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Safety Around Aircraft

Passenger safety

Remain behind fence/gate until:

  • propellor/s have stopped spinning
  • external lights are off and
  • cabin door is open
  • Dont run on the tarmac or near an aircraft.
  • Be aware - the engine exhaust's and other metal components will be very hot.
  • Don't walk under the wing - there are sharp pieces of metal that will cause injury.
  • Children - must be escorted.
  • No smoking - on the tarmac or near an aircraft.

Saftey Around Aircraft

Every year people are seriously injured or killed by walking into aircraft propellers. 
 
 Vehicles around aircraft
  • Keep vehicle clear of the tarmac until the aircraft cabin door has been opened.
  • When the propeller/s are stationary and it is safe to approach the aircraft, the cabin door will be opened.
  • At night the cabin door will open after the red rotating beacons and navigation lights are turned off.
  • Caution - engine exhaust/s and other engine components will be very hot.
  • Don't walk under the wing - there are sharp pieces of metal that will cause injury.
  • Don't run on the tarmac or near an aircraft.
  • No smoking on the tarmac or near an aircraft

All vehicles that are driven on the tarmac:

  • Must not exceed a speed limit of 10kph.
  • Must remain at least the wings length away from the aircraft.
  • Must not reverse the vehicle towards the aircraft.

Safety Around Aircraft

At night, so that the pilot's night vision is not impaired:

  • Vehicle headlights must be on low beam
  • Emergency lights and white strobe lights must be off
  • Use vehicle hazard lights at night