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Civil Aviation Regulations 1988

Statutory Rules No. 158, 1988

made under the

Civil Aviation Act 1988

Compilation No. 92

Compilation date: 2 December 2021

Includes amendments up to: F2021L00200

Registered: 2 December 2021

This compilation is in 2 volumes

Volume 1: regulations 1–343


Volume 2: Schedules and Endnotes
Each volume has its own contents

This compilation includes a commenced amendment made by F2019L01621

Prepared by the Office of Parliamentary Counsel, Canberra

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About this compilation
This compilation
This is a compilation of the Civil Aviation Regulations 1988 that shows the text of the law as
amended and in force on 2 December 2021 (the compilation date).
The notes at the end of this compilation (the endnotes) include information about amending
laws and the amendment history of provisions of the compiled law.
Uncommenced amendments
The effect of uncommenced amendments is not shown in the text of the compiled law. Any
uncommenced amendments affecting the law are accessible on the Legislation Register
(www.legislation.gov.au). The details of amendments made up to, but not commenced at, the
compilation date are underlined in the endnotes. For more information on any uncommenced
amendments, see the series page on the Legislation Register for the compiled law.
Application, saving and transitional provisions for provisions and amendments
If the operation of a provision or amendment of the compiled law is affected by an
application, saving or transitional provision that is not included in this compilation, details are
included in the endnotes.
Editorial changes
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Modifications
If the compiled law is modified by another law, the compiled law operates as modified but the
modification does not amend the text of the law. Accordingly, this compilation does not show
the text of the compiled law as modified. For more information on any modifications, see the
series page on the Legislation Register for the compiled law.
Self-repealing provisions
If a provision of the compiled law has been repealed in accordance with a provision of the
law, details are included in the endnotes.

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Contents
Part 1—Preliminary 1
1 Name of Regulations......................................................................... 1
2 Interpretation..................................................................................... 1
2AA Meaning of ANZA mutual recognition agreements (Act s 3) ............ 6
2A Approved maintenance data .............................................................. 6
2B Powers to issue directions etc ........................................................... 7
2C How to read CASR ........................................................................... 7
3 Application of regulations ................................................................. 7

Part 2—Administration and organisation 9


4 CASA................................................................................................ 9
5 Civil Aviation Orders ........................................................................ 9

Part 4—Airworthiness requirements 10


Division 2—Foreign operators 10
29 Damage etc to aircraft of a Contracting State ................................. 10
Division 3—Certificates of approval, aircraft maintenance
engineer licences, airworthiness authorities and
aircraft welding authorities 11
29A Interpretation................................................................................... 11
30 Certificates of approval ................................................................... 11
30AA Provision of training and assessment in maintenance of
aircraft etc. ...................................................................................... 15
30A Changes to certificates of approval ................................................. 15
32 Period during which certificates of approval remain in force ......... 15
33 Testing of competency of holder of licence or authority ................. 16
33B Airworthiness authorities ................................................................ 16
33C Application for aircraft welding authority....................................... 16
33D Grant of aircraft welding authority ................................................. 17
33E Recognised authorities .................................................................... 17
33F Duration of aircraft welding authority ............................................ 17
33G Renewal of aircraft welding authority ............................................. 18
33H Changes to aircraft welding authority ............................................. 18
33I Conditions of aircraft welding authority ......................................... 19
Division 4—Miscellaneous 20
37 Permissible unserviceabilities ......................................................... 20

Part 4A—Maintenance 21
Division 1—Maintenance directions by CASA 21
38 Maintenance directions ................................................................... 21
Division 2—Maintenance for which holder of certificate of
registration responsible 22
Subdivision 1—Class A aircraft 22
39 Maintenance required by approved system of maintenance ............ 22
40 Defective or inappropriate systems of maintenance ........................ 22
Subdivision 2—Class B aircraft 22
41 Maintenance schedule and maintenance instructions ...................... 22

