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ATTACHMENT A 

Norwood Airport Minimum Standards 

(in ar.:cordanr.:e with FAA Adl'isory Circular 150-5190- 7) 

General Policy 

The 1\orwood Airport Commission recognizes its responsibility to the Airport's 

users as well as to the general public, to conduct and to operate the Airport with 

pmdence and sound judgment. for the social and economic well being of the 

Town of orwood. 

For the safe and eflicient operation of Norwood Memorial Airport. its minimum 

standards are intended to promote fair competition and to ensure that those who 

provide approved services are not exposed to unfair or irresponsible competition. 

For the public interest. the application of minimum standards also discourages 

sub-standard. would-be enterprises from operating on the Airport - thereby 

protecting established aeronautical nctivities and the Airport patrons. 

The Commission may, as needed. solicit for a comnH!rcial operator in the event 

that additional operators are needed. 

The Commission requires commercial operators to comply with al l appropriate 

local. state and federal laws and regulations regarding the commercial operation 

in question. 

The Commission requires that each commercial operator maintain with the 

Commission a permanent tile of plans and as-builts, if applicable. regarding a 

particular operation. 

Following a written request by a prospective commercial permit holder. the 

Commission may grant an exemption(s) to the application of the standards, when 

satisfied. after an examination of the circumstances upporting the request for an 

exemption indicate that the public interest wil l be best served by granting such an 

exemption. 

Economic Non-Discrimination 

Each aeronautical activity commercially permitted by the Norwood Airport 

Commission shall be subject to the same rates. fees and other charges as are 

uniformly applicable to all other such operators, making the same or similar uses 

of the Airport and utilizing the same or similar facilities. 
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Definitions 

Minimum Standards - Shall mean those qualifications established hy tht: 

Norwood Airport Commission as the minimum requirements to be met for 

the right to conduct a commercial activity on the Nonvood Airport. 

Commercial activity - Shall mean those activities commonly conducted on 

airports. to include: aircran management. air charter operations. night 

training. aircraft rental and leasing. sightseeing. aerial photography. aerial 

ad\'ertising and survey. air carrier operations. aircraft sale . aircraft 

servicing, aircraft fueling; and any other activity deemed "'commercial .. by 

the NAC which. because of that activity's direct relationship to the lawful 

operation of aircraft 

Commercial operator: Any company/person that offers any commercial activity 

or service for compensation. 

FBO - Shall mean a fixed-hased opera/Or. an airport-based organization which. 

permittt:d yearly and under a lease agrt:ement with the Nor~ood Airport 

Commission. provides aircraft fueling services while engaging in a 

minimum of one of the primary !-.>.:rvice areas that include: 

~ Location-based sel'l'ices (line services/ground handling: crew and 

passenger services: facilities (aircraft tie-downs. hangars, 

otiices) 

Technical services (aircrafl maintenance and parts: paint and 

interiors) 

~ Flight services (chancr and aircrail management) 

~ A in:rL?/1 sale., 

SASO - Shall mean a specialized aviarion serrice organization which, when 

permitted yearly by the Norwood Airport Commission. may not have a 

lease agreement with the Commission; and typically engages in only one 

of the four primary service areas (see FHO); and does not provide fueling 

servtces 

Space Requirements: All square footage requirements ror the various categories 

of commercial operations. The requirements are in cumulative figures. 

The space required must be owned. leased. or sub-leased to the 

commercial operator. exclusively. and not shared \Vith another commercial 
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operator and/or other companies. !'he entrance to the space must have 

permanent signagc noting the company name and hours of operation. 

General Requirements 

Company organization. The following documentation is required by 

NAC. and will remain on file: a certificate of incorporation. or a d.b.a. 

certificate. or other verification or the company's organization and tax 

status in the state of Massachusetts. 

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Office/hangar space. The following documentation is required by NAC. 

and will remain on tilt:: a copy of the applicant's lease or certificate of 

title. for leased or owned space located on the airport. or adjacent to the 

Airport's north/south property line. along Access Road; also required. if 

necessary. is a copy of the floor plan. 

