Handover Procedures

Before assuming responsibility of their position, the duty TOWER controller shall :

Acquaint themselves with weather condition expected during their period of watch by studying the current weather report for take-off and landing (QAM) or other sources. If necessary, consult with the duty MET Observer or Forecaster.

Study all current NOTAM and supplement information.

Ensure that they are fully acquainted with the aerodrome condition including runway-in-use and serviceability state of aeronautical ground lights, VASI, ILS and other things.

Acquaint themselves with the position of aircraft, vehicles and pedestrians currently under control and with the clearance/instruction which have been issued to them.

Ensure that a full appreciation of the air traffic situation is received.

Ascertain the time or spacing in terms of distance between successive landing aircraft.

Conduct checks of all TOWER control equipment to ascertain their serviceability state and to take the appropriate action, if necessary. The equipment shall include:

a) telephone links with Briefing Office (BO), Flight Information Center (FIC), APP, ACC, Fire Fighting Brigade (FFB), Operator (OPR), Military Authority (MIL) or other relevant units;

b) all transmitter and receiver, including standby or back up unit;

c) signal lamp, control panel and indicator;

d) any new equipment that might be installed from time to time.

Sign the log-book against the time of taking over responsibility, which signature shall confirm that the above procedures have been carried out.

Start UP/PUSH Back Procedure For Turbine Aircraft

Start Up/Pushback Procedures For Wide-Bodied Aircraft

Start UP/Pushback Procedure For Other Aircraft