Flight operation regulations are changing
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Use the guidance and tools on our main website to help you transition.
Read morePart 137 of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASR) sets out the rules for flying and operating aeroplanes, and the maintenance of equipment, in aerial application operations.
An aerial application operation is a flight by an aeroplane to apply application material. This would include:
Part 137 of CASR affects:
Aeroplane operators may choose whether to conduct dispensing operations under Part 138 or Part 137 of CASR Aerial application operations. Requirements for the dropping or releasing of any substance overlap for Part 138 and Part 137. Note: Part 137 only applies to aeroplanes.
Legislative instruments include exemptions to particular regulatory requirements in aviation regulations or a Manual of Standards, but which apply to a broad range of persons. Instruments related to this part will display in this space or you can view our list of legislative instruments.
During the transition to the flight operations regulations Part 137 of CASR, any legislative instruments must be read in the context of "137.020 – Effect of other provisions", noting that the provisions in Part 137 prevail to the extent of any inconsistency.
4 legislative instruments available
Non-legislative instruments include exemptions to particular regulatory requirements in aviation regulations or a Manual of Standards, but which apply to a particular person. Non-legislative instruments related to this part will display in this space or your can view our list of non-legislative instruments.
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.