For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
A&P MECHANIC. Airplane and power mechanic.
AERONAUTICAL ACTIVITY. 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. The following activities, commonly conducted on airports, are AERONAUTICAL ACTIVITIES within this definition: charter operations; pilot training; aircraft rental; sightseeing; aerial photography; crop dusting; aerial advertising and surveying; air carrier operations; aircraft sales and services; sale of aviation petroleum products whether or not conducted in conjunction with other included activities; repair and maintenance of aircraft; sale of aircraft parts; ramp services; and any other activities which because of their direct relationship to the operation of aircraft can appropriately be regarded as an AERONAUTICAL ACTIVITY. The following are examples of what are not considered AERONAUTICAL ACTIVITIES: ground transportation (taxis, car rentals, and limousines); restaurant; barbershops; and auto parking lots.
AGREEMENT or LEASE. A contract executed between the Airport and the entity granting a concession that transfers rights or interests in property, or otherwise authorizes the conduct of certain activities. The AGREEMENT or LEASE must be in writing, executed by both parties, and enforceable by law.
AIR CHARTER. An entity that provides on-demand, non-scheduled passenger service in aircraft having no more than 30 passenger seats. This entity must operate under the appropriate federal aviation regulations (FARs).
AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE. The repair, maintenance, adjustment, or inspection of aircraft. Major repairs include major alterations to the airframe, powerplant, and propeller as defined in Part 43 of the FARs. Minor repairs include normal, routine annual inspection with attendant maintenance, repair, calibration, adjustment, or repair of aircraft and their accessories.
AIRCRAFT SALES. The sale of over two aircraft per year with aircraft sales serving as a business.
AIRPORT. The Harnett County Airport located at 615 Airport Road, Erwin, North Carolina.
AIRPORT LAYOUT PLAN (ALP). A drawing depicting the physical layout of the Airport that identifies the location and configuration of runways, taxiways, buildings, roadways, utilities, navaids, and the like. The ALP must also show planned Airport development.
AIRPORT MANAGER. The person or corporation empowered by contract with the Board of Commissioners to operate the business of the Harnett County Airport on a daily basis. While the AIRPORT MANAGER has the authority to manage the Airport (including the authority to interpret, administer, and enforce Airport agreements and Airport owner policies and the authority to permit temporary, short-term occupancy of the Airport), the ultimate authority to grant the occupancy and use of the Airport real estate or permits allowing the conduct of commercial aeronautical activities, and to approve, amend, or supplement all leases and permits is expressly reserved to the county.
AIRPORT OPERATING AREA (AOA). The ramp, apron, runway, and taxiway system at the Airport.
APRON. A paved area suitable for aircraft staging and parking.
ASSURANCE. A provision contained in a federal grant agreement to which the recipient of federal airport development assistance has voluntarily agreed in consideration for the assistance provided.
COMMERCIAL AVIATION ACTIVITY. Any aeronautical activity intended to secure earnings, income, compensation, or profit, whether or not such objectives are accomplished.
COMMERCIAL AVIATION OPERATOR. A commercial aviation operator may be classified as either a fixed base operator (FBO) or a specialized aviation service operation (SASO).
ENTITY. A person, persons, firm, partnership, limited liability company, corporation, unincorporated proprietorship, association, or group.
EQUIPMENT. All personal property and machinery together with the necessary supplies, tools, and apparatus necessary for the proper conduct of the activity being performed.
EXCLUSIVE RIGHT. A power, privilege, or right that excludes another from enjoying or exercising a like power, privilege, or right. An EXCLUSIVE RIGHT can be conferred by express agreement, by the imposition of unreasonable standards or requirements, or by any other means. Such a right conferred on one or more parties but excluding others would be an EXCLUSIVE RIGHT.
FAA. The Federal Aviation Administration.
FAR. Federal Aviation Regulations.
FIXED BASE OPERATOR. Any person, partnership, corporation, organization, or association in the business of, or formed for the purpose of, engaging in aeronautical activities.
IMPROVEMENTS. All buildings, structures, and facilities. IMPROVEMENTS may include pavement, fencing, signs, and landscaping that is constructed, installed, or placed on, under, or above any leased area.
MINIMUM STANDARDS. The criteria established by the Airport owner as the minimum requirements that must be met by businesses in order to engage in providing on-Airport aeronautical activities or services and aeronautical related services.
OPERATOR. As used in this document, the term operator refers to both commercial and non-commercial operators.
OWNER. The county as governed by the Board of Commissioners.
PERSON. An individual, partnership, firm, association, or corporation.
SPECIAL AVIATION SERVICE ORGANIZATION (SASO). An aeronautical business that offers a single or limited service.
SPONSOR. The county as governed by the Board of Commissioners, obligated to the federal government to comply with the assurances contained in grant agreements or property conveyance instruments. For the purpose of this document, the terms AIRPORT SPONSOR and AIRPORT OWNER are used interchangeably.
SUBLEASE. A lease agreement entered into by a lessee with another entity that transfers rights or interests in property or facilities, and that is enforceable by law.
(Ord. passed 8-16-2004)