Aerobridge Operating Guide and Procedures Includes Apron Drive and Fixed Aerobridges

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1 Aerobridge Operating Guide and Procedures Includes Apron Drive and Fixed Aerobridges Tel: (08)

2 Contents PAGE Introduction 2 Aerobridge Operator Certification 3 Aerobridge Conditions of Use 4 General Safety Rules and Safety Around Aircraft 5 Aerobridge Equipment 7 Apron Drive Aerobridge Bay 1 & 5 7 Fixed Aerobridges Bay 2, 3 and 4 13 Apron Drive Aerobridge Operations Procedures 16 Arrival of Aircraft Pre Position 16 Arrival of Aircraft Manual Operations 23 Departure of Aircraft Apron Drive Aerobridge 29 Fixed Aerobridge Operating Procedures 32 Arrival of Aircraft Fixed Aerobridge 32 Departure of Aircraft Fixed Aerobridge 36 Incidents and Emergencies 38 Trouble Shooting Common Alarms and Fault Messages 39 1

3 1.0 INTRODUCTION Darwin International Airport use passenger aerobridges on our apron. An aerobridge (or PBB Passenger Boarding Bridge) is typically defined as a suspended, moveable tunnel which extends from an airport building to an aircraft, enabling passengers to board and disembark easily and efficiently. These aerobridges allow for the safe and efficient transfer of passengers between the aircraft and the airport terminal without being affected by weather conditions, and improve security by limiting access to aprons and operational areas. The aerobridges installed at Darwin International Airport (DIA) are the fixed T-Head type on Bays 2, 3 and 4; and the Apron Drive Passenger Boarding Bridge (PBB) on Bay 1 and 5. The Fixed T-Head Aerobridge is able to be raised and lowered depending on the aircraft size, and the aerobridge head section moves forward/reverse to/from the parked aircraft. The cabin section has limited amounts of slewing and relies on the aircraft being parked correctly. The Apron Drive Aerobridge operation is flexible and it is capable of serving a wide range of aircraft and parking positions. The Apron Drive Aerobridge can swing up to 180 degrees (90 degrees both clockwise and counter-clockwise) across the bay and also extend, raise or lower depending on the aircraft size. The Bay 1 Apron Drive Aerobridge is able to service aircraft on the primary Bay 1 position and the secondary parking positions Bay 1E and Bay 1W. All aerobridges are owned and maintained by DIA. These aerobridges are common-use facilities and may only be operated by personnel who are authorised employees of airlines or ground handling agents (and authorised DIA personnel and contractors), and who have received appropriate training and certified as competent to operate each type of aerobridge. The operations of aerobridges during an aircraft turnaround is one of the more demanding and technical jobs carried out by airport staff and the purpose of this guide and accompanied operating procedures is to ensure that personnel have the skills and knowledge to operate the aerobridges safely and confidently without injury to themselves or others and without damage to the aerobridge or the aircraft and equipment. 2

4 2.0 AEROBRIDGE OPERATOR CERTIFICATION It is the responsibility of the personnel operating the aerobridge to ensure that they have completed training and are certified to operate the aerobridge. Certification as an Aerobridge Operator is restricted to those persons who will be required to regularly operate aerobridges as part of their job function and have successfully completed aerobridge operations training and assessment. To receive certification as an Aerobridge Operator you are required to demonstrate a theoretical and practical understanding of these procedures, you will be required to do the following: Complete the initial Aerobridge Training Record signed by an Authorised Aerobridge Trainer Complete the Online Aerobridge Induction and Assessment Aerobridge Operator training will be provided by an authorised Aerobridge Training Officer and be conducted over a minimum of three dockings during actual aircraft turnaround. For apron drive aerobridges this will include docking usual Manual Procedure from the Home Position and from a Preposition; and due to Bay layouts Apron Drive Aerobridge training should be conducted on both Bays 1 and 5 aerobridges. Airlines and ground handling agents have designated employees who have been approved by DIA as an Authorised Company Aerobridge Trainer. The accredited Aerobridge Training Officer is then permitted to provide Aerobridge Operator training for other employees of the same company. It is a DIA requirement that Aerobridge Operator Certification is renewed every two (2) years via the Online Induction and Assessment. The aerobridges are fitted with swipe card sensors to activate the aerobridge console control panel and the operation of the aerobridge. The operators Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC) will be validated with the appropriate aerobridge control access once Aerobridge Certification has been approved following completion of the practical training program and/or online induction and assessment. Aerobridge swipe access will be aligned with the applicants ASIC and will expire at the same time the ASIC expiry date. Renewal Certification by the Online Induction and Assessment is required when renewing an expired ASIC. 3

5 3.0 AEROBRIDGE CONDITIONS OF USE It is a DIA requirement that aerobridges are only operated by persons who have been trained and certified for the appropriate aerobridge type. Personnel operating the aerobridges must follow safety precautions at all times and use the aerobridges in accordance with the operating procedures outlined by DIA. Aerobridge Operator certification is valid for two (2) years from date of training and be aligned with the applicants ASIC expiry date. Aerobridge access will be deactivated if renewal training is not completed by the training expiry date. Re-familiarisation training is required if an operator has not carried out aerobridge operation for six (6) months or more. Persons who are not certified Aerobridge Operators may only operate an aerobridge for training purposes, and only when under the control and direct supervision of a DIA accredited Aerobridge Training Officer or an accredited Aerobridge Operator with a minimum of 3 months practical experience as an Aerobridge Operator. An accredited Aerobridge Operator may only use their programmed access card to enable aerobridge operations for another person if that person is currently training for their Aerobridge Operator certification. An Aerobridge Operator is not permitted to enable aerobridge operations for an employee of another company and/or for an unauthorised user. Evidence of an Operator enabling the controls for other personnel may result in aerobridge access privileges being withdrawn. Aerobridge Operator certification is only valid while the Operator is employed by the company authorising the Aerobridge Operations application. If the Operator transfers to a new employer, the aerobridge certification authorised by the previous Employer is cancelled and access deactivated. If aerobridge operations access is required for new employment duties, a separate Aerobridge Operator application must be authorised by the new Employer. DIA can at any time review individuals Aerobridge Operator certification, and carry out routine checks of an Operators performance to ensure that certification standards are being met. DIA reserves the right to audit Aerobridge Operator training records at any time. DIA may, at its discretion, withdraw or cancel an operator s certification. DIA staff are not authorised to drive aerobridges onto any aircraft. DIA staff may remove an aerobridge off an aircraft in an emergency situation and only in the presence of an airline representative 4

