Source: https://www.casa.gov.au/flightoperations
Timestamp: 2019-09-15 16:41:32
Document Index: 105348681

Matched Legal Cases: ['art 91', 'art 119', 'art 119', 'art 121', 'art 121', 'art 119', 'art 133', 'art 133', 'art 119', 'art 133', 'art 135', 'art 135', 'art 119', 'art 135', 'art 135', 'art 138', 'art 138', 'art 91']

The flight operations regulations consolidate the operating and flight rules, as well as certification and management for a variety of aircraft and operations.
Six of the regulations were made into law in December 2018. However, they won’t commence until March 2021.
The rules of the air and basic operating rules for all pilots. For pilots operating under an Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC) or other certificate, there will be additional rules that apply in other CASR Parts. Then, that part may add to or turn off some Part 91 requirements – either completely or partially.
Australian air transport operators (certification and management) - CASR Part 119
Please note: there is no Part 119 Manual of Standards.
Australian air transport operations (larger aeroplanes) - CASR Part 121
The rules for operators conducting air transport operations in planes with a seating capacity of more than nine seats, or a maximum take-off weight of more than 8,618 kg.
Part 121 includes requirements to combine current charter and regular public transport into a single safety standard, share operator responsibility with the pilot and a cabin crew to passenger ratio of 1:50. Operators will also require certification under Part 119.
Australian air transport operations (rotorcraft) - CASR Part 133
Part 133 replaces rules that were predominantly focused on aeroplanes, removing the need for many exemptions. Includes performance codes, minimum equipment lists and requirements for medical transport. Operators will also require certification under Part 119.
The Part 133 Manual of Standards – the detail on how to apply – made by March 2020. However, the intent is that once the MOS is finalised in 2019 it made available on this page as a “not yet in force” copy.
Australian air transport operations (smaller aeroplanes) - CASR Part 135
The rules for operators conducting air transport operations in planes with a maximum seating capacity of nine and a maximum take-off weight of less than 8,618 kg.
Part 135 includes requirements to combine current charter and regular public transport into a single safety standard and a mandatory Terrain Awareness and Warning system for specific operations. However, there will be more time allowed for provisions within the rules which occur significant additional cost, such as new equipment. Operators will also require certification under Part 119.
For the main changes: Part 135 Summary of Consultation
The Part 135 Manual of Standards – the detail on how to comply – made by March 2020. However, the intent is that once the MOS is finalised in 2019 it made available on this page as a “not yet in force” copy.
Aerial work operations - CASR Part 138
Rules for operators conducting external load, dispensing and task specialist aerial work operations.
Part 138 introduces an aerial work certificate (replacing Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC)) based on the risk associated with the activity and includes training and checking requirements scaled to the complexity of the operation.
All pilots and operators who fly in Australia - except drones, sport and recreation and balloons.
Between now and commencement on March 2021, CASA will develop other legal documents to support the regulations as well as detailed explanatory and guidance material.
This includes many of the details of how to comply and when:
manuals of standards (MOS) - final drafts available by the end of 2019
a comprehensive Plain English Guide to the general operating and flight rules (Part 91) - available by the end of 2019
documents showing where a rule is in the current legislation compared to where you can find it in the new rules - available late 2019
AIP updates identified during 2020.
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CASA has consulted extensively with industry – we’ve taken on feedback and improved the rules as a result.
Technical working groups were established for the separate parts, made up of industry representatives affected by the new rules. They recommended that all six flight operations regulations were ready to be made. Some matters were highlighted as needing further review prior to commencement. These working groups were appointed by the Aviation Safety Advisory Panel (ASAP), which also provided a letter of support for CASA to make the regulations.