Aerobridge Operating Guide and Procedures August 2015

Aerobridge Operating
Guide and Procedures
Includes Apron Drive and Fixed Aerobridges
Aerobridge Operating Guide and Procedures, Version 5, August 2015

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Contents
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1.0 Introduction 2
2.0 Aerobridge Operator Certification 3
3.0 Aerobridge Conditions of Use 4
4.0 General Safety Rules and Safety Around Aircraft 5
5.0 Aerobridge Equipment 7
5.1 Apron Drive Aerobridge Bay 1 & 5 7
5.2 Fixed Aerobridges Bay 2, 3 and 4 13
6.0 Apron Drive Aerobridge Operations Procedures 16
6.1 Arrival of Aircraft – Pre Position 16
6.2 Arrival of Aircraft – Manual Operations 23
6.3 Departure of Aircraft – Apron Drive Aerobridge 29
7.0 Fixed Aerobridge Operating Procedures 32
7.1 Arrival of Aircraft – Fixed Aerobridge 32
7.2 Departure of Aircraft – Fixed Aerobridge 36
8.0 Incidents and Emergencies 38
9.0 Trouble Shooting – Common Alarms and Fault Messages 39
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
Darwin International Airport use passenger aerobridges on our apron. An aerobridge (or PBB –
Passenger Boarding Bridge) is typically defined as a suspended, moveable tunnel which extends from
an airport building to an aircraft, enabling passengers to board and disembark easily and efficiently.
These aerobridges allow for the safe and efficient transfer of passengers between the aircraft and the
airport terminal without being affected by weather conditions, and improve security by limiting access
to aprons and operational areas.
The aerobridges installed at Darwin International Airport (DIA) are the fixed T-Head type on Bays 2, 3
and 4; and the Apron Drive Passenger Boarding Bridge (PBB) on Bay 1 and 5.
The Fixed T-Head Aerobridge is able to be raised and lowered depending on the aircraft size, and the
aerobridge head section moves forward/reverse to/from the parked aircraft. The cabin section has
limited amounts of slewing and relies on the aircraft being parked correctly.
The Apron Drive Aerobridge operation is flexible and it is capable of serving a wide range of aircraft
and parking positions. The Apron Drive Aerobridge can swing up to 180 degrees (90 degrees both
clockwise and counter-clockwise) across the bay and also extend, raise or lower depending on the
aircraft size. The Bay 1 Apron Drive Aerobridge is able to service aircraft on the primary Bay 1 position
and the secondary parking positions Bay 1E and Bay 1W.
All aerobridges are owned and maintained by DIA. These aerobridges are common-use facilities and
may only be operated by personnel who are authorised employees of airlines or ground handling
agents (and authorised DIA personnel and contractors), and who have received appropriate training
and certified as competent to operate each type of aerobridge.
The operations of aerobridges during an aircraft turnaround is one of the more demanding and
technical jobs carried out by airport staff and the purpose of this guide and accompanied operating
procedures is to ensure that personnel have the skills and knowledge to operate the aerobridges safely
and confidently without injury to themselves or others and without damage to the aerobridge or the
aircraft and equipment.
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2.0 AEROBRIDGE OPERATOR CERTIFICATION
It is the responsibility of the personnel operating the aerobridge to ensure that they have completed
training and are certified to operate the aerobridge. Certification as an Aerobridge Operator is restricted
to those persons who will be required to regularly operate aerobridges as part of their job function and
have successfully completed aerobridge operations training and assessment.
To receive certification as an Aerobridge Operator you are required to demonstrate a theoretical and
practical understanding of these procedures, you will be required to do the following:
 Complete the initial Aerobridge Training Record signed by an Authorised Aerobridge Trainer
 Complete the Online Aerobridge Induction and Assessment
Aerobridge Operator training will be provided by an authorised Aerobridge Training Officer and be
conducted over a minimum of three dockings during actual aircraft turnaround. For apron drive
aerobridges this will include docking usual Manual Procedure from the Home Position and from a Pre-
position; and due to Bay layouts Apron Drive Aerobridge training should be conducted on both Bays 1
and 5 aerobridges.
Airlines and ground handling agents have designated employees who have been approved by DIA as an
Authorised Company Aerobridge Trainer. The accredited Aerobridge Training Officer is then permitted to
provide Aerobridge Operator training for other employees of the same company.
It is a DIA requirement that Aerobridge Operator Certification is renewed every two (2) years via the
Online Induction and Assessment.
The aerobridges are fitted with swipe card sensors to activate the aerobridge console control panel and
the operation of the aerobridge. The operators Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC) will be
validated with the appropriate aerobridge control access once Aerobridge Certification has been
approved following completion of the practical training program and/or online induction and assessment.
Aerobridge swipe access will be aligned with the applicants ASIC and will expire at the same time the
ASIC expiry date. Renewal Certification by the Online Induction and Assessment is required when
renewing an expired ASIC.
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3.0 AEROBRIDGE CONDITIONS OF USE
 It is a DIA requirement that aerobridges are only operated by persons who have been trained
and certified for the appropriate aerobridge type.
 Personnel operating the aerobridges must follow safety precautions at all times and use
the aerobridges in accordance with the operating procedures outlined by DIA.
 Aerobridge Operator certification is valid for two (2) years from date of training and be
aligned with the applicants ASIC expiry date. Aerobridge access will be deactivated if
renewal training is not completed by the training expiry date.
 Re-familiarisation training is required if an operator has not carried out aerobridge

operation for six (6) months or more.
 Persons who are not certified Aerobridge Operators may only operate an aerobridge for
training purposes, and only when under the control and direct supervision of a DIA
accredited Aerobridge Training Officer or an accredited Aerobridge Operator with a
minimum of 3 months practical experience as an Aerobridge Operator.
 An accredited Aerobridge Operator may only use their programmed access card to enable
aerobridge operations for another person if that person is currently training for their
Aerobridge Operator certification.
 An Aerobridge Operator is not permitted to enable aerobridge operations for an employee

