Changing the rules Find out why we change the rules and the process to develop or update the rules. Read more
Information about Regulatory framework What you need to know about the rules and the documents we produce. Changing the rules Find out how we make new rules and change the rules. Compliance and enforcement Learn about one of the ways we deal with breaches of the rules to help prevent accidents and incidents. Types of rules Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASR) The Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 (CASR) is the overarching aviation safety framework in Australia. Civil Aviation Regulations (CAR) The Civil Aviation Regulations (CAR) form part of the aviation regulatory framework in Australia. Civil Aviation Orders (CAO) The Civil Aviation Orders (CAO) include information on technical standards and specifications. Manuals of Standards (MoS) Legislative instruments which set out aviation standards. The rules categories Administrative matters Parts that relate to administration, including regulatory procedures, enforcement and exempt aircraft. Aircraft maintenance engineer (AME) licensing Parts that relate to aircraft engineers and maintenance organisations. Aircraft registration Parts that related to aircraft registration, including marks and identification plates. Air traffic controller (ATC) licensing Parts that relate to ATC licensing, medicals and training. Air traffic management systems Parts that relate to air traffic management systems, services, providers and instruments. Certification/Airworthiness Parts that relate to certification and airworthiness for aircraft categories, parts and products. Continuing airworthiness Parts that relate to continuing airworthiness and maintenance of aircraft and aeronautical products. Flight crew licensing Parts that relate to flight crew licensing, authorisations, medicals and training. Flight operations Parts that relate to operating sport, unmanned, recreational and commercial aircraft. This includes dangerous goods and training devices. General safety matters Parts that relate to representation, surveys and safety management – including drugs and alcohol.
