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SECTION
100.3 - SCOPE
These Rules are established
and adopted as a supplement to the FAR's and the Michigan Aeronautics
Code, which govern the operation of the Airport. User shall be governed by, and
is responsible for compliance with these Rules and any supplementary
documents pertinent to specific operations, as well as any codes and/or
statutes adopted hereby, referenced and the same as they may be amended. SECTION
100.4 - AUTHORITY OF THE MANAGER
SECTION
100.5 - LIABILITY
The Township, its agents and
employees operating the Airport, assume no responsibility for damage, loss
or injury to Users, by reason of fire, theft, vandalism, jet blast or
turbulence, wind, flood, earthquake, faulty construction practice, design
errors or omissions, or other natural causes. User agrees to indemnify,
save, protect and hold harmless the Township, its agents and employees
operating the Airport from and against any and all actions, suits, claims,
damages and charges caused by any act or omission, fault or negligence of
the User, or anyone acting on his behalf. SECTION
100.6 - ACCIDENT REPORTS
User involved in any accident
or incident occurring on the Airport that results in injury to any User or
damage to property shall immediately notify the Manager.
This does not eliminate any obligation a User has to report
accidents or incidents to any other agency. SECTION
100.7 - SAVINGS CLAUSE, SECTION TITLES
SECTION
100.8 - REVISIONS
The Township reserves the
right to amend, add to, subtract from, or otherwise modify these Airport
Rules and Regulations at its discretion in the interest of the public or
due to changing business conditions by resolution with a majority vote of
the Grosse Ile Township Board.
CHAPTER
200
USER RESPONSIBILITIESSECTION
200.1 - DISORDERLY CONDUCT
User shall not be or become
intoxicated or be under the influence of any toxic substance, or commit
any disorderly, obscene, indecent act, an act of nuisance or engage in any
form of illegal gambling on the Airport. SECTION
200.2 - LITTERING AND SANITATION
User shall not dispose of
garbage, papers, refuse, or other material on the Airport.
Restrooms shall be used in a clean and sanitary manner. SECTION
200.3 - PRESERVATION OF PROPERTY
User shall not destroy,
injure, deface or disturb in any way any property or facility of the
Airport. SECTION
200.4 - WEAPONS AND EXPLOSIVES
No User except peace officers,
duly authorized Post Office employees, Airport employees, members of the
armed forces of the United States on official duty, or persons with
current concealed weapon permits, shall carry any weapon or explosive
material on the Airport. Properly
cased sporting guns may be carried for transshipment. SECTION
200.5 - INTERFERING OR TAMPERING WITH AIRCRAFT
User shall not interfere or
tamper with any aircraft or put in motion the engine of such aircraft or
use any aircraft, aircraft parts, instruments, or tools without permission
of the owner or by specific direction of the Manager. SECTION
200.6 - ANIMALS
User shall not allow personal
pets in any building or other areas of the Airport without the approval of
the Manager, with the exception of service dogs. SECTION
200.7 - LOITERING, VIOLATIONS, TRESPASSING
User shall not loiter on any
part of the Airport or in any building on the Airport. Failure
to comply with a proper request to leave the premises shall be regarded as
trespassing. Proximity of
Users to the landing areas shall be regarded as trespassing. SECTION
200.8 - SMOKING
User shall not smoke on the
aprons, fuel storage areas, or in any building, room, or place on the
Airport where smoking is specifically prohibited or within 50 feet of any
fueling or de-fueling operation. SECTION
200.9 - TRASH
User shall dispose of trash
and garbage only in designated containers. SECTION 200.10 - SPILLS
User shall immediately notify
the Manager or Fire Department of any leak or spill involving oil, gas,
grease or other chemical, petroleum or paint product.
User responsible for a leak or spill shall immediately clean up the
leak or spill. All spilled
material shall be prevented from entering any section of the storm drain
system. Any material allowed
to enter the storm drain system will be cleaned up at the cost of the
responsible party. SECTION 200.11 - LIQUID DISPOSAL
User shall not dump or dispose
of fuels, dopes, paints, solvents, acids or other liquids on the Airport.
