Use of reverse thrust during curfew periods
8 Use of reverse thrust during curfew periods
If an aircraft lands at Sydney Airport during a curfew period using reverse thrust greater than idle reverse thrust, the operator of the aircraft must lodge a return in accordance with subsection (3) within 7 days after the landing.
The operator of an aircraft commits an offence if:
the operator engages in conduct; and
the operator’s conduct results in a contravention of subsection (1).
Penalty: 50 penalty units.
Strict liability applies to paragraph (2)(b).
For strict liability, see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code.
The return must:
state the date and time of the landing; and
state the aircraft’s registration mark, its operator, and its type; and
state the reason why reverse thrust greater than idle reverse thrust was used during the landing; and
be lodged by giving the return to an authorised person at a prescribed address.
The operator of an aircraft should not plan to land the aircraft at Sydney Airport during a curfew period if the operator is aware that the landing would require the use of reverse thrust greater than idle reverse thrust.
The pilot of an aircraft landing at Sydney Airport during a curfew period should use only the minimum reverse thrust necessary for a safe landing.
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