CAR Part IX

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CIVIL AVIATION REGULATIONS

PART IX

AERODROMES

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1 General ..................................................................................................................... 10
1.1 General .................................................................................................................................. 10
1.2 Applicability ........................................................................................................................... 10
1.3 Definitions ............................................................................................................................. 11
1.4 Common Reference Systems ................................................................................................ 27
1.5 Standards and Recommended Practices .............................................................................. 27
Chapter 2 Aerodrome Certification or Landing Area Acceptance Process .................................... 32
2.1 Process to Obtain an Aerodrome Certificate or Landing Area Acceptance .......................... 32
2.2 Grant of an Aerodrome Certificate or Landing Area Acceptance ......................................... 33
2.3 Validity of an Aerodrome Certificate or Landing Area Acceptance ...................................... 34
2.4 Surrender of an Aerodrome Certificate or Landing Area Acceptance .................................. 35
2.5 Transfer of an Aerodrome Certificate ................................................................................... 35
2.6 Restriction, Suspension or Revocation of an Aerodrome Certificate or Landing Area
Acceptance ........................................................................................................................................ 36
2.7 Personnel Requirements for Aerodrome Certificate Holders .............................................. 36
Chapter 3 Aerodrome Manual .............................................................................................. 42
3.1 Purpose and Scope ................................................................................................................ 42
3.2 Preparation of the Aerodrome Manual ................................................................................ 42
3.3 Location of the Aerodrome Manual ..................................................................................... 43
3.4 Information to be Included in the Aerodrome Manual ........................................................ 43
3.5 Amendment of Aerodrome Manual ..................................................................................... 44
Chapter 4 Obligations of the Aerodrome Operator ............................................................... 45
4.1 General .................................................................................................................................. 45
4.2 Compliance ........................................................................................................................... 45
4.3 Conformance with Aerodrome Manual ................................................................................ 45
4.4 Provision of Appropriate Infrastructure and Services .......................................................... 45
4.5 Operating Limitations ........................................................................................................... 46
4.6 Internal Quality Assurance .................................................................................................... 46
4.7 Safety Management System (SMS) ....................................................................................... 48
4.8 Aerodrome Management Safety Programmes ..................................................................... 51
4.9 Competence of Operational and Maintenance Personnel ................................................... 52
4.10 Notifying and Reporting Information to the Aeronautical Information Service ................... 52
4.11 Notifying and Reporting Information regarding Condition of Movement Area & Related
Facilities ............................................................................................................................................. 55
4.12 Isolated Aircraft Parking Position .......................................................................................... 57
4.13 Notifying and Reporting Information to Aircraft Operators ................................................. 57
4.14 Obligations to Restrict Certain Aircraft ................................................................................. 58
4.15 Reporting Statistical Information .......................................................................................... 59
4.16 Aerodrome Operation and Maintenance Programme ......................................................... 60
4.17 Operation, Maintenance and Testing of Navigation Aids ..................................................... 72
4.18 Safeguarding of Aerodrome Surroundings ........................................................................... 73
4.19 Aerodrome Operating Approvals .......................................................................................... 75
4.20 Managing Unsafe Conditions ................................................................................................ 77
4.21 Surface Movement Guidance and Control Systems ............................................................. 78
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4.22 Low Visibility Procedures ...................................................................................................... 80
4.23 Apron Management Service ................................................................................................. 84
4.24 Aerodrome Vehicle Operations ............................................................................................ 85
4.25 Ground Servicing of Aircraft.................................................................................................. 87
4.26 Wildlife Hazard Management Plan ....................................................................................... 87
4.27 Aviation Security ................................................................................................................... 89
4.28 Runway Incursion Awareness ............................................................................................... 90
4.29 Aerodrome Emergency Services ........................................................................................... 91
4.30 Severe Weather .................................................................................................................... 91
Appendix 1 Application for an Aerodrome Certificate and Landing Area Acceptance ................ 92
Appendix 2 Aerodrome Data ................................................................................................... 93
2.1 General .................................................................................................................................. 93
2.2 Aerodrome Reference Point ................................................................................................. 95
2.3 Aerodrome and Runway Elevations ...................................................................................... 95
2.4 Aerodrome Reference Temperature .................................................................................... 96
2.5 Aerodrome Dimensions and Related Information ................................................................ 96
2.6 Strength of Pavements.......................................................................................................... 97
2.7 Pre-Flight Altimeter Check Location ................................................................................... 103
2.8 Declared Distances .............................................................................................................. 104
2.9 Condition of the Movement Area and Related Facilities .................................................... 107
2.10 Disabled Aircraft Removal ................................................................................................... 107
2.11 Rescue and Firefighting ....................................................................................................... 108
2.12 Visual Approach Slope Indicator Systems ........................................................................... 108
2.13 Coordination between AIS and Aerodrome Authorities ..................................................... 109
Appendix 3 Particulars to be included in an Aerodrome Manual ............................................ 110
3.1 Part 1 - General ................................................................................................................... 110
3.2 Part 2 – Particulars of the Aerodrome Site ......................................................................... 110
3.3 Part 3 – Particulars of the Aerodrome Required to be Reported to AIS ............................. 115
3.4 Part 4 – Synopsis of the Aerodrome Operating Procedures and Safety Measures ............ 117
3.5 Part 5 – RFS Aerodrome Manual Requirements ................................................................. 127
3.6 Part 6 – Aerodrome Administration and Safety Management System (SMS) .................... 129
Appendix 4 Aeronautical Studies ........................................................................................... 132
4.1 Purpose ............................................................................................................................... 132
4.2 Applicability ......................................................................................................................... 132
4.3 Assessment ......................................................................................................................... 133
4.4 Record Keeping – Document Control ................................................................................. 136
Appendix 5 Aeronautical Data Quality Requirements ............................................................ 137
Appendix 6 This Appendix is Not Used .................................................................................. 144
Appendix 7 Aerodrome Reference Code ................................................................................ 145
Appendix 8 Physical Characteristics ....................................................................................... 147
8.1 Aerodrome Design .............................................................................................................. 147
8.2 Aerodrome Reference Point ............................................................................................... 147
8.3 Runways .............................................................................................................................. 147
8.4 Taxiways .............................................................................................................................. 179
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8.5 Holding Bays, Runway-Holding Positions, Intermediate Holding Positions and Road Holding
Positions .......................................................................................................................................... 188
8.6 Aprons ................................................................................................................................. 190
8.7 Isolated Aircraft Parking Positions ...................................................................................... 192
Appendix 9 Aerodrome Lighting ............................................................................................ 193
9.1 General ................................................................................................................................ 193
9.2 Emergency Lighting ............................................................................................................. 196
9.3 Aeronautical Beacons ......................................................................................................... 196
9.4 Identification Beacon .......................................................................................................... 197
