§ 3-28. Same—Categories of services.

Every fixed base operator's lease must contain a reference to this section and a statement as to which categories of service the fixed base operator agrees to provide. The categories of service are as follows:

CATEGORY A

Sale of aviation petroleum products and ramp service

A fixed base operator providing the services in this category shall:

(1) Lease from the city, or provide at his own expense after site and design approval by the city, a pavement area or service ramp of not less than fifteen thousand (15,000) square feet having access to taxiways.

(2) Provide and maintain a minimum of three thousand (3,000) gallons' tank storage capacity above ground for each grade of aviation fuel usually required for aircraft using the airport. Unless determined otherwise by the city, eighty (80) octane and one hundred (100) octane aviation gasolines shall always be available, if available from supplier.

(3) Maintain pumping equipment meeting all applicable safety requirements with reliable metering devices subject to independent inspection and with a pumping efficiency capable of servicing all aircraft normally using the airport.

(4) Have service personnel on duty during the business hours listed under the general requirements for fixed base operators.

(5) Install at all fixed fueling locations adequate grounding rods to reduce the hazards of static electricity.

(6) Lease from the city a minimum of four (4) acres of land. The following improvements shall be placed and maintained in good condition upon the leased property:

a. A building with a minimum of twenty thousand (20,000) square feet, inclusive of all hanger space. Included in this facility shall be a comfortable and air conditioned waiting room for passengers and crew of itinerant aircraft. The building shall contain sanitary restrooms and a public telephone.

b. Required improvements for aircraft parking, including adequate tie-down facilities for a minimum of ten (10) aircraft.

(7) Have full-time personnel capable of performing minor aircraft repairs.

(8) A fixed base operator in this category may engage in the buying and selling of new and used aircraft, aircraft parts and equipment without meeting the requirements of Category D.

CATEGORY B

Flight instruction and aircraft rental

A fixed base operator providing the services of this category shall:

(1) Have available on a full-time employment basis a minimum of one (1) instructor/pilot with appropriate and current Federal Aviation Administration pilot and Federal Aviation Administration approved medical certificates.

(2) Provide and at all times maintain a minimum of two (2) aircraft which are FAA-certified for flight instruction and rental.

(3) Be responsible that personnel operating rental equipment have appropriate and current FAA pilot and FAA-approved medical certificates.

(4) A fixed base operator in this category may engage in the buying and selling of new and used aircraft, aircraft parts and equipment without meeting the requirements of Category D.

(5) Lease from the city the land sufficient to provide this service and also to provide the adequate classroom and/or office space to provide this service.

CATEGORY C

Aircraft charter and taxi

A fixed base operator providing the services of this category shall:

(1) Have available on a full-time employment basis a minimum of one (1) FAA-certified pilot with current commercial and instrument ratings and appropriate and current FAA-approved medical certificate.

(2) Provide the necessary building and other arrangements for the checking in of passengers, handling of luggage, ticketing, and ground transportation.

(3) Provide and at all times maintain a minimum of two (2) FAA-certified and continuously airworthy aircraft for air charter or air taxi service.

(4) A fixed base operator in this category may engage in the buying and selling of new and used aircraft, aircraft parts and equipment without meeting the requirements of Category D.

CATEGORY D

Aircraft sales

A fixed base operator providing the services under this category, while not providing any of the services contained in Categories A, B and C, shall:

(1) Have a sales or distributorship franchise from a recognized aircraft manufacturer. In this regard, the airport authority shall determine whether or not an aircraft manufacturer is recognized.

(2) Have available during the normal business hours described in the general rules a minimum of three (3) FAA-certified and currently airworthy aircraft for sale.

(3) Have a minimum of one (1) fully qualified demonstrator airplane available.

(4) Lease from the city a minimum of two (2) acres of land on which will be located a building having a minimum square footage of one thousand (1,000) square feet for office space.

CATEGORY E

Crop dusting and spraying

A fixed base operator providing service in this category shall:

(1) Furnish suitable arrangements for the safe loading, unloading, storage and containment of noxious chemical materials.

(2) Furnish at least one (1) aircraft with pilot for the purpose of crop dusting and spraying. The pilot must have the appropriate and current FAA pilot and FAA-approved medical certificates.

(3) Maintain adequate safeguards against spillage of chemical spray mixtures or materials on runways or taxiways or dispersal by wind force to other operational areas of the airport.

(4) Lease from the city a minimum of four (4) acres of land which will contain a building having a minimum square footage of one thousand (1,000) square feet for office, shop and storage space.

CATEGORY F

Aircraft, engine, propeller and accessory maintenance

A fixed base operator providing the service in this category shall:

(1) Lease from the city an area sufficient to provide the following improvement: A hangar, shop and storage space of a minimum of five thousand (5,000) square feet.

(2) Employ at least one (1) full-time, FAA-certified A&P mechanic and such other personnel as may be necessary.

(3) Provide adequate facilities and equipment for airframe and power plant repairs.

(4) Demonstrate the ability to and assume responsibility for promptly removing from the public landing area as soon as permitted by the FAA any disabled aircraft.

(5) A fixed base operator in this category may engage in the buying and selling of new and used aircraft, aircraft parts and equipment without meeting the requirements of Category D.

CATEGORY G

Radio and instrument sales and repair

A fixed base operator offering the service of this category shall:

(1) Lease from the city an area sufficient to provide the following improvement: A building having a minimum square footage of one thousand (1,000) square feet for a shop and storage space.

(2) Employ a full-time, FAA-certified technician in the field of aircraft electronics and aircraft instrumentation.

(3) Provide satisfactory arrangements for access to and storage of aircraft being worked on.

(Code 1962, § 2½-5; Ord. No. 89-12, § 1, 6-6-89; Ord. No. 91-04, § 1, 7-16-91; Ord. No. 96-02, § 2, 3-5-96)