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Remain behind fence/gate until:
propellor/s have stopped spinning
external lights are off and
cabin door is open
Dont run on the tarmac or near an aircraft.
Be aware - the engine exhaust's and other metal components will be very hot.
Don't walk under the wing - there are sharp pieces of metal that will cause injury.
Children - must be escorted.
No smoking - on the tarmac or near an aircraft.
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Every year people are seriously injured or killed by walking into aircraft propellers.

Vehicles around aircraft
Keep vehicle clear of the tarmac until the aircraft cabin door has been opened.
When the propeller/s are stationary and it is safe to approach the aircraft, the cabin door will be opened.
At night the cabin door will open after the red rotating beacons and navigation lights are turned off.
Caution - engine exhaust/s and other engine components will be very hot.
Don't walk under the wing - there are sharp pieces of metal that will cause injury.
Don't run on the tarmac or near an aircraft.
No smoking on the tarmac or near an aircraft
All vehicles that are driven on the tarmac:
Must not exceed a speed limit of 10kph.
Must remain at least the wings length away from the aircraft.
Must not reverse the vehicle towards the aircraft.








At night, so that the pilot's night vision is not impaired: Vehicle headlights must be on low beam
Emergency lights and white strobe lights must be off
Use vehicle hazard lights at night
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