Part 11 of CASR Regulatory administrative procedures

Rule status

Current

Part 11 of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1988 (CASR) sets out rules that apply to how we administer authorisations. These are generally:

  • licences
  • ratings
  • certificates
  • endorsements.

The rules include how we:

  • process applications
  • suspend or cancel authorisations
  • renew time-limited authorisations.

Part 11 also includes rules for the:

  • application, assessment and issue of exemptions
  • issue temporary directions to maintain air safety
  • delegation of our powers
  • consultation requirements for issuing or amending a manual of standards (MOS).

Who it affects

Part 11 of CASR affects: 

  • CASA staff 
  • persons seeking exemptions against the CASRs 
  • persons subject to directions
  • persons applying for a civil aviation authorisation.

Legislation

Legislative instruments

Legislative instruments apply to a broad range of people. These instruments include Manuals of Standards and exemptions to regulatory requirements that apply to classes of people. For example, when an instrument applies to all flight crew who hold a licence.

Instruments related to this part will display in this space or you can view our list of legislative instruments.

13 legislative instruments available

Repeal and amendment instrument 2014 (No. 1) - Flight operations
Commences:
CAO
Cessna 441 Conquest
Commences:
CASA 316/07
Pilot Certificates (Sport Aviation Bodies) Direction 2022
Commences:
CASA 39/22
Qantas Airways Limited
Commences:
CASA 82/09
Declarations and Directions in relation to Prohibited, Restricted and Danger Areas etc.
Commences:
CASA OAR 168/22
Interception of civil aircraft in Australian territory
Commences:
CASA 73/17
Required Communication Performance and Required Surveillance Performance (RCP 240 and RSP 180) Capability Declarations
Commences:
CASA 30/21
Aircraft Parking Position and Apron Marking (Ground Power Units) Instrument 2020
Commences:
CASA EX09/20
RNP 1 and RNP 2 Alternate Means of Compliance (Foreign-registered Aircraft) Exemption 2020
Commences:
CASA EX151/20
Low-level Operations for Air Displays and Aerobatics Practice Exemption 2021
Commences:
CASA EX08/21
Dropping of Articles from Certain Aircraft Towing Another Aircraft Direction 2019
Commences:
CASA 29/19
Parachute Descents - Authorisation and specification
Commences:
CASA 263/02
Repeal and amendment instrument 2014 (No. 1) - Flight crew licensing
Commences:
CAO
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Non-legislative instruments

Non-legislative instruments apply to a particular person. Some exemptions to regulatory requirements in aviation regulations or a Manual of Standards are listed here.

Non-legislative instruments related to this part will display in this space or you can view our list of non-legislative instruments.