6 4.0 GENERAL SAFETY RULES and SAFETY AROUND AIRCRAFT Appropriate PPE should be worn at all times to ensure personal safety, including High Vis Clothing and Hearing protection. The Aerobridge operator needs to ensure that he/she is familiar with hazards that may be associated with the operation of an aerobridge, including: Slip, trip, fall - in particular during wet conditions Aircraft engine noise Pinch or crush points Damage to aerobridge Damage to aircraft Before operating any aerobridge, the Aerobridge Operator must check under the moveable parts of the aerobridge to ensure that no apron equipment or vehicles will obstruct the normal operation of the aerobridge or the moveable stairs attached to the Apron Drive Aerobridge. Only essential personnel should be in the aerobridge cabin area during aerobridge docking procedure. It is the responsibility of the operator to ensure that any personnel in the aerobridge cabin area or tunnel sections are clear of any potential pinch or crush points before commencing aerobridge operations; and Ground staff are clear of the Bays 1 and 5 wheel bogie. Whenever the Bay 1 or 5 Aerobridge is in motion, the Operator must continually check for apron obstructions underneath the moveable parts of the aerobridge by using the CCTV image provided in the top left hand corner of the control touch screen. Double tapping the video display will enlarge it and double tapping it again will restore it to its original size. To ensure safe clearance from wing tips, engines, aircraft fuselage, the aerobridge must be correctly parked in either the HOME position or the appropriate aircraft type PRE- POSITION before an aircraft enters the bay. The Aerobridge Operator must not dock the aerobridge until the engineer/marshaller gives the GO or thumbs up to ground support staff to indicate that it is clear to approach the aircraft. This indication will not be given until the aircraft is chocked, engines shut down (but still rotating) and the anti-collision beacons are switched off. The service stairs ( Jacob s Ladder ) attached to the aerobridge must not be used for the movement of passengers and other unauthorised persons, or the carriage of goods to or from the aerobridge to the apron. The service stairs ( Jacob s Ladder ) attached to the aerobridge must not be used while the Bay 1 or 5 Aerobridge is moving. All personnel MUST remain clear of the marked aerobridge manoeuvring area during aerobridge operations. 5

7 The Aerobridge Operator must log off once the aerobridge has been docked on an aircraft, and control off when the bridge has been returned to the HOME position and is no longer required. Under NO circumstance is the aircraft door to be opened until docking is completed AUTO CONTROL is selected and the canopy and auto-levelling arm have been deployed. Aerobridge Operators must be aware that from time-to-time a critical alarm, such as the Safety Shoe alarm, may be activated on the aerobridge during refuelling or the loading/unloading of the aircraft. To avoid any potential injury to personnel or damage to the aircraft or aerobridge, a certified Aerobridge Operator should remain within audible range of the aerobridge cabin during refuelling and loading/unloading activity so that they are able to respond to any alarms that may occur. The Aerobridge Operator must ensure that the cabin Safety Door (or Safety Chain) remains closed until the aircraft has stopped in its final position; and the aerobridge docking has been completed and the AUTO MODE button is displayed. The aerobridge MUST NOT be retracted from an aircraft unless the aircraft door is closed. When using the Bay 1 Apron Drive Aerobridge to service an aircraft on Bay 1W, the aerobridge must be pre-positioned prior to the aircraft arriving onto the Bay and must not be returned to the Home position until after the aircraft has pushed- back. The Bay 1 Apron Driver Aerobridge must not be driven in manual mode between Bay 1E & 1W must be returned to the Home Position. When placing the Safety Shoe under the open aircraft door ensure the middle of the shoe is directly under the aircraft door. If the Safety Shoe is activated the bridge will lower by 12cm. Note, the safety shoe is not required for some aircraft (B767) where the aircraft door opens inwards. Fit for Work Staff must not present to work and operate aerobridges or any other equipment when unfit for work. This could include Being under the influence of drugs or alcohol or other medication that may affect performance Aircraft engine noise Fatigue or stress It is the responsibility of the aerobridge operator to know if you are fit for work; and that you are confident that you are fully competent to operate the aerobridge. Do not operate the aerobridge if you do not think you are able. It is essential that aerobridge operators are aware of any safety requirements, in particular any specific requirements, which need to be considered when docking onto an aircraft. Pitot Tubes are an important instrument that is used to calculate aircraft airspeed. The pitot tube protrudes out from the front of the fuselage and is made from an expensive aluminium alloy. This is located in different positions on each aircraft and care must be taken to avoid any contact with the instrument. 6

