§ 4.1103. Ground Operations

Rule 18. Air and Ground Traffic-Vehicular Traffic. All vehicular traffic on the Airport shall be confined to streets, roads, and avenues of passage designated and provided for that purpose and shall not be operated at a speed in excess of fifteen (15) miles per hour. Official vehicles only will be driven on the landing area. Such official vehicles will have a ground to air radio transceiver tuned to the local UNICOM frequency or common traffic advisory frequency (CTAF) and a flashing beacon light mounted on the roof of the car or a checkered orange and white flag mounted on the front bumper of the vehicle. Special use vehicles such as an ambulance, hearse, or delivery van may be driven on the apron with the permission of the airport manager. An aircraft owner who rents, leases, or owns his/her private hangar may park his/her automobile in the hangar while on a trip in his/her aircraft.

(Ord. No. 2002-08, adopted 8-6-02)

Rule 19. Fueling of Aircraft.

(A)

Aircraft shall not be fueled while the engine is running or while in a hangar or other enclosed place, except that an Ag spray aircraft on a fast turnaround may be fueled and loaded with chemicals with the aircraft engine idling if the airport manager has provided written authority to the Ag operator, the pilot remains at the controls, the aircraft's wheels are chocked, there are at least two (2) 20B fire extinguishers within fifty (50) feet of the aircraft being serviced, and a qualified ground crew member is present during the fueling operation.

(B)

Prior to making any fueling connection to an aircraft, the fueling equipment (fuel pump, hydrant servicer, fuel truck) shall be bonded to the aircraft by use of a cable suitable for that purpose and approved by the local fire marshal. The bond shall be made prior to fueling and maintained until fueling is completed and fuel connections have been removed. In addition, when fueling overwing, the fueling nozzle shall be bonded with a nozzle bond cable having a clip or male plug to a metallic component of the aircraft that is metallically connected to the aircraft fuel tank filler port or a female receptacle designed to accommodate the male plug. If there is no plug receptacle or means for attaching a clip, the operator shall touch the filler cap with the nozzle spout before removing the cap so as to equalize the static electrical potential between the nozzle and the filler port. The nozzle spout shall be kept in contact with the filler neck until the fueling is completed. When a funnel is used in aircraft fueling, it shall be kept in contact with the filler neck as well as the fuel spout or the fuel supply container to avoid the possibility of a spark at the fill opening. Only metal funnels shall be used for fueling. Bonding and fueling connections shall be disconnected in the reverse order of connection after fueling is completed.

(C)

All aircraft shall be fueled clear of all hangars, other buildings, and aircraft by at least twenty (20) feet.

(D)

Fueling trucks shall not be parked within any building or hangar or within one hundred (100) feet of any building, hangar, or parked aircraft (the local fire marshal shall have final authority as to determining such distance.) Fuel trucks shall be parked with at least ten (10) feet separation between vehicles.

(E)

Aircraft fuel storage tanks for below-ground or above-ground use will be constructed and installed, registered as required, monitored for leakage, operated, and maintained in accordance with federal and state statutes, rules, and regulations promulgated by the Environmental Protection Agency and the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission.

(F)

Aviation or auto fuels shall not be stored within a hangar or building except in small quantities and in approved containers manufactured and marked for such purpose and only with the approval of the local fire marshal.

(G)

Persons or businesses wishing to supply or dispense aviation fuel for use in their privately owned aircraft shall not be denied; however, they must meet all requirements the city places on other fuel suppliers, public or private. Private fueling facilities located on leased or private property must be installed and the fuel dispensed in accordance with all rules appertaining to aircraft fueling and fire safety contained herein.

(H)

Public sale of automobile gas for use in aircraft will not be permitted on the Airport without written approval of the airport manager. Aircraft authorized by the FAA to use auto gas may be privately fueled by the owner in a location designated by the airport manager in accordance with all rules appertaining to aircraft fueling and fire safety contained herein.

(I)

All aviation fuel storage tanks, aviation fuel pumps, hydrant fuel services, aircraft fuel service vehicles, whether publicly or privately owned, shall have the type of aviation fuel dispensed printed in large block letters, including octane if aviation gasoline, plus the fuel I.D. number, and "NO SMOKING" signs. This information shall be printed on all sides of the fueling tanks, pumps, etc. so the information is visible from any direction on the ground.

(J)

All aircraft fueling, fuel equipment, and procedures will be in accordance with Manual 407 "Aircraft Fuel Servicing, 1990," (or as revised) published by the National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, P.O. Box 9101, Quincy MA 02269-9101.

Rule 20. Tiedown of Aircraft.

(A)

All aircraft not hangared shall be tied down and the wheels chocked at night and during inclement weather.

(B)

All aircraft owners or their agents are responsible for the tiedown or security of their aircraft at all times and particularly during inclement weather.

(C)

Aircraft parked overnight on the transient apron shall pay tie down fee of three dollars ($3.00) for each night, except that such fee may be waived upon purchase of fuel or services.

Rule 21. Running Aircraft Engines.

(A)

Aircraft not equipped with adequate brakes shall not be started until the wheels have been set with chocks attached to ropes or other suitable means of removing them.

(B)

No aircraft shall be hand propped, started, or left running without a qualified person at the controls.

(C)

No aircraft engine shall be started or run inside any building or hangar.

(D)

No engine shall be started, run up, or warmed up until and unless the aircraft is in such position that the propeller stream or jet blast will clear all buildings, other aircraft, and groups of people.

Rule 22. Damage to Runway Lights. Any person damaging any runway or taxiway light or fixture by operation of an aircraft, or otherwise, shall immediately report such damage to the airport manager. Persons causing damage to runway and taxiway lights as a result of negligent operation of an aircraft or willful acts will be liable for replacement cost of the light(s) and/or fixture(s) and may be charged with a misdemeanor as provided in section 4.1108 hereunder.

Rule 23. Taxiing Aircraft.

(A)

No person shall taxi an aircraft until he/she has reasonably ascertained there will be no danger of collision with any person or object in the immediate area.

(B)

Aircraft will be taxied at a safe and prudent speed and in such manner as to be under the control of the pilot at all times.

(C)

Aircraft not equipped with adequate brakes will not taxied near buildings or parked aircraft unless an attendant (wing-walker) is at a wing of the aircraft to assist the pilot.

(D)

Aircraft shall not taxi onto the runway from the ramp and taxiway area if there is an aircraft approaching to land or on the ground in takeoff position. Aircraft waiting on the taxiway for another aircraft to take off or land will remain behind the runway holding position markings.

(E)

Aircraft shall not be taxied by engine power into or out of a hangar or T-hangar.

Rule 24. Parking Aircraft.

(A)

Unoccupied aircraft shall not be parked or tied down within any protected area (object fee area, safety area, etc.) as described in FAA AC 150/5300-13 and all aircraft not hangared shall be parked in the areas designated by the airport manager for that purpose.

(B)

Aircraft shall not be parked within fifty (50) feet of an aircraft fuel pump or fuel service truck parking area.

(C)

Aircraft shall not be parked in such a manner as to hinder the normal movement of other aircraft and traffic unless specifically authorized by the airport manager as an emergency measure.

(D)

It is the responsibility of the pilot when leaving a parked aircraft unattended to see that the brakes are set and/or it is properly chocked and/or tied down.

Rule 25. Loading/Unloading Aircraft. Pilots are prohibited from loading or unloading aircraft with the engine running, except as stated in Rule 19(A) herein.

(Ord. No. 2002-08, adopted 8-6-02)