C E R T A L E R T 

ADVISORY       CAUTIONARY      NON-DIRECTIVE

FOR INFORMATION, CONTACT Edward Dorsett, AAS-300 (202) 267.8792

DATE: 	6/16/2004	No. 04-05	
TO: 	Airport Operators, FAA Airport Certification Safety Inspectors	
TOPIC: 	Investigation of a Vehicle Pedestrian Deviation (VPD) caused by a Mechanic Maneuvering an Aircraft.	

The purpose of this CERTALERT is to clarify the jurisdiction for the investigation of a Vehicle Pedestrian Deviation (VPD) caused by a Mechanic Maneuvering an Aircraft.

When an aircraft is being towed (mauvered) by a vehicle and causes a Runway Incursion, the office responsible for the investigation is FAA Airports. When an aircraft is being maneuvered under engine power and causes a Runway Incursion, the office responsible for the investigation is Flight Standards. See the attached Memorandum of Agreement dated December 6, 2001 between AAS-1 and AFS-1.

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Benedict D. Castellano, Manager
Airport Safety and Operations, AAS-300