Rules and practices for aerodromes
Rules and Practices for Aerodromes (RPAs) contain rules, mandatory standards, procedures and guidance information relating to the planning, design and operation of aerodromes.
A number of RPA chapters are not included on the CASA web site because they are not available in an electronic format.
The RPA has been replaced by a new document called Manual of Standards (MOS) - Part 139 Aerodromes which contains all the aerodrome standards. There is no plan to progress the web version of the RPA.
The RPA standards will continue to be relevant for existing facilities but any upgrading or new work is to be in accordance with MOS 139.
RPA - Final Published Version August 2002 (Replaced by the Manual of Standards (MOS) - Part 139 Aerodromes)
Amendment checklist (Volume 1, August 2002)
Chapter 1 - Using aerodrome standards
Chapter 7 - Design standards for licensed aerodromes
Chapter 8 - Standards for aircraft landing areas
Chapter 9 - Operating standards for licensed aerodromes
Chapter 10 - Obstacles in airspace
Chapter 11 - Visual aids - day
pages 1-12 - Contents, Applicability, General, Removal of visual aids, Use of colours, Markings, Markers, Runway markings
pages 13-22 - Runway markings (continued), Taxiway markings, Apron markings
pages 23-38 - Apron markings (continued), Tug operator guidance markings
pages 39-58 - Markings of aerodrome facilities for helicopters, Movement area guidance signs, Unserviceability markings and markers, Wind direction indicators, Obstacle markings, Marking of glider runway strips
Chapter 12 - Aerodrome lighting