TP312 Course 6 – Visual Aids: Operations and Maintenance

Competencies Obtained

On completion of this course you will be able to:

• Determine what objects are to be marked and lighted.
• Explain how objects are to be marked and lighted.
• Understand what exceptions apply.
• Explain secondary power supply requirements.
• Understand aerodrome lighting circuit design requirements.
• Understand control and monitoring requirements for aerodrome lighting.
• Describe the operation and control requirements for aerodrome lighting systems.
• Understand the vehicle operation requirements within an aerodrome.
• Apply the requirements related to low/reduced visibility operations.
• Explain the requirement for establishing an aerodrome maintenance program that ensures the aerodrome components are maintained in a condition of compliance with the standards outlined in TP312.
• Explain maintenance requirements relating to the coefficient of friction of aerodrome pavements.
• Describe winter maintenance requirements relating to aircraft movement areas.
• Describe lighting system serviceability requirements.

Course Content

TP312 Course 6 – Visual Aids: Operations and Maintenance consists of the following three online modules:

1. Chapter 6: Marking and Lighting of Objects
This module discusses the requirement to mark and/or light objects on the movement area that may pose a hazard to aircraft.

The module also discusses which objects must be marked and the methods used to mark them.

2. Chapter 8: Aerodrome Lighting System Design and Operations
This module explores secondary power supply, lighting circuit design and the operation and control of lighting systems, aerodrome vehicle operation and low/reduced visibility operations plans.

3. Chapter 9: Aerodrome Maintenance
This module covers the final chapter of the standard and provides limited information concerning general maintenance, pavement maintenance, winter maintenance and introduces a lighting serviceability table.