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Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998

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SR 1998 No. 237 Regulations as amended, taking into account amendments up to Civil Aviation Legislation Amendment (Part 21) Regulation 2014
Principal Regulations
Administered by: Infrastructure and Regional Development
Registered 02 May 2014
Start Date 01 May 2014
End Date 31 Aug 2014
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Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998

Statutory Rules No. 237, 1998 as amended

made under the

Civil Aviation Act 1988

Compilation start date:                     1 May 2014

Includes amendments up to:            SLI No. 40, 2014

This compilation has been split into 4 volumes

Volume 1:       rr. 1.001–42.1105

Volume 2:       rr. 45.005–92.205

Volume 3:       rr. 99.005–137.300

Volume 4:       rr. 139.005–202.900
Dictionary and Endnotes

Each volume has its own contents

About this compilation

The compiled instrument

This is a compilation of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 as amended and in force on 1 May 2014. It includes any amendment affecting the compiled instrument to that date.

This compilation was prepared on 1 May 2014.

The notes at the end of this compilation (the endnotes) include information about amending Acts and instruments and the amendment history of each amended provision.

Uncommenced provisions and amendments

If a provision of the compiled instrument is affected by an uncommenced amendment, the text of the uncommenced amendment is set out in the endnotes.

Application, saving and transitional provisions for amendments

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Modifications

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Provisions ceasing to have effect

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Contents

Part 1—Preliminary                                                                                                             1

1.001..... Name of Regulations........................................................................... 1

1.003..... Harmonisation with FARs.................................................................. 1

1.004..... Dictionary........................................................................................... 2

1.005..... Appendixes......................................................................................... 2

1.008..... Inconsistency between MOS and Act or Regulations......................... 3

Part 11—Regulatory administrative procedures                                                4

Subpart 11.A—Preliminary                                                                                             7

11.005... Purpose of Part................................................................................... 7

11.010... What is in this Part.............................................................................. 7

11.015... Definitions for Part............................................................................. 8

11.018... Approval of forms.............................................................................. 9

Subpart 11.B—Applications for authorisations                                                10

11.020... Effect of this Subpart........................................................................ 10

11.025... Application of Part 11 to authorised persons.................................... 10

11.026... Application of Part 11 to approved design organisations.................. 10

11.030... When application taken to be complete.............................................. 11

11.032... Application for authorisation after previous authorisation cancelled. 12

11.035... Other things CASA can ask applicant to do—test or interview........ 12

11.040... Other things CASA can ask applicant to do—provide more information 13

11.045... Other things CASA can ask applicant to do—demonstrate a service or facility       14

11.047... Other things CASA can ask applicant to do—statutory declarations to verify applications      14

11.050... Material that CASA may or must take into account.......................... 15

Subpart 11.BA—Granting authorisations etc                                                    17

11.055... Grant of authorisation....................................................................... 17

11.056... Authorisation may be granted subject to conditions.......................... 20

11.060... Notice of decision............................................................................. 21

11.065... When authorisation comes into effect................................................ 21

11.067... Imposing and varying conditions after grant of authorisation........... 22

11.068... Conditions imposed on class of authorisations................................. 23

11.070... Conditions of authorisations—change of name or address............... 24

11.071... Conditions of authorisations—change of nationality......................... 25

11.072... Conditions of authorisations—change of business status................. 26

11.073... Conditions of authorisations—notice of death, dissolution etc.......... 27

11.074... Conditions of authorisations—notice required by CASA................. 28

11.075... Conditions of authorisations—provision of information................... 29

11.077... Breach of conditions—offence.......................................................... 30

11.080... Authorisations not transferable......................................................... 30

Subpart 11.C—Authorisation documents, certificates and related matters           31

11.090... Authorisation document—authorisations to which Chicago Convention, Annex 1 applies      31

11.095... Authorisation document—maintenance operation authorisations...... 31

11.100... Registration certificate (Chicago Convention, Annex 7)................... 31

11.105... Certificate of Airworthiness (Chicago Convention, Annex 8).......... 31

11.110... Authorisation document—other authorisations................................. 32

11.115... Replacement documents.................................................................... 32

Subpart 11.D—Variation, suspension and cancellation of authorisations at holder’s request   33

11.120... Purpose of Subpart........................................................................... 33

11.125... Application of Subparts 11.B and 11.BA to variation of authorisation 33

11.130... Suspension or cancellation of authorisation at holder’s request........ 34

