Civil Aviation Regulations (Amendment) (Cth)
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I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL of the Commonwealth of Australia,
acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, make the following
Regulations under the
Dated 17 December 1992.
BILL HAYDEN
Governor-General
By His Excellency’s Command,
PETER COOK
Minister of State for Shipping
and Aviation Support
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1.1 These regulations commence on 23 December 1992.
2.1 The Civil Aviation Regulations are amended as set out in these Regulations.
3.1 Omit the heading, substitute:
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4.1 Omit the heading.
5.1 Add at the end:
The Authority may, in relation to:
(a) an air route or airway designated under this Part; or
(b) an air route or airway facility established under this Part;
issue directions relating to the safety of aircraft.”.
6.1 Omit the regulation, substitute:
Divisions 1 to 6 (inclusive) apply to aerodromes on land that are:
(a) licensed aerodromes: or
(b) operated for use in regular public transport operations.
In this Part and in Schedules 10 and 11, unless the contrary intention appears:
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(a) in relation to a licensed aerodrome—the licence holder; and
(b) in relation to an unlicensed aerodrome—the occupier of the aerodrome;
“89a. (1) A person who operates an aerodrome for use in regular public transport operations must have an aerodrome licence if subregulation (2) applies.
Penalty: $2,000.
An aerodrome licence is required if the maximum passenger seating capacity for an aircraft employed in the operations exceeds 30 seats for those operations.
A person who operates an aerodrome for which an aerodrome licence is not required may apply for an aerodrome licence.
“89b. (1) A person may apply to the Authority for an aerodrome licence authorising the person to operate an aerodrome at the place specified in the application.
An application must be in the approved form.
“89c. (1) Subject to subregulations (2) and (3), the Authority may grant an aerodrome licence to an applicant under regulation 89b if the applicant has paid any charge under section 66 of the Act in relation to the application.
Before granting an aerodrome licence, the Authority must be satisfied that:
(a) the aerodrome facilities and equipment are in accordance with the standards specified for a licensed aerodrome; and
(b) the aerodrome’s operating procedures make satisfactory provision for the safety of aircraft; and
(c) an aerodrome manual has been prepared for the applicant’s aerodrome and contains the particulars set out in subregulation 89i (1); and
(d) the applicant will be able properly to operate and maintain the aerodrome.
The Authority may refuse to grant an aerodrome licence to an applicant, although the requirements of subregulation (2) are met, if the Authority is satisfied that the operation of an aerodrome at the place specified in the application would endanger the safety of aircraft.
If the Authority refuses to grant an aerodrome licence to an applicant, the Authority must give the applicant notice in writing of its reasons no later than 14 days after it refuses to grant the licence.
[NOTE:
A decision by the Authority to refuse to grant
an aerodrome licence is reviewable by the Administrative Appeals Tribunal under
section 31 of the
“89d. (1) The Authority may grant an aerodrome licence subject to any condition that the Authority considers necessary in the interests of the safety of aircraft.
A condition must be set out in an endorsement on the licence.
Subregulation (1) does not affect the operation of any condition to which a licence is subject under regulation 303.
An aerodrome operator must not, without reasonable excuse, contravene a condition to which a licence is subject.
Penalty for a contravention of this subregulation: $2,500.
“89e. An aerodrome licence remains in force until it is suspended or cancelled.
“89f. (1) The holder of an aerodrome licence who no longer wants to hold the licence must give the Authority not less than 30 days’ written notice of the date on which he or she wants the licence to be cancelled.
The Authority must cancel the licence on the date specified in the notice.
“89g. (1) The holder of an aerodrome licence may, with the written consent of the Authority, transfer the aerodrome licence to another person if:
(a) the holder has paid any charge under section 66 of the Act in relation to the transfer; and
(b) the Authority is satisfied that the person to whom the licence is proposed to be transferred is able properly to operate and maintain the aerodrome.
If the Authority does not consent to the transfer of a licence, a purported transfer of the licence has no effect.
If the Authority does not consent to the transfer of a licence, it must give the licence holder notice in writing of its reasons no later than 14 days after it decides not to consent to the transfer.
[NOTE: A refusal by the Authority to consent to the transfer of an aerodrome licence is reviewable by the Administrative Appeals Tribunal under regulation 297a.]
