Appendix 4 - Easton Airport Rules_Regulations.pdf

EASTON

AIRPORT

A V I A T I O N G A T E W A Y

E A S T E R N S H O R ET O T H E

29137 Newnam Road, Unit One Easton, MD 2160

410.770.8055 PH

410.822.8694 FX

www.EastonAirport.com

RULES &

REGULATIONS

Photo: Bill Biggart

EASTON AIRPORT RULES AND REGULATIONS REVISED APRIL 10, 2012

EXHIBIT 2

EASTON AIRPORT

RULES AND REGULATIONS

CHANGE #4

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Insert pages 8,10, 12,1618, and 27 (Appendix E) Dated February 28, 2012

SUMMARY OF CHANGES dated February 28, 2012

Purpose: Policy/Editorial Changes

Page 8, Added Paragraph 3 to read as follows:

With the approval of the Airport Manager, aircraft owners may contract with a non-FBO/SASO based Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) and/or holder of an Inspection Authorization (IA) for the sole purpose of completing an annual inspection on their aircraft, provided the A&P/JA holds the appropriate FAA ratings and authorizations for the work to be done and has the minimum general liability insurance with no deductible of:

$1,000,000 each occurrence for bodily injury & property damage;

$1,000,000 each incident for personal and advertising injury;

$1,000,000 product completed operation aggregate;

$1,000,000 general aggregate

Talbot County Council/Easton Airport will be named as an additional insured. In addition, the A&P/TA will be charged a daily fee of $50.00 while operating on the field.

Page 10, Paragraph P.2 — Added text to read as follows “construction activity within the safety area.”

Paragraph P.3 — Change “within” to “beyond” to read as fo11ows from a taxiway centerline, but within the airfield operations area

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“CTAF/Unicom” Paragraph B.3b — Last sentence change “CTAF/Unicorn”to “Tower/Ground.”

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Insert Appendix E, Fee Schedule

Mike Heniy Airport Manager

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EXHIBIT I

EASTON AIRPORT

RULES AND REGULATIONS

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SUMMERY OF CHANGE

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Approved July 27, 2006

Mike Henry

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EASTON AIRPORT

RULES AND REGULATIONS

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SUMMARY OF CHANGE DATED APRIL 20, 2006

Purpose — Clarification of golf cart usage on AOA

Changed text — Exhibit B — Rules for vehicles operating and parking on the AOA.

Add: Paragraph 7. “Golf carts are authorized to operate on the AOA with an FAA approved orange and white flag.”

Approved April 20, 2006.

Mike Henry, EASTON AIRPORT

RULES AND REGULATIONS

CHANGE #1

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SUMMARY OF CHANGE DATED JANUARY 6, 2006

Purpose — Editorial change

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First sentence: Delete words “produce” and “including the use of kerosene”, add “use” and “or glowing element”

Approved January 6, 2006

Mike Henry Airport Manager

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CERTIFICATION

I, SUSAN W. MORAN, County Secretary of Talbot County, Maryland, hereby certify that the County Council of Talbot County, Maryland, adopted the “Easton Airport, Rules and Regulations,” by Administrative Resolution on April 10, 2012.

Talbot County, Maryland

14(Ou By: Susan W. Moran, Secretary

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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SECTION I — GENERAL PROVISIONS

A. PuRPOSE I

B. DEFINITIONS 1

C. AIRPORT OPERATIONS 3

D. AIRPORT MANAGER 4

E. INSURANCE 4

F. INDEMNIFICATION PROVISIONS 6

G. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS 6

H. GROUND VEHICULAR TRAFFIC AND PARKING 6

I. PEDESTRIANS, PASSENGERS AND SIGHTSEERS 7

J. SECURITY 7

K. SIGNS AND ADVERTISING 7

L. AIRCRAFT OWNER MAINTENANCE 7

M. AIRCRAFT SELF-FUELING 8

N. PERMITS 9

0. SPECIAL EVENTS 10

P. CONSTRUCTION ON THE AIRPORT 10

Q. ALTERATION OF AIRPORT PROPERTY 10

R. SOLICITATION OF FUNDS 10

S. TRASHDISPOSAL 11

T. MAiNTENANCE OF PREMISES 11

U. RESPONSIBLE PARTY 11

V. PROPERTY DAMAGE, INJTJRIOUS OR DETRIMENTAL ACTIVITIES 11

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W. ABANDONED PROPERTY 11

X. PETS 11

Y. RUNWAY STRENGTH ii

SECTION II AIRCRAFT OPERATION

A. RESPONSIBILITIES 12

B. COMMUNICATIONS 12

C. TRAFFIC PATTERNS 12

D. AIRCRAFT OPERATION 13

E. EQUIIMENT ANT) MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS IN THE APRON AREA 13

F. REMOVAL OF AIRCRAFT BY MANAGER 14

G. UNSAFE AIRPORT CONDITIONS 14

H. REMOVAL OF DAMAGED AIRCRAFT 14

I. AIRCRAFT PARKING 14

J. FIRE PREVENTION 15

K. FLYING CLUBS 15

L. ULTRALIGHT VEHICLES 16

M. AERIAL ADVERTISING - BANNER TOWING 16

N. PARACHUTE JUMPING 17

0. GLIDER OPERATIONS 17

P. LIGHTER THAN AIR (LTA) 17

Q. AERIAL APPLICATION 17

R. ASSIGNED AREAS 17

S. COMPLiANCE WiTH SAFETY AN]) ENVIRONMENTAL RULES AND REGULATIONS

SECTION III — MISCELLANEOUS

A. SEVERABILITY 18

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B. CONFLICTING LAWS, ORDINANCES, REGULATIONS ANI) CONTRACTS 18

C. REVISIONS 18

D. AVAILABILITY OF RULES 18

E. EFFECTiVE DATE 18

EXHiBIT A — ACCIDENT REPORTING FORM 19

EXHTBIT B RULES FOR VEHICLES OPERATING AND PARKING ON THE AOA 22

EXHIBIT C — PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING A SELF-FUELING PERMIT 24

