Airports sponsors are responsible for ensuring their airport maintains a safe operating environment, Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 139.
Part 139.337 requires an airport to conduct a wildlife hazard assessment
An air carrier experiences multiple wildlife strikes
An air carrier experiences substantial damage from striking wildlife
An air carrier experiences engine ingestion of wildlife
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The following terminology is established for rapid communication of bird activity. When communicating, avoid color-coded conditions to eliminate any confusion with color codes used during exercises, contingencies, and emergencies (i.e., disaster preparedness exercises). Also, give bird locations with the condition code:
– Bird Watch Condition SEVERE. Bird activity on or immediately above the active runway [...]
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A set of procedures, using standard bird watch condition codes, for immediate exchange of information between ground and airborne personnel concerning the existence and location of birds posing a hazard to flight.
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Any biological, chemical, or physical procedure that discourages the presence of birds. These procedures include repellents, toxicants, harassment, grounds maintenance, and habitat modification.
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Techniques (including radar detection, warning, and use of bird data) that reduce potential for bird strikes by allowing aircrews to schedule or maneuver to avoid bird concentrations.
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A significant aircraft-wildlife strike is deemed to have occurred when any of the following applies: 1. a civilian, U.S. air carrier aircraft experiences a multiple aircraft-bird strike or engine ingestion; 2. a civilian, U.S. air carrier aircraft experiences a damaging collision with wildlife other than birds; or [...]
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The following damage descriptions are based on the Manual on the International Civil Aviation Organization Bird Strike Information System: 1. Minor: The aircraft is deemed airworthy upon completing simple repairs or replacing minor parts and an extensive inspection is not necessary. 2. Substantial: Damage or structural failure adversely affects an [...]
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Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 33.76 classifies birds according to weight: 1. small birds weigh less than 3 ounces (oz). 2. medium birds weigh more than 3 oz and less than 2.5 lbs. 3. large birds weigh greater than 2.5 lbs.
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A wildlife strike has occurred when: 1. A pilot reports striking 1 or more birds or other wildlife; 2. Aircraft maintenance personnel identify aircraft damage as having been caused by a wildlife strike; 3. Personnel on the ground report seeing an aircraft strike 1 [...]
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Species of wildlife (birds, mammals, reptiles, insects, earth worms), including feral animals and domesticated animals not under control, that are associated with aircraft strike problems, are capable of causing structural damage to airport facilities, or act as attractants to other wildlife that pose a strike hazard (Advisory Circular 150/5200-33A – Hazardous Wildlife Attractants on or [...]
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