Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2005B01590:reg:9:p1
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2005B01590
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 9 (pt 1/2)
Character Range: 2471–5233

9  Operations in remote areas in an aircraft that does not carry an emergency locator transmitter other than operations referred to in items 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8                                    1 HF system

 (2)  A HF system must be fitted to an aircraft referred to in item 1 of the Table if the aircraft will be operating in an area where the pilot in command cannot maintain continuous radio contact with Air Traffic Control or Flight Service on VHF frequencies.

 (3)  Subclause (2) does not apply to an aircraft engaged in regular public transport operations if the aircraft carries equipment that enables continuous radio communication with an appropriately-trained representative of the aircraft's operator.

 (4)  An aircraft referred to in item 3 does not have to be fitted with a HF system if the aircraft carries equipment that enables continuous radio communication with an appropriately-trained representative of the aircraft's operator.

 (5)  A HF system must be fitted with frequencies:
 (a) appropriate to the area of operation; and

       (b) sufficient to enable continuous communication with Air Traffic Control or Flight Service during the flight including ground operations.

 (6)  Item 5 of the table does not apply to:
 (a) gliders operating at or below 10,000 feet; and
       (b) ultralight aircraft operating at a height of less than 2,000 feet above ground level.

 (7)  The pilot in command of an aircraft:
 (a) referred to in item 6, 7 or 9 of the table; and
 (b) engaged in private or aerial work operations; and
       (c) having a maximum take-off weight of 450 kilograms or less;
may carry, and use, a licensed hand-held VHF radiocommunication system and, if the pilot does so, the aircraft does not have to be equipped with the equipment specified in column 3 of the relevant item.

 (8)  The pilot in command of a balloon may carry, and use, a licensed hand‑held VHF radiocommunication system and, if the pilot does so, the balloon does not have to be equipped with any other equipment that may be required under subclause (1) in relation to the balloon.

Part 2—Radio navigation systems
Aircraft operating under V.F.R. at night
2.1 (1)  An aircraft operating under V.F.R. at night must be equipped with:
 (a) an automatic direction finding system; or
 (b) a VHF omni-directional radio range system.

Part 3—Other equipment

Aircraft or pilot must carry a timepiece
3.1 (1)  An aircraft operating under the V.F.R. must be equipped with a timepiece that is accurate to within 30 seconds.

 (2)  Subclause (1) does not apply if the pilot in command of the aircraft is carrying a time piece that is accurate to within 30 seconds.

Secondary surveillance radar transponders
3.2 (1)  An aircraft operating under the