CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY REGULATIONS 1998 - REG 90.285 Pitot heat indication systems
CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY REGULATIONS 1998 - REG 90.285
Pitot heat indication systems(1) This regulation applies to a turbine - powered transport category aeroplane that:
(a) is an aeroplane to which this Subpart applies; and
(b) has a flight instrument pitot heating system; and
(c) is engaged in scheduled air transport operations.
(2) The registered operator of the aeroplane commits an offence if:
(a) the registered operator:
(i) operates the aeroplane; or
(ii) permits a person to operate the aeroplane; and
(b) a requirement in this regulation is not met while the aeroplane is operating.
(3) The aeroplane must have an indication system to indicate to the flight crew if the flight instrument pitot heating system is not operating.
(4) The indication system must comply with the following requirements:
(a) the indication system must incorporate an amber light that is in clear view of a flight crew member;
(b) the indication system must be designed to alert the flight crew if either of the following conditions exists:
(i) the flight instrument pitot heating system is switched off;
(ii) the flight instrument pitot heating system is switched on and any pitot tube heating element is inoperative.
Source FARs section 121.342 modified.
(5) An offence against subregulation (2) is an offence of
strict liability.