113 non-legislative instruments available

Standard take-off and landing minima (China Southern Airlines Co)
CASA EX12/21
Safety harness and flight manual requirements for NVIS operations (Careflight)
CASA EX101/20
Flight of relevant CAO 95.55 aeroplanes in class C airspace at Canberra aerodrome (Learn 2 Fly Canberra)
CASA EX162/21
Thompson aero seating (Qantas)
CASA EX160/20
Standard take-off and landing minima (Tianjin Airlines Co Ltd)
CASA EX07/19
NSW PolAir Operations (Bell 412EP Helicopter)
CASA EX93/21
Gyroplane flights (Williamtown restricted area - Brian Koppman)
CASA EX10/21
Standard take-off and landing minima (China Eastern Airlines)
CASA EX125/20
Standard take-off and landing minima (all Nippon Airways)
CASA EX118/21
Flight training and review (Dorn - Kodiak 100)
CASA EX05/22
Standard take-off and landing minima (Qatar Airways)
CASA EX11/21
Taxiway centre line to object distance (Shepparton Aerodrome)
CASA EX99/20
Helicopter winching operations (Lloyd helicopters)
CASA EX104/21
Minor scheduled line maintenance at temporary locations (Cobham Engineering)
CASA EX48/21
Flight testing of Vertiia V1000 aircraft by David Ostler and AMSL Aero
CASA EX157/20
Issue of class 2 medical certificates (designated aviation medical examiners)
CASA 26/18
Standard take-off and landing minima (Malaysia Airlines Berhad)
CASA EX88/21
Standard take-off minima (Regional Express Pty Ltd)
CASA EX57/21
CASA EX124/20 Hover exit and entry (NQ Heli-Worx Pty Ltd)
CASA EX124/20
Standard take-off and landing minima (AirAsia X)
CASA EX122/21
Instrument flight procedure design (IDS Australasia)
CASA EX25/22
Helicopter recovery operations (Babcock Offshore Services Australasia)
CASA EX11/20
Airborne radar approach procedure design standards (Boeing Digital Solutions)
CASA EX93/20
Helicopter SAR operations (Lloyd helicopters)
CASA EX105/21
Standard take-off minima (Vee H Aviation)
CASA EX78/21
Standard take-off and landing minima (Express Freighters Australia)
CASA EX150/20
Standard take-off and landing minima (Cathay Pacific)
CASA EX115/21
Drug and alcohol testing of Cadet pilots (Rex)
CASA EX130/21
Standard take-off and landing minima (Hong Kong Airlines)
CASA EX34/21
Take-offs by relevant aircraft from Lady Elliott Island aerodrome (Istlecote)
CASA EX123/20
Inertial reference system (Sunstate Airlines)
CASA EX125/21
Instrument flight procedure design (Global Airspace Solutions)
CASA EX26/22
Extended diversion time operation requirements (Qantas Airways)
CASA EX68/20
Lowest safe altitude (Qantas Airways)
CASA EX88/20
Fixed-wing firefighting operations (Neptune Aviation)
CASA EX133/21
Aerodrome reserve supply (complementary agent and expellant gas cylinders - Airservices Australia)
CASA EX71/21
Standard take-off and landing minima (Neos S.p.A)
CASA EX147/20
Delegation of power to impose conditions under regulation 11.056
CASA 383/12
Flight testing of innovaero fox RPA by innovaero operations and Paul Dewar
CASA EX131/21
Standard take-off and landing minima (Hong Kong Air cargo carrier)
CASA EX33/21
Operations at Lord Howe Island (Eastern Australia Airlines)
CASA EX120/20
Standard take-off and landing minima (AirBridgeCargo Airlines)
CASA EX128/21
Flight procedure design (overlapping terminal instrument flight procedures at Gladstone and Mackay Airservices Australia)
CASA EX29/22
Standard Take-off Minima (VistaJet)
CASA EX72/20
Aerodrome rescue and fire fighting service qualifications (Airservices Australia)
CASA EX87/20
Operation of remotely piloted aircraft over populous areas (WA police force)
CASA EX108/21
Standard take-off and landing minima (Xiamen Airlines)
CASA EX59/21
Participation in land and hold short operations (Express Freighters and Qantas)
CASA EX144/20
Standard take-off and landing minima (Eva Airways Corporation)
CASA EX117/21
Minimum height and lateral separation (Aerotech first response Pty Ltd)
CASA EX152/21
CASR part 173 airspace buffers (VOR-A and NDB-A procedures at Rockhampton aerodrome)
CASA EX26/21
Standard take-off and landing minima (Gulf Air B.S.C.)
CASA EX118/20
Authorised release certificate (Lloyd helicopters aircraft maintenance)
CASA EX129/21
Flight testing of Vertiia V1000 RPA (Gordon Hayes, David Lamb and AMSL Aero) (repeals CASA EX56/21) (to be repealed at the end of 31 January 2025)
CASA EX07/22
Standard take-off and landing minima (Asiana Airlines)
CASA EX78/20
Helicopter winching operations (Esso Australia)
CASA EX80/20
Operation of remotely piloted aircraft over populous areas (NSW police force)
CASA EX113/21
All weather search and rescue operations (PHI International Australia)
CASA EX53/21
Hover exit and entry (Aerotech Helicopters)
CASA EX141/20
Standard take-off and landing minima (Virgin Australia Airlines)
CASA EX116/21
Use of terminal instrument flight procedures for Wolgan Valley (Elstone Pty Ltd)
CASA EX155/21
Airborne collision avoidance system for Bombardier Dash 8 (Skippers Aviation)
CASA EX23/21
Display of underwing markings (Careflight and Westpac)
CASA EX115/20
Standard take-off and landing minima (Air New Zealand)
CASA EX132/21
Production Testing of Eight Airbus A321-251NX (Neo) Aircraft (Qantas)
CASA EX44/22
Standard take-off and landing minima (Korean Air Lines)
CASA EX76/20
National Jet Express (COVID-19)
CASA EX79/20
Refuelling in ordnance loading areas (Air Affairs Aviation)
CASA EX127/21
Standard take-off and landing minima (Air Caledonie International)
CASA EX52/21
Aerodrome rescue and firefighting service (operational training framework Airservices Australia)
CASA EX140/20
Standard take-off and landing minima (Icelandair)
CASA EX114/21
Design and publication of terminal instrument flight procedures for Wolgan Valley (Global airspace solutions)
CASA EX156/21
Hover exit or entry and winching (NSW Parks and Wildlife aerial work operations)
CASA EX18/21
GNSS lateral separation (Airservices Australia)
CASA EX114/20
Maintenance activities at unspecified locations (P&W ANZ services Part 145 organisation)
CASA EX134/21
Aerodrome Rescue and Fire Fighting Service Qualifications (Norfolk Island Regional Council)
CASA EX71/22
Solo Flight Training in Ultralight Aeroplanes in Class D Airspace (Tasmanian Aero Club Inc)
CASA EX179/18
Standard take-off and landing minima (Titan Airways)
CASA EX05/21
Fixed-wing firefighting operations (Coulson Aviation)
CASA EX139/21
Standard take-off and landing minima (PT Garuda Indonesia)
CASA EX32/21
Low-level rating (Pearl Aviation)
CASA EX137/20
Aerodrome fire alarm monitoring (Airservices Australia)
CASA EX121/21
Military radio-navigation aids (Airservices Australia)
CASA EX157/21
Standard take-off minima (Olympus Airways)
CASA EX17/21
Airservices Australia (ARFFS under cover housing of inshore rescue boats)
CASA EX111/20
Standard take off and landing minima (Tianjin Airlines)
CASA EX143/21
Solo flight training in ultralight aeroplanes in Class D airspace (Mark White)
CASA EX160/21
Remotely piloted aircraft operation over approved area of Logan City, Queensland (Wing Aviation)
CASA EX172/20
Standard take-off and landing minima (British Airways)
CASA EX142/21
Standard take-off and landing minima (Emirates)
CASA EX51/21
Line maintenance at unapproved locations (Jetstar Airways Approved Maintenance Organisation)
CASA EX131/20
Flight procedure design (overlapping terminal instrument flight procedures at Nowra and Shellharbour – Airservices Australia)
CASA EX111/21
Operational foam use (ARFFS attack vehicle monitor training - Airservices Australia)
CASA EX06/22
Standard take-off minima (National Jet Systems)
CASA EX14/21
Standard take-off and landing minima (Delta Air Lines)
CASA EX105/20
Aircraft maintenance licence rating (Air New Zealand)
CASA EX144/21
Solo Flight Training in Ultralight Aeroplanes in Class D Airspace (Cloud Dancer)
CASA EX177/18
Remotely piloted aircraft operation over approved area of Canberra (Wing Aviation)
CASA EX171/20
Limited scheduled line maintenance at temporary locations (CHCAUS AMO)
CASA EX101/21
Standard take-off and landing minima (Cargolux Airlines International)
CASA EX50/21
Preparation of load sheet and passenger list (Chartair)
CASA EX130/20
Terminal instrument flight procedure design (airspace buffers, prohibited areas and restricted areas at Archerfield – Airservices Australia
CASA EX109/21
SATCOM Systems (Offshore Services Australasia)
CASA EX03/22
Standard take-off and landing minima (China Airlines)
CASA EX13/21
Taxiway centreline lights spacing (Sydney Airport)
CASA EX102/20
Minimum height and lateral separation (XO Aviation Pty Ltd)
CASA EX154/21
Participation in land and hold short operations (Air New Zealand)
CASA EX167/20
Dubbo aeromedical terminal Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia (South Eastern section)
CASA EX125/19
Hover exit or entry and winching (NSW parks and wildlife aerial work operations)
CASA EX94/21
Standard take-off and landing minima (DHL Air Ltd)
CASA EX49/21
Employment of part-time check pilots (Capiteq Pty Ltd)
CASA EX128/20
Terminal instrument flight procedure design (airspace buffers, prohibited areas and restricted areas at Toowoomba – IDS Australasia
CASA EX110/21
Northern NSW helicopter rescue service limited (Critical control system inspection and engine washes)
CASA EX09/22
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Guidance material