8 5.0 AEROBRIDGE EQUIPMENT 5.1 Apron Drive Aerobridge Bay 1 and 5 Apron Drive Aerobridge External Equipment Tunnels: enclosed and suspended corridors that extend from the end of the walkway link to the aircraft. Operators need to be aware of the moving sections during extending and retracting the aerobridge and the potential pinch points as the equipment is moving. Rotunda: the pivot mechanism supported with its own base and permanently attaching three lengths of passenger tunnels. The rotunda allows the aerobridge tunnel closest to the aircraft to swing around its centre point. Drive Column: the electro-mechanical wheel drive and hydraulic lifting column of the bridge that controls all of the main movements of the bridge over the apron and consists of 180 degree steerable two wheel bogie which carries the hydraulic installation, the lifting column, and the tunnel frame. The bridge is lowered and raised by two hydraulic cylinders. Engineers (or Service) stair (Jacob s ladder): stairs provide access from the apron to the aerobridge cabin. Safety bar: the safety bar (or loop on Bay 5) on either side of the wheel bogie will stop aerobridge movement if it comes into contact with equipment or a person. The aerobridge cannot be restarted without checking the cause and removing any obstruction and pushing the green RESET button located on the side of the wheel bogie assembly. Tunnel Rotunda Engineers stairs ve Drive Column and Reset Button Safety Bar or Loop 7

9 Apron Drive Aerobridge Cabin Canopy: the accordion-type canopy allows the aerobridge to dock with aircraft with differing contours and provide a near weather-proof seal. Cabin Traffic Light: the cabin traffic light has a red and green light. The green light indicates that the aerobridge is in a safe position and the aircraft can proceed onto the bay. The red light will display when the aerobridge is activated but is not in the HOME position or designated aircraft type PRE- POSITION and will stop an aircraft from proceeding onto the bay until the aerobridge position is corrected. The Traffic Light status is displayed on the aerobridge control console. Cabin Safety Door: is a critical safety feature, the Safety Door is designed to protect personnel inside the cabin while the aerobridge is moving and provides a sound barrier to protect personnel inside the cabin from excessive engine noise when aircraft are powering onto the bay. The aerobridge control console will not respond if the Safety Door is not secured. Auto-leveller: the auto-leveller arm detects movement of the aerobridge during refuelling, disembarking/boarding and loading/unloading of baggage and cargo, and will automatically adjust the aerobridge height to compensate for changes to the height of the aircraft. Note auto-leveller arm is located on the outside of the cabin on the Bay 1 Apron Drive Aerobridge. Safety Shoe: the Safety Shoe is used as a precaution in the event the auto-leveller fails. If the Safety Shoe makes contact with the aircraft door due to the aircraft height lowering, an alarm will sound and the aerobridge will rapidly lower by 120mm to prevent damage to the aircraft door. Flood light: flood lights are located underneath the cabin. These can be turned on as required through the LIGHTING CONTROL button on the LCD Touch Screen on the control console. Cabin Traffic Light Canopy Floodlight 8

10 Auto-leveller Cabin Safety Door Safety Shoe Apron Drive Aerobridge in the correct HOME position 9

11 Apron Drive Aerobridge Control Console All positioning and movement of the aerobridge is controlled through the Control Console located in the aerobridge cabin. The control console and cabin control buttons are used to prepare the cabin position for aircraft docking and provide safe passenger boarding and disembarking Card Reader Pre-Select/Home button Card reader: The Operator will swipe their ASIC card across the card reader to activate the aerobridge. Pre-Select/Home button: Once a pre-programmed destination has been selected (either for an aircraft type or the HOME position), holding the green Pre-Select button down will direct the aerobridge to automatically move into the selected pre-programmed position. Note releasing the button will stop all aerobridge movement; the Green button is located to the right of the touch screen next to the joystick. 10

12 Joystick: The joystick controls the wheel bogie. Moving the joystick in any direction will turn the wheels and the PBB will travel in the direction the joystick is pushed towards. The direction travelled is relative to the viewpoint of the operator through the front cabin window. Joystick Emergency Stop SLEW LEFT/SLEW RIGHT RAISE/LOWER EMERGENCY STOP: Activating this button will immediately stop any current movement of the aerobridge. RAISE/LOWER: These buttons will adjust the height of the aerobridge cabin. SLEW LEFT/SLEW RIGHT: Will rotate the cabin bumper to the left and right to fit the aircraft contour. 11

13 CCTV: CCTV image can be viewed via the operator LCD screen. Double tapping the video image will increase/decrease its size. CCTV CAB FLOOR: The RAISE LEFT SIDE and RAISE RIGHT SIDE buttons will tilt the aerobridge head floor to compensate for the slope angle of the aerobridge. CAB FLOOR LCD Touch Screen: The LCD screen will display SWIPE CARD ACCEPTED when activated by a valid ASIC. To operate the control console, the Operator will need to understand HOME and PRE- POSITION. The HOME position is the location that the aerobridge must be parked whenever not in use, and be returned to following an aircraft departure. The PRE-POSITION location is a programmed aerobridge position on the apron that is approximately 3 5 metres back from where a specific aircraft type is expected to stop. If the aircraft has stopped close to the correct stop-bar position, the bridge should only need to be driven forward a few metres from the PRE-POSITION location and with only minor adjustments made for cabin height, cabin rotation and cabin floor angle. 12

14 5.2 Fixed Aerobridges Bay 2, 3 and 4 Cabin Traffic Light Flood Lights The fixed T-Head aerobridges are installed on Bays 2, 3 and 4 and its operation is not as complex as the apron drive aerobridge. The aerobridge tunnel is attached by a fixed length to the terminal building, with a second section that operates in vertical direction (up/down) depending on the aircraft type. The Bay 2 Aerobridge is able to service up to a B747 aircraft; Bay 3 up to an A330; Bay 4 up to B738 A320/1 aircraft. 13

