Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01118:reg:5:p4
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01118
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 5 (pt 4/7)
Character Range: 56225–58886

a flight in controlled airspace — any relevant aerodrome within 10 NM of the planned flying area.

CHAPTER 13 FLIGHT NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

13.01 Purpose
        For subregulation 131.345 (1), this Chapter prescribes requirements relating to balloon flight notifications for flights of a Part 131 aircraft (the flight notification requirements).

13.02 Flight notification requirements
       (1) Subject to subsection (2), if the flight of a Part 131 aircraft is 1 of the following:
(a) a flight conducting a balloon transport operation;
(b) a flight over water where, in the event of an emergency, a landing or ditching in the water may occur;
(c) a flight in a designated remote area;
(d) a flight conducted in whole, or in part, at night;
        then the pilot in command must ensure that, in accordance with procedures published in authorised aeronautical information, 1 of the following has occurred:
(e) the submission of a flight plan;
(f) the nomination of a SARTIME for arrival;
(g) the leaving of a flight note with a responsible person.
Note   See section 13.05 for responsible person.
       (2) If the flight of a Part 131 aircraft is a flight in Class C or D airspace then the pilot in command must ensure that a flight plan is submitted or a SARTIME for arrival is nominated, in accordance with procedures published in the authorised aeronautical information.
Note   The authorised aeronautical information describes the circumstances under which ATS may accept the submission of a flight plan or a SARTIME for arrival via radio.

13.03 Changes to flight plans and SARTIME nominations
       (1) A pilot in command of a Part 131 aircraft for a flight where a flight plan has been submitted must ensure that ATS is notified of any changes to the following before the flight begins:
(a) the aircraft call sign or registration;
(b) the serviceability of the equipment that, as stated in the flight plan, is carried on board;
(c) the ETD (but only if changed by more than 30 minutes);
(d) the planned maximum altitude of the flight.
       (2) A pilot in command of a Part 131 aircraft for a fight where a flight plan has been submitted must ensure that ATS is notified if, before or during the flight, a change is made to:
(a) the route and landing areas; or
(b) the number of passengers on board.
Note   The number of passengers may change during a flight due to skydiving operations.
       (3) A pilot in command of a Part 131 aircraft for a flight where a SARTIME is nominated must ensure that ATS is notified of changes in any of the following:
(a) the aircraft call sign or registration;
(b) the ETD (but only if changed by more than 30