CHAPTER 12 INSPECTING AND REPORTING AERODROME CONDITION AND COMPLIANCE
Division 1 Serviceability inspections
12.01 General
(1) The operator of a certified aerodrome must carry out an aerodrome serviceability inspection if any of the following circumstances arise:
(a) there has been a severe wind event, a severe storm, or a period of heavy or prolonged rainfall;
Note 1 If pooling or ponding of water, or poor drainage, is observed on a runway, remedial maintenance must be undertaken as soon as possible: see section 18.03.
Note 2 Aerodrome personnel are not expected to carry out an aerodrome serviceability inspection if weather events create a work, health and safety hazard, for example, if lightning in the area requires the movement area to be vacated.
(b) if a hazard to aircraft may be present on the manoeuvring area;
(c) when requested in writing by CASA;
(d) when requested by ATC (where applicable);
(e) when aeroplane operations are scheduled, or notified in advance to the aerodrome operator by the aeroplane operator, or are known to be in progress at the aerodrome, and meteorological conditions may have caused:
(i) the RWYCC to change; or
(ii) a runway surface contaminant type to be present, or to have changed.
Note CASA recommends that an additional aerodrome serviceability inspection should be carried out if a pilot or ARFFS provider reports a hazard.
(2) Without affecting the requirements under subsection (1), for an aerodrome with scheduled air transport operations:
(a) at least 2 aerodrome serviceability inspections must be carried out each week, with at least 48 hours between any 2 inspections; and
(b) at least 1 aerodrome serviceability inspection must be carried out on each day that an air transport movement is scheduled; and
(c) at least 2 aerodrome serviceability inspections must be carried out on each day that an international air transport movement is scheduled for a Code 3 or a Code 4 runway if at least 6 hours elapse between each air transport movement.
(2A) An aerodrome serviceability inspection carried out to satisfy a requirement of a particular paragraph of subsection (2) may be used to satisfy a requirement of another paragraph of subsection (2).
(3) Without affecting the requirements under subsection (1), for an aerodrome with no scheduled air transport operations, there must be at least 2 aerodrome serviceability inspections carried out each week, with at least 48 hours between any 2 inspections.
(4) The operator of an aerodrome must ensure that a serviceability inspection is conducted, or at least supervised, by personnel who are suitably trained to meet all of the training requirements mentioned in section 13.03.
12.02 Timing of inspections
(1) The aerodrome serviceability inspection must be conducted before the first movement (first movement) for a scheduled passenger air transport operation occurs.
(2) If the first movement occurs before first light:
(a) the safety critical elements of the serviceability inspection must be carried out before the first movement occurs; and
(b) the remainder of the inspection:
(i) must be carried out as soon as sufficient daylight is available; and
(ii) may be carried out after the first movement occurs.
Note The safety critical elements include, for example, FOD, visual aids, significant hazards.
(3) If a serviceability inspection is required under paragraph 12.01 (1) (a) or (b), it must be carried out as soon as possible.
12.03 Serviceability inspection requirements
Foreign objects
(1) Any significant object found in the course of a serviceability inspection must be reported immediately to ATC, where applicable.
(2) Significant object means any object that could reasonably be expected to have an adverse effect on the safety of an aircraft.
Note 1 Significant objects would include, for example, any aircraft parts which may have fallen from an aircraft, or the remains of wildlife which may have been struck by an aircraft.
Note 2 Reports to the Australian Transport Safety Bureau may also be required in accordance with the Transport Safety Investigation Regulations 2003.
Surface conditions of a movement area
Note 1 For additional inspection requirements, see also section 12.04A, Global reporting format and aerodrome serviceability inspection requirements.
Note 2 If pooling or ponding of water, or poor drainage is observed on a runway, remedial maintenance must be undertaken as soon as possible: see section 18.03.