of another company and/or for an unauthorised user. Evidence of an Operator enabling
the controls for other personnel may result in aerobridge access privileges being
withdrawn.
 Aerobridge Operator certification is only valid while the Operator is employed by the
company authorising the Aerobridge Operations application. If the Operator transfers to a
new employer, the aerobridge certification authorised by the previous Employer is
cancelled and access deactivated. If aerobridge operations access is required for new
employment duties, a separate Aerobridge Operator application must be authorised by the
new Employer.
 DIA can at any time review individuals Aerobridge Operator certification, and carry out
routine checks of an Operators performance to ensure that certification standards are
being met. DIA reserves the right to audit Aerobridge Operator training records at any
time. DIA may, at its discretion, withdraw or cancel an operator’s certification.
 DIA staff are not authorised to drive aerobridges onto any aircraft. DIA staff may remove an
aerobridge off an aircraft in an emergency situation and only in the presence of an airline
representative
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4.0 GENERAL SAFETY RULES and SAFETY AROUND AIRCRAFT
 Appropriate PPE should be worn at all times to ensure personal safety, including High Vis
Clothing and Hearing protection.
 The Aerobridge operator needs to ensure that he/she is familiar with hazards that may be
associated with the operation of an aerobridge, including:
 Slip, trip, fall - in particular during wet conditions
 Aircraft engine noise
 Pinch or crush points
 Damage to aerobridge
 Damage to aircraft
 Before operating any aerobridge, the Aerobridge Operator must check under the
moveable parts of the aerobridge to ensure that no apron equipment or vehicles will
obstruct the normal operation of the aerobridge or the moveable stairs attached to the
Apron Drive Aerobridge.
 Only essential personnel should be in the aerobridge cabin area during aerobridge
docking procedure. It is the responsibility of the operator to ensure that any personnel in
the aerobridge cabin area or tunnel sections are clear of any potential pinch or crush
points before commencing aerobridge operations; and Ground staff are clear of the Bays
1 and 5 wheel bogie.
 Whenever the Bay 1 or 5 Aerobridge is in motion, the Operator must continually check
for apron obstructions underneath the moveable parts of the aerobridge by using the
CCTV image provided in the top left hand corner of the control touch screen. Double
tapping the video display will enlarge it and double tapping it again will restore it to its
original size.
 To ensure safe clearance from wing tips, engines, aircraft fuselage, the aerobridge must
be correctly parked in either the HOME position or the appropriate aircraft type PRE-
POSITION before an aircraft enters the bay.
 The Aerobridge Operator must not dock the aerobridge until the engineer/marshaller
gives the GO or “thumbs up” to ground support staff to indicate that it is clear to
approach the aircraft. This indication will not be given until the aircraft is chocked,
engines shut down (but still rotating) and the anti-collision beacons are switched off.
 The service stairs (“Jacob’s Ladder”) attached to the aerobridge must not be used for
the movement of passengers and other unauthorised persons, or the carriage of goods
to or from the aerobridge to the apron.
 The service stairs (“Jacob’s Ladder”) attached to the aerobridge must not be used while
the Bay 1 or 5 Aerobridge is moving.
 All personnel MUST remain clear of the marked aerobridge manoeuvring area during
aerobridge operations.
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 The Aerobridge Operator must “log off” once the aerobridge has been docked on an
aircraft, and “control off” when the bridge has been returned to the HOME position and
is no longer required.
 Under NO circumstance is the aircraft door to be opened until docking is completed

AUTO CONTROL is selected and the canopy and auto-levelling arm have been deployed.
 Aerobridge Operators must be aware that from time-to-time a critical alarm, such as the
Safety Shoe alarm, may be activated on the aerobridge during refuelling or the
loading/unloading of the aircraft. To avoid any potential injury to personnel or damage
to the aircraft or aerobridge, a certified Aerobridge Operator should remain within
audible range of the aerobridge cabin during refuelling and loading/unloading activity so
that they are able to respond to any alarms that may occur.
 The Aerobridge Operator must ensure that the cabin Safety Door (or Safety Chain)
remains closed until the aircraft has stopped in its final position; and the aerobridge
docking has been completed and the AUTO MODE button is displayed.
 The aerobridge MUST NOT be retracted from an aircraft unless the aircraft door is
closed.
 When using the Bay 1 Apron Drive Aerobridge to service an aircraft on Bay 1W, the
aerobridge must be pre-positioned prior to the aircraft arriving onto the Bay and must
not be returned to the Home position until after the aircraft has pushed- back.
 The Bay 1 Apron Driver Aerobridge must not be driven in manual mode between Bay
1E & 1W – must be returned to the Home Position.
 When placing the Safety Shoe under the open aircraft door ensure the middle of the
shoe is directly under the aircraft door. If the Safety Shoe is activated the bridge will
lower by 12cm. Note, the safety shoe is not required for some aircraft (B767) where the
aircraft door opens inwards.
 Fit for Work
Staff must not present to work and operate aerobridges or any other equipment when
unfit for work. This could include
 Being under the influence of drugs or alcohol or other medication that may affect
performance Aircraft engine noise
 Fatigue or stress
It is the responsibility of the aerobridge operator to know if you are fit for work; and that
you are confident that you are fully competent to operate the aerobridge.
Do not operate the aerobridge if you do not think you are able.
It is essential that aerobridge operators are aware of any safety requirements, in particular
any specific requirements, which need to be considered when docking onto an aircraft.
 Pitot Tubes are an important instrument that is used to calculate aircraft airspeed. The pitot
tube protrudes out from the front of the fuselage and is made from an expensive aluminium
alloy. This is located in different positions on each aircraft and care must be taken to avoid
any contact with the instrument.
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5.0 AEROBRIDGE EQUIPMENT
5.1 Apron Drive Aerobridge Bay 1 and 5
Apron Drive Aerobridge External Equipment
Tunnels: enclosed and suspended corridors that extend from the end of the walkway link to the
aircraft. Operators need to be aware of the moving sections during extending and retracting the
aerobridge and the potential pinch points as the equipment is moving.
Rotunda: the pivot mechanism supported with its own base and permanently attaching three lengths
of passenger tunnels. The rotunda allows the aerobridge tunnel closest to the aircraft to swing around
its centre point.
Drive Column: the electro-mechanical wheel drive and hydraulic lifting column of the bridge that
controls all of the main movements of the bridge over the apron and consists of 180 degree steerable
two wheel bogie which carries the hydraulic installation, the lifting column, and the tunnel frame. The
bridge is lowered and raised by two hydraulic cylinders.
Engineers (or Service) stair (Jacob’s ladder): stairs provide access from the apron to the
aerobridge cabin.
Safety bar: the safety bar (or loop on Bay 5) on either side of the wheel bogie will stop aerobridge
movement if it comes into contact with equipment or a person. The aerobridge cannot be restarted
without checking the cause and removing any obstruction and pushing the green RESET button
located on the side of the wheel bogie assembly.
Rotunda
Tunnel
Drive Column and

