N.J. Admin. Code § 16:54-7.2

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 12, June 17, 2024

Section 16:54-7.2 - Operational standards for public use aeronautical facilities

(a) All public use aeronautical facilities shall maintain a facility operations manual as required by 16:54-7.1(a), with the following additions:

1. An aeronautical facility self-inspection program plan which includes:

i. A checklist of items to be inspected;

ii. A schedule of such inspections;

iii. Notification procedures for discrepancies found; and

iv. Corrective action procedures for discrepancies found;

2. Procedures for the control and use of vehicles on the aeronautical operations area;

3. Winter operations snow and ice control plans;

4. Aircraft recovery plan, which includes:

i. Procedures to be used in recovering damaged aircraft located on or near the facility;

ii. A list of recovery equipment and sources of that equipment including telephone contacts; and

iii. A list of firms capable of accomplishing the recovery;

5. A listing of aeronautical activities conducted at the facility; and

6. A copy of the approved general operating rules for the facility, as required by 16:54-5.2(d).

(b) Licensees of public use aeronautical facilities shall prepare aeronautical operations area ground operating procedures, which shall be used by all facility users. The procedures shall be made a part of the facility general operating rules as required by 16:54-5.2.

(c) The Manager may require noise abatement procedures to be prepared for a public use aeronautical facility, in accordance with 16:54-7.1(e), in the interest of good community relations. Communities that believe they are adversely impacted by aircraft noise from adjacent public use aeronautical facilities may request the Manager to take action. When notice is received from the appropriate governing body of an impacted municipality, the Manager will require the licensee to prepare noise abatement procedures.

(d) The licensee of each public use aeronautical facility shall enforce the aeronautical facility's approved general operating rules as required in 16:54-5.2(d).

(e) Traffic pattern altitudes for fixed wing aircraft operations at public use airports shall not be less than 1,000 feet AGL (above ground level), except where required for operational considerations and/or as directed by FAA for airspace, safety, or operational reasons.

N.J. Admin. Code § 16:54-7.2

Amended by 48 N.J.R. 1684(a), effective 8/15/2016