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MANCHESTER AIRPORT AIRCRAFT PUSHBACK PROCEDURES Effective from 1st April 2019. 00:01 hrs local.
Pushback procedures added for Terminal 2, Pier 1 new stands. Stands 72, 73 & 74 pushback procedures amended. TRPs 74 & 104 added. TRP map updated. Tug callsign list amended.
Points to remember; Always ensure that the current aircraft pushback procedures document is available inside the tug prior to carrying out any aircraft pushback or towing manoeuvre. Any deviation from the procedures described in this document will be issued by ATC as a ‘nonstandard’ pushback instruction at the time of pushback request. It is a mandatory requirement to use a serviceable headset at all times when carrying out any aircraft pushback, tow or push & park manoeuvre. NB: Headsets are not to be used during periods of thunderstorm activity, Aerodrome Manual, ASI 16 refers. Airside Standing Instructions 16 and 18 within the Manchester Airport Aerodrome Manual provide further guidance on pushback procedures and use of headsets. An up-to-date copy of the Manchester Airport Manoeuvring Area Map must be available in aircraft tugs at all times. Pushback clearance MUST NOT be requested by flight crew until the Headset Operative (Handling Agent or Ground Engineer) has confirmed to the aircraft commander that the aircraft and ground crew are fully ready for pushback and the tug driver is in the cab. Tug drivers have a responsibility to listen to ATC and the pushback clearance instruction given. Tug drivers MUST listen out on ATC Ground frequency, and listen specifically for the ATC pushback clearance, which will include the stand number. If in doubt about an instruction given, call ATC via the tug radio to seek confirmation/ clarification. Don’t be afraid to query. Always ask and never assume – you either know or you don’t. Aircraft parked on Left or Right centrelines use the procedure for the CENTRE/MAIN stand designator number, unless listed as otherwise in this document. Upon completion of a pushback manoeuvre;
Aircraft nose to be pointing towards the airfield identification point, eg: ‘facing runways’. Aircraft nose wheel to be on taxiway centreline. Aircraft nose wheel to stop on relevant Tug Release Point (TRP) mark or to stop abeam the relevant CENTRE/MAIN stand centreline number unless otherwise stated. If pushing to a taxiway Intermediate Holding Point (IHP), both aircraft and tug must be stopped behind the IHP markings, clear of adjacent taxiway routes.
REVISION YANKEE v1.0
Operational changes from previous revision;
PRE-DEPARTURE CHECKLIST 1
Check that the tug’s ground-to-air radio is switched on and functioning correctly.
2
Confirm that a serviceable headset is available for use. NB: A serviceable headset is mandatory for all pushbacks, tows, push & park and push & hold manoeuvres.
3
Check that up-to-date Pushback Procedures and Airfield Manoeuvring Area Maps are available in the tug cab.
4
Check and confirm the stand number.
5
Ensure the currently published pushback procedures are understood.
6
Prior to starting a pushback manoeuvre, listen to ATC Ground frequency and ensure the issued pushback clearance is understood – if in doubt, ask ATC to confirm.
7
If a non-standard pushback manoeuvre is issued by ATC, check and confirm the instructions with the Headset Operative.
8
Maintain situational awareness at all times.
9
Do not cross any red stopbars unless explicitly instructed to do so by ATC.
10
If there is any uncertainty or possibility of misunderstanding, contact ATC on the ground-to-air radio immediately.
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DESIGNATED TUG RELEASE LOCATIONS TRP Name & Location TRP 6 – Taxiway Lima abeam Stand 6. TRP 7 - Taxiway JulietEcho abeam Stand 7. TRP 8 – Taxiway Lima, abeam Stand 8. TRP 10 – Taxiway Lima, abeam Stand 10. TRP 11 – Taxiway JulietEcho, abeam Stand 11. TRP 12 – Taxiway Delta, abeam Stand 12. TRP 15 – Abeam end of Pier B between IHPs B4 and B5. TRP 26 – Taxiway Romeo, abeam Stand 26. TRP 31 – Taxiway Delta, abeam Stand 31. TRP 42 – Taxiway JulietFoxtrot, abeam Stand 42. TRP 44 – Taxiway JulietFoxtrot, abeam Stand 44. TRP 51 – Taxiway Golf, abeam Stand 51. TRP 74 – Taxiway Zulu, abeam Stand 74R. TRP 104 – Taxiway November-Alpha between Stands 104 & 106. IHP N1 – Taxiway November, abeam Stand 66. IHP D7 – Taxiway Delta, abeam Stand 206.