“89h. (1) The operator of a licensed aerodrome must have a manual, to be known as the aerodrome manual, for the aerodrome.
The operator must give the Authority a copy of the manual and keep another copy at the operator’s principal place of business or at the aerodrome.
The operator must make the copy of the manual kept at the operator’s principal place of business or at the aerodrome available to authorised persons during normal business hours.
An operator who, without reasonable excuse, fails to comply with subregulation (1), (2) or (3) is guilty of an offence punishable on conviction by a fine not exceeding $1,000.
“89i. (1) The operator of a licensed aerodrome must include the following particulars in an aerodrome manual, to the extent that they are applicable to the aerodrome:
(a) the particulars of the place at which the aerodrome is operated set out in Part 1 of Schedule 10;
(b) the particulars of the aerodrome operating procedures set out in Part 2 of Schedule 10;
(c) the particulars of the aerodrome, required for notification in AIP, set out in Part 3 of Schedule 10;
(d) particulars (including the location) of every wind direction indicator installed at the aerodrome;
(e) if the Authority exempts the operator under subregulation 89zd (1):
(i) any identifying number given to that exemption by the Authority; and
(ii) the date on which the exemption came into effect; and
(iii) any condition subject to which the exemption was granted;
(f) particulars of any condition subject to which the aerodrome licence has been granted.
If a particular is not included in the manual because it is not applicable to the aerodrome, the aerodrome operator must state in the manual:
(a) that the particular is not applicable; and
(b) why it is not applicable.
“89j. An aerodrome operator must set out the information included in the aerodrome manual in the approved form.
$1,000.
“89k. (1) The operator of a licensed aerodrome must alter the aerodrome manual, whenever necessary, in order to maintain the accuracy of the manual.
To maintain the accuracy of the aerodrome manual, the Authority may give written directions to an aerodrome operator requiring the operator to alter the manual in accordance with the direction.
An aerodrome operator who, without reasonable excuse, fails to comply with a direction is guilty of an offence punishable on conviction by a fine not exceeding $1,000.
“89l. An aerodrome operator must notify the Authority as soon as practicable of any alterations that the operator makes to the aerodrome manual.
Penalty: $500.
“89m. (1) Subject to any directions under subregulation 92 (2), the operator of a licensed aerodrome must operate and maintain the aerodrome in accordance with the procedures set out in the aerodrome manual.
To ensure the safety of aircraft, the Authority may give written directions to an aerodrome operator to alter the procedures set out in the aerodrome manual.
An aerodrome operator who, without reasonable excuse, fails to comply with a direction under subregulation (2) is guilty of an offence punishable on conviction by a fine not exceeding $1,000.
“89n. The operator of a licensed aerodrome must notify the Authority as soon as practicable of any deviation from a procedure set out in the aerodrome manual that was made in order to ensure the safety of an aircraft.
Penalty: $500.
“89o. (1) The operator of a licensed aerodrome must notify the Authority immediately of:
(a) any change in the physical condition of the aerodrome that may affect the safety of aircraft; or
(b) any other occurrence relating to the operation or maintenance of the aerodrome that may affect the safety of aircraft.
An operator who fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with subregulation (1) is guilty of an offence punishable on conviction by a fine not exceeding $1,000.
“89p. (1) The operator of a licensed aerodrome must ensure that the physical characteristics of the movement area comply with the standards specified by the Authority.
Penalty: $1,000.
In Civil Aviation Orders, the Authority may issue directions about standards for the purposes of subregulation (1).
“89q. (1) The operator of a licensed aerodrome must mark:
(a) the movement area; and
(b) any unserviceable area; and
(c) any works area on or in the vicinity of the movement area;
in accordance with the standards specified by the Authority.
Penalty: $1,000.
The operator must ensure that all markings are clearly visible and identifiable to any aircraft intending to use the aerodrome.
Penalty: $1,000.
In Civil Aviation Orders, the Authority may issue directions about standards for the purposes of subregulation (1).
“89r. (1) The operator of a licensed aerodrome that does not have a continuous air traffic service provided by Air Traffic Control during the day must provide a signal area in accordance with the standard specified by the Authority.
Penalty: $1,000.
The operator must display an appropriate signal in the signal area in the circumstances specified by the Authority.
Penalty: $1,000.
The operator must ensure that the signal area and any signal displayed in it are clearly visible to any aircraft intending to use the aerodrome.
