Part 10MATTERS TO BE CHECKED BEFORE TAKE-OFF

CHAPTER 10 MATTERS TO BE CHECKED BEFORE TAKE-OFF

10.01 Purpose

For subregulation 91.245 (1), this Chapter prescribes the checks to be carried out before take-off.

10.02 Matters to be checked before take-off

The prescribed checks are the following:

(a) a check to confirm that each aerodrome, air route and airway facility that the pilot plans to use for the flight will be available, suitable and safe for use;

(b) a check of the following:

(i) all Head Office and FIR NOTAMs applicable to the en route phase of the flight;

(ii) all location-specific NOTAMs for relevant aerodromes;

(c) a check to confirm the availability of GNSS integrity if required by section 11.03 or 14.06;

(d) a check to confirm that:

(i) all equipment required to be fitted to, or carried on, the aircraft by or under the civil aviation legislation is available and functioning properly; and

(ii) emergency and survival equipment carried on the aircraft is readily accessible;

(e) a check to confirm that each crew member is fit to perform the crew member’s duties;

(f) a check to confirm that:

(i) the aircraft’s hatches, access ports, panels and fuel tank caps are secured; and

(ii) the control locks, covers and ground safety devices and restraints have been removed;

(g) if the aircraft is an Australian aircraft — a check to confirm that there is either:

(i) a certificate of release to service for the most recent maintenance carried out on the aircraft; or

(ii) a maintenance release for the aircraft;

(h) a check to confirm that the aircraft’s flight controls have been tested and are functioning correctly;

(i) for each system fitted to the aircraft for measuring and displaying pressure altitude, a check of the system’s accuracy in accordance with the procedures mentioned in this Chapter;

(j) if an amount of supplemental oxygen or protective breathing equipment is required by or under the civil aviation legislation to be carried on the aircraft for a flight crew member for the flight — checks to ensure the following (as the case requires):

(i) that the required amount of supplemental oxygen is available;

(ii) that the protective breathing equipment is operative;

(iii) that the oxygen mask is connected to the supply terminal;

(iv) that each communication system associated with the oxygen mask is operative;

(v) if the oxygen mask is adjustable — that the mask fits the flight crew member correctly.

10.03 Checking systems for measuring and displaying pressure altitude — general