MARCHARBI91-212 — March Bird/wildlife Aircraft Strike Hazard Instruction(bash)

MARCHARBI91-212 governs March ARB’s program to minimize aircraft exposure to hazardous wildlife strikes and control dangerous bird populations.

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  • Publication number: MARCHARBI91-212
  • Title: MARCH BIRD/WILDLIFE AIRCRAFT STRIKE HAZARD INSTRUCTION(BASH)
  • Date: 2023-04-21

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The publication covers BASH execution, wildlife hazard working groups, organizational roles, bird hazard warnings, communications, reporting, assessments, and wildlife remains. It requires compliance, annual review, prescribed reporting, and maintenance of records created by its processes.

Applies to: This Instruction applies to all host, associate, and temporary duty organizations on March ARB units, tenants, and the Air National Guard (ANG) units who prepare, manage, review, certify, approve, disseminate and/or use official Air Force Instructions.

Topics covered

  • BASH program execution
  • Wildlife Hazard Working Group
  • Bird hazard warning system
  • Bird Watch Condition
  • Wildlife strike reporting
  • Wildlife hazard assessments
  • Migratory bird policy
  • Birdstrike evidence collection

Questions and answers

What must a Wildlife Hazard Management Plan identify?

The WHMP must identify hazardous wildlife attractants on or near the airport and the appropriate wildlife damage management techniques to minimize the wildlife hazard. (paragraph 3-5)

When may the FAA require a Wildlife Hazard Management Plan?

In recognition of the increased risk of serious aircraft damage or the loss of human life that can result from a wildlife strike, the FAA may require the development of a Wildlife Hazard Management Plan (WHMP) when specific triggering events occur on or near the airport. (paragraph 3)

When must airport operators issue a Notice to Airmen?

If an existing land-use practice creates a wildlife hazard and the land-use practice or wildlife hazard cannot be immediately eliminated, airport operators must issue a Notice to Airmen and encourage the land–owner or manager to take steps to control the wildlife hazard and minimize further attraction. (paragraph 3-7)

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