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change that is not a significant change — not later than 21 days after the day the change occurred; and
(b) for a change that is significant change — before the change occurs.
       (4A) A certified RPA operator must not make a significant change unless CASA has first approved the significant change under Chapter 10A.
       (5) For subsections (2), (3) and (4):
(a) CASA may approve in writing the form and the manner in which the information is to be given to CASA; and
(b) if paragraph (a) applies, the information must be given to CASA in accordance with the approved form and manner for the information.
Note   The effect of subsection (5) is that the relevant information must be given to CASA whether or not there is a CASA-approved form and manner; but if there is a CASA-approved form and manner, giving the information must be in accordance with it.
       (6) This section does not apply if the change in the information given to CASA is only:
(a) the deeming, under section 2.29C, of the operator's chief remote pilot to be the operator's CRI; or
(b) an editorial change to the documented practices and procedures that is solely and directly consequential on such deeming.
       (7) Subsection (6) ceases to have effect on 10 January 2025.
Note   On and from 10 January 2025, section 10.17 resumes full effect, and the operator must have updated documented practices and procedures.

CHAPTER 10A SIGNIFICANT CHANGES

Division 10A.1 General

10A.01 Purpose
       (1) This Chapter is for the definition of significant change in subsection 1.04 (2).
       (2) A certified RPA operator to whom section 10.17 applies (the operator), must not make a significant change unless CASA has, in writing, approved the significant change.
       (3) The operator may, on the approved form, make a written application to CASA to approve a significant change.
       (4) CASA may approve a significant change, with or without conditions, but only if:
(a) the change is consistent with the nature and scope of operator's certification; and
(b) would have no adverse effect on aviation safety.
Note   For applications and approvals, see Subparts 11.B and 11.BA of CASR.

     10A.02 Transition to the 18 October 2023 amendments by existing operators
       (1) This section applies to a person who was a certified RPA operator immediately before 19 April 2023 (the operator).
       (2) If, on or after 19 April 2023, an operator proposes to change their documented practices and procedures to comply with or accommodate a requirement or change caused by an amendment in Schedule 2 of the Part 101 Manual of Standards (Miscellaneous Revisions) Amendment Instrument 2023 (No. 1), then:
(a) the change is deemed to be a significant change (a deemed significant change)