EXHIBIT D — TRAFFIC PATTERN PICTORIAL 26

EXHIBIT E— FEE SCHEDULE 27

SECTION 1

GENERAL PROVISIONS

i PURPOSE

The rules and regulations contained herein (“Rules and Regulations”) govern the use, management, and control of the Easton Airport (“Airport”). Their purpose is to maintain order, protect the public safety, promote the convenience of Airport users and tenants, and to regulate all commercial enterprises at the Airport, whether such enterprises are aeronautical or non-aeronautical. No commercial operation of any kind shall be conducted on the Airport unless specifically authorized by the Airport Manager in accordance with these Rules and Regulations and pursuant to the terms of any applicable permit. Use of the Airport or any of its facilities obligates the user to obey all Rules and Regulations.

B DEFINITIONS

The following definitions apply throughout these Rules and Regulations:

Aeronautical Activity means any activity conducted at airports which involves, makes possible, or is required for the ongoing operation and safety of aircraft. These activities include, but are not limited to, air taxi and charter operations, pilot training, aircraft renting, sightseeing, aerial photography, aerial application, aerial advertising, aerial surveying, air carrier operations, skydiving, ultralight operations, aircraft sales and services, sale of aviation petroleum products, repair and maintenance of aircraft and sale of aircraft parts and aircraft storage.

Aeronautical Services means any service which involves, makes possible or is required for the operation of aircraft, or which contributes to, or is required for, the safety of aircraft operations conducted on the Airport by a person who has a lease from the County to provide such service or a permit to provide such service issued by the Airport Manager.

Aircraft means a device which is used, or intended to be used, for flight in air.

Airport means the Easton Airport and all the property, buildings, facilities and improvements within the exterior boundaries of such Airport, as it now exists on the Airport Layout Plan or Airport Property Map, or as it may hereinafter be extended, enlarged, or modified.

ALE means the current Airport Layout Plan for the Easton Airport, which has been approved by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

Airport Operations Area or AOA means the area of the Airport used, or intended to be used, for landing and takeoff, or surface maneuvering of aircraft and associated hangars, navigation and conununication facilities.

Airport Owner means Talbot County, Maryland.

Airport Manager means the person employed by the County to manage the Airport.

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County means Talbot County, Maryland, acting by or through the Talbot County Council or any duly authorized employee, agent or instrumentality of Talbot County, Maryland.

CTAF/UNTCOM means a non-governmental communication facility which provides airport advisory information regulated by the FAA in 47 Code of Federal Regulations Ch. 1 87.2 13 Subpart G, § 87.213 et.seq.

Designated Examiner means any person designated by the FAA under FAR Part 183; for example, a pilot examiner who conducts practical tests and issues airman certificates.

FAA means the Federal Aviation Administration and its successors.

FAR means the Federal Aviation Regulation, contained in Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulat ions.

Fixed-Base Operator (FBO) means an individual, finn or corporation leasing or sub-leasing space and operating at the Airport and providing two or more Aeronautical Services to the public, (e.g., maintenance, storage, ground and flight instructions).

Fixed-Base Operator Lease means any (a) lease agreement between the County and the FBO leasing property at the Airport; or (b) any sub-lease agreement or assignment approved by the County between any FBO and any person sub-leasing property at the Airport for the purpose of providing Aeronautical Services to the public at the Airport.

Flying Club means a non-commercial organization established to promote flying and to develop skills in aeronautics, including pilotage, navigation, and awareness and appreciation of aviation requirements and techniques.

Fuel means fuel intended for use in the propulsion of aircraft as otherwise defined in an operator’s lease agreement.

Fueling Operations means the dispensing of aviation fuel into aircraft.

Fuel Vendor means a person or entity engaged in selling or dispensing aviation fuel to aircraft other than that owned or leased by the person or entity.

FSDO means Flight Standards District Office (FAA).

LFR means Instrument Flight Rules as set forth in the FAR.

Landside means all buildings and surfaces on the Airport used by surface vehicular and pedestrian traffic outside the security fence.

Large Aircraft means an aircraft of more than 12,500 pounds maximum certified takeoff weight.

Minimum Standards means the standards which are established by the County as the minimum requirements to be met by an FBO or SASO or proposed FBO or SASO as a condition for the right to provide aeronautical services to the public at the Airport.

NFPA means the National Fire Protection Association.

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NOTAM means Notice to Airmen published by the FAA (e.g., a method of notifying the flying public of conditions at the Airport that may affect flight).

NTSB means the National Transportation Safety Board or any successors.

Operator means an individual, firm or corporation leasing or sub-leasing space and providing an aeronautical service to the public at the Airport.