15 Fixed Aerobridge Cabin The cabin is located at the end of the moveable section and can be raised or lowered, extended or retracted, and the front section is able to slew left or right to adjust the aerobridge bumper so that it is parallel to the aircraft. Note slewing capabilities are limited and relies on the aircraft being correctly parked. Safety Chain: the aerobridges are fitted with roller doors and a safety chain. The aerobridge console will not respond unless the safety chain is in place. Cabin Traffic Light: the cabin traffic light has a red and green light. The green light indicates that the aerobridge is in a safe position and the aircraft can proceed onto the bay. The red light will display when the aerobridge is activated but is not in the HOME position or designated aircraft type PRE- POSITION and will stop an aircraft from proceeding onto the bay until the aerobridge position is corrected. Safety Shoe: the Safety Shoe is used as a precaution in the event the auto-leveller fails. If the Safety Shoe makes contact with the aircraft door due to the aircraft height lowering, an alarm will sound and the aerobridge will rapidly lower by 120mm to prevent damage to the aircraft door. Auto leveller: the auto-leveller arm detects movement of the aerobridge during refuelling, disembarking/boarding and loading/unloading of baggage and cargo, and will automatically adjust the aerobridge height to compensate for changes to the height of the aircraft. The Auto-leveller is located on the inside of the cabin on the fixed aerobridges. Flood Light: flood lights are located underneath the cabin. These can be turned on as required through the LIGHTING CONTROL button on the LCD Touch Screen on the control console. Safety Chain Safety Shoe Auto-leveller 14

16 Fixed Aerobridge Control Console Emergency Stop Joystick LCD Touch Screen HOME Button SLEW LEFT/SLEW RIGHT The Aerobridge Control Console on the fixed aerobridges is similar to the Apron Drive Aerobridges and is activated by swiping the ASIC across the card reader. Emergency stop: Activating this button will immediately stop any current movement of the aerobridge. LCD Touch Screen: The controls on the LCD touch screen are used to PRE-POSITION the aerobridge for the selected aircraft type. Joystick: All cabin movements are made using the joystick; the joystick controls the direction the aerobridge cabin will travel (forward and reverse) and the aerobridge height (raise and lower). SLEW LEFT/SLEW RIGHT: These buttons are used to rotate the aerobridge bumper to the left and right to fit the aircraft contour. HOME: Once the HOME POSITION icon has been selected in the Pre Position screen, the external green HOME Button must be pressed to return the aerobridge to the home position. 15

17 6.0 APRON DRIVE AEROBRIDGE OPERATING PROCEDURES Personnel operating the aerobridge must follow the procedures outlined below, as well as any additional workplace procedures of their Employer. 6.1 ARRIVAL OF AIRCRAFT PRE POSITION ARRIVAL PRE POSITION - Step 1 Check apron area for any obstruction around the stairs and wheel bogie. Contact the Airport Duty Manager (ADM) on or the Duty Operations Officer on if any equipment belonging to another operator needs to be removed. ARRIVAL PRE POSITION - Step 2 Check that the tunnel floor and cabin area is clear of any objects that would cause any damage when the inner tunnel extends or retracts; and that any personnel present are clear of any potential pinch or crush points. Confirm that the Safety Door is correctly secured. The aerobridge control console will not respond if the door is not closed and secured. ARRIVAL PRE POSITION - Step 3 Swipe access card to LOG ON Note: Only essential personnel should be in the aerobridge cabin area during docking procedures. 16

18 ARRIVAL PRE POSITION - Step 4 Select the PRE POSITION button on the LCD touch screen. NIGS can be selected prior to Aerobridge being pre-positioned or after this is completed. Note NIG is only available for primary parking position Bay 1. ARRIVAL PRE POSITION - Step 5 Is the bridge in the HOME position? If the bridge is not in the HOME position, none of the Pre-Position options will be available as it is a requirement for Pre- Positioning, that the PBB be in the HOME position. If required select the HOME POSITION button then hold down the PRE-SELECT button to put the aerobridge into the HOME position. The cabin traffic light will turn green when the aerobridge is in the HOME position. Note: The aerobridge must always be moved to the selected PRE POSITION from the HOME position. ARRIVAL PRE POSITION - Step 6 Select the aircraft type e.g. A320 required from the buttons at the bottom of the screen; the selection will then be displayed on the screen in yellow A320. If the aircraft is parking on Bay 1E or Bay 1W this button is selected e.g. BAY 1E. Check the CCTV image to ensure that apron is still clear of obstructions. Double tapping the video image will increase/decrease its size. 17

19 Do not proceed with the aircraft type pre-position if: 1) You do not have adequate time to pre-position the aerobridge before the aircraft arrives. 2) The aircraft is already on the bay when the Operator arrives at the console; and when 3) Aircraft type does not have a pre-position button. 4) The aerobridge will then need to be MANUALLY docked from the HOME position - see 6.2 ARRIVAL PRE POSITION - Step 7 Press and hold the green PRE-SELECT button next to the joystick. Hold the PRE-SELECT button down until the prepositioning is complete (note do not stop aerobridge when PRESET is displayed). The wheels will move first, and then drive the bridge to its preposition (approximately 5 metres away from the parking bay centreline), the height and cab will adjust and finally the wheels will adjust to match the cab angle. Note all aerobridge movement will stop if the button is released. When the aerobridge has finished positioning, the screen will change to the MANUAL screen and display in the bottom centre message bar, the aircraft type and model the PBB is pre-set for. ARRIVAL PRE POSITION - Step 8 Confirm that the traffic light view on the console screen is displaying a GREEN light. This indicates that the exterior Traffic Light is green and will indicate to the pilot that it is safe for the aircraft to proceed onto the bay. Note if the aerobridge is not in either the HOME or in the designated PRE-POSITION, the NIGS will display the message BR IN or BR UP (i.e. Bridge in/up) and the RED traffic light will be on. Note if carrying out a Manual docking the cabin or aerobridge height cannot be moved until the aircraft has stopped. The aircraft will not be able to proceed onto the bay until the aerobridge position is corrected and the pilots can see the correct NIGS message and a green traffic light. 18