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42 Defective or inappropriate maintenance schedule ........................... 23
42A Maintenance schedule: manufacturer’s maintenance schedule ....... 23
42B Maintenance schedule: CASA maintenance schedule..................... 25
42C Maintenance schedule: approved system of maintenance ............... 25
42CA Maintenance schedule—primary, intermediate, restricted or
limited category aircraft .................................................................. 25
42CB Maintenance—experimental aircraft ............................................... 26
42D Can there be more than one maintenance schedule? ....................... 26
42E Elections ......................................................................................... 26
42F Effect of change of holder of certificate of registration .................. 26
Subdivision 3—Miscellaneous 27
42G Flight control system: additional requirements ............................... 27
42H Exemptions and variations .............................................................. 28
Division 3—Approved systems of maintenance 29
42J System of maintenance: request for approval ................................. 29
42K System of maintenance: submission to CASA ................................ 29
42L System of maintenance: matters to be included .............................. 29
42M System of maintenance: approval ................................................... 30
42N When approval is effective ............................................................. 31
42P Request for approval of changes ..................................................... 31
42Q CASA may direct changes .............................................................. 31
42R Approval of changes ....................................................................... 31
42S When approval of a change is effective .......................................... 32
42T All changes must be approved ........................................................ 33
Division 4—How maintenance is to be carried out 34
42U Modifications and repairs: approved designs .................................. 34
42V Maintenance: approved maintenance data ...................................... 34
42W Installation and use of aircraft components in maintenance—
Australian aircraft in Australian territory ........................................ 34
42WA Requirements for authorised release certificate .............................. 36
42X Use of aircraft materials in maintenance—Australian aircraft
in Australian territory...................................................................... 38
42Y Time-lifed aircraft components—exemption from supply
under cover of document requirements ........................................... 39
42Z Removable items of radiocommunications equipment in
VFR aircraft—exemption from certification requirements ............. 39
42ZA Use of aircraft components, aircraft materials etc in
maintenance—Australian aircraft outside Australian territory ........ 39
42ZB Exemptions and variations .............................................................. 40
Division 5—Who may carry out maintenance 41
42ZC Maintenance on Australian aircraft in Australian territory.............. 41
42ZD Maintenance on Australian aircraft outside Australian
territory ........................................................................................... 44
Division 6—Certification of completion of maintenance 45
Subdivision 1—Maintenance in Australian territory 45
42ZE Certification of completion of maintenance on aircraft in
Australian territory .......................................................................... 45
42ZF Request for approval of system of certification .............................. 45
42ZG Approval of system of certification ................................................. 45

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42ZH When approval is effective ............................................................. 46
42ZJ Changes to an approved system of certification .............................. 46
42ZK Approval of changes ....................................................................... 46
42ZL When approval of a change is effective .......................................... 47
42ZM All changes must be approved ........................................................ 47
Subdivision 2—Maintenance outside Australian territory 47
42ZN Certification of maintenance outside Australian territory ............... 47
Subdivision 3—Miscellaneous 48
42ZP Certification not to be made ............................................................ 48
Division 7—Exemptions from, and variations of, requirements 49
42ZQ Requirements to which Division applies ......................................... 49
42ZR Application for exemption from, or variation of,
requirements ................................................................................... 49
42ZS Granting of exemptions and approval of variations ........................ 50
42ZT When grant or approval is effective ................................................ 50
42ZU Effect of grant of exemption or approval of variation ..................... 51
Division 8—Maintenance control manual and maintenance
controller 52
42ZV Maintenance controllers .................................................................. 52
42ZW Approval of maintenance controllers .............................................. 52
42ZX Suspension or cancellation of approvals ......................................... 53
42ZY Maintenance control manuals ......................................................... 53
42ZZ Maintenance control manuals: amendments ................................... 54
42ZZA Inspection of maintenance control manuals .................................... 54
Division 9—Maintenance releases 55
43 Maintenance releases in respect of Australian aircraft .................... 55
43A Maintenance release to be available for inspection ......................... 57
43B Time-in-service to be recorded on maintenance release.................. 58
44 Conditions with respect to maintenance releases ............................ 58
45 Suspension or cancellation of maintenance release ......................... 58
46 Information to be passed to other persons ....................................... 59
47 Maintenance release to cease to be in force .................................... 59
48 Maintenance release to recommence to be in force ......................... 60
49 Permissible unserviceabilities to be endorsed on maintenance
releases ............................................................................................ 61
50 Defects and major damage to be endorsed on maintenance
release ............................................................................................. 62
Division 10—Aircraft log books 64
50A Aircraft log book ............................................................................. 64
50B Alternative to aircraft log book or section of aircraft log
book ................................................................................................ 64
50C Directions relating to aircraft maintenance records......................... 65
50D Inspection of records ....................................................................... 65
Division 11—Miscellaneous 66
50E Inconsistent requirements—resolution of inconsistencies............... 66
50F Notice of maintenance to be given .................................................. 66
50G Copying or disclosing CVR information......................................... 67

