A/C Lights SOP - RW
Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2009 12:59 am
Background:
The policy for use of lights for collision avoidance has been amended so that it aligns with the recommendations made by Airservices Australia, the FAA and EASA. Background to this policy was published in the September 2005 edition of the Flight Technical Newsletter and should be read in conjunction with this FSO.
Policy:
The lights nominated below are to be used day and night. They are to be used in addition to the normal selections of Anti Collision, Navigation and Logo lights.
1. Taxi out and in:
• Turn Taxi lights and Runway Turnoff lights ON.
2. When crossing a runway:
• Turn Strobe lights ON,
• Turn Wing lights ON.
3. When entering the departure runway:
• Turn Strobe lights ON,
• Turn Wing lights ON.
• If holding in the lined up position, turn forward facing lights OFF (ie. Taxi, Runway Turnoff and Landing lights if used for taxi).
4. When takeoff clearance is received, or when commencing takeoff roll at a non- controlled airport:
• Daylight Operations:
Ensure forward facing lights are ON or PULSE if installed (ie Taxi, Runway Turnoff and all Landing lights). If pulse lights are installed, select the Inboard Landing light switches to PULSE and the Outboard Landing light switches to EXTEND. As part of the after takeoff procedures the PNF should turn the Taxi, Runway Turnoff and Wing light switches OFF.
• Night Operations:
Ensure forward facing lights are ON (ie. Taxi, Runway Turnoff and all Landing lights). As part of the after takeoff procedures the PNF should turn the Taxi, Runway Turnoff and Wing lights OFF. If Pulse lights are installed, the Inboard Landing light switches should be selected to PULSE and the Outboard Landing light switches to EXTEND.
NOTE: The procedure of turning Landing lights ON when about to commence takeoff is a signal to other pilots, ATC, and ground personnel that the aircraft is moving down the runway for takeoff.
5. Passing 10,000 feet on climb:
• Turn Inboard Landing light switches to OFF
• Turn Outboard Landing light switches to OFF
6. Passing 10,000 feet on descent:
• Turn Inboard Landing light switches to ON, or PULSE if pulse lights installed
• Turn Outboard Landing light switches to ON, or EXTEND if pulse lights installed
7. By night in Pulse light equipped aircraft, commensurate with the “1000” call the PNF should turn the Inboard and Outboard Landing light switches ON.
8. When operating in Australian Class G, or non-radar Class E airspace, use all
available exterior lights.
Landing and strobe lights may be turned off in cloud if they constitute a nuisance
The policy for use of lights for collision avoidance has been amended so that it aligns with the recommendations made by Airservices Australia, the FAA and EASA. Background to this policy was published in the September 2005 edition of the Flight Technical Newsletter and should be read in conjunction with this FSO.
Policy:
The lights nominated below are to be used day and night. They are to be used in addition to the normal selections of Anti Collision, Navigation and Logo lights.
1. Taxi out and in:
• Turn Taxi lights and Runway Turnoff lights ON.
2. When crossing a runway:
• Turn Strobe lights ON,
• Turn Wing lights ON.
3. When entering the departure runway:
• Turn Strobe lights ON,
• Turn Wing lights ON.
• If holding in the lined up position, turn forward facing lights OFF (ie. Taxi, Runway Turnoff and Landing lights if used for taxi).
4. When takeoff clearance is received, or when commencing takeoff roll at a non- controlled airport:
• Daylight Operations:
Ensure forward facing lights are ON or PULSE if installed (ie Taxi, Runway Turnoff and all Landing lights). If pulse lights are installed, select the Inboard Landing light switches to PULSE and the Outboard Landing light switches to EXTEND. As part of the after takeoff procedures the PNF should turn the Taxi, Runway Turnoff and Wing light switches OFF.
• Night Operations:
Ensure forward facing lights are ON (ie. Taxi, Runway Turnoff and all Landing lights). As part of the after takeoff procedures the PNF should turn the Taxi, Runway Turnoff and Wing lights OFF. If Pulse lights are installed, the Inboard Landing light switches should be selected to PULSE and the Outboard Landing light switches to EXTEND.
NOTE: The procedure of turning Landing lights ON when about to commence takeoff is a signal to other pilots, ATC, and ground personnel that the aircraft is moving down the runway for takeoff.
5. Passing 10,000 feet on climb:
• Turn Inboard Landing light switches to OFF
• Turn Outboard Landing light switches to OFF
6. Passing 10,000 feet on descent:
• Turn Inboard Landing light switches to ON, or PULSE if pulse lights installed
• Turn Outboard Landing light switches to ON, or EXTEND if pulse lights installed
7. By night in Pulse light equipped aircraft, commensurate with the “1000” call the PNF should turn the Inboard and Outboard Landing light switches ON.
8. When operating in Australian Class G, or non-radar Class E airspace, use all
available exterior lights.
Landing and strobe lights may be turned off in cloud if they constitute a nuisance
