Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024L00136:body:0:p18
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the privileges of their licence in a single-pilot operation in an aircraft and that condition has lasted for more than 60 days; or
(c) they have a private driver licence refused or cancelled on the grounds that they do not comply with the required medical standards or have failed to undergo required medical examination; or
(d) they are clinically diagnosed with a disqualifying medical condition; or
(e) they are regularly taking or using a disqualifying medication or substance; or
(f) they are experiencing problematic use of a substance.
       (2) A person who holds a private pilot licence or recreational pilot licence must surrender their record of class 5 medical self-declaration to CASA as soon as is practicable if:
(a) the renewal date specified in their record of class 5 medical self-declaration has passed; or
(b) they are required to notify CASA of any matter specified in subsection (1).

30 Conditions — person who holds a private pilot licence or recreational pilot licence must remain medically fit
       (1) A person who holds a private pilot licence or recreational pilot licence must not commence exercising the privileges of their licence in a single-pilot operation if the person knows, or has reasonable grounds to believe, that they have a medically significant condition that impairs their ability to exercise the privileges of the licence in a single-pilot operation.
       (2) A person who holds a private pilot licence or recreational pilot licence must, as soon as practicable, cease exercising the privileges of their licence in a single-pilot operation in an aircraft if:
(a) there are any changes in their health circumstances, whether involving temporary or longer-term impairment or incapacitation, which may affect their ability to continue to exercise the privileges of their licence in a single-pilot operation in an aircraft or may otherwise have an impact on aviation safety; or
(b) any issue arises in flight that causes them to have reduced capacity to control the aircraft for any period, or to change the flight plan, such as land early, divert or change altitude.
       (3) A person who holds a private pilot licence or recreational pilot licence must notify CASA within 30 days if:
(a) they know, or have reasonable grounds to believe, that they have a medically significant condition that impairs their ability to exercise the privileges of their licence in a single-pilot operation in an aircraft; and
(b) that condition has lasted for more than 30 days.
Note   Such notification is important for aviation safety purposes. It is an important indication to CASA of willingness to comply with the conditions in this Part.
       (4) Subsection (2) does not apply if, in the circumstances, the relevant act was a reasonable measure to save life