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Q4 Tue, 2024-10-01 12:00

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GA workplan - Part 103 project

Enhance Designated Aviation Medical Examiners (DAME) 2 system

Wed, 2027-03-31 12:00

Upskill and support Designated Aviation Medical Examiners (DAMEs). Further enhance the Medical Records System (MRS).

Deliverables

Implement further enhancements to the Medical Records System (MRS) and implement audit findings.

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Simplifying health arrangements

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Q3 Tue, 2025-07-01 12:00

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GA workplan - Enhance Designated Aviation Medical Examiners (DAME) 2 system

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Pilot access to Class C and Class D airspace

Wed, 2025-12-31 12:00

Expand access to controlled airspace for Recreation Aviation Australia (RAAus) pilots from 2025.

Deliverables

Implement legislative changes enabling RA-Aus pilots to access relevant airspaces, with access to be contingent on RA-Aus implementing appropriate systems, controls and processes.

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Increasing sport and recreational opportunities

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Q2 Mon, 2024-04-01 12:00

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GA workplan - Pilot access to Class C and Class D airspace

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Limited aerial work underpinning policy

Tue, 2026-06-30 12:00

Determine if certain aerial work operations should be subject to reduced regulatory oversight.

Deliverables

Initial policy proposal.

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Further continuous improvement for general aviation

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Q3 Tue, 2025-07-01 12:00

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Limited aerial work underpinning policy

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Carriage of emergency service passengers

Tue, 2025-09-30 12:00

Determine whether to allow limited helicopter ground firefighting passenger carried under the 'aerial work' rules.

Deliverables

Commencing Q3 2025, this change will let aerial work certificate holder use helicopters to transport ground personnel in certain situations, instead of using the air transport rules.

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Further continuous improvement for general aviation

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Start date:

Q4 Tue, 2024-10-01 12:00

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GA workplan - Carriage of emergency service passengers

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Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum (RVSM) approvals

Tue, 2026-06-30 12:00

Update guidance materials for obtaining an RVSM approval.

Deliverables

Updated guidance materials.

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Further continuous improvement for general aviation

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Q3 Tue, 2025-07-01 12:00

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GA workplan - Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum (RVSM) approvals

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Flight training organisations conducting scenic flights

Thu, 2026-12-31 12:00

Update guidance materials to streamline a flight training organisation obtaining an AOC for scenic flights.

Deliverables

Updated guidance materials.

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Further continuous improvement for general aviation

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Start date:

Q4 Wed, 2025-10-01 12:00

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GA workplan - Flight training organisations conducting scenic flights

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Review unique airworthiness directives

Thu, 2026-12-31 12:00

Remove duplication and ensure any unique Australian differences align with contemporary policy and regulatory approaches.

Deliverables

Collate inconsistencies between Australian directives and requirements specified by State of Design for an aircraft and consider how these can be streamlined.
Discuss with industry with a view to scope potential changes that would deliver the greatest benefit without unacceptable effects on safety.

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Airworthiness and maintenance

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Q1 Wed, 2025-01-01 12:00

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GA workplan - Review unique airworthiness directives

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Flight crew licencing review

Tue, 2026-06-30 12:00

Identify key GA elements of Part 61 for review against original policy intentions.

Deliverables

We will undertake a scoping activity to determine deliverable phases and to plan likely timeframes for a phased approach to the review.

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Improving pilot licensing rules

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Start date:

Q4 Wed, 2025-10-01 12:00

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GA workplan - flight crew licensing review

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Streamline flight examiner rating approvals

Tue, 2026-06-30 12:00

Current approaches to flight examiner rating approvals may not be flexible enough for the range of aviation operations. We aim to streamline efficiency by considering the size, complexity and compliance of operations.

Deliverables

Undertake a scoping exercise to determine and define timeframes for a phased approach to delivery

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Improving pilot licensing rules

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Start date:

Q2 Tue, 2025-04-01 12:00

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GA workplan - Streamline flight examiner rating approvals

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Search results for rules and regulations

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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

Publication Plain English guides

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.

Cabin safety bulletin 20 Unruly and disruptive passengers

Publication Cabin safety bulletins Cabin Safety

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.

Airspace Risk and Safety Management Guide (ARASMG)

Publication Manuals and handbooks

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…

Search results for CASA Forms

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FOR Transition – Training and Checking System

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

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

CASAF-62 - Training and checking systems and rotorcraft performance operations documents

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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Flight operations

CASAF-63 - Request a meeting with the clinical case conference panel