CASA Policy notices

Classification and Regulation of 'Closed-Charter' Operations under CAR 206(1)(b)(ii)

CEO-PN007-2009 Issue 1, published Jul-09

It is anticipated that the current distinction between charter and regular public transport (RPT) operations will disappear and be replaced by one category, 'Passenger Transport', with operational standards specified under proposed Parts 121 or 135 of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 (CASR). Until these proposed new regulations are enacted, however, critical safety-related and legal distinctions between charter and RPT operations remain, and are governed by the provisions of regulation 206 of the Civil Aviation Regulations 1988 (CAR).

Sponsor: Executive Manager, CASA Operations

AOC Issue Periods

CEO-PN006-2007 Issue 1, published Sep-07

To establish the Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC) periods of issue for operators in the general aviation sector.

Sponsor: Group General Manager, General Aviation Operations Group

Minimum Equipment Lists (MELs)

CEO-PN033-2005 Issue 4, published Oct-05

This document is issued to clearly define the Authority’s requirements concerning approval of a Minimum Equipment List (MEL), and to outline responsibilities of the Authority’s staff at various offices for standardisation of MELs approval process and administration of policy and procedures in relation to MELs.

Sponsor: Group General Manager, Air Transport Operations Group

Service Difficulty Reports (SDRs)

CEO-PN032-2005 Issue 2, published Jul-05

This policy notice is issued to: Define the Authority’s policy concerning its obligations with respect to the reporting of service difficulties by Australian operators under: The Civil Aviation Regulations 1988 The Chicago Convention (Annex 8). Outline responsibilities of the Authority’s staff for the assessment and analysis of service difficulty reports.

Sponsor: Group General Manager, General Aviation Operations Group

Master Minimum Equipment Lists (MMELs)

CEO-PN031-2005 Issue 4, published Oct-07

This Policy is issue to define the Authority's requirements concerning: Approval of a Master Minimum Equipment List (MMEL) for an aircraft with a type certification issued under CASR 21.013A or CASR 21.021. Acceptance of an MMEL for an imported aircraft. Outline responsibilities for the Authority's staff for standardisation of approval and amendment process of MMELs and administration of policy and procedures in relation to MMELs.

Sponsor: Group General Manager, General Aviation Operations Group

Maintenance Reliability Program

CEO-PN030-2005 Issue 3, published Oct-05

This document is issued to clearly define the Authority’s requirements concerning: Maintenance reliability programs, Periodic reliability reporting by operators of transport category aircraft engaged in commercial operations, and Responsibilities for monitoring these reports within the Authority.

Sponsor: Group General Manager, Air Transport Operations Group

Multi-Engine Helicopters Operational Performance Standards

CEO-PN029-2005 Issue 2, published Jul-05

The purpose of this policy statement is to promulgate the means by which the minimum level of performance required for the conduct of operations by Australian-registered multi-engine helicopters is to be published. This statement constitutes CASA’s policy in this area pending promulgation of the relevant legislation.

Sponsor: Group General Manager, General Aviation Operations Group

Private IFR Rating (PIFRR)

CEO-PN002-2005 Issue 2, published Jan-05

This Policy Notice is issued to facilitate a nationally consistent approach to the assessment of requests from flying schools for approval to conduct PIFRR training.

Sponsor: Group General Manager, Personnel Licensing, Education & Training Group

Air Operator Certificate (AOC) or Certificate of Approval (COA) Action During Appeal Process

CEO-PN043-2004 Issue 2, published Nov-04

This policy sets out the process to be followed for extending the period of validity of an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) or a Certificate of Approval (COA) that expires after it has been suspended is automatically stayed under section 31A of the Civil Aviation Act. This policy does not apply to suspensions of AOCs or COAs under section 30DB of the Act (Serious and Imminent Risk to Aviation Safety).

Sponsor: Group General Manager, General Aviation Operations Group

Recognised Operations Manual

CEO-PN040-2004 Issue 1, published Dec-04

This policy affirms CASAs recognition of the AAAA Aerial Agricultural Operations Manual as meeting the requirement of CAR 215(1).

