Part 17OPERATIONS AT NON-CONTROLLED AERODROMES

CHAPTER 17 OPERATIONS AT NON-CONTROLLED AERODROMES

17.01 Purpose

For subregulation 131.360 (1), this Chapter prescribes requirements in relation to the operation of a Part 131 aircraft at, or in the vicinity of, a non-controlled aerodrome.

Note 1 For the meaning of in the vicinity of a non-controlled aerodrome, the CASR Dictionary references regulation 91.360 which indicates that such vicinity is in uncontrolled airspace, within 10 NM of the aerodrome and at a height above the aerodrome that could result in conflicting operations.

Note 2 The give way rules under regulations 91.325, 91.330 and 91.340 apply to a Part 131 aircraft.

Note 3 Regulation 91.055, requiring pilots to not operate an aircraft in a manner that is hazardous to another aircraft, person or property, also applies to Part 131 aircraft. Aircraft operations that are otherwise conducted in accordance with the civil aviation legislation are not taken to create a hazard.

17.02 Operating within 3 NM of a non-controlled aerodrome

(1) When within 3 NM of a non-controlled aerodrome, the pilot in command of a Part 131 aircraft who does not hold a qualification mentioned in subsection (3):

(a) must not land or take off; and

(b) if overflying the aerodrome must maintain at a height of at least 2 000 ft AGL.

(2) When within 3 NM of a non-controlled aerodrome, the pilot in command of a Part 131 aircraft who holds a qualification mentioned in subsection (3) may take off, or conduct manoeuvres necessary to achieve a safe landing.

(3) For subsections (1) and (2), the qualification referred to is 1 of the following:

(a) a current commercial pilot (balloon) licence (CP(B)L);

(c) a current authorisation from a Part 131 ASAO that:

(i) authorises the holder to operate a Part 131 aircraft; and

(ii) is endorsed for flight within 3 NM of a non-controlled aerodrome.