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Part 4B—Defect reporting 68
51 Reporting of defects in Australian aircraft—general ...................... 68
51A Reporting of defects in Australian aircraft: major defects............... 68
51B Defects discovered in complying with directions by CASA ........... 69
52 Defects discovered in aircraft components ..................................... 69
52A How must reports to Authority be made? ....................................... 70
52B Keeping of defective aircraft and aircraft components ................... 71
53 Investigation of defects of Australian aircraft ................................. 72

Part 4C—Flight manuals 73


54 Registered operators to maintain aircraft flight manuals ................. 73

Part 4D—Removal or alteration of data plates etc. 74


56 Definitions for this Part ................................................................... 74
57 Removal or alteration of manufacturer’s data plate ........................ 74
58 Removal or alteration of identification from heater assembly
of manned free balloon or propeller ................................................ 74
59 Transfer of manufacturer’s data plate to another aircraft etc
prohibited ........................................................................................ 75
60 Removal of manufacturer’s data plates ........................................... 75

Part 5—Balloon flight crew licensing 76


Division 5.1—Balloon flight crew licensing—preliminary 78
5.01 Definitions for Part 5 ...................................................................... 78
5.02 What Part 5 is about ........................................................................ 80
5.03 Authorisation—performing activities essential to operation
of Australian balloons without commercial pilot (balloon)
licence ............................................................................................. 80
Division 5.2—Balloon flight crew licensing—medical certificates 82
5.04 Medical certificate—balloon flight crew licence ............................ 82
5.05 Medical certificate—CAR certificate of validation......................... 82
5.07 Medical certificate—flight tests ...................................................... 82
Division 5.3—Balloon flight crew licensing—licences, ratings
and endorsements 84
5.08 Balloon flight crew licence—application ........................................ 84
5.09 Balloon flight crew licence—issue ................................................. 84
5.13 Balloon flight crew rating—application .......................................... 84
5.14 Balloon flight crew rating—issue ................................................... 85
5.17 Balloon flight crew rating—duration .............................................. 85
5.18 Balloon flight crew rating—authority and flight tests ..................... 86
5.19 Balloon flight crew rating—flight tests ........................................... 86
5.20 Balloon flight crew rating—approval to give training .................... 86
5.23 Balloon class endorsement—issue .................................................. 87
Division 5.4—Balloon flight crew licensing—certificates of
validation 88
5.27 CAR certificate of validation—issue .............................................. 88
5.30 CAR certificate of validation—overseas balloon
authorisation information to be entered .......................................... 89
5.31 CAR certificate of validation—effect ............................................. 89
5.32 CAR certificate of validation—period of validity ........................... 89

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5.33 CAR certificate of validation—offences ......................................... 90
Division 5.5—Balloon flight crew licensing—general 91
5.40 Pilot acting in command under supervision .................................... 91
5.41 Balloon flight crew licence—tests and examinations...................... 91
5.42 Balloon flight tests—CASA to be notified...................................... 92
5.50 Authorisation to test balloon ........................................................... 93
5.51 Personal log books .......................................................................... 93
5.52 What must be recorded in a personal log book?.............................. 94
5.53 How long must a personal log book be retained?............................ 94
5.54 Evidence of identity—CASA’s powers .......................................... 94
5.54A Evidence of identity—examinations ............................................... 95
5.56 Balloon flight crew licence—production etc................................... 95
Division 5.6—Balloon flight crew licensing—balloon flying
schools 97
5.57 Balloon flying schools—transfer of student records ....................... 97
5.58 Balloon flying schools—chief balloon flying instructor ................. 97
5.59 Syllabuses of training ...................................................................... 98
Division 5.7—Balloon flight crew licensing—flight
radiotelephone operator licence 99
5.61 Flight radiotelephone operator licence—issue ................................ 99
5.62 Flight radiotelephone operator licence—authorisation ................... 99
5.63 Flight radiotelephone operator licence—conduct of
examination and test ....................................................................... 99
Division 5.11—Balloon flight crew licensing—commercial pilot
(balloon) licences 101
5.138 Commercial pilot (balloon) licence—qualifications ..................... 101
5.139 Commercial pilot (balloon) licence—authorisation ...................... 102
5.140 Commercial pilot (balloon) licence—authorisation: balloon
classes ........................................................................................... 102
5.141 Commercial pilot (balloon) licence—authorisation: balloon
types .............................................................................................. 102
5.142 Commercial pilot (balloon) licence—rating required ................... 103
5.143 Commercial pilot (balloon) licence—regular balloon flight
reviews required ............................................................................ 103
5.144 Commercial pilot (balloon) licence—recent experience
requirements ................................................................................. 104
5.145 Commercial pilot (balloon) licence—aeronautical experience
required ......................................................................................... 105
5.146 Commercial pilot (balloon) licence—balloon flying training
required ......................................................................................... 105
5.147 Commercial pilot (balloon) licence—flight tests .......................... 105