Person means an individual, corporation, government or governmental subdivision, partnership, association, or any other legal entity.

Ramp Privileges means the authorized driving of a vehicle upon an aircraft parking ramp on the airside of the Airport to deliver persons, cargo, or equipment to an aircraft as a matter of convenience or necessity.

Specialized Aviation Service Operator (SASO) means any person or entity with a lease or sub-lease from the County to provide only a single aeronautical service to the public at the Airport. A SASO cannot provide Fuel and Oil Dispensing Services.

Self-fueling Operator means a person who dispenses aviation fuel to aircraft owned by or leased from others and operated by such person.

Self-Maintenance means all repairs or assembly of aircraft or engines, as specified in FAR 43, Preventive Maintenance, Appendix A, paragraph (c) by the aircraft owner or operator.

Small Aircraft means an aircraft of 12,500 pounds or less maximum certified take-off weight.

Shall means mandatory and not discretionary.

Special Event means an aeronautical activity of limited scope or duration which requires prior written approval by the Airport Manager to assure compliance with the Airport Rules and Regulations which may include an accommodation by other users of the Airport. Special events include, but are not limited to, fly-ins, air shows, skydiving exhibitions, Lighter Than Air (LTA) operations or similar events or activities.

State means the State of Maryland unless otherwise noted.

Tenant means an individual, firm or corporation leasing or sub-leasing space on the Airport to house an aircraft for its private use.

means Visual Flight Rules as set forth in the FAR.

C AIRPORT OPERATIONS

The Airport will be open to all aircraft 24 hours a day, every day of the year, except that the Airport may be closed when either the Federal Aviation Administration, County or the Airport Manager determines that an unsafe condition exists. The Airport may remain closed until the unsafe condition has been corrected or no longer exists. FBOs or SASOs are not required to be open at all times the Airport is open.

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D AIRPORT MANAGER

The Airport Manager is responsible for the overall management and operation of the Airport. The Airport Manager is authorized to take all reasonable actions necessary to protect and safeguard both the County property and the public at the Airport and to oversee all Airport operations for compliance with these Rules and Regulations. The Airport Manager will use reasonable efforts to coordinate tenant activities to avoid conflicts.

I INSURANCE

Each FBO and SASO shall maintain the insurance policies required by these Rules and Regulations when the risks or perils covered by each described policy exist within the business operations of the FBO or SASO, and/or when required by State, County, or federal law. The County shall be named as an additional insured under the FBO’s or SASO’s policy of insurance, as the County’s interest may appear. Each policy shall provide coverage for the County, its officers, officials, representatives, agents, employees, Advisory Board members, their successors, and assigns (the “Covered Group”). The term “County,” as used in these Rules and Regulations in connection with insurance and indemnification, includes the “Covered Group.” Each policy shall provide coverage and defense costs to the Covered Group for all claims, damages, or losses of any kind, nature, or description whatsoever, including without limitation, contingent, direct, indirect, vicarious and other liability(ies), claims arising under the indemnification provision of these Rules and Regulations, and all claims, actions, demands, suits, remedies and causes of action for bodily injuries or death, economic damages, personal injuries, mental and emotional pain and suffering, or other costs, damages, or expenses of any kind, nature, or description. The policy shall require the insurance carrier to notify the County in writing, by certified mail, at least 30 days prior to cancellation, refusal to renew, other termination, or material change of any policy. Each party required to obtain and provide insurance shall file certificates of insurance through the Airport Manager for all insurance required by these Rules and Regulations and shall make all such policies available to the County for inspection and copying upon request. The required insurance policies are:

a. Workers Compensation and Employers Liability Insurance. This insurance will pay the lessee’s obligation under Workers Compensation Law of Maryland Employers liability (Statutory Limits).

b. General Liability Insurance. This insurance must be written on an “occurrence” basis, covering claims arising out of any occurrences which may take place during the policy period. The general liability form shall provide limits of at least the following with no deductible:

$1,000,000 each occurrence for bodily injury & property damage.

$1,000,000 each incident for personal and advertising injury.

$1,000,000 product-completed operation aggregate.

$1,000,000 general aggregate.

Insurance against fire, windstorm or other casualty, including all standard extended coverage available, upon all of the FBO’s or SASO’s personal property, together with such medical payments coverage as the FBO or SASO may desire. The FBO or SASO waives and releases any claims, and holds the County harmless from, any loss or damage to the FBO’s or SASO’s person or property by reason of any casualty other than the negligence or fault of the County.

c. Business Vehicle Liability Coverage. Business vehicle liability insurance shall cover all vehicles, including all owned, hired and non-owned vehicles, to a combined single limit of at

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d. Aircraft Liability Insurance. This insurance shall provide aircraft liability, temporary substitute aircraft, and non-owned aircraft liability coverage with a combined single limit of at least $1,000,000, and with a limit of $100,000 each passenger per occurrence. Coverage shall include, without limitation, claims for bodily injury, death, and mental anguish, including passenger injury, death, and property damage.

e. Hangarkeepers Liability Insurance. Lessees operating a hangar storage or aircraft maintenance/repair service shall obtain Hangarkeepers Liability Insurance coverage with a limit of at least $1,000,000 for each occurrence.

