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 27 – Airworthiness standards for rotorcraft in the normal category
CASR Part 27 was developed to specify the airworthiness standards for normal category rotorcraft (such as helicopters). These are rotorcraft with a maximum take off weight (MTOW) up to 3175 kg and up to nine passenger seats.
CASR Part 27 has been based on foreign legislation, specifically the USA's Federal Aviation Regulations Part 27.
Who Part 27 affects
CASR Part 27 affects people who:
- design rotorcraft to be used in the Australian aviation community, or
- design modifications and repairs for rotorcraft.
Key proposals
| Affected activity | Before CASR Part 27 started | After CASR Part 27 started |
|---|---|---|
| Airworthiness standards for NORMAL category rotorcraft | Covered by Civil Aviation Order (CAO) Part 101. | Covered by CASR Part 27 and as set out in FAR Part 27. |