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Ground Handling Manual
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TABLE OF SECTIONS
25SEP14
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PREFACE .............................................5
SAFETY COMMITMENT ..................................7
SECTION 0 - ADMINISTRATION AND CONTROL ..............0‑i
SECTION 1 - ORGANISATION .............................1‑i
SECTION 2 - HANDLING/CARGO AGENT REQUIREMENTS ......2‑i
SECTION 3 - COMMUNICATIONS ..........................3‑i
SECTION 4 - PASSENGERS ..............................4‑i
SECTION 5 - CHECK-IN ..................................5‑i
SECTION 6 - BAGGAGE .................................6‑i
SECTION 7 - SECURITY .................................7‑i
SECTION 8 - BOARDING .................................8‑i
SECTION 9 - WEIGHT AND BALANCE ......................9‑i
SECTION 10 - RAMP OPERATIONS ........................10‑i
SECTION 11 - FUELLING ................................11‑i
SECTION 12 - DE-ICING .................................12‑i
SECTION 13 - SERVICING ...............................13‑i
SECTION 14 - CARGO ..................................14‑i
SECTION 15 - MAIL ....................................15‑i
SECTION 16 - DANGEROUS GOODS – CARGO ..............16‑i
SECTION 17 - CARRIAGE OF ELECTRIC MOBILITY AIDS .......17‑i
SECTION 18 - EMERGENCY RESPONSE ....................18‑i
SECTION 19 - CONTINGENCY PLANNING ..................19‑i
SECTION 20 - COMPLIANCE .............................20‑i
SECTION 21 - APPENDICES..............................21‑i
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PREFACE
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PREFACE
The following pages contain information and guidance for handling agents involved in Titan
Airways’ ad-hoc charter operations. Agents should use the IATA Airport Handling Manual
(AHM), IATA Ground Operations Manual and content of this manual, which qualifies and
amplifies items from the AHM. Acceptance of a handling request from Titan Airways shall be
treated as an agent’s acceptance of the procedures contained within this manual. It shall be the
responsibility of the relevant Station Manager to ensure that each operation is managed using
the latest downloaded copy of this manual.
This manual is a combined publication to cover processes and procedures for both passenger
and cargo operations in accordance with current regulations and published international
standards. A separate cargo manual is NOT provided.
This manual is also designed to provide guidance for those handling agents working with Titan
Airways aircraft whilst operating under short or long term wet lease to other carriers. Where a
policy or procedure contained within this manual is more restrictive than the policy of the
customer airline then this document shall have precedence.
Titan Airways commenced operations in March 1988 and currently operates a jet aircraft fleet
from its base at London Stansted Airport. The company does not operate scheduled services
but offers a ‘tailor made’ ad-hoc charter service to corporations, holiday companies and other
airlines.
The company offers a high quality service and is registered to the EASA and ISO9000 Quality
Standard. Flights are often booked at very short notice. Due to the urgent nature of such flights
a high level of response is required from agents. Many flights are however booked months in
advance. The same high-level quality service is required on all operations.
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SAFETY COMMITMENT
WARNING
This document is only distributed using the Internet and if printed becomes an uncontrolled
document and marked as such. Agents are to ensure that they have access to this document
online for any planned operation involving Titan Airways aircraft. For any information/policy not
included in this manual the agent should contact Titan Airways for more information.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 0 - ADMINISTRATION AND CONTROL ..............0‑i
0 INTRODUCTION .................................0‑1
0.1 Standard ....................................0‑1
0.2 Purpose .....................................0‑1
0.3 Format (FLT 3.1.1) ..............................0‑1
0.3.1 Part A .....................................0‑1
0.3.2 Part B .....................................0‑1
0.3.3 Part C .....................................0‑2
0.3.4 Part D .....................................0‑2
0.3.5 Part F ......................................0‑2
0.3.6 Other Associated Manuals .........................0‑2
0.3.7 Crew Notices .................................0‑2
0.3.8 Terms, Definitions and Abbreviations ..................0‑2
0.3.9 Gender .....................................0‑2
0.3.10 Commercial Air Transportation Operation ................0‑2
0.3.11 Non-Commercial Operation of aircraft listed in the operations
specifications .................................0‑3
0.4 Amendment and Revision .........................0‑3
0.4.1 Authority ....................................0‑3
0.4.2 Carriage of Manual .............................0‑4
0.4.3 Urgent Revisions Where Flight Safety Could be Affected ......0‑4
0.4.4 Approval of the Authority ..........................0‑4
0.4.5 Access to Manuals .............................0‑4
0.5 Definitions, Abbreviations and Common Terminology .......0‑8
0.5.1 Abbreviations .................................0‑8
0.5.2 Common Terminology ...........................0‑17
0.6 Manual Description .............................0‑24
0.6.1 Page Header ................................0‑24
0.6.2 Explanation of Header Elements ....................0‑25
0.7 List of Effective Pages ...........................0‑26
0.8 Revision Status ...............................0‑30
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0 INTRODUCTION
0.1 Standard
The Company Operations Manual is issued in accordance with the EU Regulation 216/2008
(Basic Regulation) and EU Regulation 965/2012 (referred to as Part-OPS). It complies with the
standards and requirements of the Basic Regulation, Part OPS and with the terms and
conditions of the company's Air Operators Certificate (AOC).
For the purposes of the above regulation Titan Airways shall be considered a 'complex'
operator.
0.2 Purpose
The Manual is for the use and guidance of all company operating personnel. Such personnel
are to ensure that all commercial air transportation flights are planned and executed in
accordance with the instructions and policies in this manual which details the requirements of
the company and the regulator.
0.3.1 Part A
General/Basic Information, Requirements and Operations.
0.3.2 Part B
Aeroplane Type Operating Procedures and Requirements.
• Airbus A320/A321
• Boeing 737
• Boeing 757
• Boeing 767
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0.3.3 Part C
• Jeppessen Flight Guide/British Airways PLC Route Manual/MilFlip (Military Flight
Information Publications)
0.3.4 Part D
Training Manual.
0.3.5 Part F
Cabin Crew.
0.3.9 Gender
For brevity, the pronoun ‘he’ is utilised throughout Parts A, B, C, D and F. Where appropriate,
the pronoun ‘she’ should be inferred or assumed.
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0.4.1 Authority
The Operations Manual is issued on the authority of the Company, and the Flight Operations
Director / Operations Director will authorise all amendments to it, as required by the Company
or by the Civil Aviation Authority. Any proposed amendment should be forwarded, to the Flight
Operations Director or Operations Director, on an Amendment Proposal Form (refer to Figure
0-3). All amendments will be published by the publications officer in the form of printed,
replacement pages; handwritten amendments are not permitted (except in situations requiring
immediate amendment or revision in the interests of safety). Revision pages will be annotated
to show the date of issue (and date of effect if different) and the portion of the text which has
been revised, as indicated by vertical marginal lines adjacent to the changes. Each amendment
will be accompanied by a revised list of effective pages, with their dates of issue, and by a
certificate of receipt / incorporation. An amendment list record will be maintained at the front of
each manual.
The following require approval of the competent authority (CAA) in advance of implementation:
• Changes affecting the AOC certificate or the operations specifications
• Any changes to the key structure of the Management System (See Section3) or the
Safety Policy
Careful examination of the following subject areas is required when making changes as they
will likely be affected by the above requirement.
• Any application relating to use of an Alternative Means of Compliance
• Procedures requiring notification
• Cabin crew evacuation procedures / training content and syllabi / attestations / operation
of 4 aircraft types
• Leasing agreements
• Non-commercial operations
• Specific approvals (ETOPS / RVSM / MNPS / Low Visibility Ops / Dangerous Goods)
• Dangerous Goods Training Programs
• Flight Crew (ATQP / operation on more than one type or variant / training and checking
programs)
• Fuel policy
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• Mass and Balance (standard masses for other than passengers and checked baggage)
• Minimum Equipment List (MEL) - operation outside Mel but within MMEL / Rectification
Interval Extension (RIE) procedures
• Minimum Flight Altitudes (methods / Descent procedures)
• Performance (Increased bank angles / short landing operations / steep approach
operations)
• Isolated Aerodrome procedures
• Approach flight techniques (Non-stabilised approaches / non-precision non CFDA)
• Maximum distance from adequate aerodromes for non-ETOPS aircraft
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the timely report of their status to Operations management. Cabin Crew must be afforded
access to Operations Manual – Part F (Cabin).
Manuals may be distributed to individuals in either paper or electronic format. Confirmation of
receipt and incorporation of amendments is required to be completed using the electronic TAN
system which is linked on all amendment notifications.
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0.5.1 Abbreviations
Table 0-1 Abbreviations
TERM DEFINITION
A aeroplane
a/c aircraft
AAC aeronautical administrative communications
AAL above aerodrome level
AC advisory circular
AC alternating current
ACAS airborne collision avoidance system
ADF automatic direction finder
ADG air driven generator
ADS automatic dependent surveillance
ADS-B automatic dependent surveillance - broadcast
ADS-C automatic dependent surveillance - contract
AEA Association of European Airlines
AEO all-engines-operative
AFFF aqueous film forming foams
AFM aircraft flight manual
AFN aircraft flight notification
AFN ATS facilities notification
AGL above ground level
AHRS attitude heading reference system
AIS aeronautical information service
ALARP as low as reasonably practicable
ALSF approach lighting system with sequenced flashing lights
AMC Acceptable Means of Compliance
AML aircraft maintenance licence
AMSL above mean sea level
ANP actual navigation performance
AOC aeronautical operational control
AOC air operator certificate
APU auxiliary power unit
APV approach procedure with vertical guidance
ARA airborne radar approach
ARA Authority Requirements for Aircrew
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TERM DEFINITION
ARO Authority Requirements for Air Operations
ARP Aerospace Recommended Practices
ASC Air Safety Committee
ASDA accelerate-stop distance available
ASE altimeter system error
ATA Air Transport Association
ATC air traffic control
ATIS automatic terminal information service
ATN air traffic navigation
ATPL airline transport pilot licence
ATQP alternative training and qualification programme
ATS air traffic services
ATSC air traffic service communication
AVGAS aviation gasoline
AVTAG aviation turbine gasoline (wide-cut fuel)
AWO all-weather operations
BALS basic approach lighting system
BCAR British civil airworthiness requirements
BITD basic instrument training device
CAP controller access parameters
CAT commercial air transport
CAT I/II/III category I / II / III
CBT computer-based training
CC cabin crew
CDFA continuous descent final approach
CDL configuration deviation list
CFIT controlled flight into terrain
CG centre of gravity
CM context management
CMV converted meteorological visibility
CofA certificate of airworthiness
COP code of practice
CoR certificate of registration
CP committal point
CPA closest point of approach
CPDLC controller pilot data link communication
CPL commercial pilot licence
C-PED controlled portable electronic device
CRE class rating examiner
CRI class rating instructor
CRM crew resource management
CS Certification Specifications
CVR cockpit voice recorder
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TERM DEFINITION
DA decision altitude
DA/H decision altitude/height
DAP downlinked aircraft parameters
D-ATIS digital automatic terminal information service
DC direct current
DCL departure clearance
D-FIS data link flight information service
DG dangerous goods
DH decision height
DI daily inspection
DIFF deck integrated fire fighting system
DLR data link recorder
DME distance measuring equipment
D-METAR data link - meteorological aerodrome report
D-OTIS data link - operational terminal information service
DPATO defined point after take-off
DPBL defined point before landing
DR decision range
DSTRK desired track
EC European Community
ECAC European Civil Aviation Conference
EFB electronic flight bag
EFIS electronic flight instrument system
EGNOS European geostationary navigation overlay service
EGT exhaust gas temperature
ELT emergency locator transmitter
ELT(AD) emergency locator transmitter (automatically deployable)
ELT(AF) emergency locator transmitter (automatic fixed)
ELT(AP) emergency locator transmitter (automatic portable)
ELT(S) survival emergency locator transmitter
EPE estimated position of error
EPR engine pressure ratio
EPU estimated position of uncertainty
ERA en-route alternate (aerodrome)
ERP emergency response plan
ETOPS extended range operations with two-engined aeroplanes
EU European Union
EUROCAE European Organisation for Civil Aviation Equipment
EVS enhanced vision system
FAA Federal Aviation Administration
FAF final approach fix
FALS full approach lighting system
FANS future air navigation systems
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TERM DEFINITION
FAP final approach point
FAR Federal Aviation Regulation
FATO final approach and take-off
FC flight crew
FCL flight crew licensing
FCOM flight crew operating manual
FDM flight data monitoring
FDO flying display operation
FDR flight data recorder
FFS full flight simulator
FGS flight control/guidance system
FI flight instructor
FLIPCY flight plan consistency
FLTA forward-looking terrain avoidance
FMECA failure mode, effects and criticality analysis
FMS flight management system
FNPT flight and navigation procedures trainer
FOD foreign object damage
fpm feet per minute
FSTD flight simulation training device
ft feet
FTD flight training device
FTE full time equivalent
FTL flight and duty time limitations
g gram
GAGAN GPS aided geo augmented navigation
GBAS ground-based augmentation system
GCAS ground collision avoidance system
GEN general
GIDS ground ice detection system
GLS GBAS landing system
GM Guidance Material
GMP general medical practitioner
GNSS global navigation satellite system
GPS global positioning system
GPWS ground proximity warning system
GSE ground service equipment
H helicopter
HEMS helicopter emergency medical service
HF high frequency
Hg mercury
HHO helicopter hoist operation
HIALS high intensity approach lighting system
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TERM DEFINITION
HIGE hover in ground effect
HLL helideck limitations list
HOGE hover out of ground effect
HoT hold-over time
hPa hectopascals
HPL human performance and limitations
HUD head-up display
HUDLS head-up guidance landing system
HUMS health usage monitor system
IAF initial approach fix
IALS intermediate approach lighting system
ICAO International Civil Aviation Organization
IDE instruments, data and equipment
IF intermediate fix
IFR instrument flight rules
IFSD in-flight shutdown
IGE in ground effect
ILS instrument landing system
IMC instrument meteorological conditions
in inches
INS inertial navigation system
IP intermediate point
IR Implementing Rule
IR instrument rating
IRS inertial reference system
ISA international standard atmosphere
ISO International Organization for Standardization
IV intravenous
kg kilograms
km kilometres
kt knots
LDA landing distance available
LDP landing decision point
LED light-emitting diode
LHS left hand seat
LIFUS line flying under supervision
LNAV lateral navigation
LoA letter of acceptance
LOC localiser
LOE line-oriented evaluation
LOFT line-oriented flight training
LOQE line-oriented quality evaluation
LOS limited obstacle surface
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TERM DEFINITION
LPV localiser performance with vertical guidance
LRCS long range communication system
LRNS long range navigation system
LVO low visibility operation
LVP low visibility procedures
LVTO low visibility take-off
m metres
MALS medium intensity approach lighting system
MALSF medium intensity approach lighting system with sequenced
flashing lights
MALSR medium intensity approach lighting system with runway
alignment indicator lights
MAPt missed approach point
MCTOM maximum certified take-off mass
MDA minimum descent altitude
MDH minimum descent height
MEA minimum en-route altitude
MED medical
MEL minimum equipment list
METAR meteorological aerodrome report
MGA minimum grid altitude
MHA minimum holding altitude
MHz megahertz
MID midpoint
MLR manuals, logs and records
MLS microwave landing system
MLX millilux
mm millimetres
MM multi-mode
MMEL master minimum equipment list
MNPS minimum navigation performance specifications
MOC minimum obstacle clearance
MOCA minimum obstacle clearance altitude
MOPSC maximum operational passenger seating configuration
MORA minimum off-route altitude
MPSC maximum passenger seating capacity
MSA minimum sector altitude
MSAS multi-functional satellite augmentation system
MTCA minimum terrain clearance altitude
N North
NADP noise abatement departure procedure
NALS no approach lighting system
NCC non-commercial operations with complex motor-powered
aircraft
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TERM DEFINITION
NCO non-commercial operations with other-than-complex motor-
powered aircraft
NF free power turbine speed
NG engine gas generator speed
NM nautical miles
NOTAM notice to airmen
NOTECHS non-technical skills evaluation
NOTOC notification to captain
NPA non-precision approach
NPA Notice of Proposed Amendment
NVD night vision device
NVG night vision goggles
NVIS night vision imaging system
OAT outside air temperature
OCH obstacle clearance height
OCL oceanic clearance
ODALS omnidirectional approach lighting system
OEI one-engine-inoperative
OFS obstacle-free surface
OGE out of ground effect
OIP offset initiation point
OM operations manual
OML operational multi-pilot limitation
ONC operational navigation chart
OPS operations
ORO Organisation Requirements for Air Operations
OTS CAT II other than standard category II
PAPI precision approach path indicator
PAR precision approach radar
PBE protective breathing equipment
PBN performance-based navigation
PCDS personnel carrying device system
PDA premature descent alert
PDP predetermined point
PED portable electronic device
PIC pilot-in-command
PIN personal identification number
PIS public interest site
PNR point of no return
POH pilot's operating handbook
PRM person with reduced mobility
QAR quick access recorder
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TERM DEFINITION
QFE atmospheric pressure at aerodrome elevation / runway
threshold
QNH atmospheric pressure at nautical height
RA resolution advisory
RAT ram air turbine
RCC rescue coordination centre
RCF reduced contingency fuel
RCLL runway centre line lights
RF fixed radius
RF radio frequency
RFC route facility chart
RI ramp inspection
RI rectification interval
RIE rectification interval extension
RMA regional monitoring agency
RNAV area navigation
RNP required navigation performance
ROD rate of descent
RP rotation point
RTCA Radio Technical Commission for Aeronautics
RTODAH rejected take-off distance available (helicopters)
RTODRH rejected take-off distance required (helicopters)
RTOM reduced take-off mass
RTZL runway touchdown zone lights
RVR runway visual range
RVSM reduced vertical separation minima
S South
SAFA safety assessment of foreign aircraft
SALS simple approach lighting system
SALSF simple approach lighting system with sequenced flashing
lights
SAp stabilised approach
SAP system access parameters
SAR search and rescue
SAS stability augmentation system
SBAS satellite-based augmentation system
SCC senior cabin crew
SCP special category of passenger
SDCM system of differential correction and monitoring
SFE synthetic flight examiner
SFI synthetic flight instructor
SID standard instrument departure
SMM safety management manual
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TERM DEFINITION
SMS safety management system
SNAS satellite navigation augmentation system
SOP standard operating procedure
SPA operations requiring specific approvals
SPECI aviation selected special weather report
SPO specialised operations
SRA surveillance radar approach
SSALF simplified short approach lighting system with sequenced
flashing lights
SSALR simplified short approach lighting system with runway
alignment indicator lights
SSALS simplified short approach lighting system
SSEC static source error correction
SSR secondary surveillance radar
STAR standard terminal arrival route
STC supplemental type certificate
TA traffic advisory
TAC terminal approach chart
TAS true airspeed
TAWS terrain awareness warning system
TC technical crew
TC type certificate
TCAS traffic collision avoidance system
TCCA Transport Canada Civil Aviation
TCH type certificate holder
TDP take-off decision point
TDZ touchdown zone
THR threshold
TI Technical Instructions
TIT turbine inlet temperature
TMG touring motor glider
TODA take-off distance available (aeroplanes)
TODAH take-off distance available (helicopters)
TODRH take-off distance required (helicopters)
TORA take-off run available
T-PED transmitting portable electronic device
TRE type rating examiner
TRI type rating instructor
TSE total system error
TVE total vertical error
TWIP terminal weather information for pilots
UMS usage monitoring system
UTC coordinated universal time
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TERM DEFINITION
V2 take-off safety speed
V50 stalling speed
VAT indicated airspeed at threshold
VDF VHF direction finder
VFR visual flight rules
VHF very high frequency
VIS visibility
VMC visual meteorological conditions
VMO maximum operating speed
VNAV vertical navigation
VOR VHF omnidirectional radio range
VT threshold speed
VTOL vertical take-off and landing
VTOSS take-off safety speed
WAAS wide area augmentation system
WAC world aeronautical chart
WIFI wireless fidelity
ZFTT zero flight-time training
TERM DEFINITION
Accelerate-stop distance The length of the take-off run available plus the length of stopway, if such stopway is
available (ASDA) declared available by the State of the aerodrome and is capable of bearing the mass of the
aeroplane under the prevailing operating conditions.