Penalty: $1,000.
In Civil Aviation Orders, the Authority may issue directions about:
(a) standards for the purposes of subregulation (1); and
(b) signals and circumstances for the purposes of subregulation (2).
“89s. (1) The operator of a licensed aerodrome must install and maintain a wind direction indicator or wind direction indicators at the aerodrome for the purpose of giving adequate wind direction information to the pilots of aircraft using the aerodrome.
Penalty: $1,000.
In Civil Aviation Orders, the Authority may issue directions about:
(a) where a wind direction indicator must be located; and
(b) the circumstances in which more than one wind direction indicator must be installed at an aerodrome.
A wind direction indicator must be in accordance with the standard specified by the Authority.
Penalty: $1,000.
If a lighting system has been installed at a licensed aerodrome to enable an aircraft to land or take-off at night, the operator must ensure that the wind direction indicator, or at least one of the wind direction indicators, required for the landing or take-off is illuminated by the system so as to be clearly visible to the pilot of the aircraft.
Penalty: $1,000.
In Civil Aviation Orders, the Authority may issue directions for the purposes of subregulation (3).
“89t. (1) If the operator of a licensed aerodrome makes the aerodrome available for an aircraft to land or take-off at night, the aerodrome operator must provide and maintain an appropriate lighting system for the movement area.
$1,000.
A lighting system is appropriate if it meets the standard specified by the Authority that is applicable to the lighting of the movement area.
In Civil Aviation Orders, the Authority may issue directions for the purposes of subregulation (2).
“89u. (1) An authorised person may, at reasonable times, carry out tests of aerodrome facilities or equipment at an aerodrome for the purpose of ensuring the safety of aircraft.
An aerodrome operator must not, without reasonable excuse, refuse to give an authorised person access to any part of the aerodrome or any aerodrome facilities or equipment for the purposes of subregulation (1).
$1,000.
Subregulations (1) and (2) do not limit in any way the operation of regulation 305.
“89v. (1) This regulation applies to the operator of an unlicensed aerodrome:
(a) used for regular public transport operations; and
(b) in relation to which particulars referred to in Part 3 of Schedule 10 are published in AIP.
The aerodrome operator must:
appoint at least one reporting officer for the aerodrome; and
(b) notify the Authority in writing after appointing a person as a reporting officer.
Before appointing a person as a reporting officer, the operator must be satisfied that the person has been suitably trained to perform the function set out in subregulation (4).
The function of a reporting officer (in this regulation called the ‘reporting function’) is to notify the Authority immediately if:
(a) all or part of the runway or runway strip becomes unusable due to the surface becoming too soft to permit the landing or taking off of aircraft;
(b) the surface of the runway is so slippery that it will affect the landing or taking-off of aircraft;
(c) the runway is unusable due to cracking or loose stones on the surface;
(d) an increase in the number of birds or animals present on or near the aerodrome poses a danger to the safety of aircraft;
(e) damage to pavement in the movement area affects the total runway length available;
(f) there is a failure of the aerodrome lighting system (including obstacle lighting);
(g) an obstacle is discovered within the obstacle limitation surfaces applicable to that aerodrome;
(h) anything else occurs that affects the safety of aircraft using the aerodrome.
If a reporting officer is not available to carry out the reporting function, the operator must appoint another person as a reporting officer.
An operator who, without reasonable excuse, fails to comply with subregulation (2), (3) or (5) is guilty of an offence punishable on conviction by a fine not exceeding $1,000.
A reporting officer who, without reasonable excuse, does not carry out the reporting function is guilty of an offence punishable on conviction by a fine not exceeding $1,000.
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“89w. The Authority may issue directions setting out how obstacle limitation surfaces are to be established for aerodromes.
“89x. (1) This regulation applies only to the operator of an aerodrome in relation to which particulars referred to in Part 3 of Schedule 10 are published in AIP.
An aerodrome operator must:
(a) notify the Authority immediately if the operator discovers an obstacle; and
(b) give the Authority details of the obstacle.
An aerodrome operator must take all reasonable measures to detect obstacles as quickly as possible.
An aerodrome operator who, without reasonable excuse, fails to comply with subregulation (2) or (3) is guilty of an offence punishable on conviction by a fine not exceeding $1,000.