Comments None. None. None. Tug and aircraft will remain clear of Taxiway Delta. None. Jet aircraft only. Push tail towards IHP L1, then pull forward to TRP 12. Aircraft engine start during pull forward. Tug and aircraft will remain clear of Taxiways Foxtrot and Delta, either side of IHPs B4 and B5. Tug and aircraft will remain clear of Taxiway Delta. Tug and aircraft will remain clear of aircraft routeing along Taxiway Delta to November. Be aware of aircraft pushbacks from Stands 1, 5, 7, 9 and 11. Be aware of aircraft pushbacks from Stands 1, 5, 7, 9 and 11. None. None. None.
Tug and aircraft to be stopped behind IHP N1 markings to ensure Taxiway Delta remains clear.
Tug and aircraft to be stopped behind IHP D7 markings to ensure Taxiway Delta to Romeo route remains clear. IHP B6 – Taxiway Bravo, Jet aircraft only. abeam ‘green island’. IHP G1 – Taxiway Golf, Tug and aircraft to be stopped behind IHP G1 markings to ensure Taxiway Juliet remains clear. abeam Stand 48. Be aware of possible conflicts within the Taxiway Juliet-Echo/ Juliet-Foxtrot cul-desac during aircraft pushbacks from Pier B Stands 1, 5, 7, 9, 11, Southern Front Stands 16, 17 and 18, and Terminal 3 Stands 41, 42, 43 and 44.
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PUSHBACK PROCEDURE LIST 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12L 12C 12R 15 16
Jet aircraft Prop aircraft
TRP 7 facing runways. Engine start at TRP. Taxiway Juliet-Echo. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 5 centreline, facing terminal building. Jet aircraft Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 23 centreline, facing Pier B. Prop aircraft Straight pushback. Jet aircraft TRP 6 facing runways. Engine start at TRP. Prop aircraft Straight pushback. Jet aircraft TRP 7 facing runways. Engine start at TRP. Prop aircraft Straight pushback. Jet aircraft TRP 6 facing runways. Engine start at TRP. Prop aircraft Straight pushback. Jet aircraft TRP 7 facing runways. Engine start at TRP. Prop aircraft Straight pushback. Jet aircraft TRP 10 facing runways. Engine start at TRP. Prop aircraft Straight pushback. Jet aircraft TRP 11 facing runways. Prop aircraft Straight pushback. Jet aircraft TRP 10 facing runways. Engine start at TRP. Prop aircraft Straight pushback. Jet aircraft TRP 11 facing runways. Prop aircraft Straight pushback. Jet aircraft TRP 10 facing runways. Prop aircraft TRP 10 facing runways. A380 ONLY Push tail towards IHP D4, pull forward to TRP 12 facing runways. Engine start at TRP. A380 ONLY Push back onto Taxiway Delta, through IHP D4. Aircraft ALTERNATIVE nose wheel abeam Stand 61L centreline facing IHP A5. PUSHBACK Jet aircraft Prop aircraft Jet aircraft Prop aircraft Jet aircraft Prop aircraft Jet aircraft Prop aircraft Jet aircraft
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Push tail towards IHP L1, pull forward to TRP 12. Engine start during pull forwards. TRP 10 facing runways. TRP 12 facing runways. TRP 10 facing runways. TRP 11 facing runways. TRP 11 facing runways. TRP 7 facing runways. Taxiway Juliet-Echo. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 5 centreline, facing terminal building. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 43 centreline facing runways. Taxiway Juliet-Foxtrot. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 42 centreline facing terminal building. TRP 44 facing runways. Taxiway Juliet-Foxtrot. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 42 centreline, facing terminal building. Taxiway Lima. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 4 centreline. Straight pushback.