2. All policies shall be issued by insurance companies authorized to do business in the State of Maryland having an A.M. Best’s rating of at least “A” or better, based upon the latest edition of Best’s Insurance Reports, and a financial size of “Class VII” or higher.

3. All policy limits shall be written on what is commonly known as a “Combined Single Limit” basis, and extend to both “property damage” liability and “bodily injury” liability. The Aircraft Liability policy may contain a sub-limit per passenger per occurrence.

A combination of limits from a basic (or underlying) policy and an umbrella policy may be used to reach the total liability limit required.

4. Each FBO or SASO may obtain insurance coverage or limits in excess of or higher than those required by the County, but in no event shall they carry limits less than those specified in the “Easton Airport — Minimum Standards.”

5. Any person, business, or organization providing an Aeronautical Service to the public at the Airport under the supervision of, or pursuant to an arrangement with an FBO or SASO, is not required to obtain the insurance described above, if the insurance policy or policies of the FBO or SASO cover that person, business, or organization to the same extent, and in the same amount, as the applicable insurance policy for the FBO or SASO. Otherwise, said person, business, or organization shall be required to obtain and provide evidence of insurance coverage and to fully comply with all applicable insurance requirements.

6. Each FBO and SASO shall:

a. Promptly deliver to the Airport Manager copies of all notices and claims of loss and any documentation or correspondence related to such losses.

b. Promptly submit and diligently pursue notices of all claims of loss insured under any required insurance policy to the respective insurance company(ies).

c. Comply with all terms and conditions of the required insurance policies.

7. Insurance for aircraft based or hangared (registered) in Maryland shall be in accordance with Section 5-1002 of the Transportation Article of the Maryland Code and the minimum coverage shall be as follows:

$50,000 bodily injury per individual;

$100,000 bodily injury per accident; and, $50,000 property damage protection.

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F INDEMNIFICATION PROVISIONS

Each FBO and SASO agrees, as a condition to becoming or continuing as such, to indenmify and hold the County, and each of its officers, officials, representatives, agents, employees, Advisory Board members, successors, and assigns, (the “Covered Group”), hannless from and against any and all claims, damages, or losses of any kind, nature, or description whatsoever, including without limitation, contingent, direct, indirect, vicarious and other Iiability(ies), claims arising under the indemnification provision of these Rules and Regulations, and all claims, actions, demands, suits, remedies and causes of action for bodily injuries or death, economic damages, personal injuries, mental and emotional pain and suffering, or other costs, damages, or expenses of any kind, nature, or description, including, without limitation, payment of all defense costs, legal fees, litigation expenses, and court costs arising out of or related to the use or condition of the Airport and all Airport-related events and activities.

G REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

1. In order to promote and maintain safety at the Airport, any pilot, FBO, or SASO shall report to the Airport Manager any bodily injury requiring medical attention, any damage to property at the Airport, or any other accident, incident, occurrence or unsafe practice relating to any aircraft that they own, lease, and/or fly, or any aeronautical activity in which they are involved. A form is attached (see Exhibit “A”) for use in those instances. If an accident or incident report is required under NTSB, Part 830, a copy of that information may be submitted to the Airport Manager in lieu of the form attached as Exhibit “A.”

2. The report shall include the following information:

a. Location, date and time of accident, incident, occurrence or unsafe practice, and the identity of each person and aircraft involved;

b. Nature of any injuries suffered by any person as a result of the event described in G.2.a. and the name and address of any person injured;

c. Nature and extent of any property damage occurring as a result of the event described in G.2.a.

and the name and address of the owner of the damaged property; and

d. A narrative explaining the circumstances of the accident, incident, occurrence or unsafe practice.

I-I GROUND VEHICULAR TRAFFIC AND PARKING

1. The Airport Manager shall designate parking areas in the vicinity of and adjacent to the terminal building and hangars. No vehicle may be parked anywhere other than in a designated parking area.

Nothing in this section shall prohibit an FBO or SASO from using vehicles to transport supplies to hangars, provided the vehicles involved are removed promptly from the AOA after the supplies have been delivered to the hangar.

2. No vehicle, other than emergency vehicles and those operating under emergency conditions, shall exceed the maximum speed of 25 MPH within the Airport, except that within the AOA no vehicle shall exceed the maximum speed of 15 MPH. If no speed limit is posted, no vehicle may exceed a safe and reasonable speed. The Airport Manager may authorize exceptions. Additional vehicle operating rules in the AOA are set forth in Exhibit “B”.

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3. Aircraft owners and pilots who own or rent space or a hangar on the Airport may drive to their aircraft or hangar, as approved by the Airport Manager, and may park private vehicles, at their own risk, in or near their hangar, but shall not impede ingress or egress to other hangars.

L PEDESTRIANS, PASSENGERS AND SIGHTSEERS

No pedestrians, air carrier passengers, or sightseers shall be permitted in or on the AOA except when escorted by the Airport Manager, a tenant or other authorized user. Tenants or other authorized users are responsible for compliance by all guests and invitees with Rules and Regulations relating to safety.

J SECURITY

All FBOs, SASOs, operators, and tenants shall comply with all federal, State and local laws and with any

Rules or Regulations currently in force, or imposed from time to time relating to security.