“89y. (1) A person who proposes to erect a building or structure the top of which will be 110 metres or more above ground level must inform the Authority of that intention and the proposed height and location of the building or structure.
A person who, without reasonable excuse, fails to comply with subregulation (1) is guilty of an offence punishable on conviction by a fine not exceeding $500.
“89z. (1) The Authority may determine, in writing, that:
(a) an obstacle; or
(b) a building or structure whose top is 110 metres or more above ground level; or
(c) a proposed building or structure whose top will be 110 metres or more above ground level;
is, or will be, a hazardous object.
The Authority must not make a determination under subregulation (1) unless it is satisfied that the obstacle, building or structure endangers, or will endanger, the safety of aircraft operating in its vicinity, because of:
(a) its height and location; or
(b) any matter affecting its visibility to aircraft, including its marking, lighting or proposed marking or lighting.
If the Authority makes a determination under subregulation (1), it must publish in AIP or NOTAMS particulars of the hazardous object to which the determination applies.
The Authority must give notice in writing of the determination:
(a) if a person can reasonably be identified who:
(i) owns; or
(ii) is in occupation or control of;
the obstacle, building or structure to which the determination applies—to the person; or
(b) for a proposed building or structure—to:
(i) the person proposing to erect that building or structure; and
(ii) the authority or, where applicable, one or more of the authorities whose approval is required for the erection.
“89za. (1) An aerodrome operator must arrange for an inspection of the aerodrome, to be known as an aerodrome safety inspection, to be carried out in accordance with regulation 89zb:
(a) in relation to the first inspection—not later than 12 months after the day on which this regulation commences or first applies to the aerodrome; and
(b) in relation to a subsequent inspection—not later than 15 months after the previous inspection was carried out.
After an aerodrome safety inspection is carried out, the aerodrome operator must:
(a) ensure that a report on that inspection, to be known as an aerodrome safety inspection report, is prepared in accordance with regulation 89zc; and
(b) submit the report to the Authority not later than 30 days after the inspection is carried out.
An aerodrome operator who, without reasonable excuse, does not comply with subregulation (1) or (2) is guilty of an offence punishable on conviction by a fine not exceeding $1,000.
This regulation does not apply to an aerodrome that is used for regular public transport operations only by aircraft having a maximum passenger seating capacity for those operations of 9 seats or fewer.
“89zb. (1) An aerodrome safety inspection must be carried out by, or under the direction of, a person who meets the requirements set out in Part 1 of Schedule 11.
The person may be an employee of the operator of the aerodrome that is being inspected.
“89zc. (1) An aerodrome safety inspection report must be prepared by the person who carried out, or directed, the inspection.
The report must deal with each of the matters set out in Part 2 of Schedule 11.
“89zd. (1) The Authority may exempt, in writing, an aerodrome operator from compliance with specified provisions of this Part.
Before the Authority decides to exempt the aerodrome operator, the Authority must take into account any relevant considerations relating to the interests of safety.
An exemption is subject to the aerodrome operator complying with the conditions (if any) that the Authority specifies in the instrument as being necessary in the interests of safety (having regard to those interests and the exemption concerned).
An aerodrome operator must not, without reasonable excuse, fail to comply with a condition subject to which an exemption is granted.
Penalty for a contravention of this subregulation: $1,000.”.
7.1 Before regulation 90, insert:
8.1 Paragraph 92 (1) (b):
Omit “regulation 88”, substitute “regulation 89c”.
8.2 Subregulation 92 (2):
Omit the subregulation, substitute:
The Authority may, in relation to an aerodrome, issue directions relating to the safety of air navigation.”.
9.1 After regulation 92, insert:
“92a. (1) Subject to subregulation (2), an aircraft that:
(a) is employed in a regular public transport operation; and
(b) has a maximum carrying capacity, for that operation, that exceeds 30 seats or 3,400 kilograms;
must not, except in an emergency, land at, or take off from, a place that is not a licensed aerodrome.
$1,000.
The aircraft may land at, or take-off from, an aerodrome that is not a licensed aerodrome, if:
(a) the aircraft does so in accordance with subregulation (4); and
(b) the aerodrome is:
(i) a military aerodrome; or
(ii) an aerodrome outside Australian territory; or
(iii) an alternate aerodrome.