11.132... Effect of suspension.......................................................................... 34

Subpart 11.E—Time‑limited authorisations                                                        35

11.135... Purpose of Subpart........................................................................... 35

11.140... Continuation of authorisation until application decided..................... 35

11.145... Application of Subparts 11.B and 11.BA......................................... 36

11.150... Conditions on new authorisation....................................................... 36

Subpart 11.F—Exemptions from provisions of these Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders  37

Division 11.F.1—Grant of standard exemptions                                         37

11.155... Purpose of Division.......................................................................... 37

11.160... What exemptions can be granted under this Division........................ 37

11.165... Applications for exemptions............................................................. 38

11.170... Consideration of applications............................................................ 38

11.175... Renewal of exemptions under this Division...................................... 39

Division 11.F.2—Grant of exemptions in exceptional circumstances 40

11.180... Purpose of Division.......................................................................... 40

11.185... Exemptions in exceptional circumstances.......................................... 40

11.190... Application........................................................................................ 41

11.195... Consideration by CASA................................................................... 41

Division 11.F.3—Exemptions generally                                                            42

11.200... Purpose of Division.......................................................................... 42

11.205... Conditions......................................................................................... 42

11.210... Offence: failure to comply with condition......................................... 42

11.220... Notice of grant of exemption............................................................. 42

11.225... Publication of exemption................................................................... 43

11.230... When exemptions cease.................................................................... 43

11.235... Exemptions not transferable.............................................................. 43

Subpart 11.G—Directions                                                                                              44

11.240... Purpose of Subpart........................................................................... 44

11.245... CASA may issue directions.............................................................. 44

11.250... Period of effect of direction............................................................... 44

11.255... Contravention of direction................................................................. 45

Subpart 11.H—Delegation of CASA’s powers                                                  46

11.260... Delegation......................................................................................... 46

Subpart 11.J—Manuals of Standards—procedures                                      47

11.265... Purpose of Subpart........................................................................... 47

11.267... Application of Subpart to amendment or revocation of Manual of Standards          47

11.270... Definition—MOS.............................................................................. 47

11.275... Notice of intention to issue Manuals of Standards not required in certain circumstances         47

11.280... Notice of intention to issue Manuals of Standards............................ 48

11.285... Comments on draft Manuals of Standards........................................ 49

11.290... CASA to consider comments on draft Manuals of Standards........... 49

11.295... Failure to comply with procedures not to affect validity of Manuals of Standards   49

Part 13Enforcement procedures                                                                           50

Subpart 13.K—Voluntary reporting and demerit points schemes        50

Division 13.K.1—Aviation Self Reporting Scheme                                     50

13.320... Definitions........................................................................................ 50

13.325... Contraventions that are not reportable............................................... 50

13.330... Prescribed person (Act s 30DM)...................................................... 51

13.335... Establishment and purposes of scheme (Act s 30DN)...................... 51

13.340... Powers and functions of Executive Director..................................... 51

13.345... Manner in which reports to be made (Act s 30DN(2)(b))................. 52

13.350... Processing of reports........................................................................ 52

13.355... Reports relating to unlawful interference........................................... 53

13.360... Use of information contained in reports (Act s 30DN(2)(c))............ 54

13.365... Delegation by Executive Director...................................................... 54

Division 13.K.2—Demerit points scheme                                                         55

13.370... Offences to which demerit points scheme applies (Act s 30DT)....... 55

13.375... Classes of civil aviation authorisations.............................................. 55

13.380... Effect of subsequent suspension or cancellation in certain situations (Act s 30DV)                57

Part 21—Certification and airworthiness requirements for aircraft and parts  58

Subpart 21.A—General                                                                                                   67

21.001... Applicability...................................................................................... 67

21.001A Definition for Subpart....................................................................... 67

21.002C Suspension or cancellation of an instrument..................................... 67

21.002D Show cause notices........................................................................... 68

21.002E. Cancellation of certain certificates..................................................... 69

21.003... Reporting failures, malfunctions, and defects.................................... 69

21.005... Manufacturers etc to provide aircraft flight manuals for certain aircraft 72

21.006... Approval of aircraft flight manuals................................................... 73

21.006A Approval of changes to aircraft flight manuals.................................. 74

21.007... Permissible unserviceabilities............................................................ 75

21.007A Advice about major damage.............................................................. 77