Acceptable Means of Non-binding standards adopted by the Agency to illustrate to establish compliance with
Compliance (AMC). Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 and its Implementing Rules
Acceptance checklist A document used to assist in carrying out a check on the external appearance of packages
of dangerous goods and their associated documents to determine that all appropriate
requirements have been met with.
Adequate aerodrome An aerodrome on which the aircraft can be operated, taking account of the applicable
performance requirements and runway characteristics
Adhoc Flights not rostered (one-off charters)
Aeroplane An engine-driven fixed-wing aircraft heavier than air that is supported in flight by the dynamic
reaction of the air against its wings.
Aft Rear of Aircraft (as in fore (forward) and aft)
Aileron Part of aircraft wing (used to control aircraft turning in flight)
Aircraft A machine that can derive support in the atmosphere from the reactions of the air other than
the reactions of the air against the earths surface.
Aircraft Left Left hand side of the aircraft (see also Port-side)
Aircraft right Right hand side of the aircraft (see also Starboard)
Air Larder Metal or fibreboard container used for the storage of catering
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TERM DEFINITION
Airside Area(s) of an airport beyond the Customs, Immigration and / or Security Checkpoint(s) that
usually constitute the Security Restricted Area.
The opposite of ‘Landside’.
Aisle Gangway between seats in cabin of aircraft.
Alternative means of Those that propose an alternative to an existing Acceptable means of Compliance or those
compliance that propose new to establish compliance with Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 and its
Implementing Rules for which no associated AMC have been adopted by the Agency.
Anti-Collision Light (or Red Strobe (flashing) beacon (light) on the underside and top of the fuselage
Anti-Collision Beacon)
Anti-icing In the case of ground procedures, a procedure that provides protection against the formation
of frost or ice and accumulation of snow on treated surfaces of the aircraft for a limited period
of time (hold-over time).
APV An instrument procedure usually employing GNSS, which utilises lateral and vertical
guidance but does not meet the requirements established for precision approach and landing
operations. (ICAO Doc 8168 )
Automatic Door with escape slide fitted ready for automatic deployment (indicated by the manual/auto
setting on the internal side of the door and by the engagement of the girt bar with the floor
brackets)
Bank Angle of aircraft descent
Blox / Blocks The time – i.e. ‘blox time’ or ‘blocks time’ or similarly, ‘off blox/blocks time’ that represents the
time the aircraft arrives at the stand and shuts down engines at the completion of a flight
sector, or the time at which the aircraft commences pushback (or taxi if ‘power in/power out’)
at the commencement of a flight sector being the ‘off blox’ or ‘off blocks’ time
Bulkhead Aircraft partition or wall
Cabin Altitude Air Pressure inside the aircraft cabin, expressed as the atmospheric pressure experienced in
the free air at a given altitude, i.e. Aircraft flying at 35,000', PAX will experience a Cabin
atmospheric pressure equivalent to that found at 8,000 ft.
Cabin crew member An appropriately qualified crew member, other than a flight crew or technical crew member,
who is assigned by an operator to perform duties related to the safety of passengers and
flight during operations.
Category I (CAT I) A precision instrument approach and landing using an instrument landing system (ILS),
approach operation microwave landing system (MLS), GLS (ground-based augmented global navigation satellite
system (GNSS/GBAS) landing system), precision approach radar (PAR) or GNSS using a
satellite-based augmentation system (SBAS) with a decision height (DH) not lower than 200
ft and with a runway visual range (RVR) not less than 550 m for aeroplanes.
Category II (CAT II) A precision instrument approach and landing operation using ILS or MLS with:
operation
DH below 200 ft but not lower than 100 ft; and
RVR of not less than 300 m.
Category IIIA (CAT IIIA) operation a precision instrument approach and landing operation
using ILS or MLS with:
DH lower than 100 ft; and
RVR not less than 200 m.
Category IIIB (CAT IIIB) A precision instrument approach and landing operation using
operation
ILS or MLS with:
DH lower than 100 ft, or no DH; and
RVR lower than 200 m but not less than 75 m.
CDFA Continuos Descent, Final Approach: An approach technique that does not employ a Platform
Height or level segment.
A legal requirement for non-precision approaches in some States.
Certification Technical standards adopted by the Agency indicating to show compliance with Regulation
Specifications (CS) (EC) No 216/2008 and its Implementing Rules and which can be used by an organisation for
the purpose of certification.
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TERM DEFINITION
Chocks Wedges used to prevent aircraft movement in the event of brake failure – placed in front and
/ or behind, aircraft wheels (tyres)
Chock to Chock Elapsed time between Off-chocks and next On-chocks
(Also: ‘Off-blox’ and ‘On-blox’ or ‘Blox to Blox’)
Circling The visual phase of an instrument approach to bring an aircraft into position for landing on a
runway/FATO that is not suitably located for a straight-in approach
Clearway A defined rectangular area on the ground or water under the control of the appropriate
authority selected or prepared as a suitable area over which an aeroplane may make a
portion of its initial climb to a specified height.
Cloud base The height of the base of the lowest observed or forecast cloud element in the vicinity of an
aerodrome or operating site or within a specified area of operations, normally measured
above aerodrome elevation or, in the case of off shore operations, above mean sea level.
CMV Converted Meteorological Visibility: "A value (equivalent to a Runway Visual Range (RVR))
which is derived from the reported meteorological visibility". However, CMV must be
considered as a Meteorological Optical Rangeand not a true Visibility, which could lead to
safety issues.
(AMOFSG.10.SN.011.5.en.docx)
Code share An arrangement under which an operator places its designator code on a flight operated by
another operator, and sells and issues tickets for that flight.
Competent Authority The National Aviation Authority in the state of the operator's principle place of business. For
Titan Airways this will be the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA)
Congested area In relation to a city, town or settlement, any area which is substantially used for residential,
commercial or recreational purposes.
Contaminated runway A runway of which more than 25% of the runway surface area within the required length and
width being used is covered by the following:
Surface water more than 3 mm (0.125 in) deep, or by slush, or loose snow, equivalent to
more than 3 mm (0.125 in) of water;
Snow which has been compressed into a solid mass which resists further compression and
will hold together or break into lumps if picked up (compacted snow); or
Ice, including wet ice.
Contingency fuel The fuel required to compensate for unforeseen factors that could have an influence on the
fuel consumption to the destination aerodrome.
Continuous descent final A technique, consistent with stabilised approach procedures, for flying the final-approach
approach (CDFA) segment of a non-precision instrument approach procedure as a continuous descent, without
level-off, from an altitude/height at or above the final approach fix altitude/ height to a point
approximately 15 m (50 ft) above the landing runway threshold or the point where the flare
manoeuvre shall begin for the type of aircraft flown.
Converted A value, equivalent to an RVR, which is derived from the reported meteorological visibility
meteorological visibility
(CMV)
Crew member A person assigned by an operator to perform duties on board an aircraft.
Critical phases of flight In the case of aeroplanes the take-off run, the take-off flight path, the final approach, the
missed approach, the landing, including the landing roll, and any other phases of flight as
determined by the pilot-in-command or commander.
Cruise Altitude for the majority of a flight
Damp runway A runway where the surface is not dry, but when the moisture on it does not give it a shiny
appearance
Dangerous goods (DG) Articles or substances which are capable of posing a risk to health, safety, property or the
environment and which are shown in the list of dangerous goods in the Technical Instructions
or which are classified according to those Instructions
Dangerous goods An occurrence associated with and related to the transport of dangerous goods by air which
accident results in fatal or serious injury to a person or major property damage.
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Dangerous goods An occurrence other than a dangerous goods accident associated with and related to the
incident transport of dangerous goods by air, not necessarily occurring on board an aircraft, which
results in injury to a person, property damage, fi re, breakage, spillage, leakage of fl uid or
radiation or other evidence that the integrity of the packaging has not been maintained;
any occurrence relating to the transport of dangerous goods which seriously jeopardises an
aircraft or its occupants.
Deadhead A crew member positioning on duty, travelling as a passenger
De-icing In the case of ground procedures, a procedure by which frost, ice, snow or slush is removed
from an aircraft in order to provide uncontaminated surfaces.
Descent Flight to a lower altitude/flight level
Disarmed Door with escape slide fitted with automatic deployment disabled (set to manual) (girt bar
retracted and out of and away from floor brackets)
Downwind Direction in which the wind is blowing
Dry lease agreement An agreement between undertakings pursuant to which the aircraft is operated under the air
operator certificate (AOC) of the lessee.
Dry operating mass (DOM) The total mass of the aircraft ready for a specific type of operation, excluding usable
fuel and traffic load. This mass includes such items as:
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Hold Stowage area for baggage, cargo, mail, etc. usually divided into compartments within each
hold – e.g. forward hold containing compartments 1 and 2 and aft hold containing
compartments 3 and 4 (and possibly, 5)
Holding Aircraft circling in the vicinity of the airport of destination, awaiting turn in the queue to land
Hold-over time (HoT) The estimated time the anti-icing fl uid will prevent the formation of ice and frost and the
accumulation of snow on the protected (treated) surfaces of an aeroplane.
Holiday Charter A charter flight solely intended as an element of a holiday travel package is a flight where the
entire capacity is hired by one or more charterers for the carriage of passengers who are
travelling, all or in part by air, on a round - or circle- trip basis for holiday purposes.
Categories of passengers such as company personnel tour operators' personnel,
representatives of the press, EASA/Authority officials, etc can be included within the 5%
alleviation without negating the use of the holiday charter mass values.
Hotac Hotel Accommodation
Interline Pax Passenger transferring from one airline to another as part of a through journey
Landing distance The length of the runway which is declared available by the State of the aerodrome and
available (LDA) suitable for the ground run of an aeroplane landing.
Landplane A fixed wing aircraft which is designed for taking off and landing on land and includes
amphibians operated as landplanes.
Landing Gear The aircraft undercarriage
Leading Edge Foremost portion of the wing, located at the very front of the wing
Leg / Sector (Segment) More formally, a leg is an individual component of a journey whereas a sector is a starting
point and a stopping point which may cover a number of legs in between – e.g. LHR-FRA-
CDG whereby there are two legs LHR-FRA and FRA-CDG but a sector or segment can be
LHR-FRA or LHR-CDG or FRA-CDG.
Loadsheet Document detailing the aircraft load by weight and distribution including all traffic load,
company stores, fuel, oil, etc and specifying the aircraft centre of gravity, Mean Aerodynamic
Chord (%MAC) at both take-off and zero fuel weight and specifying the actual weights
relative to maximum structural or regulated – take-off weight, zero fuel weight, landing
weight, taxi weight and total fuel (loadsheet fuel) and trip fuel or burnoff
Local Usually used to indicate the time of day or night at the location of departure or arrival – as in
‘local time’ or by specifying a time followed by the word ‘local’ (GMT and/or UTC is referred
to as ‘Zulu’ time)
Low visibility procedures Procedures applied at an aerodrome for the purpose of ensuring safe operations during
(LVP) lower than Standard Category I, other than Standard Category II, Category II and III
approaches and low visibility take-off s.
Low visibility take-off A take-off with an RVR lower than 400 m but not less than 75 m.
(LVTO)
Lower than Standard A Category I instrument approach and landing operation using Category I DH, with an RVR
Category I (LTS CAT I) lower than would normally be associated with the applicable DH but not lower than 400 m.
operation
Manifest List of passengers on board. For international flights must follow the requirements of ICAO
specified in Annex 9 to the Chicago Convention (1944), specifically in Appendix 2. Other
relevant documents are also contained in the other appendices to Annex 9 (e.g. cargo
manifest, general declaration, etc.)
Maximum operational The maximum passenger seating capacity of an individual aircraft, excluding crew seats,
passenger seating established for operational purposes and specified in the operations manual. Taking as a
configuration (MOPSC) baseline the maximum passenger seating configuration established during the certification
process conducted for the type certificate (TC), supplemental type certificate (STC) or
change to the TC or STC as relevant to the individual aircraft, the MOPSC may establish an
equal or lower number of seats, depending on the operational constraints.
Maximum Structural The maximum permissible total aeroplane mass upon landing under normal circumstances
Landing Mass
Maximum Structural The maximum permissible total aeroplane mass at the commencement of the take-off roll
Take-Off Mass
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Maximum Zero Fuel The maximum permissible mass of an aeroplane with no useable fuel. The mass of the fuel
Mass contained in particular tanks must be included in the zero fuel mass when it is explicitly
mentioned in the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) limitations.
Night The period between the end of evening civil twilight and the beginning of morning civil twilight
or such other period between sunset and sunrise as may be prescribed by the appropriate
authority as defined by the Member State.
Non-precision approach An instrument approach with a minimum descent height (MDH), or DH when flying a CDFA
(NPA) operation technique, not lower than 250 ft and an RVR/CMV of not less than 750 m for aeroplanes.
No Show Sometimes spelled ‘NOSHO’ or ‘Nosho’ and represents a booked/ticketed passenger who
does not arrive in time or check in for the flight. A passenger that does check in and
subsequently does not board (and may be offloaded along with their baggage if not located)
Off Chocks Actual time that aircraft moves from the parking stand for departure (as in the time that
pushback commences or if taxiing out under own power from power-in-power-out stand).
May also be referred to as ‘off-blox’
Off-load To remove, passengers, cargo, mail, catering and/or company stores or other items of traffic
load from an aircraft – e.g. ‘120 kg of company stores were offloaded due to aircraft weight
restrictions’
On Chocks Actual time that aircraft comes to a standstill at the parking stand – may also be referred to
as ‘on-blox’
Operational control The responsibility for the initiation, continuation, termination or diversion of a flight in the
interest of safety.
Other than Standard A precision instrument approach and landing operation using ILS or MLS where some or all
Category II (OTS CAT of the elements of the precision approach category II light system are not available, and with:
II) operation
DH below 200 ft but not lower than 100 ft; and
RVR of not less than 350 m.
Over booked Also referred to as oversold but represents a situation where more passengers are booked
than there are saleable seats available/fitted to the aircraft
Pax Passenger(s)
Pax Classification adult a person of an age of 12 years and above;
child/children persons who are of an age of two years and above but who are less than 12
years of age;
infant a person under the age of two years.
Performance class A Multi-engined aeroplanes powered by turbo-propeller engines with an MOPSC of more than
aeroplanes nine or a maximum take-off mass exceeding 5700 kg, and all multi-engined turbo-jet
powered aeroplanes.
Performance class B Aeroplanes powered by propeller engines with an MOPSC of nine or less and a maximum
aeroplanes take-off mass of 5 700 kg or less.
Performance class C Aeroplanes powered by reciprocating engines with an MOPSC of more than nine or a
aeroplanes maximum take-off mass exceeding 5 700 kg.