“(3) Except in an emergency, an aircraft that:
(a) is employed in a regular public transport operation; and
(b) has a maximum carrying capacity, for that operation, equal to, or less than, 30 seats or 3,400 kilograms;
must not land at, or take-off from, an aerodrome, except in accordance with subregulation (4).
The aircraft must not land at, or take-off from, an aerodrome that is not a licensed aerodrome, unless the aircraft operator or the pilot in command is satisfied that:
(a) the aerodrome meets the requirements of subregulation (5); and
(b) the aerodrome operator has arrangements in place to notify the aircraft operator, or pilot in command, of occurrences referred to in subregulation 89v (4).
$1,000.
For the purposes of subregulation (4), the aerodrome is required to have:
(a) a movement area with the physical characteristics it would be required to have under regulation 89p if it were a licensed aerodrome; and
(b) a movement area with the markings that would be required under regulation 89q if it were a licensed aerodrome; and
(c) the signal area that would be required under regulation 89r if it were a licensed aerodrome, in which signals of the same kind as would be required at a licensed aerodrome under that regulation are displayed; and
(d) the wind direction indicator or indicators it would be required to have under regulation 89s if it were a licensed aerodrome; and
(e) a properly illuminated wind direction indicator or indicators as would be required under subregulation 89s (4) if it were a licensed aerodrome; and
(f) a lighting system for the movement area of the same kind as would be required under regulation 89t if it were a licensed aerodrome; and
(g) if regulation 89v applies to the aerodrome operator—a reporting officer appointed under that regulation.
This regulation does not affect the operation of regulation 224 or any other provision with which the operator or pilot in command of an aircraft landing at, or taking off from, an aerodrome is required to comply.”.
10.1 After regulation 93, insert:
11.1 Subregulation 94 (1):
Omit “this Part”, substitute Part IX”.
12.1 Omit the heading.
13.1 Paragraph 96 (1) (b):
Omit “regulation 88”, substitute “regulation 89c”.
14.1 Omit the heading, substitute:
15.1 Subregulation 263 (1) (d) and (e):
Omit the paragraphs, substitute:
“(d) a licence under Part IXa; or
(e) a licence under Part IXb.”.
16.1 Subregulation 264 (1):
Omit “The”, substitute “Subject to subregulation 89c (3), the”.
“Where”, substitute “Subject to regulation 89f, if”.
18.1 Subregulation
294 (3) (definition of “
Omit “the proprietor of an aerodrome or any person authorised by him or her”, substitute “an aerodrome operator as defined in regulation 89, a person authorised by the aerodrome operator,”.
19.1 Subregulation
297a (1) (definition of “
Add at the end:
“; or (p) a refusal by the Authority to consent to the transfer of an aerodrome licence under regulation 89g.”.
20.1 Paragraph 305 (1) (a):
Omit the paragraph, substitute:
“(a) must have access at all times to an aerodrome for the purpose of inspecting the aerodrome; and”.
21.1 Add at the end of the Regulations:
Regulation 89i
Particulars of the aerodrome site, including the following:
(a) a plan of the aerodrome showing the main aerodrome facilities for the operation of the aerodrome;
(b) a plan of the aerodrome showing the aerodrome boundaries;
(c) a plan showing the distance of the aerodrome from the nearest city, town or other populous area, and the location of any aerodrome facilities and equipment outside the boundaries of the aerodrome;
(d) particulars of title of:
(i) the aerodrome site; or
(ii) if the boundaries of the aerodrome are not defined in the documents of title—particulars of title of, or interest in, the property on which the aerodrome is located and a plan showing the boundaries and position of the aerodrome.
1. Particulars of the aerodrome emergency plan, including the following:
(a) plans for dealing with emergencies or possible emergencies on or near the aerodrome that are caused by or may affect aircraft operations;
(b) details of tests for aerodrome facilities and equipment to be used in emergencies, including the frequency of those tests;
(c) details of exercises to test emergency plans, including the frequency of those exercises;
(d) arrangements for reviewing the effectiveness of responses in emergencies or exercises;
(e) the establishment of an aerodrome emergency committee to deal with emergencies and organise training and other preparation for emergencies;
(f) a list of the organisations represented on the emergency committee and the powers and functions of the committee.
