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DOI Prefix: 10.47001/IRJIET
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.
Country : Uganda
IRJIET, Volume 7, Issue 12, December 2023 pp. 1-12