The Airport Manager may order any person to leave and/or remove any property or equipment from the

Airport grounds immediately when, in his judgment, the person, property, or equipment poses an actual or apparent threat to the security of persons, property, or equipment on the Airport. Any person who fails to follow the order of the Airport Manger shall be subject to criminal prosecution for trespassing. The Airport Manager may immediately cause any property or equipment to be removed and stored off-site at the owner’s sole risk and expense and the owner shall promptly reimburse the Airport for all costs incurred.

1. All FBOs, SASOs and tenants shall be responsible for monitoring persons in their respective Areas of Operation (AOA). This includes visitors, delivery, and fuel trucks.

2. All FBOs, SASOs and tenants with a gate that separates the general public and the AOA shall keep it closed and locked at all times. If the gate has malfunctioned, the FBO, SASO or tenant shall take the necessary precautions to temporarily restrict access to the AOA and immediately notify the Airport Manager.

K SIGNS AND ADVERTISING

No person shall post, distribute or display signs, advertisements, circulars, printed or written matter in the public portions of the Airport without written permission from the Airport Manager. No signs or other advertising shall be placed or constructed upon the Airport, Airport entrance roads, or on any building or structure or improvement thereon without prior written approval of the Airport Manager, except that signs existing on the date these Rules and Regulations are adopted may remain, but shall not be altered or enlarged. All signs or advertising shall be kept in good repair and neat appearance and shall comply with the Town of Easton Code.

L AIRCRAFT OWNER MAINTENANCE

1. Nothing contained herein shall prevent any person operating aircraft on the Airport from performing any services they may wish to perform on their own aircraft so long as they adhere to these Rules and Regulations.

2. All repairs and/or assembly to aircraft or aircraft engines, other than specified in FAR 43, Preventive Maintenance, Appendix A, paragraph (c), made by the aircraft owner, FBO, or SASO shall be performed in the area leased by the Operator. The repairs and/or assembly shall not be performed on any part of the landing area, taxiways, ramps or fueling or service areas, shall not

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3. With the approval of the Airport Manager, aircraft owners may contract with a non-FBO/SASO based Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) and/or holder of an Inspection Authorization (IA) for the sole purpose of completing an annual inspection on their aircraft, provided the A&P/JA holds the appropriate FAA ratings and authorizations for the work to be done and has the minimum general liability insurance with no deductible of:

$1,000,000 each occurrence for bodily injury & property damage;

$1,000,000 each incident for personal and advertising injury;

$1,000,000 product completed operation aggregate;

$1,000,000 general aggregate

Talbot County Council/Easton Airport will be named as an additional insured. In addition, the A&P/IA will be charged a daily fee of $50.00 while operating on the field.

1L AIRCRAFT SELF-FUELING

Aircraft owners may self-fuel their aircraft on the Airport. Individuals and corporate aircraft owners using mobile fueling equipment must obtain a self-fueling permit from the Airport Manager and have mobile fueling equipment available for inspection by the Airport Manager upon request.

Procedures for obtaining a self-fueling permit are contained in EXHIBIT “C.” Those aircraft owners who have obtained a self-fueling permit will adhere to the following rules governing self-fueling:

a. Anyone self-fueling their own aircraft from their own containers shall conduct such operations only outside of hangars clear of taxi lanes using approved equipment and procedures.

b. Portable fire extinguisher shall be in the vicinity of the fueling operation.

c. Mobile fueling equipment may be stored by the permit holder in a leased area if the area complies with NFPA 407 and is in a containment area meeting EPA standards. All Aviation Fuel available on the Airport shall be purchased from the Airport Owner. Aviation Fuel deliveries on the Airport from other sources are not permitted.

d. NFPA 407 requires that the same fire safety precautions apply to all types of petroleum fuels for aircraft.

e. The approved containers for self-fueling are Type I and Type II steel Fire Marshal approved and UL listed Safety Cans, with a maximum capacity of five (5) gallons. Each “Safety Can” shall have a permanently attached bonding wire/cable with clamp. Only properly bonded metal funnels shall be used. All hoses shall be aircraft approved (API Bull 1529). Galvanized cans and materials are not recommended due to potential contamination of the fuel with Zinc, Cadmium, Copper and Copper alloys.

f. The metered fuel dispenser shall adhere to Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Specification 103.

g. Fueling is never permitted inside a hangar, or with the engine running, or within fifty (50) feet of an ignition source.

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h. Except as expressly permitted by these regulations, no person shall possess fuel at the Airport.

r PERMITS

No person may provide an aeronautical service at the Airport unless:

a. The person has an executed lease to provide an aeronautical service on the Airport; or

b. The Airport Manager has issued a permit authorizing the person to provide the aeronautical service at the Airport. The requirement for a permit does not apply to any FAR Part 183 FAA designated examiner acting as such.

2. The Airport Manager shall issue a permit to any person who satisfies the conditions for the aeronautical service listed below:

a. Any person providing flight instruction as a part-time business shall provide the following to the satisfaction of the Airport Manager:

(1) Proof of current FAA authorization appropriate to the types of instruction being offered, and a current medical certificate as required by the FAR.

(2) A business license, if applicable.

(3) Insurance in accordance with the provisions of Section I, paragraph E ‘insurance” of the “Rules and Regulations” document. (Please note the “additional insured” and “indemni fication” provisions of the referenced document). Insurance coverage shall include claims arising out of the liability assumed by the insured under the indemnification provision of these Rules and Regulations.

b. Any person providing aircrafl repair and/or inspection services, including warranty service, other than owner-preventive maintenance as defined in FAR Part 43, shall have:

(1) Proper and current licenses approved by the FAA, with appropriate ratings to cover the types of repairs or inspection work being offered.