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25 26 27 28 29 31 32 41 42 43 44L 44C 44R
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47 48 49 50 51
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Push to IHP D7 on Taxiway Delta, facing runways. Stand not available to prop aircraft. NB: Non-standard pushbacks to TRP 26 are not permitted for any aircraft types. Taxiway Lima. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 4 centreline. Straight pushback. TRP 26 Straight pushback Push back towards Stand 23, then pull forward with aircraft nose wheel stopped abeam Stand 25 centreline, facing Westgate Security Point. Straight pushback. TRP 26. Straight pushback. Taxiway Delta facing runways. Straight pushback. TRP 26. Straight pushback. Taxiway Delta facing runways. Straight pushback. Push to IHP N1 on Taxiway November, facing runways. Straight pushback TRP 31 facing Westgate Security Point. Stand not available to prop aircraft. TRP 44 facing runways. Taxiway Juliet-Foxtrot. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 42 centreline, facing terminal building. TRP 44 facing runways. Straight pushback. TRP 44 facing runways. TRP 42 facing runways. TRP 44 facing runways. TRP 44 facing runways. Push to IHP B6 on Taxiway Bravo, facing Stand 44. TRP 44 facing runways. TRP 44 facing runways. Push onto Taxiway Juliet, aircraft nose abeam Stand 47 centreline, facing east (towards T3) or west (towards T1), as directed by ATC. Straight pushback. TRP 51 facing end of Pier A. TRP 51 facing end of Pier A. TRP 51 facing end of Pier A. TRP 51 facing end of Pier A. TRP 51 facing end of Pier A. TRP 51 facing end of Pier A. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 53 centreline, facing end of Pier A. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 53 centreline, facing end of Pier A.
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52
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53
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54
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55 57 58
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61
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Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 53 centreline, facing end of Pier A. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 53 centreline, facing end of Pier A. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 54 centreline, facing end of Pier A. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 54 centreline, facing end of Pier A. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 53 centreline, facing the blast screens adjacent to Stand 58. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 53 centreline, facing the blast screens adjacent to Stand 58. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 54 centreline, facing the blast screens adjacent to Stand 58. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 54 centreline, facing the blast screens adjacent to Stand 58. Abeam Stand 58 centreline, facing Pier A. Abeam Stand 58 centreline, facing Pier A. Abeam Stand 58 centreline, facing Pier A. ‘L’ shaped push, with aircraft tail towards the blast screens. No pull forward. Push onto Taxiway Delta, then pull forward with nose wheel abeam Stand 61 centreline, facing runways. No engine start until aircraft has been pulled forward. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 62L centreline, facing runways. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 62R centreline, facing runways. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 62R centreline, facing runways. Abeam Stand 64 centreline, facing runways. Abeam Stand 64 centreline, facing runways. Push to IHP N1 on Taxiway November, facing runways. Push to IHP N1 on Taxiway November, facing runways. Push to IHP N1 on Taxiway November, facing runways. Push to IHP N1 on Taxiway November, facing runways. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 67 centreline, facing runways. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 67 centreline, facing runways. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 68 centreline, facing runways. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 68 centreline, facing runways. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 69 centreline, facing runways. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 69 centreline, facing runways.
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69
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82
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83
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84 Prop aircraft Jet aircraft
101
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103 104
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Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 70 centreline, facing runways. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 70 centreline, facing runways. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 71 centreline, facing runways. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 71 centreline, facing runways. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 84 centreline, facing runways. Stand not available to prop aircraft. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 84 centreline, facing Terminal 2, Pier 1. Straight pushback. TRP 74 facing runways. Straight pushback. TRP 74 facing runways. Straight pushback. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 81 centreline, facing runways. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 81 centreline, facing runways. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 82 centreline, facing runways. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 82 centreline, facing runways. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 83 centreline, facing runways. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 83 centreline, facing runways. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 84 centreline, facing runways. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 84 centreline, facing runways. Push back as far as Stand 71R centreline, then pull forward until aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 84 centreline, facing runways. No engine start until aircraft pulled forward. Push back onto Taxiway November, facing runways. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 105 centreline, facing runways. Engine start at Stand 105. NB: Observe nose wheel pushback limit marker. Push back to nose wheel pushback limit marker and release tug. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 105 centreline, facing runways. Engine start at Stand 105. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 101 centreline, facing runways. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 108 centreline, facing Terminal. Straight pushback.
