Aircraft Accident Investigation Report

15 This was not consistent with the findings, wherein the light fixtures have been replaced by surface-mounted road reflectors (plastic). The Flight Safety Division (JCAA) has no record of having authorised this variation. b) Aerodrome Beacon (ABN) The steady white light atop the tower was not in conformance with the characteristics of an Aerodrome Beacon as defined in the JCAA Manual of Aerodrome Standards (MAS) Chapter 9: 9.2.3.3.6 1.10.4 Airport Rescue and Fire-fighting - Facilities: The Aerodrome had one foam tender, ‘Fire #11’, with a capacity of some 6820L mobile Water + 560L Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF) Type B, manned by a crew of three, sunrise to sunset, or on request. One 20 lbs CO2 portable fire extinguisher and one 20 lbs Purple K Cartridge portable fire extinguisher was also carried aboard ‘Fire 11’, in addition to crash axe and other ancillary equipment. 1.10.5 Airport Rescue and Fire-fighting - Guidance Material The draft Tinson Pen Aerodrome Operator Manual extract Section dealing with ‘ Off- Airport Accident’ states, in part: “3.2.1.2 Action by Airport Rescue & Fire-fighting Services (ARFFS) i) The ARFFS will respond to off-airport accidents as advised by the Senior ARFF Officer present, or his designated representative. ii) Confirm with JCAA Air Traffic Services that they are aware of the report. iii) Will await clearance from the Air Traffic Services and or Operations Officer or his designate to dispatch appliances .” iv) Deploy pre-determined attendance on instruction from Operations Officer only. These instructions are not consistent with the Air Traffic Services Manual of Operations (ManOps) which, in fact, states in part: “ 828.5.1 Where the emergency response services are called upon to perform extraneous duties, these duties must not interfere with the prime function of the aerodrome fire service. 1.10.6 Aerodrome Perimeter The eastern perimeter of the aerodrome was practically open to intruders, with large gaps in the perimeter fencing. 1.10.7 Aerodrome Condition Reporting Aerodrome Condition Reports were not generated or disseminated on a regular basis, nor were records kept in a file. Deficiencies are said to be reported to the Engineering/