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Proposed new remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) registration and RPAS operator accreditation scheme (PP 1816US)
In 2019, CASA proposes to introduce a remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) registration and RPA operator accreditation requirement, as a way of monitoring the safe and lawful operation of RPAs. The registration and accreditation requirements are proposed to apply (with certain exceptions) to the following RPA: RPA more than 250 grams operated recreationally and all RPA operated commercially, including excluded RPA operations, regardless of weight. The... MoreClosed 22 February 2019 -
Draft AC 20-06 v1.0 - Defect reporting
The purpose of this Advisory Circular (AC) is to provide guidance and information to people reporting defects discovered in aircraft or aeronautical products to the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) in accordance with Part 4B of Civil Aviation Regulations (CAR) or Division 42.C.4 and Subdivision 42.D.6.2 of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASR). Draft AC 20-06 v1.0 replaces CAAP 51-1(2), as the CAAP only referred to aircraft maintained under the CAR. This AC will cover... MoreClosed 13 February 2019 -
Modernising Australia’s fatigue rules - proposed CAO 48.1 Instrument 2019 - (CD 1811OS)
CASA’s response to the independent review of fatigue rules identified 54 actions to address the review team recommendations. The proposed Civil Aviation Order (CAO) 48.1 Instrument 2019, aims to address 12 of these actions to support the transition of high capacity regular public transport operators to the new rules by 30 September 2019. A further amendment to the rules may be required in 2019 to support the transition of other operators to the new rules by 26 March 2020. ... MoreClosed 10 February 2019 -
Part 43 - Maintenance of general aviation and aerial work aircraft (CD 1812SS)
The proposed new maintenance regulations for general aviation (GA) seek to meet an overarching objective of streamlining maintenance requirements, minimise regulatory burden and reduce costs while maintaining the high aviation standards expected by all Australians. In August 2018 we conducted a consultation that asked respondents to identify current challenges they experienced in GA maintenance and opportunities to improve Australia's regulatory system. Respondents were also asked to... MoreClosed 31 January 2019 -
Proposed safety standard - Community service flights (CD 1814OS)
CASA is proposing to introduce a new minimum safety standard for community service flights (CSF). The new standard relates to: licensing and medical requirements for pilots minimum CSF pilot experience a requirement that flights at night be conducted under the instrument flight rules (IFR) maintenance-related enhancements consistent with requirements governing similar operations in Australia. CASA believes that... MoreClosed 31 January 2019 -
Draft CAAP 166-01 v4.2 - Operations in the vicinity of non-controlled aerodromes
Following extensive consultation with the aviation community, we have finalised the policy in relation to the appropriate frequency to use in the vicinity of non-controlled aerodromes. To ensure the radio procedures will work in practice as they are intended, we have made some editorial changes to consolidate and clarify the radio use guidance in the Civil Aviation Advisory Publication 166-01 (CAAP 166-01). Feedback on these changes is now being sought. Similar wording... MoreClosed 16 January 2019 -
Proposed Part 101 (Unmanned aircraft and rockets) Manual of Standards 2018 - (CD 1807US)
CASA is seeking feedback on new rules for remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) operations (popularly known as drones). The proposed new rules aim to: prescribe requirements for RePL training course administration including requirements for RePL training instructors prescribe aeronautical knowledge and practical competency standards, for RePL practical training courses impose examination requirements for RePL training course... MoreClosed 18 November 2018 -
Draft CAAP 253-02 v2.0 - Passenger safety information
CASA has produced a new version of Civil Aviation Advisory Publication (CAAP ) 253-02 - Passenger safety information: Guidelines on content and standard of safety information to be provided to passengers by aircraft operators. CAAP 253-02, produced under the provisions of section 14 Civil Aviation Order (CAO) 20.11, requires the operator of an aircraft to ensure that all passengers are adequately briefed on safety information applicable to their operation. MoreClosed 2 November 2018 -
Manual of Standards for Part 149 of CASR – Approved Self-administering Aviation Organisations (CD 1710SS)
Australia’s first regulation for self-administering aviation organisations was made into law on 12 July 2018. It provides a consistent and transparent regulatory framework under which organisations can be authorised by CASA to carry out self-administering functions as an Approved Self-administering Organisation (ASAO). It will replace individual agreements with several organisations. The Manual of Standards (MOS) for Part 149 of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 (CASR), is... MoreClosed 21 October 2018 -
Flight Safety Australia - feedback survey 2018
We are doing some research to help us grow the readership of Flight Safety Australia. Never read it? We really want to hear from you! We would also love feedback from our current readers. About Flight Safety Australia Flight Safety Australia is CASA’s flagship aviation safety magazine. It offers credible, informative and comprehensive content on all key aviation safety issues—safety management systems, maintenance, runway safety, human factors, airspace, training,... MoreClosed 23 September 2018 -
Minor miscellaneous amendments to Part 66 Manual of Standards (CD 1803MS)
