Contents
Part 99—Drug and alcohol management plans and testing 1
99.005................... Purposes of Part................................................................. 1
Subpart 99.A—General 2
99.010................... Definitions for Part 99........................................................ 2
99.015................... SSAAs to which this Part applies..................................... 11
99.020................... Substantial compliance with requirements of Part required 12
Subpart 99.B—Drug and alcohol management plans 14
Division 99.B.1—Purposes of Subpart 14
99.025................... Purposes of Subpart......................................................... 14
Division 99.B.2—Persons required to have a DAMP 15
99.030................... Who must develop and maintain a DAMP....................... 15
99.035................... DAMP must be implemented........................................... 16
99.040................... DAMP must be made available to SSAA employees....... 17
Division 99.B.3—Content and implementation of DAMP 18
Subdivision 99.B.3.1—Content of DAMP 18
99.045................... Content of DAMP............................................................ 18
Subdivision 99.B.3.2—Drug and alcohol testing program 18
99.050................... Requirements for drug and alcohol testing........................ 18
99.055................... Requirements relating to DAMP medical review officer.. 20
99.060................... Requirements relating to use of testing devices................. 20
Subdivision 99.B.3.3—Drug and alcohol response program 21
99.065................... Requirements relating to SSAA employees ceasing SSAAs 21
99.070................... Requirements relating to returning to SSAAs................... 22
99.075................... Requirements relating to intervention programs................ 23
Subdivision 99.B.3.4—Implementing a DAMP 24
99.080................... Implementing a DAMP.................................................... 24
Division 99.B.4—Review and audit of DAMP 26
99.085................... Review of DAMP by DAMP organisation...................... 26
99.090................... Audit of DAMP organisation by CASA.......................... 26
99.095................... CASA may direct changes to DAMP............................... 27
Division 99.B.5—Provision of Information 28
99.100................... DAMP organisation or DAMP contractor to provide information 28
99.105................... DAMP record‑keeping..................................................... 30
Subpart 99.C—Drug and alcohol testing by CASA 31
Division 99.C.1—Preliminary 31
99.110................... Purposes of Subpart......................................................... 31
Subdivision 99.C.1.1—Who may be drug or alcohol tested 31
99.115................... Who may be drug or alcohol tested................................... 31
99.120................... Body samples may only be taken if person consents........ 31
Subdivision 99.C.1.2—Powers of approved testers 32
99.125................... Powers of approved testers............................................... 32
Subdivision 99.C.1.3—CASA to approve testing devices 33
99.130................... Approved drug and alcohol testing devices...................... 33
Division 99.C.2—Drug testing 34
Subdivision 99.C.2.1—General 34
99.135................... Which body samples may be drug tested.......................... 34
99.140................... How samples are taken and tested.................................... 34
99.145................... Approved drug testing devices to be used for initial drug tests 34
99.150................... Method for determining sample identifiers....................... 34
Subdivision 99.C.2.2—Initial drug tests 35
99.155................... Taking samples................................................................. 35
99.160................... Initial drug test.................................................................. 35
99.165................... If initial drug test result is not positive.............................. 35
99.170................... If initial drug test result is positive.................................... 36
99.175................... Notices of initial drug test................................................. 37
99.180................... Dealing with samples for confirmatory drug test.............. 38
99.185................... Transporting samples........................................................ 39
Subdivision 99.C.2.3—Receipt and storage of samples by approved laboratories 40
99.190................... Receipt of samples............................................................ 40
99.195................... Storage of samples............................................................ 41
Subdivision 99.C.2.4—Conduct of drug tests by approved laboratories 42
99.200................... Testing Sample A............................................................. 42
99.205................... Samples to be tested in accordance with National Association of Testing Authorities’ accreditation 42
99.210................... Notices of Sample A results............................................. 42
99.215................... Donor may request testing of Sample B........................... 44
99.220................... Approved laboratory to keep Sample B............................ 45
99.225................... Notices of Sample B results.............................................. 46
99.230................... Test results........................................................................ 46
Subdivision 99.C.2.5—Record‑keeping 47
99.235................... Approved laboratory to keep records................................ 47
Division 99.C.3—Alcohol testing 49
99.240................... Which body samples may be alcohol tested...................... 49
99.245................... How samples are taken and tested.................................... 49
99.250................... Approved breathalysers to be used in alcohol tests........... 49
99.255................... Alcohol tests..................................................................... 49
99.260................... Test results........................................................................ 50
99.265................... Notice of alcohol test........................................................ 50
Subpart 99.D—Evidentiary certificates and prescribed proceedings 52
Division 99.D.1—Purposes of Subpart 52
99.275................... Purposes of Subpart......................................................... 52
Division 99.D.2—Evidentiary certificates 53
99.280................... Certificates by approved tester.......................................... 53
99.285................... Certificates by approved laboratory.................................. 54
99.290................... Document taken to be a certificate unless contrary intention established 56
99.295................... Certificate not to be admitted unless copy given............... 56
99.300................... Person signing the certificate may be called to give evidence 56