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.

4 guidance material available

CAAP ADMIN-01 - Indemnity arrangements for delegates, authorised persons and flight examiner rating holders

Updated:

CAAP ADMIN-01 Indemnity arrangements for delegates, authorised persons and flight examiner rating holders

DOWNLOAD CAAP ADMIN-01 - Indemnity arrangements for delegates, authorised persons and flight examiner rating holders (PDF, 309.5 KB)
Civil Aviation Advisory Publication Version: 2.1

AC 11-02 - Exemptions against the CASR, CAR and CAO

Updated:

Advisory Circular AC 11-02 provides guidance and information to persons requiring an exemption against the CASR, CAR and CAOs under CASR Subpart 11.F. This includes exemptions against MOS if referenced in the CASRs.

DOWNLOAD AC 11-02 Exemptions against the CASR, CAR and CAO (PDF, 299.94 KB)
Advisory Circular Version: 4.0

AC 11-03 - Electronically formatted certifications, records and management systems

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Advisory Circular AC 11-03 provides guidance on the use of electronically formatted certifications, records, organisation manuals and electronic systems to satisfy Australian regulatory requirements. It also details our approval of electronic systems.

DOWNLOAD AC 11-03 Electronically formatted certifications, records and management systems (PDF, 328.8 KB)
Advisory Circular Version: 3.0

AC 11-04 - Approvals under CASR Parts 91, 103, 119, 121, 129, 131, 132, 133, 135, 138 and 149 (including MOS)

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Advisory Circular AC 11-04 provides guidance and information on the process to apply for an approval under Parts 91, 103, 119, 121, 129, 131, 132, 133, 135, 138 or 149 of CASR and subordinate MOS. Fundamental to the application process is the completion of a safety assessment and submission of a safety case to CASA.

DOWNLOAD Approvals under CASR Parts 91, 103, 119, 121, 129, 131, 132, 133, 135, 138 and 149 (including MOS) (PDF, 456.99 KB)
Advisory Circular Version: 1.0
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Online version available at: https://www.casa.gov.au//search-centre/rules/part-11-casr-regulatory-administrative-procedures
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