Safe planning and conduct for aerodrome works – Draft Advisory Circular 139.C-15 v1.0

Overview

We are seeking your feedback on our draft guidance on the safe planning and conduct of aerodrome works. Aerodrome works is a defined term that refers to any construction or maintenance on or near an aerodrome's movement area that could create hazards or limit normal aircraft operations.

Draft Advisory Circular (AC) 139.C-15 replaces AC 139.20 on this topic, as it no longer aligns with the Part 139 (Aerodrome) Manual of Standards.

The purpose of the AC is to provide guidance and information to support aerodrome operators and those involved with the planning and conduct of aerodrome works. Control of work activities ensures hazards and risks to the take-off, landing and ground manoeuvring of aircraft are appropriately managed.

This AC:

• includes additional information to consider when developing method of working plans (MOWP)
• introduces information for NOTAM authorised persons to consider when drafting NOTAMs
• provides additional information on marking, marker and aerodrome lighting requirements
• includes additional information when considering temporary reduced length runway operations and temporarily displaced thresholds.

This AC will be of interest to:

• aerodrome owners/operators
• aerodrome personnel involved in the planning and execution of aerodrome works
• appointed Works Safety Officers (WSOs)
• consultants engaged in planning and conducting aerodrome works
• aircraft operators
• air traffic control (ATC)
• CASA inspectors and specialists.

Why your views matter

Your feedback will help us make sure the proposed guidance is suitable, clear and will work as intended.

Documents for review

The documents related to this consultation are:

• Draft AC 139.C-15 v1.0 - Safe planning and conduct of aerodrome works
• Part 139 (Aerodromes) Manual of Standards 2019 for information
• MS Word copy of online consultation for ease of distribution and feedback within your organisation.

Please read the draft AC before providing your feedback.

Please submit your comments on Draft AC 139.C-15 v1.0 through the consultation hub using the survey provided. If you are unable to provide feedback this way, please contact us for advice through regulatoryconsultation@casa.gov.au.

What happens next

At the end of the response period, we will:

• review all comments received
• make responses publicly available on the consultation hub (unless you request your submission remain confidential)
• publish a Summary of Consultation which summarises the feedback received and outlines any intended changes and next steps.

Feedback that improves the guidance will be incorporated into the final advisory circular.