The project intends to make miscellaneous amendments, editorial and/or machinery changes, to the Part 66 MOS and will: • make minor corrections to typographical errors in modules 7 and 15 of CASA’s knowledge syllabus listed in Part 3 of Appendix I • make minor corrections to existing units of competency, regarding their applicability to particular categories of licence and make minor updates to unit codes for some existing units of competency as listed in Appendix IV •... MoreClosed 5 September 2018 -
Proposed amendments to the rules for larger aeroplanes air transport operations - Part 119 and 121 of CASR - (CD 1806OS)
The proposed new rules for larger aeroplane air transport operations aim to consolidate the rules into a single document suite and make them more operationally focused and easier to use. The larger aeroplane rules are applicable to multi-engine aeroplanes with a maximum take-off weight (MTOW) more than 8,618kg or a maximum operational passenger seating configuration (MOPSC) of more than nine seats. They are also applicable to single-engine aeroplanes with a MOPSC of more than... MoreClosed 2 September 2018 -
Proposed changes to the rules for smaller aeroplanes air transport operations - Part 119 and 135 of CASR (CD 1805OS)
The proposed rule changes for smaller aeroplane air transport operations aim to improve safety and consolidate requirements to make them more operationally focused and easier to use. The smaller aeroplane rules are applicable to aeroplanes that weigh less than 8,618kg maximum take-off weight (MTOW) and have a maximum operational passenger seating configuration (MOPSC) of nine or less. In 2016, CASA conducted a sector risk profile for this... MoreClosed 2 September 2018 -
Proposal to develop a tailored set of maintenance regulations for general aviation - (DP 1809SS)
CASA is currently working to develop a new set of maintenance regulations tailored specifically for general aviation (GA), that will be based on the example of best practices in other leading aviation nations. The new regulations seek to meet an overarching objective of streamlining maintenance requirements, minimising the level of regulatory burden and reducing costs while still maintaining the high aviation safety standards expected by all Australians. How do we define general... MoreClosed 28 August 2018 -
Proposed changes to the rules for rotorcraft air transport operations – Part 119 and 133 of CASR (CD 1804OS)
CASA has been progressively transitioning the Civil Aviation Regulations 1988 (CAR) to the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 (CASR). This public consultation is a combined consultation of Parts 119 and 133 of CASR. The proposed rule changes for rotorcraft air transport operations will create a specific set of operating rules for the first time. The new rules aim to: minimise the safety differential between charter and regular public transport (RPT),... MoreClosed 21 August 2018 -
Draft AC 139-05 v3.0 - Changes to Plume Assessment
The purpose of this Advisory Circular (AC) is to provide: A standard method of determining the critical velocity of a vertical exhaust plume so that the impact of a plume near aerodromes and away from aerodromes can be assessed in a consistent and reliable way. Guidance to persons involved in the design, construction and operation of facilities with vertical exhaust plumes about the information required to assess the potential hazard from a plume to aircraft operations. ... MoreClosed 17 August 2018 -
Summary of proposed development - Subpart 132.M of CASR - Maintenance of limited category aircraft (CD 1715OS)
This consultation draft sets out the full policy proposals for Subpart 132.M of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 (CASR)– maintenance of limited category aircraft, for public consideration and comment. Previous consultation on this topic has supported the development of Subpart 132.M of CASR, subject to a review of the full policy detail. The underlying principles for Part 132 of CASR, for limited category aircraft operations, are: Part 132 of CASR operations are... MoreClosed 13 July 2018 -
Frequency use at low level in Class G airspace - (CD 1802AS)
CASA invites all pilots who operate at low level in Class G airspace to comment on a new proposal that would change the guidance for radio frequency use at uncharted aerodromes. Responses to the previous consultation, Frequency use at low level in Class G airspace (NPRM 1712AS) identified a number of critical issues that required further consideration. Most notably, these were around the extent of overlapping frequencies that would be created by the proposal to expand CTAFs, and... MoreClosed 14 May 2018 -
Proposed changes to the general operating and flight rules - Part 91 of CASR (NPRM CD 1511OS-2)
The proposed Part 91 of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 (CASR) and its associated manual of standards (MOS) will consolidate the general operating and flight rules for Australian aircraft. Part 91 replaces more than one hundred documents—such as regulations, orders, supporting instruments and exemptions—combining them into just two documents. Primarily, it will retain the existing rules. However, there are a small number of new rules which are designed to enhance... MoreClosed 6 May 2018 -
Summary of proposal - Performance-based communications and surveillance (CD 1801AS)
ICAO has introduced new provisions for States to introduce Required Communication Performance (RCP) and Required Surveillance Performance (RSP) specifications to Controller-Pilot Data Link Communications (CPDLC) and Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Contract (ADS-C) systems. Along with required navigation performance (RNP) specifications, RCP and RSP are being used to set separation minima in some oceanic airspace. Starting from 29 March 2018, aircraft operating in some foreign Flight... MoreClosed 2 May 2018 -