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105
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Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 105 centreline, facing runways. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 103 centreline, facing runways. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 108 centreline, facing Terminal. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 108 centreline facing Terminal. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 105 centreline, facing runways Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 105 centreline, facing runways. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 108 centreline, facing Terminal. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 110 centreline, facing Terminal. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 111 centreline, facing runways. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 107 centreline, facing runways. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 112 centreline, facing Terminal. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 112 centreline, facing Terminal. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 111 centreline, facing runways. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 109 centreline, facing runways. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 112 centreline, facing Terminal. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 114 centreline, facing Terminal. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 113L centreline, facing runways. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 111 centreline, facing runways. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 112 centreline, facing Terminal. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 116 centreline, facing Terminal. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 112 centreline, facing Terminal. Push back onto Taxiway November-Alpha, facing Terminal. TRP 26. Straight pushback. Push to IHP D7 on Taxiway Delta, facing runways. Straight pushback. TRP 26. Straight pushback.
Jet aircraft Prop aircraft
Push to IHP D7 on Taxiway Delta, facing runways. Straight pushback.
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107
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108
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111
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206 207 208 209 210 211 231 233 235 237 239 241 243
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Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 207 centreline, facing runways. Straight pushback. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 208 centreline, facing runways. Straight pushback. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 209 centreline, facing runways. Straight pushback. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 210 centreline, facing runways. Straight pushback. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 211 centreline, facing runways. Straight pushback. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 239 centreline, facing runways. Straight pushback.
Prop aircraft Jet aircraft
Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 233 centreline, facing runways. Straight pushback. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 235 centreline, facing runways. Straight pushback. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 237 centreline, facing runways. Straight pushback Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 239 centreline, facing runways. Straight pushback. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 241 centreline, facing runways. Straight pushback Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 243 centreline, facing runways. Straight pushback Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 241, facing runways.
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Straight pushback
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ALLOCATED TUG CALLSIGNS Callsign TUG 1 to TUG 15 TUG 16 to TUG 19 TUG 20 to TUG 29 TUG 30 to TUG 39 TUG 40 to TUG 49 TUG 50 to TUG 59 TUG 60 to TUG 89 TUG 90 to TUG 93 TUG 94 TUG 95 TUG 96 to TUG 98 TUG 99 TUG 100 TUG 101 to TUG 110 TUG 111 to TUG 120
Company DHL Premiere Handling Not allocated Menzies Airline Services Jet2 Swissport Fedex Jet2 Hangar Air Livery Thomas Cook Engineering Signature Flight Support Manchester Airport dnata Aviator
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ENGINE TEST BAY AIRCRAFT STOP POSITIONS Aircraft Type
Nosewheel Position
Airbus A300/A310 A318/319/320/321 A330 (all variants) A340-200/-300 A340-500 A340-600 A350-800 A350-900 A350-1000 A380
3 4 2 2 1 NOT PERMITTED 2 1 NOT PERMITTED NOT PERMITTED
Boeing 717 (including all MD-80 & 90 variants) 737 (all variants) 747-400 747-8 757-200/-300 767-200/-300 777-200 777-300 787-8/-9
4 1 NOT PERMITTED 3 2 2 NOT PERMITTED 2
Other Types A124/A225 DH8-400 E145 E170/175/190/195 CRJ2/7/9/X
NOT PERMITTED 3 3 4 2
2
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AIRCRAFT PUSH & PARK LOCATIONS Aircraft may be pushed from their boarding stand to the following remote stands to await ATC departure slot. Stand/ Taxiway 61L
Max Aircraft Size B787-9
Position Nose-out
61R
B757-300(W)
Nose-out
80
B747-400
Nose-out
81
B737-900/ A321
Nose-out
83
B737-900/ A321
Nose-out
84
B737-900/ A321
Nose-out
100
B737-300
231
A320
Taxiway Quebec (Std 63 side-on)
B747-400
Taxithrough
Nose-out
Nose facing south
Remarks MA Airfield Operations presence required to control road traffic prior to aircraft taxi and to check for FOD & jet blast hazards. MA Airfield Operations presence required to control road traffic prior to aircraft taxi and to check for FOD & jet blast hazards. MA Airfield Operations presence required to control road traffic prior to aircraft taxi and to check for FOD & jet blast hazards. MA Airfield Operations presence required to control road traffic prior to aircraft taxi and to check for FOD & jet blast hazards. MA Airfield Operations presence required to control road traffic prior to aircraft taxi and to check for FOD/ & jet blast hazards. MA Airfield Operations presence required to control road traffic prior to aircraft taxi and to check for FOD & jet blast hazards. Conventional manoeuvre off this taxi-through stand. No Airfield Operations presence required. MA Airfield Operations presence required to control road traffic prior to aircraft taxi and to check for FOD & jet blast hazards. Conventional manoeuvre from this location. No Airfield Operations presence required.