99.305................... Rebuttal evidence.............................................................. 57
99.310................... CASA may ask for full certificate..................................... 57
Division 99.D.3—Prescribed proceedings 58
99.315................... Prescribed proceedings..................................................... 58
Subpart 99.E—Offences for Subpart 99.C 59
Division 99.E.1—Purposes of Subpart 59
99.320................... Purposes of Subpart......................................................... 59
Division 99.E.2—Offences 60
Subdivision 99.E.2.1—Offences relating to giving a body sample 60
99.325................... Failing to carry identification whilst undertaking applicable SSAA 60
99.330................... Refusing or failing to give a body sample......................... 61
99.335................... Continuing to perform applicable SSAA after refusing a drug or alcohol test or failing to give a body sample.......................................................................................... 61
99.340................... Failing to stop performing an applicable SSAA............... 62
99.345................... Failing to remain in approved tester’s presence................ 62
99.350................... Person must not interfere with integrity of body sample... 62
Subdivision 99.E.2.2—Offences occurring after positive test result 63
99.355................... Continuing to perform applicable SSAA between having initial drug test and confirmatory drug test 63
99.360................... Continuing to perform applicable SSAA after having confirmatory drug test and before result returned.......................................................................................... 63
99.365................... Continuing to perform applicable SSAA before confirmatory alcohol test result returned 64
99.370................... Performing applicable SSAA showing positive result for testable drug 65
99.375................... Performing applicable SSAA while showing positive result for a confirmatory alcohol test 65
Subdivision 99.E.2.3—Offences relating to returning to SSAAs after positive test result 66
99.380................... Continuing to perform applicable SSAA after having confirmatory drug test 66
99.385................... Continuing to perform applicable SSAA after confirmatory alcohol test 67
Division 99.E.3—CASA medical review officers 69
99.390................... CASA medical review officers......................................... 69
Subpart 99.F—Provision of information 70
Division 99.F.1—Purposes of Subpart 70
99.395................... Purposes of Subpart......................................................... 70
Division 99.F.2—Information 71
99.400................... Drug or alcohol test information given or required by CASA 71
99.405................... Information that must be given to CASA following drug or alcohol test 72
Subpart 99.G—CASA’s powers in relation to civil aviation authorisations 74
Division 99.G.1—Purposes of Subpart 74
99.410................... Purposes of Subpart......................................................... 74
99.415................... When CASA may vary, suspend or cancel a civil aviation authorisation 74
99.420................... When variation, suspension or cancellation takes effect.... 75
99.425................... Notice............................................................................... 75
99.430................... Effect of effluxion of time in relation to the suspension of civil aviation authorisation 76
99.435................... Effect of suspension of civil aviation authorisation........... 76
Subpart 99.H—Approved testers and authorisations to conduct drug and alcohol tests 77
Division 99.H.1—Purposes of Subpart 77
99.440................... Purposes of Subpart......................................................... 77
Division 99.H.2—Approvals and authorisations 78
99.445................... CASA may approve persons to take body samples and conduct tests 78
99.450................... Persons authorised to take body samples and conduct tests 79
Division 99.H.3—Obligations on approved testers and protection from liability 80
99.455................... Obligations on approved testers........................................ 80
99.460................... Approved testers not liable in certain cases....................... 80
Division 99.H.4—Powers of approved testers 81
99.465................... Approved testers’ powers to access premises................... 81
Division 99.H.5—Identity cards 82
99.470................... Identity cards.................................................................... 82
99.475................... Return of identity card...................................................... 82
99.480................... Display and production of identity cards.......................... 83
99.485................... Suspension or revocation of authorisation........................ 83
99.490................... Notices.............................................................................. 84
Division 99.H.6—Notices to approved testers 85
99.495................... Notice to approved testers................................................. 85
Part 101—Unmanned aircraft and rockets 86
Subpart 101.A—Preliminary 90
101.005................. Applicability of this Part................................................... 90
101.010................. Application to rocket‑powered unmanned aircraft............ 90
101.015................. Application of registration and marking requirements...... 91
101.020................. Exemption from certain other provisions of CAR 1988... 91
101.025................. Meaning of populous area............................................... 91
101.030................. Approval of areas for operation of unmanned aircraft or rockets 91
101.035................. Requirements in this Part to give information to CASA... 92
Subpart 101.B—General prohibition on unsafe operation 94
101.050................. Applicability of this Subpart............................................. 94
101.055................. Hazardous operation prohibited........................................ 94
Subpart 101.C—Provisions applicable to unmanned aircraft generally 96
101.060................. Applicability of this Subpart............................................. 96
101.065................. Operation in prohibited or restricted area.......................... 96
101.070................. Operation in controlled airspace........................................ 97
101.075................. Operation near aerodromes............................................... 97
101.080................. Permission for operation of unmanned aircraft near aerodrome 98
101.085................. Maximum operating height............................................. 100
101.090................. Dropping or discharging of things.................................. 101
101.095................. Weather and day limitations............................................ 101
Subpart 101.D—Tethered balloons and kites 102