Part 9—Aerodromes 107


Division 8—Use of aerodromes 107
93 Protection of certain rights ............................................................ 107
Division 9—Removal or marking of obstructions or other
hazards 108
94 Dangerous lights ........................................................................... 108
95 Removal or marking of objects which constitute obstructions
or potential hazards to air navigation ............................................ 108

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Part 10—Air Traffic Services and other services 111
Division 1—Air Traffic Services 111
105 Temporary medical unfitness of holder of licence ........................ 111
115 Medical unfitness of holder of licence .......................................... 111

Part 14—Air service operations 112


Division 1—General 112
206 Prescribed purpose—miscellaneous .............................................. 112
210A Flight time limitations ................................................................... 112
Division 2—Requirements to ensure the safety of commercial
operations 114
211 Division 2 not to apply to New Zealand AOC holders with
ANZA privileges........................................................................... 114
212 Operator ........................................................................................ 114
213 Organisation .................................................................................. 114
214 Training of maintenance personnel ............................................... 114
Division 3—Conduct of operations 115
224A Commercial operations carrying passengers—requirements
if pilot in command 60 or more..................................................... 115
235 Take-off and landing of aircraft etc............................................... 116
Division 4—General provisions relating to the operation of
aircraft 117
262 Carriage of examiners ................................................................... 117
Division 6—Operating limitations for aircraft certificated in
certain categories and experimental aircraft 118
262AK Application of this Division .......................................................... 118
262AN Limited category aircraft—approved organisations ...................... 118

Part 16—Refusal to grant, and suspension and cancellation of,


approvals, authorities, certificates and licences 120
263 Interpretation................................................................................. 120
264 Refusal to grant certificate under Division 3 of Part 4 .................. 120
265 Suspension of licence or authority for purpose of
examination................................................................................... 121
267 Variation of authority, certificate or licence at request of
holder ............................................................................................ 121
269 Variation, suspension or cancellation of approval, authority,
certificate or licence ...................................................................... 122
270 Effect of effluxion of time for suspension of approval,
authority, certificate or licence ...................................................... 123
272A Effect of suspension of approval, authority, certificate or
licence ........................................................................................... 123

Part 17—Penal provisions and prosecutions 124


Division 1—Penal provisions 124
282 Offences in relation to licences, certificates and authorities ......... 124
287 Power of Court to order returns etc to be furnished ...................... 125
288 Detention of aircraft ...................................................................... 125
289 Creation of fire hazard .................................................................. 125

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290 Firearms—Federal airports ........................................................... 125
291 Stationary aircraft within precincts of an aerodrome .................... 126
292 Aircraft on movement area to be reported..................................... 126
293 Removal of aircraft from movement area ..................................... 126
294 Prohibition of entry etc on prohibited area .................................... 127
Division 2—Prosecutions 128
296 Time for commencing prosecutions .............................................. 128
Division 3—Infringement notices 129
296A Definitions for Division 3 of Part 17............................................. 129
296B When can an infringement notice be served? ................................ 129
296C Can an infringement notice be withdrawn? ................................... 129
296D How are infringement notices and withdrawals of notices to
be served? ..................................................................................... 130
296E What must be included in an infringement notice? ....................... 130
296F What happens if you pay the prescribed penalty? ......................... 131
296G Evidentiary matters ....................................................................... 131
296H Can there be more than one infringement notice for the same
offence?......................................................................................... 132
296I What if payment is made by cheque?............................................ 132
296J This Division does not prevent a matter being prosecuted in
a court and does not mean that an infringement notice must
be served in all cases ..................................................................... 132

