Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01244:reg:5:p176
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01244
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 5 (pt 176/225)
Character Range: 772456–775314

the crossing is marked in accordance with section 8.54 (Vehicle service road markings); and

(c) all drivers using the crossing are appropriately licenced, and trained and assessed specifically in relation to the dangers of using the live taxiway crossing; and

(d) compliance by crossing vehicles is monitored by the aerodrome operator against the relevant vehicle procedures; and

(e) crossing does not occur when low-visibility procedures are in effect.

Note 1   Designation of a relevant live taxiway crossing is by the aerodrome operator, in consultation with the ATS provider.

Note 2   See section 23.03 (Implementation of low-visibility procedures).

       (8) Subsection (4) does not apply to an airside vehicle or equipment if the vehicle or equipment is under escort by another vehicle that is equipped in accordance with subsection (4).

14.04 Surveillance equipment installed on an airside vehicle

        For compliance with paragraph 139.130 (2) (a) of CASR:

        1.       the surveillance equipment installed on a vehicle must:

 (i) be a non-transponder device emitting 1090 MHz extended squitter using Downlink Format 18 (DF=18); and

 (ii) be compatible with the aerodrome ground surveillance system; and

        1.       the surface movement guidance and control system in use at the aerodrome must:

 (i) comply with the requirements for B2 Low class transmitters in accordance with ICAO Annex 10, Volume IV, Chapter 5, as in force or existing from time to time; and

 (ii) transmit power of at least 8.5 dBW but less than 18.5 dBW.

14.05 Airside vehicle lighting requirements

       (1) An airside vehicle must be lit if moving or operating:

(a) on the movement area at night; or

(b) during periods of low visibility.

       (2) Subject to subsection (3), an airside vehicle moving or operating on a runway strip, a runway, a taxiway strip or a taxiway must be lit even during the hours of daylight.

       (3) A vehicle directly connected to an aircraft, including a glider, is not required to have a light mentioned in subsection (4) during the hours of daylight provided the standard manufacturer-fitted vehicle hazard warning lights that conform to the Australian Design Rules, as in force or existing from time to time, are in operation.

Note   A glider under tow by a vehicle is considered to be a taxiing aircraft and no dedicated light on top of the vehicle is required.

       (4) Subject to subsections (5), (6) and (7), a light must be placed on top of an airside vehicle.

       (5) If a light cannot be placed on top of an airside vehicle, additional lights must be provided in other locations on the vehicle to ensure visibility in all directions.

       (6) For an aerodrome not servicing scheduled air transport operations, an airside vehicle operating during the hours of daylight in accordance with