(2) A business license, if applicable.

(3) Insurance in accordance with the provisions of Section I, paragraph E “Insurance” of the “Rules and Regulations” document. (Please note the “additional insured” and “indemni fication” provisions of the referenced document). Insurance coverage shall include claims arising out of the liability assumed by the insured under the indemnification provision of these Rules and Regulations.

3. No person shall provide or offer to provide any other aeronautical activity on the Airport without a permit issued by the Airport Manager prior to operating on the Airport.

4. No person shall provide or offer to provide any non-aeronautical goods or services on the Airport without a permit issued by the Airport Manager.

5. Each permit issued shall contain a designated date and time, taking into consideration the type of activity, impact on public safety and Airport operations, public aviation needs, the applicant’s past experience, and other pertinent circumstances. In no event shall any permit be issued for a period exceeding one (1) year.

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6. The Talbot County Council may establish and revise fees for the issuance of permits. Payment of the appropriate fee is a condition of obtaining a pennit.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Special events require prior written approval from the Airport Manager. All special events shall comply with these Rules and Regulations. In addition, the Airport Manager may require organizers, sponsors, or promoters to provide additional assurances to protect persons, aircraft, and property before, during, or after the special event. These may include, without limitation, insurance, indemnification agreements and bonds, waivers, releases, additional or different security, personnel, facilities, or equipment to be paid for by the special event sponsor, organizer, or promoter. The applicant shall provide any required certificate, pennission, waiver, or authorization issued by the FAA. The County is prohibited by the FAA from closing the Airport for any activity which is not an aeronautical activity. The County may establish and charge reasonable fees for special events.

P. CONSTRUCTION ON THE AIRPORT

1. All construction equipment and personnel vehicles will be marked using the guidelines established by the FAA from time to time in its Advisory Circular 150/5370-2, Operational Safety on Airports during Construction, Section 2, paragraph 2-4, Vehicle Operation and Marking and Pedestrian

Control, as amended.

2. During periods of construction activity within the safety area, 250 feet of Runway 4/22 centerline, 250 feet of Runway 15/33 centerline, or 93 feet from a taxiway centerline, the runway or taxiway must be closed.

3. During periods of construction activity beyond the 250 feet of Runway 4/22 centerline, 250 feet of

Runway 15/33 centerline, or 93 feet from a taxiway centerline, but within the airfield operations area, the contractor must provide a radio operator with an operative two-way radio on the construction site to control and direct the movement of construction equipment, (not aircraft) via information from the Air Traffic Control Tower.

4. Landing, taking-off, and taxiing aircraft always have the right-of-way and no construction activity shall impede or interfere with any such aircraft.

ALTERATION OF AIRPORT PROPERTY

No person shall make any alterations to any signs, buildings, aircraft parking and storage areas, leased areas or other Airport property, nor erect any signs, buildings or other structures that would normally require a building permit, without prior written permission of the Airport Manager. Interior work which would not require a building permit such as painting or the installation of carpet does not need to be approved by the Airport Manager. Any construction that involves moving walls or changing the structure of a building must be approved in writing by the Airport Manager. Such persons shall comply with all building codes and permit procedures and shall deliver to the Airport Manager as-built plans upon completion.

R SOLICITATION OF FUNDS

No person shall solicit funds on Airport grounds without prior permission from the Airport Manager.

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TRASH DISPOSAL

All Airport tenants, users, or visitors shall dispose of all waste in the appropriate waste containers. No petroleum products, industrial waste matter or other hazardous materials shall be dumped or otherwise disposed of except in accordance with local, County, State and federal law. Any hazardous material shall be the responsibility of the originator under applicable law.

T MAINTENANCE OF PREMISES

All persons using the Airport shall maintain it in a neat and clean condition. All persons having possession, control, or use of any portion of the Airport shall maintain it in clean, safe, and operable condition and in good repair.

U. RESPONSIBLE PARTY

Any person accessing the Airport shall be responsible for their actions and all actions of their employees, guests, and invitees.

V. PROPERTY DAMAGE, INJURIOUS OR DETRIMENTAL ACTIVITIES

No person shall destroy, deface, injure, or disturb Airport property, or engage in conduct that is injurious, detrimental or damaging to activities and business at the Airport. Any person violating this section shall be required to pay the full cost of repairs, replacement, or damages upon demand. Any person violating this section may be refused further access to or use of any Airport facility until the Airport has been fully reimbursed for all damages.

W ABANDONED PROPERTY

No person shall abandon any property on the Airport or in any building on the Airport in excess of 30 days without the Airport Manager’s or lessee’s pennission. Such property may be removed and impounded by the Airport.

X PETS

All pets within the Airport shall be under control at all times.

V. RUNWAY STRENGTH

The landing area facilities constructed are primarily intended for the use of powered aircraft whose weights are not in excess of the published weight limitations of the paved surfaces concerned. Operations of aircraft in excess of the weight limitations may be permitted on an infrequent basis with the permission of the Airport Manager after review by the Airport Consulting Engineer. A limited use waiver must be formally requested and granted prior to any such use.