2. Particulars of the procedures for the inspection and maintenance of the aerodrome lighting (including obstacle lighting) and the supply of stand-by power, if any, including the following:
(a) the arrangements for carrying out inspections and the check list for inspections;
(b) the arrangements for recording the results of inspections and for taking follow-up action to correct deficiencies;
(c) the arrangements for carrying out routine maintenance and emergency maintenance;
(d) the arrangements for stand-by power, if any, and, if applicable, particulars of any other method of dealing with partial or total system failure;
(e) the names and roles of the persons who are responsible for the inspection and maintenance of the lighting and the telephone numbers for contacting those persons during and after working hours.
3. Particulars of the procedures for reporting any changes to the aerodrome information set out in AIP and procedures for requesting the issue of NOTAMS, including the following:
(a) the arrangements for reporting any changes to the Authority, and recording the reporting of changes, during and outside the normal hours of aerodrome operation;
(b) the names and roles of the persons who are responsible for notifying the changes and the telephone numbers for contacting those persons during and after working hours;
(c) the location and telephone numbers, as provided by the Authority, of the place at which changes may be reported to the Authority.
4. Particulars of the procedures for preventing the unauthorised entry of persons, vehicles, equipment, plant or animals, or other things, into the movement area, including the following:
(a) the roles of the aerodrome operator, aircraft operators, aerodrome fixed base operators, the Authority and the Department of Transport and Communications;
(b) the names and roles of the persons who are responsible for controlling access to the aerodrome and the telephone numbers for contacting those persons during and after working hours.
5. Particulars of the procedures for carrying out inspections of the movement area and the obstacle limitation surfaces, including the following:
(a) the arrangements for carrying out inspections during and outside the normal hours of aerodrome operation;
(b) the means of communicating with Air Traffic Control during an inspection, if applicable;
(c) the arrangements for keeping an inspection logbook and the place where the logbook is kept;
(d) details of the intervals at which the inspections are carried out and the times of the inspections;
(e) details of the inspection checklist;
(f) the arrangements for reporting the results of the inspections and for taking prompt follow-up action to ensure correction of unsafe conditions;
(g) the names and roles of the persons who are responsible for carrying out inspections and the telephone numbers for contacting those persons during and after working hours.
6. Particulars of the procedures for planning and safely carrying out works (including works which may have to be carried out at short notice) on, or in the vicinity of, the movement area, that may extend above an obstacle limitation surface, including the following:
(a) the arrangements for communicating with Air Traffic Control during the carrying out of the works;
(b) the names, telephone numbers and roles of the persons and organisations responsible for planning and carrying out the works, and the arrangements for contacting those persons and organisations at all times;
(c) the names of the aerodrome fixed base operators and aircraft operators who are to be notified of the works, and the telephone numbers for contacting those operators during and after working hours;
(d) the distribution list for method of working plans, if required.
7. Particulars of the procedures for aircraft parking control, if established, including the following:
(a) the arrangements for allocating aircraft parking positions;
(b) the arrangements for initiating engine start and ensuring clearances for aircraft push-back;
(c) an inventory and description of any visual docking guidance system used at the aerodrome.
8. Particulars of the procedures for the control of surface vehicles operating on, or in the vicinity of, the movement area, including the following:
(a) details of the applicable traffic rules (including speed limits and the means of enforcement of the rules);
(b) the method of instructing and testing drivers in relation to the applicable traffic rules.
9. Particulars of the procedures to deal with danger to aircraft operations caused by the presence of birds on or in the vicinity of the aerodrome (“bird hazard”), including the following:
(a) the arrangements for assessing any bird hazard;
(b) the arrangements for the removal of any bird hazard;
(c) the names and roles of the persons responsible for dealing with bird hazard, and the telephone numbers for contacting those persons during and after working hours.
10. Particulars setting out the procedures:
(a) for monitoring the obstacle limitation surfaces for obstacles;
(b) for monitoring building developments (in relation to the heights of buildings and other structures) within the horizontal limits of the obstacle limitation surfaces;
(c) for notifying the Authority of the nature and location of obstacles.
11. Particulars of the procedures for removing an aircraft which is disabled on or near the movement area except in an emergency, including the following:
(a) the roles of the aerodrome operator and the holder of the aircraft’s certificate of registration;
(b) the arrangements for notifying the holder of the certificate of registration;
(c) the arrangements for liaising with Air Traffic Control;
(d) the arrangements for obtaining equipment and persons to remove the aircraft;
(e) the names and roles of the persons who are responsible for arranging for the removal of an aircraft which is disabled, and the telephone numbers for contacting those persons during and after working hours.
