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CASA EX76/24
- CAR Part 5 – Exemption

Commences: 12 November 2024

CASA EX76/24 – CAR Part 5 – Exemption Instrument 2024 (is repealed at the end of 11 November 2027)

Legislative Instruments Exemptions Flight operations Part 131 of CASR

AC 131-03 - Transitioning to Part 131 of CASR and MOS - A guide for commercial balloon oper...

Updated: 12 November 2024

Advisory Circular AC 131-03 provides advice in the form of guidance material (GM) and, in limited circumstances,…

Advisory Circular Flight operations Part 131 of CASR Guidance materials Version

2.0

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Transitioning to Part 131 - A guide for commercial balloon operators (PDF, 725.98 KB)

Updated:

17 November 2022

Organisation aviation reference numbers

You need an aviation reference number (ARN) to access our services. Find out what you need to do to get your organisation an ARN.

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Clearer guidance for BVLOS applications

Published: 22 Oct 2024

We've introduced new population density bands, which will lower the ground risk classification for remote drone operations. This update incorporates elements from the latest specific operations risk assessment (SORA) 2.5 version.

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Updated:

12 December 2022

The medical certification process

You must complete and pay for your aviation medical in MRS before your appointment with a DAME. This applies to all Class 1, 2 and 3 holders.

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Updated:

12 December 2022

Medical certificate fees, payments and processing

Medical certificate fees, payments and processing.

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Search results for rules and regulations

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Part 1 of CAR Preliminary

Updated: 10 November 2022

Part 1 of CAR outlines who the regulations apply to both inside and outside of Australia. The Part also contains definitions of words or phrases used in the regulations.

Rule CAR Administrative matters Current

Part 101 of CASR Unmanned aircraft and rockets

Updated: 14 September 2022

Part 101 of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASR) sets out the rules for the use of unmanned tethered balloons, kites, free balloons and rockets, remotely piloted aircraft or drones, model aircraft and firework displays.

Rule CASR Flight crew licensing Flight operations Changing

Part 11 of CASR Regulatory administrative procedures

Updated: 10 November 2022

Part 11 of CASR affects CASA staff, persons seeking exemptions against the CASRs and those subject to directions. It sets out the rules that apply to how CASA administers authorisations.

Rule CASR Administrative matters Current

Search results for publications

225 total results

Visual Flight Rules Guide

Updated:

6 September 2024

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

Head of flying operations guide

Updated:

29 June 2022

Information on the role of head of flying operations. This includes qualifications, experience and responsibilities as well as the appointment and interview process.

Publication Safety kits

Search results for CASA Forms

384 total results

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

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Flight operations Part 119 of CASR Part 121 of CASR Part 133 of CASR Part 135 of CASR Part 138 of CASR

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FOR Transition - Training and Checking System application form (PDF, 262.66 KB)