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  • Guidelines for vertical flight aircraft facilities at aerodromes designed for aeroplanes - Draft Advisory Circular 139-10 v1.0

    We would like your feedback on draft guidance for vertical flight aircraft facilities at aerodromes designed for aeroplanes. With the emergence of advanced air mobility (AAM) the aerodrome industry may soon start to see new vertical flight capable aircraft operating at their facilities. When considering the introduction of AAM aircraft at aerodromes designed to be used by aeroplanes, it became clear that many of the hazards and risks associated with AAM aircraft are also... More
    Closed 8 July 2025

  • Class 5 Medical Self-Declaration Scheme review - (PIR 2511FS)

    We want your feedback on our Class 5 medical self-declaration scheme . The scheme has been in operation since February 2024 and allows recreational and private pilots to self-assess and self-declare if they meet fitness and eligibility requirements and fly within operational limitations. It provides a more streamlined medical assessment pathway. As the first scheme of its kind, with limited comparable data in Australia or internationally, we’re taking this opportunity to... More
    Closed 14 July 2025

  • Radio altimeter requirements due to 5G transmissions - (CD 2513AS)

    We are working with the aviation industry and the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) to ensure flight safety during the expansion of the 5G network in Australia. This includes steps to reduce potential interference from 5G to radio altimeters (radalts). We are seeking feedback on amendments to four Manuals of Standards (MOS) that will ensure radalts operate reliably in the presence of radio frequency transmissions from 5G. The amendments... More
    Closed 3 August 2025

  • Proposed amendments to Part 139 MOS to incorporate amendments to Annex 14 Volume 1 (Amendment 15) - (CD 2507AS)

    We would like your feedback on proposed amendments to the Part 139 Manual of Standards (MOS). These amendments enable the implementation of changes introduced in Amendment 15 to the International Standards and Recommended Practices, Aerodromes - Aerodrome Design and Operations (Annex 14, Volume 1). We are also proposing to update the Part 139 MOS by removing obsolete requirements and adjusting elements associated with precision approach path indicator (PAPI) height, and matters... More
    Closed 14 August 2025

  • Flight crew licensing miscellaneous amendments - (CD 2516FS)

    We want your feedback on proposed amendments that aim to improve consistency for flight review and proficiency check validity periods and provide greater flexibility in achieving these requirements. The amendments would also incorporate longstanding exemptions which support the flight crew licensing (FCL) regulations, and correct minor errors. Legislation The amendments apply to Parts 61 and 141 of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 (CASR) and Part 5 of... More
    Closed 27 August 2025

  • New guidance on objects and structures that affect aviation safety

    We would like your feedback on our draft guidance on objects and structures that affect aviation safety. Objects and structures that are a certain height above ground level can impact the safety of aircraft conducting normal operations. They need to be assessed, and any safety hazards mitigated. This draft guidance is intended to assist authorities and people involved in the planning, approvals, erection, extension or dismantling of objects and structures or sources... More
    Closed 1 October 2025

  • Safe planning and conduct for aerodrome works – Draft Advisory Circular 139.C-15 v1.0

    We are seeking your feedback on our draft guidance on the safe planning and conduct of aerodrome works. Aerodrome works is a defined term that refers to any construction or maintenance on or near an aerodrome's movement area that could create hazards or limit normal aircraft operations. Draft Advisory Circular (AC) 139.C-15 replaces AC 139.20 on this topic, as it no longer aligns with the Part 139 (Aerodrome) Manual of Standards . The purpose of the AC... More
    Closed 19 October 2025

  • Self-study option for removing Part 66 aircraft engineer licence exclusions – (CD 2517MS)

    We are seeking feedback on proposed amendments to allow licensed aircraft maintenance engineers to use the self-study training pathway to remove exclusions from their Part 66 licence category or subcategories. This initiative introduces additional flexibility for exclusion removal training, by enabling self-study to be used as an additional training method to remove exclusions. We’re working to improve pathways for maintenance licences as part of our GA workplan . ... More
    Closed 31 October 2025

  • Proposed amendment to Part 121 MOS to replace expiring provisions and make minor changes - some relevant to Part 135 - (CD 2522OS)

    We are seeking feedback on proposed amendments to the Part 121 Manual of Standards (MOS). The changes replace expiring provisions, amend alternate aerodrome planning requirements and TAWS definitions in the rules. Who is affected The proposal is relevant to Part 121, Part 135, Subpart 121.Z and CASA EX74/24 operators as follows: Part 121 operators should review all the policy topic questions Part 135, Subpart 121.Z and operators of 10-13 seat... More
    Closed 10 November 2025