(3) The serviceability inspection must check for the presence of any of the following on the movement area:
(a) surface irregularities, including cracking or spalling;
(b) pavement deflections, including rutting or slipping;
(c) pooling or ponding of water, or poor drainage;
(d) build-up of rubber or other contaminants which may reduce surface friction;
(e) surface damage caused by the spillage of corrosive fluids;
(f) subsurface leaks or pressure, including broken water mains or inadequate or defective drainage;
(g) scour or erosion ditches;
(h) termite mounds, sink holes or other ground obstacles obscured by grass;
(i) soft ground, particularly in combination with surface roughness and slipperiness;
(j) any other signs of pavement distress which have the potential to rapidly develop into a hazard for aircraft.
Note 1 Any signs of pavement distress or surface irregularities may require maintenance or verification that adequate surface friction and/or texture is present. See also Chapter 18 of this MOS.
Note 2 The movement area also includes any corresponding strips for runways and taxiways
Aerodrome markings, lightings, wind direction indicators and ground signals
(4) The serviceability inspection must check for the following on, or for use on, the movement area:
(a) loss of visibility of markers and markings;
(b) incorrect markers or markings;
(c) any disturbance to the correct intensity level and alignment of lights;
(d) discoloured or dirty lenses;
(e) unserviceable lights, incorrectly fitted lights, or lights that are misaligned;
(f) stand-by power equipment, to ensure that it is serviceable including the availability of fuel (if applicable);
(g) the condition of light bases, MAGS and navigation equipment within the movement area, including strips;
(h) exposed edges around footings and other aerodrome installations;
(i) damage to the wind indicator assembly or mounting;
(j) for wind indicators — damage to sleeve fabric or loss of conspicuous colour;
(k) the correct operation of the pilot activated lighting, if installed;
(l) the correct operation of the broadcast aerodrome weather station, if installed.
Cleanliness of the movement area
(5) The serviceability inspection must check for the following on the movement area:
(a) foreign objects, for example, aircraft fastening devices and other aircraft parts;
(b) work tools, small items of equipment and personal items;
(c) debris, for example, sand, loose rocks, concrete, wood, plastic, pieces of tyre, mud and any other foreign bodies;
(d) hazards created during and after construction activity, including hazards arising from vehicles and plant travelling over unpaved, wet or contaminated areas.
Obstacles infringing the take-off, approach, transitional and PANS-OPS surfaces
(6) The serviceability inspection must check for any infringements of, or obstructions present in, any of the following surfaces that are visible from the aerodrome:
(a) the take-off, approach and transitional elements of the OLS;
(b) PANS-OPS airspace, including any critical obstacles that would otherwise affect the safety or integrity of PANS-OPS airspace.
Wildlife on, or in the vicinity of, the movement area
(7) The serviceability inspection must include the following:
(a) the condition of aerodrome fencing and the security of access points to the movement area;
(b) monitoring the presence and behaviour of any wildlife on, or likely to be on, the aerodrome, and identifying seasonal and environmental conditions which may act as an attractant;
(c) monitoring evidence of wildlife shelter provided by aerodrome infrastructure, for example, buildings, equipment and gable markers;
(d) checking for off-aerodrome wildlife attraction sources, observable from the aerodrome site, for example, mowing activities, seeding, standing water bodies, uncovered waste disposal, deceased wildlife or offal;
(e) the presence and operating condition of any wildlife hazard mitigating equipment incorporated into the wildlife hazard management procedures for the aerodrome.
Empirical assessment of the bearing strength of unrated runway pavements and runway strips
(8) The serviceability inspection must include empirical assessment of the bearing strength of a runway or a runway strip only if:
(a) an unsealed runway is unrated; or
(b) any part of the runway strip is available for aircraft operations.
Note Although discretion, judgement and local knowledge always form part of empirical assessment of bearing capacity, CASA recommends that appropriate test procedures should be in place for the practical guidance of persons making the assessment.
Aerodrome fencing and signage
(9) The serviceability inspection must check for damaged fences, unsecured gates, and signs of attempted entry onto the manoeuvring area by either land-based wildlife or unauthorised persons.
Aerodrome frequency response unit
(10) The serviceability inspection must check that an aerodrome frequency response unit (if any) is functioning correctly.
Currency of NOTAMs
(11) The serviceability inspection must check on the accuracy and currency of all active NOTAMs requested by the aerodrome.
