Flight operation regulations have changed
The flight operations rules changed on 2 December 2021. See all information about transitioning.
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The flight operations rules changed on 2 December 2021. See all information about transitioning.
Read morePart 119 of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASR) sets out the certification and management rules for air transport. Many of the rules are scalable for operations of different sizes and complexities.
The term air transport replaces both charter and regular public transport (RPT) and adds medical transport operations such as patient transport.
The Part 119 rules include:
There are exemptions from Part 119 requirements, and directions that require additional compliance, in instrument CASA EX82/21. CASA has received multiple queries about the following two exemptions:
Part 119 of CASR applies to all operators conducting, or intending to conduct, Australian air transport operations. These operators are called Australian air transport operators, previously known as:
While Part 119 deals with general certification and management, additional rules apply depending on your operations.
You will also need to comply with two or more of the following:
Legislative instruments include exemptions to regulatory requirements in aviation regulations or a Manual of Standards.
Exemptions may apply to a broad range of people.
Instruments related to this part will display in this space or you can view our list of legislative instruments.
4 legislative instruments available
Non-legislative instruments apply to a particular person. Some exemptions to regulatory requirements in aviation regulations or a Manual of Standards may be listed here.
Non-legislative instruments related to this part will display in this space or you can view our list of non-legislative instruments.
3 non-legislative instruments available
Advisory material provides advice and guidance to explain particular regulatory requirements of a CASR Part. Guidance material relating to this part will appear in this space or you can view all our guidance material.
13 guidance material available
The scope of the 2 sample training and checking manuals (sample manuals) and their guide extends to detailing sample training and checking system content applicable to flight crew members, air crew members, cabin crew members, and medical transport specialists.
The scope of the 2 sample training and checking manuals (sample manuals) and their guide extends to detailing sample training and checking system content applicable to flight crew members, air crew members, cabin crew members, and medical transport specialists.
Acceptable means of compliance and guidance material (AMC/GMs) for part 119 Australian air transport operators – certification and management.
Multi-Part Advisory Circular AC 119-11 and AC 138-02 provides guidance on establishing and managing a training and checking system in accordance with the relevant provisions of CASR Parts 119 and 138.
Advisory Circular AC 119-07 and AC 138-03 - This multi-part AC provides guidance to all persons involved in the aviation industry who are seeking an improved understanding of the process of management of change.
Advisory circular AC 119-01 has been written to assist organisations to meet Part 119 of CASR requirements and provides examples of SMS processes suitable for organisations operating under them.
12 supporting resources available
This Guide assists operators using the associated CASR Flight Operations Sample Exposition / Operations Manual template in Word format. The contents in this Guide, the associated Word, and MAAT templates has been structured in a logical order and provides clear references to the legislative requirements.
The Air Operator's Certificate Process Manual sets out a national standard procedure for processing an Air Operator’s Certificate's (AOC).
Use this form to apply for an initial air operator's certificate (AOC). Individuals or organisations can apply.
Use this self-assessment worksheet to confirm your safety management system complies with the regulations for safety management systems in accordance with Subpart 119.F and Division 138.B.6 of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 (CASR).
Use this self-assessment worksheet to confirm your training and checking system complies with the regulations for training and checking systems in accordance with Part 119 and Part 135 of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 (CASR).
Use this non-significant changes form to notify CASA of non-significant changes under Parts 119, 131 and 138 of CASR.