(1)
General. All
vehicles operating on the aerodrome shall have a valid ramp and apron permit
issued by the Executive Director. A ramp and apron permit shall not be issued
unless the person or company requesting the permit has entered into an
operating agreement with or otherwise been duly authorized by the Executive
Director to conduct activities on the aerodrome.
(2)
Application
Procedure. Applications for ramp and apron permits hereunder shall
be made in writing to the Executive Director and shall include proof of current
liability insurance coverage with limits as set by the Executive Director, and
shall identify the vehicle to be licensed, the company or agency involved, and
the justification for issuance of such permit.
(3)
Vehicle
Requirements.
(a)
Special Lighting: Vehicles five feet in height or over
which will be operated at night or in periods of reduced visibility shall be
equipped with Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration,
motor carrier safety regulation type clearance lights mounted in accordance
with DOT/FAA requirements. If the configuration of the vehicle is such that
DOT/FAA clearance lights cannot be installed, a single non-flashing 360 degree
red or amber light may be used. This light shall be a minimum four inches high,
21/2 inches in diameter, and of at least 50 candlepower. The light may be
of the removable type, such as magnetic or suction mounted. Flashing or
blinking lights are restricted to use on emergency type vehicles during
emergencies or as specifically authorized by the Executive Director.
(b)
Fire
Extinguishers: Each Class II aerodrome approved vehicle in excess
of one ton capacity shall be equipped with a fire extinguisher as designated by
the Executive Director. Minimum requirements shall be:
1. Two-pound dry chemical extinguishers,
or
2. Four-pound carbon dioxide
extinguishers.
NOTE: Carbon tetrachloride,
chlorobromomethane, or other vaporizing liquid extinguishers are not permitted
inside buildings due to their high toxicity, unless approved by the Executive
Director.
3. For the
purpose of this requirement, food delivery trucks under 21/2 tons in
capacity will be considered as Class I vehicles.
(c) Mufflers and exhaust lines shall be of
rigid construction with all joints of either screw, flange, or sleeve and clamp
type and free of holes. The exhaust end of the tailpipe shall extend parallel
to and at least 13 inches from the ground on all fuelers and
defuelers.
(d) Sediment bowls, fuel
pump bowls, and carburetor float chambers shall be of metal
construction.
(e) All lubricating
oil and fuel or alcohol dispensing nozzles shall be so designed as to prevent
flow of product unless manually operated. Devices that permit automatic flow of
fuel are prohibited.
(f) Dimmer
switches for headlights: When headlights cannot be dimmed, they must be focused
so as to strike the ground not more than 50 feet ahead of the
vehicle.
(g) All baggage tugs and
small specialized ramp vehicles must have at least one operating
taillight.
(h) All vehicles with a
type chassis that normally would be licensed to operate on highways shall have
two operating taillights, stop lights, and appropriate turn signals.
(i) Emergency brakes must be capable of
holding the vehicle on a 30° grade.
(j) Windshields and side glasses must be
unbroken.
(k) Cab floors and steps
shall be covered with a non-skid mat or coated with non-skid paint.
(l) Tires shall be in serviceable conditions,
not worn to the point that the fabric or breaker strip is showing and without
sidewall breaks.
(m) Motor
vehicles, so equipped, shall have windshield wipers, horns and speedometers in
operating condition.
(n) Unlighted
mobile ramp equipment such as carts, stairs, ladders, stands,
etc., shall be provided with reflectors or reflective material
installed in a manner which makes the equipment visible at night to aircraft or
ground vehicles from any angle of approach.
(o) It shall be the responsibility of the
operator to ascertain that the vehicle is in good maintenance and that all
orders and instructions, rules and regulations pertaining to aerodrome-approved
vehicles are observed at all times.
(4)
Procedure.
Permission to operate a motor vehicle on the aerodrome of an Airport must be
requested and a permit obtained from the Executive Director prior to
operation.
(5)
Inspection. Each aerodrome-approved vehicle must be
inspected each 12 months by a qualified inspector. More frequent or spot
inspections may be made at any time by the Executive Director or his or her
representative. Failure to conform to the requirements of 740 CMR 22.05(5)
shall constitute a basis for immediate revocation of vehicle permit.
(6)
Expiration and Renewal of
Permits. A ramp and apron permit shall expire on the last day of
the calendar year in which it was issued or at such other time as approved by
the Executive Director and may be renewed on or before the date of
expiration.
(7)
Liability for Operation of Vehicles. Vehicles operated
by service organizations, suppliers, etc., serving Airport
tenants and users operate only as invitees of such tenants and users who accept
full responsibility and liability for their operation and any consequences
arising therefrom on such areas in accordance with the rules and regulations
for operation of vehicles on an Airport.