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ADDITIONAL AIRCRAFT HOLDING LOCATIONS Aircraft may be pushed or taxi (as appropriate) to the following manoeuvring area locations to await ATC departure slot. Location RET Victor-Charlie (VC1)
Max Aircraft Size A320
Taxiway Golf abeam Stand 58
B737-900/ A321
Position On taxiway centreline Nose facing west
Comments For departure from Runway 23L only. None.
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Pushback procedures added for Terminal 2, Pier 1 new stands. Stands 72, 73 & 74 pushback procedures amended. TRPs 74 & 104 added. TRP map updated. Tug callsign list amended.
Points to remember; Always ensure that the current aircraft pushback procedures document is available inside the tug prior to carrying out any aircraft pushback or towing manoeuvre. Any deviation from the procedures described in this document will be issued by ATC as a ‘nonstandard’ pushback instruction at the time of pushback request. It is a mandatory requirement to use a serviceable headset at all times when carrying out any aircraft pushback, tow or push & park manoeuvre. NB: Headsets are not to be used during periods of thunderstorm activity, Aerodrome Manual, ASI 16 refers. Airside Standing Instructions 16 and 18 within the Manchester Airport Aerodrome Manual provide further guidance on pushback procedures and use of headsets. An up-to-date copy of the Manchester Airport Manoeuvring Area Map must be available in aircraft tugs at all times. Pushback clearance MUST NOT be requested by flight crew until the Headset Operative (Handling Agent or Ground Engineer) has confirmed to the aircraft commander that the aircraft and ground crew are fully ready for pushback and the tug driver is in the cab. Tug drivers have a responsibility to listen to ATC and the pushback clearance instruction given. Tug drivers MUST listen out on ATC Ground frequency, and listen specifically for the ATC pushback clearance, which will include the stand number. If in doubt about an instruction given, call ATC via the tug radio to seek confirmation/ clarification. Don’t be afraid to query. Always ask and never assume – you either know or you don’t. Aircraft parked on Left or Right centrelines use the procedure for the CENTRE/MAIN stand designator number, unless listed as otherwise in this document. Upon completion of a pushback manoeuvre;
Aircraft nose to be pointing towards the airfield identification point, eg: ‘facing runways’. Aircraft nose wheel to be on taxiway centreline. Aircraft nose wheel to stop on relevant Tug Release Point (TRP) mark or to stop abeam the relevant CENTRE/MAIN stand centreline number unless otherwise stated. If pushing to a taxiway Intermediate Holding Point (IHP), both aircraft and tug must be stopped behind the IHP markings, clear of adjacent taxiway routes.
REVISION YANKEE v1.0
Operational changes from previous revision;
PRE-DEPARTURE CHECKLIST 1
Check that the tug’s ground-to-air radio is switched on and functioning correctly.
2
Confirm that a serviceable headset is available for use. NB: A serviceable headset is mandatory for all pushbacks, tows, push & park and push & hold manoeuvres.
3
Check that up-to-date Pushback Procedures and Airfield Manoeuvring Area Maps are available in the tug cab.
4
Check and confirm the stand number.
5
Ensure the currently published pushback procedures are understood.
6
Prior to starting a pushback manoeuvre, listen to ATC Ground frequency and ensure the issued pushback clearance is understood – if in doubt, ask ATC to confirm.
7
If a non-standard pushback manoeuvre is issued by ATC, check and confirm the instructions with the Headset Operative.
8
Maintain situational awareness at all times.
9
Do not cross any red stopbars unless explicitly instructed to do so by ATC.
10
If there is any uncertainty or possibility of misunderstanding, contact ATC on the ground-to-air radio immediately.
