Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2008C00128:reg:10:p1
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2008C00128
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 10 (pt 1/4)
Character Range: 33589–36783

10                  76 m up to but not including 90 m  8 m

3.1.1.5              To categorise the aerodrome using the aircraft, evaluate its over-all length and then its fuselage width. If, after selecting the appropriate category the fuselage width exceeds the maximum indicated in the table, then the category for that aerodrome will be one category higher.

3.1.2                   Aerodrome Category

3.1.2.1              Should the longest aircraft not reach 700 movements and therefore not be deemed to be the 'critical' aircraft, the category can be set at one category below the designated category specified in the table in Chapter 3 (this chapter). This standard will apply to aerodromes meeting Level 1 criteria defined in Chapter 2 of this Manual.

3.1.2.2              The correct level of ARFFS protection shall be available at all times that the ARFFS is operational. ARFFS providers are required to maintain periodic checks on all aircraft operations to ensure the correct category is supplied.

3.1.3                   Aerodrome Category Reductions

3.1.3.1              Aerodromes operating at Level 2 criteria may have the ruling relaxed on fuselage length, following receipt of a risk analysis of the aircraft type presented for CASA consideration and subsequent approval.

3.1.3.2              If advertised in ERSA, NOTAM action must be taken for any reduction below specified ARFFS category as per table in Chapter 3 (this chapter). Further reference is provided in CHAPTER 25 — INTERRUPTION OR CHANGE TO LEVEL OF OPERATIONAL SERVICE AND CONTINGENCY PLANS.

3.1.4                   Advisory Circular

3.1.4.1              Additional information to assist in determining the level of service to be provided for an aerodrome criterion is available in Advisory Circular – No.1.

Chapter 4:   ARFFS Vehicles
CASR References:  Regulations 139.795, 139.800 and 139.805

Section 4.1:   General

4.1.1                   Standard: Fire Vehicles

4.1.1.1              The minimum number of operational rescue and fire fighting vehicles must be available commensurate with the aerodrome category as defined in Chapters 2 and 3 of this Manual.

4.1.1.2              All ARFFS vehicles excluding boats must be capable of meeting response times as specified in Chapter 6, of this Manual and must contain a crew compartment sufficient for the safe conveyance of ARFFS staff.

4.1.1.3              Vehicle selection and availability must be able to provide the required fire extinguishing agent that achieves the performance criteria set out in Chapter 7, of this Manual.

4.1.1.4              Vehicle performance and specification must be in accordance with Chapter 5, of this Manual.

4.1.1.5              As vehicles are replaced they must meet Australian Design Rules (ADR), State or Territory roadworthy requirements.

4.1.1.6              All operational vehicles must have a current State or Territory road worthy certificate.

4.1.1.7              Vehicle colour will be 'signal red' in accordance with Australian Standard 2700 colour R13.

4.1.1.8              All ARFFS vehicles must be fitted with visual audible warning systems that comply with State or Territory