21.008... Meaning of technical data................................................................. 77

21.009... Approval of technical data................................................................. 78

21.010... References to modifications and repairs in Part................................. 79

21.010A References to the NAA of a recognised country............................... 79

Subpart 21.B—Type certificates and type acceptance certificates        81

21.011... Applicability...................................................................................... 81

21.012... Recognised foreign countries............................................................ 81

21.013... Eligibility........................................................................................... 82

21.013A Issue of type certificate...................................................................... 82

21.014... Recognition of foreign certification................................................... 83

21.015... Application for type certificate.......................................................... 83

21.016... Special standards and other conditions on type certificates............... 83

21.017... Designation of applicable airworthiness standards............................ 84

21.019... Changes requiring a new type certificate........................................... 86

21.021... Type certificate: normal, utility, acrobatic, commuter, and transport category aircraft; manned free balloons; special classes of aircraft; aircraft engines; propellers................................... 86

21.024... Type certificate: primary category aircraft......................................... 87

21.025... Issue of type certificate: restricted category aircraft........................... 89

21.026... Type certificate: intermediate category aircraft................................... 90

21.027... Type certificate: surplus aircraft of the Armed Forces....................... 92

21.029... Type certificate for imported aircraft, aircraft engines or propellers not type certificated by NAA of recognised country.......................................................................................................... 94

21.029A Type acceptance certificate for imported aircraft certificated by NAA of recognised country   95

21.029B Issue of type acceptance certificates subject to conditions................. 96

21.029C Refusal to issue type acceptance certificate........................................ 97

21.031... Type design—meaning..................................................................... 98

21.033... Inspection and tests......................................................................... 100

21.035... Flight tests....................................................................................... 101

21.037... Flight test pilot................................................................................ 102

21.039... Flight test instrument calibration and correction report.................... 102

21.041... Type certificate—meaning............................................................... 103

21.043... Location of manufacturing facilities................................................ 103

21.047... Transfer of type certificates............................................................. 104

21.048... Licensing of type certificates........................................................... 104

21.049... Availability...................................................................................... 105

21.050... Instructions for continued airworthiness and manufacturer’s maintenance manuals having airworthiness limitations sections........................................................................................... 105

21.051... Type certificates and type acceptance certificates—duration and suspension or cancellation    106

21.053... Statement of conformity.................................................................. 108

Subpart 21.C—Provisional type certificates                                                      109

21.071... Applicability.................................................................................... 109

21.073... Eligibility......................................................................................... 109

21.075... Application...................................................................................... 110

21.076... Issue of provisional type certificate................................................. 110

21.077... Duration.......................................................................................... 110

21.078... Suspension and cancellation............................................................ 111

21.081... Requirements for issue and amendment of Class I provisional type certificates       111

21.083... Requirements for issue and amendment of Class II provisional type certificates      113

21.085... Provisional amendments to type certificates.................................... 115

Subpart 21.D—Changes to type certificates                                                      117

21.091... Applicability.................................................................................... 117

21.093... Classification of changes in type design.......................................... 117

21.095... Approval of minor changes in type design...................................... 117

21.097... Eligibility for approval of major changes in type design................. 118

21.098... Issue of approval of major change in type design........................... 119

21.099... Required design changes................................................................. 119

21.101... Designation of applicable regulations.............................................. 120

Subpart 21.E—Supplemental type certificates                                                122

21.111... Applicability.................................................................................... 122

21.113... Eligibility for supplemental type certificate...................................... 122

21.113A Issue of supplemental type certificate.............................................. 122

21.114... Foreign supplemental type certificates............................................. 123

21.115... Entitlement to supplemental type certificate—meeting applicable airworthiness requirements  123

21.117... What supplemental type certificates................................................. 124

 are taken to consist of.................................................................................... 124

21.118... Duration, suspension and cancellation of supplemental type certificates  124

21.119... Duration, suspension and cancellation of foreign supplemental type certificates      125

21.120... Transfer of supplemental type certificates....................................... 126

21.120A Licensing of supplemental type certificates..................................... 126

21.120B Variations of supplemental type certificates.................................... 127

Subpart 21.F—Production under type certificate only                              129

21.121... Applicability.................................................................................... 129

21.123... Production under type certificate..................................................... 129

21.125... Production inspection system: Materials Review Board................. 130

21.127... Tests: aircraft................................................................................... 132

21.128... Tests: aircraft engines...................................................................... 132