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DESIGNATED TUG RELEASE LOCATIONS TRP Name & Location TRP 6 – Taxiway Lima abeam Stand 6. TRP 7 - Taxiway JulietEcho abeam Stand 7. TRP 8 – Taxiway Lima, abeam Stand 8. TRP 10 – Taxiway Lima, abeam Stand 10. TRP 11 – Taxiway JulietEcho, abeam Stand 11. TRP 12 – Taxiway Delta, abeam Stand 12. TRP 15 – Abeam end of Pier B between IHPs B4 and B5. TRP 26 – Taxiway Romeo, abeam Stand 26. TRP 31 – Taxiway Delta, abeam Stand 31. TRP 42 – Taxiway JulietFoxtrot, abeam Stand 42. TRP 44 – Taxiway JulietFoxtrot, abeam Stand 44. TRP 51 – Taxiway Golf, abeam Stand 51. TRP 74 – Taxiway Zulu, abeam Stand 74R. TRP 104 – Taxiway November-Alpha between Stands 104 & 106. IHP N1 – Taxiway November, abeam Stand 66. IHP D7 – Taxiway Delta, abeam Stand 206.
Comments None. None. None. Tug and aircraft will remain clear of Taxiway Delta. None. Jet aircraft only. Push tail towards IHP L1, then pull forward to TRP 12. Aircraft engine start during pull forward. Tug and aircraft will remain clear of Taxiways Foxtrot and Delta, either side of IHPs B4 and B5. Tug and aircraft will remain clear of Taxiway Delta. Tug and aircraft will remain clear of aircraft routeing along Taxiway Delta to November. Be aware of aircraft pushbacks from Stands 1, 5, 7, 9 and 11. Be aware of aircraft pushbacks from Stands 1, 5, 7, 9 and 11. None. None. None.
Tug and aircraft to be stopped behind IHP N1 markings to ensure Taxiway Delta remains clear.
Tug and aircraft to be stopped behind IHP D7 markings to ensure Taxiway Delta to Romeo route remains clear. IHP B6 – Taxiway Bravo, Jet aircraft only. abeam ‘green island’. IHP G1 – Taxiway Golf, Tug and aircraft to be stopped behind IHP G1 markings to ensure Taxiway Juliet remains clear. abeam Stand 48. Be aware of possible conflicts within the Taxiway Juliet-Echo/ Juliet-Foxtrot cul-desac during aircraft pushbacks from Pier B Stands 1, 5, 7, 9, 11, Southern Front Stands 16, 17 and 18, and Terminal 3 Stands 41, 42, 43 and 44.
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PUSHBACK PROCEDURE LIST 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12L 12C 12R 15 16
Jet aircraft Prop aircraft
TRP 7 facing runways. Engine start at TRP. Taxiway Juliet-Echo. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 5 centreline, facing terminal building. Jet aircraft Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 23 centreline, facing Pier B. Prop aircraft Straight pushback. Jet aircraft TRP 6 facing runways. Engine start at TRP. Prop aircraft Straight pushback. Jet aircraft TRP 7 facing runways. Engine start at TRP. Prop aircraft Straight pushback. Jet aircraft TRP 6 facing runways. Engine start at TRP. Prop aircraft Straight pushback. Jet aircraft TRP 7 facing runways. Engine start at TRP. Prop aircraft Straight pushback. Jet aircraft TRP 10 facing runways. Engine start at TRP. Prop aircraft Straight pushback. Jet aircraft TRP 11 facing runways. Prop aircraft Straight pushback. Jet aircraft TRP 10 facing runways. Engine start at TRP. Prop aircraft Straight pushback. Jet aircraft TRP 11 facing runways. Prop aircraft Straight pushback. Jet aircraft TRP 10 facing runways. Prop aircraft TRP 10 facing runways. A380 ONLY Push tail towards IHP D4, pull forward to TRP 12 facing runways. Engine start at TRP. A380 ONLY Push back onto Taxiway Delta, through IHP D4. Aircraft ALTERNATIVE nose wheel abeam Stand 61L centreline facing IHP A5. PUSHBACK Jet aircraft Prop aircraft Jet aircraft Prop aircraft Jet aircraft Prop aircraft Jet aircraft Prop aircraft Jet aircraft
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Push tail towards IHP L1, pull forward to TRP 12. Engine start during pull forwards. TRP 10 facing runways. TRP 12 facing runways. TRP 10 facing runways. TRP 11 facing runways. TRP 11 facing runways. TRP 7 facing runways. Taxiway Juliet-Echo. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 5 centreline, facing terminal building. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 43 centreline facing runways. Taxiway Juliet-Foxtrot. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 42 centreline facing terminal building. TRP 44 facing runways. Taxiway Juliet-Foxtrot. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 42 centreline, facing terminal building. Taxiway Lima. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 4 centreline. Straight pushback.
