Sources of information
The new AFM regulations
Regulations: 2(1), 54, 55, 138, 139, 322 and 323 of Civil Aviation Regulations 1988, (CAR 1988) are the relevant regulations concerning AFMs for Australian aircraft. Current rules page
Civil Aviation Advisory Publication (CAAP) 54-1
Details of the new AFM system are set out in CAAP. 54-1 - Flight Manuals for Individual Aircraft.
TCDS for an aircraft with US FAA Type Certificate (TC)
You can get a copy of the FAA TCDS for an aircraft from the FAA website:
Type Certificate Data Sheets (Make Model)
CASA
For basic information or assistance, contact the CASA AFM Hotline on freecall 1800 113 323. For more detailed information or assistance, contact freecall 131 757 and ask for the relevant CASA field office.
Northern region - Eastern region - Sydney region - Southern region - Western region
Maker (Type Certificate [TC] holder) or maker's agent
The maker or the maker's Australian agent is the primary source for information on the correct basic AFM for the make, model and serial number of aircraft concerned. Below are the contact details for the Australian maker's agents for some major aircraft brand names.
Cessna |
Hawker Beechcraft |
Piper |