Pilot-in-command The pilot designated as being in command and charged with the safe conduct of the flight.
For the purpose of commercial air transport operations, the pilot-in-command shall be termed
the commander.
Positioning A flight or journey with no passengers to a specific location to pick up passengers and/or an
aircraft
Principal place of The head office or registered office of the organisation within which the principal financial
business functions and operational control of the activities referred to in this Regulation are exercised.
Prioritisation of ramp The dedication of an appropriate portion of the total number of ramp inspections conducted
inspections by or on behalf of a competent authority on an annual basis as provided in Part-ARO.
Pushback Where an aircraft is pushed by a tug from a nose in parking stand onto a taxiway or other
part of the surface movement area where the aircraft may proceed from under its own
power – of course
Ramp inspection The inspection of aircraft, of flight and cabin crew qualifications and of flight documentation in
order to verify the compliance with the applicable requirements.
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Ramp/Stand Aircraft parking area - technically the apron is where aircraft park but it is generally referred
to as the ramp and specific aircraft parking locations (usually defined by painted borders and
nose-in guidelines/equipment limit lines) are referred to as a stand and in some locations a
bay or gate
Rectification interval A limitation on the duration of operations with inoperative equipment.
Roster Programme of duties over a defined period of time, usually in weeks or months
Rudder A moveable vertical surface attached to the rear of the horizontal stabiliser and used to
provide yaw control by changing the angle of attack of the rudder when controls are
manipulated – the rudder, horizontal stabiliser and the rearmost portion of the fuselage to
which they are attached is referred to as the empennage – quite often the APU (auxiliary
power unit) and the flight recorders are located in this region as well
Runway Strip of pavement or other surface appropriate to the aircraft type in use that is used by
aircraft to take-off and land - sometimes called a landing strip
Runway visual range The range over which the pilot of an aircraft on the centre line of a runway can see the
(RVR) runway surface markings or the lights delineating the runway or identifying its centre line.
Safe forced landing An unavoidable landing or ditching with a reasonable expectancy of no injuries to persons in
the aircraft or on the surface.
Separate runways Runways at the same aerodrome that are separate landing surfaces. These runways may
overlay or cross in such a way that if one of the runways is blocked, it will not prevent the
planned type of operations on the other runway. Each runway shall have a separate
approach procedure based on a separate navigation aid.
Slats Situated on the leading edge of the wing, slats work in conjunction with the flaps to improve
lift at slower speeds by smoothing the airflow over the leading edge to augment the amount
of lift
Slip Station The place at which there is a change of crew and in some circumstances where the incoming
crew ‘slip’ for a night or number of nights before operating another service out of that station
or positioning to home base
Special VFR flight A VFR flight cleared by air traffic control to operate within a control zone in meteorological
conditions below VMC.
Stabilised approach An approach that is flown in a controlled and appropriate manner in terms of configuration,
(SAp) energy and control of the flight path from a pre-determined point or altitude/ height down to a
point 50 ft above the threshold or the point where the flare manoeuvre is initiated if higher.
Stopover Any day or night stop abroad or within the United Kingdom
Take-off alternate An alternate aerodrome at which an aircraft can land should this become necessary shortly
aerodrome after take-off and if it is not possible to use the aerodrome of departure.
Take-off decision point The point used in determining take-off performance from which, an engine failure having
(TDP) been recognised at this point, either a rejected take-off may be made or a take-off safely
continued.
Take-off distance In the case of aeroplanes the length of the take-off run available plus the length of the
available (TODA) clearway, if provided.
Take-off flight path The vertical and horizontal path, with the critical engine inoperative, from a specified point in
the take-off for aeroplanes to 1500 ft above the surface
Take-off mass The mass including everything and everyone carried at the commencement of the take-off
run for aeroplanes.
Take-off run available The length of runway that is declared available by the State of the aerodrome and suitable
(TORA) for the ground run of an aeroplane taking off
Taxiway Part of the surface movement area that provides various links and methods for an aircraft to
‘taxi’ from the ramp/apron to the appropriate point on the departure runway
Technical Instructions The latest effective edition of the Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous
(TI) Goods by Air, including the Supplement and any Addenda, approved and published by the
International Civil Aviation Organisation.
Tech Stop A Tech (Technical) Stop is a stop (landing followed by take-off) during which refuelling is
conducted – may also be for other technical reasons but primarily the requirement is driven
by range/performance and therefore, fuel
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Terminal Airport Building
Traffic load The total mass of passengers, baggage, cargo and carry-on specialist equipment, including
any ballast.
Undertaking Any natural or legal person, whether profit-making or not, or any official body whether having
its own personality or not.
Uplift To load passengers, fuel, cargo, mail, catering or company stores is to ‘uplift’ such items
Upwind Direction from which the wind is blowing
Urn Water container
V1 The maximum speed in the take-off at which the commander must take the first action to
stop the aircraft. It is also the minimum speed during the take-off following a failure of the
critical engine that the commander can continue the take-off.
VEF The speed at which the critical engine is assumed to fail during take-off.
Visual approach An approach when either part or all of an instrument approach procedure is not completed
and the approach is executed with visual reference to the terrain.
Wet lease agreement An agreement between air carriers pursuant to which the aircraft is operated under the AOC
of the lessor.
Wet runway A runway of which the surface is covered with water, or equivalent, less than specified by the
contaminated runway definition or when there is sufficient moisture on the runway surface to
cause it to appear reflective, but without significant areas of standing water.
Xbag Excess Baggage
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1 - ORGANISATION .............................1‑i
1 INTRODUCTION .................................1‑1
1.1 Contact Details ................................1‑1
1.2 Aircraft Types and Configuration .....................1‑1
1.3 Schedules ...................................1‑2
1.4 Types of Operation ..............................1‑2
1.5 Ground Handling Organisation ......................1‑2
1.5.1 Post Holder Ground Handling and Cargo Operations – Graham
Baguley (Deputy – Greg Holland) ....................1‑3
1.5.2 Non Management Positions - Ground Handling ............1‑3
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ORGANISATION
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SECTION 1 - ORGANISATION
1 INTRODUCTION
Operational data and the latest copy of this manual can ALSO be obtained from our operations
website at http://www.zapops.com
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1.3 Schedules
Schedules will be advised to agents by SITA or e-mail in advance of the planned operation. All
times will be UTC
Category Description
Closed Charter A flight where the entire aircraft is chartered by one company/body for carriage of their
own staff or invited guests and no sale of tickets to the general public.
Public Charter A charter flight available to the general public by way of ticket sales or purchase as a part
of a holiday package.
ACMI A flight operated by Titan Airways on behalf of another carrier. Such flights may be long
term contract or short notice ‘rescue’ operations. All handling is for the ticketing airline
account.
Schedule A flight operated by Titan Airways where all seats are directly sold by Titan Airways or a
subsidiary.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
21SEP15
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 2 - HANDLING/CARGO AGENT REQUIREMENTS ......2‑i
2 INTRODUCTION .................................2‑1
2.1 Facilities and Staff ..............................2‑1
2.2 Staff Training .................................2‑1
2.3 Library ......................................2‑2
2.4 Documents and Records ..........................2‑3
2.5 Retention of Documents and Records ..................2‑3
2.6 Equipment and Products ..........................2‑3
2.7 Contracts/Agreements ...........................2‑4
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21SEP15
2 INTRODUCTION
Handling/Cargo agents should follow the guidelines set down in the IATA Airport Handling
Manual and the IATA Ground Operations Manual when handling Titan Airways aircraft. Agents,
such as FBO’s not able to follow the above should have equivalent robust published
procedures for staff to follow in carrying out their respective duties in a safe and secure
manner.
Agents acting on behalf of Titan Airways should meet the following basic standards before
accepting handling of Titan Airways aircraft. These standards and requirements are also
applicable to the limited handling functions carried out by Titan Airways engineering staff.
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21SEP15
Training programs shall be reviewed on a regular basis to maintain currency with regulations
and in order to remain relevant.
Records of training and testing (where applicable) shall be retained as part of personnel
training files, personnel records or other organised system. Records shall be identifiable as the
latest version, and legible. Disposal of obsolete records should be in accordance with
organisation local procedures.
English language speaker/s should be available to supervise the handling operation for Titan
Airways. Where this is not possible Titan Airways may engage the services of a supervisory
agent in order to provide liaison.
2.3 Library
The handling/cargo agent will maintain a library of documents to be used in the provision of
handling services. The library should contain as a minimum the following:
• Titan Airways Ground Handling Manual (access available online at www.zapops.com)
• IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations* (or ICAO Technical Instructions*)
• Handling/Cargo Agent Local Operation Procedures (as applicable)
*plus associated addenda
Recommended
• IATA Airport Handling Manual (AHM)
• IATA Ground Operations Manual (IGOM)
• IATA Live Animals Regulations
Where required by Titan Airways the agent will hold suitable stocks of documentation to be
used in the handling of aircraft.
The agent must ensure there is a suitable method of maintaining the library to ensure all
documentation is kept up-to-date with all amendments/revisions completed without delay.
In the event such documentation is not readily available then Titan Airways should be advised
and on-board reference copies made available for the operation concerned.
CAUTION
Documentation and stationary for use in operations should always be stored securely to prevent
unauthorised access.
Where IT systems are included as a part of normal operating procedures these must be backed
up on a regularly scheduled basis.
Any obsolete document shall either be clearly marked as such or destroyed. Reproduced
documents should be treated with due caution and their currency checked prior to use.
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meeting the required international specifications. Records demonstrating that product meet
such specification should be maintained and available for Titan Airways inspection on request.
2.7 Contracts/Agreements
Titan Airways will send handling requests to agents detailing information pertaining to the
planned flight. Acceptance of a handling request constitutes an agreement/contract for the
particular operation and that the agent concerned will carry out that operation in accordance
with the standards and procedures of Titan Airways and the IATA Airport Handling Manual.
Agents should complete the web based self certification either on www.zapops.com or from the
link provided in the handling request.
In the absence of any other Service Level Agreement, agents should meet the standards of this
manual and the content of the standard Handling Service Level Agreement (Figure 2-1 through
to Figure 2-3).
REVISION 1.3
HANDLING/CARGO AGENT REQUIREMENTS
18AUG14
REVISION 1.3
HANDLING/CARGO AGENT REQUIREMENTS
18AUG14
REVISION 1.3
HANDLING/CARGO AGENT REQUIREMENTS
18AUG14
REVISION 1.2
TABLE OF CONTENTS
30JUL14
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 3 - COMMUNICATIONS ..........................3‑i
3 INTRODUCTION .................................3‑1
3.1 zapops.com ..................................3‑1
3.2 VHF .......................................3‑1
3.3 Messaging ...................................3‑1
3.4 Delay Codes ..................................3‑2
REVISION 1.2
COMMUNICATIONS
30JUL14
SECTION 3 - COMMUNICATIONS
3 INTRODUCTION
3.1 zapops.com
Information on Titan Airways’ fleet/operations and procedures is located at the operational web
portal www.zapops.com
Agents shall access this site to familiarise themselves with Titan Airways’ aircraft and operating
procedures. In the event this information cannot be viewed or downloaded then Titan Airways
operations should be informed and the required information sought from them for transmission
by any other available means.
3.2 VHF
Where possible, agents should be able to communicate with the aircraft by VHF air – to –
ground radio systems. In the event that such systems are not available or unserviceable the
agent shall ensure close communication with the airport and air traffic control authorities is
maintained in order to respond effectively to the aircrafts movements.
3.3 Messaging
SITA/ARINC messaging should be used to notify Titan Airways Operations Control Centre of all
movements. The following IATA messages should be sent as standard for all operations as
shown in Table 3-1 and Table 3-2:
Table 3-1 Movement Signals (Sample Formats)
MVT MVT
ZT2716/08.GZAPX.DUS ZT213/09.GZAPK.STN
AD1420 EA1704 AGP AA1151/1158
DL99/0010
PX143
Decode Decode
MVT – Movement message MVT – Movement message
ZT2716/08 – Flight no / Date ZT213/09 - Flight no./date
GZAPX – Aircraft registration GZAPK – Aircraft registration
DUS – Airport of departure STN – Arrival airport
AD1420 – Actual departure time (UTC) AA1151/1158 – Landing/Onchox time(UTC)
EA1704 – Estimated arrival time (UTC)
ALC – Destination airport
DL99/0010 – Delay code/Time
PX143 – Passenger load
REVISION 1.2
COMMUNICATIONS
30JUL14
LDM
ZT1011/06.GZAPX.198Y.2/6
-LDE.66/131/0/0.T3168.2/586.3/1544.4/1038.PAX/0/0/197
SI B238/3168.CNIL.MNIL
ALL WCHRS LDD H2
Decode
LDM – Load Message
ZT1011/06 – Flight No. /Date
GZAPX.198Y.2/5 – Registration / Config / Crew comp (if known)
-LDE. – Departure airport
66/131/0/0. – Male / Female / Children / Infants
T3168. – Total Baggage weight
1/50 2/536.3/1544.4/1038. – Hold baggage split
PAX/0/0/197. – Class split
SI B238/3168.CNIL.MNIL ALL WCHRS LDD H2 – Supplementary information no. Bags etc
Other messaging (ULD – e.g. the ULD Control Message or UCM, etc.) should be transmitted
where this is within the handling agent’s own procedures.
REVISION 1.2
COMMUNICATIONS
30JUL14
REVISION 1.2
COMMUNICATIONS
30JUL14
REVISION 1.2
COMMUNICATIONS
30JUL14
REVISION 1.7
TABLE OF CONTENTS
21SEP15
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 4 - PASSENGERS ..............................4‑i
4 INTRODUCTION .................................4‑1
4.1 High Profile/Celebrity/VIP Passengers .................4‑1
4.2 CIP/VIP Lounges ...............................4‑1
4.3 Classes of Travel ...............................4‑1
4.4 Charterer and Representatives ......................4‑1
4.5 Unaccompanied Minor (UNMIN) .....................4‑2
4.6 Infants ......................................4‑2
4.7 Groups .....................................4‑3
4.8 Passengers Requiring Assistance ....................4‑3
4.9 Passengers with Reduced Mobility ...................4‑3
4.10 Passengers Requiring Medical Clearance ...............4‑4
4.11 Handling of Deportee Passengers and those Subject to Judicial
Proceedings ..................................4‑6
4.11.1 Handling of Inadmissible Passengers ..................4‑6
4.12 Staff .......................................4‑6
REVISION 1.3
PASSENGERS
18AUG14
SECTION 4 - PASSENGERS
4 INTRODUCTION
Agents handling Titan Airways will be exposed to a wide variety of passenger types. Flights will
involve scheduled, public charter (Inclusive Tour (IT)/Holiday), ‘closed charter’ group
passengers and some will also involve high profile or celebrity passengers such as sports
teams/political figures /Heads of State.
REVISION 1.3
PASSENGERS
18AUG14
When operating short term wet lease on behalf of other carriers, Titan Airways will utilise the
services of the customer airline’s handling agents. All services will be supplied under the
customer airline account.
4.6 Infants
Infants are defined as passengers under the age of 2 years.
Passengers with infants may be permitted to carry strollers etc to the boarding gate where they
should be tagged with ‘Return at Aircraft Side’ and subsequently hold loaded.
Passengers less than three years of age but not less than two must either be secured in a seat
with seat belt or secured in a car type safety seat which, in turn, is properly secured to the
aircraft seat. Infants, defined as children of not more than 2 years of age, may be carried in the
arms of an adult and secured by use of an approved (British Safety Standard) child restraint
device or use a car type safety seat properly secured to the aircraft seat. Infants must be a
REVISION 1.2
PASSENGERS
30JUL14
minimum age of 7 days to travel. From 7 days to six months of age Infants must be secured by
means of a supplementary loop restraint device.
Table 4-2 Summary
4.7 Groups
Group check-in of passenger may be permissible in certain circumstances. Passengers on
closed charter flights will often travel as a group under a single master ticket. Where
passengers are carrying hold baggage they should present themselves for check-in individually
presenting their own bags.
Formal groups of PRMs may be checked in by a single group/tour leader with prior approval.
REVISION 1.3
PASSENGERS
18AUG14
A person with reduced mobility (PRM) is understood to mean any person whose mobility is
reduced due to a physical incapacity (sensory or locomotory), an intellectual deficiency, age,
illness or any other cause of disability when using transport and whose situation needs special
attention and the adaptation to the person’s needs of services made available to all
passengers.
Table 4-3 PRM Category Characteristics Assistance
The number of PRMs on board should not exceed the number of able-bodied persons (ABPs)
carried
Passengers who are disabled or who have reduced mobility will require additional time to board
and disembark. Wherever possible such passengers should be pre-boarded (i.e. before other
passengers) and should remain on-board until all other passengers have disembarked.
When dealing with a blind passenger it is best to offer them your arm to hold in order to guide
them.
Let the passenger take your arm. These passengers should be briefed on the location of
nearest exit, call button and how to fasten and unfasten their seatbelt.
When dealing with a deaf passenger speak to them directly. Use clear mouth movements in
order that they might lip read.
REVISION 1.3
PASSENGERS
18AUG14
Chicken Pox 5 days after the rash first appeared, providing the spots are scabbed over
Cholera When your symptoms have settled, you feel well enough to travel and the public health authority in
your destination country agrees you are fit to travel
Whopping Cough 5 days after starting antibiotic treatment or 3 weeks after the onset of symptoms if not treated
Yellow Fever Once you feel well enough to travel and your doctor and the public authority in your destination
country agree you are fit to travel
As long as passengers feel well enough to fly, they can travel with these conditions:
• Hepatitis B or C
• Dengue Fever
• Viral Meningitis
• Malaria
Passengers with Serious Illness
Passengers who are seriously ill may be carried on company aircraft where a medical
certificate is held or a carer is accompanying the passenger.