12. Particulars of the procedures for the safe handling of hazardous materials on the aerodrome, including the following:
(a) the names, telephone numbers and roles of the persons who are to receive and handle hazardous materials;
(b) the arrangements for special areas on the aerodrome to be set up for the storage of flammable liquids (including aviation fuels) and any other hazardous materials;
(c) the methods to be followed for the delivery, storage, dispensing and handling of these materials.
13. Particulars of the procedures for the protection of radars and navigational aids located on the aerodrome to ensure that their performance will not be degraded, including the following:
(a) the arrangements for the control of activities in the vicinity of radar and navaid installations;
(b) the arrangements for ground maintenance in the vicinity of these installations;
(c) the arrangements for the supply and installation of signs warning of hazardous microwave radiation.
14. Particulars of the procedures for the measurement of visibility along a runway and the procedures for passing that information to Air Traffic Control, if required, including the following:
(a) in relation to the procedures, the names and roles of the persons who are responsible for measuring the runway visual range and the telephone numbers for contacting those persons during and after working hours;
(b) the arrangements for taking the measurement and for giving the result to Air Traffic Control.
Particulars of the aerodrome that are required for notification in AIP, including the following:
(a) as aerodrome general information:
(i) the name of the aerodrome; and
(ii) the State or Territory where the aerodrome is located; and
(iii) the geographic co-ordinates of the Aerodrome Reference Point; and
(iv) the elevation of the aerodrome above sea level; and
(v) details of the aerodrome beacon; and
(vi) the name of the aerodrome operator and the address and telephone numbers at which the aerodrome operator may be contacted at all times;
(b) as runway information:
(i) the magnetic bearing of the runway and the runway number; and
(ii) the length, width and slopes of the runway; and
(iii) the length of the clearway; and
(iv) the length of the stopway; and
(v) the length and width of the graded and overall runway strip; and
(vi) the pavement surface type and its strength rating; and
(vii) the gradient from the end of the runway strip or clearway to the critical obstacle; and
(viii) the supplementary take-off distances and associated gradients; and
(ix) the Aerodrome Obstacle Chart Type A, if applicable;
(c) as visual aid system information:
(i) the type of runway lighting and the stand-by power, if any, for that lighting; and
(ii) the type of approach lighting; and
(iii) the visual approach slope indicator system, if applicable;
(d) as local information, any other matters that relate to the safety of aircraft using the aerodrome.
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The following persons may carry out aerodrome inspections
(a) an engineer eligible for membership of the Institution of Engineers Australia, with:
(i) at least 3 years’ experience in aerodrome planning, operation or maintenance; and
(ii) a sound knowledge of the regulations, standards, practices and procedures applicable to the operation and maintenance of aerodromes;
(b) a technical officer with a certificate in engineering or surveying, or the holder of an overseer’s certificate, with:
(i) at least 3 years’ experience in aerodrome planning, operation or maintenance; and
(ii) a sound knowledge of the regulations, standards, practices and procedures applicable to the operation and maintenance of aerodromes;
(c) a person with qualifications, experience and knowledge that the Authority has accepted in writing as suitable for preparing an aerodrome safety inspection report, subject to whatever conditions the Authority considers necessary having regard to the qualifications, experience and knowledge.
1. Check the following details relating to the aerodrome, as published in the Enroute Supplement Australia of AIP:
(a) details of the location of the aerodrome;
(b) the name and address of the aerodrome operator;
(c) details of the movement area;
(d) details of runway distances available;
(e) details of the aerodrome lighting;
(f) details of ground services;
(g) notice of special conditions and procedures, if any.
2. Check aerodrome operating procedures in place in relation to the following matters:
(a) implementation of the aerodrome emergency plan;
(b) inspection and maintenance of aerodrome lighting;
(c) reporting changes to published aerodrome information and requesting issue of NOTAMS;
(d) preventing unauthorised entry to aerodromes;
(e) inspection of aerodromes;
(f) the planning and carrying out of aerodrome works;
(g) aircraft parking control;
(h) control of vehicles operating on or in the vicinity of the movement area;
(i) bird hazard management;
(j) the monitoring of obstacle limitation surfaces and notification to the Authority of actual or potential obstacles;
(k) the removal of disabled aircraft;
(l) dealing with hazardous materials;
(m) the protection of radar and navigational aids;
(n) low visibility operations.
