Updated: 27 November 2023 How to comply with the rules Everyone involved in aviation must follow the rules to keep our skies safe. We have a range of options we can take when we find problems that could impact aviation safety. Content page
Updated: 22 September 2021 Strict liability Find out about strict liability, what strict liability means, why we have strict liability, defending yourself, 'just culture' and our regulatory philosophy. Content page
Updated: 24 November 2022 Safety information policy statement Read the safety information policy statement agreed to by CASA and the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB), mandatory reporting, how the ATSB uses safety information and limits on how CASA can use safety information. Content page
Changing the rules Find out why we change the rules and the process to develop or update the rules. Landing page
Updated: 25 July 2023 Types of drones Find out more about how we classify drones into categories based on how they fly and their size. Content page
Updated: 20 December 2022 General English language proficiency Learn about the English language standards (GELP) you must meet to use an aeronautical radio. Content page
Aerodrome operations If you operate an aerodrome there are legislative and regulatory requirements you need to meet. Find out how to create an operating manual, safety management system and emergency planning. Landing page
Updated: 5 April 2024 Aerodrome lighting checks - authorised persons A list of who is approved to check aerodrome lighting systems. Content page
Updated: 23 February 2023 Aerodrome safety and emergency planning Learn about our surveillance oversight of certified aerodromes. We have a team of aerodrome inspectors and aerodrome specialists available to ensure compliance and safe operations. Content page
Updated: 9 March 2022 Rules and regulations for using EFBs Find out about the rules and regulations for using an electronic flight bag (EFP). This includes what pilots and operators need to know, and links to the relevant rules. Content page
Part 139 of CASR Aerodromes Updated: 28 October 2022 Part 139 of CASR sets out the requirements and standards for aerodromes with published instrument flight procedures. Rule CASR Air traffic management systems Current
Schedule 5 of CAR CASA maintenance schedule Updated: 10 November 2022 Schedule 5 relates to Part 4A of CAR and sets out the requirements of the CASA maintenance schedule including daily inspections, periodic inspections and post inspection checks. Rule CAR Continuing airworthiness Current
Part 1 of CASR Preliminary Part 1 of CASR provides a general explanation of the name, commencement date and structure of the CASR. Rule CASR Administrative matters Current
Visual Flight Rules Guide Updated: 1 July 2025 The Visual Flight Rules Guide (VFRG) helps pilots prepare, plan and fly safely under visual flight rules (VFR). The guide explains the rules in plain English and by using practical information and examples. Publication Plain English guides
Cabin safety bulletin 20 Unruly and disruptive passengers Updated: 24 March 2020 This bulletin provides operator guidance in relation to unruly or disruptive passengers. The bulletin has been archived from the our website and can be found on Trove. Publication Cabin safety bulletins Cabin Safety
Airspace Risk and Safety Management Guide (ARASMG) Updated: 9 August 2022 The Airspace Risk and Safety Management Guide (ARASMG) outlines the OAR processes in performing the functions and exercising the powers pursuant to the Airspace Act 2007 (the Act), Airspace Regulations 2007 (the Regulations) and the Australian… Publication Manuals and handbooks
FOR Transition – Training and Checking System Updated: 31 July 2024 Use this form to submit, and apply for an approval of, the Training and Checking System section of an exposition or operations manual as part of the transition to Parts 119, 121, 133, 135, and 138 of the CASR. CASA Forms PDF download Flight operations Part 119 of CASR Part 121 of CASR Part 133 of CASR Part 135 of CASR Part 138 of CASR DOWNLOAD FOR Transition - Training and Checking System application form (PDF, 262.66 KB)
CASAF-62 - Training and checking systems and rotorcraft performance operations documents Updated: 4 August 2022 Use this form to report technical issues or seek clarification about your submission documents in relation to the training and checking systems and rotorcraft performance operations deferred provisions. CASA Forms Webform Flight operations
CASAF-63 - Request a meeting with the clinical case conference panel Updated: 4 August 2022 Use this form if you would like to request an aviation medicine meeting with us. CASA Forms Webform Aviation medicine
