Tue, Nov 22, 2011
Airport Passes Annual FAA Safety Inspection With Flying
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For the twelfth consecutive year,
Indianapolis International Airport (IND) has passed its three-day
annual Part 139 Airport Certification inspection by the FAA with no
discrepancies. The Part 139 inspection is a comprehensive review
process required for an airport to renew its operating certificate.
Airport officials say that an inspection with no discrepancies is
noteworthy; maintaining this level of achievement for 12
consecutive years represents an exceptional level of
achievement.
The three-day inspection process involves the scrutiny of safety
records, emergency operation manuals, and other documents; meetings
with airport management; and on-site checks by a team of federal
inspectors. “Safeguarding the well-being of the flying public
is something built into the airport culture, and our team works
relentlessly every day not just at maintaining that commitment, but
improving our practices whenever possible,” said Mike
Medvescek, chief operating officer for the Indianapolis Airport
Authority.
“Although we’re proud to mark our twelfth straight
year with no discrepancies, we’ll work even harder and never
be complacent in doing the things required to attain the level of
performance reflected in our inspection record,” he added.
”Our employees are dedicated and well trained to handle any
safety or security issue.”
Medvescek’s staff perform public safety, security,
airfield operations, maintenance, terminal services, and other
critical airport functions. Responsibilities include continuously
patrolling airport property to guard against potential violations
and promptly address any maintenance, safety, or security
issues.
The components of the inspection focus on ensuring compliance
and safety criteria in areas including:
- Type and condition of aircraft firefighting and rescue
equipment
- Timed-response emergency drills
- Airfield security
- Safe, appropriate movement of aircraft and ground-support
equipment
- Quality of lighting, signage, markings, and pavement conditions
for runways, taxiways, ramps, and apron areas
- Fuel facilities and mobile fueling operations
- Wildlife management
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