Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01244:reg:5:p161
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01244
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 5 (pt 161/225)
Character Range: 731379–734589

the following:

(a) the condition of aerodrome fencing and the security of access points to the movement area;

(b) monitoring the presence and behaviour of any wildlife on, or likely to be on, the aerodrome, and identifying seasonal and environmental conditions which may act as an attractant;

(c) monitoring evidence of wildlife shelter provided by aerodrome infrastructure, for example, buildings, equipment and gable markers;

(d) checking for off-aerodrome wildlife attraction sources, observable from the aerodrome site, for example, mowing activities, seeding, standing water bodies, uncovered waste disposal, deceased wildlife or offal;

(e) the presence and operating condition of any wildlife hazard mitigating equipment incorporated into the wildlife hazard management procedures for the aerodrome.

    Empirical assessment of the bearing strength of unrated runway pavements and runway strips

       (8) The serviceability inspection must include empirical assessment of the bearing strength of a runway or a runway strip only if:

(a) an unsealed runway is unrated; or

(b) any part of the runway strip is available for aircraft operations.

Note   Although discretion, judgement and local knowledge always form part of empirical assessment of bearing capacity, CASA recommends that appropriate test procedures should be in place for the practical guidance of persons making the assessment.

Aerodrome fencing and signage

       (9) The serviceability inspection must check for damaged fences, unsecured gates, and signs of attempted entry onto the manoeuvring area by either land-based wildlife or unauthorised persons.

Aerodrome frequency response unit

       (10) The serviceability inspection must check that an aerodrome frequency response unit (if any) is functioning correctly.

Currency of NOTAMs

       (11) The serviceability inspection must check on the accuracy and currency of all active NOTAMs requested by the aerodrome.

Inspection records

       (12) The aerodrome operator must maintain, for at least 2 years after their creation, aerodrome serviceability inspection records that include:

(a) the date and time of completion of each serviceability inspection; and

(b) the results of each inspection; and

(c) a description of any action taken.

12.04 Reporting reportable occurrences

Note   For additional matters to report in relation to aerodrome runway conditions, see also section 12.04A, Global reporting format and aerodrome serviceability inspection requirements, for additional matters to report in relation to aerodrome runway conditions.

       (1) Aerodrome operators must report the following reportable occurrences to the NOTAM Office:

(a) any change (whether temporary or permanent) in the published runway information, including changes to information contained in current permanent NOTAMs or in the AIP made in accordance with Part 175 of CASR;

(b) aerodrome works affecting the manoeuvring area or the obstacle limitation surfaces, including time-limited works that require more than 10 minutes to restore normal safety standards;

(c) outage or unserviceability of aerodrome lighting or obstacle lighting, unless the outage or unserviceability is