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CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY REGULATIONS 1998 - REG 121.220

Taking off from and landing on narrow runways

  (1)   This regulation applies in relation to an aeroplane if:

  (a)   the aeroplane takes off from, or lands on, a runway; and

  (b)   the width of the runway (a narrow runway ) is less than the width for the aeroplane worked out in the manner prescribed by the Part   121 Manual of Standards for the purposes of this paragraph; and

  (c)   the aeroplane has a maximum certificated take - off weight of more than 5,700 kg; and

  (d)   the aeroplane is of a type first type certificated in its country of manufacture on or after 1   March 1978.

  (2)   The operator and the pilot in command of an aeroplane for a flight each contravene this subregulation   if:

  (a)   the aeroplane takes off from, or lands on, a narrow runway; and

  (b)   the aircraft flight manual instructions for the aeroplane do not include requirements for the operation of the aeroplane on a narrow runway.

  (3)   An aeroplane operator's exposition must include procedures for taking off from, or landing on, a narrow runway.

  (4)   An aeroplane operator's exposition must include procedures relating to the training required for the aeroplane's flight crew to conduct a take - off from, or a landing on, a narrow runway.

  (5)   A person commits an offence of strict liability if the person contravenes subregulation   (2).

Penalty:   50 penalty units.



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