Amendments to: Part 172 Manual of Standards (MOS)
CASA proposes to change the air traffic control (ATC) standards for parallel runway operations, including those in use at Sydney (Kingsford Smith) aerodrome, and in the near future, Brisbane aerodrome.
Parallel runways enable busy aerodromes to efficiently and safely handle large numbers of aircraft movements. To ensure the safety of aircraft when operating in close proximity — as occurs during parallel runway operations —...More
Part 172 of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 (CASR) was one of the first CASR Parts introduced in 2003. Part 172 deals with the provision of air traffic services (ATS).
CASA is carrying out a post-implementation review (PIR) of Part 172 of the CASR and its Manual of Standards (MOS). While CASA has amended the MOS from time to time to address specific matters, this is the first comprehensive review of both the Regulation and the MOS.
The structure of Part 172...More
Part 172 of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 (CASR) and its associated Part 172 Manual of Standards (MOS) regulates the provision of air traffic services (ATS).
We are seeking comments on an amendment to the Part 172 MOS that would:
enable electro-optical technology (known as visual surveillance system or VSS) in the provision of aerodrome control services
address a gap in the control tower sight line requirements, in situations where a new...More
We are seeking your feedback about introducing fatigue management standards for air traffic service (ATS) personnel.
We propose to adopt one of the standards for fatigue management specified by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), specifically a fatigue risk management system (FRMS).
Fatigue management is a core aviation safety requirement, and we believe it is important to address this matter in legislation.
We anticipate the changes being...More
