Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01244:reg:5:p179
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01244
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 5 (pt 179/225)
Character Range: 780269–783102

Note   The temporary closure of the aerodrome during the works period may be one such method provided no essential operations or emergency services aircraft are required to use the aerodrome.

       (6) For works where an MOWP is issued, a NOTAM giving the time and date of the planned commencement of the works, or a planned change in works stage, must be requested as early as possible but not less than 48 hours before commencement of the works or works stage.

       (7) Subsection (6) does not apply for unforeseen events affecting planned works if as soon as possible after the change becomes known:

(a) a NOTAM is requested; and

(b) either:

 (i) notification on AFRU is provided (if applicable); or

 (ii) notification on the automatic terminal information service (ATIS) is requested (if applicable).

       (8) For works that are not of an emergency nature, an aerodrome operator must not temporarily close the aerodrome to aircraft operations due to aerodrome works, unless a NOTAM giving notice of the closure is requested and issued not less than 14 days before the closure takes place.

       (9) For non-routine works otherwise requiring a works safety officer to be appointed with contact arrangements as mentioned in subsection 16.07 (2), a nomination of works safety officers in the MOWP for the non-routine works will satisfy the requirement under paragraph 13.01 (c) for a record to be made in the aerodrome manual.

15.02 Method of working plans (MOWPs)

       (1) A MOWP must:

(a) accurately set out the arrangements for carrying out the works; and

(b) be prepared in accordance with Chapter 16.

       (2) When preparing a MOWP, an aerodrome operator must consult:

(a) air transport operators using the aerodrome; and

(b) operators of emergency services aircraft that are likely to operate at the aerodrome during the works period; and

(c) ATC (if applicable); and

(d) if the MOWP is likely to affect the unit's ability to ensure the safety of aircraft operations at the aerodrome — the ARFF unit at the aerodrome (if any); and

(e) if any communications, navigation, surveillance or meteorological infrastructure or equipment would otherwise be affected by the works — the provider of that infrastructure or equipment.

Note   Consultation with other fixed-base operators at the aerodrome such as flight training organisations, sport aviation organisations, aerial application operators etc. is also recommended.

       (3) Not less than 14 days before works commence, the aerodrome operator must supply a copy of the MOWP to:

(a) each operator or organisation mentioned in paragraphs (2) (a) to (e); and

(b) the relevant CASA aerodrome inspector (where known), or the local CASA office marked for the attention of an aerodrome inspector.

       (4) A MOWP may only be supplied less than 14