20 When the aerobridge has been successfully PRE-POSITIONED DO NOT do anything else until the aircraft has stopped on the bay and you have received the GO or THUMBS UP from the ground engineer (or marshaller). ARRIVAL PRE POSITION - Step 9 When the Go or thumbs up is given, select MANUAL CONTROL on the touch screen. This is only necessary if pre-positioning has not been carried out; otherwise the manual control screen will already be displayed. ARRIVAL PRE POSITION - Step 10 Drive the aerobridge towards the aircraft using the joystick. The joystick direction is the direction of travel relevant to the operator s cabin front window. In other words, the operator simply has to push the joystick in the direction of the desired travel, the wheels will turn to the required angle and the PBB will proceed in that direction. As the aerobridge gets closer to the aircraft it will automatically slow down. Note only minor adjustments to the direction of the wheel bogie should need to be made when docking from the PRE-POSITION. If for any reason the aerobridge is in the incorrect position e.g. too far to the right, using the joystick drive the aerobridge back and adjust wheel bogie before driving forward to reposition the bridge. 19

21 ARRIVAL PRE POSITION - Step 11 The cabin rotation and bridge height can be adjusted using the buttons on the left hand side of the console. These adjustments should be made before the aerobridge bumper touches the aircraft. The ACF (Cab Floor) can be adjusted by using the buttons on the touch screen, to the bottom right. As the bridge gets close to the aircraft, adjust the aerobridge bumper to line up parallel with the aircraft s door sill. Pushing the joystick forward drive the aerobridge towards the aircraft for docking. As the bridge gets close to the aircraft, adjust the bumper to line up with the aircraft door. Then slowly ease the cabin up to the aircraft, ensuring the bumper is parallel with the fuselage and a minimum of 12cm below the aircrafts door position to enable the SAFETY SHOE to be correctly positioned. If the cabin is not aligned correctly, the PBB will adjust it automatically. This is known as AUTO-SLEWING. E.g. If the right hand bumper switch is activated on its own, the PBB will stop moving forward and the cab will turn to the right. Once the bumper switch is no longer touching the aircraft the PBB will continue forward and continue to do this with either the left or right bumper switch until there are two bumper switches touching the aircraft. Note if there is inadequate clearance between the SAFETY SHOE and the aerobridge door, height will need to be adjusted before passengers begin disembarking, the aerobridge will be required to be retracted a short distance to adjust the height and then complete the docking. 20

22 ARRIVAL PRE POSITION - Step 12 When any two (2) of the three (3) bumper sensors are pressed against the aircraft, the aerobridge is considered to be docked; the screen will state BUMPER CORRECT PRESS AUTO MODE and flash prompting the operator to press the AUTO MODE button. Note for most aircraft the aerobridge should be docked using the Right Hand side and middle bumper; this will provide additional space when opening the aircraft door and the door will cover the gap between the aircraft and the aerobridge cabin. ARRIVAL PRE POSITION - Step 13 Press the AUTO MODE button to deploy the auto-levelling arm and canopy. The display at the centre bottom of the screen will display that the PBB is in AUTO MODE and the box in the centre of the screen will instruct the operator to: 1. LOG OFF 2. PLACE SAFETY SHOE UNDER OUTWARD OPENING DOOR OK ARRIVAL PRE POSITION - Step 14 Swipe card to LOG OFF. Screen will displayed LOGGED OFF in the top right hand corner. This will lock all console functions except the Emergency Stop button and the auto levelling system. The auto-leveller will automatically adjust to compensate for changes to the height of the aircraft. Note: Do not go into MANUAL CONTROL mode if the aircraft door is open. 21

23 ARRIVAL PRE POSITION - Step 15 Open the aerobridge cabin door and latch into place. Note aerobridge cabin door is not to be opened until docking completed. Following relevant company procedures OPEN AIRCRAFT DOOR. Remove the SAFETY SHOE from its holder and place under the open aircraft door ensuring the middle of the shoe is directly under the door. Be careful if the Safety Shoe is activated the bridge will lower by 12cm. Note: Aircraft door must not be opened until docking is completed; and the canopy and auto-leveller have been deployed. Important Notes Bay 1 Apron Drive Aerobridge Operations Bay 1 Aerobridge can be used to service aircraft parked on the primary parking position Bay 1 for all designated jet aircraft; and can also service narrow-body jet aircraft e.g. A320 on both Bays 1E and 1W. The Aerobridge can be positioned to the standard BAY 1E PRE-POSITION prior to the aircraft arrival in accordance with the steps detailed for 6.1 ARRIVAL OF AIRCRAFT PRE- POSTION or driven manually from the Home position as per the following guidelines detailed 6.2 MANUAL OPERATION. The aerobridge is able to be returned to the Home position whilst the aircraft is still parked on Bay 1E. The Aerobridge must be PRE-POSITIONED to the BAY1W PRE-POSITION prior to the aircraft arrival. If the aerobridge is not PRE-POSITIONED prior to the arrival the aerobridge cannot be used and mobile stairs are required for disembarking and boarding the passengers. Following use of the aerobridge on BAY 1W the aerobridge cannot be returned to the Home position until after the aircraft has departed. The aerobridge must not be driven manually between Bay 1E and Bay 1W Must be returned to the Home Position and then pre-positioned as required. 22

