Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01118:reg:3:p4
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01118
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 3 (pt 4/11)
Character Range: 169586–172338

1, in accordance with the standards in UK CAP 1391 for an EC device that uses a Class B TABS position source; and
(b) actually transmit that SIL value of 1.
       (6) The EC device must:
(a) meet the requirements described in paragraph 2.2.3.2.7.2.4.6 of RTCA/DO-260B for transmitting an SDA of 1; and
(b) transmit an SDA value of 1.
       (7) The EC device must use a barometric encoder for altitude information.
       (8) The EC device must be mounted in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
       (9) The EC device, when mounted in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, must not:
(a) interfere with aircraft controls; or
(b) otherwise affect the safe operation of the aircraft.
       (10) The following administrative standards for the EC device must be complied with:
(a) the EC device must have a statement of compliance (however described) from the device manufacturer certifying that the device meets the following requirements (a declaration of capability and conformance or declaration):
           (i) if the declaration was made before 2 December 2021 — clauses 1 to 5 of Part B of Appendix XIV of CAO 20.18, as in force immediately before 2 December 2021;
           (ii) otherwise — subsections (3) to (7) of this section;
(b) the pilot in command of an aircraft that uses the EC device must carry the declaration, or a copy of it, on board the aircraft;
(c) an EC device model must not be operated in a transmit mode anywhere in Australia unless it is listed on the CASA website as an EC device model for which the manufacturer has made a valid declaration;
(d) the manufacturer of an EC device model may apply in writing to CASA:
           (i) for a statement that CASA considers that the manufacturer has made a valid declaration of capability and conformance to subsections (3) to (7) of this section; and
           (ii) for inclusion of the EC device model on the CASA website.
(e) CASA may remove an EC device model from the CASA website if:
           (i) the manufacturer requests its removal in writing; or
           (ii) if CASA is satisfied that removal is required in the interests of aviation safety.

26.30 Aircraft flown with inoperative surveillance equipment
        Surveillance equipment required by section 26.21 may only be inoperative at the beginning of a flight if:
(a) the flight begins from a place at which there is no facility for the equipment to be repaired or replaced; and
(b) the flight ends not more than 72 hours after the time the equipment was found to be inoperative; and
(c) before the flight commences, the pilot in command informs ATS about the equipment's unserviceability.
Note   See also section 26.04 for additional requirements related to flight with inoperative