Projects

OS 08/13 – Early implementation of certain proposed CASR Part 103 standards via CAO

OS 08/07 – Proposed amendments to CAO 20.18 (paragraph 6) regarding Flight Data Recorders (FDRs) and other matters.

CS 08/06 – CAO 20.16.3 Amendment - No longer permit the carriage of two children in one seat and one harness in aircraft

SS 08/03 – Operational and technical amendments for emergency locator transmitters (ELTs)

AS 07/13 – Regulation of Low Visibility Operations

SS 07/05 – A Proposal by CASA to Change CAOs 82.1; 82.3; 82.5 and 82.7 to Require AOC Holders to Provide Information via a Biannual Survey

OS 07/03 – Amendments to CAO Part 82 – Safety Management Systems, Crew Resource Management, true copy of AOC on international flights

SS 07/01 – Use of overseas flight simulator organisations to conduct instrument rating renewals

MS 06/16 – Amendment to CAO 100.7 - Administration and Procedure - Weight Control of Aircraft

OS 06/05 – Provide for an approved person to conduct flight tests in relation to a flight crew rating

OS 06/01 – Flight Check of Aerodrome Lighting

OS 05/05 – Maximum fuel capacity - Single Place Gyroplanes

MS 05/04 – Provide for pilots to carry out data-base updates in certain GPS computers

OS 05/04 – Disclosure of certain issues associated with dormant AOCs

OS 05/02 – Multi-Engine Helicopter Operational Performance Standards

OS 05/01 – Post Implementation Review (PIR) of CASR Part 92

AS 05/01 – AIP Book Legislative Support

MS 05/01 – Appointment of Head of Aircraft Airworthiness and Maintenance (HAAMC) - AOC entry control process

OS 04/03 – Post Implementation Review (PIR) - CASR Part 101

OS 03/08 – Transitional provisions for AOCs under CASR Part 119

OS 03/04 – CASR Part 132: Air Experience and Corporate Operations

OS 03/02 – Heads Up Guidance System (HGs)/HUD Operations Standards

SS 03/01 – Extended Time Diversion Operations (ETDO)

OS 02/06 – Development of guidelines for the Certification, airworthiness and operational electronic flight bag (EFB) computing devices

OS 02/03 – Fatigue Risk Management Systems

OS 01/11 – CASR Part 135: Air transport operations -small aeroplanes

OS 01/09 – Use of Night Vision Goggles (NVGs)/Night Vision Devices (NVDs) by helicopter operators

OS 01/06 – CASR Part 136: Aerial work operations (excluding those covered by Parts 133, 137, 141 and 142)

OS 00/09 – CASR Part 129: Air operator certification -foreign operators

OS 99/45 – CASR Part 133: Air transport and aerial work operations (rotorcraft)

OS 99/44 – CASR Part 121: Air transport operations -large aeroplanes

OS 99/43 – CASR Part 119: Air operator certification -air transport

OS 99/42 – CASR Part 137: Aerial work operations (other than rotorcraft)

OS 99/08 – CASR Part 91: General operating and flight rules

CASR parts

Part 60 – Synthetic training devices

Part 60 Subpart C – Basic instrument flight trainers

Part 91 – General operating and flight rules

Part 91 Subpart U – Navigation approvals

Part 92 – Consignment and carriage of dangerous goods

Part 101 – Unmanned aircraft and rocket operations

Part 119 – Air operator certification - air transport

Part 121 – Air transport operations - large aeroplanes

Part 129 – Air operator certification - foreign operators

Part 132 – Air experience and corporate operations

Part 133 – Air transport and aerial work operations - rotorcraft

Part 135 – Air transport operations - small aeroplanes

Part 136 – Aerial work operations

Part 137 – Aerial application operations (other than rotorcraft)

Operational Standards
Sub-committee

The Operational Standards sub-committee is a joint CASA/aviation community forum for the development of regulations and standards pertaining to flight operations, air transport, cabin safety, general and sport aviation. It is also responsible for developing and evaluating options for the various proposals raised through the Discussion Paper and Notice of Proposed Rule Making consultation process.

Co-Chairs

• Jim Marcolin - CASA
• Gavin Turner - Industry

Meetings

• Next Meeting Tuesday 25 November 2008 – Canberra
• Sub-committee last met: 15 July 2008 – Sydney
• Next meeting:
  • 133 Working Group Meeting 17/18 November 2008 – Hobart
  • 119 Working Group Meeting 11/12 December 2008 – Canberra
• All meeting details

Working groups/project teams

• Part 91 Control Board
• Part 119 Working Group
• Fatigue Risk Management Systems (FRMS)
• Part 133A/B Working Group
• Part 135 Working Group

Current activity

More recently this sub-committee has been involved with keeping abreast of progress being made in the various working groups.  CASA Project Leaders have been attending the Operational Sub-committee meetings to provide updates on the progress being made within their working groups.

Terms of reference

The Operational Standards sub-committee is responsible for:

• Reviewing and analysing all information relating to tasks involving the development of regulations and standards pertaining to aircraft operations;
• valuating and developing options on the proposals;
• Identifying, documenting and raising issues that need attention/resolution and report to the SCC as required;
• Reviewing the impact of proposals using the Legislative Change Proposals procedure;
• Discussing and clarifying the role and expectations of the sub-committee members early in the process to avoid misunderstandings;
• Fostering balanced and complete discussion on proposals;
• Working through all technical, legal and policy issues dealing with the development of regulations and standards related to aircraft operations;
• Reviewing and analysing information relating to Regulatory Development implementation.