101.100................. Applicability of this Subpart........................................... 102
101.105................. Definitions for Subpart................................................... 102
101.110................. Tethered balloons and kites that may be operated outside approved areas 102
101.115................. Mooring‑line marking..................................................... 104
101.120................. Operation of tethered balloon or kite under cloud........... 104
101.125................. Tethered balloon to be lit at night.................................... 104
101.130................. Rapid deflation device required....................................... 105
101.135................. What to do if tethered balloon escapes............................ 105
Subpart 101.E—Unmanned free balloons 106
101.140................. Applicability of this Subpart........................................... 106
101.145................. Definitions for Subpart—free balloons........................... 106
101.150................. Definition for Subpart—approved area......................... 107
101.155................. Releasing small balloons................................................. 107
101.160................. Light balloons that may be released outside approved areas 109
101.165................. Release of medium and heavy balloons outside approved areas 110
101.170................. Medium and heavy balloons not to be flown low........... 112
101.175................. Medium and heavy balloons to be flown in clear sky..... 112
101.180................. How payload must be supported—medium and heavy balloons 113
101.185................. Equipment that must be carried—medium and heavy balloons 113
101.190................. Lighting—medium and heavy balloons.......................... 114
101.195................. Marking—free balloons generally.................................. 115
101.200................. Marking by day—heavy balloons................................... 115
101.205................. Lighting by night—heavy balloons................................. 116
101.210................. Obligation to stay in communication with ATC—medium and heavy balloons 116
101.215................. Tracking of flight—medium and heavy balloons............ 117
101.220................. Flight reporting—medium and heavy balloons............... 117
101.225................. Ending flight and recovery—medium and heavy balloons 118
101.230................. Direction by ATC to end flight in certain circumstances. 119
Subpart 101.F—UAVs 121
Division 101.F.1—General 121
101.235................. Applicability of this Subpart........................................... 121
101.240................. Definitions for Subpart................................................... 121
Division 101.F.2—Operation of UAVs generally 123
101.245................. Operation near people..................................................... 123
101.250................. Where small UAVs may be operated.............................. 123
101.255................. Large UAVs—requirement for certificate....................... 124
101.260................. Maintenance of large UAVs........................................... 124
101.265................. Application of s 20AB of the Act to large UAVs........... 124
101.270................. Requirement for UAV operator’s certificate................... 125
101.275................. Approval of operation of large UAVs............................ 125
101.280................. UAVs not to be operated over populous areas............... 126
101.285................. Use of radiotelephone..................................................... 127
Division 101.F.3—Certification of UAV controllers 130
101.290................. Application for certification as UAV controller.............. 130
101.295................. Eligibility for certification as UAV controller................. 130
101.300................. Conditions on certification as UAV controller................ 131
101.315................. Notice to certified UAV controller to show cause.......... 132
101.320................. Cancellation of UAV controller’s certification................ 132
Division 101.F.4—Certification of UAV operators 134
101.330................. Application for certification as UAV operator................ 134
101.335................. Eligibility for certification as UAV operator................... 134
101.340................. Conditions on certification.............................................. 135
101.360................. Notice to certified UAV operator to show cause............ 136
101.365................. Cancellation of UAV operator’s certification.................. 137
Subpart 101.G—Model aircraft 139
101.375................. Applicability of this Subpart........................................... 139
101.380................. Definitions for Subpart................................................... 139
101.385................. Visibility for operation of model aircraft......................... 139
101.390................. Operating model aircraft at night..................................... 140
101.395................. Keeping model aircraft away from people....................... 140
101.400................. Operation of model aircraft outside approved areas........ 141
101.405................. Giant model aircraft........................................................ 141
101.410................. Model flying displays..................................................... 142
Subpart 101.H—Rockets 144
101.415................. Applicability of this Subpart........................................... 144
101.420................. Application of State and Territory laws about rockets.... 144
101.425................. Definitions for Subpart................................................... 144
101.430................. Launching rocket in or over prohibited or restricted area 145
101.435................. Launching rockets into controlled airspace..................... 145
101.440................. Launching rockets near aerodromes................................ 146
101.445................. Getting permission for launch of rocket near aerodrome 147
101.450................. High power rockets........................................................ 148
101.455................. Maximum operating height of rockets............................ 149
101.460................. Dropping or discharging of things from rockets............. 149
101.465................. Weather and day limitations—rockets other than model rockets 149
101.470................. Model rockets................................................................. 150
Subpart 101.I—Firework displays 151
101.475................. What this Subpart does................................................... 151
101.480................. Application of State and Territory laws about fireworks 151
101.485................. Meaning of operate a firework display........................... 151
101.490................. Certain projectiles prohibited in firework displays.......... 151