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EASTON AIRPORT RULES AND REGU[ATIONS REVISED APRIL 10, 2012

SECTION II

AIRCRAFT OPERATION

A RESPONSIBILITIES

1. All aircraft shall be operated safely and responsibly and in compliance with these Rules and Regulations, the FARs, FAA Advisory Circulars and the applicable requirements of other governmental agencies. Each person operating an aircraft is responsible for the safety of its operation and for the safety of others exposed to such operation.

2. Based aircraft shall be registered and insured in accordance with all applicable federal and State requirements.

3. All aeronautical services for aircraft using the Airport landing facilities will be performed on the Airport. No aircraft involved in aeronautical services will be allowed to taxi or be towed off the Airport for storage, service, or to pick up or deliver cargo.

B COMMUNICATIONS

1. Between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. the Airport is served by an Air Traffic Control Tower within the Class D Airspace (4NM radius up to and including 2,500 feet AGL. Tower/Ground operations and clearance delivery will be conducted on T 119.07 — G 118.52 and CD 126.9

2. Between 10 p.m. and 6:00 a.rn. the Airport is served by a CTAF/U1’JICOM radio. All pilots of aircraft within a 1 0-mile radius of the Airport having radio equipment permitting two-way communications should contact the Airport CTAF/UNICOM to obtain Airport advisory information and announce their intentions. Pilots are also encouraged when operating within a 10-mile radius of the Airport to maintain a listening watch on the CTAF/IJNICOM frequency (122.95 MHz). All departing aircraft should announce on the CTAF/UNICOM frequency their intentions and the runway to be used for departure. Clearance delivery may be obtained on 126.9.

3. RADIO OPERATIONS

a. All aircraft based at, or using the Airport facilities are encouraged to have a properly functioning two-way radio that is capable of allowing pilots to communicate on the Tower/Ground CTAF/IJNICOM frequency within a 10-mile radius of the Airport under normal conditions.

b. Only ground vehicles with an operational two-way radio may operate upon or adjacent to runways and taxiways. All other ground vehicles must be escorted by a ground vehicle equipped with an operational two-way radio. Such two-way radios must be capable of transmitting and receiving on the Tower/Ground frequency.

c. Unescorted ground vehicles without a compliant two-way radio may only operate upon taxiways and runways with prior permission of the Airport Manager. Such ground vehicles shall display on the rear of the vehicle an orange and white checkered flag not less than three

(3) feet square.

C TRAFFIC PATTERNS

1. All aircraft operating into and out of the Airport shall follow the approved Airport traffic pattern which has been established. See Exhibit “D.”

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a. Traffic pattern altitude for the Airport is 1,100 feet MSL for single-engine and multi-engine piston aircraft and 1,600 feet MSL for turbine aircraft.

b. Traffic pattern is standard left hand for Runways 15 & 4 and right hand for Runways 22 & 33.

2. Helicopter traffic pattern is 500 feet AGL avoiding congested areas and flow of fixed wing traffic.

Air taxiing is permitted only over the runway, ramp and taxiways. Helicopter operators shall operate so as to minimize rotor downwash on the ramp. Helicopters in appropriate circumstances, determined by the Airport Manager or his designee, may be required to be towed to the taxiway before engine start.

3. All takeoffs or landings by powered airplanes shall be on the paved runway unless otherwise approved by the Airport Manager.

U AIRCRAFT OPERATION

1. Aircraft maintenance run-ups will be conducted only in areas approved by the Airport Manager.

2. The landing gear of parked aircraft shall be chocked with wheel blocks or other approved devices, except in cases where, in the opinion of the Airport Manager, other procedures are equally safe.

3. At no time will aircraft with engines running or engines being tested be left unattended.

4. At no time shall engines be warmed up or operated when hangars, shops, offices, buildings, persons, equipment, passengers, or aircraft, whether landing, parked or taking off, are in the path of the propeller stream orjet engine exhaust.

5. Propeller and exhaust noise shall be kept at a minimum.

6. Starting engines shall be prohibited until all standard safety precautions have been met.

7. Operation of aircraft engines shall be restricted to qualified personnel.

8. No air-carrier shall operate from the Airport without a contract or without the express written approval of the Airport Manager. Such carriers shall comply with contract conditions or directions from the Airport Manager as to loading and unloading passengers at designated places.

9. No aircraft shall be operated on any public landing area, public aircraft ramp, or apron area, public cargo ramp and apron area, or public aircraft parking and storage area in a careless or negligent manner, or in disregard of the rights and safety of others, or without due caution, or at an unreasonable speed or manner that endangers persons or property.

10. ROTORCRAFT. Rotorcrafl shall not operate close enough to create a hazard in any area where an aircraft is parked or operated.

EOUIPMENT AND MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS IN THE APRON AREA

All ramp equipment shall be parked and kept in a neat and orderly manner. No property or equipment may be stored upon the apron or ramp without prior written permission from the Airport Manager.

1. No person shall store or stock materials or equipment in such a manner as to be unsightly or constitute a hazard to persons or property.

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2. The Airport Manager may remove and impose removal, transfer, and storage charges upon any property unlawfully located at the Airport. The Airport Manager may clean up any material unlawfully spilled, placed, or deposited at the Airport and may charge the responsible person(s) cost for cleanup, environmental remediation, and any other expenses incurred by, or fines or damages imposed on, the Airport.

