Re: CAA: Mutual Help List, Disabled Aircraft Recovery

["Dave Gaines" <dgaines@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Mike - I would appreciate a copy of Chandler's Rules & Regs clause being
sent to Yuma...FAX 928/344-4677. Thanks. - Dave Gaines
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From: <Mike.Smith@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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Sent: Monday, April 14, 2003 11:54 AM
Subject: Re: CAA: Mutual Help List, Disabled Aircraft Recovery


>
> I think that you are on the right track. I would make a couple of
> additional suggestions:
>
> Add a clause to your Rules & Regulations (if you haven't already),
> stipulating that aircraft owners and operators are responsible for the
> prompt removal of disabled aircraft, with a further stipulation that the
> airport manager may cause the aircraft to be removed at owner's expense,
if
> necessary. I can fax a copy of the section from our R&Rs if you wish.
>
> Develop a vendors' list of local companies qualified and equipped to
remove
> disabled aircraft, including 24 hour contact numbers. We have used towing
> companies with heavy equipment tow trucks to remove light twins. A crane
> company is another good resource for heavier aircraft. An RFP for
> contracting with a qualified vendor would be the ultimate.
>
> It's a good idea to have some of your own equipment for aircraft removal.
> We have an electric crane with a sling, mounted on an airport truck which
> can lift 6500 pounds. We also have a dolly/towbar which can be winched
> under a flat tire and used to move an aircraft off the runway/taxiway.
>
> Obviously there is liability involved with removing aircraft yourself. Be
> sure to coordinate with your Risk Management or insurance people to be
sure
> that you are covered for this activity.
>
>
> Michael Smith, CM
> Airport Maintenance & Operations Supervisor
> Chandler Municipal Airport
> 2380 S. Stinson Way
> Chandler AZ, 85249
> (480) 782-3544
>
>
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> I am looking for ideas on how other airports handle disabled GA aircraft
on
> or near runways. Whenever we have such a situation, we usually rely upon
> one of our FBOs to remove the aircraft. However, we have no contract with
> them and no specified time of removal from a runway. As of late, we have
> been having a lot of problems getting a timely response from our FBO which
> usually results in lengthy runway/taxiway closures.(Reasons range from
lack
> of personnel/equipment, etc.) I have done some research on the subject and
> can come up with only two solutions: (1.) An RFP for aircraft removal,
with
> specified removal times, etc. or (2.) Training and and purchasing the
> necessary equipment for our own airfield maintenance personnel to do the
> job. Does anyone have a better idea?
>
>
> William E. Hewitt JR., A.A.E.
> SLC International Airport
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