Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01244:reg:5:p167
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Provision Reference: reg 5 (pt 167/225)
Character Range: 748313–751200

as if it were the first time it applied (the deemed first time); and

(e) subsections (3), (4) and (5) apply to the operator for the second and subsequent technical inspections after the deemed first time.

       (6) In this section, element has the meaning given in subsection 12.09 (8).

12.08 Other requirements for aerodrome technical inspection programs

       (1) Parts of a technical inspection program may be carried out at different times from the other parts provided that all parts of the technical inspection program are completed within the applicable interval for the program (or element of the program) mentioned in section 12.06 or 12.07.

       (2) Despite anything else in this section, if any defect or deficiency in a part of the aerodrome is identified in an aerodrome serviceability inspection, an inspection, under the technical inspection program of that part of an aerodrome, must be carried out immediately of that part.

       (3) Any technical inspection program must check for:

(a) non-compliance with standards in this MOS; and

(b) any defects or deterioration in the condition of:

 (i) the movement area; or

 (ii) visual aids and related equipment, including matters specified in section 12.09.

       (4) If any of the following is identified during the implementation of a technical inspection program, it must be recorded in the technical inspection report:

(a) any non-compliance with this MOS by the aerodrome facility, its equipment, operation, or aerodrome personnel;

(b) any defects or deterioration in any facility, equipment or visual aid which could make the aerodrome unsafe for aircraft operations;

(c) any incorrect aerodrome information:

 (i) published in the AIP or NOTAMs; or

 (ii) reported to ATC (if applicable);

(d) any information in the aerodrome manual which is incorrect or not current;

(e) any procedure in use at the aerodrome which is not in accordance with, or conflicts with, procedures in the aerodrome manual.

       (5) Following completion of any element of the technical inspection program, the aerodrome operator must prepare one or more plans for corrective action that is needed (corrective action plans). A plan must include a time-frame for implementation of the plan.

       (6) If:

(a) a proposed action is recommended by a technical inspector in the technical inspection report; and

(b) the action is not supported by the aerodrome operator;

        then the reasons for not supporting the action must be included in the relevant corrective action plan under subsection (5).

       (7) The aerodrome operator must supply CASA with a copy of the technical inspection report within 30 days of the operator receiving the report, or such longer time as is agreed to by CASA in writing.

       (8) If CASA makes a request in writing, the aerodrome operator must, within 30 days, supply CASA with