21.129... Tests: variable pitch propellers........................................................ 133

21.130... Statement of conformity.................................................................. 133

21.130A Records to be kept by manufacturer................................................ 134

Subpart 21.G—Production certificates                                                                136

21.131... Applicability.................................................................................... 136

21.132... Definitions for Subpart 21.G.......................................................... 136

21.132A Approval of product design............................................................ 137

 for Class II and Class III products by CASA, authorised person or relevant approved design organisation         137

21.133... Eligibility......................................................................................... 138

21.134... Issue of production certificate......................................................... 140

21.135... Requirements for entitlement........................................................... 140

21.137... Location of manufacturing facilities................................................ 140

21.139... Quality system................................................................................ 140

21.143... Quality system data requirements: prime manufacturer................... 141

21.144... Production inspection system.......................................................... 143

21.145... Materials Review Board.................................................................. 144

21.147... Changes in quality system............................................................... 144

21.149... Multiple products............................................................................ 145

21.151... Production limitation record............................................................ 145

21.153... Amendment of production certificate.............................................. 146

21.157... Inspections and tests....................................................................... 146

21.159... Duration.......................................................................................... 146

21.161... Display............................................................................................ 147

21.163... Privileges for holders of production certificates—conduct of training in particular maintenance              147

21.165... Responsibility of holder of production certificate............................ 149

21.166... Records to be kept by holder of production certificate.................... 150

Subpart 21.H—Certificates of airworthiness (except provisional certificates of airworthiness) and special flight permits                                                                                                      152

21.171... Applicability.................................................................................... 152

21.172... Definitions for Subpart................................................................... 152

21.173... Eligibility......................................................................................... 153

21.175... Certificates of airworthiness: classification..................................... 153

21.176... Issue of certain certificates of airworthiness.................................... 154

21.179... Transferability................................................................................. 155

21.181... Duration of certain certificates of airworthiness.............................. 155

21.182... Aircraft manufacturer’s data plate................................................... 157

21.183... Standard certificates of airworthiness.............................................. 158

21.184... Special certificates of airworthiness for primary category aircraft... 160

21.184A Special certificates of airworthiness for intermediate category aircraft 163

21.185... Certificates of airworthiness for restricted category aircraft............ 165

21.186... Special certificates of airworthiness for light sport aircraft.............. 166

21.187... Multiple‑category airworthiness certification.................................. 168

21.189... Special certificate of airworthiness for limited category aircraft...... 169

21.190... Special certificates of airworthiness—amateur‑built category aircraft accepted under an ABAA             171

21.191... Experimental certificates.................................................................. 172

21.192... Experimental certificates: eligibility................................................. 174

21.193... Experimental certificates: general.................................................... 174

21.195... Experimental certificates: aircraft to be used for market surveys, sales demonstrations, and customer crew training........................................................................................................ 175

21.195A Issue of experimental certificates..................................................... 176

21.195B Duration, production for inspection, suspension and cancellation of experimental certificates 177

21.195C Exercise of certain powers by authorised persons and relevant approved design organisations               179

21.196... Special flight permits: eligibility...................................................... 179

21.197... Special flight permits....................................................................... 179

21.199... Applications for special flight permits............................................. 180

21.200... Issue of special flight permits.......................................................... 181

21.201... Inspection, suspension and cancellation of special flight permits.... 181

Subpart 21.I—Provisional certificates of airworthiness                             183

21.211... Applicability.................................................................................... 183

21.213... Eligibility......................................................................................... 183

21.215... Application...................................................................................... 184

21.216... Issue of provisional certificates of airworthiness............................ 184

21.217... Duration.......................................................................................... 184

21.219... Transferability................................................................................. 185

21.221... Class I provisional certificates of airworthiness.............................. 185

21.223... Class II provisional certificates of airworthiness............................. 186

21.225... Provisional certificates of airworthiness corresponding with provisional amendments to type certificates               187

Subpart 21.J—Approved design organisations                                               188

Division 21.J.1—General                                                                                       188

21.231... What Subpart 21.J is about............................................................. 188

21.233... Definitions for Subpart 21.J............................................................ 188

21.235... Privileges for approved design organisations.................................. 192

21.237... Prohibition of unauthorised carrying out of design activities.......... 192

21.239... Applications may be made to approved design organisation—approval activities and experimental certificates       194

Division 21.J.2—Approval as approved design organisation