Sponsor: Group General Manager, General Aviation Operations Group

Electronic Entry Process Tools

CEO-PN039-2004 Issue 1, published Dec-04

CASA has developed electronic tools to assist industry in the certificate application process and to build manuals. This policy is required to give effect to the main elements of these tools.

Sponsor: Group General Manager, General Aviation Operations Group

Air Operator Certificate (AOC) or Certificate of Approval (COA) Re-issue During Investigation or Administrative Action

CEO-PN038-2004 Issue 2, published Dec-04

This policy prescribes the process to be followed when a person’s Air Operator Certificate (AOC) or Certificate of Approval (COA) has become due for re-issue while an investigation is in progress, show cause action is being considered, or there is show cause action still to be completed.

Sponsor: Group General Manager, General Aviation Operations Group

Priorities - Service Tasks for General Aviation, Existing and Intending Permission Holders

CEO-PN036-2004 Issue 3, published Dec-04

The reason for this policy is to set priorities for the completion of service tasks for general aviation permissions.

Sponsor: Group General Manager, General Aviation Operations Group

Approval of Operations Involving Bungy Jumping from Helicopters

CEO-PN033-2004 Issue 2, published Dec-04

This policy defines the standards applicable to the issue of an approval to conduct bungy jumping from a helicopter.

Sponsor: Group General Manager, General Aviation Operations Group

Banner/Flag Towing Operations

CEO-PN032-2004 Issue 4, published Dec-04

While banner/flag towing operations have been safely conducted in Australia for many years, public concerns about the safety and adverse environmental impact of such operations have remained. In addition, it appears that the legislative provisions and operational requirements pertaining to these operations have been inconsistently applied in the past. This policy sets out the pertinent legislation and provides guidance on operational requirements pertaining to banner/flag towing operations. The policy is applicable to both aeroplane and helicopter operations.

Sponsor: Group General Manager, General Aviation Operations Group

Interpretation of the New CASRs During Transisition or Implementation

CEO-PN028-2004 Issue 1, published Dec-04

CASA must apply the new CASRs consistently, especially during RRPI activities. The success of RRPI will be measured in part by how consistently CASA applies the new CASRs. This policy defines the sources of interpretation during RRPI activities.

Sponsor: Group General Manager, General Aviation Operations Group

Assessment of Organisational Certificates

CEO-PN027-2004 Issue 1, published Dec-04

This policy outlines the assessment activities to be undertaken on existing certificate holders as a Regulatory Reform Program Implementation (RRPI) activity.

Sponsor: Group General Manager, General Aviation Operations Group

Flights Outside Australian Territory by Holders of a Student Pilot Licence

CEO-PN004-2004 Issue 1, published Dec-04

CAR 5.66, sub-regulation (3) states that a student pilot must not fly an Australian aircraft as pilot-in-command outside Australian territory. Sub-regulation (4) goes on to state that CASA may permit a student pilot to fly an Australian aircraft as pilot-in-command outside Australian territory. Notwithstanding the authority provided by the regulations, CASA holds no jurisdiction over flights conducted in another Contracting State and therefore cannot give such permission. Were CASA to exercise its power under CAR 5.66 (4), and permit a student pilot to fly outside Australian territory, it is considered unlikely that the concerned Contracting State would acknowledge the validity of the permit. Further, the issue of a permit by CASA is likely to be interpreted by the recipient as authority to fly in another State, which is not the case.

Sponsor: Group General Manager, Personnel Licensing, Education & Training Group

CASA's Industry Sector Priorities and Classification of Civil Aviation Activities

CEO-PN001-2004 Issue 3, published Feb-09

This policy document formally acknowledges that, while carrying out all of its statutory functions, it is necessary for CASA to prioritise its activities, and in doing so, to focus particularly on the interests of the air travelling public. It is appropriate that CASA should devote its resources accordingly.

Sponsor: Director of Aviation Safety