CASA EX15/09 – Exemption – emergency locator transmitters

Instrument number CASA EX15/09 — Exemption – emergency locator transmitters

as amended

made under subregulation 308 (1) of the Civil Aviation Regulations 1988.

This compilation was prepared on 24 March 2009 taking into account amendments up to CASA EX21/09.

Prepared by the Legislative Drafting Branch, Legal Services Group, Civil Aviation Safety Authority, Canberra.

Exemption — emergency locator transmitters

1 Duration

 This instrument:

(a) commences on the day after it is registered; and

(b) stops having effect at the end of June 2009.

2 Application

 This instrument applies to the pilot in command of an Australian aircraft that is:

(a) not an exempted aircraft; and

(b) a piston engine aeroplane or helicopter that has between 2 and 38 seats; and

(c) not fitted with an eligible emergency locator transmitter (ELT).

3 Exemption

 The pilot in command of an Australian aircraft that is not an exempted aircraft is exempt from the requirements in regulation 252A of CAR 1988 not to begin a flight unless the aircraft is fitted with an approved ELT.

4 Conditions

 The exemption is subject to the conditions mentioned in Schedule 1.

Schedule 1 Conditions

 1 The pilot in command of an aircraft to which this exemption applies (the aircraft) must lodge with Air Traffic Services (ATS) a comprehensive flight plan or flight note.

 2 The pilot in command of an aircraft must nominate a SARTIME for each visual flight rules (V.F.R.) flight.

 3 The pilot in command of an aircraft must advise ATS of a deviation from the flight plan or flight note.

 4 The pilot in command of the aircraft must ensure that a 121.5 MHz beacon either exists in the aircraft or is carried in the aircraft.

 5 The pilot in command of an aircraft must ensure that if the aircraft is to be flown through a designated remote area, it is equipped with HF and also carries a 121.5 MHz portable or fixed beacon.

Notes to CASA EX15/09 — Exemption – emergency locator transmitters

Note 1

CASA EX15/09 — (in force under subregulation 308 (1) of the Civil Aviation Regulations 1988) as shown in this compilation is amended as indicated in the tables below.

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