PURPOSE

The purpose of this manual is to assist States, aerodrome and aircraft operators in addressing the issues related to immobilized and disabled aircraft in an aerodrome environment. In the past, minor incidents have been handled with relative ease. As the size and mass of aircraft increase, the complexities of the removal process have increased proportionately. With the advent of the new larger aeroplane (NLA), categorized under a new aerodrome reference code letter F, additional, larger and more complex recovery equipment is required. This manual is designed to assist both aerodrome and aircraft operators in identifying the relevant problems, then preparing and implementing an adequate plan of action to remove the disabled aircraft. 

Although information regarding the removal of larger aircraft will dominate in this manual, recovery of smaller aircraft such as regional jets, due to their increasing numbers, will also be addressed.