as determined by the aircraft type certificate issued by a competent civil aviation authority. Background and more details are available in the Summary: If adopted, 139.303 (g) will require training for all personnel authorized to access the non-movement area as designated in the Airport Certification Manual, regardless of their duties or duration of access. The sign systems required under paragraph (b)(3) of this section must be implemented by each holder of a Class III Airport Operating Certificate not later than 36 consecutive calendar months after June 9, 2004. (2) All rescue and firefighting personnel are properly trained to perform their duties in a manner authorized by the Administrator. (2) Assurance from the shipper that the cargo can be handled safely, including any special handling procedures required for safety. (x) Aircraft cargo hazards, including hazardous materials/dangerous goods incidents. (b) Except as otherwise authorized by the Administrator, the certificate holder must include in the Airport Certification Manual the following elements, as appropriate for its class: Required Airport Certification Manual Elements, [Doc. (c) Make and maintain any additional records required by the Administrator, this part, and the Airport Certification Manual. PART 139CERTIFICATION OF AIRPORTS Subpart AGeneral Sec. Handling and storing of hazardous substances and materials. (1) One vehicle carrying the extinguishing agents as specified in paragraphs (a)(1) or (a)(2) of this section; and. (iv) Ways to communicate effectively between personnel conducting wildlife control or observing wildlife hazards and the air traffic control tower. (2) A list prioritizing the following actions identified in the wildlife hazard assessment and target dates for their initiation and completion: (3) Requirements for and, where applicable, copies of local, State, and Federal wildlife control permits. contact the publishing agency. (2) Dry chemical, halon 1211, or clean agent through a turret - 16 pounds per second. (i) Designation of personnel responsible for implementing the procedures; (ii) Provisions to conduct physical inspections of the aircraft movement areas and other areas critical to successfully manage known wildlife hazards before air carrier operations begin; (iii) Wildlife hazard control measures; and. Twelve consecutive calendar months for self-inspection records, as required under 139.327. [Doc. Please do not provide confidential (c) Reduction in rescue and firefighting. Module 3 FAR Part 139 Title 14 CFR for Operations: Subpart C: Airport Certification Manual The Airport Certification Manual or ACM contains the airport's plan of how it will meet Part 139 minimum standards. developer resources. (3) Immediately after an accident or incident. Choosing an item from When there are fewer than five average daily departures of the longest air carrier aircraft serving the airport, the Index required for the airport will be the next lower Index group than the Index group prescribed for the longest aircraft. Vehicle turret discharge capacity must be as follows: (1) Each vehicle with a minimum-rated vehicle water tank capacity of at least 500 gallons, but less than 2,000 gallons, must have a turret discharge rate of at least 500 gallons per minute, but not more than 1,000 gallons per minute. (a) In a manner authorized by the Administrator, each certificate holder must inspect the airport to assure compliance with this subpart according to the following schedule: (1) Daily, except as otherwise required by the Airport Certification Manual; (2) When required by any unusual condition, such as construction activities or meteorological conditions, that may affect safe air carrier operations; and. Twelve consecutive calendar months for each accident or incident in movement areas and safety areas involving an air carrier aircraft and/or ground vehicle, as required under 139.329. (a) Except as otherwise authorized by the Administrator, each certificate holder must include in the Airport Certification Manual a description of operating procedures, facilities and equipment, responsibility assignments, and any other information needed by personnel concerned with operating the airport in order to comply with applicable provisions of subpart D of this part and paragraph (b) of this section. The location of each obstruction required to be lighted or marked within the airport's area of authority, 6. (iv) Procedures for pedestrians and ground vehicles in movement areas and safety areas. See 49 U.S.C. FAA Advisory Circulars contain methods and procedures for aircraft rescue and firefighting and emergency medical equipment and training that are acceptable to the Administrator. These standards must cover facilities, procedures, and personnel training and must address at least the following: (4) Fire safety in fuel farm and storage areas. formatting. (2) Class II, III, and IV airports - 12 months after June 9, 2004. If you work for a Federal agency, use this drafting (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. : FAA-2010-0247; Amdt. (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. (3) To the extent practicable, provide for an emergency response for the largest air carrier aircraft in the Index group required under 139.315. (k) Implementation. Regional Airports Division Manager means the airports division manager for the FAA region in which the airport is located. (5) Any additional subject areas required under 139.319, 139.321, 139.327, 139.329, 139.337, and 139.339, as appropriate. 139.319 Aircraft rescue and firefighting: Operational requirements. In 2004, FAA issued a final rule that revised the Federal airport certification regulation [Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 139 (14 CFR Part 139] and established certification requirements for airports serving scheduled air carrier operations in aircraft designed for more than 9 passenger seats but less than 31 passenger seats. Other extinguishing agent substitutions authorized by the Administrator may be made in amounts that provide equivalent firefighting capability. (f) Foam discharge capacity. Such personnel must be trained prior to initial performance of rescue and firefighting duties and receive recurrent instruction every 12 consecutive calendar months. (4) A reporting system to ensure prompt correction of unsafe airport conditions noted during the inspection, including wildlife strikes. To the extent practicable, the plan must provide for rescue vehicles with a combined capacity for handling the maximum number of persons that can be carried on board the largest air carrier aircraft in the Index group required under 139.315. (ii) Aspects of the wildlife hazards described in the wildlife hazard assessment that should be reevaluated. Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (e-CFR) Title 14. The Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) is the official legal print publication containing the codification of the general and permanent rules published in the Federal Register by the departments and agencies of the Federal Government. (g) Implementation. This individual must be trained prior to initial performance of emergency medical services. A record for each individual must be maintained for 24 consecutive months after the termination of an individual's access to movement areas and safety areas. (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. Procedures for obstruction removal, marking, or lighting, as required under, 24. Each applicant for, or holder of, an Airport Operating Certificate must allow the Administrator to make any inspections, including unannounced inspections, or tests to determine compliance with 49 U.S.C. (4) Identification of resources that the certificate holder will provide to implement the plan. Procedures for identifying, marking, and lighting construction and other unserviceable areas, as required under, 29. Procedures for controlling pedestrians and ground vehicles in movement areas and safety areas, as required under, 23. Aircraft rescue and firefighting: Operational requirements. Certificate holders must comply with requirements prescribed by subparts C and D of this part in a manner authorized by the Administrator. (f) The plan must include at least the following: (1) A list of the individuals having authority and responsibility for implementing each aspect of the plan. (b) The snow and ice control plan required by this section must include, at a minimum, instructions and procedures for -. The certificate holder must notify the appropriate FAA Regional Airports Division Manager immediately when noncompliance is discovered and corrective action cannot be accomplished within a reasonable period of time. (6) Procedures to review and evaluate the wildlife hazard management plan every 12 consecutive months or following an event described in paragraphs (b)(1), (b)(2), and (b)(3) of this section, including: (i) The plan's effectiveness in dealing with known wildlife hazards on and in the airport's vicinity and. (1) With the aircraft rescue and firefighting equipment required under this part and the number of trained personnel that will assure an effective operation, each certificate holder must -, (i) Respond to each emergency during periods of air carrier operations; and. (FAR 139.203) eCFR The Electronic Code of Federal Regulations Title 14 Displaying title 14, up to date as of 2/08/2023. (2) On the Regional Airports Division Manager's own . Shared-use airport means a U.S. (d) The plan required by this section must provide for -. (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 -. (c) Each certificate holder must ensure that the Regional Airports Division Manager is provided a complete copy of its most current approved Airport Certification Manual, as specified under paragraph (b)(2) of this section, including any amendments approved under 139.205. Falsification, reproduction, or alteration of applications, certificates, reports, or records. (5) Instrument landing system (ILS) critical area markings. A Class II airport cannot serve scheduled large air carrier aircraft. 14 CFR 139.325 - Airport emergency plan. learn more about the process here. (d) FAA Advisory Circulars contain methods and procedures for the conduct of airport self-inspections that are acceptable to the Administrator. 14 CFR Part 139 - CERTIFICATION OF AIRPORTS CFR State Regulations prev next Subpart A - General ( 139.1 - 139.7) Subpart B - Certification ( 139.101 - 139.115) Subpart C - Airport Certification Manual ( 139.201 - 139.205) Subpart D - Operations ( 139.301 - 139.343) Authority: 49 U.S.C. Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, if an increase in the average daily departures or the length of air carrier aircraft results in an increase in the Index required by paragraph (a) of this section, the certificate holder must comply with the increased requirements. (c) Except as provided in 139.319(c), if there are five or more average daily departures of air carrier aircraft in a single Index group serving that airport, the longest aircraft with an average of five or more daily departures determines the Index required for the airport. (4) A description of wildlife hazards to air carrier operations. (a) Under 139.3, the Regional Airports Division Manager may amend any Airport Certification Manual approved under this part, either -. (1) Such an arrangement is authorized by the Administrator; (2) A description of responsibilities and duties that will be assumed by an independent organization or designee is specified in the Airport Certification Manual; and. (a) Prepare and submit an application, in a form and in the manner prescribed by the Administrator, to the Regional Airports Division Manager. (h) Extinguishing agent substitutions. Navigate by entering citations or phrases (b) Under 49 U.S.C. (c) FAA Advisory Circulars contain methods and procedures for the maintenance and configuration of paved areas that are acceptable to the Administrator. (1) The marshalling, transportation, and care of ambulatory injured and uninjured accident survivors; (3) Emergency alarm or notification systems; and. (vi) Application of the types of extinguishing agents required for compliance with this part. (d) FAA Advisory Circulars contain methods and procedures for the development of Airport Certification Manuals that are acceptable to the Administrator. (5) Objects on the movement area or safety areas contrary to 139.309. resources to ensures compliance with the airport certification manual and airport emergency plan and 14 CFR Part 139.325. Training must be at a minimum 40 hours in length and cover the following topics: (v) Injuries to the skull, spine, chest, and extremities. This content is from the eCFR and may include recent changes applied to the CFR. Code of Federal Regulations, 14 CFR, Part 139, Subpart A, Certification of Airports: General. (3) Each safety area must be capable under dry conditions of supporting snow removal and aircraft rescue and firefighting equipment and of supporting the occasional passage of aircraft without causing major damage to the aircraft. If you have questions for the Agency that issued the current document please contact the agency directly. (6) Sufficient rescue and firefighting personnel are available during all air carrier operations to operate the vehicles, meet the response times, and meet the minimum agent discharge rates required by this part. 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 C - Airport Certification Manual 139.203 Contents of Airport Certification Manual.

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