9.5 Approach Lighting Systems ................................................................................................. 198
9.6 Visual Approach Slope Indicator Systems ........................................................................... 212
9.7 Circling Guidance Lights ...................................................................................................... 222
9.8 Runway Lead-in Lighting Systems ....................................................................................... 223
9.9 Runway Threshold Identification Lights .............................................................................. 224
9.10 Runway Edge Lights ............................................................................................................ 225
9.11 Runway Threshold and Wing Bar Lights ............................................................................. 226
9.12 Runway End Lights .............................................................................................................. 229
9.13 Runway Centre Line Lights .................................................................................................. 232
9.14 Runway Touchdown Zone Lights ........................................................................................ 233
9.15 Simple Touchdown Zone Lights .......................................................................................... 234
9.16 Rapid Exit Taxiway Indicator Lights ..................................................................................... 236
9.17 Stopway Lights .................................................................................................................... 238
9.18 Taxiway Centre Line Lights .................................................................................................. 239
9.19 Taxiway Edge Lights ............................................................................................................ 244
9.20 Runway Turn Pad Lights ...................................................................................................... 245
9.21 Stop Bars ............................................................................................................................. 246
9.22 Intermediate Holding Position Lights.................................................................................. 248
9.23 Runway Guard Lights .......................................................................................................... 249
9.24 Apron Floodlighting............................................................................................................. 251
9.25 Visual Docking Guidance System ........................................................................................ 252
9.26 Aircraft Stand Manoeuvring Guidance Lights ..................................................................... 254
9.27 Road-Holding Position Light ................................................................................................ 255
9.28 No-entry Bar ........................................................................................................................ 255
9.29 Lights in Unserviceable or Closed Areas ............................................................................. 257
9.30 Lights for Temporary Closure of Runway ............................................................................ 258
9.31 Colour Specifications ........................................................................................................... 259
Appendix 10 Secondary Power Supply Maximum Switch-Over Times ..................................... 290
Appendix 11 Signs ................................................................................................................ 293
11.1 General ................................................................................................................................ 293
11.2 Variable Signs ...................................................................................................................... 313
11.3 Mandatory Instruction Signs ............................................................................................... 313
11.4 Information Signs ................................................................................................................ 319
11.5 VOR Aerodrome Checkpoint Sign ....................................................................................... 322
11.6 Aerodrome Identification Sign ............................................................................................ 323
11.7 Aircraft Stand Identification Signs....................................................................................... 324
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11.8 INS Signs .............................................................................................................................. 324
11.9 Road-Holding Position Sign ................................................................................................. 325
Appendix 12 Markings and Markers ...................................................................................... 327
12.1 General ................................................................................................................................ 327
12.2 Runway Designation Marking ............................................................................................. 328
12.3 Runway Centre Line Marking .............................................................................................. 330
12.4 Threshold Marking .............................................................................................................. 331
12.5 Aiming Point Marking ......................................................................................................... 333
12.6 Touchdown Zone Marking .................................................................................................. 335
12.7 Runway Side Stripe Marking ............................................................................................... 337
12.8 Taxiway Centre Line Marking .............................................................................................. 339
12.9 Runway Turn Pad Marking .................................................................................................. 342
12.10 Runway-Holding Position Marking ...................................................................................... 344
12.11 Intermediate Holding Position Marking .............................................................................. 346
12.12 VOR Aerodrome Checkpoint Marking................................................................................. 346
12.13 Aircraft Stand Markings ...................................................................................................... 347
12.14 Apron Safety Lines .............................................................................................................. 349
12.15 Road-Holding Position Marking .......................................................................................... 350
12.16 Mandatory Instruction Marking .......................................................................................... 350
12.17 Information Marking ........................................................................................................... 352
12.18 Markers ............................................................................................................................... 353
12.19 Unpaved Runway Edge Markers ......................................................................................... 354
12.20 Stopway Edge Markers ....................................................................................................... 354
12.21 Taxiway Edge Markers ........................................................................................................ 354
12.22 Taxiway Centre Line Markers .............................................................................................. 355
12.23 Unpaved Taxiway Edge Markers ......................................................................................... 356
12.24 Boundary Markers .............................................................................................................. 356
12.25 Marking Restricted Use Areas ............................................................................................. 357
12.26 Design of Mandatory Instruction and Information Markings ............................................. 361
Appendix 13 Obstacle Control & Marking .............................................................................. 366
13.1 Obstacle Limitation Surfaces............................................................................................... 366
13.2 Obstacle Limitation Requirements ..................................................................................... 376
Appendix 14 Aerodrome Operator Mandatory Reporting ...................................................... 414
Appendix 15 Bird Strike and Wildlife Reporting Form ............................................................ 417
Appendix 16 Guidance Material for Heliports ........................................................................ 418
Appendix 17 Indicators and Signalling Devices ...................................................................... 419
17.1 Wind Direction Indicator ..................................................................................................... 419
17.2 Landing Direction Indicator ................................................................................................. 419
17.3 Signalling Lamp ................................................................................................................... 420
17.4 Signal Panels and Signal Area .............................................................................................. 421
Appendix 18 ICAO Statistical Reporting Form ........................................................................ 422
18.1 Statistics to be Reported ..................................................................................................... 424
18.2 Definition of Terms Used .................................................................................................... 426
18.3 Units of Measurement ........................................................................................................ 426
18.4 Symbols ............................................................................................................................... 426
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Appendix 19 Aerodrome On-Notice Process .......................................................................... 427
19.1 Special Attention ................................................................................................................. 427
19.2 On-Notice ............................................................................................................................ 427
Appendix 20 Acceptable Means of Compliance & Guidance Material on Aerodrome
Management – Safety Programmes .......................................................................................... 429
Appendix 21 Acceptable Means of Compliance & Guidance Material on Personnel
Requirements 434
Appendix 22 Water Aerodromes ........................................................................................... 448
22.1 General ................................................................................................................................ 448
22.2 Physical Characteristics ....................................................................................................... 448
22.3 Obstacle Limitation Surfaces............................................................................................... 449
22.4 Visual Aids ........................................................................................................................... 450
22.5 Operational Procedures ...................................................................................................... 450
22.6 Water Aerodrome Emergency Response ............................................................................ 451
22.7 Emergency Response Planning ........................................................................................... 453

