Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01244:reg:5:p53
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01244
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 5 (pt 53/225)
Character Range: 451373–454158

CASA as requiring obstacle lighting — that obstacle; and

(d) all unserviceable areas.

       (2) Despite paragraph (1) (a), if appropriate lighting is provided to at least 1 code A or code B taxiway, a retroreflective marker may be used instead of lighting on the other code A or code B taxiways that are not provided with lighting.

       (3) A visual approach slope indicator system (VASIS), in accordance with section 9.44, must be provided to serve the approach to a runway if:

(a) the runway is used at least once a week in air transport operations by non-propeller driven turbine-engine aeroplanes; or

(b) CASA, in the interests of aviation safety, directs in writing that a runway be provided with a VASIS.

       (4) An approach lighting system must be provided for a runway intended to serve CAT II or CAT III precision approach operations. However, the system may be truncated, if CASA agrees in writing with an aerodrome operator that it is physically impossible to comply with Divisions 6, 7 and 8 of this Chapter.

Note   An approach lighting system is required for a runway intended to serve CAT I operations with a visibility of less than 1 500 m. See section 9.41.

       (5) An approach lighting system, other than one referred to in subsection (4), is not required, or may be truncated, if CASA agrees in writing with an aerodrome operator that it is physically impossible to comply with Divisions 6, 7 and 8 of this Chapter.

Note   However, note that the omission or truncation of an approach lighting system could result in an increase to the landing minima, which could adversely affect the efficiency, or the regularity, of operations, or both the efficiency and regularity. See Chapter 9, Division 6.

       (6) Movement area guidance signs (MAGS) must be illuminated in accordance with the standards set out in section 8.85.

9.02 Electrical circuitry

       (1) Electrical equipment and wiring (other than a light or a light fitting):

(a) subject to subsection 15.05 (6), must not be installed above ground level on a manoeuvring area; and

(b) must be kept clear of aircraft on an apron.

Note   Above ground wiring for temporary lighting may be permissible when certain works are being carried out — see subsection 15.05 (6).

       (2) For a runway intended for operations in runway visibility, or RVR, of less than 550 m, aerodrome ground lighting, including lighting for the runway, taxiway, approach, visual approach slope indicator, and aerodrome MAGS lighting circuits, must be designed so that a lighting equipment failure does not leave the pilot of an aircraft using the manoeuvring area with inadequate visual guidance or misleading information.

Note   Interleaf circuitry is recommended for aerodromes intended for precision approach