Expectant Mothers
Expectant mothers will be accepted for travel up to the end of the 35th week for single
pregnancies. If expecting more than one baby e.g. twins they can only be accepted for travel
up to the end of the 32nd week. Medical certification is not required for expectant mothers to
travel.
Passengers with Plaster casts
The length of time required for passengers to have their plaster casts in place before a flight is
24 hours. The passenger must have a fitness to fly certificate in their possession.
In addition to this the following recommendations should be considered:
• A split cast is recommended so that it can be easily removed should the limb swell up
during the flight;
• If the passenger has an inflatable splint you must be able to let the air out in the event it
causes additional pressure due to the aircraft environment and reduce the supply of blood
to the limb.
REVISION 1.7
PASSENGERS
21SEP15
4.12 Staff
Only staff passengers holding Titan Airways authorisation/ID are to be accepted for carriage.
Staff passengers are to be treated on a space available basis only. The jump seat is only to be
allocated after consultation with Titan Airways operations who will liaise with the aircraft
commander and issue authorization in accordance with current security regulations.
REVISION 1.2
TABLE OF CONTENTS
30JUL14
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 5 - CHECK-IN ..................................5‑i
5 INTRODUCTION .................................5‑1
5.1 Ticketing & Documentation ........................5‑1
5.2 Passenger Manifests ............................5‑1
5.3 Desks – requirement ............................5‑1
5.4 Pre-Flight Preparation ............................5‑2
5.5 Desks - preparation .............................5‑2
5.6 Travel Documents and Passenger Identification ...........5‑3
5.7 Security Questioning/Placarding .....................5‑3
5.8 Passenger information ...........................5‑3
5.9 Return Check-in ...............................5‑3
5.10 Advance Passenger Information .....................5‑4
5.11 Seating .....................................5‑4
5.12 Check-in Closing ...............................5‑4
5.13 Dangerous Goods carried by Passengers/Crew ...........5‑4
REVISION 1.2
CHECK-IN
30JUL14
SECTION 5 - CHECK-IN
5 INTRODUCTION
CAUTION
Documentation and stationary for use in operations should always be stored securely to prevent
unauthorised access. Check-in IT systems should be logged out and/or turned off when not in use
or when left unattended.
REVISION 1.2
CHECK-IN
30JUL14
REVISION 1.2
CHECK-IN
30JUL14
Where a ticket is issued then this shall be checked against the passenger’s identification document to confirm validity.
A check should then be made (either within a DCS or manual) that the passenger identification document matched the
person listed to travel.
The check-in agent shall check the ID document for the following:
Visa information can be found from the IATA TIM (Travel Information Manual) or similar
publication.
REVISION 1.4
CHECK-IN
25SEP14
5.11 Seating
Each passenger (excluding infants) requires an assigned seat unless the flight has been
designated as free seating (applicable to many closed charters). When allocating seating this
must be in accordance with the seat plans which are located in the individual aircraft
appendices to this manual.
Passengers in exit row seats must be able bodied and agents MUST NOT locate PRM,
children/infants, elderly or obese passengers to these seats.
REVISION 1.8
CHECK-IN
24FEB16
the State of occurrence, should Dangerous Goods not permitted for carriage on-board the
aircraft be discovered in passenger baggage.
Table 5-5 Table 9-1 Excepted Dangerous Goods
REVISION 1.8
CHECK-IN
24FEB16
REVISION 1.3
CHECK-IN
18AUG14
REVISION 1.3
CHECK-IN
18AUG14
REVISION 1.3
CHECK-IN
18AUG14
REVISION 1.8
CHECK-IN
24FEB16
8) Portable
medical
electronic
devices
(automated
external
defibrilators
(AED),
nebulizer,
continuous
positive airway
pressure
(CPAP), etc.)
containing
lithium metal or
lithium ion cells
or batteries
REVISION 1.8
CHECK-IN
24FEB16
REVISION 1.8
CHECK-IN
24FEB16
10) Toiletry articles Yes Yes Yes No No a) the term "toiletry articles
(including (including aerosols)" is
aerosols) intended to include such
items as hair sprays,
perfumes and colognes;
b) no more than 0.5 kg or
0.5 L total net quantity per
single article;
c) release valves on
aerosols must be protected
by a cap or other suitable
means to prevent inadvertent
release of the contents; and
d) no more than 2 kg or 2 L
total net quantity of all
articles mentioned in 3), 10)
and 13) (e.g. four aerosol
cans of 500 mL each) per
person.
11) Hair curlers Yes Yes Yes No No a) no more than one per
containing person;
hydrocarbon
gas b) the safety cover must be
securely fitted over the
heating element; and
c) gas refills for such curlers
must not be carried.
Consumer articles
REVISION 1.8
CHECK-IN
24FEB16
REVISION 1.8
CHECK-IN
24FEB16
REVISION 1.8
CHECK-IN
24FEB16
19) Portable
electronic
devices (such
as watches,
calculating
machines,
cameras,
cellular phones,
laptop
computers,
camcorders)
REVISION 1.8
CHECK-IN
24FEB16
REVISION 1.8
CHECK-IN
24FEB16
20) Fuel cells used No Yes Yes No No a) fuel cell cartridges may
to power only contain flammable
portable liquids, corrosive
electronic substances, liquefied
devices (for flammable gas, water
example, reactive substances or
cameras, hydrogen in metal hydride;
cellular phones,
laptop b) refuelling of fuel cells on
computers and board an aircraft is not
camcorders) permitted except that the
installation of a spare
Spare fuel cell Yes Yes Yes No No cartridge is allowed;
cartridges c) the maximum quantity of
fuel in any fuel cell or fuel
cell cartridge must not
exceed:
REVISION 1.8
CHECK-IN
24FEB16
REVISION 1.8
CHECK-IN
24FEB16
21) Dry ice Yes Yes No Yes No a) no more than 2.5 kg per
person;
b) used to pack perishables
that are not subject to these
Instructions;
c) the package must permit
the release of carbon dioxide
gas; and
d) when carried in checked
baggage, each package
must be marked:
- "DRY ICE" or "CARBON
DIOXIDE, SOLID"; and
- the net weight of dry ice or
an indication that the net
weight is 2.5 kg or less.
REVISION 1.8
CHECK-IN
24FEB16
REVISION 1.8
CHECK-IN
24FEB16
REVISION 1.8
CHECK-IN
24FEB16
REVISION 1.2
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 6 - BAGGAGE .................................6‑i
6 INTRODUCTION .................................6‑1
6.1 Baggage Allowance .............................6‑1
6.2 Checked Baggage ..............................6‑1
6.3 Hand baggage ................................6‑1
REVISION 1.2
BAGGAGE
30JUL14
SECTION 6 - BAGGAGE
6 INTRODUCTION
REVISION 1.3
BAGGAGE
18AUG14
For private charter operations the above restrictions may be relaxed when advised by Titan
Airways.
The following should be used as a guide (though not as a guarantee) as to flexibility in cabin
baggage allowances
Table 6-1 Guide to Cabin Baggage Allowances
Special Requirements
(All Cases)
NOTE
National limitations may be more restrictive than the above and at such locations the national
regulation shall take precedence.
REVISION 1.3
TABLE OF CONTENTS
18AUG14
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 7 - SECURITY .................................7‑i
7 INTRODUCTION .................................7‑1
7.1 General .....................................7‑1
7.2 Passenger Check In .............................7‑1
7.3 Passenger Screening ............................7‑1
7.4 Hold baggage screening ..........................7‑2
7.5 Control of Munitions and Firearms ....................7‑2
7.5.1 General Principles ..............................7‑2
7.5.2 Control of Firearms On-board an Aircraft ................7‑3
7.5.3 Carriage of Sporting Weapons .......................7‑3
7.5.4 Carriage of Munitions of War ........................7‑3
7.5.5 Carriage of Armed Law Enforcement Personnel ............7‑4
7.5.5.1 Firearms on the Person ..........................7‑5
7.6 Refusal of Passengers (Drunk/Abusive) ................7‑6
7.7 Prohibited Articles ..............................7‑6
7.8 Persons Exempt from Screening .....................7‑7
Annex A - ..............................................7‑9
7.9 Passenger Check-In Procedures .....................7‑9
7.10 Passenger Questioning ...........................7‑9
7.11 Passenger and Baggage Search Prior to Embarkation ......7‑9
7.11.1 Search Standard ...............................7‑9
7.12 Transit Passengers .............................7‑10
7.12.1 Passengers on International Flights ..................7‑10
7.13 Processed Transit Passenger ......................7‑10
7.13.1 Transit Lounge ...............................7‑10
7.14 Passenger, Flight Crew and Cabin Crew Movement Control ..7‑10
7.14.1 Supervision .................................7‑10
7.14.2 Appropriate Embarkation .........................7‑11
7.14.3 Appropriate Disembarkation .......................7‑11
7.14.4 Transfer of Crew / Passengers .....................7‑11
7.15 Reconciliation of Hold Baggage .....................7‑11
7.15.1 Conditions of Admission on to a Flight .................7‑11
7.15.2 Process of Identification ..........................7‑11
7.15.3 Passenger Identification ..........................7‑11
7.15.4 Accompanied Hold Baggage .......................7‑12
REVISION 1.3
TABLE OF CONTENTS
18AUG14
REVISION 1.2
SECURITY
30JUL14
SECTION 7 - SECURITY
7 INTRODUCTION
Security measures should always meet the national standards of the departure country and
maybe extended by additional resources dependent on the operation. Details of the Security
Policies of Titan Airways are contained within the Security Manual.
Full information on security requirements are contained within the Titan Airways Air Carrier
Security Program which has restricted circulation. The following information is designed for
issues likely to be faced by a handling agent.
7.1 General
All staff employed by the handling / cargo agent should be issued with means of identification
only after completion of background checks appropriate and as permitted by the state of
operation.
REVISION 1.6
SECURITY
20NOV14
Handling Agents shall ensure that any passenger with the intention to transport a firearm or
other Dangerous Article shall surrender it to their staff at Check-in. Titan Airways will assume
responsibility for the secure custody of any item surrendered to them by, or confiscated from,
passengers; from the moment the item is received into their custody, until such time as it is
returned to the passenger, after disembarkation at their final Airport of Destination.
Before loading, an Authorised and Qualified person shall ensure that any weapons to be
carried are empty of ammunition. On arrival, a similarly Authorised and Qualified person will
implement all required Security Procedures required for the safe return of the weapon(s) and /
or ammunition to the passenger.
Customs or Police services must be informed before weapons, ammunition or other Dangerous
Articles are restored to a passenger. All local security procedures must be followed.
Titan Airways will ensure that any firearm or Dangerous Article surrendered to their custody is:
1. Unloaded of all ammunition (the firearm will be confirmed as unloaded by a suitably
authorised person in accordance with state or local rules e.g. police / agent / other law
enforcement officer)
2. Transported in a sturdy container, to prevent any possible damage during the flight
3. Not carried on the Flight Deck or retained by any Crew Member
4. Only carried in a compartment or part of an aircraft inaccessible to passengers
5. Locked in a tamper-proof container, located within the aircraft compartment
The Regulations and guidance governing the carriage of firearms on-board aircraft may be
found in:
• EU regulation 185/2010, ()
• NASP, and
• The Dangerous Goods section of the IATA manual.
REVISION 1.3
SECURITY
18AUG14
NOTE
REVISION 1.4
SECURITY
25SEP14
NOTE
Operational Procedures
REVISION 1.7
SECURITY
21SEP15
REVISION 1.6
SECURITY
20NOV14
• APPs accompanying the Principal will be carrying firearms, (loaded or otherwise) and
ammunition on their person
• AAPs not accompanying a protected person will only require firearms and ammunition to
be carried in the Hold, or other location inaccessible to passengers
• Suitable secure stowage will take account of any en-route Transit stops
• The firearms and ammunition will be returned to the AAPs in an appropriate location, at
their Destination Airport.
• The Pilot-In-Command is informed of the number and seat location of all AAPs.
• Cabin Crew must not serve any alcoholic beverages to Authorised Armed Passengers
(AAP).
REVISION 1.6
SECURITY
20NOV14
REVISION 1.3
SECURITY
18AUG14
ANNEX A -
The following are details from the company Air Carrier Security program appropriate for
ensuring handling agents apply the correct policies for Titan Airways operations. Para graph
references may not be included in these extracts and Titan Airways Security department should
be contacted where clarification is required in such cases.
REVISION 1.3
SECURITY
18AUG14
7.14.1 Supervision
When an aircraft is positioned off-jetty within a critical part the Contracted Representative shall
ensure that departing and arriving passengers are supervised on the ramp to a standard
sufficiently reasonably to ensure that:
• There is no deviation from authorised routes to and from the aircraft; and
• Departing passengers have no contact with passengers from or on other flights.
REVISION 1.3
SECURITY
18AUG14
REVISION 1.3
SECURITY
18AUG14
REVISION 1.3
SECURITY
18AUG14
REVISION 1.3
SECURITY
18AUG14
REVISION 1.3
SECURITY
18AUG14
REVISION 1.3
SECURITY
18AUG14
REVISION 1.7
TABLE OF CONTENTS
21SEP15
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 8 - BOARDING .................................8‑i
8 INTRODUCTION .................................8‑1
8.1 Boarding Area preparation .........................8‑1
8.2 Boarding Process ..............................8‑1
8.3 Additional Gate Security ..........................8‑1
8.4 Jump-seat rules ................................8‑2
8.4.1 ISARP Link GRH Section 8 .........................8‑2
REVISION 1.2
BOARDING
30JUL14
SECTION 8 - BOARDING
8 INTRODUCTION
CAUTION
Any passenger discrepancies MUST be resolved prior to closing the aircraft door.
REVISION 1.8
BOARDING
24FEB16
REVISION 1.7
TABLE OF CONTENTS
21SEP15
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 9 - WEIGHT AND BALANCE ......................9‑i
9 INTRODUCTION .................................9‑1
9.1 Load Control ..................................9‑1
9.2 Standard Seating / Load Plans (SSP/SLP) ..............9‑2
9.3 Baggage/Cargo Loading (and Unloading) ...............9‑2
9.4 Loadsheet ...................................9‑4
9.5 Loadsheet Copy ...............................9‑4
9.6 Last Minute Changes ............................9‑4
9.6.1 ISARP Link GRH Section 9 .........................9‑4
REVISION 1.3
WEIGHT AND BALANCE
18AUG14
9 INTRODUCTION
Titan Airways’ Flight Deck Crew maintain control of load control of company aircraft including
preparation and completion of the loadsheet. The information provided below and the aircraft
annexes are for handling and cargo agent handling purposes only.
All of the above weights are inclusive of cabin baggage. Cabin baggage allowance may NOT
be deducted.
Where passenger load profiles are abnormally biased in terms of passenger mass, these will –
where possible – be advised to the agent in advance. In the event that an agent identifies a
flight where the above weight allowance would clearly be unsuitable, then this shall be advised
to the Crew or Titan Airways Operations as soon as practicable.
Notional weights will be used for all other baggage unless significant outsize and abnormal
baggage is presented for carriage (e.g. sports teams). In this event actual weights should be
provided and the crew notified.
The following notional weight should be used where applicable:
Type of Fight Baggage Standard Mass
Domestic (see Note 2) 11kg
Within the European Region (see Note 3) 13kg
Intercontinental (see Note 4) 15kg
All Other 13kg
Where applicable:
One Snowboard 17kg
Skis (Pair) 12kg
Ski Boots (Pair) 5kg
REVISION 1.3
WEIGHT AND BALANCE
18AUG14
NOTE
Use of these notional values should be notified to the Commander either via the Flight Brief /
Series Brief or via Handling Agent information.
1. Where the total number of passenger seats available on the aircraft is 20 or more, the
standard mass values are applicable to each piece of checked baggage. For aircraft with
19 passenger seats or less, the actual mass of checked baggage, determined by weighing
is to be used.
2. For the purpose of this table, domestic flight means a flight with origin and destination(s)
within the borders of one state.
3. Flights within the European region means flights, other than Domestic flights whose origin
and destination are within the area specified in OMA.
4. Intercontinental Flight: other than flights within the European Region, means a flight with
origin and destination in different continents.
REVISION 1.2
WEIGHT AND BALANCE
30JUL14
REVISION 1.8
WEIGHT AND BALANCE
24FEB16
9.4 Loadsheet
Manual load sheet will be prepared by Captain at all times. DCS data although available will
only be accepted for load information/advice purposes.
