AKL 1016

OPERATIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTION

Subject: STAND 16

Purpose:
This OSI provides the operational information and procedures for using stand 16.

Stand 16 is a MARS (Multiple Aircraft Ramp System) stand and is configured for two Code C
aircraft (e.g. A320, B737) or one Code D or code E or Code F aircraft.

Issued: 1st February 2011 Effective from: 1st February 2011

Valid until: Replaced New: New

Attachments: Chart No. of pages: 4

PARKING POSITION INFORMATION

Co-ordinates S37 00 17.25 E174 46 44.67

Aircraft type 16L A320, B737 (no A321)
16 B727, B757, B767, B747, B777, A330, A340, A380
16R A320, B737
Hydrant fuel Yes
Docking System SafeDock Nose in Guidance system(NIGS) 16L plus one unit for 16&16R
Aerobridge 16L Model EA2BExtended 2 tunnel AC drive,PLC control & touch screen
16R Model A3B3 tunnel AC drive, PLC control & touch screen
Red/ Green lights Yes (on each airbridge)
Baggage lift Two external cage type
Ground Power 180 kw
Preconditioned air Yes
Apron Frequency 123.0 Mhz Delivery Frequency 128.2 Mhz
Stand lead in line Yellow (16) Broken Yellow (16L & 16R)
Stand push back line White broken
Telephone 16L cab = extn 90671 16R cab = extn 90689
Swipe card control To drive airbridge, enter airbridge from terminal or apron, and use GPU
Flood lighting Yes
Pavement Concrete PCN/65/R/B/W/T

This information is general information and some key points related to using Stand 16. For detailed
information on the Nose In Guidance System and airbridge control, refer to the appropriate
comprehensive manuals. Your company will provide full training on the use of these systems
before you are permitted to use them.

Any questions or feedback on the Operational Safety Instruction should be directed to Apron Tower
phone 256 8990 or by email to aot@akl-airport.co.nz
 ARRIVALS
Access to stand 16 is normally via taxiway K or D8 and the taxilane west of pier A to the stand.
Behind stand 1 the stand 16 centre line splits to also provide a 16L and 16R broken centre lines.
There is no stand centre line lighting. There are linkages between the airbridges and NIGS which
could cause an error message to be displayed on the NIGS.

Potential taxiing/marshalling issue

The NIGS for stand 16 and 16R is the same unit. An aircraft heading for stand 16R will be able to
see the NIGS from a location about behind stand 3. It is important that the marshaller ensures that
the aircraft is following the correct centerline, which first turns right towards the terminal at the rear
of stand 1 and then turns left about halfway down the stand (refer diagram). The NIGS will not
acquire the aircraft until it is near or just beyond this left turn in the centerline on the stand.

Airbridge locations
Before an aircraft enters the stand the airbridges must be positioned in the correct location. If the
airbridge is not correctly driven, via the appropriate HOME button to the correct HOME position,
the airbridge RED/GREEN traffic light on the airbridge will show RED preventing the aircraft from
entering the stand.

Stand 16 - Left airbridge in HOME 1 and Right airbridge in HOME

Stand 16L - Left airbridge in HOME 2 and Right airbridge in HOME or on 16R aircraft.
Stand 16R - Left airbridge in HOME 1 or HOME 2 or on 16L aircraft and right airbridge in HOME.

NOTE:
a) On 16L airbridge HOME 1 position is labeled HOME on the control panel.
b) When taking the airbridge off the aircraft, move the airbridge back from the aircraft first,
before pushing HOME as the cab automatically rotates and may contact the aircraft.
c) On 16L, if traveling from HOME 1 to HOME 2, manually drive the airbridge forward to near
the centre line before pushing HOME 2, to avoid the fuel hydrant. At HOME 2 a screen
button comes up saying CONFIRM PREPOSITION. Pushing this will turn the green home
light on, on the panel and also the airbridge green traffic light.