ve Reset Button
Engineers
stairs
Safety Bar or Loop
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Apron Drive Aerobridge Cabin
Canopy: the accordion-type canopy allows the aerobridge to dock with aircraft with differing contours
and provide a near weather-proof seal.
Cabin Traffic Light: the cabin traffic light has a red and green light. The green light indicates that
the aerobridge is in a safe position and the aircraft can proceed onto the bay. The red light will display
when the aerobridge is activated but is not in the HOME position or designated aircraft type PRE-
POSITION and will stop an aircraft from proceeding onto the bay until the aerobridge position is
corrected. The Traffic Light status is displayed on the aerobridge control console.
Cabin Safety Door: is a critical safety feature, the Safety Door is designed to protect personnel inside
the cabin while the aerobridge is moving and provides a sound barrier to protect personnel inside the
cabin from excessive engine noise when aircraft are powering onto the bay. The aerobridge control
console will not respond if the Safety Door is not secured.
Auto-leveller: the auto-leveller arm detects movement of the aerobridge during refuelling,
disembarking/boarding and loading/unloading of baggage and cargo, and will automatically adjust the
aerobridge height to compensate for changes to the height of the aircraft. Note auto-leveller arm is
located on the outside of the cabin on the Bay 1 Apron Drive Aerobridge.
Safety Shoe: the Safety Shoe is used as a precaution in the event the auto-leveller fails. If the Safety
Shoe makes contact with the aircraft door due to the aircraft height lowering, an alarm will sound and
the aerobridge will rapidly lower by 120mm to prevent damage to the aircraft door.
Flood light: flood lights are located underneath the cabin. These can be turned on as required
through the LIGHTING CONTROL button on the LCD Touch Screen on the control console.
Cabin Traffic Light
Canopy
Floodlight
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Auto-leveller
Cabin Safety Door
Safety Shoe
Apron Drive Aerobridge in

the correct HOME position
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Apron Drive Aerobridge Control Console
All positioning and movement of the aerobridge is controlled through the Control Console located in the
aerobridge cabin. The control console and cabin control buttons are used to prepare the cabin position
for aircraft docking and provide safe passenger boarding and disembarking
Card Reader
Pre-Select/Home button
Card reader: The Operator will swipe their ASIC card across the card reader to activate the
aerobridge.
Pre-Select/Home button: Once a pre-programmed destination has been selected (either for an
aircraft type or the HOME position), holding the green Pre-Select button down will direct the
aerobridge to automatically move into the selected pre-programmed position. Note releasing the
button will stop all aerobridge movement; the Green button is located to the right of the touch screen
next to the joystick.
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Joystick: The joystick
controls the wheel bogie.
Moving the joystick in any
direction will turn the wheels
and the PBB will travel in the Joystick
direction the joystick is
pushed towards. The
direction travelled is relative
to the viewpoint of the
operator through the front
cabin window.
Emergency Stop
SLEW LEFT/SLEW RIGHT
RAISE/LOWER
EMERGENCY STOP: Activating this button will immediately stop any current movement of the
aerobridge.
RAISE/LOWER: These buttons will adjust the height of the aerobridge cabin.
SLEW LEFT/SLEW RIGHT: Will rotate the cabin bumper to the left and right to fit the aircraft
contour.
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CCTV: CCTV image can be
viewed via the operator LCD
screen. Double tapping the
video image will
increase/decrease its size. CCTV
CAB FLOOR: The RAISE LEFT

SIDE and RAISE RIGHT SIDE
buttons will tilt the aerobridge
head floor to compensate for
the slope angle of the
aerobridge.
CAB FLOOR
LCD Touch Screen: The LCD screen will display SWIPE CARD ACCEPTED when activated by a valid
ASIC. To operate the control console, the Operator will need to understand “HOME” and “PRE-
POSITION”.
 The HOME position is the location that the aerobridge must be parked whenever not in use,
and be returned to following an aircraft departure.
 The PRE-POSITION location is a programmed aerobridge position on the apron that is
approximately 3 – 5 metres back from where a specific aircraft type is expected to stop. If
the aircraft has stopped close to the correct stop-bar position, the bridge should only need to
be driven forward a few metres from the PRE-POSITION location and with only minor
adjustments made for cabin height, cabin rotation and cabin floor angle.
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5.2 Fixed Aerobridges Bay 2, 3 and 4
Cabin Traffic Light
Flood Lights
The fixed T-Head aerobridges are installed on Bays 2, 3 and 4 and its operation is not as complex as
the apron drive aerobridge.
The aerobridge tunnel is attached by a fixed length to the terminal building, with a second section that
operates in vertical direction (up/down) depending on the aircraft type.
The Bay 2 Aerobridge is able to service up to a B747 aircraft; Bay 3 up to an A330; Bay 4 up to B738
A320/1 aircraft.
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Fixed Aerobridge Cabin
The cabin is located at the end of the moveable section and can be raised or lowered, extended or
retracted, and the front section is able to slew left or right to adjust the aerobridge bumper so that it is
parallel to the aircraft. Note slewing capabilities are limited and relies on the aircraft being correctly
parked.
Safety Chain: the aerobridges are fitted with roller doors and a safety chain. The aerobridge console
will not respond unless the safety chain is in place.
Cabin Traffic Light: the cabin traffic light has a red and green light. The green light indicates that
the aerobridge is in a safe position and the aircraft can proceed onto the bay. The red light will display
when the aerobridge is activated but is not in the HOME position or designated aircraft type PRE-
POSITION and will stop an aircraft from proceeding onto the bay until the aerobridge position is
corrected.
Safety Shoe: the Safety Shoe is used as a precaution in the event the auto-leveller fails. If the Safety
Shoe makes contact with the aircraft door due to the aircraft height lowering, an alarm will sound and
the aerobridge will rapidly lower by 120mm to prevent damage to the aircraft door.
Auto leveller: the auto-leveller arm detects movement of the aerobridge during refuelling,
disembarking/boarding and loading/unloading of baggage and cargo, and will automatically adjust the
aerobridge height to compensate for changes to the height of the aircraft. The Auto-leveller is located
on the inside of the cabin on the fixed aerobridges.
Flood Light: flood lights are located underneath the cabin. These can be turned on as required
through the LIGHTING CONTROL button on the LCD Touch Screen on the control console.
Safety Chain
Safety Shoe
Auto-leveller
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Fixed Aerobridge Control Console
Emergency Stop
Joystick
LCD Touch Screen
HOME Button
SLEW LEFT/SLEW RIGHT
The Aerobridge Control Console on the fixed aerobridges is similar to the Apron Drive Aerobridges and
is activated by swiping the ASIC across the card reader.
Emergency stop: Activating this button will immediately stop any current movement of the
aerobridge.
LCD Touch Screen: The controls on the LCD touch screen are used to PRE-POSITION the
aerobridge for the selected aircraft type.
Joystick: All cabin movements are made using the joystick; the joystick controls the direction the
aerobridge cabin will travel (forward and reverse) and the aerobridge height (raise and lower).
SLEW LEFT/SLEW RIGHT: These buttons are used to rotate the aerobridge bumper to the left and
right to fit the aircraft contour.
HOME: Once the “HOME POSITION” icon has been selected in the Pre Position screen, the external
green HOME Button must be pressed to return the aerobridge to the home position.
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6.0 APRON DRIVE AEROBRIDGE OPERATING PROCEDURES
Personnel operating the aerobridge must follow the procedures outlined below, as well as any
additional workplace procedures of their Employer.
6.1 ARRIVAL OF AIRCRAFT – PRE POSITION
ARRIVAL – PRE POSITION - Step 1
· Check apron area for any obstruction around