Table 9-2 EDP versus Manual Loadsheet Data
REVISION 1.3
TABLE OF CONTENTS
18AUG14
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 10 - RAMP OPERATIONS ........................10‑i
10 INTRODUCTION ................................10‑1
10.1 Ramp Safety in Aircraft Handling ....................10‑1
10.2 Ground Personnel Safety Precautions ................10‑1
10.3 Danger Areas ................................10‑2
10.4 Equipment Restraint Area & Equipment Restraint Line ......10‑2
10.5 FOD – Foreign object Debris ......................10‑2
10.6 Aircraft Arrival ................................10‑3
10.6.1 Preparation .................................10‑3
10.6.2 Taxi and parking ..............................10‑3
10.6.3 Marshalling (Equipment / Definitions) ..................10‑3
10.6.4 Parking and Wind conditions .......................10‑4
10.6.5 Protection Cones ..............................10‑4
10.7 Post Parking Actions & Accessing aircraft ..............10‑5
10.7.1 Accessing passenger doors .......................10‑5
10.7.2 Aircraft Servicing ..............................10‑5
10.8 Parking – Security .............................10‑6
10.8.1 Security ....................................10‑6
10.8.2 Night Stops .................................10‑6
10.9 Departure (see also Loading & Weight and Balance sections) .10‑6
10.9.1 Engine Start .................................10‑6
10.10 Incident Management and Reporting .................10‑7
REVISION 1.2
RAMP OPERATIONS
30JUL14
10 INTRODUCTION
REVISION 1.2
RAMP OPERATIONS
30JUL14
WARNING
DANGER
Ground personnel and/or loose equipment must stay clear of intake and blast areas
NOTE
REVISION 1.2
RAMP OPERATIONS
30JUL14
Examples of FOD – Plastic and paper, sheets, rags, metal nuts and bolts, cans, tools,
equipment, stones, pebbles, wood, luggage parts etc.
CAUTION
10.6.1 Preparation
Prior to the arrival of an aircraft the stand or parking area should be prepared. This should
include the following actions:
• Stand to be clear of equipment , obstructions and FOD
• Parking position is clear of snow/ice
• Sufficient manoeuvring area is available
• Ground support equipment (GSE) serviceable and secure
• GSE to be located behind any Equipment restraint line or marked restriction line
• Guidance systems to be activated OR marshaller (and wingman) available
• Staff in position to operate steps or jet-bridge as appropriate
REVISION 1.4
RAMP OPERATIONS
25SEP14
Upon completion of the parking process, hand signals only shall be used by ground personnel
to indicate that "chocks are in position" and "shut down engines". Parking brakes shall not be
released until all engines have been shut down and until the cockpit personnel have
ascertained that chocks have been inserted and that the aeroplane is not moving.
NOTE
Company aeroplanes may be taxied on the movement area of an aerodrome only by a person
REVISION 1.3
RAMP OPERATIONS
18AUG14
WARNING
DANGER
When placing wheel chocks:
Stand well clear of the path of the tyres in case of aircraft movement
Approach main gear from front or rear to avoid blowout danger
Cones, where available, should be positioned at each wingtip and aft of the tail section of the
aircraft and forward of engines. If Passenger Inline Guidance Systems (PIGS) are available
then these should be used to prevent passengers and personnel from walking beneath the
aircraft or in the vicinity of the engine. When not available, suitable guidance by handling agent
personnel should be put in place.
WARNING
DANGER
Passenger doors shall only be open when suitable boarding equipment is in place. There is a risk
of falling when opening and closing cabin doors. Slide deployments can be fatal. If and armed door
begins to open DO NOT attempt to hold the door as you risk serious injury or death
Only Titan crew should open and close passenger and service doors
REVISION 1.3
RAMP OPERATIONS
18AUG14
Care must be taken when operating such items as belt loaders to ensure they are position in a
manger that will avoid contact with the aircraft when the aircraft rises/or falls during
unloading/loading.
When opening and closing hold doors exercise caution to ensure the door does not impact and
ground support equipment.
Ensure at the completion of baggage and cargo loading, any hold nets are properly secure
prior to door closing.
(See also sections on fuelling, catering and de-icing)
10.8.1 Security
Whilst Titan aircraft are unattended during turn-rounds the aircraft must protected from
unauthorised access by steps and jettys being moved away from the aircraft. In addition to the
above measure crew may security seal doors and hatches on night stops. Agents should not
break seals unless authorised by Titan Operations or the aircraft commander.
If any unauthorised person(s) are believed to have accessed the aircraft or found in the
immediate vicinity of the aircraft, Titan Operations and the Commander must be informed prior
to departure as to assess the level of security check to be employed prior to departure.
REVISION 1.7
RAMP OPERATIONS
21SEP15
REVISION 1.7
RAMP OPERATIONS
21SEP15
REVISION 1.3
RAMP OPERATIONS
18AUG14
REVISION 1.3
RAMP OPERATIONS
18AUG14
REVISION 1.7
TABLE OF CONTENTS
21SEP15
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 11 - FUELLING ................................11‑i
11 INTRODUCTION ................................11‑1
11.1 Fuel Grade and Standards ........................11‑1
11.2 Definition of Fuelling Safety Zones ...................11‑1
11.3 Fuel safety zones ..............................11‑2
11.4 Safe Fuelling Procedures .........................11‑3
11.5 Fuelling with Passengers or Crew On Board ............11‑4
11.6 Emergency Procedures ..........................11‑4
11.7 Refuelling with Crew or Passengers On-board - Ground Handling
Staff .......................................11‑5
11.7.1 ISARP Link GRH Section 11 .......................11‑6
REVISION 1.7
FUELLING
21SEP15
SECTION 11 - FUELLING
11 INTRODUCTION
As aircraft ground handling activities take place at the same time as aircraft fuelling operations,
which covers refuelling and de-fuelling. These activities must be compatible to ensure the
safety and integrity of the operation.
Fuel may be delivered to a Titan Airways aircraft either under contractual arrangements with
major fuel companies or under a one-off release for non-contracted locations. All fuel shall be
supplied free from contamination in accordance with the standards of the IATA Fuel Quality
Pool. Where a formal contract is not in place the supplier giving an 'open release' for the supply
of fuel will offer this on the basis of the supply being in accordance with the IATA standard
contract for fuel delivery.
Only persons who have received initial and recurrent training and testing in the delivery of fuel
and associated emergency procedures (including fire fighting) shall operate refuelling
processes on Titan Airways aircraft.
This section provides specific operating criteria for ground handling personnel that when
implemented will enable the interface of activities to be accomplished safely.
The following industry documents, as applicable, should be consulted:
• IATA Guidance Material on Standard Into-Plane Fuelling Procedures;
• IATA Fuel Quality Pool: Control of Fuel Quality & Fuelling Safety Standards Services.
REVISION 1.7
FUELLING
21SEP15
Portable electronic devices, such as Mobile (Cell) Telephones, Portable Radios and Pagers,
should not be used within the fuel safety zone.
REVISION 1.7
FUELLING
21SEP15
REVISION 1.7
FUELLING
21SEP15
NOTE
REVISION 1.7
FUELLING
21SEP15
STOP the fuelling operation, advise the Captain or appropriate Authority and the Emergency
Services.
EAs directed by the Captain or appropriate Authority evacuate all persons from the immediate
area.
If safe to do so, mobilise fire fighting equipment as standby protection until the arrival of the
airport emergency services.
Control the movement of unauthorised personnel and equipment into the area.
As far as possible, restrict all activities inside and outside the spill area to reduce the risk of
ignition.
All electrical equipment in use during the fuelling operation must be switched off immediately.
DO NOT start the APU until the spilled fuel is removed and there is no further risk of spilled fuel
or vapours.
Normal operations must not be resumed on the aircraft or any engines started before the
person in charge of the emergency, determines that it is safe to continue.
If fuel is spilled on any item, then such items are NOT TO BE LOADED into the aircraft.
In the event of a fire occurring either on or in the vicinity of the aircraft STOP the fuelling
operation and call the emergency services.
REVISION 1.8
FUELLING
24FEB16
All personnel involved with the operation shall be aware of the fire protection emergency
procedures, including the alerting of any personnel on board, the procedure for summoning the
Airport Fire Service and action to be taken in the event of a fuel spillage or kerosene
contamination.
REVISION 1.7
TABLE OF CONTENTS
21SEP15
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 12 - DE-ICING .................................12‑i
12 INTRODUCTION ................................12‑1
12.1 Responsibilities ................................12‑1
12.2 Staff Training and Qualification .....................12‑1
12.3 Theoretical Training ............................12‑2
12.4 Fluid Handling ................................12‑3
12.5 Storage .....................................12‑3
12.6 Contamination Checks ...........................12‑3
12.7 Clean Aircraft Concept ...........................12‑4
12.7.1 General Requirements ...........................12‑4
12.7.2 Procedures ..................................12‑4
12.7.3 Communication Procedures ........................12‑5
12.7.4 Standard Method of Application .....................12‑5
12.8 Requirements after De-icing / Anti-icing ................12‑6
12.9 Post De-icing / Anti-icing Check .....................12‑7
12.10 Post De-icing/Anti-icing Communication ................12‑8
12.11 Anti-icing Codes ...............................12‑8
12.12 Holdover Times ...............................12‑10
12.12.1 ISARP Link GRH section 12 ......................12‑10
REVISION 1.7
DE-ICING
21SEP15
SECTION 12 - DE-ICING
12 INTRODUCTION
Titan Airways operates a de-icing program to ensure that aircraft are operated to the Clean
Aircraft concept in hazardous cold weather conditions. All de-icing shall be completed in
accordance with the guidelines published by the Association of European Airlines (AEA)
'Recommendations for De-icing / Anti-icing of Aircraft on the Ground' (or other compatible
standard).
Due to the nature of the Titan Airways non-scheduled operation a network list is not provided in
this manual. However regular locations STN/EDI/EMA/BFS/EMA/EXT/ BOH/CMF are covered
under handling or direct contract and may be subject to audit.
Ad-hoc requests for de-icing may not involve the signing of formal contract but such requests
shall be handled as if SGHA terms were in force and the operations carried out in accordance
with the AEA guidelines.
12.1 Responsibilities
The program shall be managed and supervised by the Ground Operations post holder who
shall maintain links with contracted de-icing organisations.
The aircraft commander is responsible for:
1. Assessment of the aircraft state and requirement for de-icing to be carried out.
2. Calculation and adherence to the hold over time guidelines published in the company
operations manual
3. Ensuring that an 'all clear' confirmation has been received after de-icing prior to
departure of the aircraft.
The Anti-ice / De-icing supplier is responsible for the following:
1. Operation of a Anti-Ice / De-Icing Program in accordance with the AEA Guidelines as
above (or similar national document e.g. Transport Canada)
2. Maintenance of local procedures for the handling, storage and delivery of Anti-Ice / De-
Icing service
3. Operation in accordance with the requirements of this Ground Handling Manual
4. Reporting any incident of accident involving a Titan Airways aircraft without delay and
co-operating in any subsequent investigation
The Titan Airways Compliance Department shall be responsible for:
1. Audit on contracted organisations in accordance with the published intervals for
compliance oversight detailed in the Operations Control Manual
2. Reporting results of audits in a timely manner.
REVISION 1.7
DE-ICING
21SEP15
REVISION 1.7
DE-ICING
21SEP15
11. Special provisions and procedures for contract de-icing/anti-icing (if applicable).
12. Environmental considerations, e.g. where to de-ice, spill reporting, hazardous waste
control.
13. New procedures and development, lessons learned from previous winters.
14. Conditions which can lead to the formation of ice on the aeroplane.
Training Records
Records of personnel training and qualifications shall be maintained for proof of qualification.
12.5 Storage
Tanks dedicated to the storage of de-icing/anti-icing fluids shall be used.
Storage tanks shall be of a material of construction compatible with the de-icing/anti-icing fluid,
as specified by the fluid manufacturer (corrosion resistant steel, plastic, etc). Care should be
taken to avoid using dissimilar metals in contact with each other, as galvanic couples may form
and degrade thickened fluids.
Tanks shall be conspicuously labelled to avoid contamination.
Tanks shall be inspected annually for corrosion and/or contamination. If corrosion or
contamination is evident, tanks shall be maintained to standard or replaced. To prevent
corrosion at the liquid/vapour interface and in the vapour space, a high liquid level in the tanks
is recommended.
NOTE
If the quality of the fluids is checked in accordance with AEA guidelines section 6.3.4 , the
inspection interval may be longer than one year.
The storage temperature limits shall comply with the fluid manufacturer's guidelines.
The stored fluid shall be checked routinely to ensure that no degradation/contamination has
occurred.
REVISION 1.7
DE-ICING
21SEP15
Any contamination found except frost shall be removed by a de-icing treatment. If anti-icing is
also required, this treatment may be performed as a one-step or two-step de-icing/anti-icing of
the relevant surfaces.
NOTE
Where an aeroplane has been de-iced and/or anti-iced some time prior to the arrival of the Flight
Crew, an additional 'Contamination Check' shall be carried out prior to departure, in order to
establish whether further treatment is required.
Requests made for de-icing shall specify the parts of the aircraft requiring treatment.
12.7.2 Procedures
The aircraft commander shall make request for the anti-icing or de-icing of the aircraft.
Before de-icing/anti-icing, the Commander shall be requested to confirm the treatment required
(areas to be de-iced, anti-icing requirements, special de-icing procedures).
1. Before fluid application starts, the Commander shall be requested to configure the
aeroplane for de-icing/anti-icing (surfaces, controls and systems, as per aeroplane type
requirements). The de-icing crew shall wait for confirmation that this has been completed
before commencing the treatment.
REVISION 1.7
DE-ICING
21SEP15
2. For treatments carried out without the flight crew present, a suitably qualified individual
shall be nominated by the by Titan Airways to confirm the treatment required and to
confirm correct configuration of the aeroplane.
3. Details of fluids and mixture shall be advised to the aircraft Commander in order that
holdover times may be calculated.
4. De-Icing should be carried out in a structured manner to ensure all contaminated parts of
the aircraft are properly and thoroughly covered (see below). Specific aircraft limitations
are covered on the de-ice diagrams in the aircraft type appendices to this manual.
5. On completion of the de-icing process and prior to aircraft movement an 'all clear'
indication shall be given to the flight deck crew by either the de-icing operative or other
appointment person (e.g. company engineer).
REVISION 1.7
DE-ICING
21SEP15
REVISION 1.7
DE-ICING
21SEP15
Landing gear and landing gear doors -Landing gear and landing gear doors shall be
unobstructed and clear of ice, frost and snow.
Fuel tank vents - Fuel tank vents shall be clear of ice, frost and snow.
Fuselage - Fuselage shall be clear of snow, slush or ice. Frost may be present in accordance
with the aircraft manufacturer's documentation.
Nose/Radome Area and Flight Deck Windows - Snow, slush, or ice on the windscreens or on
areas forward of the windscreens shall be removed prior to departure.
Heated flight deck windows will not normally require de-icing.
Flight control check
A functional flight control check using an external observer may be required after de-icing/anti-
icing depending upon aeroplane type (see relevant manuals). This is particularly important in
the case of an aeroplane that has been subjected to an extreme ice or snow covering.
Dried fluid residues when the aeroplane has not been flown after anti-icing
Dried fluid residue could occur when surfaces have been treated but the aeroplane has not
subsequently been flown and not been subject to precipitation. The fluid may then have dried
on the surfaces. In such situations the aeroplane must be checked for dried residues from de-
icing/anti-icing fluids and cleaned as necessary.
Special maintenance considerations
Proper account should be taken of the possible side-effects of fluid use. Such effects may
include, but are not necessarily limited to, dried and/or rehydrated residues, corrosion and the
removal of lubricants.
NOTE
For specific aeroplane types, additional requirements exist e.g. special clear ice checks, such as
tactile checks on wings. These special checks are not covered by the Post Deicing/ Anti-icing
Check. Aeroplane operators shall make arrangements for suitably qualified personnel to meet
these requirements.
REVISION 1.7
DE-ICING
21SEP15
Where the de-icing provider is carrying out the de-icing/anti-icing process and also the Post De-
icing/
Anti-icing Check, it may either be performed as a separate check or incorporated into the de-
icing operation as defined below.
The de-icing provider shall specify the actual method adopted in his winter procedures:
1. As the de-icing/anti-icing operation progresses the De-icing Operator will closely monitor
the surfaces receiving treatment, in order to ensure that all forms of frost, ice, slush or
snow are removed and that, on completion of the treatment, these surfaces are fully
covered with an adequate layer of anti-icing fluid.
2. Once the operation has been completed, the De-icing Operator will carry out a close
visual check of the surface where treatment commenced, in order to ensure it has
remained free of contamination (this procedure is not required under 'frost only'
conditions).
3. Where the request for de-icing/anti-icing did not specify the fuselage, it shall also receive
a visual check at this time, in order to confirm that it has remained free of contamination
(with the possible exception of some frost which may be allowed on consultation with
crew).
4. Any evidence of contamination that is outside the defined limits shall be reported to the
Commander immediately.
REVISION 1.7
DE-ICING
21SEP15
NOTE
NOTE 1:
No requirement for Type I fluid.
NOTE
NOTE 2:
Required for record keeping, optional for Commander notification.
5. the complete name of the anti-icing fluid (so called "brand name").
NOTE
NOTE
NOTE 4:
For specific aeroplane types, additional requirements exist e.g. special clear ice checks,
such as tactile checks on wings.
REVISION 1.8
DE-ICING
24FEB16
REVISION 1.2
TABLE OF CONTENTS
30JUL14
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 13 - SERVICING ...............................13‑i
13 INTRODUCTION ................................13‑1
REVISION 1.2
SERVICING
30JUL14
SECTION 13 - SERVICING
13 INTRODUCTION
Aircraft servicing equipment location diagrams and access points are shown in the respective
aircraft type Appendix.