24 6.2 ARRIVAL OF AIRCRAFT MANUAL OPERATION In most circumstances the aerobridge will usually be operated utilising the ARRIVAL PRE-POSITION PROCEDURES as described in the steps detailed in 6.1; though there may be occasions that the Aerobridge is not able to be PRE-POSITIONED and is required to be driven in MANUAL CONTROL mode from the HOME position e.g. No PRE-POSITION set for aircraft type Aircraft parked on or enters the Bay prior to the aerobridge being moved to the PRE- POSITION Company procedures The MANUAL OPERATION PROCEDURE is intended as a guide and will be dependent on the operators experience and judgement driving the aerobridge manually. The normal safety pre-start safety checks must be carried out prior to operating the aerobridge. Note the aerobridge must not be moved as this will render the NIGS system inoperable. In the event that the NIG is rendered in operable (or is not available for some other reason) the Ground Staff will be required to marshal the aircraft onto the Bay. ARRIVAL MANUAL OPERATION - Step 1 Ensure the aerobridge is correctly parked in the HOME position. A green traffic light will be displayed on the outside of the aerobridge. NIGS can be selected (for Bay 1 operations only) If for any reason the aerobridge is not correctly parked and the red traffic light is on the aircraft will be required to be marshalled onto the bay, if safe to do so. ARRIVAL MANUAL OPERATION Step 2 Swipe access card to LOG ON 23

25 ARRIVAL MANUAL OPERATION Step 3 Select PRE-POSITION on the LCD touch screen. ARRIVAL MANUAL OPERATION Step 4 Select MANUAL CONTROL on the LCD touch screen. In Manual Control, the LCD screen changes and a MANUAL MODE appears on the bottom of the screen. ARRIVAL MANUAL OPERATION Step 5 When the Go OR THUMBS UP is given by the Ground Crew the aerobridge is able to be driven towards the parked aircraft. The aerobridge operator will need to exercise good judgement for distance and direction whenever driving the aerobridge in MANUAL CONTROL from the Home Position. Once you have positioned the cabin and/or wheel bogie in the required travel direction, drive the aerobridge by using the joystick; as you get closer to the aircraft adjustments can be made by rotating the operators cabin front window relevant to the required travel direction using the slew left/right buttons located on the left hand side of the console and simply push the joystick in the direction of the desired travel, the wheels will turn to the required angle and the aerobridge will proceed in that direction. 24

26 The aerobridge operator will need to exercise good judgement for the distance the aerobridge is driven out from the Home position to line up with the aircraft door which should be a similar location to the pre-position. The travel direction can be adjusted as you get closer to the aircraft by either pushing the joystick to the left or right or realigning the direction of the cabin. Remember the speed of the aerobridge is controlled by how far forward you push the joystick. ARRIVAL MANUAL OPERATION Step 6 Once you have reached the desired location, approximately 5 metres from the aircraft (this should be in a similar to the position when the PRE-POSITION is used). Stop and align the wheels and cabin so that you can drive straight onto the aircraft. Drive the aerobridge towards the aircraft using the joystick. Stop approximately 1 metre from the aircraft. Manually adjust the aerobridge height, cabin rotation and Adjustable Cabin Floor (ACF) as necessary using the control buttons on the left hand side of the aerobridge control console. 25

27 ARRIVAL MANUAL OPERATION Step 7 Pushing the joystick forward drive the aerobridge towards the aircraft. As the bridge gets close to the aircraft, adjust the bumper to line up with the aircraft s door. Then slowly ease the cabin up to the aircraft, ensuring the bumper is parallel with the fuselage and a minimum of 12cm below the aircrafts door position to enable the SAFETY SHOE to be correctly positioned. If the cabin is not aligned correctly, the PBB will adjust it automatically. This is known as AUTO- SLEWING. E.g. If the right hand bumper switch is activated on its own, the PBB will stop moving forward and the cab will turn to the right. Once the bumper switch is no longer touching the aircraft the PBB will continue forward and continue to do this with either the left or right bumper switch until there are two bumper switches touching the aircraft. ARRIVAL MANUAL OPERATION Step 8 When any two (2) of the three (3) bumper sensors are pressed against the aircraft, the aerobridge is considered to be docked; the screen will state BUMPER CORRECT PRESS AUTO MODE and flash prompting the operator to press the AUTO MODE button. 26

28 ARRIVAL MANUAL OPERATION Step 9 Press the AUTO MODE button to deploy the autolevelling arm and canopy. The display at the centre bottom of the screen will display that the PBB is in AUTO MODE and the box in the centre of the screen will instruct the operator to: 3. LOG OFF 4. PLACE SAFETY SHOE UNDER OUTWARD OPENING DOOR OK ARRIVAL MANUAL OPERATION Step 10 Swipe card to LOG OFF. This will lock all console functions except the Emergency Stop button and the auto levelling system. The auto-leveller will automatically adjust to compensate for changes to the height of the aircraft. Note: Do not go into MANUAL CONTROL mode if the aircraft door is open. 27

29 ARRIVAL MANUAL OPERATION Step 10 Open the aerobridge cabin door and latch into place. Note aerobridge cabin door is not to be opened until docking completed. Following relevant company procedures OPEN AIRCRAFT DOOR. Remove the SAFETY SHOE from its holder and place under the open aircraft door ensuring the middle of the shoe is directly under the door. Be careful if the Safety Shoe is activated the bridge will lower by 12cm. Note: Aircraft door must not be opened until docking is completed; and the canopy and autoleveller have been deployed. 28

30 6.3 DEPARTURE OF AIRCRAFT APRON DRIVE AEROBRIDGE DEPARTURE Step 1 Remove the SAFETY SHOE from underneath the aircraft door with care to avoid an alarm being generated (as the bridge may drop by 20cms) and place back in its holder. Note: The procedure for an aircraft Departure is exactly the same regardless of whether the aircraft was docked utilising the Arrival Pre-position or Manual procedure. DEPARTURE Step 2 Following your company procedures to Close the AIRCRAFT DOOR Close and secure the aerobridge cabin SAFETY DOOR, the Control Console will not respond until door is closed. DEPARTURE Step 3 Swipe card to LOG ON Press the MANUAL CONTROL button on the touch screen. The canopy and the auto levelling arm will retract automatically. Note: Do not go into MANUAL CONTROL mode if aircraft door is open. 29

