Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01244:reg:5:p169
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01244
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 5 (pt 169/225)
Character Range: 753786–756846

navigational aids and meteorological equipment signs.

       (5) The technical inspection must include an inspection of equipment or facilities at the aerodrome used for any of the following:

(a) wildlife hazard management, including aerodrome fencing and gates;

(b) aerodrome emergencies.

       (6) The technical inspection must include the following:

(a) a check of the currency and accuracy of:

 (i) aerodrome information published in the AIP; and

 (ii) aerodrome operating procedures specified in the aerodrome manual and supporting documents;

(b) a check that the safety management system or risk management plan (as applicable) is up-to-date and is functioning as documented;

(c) an inspection of airside vehicle control arrangements (if applicable).

       (7) The technical inspection must include a check that personnel appointed as a reporting officer or works safety officer:

(a) have been trained and assessed in accordance with Chapter 13; and

(b) appear to be generally competent to carry out the required duties in accordance with this MOS.

       (8) Any survey, check, inspection, assessment or test mentioned in this section that may reasonably be performed and completed as a single and discrete task, is an "element" for the purposes of sections 12.06 and 12.07.

12.10 Conduct of aerodrome technical inspections

       (1) The operator of an aerodrome must ensure that a technical inspection is conducted by a person or persons with relevant technical qualifications and experience, or demonstrable relevant technical experience.

       (2) For subsection (1):

(a) the movement area, other pavements and drainage must be inspected by a person who has a recognised degree, diploma or certificate in civil engineering, or demonstrable relevant technical experience in civil engineering; and

(b) the lighting and electrical facilities must be inspected by a qualified person who is an electrical engineer or a licensed electrician with relevant aerodrome lighting knowledge and experience; and

(c) the following apply:

 (i) for paragraph 12.09 (1) (a) — the obstacle limitation surfaces must be inspected by a person who is technically qualified or experienced in surveying;

 (ii) for paragraph 12.09 (1) (b) — the other surfaces must be inspected by a person:

              1.         mentioned in subparagraph (i); or

             (B) who has a sound knowledge and understanding of the standards for OLS;

 (iii) for both paragraphs 12.09 (1) (a) and (1) (b) — the person conducting the inspection must have a sound knowledge and understanding of the standards and survey procedures for obstacle limitation surfaces; and

(d) the inspection checks of the aerodrome manual, supporting procedures and published aerodrome information in the AIP must be conducted by a person with sound knowledge and experience of the civil aviation safety legislation applicable to the inspection, reporting, operation and maintenance of aerodromes.

Note   CASA recommends that the technical inspectors are trained in, or are familiar