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AC 150/5210-20A - Ground Vehicle Operations to include Taxiing or Towing an Aircraft on Airports

Document Information

Number
150/5210-20A
Title
Ground Vehicle Operations to include Taxiing or Towing an Aircraft on Airports
Status
Active
Date issued
2015-09-01
Office of Primary Responsibility
AAS-300, Office of Airport Safety and Operations - Airport Safety & Operations Division
Description

This AC and its appendices provide guidance to airport operators about developing training programs for safe ground vehicle operations, personnel taxiing or towing an aircraft, and pedestrian control on the movement and safety areas of an airport.

This version represents a major rewrite. The AC now addresses aircraft being taxied by persons other than certificated pilots; adds a definition for Airport Operations Area; revises the definition for Non-Movement Area; replaces the term “Ramp” with “Apron” to harmonize with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Annex 14 Volume 1; adds a definition for Vehicle or Pedestrian Deviation; provides guidance for towered airports on Part 139 requirements for people and equipment in the Runway Safety Area (RSA); calls for a Letter of Agreement at towered airports between the airport operator, the tower, and FAA Technical Operations; provides guidance on taxing and/or towing aircraft in the movement area by non-pilots; and incorporates numerous changes to format and content throughout the document.

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