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We have updated the Part 138 Aerial Work Operations Manual of Standards (MOS). The amendments allow aerial work certificate holders to use helicopters to transport ground personnel in certain circumstances, instead of using the air transport rules.

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543 - Application for aircraft type rating on a CASR Part 66 licence ADF qualifications

Updated:

16 July 2025

Use this form to apply for aircraft type rating on a 1988 Civil Aviation Regulation (CASR) Part 66 licence Australian Defence Force (ADF) qualifications.

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Search our suite of guidance material to help you understand and comply with the rules. This includes directives, instructions, policies, Airworthiness Directives, Advisory Circulars, Civil Aviation Advisory Publications and Acceptable Means of…

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Air operator's certificate process manual

Updated:

17 July 2025

The Air Operator's Certificate Process Manual sets out a national standard procedure for processing an Air Operator’s Certificate's (AOC).

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Updated:

10 August 2023

Carriers' liability insurance

When carrying passengers to, from or within Australia, for hire or reward, you must have passenger liability insurance.

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Maintenance matters - July 2025

Published: 17 July 2025

In this edition we celebrate our 30th birthday, provide the latest Airworthiness Directives and we share 2 maintenance stories recently featured in Flight Safety Magazine online.

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Updated:

9 April 2024

Stay OnTrack series

A series of helpful guides for pilots flying under visual flight rules (VFR) into, out of and around some of Australia’s main regions. Become familiar with a particular region.

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AC 91-16 - Wake turbulence

Updated: 17 July 2025

Advisory Circular AC 91-16 provides foundational information on wake vortex behaviour, alert pilots to the hazards of…

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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

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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.

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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.

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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…

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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.

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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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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.

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