Inspection records
(12) The aerodrome operator must maintain, for at least 2 years after their creation, aerodrome serviceability inspection records that include:
(a) the date and time of completion of each serviceability inspection; and
(b) the results of each inspection; and
(c) a description of any action taken.
12.04 Reporting reportable occurrences
Note For additional matters to report in relation to aerodrome runway conditions, see also section 12.04A, Global reporting format and aerodrome serviceability inspection requirements, for additional matters to report in relation to aerodrome runway conditions.
(1) Aerodrome operators must report the following reportable occurrences to the NOTAM Office:
(a) any change (whether temporary or permanent) in the published runway information, including changes to information contained in current permanent NOTAMs or in the AIP made in accordance with Part 175 of CASR;
(b) aerodrome works affecting the manoeuvring area or the obstacle limitation surfaces, including time-limited works that require more than 10 minutes to restore normal safety standards;
(c) outage or unserviceability of aerodrome lighting or obstacle lighting, unless the outage or unserviceability is fixed immediately;
(d) temporary obstacles to aircraft operations, unless the temporary obstacle is removed immediately;
(e) any significant increase in, or concentration of, wildlife hazards on or near the aerodrome which constitute a danger to aircraft, unless the wildlife causing the hazard is dispersed immediately;
(f) any change within the take-off climb area mentioned in subsection 5.12 (8) that is due to a new or changed obstacle which results in a change to the gradient of more than 0.05% from the published gradient data for the runway — unless that new or changed obstacle is dealt with immediately;
(g) the emergence of new obstacles, unless the new obstacle is removed immediately;
(h) that a radio navigation aid or landing aid owned by the aerodrome operator is unserviceable or has returned to service;
(i) any other event which affects the safety of aircraft using the aerodrome, unless the event is ceased immediately.
(2) A reportable occurrence must be reported:
(a) as soon as possible after it is observed; and
(b) with as much detail as is available; and
(c) if necessary to enable further NOTAMs to be issued — supplemented with subsequent additional detail as it becomes available.
(3) If applicable, ATC must be advised of any unserviceability identified by a serviceability inspection which requires the issue of a NOTAM.
(4) An aerodrome operator must provide as much notice as possible through a NOTAM of any aerodrome works that affect airline schedules.
12.04A Global reporting format and aerodrome serviceability inspection requirements
(1) Without affecting any other requirements under Chapter 12, the aerodrome operator of a certified aerodrome with an operational sealed runway (an operational runway) must comply with each requirement mentioned in this section for the runway.
(2) An aerodrome serviceability inspection carried out for Chapter 12 must specifically check for visible dampness, standing water, snow, slush, ice or frost on an operational runway.
Note In this section, snow, slush, ice and frost of various kinds are described as “other contaminants”, to distinguish them from contamination by dampness or water.
Using runway surface description to determine the RWYCC
(3) The aerodrome operator must use the applicable runway surface description mentioned in Table 12.04A (3) to determine the applicable RWYCC for an operational runway.
Table 12.04A (3) — RWYCC
Note For guidance on the RWYCC assignment, see PANS-Aerodromes which includes WET and DRY conditions.
Wet or standing water (but not slippery wet) — reporting
(4) When aeroplane operations are scheduled, or notified in advance to the aerodrome operator by the aeroplane operator, or are known to be in progress at the aerodrome, the aerodrome operator must report an operational runway that is wet, or has standing water, as soon as possible in an RCR.
(5) The RCR must include:
(b) subject to paragraph (c), for each identified one-third length of the runway, the applicable RWYCC and runway surface description in accordance with Table 12.04A (5); and
(c) if 25% or less, of a one-third length of the runway has standing water on it — a RWYCC of 5 (WET) for the one-third length; and
(d) if the depth of any standing water on the runway is reasonably ascertainable — a report of the depth of that standing water.
Table 12.04A (5) — Wet or standing water reports
For a runway surface description of:Column 1
the applicable RWYCC is:Column 2
and the report must be made to:Column 3
WET
5
ATC (if available)
STANDING WATER
2
(a) the NOTAM Office, and ATC (if available); and(b) if the ATC is not available — pilots, but only where the aerodrome operator has available UNICOM or CA/GRS.
