External white lighting
Date issue released
Safety Issue Description

The external aircraft white lighting was inadequate to illuminate the terrain below and to the side of the aircraft at the required operating height.

Issue number
AO-2021-018-SI-02
Issue Status
Closed – Adequately addressed
Transport Function
Aviation: Other
Issue Owner
TOLL
Mode of Transport
Aviation
Issue Status Justification

The fitment of high‑intensity external lighting will ensure that terrain below and to the side of the aircraft will be adequately illuminated at the required operating height.

Proactive action
Action number
AO-2021-018-PSA-98
Organisation
TOLL
Action Status
Closed
Action description

TOLL has fitted the high‑intensity Trakka searchlight to all contract aircraft, ensuring adequate lighting is available to illuminate the terrain at the required operating height during NVIS winching.