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Amendments to CAR Part IX
Initial Issue Introduction of Civil Aviation Regulation Part IX – Aerodrome Licensing
based upon ICAO Annex 14 Volume I Amendment 4
1 January 2002
Amendment 1 Inclusion of SMS aerodrome briefing requirements; ICAO statistical and
financial reporting; clarification of contents required in aerodrome
1 January 2005
emergency plan.
Amendment 2 Comprehensive reformatting of CAR Part IX; Annex 14 Vol 1 SARPs,
inclusive of Amendment 7, incorporated; quality assurance requirements
1 January 2006
included; requirements for reporting obstacle/terrain data included;
reporting to aerodrome control tower included; aerodrome maintenance
requirements clarified; requirements for navaids operation and
maintenance included; requirements for Authority approvals included;
mandatory requirements for installation and use of stop bars Aerodrome
Manual Part 2 – additional plans required; Aerodrome Manual Part 4 –
requirements clarified; Aerodrome Manual Part 5 - SMS requirements
clarified; RESA distances defined; clearance distances on aircraft stands
defined; requirements for lighted closure marking included; Obstacle
control standards clarified
Amendment 3 Editorial changes to Appendix 9, 11 and 13 correcting incorrect references
to Appendix Figures.
1 January 2008
Amendment 4 Amendment to Chapter 4, clause 4.7, including reference to new CAR Part
X Safety Management System
1 July 2009
Creation of Subparts 1 and 2, relocation and amendment of RFFS Rules

