To: Board of Supervisors
From: Aviation
Agenda Section: Consent
SUBJECT:
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Purchase of One Cyclone Ultra-High Pressure Rubber and Paint Removal System
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Authorize the purchase of one Cyclone Technologies, LLC's Ultra-High Pressure Rubber and Paint Removal System.
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
Aviation Enterprise Fund (3530381)
DISCUSSION:
The Humboldt County Department of Aviation operates six county-owned airports that have a cumulative total of seven runway surfaces, nearly 20 supporting taxiways, and multiple aircraft parking aprons.
Airfield pavements are subject to harsh conditions of weather and climate, as well as heavy and repetitive loads from aircraft and other vehicles. These typical service conditions lead to paint fading, chipping, and degrading on the surfaces over time, as well as rubber build up from friction of aircraft wheels upon touchdown. Airport pavement paint markings, and the removal of built-up rubber, are critical to the safety to both commercial and general aviation aircraft. Paint markings are a critical component of airfield visual aids, allowing pilots to gain information during takeoff, landing, and taxiing. As such, it is imperative that regular maintenance activities are preformed to preserve the integrity of current markings, and ensure rubber build-up is minimized.
Furthermore, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations at 14 C.F.R. Part 139, Section 311 indicates that markings, signs, and lighting are to be properly maintained according to FAA methods and procedures. Properly maintaining markings, signs, and lighting is further identified as cleaning, replacing, and repairing any fading, missing, or nonfunctional items, keeping markings clearly visible, and ensuring that each item provides an accurate reference to the user.
A staff review of discrepancies from previous FAA Annual Safety and Certification Inspections determined ...
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