Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C00288:reg:9
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C00288
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 9
Character Range: 25592–26982

9  Category B (commercial non‑passenger) aircraft operations
  An operation of an aircraft is a Category B (commercial non‑passenger) aircraft operation if:
 (a) any of the following applies:
 (i) the operation is conducted for a commercial purpose;
 (ii) the operation is a cargo transport operation (within the meaning of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998);
 (iii) the aircraft is a type 1 RPA;
 (iv) the operation is conducted for the purpose of repositioning the aircraft to a place where a Category B (commercial non‑passenger) aircraft operation (including an operation that is a Category B (commercial non‑passenger) aircraft operation because of this subparagraph) is to commence; and
 (b) the operation is not:
 (i) a Category A (passenger transport) aircraft operation; or
 (ii) a Category D (type 2 RPA and certain uncrewed balloons) aircraft operation.
                 Note: For example, the following may be Category B (commercial non‑passenger) aircraft operations if they are conducted for a commercial purpose:
                   (a) aerial work operations such as surveying, spotting, surveillance, agricultural operations, photography, and advertising;
                   (b) search and rescue operations (other than medical transport operations that are Category A (passenger transport) aircraft operations);
                   (c) flying training activities.