31 DEPARTURE Step 4 Once the canopy and auto levelling arm are fully retracted, pull the joystick towards you to drive the aerobridge away from the aircraft approximately 2 3 metres (far enough so that you can see the centreline and aircraft nose wheel is usually a good guide). DO NOT select the PRE-POSITION button at this point the aerobridge is now at a safe distance to allow the aircraft to push back from the bay safely; and can easily be returned to the docked position if required. DEPARTURE Step 5 When the aircraft has been pushed back and the tug disconnected select the HOME & PRE- SELECT button on the touch screen. DEPARTURE Step 6 Press and hold the green PRE-SELECT button next to the joystick. The aerobridge height and cab will adjust first, the aerobridge will display the message BRIDGE IS GOING HOME as it drives back to the HOME position, where the height will be checked and wheels may adjust again. 30

32 The message BRIDGE IS IN HOME SWIPE OFFHHHR TO TURN BRIDGE OFF will be displayed when complete. Note: The aerobridge must always be returned to the HOME position using the Home & Pre-Select buttons. Departure Step 6 Press the CONTROL OFF button on the touch screen. Note an alarm will be generated if the Operator does not log off within 60 seconds of returning to the HOME position. 31

33 7.0 FIXED AEROBRIDGE OPERATING PROCEDURES 7.1 ARRIVAL OF AIRCRAFT FIXED AEROBRIDGE ARRIVAL - Step 1 Swipe access card across the card reader, as prompted on the screen shown to LOG ON ARRIVAL Step 2 Once you have swiped on the screen will change to enable the starting of the aerobridge. To start the aerobridge press the blue PRE POSITION button on the touch screen. This will take you to the next screen, for pre positioning the aerobridge 32

34 ARRIVAL Step 3 The operator can either select PRE POSITION or MANUAL OPERATION. The 2 modes are explained below. PRE POSITIONING Ensure that the aerobridge is fully retracted and the BRIDGE RETRACTED or BRIDGE HOME is shown in the green bridge position status box. (If not, go to the MANUAL CONTROL screen and retract the aerobridge with the joystick. See below for manual operation.) Press one of the aircraft pre select buttons. The bridge will raise or lower to the correct height and stop. This screen will then change to the Manual Control screen. During the pre position operation if you wish to change your selection press CANCEL and select your new aircraft. MANUAL OPERATION Go straight to manual control by pressing the blue MANUAL CONTROL icon. Once you are on this screen, you can manually control the aerobridge. Wait for the aircraft to stop at the bay and get the all clear / thumbs up from the ground engineer. Move the joystick forward to EXTEND the aerobridge toward the aircraft. Move the joystick to the LEFT to RAISE; and to the RIGHT to LOWER the aerobridge to the desired height off the aircraft doorsill. Moving the joystick backwards will RETRACT the aerobridge. Once the aerobridge is approximately 600mm from the aircraft, a message will appear on the screen to say CLOSE TO AIRCRAFT!! Bridge is in "SLOW APPROCH" mode to dock onto aircraft. Continue with joystick until aircraft docking is complete. The SLEW LEFT and SLEW RIGHT controls should be used to adjust the aerobridge bumper so that it is parallel to the aircraft. This will ensure correct docking onto the aircraft. 33

35 ARRIVAL Step 4 AUTO MODE Once the aircraft is docked correctly the AUTO MODE button on the screen will begin to flash and you will be prompted by the green insert BUMPER CORRECT PRESS AUTO MODE message (see below) to press the AUTO MODE button. Once pressed the AUTO MODE button will turn yellow. At this point, the Canopy and Auto leveller will be automatically deployed. ARRIVAL Step 5 After pressing the auto mode button, and the canopy and auto-leveller have been deployed, the screen will prompt the operator to place the Safety Shoe under an outward opening aircraft door. The operator will be prompted to log off with the swipe card. The aerobridge is now successfully docked to the aircraft. Press the yellow OK icon to clear this message. Once the bridge is in Auto Mode and the operator has Logged Off, the user controls on the screen will be barred out with a special overlay). It will stay like this until the operator logs back on to remove the aerobridge from the aircraft. In this state, all front panel controls will also be barred out from operating (with the exception of the red emergency stop button). The safety chain/belt may be removed while the aerobridge is operating in AUTO MODE. 34

36 ARRIVAL Step 6 Open the aerobridge cabin safety chain and latch into place. Note aerobridge cabin door is not to be opened until docking completed. Following relevant company procedures OPEN AIRCRAFT DOOR. Remove the SAFETY SHOE from its holder and place under the open aircraft door ensuring the middle of the shoe is directly under the door. Be careful if the Safety Shoe is activated the bridge will lower by 12cm. Note: Aircraft door must not be opened until docking is completed; and the canopy and autoleveller have been deployed. 35

37 7.2 DEPARTURE OF AIRCRAFT FIXED AEROBRIDGE DEPARTURE Step 1 Firstly ensure the aircraft door has been closed, the safety shoe is placed back into its stowage position. The safety chain must be placed across the door way. Swipe on and press the MANUAL CONTROL button. Pull the joystick towards you to retract the aerobridge away from the aircraft. Departure Step 2 Observe the aircraft pushback and once the aircraft has departed the bay prepare to take the aerobridge to the home position. Now choose the PRE POSITION Icon, to go to the Pre Position screen. DEPARTURE Step 3 Once in the Pre Position screen select the HOME POSITION icon, the external green HOME Button must be pressed to return the aerobridge to the home position. Hold the green HOME Button down until the aerobridge has returned home. 36

