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rest period means a predefined period of time (or, for Appendix 4B or Appendix 5, a period of time that may or may not be predefined) during which an FCM:
(a) has access to suitable resting accommodation or suitable sleeping accommodation; and
(b) is relieved of all duties associated with his or her employment by the AOC holder.
standby means a period of time during which an FCM:
(a) is required by an AOC holder to hold himself or herself available for duties; and
(b) has access to suitable sleeping accommodation; and
(c) is free from all duties associated with his or her employment.
Note   If suitable sleeping accommodation is not available for an FCM, who is required by an AOC holder to hold himself or herself available for duty, the FCM will be considered to be on duty and not on standby.
standby-like arrangement means a period of time during which an FCM:
(a) is required by an AOC holder to hold himself or herself available for duties; and
(b) has no access to suitable sleeping accommodation.
suitable resting accommodation means a comfortable resting area:
(a) which has a comfortable temperature and minimal noise levels; and
(b) which contains at least a comfortable chair; and
(c) at which the FCM has access to adequate sustenance at times appropriate to the duty requirements.
Note   Suitable resting accommodation is solely for split-duty rest periods. Suitable sleeping accommodation may also be used for split-duty rest periods.
suitable sleeping accommodation means accommodation, not within an aircraft, that is fit for the purpose of an FCM obtaining sleep, and that includes the following:
(a) a comfortable room, compartment or facility;
(b) a single occupancy, at the discretion of the FCM;
(c) access to clean, tidy and hygienic amenities, including a toilet and hand washing basin;
(d) a bed that is comfortable, flat and horizontal, allowing the occupant to sleep on his or her stomach, and back, and either side;
(e) minimum noise levels, including low occurrence of random noise;
(f) the means to control light, temperature and ventilation;
(g) access to adequate sustenance.
Note   A person's home or residence is considered to meet the requirements of suitable sleeping accommodation.
synthetic training device has the same meaning as in the Regulations.
Note   Under the Dictionary in CASR, synthetic training device means a flight simulator, a flight training device, or a basic instrument flight trainer.
the Regulations means CAR and CASR, as in force from time to time.
Note   The effect of regulation 2C is that the Regulations, CAR and CASR, are to be read together.
time zone means a defined region of the earth with a uniform local time which differs by 1 hour, or