User may dispose of oils and lubricating materials in the
designated Waste Oil Disposal Tank. SECTION 200.12 - DAMAGE
User shall be held fully
responsible for all damage or injury to any real or personal property of
the Airport, including leased property, whether caused by intentional
action or negligence of the User, User’s lessee, tenant, employee or
guest. SECTION 200.13 - SIGNS
User shall not place on
Airport property any signs without prior permission and authorization from
the Commerce Park Commission and receipt of proper permits from the
Township Community Development Department. SECTION 200.14 - FREE LANCE OPERATIONS
User shall not engage in a
commercial activity at the Airport without an operating agreement from the
Manager. SECTION 200.15 - AIR SHOWS AND AERIAL
DEMONSTRATIONS
User shall not schedule air
meets, aerial demonstrations, banner towing, or other special activities
to be held at the Airport unless prior permission is obtained from the
Manager. SECTION 200.16 – T-HANGAR RULES
The
International Building Code (IBC 2003) and the International Fire Code (IFC
2003) and all National Fire Protection Associations NFPA Codes, Standards
and Guides currently adopted by Grosse Ile Township mandates that the
primary use of all Hangars and T-hangars shall be storage of aircraft and
aircraft related parts, supplies and appropriate tools.
Aircraft hangars and T-hangars are classified as (IBC) S-2
structures. Additional
motorized items stored in a T-hangar shall be limited to a maximum of one
automobile and one boat (or any combination not exceeding two).
Storage of fishing boats, personal watercraft, and motorcycles is
allowed, provided that the stored items are in a “winterized
condition” (the battery has been removed and the permanently installed
fuel tanks are full). Storage
of one of these recreational items counts against the two allowed vehicle
or boat limit. Storage of one
recreational camper is permitted, but cannot exceed the maximum of two of
any combination. Camper shall
not be plugged into any electrical outlet and shall not be used for any
purpose while being stored in a T-hanger. 200.16-1.0 Portable
fuel tanks for boats or personal watercraft must be completely empty. 200.16-1.1 Except
as identified above, no other non-aircraft (i.e. personal, household or
commercial) items may be stored in a T-hangar unless approved by the
airport manager. If no plane
is housed in the T-hangar, storage of above items will not be allowed. 200.16-1.2 Items
stored in addition to the aircraft shall be placed such that movement
within the hangar is not restricted. Passageways
and access paths for hangar or aircraft use and egress shall not be
restricted or encumbered. 200.16-1.3 Parking
of tenant vehicle in the hangar is permitted while the aircraft is removed
for flight. 200.16-1.4 Storage
and use of flammable and combustible liquids shall meet the following
requirements: A.
A maximum of 2.5 gallons of gasoline may be stored in an
Underwriter Laboratories, Inc. (UL) approved Type I safety container when
needed to operate the following: ·
Gasoline
powered tug or tractor. ·
Gasoline
powered towing device. ·
Snow
blower. B. Up to
forty-eight (48) unopened quart containers of aviation oil may be stored. 200.16-1.5 Storage
of waste oil/hydraulic fluids is prohibited.
Oils and lubricating materials shall be disposed of in the
designated waste oil disposal tank. Waste
oil, used oil filters, used fuel filters, cleaning liquids, oily rags and
other used fluids and flammables shall not be stored overnight.
Such items and materials shall promptly be removed from the hangar
for proper disposal as Hazardous Material. 200.16-1.6 Spray
painting inside of a T-hangar is prohibited.
The use of flammable cleaners is prohibited inside the hangars.
No paint thinners, solvents, or other flammable liquids may be
stored in a hangar unless in an approved flammable liquid safety cabinet. 200.16-1.7 Smoking
is not permitted in any hangar. Open flames, flame-producing devices and
other sources of ignition shall not be permitted in hangars.
Exception: Approved
propane-fired engine heaters may be used only when the main hangar door is
in a fully open position. Propane may not be stored in hangar.
200.16-1.8 No
open-flame space heating devices may be stored or used in a hangar (i.e.
kerosene turbo space heaters and propane fueled space heaters). 200.16-1.9 Approved
electrical devices for heating aircraft engines (i.e. engine block
heaters) may be left operational in a hangar when not attended as long as
the device is directly connected to one approved grounded extension cord
directly connected to wall outlet provided.
Power strips and multi-tap outlets are not permitted.
Use of electrical heat tape for engine pre-heating is not
permitted. 200.16-2.0 Storage
and use of UL or FM approved electrical extension cords is permitted
provided the cord is disconnected and stored when the tenant is not
present; however, use of an electrical extension cord for an operating
pre-heater or battery charger is permitted.
