Commonwealth Numbered Regulations

1988 NO. 158 CIVIL AVIATION REGULATIONS - REG 245

245. (1) The Authority may give directions specifying the tests to be carried
out by the pilot in command of an aircraft before the commencement of, and
during, a take-off run in order to be satisfied that the engine and associated
items of equipment are functioning correctly within the permissible limits of
performance.

(2) Before the commencement of, and during, a take-off run, the pilot in
command of an aircraft shall:

   (a)  carry out all tests required to be carried out in relation to the
        aircraft under subregulation (1);

   (b)  test all flight instruments, and, in particular, all gyroscopic flight
        instruments, that it is possible to test so as to ensure that they are
        functioning correctly;

   (c)  ensure that all gyroscopic flight instruments are correctly set and
        uncaged; and

   (d)  perform such checks and tests as are required by the flight manual
        for, or the operations manual of, the aircraft.

(3) If an inspection, check or test made under subregulation (2) indicates any
departure from the permissible limits or any malfunctioning in any particular
(not being a departure or malfunctioning that is a permissible
unserviceability), the pilot in command shall not commence the take-off or, if
the pilot has commenced the take-off, shall abandon the take-off or take such
other action as the pilot considers appropriate to ensure the safety of the
aircraft and of persons on board the aircraft.