67 Pa. Code § 476.2

Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 45, November 9, 2024

Section 476.2 - Definitions

The following words and terms, when used in this chapter, have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

AVGAS-Aviation gasoline used in propeller-driven piston aircraft.

Apron-A defined area on an airport intended to accommodate aircraft for purposes of loading or unloading passengers or cargo, refueling, parking or maintenance.

Bureau-The Bureau of Aviation of the Department.

Code-74 Pa.C.S. Part III (relating to the Aviation Code).

Department-The Department of Transportation of the Commonwealth.

Director-The Director of the Bureau.

FAA-The Federal Aviation Administration.

FBO-fixed base operator-A commercial enterprise that has entered into a lease agreement with the Department to provide services which may include the following:

(i) Aircraft fueling and oil dispensing.

(ii) Aircraft, parking, tie-down and hangar storage.

(iii) Airframe, power plant and accessory service.

(iv) Radio and instrument service.

(v) Air charter and flight instruction for airport users.

(vi) Ground services.

Ground services-Services provided by the FBO including:

(i) Aircraft towing.

(ii) Baggage handling.

(iii) Deicing-glycol.

(iv) Power starts-A. C. and D. C.

(v) Air start.

(vi) Lavatory service.

(vii) Potable water.

(viii) Aircraft cleaning-interior and exterior.

(ix) Cabin supplies.

NFPA-National Fire Protection Agency.

Taxi-out-The movement of an airplane, under its own power, from its fixed position at an apron or parking position to the runway.

Tie-down-Securing of an aircraft by binding anchors or ropes or other similar methods.

User-An airport customer who desires to utilize a service offered by an FBO.

Unairworthy aircraft-An aircraft that does not meet its FAA type certification or is in a condition that is unsafe for operation in the air, and is not under the care and control of an FBO for maintenance.

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