The extension cord shall be disconnected and stored when the
pre-heater or battery charger is not operating.
Electrical devices requiring more than a maximum of 15 amps shall
not be plugged into electrical receptacles.
Service cords shall match requirements.
No extension cords may be fastened or routed through hangars walls
or framing. Temporary wiring
is prohibited. 200.16-2.1 Use
of light bulbs for heating aircraft interiors is prohibited. 200.16-2.2 The
use of electrical space heaters for heating aircraft interiors shall meet
the following requirements:
200.16-2.3 Aircraft
maintenance is permitted in the hangar provided the area is kept neat,
orderly and clean. 200.16-2.4 An
operational refrigerator may be maintained in a hangar for the tenant’s
convenience, if it is connected to a wall outlet.
No extension cords allowed in conjunction with refrigerator. 200.16-2.5 No
wooden lofts or permanent wooden shelving are allowed in a hangar.
Furniture to be used for a lounge area will be permitted only if
inspected and approved by the Fire Department. 200.16-2.6 The
aircraft operating area (AOA) and related areas shall be kept free from
combustible debris at all times. 200.16-2.7 All
buildings are subject to regular and/or unannounced inspection by the
Grosse Ile Fire Marshall (or his designee) for Fire Code Compliance with
the Michigan Fire Prevention Code PA 207, as amended, the International
Fire Code section 104, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 409
Standard for Aircraft Hangars (NFPA) 407 Standard for Aircraft Fuel
Servicing and (NFPA) 410 Standard on Aircraft Maintenance.
Except for emergencies, Fire Department inspector shall be
accompanied by the Airport Manger (or his designee).
CHAPTER
300
AIRPORT OPERATIONSSECTION
300.1 - AERONAUTICAL ACTIVITIES
All aeronautical activities at
the Airport and all flight operations in the airspace above the Airport
shall be conducted in conformity with the current applicable rules and
regulations of the FAA, the MAC, and the Township. SECTION
300.2 - AIRCRAFT REGISTRATION
SECTION
300.3 - DAMAGED OR DISABLED AIRCRAFT
SECTION
300.4 - ENGINE STARTING AND RUN UP
SECTION
300.5 - AIRCRAFT PARKING
SECTION 300.6 - AIRCRAFT
CLEANING
The Airport cleaning area is available on a first come first served basis. Cleaning materials shall be biodegradable and nontoxic. Violators of this provision shall be financially responsible for cleanup of the storm water system. User clean up of the area and disposal of all materials and debris must be complete and thorough. SECTION
300.7 – SPECIAL EVENTS The Township may schedule special events on the airport property. Pilots are reminded of their responsibility to monitor AWOS and observe any restrictions that these activities may impose.
CHAPTER
400
AIR TRAFFIC PROCEDURESThe procedures outlined in
this chapter are recommendations
that shall be followed in every case except emergency conditions.
SECTION
400.1 - TRAFFIC RULES
SECTION
400.2 - FIXED WING AIRCRAFT TRAFFIC PATTERN PROCEDURES (FIGURE
1)
Aircraft
entering the traffic pattern shall exercise caution and courtesy so as not
to cause aircraft already in the pattern to deviate from their course.
Pattern altitude for all runways is 1600 ft. MSL.
SECTION
400.3 - ROTARY WING TRAFFIC PATTERN PROCEDURES (FIGURE
2)
Pilots of
rotary wing aircraft may follow fixed wing traffic pattern procedures or
use traffic pattern procedures specific for rotary wing aircraft. Rotary wing
patterns have been established to contribute to safe operating procedures
while mixing with fixed wing and ultralight aircraft.
All routes are based on weather permitting. A. Route 1. Approach and departure shall be made to and from the center of the Airport, passing overhead of Celeron Island and Horse Island at a minimum of 1,500 feet MSL.
B. Route 2. Approach and departure shall be made to and from the center of the Airport, passing west of Meridian Elementary School at a minimum of 1,500 feet MSL and on a heading of approximately 3550. C. Route 3. Approach and departure shall be made to and from the center of the Airport passing overhead of Stoney Island and the shoreline north of Elba Island at a minimum of 1,500 feet MSL. SECTION
400.4 - ULTRALIGHT PROCEDURES (FIGURE
3)
TRAFFIC
PATTERNS Ultralight patterns have been
established to contribute to the safe operating procedures while mixing
with fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft.
