Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01244:reg:5:p148
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01244
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 5 (pt 148/225)
Character Range: 694895–697892

lighting on the aerodrome

       (1) This section applies only to lights that are not otherwise provided as visual aids to aircraft under the other provisions of this MOS.

          (2) The following requirements must be complied with:

(a) an aerodrome operator must notify CASA in writing as soon as possible after becoming aware that a person is installing or proposing to install, or is using or is proposing to use, any installation, equipment or laser, outside the aerodrome boundary, that has or may have lighting or lighting intensity greater than that specified in Figure 9.144 (2);

(b) CASA must:

 (i) consider whether the notification identifies a risk to the safety of aviation; and

 (ii) if necessary, issue directions for action to mitigate the risk.

          Note   For directions, see regulation 94 of CAR, and regulation 11.245 of CASR.

       (3) An aerodrome operator must immediately notify CASA in writing if the operator proposes to install or use any installation, equipment or laser, inside the aerodrome boundary, that has or may have lighting or lighting intensity greater than that specified in Figure 9.144 (2).

       (4) An aerodrome operator must not proceed with the installation or use of any installation, equipment or laser mentioned in subsection (3) until CASA has assessed, and approved in writing, the proposed lighting intensity of the installation, equipment or laser.

       (5) An aerodrome operator must immediately notify CASA in writing of any proposals to install or use any installation, equipment or laser within the aerodrome boundary which will have any of the following kinds of lighting:

(a) multiple light colours emitting from a single source;

(b) rapid changes in light colour;

(c) flashing lights.

Note   Coloured lights, flashing lights or lasers may cause a hazard to aircraft operations irrespective of their intensity.

       (6) An aerodrome operator must not proceed with any proposal mentioned in subsection (5) until CASA has assessed, and approved in writing, the lighting intensity proposed for the installation, equipment or laser.

       (7) Subsections (3), (5) and (6) do not apply to the following:

(a) visual aids required for aircraft operations;

(b) signalling equipment;

(c) visual aids required for road safety.

       (8) An aerodrome operator must immediately notify CASA in writing of any proposals for equipment or lighting installation within the aerodrome boundary which would reflect sunlight, including solar panels, mirrors or reflective building cladding.

       (9) An aerodrome operator must not proceed with any proposal mentioned in subsection (8) unless CASA has determined, in writing, that it will not cause a hazard to aircraft operations.

       (10) CASA may direct the aerodrome operator, in writing, that an installation, equipment, laser or reflective source within the aerodrome boundary must be modified, shielded, or extinguished to ensure aviation safety.

Note   Certain