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Consultation draft - proposed flight test and proficiency check standards in the Part 61 MOS (CD 1619FS)
CASA is proposing changes to the flight test and proficiency check standards, as prescribed in Schedules 5 and 6 of the Part 61 Manual of Standards (MOS). Examiners have found the current format of modifications and references to Schedule 2 to be an inflexible means by which to apply the flight test and proficiency check standards. Sometimes aircraft equipment, operational practice or location can lead to difficulties in applying the standards. CASA has also found instances where... MoreClosed 3 October 2017 -
Drone discussion paper - Review of RPAS operations (DP 1708OS)
Australia was one of the first countries in the world to introduce legislation governing the operation of remotely piloted aircraft (RPA), commonly referred to as drones. Part 101 of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 (CASR) was introduced in 2002 in response to the need for an effective regulatory framework within which the development of this rapidly evolving technology could progress without compromising the safety of other airspace users and people and property on the ground. ... MoreClosed 29 September 2017 -
Consultation draft - proposed amendments to maintenance release and general provisions of Civil Aviation Order 100.5 (CD 1615MS)
In 2015, CASA identified a number of airworthiness directives (ADs)—that prescribed general maintenance requirements—that did not satisfy the requirements under Part 39 of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 (CASR) for the issue of an AD . CASA published a consultation draft ( CD 1423MS ) proposing the transfer of the maintenance requirements to Civil Aviation Order (CAO) 100.5 and subsequently transferred these requirements through Civil Aviation Order 100.5 Amendment Instrument... MoreClosed 29 September 2017 -
Discussion paper - Frequency use at low level in Class G airspace (DP 1610AS)
The purpose of this Discussion Paper (DP) is to consider the most appropriate very high frequency (VHF) radio frequency for pilots to use at low level in Class G airspace. Under regulation 166C of the Civil Aviation Regulations 1988 (CAR), pilots must make a radio broadcast when operating in the vicinity of a non-controlled aerodrome whenever it is reasonably necessary to avoid a collision or the risk of a collision. The regulation does not specify which frequency to use, other than ‘the... MoreClosed 19 September 2017 -
Discussion paper - Maintenance of limited category aircraft (DP 1618OS)
Maintenance of limited category aircraft is regulated under Parts 4 and 4A of the Civil Aviation Regulations 1988 (CAR) in conjunction with Civil Aviation Orders (CAOs) and a number of legislative instruments. In time, all Australian aircraft will be transitioned to the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 (CASR) under the regulatory reform program. On completion of the transition, the CAR will be repealed. If no change is made to the regulations dealing with maintenance of limited... MoreClosed 15 September 2017 -
Draft CAAP 257-EX-01 v2.1 - approval to conduct low visibility operations
This civil aviation advisory publication (CAAP) provides information about the processes and requirements for gaining approval to conduct LVO. It applies to: Australian aircraft operators who want to conduct low visibility operations (LVOs), both within Australia and overseas foreign aircraft operators wishing to conduct LVO within Australia. MoreClosed 24 August 2017 -
Draft AC 21-38 v2.0 - electrical load analysis and power source capacity
This AC provides guidance material for the preparation of an electrical load analysis. This guidance is appropriate in the absence of information from the type certificate or supplemental type certificate holder. The AC will be of interest to: Subpart 21.B type certificate holders Subpart 21.E supplemental type certificate holders Subpart 21.J approved design organisations Subpart 21.M authorised persons Part 42 continuing airworthiness management organisations... MoreClosed 15 August 2017 -
Draft AC 21-17 v2.0 - export airworthiness approvals
This advisory circular (AC) provides guidance on applying for an export airworthiness approval for Class I, Class II or Class III products. It applies to applicants of an export airworthiness approval, in particular: exporters of aeronautical products production authorisation holders. MoreClosed 14 August 2017 -
Flight Safety Australia readers' survey
Flight Safety Australia is the Civil Aviation Safety Authority’s (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, aviation medicine—and more. You can read it in two ways: download the bi-monthly issue on the tablet app, or go to the Flight Safety Australia news site, which provides the latest aviation safety... MoreClosed 6 August 2017 -
Post-implementation review of Part 66 - Continuing airworthiness - aircraft engineer licences and ratings (PIR 1703MS)
Part 66 of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 (CASR) sets out the requirements for the application for, the granting of, and appropriate use of aircraft maintenance engineer licences and ratings. Part 66 was first introduced in June 2011 as part of the regulatory reform program and transitioned the aircraft maintenance licensing requirements from the Civil Aviation Regulations 1988 (CAR) to the CASR. The detailed standards for the issue of aircraft engineer licences, ratings and other... MoreClosed 26 May 2017
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