Note UNICOM or CA/GRS services can be used to report an RCR if they are operating at the time of the runway surface condition.
(6) The RCR must be made to the relevant persons in accordance with Table 12.04A (5).
(7) Despite subsection (4), if an agreement exists between the aerodrome operator and ATC for ATC to assess and report the runway or a portion of it when WET or DRY, the aerodrome operator does not need to make the RCR to ATC.
Slippery wet — reporting
(8) When aeroplane operations are scheduled, or notified in advance to the aerodrome operator by the aeroplane operator, or are known to be in progress at the aerodrome, the aerodrome operator must report an operational runway, as soon as possible in an RCR, if:
(a) it is slippery wet; or
(b) the aerodrome operator has received at least 2 consecutive pilot reports of MEDIUM runway braking action for the runway, or a portion of it; or
(c) the aerodrome operator has received at least 2 consecutive ATC reports of MEDIUM runway braking action for the runway, or a portion of it.
Note Pilot reports of runway braking action as MEDIUM, meaning a slippery wet runway surface, are based on pilot observations that braking deceleration is noticeably reduced for the wheel braking effort applied, or that directional control is noticeably reduced.
(9) The RCR must include:
(b) for each identified one-third length of the runway:
(i) the applicable RWYCC and runway surface description in accordance with Table 12.04A (9); and
(ii) the applicable percentage extent of the slippery wet surface.
(10) The RCR must be made to the relevant persons in accordance with Table 12.04A (9).
Table 12.04A (9) — Slippery wet reports
For a runway surface description of:Column 1
the applicable RWYCC is:Column 2
and the report must be made to:Column 3
SLIPPERY WET
3
(a) the NOTAM Office, and ATC (if available); and(b) if the ATC is not available — pilots, but only where the aerodrome operator has available UNICOM or CA/GRS.
Other contaminants — using runway surface description to determine the RWYCC
(11) For other contaminants, the aerodrome operator must use the runway surface description mentioned in Table 12.04A (11) to determine the applicable RWYCC for an operational runway.
Table 12.04A (11) – Other contaminants – RWYCC
Note This RWYCC assignment table is in PANS-Aerodromes and includes SNOW and ICE conditions.
Other contaminants — reporting
(12) When aeroplane operations are scheduled, or notified in advance to the aerodrome operator by the aeroplane operator, or are known to be in progress at the aerodrome, the aerodrome operator must report an operational runway that has other contaminants, as soon as possible in an RCR.
(13) The RCR must include:
(b) subject to paragraph (c), for each identified one-third length of the runway, the applicable RWYCC and runway surface description in accordance with Table 12.04A (11); and
(c) if 25% or less, of a one-third length of the runway has other contaminants on it — a RWYCC of 5 (WET) for the one-third length; and
(d) if the depth of any other contaminants on the runway is reasonably ascertainable — a report of the depth of the contaminants.
(14) The RCR must be made to:
(a) the NOTAM Office and ATC (if available); and
(b) if the ATC is not available — pilots, but only where the aerodrome operator has available UNICOM or CA/GRS.
12.05 Content of aerodrome technical inspection programs
(1) Section 12.09 sets out the elements which comprise an aerodrome technical inspection.
(2) Subject to sections 12.06 and 12.07, an aerodrome technical inspection must comply with section 12.09.
12.06 Inspections at higher volume movement aerodromes
a technical inspection program must be established and implemented for the aerodrome.
(2) For subsection (1), all elements of the first aerodrome technical inspection must be implemented not later than 12 months after:
(a) for paragraph (1) (a) — the date of publication, by the Department, of the air transport passenger movement numbers indicating that, for the first time under this MOS, there have been 50 000 or more air transport passenger movements for the aerodrome for the financial year; or
(b) for paragraph (1) (b) — the date the aerodrome operator becomes aware of information indicating that, for the first time under this MOS, there have been 100 000 or more aircraft movements at the aerodrome in the course of the financial year.
(3) Each element of the second and subsequent technical inspections must be implemented not later than 12 months after the element was last implemented in a technical inspection.