  • Amendment to CAO 100.24 – Approval of Maintenance Permissions for Large RPA - (CD 2524MS)

    We are seeking your feedback on proposed changes to Civil Aviation Order (CAO) 100.24. The intent of these changes is to reduce the administration and time involved in the maintenance authority application and approval process required for large Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA). The amendment would establish a more efficient administrative arrangement to streamline applications and improve processing times. The proposed minor amendments to CAO 100.24 relate to... More
    Closed 18 November 2025

  • Proposed Part 101 amendments - flexibility for airworthiness certification of large RPA - (CD 2512MS)

    We are seeking your feedback on proposed amendments to the current requirements for airworthiness certification of large Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA). This action is part of the RPAS and AAM Strategic Regulatory Roadmap. The proposed amendment would provide flexibility in 2 areas: The types of certificates of airworthiness that may be used for operations of large RPA The circumstances where a certificate of airworthiness may not be required for operations... More
    Closed 21 November 2025

  • Proposed Part 21 amendments including restricted category certification of foreign non-civil aircraft (CD 2514MS)

    We are seeking feedback on our proposal to allow foreign non-civil aircraft to be type certified in the restricted category for special purpose operations (such as aerial firefighting). We are also seeking feedback on other miscellaneous amendments. Legislation The amendments apply to Part 21 of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 (CASR) and corresponding Manual of Standards (MOS). Proposed amendments - foreign non-civil aircraft type certification ... More
    Closed 25 November 2025

  • Proposed guidelines for preparing a safety management system

    We would like your feedback on our draft guidance for preparing a safety management system (SMS) for Parts 143, 171, 172, 173, 175 and Subpart 139.H of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 (CASR). These CASR Parts require that air traffic, air navigation, aeronautical information and aerodrome rescue and firefighting services be subject to an SMS. An SMS provides an organisation with a systematic capability to continuously monitor and improve safety performance. ... More
    Closed 3 December 2025

  • Airworthiness cybersecurity of remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) – Draft Advisory Circular 21-57 v1.0

    We’re seeking your feedback on the draft advisory circular (AC) for airworthiness cybersecurity of remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS). Airworthiness cybersecurity protects aviation information systems from cyber threats, especially intentional unauthorised electronic interactions that could affect aviation safety. Who this is for The draft AC 21-57 v1.0 is intended to provide guidance and information to original equipment manufacturers of... More
    Closed 5 December 2025

  • Research and development pathways for uncrewed aircraft operations – (DP 2521US)

    In 2021, CASA conducted a regulatory post-implementation review (PIR) of Part 101 of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998, and its Manual of Standards. Following the PIR , we released a policy proposal for public consultation. This contained recommendations related to research and development operations. One of those proposals suggested inserting a new excluded purpose for micro, very small, and small remotely piloted aircraft (RPA).This proposal would have allowed... More
    Closed 9 December 2025

  • Flight Information Service in the Pilbara region - a review

    We would like your feedback on our review of the adequacy and effectiveness of the existing Flight Information Service (FIS) in the Pilbara region. Our review was conducted to assess the level of safety for aviation activity and the effectiveness of existing control measures. The review confirmed that despite a low number of reportable safety incidents and accidents, industry feedback highlighted cognitive workload as impacting the safety of their operations. ... More
    Closed 14 December 2025

  • Proposed new unit - Flight Examiner Rating - Common - (CD 2523FS)

    We’re seeking your feedback on a proposal to add a new theory unit for flight examiner training to assist flight schools create and deliver their own examiner courses, giving applicants more choice. Why this change is needed To help increase the availability of flight examiners, industry suggested that the Flight Examiner Rating Course (FERC) could be delivered by them. This proposal was made available to industry in September 2022. Since then,... More
    Closes 24 December 2025

  • Register your interest for participation in future Technical Working Groups

    The Aviation Safety Advisory Panel (ASAP) has been established to provide high-level advice to the CASA Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Director of Aviation Safety (DAS). This advice comes from the aviation community on current and emerging issues that have, or may have significant implications for aviation safety and the way CASA performs its functions. Technical Working Groups (TWGs) are established under the ASAP Terms of Reference , to refer... More
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