§ 4-41. Definitions.

The following words and phrases, when used in this article, shall, for the purpose of this article, have the meanings respectively ascribed to them as follows:

ACM means the then-current FAA-approved "Airport Certification Manual for Tupelo Municipal Airport" in compliance with FAR Part 139.

Aerobatic means intentional aircraft maneuvers involving abrupt change in altitude, abnormal attitude or abnormal acceleration.

Aeronautical activity means any activity which involves, makes possible or is required for the operation of aircraft or which contributes to or is required for the safety of such operations, to include, but not limited to: air taxi and charter operation, scheduled or nonscheduled air carrier services, pilot training, aircraft rental and sightseeing, aerial photography, crop dusting, aerial advertising and surveying, aircraft sales, aircraft maintenance, aircraft servicing, aircraft parking and storage, sales of aviation petroleum products, and sale of aircraft parts.

AIM means the then-current FAA "Airman's Information Manual."

Aircraft means any apparatus now known or invented in the future for flight.

Aircraft operation means any aircraft arrival or departure from the airport.

Aircraft owner means a person to whom the aircraft is registered or a person who exercises the full incidents of ownership under a longterm lease agreement.

Airport means and have reference to all areas comprising the Tupelo Municipal Airport that now exist or may hereafter be expanded, together with their appurtenant facilities.

Airport authority, also authority, mean the five (5) commissioners appointed by the city to exercise its functions under the provisions of the Mississippi Airport Authorities Law, MCA 1972 Title 61, as amended, with regard to the Tupelo Municipal Airport.

Airport layout plan (ALP) means the FAA-approved chart identifying the location for various uses and facilities on the airport.

Airport manager means the director or other person appointed by the authority to be responsible for the operation, management and maintenance of the airport and all facilities and equipment in connection therewith, and for the enforcement of airport leases, rules, policies and ordinances.

Airport operating area and AOA mean that area of the airport inside security fencing encompassing aircraft and aircraft support operations.

Apron means the paved areas surrounding buildings to which aircraft have access.

City means and have reference to the City of Tupelo, an incorporated Mississippi municipality.

City fire marshall means any city official assigned to identify and correct fire code violations.

Commercial activities means any nonaeronautical activity or business engaged in for compensation or hire.

Commercial fuel sales means all fuel dispensed by anyone other than an aircraft owner or his or her employees into the aircraft owner's own aircraft.

Commercial operations means aeronautical operations performed for compensation or hire.

Concession means a commercial activity operated on the airport with a negotiated fee schedule.

FAA means the Federal Aviation Administration.

FAR means Federal Aviation Regulations.

Fixed Base Operator (FBO) means any person who performs aviation services including, but not limited to, any two (2) or more of the following: aviation fuel and oil sales; ramp parking, aircraft tiedown and storage; aircraft avionics sale, maintenance, service or repairs; flight instruction; and aircraft rental, charter or taxi service. (See also sections 4-171 through 4-173 of this chapter.)

Flammables mean any material that has a flash point at or below one hundred (100) degrees Fahrenheit.

Flying club means three (3) or more persons jointly owning or leasing one (1) or more aircraft where payment is made to the club for the operating time of the aircraft.

Fuel farm means one (1) or more fuel storage tanks and associated pumps, piping and dispensing equipment.

Fuel handling means the transportation, delivery, fueling, defueling, draining or transfer of any aircraft fuel.

Fuel handling equipment means vehicles and equipment used for fueling or defueling aircraft or vehicles, including that which is attached to the basic equipment unit.

General aviation includes all types of aviation other than military aviation and air carrier operations.

Ground transportation means transportation for hire or compensation to or from the airport.

Hazardous and toxic materials includes petroleum products, pesticides, solvents, paint, explosives, flammables, and any other substance that requires special handling under any federal, state or local environmental safety and health regulations.

NFPA means the National Fire Protection Association.

National testing laboratory includes the National Fire Protection Association, Underwriter's Laboratory and similar organizations that develop professional standards for fueling equipment.

Person means and includes a natural person, partnership, firm, association or corporation or any other form of business or other entity.

Public safety officer means those uniformed authority employees acting as the airport manager's representatives for monitoring and enforcing airport safety and regulations.

Professional skills means any skill obtained after special study, or the use of which requires a license under FAA regulations or federal, state or local law.

Ramp means the paved area of the airport normally used for aircraft parking, loading, refueling and maintenance.

Runup means engine acceleration above idle or taxi speed to test its functions while the aircraft is stationary.

Runway means the paved area designated for the landing and takeoff of aircraft.

Service equipment means devices designed for aircraft servicing or other airport functions or devices regularly used at the airport.

Taxiway means paved paths designated for taxiing of aircraft from one (1) part of the airport to another.

(Ord. of 5-8-90, § 1)