the stairs and wheel bogie.
· Contact the Airport Duty Manager (ADM) on

0401005977 or the Duty Operations Officer
on 0402088145 if any equipment belonging
to another operator needs to be removed.
· Check that the tunnel floor and cabin area is

clear of any objects that would cause any
damage when the inner tunnel extends or
retracts; and that any personnel present are
clear of any potential pinch or crush points.
· Confirm that the Safety Door is correctly

secured. The aerobridge control console will
not respond if the door is not closed and
secured.
· Swipe access card to “LOG ON”
Note: Only essential personnel should be in

the aerobridge cabin area during docking
procedures.
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· Select the PRE POSITION button on the

LCD touch screen.
· NIGS can be selected prior to Aerobridge

being pre-positioned or after this is
completed.
· Note NIG is only available for primary parking

position Bay 1.
· Is the bridge in the HOME position?
· If the bridge is not in the HOME position,

none of the Pre-Position options will be
available as it is a requirement for Pre-
Positioning, that the PBB be in the ‘HOME’
position.
· If required select the HOME POSITION

button then hold down the PRE-SELECT
button to put the aerobridge into the HOME
position. The cabin traffic light will turn green
when the aerobridge is in the HOME position.
Note: The aerobridge must always be moved to

the selected PRE POSITION from the HOME
position.
· Select the aircraft type e.g. A320 required

from the buttons at the bottom of the screen;
the selection will then be displayed on the
screen in yellow A320.
· If the aircraft is parking on Bay 1E or Bay 1W

this button is selected e.g. BAY 1E.
· Check the CCTV image to ensure that apron is

still clear of obstructions. Double tapping the
video image will increase/decrease its size.
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Do not proceed with the aircraft type pre-position if:
1) You do not have adequate time to pre-position the aerobridge before the aircraft arrives.
2) The aircraft is already on the bay when the Operator arrives at the console; and when
3) Aircraft type does not have a pre-position button.
4) The aerobridge will then need to be MANUALLY docked from the HOME position - see 6.2
· Press and hold the green PRE-SELECT

button next to the joystick.
· Hold the PRE-SELECT button down until the

prepositioning is complete (note do not stop
aerobridge when PRESET is displayed). The
wheels will move first, and then drive the
bridge to its preposition (approximately 5
metres away from the parking bay centreline),
the height and cab will adjust and finally the
wheels will adjust to match the cab angle.
· Note all aerobridge movement will stop if the

button is released.
When the aerobridge has finished positioning, the

screen will change to the ‘MANUAL’ screen and
display in the bottom centre message bar, the
aircraft type and model the PBB is pre-set for.
· Confirm that the traffic light view on the

console screen is displaying a GREEN light.
This indicates that the exterior Traffic Light is
green and will indicate to the pilot that it is
‘safe’ for the aircraft to proceed onto the bay.
· Note if the aerobridge is not in either the

HOME or in the designated PRE-POSITION,
the NIGS will display the message “BR IN” or
“BR UP” (i.e. Bridge in/up) and the RED
traffic light will be on. Note if carrying out a
Manual docking the cabin or aerobridge
height cannot be moved until the aircraft has
stopped.
· The aircraft will not be able to proceed onto

the bay until the aerobridge position is
corrected and the pilots can see the correct
NIGS message and a green traffic light.
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When the aerobridge has been successfully PRE-POSITIONED DO NOT do anything else until the
aircraft has stopped on the bay and you have received the “GO” or “THUMBS UP” from the
ground engineer (or marshaller).
· When the “Go” or “thumbs up” is given, select

MANUAL CONTROL on the touch screen.
This is only necessary if pre-positioning has
not been carried out; otherwise the ‘manual
control’ screen will already be displayed.
· Drive the aerobridge towards the aircraft

using the joystick. The joystick direction is
the direction of travel relevant to the
operator’s cabin front window. In other
words, the operator simply has to push the
joystick in the direction of the desired travel,
the wheels will turn to the required angle and
the PBB will proceed in that direction.
· As the aerobridge gets closer to the aircraft it

will automatically slow down.
· Note only minor adjustments to the direction

of the wheel bogie should need to be made
when docking from the PRE-POSITION.
· If for any reason the aerobridge is in the

incorrect position e.g. too far to the right,
using the joystick drive the aerobridge back
and adjust wheel bogie before driving forward
to reposition the bridge.
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· The cabin rotation and bridge height can be

adjusted using the buttons on the left hand
side of the console. These adjustments should
be made before the aerobridge bumper
touches the aircraft. The ACF (Cab Floor) can
be adjusted by using the buttons on the touch
screen, to the bottom right.
· As the bridge gets close to the aircraft, adjust

the aerobridge bumper to line up parallel with
the aircraft’s door sill. Pushing the joystick
forward drive the aerobridge towards the
aircraft for docking. As the bridge gets close
to the aircraft, adjust the bumper to line up
with the aircraft door. Then slowly ease the
cabin up to the aircraft, ensuring the bumper
is parallel with the fuselage and a minimum of
12cm below the aircrafts door position to
enable the SAFETY SHOE to be correctly
positioned.
· If the cabin is not aligned correctly, the PBB

will adjust it automatically. This is known as
‘AUTO-SLEWING’. E.g. If the right hand
bumper switch is activated on its own, the
PBB will stop moving forward and the cab will
turn to the right. Once the bumper switch is
no longer touching the aircraft the PBB will
continue forward and continue to do this with
either the left or right bumper switch until
there are two bumper switches touching the
aircraft.
Note if there is inadequate clearance between the