REVISION 1.7
TABLE OF CONTENTS
21SEP15
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 14 - CARGO ..................................14‑i
14 INTRODUCTION ................................14‑1
14.1 Concept of Cargo Security ........................14‑1
14.2 Responsibility ................................14‑1
14.3 Purpose of Measures ...........................14‑1
14.4 Prohibitions (EU/185 2010 6.0.2/6.0.3) ................14‑1
14.5 Secure Cargo ................................14‑1
14.6 Insecure Cargo ...............................14‑2
14.7 Known Consignor Scheme (EC185/2010 6.5) ............14‑2
14.8 Account Consignor Scheme (EC185/2010 6.5) ...........14‑2
14.9 Security Controls (EU185/2010 6.1 & EU1082/2012 6.8.3) ...14‑2
14.10 Treatment of High Risk Cargo and Mail ................14‑2
14.11 Regulated Agents (see Fig 6-1) .....................14‑2
14.11.1 Persons to Carry Out Screening ....................14‑3
14.11.2 Recruitment .................................14‑3
14.11.2.1 Application / CV ..............................14‑3
14.11.2.2 Background Check (in accordance with state regulations) .....14‑3
14.11.3 Training ....................................14‑3
14.12 Local Procedures ..............................14‑3
14.12.1 Access Control ...............................14‑4
14.12.2 Acceptance (EC185/2010 6.3.2) .....................14‑4
14.12.3 Screening (EC185/2010 6.2) .......................14‑4
14.12.4 Rejection of Screened Items .......................14‑4
14.12.5 Methods for Screening Cargo (CD774/2010) .............14‑4
14.12.6 Exemptions from Screening (CD774/2010) ..............14‑5
14.12.7 Documentation (EC185/2010 6.3.2.5/6) ................14‑6
14.12.8 Availability of Documentation (EC185/2010 6.3.2.6) .........14‑6
14.12.9 Storage / Loading (EC185/2010 6.2.3.4 / 6.6.2) ...........14‑6
14.13 ULD/Pallet ..................................14‑7
14.14 Loading ....................................14‑9
14.15 Securing of cargo ..............................14‑9
14.16 COMAT ....................................14‑9
14.17 Dangerous Goods .............................14‑9
14.18 Live Animals .................................14‑9
14.19 Other Special Cargo ...........................14‑10
REVISION 1.7
TABLE OF CONTENTS
21SEP15
REVISION 1.8
CARGO
24FEB16
SECTION 14 - CARGO
14 INTRODUCTION
General cargo is not normally carried on Titan Airways flights. It may be accepted by customer
airlines and presented for carriage using the procedures of the customer carrier.
Cargo flights are normally undertaken as sole use charters and the guidance below relates to
this and the carriage of non-revenue cargo only. All cargo carried must be accepted, handled,
transported and loaded in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations and rules, including
the Air Carrier Security programme.
All documentation and markings associated with the transport of cargo shall be in the English
language and supplemented with local languages as required.
14.2 Responsibility
Titan Airways or its contracted representative shall be responsible for the implementation of
these measures.
REVISION 1.8
CARGO
24FEB16
It shall be prevented from unauthorized interference during any subsequent storage and
transportation once such controls have been carried out.
REVISION 1.8
CARGO
24FEB16
Cargo facilities that are located within or access security restricted areas or critical parts must
ensure that security control processes are in place that verifies the identity of staff working
within those areas and have screening processes applied that meet the state or local
regulations.
14.11.2 Recruitment
In order to prevent persons being employed who may be a threat to safe and secure operations
the following process should be followed by cargo handlers and regulated agents:
14.11.2.1 Application / CV
All persons recruited to carry out functions involved with the acceptance, screening, handling
and loading of aircraft cargo shall be required to provide a CV or application form detailing
personal details and employment history.
14.11.3 Training
Prior to carrying out task where there is access to air cargo (unscreened or screened) the
following training and testing shall be carried out:
• General Security Awareness Training
• Training appropriate to task
• Mandatory training to government syllabus (Screening staff)
Recurrent training shall be carried out in accordance with national regulations or in line with of
this manual.
REVISION 1.8
CARGO
24FEB16
REVISION 1.8
CARGO
24FEB16
b) X-ray equipment (dual view or screen twice from two different angles);
c) Explosive detection systems (EDS) equipment;
d) Explosive detection dogs; (not permitted in UK)
e) Explosive trace detection (ETD) equipment;
f) Visual check.
A hand search shall consist of a thorough manual check of the consignment, including all its
contents.
Screening by explosive trace detection (ETD) equipment shall consist of the analysis of
samples taken from both the inside and the outside of the consignment and from its contents.
The contents may also be subjected to a hand search.
A visual check shall consist of a thorough visual check of the consignment and shall only be
allowed:
1. in combination with other methods; or
2. where all parts of the consignment can actually be seen, with or without aids; or
3. for live animals when too large for x-ray screening. (Combination of visual and other
methods should be employed for large animals)
The following means or method may be applied only where it is not possible to apply any of the
other means or methods specified above owing to the nature of the consignment:
A simulation chamber combined appropriate authority; OR other appropriate security controls, if
agreed by the appropriate authority and notified to the Commission
REVISION 1.8
CARGO
24FEB16
REVISION 1.8
CARGO
24FEB16
In the event that it is suspected that an item has been interfered with after screening then it
shall be re-screened prior to loading onto an aircraft.
14.13 ULD/Pallet
Cargo on sole use charter generally requires building on pallets or ULDs. Titan Airways will
ensure these are available in advance (or on the inbound aircraft) and allow for building time
within the schedule.
ULDs should be inspected prior to building and on unloading for airworthiness and
serviceability. ULDs that are damaged shall be withdrawn from service and referred to Titan
Airways for shipping or repair instructions.
If any doubt exists as to the serviceability of a ULD Titan Airways should be contacted to
reference any issues or damage against the manufacturer’s maintenance and component
manuals/records which are held in the Titan Airways Engineering Technical Library.
In the event that dangerous goods are being carried in ULDs then the handling/cargo agent
shall ensure that the ULD:
1. Is marked with the class or division number( of such dangerous goods;
2. If a ULD contains packages bearing a ‘Cargo Aircraft Only’ (CAO) label, it indicates the
ULD can only be loaded onto a cargo aircraft.
Pallets/ULDs should be built up so they are evenly loaded across the floor area of the unit to
avoid deformation and associated loading difficulties.
Where pallets are used the netting and securing straps provided shall be used to ensure the
load is properly secured prior to loading.
REVISION 1.3
CARGO
18AUG14
REVISION 1.7
CARGO
21SEP15
14.14 Loading
A nominated lead ramp person shall be responsible for the co-ordination of the loading of
cargo. Any particular procedure will be advised by Titan Airways in advance.
Loading staff must remain vigilant to ensure that packages that are either damaged or leaking
are not loaded onto aircraft. They should be returned to the cargo facility and referred back to
the shipper.
Loading should be completed using HiLo equipment for main deck operations. Fork lift loading
is NOT normally permitted for either main deck or belly hold operations due to the danger of
aircraft damage. Where this remains the only option, Titan Airways shall be consulted prior to
any such operation.
ULD/Pallets must be loaded in accordance with the Captain’s instructions and in a manner that
will not unbalance the aircraft at any point leading to a tail drop. This may involve a progressive
process (See B737 appendix for guidance)
14.16 COMAT
COMAT is occasionally carried in limited quantity (mostly aircraft spares). Such material is
prepared by the Engineering Stores staff and loaded onto the aircraft as agreed with the aircraft
commander.
REVISION 1.7
CARGO
21SEP15
• The cages shall always be tied down or lashed to avoid any movements during takeoff,
flight or landing.
• Cages shall be stowed with sufficient space between them and other loads to guarantee
sufficient supply of air.
• Cages must not be stowed directly in front of air ventilation outlets or in direct contact with
outer compartment walls.
• Live animals shall not be loaded in the same compartment with edible cargo or catering
supplies, human remains (HUM) or dry-ice (ICE) in larger quantities.
• Live animals shall always be stowed well above the stowage level of dry ice, even in small
quantities.
• Animals with an intensive odour shall not be loaded on a predominantly passenger flight.
• The doors of cargo compartments with live animal loads shall be closed as late as
possible and opened at transit and/or destination stations first; special care must be taken
in case of strong winds, heavy rain, snow fall and extreme local temperature conditions.
• Information to crew. The commander shall be informed about the transportation.
REVISION 1.7
CARGO
21SEP15
REVISION 1.2
TABLE OF CONTENTS
30JUL14
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 15 - MAIL ....................................15‑i
REVISION 1.2
MAIL
30JUL14
SECTION 15 - MAIL
Mail is carried under sole use charter arrangements with the UK Royal Mail.
All mail shall be security screened by Royal Mail prior to being loaded into ULDs or prepared
for hold loading. This screening process shall also identify any prohibited articles or dangerous
goods which should be removed from carriage when found.
Specific turn-round plans exist for each aircraft type involved in mail operations. Details on
these are found in the appendix to this manual.
REVISION 1.8
TABLE OF CONTENTS
24FEB16
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 16 - DANGEROUS GOODS – CARGO ..............16‑i
16 INTRODUCTION ................................16‑1
16.1 Acceptance ..................................16‑1
16.2 Loading / Unloading ............................16‑2
16.3 Notice to Commander ...........................16‑2
16.4 Undeclared Goods .............................16‑3
16.5 Incidents ....................................16‑4
16.6 Signage ....................................16‑4
16.7 Undeclared/Mis-Declared/Mis-Loaded Dangerous Goods ....16‑4
16.8 Spillage or leakage of dangerous goods in holds .........16‑5
16.9 Documentation ................................16‑5
REVISION 1.4
DANGEROUS GOODS – CARGO
25SEP14
16 INTRODUCTION
Titan Airways carriage of Dangerous Goods requires that handling agents adhere to the
following procedures. All Dangerous Goods are handled in accordance with IATA Dangerous
Goods Regulations (current edition).
Staff must be suitably trained in IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations and training records shall
be subject to inspection/audit by Titan Airways at any time.
Dangerous Goods notices must be prominently displayed at check-in and cargo acceptance
points
Staff involved in the acceptance and/or loading of Dangerous Goods shall receive such initial
and recurrent training in the following (minimum) areas:
1. General Philosophy
2. Limitations
3. General requirements for shippers (acceptance staff
4. Classification (acceptance staff
5. List of Dangerous Goods (acceptance staff
6. General packing requirements (acceptance staff
7. Packing instructions (acceptance staff
8. Labelling and marking
9. Shippers declaration and other relevant documentation (acceptance staff
10. Acceptance procedures (acceptance staff
11. Recognition of undeclared dangerous goods
12. Storage and loading procedures
13. Flight Crew notification (NOTOC
14. Provisions for passengers and/or Crew
15. Emergency procedures
16.1 Acceptance
Dangerous Goods warning signage shall be displayed at all cargo acceptance points.
Before dangerous goods are accepted for air transport an acceptance check must be carried
out using a dedicated check list, to ensure as far as is possible that packages, overpacks and
freight containers are not damaged or leaking, they are correctly marked and labelled and
dangerous goods transport documents have been completed correctly, according to the
Dangerous Goods Regulations. IATA Dangerous Goods Acceptance Checklist shall be used
for acceptance procedures. All completed checklists (including those for rejected shipments)
should be retained for not less than three months and must be available for inspection by Titan
Airways on request.
REVISION 1.8
DANGEROUS GOODS – CARGO
24FEB16
REVISION 1.8
DANGEROUS GOODS – CARGO
24FEB16
To ensure that the NOTOC is correctly prepared the contracted cargo handling agent is
responsible for the production of the NOTAC and ensuring that it is passed to the Commander.
If the cargo agent is different to the aircraft handling agent then the NOTOC must be passed to
the dispatcher who is then responsible for ensuring it is passed to the Commander.
This information must be presented on the attached Notice to Commander (NOTOC) form and
include:
1. If applicable, Air Waybill number.
2. Proper shipping name and/or UN/ID number, and where required, technical name(s).
3. Class or division, and subsidiary risk(s) corresponding to the label(s) applied, and for
Class 1, the compatibility group.
4. Packing group. For non-radioactive material, number of packages, exact loading location
and, as required, net quantity or, if applicable, gross weight of each package, except:
(a) For UN 1845: carbon dioxide, solid (dry ice), UN number, proper shipping name,
classification, total quantity in each aircraft hold and offload airport;
(b) For UN 3480 (Lithium ion batteries) and UN 3090 (lithium metal batteries), only
the UN number, proper shipping name, class, total quantity at each loading
location, and whether the package must be carried on a cargo only aircraft need
be provided. UN 3480 (Lithium ion batteries) and UN 3090 (lithium metal
batteries) carried under a State exemption must meet all of the requirements of iv)
and v).
5. For radioactive material, number and category of packages, overpacks or freight
containers, exact loading location and, as applicable, transport index for each package.
6. Any restriction for transport on cargo aircraft only.
7. Offload airport.
8. If applicable, dangerous goods transported under a state exemption.
9. If applicable, ULD identification number(s);
10. An indication that aircraft loading personnel observed no evidence of damage to or
leakage from packages, or leakage from ULDs, loaded onto the aircraft
The NOTOC shall be signed by the Commander and one copy retained on the ground as
below.
Copies of both documents shall be readily available on the ground at point of departure and
destination for the duration of the flight. In the event that departure station agent (including
Cargo department) is not staffed 24H then these documents must be sent by fax or email to
Titan Ops on +44 1279 680110 ops@titan-airways.co.uk or to ensure that they are
accessible for the duration of the flight.
REVISION 1.8
DANGEROUS GOODS – CARGO
24FEB16
In the event of an agent discovering undeclared dangerous goods during off load the reporting
requirements detailed above shall be applied.
16.5 Incidents
Initial response to a dangerous goods incident shall be to ensure the safety of passengers and
all staff.
Any incidents involving dangerous good either shipped on, or due to be shipped on a Titan
Airways aircraft shall be reportable to Titan Airways (SITA or Fax) and to the State of
occurrence.
Flight No.
From
To
Nature of incident
Shipper
Consignee
Nature of Goods (UN number / proper shipping name if avail)
Action taken
Copy of any cargo documentation must be faxed to Titan Airways +44 1279 680110
16.6 Signage
The required Dangerous Good signage shall be in position at all cargo acceptance points
Agents should be aware of and be alert to the presence of dangerous goods in baggage as
covered by latest edition of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations.
REVISION 1.8
DANGEROUS GOODS – CARGO
24FEB16
16.9 Documentation
The handling agent shall retain the following dangerous goods documentation for 3 months
from flight date. This documentation shall be available for inspection by Titan Airways on
request.
• Shippers Declaration
• Acceptance Checklist
• Notice to Commander (NOTOC)
A copy of the Notice to Commander MUST also be sent by fax or email to the destination
airport handling agent and Titan Airways Operations on +44 1279 680110 / ops@titan-
airways.co.uk
REVISION 1.3
DANGEROUS GOODS – CARGO
18AUG14
REVISION 1.2
TABLE OF CONTENTS
30JUL14
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 17 - CARRIAGE OF ELECTRIC MOBILITY AIDS .......17‑i
17 INTRODUCTION ................................17‑1
17.1 Check-in ....................................17‑1
17.2 Wheelchairs/Mobility Aids with Non-Spillable Wet Batteries or with
Batteries which Comply with IATA DGR Special Provision A123
..........................................17‑1
17.3 Wheelchairs/Mobility Aids with Spillable Batteries .........17‑2
17.4 Wheelchairs/Mobility Aids with Lithium Batteries ..........17‑3
17.5 Aircraft Loading ...............................17‑4
17.5.1 Notification to Crew ............................17‑5
REVISION 1.2
CARRIAGE OF ELECTRIC MOBILITY AIDS
30JUL14
17 INTRODUCTION
17.1 Check-in
Where an Electrical Mobility Aid is presented for carriage at check-in the handling agent will
verify if notification and approval has been received from Titan Airways. If this approval has
been given then the passenger should be checked-in as normal and then directed to the PRM
provider at the airport for preparation of the aid and further assistance.
In the event that no pre-notification has been received then the agent should contact Titan
Airways with details of the aid being presented for carriage. Titan Airways staff should complete
the normal acceptance procedure detailed above and confirm acceptance using the Carriage of
Electrical Mobility Aid form to the agent as soon as practical.
In the event that a non-notified aid cannot be carried due to lack of space of failure to supply
the required information, the passenger should be informed as soon as possible and a record
maintained of the passenger name and reasons for refusal of carriage.
Table 17-1 Check In Process
Check-in Process
• Check mobility aid same as notified (if no take details of mobility aid make/model and refer to Titan Airways for
assessment and approval for carriage)
• Attach Mobility Aid Tag
• Direct pax to PRM service provider
Non-notified passenger
• Take details of mobility aid make/model and refer to Titan Airways for assessment and approval for carriage
If carriage approved;
CAUTION
REVISION 1.2
CARRIAGE OF ELECTRIC MOBILITY AIDS
30JUL14
Prior to loading an electric mobility aid, the loading supervisor must check that inadvertent
operation of the device has been prevented. This can be achieved by placing the device into
drive mode (i.e. not freewheel mode), seeing if the mobility aid will power up and whether use
of the joystick results in the mobility aid moving. A check should also be made that batteries
are securely attached to the mobility aid and battery terminals are protected from short circuit. If
it is evident that the mobility aid has not been made safe, consult the passenger for advice on
how to inhibit circuits or refer the matter to staff tasked by the airport with making devices safe
for carriage (if this company is known). Ultimately, if the device cannot be made safe, advise
the passenger that the device cannot be carried.
