§ 3-50. Proper operation of engines.

(a)

Aircraft engines shall be runup only in places and times approved for such purposes by the director.

(b)

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

(c)

At no time shall engines be started, runup or operated when hangars, shops, offices, building, persons, equipment, passengers, or aircraft landing, parked, or taking off are in the propeller stream or jet engine exhaust.

(d)

No person shall start or run any aircraft engine unless a competent person fully qualified as required by federal or state regulations is in the aircraft attending the engine controls. Chocks shall always be placed in front of the main landing gear wheels before starting the engine or engines unless the aircraft is equipped with adequate brakes.

(e)

Any aircraft engines that are mounted to a free standing support stand instead of an aircraft and are operational must be properly secured prior to operation of the engine. If the support stand is on wheels, all the wheels of the support stand must be chocked in front of and behind each wheel.

(f)

No aircraft engines may be run at a terminal gate unless a sufficient number of attendants are present and properly positioned to prevent any person, vehicle, or other apparatus from being damaged or injured by operation of the engines.

(g)

Aircraft engine washing shall not be conducted unless approved through the director.

(h)

At no times shall engines be run above idle for the purpose of performing maintenance procedures except in areas designated by the director.

(Ord. No. 2015-04-09-0289 , 1(Att. I), 4-9-15)