12Propeller‑driven aircraft

12 Propeller‑driven aircraft

A propeller‑driven aircraft may take off from, or land at, Essendon Fields Airport during a curfew period, despite section 8, if: (a) a noise certificate issued under section 8 of the Air Navigation (Aircraft Noise) Regulations 2018 is in force for the aircraft; and (b) for an aircraft that has a maximum take‑off weight of more than 8,168 kilograms—the noise levels of the aircraft do not exceed: (i) 90 EPNdB on take‑off; and (ii) 95 EPNdB on landing.

Note: The aircraft’s maximum take‑off weight must be less than 45,000 kilograms: see subsection 6(1). An operator of the aircraft must ensure a flight plan is submitted to Airservices Australia before the take‑off or landing: see subsection 10(1).