Design Of Fuel Dumping Area at PERUM LPPNPI of Samarinda Sub-Branch

Abstract

This study aims to determine and design the appropriate location for aircraft to dump fuel to support Air Traffic Controllers (ATC) in air traffic services. The research was conducted at Perum LPPNPI of Samarinda Sub Branch, where fuel dumping area is not yet available in the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).  The method used is the Research and Development (RnD) level 1 research method. The population in this study is ATC personnel of Perum LPPNPI of Samarinda Sub Branch. The sample selection in this study used techniques such as Simple Random Sampling and Purposive Sampling. The sample is ATC personnel of Perum LPPNPI of Samarinda Sub Branch, Academic Lecturers, and Procedure for Air Navigation Services and Aircrfat Operations (PANS OPS) experts at Airnav Indonesia Head Office. Data collection techniques used are documentation studies and interviews. The data analysis technique used are data reduction, data presentation, and verification. The results of this study show that the design of the Fuel Dumping Area must pay attention to the airspace around the design area. According to the results of interviews, the author places the fuel dumping area in south east Samarinda. The existence of a fuel dumping area can improve the quality of service and safety of air traffic.