FAA Publications
Below you will find a summory for each FAA publication that involves Wildlife Hazard Management on Airports
AC 150/5200-32A Strike Reporting
This Advisory Circular outlines the importance of reporting wildlife strikes and the procedures to do so. Reporting strikes is important because it provides more data to accurately estimate the amount of damage caused by wildlife collisions. It also provides more information on when and where the majority of these strikes are taking place. Identification of bird species involved in these collisions is extremely important because it allows wildlife managers to make better decisions regarding what species are causing the most damage/danger at a given airport. The procedures of collecting bird remains and sending them to the Smithsonian Feather Identification Lab are also outlined.
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AC 150/5200-34A -Establishment of Landfills Near Public Airports
Section 44718(d) states that a new MSWLF must not be constructed within 6 miles of an airport. Landfills where construction began on or before April 5, 2000 are exempt from this statute. Existing landfills that began modifications before this date are also exempt. These restrictions also do not apply to airports that receive federal funding and primarily serve GA aircraft with less than 60 passengers. Any person that requires exemption from this restriction must petition the FAA before construction is started on a MSWLF.
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AC 150/5200-33A -Wildlife Attractants on or Near Airports
This Advisory Circular provides a list of lands uses of concern at/around airports. The land uses of concern are various waste disposal and recycling sites, wetlands, agricultural fields, golf courses and landscaping, and dredge spoil areas. Waste disposal/transfer stations located within the separation zone must be managed so as to reduce their attractiveness to wildlife and meet FAA safety regulations. Wetlands within this areas should also be managed to reduce the amount of wildlife present. Several procedures for dealing with wildlife attractants and preventing the creation of new attractants are also covered. Immediate action must also be taken to alleviate wildlife hazards when detected, regardless of the attractant. Airports must also develop a log of observed wildlife hazards that is reviewed annually.
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AC 150/5200-33B -Hazardous Wildlife Attractants On or Near Airports
Wildlife attractants on and/or near airports are identified and defined. Included in these attractants are any type of waste disposal/transfer stations, water treatment facilities, wetlands, open water, agricultural activities, golf course and similarly landscaped areas, and dredge spoil containment. The synergistic effects of multiple attractants are also presented. Guidelines for operating in these areas, and reducing the danger they pose, are also shown. The separation distances of these attractants from the AOA and approach, departure, and circling area of different airport types are also provided.
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AC 150/5200-36 -Qualifications for Airport Wildlife Biologists
Wildlife biologists conducting Wildlife Hazard Assessments and/or training at certified airports must have professional training and/or experience in wildlife hazard management at airports. To become certified as an Airport Wildlife Biologist he/she must: complete a training program acceptable to FAA, have accredited coursework to qualify for GS-04, conducted WHA under the direct supervision of qualified airport wildlife biologist. He/she must also complete either a WHA training course within the last 3 years, attendance as a registered participant at Bird Strike Committee-USA or Canada, or other acceptable FAA training. Recurrent training must also be completed every 12 months.
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Certalert 97-02 -Relationship Between FAA and USDA/WS
This Cert Alert is meant to clarify the cooperative relationship between the FAA and USDA/WS. It states that the FAA relies heavily on WS to resolve harmful wildlife conflicts, as they are recognized as experts in this field. Both agencies are federally funded and have the same goal of reducing the danger of bird-aircraft collisions. It also covers the occurrences that will require a WHA and what the WHA should contain.
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Certalert 04-16 -Deer Aircraft Hazards
Due to their increasing population and tendency to habituate to human environments, including airports, deer pose a significant threat to aviation. Collisions with deer often result in damage to the aircraft due to the large body mass of the deer. Proper fencing is the best deterrent for keeping deer out of movement areas. The FAA recommends a 10-12 foot fence with a 3-strand barbed wire outrigger. This fence can also have a 4 foot skirt buried under the fence at a 45 degree angle to prevent dig outs and wash outs. Also, fence gates should have gaps of less than 6 inches. When installation of a chain link fence is not feasible, electric fences may also be effective. Immediate action must be taken to remove deer observed in movement areas.
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Certalert 04-16 -Deer Aircraft Hazards
Due to their increasing population and tendency to habituate to human environments, including airports, deer pose a significant threat to aviation. Collisions with deer often result in damage to the aircraft due to the large body mass of the deer. Proper fencing is the best deterrent for keeping deer out of movement areas. The FAA recommends a 10-12 foot fence with a 3-strand barbed wire outrigger. This fence can also have a 4 foot skirt buried under the fence at a 45 degree angle to prevent dig outs and wash outs. Also, fence gates should have gaps of less than 6 inches. When installation of a chain link fence is not feasible, electric fences may also be effective. Immediate action must be taken to remove deer observed in movement areas.
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Certalert 06-07 -State Listed Endangered Species
State wildlife agencies have requested that habitats for state-listed threatened and endangered species be facilitated/encouraged on/near airports. The AOA is an artificial environment that may attract some of these species where they may not normally occur. By facilitating the occurrence of these species, the threat of wildlife hazard to aviation may also increase. Airport operators must decline to adopt management practices that jeopardize aviation safety. It is recommended that airport operators adhere to all FAA regulations and that safety must always be more important than threatened and endangered species habitat on an airport. Airports may also mitigate wetland and other habitat losses when able at off-site locations.
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Certalert 98-05 -Grasses Attractive to Wildlife
This certalert was distributed because there have been reports of contractors planting seed mixtures containing brown top millet in disturbed areas. This species is a major attractant to doves and other seed-eating birds. Doves were involved in 11% of all reported bird/aircraft strikes; 8% of these strikes resulted in airport down time and monetary costs. It is important that airport operators ensure that plant species used on the airport are not attractive to wildlife. Millet and other large seed producing plants should not be used. Areas with these plants already present should be managed to reduce seed production.
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Wildlife Hazard Mangement Plan Annual Review
This is a form for the annual review of a Wildlife Hazard Management Plan. The names of all operators involved in the review must be provided. Summaries of data analysis, progress/challenges of managing the most significant wildlife attractants, progress/challenges in direct wildlife hazard management must also be provided. The changes needed for management strategies, documentation, Wildlife Hazard Working Group membership/objectives, airport training programs, and the WHMP are also identified
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Bulletin 2010-03 -Wildlife Hazard Management Plan Review Check list
14 CFR Part 139 Section 337 states that certificate holders are required to implement a wildlife mitigation plan using the WHA as a basis to demonstrate effective management of wildlife hazards. It also states that a checklist is provided that promotes efficient inspection of 139.337 regulations during annual reviews of WHMP and Airport Certification Safety Inspection.
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