Insurance. fhe following insurance policy documentation is required by 

the Commission. and will remain on tile: 

1) an insurance certilicatc in the amount required (as stated. below) or 

greater. listing as additionally insured : the 'l own of Norwood. the 

orwood Airport Commission. and the Norwood Airport management: 

2) insurance for all leased/owned aircraft; and 3) a workmen's 

compensation policy covering all employees. 

Additional Requirements -Initial Application 

Current tinancial statement 

Proof of minimum of three month's operating expenses 

Two-year business plan lor the proposed operation 

Previous history of payment 

Three credit references 

Tax identification number 

Tax re-sale number 

Copies oC any and all pertinent certificates (e.g .. FAR Part 135 certificate) 

and licenses. relative to the proposed operation 
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VI. Commercial Activities/Minimum Standards 

A. Flight Operations, Part 135 Charter 

An operator engaged in chartering flight operations will be required to provide the 

following: 

I. A \-Veil lit and heated offi<.:t: and r~ception room ar~a of at least 200 square 

feet. leased. rented or owned. This area is to be located within walking 

distance of the company's aircraft, on. or adjacent to the Airport. or. on 

Access Road between the north and south airport boundaries. 

2. A telephone listed under the company name and attended during normal 

business hours. 

3. Premise liability insurance of $1,000,000 combined single limit. hodily 

injury and property damage; and commercial aircraft liability insurance of 

$1,000,000 combined single-limit. bodily injury and property damage. 

with $100,000 minimum per passenger: also naming as additionally 

insurt!d the Town of Norwood. the Non:vood Airport Commission. and the 

Airport Management. 

4. An ongoing. demonstrated abilit) to mt:t:t tht: certification requirt!ments of 

the FAA. state and local authorities. 

5. At least one licensed airworthy aircraft for Part 135 chartt!r opt!rations. 

6. Full-time personnel during normal business hours. se,en days a week. 

7. Suitable tie-do""n or hangar space for all company aircraft. 

8. A formal and documented program that educates all company pilots 

regarding the Airport's noise abatement and safety procedures 

B. Commuter Air Carrier/Scheduled Air Taxi Service 

Commuter air carriers/scheduled air taxi service operators using the Airport will 

be expected to meet eight requirements (ahovc). plus the following: 

1. Must show all evidence. as may be necessary. to support the need for such 

service. to include a marketing study. the business community support. a 

plan of proposed operations. scheduling and passenger forecasts, an 

environmental impact as~cssment for the proposed schedule, and the 

approval of destination airports. 
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1 Must shov,. the availability of facilities to accommodate public users in the 

numbers forecast. Said facilities should include automobile parking. 

waiting areas. baggage handling. ticketing. enplaning and deplaning 

procedures. 

3. Must show flight scheduling. which "viii be subject to the NAC"s approval. 

4. Must show month!) reports or daily manifest copies that show the number 

of enplaning and deplaning passengers at the 1\irpoti. 

C. Flighf Instruction, Aircraft [{ental, Sales and Sightseeing Flights 

Flight operations will include aircraft that are rented. leased. leased back. or 

o·vvned. The commercial operator v.ill provide the following: 

I. A well lit and heated office anJ classroom of at least 200 square feet. 

leased or owned. with training equipment such as mock-ups and 

instrument training aids. This area is to be located within walking 

distance of the company aircraft. on. or adjacent to the airport. or on 

Access Road between the north and south airport boundary ends. 

2. Suitable commercial tie-down or hangar space f'or all company aircraft. 

3. A minimum of two aircraft for flight instruction. 

4. A telephone listed under the company name und attended during normal 

business hours. 

5. An ongoing. demonstrated ability to meet the certification rt:quirements of 

FAA. state and local authorities. 

6. Premise liability insurance of $1,000,000 combined single limit. bodily 

injury and property damage: and commercial aircraft liahilit) insurance of 

$1,000,000 combined single limit bodily injury and property damage for 

all aircrat't owned. leased, leased hack or rented. with $100,000 minimum 

per passenger, also naming the Town of orwood, Norwood Airport 

Commission. and the orwood Airport Management as additionally 

insured. 