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25 26 27 28 29 31 32 41 42 43 44L 44C 44R
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Push to IHP D7 on Taxiway Delta, facing runways. Stand not available to prop aircraft. NB: Non-standard pushbacks to TRP 26 are not permitted for any aircraft types. Taxiway Lima. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 4 centreline. Straight pushback. TRP 26 Straight pushback Push back towards Stand 23, then pull forward with aircraft nose wheel stopped abeam Stand 25 centreline, facing Westgate Security Point. Straight pushback. TRP 26. Straight pushback. Taxiway Delta facing runways. Straight pushback. TRP 26. Straight pushback. Taxiway Delta facing runways. Straight pushback. Push to IHP N1 on Taxiway November, facing runways. Straight pushback TRP 31 facing Westgate Security Point. Stand not available to prop aircraft. TRP 44 facing runways. Taxiway Juliet-Foxtrot. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 42 centreline, facing terminal building. TRP 44 facing runways. Straight pushback. TRP 44 facing runways. TRP 42 facing runways. TRP 44 facing runways. TRP 44 facing runways. Push to IHP B6 on Taxiway Bravo, facing Stand 44. TRP 44 facing runways. TRP 44 facing runways. Push onto Taxiway Juliet, aircraft nose abeam Stand 47 centreline, facing east (towards T3) or west (towards T1), as directed by ATC. Straight pushback. TRP 51 facing end of Pier A. TRP 51 facing end of Pier A. TRP 51 facing end of Pier A. TRP 51 facing end of Pier A. TRP 51 facing end of Pier A. TRP 51 facing end of Pier A. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 53 centreline, facing end of Pier A. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 53 centreline, facing end of Pier A.
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52
Prop aircraft Jet aircraft
53
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54
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Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 53 centreline, facing end of Pier A. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 53 centreline, facing end of Pier A. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 54 centreline, facing end of Pier A. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 54 centreline, facing end of Pier A. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 53 centreline, facing the blast screens adjacent to Stand 58. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 53 centreline, facing the blast screens adjacent to Stand 58. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 54 centreline, facing the blast screens adjacent to Stand 58. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 54 centreline, facing the blast screens adjacent to Stand 58. Abeam Stand 58 centreline, facing Pier A. Abeam Stand 58 centreline, facing Pier A. Abeam Stand 58 centreline, facing Pier A. ‘L’ shaped push, with aircraft tail towards the blast screens. No pull forward. Push onto Taxiway Delta, then pull forward with nose wheel abeam Stand 61 centreline, facing runways. No engine start until aircraft has been pulled forward. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 62L centreline, facing runways. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 62R centreline, facing runways. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 62R centreline, facing runways. Abeam Stand 64 centreline, facing runways. Abeam Stand 64 centreline, facing runways. Push to IHP N1 on Taxiway November, facing runways. Push to IHP N1 on Taxiway November, facing runways. Push to IHP N1 on Taxiway November, facing runways. Push to IHP N1 on Taxiway November, facing runways. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 67 centreline, facing runways. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 67 centreline, facing runways. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 68 centreline, facing runways. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 68 centreline, facing runways. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 69 centreline, facing runways. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 69 centreline, facing runways.
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Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 70 centreline, facing runways. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 70 centreline, facing runways. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 71 centreline, facing runways. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 71 centreline, facing runways. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 84 centreline, facing runways. Stand not available to prop aircraft. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 84 centreline, facing Terminal 2, Pier 1. Straight pushback. TRP 74 facing runways. Straight pushback. TRP 74 facing runways. Straight pushback. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 81 centreline, facing runways. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 81 centreline, facing runways. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 82 centreline, facing runways. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 82 centreline, facing runways. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 83 centreline, facing runways. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 83 centreline, facing runways. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 84 centreline, facing runways. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 84 centreline, facing runways. Push back as far as Stand 71R centreline, then pull forward until aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 84 centreline, facing runways. No engine start until aircraft pulled forward. Push back onto Taxiway November, facing runways. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 105 centreline, facing runways. Engine start at Stand 105. NB: Observe nose wheel pushback limit marker. Push back to nose wheel pushback limit marker and release tug. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 105 centreline, facing runways. Engine start at Stand 105. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 101 centreline, facing runways. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 108 centreline, facing Terminal. Straight pushback.