101.495................. Firework displays not permitted near aerodromes.......... 152
101.500................. Notice to CASA of certain firework displays................. 152
Part 103—Sport and recreational aviation operations 155
Part 105—Sport and recreational parachuting from aircraft 156
Part 115—Commercial sport and recreational aviation operations 157
Part 119—Air operator certification—commercial air transport 158
Part 121—Commercial air transport operations (aeroplanes) 159
Part 129—Commercial air transport operations (foreign operators) 160
Part 133—Commercial air transport and aerial work operations (rotorcraft) 161
Part 137—Aerial application operations—other than rotorcraft 162
Subpart 137.A—Applicability and definitions 165
137.005................. Applicability................................................................... 165
137.010................. Definitions...................................................................... 166
Subpart 137.B—General 170
137.015................. Approvals....................................................................... 170
137.020................. Effect of other provisions............................................... 170
137.025................. Aeroplane—type certificate............................................. 170
137.030................. Authority of the pilot...................................................... 170
Subpart 137.C—Operator certification and supervision 171
137.035................. Applicant to prepare manual........................................... 171
137.040................. Standard operations manual............................................ 171
137.045................. Application for an AOC or variation of an AOC............ 172
137.050................. Decision on AOC and manual........................................ 173
137.055................. Offences concerning operations manual......................... 173
137.060................. Operator’s organisational structure................................. 174
137.065................. Head of flight operations................................................ 174
137.070................. Head of aeroplane maintenance control........................... 176
137.075................. Replacement of holder of key personnel position........... 176
137.080................. Amendments to operations manual by operator.............. 176
137.085................. Amendments to schedule of differences......................... 176
137.090................. Amendments to standard operations manual................... 177
Subpart 137.D—Operational procedures 178
137.095................. Operation to be in VMC................................................. 178
137.100................. Use of weather forecasts or observations....................... 178
137.105................. Landing areas.................................................................. 179
137.110................. Safety of persons other than crew at landing areas......... 179
137.115................. Refuelling....................................................................... 179
137.120................. Documents to be carried on a flight................................ 179
137.125................. Manipulation of flight controls....................................... 181
137.130................. Use of seats, seatbelts and harnesses.............................. 182
137.135................. Carriage of passengers.................................................... 182
137.140................. Minimum height and lateral separation for operation...... 183
137.145................. Application over populous areas..................................... 184
137.150................. In‑flight fuel management............................................... 184
137.155................. Operations near RPT flight............................................. 185
137.160................. Aerodrome circuit requirements...................................... 185
137.165................. Close proximity operations............................................. 186
137.170................. Night operations............................................................. 187
137.175................. Firefighting operations.................................................... 188
Subpart 137.E—All‑weather operations 190
Subpart 137.H—Aeroplane performance 191
137.180................. General........................................................................... 191
137.185................. Take‑off over a populous area........................................ 191
Subpart 137.J—Weight and balance 192
137.190................. Weight limitations........................................................... 192
137.195................. Loading—supervision.................................................... 193
Subpart 137.K—Instruments and equipment 194
137.200................. Installation of instruments and equipment....................... 194
137.210................. Position of instruments and equipment........................... 195
137.215................. Instruments and equipment required............................... 195
137.220................. Crew intercom system.................................................... 197
137.225................. Seatbelts and harnesses................................................... 197
Subpart 137.M—Aeroplane maintenance 198
137.230................. Fitting and removal of role equipment............................ 198
Subpart 137.N—Pilots 199
137.235................. Qualifications for pilots conducting application operations 199
137.240................. Annual proficiency checks.............................................. 199
Subpart 137.P—Manuals, logs and records 201
137.245................. Flight manual.................................................................. 201
137.250................. Checking records............................................................ 201
137.255................. Document retention periods............................................ 201
137.260................. Maintenance record to be given to new operator............. 203
Subpart 137.Q—Flight duty time limitations and rest requirements 204
137.265................. Application of Subpart 137.Q......................................... 204
137.270................. Subpart not to affect subsection 1 of CAO 48.1............. 204
137.275................. Limit on flying hours...................................................... 204
137.280................. Off‑duty period before and after tour of duty................. 204
137.285................. Tour of duty—duration................................................... 205
137.290................. Off‑duty period each 14 days......................................... 206
137.295................. Limit on time spent on tours of duty............................... 206
137.300................. Pilot to be fit for duty...................................................... 207
Part 138—Search and rescue operations 208