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There are 5 overarching supporting activities that support the Roadmap: Digital services; Research, development and testing; Regulatory sandboxes; Systems assurance; and Community.

The RPAS and AAM Strategic Regulatory Roadmap

AC 105-02 - Parachuting through cloud - Evaluation of applications by parachute operators

Updated: 11 December 2024

Specifications issued under Part 105 of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 (CASR) permit parachutists to enter…

Advisory Circular Flight operations Part 105 of CASR Guidance materials Version

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Updated:

11 December 2024

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Summary of Consultation - Aerial work certificate holders policy to allow the transport of firefighting personnel

Published: 12 Dec 2024

We’ve published a summary of consultation on our proposal to allow aerial work certificate holders to carry personnel involved in firefighting activities in certain circumstances to and from a fireground in rotorcraft.

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RPAS news - December 2024

Published: 12 December 2024

This edition covers the updated RPAS and AAM Strategic Regulatory Roadmap, new military operating areas, and key RPAS updates from 2024.

RPAS news

Search results for rules and regulations

79 total results

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

Search results for publications

241 total results

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

Search results for CASA Forms

390 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)

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

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