DEPARTURES
On pushback there are three commonly used procedures.
1. The aircraft is pushed back away from pier B to the west, started on the pier B taxilane
centre line, and can taxi out under its own power.
2. The aircraft is pushed back to the start position adjacent to stands 15 & 16 for start. From
that position, the aircraft should exercise minimum power on the turn to minimise fumes
entering the baggage hall.
3. The aircraft is pushed back away from pier B and then pulled forward to a marked position
abeam stand 5 for start. This is used to prevent jet fumes from entering the baggage hall
and terminal under certain wind conditions.
On receiving taxi clearance the aircraft will be directed to hold point Spot 1 (on TWY K) or Spot 3
(on taxiway D8).
Note
An aircraft on 16L and 16R cannot push at the same time.
An aircraft on 16R cannot push at the same time as an aircraft on 15L,16L or 17.
An aircraft on 16R must be pushed along the (bent) stand centerline to avoid contact with
an aircraft on 15L or an aircraft on stand 16L.

SECURITY
It is important that arriving and departing passenger do not mix at any time. Any mix of these
passengers could result in both piers being evacuated and re-screened for departures.
If there is an arrival on 16L at the same time as there is a departure on 16R then the airbridge

Any questions or feedback on the Operational Safety Instruction should be directed to Apron Tower
phone 256 8990 or by email to aot@akl-airport.co.nz
 should not be attached to the aircraft (on 16L) until the 16R departure process is completed. In
most cases this 16L arrival will result in a bus operation from the stand.

Do not enter the main terminal departure level unless you have been through transfer screening.

GENERAL RULES
To maintain On time performance
The Aerobridge should be checked as functional 15 minutes prior to the aircraft arriving
and parked in the correct HOME position. If the aerobridge has been left with a fault
condition from the last flight it could take up to 15 minutes for the engineer to attend to the
issue.
The Nose in guidance system (NIGS) must be activated prior to the aircraft entering the
international apron. At busy times, if the NIGS is not activated Apron Tower may hold the
incoming aircraft on taxiway D8 to prevent blocking other aircraft. If the NIGS is faulty or
out of service, a marshaller shall be used.
The airlines ground handler should carryout a FOD and obstacle check on the stand, prior
to the aircrafts arrival. Obstacles include cargo and baggage equipment parked inside the
red safety lines which should be moved prior to the aircraft entering the international apron.
During LVP a rear of aircraft marshaller is required on the red road before the aircraft can
push back.
If the weather conditions are such that the pushback lines cannot be seen clearly, wingtip
marshals should be used for pushbacks.

There are a number of potential hazards when working on an aircraft stand which will have been
passed onto you as part of your company training program. With these stands having two
airbridges operating, the risk is increased and also the visibility from each airbridge is reduced.
The Left airbridge also has two hydraulic stabilizer legs that deploy when the airbridge is at height

Any questions or feedback on the Operational Safety Instruction should be directed to Apron Tower
phone 256 8990 or by email to aot@akl-airport.co.nz
 STAND 16 MARKINGS

SAFEDOCK NIGS
CAPTURE
The floating arrows indicate that the
system is activated and in capture mode,
searching for an approaching aircraft.
TRACKING
When the aircraft is being tracked by the laser,
the floating arrow is replaced by the yellow
centre line indicator to indicate the direction to
turn.

CLOSING RATE When the aircraft is less than 12 metres from

Display of digital countdown will start the stop position, the closing rate is indicated
when the aircraft is 20 metres from by turning off one row of the centre line bar
stop position. graph symbol per 0.5 metres. When the last
row is turned off, 0.5 metres remains.

STOP POSITION REACHED When

the correct stop-position is reached,
the display will show STOP and red
lights will be lit.

Other Displayed Messages

Too Far - If the aircraft has overshot the stop-position
Slow - Displayed during heavy fog or rain, the visibility for the docking system can be reduced.
Too Fast - If the aircraft approaches with a speed higher than the docking system is configured for.
Stop - When the Emergency Stop button is pressed.
ID FAIL - Alternates with STOP when aircraft verification not made.
Gate Block - Airbridge or item of equipment in the way.
BR IN - Airbridge not in correct HOME position

OSI ISSUED by: Dennis Millington Airfield Operations Manager

Auckland International Airport

Any questions or feedback on the Operational Safety Instruction should be directed to Apron Tower
phone 256 8990 or by email to aot@akl-airport.co.nz