Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 738 - OREGON DEPARTMENT OF AVIATION
Division 35 - OPERATING MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR COMMERCIAL AERONAUTICAL ACTIVITY AT STATE-OWNED AIRPORTS
Section 738-035-0040 - Minimum Standards for Fixed Base Operators (FBOs) at State-Owned Airports

(1) An FBO is the only commercial operator permitted by the Department to provide fueling services and facilities at any category of State-owned airport.

(2) In addition to the mandatory primary operation of aircraft fueling, an FBO operating at a Category II, Category III or Category IV State-owned airport shall provide a minimum of two (2) of the following secondary services:

(3) An FBO operating at a Category V State-owned airport may provide secondary services as the market demands, but shall be permitted to provide only fueling services facilities if an insufficient secondary market exists.

(4) Each FBO may subcontract or use third-party operators to provide any primary or secondary service. Subcontractors and third-party operators shall meet all minimum standards requirements.

(5) Each FBO shall conduct its business, and perform activities on and from the business premises, in a professional manner, consistent with the degree of care and skill exercised by experienced FBOs providing comparable products, services and activities from similar airports in like markets, and consistent with this section.

(6) Every FBO operating on State-owned airport shall comply with the following airport public building requirements:

(7) Each FBO shall provide adequate vehicle parking on the property to meet the needs of customers and employees, in accordance with local building codes, but in no event fewer than:

(8) Every FBO operating on a State-owned airport shall provide adequate property for its aircraft operating area (ramp), independent of any building area, vehicle parking area and fuel storage area. The aircraft operating area shall provide transient aircraft parking and tie-down areas for no fewer than:

(9) Each tie-down ramp area on a State-owned airport shall be adequate to support all the activities of the FBO and all approved subtenants. The FBO shall maintain the ramp area and keep it clean and free of foreign object debris (FOD).

(10) Each FBO shall be open for business on a regular schedule and shall provide aircraft fueling and line services to adequately serve the airport category. Business hours, including holiday closures, shall be recorded with the Department in advance and regularly updated for accuracy:

(11) Each FBO operating on a Category II, Category III or Category IV airport shall have on duty, during all required hours of operation, a minimum of one (1) employee and such additional personnel as needed to adequately meet the operating minimum standards for each specific aeronautical service offered by the FBO. Multiple responsibilities may be assigned to qualified employees, where feasible.

(12) Each FBO operating at a State-owned airport shall provide the Department with a current and accurate roster consisting of names, addresses and contact information for all persons responsible for the both management and operation of the FBO, even if the FBO is an unstaffed self-fueling operation sited at a Category V airport.

(13) Each FBO shall provide the Department with points of contact and appropriate telephone numbers to enable contact in any emergency situation.

(14) Each FBO shall obtain, and shall keep current at all times, any and all required fueling certifications and permits necessary for storing, handling and dispensing aircraft fuel storage. Each FBO shall train its management and fuel handling personnel to ensure safe and proper handling, dispensing and storage of aviation fuels. Periodic refresher training shall be provided as necessary.

(15) Each FBO shall develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for refueling and ground handling operations that comply with all Uniform Fire Code and FAA standards and requirements. The SOPs shall be submitted to the Department no later than thirty (30) days prior to the FBO commencing fueling activities and shall specifically address:

(16) Each FBO shall comply with all FAA regulations pertaining to aircraft fuel storage, handling and dispensing on airports, to all airport rules and regulations, and to any other applicable laws related to aircraft fuel handling, dispensing and storage.

(17) Each FBO shall meet all State of Oregon insurance requirements and shall maintain, at a minimum, the specific types and amounts of insurance specified in their agreement with the Department.