Part 18—Evidence 133


297 Evidence ....................................................................................... 133

Part 19—Miscellaneous 135


297A Review of decisions ...................................................................... 135
298A Cheating by examination candidates ............................................. 136
298B Examination misconduct by persons other than examination
candidates ..................................................................................... 139
298C Personation at examinations.......................................................... 139
298D Person not permitted to sit examination until Tribunal
decides .......................................................................................... 140
298E Sitting examination when not permitted ....................................... 141
299 Further examination of holders of flight crew licences etc. .......... 141
301 Surrender of documents ................................................................ 142
302 Production of licences ................................................................... 142
303 Conditions subject to which licences or certificates are
granted .......................................................................................... 143
304 Directions and instructions—section 23 of the Act ....................... 143
305 Access of authorised persons ........................................................ 143
306 Liability for damage to aircraft during official tests...................... 144

Part 20—Transitional provisions 145


Division 1—Transitional provisions—miscellaneous 145
312 Definition ...................................................................................... 145
313 Transitional: certificates of type approval ..................................... 145
314 Transitional: certificates of airworthiness ..................................... 145
315 Transitional: suspension of a certificate of airworthiness ............. 145
318 Transitional: certificates of approval............................................. 146

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319 Transitional: approval to manufacture amateur-built aircraft ........ 146
320 Transitional: suspension of certificate of approval........................ 146
321 Transitional: notices of events ...................................................... 147
325 References to Parts, Divisions or Subdivisions renumbered
by Civil Aviation Amendment Regulations 1999 (No. 6)............... 147
Division 2—Transitional provisions relating to Parts 42, 66, 145
and 147 of CASR 148
328 Application of Part 4A to aircraft .................................................. 148
330 Application of Part 4B to aircraft .................................................. 148
331 Application of Part 4B to Part 145 organisations—dealing
with defects ................................................................................... 148
Division 3—Transitional provisions—amendments made by the
Civil Aviation Legislation Amendment
Regulation 2013 (No. 1) (substitution of Part 5) 149
333 Certain civil aviation authorisations not affected by
substitution of Part 5 on 1 September 2014 .................................. 149
334 Civil Aviation Orders for Part 5—balloons .................................. 149
335 Civil Aviation Orders—flight time limitations ............................. 149
Division 4—Transitional provisions—amendments made by the
Civil Aviation Legislation Amendment
(Maintenance and Other Matters) Regulation 2013 150
Subdivision 1—Transitional provisions 150
336 References to certification of completion of maintenance and
authorised release certificates (regulation 42W) ........................... 150
337 Application of regulation 214 (Training of maintenance
personnel) ..................................................................................... 150
Subdivision 2—Part 145 organisations approved to undertake
CAR maintenance activities 150
338 Definition of approved system of certification of completion
of maintenance .............................................................................. 150
339 Compliance with regulation 42G (Flight control system:
additional requirements) ............................................................... 150
340 Compliance with Division 4 of Part 4A (How maintenance is
to be carried out) ........................................................................... 151
341 Who may carry out maintenance for regulation 42ZC
(Maintenance on Australian aircraft in Australian territory) ......... 151
342 Application of regulations 42ZF to 42ZM (which deal with
approved systems of certification of completion of
maintenance) ................................................................................. 151
343 Compliance with Part 4B (Defect reporting) ................................ 151

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Preliminary Part 1

Regulation 1

Part 1—Preliminary

1 Name of Regulations
These Regulations are the Civil Aviation Regulations 1988.

2 Interpretation
(1) In these Regulations, unless the contrary intention appears:
adopted in pursuance of the Convention means adopted by the International
Civil Aviation Organization in pursuance of Article 37 of the Chicago
Convention.
agricultural operations means the broadcasting of chemicals, seeds, fertilizers
and other substances from aircraft for agricultural purposes, including purposes
of pest and disease control.
aircraft component means:
(a) any part or equipment for an aircraft that, when fitted to, or provided in an
aircraft may, if it is not sound or functioning correctly, affect the safety of
the aircraft, its occupants or its cargo or cause the aircraft to become a
danger to person or property; or
(b) flotation equipment, evacuation equipment, ration packs, portable
breathing apparatus, fire-fighting equipment, or any other equipment or
apparatus, fitted to, or provided in, an aircraft for use in an emergency;
but does not include any part, equipment or apparatus for an aircraft in respect of
which a direction is in force under subregulation (2).
aircraft log book means a log book kept for the purposes of
subregulation 50A(1).
aircraft maintenance record means:
(a) an aircraft log book; or
(b) an approved alternative maintenance record.
aircraft material means a material (including a fluid) for use in the manufacture,
maintenance, servicing or operation of an aircraft or of an aircraft component,
but does not include an aircraft component.
aircraft welding authority means an authority granted under regulation 33D.
airworthiness authority means an authority under regulation 33B.
approved alternative maintenance record means a record kept for the purposes
of subregulation 50B(3) or (4).
approved maintenance data, in relation to an aircraft, aircraft component or
aircraft material, has the meaning given by regulation 2A.

