Part 139 of CASR Aerodromes

Rule status

Current

Part 139 of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASR) sets out requirements and standards for aerodromes with published instrument flight procedures.

These requirements include standards for:

  • aerodrome facilities
  • obstacle control
  • operational procedures
  • safety management.

We are considering further amendments to the Part 139 Manual of Standards (MOS) in relation to ICAO-driven improvements in:

  • runway condition reporting
  • friction testing standards
  • changes to the PANS-Aerodromes document.

Subpart 139.H outlines the requirements for the provision of aerodrome and firefighting services (ARFFS). Subpart 139.H is under a post-implementation review with its requirements looking to move under rule Part 176 of CASR.

Part 139 and the Part 139 Manual of Standards (MOS) came into effect in May 2022 following extensive consultation with industry.

Who it affects

Part 139 of CASR affects:

  • certified aerodrome operators
  • aeronautical, navigation and telecommunication service providers
  • aerodrome radio communication service providers
  • individuals involved in the operation and maintenance of aerodromes
  • aerodrome consultants
  • aerodrome and airways equipment suppliers and training organisations. 
  • state and local government planning bodies
  • proponents of tall structures.

Subpart 139.H affects:

  • current ARFFS providers (Airservices Australia, Norfolk Island)
  • aircraft operators
  • prospective ARFFS providers
  • prospective ARFFS training providers
  • aerodrome operators.

Legislation

Legislative instruments

Legislative instruments include exemptions to regulatory requirements in aviation regulations or a Manual of Standards.

Exemptions may apply to a broad range of people.

Instruments related to this part will display in this space or you can view our list of legislative instruments.

2 legislative instruments available

Part 139 Manual of Standards
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Part 139H Manual of Standards
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Guidance material

Advisory material provides advice and guidance to explain particular regulatory requirements of a CASR Part. Guidance material relating to this part will appear in this space or you can view all our guidance material.

39 guidance material available

AC 139.H-05 - Aviation rescue fire fighting service generic response form

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Advisory Circular AC 139H-05 provides guidance and information to aerodrome operators and ARFFS providers where aerodrome rescue and fire fighting services are provided or required.

DOWNLOAD AC 139H-05 Aviation rescue fire fighting service generic response form (PDF, 622.3 KB)
Advisory Circular Version: 1.1

AC 139.R-01 - Guidelines for heliports - design and operation

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The purpose of this AC is to provide guidance in the planning, design, and operation of heliports to support the safe and efficient operation of helicopters operating under both visual flight rules (VFR) and instrument flight rules (IFR).

DOWNLOAD AC 139.R-01 Guidelines for heliports - design and operation (PDF, 3.24 MB)
Advisory Circular Version: 3.1

AC 139.C-11 - Commissioning of aerodrome lighting systems

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Advisory circular AC 139.C-11 provides general information and advice on the requirements and method of commissioning various aerodrome lighting systems.

DOWNLOAD AC 139.C-11 Commissioning of aerodrome lighting systems (PDF, 1.47 MB)
Advisory Circular Version: 1.1

139.E-01 - Reporting of tall structures

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Advisory Circular 139.E-01 provides guidance to those authorities and persons involved in the planning, approval, erection, extension or dismantling of tall structures or sources of hazardous plumes so that they may understand the vital nature of the information they provide.

DOWNLOAD AC 139.E-01 Reporting of tall structures (PDF, 301.9 KB)
Advisory Circular Version: 1.0

Sample aerodrome manual template for Part 139 of CASR

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Sample aerodrome manual template for Part 139 of CASR

DOWNLOAD Sample aerodrome manual template for Part 139 of CASR (DOCX, 560.85 KB)
Industry compliance template Version: 1.0

AC 139.H-03 - Aviation rescue fire fighting service ancillary equipment

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Advisory Circular AC 139H-03 provides guidance and information to aerodrome operators and ARFFS providers at aerodromes where aerodrome rescue and fire fighting services are provided or required.

DOWNLOAD AC 139.H-03 Aviation rescue fire fighting service ancillary equipment (PDF, 344.39 KB)
Advisory Circular Version: 1.1

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Online version available at: https://www.casa.gov.au//rules/regulatory-framework/casr/part-139-casr-aerodromes
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