1. Non-spillable batteries must comply with IATA DGR Special Provision A67 or the
vibration and pressure differential tests of Packing Instruction 872;
2. It must be verified by Titan Airways or its appointed agent that:
• Battery terminals are protected from short circuits, e.g. by being enclosed within a
battery container;
• The battery is securely attached to the wheelchair or mobility aid;
• Electrical circuits have been isolated by removal of key, separation of power cable
connectors, insertion of Airsafe™ plug etc. (guidance from user may be required)
3. The wheelchair/mobility aid must be carried such that it is protected from being damaged
by the movement of baggage, mail, stores or cargo;
Where a battery-powered or other similar mobility aid is specifically designed to allow its
battery(ies) to be removed by the user (e.g. collapsible):
• The battery(ies) must be removed. The wheelchair/mobility aid may then be carried as
checked baggage without restriction;
• The removed battery(ies) must be carried in strong, rigid packagings which must be
carried in the cargo compartment;
• The battery(ies) must be protected from short circuit; and
• The Pilot-In-Command must be informed of the location of the packed battery.
CAUTION
Prior to loading an electric mobility aid, the loading supervisor must check that inadvertent
operation of the device has been prevented. This can be achieved by placing the device into
drive mode (i.e. not freewheel mode), seeing if the mobility aid will power up and whether use
of the joystick results in the mobility aid moving. A check should also be made that batteries
are securely attached to the mobility aid and battery terminals are protected from short circuit. If
it is evident that the mobility aid has not been made safe, consult the passenger for advice on
how to inhibit circuits or refer the matter to staff tasked by the airport with making devices safe
for carriage (if this company is known). Ultimately, if the device cannot be made safe, advise
the passenger that the device cannot be carried.
REVISION 1.2
CARRIAGE OF ELECTRIC MOBILITY AIDS
30JUL14
Battery-powered wheelchairs or other similar mobility aids for use by passengers whose
mobility is restricted by either a disability, their health or age, or a temporary mobility problem
(e.g. broken leg), with spillable batteries:
1. (a) provided that the wheelchair or mobility aid can be loaded, stowed, secured and
unloaded always in an upright position then the battery may remain installed in the
wheelchair. It must be verified that:
• The battery terminals are protected from short circuits, e.g. by being enclosed
within a battery container;
• The battery is securely attached to the wheelchair or mobility aid;
• Electrical circuits have been isolated by removal of key, separation of power cable
connectors, insertion of Airsafe™ plug etc. (guidance from user may be required)
• Wheelchairs or other battery-powered mobility aids must be carried in a manner
such that they are protected from being damaged by the movement of baggage,
mail or cargo.
2. if the wheelchair or mobility aid cannot be loaded, stowed, secured and unloaded always
in an upright position, the battery must be removed. The wheelchair or mobility aid may
then be carried as checked baggage without restriction;
3. the removed battery must be carried in strong, rigid packagings as follows:
• Packagings must be leak-tight, impervious to battery fluid and be protected against
upset by securing to pallets or by securing them in cargo compartments using
appropriate means of securement (other than by bracing with freight or baggage)
such as by use of restraining straps, brackets or holders;
• Batteries must be protected against short circuits, secured upright in these
packagings and surrounded by compatible absorbent material sufficient to absorb
their total liquid contents; and
• These packagings must be marked "BATTERY, WET, WITH WHEELCHAIR" or
"BATTERY, WET, WITH MOBILITY AID" and be labelled with the "Corrosive" label
(see Figure 7.3.U) and with the "Package Orientation" label (see IATA DGR
Figures 7.4.E and 7.4.F).
The Pilot-In-Command must be informed of the location AND weight of a wheelchair or
mobility aid with an installed battery or the location of a packed battery. Batteries which
are spillable should be fitted with spill-resistant vent caps when feasible (see IATA DGR
9.3.16.4 and Figure 9.3.H).
CAUTION
Prior to loading an electric mobility aid, the loading supervisor must check that inadvertent
operation of the device has been prevented. This can be achieved by placing the device into
drive mode (i.e. not freewheel mode), seeing if the mobility aid will power up and whether use
of the joystick results in the mobility aid moving. A check should also be made that batteries
are securely attached to the mobility aid and battery terminals are protected from short circuit. If
it is evident that the mobility aid has not been made safe, consult the passenger for advice on
REVISION 1.2
CARRIAGE OF ELECTRIC MOBILITY AIDS
30JUL14
how to inhibit circuits or refer the matter to staff tasked by the airport with making devices safe
for carriage (if this company is known). Ultimately, if the device cannot be made safe, advise
the passenger that the device cannot be carried.
Lithium-ion battery powered wheelchairs or other similar mobility aids for use by passengers
whose mobility is restricted by either a disability, their health or age, or a temporary mobility
problem (e.g. broken leg), subject to the following conditions:
1. the batteries must be of a type which meets the requirements of each test in the UN
Manual of Tests and Criteria, Part III, subsection 38.3;
2. It must be verified by Titan Airways or its appointed agent that:
• The battery terminals are protected from short circuits, e.g. by being enclosed
within a battery container;
• The battery is securely attached to the wheelchair or mobility aid. (see IATA DGR
9.3.16.4 and Figure 9.3.H);
• Electrical circuits have been isolated by removal of key, separation of power cable
connectors, insertion of Airsafe™ plug etc. (guidance from user may be required).
3. the mobility aids must be carried in a manner such that they are protected from being
damaged by the movement of baggage, mail or other cargo;
Where a battery-powered or other similar mobility aid is specifically designed to allow its
battery(ies) to be removed by the user (e.g. collapsible):
• The battery(ies) must be removed. The wheelchair / mobility aid may then be
carried as checked baggage without restriction;
• The battery(ies) must be protected from short circuit by insulating the terminals
(e.g. by taping over exposed terminals);
• The removed battery(ies) must be protected from damage (e.g.) by placing each
battery in a protective pouch. The battery(ies) must be carried in the passenger
cabin;
• Removal of the battery from the device must be performed by following the
instructions of the manufacturer or device owner;
• The battery must not exceed 300 Wh;
• A maximum of one spare battery not exceeding 300 Wh or two spares each not
exceeding 160 Wh may be carried.
4. The Pilot-In-Command must be informed of the location AND WEIGHT of the mobility aid
with an installed battery or the location of the lithium battery when removed and carried
in the cabin;
CAUTION
Prior to loading an electric mobility aid, the loading supervisor must check that inadvertent
operation of the device has been prevented. This can be achieved by placing the device into
drive mode (i.e. not freewheel mode), seeing if the mobility aid will power up and whether use
REVISION 1.3
CARRIAGE OF ELECTRIC MOBILITY AIDS
18AUG14
of the joystick results in the mobility aid moving. A check should also be made that batteries
are securely attached to the mobility aid and battery terminals are protected from short circuit. If
it is evident that the mobility aid has not been made safe, consult the passenger for advice on
how to inhibit circuits or refer the matter to staff tasked by the airport with making devices safe
for carriage (if this company is known). Ultimately, if the device cannot be made safe, advise
the passenger that the device cannot be carried.
Handling agents and airport companies should use the Electric Mobility Aid tag (or similar label)
shown on next page. This provides a check procedure to cover those areas vital to the
preparation for carriage. The Electric Mobility Aid must be loaded in accordance with
instructions from Titan Airways including the requirement for spreader boards. Once in position
the aid shall be secured to approved tie down points to ensure that vertical and lateral
movement is prevented.
Table 17-2 Loading Procedure
Loading Procedure
REVISION 1.2
CARRIAGE OF ELECTRIC MOBILITY AIDS
30JUL14
REVISION 1.2
CARRIAGE OF ELECTRIC MOBILITY AIDS
30JUL14
• When packaged for transport, the terminals are protected from short circuit such as by the
use of non-conductive caps that entirely cover the terminals.
• They are capable of withstanding the vibration and pressure differential tests specified
within the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations.
NOTE
Non-spillable type batteries which are an integral part of and necessary for the operation of
mechanical or electronic equipment must be securely fastened in the battery holder on the
equipment and protected in such a manner as to prevent damage and short circuits.
REVISION 1.4
TABLE OF CONTENTS
25SEP14
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 18 - EMERGENCY RESPONSE ....................18‑i
18 INTRODUCTION ................................18‑1
18.1 Departure Handling Agent ........................18‑1
18.2 Contact Details ...............................18‑1
18.3 Support Functions Required from both Departure and Arrival
Handling Agents ...............................18‑2
18.3.1 Airport Friends and relatives reception Centre (FRRC). ......18‑2
18.3.2 Airport Survivors Reception Centre (SRC) ..............18‑2
18.3.3 Providing support ..............................18‑2
18.4 Media attention ...............................18‑3
REVISION 1.3
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
18AUG14
18 INTRODUCTION
TITAN AIRWAYS EXPECTATIONS IN ANY EMERGENCY SITUATION
Whilst no employee of any airport, airline or handling agent would like to consider the worst
happening, incident and accidents can and will happen the world over and it is vital that all staff
whatever their usual role in their normal working life have a knowledge of what may be required
of them and their colleagues in an emergency situation.
REVISION 1.4
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
25SEP14
REVISION 1.3
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
18AUG14
NOTE
A handling agent is bound by the rules laid out in IATA Standard Ground Handling Agreement
2008.
Please ensure you and all your staff are aware of their potential roles and possible responsibilities
in any emergency situation, and such procedures are exercised on and ongoing basis.
REVISION 1.2
TABLE OF CONTENTS
30JUL14
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 19 - CONTINGENCY PLANNING ..................19‑i
19 INTRODUCTION ................................19‑1
19.1 Disruption Procedures ...........................19‑1
19.2 Denied Boarding ..............................19‑1
19.3 Delay Notice .................................19‑2
19.4 Lost Baggage ................................19‑3
19.5 Contingency Guidance ..........................19‑4
REVISION 1.2
CONTINGENCY PLANNING
30JUL14
19 INTRODUCTION
REVISION 1.2
CONTINGENCY PLANNING
30JUL14
• EUR 400 for all intra-Community flights of more than 1500 kilometres, and for all other
flights between 1500 and 3500 kilometres;
• EUR 600 for all flights not falling under (a) or (b) of this paragraph.
When passengers are offered re-routing to your final destination on an alternative flight as
described at paragraph I. (b) or (c), and the arrival time of the re-routed flight does not exceed
the scheduled arrival time of the flight originally booked:
• By two hours, in respect of all flights of 1500 kilometres or less; or
• By three hours, in respect of all intra-Community flights of more than 1500 kilometres and
for all other flights between 1500 and 3500 kilometres; or
• By four hours, in respect of all flights not falling under (a) or (b) of this paragraph, we may
reduce the compensation described above by 50%.
In determining the distance, the basis shall be the last destination at which the denial of
boarding will delay arrival after the scheduled time. The distances shall be measured by the
great circle route method.
In addition, we will offer passengers the following:
• A choice between:
Reimbursement within seven days (in cash, by electronic bank transfer, bank orders or bank
cheques or, with your signed agreement, travel vouchers and/or other services) of the full cost
of the ticket, at the price at which it was bought, for the part or parts of the journey not made,
and for the part or parts already made if the flight is no longer serving any purpose in relation to
the original travel plan, together with, when relevant, a return flight to the first point of
departure, at the earliest opportunity; or
Re-routing, under comparable transport conditions, to your final destination, at the earliest
opportunity; or
Re-routing, under comparable transport conditions, to your final destination at a later date at
your convenience, subject to availability of seats.
• And we will offer, free of charge:
1. Meals and refreshments in a reasonable relation to the waiting time;
2. Hotel accommodation in cases:
• Where a stay of one or more nights becomes necessary, or
• Where a stay additional to that intended by you becomes necessary;
3. Transport between the airport and place of accommodation (hotel or other); and
4. Two telephone calls, telex or fax messages or e-mails.
REVISION 1.2
CONTINGENCY PLANNING
30JUL14
writing or electronically, or, if no time is indicated, no later than 45 minutes before the
published departure time;
• Only to passengers travelling at a fare available directly or indirectly to the public, or on
tickets issued under a frequent flyer programme or other commercial programme;
• Where Titan Airways is the operating carrier of the flight.
• The delay has not been a result of extraordinary circumstances.
Rules for Assistance
When we reasonably expect a flight to be delayed beyond its scheduled time of departure:
• For two hours or more in the case of flights of 1500 kilometres or less; or
• For three hours or more in the case or all intra-Community flights of more than 1500
kilometres and of all other flights between 1500 and 3500 kilometres; or
• For four hours or more in the case of all flights not falling under (a) or (b).
We will offer free of charge:
• Meals and refreshments in a reasonable relation to the waiting time; and
• Two telephone calls, telex or fax messages, or e-mails. When the time of departure
reasonably expected is at least the day after the time of departure previously announced,
in addition to the assistance described above, we will offer:
• Hotel accommodation in cases: where a stay of one or more nights becomes necessary,
or where a stay additional to that intended by you becomes necessary; and
• Transport between the airport and place of accommodation (hotel or other).
When the delay is at least five hours and you decide not to travel on the delayed flight, in
addition to the meals and communications assistance described above, we will offer you:
reimbursement within seven days (in cash, by electronic bank transfer, bank orders or bank
cheques or, with your signed agreement, travel vouchers and/or other services) of the full cost
of your ticket, at the price at which it was bought, for the part or parts of the journey not made,
and for the part or parts already made if the flight is no longer serving any purpose in relation to
your original travel plan, together with, when relevant, a return flight to the first point of
departure, at the earliest opportunity.
We will offer you the assistance described above within the time limits set out in paragraphs
(a)-(c) with respect to each distance bracket.
The assistance described above will apply without prejudice to any rights you may have under
applicable law (including EU Directive 90/314 on package travel) to further compensation,
although any such assistance granted may be deducted from any such further compensation.
REVISION 1.8
CONTINGENCY PLANNING
24FEB16
REVISION 1.8
CONTINGENCY PLANNING
24FEB16
REVISION 1.4
TABLE OF CONTENTS
25SEP14
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 20 - COMPLIANCE .............................20‑i
20 INTRODUCTION ................................20‑1
20.1 Inspection ...................................20‑1
20.2 Compliance Audit ..............................20‑1
REVISION 1.4
COMPLIANCE
25SEP14
SECTION 20 - COMPLIANCE
20 INTRODUCTION
Titan Airways maintains oversight of handling and cargo operations through both inspections
and audit. Full information on the Compliance Audit programs is located in the Corporate
Manual and inspections are detailed in the Operations Control Manual.
20.1 Inspection
Inspection of handling agent, cargo agent, fuel and other ancillary services may be undertaken
by Titan Airways staff at any point in time. This may involve ground staff monitoring, check-in,
cargo acceptance, and/or ramp operations but may also be by way of Flight Deck Crew
monitoring services provided.
Any findings from such inspections will be reported back in writing to the agent without delay
and timescales agreed for rectification.
REVISION 1.6
COMPLIANCE
20NOV14
REVISION 1.6
TABLE OF CONTENTS
20NOV14
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 21 - APPENDICES..............................21‑i
Appendix A - Airbus A320 .....................................21‑3
Appendix B – Boeing 737-300 .................................21‑19
Appendix C – Boeing 757-200 .................................21‑35
Appendix D – Boeing 767-300ER ...............................21‑55
Appendix E- Despatch from Stansted ..............................21‑79
Appendix F- Royal Mail Turnaround Plan - B737-F_QC ...................21‑81
20.3 Introduction .................................21‑81
20.4 Taxi ......................................21‑81
20.5 Shutdown ..................................21‑81
20.6 Chocks/Cones ...............................21‑81
20.7 Sill Protector ................................21‑81
20.7.1 Sill Protectors ...............................21‑81
20.8 Forward Steps ...............................21‑82
20.9 GPU ......................................21‑82
20.10 Operation of Freight Door ........................21‑82
20.11 HiLo Positioning ..............................21‑82
20.12 Unloading ..................................21‑82
20.13 Bear Clamp Release ...........................21‑83
20.14 Securing of Straps .............................21‑84
20.15 On Load ...................................21‑86
20.15.1 Load Form and Loading Instruction ..................21‑88
20.15.2 Manoeuvring of ULDs (Loading) ....................21‑90
20.16 Securing of Load ..............................21‑91
20.16.1 To Secure .................................21‑91
20.17 Belly Loading ................................21‑91
20.18 Removal of Sill Protectors ........................21‑91
20.18.1 Departure Procedure (Remove after ULD position E has been
loaded) ...................................21‑91
20.19 Pre Departure ...............................21‑91
REVISION 1.3
APPENDICES
18AUG14
SECTION 21 - APPENDICES
REVISION 1.4
APPENDICES
25SEP14
Policies
The following applies to operation of the Titan Airways Airbus A320 aircraft:
AVI Animals may be carried with prior notification in either FWD or AFT hold. Preference is for the use of Hold 1.
DRY Max DRY is 25kg per hold (FWD/AFT)
HUM May be carried with prior notification. Human remains shall be carried in a coffin with a hermetically
sealed inner container of lead, zinc or bronze. Caskets containing cremated remains must be
packed in a sealed outer box or case.
REVISION 1.4
APPENDICES
25SEP14
General Arrangement
REVISION 1.4
APPENDICES
25SEP14
Limitations Compartment 1
Section Maximum Load Capacity
11 1,045 kg
12 1,225 kg
13 1,132 kg
TOTAL (FWD HOLD) 3,403 kg
REVISION 1.4
APPENDICES
25SEP14
REVISION 1.4
APPENDICES
25SEP14
REVISION 1.4
APPENDICES
25SEP14
REVISION 1.4
APPENDICES
25SEP14
Figure 21-6 REAR (Bulk) Cargo Hold Door Sizes and Stations
REVISION 1.4
APPENDICES
25SEP14
REVISION 1.8
APPENDICES
24FEB16
The Loading Instruction Form example may be used to communicate loading instructions. Captain retains ultimate
authority over load distribution.