Survey | Equipment and organisational systems in RPT and charter operations (ID F18/602)
CASA is inviting industry to participate in this survey to provide us important information about their equipment and organisational systems in the conduct of their regular public transport and charter operations. Why are we surveying CASA is developing new flight operations rules as part of a program of regulatory reform. Among the rules in development are Parts 119, 133 and 135 of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 (CASR). These rules regulate: ... MoreClosed 29 April 2018 -
Fatigue review final report: implementation considerations
A team of leading international specialists has confirmed the need to modernise Australia’s fatigue rules for air operators and pilots. The CASA Board has released the final report of the independent review of aviation fatigue rules for operators and pilots . It includes 24 recommendations to improve the fatigue rules contained in CAO 48.1 Instrument 2013 and their implementation. The independent review considered the safety need for updating the rules, processes underpinning... MoreClosed 22 April 2018 -
Proposal to improve the Part 61 flight instructor rating (CD 1713FS)
CASA is proposing to improve the Part 61 flight instructor rating. The improvements have been developed and refined via ongoing consultation between CASA and the aviation community since the introduction of the flight crew licensing regulations in September 2014. The proposed improvements aim to support flight training operators and trainers to develop and deliver their flight instructor training courses, amend the privileges and limitations of certain training endorsements and... MoreClosed 22 April 2018 -
Changes to aircraft weight and balance requirements- Consultation draft CAO 100.7 (CD 1603OS)
This consultation draft outlines minor changes to the permitted variation of the centre of gravity (CG) limit of rotorcraft and the calibration requirements for weighing scales in Civil Aviation Order 100.7. Purpose and scope of the proposed amendments The current calibration requirements specified in CAO 100.7 are unnecessarily restrictive. They state weighing scales must have been calibrated: by the manufacturer or by a laboratory that is accredited with the National... MoreClosed 19 April 2018 -
Non-destructive testing - Civil Aviation Advisory Publication (draft CAAP 33-02 v1.0)
CASA has produced a new Civil Aviation Advisory Publication (draft CAAP 33-02 v1.0). The CAAP provides procedures for performing certain types of non-destructive testing of aircraft or aircraft components under the provisions of regulation 30 of the Civil Aviation Regulations 1988 (CAR). MoreClosed 20 March 2018 -
Supplemental oxygen requirements for cabin crew in pressurised aircraft operating at flight level 250 and below (CAAP 20.4-01)
Feedback provided to CASA by aircraft operators was that clarification was sought on supplemental oxygen requirements for cabin crew members in pressurised aircraft operating at flight level 250 (25,000 feet) and below. As a result, CASA has produced a Civil Aviation Advisory Publication (CAAP 20.4-01) that seeks to clarify temporary non-compliance with cabin crew supplemental oxygen requirements as set out in Civil Aviation Order 20.4 during emergency situations where cabin crew may not... MoreClosed 9 March 2018 -
Discussion paper - Voluntary fitment of ADS-B technology in VFR aircraft (DP 1701AS)
Automatic dependent surveillance–broadcast (ADS-B) is a technology that enables an aircraft to be detected by air traffic control and aircraft systems. It is mandated for all aircraft operating under the instrument flight rules (IFR). Australia maintains an extensive ADS-B ground receiver network that enables a surveillance environment for air traffic services and enhances search and rescue capability. ADS-B receiver technology (ADS-B IN) is also available and provides an in-cockpit... MoreClosed 23 February 2018 -
Identifying the issues - Part 145 continuing airworthiness - approved maintenance organisations
CASA is carrying out a comprehensive post-implementation review of Part 145 of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 (CASR) and associated legislation. As a first step, we would like to hear about the issues you want addressed and your ideas for possible solutions. Part 145 was first introduced in June 2011 as part of the regulatory program to transition the requirements of aircraft or aeronautical product maintenance certificates of approval from the Civil Aviation Regulations 1988... MoreClosed 16 February 2018 -
Indemnity Insurance Arrangements for industry delegates, authorised persons and others policy paper
The Government's response to the Aviation Safety Regulation Review required that a policy paper on Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) industry indemnity and insurance arrangements be released for consultation. The purpose of the paper is to put forward proposals for appropriate future indemnity arrangements for persons who are not employees of CASA, but who are delegates or authorised persons, appointed under the Civil Aviation Regulations 1988 or the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations... MoreClosed 31 January 2018 -
Proposal - Frequency use at low level in Class G airspace (NPRM 1712AS)
In February we asked for your views on which frequency should be used at low level in uncontrolled (Class G) airspace and at uncharted aerodromes where there is no discrete frequency or broadcast area. The options were: maintain the current practice of monitoring the relevant area frequency monitor and broadcast on 126.7 MHz (MULTICOM). More than eighty per cent of respondents to the discussion paper supported establishing MULTICOM 126.7 MHz as the frequency to use in low... MoreClosed 12 January 2018
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