7. A formal and documented program that will educate all students and 

instructor pilots regarding the Airport's noise abatement and safety 

procedures. 
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Special note: Transient commercial Hight operators are not authori?ed to use the airport 

as a base of operations to pick up students or clients; to advertise and/or use the airport as 

a point of origin or destination without first obtaining from the NAC a commercial 

permit. 

D. Ground Operations, Aircraft Servicing, Avionics Servicing 

A commercial operator engaged in ground operations will pro\ ide the following: 

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A v.ell lit and heated v.uiting room of at least 200 square feet and hangar 

space of at least 2,000 square feet. leased or owned. This area is to be 

located within walking distance of the aircraft. on. or adjacent to the 

Airport, or. on Access Road between the not1h and south ends of the 

Airport boundary. 

A listed telephone number under the company name. and attended during 

normal business hours. 

Liabilit> insurance of at least $1,000,000 naming the Town of Norwood . 

Norwood Airport Commission. and '\lorwood Airport Management as 

additionally insured. 

At least two full-time. licensed mechanics on duty during normal business 

hours. five da:s a v .. eek . 

Minimum equipment. incluJing. but not limited to: jacks and lifts for both 

high- and low-winged aircraft: and engine testing equipment. 

1\ minimum stock of spare parts peculiar to the type of aircraft maintained 

at the facility . 

Suitable facilities for V\oashing and cleaning aircraft. 

A service to remove any non-airworthy aircraft from the Airport within a 

reasonable time. 

A plan. approved the f\:orwood Fire Department and Airport Manager. for 

the storage and removal of any and all vvaste aircraft tluids or cleaning 

materials. 

E. Fuel Storage and Dispensing 

An operator engageJ in the storage and/or dispensing or fuel will be expected to 

provide : 

I. A heated walllllg roorn for passengers and crew of transient aircraft. 

comprising at least 200 square feet. with accc. s within the building to rest 
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rooms and a public telephone. This an.:a is to be located \.Vithin walking 

distance of aircrati.. on. or adjacent to the Airport. or on Access Road 

between the north and south ends or the Airport boundary. 

2. A listed telephone. under the compan:y name, and attended during 

operating hours. 

3. Liability insuram:e of at least SS,OOO,OOO. naming the Town of Norwood. 

Norwood Airport Commission. and Norwood Airport Management as 

additionally insured. 

4. Approved storage tanks. located on the Airport. with a minimum capacity 

of 10,000 gallons of Jet A and I 0,000 gallons of 100 low lead fuel. 

5. Proper space to service the types or aircraft using the Airport. 

6. Fixed and mobile. metered pumping equipment capable of re-lueling the 

largest aircraft likely to be fueled at the Airport. 

7. ApprO\ed grounding cahks and l'uel noules to eliminate static electricity 

hazards. 

8. Auxiliary equipment including at least one pre-heater. one battery cart. 

one compressed air dispenser. and other equipment that may be required to 

serve aircraCt using the Airport. 

9. Fueling services b) uniformed personnel se\·cn day!> a \-\eek. at least from 

7 a.m. to 7 p.m. 

I 0. A formal training program. approved by both tht: rirc Department and the 

Airport Manager. for line personnel t:ngaged in aircraft fueling. 

II . A formal and documented procedure for the maintenance and inspection 

or the fueling facility and a commitment to keep the Cut:ling area clean and 

ii"t:e or snow, debris and hazardous conditions. 

F. Unique Services 

An operator engaged in, but not limitt:d to, aerial photography, advertising, 

surveying. or other such sen ices must provide the folio\.\. ing: 

I. A well lit and heated office of at least 200 square feet. leased or owned. 

This area is to be located within walking distance of the aircraft. on, or 

adjacent to the Airport. or. on Access Road between the north and south 

ends of the Airport boundary. 
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2. Licenses and/or authorization to do business in the state of Massachusetts. 

3. A listed telephone number under the company name and manned during 

normal business hours. 

4. Premise liability insurance of Sl,OOO,OOO combined single limit, bodily 

injury and property damage~ and commercial aircraft liability insurance of 

$1,000,000 minimum per passengt:r. also naming the Town of Norwood, 

the Norv.ood Airport Commission. and orwood Airport Management as 

additionally insured. 

5. A suitable commercial tic-down.