5Obligations in relation to aerodromes

5 Obligations in relation to aerodromes

5.1 Subject to paragraph 5.2, an operator must conduct operations in accordance with regulation 92A.

5.2 Subject to paragraphs 5.2.1, 5.2.2 and 5.3, an operator may operate aeroplanes having a maximum take-off weight not exceeding 5 700 kg at aerodromes which meet the standards specified in Appendix 3 or which CASA has approved in writing in relation to the operator.

5.2.1 CASA must not approve an aerodrome under paragraph 5.2 unless:

(a) the operator provides CASA with details of the surface and dimensions of the aerodrome proposed to be approved, being details of the kind set out in Appendix 3; and

(b) CASA is satisfied, after considering those details, that the aerodrome is suitable for the take-off and landing of aeroplanes with maximum take‑off weight not exceeding 5 700 kg.

5.2.2 An approval under paragraph 5.2 is subject to such conditions (if any) as CASA specifies in the approval as being necessary in the interests of safety.

5.3 In spite of paragraph 5.2, an operator must not operate an aeroplane from an aerodrome referred to in paragraph 5.2 unless:

(a) the operator publishes in the operator’s operations manual a diagram, and aerodrome information, for the aerodrome depicting:

(i) aerodrome position and elevation; and

(ii) runway and runway strip dimensions, direction and types of surfaces; and

(iii) positions of taxiways and aprons; and

(iv) windsock position; and

(v) take-off distance and landing distances available, runway slopes and supplementary take-off distances if applicable; and

(vi) any obstacle that could affect take-off and landing manoeuvres at the aerodrome; and

(ab) the operator’s operation manual also includes:

(i) the specific procedures (if any) applicable to the aerodrome; and

(ii) information about the aircraft’s limiting take-off and landing weights (if any) applicable to each runway under the expected range of meteorological conditions, or expected worse case conditions, at the aerodrome; and

(iii) the minimum fuel requirement for flights to and from the aerodrome; and

(iv) the procedures by which the certificate holder, before conducting an operation to that aerodrome, checks the suitability of the aerodrome for the operation and ensures that the flight crew members for the operation are made aware whether the aerodrome is suitable for the operation; and

(v) the names of the pilots employed by the certificate holder who are qualified to operate aeroplanes covered by the certificate; and

(vi) the contact details of the aerodrome’s operator and of the person responsible for informing aircraft operators about the conditions prevailing at the aerodrome; and