Aircraft cabin disinection and inspection

STEP	PROCEDURE
1	Check documents: the vessel’s manifest – to identify quarantine items the import permit – to get import requirements
2	Check the equipment you will require. Make sure the equipment functions.
3	Check that you have all the forms required for the seizure/treatment/destruction of pests and consignments, and the schedule of fees.
4	Check ETA of aircraft from schedule – can be obtained from civil airport authority on a weekly basis
5	Get details of aircraft type, airline, last port of call and type of disinsection required: residual spray top-of-descent spray by crew spray after boarding by the biosecurity officer at first point of entry.
6	Board the aircraft as soon as the door is opened. Crew closes the door.
7	Check documentation and/or aerosol cans for compliance with requirements.
8	If residual and top of descent documents/cans are in order, permit passengers to disembark. If these are not in compliance, commence operations for spraying by biosecurity officer (below).
Spraying by Biosecurity Officer
6/10	Spray the aircraft at the required rate after an announcement and the opening of overhead lockers, cupboards and toilets. Wait five minutes. Volumes of aircraft and spray rates.
7/11	Crew to open the door.
8/12	Check seat pockets of aircraft for any regulated articles. Remove and dispose of any items. Identify interceptions if required.
9/12	Release the aircraft and complete documentation.
10	Release the aircraft and complete documentation.

THE REGIONAL BIOSECURITY
OPERATING PROCEDURES