Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2005B00825:body:0:p2
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2005B00825
Segment Type: other
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Character Range: 2656–5397

An:
 (a) authorised landing area; or
 (b) aerodrome;
from which night spraying operations are conducted must, as a minimum, comply with the guidelines in CAAP 92-2, being guidelines that relate to night operations.
3.2 Subject to paragraph 3.3, a one-way runway may be used for night spraying operations where a two-way runway cannot be provided.
3.3 A one-way runway must not be used for night spraying operations unless:
 (a) it has been inspected and approved by the pilot proposing to conduct the operation, being a pilot who holds an agricultural rating; and
 (b) the runway length is not less than 150% of the take-off distance or landing distance (whichever is the greater) that is specified in the aeroplane's flight manual or approved performance chart for the prevailing conditions.
4 OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
4.1 The runway lights at a base landing area or at an operational area may consist of a single row flarepath with flares spaced at intervals of not more than 90 metres.
4.2 An operational landing area must not be more than 30 nautical miles from the treatment area.
4.3 Flashing beacons must be installed and used at an operational landing area and at a treatment area in order to assist with navigation.
4.4 A pilot engaged in night spraying operations must transit between an operational landing area and a treatment area at a height of not less than 500 feet above obstructions along the route.
4.5 An agricultural aeroplane engaged in night spraying operations must have two-way radio communication with ground units at the operational landing area and the treatment area.
4.6 Night spraying operations must not be conducted unless flight visibility is not less than 5 000 metres.
4.7 Paragraphs 4.3, 4.4 and 4.5 do not apply where a night spraying operation is conducted within 5 nautical miles of the operational landing area.
4.8 Where an operational landing area is more than 30 nautical miles from the base landing area then positioning flights to the operational landing area must be made during daylight.
5 AEROPLANE TYPE AND EQUIPMENT
5.1 An aeroplane type that is used for night spraying operations, and all aeroplane components in such an aeroplane type, must be approved by CASA for the purpose of night spraying operations.
5.2 An agricultural aeroplane:
 (a) must be fitted with at least 2 worklights; and
 (b) may be fitted with turnlights.
5.3 A worklight must be of not less than 450 watts and must be fitted so as to provide illumination without causing glare in the cockpit.
5.4 All worklight and turnlight installations (including switching controls and load shedding facilities) must be approved by CASA.
5.5 Subject to paragraph 5.6, an agricultural aeroplane engaged in night spraying operations