38 A blue BRIDGE IS GOING HOME message insert will be displayed while the bridge is going home. DEPARTURE Step 4 The aerobridge is home when the green BRIDGE IS HOME SWIPE OFF TO TURN BRIDGE OFF is displayed. You will be prompted to swipe off to LOG OFF. Once this has been done the screen will return to the Log on screen. 37

39 8.0 INCIDENTS AND EMERGENCIES AEROBRIDGE MALFUNCTIONS Immediately report any aerobridge problem or malfunction to DIA Operations. The Airport Duty Manager (ADM) is the first point of contact on ; if you are unable to contact the ADM, the Duty Operations Officer can be contacted on The ADM or Operations Officer will arrange for Technical staff assistance if required. Any fault messages that appear on the Aerobridge Control Console will also need to be advised to DIA so technical staff can inspect and follow-up any faults. Refer 9.0 Trouble Shooting Common Alarms and Fault Messages INCIDENT REPORTING All incidents must be reported to DIA. This includes incidents involving staff, passengers, aircraft and other equipment. Details of incident should include: Date and time; The type of incident; The location of the incident; Type of equipment failure (if applicable); If any emergency agencies are required. To comply with CASA s DAMP Policy, a Drug and Alcohol test is required post accident or serious incident. Your company will make arrangement for the testing to be done, otherwise DIA can arrange the testing on behalf of the company If the event of a fire, contact ARFF on

40 9.0 TROUBLE SHOOTING COMMON ALARMS AND FAULT MESSAGES Fault Code Alarm Description Solution 00 EMERGENCY STOP ACTIVATED Clear fault and RESET emergency stop. ONLY IF SAFE TO DO SO! 01 MAINS PHASE FAILURE ALARM Call maintenance. Check incoming voltage supply. 02 HYDRAULIC PUMP MOTOR Call maintenance. THERMAL OVER LOAD 03 HYDRAULIC HIGH OIL Call maintenance. TEMPERATURE 04 HYDRAULIC HIGH OIL Call maintenance. PRESSURE 05 SAFETY SHOE OPERATED TWICE! 06 SAFETY SHOE CABLE FAULT Call maintenance. 07 CABIN OVERTRAVEL LIMIT Call maintenance. 08 HORIZONTAL DRIVE FAULT Call maintenance. 09 HYDRAULIC LOW OIL LEVEL Call maintenance. 10 BOGIE WHEELS OVER- ROTATION LIMIT. MOVEMENT STOPPED Check Safety Shoe, press ALARM RESET to clear, IF SAFE TO DO SO Call maintenance. 11 SAFETY LOOP TRIPPED. WHEEL MOVEMENT STOPPED Clear Obstruction, RESET. ONLY IF SAFE TO DO SO! 12 ROTUNDA SWING OVER- Call maintenance. ROTATION LIMIT 13 BRIDGE OVERTRAVEL. ALL Call Maintenance. MOVEMENT STOPPED. 14 CANOPY NOT RETRACTED Call Maintenance. Only Bridge retract permitted. 15 AUTO LEVELLER FAULT Call maintenance. 16 INPUT MODULE POWER Call Maintenance. Check X0, X3F, X5F and X7F FAILURE 17 MAIN AND OR AUX CONTACTOR Call Maintenance. FAILED TO CLOSE 19 10V DC CONTROL SUPPLY Call Maintenance. Check +/ - 10V DC supply FAILED 20 CIRCUIT BREAKER (QA5) Call Maintenance. TRIPPED 21 HYDRAULIC PUMP NOT Call Maintenance. RUNNING 22 CAB MOTOR TOL TRIPPED (FT3) Call Maintenance. 23 CAB VERY CLOSE TO AIRCRAFT Caution! Only Raise permitted. WING & OR ENGINE 24 SAFETY SHOE ACTIVATED Bridge will automatically lower to clear aircraft door. 29 CONSOLE EMERGENCY STOP Check before resetting. PRESSED 34 DOWN SLOPE LIMIT REACHED Only Upward and Forward Movement Permitted. 35 UP SLOPE LIMIT REACHED Only Downward and Retract Movement Permitted. 39

41 ANNEXES Aerobridge Practical Training and Assessment Record Apron Drive Aerobridge Aerobridge Practical Training and Assessment Record Fixed Aerobridge DIA Operation and Maintenance Manual Special Procedures Apron Drive Aerobridge Cyclone Position (shown below).only DIA staff who are appropriately trained on driving the bridge into the cyclone position are permitted to conduct this procedure. 40

42 ABBREVIATIONS AND DEFINITIONS Term ADM AFP Airside Description DIA Airport Duty Manager Australian Federal Police The runway, taxiway or apron areas of an airport, adjacent land and buildings or portions thereof, access to which is controlled AOO DIA Airport Operations Officer (Safety 1) Apron ARFF ASIC CASA DIA PBB NIGs RPT The part of an airport used for loading freight onto, or unloading freight from aircraft, passenger boarding and disembarkation from aircraft or refuelling, parking, servicing or carrying out maintenance on an aircraft Aviation Rescue and Fire Fighting Service Aviation Security Identification Card Civil Aviation Safety Authority Darwin International Airport Passenger Boarding Bridge Nose In Guidance System Regular Passenger Transport 41

43 CONTACTS We recommend that you save these important numbers into your mobile so that they are easy to find if you ever need them in a hurry: DIA Airport Duty Manager (ADM) Airport Operations Officer (AOO) OTHER USEFUL CONTACTS Darwin International Airport Terminal Control Centre Management Centre Security related matters: security@ntairports.com.au ASIC enquiries: asicdrw@ntairports.com.au Airport Duty Manager: diaadms@ntairports.com.au General enquiries: info@ntairports.com.au Agencies Aviation Rescue and Fire Fighting Service (ARFF) Australian Customs & Border Protection Australian Federal Police (AFP) NT Police /