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Regulation 2

approved system of certification of completion of maintenance means a system


of certification of completion of maintenance for which an approval under
regulation 42ZG is in force.
approved system of maintenance, for an Australian aircraft, means a system of
maintenance for the aircraft that has been approved under regulation 42M,
including any changes to the program that have been approved under
regulation 42R.
CASA maintenance schedule means the schedule of maintenance set out in
Schedule 5.
CASA system of certification of completion of maintenance means the system
of certification of completion of maintenance set out in Schedule 6.
CASR means the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998.
centre of gravity, in relation to an aircraft at any time, means the centre of
gravity of the aircraft at that time estimated in accordance with the method set
out in a direction in force under regulation 235.
certificate of approval means a certificate of approval in force under
regulation 30.
certificate of type approval means a certificate of type approval continued in
force under regulation 313 or a type certificate issued under regulation 21.013A
or 21.029 of CASR.
class A aircraft means an Australian aircraft, other than a balloon, that satisfies
either or both of the following paragraphs:
(a) the aircraft is certificated as a transport category aircraft;
(b) the aircraft is being used, or is to be used, by the holder of an Australian air
transport AOC which authorises the use of that aircraft in scheduled air
transport operations.
Note: Subregulation 2(2C) sets out how an aircraft is certificated as a transport category
aircraft.

class B aircraft means an Australian aircraft that is not a class A aircraft.


commercial operations means civil air operations other than private operations.
Commonwealth aircraft means an aircraft, other than a military aircraft, that is
in the possession or under the control of the Commonwealth or an authority of
the Commonwealth or is being used wholly or principally for a purpose of the
Commonwealth.
daily inspection, in relation to an aircraft, means:
(a) if the aircraft is maintained in accordance with the CASA maintenance
schedule—the inspection referred to in Part 1 of the schedule; and
(b) if the aircraft is not maintained in accordance with the CASA maintenance
schedule—the inspection required to be carried out under:

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Regulation 2

(i) the manufacturer’s maintenance schedule; or


(ii) the aircraft’s approved system of maintenance;
before the start of flying operations on each day that the aircraft is to be
flown.
dangerous lights means any lights which may endanger the safety of aircraft,
whether by reason of glare, or by causing confusion with or preventing clear
visual reception of aeronautical lights or signals.
dual flying means flying in an aircraft fitted with fully functioning dual controls
for the purpose of receiving flying training from a person who is authorised by
these Regulations to give the training.
Federal airport has the same meaning as in the Federal Airports Corporation
Act 1986.
flight control system, in relation to an aircraft, includes:
(a) the aircraft’s main control surfaces and associated operating mechanisms
and control systems; and
(b) the aircraft’s lift and drag devices and associated operating mechanisms
and control systems; and
(c) the aircraft’s trim and artificial feel systems and associated operating
mechanisms and control systems; and
(d) the aircraft’s flight control lock system and associated operating
mechanisms and control systems; and
(e) the aircraft’s yaw system and associated operating mechanisms and control
systems; and
(f) if the aircraft is a rotorcraft—the aircraft’s pitch control systems; and
(g) if the aircraft is an airship—the aircraft’s ballonet system and associated
operating mechanisms and control systems.
flight plan means specified information, provided to air traffic control, relative to
the intended flight of an aircraft.
gross weight, in relation to an aircraft at any time, means the weight of the
aircraft, together with the weight of all persons and goods (including fuel) on
board the aircraft, at that time, estimated in accordance with the method set out
in a direction in force under regulation 235.
I.F.R. is the symbol used to designate the Instrument Flight Rules prescribed in
Part 12.
landing strip means a rectangular portion of the landing area, specially prepared
for the take-off and landing of aircraft in a particular direction.
maintenance controller means a person:
(a) appointed under regulation 42ZV; and
(b) whose appointment:
(i) is approved under regulation 42ZW; and

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Regulation 2

(ii) is not suspended or cancelled under regulation 42ZX.