SAFETY SHOE and the aerobridge door, height
will need to be adjusted before passengers begin
disembarking, the aerobridge will be required to
be retracted a short distance to adjust the height
and then complete the docking.
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· When any two (2) of the three (3) bumper

sensors are pressed against the aircraft, the
aerobridge is considered to be docked; the
screen will state BUMPER CORRECT PRESS
“AUTO MODE” and flash prompting the
operator to press the AUTO MODE
button.
· Note for most aircraft the aerobridge should

be docked using the Right Hand side and
middle bumper; this will provide additional
space when opening the aircraft door and the
door will cover the gap between the aircraft
and the aerobridge cabin.
· Press the AUTO MODE button to deploy the

auto-levelling arm and canopy.
· The display at the centre bottom of the screen

will display that the PBB is in ‘AUTO MODE’
and the box in the centre of the screen will
instruct the operator to:
1. LOG OFF
2. PLACE SAFETY SHOE UNDER
OUTWARD OPENING DOOR
OK
· Swipe card to LOG OFF.
Screen will displayed LOGGED OFF in the top

right hand corner. This will lock all console
functions except the Emergency Stop button and
the auto levelling system.
The auto-leveller will automatically adjust to

compensate for changes to the height of the
aircraft.
Note: Do not go into MANUAL CONTROL mode if

the aircraft door is open.
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· Open the aerobridge cabin door and latch into

place. Note aerobridge cabin door is not to be
opened until docking completed.
· Following relevant company procedures OPEN

AIRCRAFT DOOR.
· Remove the SAFETY SHOE from its holder and

place under the open aircraft door ensuring
the middle of the shoe is directly under the
door.
· Be careful – if the Safety Shoe is activated the

bridge will lower by 12cm.
Note: Aircraft door must not be opened

until docking is completed; and the canopy
and auto-leveller have been deployed.
Important Notes – Bay 1 Apron Drive Aerobridge Operations
 Bay 1 Aerobridge can be used to service aircraft parked on the primary parking position
Bay 1 for all designated jet aircraft; and can also service narrow-body jet aircraft e.g. A320
on both Bays 1E and 1W.
 The Aerobridge can be positioned to the standard BAY 1E PRE-POSITION prior to the
aircraft arrival in accordance with the steps detailed for 6.1 ARRIVAL OF AIRCRAFT– PRE-
POSTION or driven manually from the Home position as per the following guidelines
detailed 6.2 MANUAL OPERATION. The aerobridge is able to be returned to the Home
position whilst the aircraft is still parked on Bay 1E.
 The Aerobridge must be PRE-POSITIONED to the BAY1W PRE-POSITION prior to the

aircraft arrival. If the aerobridge is not PRE-POSITIONED prior to the arrival the aerobridge
cannot be used and mobile stairs are required for disembarking and boarding the
passengers.
 Following use of the aerobridge on BAY 1W the aerobridge cannot be returned to the
Home position until after the aircraft has departed.
 The aerobridge must not be driven manually between Bay 1E and Bay 1W – Must be
returned to the Home Position and then pre-positioned as required.
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6.2 ARRIVAL OF AIRCRAFT – MANUAL OPERATION
In most circumstances the aerobridge will usually be operated utilising the ARRIVAL PRE-POSITION
PROCEDURES as described in the steps detailed in 6.1; though there may be occasions that the
Aerobridge is not able to be PRE-POSITIONED and is required to be driven in MANUAL CONTROL
mode from the HOME position e.g.
 No PRE-POSITION set for aircraft type

 Aircraft parked on or enters the Bay prior to the aerobridge being moved to the PRE-
POSITION
 Company procedures
The MANUAL OPERATION PROCEDURE is intended as a guide and will be dependent on the operators
experience and judgement driving the aerobridge manually.
The normal safety pre-start safety checks must be carried out prior to operating the aerobridge.
Note the aerobridge must not be moved as this will render the NIGS system inoperable. In the event
that the NIG is rendered in operable (or is not available for some other reason) the Ground Staff will be
required to marshal the aircraft onto the Bay.
ARRIVAL – MANUAL OPERATION - Step 1
· Ensure the aerobridge is correctly parked in the

HOME position. A green traffic light will be
displayed on the outside of the aerobridge.
· NIGS can be selected (for Bay 1 operations only)
· If for any reason the aerobridge is not correctly

parked and the red traffic light is on the aircraft
will be required to be marshalled onto the bay, if
safe to do so.
ARRIVAL – MANUAL OPERATION – Step 2
· Swipe access card to “LOG ON”
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· Select “PRE-POSITION” on the LCD touch screen.
· Select MANUAL CONTROL on the LCD touch

screen.
· In Manual Control, the LCD screen changes and a

“MANUAL MODE” appears on the bottom of the
screen.
· When the “Go” OR “THUMBS UP” is given by the

Ground Crew the aerobridge is able to be driven
towards the parked aircraft.
· The aerobridge operator will need to exercise good

judgement for distance and direction whenever
driving the aerobridge in MANUAL CONTROL from
the Home Position.
· Once you have positioned the cabin and/or wheel

bogie in the required travel direction, drive the
aerobridge by using the joystick; as you get closer
to the aircraft adjustments can be made by
rotating the operators cabin front window relevant
to the required travel direction using the slew
left/right buttons located on the left hand side of
the console and simply push the joystick in the
direction of the desired travel, the wheels will turn
to the required angle and the aerobridge will
proceed in that direction.
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· The aerobridge operator will need to exercise
good judgement for the distance the aerobridge is
driven out from the Home position to line up with
the aircraft door which should be a similar location
to the pre-position.
· The travel direction can be adjusted as you get

closer to the aircraft by either pushing the
joystick to the left or right or realigning the
direction of the cabin. Remember the speed of the
aerobridge is controlled by how far forward you
push the joystick.
· Once you have reached the desired location,