(a) applied to an aerodrome operator (including by operation of this subsection); and
(c) subsequently applied again to the operator;
(d) the subsequent application of the paragraph is to be treated as if it were the first time it applied (the deemed first time); and
(e) subsections (3) and (4) apply to the operator for the second and subsequent technical inspections after the deemed first time.
(5) In this section, element has the meaning given in subsection 12.09 (8).
12.07 Inspections at lower volume movement aerodromes
(1) Subject to subsection (2), for an aerodrome that, in the course of a financial year, has:
(a) at least 10 000 but less than 50 000 air transport passenger movements; or
(b) at least 20 000 but less than 100 000 aircraft movements;
a technical inspection program must be established and implemented for the aerodrome.
(2) For subsection (1), all elements of the first aerodrome technical inspection must be implemented not later than 12 months after:
(a) for paragraph (1) (a) — the date of publication, by the Department, of the air transport passenger movement numbers indicating that, for the first time under this MOS, there have been at least 10 000 air transport passenger movements for the aerodrome for the financial year; or
(b) for paragraph (1) (b) — the date the aerodrome operator becomes aware of information indicating that, for the first time under this MOS, there have been at least 20 000 aircraft movements at the aerodrome in the course of the financial year.
(3) Each element of the second and subsequent technical inspections (except the elements mentioned in subsections 12.09 (2) and (3)) must be implemented not later than 12 months after the element was last implemented in a technical inspection.
(4) Each element of a technical inspection mentioned in subsections 12.09 (2) and (3) must be implemented not later than 24 months after the element was last implemented in a technical inspection.
(5) If paragraph (2) (a) or (2) (b):
(a) applied to an aerodrome operator (including by operation of this subsection); and
(c) subsequently applied again to the operator;
(d) the subsequent application of the paragraph is to be treated as if it were the first time it applied (the deemed first time); and
(e) subsections (3), (4) and (5) apply to the operator for the second and subsequent technical inspections after the deemed first time.
(6) In this section, element has the meaning given in subsection 12.09 (8).
12.08 Other requirements for aerodrome technical inspection programs
(1) Parts of a technical inspection program may be carried out at different times from the other parts provided that all parts of the technical inspection program are completed within the applicable interval for the program (or element of the program) mentioned in section 12.06 or 12.07.
(2) Despite anything else in this section, if any defect or deficiency in a part of the aerodrome is identified in an aerodrome serviceability inspection, an inspection, under the technical inspection program of that part of an aerodrome, must be carried out immediately of that part.
(3) Any technical inspection program must check for:
(a) non-compliance with standards in this MOS; and
(b) any defects or deterioration in the condition of:
(i) the movement area; or
(ii) visual aids and related equipment, including matters specified in section 12.09.
(4) If any of the following is identified during the implementation of a technical inspection program, it must be recorded in the technical inspection report:
(a) any non-compliance with this MOS by the aerodrome facility, its equipment, operation, or aerodrome personnel;
(b) any defects or deterioration in any facility, equipment or visual aid which could make the aerodrome unsafe for aircraft operations;
(c) any incorrect aerodrome information:
(i) published in the AIP or NOTAMs; or
(ii) reported to ATC (if applicable);
(d) any information in the aerodrome manual which is incorrect or not current;
(e) any procedure in use at the aerodrome which is not in accordance with, or conflicts with, procedures in the aerodrome manual.
(5) Following completion of any element of the technical inspection program, the aerodrome operator must prepare one or more plans for corrective action that is needed (corrective action plans). A plan must include a time-frame for implementation of the plan.
(6) If:
(a) a proposed action is recommended by a technical inspector in the technical inspection report; and
(b) the action is not supported by the aerodrome operator;
then the reasons for not supporting the action must be included in the relevant corrective action plan under subsection (5).
(7) The aerodrome operator must supply CASA with a copy of the technical inspection report within 30 days of the operator receiving the report, or such longer time as is agreed to by CASA in writing.
(8) If CASA makes a request in writing, the aerodrome operator must, within 30 days, supply CASA with a copy of the plan for corrective action, including details of any progress already made to address any defects or deterioration identified by the technical inspection.
