Current projects
AS 08/10 - New Advisory Circular (AC) 139-25(0) - Strength of rating of aerodrome pavements
AS 08/08 - Aerodromes-Amendment of Part 139 and MOS Part 139
History
25 Sep 2008
Project closed
5 Sep 2008
Project Closed.
The amendments to the MOS Part 139 - Aerodromes have been published.
16 Jun 2008
Project AS 08/08 – Amendment of CASR Part 139 and MOS Part 139
This project has been approved and information is now available.
25 Jan 2008
NFC 139/03 - Proposed Amendments to Manual of Standards (MOS) Part 139 – Aerodromes
NFC 139/03 titled Proposed Amendments to Manual of Standards (MOS) Part 139 – Aerodromes has been published.
8 Jan 2008
Comments to this Notice of Proposed Change (NPC) closed 6 March 2008.
9 Oct 2007
Project AS 07/14 - Post-implementation review of CASR Subpart 139.H
This Post-implementation review has been approved and information is now available.
Current rule
CASR Part 139 – Aerodromes
Subpart 139.H was made on 26 June 2002 and became effective on 1 May 2003. It specifies the requirements for the provision of aerodrome and fire fighting services (ARFFS), and puts in place a safety framework, sets minimum service standards, and provides for:
- criteria for establishment of disestablishment of ARFFS;
- provision of ARFFS outside of the criteria;
- interface arrangements with State or Territory fire brigades and other third party providers;
- quality control;
- ARFFS personnel recruitment;
- training establishments; and
- applicants organisation.
The remaining subparts of Part 139 were made on 7 April 2003 and took effect on 2 May 2003. They prescribe the requirements for aerodromes used in air transport operations and are supported by a Manual of Standards (MOS) which sets out the necessary technical standards, and a series of Advisory Circulars (ACs) which provide guidance information intended to facilitate compliance.
Who Part 139 affects
- Aircraft operators
- Aeronautical, navigation and telecommunication service providers
- State and Local Government agencies
- Licensed and unlicensed aerodrome operators
- Individuals involved in the operation and maintenance of aerodromes
- Aerodrome consultants
- (to a lesser extent) Aerodrome and airways equipment suppliers and training organisations.
Subpart 139.H affects:
- Airservices Australia (currently the major provider of ARFFS services)
- Aircraft operators
- Prospective ARFFS providers
- Prospective ARFFS training providers
- Aerodrome operators
- Federal, Territory, State and local government agencies.