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 moreNew basic operating rules for all pilots commenced on 2 December 2021.
Part 91 of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASR) – General operating and flight rules, sets out the general operating rules for all pilots and operators. It consolidates all of the general operating and flight rules for Australian aircraft.
The rules cover:
We have compiled information and resources about transitioning to the new regulations. Visit our Flight operations transition section to find out more.
Part 91 applies to all aviation operations except drones.
There are additional rules for pilots operating under an Air Operator's Certificate (AOC) or other certificate, or those conducting defined activities such as aerial work, aerial application and some recreational aviation activities. These rules are in other CASR Parts and may add to or turn off some Part 91 requirements – either completely or partially.
Legislative instruments apply to a broad range of people. These instruments include Manuals of Standards and exemptions to regulatory requirements.
Instruments related to this part will display in this space or you can view our list of legislative instruments.
17 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.
18 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.
30 guidance material available
Advisory Circular AC 91-25 provides guidance on procedures and practices to ensure the safety of fuelling operations.
Advisory circular AC 91-12 provides guidance on the conduct of practice autoland operations on CAT I runways, or on CAT II/III runways that are not subject to Air Traffic Control (ATC) protection of relevant instrument landing system (ILS) critical and sensitive areas.
If you have an Australian registered aircraft and intend to operate overseas, the Performance-based navigation advice for National Aviation Authorities is available. It demonstrates you meet the Australian regulatory requirements in case of a ramp check by a foreign National Aviation Authority.
This AC provides guidance on implementation of the Global Reporting Format (GRF). The GRF provides an internationally harmonised and standardised method of assessing and reporting runway surface conditions which impact on flight operations.
This AC provides guidance regarding the requirements for registration and use of emergency location transmitters for operations that fall under Parts 91, 121, 133, and 135 of CASR.
AC 91-21 provides guidance on the application for an approval to conduct an air display, and the management of air displays, in accordance with the relevant provisions of Part 91 of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 (CASR).
Supporting resources related to this part will appear in this space. These are used in conjunction to support the formal guidance material listed above.
9 supporting resources available
This document is intended to assist operators and persons who will conduct operations under Part 91 of CASR to prioritise their actions to transition to the new flight operations regulations.
Use this form to provide your Post Display Report and advise of any safety occurrences or details that relate to the oversight and running of the event.
Use this form to apply to conduct an air display which includes a single ship display, fly-in competition, cross country event or fly-past with an open invitation to the general public to attend.
Use this form to apply for an initial issue, renewal of, or changes to general approvals issued under Part 91 of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 (CASR).
Use this form to provide details for the initial issue, renewal or variation of the North Atlantic high-level airspace (NATHLA) approval.
Use this form to apply for approvals under Part 91 for a minimum equipment list (MEL) for a particular type and model of aircraft. You can also request extensions of rectification intervals for existing MEL items.
Impact of new flight operations regulations on flight crew licencing exams. The introduction of the new flight operations regulations on 2 December 2021 will mean changes to the various flight crew licensing (FCL) theory exams.
Use the Part 91 approval low visibility form if you intend to apply for an initial issue, renewal of, or changes to a low visibility approval issued under CASR Parts 91.
Use the navigation authorisation - RNP AR and RVSM form if you intend to apply for an initial issue, renewal of, or changes to general approvals issued under CASR Part 91.