All routes are based on weather permitting. Ultra-light operators shall
conduct operations in the area described in FIGURE
3. Entry / Exit shall be conducted through and below the
Base and Crosswind legs of fixed and rotary wing aircraft in the pattern,
C.
Arrivals
and departures shall be to the north of the Airport following Meridian
Road at a height of no more than 200 feet AGL while south of Meridian
Elementary School. D.
Ultralight
traffic shall avoid low altitude flight over hangars and residential
areas. E.
Powered
parachutes and powered para-gliders shall not use or fly over runways. ADDITIONAL
REQUIREMENTS FOR ULTRALIGHT FLIGHT
SECTION
400.5 - RADIO PROCEDURES
A. Any aircraft,
(including ultralight aircraft) that are utilizing runways or the traffic pattern
at Grosse Ile Municipal airport shall be required to have and utilize a
two-way radio that meets FAA standards for
two-way communication on common aviation frequencies.
Exception by prior request to the Airport Manger. B. Pilots of
aircraft arriving, departing or operating in vicinity of the airport and
equipped with two-way radios shall maintain communications with other
aircraft by monitoring and reporting on the Airport CTAF (123.0). C. Pilots
operating aircraft in conflict with the runway in use shall declare their
intent on the CTAF (123.0) and maintain two-way radio communications with
other aircraft in vicinity of the Airport.
CHAPTER
500
NOISE ABATEMENTSECTION
500.1 - SCOPE
Noise abatement is an
important responsibility of Airport users.
Noise abatement is achieved through predetermined flight patterns
as outlined in FIGURE
1, FIGURE
2 and FIGURE
3 and techniques described in this chapter.
Although noise intensity is reduced by the prescribed flight
patterns, maximum use of over-water flight and procedures will reduce the
noise heard by residents. SECTION
500.2 - GENERAL PROCEDURES
SECTION
500.3 - FIXED WING PROCEDURES
SECTION
500.4 - ROTARY WING PROCEDURES
Rotary wing pilots shall climb
within airport boundaries before crossing populated areas and to continue
climb until the aircraft has attained an altitude of at least 1,500 feet MSL. SECTION
500.5 – ULTRALIGHT PROCEDURES Ultra vehicle flight shall not
pass over residences adjacent to the airport or fly along the airport
property boundaries.
CHAPTER
600
FUELINGSECTION
600.1 - FUELING OPERATIONS
All
fueling and defueling operations shall conform to the provisions of NFPA
407 Standards for Aircraft Fueling Servicing, NFPA 410 Standard on
Aircraft Maintenance and the following: A.
During the
fueling of any aircraft: 1.
Aircraft
shall not be fueled while in a hangar or enclosed space. 2.
Aircraft
fueling shall begin only after the grounding cable has been connected
between the aircraft and the fuel dispensing system. 3.
Fueling
shall cease if the grounding cable becomes disconnected. 4.
User shall
ensure there is no smoking within fifty feet of fueling. 5.
User shall
not operate any radio (including cell phone) or operate any electrical
appliance in or near aircraft being fueled. 6.
User shall
not use any material or equipment that is likely to cause a spark or
ignition. 7.
User
engaged in fueling shall have a suitable fire extinguisher available. 8.
Unless
authorized by the FAA, an aircraft engine shall not be started, running,
or warmed by application of exterior heat during fueling. 9.
Unless
authorized by the FAA, persons shall not be in an aircraft while it is
being fueled. B.
During the
defueling of any aircraft, ALL above safety restrictions apply, including: 1.
Prior to
defueling an aircraft, the User shall inform the Airport Manager and the
Grosse Ile Fire Department. 2.
User shall
provide the time, location, and estimated amount to be defueled.
CHAPTER
700
VEHICLESSECTION 700.1 - RULES OF
OPERATION
The
non-movement area consists of the parking areas, loading ramps, and
maintenance area. The majority of vehicle operations on the AOA
occur in this area and most drivers on the AOA are authorized to operate
only in the non-movement area. Generally, Users in this area include
hangar tenants, tie down tenants, passengers, mechanics, flight
instructors, student pilots, invited guests, and visitors.
SECTION
700.2 - VEHICLE PARKING
SECTION 800 –
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