approximately 5 metres from the aircraft (this
should be in a similar to the position when the
PRE-POSITION is used). Stop and align the wheels
and cabin so that you can drive straight onto the
aircraft.
· Drive the aerobridge towards the aircraft using

the joystick. Stop approximately 1 metre from
the aircraft.
· Manually adjust the aerobridge height, cabin

rotation and Adjustable Cabin Floor (ACF) as
necessary using the control buttons on the left
hand side of the aerobridge control console.
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· Pushing the joystick forward drive the aerobridge

towards the aircraft. As the bridge gets close to
the aircraft, adjust the bumper to line up with the
aircraft’s door. Then slowly ease the cabin up to
the aircraft, ensuring the bumper is parallel with
the fuselage and a minimum of 12cm below the
aircrafts door position to enable the SAFETY SHOE
to be correctly positioned.
· If the cabin is not aligned correctly, the PBB will

adjust it automatically. This is known as ‘AUTO-
SLEWING’. E.g. If the right hand bumper switch is
activated on its own, the PBB will stop moving
forward and the cab will turn to the right. Once
the bumper switch is no longer touching the
aircraft the PBB will continue forward and continue
to do this with either the left or right bumper
switch until there are two bumper switches
touching the aircraft.
· When any two (2) of the three (3) bumper sensors

are pressed against the aircraft, the aerobridge is
considered to be docked; the screen will state
BUMPER CORRECT PRESS “AUTO MODE” and
flash prompting the operator to press the AUTO
MODE button.
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· Press the AUTO MODE button to deploy the auto-

levelling arm and canopy.
· The display at the centre bottom of the screen will

display that the PBB is in ‘AUTO MODE’ and the
box in the centre of the screen will instruct the
operator to:
3. LOG OFF
4. PLACE SAFETY SHOE UNDER OUTWARD
OPENING DOOR
OK
· Swipe card to LOG OFF.
This will lock all console functions except the

Emergency Stop button and the auto levelling system.
The auto-leveller will automatically adjust to

compensate for changes to the height of the aircraft.
Note: Do not go into MANUAL CONTROL mode if the

aircraft door is open.
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· Open the aerobridge cabin door and latch into

place. Note aerobridge cabin door is not to be

AIRCRAFT DOOR.

place under the open aircraft door ensuring the
middle of the shoe is directly under the door.

Note: Aircraft door must not be opened until

docking is completed; and the canopy and auto-
leveller have been deployed.
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6.3 DEPARTURE OF AIRCRAFT – APRON DRIVE AEROBRIDGE
DEPARTURE – Step 1
· Remove the SAFETY SHOE from underneath the

aircraft door with care to avoid an alarm being
generated (as the bridge may drop by 20cms) and
place back in its holder.
Note: The procedure for an aircraft Departure is

exactly the same regardless of whether the aircraft
was docked utilising the Arrival – Pre-position or
Manual procedure.
· Following your company procedures to Close the

AIRCRAFT DOOR
· Close and secure the aerobridge cabin SAFETY

DOOR, the Control Console will not respond until
door is closed.
· Swipe card to LOG ON
· Press the MANUAL CONTROL button on the

touch screen.
The canopy and the auto levelling arm will retract

automatically.
Note: Do not go into MANUAL CONTROL mode if

aircraft door is open.
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· Once the canopy and auto levelling arm are fully

retracted, pull the joystick towards you to drive
the aerobridge away from the aircraft
approximately 2 – 3 metres (far enough so that
you can see the centreline and aircraft nose wheel
is usually a good guide).
DO NOT select the PRE-POSITION button at this

point – the aerobridge is now at a safe distance to
allow the aircraft to push back from the bay safely;
and can easily be returned to the docked position if
required.
· When the aircraft has been pushed back and the

tug disconnected select the HOME & PRE-
SELECT button on the touch screen.
· Press and hold the green PRE-SELECT button

next to the joystick. The aerobridge height and
cab will adjust first, the aerobridge will display the
message BRIDGE IS GOING HOME as it drives
back to the HOME position, where the height will
be checked and wheels may adjust again.
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· The message
BRIDGE IS IN HOME
SWIPE OFFHHHR
TO TURN BRIDGE OFF
will be displayed when complete.
Note: The aerobridge must always be returned to the

HOME position using the Home & Pre-Select buttons.
Departure – Step 6
· Press the CONTROL OFF button on the touch

screen.
Note an alarm will be generated if the Operator

does not log off within 60 seconds of returning to
the HOME position.
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7.0 FIXED AEROBRIDGE OPERATING PROCEDURES
7.1 ARRIVAL OF AIRCRAFT – FIXED AEROBRIDGE
ARRIVAL - Step 1
Swipe access card across the card reader, as

prompted on the screen shown to “LOG ON”
ARRIVAL – Step 2
Once you have swiped on the screen will change to

enable the starting of the aerobridge.
To start the aerobridge press the blue

PRE POSITION button on the touch screen. This
will take you to the next screen, for pre positioning
the aerobridge
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ARRIVAL – Step 3
The operator can either select PRE POSITION or

MANUAL OPERATION. The 2 modes are
explained below.
PRE POSITIONING
Ensure that the aerobridge is fully retracted and the

“BRIDGE RETRACTED” or “BRIDGE HOME” is
shown in the green bridge position status box. (If
not, go to the “MANUAL CONTROL” screen and
retract the aerobridge with the joystick. See below
for manual operation.)
Press one of the aircraft pre select buttons.

The bridge will raise or lower to the correct height
and stop.
This screen will then change to the “Manual
Control” screen.
During the pre position operation if you wish to
change your selection press “CANCEL” and select
your new aircraft.
MANUAL OPERATION
Go straight to manual control by pressing the blue

MANUAL CONTROL icon.
Once you are on this screen, you can manually

control the aerobridge. Wait for the aircraft to
stop at the bay and get the all clear / thumbs up
from the ground engineer.
Move the joystick forward to EXTEND the

aerobridge toward the aircraft. Move the joystick to
the LEFT to RAISE; and to the RIGHT to LOWER
the aerobridge to the desired height off the aircraft
doorsill. Moving the joystick backwards will
RETRACT the aerobridge.
Once the aerobridge is approximately 600mm from

the aircraft, a message will appear on the screen to
say “CLOSE TO AIRCRAFT!!”
Bridge is in "SLOW APPROCH" mode to dock onto

aircraft. Continue with joystick until aircraft docking
is complete.
The SLEW LEFT and SLEW RIGHT controls

should be used to adjust the aerobridge bumper so
that it is parallel to the aircraft. This will ensure
correct docking onto the aircraft.
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ARRIVAL – Step 4
AUTO MODE
Once the aircraft is docked correctly the AUTO

