Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01244:reg:5:p189
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01244
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 5 (pt 189/225)
Character Range: 806149–809202

in accordance with Chapter 5 of this MOS.

Note   Reports to the Australian Transport Safety Bureau following a wildlife strike event are also required in accordance with the Transport Safety Investigation Regulations 2003.

       (2) Without affecting subsection (1), if a wildlife hazard is assessed as being:

(a) at a higher risk than usual; and
(b) of a short-term or seasonal nature;

        then the aerodrome operator must ensure that a timely NOTAM warning of the hazard is given to pilots using the aerodrome.

Note    See CASA Advisory Circular (AC) 139.C-16: Wildlife Hazard Management at aerodromes, as existing from time to time and freely available on the CASA website, for details on what information CASA recommends should be included in the NOTAM.

       (3) Without affecting subsection (1) or (2), if a wildlife hazard is assessed as being a serious and imminent threat to aviation safety at an aerodrome, the aerodrome operator must ensure that pilots using the aerodrome are directly advised on CTAF or UNICOM.

17.06 Wildlife hazard mitigation

        The aerodrome operator must implement controls to mitigate wildlife hazard risks within the boundary of the aerodrome.

Note 1   For the management of hazards outside of the aerodrome boundary, see subsection 17.01 (2) and paragraph 17.04 (2) (d).

Note 2   For the management of hazards from land-based wildlife CASA recommends continuous fencing around the aerodrome boundary, or otherwise containing the movement area.

17.07 Training

       (1) Wildlife hazard monitoring and reporting personnel must be trained to competently do the following:

(a) conduct wildlife observations and identify high-risk species;

(b) assess wildlife populations and describe their behaviour;

(c) record information;

(d) collect any remains of a wildlife strike on the aerodrome;

(e) attempt to facilitate the identification of:

 (i) any wildlife involved in a strike event; and

 (ii) any resulting damage to an aircraft;

(f) report the outcomes of observation, monitoring and strike collection activities.

Note   To perform their roles properly, CASA recommends that monitoring personnel have access to wildlife identification materials and equipment such as a field guides, identification books, scopes or binoculars, active management tools, carcass handling tools, identification kits and relevant PPE.

       (2) Personnel engaged in wildlife hazard mitigation must be trained to competently:

(a) engage in active wildlife management without causing a hazard to aviation safety; and

(b) assess the effectiveness of any mitigation measures that are taken.

       (3) The aerodrome operator must create training records for its monitoring and reporting personnel to show compliance with subsections (1) and (2). Each record must be kept in safe custody for a period of at least 3 years after the record was created.

CHAPTER 18 PAVEMENT MAINTENANCE

18.01 Pavement cleanliness

        An aerodrome operator must ensure that all paved runway, taxiway and apron surfaces