K REMOVAL OF AIRCRAFT BY MANAGER

The Airport Manager may direct the owner or operator of any aircraft parked or stored at any terminal or hangar to move it to any other designated place. If the owner or operator refuses to move the aircraft, the Airport Manager may tow the aircraft to the designated place at the owner’s or operator’s expense without liability for any damage that may result.

G UNSAFE AIRPORT CONDITIONS

In the event the Airport Manager detemiines that conditions at the Airport are unsafe for landings or takeoffs, a NOTAM shall be initiated to close the Airport, or any portion thereof, for a reasonable period of time until those unsafe conditions can be corrected or no longer exist.

H REMOVAL OF DAMAGED AIRCRAFT

Whenever an accident, as defined in NTSB Part 830, occurs on any runway at the Airport, the Airport Manager or his designee will close the affected runway immediately and a Notice to Airmen (NOTAIvI) will be issued through Leesburg Flight Service 1-800-431-4907. In the event any aircraft is damaged and cannot be moved under its own power, the pilot shall immediately notify the Airport Manager, the aircraft owner, the FBO or SASO, and comply with any applicable provisions of the FARs. Subject to governmental investigation and inspection of the damaged aircraft, the owner or pilot of the damaged aircraft, or the owner’s agent or legal representative, as soon as reasonably possible, shall obtain the necessary pennission for removal of the aircraft from any landing area, taxiway, ramp, tie-down area, or any other traffic area and shall make suitable arrangements to park or store the aircraft in a location designated by the Airport Manager. Upon the failure to remove the wrecked or damaged aircraft from the AOA or Airport as requested by the Airport Manager, the Airport, FBO, or SASO may cause the removal and storage or disposal of the wrecked or damaged aircraft at the sole expense of the aircraft owner without liability for further damage as a result of the removal. When the wreckage is removed, only the Airport Manager or his designee will determine when and under what circumstances the affected runway will be reopened to aircraft traffic. The Runway will only be reopened following a documented visual inspection of the runway by a person qualified to do so.

L AIRCRAFT PARKING

No person shall park, store, tie down, or leave any aircraft on any area of the Airport where prohibited by these Rules and Regulations or by the direction of the Airport Manager or his designee.

1. Aircraft pilots, owners, or their agents shall properly secure their aircraft while parked or stored.

Aircraft pilots, owners, or their agents are responsible for parking and tying down their aircraft and for any special security measures required by weather or other conditions at the Airport. Aircraft pilots, owners or their agents are also responsible for securing aircraft to avoid damage to other aircraft, buildings, or other property at the Airport in the event of wind or other severe weather.

Aircraft owners, pilots, or their agents are responsible for any damage or loss resulting from the failure of such owner, pilot or agent to comply with these Rules and Regulations.

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2. Each FBO renting tie-down space on a monthly basis shall assign it to a specific person. A person shall not knowingly take or use any aircraft tie-down facility when it is already in actual use by, or rented to, another person. Persons renting tie-down space shall not sublease their space.

3. All cargo shall be loaded and unloaded only in the leased areas of FBOs or SASOs providing that aeronautical activity.

J FIRE PREVENTION

Fire prevention at the Airport is governed by the State and local fire codes and the current edition of NFPA 407 and 409.

1. No aircraft shall be fueled or defueled while its engine is running or while in a hangar or other enclosed place. Fueling or defueling shall be done in such a manner and with such equipment that adequate connections for electrical bonding shall be continuously maintained. Rapid refueling shall be accomplished in accordance with the provisions of the current addition of NFPA 407.

2. Cleaning engines or other aircraft parts is not permitted in any hangar except with nonflammable substances. Flammable liquids used for this purpose must be used only outside in the open air in designated spaces. Flammable liquids shall be stored in Underwriters Laboratory (U.L.) approved containers. All aircraft painting shall be done in accordance with safety procedures approved in writing by the Airport Manager.

3. All hangar and shop floors shall be kept clean and free of oil, gas, and other flammable substances.

No volatile, flammable solvent shall be used for cleaning floors. No rags soiled with flammable substances shall be kept or stored in any building on the Airport to create any fire hazard.

4. No person shall smoke or use any open flame or glowing element heater anywhere within a hangar, building, or structure in which any aircraft can be stored, or in which any gas, oil or flammable substance is stored, or within 50 feet of any aircraft or any fueling facility. All persons shall adhere to State and local fire codes when heaters and open flames (e.g., acetylene torches for heating components, welding or soldering) and arc welding equipment are being used in maintenance hangars.

5. No person shall start an open fire anywhere on the Airport without permission of the Airport

Manager.

K FLYING CLUES

All flying clubs desiring to base their aircraft and operate on the Airport must comply with the applicable provisions of these Rules and Regulations. However, they shall be exempt from regular FBO or SASO requirements upon satisfactory fulfillment of the conditions contained herein.

1. The club shall be a non-profit entity (i.e., corporation, association or partnership) organized for the purpose of providing its members with aircraft for their personal use and enjoyment only. The ownership of aircraft must be vested in the name of the flying club (or owned ratably by all of its members). The club may not derive greater revenue from the use of its aircraft than the amount necessary for the operation, maintenance, and replacement of its aircraft.

2. Flying clubs may not offer or conduct charter, air taxi, or…