MODE button on the screen will begin to flash and
you will be prompted by the green insert BUMPER
CORRECT PRESS “AUTO MODE” message (see
below) to press the AUTO MODE button.
Once pressed the AUTO MODE button will turn

yellow. At this point, the Canopy and Auto leveller
will be automatically deployed.
ARRIVAL – Step 5
After pressing the auto mode button, and the

canopy and auto-leveller have been deployed, the
screen will prompt the operator to place the Safety
Shoe under an outward opening aircraft door.
The operator will be prompted to log off with the

swipe card.
The aerobridge is now successfully docked to the

aircraft.
Press the yellow OK icon to clear this message.
Once the bridge is in Auto Mode and the operator

has Logged Off, the user controls on the screen
will be barred out with a special overlay). It will stay
like this until the operator logs back on to remove
the aerobridge from the aircraft. In this state, all
front panel controls will also be barred out from
operating (with the exception of the red emergency
stop button).
The safety chain/belt may be removed while the

aerobridge is operating in AUTO MODE.
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ARRIVAL – Step 6
· Open the aerobridge cabin safety chain and latch

into place. Note aerobridge cabin door is not to be

AIRCRAFT DOOR.

place under the open aircraft door ensuring the
middle of the shoe is directly under the door.

Note: Aircraft door must not be opened until

docking is completed; and the canopy and auto-
leveller have been deployed.
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7.2 DEPARTURE OF AIRCRAFT – FIXED AEROBRIDGE
Firstly ensure the aircraft door has been closed,

the safety shoe is placed back into its stowage
position. The safety chain must be placed
across the door way.
Swipe on and press the MANUAL CONTROL

button.
Pull the joystick towards you to retract the

aerobridge away from the aircraft.
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Departure – Step 2
Observe the aircraft pushback and once the

aircraft has departed the bay prepare to take the
aerobridge to the home position.
Now choose the PRE POSITION Icon, to

go to the Pre Position screen.
Once in the Pre Position screen select the

“HOME POSITION” icon, the external green
HOME Button must be pressed to return the
aerobridge to the home position.
Hold the green HOME Button down until the

aerobridge has returned home.
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A blue BRIDGE IS GOING HOME message
insert will be displayed while the bridge is going
home.
The aerobridge is home when the green
BRIDGE IS HOME
SWIPE OFF
TO TURN BRIDGE OFF is displayed.
You will be prompted to swipe off to LOG OFF.
Once this has been done the screen will return

to the Log on screen.
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8.0 INCIDENTS AND EMERGENCIES
AEROBRIDGE MALFUNCTIONS
Immediately report any aerobridge problem or malfunction to DIA Operations. The Airport Duty
Manager (ADM) is the first point of contact on 0401 005 977; if you are unable to contact the ADM, the
Duty Operations Officer can be contacted on 0402 088 145. The ADM or Operations Officer will arrange
for Technical staff assistance if required.
Any fault messages that appear on the Aerobridge Control Console will also need to be advised to DIA
so technical staff can inspect and follow-up any faults.
Refer 9.0 Trouble Shooting – Common Alarms and Fault Messages
INCIDENT REPORTING
All incidents must be reported to DIA. This includes incidents involving staff, passengers, aircraft and
other equipment.
Details of incident should include:

 Date and time;
 The type of incident;
 The location of the incident;
 Type of equipment failure (if applicable);
 If any emergency agencies are required.
To comply with CASA’s DAMP Policy, a Drug and Alcohol test is required post accident or serious
incident. Your company will make arrangement for the testing to be done, otherwise DIA can
arrange the testing on behalf of the company
If the event of a fire, contact ARFF on 08 8920 4899
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9.0 TROUBLE SHOOTING – COMMON ALARMS AND FAULT
MESSAGES
Fault Code Alarm Description Solution

00 EMERGENCY STOP ACTIVATED Clear fault and RESET emergency stop.
ONLY IF SAFE TO DO SO!
01 MAINS PHASE FAILURE ALARM Call maintenance. Check incoming voltage supply.
02 HYDRAULIC PUMP MOTOR Call maintenance.
THERMAL OVER LOAD
03 HYDRAULIC HIGH OIL Call maintenance.
TEMPERATURE
04 HYDRAULIC HIGH OIL Call maintenance.
PRESSURE
05 SAFETY SHOE OPERATED Check Safety Shoe, press ALARM RESET to clear,
TWICE! IF SAFE TO DO SO
06 SAFETY SHOE CABLE FAULT Call maintenance.
07 CABIN OVERTRAVEL LIMIT Call maintenance.
08 HORIZONTAL DRIVE FAULT Call maintenance.
09 HYDRAULIC LOW OIL LEVEL Call maintenance.
10 BOGIE WHEELS OVER- Call maintenance.
ROTATION LIMIT. MOVEMENT
STOPPED
11 SAFETY LOOP TRIPPED. WHEEL Clear Obstruction, RESET. ONLY IF SAFE TO DO
MOVEMENT STOPPED SO!
12 ROTUNDA SWING OVER- Call maintenance.
ROTATION LIMIT
13 BRIDGE OVERTRAVEL. ALL Call Maintenance.
MOVEMENT STOPPED.
14 CANOPY NOT RETRACTED Call Maintenance. Only Bridge retract permitted.
15 AUTO LEVELLER FAULT Call maintenance.
16 INPUT MODULE POWER Call Maintenance. Check X0, X3F, X5F and X7F
FAILURE
17 MAIN AND OR AUX CONTACTOR Call Maintenance.
FAILED TO CLOSE
19 10V DC CONTROL SUPPLY Call Maintenance. Check +/ - 10V DC supply
FAILED
20 CIRCUIT BREAKER (QA5) Call Maintenance.
TRIPPED
21 HYDRAULIC PUMP NOT Call Maintenance.
RUNNING
22 CAB MOTOR TOL TRIPPED (FT3) Call Maintenance.
23 CAB VERY CLOSE TO AIRCRAFT Caution! Only Raise permitted.
WING & OR ENGINE
24 SAFETY SHOE ACTIVATED Bridge will automatically lower to clear aircraft
door.
29 CONSOLE EMERGENCY STOP Check before resetting.
PRESSED
34 DOWN SLOPE LIMIT REACHED Only Upward and Forward Movement Permitted.
35 UP SLOPE LIMIT REACHED Only Downward and Retract Movement Permitted.
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ANNEXES
 Aerobridge Practical Training and Assessment Record – Apron Drive Aerobridge
 Aerobridge Practical Training and Assessment Record – Fixed Aerobridge
 DIA Operation and Maintenance Manual
 Special Procedures – Apron Drive Aerobridge Cyclone Position (shown below).Only DIA staff
who are appropriately trained on driving the bridge into the cyclone position are permitted to
conduct this procedure.
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ABBREVIATIONS AND DEFINITIONS
Term Description
ADM DIA Airport Duty Manager
AFP Australian Federal Police
The runway, taxiway or apron areas of an airport, adjacent land and