into subpart 2 and relocation of Appendix 14 into Subpart 2.
Introduction of Appendices 2, 3 and 4 to Subpart 2.
Editorial changes to Subpart 1 as a result of above changes.
Revision Complete revision of the full document. Subpart 2, RFFS Rules, removed
and now in new CAR Part XI.
Issue 2
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December 2010
Revision Incorporate changes previously subject to NPA or Directive: NOTAC
01/2013 (NPA 05/2013) Aerodrome Data - Strength Of Pavement - July
Issue 3
2013, NOTAC 02/2013 (NPA 06/2013) Aerodrome Management – Safety
February 2014 Programmes, NOTAC 01/2012 (NPA 01/2012) – Obstacle Data – Terrain
and Obstacle Data Collection, NOTAC 02/2012 (NPA 02/2012) – Enhanced
NPA 16/2013
Taxiway Centre Line Marking, NOTAC 03-2012 (NPA 03/213) – Wind
Direction Indicators, NOTAC 04-2012 (NPA 12/2012) – Code Letter F
Requirements and Guidance, DIR 01/2012 - Notifications of
Accidents/Serious Incidents and NPA 15/2013 – Aerodrome Management
- Aerodrome Post Holder Acceptance.
Other NOTACs: NOTAC 05-2012 - ANA Department On-Notice Process,
NOTAC 02/2011 - Aerodrome Certificate Holder Mandatory Reporting
ICAO SARPs from Annex 14, Volume 1 regarding: Aeronautical Data
(Chapter 2), Isolated Aircraft Parking Position (Chapter 3 -3.14), Landing
Direction Indicators (Chapter 5, 5.1.2.1), Signalling Lamp (Chapter 5,
5,1.3.1)
Issue 4 Incorporate changes from ICAO State Letter (AN 4/1.2.24-13/20) dated 5
April 2013 with subject of Adoption of Amendment 11 to Annex 14,
August 2014
Volume I; NPA 15-2014 - Personnel Requirements; CAR Part IX,
NPA 26/2014 Temporary Revision 1; guidance regarding Aerodrome Safeguarding
(4.18), changes to support introduction of Landing Area Acceptance and
certification of heliports further to CAAP-30 revisions, Water Aerodromes
(Appendix 22), Update of Appendix 4 regarding Aeronautical Studies,
changed references from Aerodrome Emergency Services (AES) to Rescue
Firefighting Services (RFS); specific elements regarding Aerodrome
Operator training programme; additional guidance regarding Aerodrome
Post Holders and training records; update of RESA and Runway Strip
requirement to include non-instrument runways; included provision for
severe weather notifications to ground operators further to AAIS Case No
AIFN/0007/2013 (SR 23/201).
Issue 5 Incorporate changes following NPA 01/2016 with no comments
introducing changes to:
Revision 00
I. PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS AND INTERNAL QUALITY ASSURANCE
April 2016
A. Personnel Requirements for Aerodrome Certificate Holders, introducing the
requirement for Post Holder Quality Assurance (Section 2.7, Appendix 21)
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NPA 01/2016 B . I n t e r n a l Q u a l i t y A s s u r a n c e ( S e c t i o n 4 . 6 , A p p e n d i x 2 1 )

II. PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
A. Pre‐Threshold Area (Runway Starter Extension) (Section 1.3,Appendix
8.3.9.10, Appendix 9.10.7, Appendix 9.12, Appendix 12.7)
B. Taxiway Minimum Separation Distance (Appendix 8.4)
C. Obstacle Limitation Surfaces (Appendix 13.1, Appendix 13.2)
D. Runway End Safety Areas (RESA) (Appendix 3.3.3 ,Appendix 8.3.9)
Issue 5 This revision is made following observations that:
Revision 01
- some changes introduced by NPA 01/2016 where not incorporated
May 2016 in Issue 5 Revision 00;
- some mistakes and formatting errors appeared in Issue 5 Revision
00 while incorporating NPA 01/2016; and
- amendment section for Issue 5 Revision 00 was not updated to
highlight the amendment as listed in the NPA. out.
The track changes against Issue 4 are shown in this revision.
Issue 05 Figure App 12-4A and Table 12 App 12-1A were missed out in Issue 5
Revision 01 from NPA 01-2016
Revision 02

15th February
2017 Figures under Appendix 8.4.13.1 rectified to ensure consistency with Table
App 8-1
Issue 05 Figures under Appendix 8.4.13.1 rectified to ensure consistency with Table
App 8-1 .
Revision 02
(CORRECTED)(1)
07th May 2017
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CHAPTER 1

GENERAL
1.1 GENERAL
1.1.1 Civil Aviation Regulations Part IX is issued by the Authority in pursuit of its
obligations to ensure enforcement of accepted international regulations and
standards at aerodromes of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and to follow up their
execution in coordination with the Appropriate Authorities/Aerodrome
Operators. These regulations are based on NPA 26-2014. Further changes have
been incorporated into these regulations based on the Comment Response
Document (CRD).
1.1.2 The specifications contained herein are based upon the Standards and
Recommended Practices (SARPs) of Annex 14 Volumes 1 and 2, Annex 15 and
Annex 19 to the Convention on International Civil Aviation (Chicago Convention)
in so far as they have been adopted by the UAE.
1.1.3 Design standards for fixed wing operations are based upon the Aerodrome
Reference Code. Design standards for rotary wing aircraft are based upon the D
Value. The intent of the Aerodrome Reference Code and D Value is to provide a
simple method for interrelating the numerous specifications concerning the
characteristics of aerodromes so as to provide a series of aerodrome facilities that
are suitable for aircraft that are intended to operate at the aerodrome.
1.1.4 These regulations have been framed in such a way that the specifications for
physical infrastructure, visual aids and navigational aids can be adopted for use by
all UAE aerodromes. The specifications contained herein are considered to be
minimum acceptable standards.
1.1.5 Aerodrome Certificate or Landing Area Acceptance holders shall comply with the
requirements and apply the information contained within CAR Part III (General
Regulations) – Chapter 9, (Organisations/Personnel Certification Generic
Requirements).
1.2 APPLICABILITY
1.2.1 These regulations apply to all aerodromes in the UAE involved in civil aviation
activities. Where reference is made to an aerodrome, this term relates both to an
aerodrome and a heliport and to fixed wing and rotary wing operations.
Note: Guidance material regarding Heliports is included in Appendix 16.
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