Current projects
CS 04/03 – Review/Amend CASR Parts 22-35 Airworthiness Standards
History
13 Apr 2004
Project CS 04/03 - Review/amend CASR Parts 21-35 airworthiness standards.
New consultation project has been registered
Current rule
CASR Part 23 – Airworthiness standards for aeroplanes in the normal, utility, acrobatic or commuter category
CASR Part 23 was developed to specify the airworthiness standards for small aeroplanes:
- Normal category aeroplanes — these are aeroplanes not intended for acrobatic operation, having up to 9 passenger seats, and a maximum takeoff weight up to 5700 kg.
- Utility category aeroplanes — these are aeroplanes intended for limited acrobatic operation, having up to 9 passenger seats, and a maximum takeoff weight up to 5700 kg.
- Acrobatic category aeroplanes — these are aeroplanes intended for acrobatic operation, having up to 9 passenger seats, and a maximum takeoff weight up to 5700 kg.
- Commuter category aeroplanes — these are propeller-driven multi-engined aeroplanes that are not intended for acrobatic operation, having up to 19 passenger seats, and a maximum takeoff weight up to 8618 kg.
Who Part 23 affects
CASR Part 23 affects people who:
- design small aeroplanes to be used in the Australian aviation community, or
- design modifications and repairs for small aeroplanes.
Key proposals
| Affected activity | Before CASR Part 23 started | After CASR Part 23 started |
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| Airworthiness standards for NORMAL category aeroplanes | Covered by Civil Aviation Order (CAO) Part 101. | Covered by CASR Part 23 and as set out in:
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| Airworthiness standards for UTILITY category aeroplanes | Covered by Civil Aviation Order (CAO) Part 101. | Covered by CASR Part 23 and as set out in:
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| Airworthiness standards for ACROBATIC category aeroplanes | Covered by Civil Aviation Order (CAO) Part 101. | Covered by CASR Part 23 and as set out in:
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| Airworthiness standards for COMMUTER category aeroplanes | Not included in Australian aviation legislation. | Covered by CASR Part 23 and as set out in:
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