Published date: 18 June 2024

Purpose

This advisory circular (AC) describes an acceptable means of compliance with standards regarding light hazards to aircraft and the steps to be taken to minimise the risks to aviation safety.

Related rules

This AC relates specifically to Civil Aviation Rule Part 91 Subpart A – General, and Part 91 Subpart C – General Flight Rules, and Part 12 Subpart B – Notification, Investigation, and Reporting, of Occurrences.

Change notice

Revision 2 changes the title of the AC from Laser Strikes on Aircraft to Light Hazards to Aircraft. It also adds a new section 6, Other light hazards, adds a note under section 7, and adds a sub-section 9.4 on other hazards such as bright lights.