maintenance control manual means a maintenance control manual mentioned in
regulation 42ZY.
maintenance instruction means an instruction that is issued by:
(a) CASA or an authorised person in writing under regulation 38; or
(b) the manufacturer of an aircraft, aircraft component or aircraft material; or
(c) the designer of a modification or repair of an aircraft or aircraft component;
but does not include an instruction issued by a manufacturer or designer if it is
clear from the terms of the instruction that the manufacturer or designer regards
compliance with the instruction as optional.
maintenance release means a maintenance release in force under regulation 43.
maintenance schedule, in relation to a class B aircraft, means the maintenance
schedule referred to in regulation 42A, 42B, 42C or 42CA that applies to the
aircraft.
major damage, in relation to an aircraft, means damage of such a kind that it
may affect the safety of the aircraft or cause the aircraft to become a danger to
person or property.
manual welding means welding carried out and controlled completely by hand.
manufacturer’s maintenance schedule, in relation to an aircraft, means a
schedule issued by the manufacturer of the aircraft that sets out what
maintenance should be carried out on the aircraft and when it should be carried
out.
moored, in relation to lighter-than-air aircraft, means the aircraft:
(a) is tethered; and
(b) is not occupied by any person.
operating crew means a crew member.
permissible unserviceability, for an aircraft, means:
(a) a defect in the aircraft approved by CASA as a permissible unserviceability
under regulation 37; or
(b) a defect in the aircraft approved by CASA, an authorised person or an
approved design organisation as a permissible unserviceability under
regulation 21.007 of CASR.
servicing, in relation to an aircraft, means preparing the aircraft for flight, and
includes providing the aircraft with fuel and other fluids that are necessary for its
operation, but does not include any work that is maintenance.
synthetic flight trainer means a flight simulator, a flight training device, or a
synthetic trainer.
Note 1: For definitions of flight simulator and flight training device, see the CASR Dictionary.

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Note 2: Standards for flight simulators and flight training devices are set out in the document
called ‘Manual of Standards (MOS) – Part 60’ published by CASA.
Note 3: Standards for synthetic trainers are set out in the document called ‘FSD-2 Operational
Standards and Requirements – Approved Synthetic Trainers’ published by CASA.

synthetic trainer means a ground training device, other than a flight simulator or
a flight training device, that simulates or represents flight conditions, aircraft
characteristics and a cockpit environment.
the Convention means the Chicago Convention.
these Regulations includes CASR.
time-lifed aircraft component means an aircraft component (including an engine
or propeller) that:
(a) the manufacturer of the component; or
(b) if the component has been modified—the designer of the modification; or
(c) CASA;
has instructed must be retired or overhauled or removed from an aircraft within a
particular period.
(2) CASA may direct that any part, equipment or apparatus for an aircraft shall, for
the purposes of these Regulations, be deemed not to be an aircraft component.
(2A) A reference in these Regulations to maintenance on an aircraft includes a
reference to maintenance on aircraft components and aircraft materials.
(2B) A reference in these Regulations to an aircraft component, or aircraft material,
included in an aircraft includes a reference to an aircraft component or aircraft
material that is usually included in the aircraft but that has been temporarily
removed from the aircraft for any purpose (including for the purpose of having
maintenance carried out).
(2C) For the purposes of these Regulations, an aircraft is certificated as a transport
category aircraft if:
(a) there is a certificate of airworthiness in force in relation to the aircraft; and
(b) the certificate includes a statement to the effect that the certificate is issued
in the transport category.
(2D) For the purposes of CAR, the categories of maintenance are as follows:
(a) maintenance on aircraft airframes;
(b) maintenance on aircraft engines;
(c) maintenance on aircraft radio systems;
(d) maintenance on aircraft electrical systems;
(e) maintenance on aircraft instruments.
(9) Any reference in these Regulations to the owner of an aircraft must, where under
a contract of hire or charter agreement the control, maintenance and operation of
the aircraft is vested in the hirer, be read as a reference to the hirer.

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2AA Meaning of ANZA mutual recognition agreements (Act s 3)


The arrangements, identified for the purposes of the definition of ANZA mutual
recognition agreements in section 3 of the Act, are:
(a) the arrangement set out in the document entitled ‘Arrangement between the
Australian and New Zealand Governments on Mutual Recognition of
Aviation-Related Certification’, signed at Wellington on 13 February 2007;
and
(b) the arrangement set out in the document entitled ‘Operational Arrangement
between the Civil Aviation Safety Authority of Australia and the Civil
Aviation Authority of New Zealand in relation to mutual recognition of Air
Operator Certificates’, signed on 16 March 2007.

