February 15
Security is becoming a big issue for aircraft owners as the Government legislates to have
all light aircraft "secured" even when parked for any length of time at a "secure" airport
Authorities are suggesting one method would be to prohibit the movement of a throttle or
mixture control by attaching a simple locking device secured with padlocks
"All locks used for the security of prescribed aircraft are to comply with Australian Standard:
AS 4145.4-2002 Locksets – Padlocks"
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A notice stating the aircraft has been secured must be displayed and made visible to passing
"traffic"
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"Under the regulations the operator of an aircraft has committed an offence if the aircraft is
covered and displays such a notice but is not fitted with an anti-theft device, or if the aircraft is covered and
does not display such a notice"
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