Loadsheet
Captains shall complete a manual Loadsheet for each flight. AHM560 material is not supplied by Titan Airways for DCS
systems.
Standard Seating Plan (SSP) : None
REVISION 1.8
APPENDICES
24FEB16
REVISION 1.8
APPENDICES
24FEB16
REVISION 1.8
APPENDICES
24FEB16
On receipt of LMC’s, the dispatcher will annotate the new box on the form with the changes in
the form of +/- pax or weight in the appropriate zone.
GSE Location Diagram:
REVISION 1.7
APPENDICES
21SEP15
Figure 21-11
REVISION 1.7
APPENDICES
21SEP15
REVISION 1.7
APPENDICES
21SEP15
Ground Manoeuvring
REVISION 1.7
APPENDICES
21SEP15
Ground De-Icing
REVISION 1.4
APPENDICES
25SEP14
Policies
The following policies are applicable to the operation of the Titan Airways Boeing 737-300
aircraft.
Table 21-2 Policies – B737-300
AVI Animals may be carried with prior notification in FWD hold 1 only
DRY Max DRY is 25kg per hold (FWD/AFT)
HUM May be carried with prior notification. Human remains shall be carried in a coffin with a hermetically
sealed inner contain of lead, zinc or bronze. In case of cremated remains, the casket must be
packed in a sealed outer box or case
REVISION 1.4
APPENDICES
25SEP14
Dimensions
REVISION 1.4
APPENDICES
25SEP14
Hold Compartments
REVISION 1.4
APPENDICES
25SEP14
Hold Compartments
REVISION 1.4
APPENDICES
25SEP14
REVISION 1.4
APPENDICES
25SEP14
REVISION 1.4
APPENDICES
25SEP14
REVISION 1.4
APPENDICES
25SEP14
GSE Charts
REVISION 1.4
APPENDICES
25SEP14
GSE Charts
REVISION 1.4
APPENDICES
25SEP14
50,000 kgs
Baggage mass in FWD never more than 500 kgs more than Baggage mass in REAR
Baggage mass in REAR never more than 1000 kgs more than Baggage mass in FWD
Passengers in A never more than 6 more than in C
Passengers in C never more than 6 more than in A
61,234
53,000 kgs
50,000 kgs
45,000
42,000
REVISION 1.7
APPENDICES
21SEP15
REVISION 1.6
APPENDICES
20NOV14
Ground
Manoeuvring
REVISION 1.6
APPENDICES
20NOV14
Ground
Manoeuvring
REVISION 1.6
APPENDICES
20NOV14
Ground De-icing
REVISION 1.6
APPENDICES
20NOV14
REVISION 1.6
APPENDICES
20NOV14
REVISION 1.4
APPENDICES
25SEP14
Policies
The following policies are applicable to the operation of the Titan Airways Boeing 757-200
aircraft:
AVI Animals may be carried with prior notification in either FWD or AFT hold. Preference is for use of
Hold 1
DRY Max DRY is 25kg per hold (FWD/AFT)
HUM May be carried with prior notification. Human remains shall be carried in a coffin with a hermetically
sealed inner contain of lead, zinc or bronze. In case of cremated remains, the casket must be
packed in a sealed outer box or case
REVISION 1.4
APPENDICES
25SEP14
Dimensions
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Hold Compartments
Forward Hold
Capacity 699 Cu Ft
Max Weight 4427kg
Aft Hold
Capacity 1095 Cu Ft
Max Weight 7199 kg
☼ Note:
Grey ‘sections’ are purely for demonstration of the balance arm positions and are not physical items within the holds
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1. This SSP can only be employed for Actual take-Off Masses below 102,000 k
2. The preference is for SSP
3. Total number of passengers seated in bays A and C should not differ by more than 1
4. Up to 500kg of catering/crew bags are permitted in Hold A for both SSP’s.
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LOADING INSTRUCTIONS
1. When starting to load, the moveable bulkhead should be positioned as close to the door as
possible.
2. Cargo or luggage is stacked on the carpet in front of the moveable bulkhead. Baggage
with sharp edges should be placed in the flat area of the carpet.
Note: Do not throw bags nor cargo at any time.
Note: DO NOT PRESS CARGO AGAINST THE CEILING/ SIDEWALL LINING DURING
LOADING. IT MAY GET JAMMED, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE AIRCRAFT OR THE
LOADING SYSTEM.
3. When the first stack is loaded, the carpet is moved in the LOAD direction to provide space
for another stack to be loaded. This process is continued until loading is complete.
4. When the final stack of cargo/luggage has been loaded, the system is moved to the end
position furthest away from the door.
Note: Flashing amber lights in the control box indicate that the current control system
(adaptive fuse) has engaged and the system needs to be reset. Refer to crew
UNLOADING INSTRUCTIONS
Note: MAKE SURE THAT DOOR BARRIER NETS ARE REMOVED BEFORE UNLOADING ANY
LUGGAGE, OTHERWISE SEVERE DAMAGE MAY OCCUR TO THE MOVEABLE BULKHEAD.
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Ground The diagrams below show the effects of jet blast and exhaust hazards at idle power and breakaway
Manoeuvring power.
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Ground
Manoeuvring
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Ground De-icing
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Passenger 265Y
capacity
Crew Normal 2 + 6
Complement
Range 5990nm
MTOW 186,880kg
Policies
The following policies are applicable to the operation of the Titan Airways Boeing 767-300ER
aircraft:
AVI Animals may be carried with prior notification in the bulk hold (5).
HUM May be carried with prior notification. Human remains shall be carried in a coffin with a hermetically
sealed inner contain of lead, zinc or bronze. In case of cremated remains, the casket must be
packed in a sealed outer box or case
PASSENGER Titan Airways B767 aircraft does not have an L2 door. All passenger boarding is through L1 and
LOADING allowances must be made for aircraft positioning on stand to allow jetbridge use.
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Dimensions
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Hold Compartments
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Hold Compartments
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The Boeing 767 fleet is designed to carry Unit Load Devices (ULD) and Pallets. This section gives staff information on
the differing Unit Load Devices and Pallets the Boeing 767 can carry.
Types of ULD
Titan Airways hold stock of the following Unit Load Devices for the Boeing 767 type:-
LD-2
IATA Code: DPE / DPN
Tare Weight: 80kgs*
Number of required positions: 1
Approx bag capacity: 40 bags
LD-3
IATA Code: AKE / AKN
Tare Weight: 78kgs (AKE – Lightweight)*
135kgs (AKN – Heavyweight)*
Number of required positions: 2
Approx bag capacity: 60 bags
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LD-8
IATA Code: DQF
Tare Weight: 130kgs*
Number of required positions: 2
Approx bag capacity: 80 bags
LD-7
IATA Code: PDP / PAG
Tare Weight: 150kgs*
Number of required positions: 4
Approx bag capacity: Normally used for freight only.
Notes: Must be loaded in forward hold only. Due to the size of the
pallets specialist equipment will be required and it should be checked
to ensure the stations are capable of providing handling.
The first number of the position refers to the hold and the second number and the letter are the sub position. For
example 42L means the second left position within hold 4.
Holds 1 and 2 are accessible via the forward door, holds 3 and 4 are accessible via the rear
door. Only holds 1, 2, 3 and 4 are equipped to carry ULD’s, and only holds 1 and 2 can carry
Pallets. Hold 5 is a bulk hold and should be loose loaded. The door to hold 5 is on the left hand
side of the aircraft; whereas the other doors are on the right.
Holds 1-3 have 8 positions each and hold four has 6 positions. In total there are 30 positions
and a bulk hold on the 767. The above information on ULD types details how many positions
are required for each ULD type. Our pallets take up 4 positions each and must be loaded in the
forward holds.
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LD2 are half the full hold width and two can go side by side in the 767 belly. LD3’s are three
quarter width, but occupy 2 positions and LD8’s are full width and occupy two positions.
When operating with TITAN ULD’s, agents MUST offload and returned to the aircraft prior to
departure unless the aircraft is on a long term contract and Pre-Ops have directed this. The
agent must pay close attention to ensure no ULD’s are left behind or misplaced.
Hold 5 is accessible from the left hand side of the aircraft and is a bulk hold only.
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The hold doors are opened via the switch in the control panel; they must be fully opened to
activate the hold lights and inboard systems.
The fwd hold can take 16 LD2s bins side by side or 8 LD3s bins or 4 large pallets OR 8 LD4s,
or a combination of all 3.
The rear hold can take 13 LD2s or 7 LD3s or 6 LD3s, this hold cannot take pallets.
The 767 fly away kit (when carried) is stored in an LD3 in the rear position.
Figure 21-20 Rear Hold
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Figure 21-28 Fwd Hold Pallet Lateral & Horizontal Restraint Bar
Step loading and unloading, unless the bins are empty always off load the rear hold first then
the FWD hold.
When loading the FWD hold must be loaded first then the rear hold. Before loading the lower
hold check the locks are in the correct positions for the bins or pallets being loaded.
If loading containers LD2s or LD3s check they are round the right way before loading. Once the
bin is in position and locked in turn of that positions drive motor. Figure 21-26
When the loading is complete check all locks are up and the bin centre control locks are set on
the control panel Figure 21-22
Raise the entrance locks, manually in the rear hold and by switch in the FWD hold. Figure 21-
22
When loading or off loading pallets in the FWD hold the pallet loading switch must be activated
to raise and lock the entrance locks. Figure 21-27
Check the lateral and horizontal bar is up and in place. Figure 21-28
When working in the lower hold watch your footing and stay on the walk way at all times, parts
of the floor are open, this is a potential risk for trips and falls.
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Once the loading or off loading is complete check all locks are in position and any bins or
pallets are locked in place.
Make sure the entrance locks are up and locked in place Figure 21-24
Turn the inboard controls power off and shut the door pic Figure 21-22to Figure 21-23
Once the Hilo is clear shut the hold doors making sure they are fully shut and flush with the
fuselage, the vent doors are shut and the white light (door lock indicator) has come on.
• Step loading and unloading: unless the ULDs are empty always off load the rear hold first then
the FWD hold. When loading, the FWD hold must be loaded first then the rear hold.
• Before loading the lower hold check the locks are in the correct positions for the ULDs or pallets
being loaded.
• If loading containers LD2s or LD3s check they are round the right way before loading.
• Once the ULD is in position and locked in turn of that position’s drive motor.
• When the loading is complete check all locks are up and the bin centre control locks are set on
the control panel.
• Raise the entrance locks, manually in the rear hold and by switch in the FWD hold.
• When loading or off loading pallets in the FWD hold the pallet loading switch must be activated
to raise and lock the entrance locks.
• Check the lateral and horizontal bar is up and in place.
• When working in the lower hold watch your footing and stay on the walk way at all times, parts
of the floor are open; this is a potential risk for trips and falls.
• Once the loading or off loading is complete check all locks are in position and any bins or pallets
are locked in place.
• Make sure the entrance locks are up and locked in place in
• Turn the inboard controls power off and shut the door.
• Once the Hilo is clear shut the hold doors making sure they are fully shut and flush with the
fuselage, the vent doors are shut and the white light (door lock indicator) has come on.
Loadsheet
Captain will complete manual loadsheet at all times. AHM560 material is not supplied by Titan
Airways for DCS systems.
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GSE Charts
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GSE Charts
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Ground The diagrams below show the effects of jet blast and exhaust hazards at idle power and breakaway
Manoeuvring power.
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Ground
Manoeuvring
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Ground De-icing
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20.3 Introduction
This document contains details of Titan Airways requirements and expectations of handling
agents when providing turnarounds on the Boeing 737 Freighter aircraft whilst operating flights
on behalf of the Royal Mail. These instructions are designed to ensure a safe and efficient
turnround for all staff (Titan and 3rd party). Individual handling company procedures may be
more restrictive and in this case such procedures should take precedence.
20.4 Taxi
Aircraft should where possible be parked on a self manoeuvring stand. Marshallers where
available may be used to assist in guiding the aircraft into position.
20.5 Shutdown
All ground crew and equipment must be available in good time prior to the aircraft arriving on
stand.
One ground crew member may approach the aircraft from the front ONLY to chock nose-wheel
once the aircraft has come to a standstill. All other ground crew MUST remain completely clear
of the aircraft until such time as the anti-collision beacon has been turned off. Caution must
always be exercised when approaching the aircraft. Vehicles must be driven at low speed and
a banksman MUST be used when reversing towards the aircraft,
Where the agent has been notified of an unserviceable APU then a GPU should also be
connected at this time provided the approach is ONLY from in front of the aircraft. At airports
where use of APU is not permitted then the FEGP should be connected for the turnround.
20.6 Chocks/Cones
Chocks should be placed under the nose or main wheels where available.
Where cones are available they should be place at the wingtips /aft of tailplane and forward of
engines. GSE should remain clear until such protection is in place.
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20.9 GPU
Aircraft will normally use APU during turnround. In the event of airport not permitting APU use
or a u/s APU the following spec GPU will be required.
DC / 175 amp AC 115/200V / 60 kVA
In the event of an unserviceable APU aircraft type requires an airstart.
20.12 Unloading
A ‘step’ procedure should be used for unloading the cargo.
Unload the rear hold first, then ULDs, then forward hold
When unloading cargo, it is important to shuffle the load to the front of the aircraft in a
sequential manner in order to prevent the aircraft from tipping onto its tail. This is completed in
the following steps
Unload Load A – move load B to bay A, move load C to bay B
Unload Load B – move load C to bay A, move load D to bay B
Unload Load C – move load D to bay A, move load E to bay B
Unload Load D – move load E to bay A, move load F to bay B
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20.15 On Load
Order of loading ULDs must be agreed with the Captain.
The diagram in Figure 21-33 may be used as a planning aid only and the final authority on
loading order remains with the aircraft captain. Loading is not to be commenced until such
times as a positive loading instruction has been agreed with the crew.
Figure 21-33 On Load
The B737 cargo aircraft is nose heavy due to the mass of the door added to the front of the
aircraft and the strengthening that is added to the forward structure. As a result of this, we have
to carry 400 kgs of ballast in the rear lower baggage hold, H4, of the QC aircraft and 600 kgs in
the fixed bin in bay J of the pure freight aircraft, ZAPV.
When loading the Mail bins, in order to ensure correct "Centre of Gravity" (C of G) of the
aircraft, we load the heavier bins at the rear, (loaded first), and the lighter ones to the front,
(loaded last).
Bay A forward balances bay H rearward. These bays have the most influence on C of G
Bay B forward balances bay G rearward.
Bay C forward balances bay F rearward.
Bay D forward balances bay E rearward. These bays have the least influence on C of G
Mail bags are quite bulky and full bins usually weigh a maximum load of about 1800 kgs. Most
bins weigh on average between 400kgs and 1300 kgs.
The lower baggage holds can be loaded as well if the Royal Mail demands it. Again, start
loading in H3 and H4, followed by H2 and H1.
It could happen that four bins are quite heavy and the other four are empty or nearly empty. In
this case if all the heavy ones are at the rear of the plane and the light ones at the front, we
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could get the C of G too far aft, especially if the lower holds H3 and H4 are loaded as well. This
is unlikely to happen but worth bearing in mind.
NOTE
Unfortunately an empty or lightly loaded bin loaded last in position A by the cargo door is
sometimes difficult to lock down because the floor of the bins is sometimes warped. For this reason
we have found it best to load a bin with 750 kgs – 1000 kgs in position A. This shouldn’t affect the
C of G too much if the heavy bins are at the rear of the plane.
The Titan Airways B737-3 Freighter Loading Instruction Form should be filled in showing which
bin numbers are loaded where and what, if any, is loaded in the lower holds. The appropriate
bin weights should be listed next to the appropriate bin number. The flight crew will then
calculate the index and total load, including any ballast, leaving the blue copy for the loaders to
use as a loading plan.
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The Load Supervisor will always be the party physically loading the aircraft. This is the Royal
Mail itself or a designated Handling Agent.
In the case of Titan Airways the Airline Representative will always be the Operating Crew and
in the case of Jet2.com the Airline Representative will be the designated Handling Agent or a
Company employee.
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The table below defines the designated organisations at the different airports.
Designated Load Designated Airline Designated Airline
Supervisor Representative - Titan Representative - Jet2.com
BFS Servisair Crew Servisair
BOH Jet2.com Crew N/A
EDI Royal Mail Crew Menzies
EMA Royal Mail Crew Menzies
EXT Airport Authority Crew Airport Authority
NCL Swissport Crew Swissport
STN Servisair Crew Jet2.com Loadmaster
Document Flow
The following table describes the document flow and tasks associated with the form
Step Completed by Work flow
Load Supervisor Completes Part A and Signs Payload Mass Certificate
1 on Part B. → Hands 3xCopies to Airline
Representative.
Airline Representative Completes Part C to confirm loading order. → Hands
2
1xCopy to Load Supervisor.
Load Supervisor Loading carried out in accordance with Part C. ↔
3 After loading is completed signs Load Supervisor on
Part B and retains copy.
Airline Representative Monitors loading against Part C. ↔ Completes Part D
(where appropriate). ↔ After loading is completed
4
signs Dispatcher/Crew on Part B. → Hands 1x Copy
to Load Supervisor with load sheet.
5 Load Supervisor Retains both copies of the form on file.
Airline Representative Completes the load sheet from data on form and
6
retains in flight envelope.
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20.16.1 To Secure
Pull up in rear of clamp.