Safety Around Aircraft

Remain behind fence/gate until:

• propellor/s have stopped spinning
• external lights are off
• cabin door is open and one of the crew has advised you that it is safe to approach the aircraft

Once on the Tarmac

• Don’t run on the tarmac or near an aircraft
• Be aware - the engine's exhaust(s) and other metal components will be very hot
• Don't walk under the wing - there are sharp pieces of metal that will cause injury
• Children - must be escorted
• No smoking - on the tarmac or near an aircraft

Vehicles around aircraft

• Keep vehicle clear of the tarmac until the propellors are stationary, the aircraft cabin door has been opened and the crew has advised you that it is safe to approach the aircraft
• At night the cabin door will open after the red rotating beacons and navigation lights are turned off
• Caution - engine exhaust(s) and other engine components will be very hot

All vehicles that are driven on the tarmac:

• Must not exceed a speed limit of 15 kph
• Must remain at least three metres away from the aircraft
• Must not reverse the vehicle towards the aircraft

At night, so that the pilot’s night vision is not impaired:

• Vehicle headlights must be on low beam
• Emergency lights and white strobe lights must be off
• Use vehicle hazard lights at night

Last Updated: 28/08/2007