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Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 105 centreline, facing runways. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 103 centreline, facing runways. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 108 centreline, facing Terminal. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 108 centreline facing Terminal. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 105 centreline, facing runways Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 105 centreline, facing runways. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 108 centreline, facing Terminal. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 110 centreline, facing Terminal. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 111 centreline, facing runways. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 107 centreline, facing runways. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 112 centreline, facing Terminal. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 112 centreline, facing Terminal. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 111 centreline, facing runways. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 109 centreline, facing runways. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 112 centreline, facing Terminal. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 114 centreline, facing Terminal. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 113L centreline, facing runways. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 111 centreline, facing runways. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 112 centreline, facing Terminal. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 116 centreline, facing Terminal. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 112 centreline, facing Terminal. Push back onto Taxiway November-Alpha, facing Terminal. TRP 26. Straight pushback. Push to IHP D7 on Taxiway Delta, facing runways. Straight pushback. TRP 26. Straight pushback.
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Push to IHP D7 on Taxiway Delta, facing runways. Straight pushback.
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107
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108
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Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 207 centreline, facing runways. Straight pushback. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 208 centreline, facing runways. Straight pushback. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 209 centreline, facing runways. Straight pushback. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 210 centreline, facing runways. Straight pushback. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 211 centreline, facing runways. Straight pushback. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 239 centreline, facing runways. Straight pushback.
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Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 233 centreline, facing runways. Straight pushback. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 235 centreline, facing runways. Straight pushback. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 237 centreline, facing runways. Straight pushback Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 239 centreline, facing runways. Straight pushback. Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 241 centreline, facing runways. Straight pushback Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 243 centreline, facing runways. Straight pushback Aircraft nose wheel abeam Stand 241, facing runways.
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Straight pushback
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ENGINE TEST BAY AIRCRAFT STOP POSITIONS Aircraft Type
Nosewheel Position
Airbus A300/A310 A318/319/320/321 A330 (all variants) A340-200/-300 A340-500 A340-600 A350-800 A350-900 A350-1000 A380
3 4 2 2 1 NOT PERMITTED 2 1 NOT PERMITTED NOT PERMITTED
Boeing 717 (including all MD-80 & 90 variants) 737 (all variants) 747-400 747-8 757-200/-300 767-200/-300 777-200 777-300 787-8/-9
4 1 NOT PERMITTED 3 2 2 NOT PERMITTED 2
Other Types A124/A225 DH8-400 E145 E170/175/190/195 CRJ2/7/9/X
NOT PERMITTED 3 3 4 2
2
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AIRCRAFT PUSH & PARK LOCATIONS Aircraft may be pushed from their boarding stand to the following remote stands to await ATC departure slot. Stand/ Taxiway 61L
Max Aircraft Size B787-9
Position Nose-out
61R
B757-300(W)
Nose-out
80
B747-400
Nose-out
81
B737-900/ A321
Nose-out
83
B737-900/ A321
Nose-out
84
B737-900/ A321
Nose-out
100
B737-300
231
A320
Taxiway Quebec (Std 63 side-on)
B747-400
Taxithrough
Nose-out
Nose facing south
Remarks MA Airfield Operations presence required to control road traffic prior to aircraft taxi and to check for FOD & jet blast hazards. MA Airfield Operations presence required to control road traffic prior to aircraft taxi and to check for FOD & jet blast hazards. MA Airfield Operations presence required to control road traffic prior to aircraft taxi and to check for FOD & jet blast hazards. MA Airfield Operations presence required to control road traffic prior to aircraft taxi and to check for FOD & jet blast hazards. MA Airfield Operations presence required to control road traffic prior to aircraft taxi and to check for FOD/ & jet blast hazards. MA Airfield Operations presence required to control road traffic prior to aircraft taxi and to check for FOD & jet blast hazards. Conventional manoeuvre off this taxi-through stand. No Airfield Operations presence required. MA Airfield Operations presence required to control road traffic prior to aircraft taxi and to check for FOD & jet blast hazards. Conventional manoeuvre from this location. No Airfield Operations presence required.
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ADDITIONAL AIRCRAFT HOLDING LOCATIONS Aircraft may be pushed or taxi (as appropriate) to the following manoeuvring area locations to await ATC departure slot. Location RET Victor-Charlie (VC1)
Max Aircraft Size A320
Taxiway Golf abeam Stand 58
B737-900/ A321
Position On taxiway centreline Nose facing west
Comments For departure from Runway 23L only. None.
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