3. Check the following particulars in relation to aerodrome facilities and equipment:
(a) the dimensions and surface conditions of:
(i) the runway or runways;
(ii) the runway shoulders;
(iii) the runway strips;
(iv) the runway end safety areas;
(v) the stopway or stopways;
(vi) the taxiway or taxiways;
(vii) the taxiway shoulders;
(viii) the taxiway strips;
(ix) the apron or aprons;
(b) the absence or presence of obstacles within the clearway;
(c) the absence or presence of obstacles in the vicinity of the aerodrome;
(d) the following aerodrome lighting:
(i) runway and taxiway lighting;
(ii) the visual approach slope indicator system;
(iii) apron floodlighting;
(iv) obstacle lighting;
(e) standby power;
(f) the wind direction indicator or indicators;
(g) illumination of the wind direction indicator or indicators;
(h) aerodrome markers and markings;
(i) guidance signs and warning signs used on the movement area;
(j) tie-down points for aircraft;
(k) ground earthing points;
(l) two-way radios installed in vehicles used by the aerodrome operator on the movement area;
(m) equipment used for dispersing birds;
(n) boundary fences.
22.1 An aerodrome manual (however described) prepared in relation to an aerodrome before the commencement of these Regulations, and in force immediately before the commencement, is to be taken to be an aerodrome manual prepared under subregulation 89h (1) of the Civil Aviation Regulations.
23.1 A licence issued under regulation 88 of the Civil Aviation Regulations, or regulation 84 of the Air Navigation Regulations, that was in force immediately before the commencement of these Regulations continues in force for two years after the day on which these Regulations commence, unless a new licence is issued under regulation 89c of the Civil Aviation Regulations before the end of that period.
23.2 The licence:
(a) continues in force subject to any condition to which it was subject immediately before the commencement of these Regulations; and
(b) may be varied, suspended, transferred or cancelled under the Civil Aviation Regulations.
23.3 If the holder of the licence has not prepared an aerodrome manual (however described) for the aerodrome, regulation 89h of the Civil Aviation Regulations, requiring the preparation of an aerodrome manual, does not apply to the holder until a new licence is issued to him or her under regulation 89c of the Civil Aviation Regulations.
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24.2 Subregulation 24.1 applies until the directions for establishing those surfaces are issued in Civil Aviation Orders under regulation 89w of the Civil Aviation Regulations.
25.1 The operator of a licensed aerodrome is taken to comply with subregulation 89p (1) of the Civil Aviation Regulations if the operator complies with the applicable standards set out in the Authority publication known as “Rules and Practices for Aerodromes” as in force on the day on which these Regulations commence.
25.2 Subregulation 25.1 applies until the standards are specified in Civil Aviation Orders under regulation 89p of the Civil Aviation Regulations.
26.1 The operator of a licensed aerodrome is taken to comply with subregulation 89q (1) of the Civil Aviation Regulations, if the operator marks:
(a) the movement area; and
(b) any works area, or unserviceable area on or in the vicinity of the movement area;
in accordance with the applicable standards set out in the Authority publication known as “Rules and Practices for Aerodromes” as in force on the day on which these Regulations commence.
26.2 Subregulation 26.1 applies until standards are specified in Civil Aviation Orders under regulation 89q of the Civil Aviation Regulations.
26.3 The operator of a licensed aerodrome is taken to comply with subregulation 89t (1) if the operator provides a lighting system in accordance with the applicable standard set out in the Authority publication known as “Rules and Practices for Aerodromes” as in force on the day on which these Regulations commence.
26.4 Subregulation 26.3 applies until a standard is specified in Civil Aviation Orders under regulation 89t of the Civil Aviation Regulations.
1. Notified
in
2. Statutory Rules 1989 No. 158 as amended by 1989 Nos. 209, 373 and 376; 1989 Nos. 31 and 276; 1990 Nos. 100, 215, 216, 258, 289, 310, 331, 332 and 466; 1991 Nos. 54, 147, 157, 247, 287, 382, 409, 410, 426 and 487; 1992 Nos. 36, 174, 254, 258, 279, 325, 342 and 380.
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