Airside
buildings or portions thereof, access to which is controlled
AOO DIA Airport Operations Officer (Safety 1)
The part of an airport used for loading freight onto, or unloading

freight from aircraft, passenger boarding and disembarkation from
Apron
aircraft or refuelling, parking, servicing or carrying out maintenance
on an aircraft
ARFF Aviation Rescue and Fire Fighting Service
ASIC Aviation Security Identification Card
CASA Civil Aviation Safety Authority
DIA Darwin International Airport
PBB Passenger Boarding Bridge
NIGs Nose In Guidance System
RPT Regular Passenger Transport
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CONTACTS
We recommend that you save these important numbers into your mobile so that they are easy
to find if you ever need them in a hurry:
DIA Airport Duty Manager (ADM) – 0401 055 977

Airport Operations Officer (AOO) – 0402 088 145
OTHER USEFUL CONTACTS
Darwin International Airport

Terminal Control Centre – 08 8920 1805
Management Centre – 08 8920 1811
Security related matters: security@ntairports.com.au

ASIC enquiries: asicdrw@ntairports.com.au
Airport Duty Manager: diaadms@ntairports.com.au
General enquiries: info@ntairports.com.au
Agencies
Aviation Rescue and Fire Fighting Service (ARFF) – 08 8920 4899
Australian Customs & Border Protection – 08 8920 2551
Australian Federal Police (AFP) – 131 237
NT Police – 131 444 / 000
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Appendix A – Fixed Aerobridge Practical Training Record Example Only
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Appendix B – Apron Drive Aerobridge Practical Training Record Example Only
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Aerobridge Induction and Assessment
Please note if you are renewing an ASIC and have previously

had Aerobridge Access, you will be registered to under the
online Induction & Assessment at the time of submitting your
ASIC Application Form. New applicants needing to register to
complete the induction and assessment can visit:
http://ntapl.riskcentral.com.au/signup/
The online induction consists of an induction and a computer based

multiple choice assessment specific for each type of aerobridge.
You must bring these items with you to the TCC for aerobridge access to
be granted on your ASIC:
 Current ASIC
 Signed printed copy of the completed online induction and
assessment ‘Training Record’ for each type of aerobridge
 Fully completed Practical Training Log (for new applicants)
If you have any questions, please contact the Terminal Control Centre
on 8920 1805 or e-mail: diatraining@ntairports.com.au
Visit the Darwin Airport Website ‘Aerobridge Training’ section

under the ‘Working on Airport’ tab.
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Guide and Procedures

Includes Apron Drive and Fixed Aerobridges

Aerobridge Operating Guide and Procedures, Version 5, August 2015

2.0 Aerobridge Operator Certification 3

3.0 Aerobridge Conditions of Use 4

4.0 General Safety Rules and Safety Around Aircraft 5

5.0 Aerobridge Equipment 7

5.1 Apron Drive Aerobridge Bay 1 & 5 7

5.2 Fixed Aerobridges Bay 2, 3 and 4 13

6.0 Apron Drive Aerobridge Operations Procedures 16

6.1 Arrival of Aircraft – Pre Position 16

6.2 Arrival of Aircraft – Manual Operations 23

6.3 Departure of Aircraft – Apron Drive Aerobridge 29

7.0 Fixed Aerobridge Operating Procedures 32

7.1 Arrival of Aircraft – Fixed Aerobridge 32

7.2 Departure of Aircraft – Fixed Aerobridge 36

8.0 Incidents and Emergencies 38

9.0 Trouble Shooting – Common Alarms and Fault Messages 39

 Re-familiarisation training is required if an operator has not carried out aerobridge

 An Aerobridge Operator is not permitted to enable aerobridge operations for an employee

 Under NO circumstance is the aircraft door to be opened until docking is completed

 Fit for Work

5.1 Apron Drive Aerobridge Bay 1 and 5

Apron Drive Aerobridge External Equipment

Drive Column and

Cabin Traffic Light

Cabin Safety Door

Apron Drive Aerobridge in

SLEW LEFT/SLEW RIGHT

CAB FLOOR: The RAISE LEFT

Cabin Traffic Light

LCD Touch Screen

SLEW LEFT/SLEW RIGHT

6.1 ARRIVAL OF AIRCRAFT – PRE POSITION

ARRIVAL – PRE POSITION - Step 1

· Check apron area for any obstruction around

· Contact the Airport Duty Manager (ADM) on

ARRIVAL – PRE POSITION - Step 2

· Check that the tunnel floor and cabin area is

· Confirm that the Safety Door is correctly

ARRIVAL – PRE POSITION - Step 3

· Swipe access card to “LOG ON”

Note: Only essential personnel should be in

· Select the PRE POSITION button on the

· NIGS can be selected prior to Aerobridge

· Note NIG is only available for primary parking

ARRIVAL – PRE POSITION - Step 5

· Is the bridge in the HOME position?

· If the bridge is not in the HOME position,

· If required select the HOME POSITION

Note: The aerobridge must always be moved to

ARRIVAL – PRE POSITION - Step 6

· Select the aircraft type e.g. A320 required

· If the aircraft is parking on Bay 1E or Bay 1W

· Check the CCTV image to ensure that apron is

ARRIVAL – PRE POSITION - Step 7

· Press and hold the green PRE-SELECT

· Hold the PRE-SELECT button down until the

· Note all aerobridge movement will stop if the

When the aerobridge has finished positioning, the

ARRIVAL – PRE POSITION - Step 8

· Confirm that the traffic light view on the

· Note if the aerobridge is not in either the