(9) The aerodrome operator must:
(a) both:
(i) keep the records of each technical inspection program; and
(ii) retain each record for at least 3 years after the technical inspection program to which the record relates was completed; or
(b) if the operator has elected to have a part or parts of a technical inspection program conducted at different times under subsection (1):
(i) keep the records of each part of each inspection so conducted; and
(ii) retain those records for at least 3 years after the last part of the inspection program was completed.
12.09 Inspection requirements
(1) A technical inspection must include the following:
(a) an instrument survey of the approach, the take-off and the transitional surfaces;
(b) a check of other applicable surfaces associated with the OLS;
Note For the applicable surfaces, see Chapter 7 of this MOS.
(c) a check of the aerodrome operator’s monitoring of the instrument approach procedure‑critical obstacles nominated by the procedure designer for any terminal instrument flight procedures published for the aerodrome.
(2) The technical inspection must also include an inspection and assessment of the movement area pavements, drainage and associated strips, including a visual inspection and assessment of:
(a) pavement condition; and
(b) contamination, including from rubber build-up.
(3) The technical inspection must also include an inspection and testing of the aerodrome lighting and electrical reticulation systems, including the following sub-elements:
(a) visual aids on the movement area;
(b) apron floodlighting, including illumination of the apron and parking positions;
(c) illuminated wind direction indicators;
(d) pilot-activated lighting systems (if applicable);
(e) stand-by and emergency aerodrome lighting (if applicable);
(f) the visual approach slope indicator system (if applicable);
(g) approach lighting systems (if applicable);
(h) obstacle lights and beacons maintained by the aerodrome operator;
(i) any earthing points on the apron (if applicable).
(4) The technical inspection must also include an inspection and assessment of visual aids on the aerodrome, including the following sub-elements:
(a) movement area markings;
(b) movement area guidance signs, including aircraft parking position signs;
(c) airside vehicle control signs;
(d) protection of navigational aids and meteorological equipment signs.
(5) The technical inspection must include an inspection of equipment or facilities at the aerodrome used for any of the following:
(a) wildlife hazard management, including aerodrome fencing and gates;
(b) aerodrome emergencies.
(6) The technical inspection must include the following:
(a) a check of the currency and accuracy of:
(i) aerodrome information published in the AIP; and
(ii) aerodrome operating procedures specified in the aerodrome manual and supporting documents;
(b) a check that the safety management system or risk management plan (as applicable) is up-to-date and is functioning as documented;
(c) an inspection of airside vehicle control arrangements (if applicable).
(7) The technical inspection must include a check that personnel appointed as a reporting officer or works safety officer:
(a) have been trained and assessed in accordance with Chapter 13; and
(b) appear to be generally competent to carry out the required duties in accordance with this MOS.
(8) Any survey, check, inspection, assessment or test mentioned in this section that may reasonably be performed and completed as a single and discrete task, is an “element” for the purposes of sections 12.06 and 12.07.
12.10 Conduct of aerodrome technical inspections
(1) The operator of an aerodrome must ensure that a technical inspection is conducted by a person or persons with relevant technical qualifications and experience, or demonstrable relevant technical experience.
(a) the movement area, other pavements and drainage must be inspected by a person who has a recognised degree, diploma or certificate in civil engineering, or demonstrable relevant technical experience in civil engineering; and
(b) the lighting and electrical facilities must be inspected by a qualified person who is an electrical engineer or a licensed electrician with relevant aerodrome lighting knowledge and experience; and
(c) the following apply:
(i) for paragraph 12.09 (1) (a) — the obstacle limitation surfaces must be inspected by a person who is technically qualified or experienced in surveying;
(ii) for paragraph 12.09 (1) (b) — the other surfaces must be inspected by a person:
mentioned in subparagraph (i); or
(B) who has a sound knowledge and understanding of the standards for OLS;
(iii) for both paragraphs 12.09 (1) (a) and (1) (b) — the person conducting the inspection must have a sound knowledge and understanding of the standards and survey procedures for obstacle limitation surfaces; and
(d) the inspection checks of the aerodrome manual, supporting procedures and published aerodrome information in the AIP must be conducted by a person with sound knowledge and experience of the civil aviation safety legislation applicable to the inspection, reporting, operation and maintenance of aerodromes.
