Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01118:reg:5:p5
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01118
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 5 (pt 5/7)
Character Range: 58674–61420

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 minutes);
(c) the route and landing points;
(d) the SARTIME.

13.04 Cancelling SARTIME
        A pilot in command of a Part 131 aircraft for a flight where a SARTIME has been nominated must ensure that the SARTIME is cancelled not later than the time nominated.

13.05 Responsible persons for receipt of a flight note
       (1) In this Chapter, a responsible person for the receipt of a flight note must meet the requirements mentioned in subsection (2).
       (2) For subsection (1), the responsible person must:
(a) be over the age of 18 years; and
(b) have access to at least 2 operative and appropriate means of communicating with a SAR service; and
       Note   For example, 2 telephones or a telephone and a radio transmitter, etc.
(c) satisfy the pilot in command that the person:
           (i) knows how to contact JRCC Australia; and
           (ii) will immediately do so in the event that the pilot in command's flight is overdue.

CHAPTER 14 MATTERS TO BE CHECKED BEFORE TAKE-OFF

14.01 Purpose
        For subregulation 131.350 (1), this Chapter prescribes the checks to be carried out before take-off.

14.02 Pre-flight checks
        The prescribed checks are the following:
(a) a check of the NOTAMs relevant to the flight;
       Note   Amongst Head Office, FIR and location specific NOTAMs, this would also include NOTAMs relating to airspace activation and any anticipated military low flying.
(b) a check to confirm that:
           (i) equipment required to be fitted to, or carried on, the aircraft by Part 131 or this MOS is fitted or carried, and functioning properly; and
           (ii) the emergency and survival equipment carried on the aircraft is readily accessible;
(c) a check to confirm that each flight crew member and each other operational support person (if any) required for the flight by Part 131 or this MOS is fit to perform his or her duties;
(d) if the aircraft is an Australian aircraft — a check to confirm that there is:
           (i) a certificate of release to service for the most recent maintenance carried out on the aircraft; and
           (ii) no defects have been recorded in the document used by the operator to record the maintenance status of the aircraft that would affect the airworthiness of the aircraft;
(e) a check to confirm that the aircraft's flight controls have been tested and are functioning correctly;
(f) for each system fitted to, or carried on, the aircraft for measuring and displaying pressure altitude, a check of the system's accuracy in accordance