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This study was set to establish the Inspection of the Airport maintenance procedures and operations of Juba International Airport in Juba, South Sudan. It was guided by the following specific objectives, that included determining the (i) To identify the regulator requirements for maintenance, (ii) to establish the parts and materials for airfield maintenance, procedures for maintenance and their implementation (iii) examine the maintenance equipment available and training of records and personnel maintenance (iv) To establish whether there is a relationship between Inspection of the Airport maintenance procedures and operations of Juba International Airport in Juba, South Sudan,. The study adopted a descriptive survey design .it used questionnaires, face to face interviews. The target population was 220 from which a sample size of 145 was derived. Findings revealed that respondents between 25-35 year were 32.1%, female respondents dominated the study (64.3%); married were (53.6%) other marital status category; Bachelor holders dominated the study 50% and on occupation others dominated the entire sample size with 54.2%. Regards inspection of the Airport maintenance procedures the findings on Maintenance requirements revealed that, verifying that required facilities are provided (mean=3.29, std. .878) was rated highly, followed by identifying potentially unsafe conditions on the aerodrome for corrective action (mean=2.65 std. 1.064), ensuring that the aerodrome is properly maintained and that personnel who inspect and maintain the aerodrome are adequately trained (mean=2.12 std. 1.128), working with aerodrome and Civil Aviation Authority personnel to correct potentially confusing pilot visual aids that could cause pilots to become disoriented or lose their situational awareness (mean=2.09 std. 1.076), we check for pavement runway strips and runway end safety areas pilot visual aids -- runway holding positions wind direction indicators -- NAVAIDS -- obstructions -- construction area (mean=2.02std. 1.105) with an average mean=2.43 std. .99116). Regards inspection of the Airport maintenance procedures the findings on Maintenance of pavements revealed that; pedestrian and ground vehicle operations was rated high with (mean=2.94 std. 1.023), aerodrome self-inspection program (mean=2.91 std. 1.067), followed by airport maintenance program and compliance to the aerodrome manual (mean=2.42 std. 1.117) followed by Wildlife Hazard management program and currency and accuracy of the aerodrome manual (mean=2.16 std. 1.210) then, aerodrome condition reporting -- accuracy of aeronautical information (mean=2.09 std. .957) with an average mean of 2.50, std. 1.02221). Regards inspection of the airport maintenance procedures the findings on inspection security Dilemma revealed that; all taxiways and runways need to be inspected. runways are best inspected by driving along both sides of the runway, while a pass in each direction on all taxiways is a good practice to inspect signs from both directions was rated high (mean=2.88 std. 962), this was followed by, The initial aerodrome certification inspection is normally more in-depth and may involve multiple trips around the airport (mean=2.85 std. 1.028), then due to the width of a runway and the runway strip, a more effective inspection can be conducted by having the vehicle operator drive along both sides of the runway (mean=2.58 std. 1.172), The speed of the vehicle should be slow enough for the Inspector to conduct an effective inspection, taking into consideration how busy the aerodrome is (mean=2.53 std. 1.210), For safety reasons, Inspectors should have vehicle operators drive towards landing traffic along one side of the runway and backtrack on the parallel taxiway to conduct a second pass on the other side of the runway (mean= 2.38 std.1.255) with an average mean (mean= 2.64 std. 1.08997. Regarding Inspection it was recommended that; even passengers who normally receive expedited screening passengers, may at times receive a pat-down. A pat-down may include inspection of the head, neck, arms, torso, legs, and feet. This includes head coverings and sensitive areas such as breasts, groin, and the buttocks. It is a requirement that the Runway and Taxiways are inspected at regular intervals to ensure that the surface complies with the criteria for use by aircraft. Regarding Airport Inspection operations in terms of Maintenance requirements the finding on Friction Testing reveal that, At each end of the runway, the runway end safety area should be inspected from the roads along approach lights, if present (mean=2.89 std. 1.105), followed by If there are no roads in the runway end safety area, it would not be a good idea to have a vehicle drive in the turf areas during wet conditions (mean=2.48 std. 1.077), then responses on during the inspection of the movement area, Inspectors should be on the lookout for improperly maintained, non-standard and potentially confusing marking, lighting or signs and work with airport staff to make corrections (mean= 2.35 std. .885), followed by Inspectors should photograph problems and document the problems on the appropriate checklist (mean=2.26 std. 1.107), At each runway end, check for the proper markings required for the authorized approach and verify the runway marking information in the National Aeronautical Information System. Also observe the condition of the markings (mean=2.07 std. 1.048). The Runway pavement is required to be in an acceptable state of repair, with access and egress unimpaired and to be free from FOD and wildlife.TSA incorporates unpredictable security measures, both seen and unseen, to accomplish our transportation security mission. Security measures begin long before you arrive at the airport. TSA works closely with the intelligence and law enforcement communities to share information. Additional security measures are in place from the time you get to the airport until you get to your destination.TSA adjusts processes and procedures to meet the evolving threat and to achieve the highest levels of transportation security. Because of this, you may notice changes in our procedures from time to time.TSA counts on the traveling public to report unattended bags or packages; individuals in possession of a threatening item; and persons trying to enter a restricted area or similar suspicious activities at airports, train stations, bus stops and ports. If You See Something, Say Something. Report suspicious activity to local law enforcement. Passenger screening at the airport is part of TSA's layered approach to security to get you safely to your destination. TSA's screening procedures are intended to prevent prohibited items and other threats to transportation security from entering the sterile area of the airport and are developed in response to information on threats to transportation security. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