Note CASA recommends that the technical inspectors are trained in, or are familiar with, auditing techniques.
(3) Records of qualifications and relevant experience held by a person or persons conducting an aerodrome technical inspection must be:
(b) included in the report for the aerodrome technical inspection.
(4) For subsections (1) and (2), the demonstrable, relevant technical experience of a person must be:
(b) included in the report for the aerodrome technical inspection.
12.11 Annual aerodrome manual validation and report
(a) less than 10 000 air transport passenger movements; or
(b) less than 20 000 aircraft movements;
an aerodrome manual validation (a validation) must be carried out.
(2) The first validation must be carried out not later than 12 months after:
(a) for paragraph (1) (a) — the date of publication, by the Department, of the air transport passenger movement numbers indicating that, for the first time under this MOS, there have been less than 10 000 air transport passenger movements for the aerodrome for the financial year; or
(b) for paragraph (1) (b) — the date the aerodrome operator becomes aware of information indicating that, for the first time under this MOS, there have been less than 20 000 aircraft movements at the aerodrome in the course of the financial year.
(3) The second validation must be carried out not later than 12 months after the first validation, and the validation must be carried out at least once every 12 months thereafter.
(c) subsequently would have applied to the operator again if such application were deemed to be for the first time under this MOS;
(e) subsection (3) applies to the operator for the second and subsequent technical inspection programs after the deemed first time.
(5) Parts of a validation may be carried out at different times from the other parts provided that all parts of the validation are completed within the interval for the validation provided for by this section.
(6) Despite anything else in this section, if an aerodrome serviceability inspection identifies a defect or deficiency mentioned in paragraph (8) (a), (b) or (c), a validation must be carried out immediately.
(7) A validation must check for non-compliance with the standards in this MOS, and for any error in reported information for the items listed in subsection (11).
(8) If any of the following is identified during a validation, a report must be submitted to CASA within 30 days of the identification:
(a) incorrect aerodrome information published in the AIP or a NOTAM, or reported to ATC (if applicable);
(b) any details in the aerodrome manual which are incorrect or are not current;
(c) any procedure in use at the aerodrome which is not in accordance with, or conflicts with, procedures in the aerodrome manual.
Note If CASA is sent an amendment to the aerodrome manual which addresses the deficient items outlined in this subsection, this would normally constitute an acceptable report.
(9) Following completion of a validation, the aerodrome operator must correct any errors and anomalies in the aerodrome manual as soon as possible.
(10) The aerodrome operator must keep in safe custody records of the results of the annual validation, for at least 3 years after the validation.
(11) The annual validation must include the following:
(a) a check of the approach, take-off, and transitional surfaces to ensure published aerodrome information is accurate to within 0.05% of the published gradient in the AIP-ERSA;
(b) a check of the other surfaces associated with the OLS;
(c) a check of the aerodrome operator’s monitoring of the instrument approach procedure critical obstacles nominated by the procedure designer for any terminal instrument flight procedures published for the aerodrome;
(d) a check of the currency and accuracy of:
(i) aerodrome information published in the AIP; and
(ii) aerodrome operating procedures specified in the aerodrome manual and supporting documents;
(e) a check that each person appointed as a reporting officer or a works safety officer is trained and generally competent to carry out the required functions in accordance with this MOS.
(12) For subsection (11):
(a) the obstacle limitation surfaces must be checked by a person who:
(i) is technically qualified or experienced in surveying; or
(ii) both:
has a sound knowledge and understanding of the standards for obstacle limitation surfaces; and
(B) can, by appropriate means, validate the accuracy of the current published information in the AIP; and
(b) the check of the aerodrome manual, supporting procedures and published aerodrome information in the AIP must be confirmed by a person with sound knowledge and experience of the regulations and standards that are applicable to the inspection, reporting, operation and maintenance of aerodromes.
Note CASA recommends that persons carrying out validation or confirmation are trained in, or familiar with, auditing techniques.
(13) Records of qualifications and experience held by a person or persons conducting a validation or confirmation must be either:
(b) included in the report for the annual aerodrome manual validation.