2A Approved maintenance data


(1) Subject to subregulation (3), the approved maintenance data for an aircraft,
aircraft component or aircraft material consists of the requirements,
specifications and instructions that are:
(a) contained in the maintenance data set out in subregulation (2); and
(b) applicable to the maintenance of the aircraft, aircraft component or aircraft
material, as the case requires.
(2) For the purposes of paragraph (1)(a), the maintenance data are:
(a) requirements in:
(i) regulations 42U, 42W, 42X, 42Y, 42Z and 42ZA or in instruments
made under those regulations; and
(ii) directions (however described) made under an airworthiness directive
or under regulation 25, 38 or 44;
being requirements that specify how maintenance on aircraft, aircraft
components or aircraft materials is to be carried out; and
(b) specifications of how maintenance on an aircraft, aircraft component or
aircraft material is to be carried out, in documents or designs approved
under another provision of these Regulations; and
(c) instructions, issued by the manufacturers of aircraft, aircraft components or
aircraft materials, that specify how maintenance on the aircraft,
components or materials is to be carried out; and
(d) instructions, issued by the designers of modifications of aircraft or aircraft
components, that specify how maintenance on the aircraft or components is
to be carried out; and
(e) any other instructions, approved by CASA under subregulation (4) for the
purposes of this paragraph, relating to how maintenance on aircraft, aircraft
components or aircraft materials is to be carried out.
(3) CASA may, for the purpose of ensuring the safety of air navigation, declare in
writing that an instruction mentioned in paragraph (2)(c) or (d) that CASA thinks
is deficient is not included in the approved maintenance data for an aircraft,
aircraft component or aircraft material.

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(4) CASA may, for the purposes of paragraph (2)(e), approve instructions relating to
how maintenance on aircraft, aircraft components or aircraft material is to be
carried out.

2B Powers to issue directions etc


(1) If:
(a) a provision of these Regulations refers to a prescribed act done by CASA
or an authorised person; and
(b) there is no provision of the Act or these Regulations expressly authorising
CASA or an authorised person to do the act;
the provision mentioned in paragraph (a) is taken to authorise CASA or an
authorised person, as the case may be, to do the act.
(2) For the purposes of this regulation, CASA or an authorised person is taken to do
a prescribed act if CASA or the authorised person issues, gives or grants a
direction, instruction, notification, exemption, permission, approval or authority,
or does any other act or thing.

2C How to read CASR


(1) CASR is to be read with, and as if it formed part of, CAR.
(2) However, if there is any inconsistency between CAR and CASR, CASR prevails
to the extent of the inconsistency.

3 Application of regulations
(1) Subject to these Regulations, these Regulations apply to and in relation to:
(a) international air navigation within Australian territory;
(b) air navigation in relation to trade and commerce with other countries and
among the States;
(c) air navigation within the Territories;
(d) air navigation to or from the Territories;
(e) air navigation in which a Commonwealth aircraft is engaged;
(f) air navigation in controlled air space that is of a kind not specified in
paragraph (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) but directly affects, or may endanger, the
safety of persons or aircraft engaged in:
(i) air navigation of a kind specified in paragraph (a), (b), (d) or (e); or
(ii) air navigation in which a military aircraft is engaged; and
(g) all air navigation within Australian territory of a kind not specified in
paragraph (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e).
(2) Except where otherwise prescribed, the provisions of these Regulations shall
apply to and in relation to Australian aircraft engaged in air navigation outside
Australian territory.
(3) When an Australian aircraft is flying over the high seas, the provisions of
Annex 2 to the Convention shall apply to and in relation to that aircraft and that

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flight in substitution for the corresponding provisions of these Regulations


relating to the flight and manoeuvre of aircraft.
(4) CASA shall notify in the AIP any differences between the provisions of these
Regulations relating to the flight and manoeuvre of aircraft and the provisions of
Annex 2 to the Convention.
(5) Subject to these Regulations, these Regulations do not apply to or in relation to
state aircraft or to military aerodromes.
(6) Notwithstanding the provisions of subregulation (5), the provisions of these
Regulations relating to flight and manoeuvre of aircraft and the licensing of
personnel apply to and in relation to a flight by an Australian military aircraft
where the aircraft is flown by a person other than a member of the Defence
Force.

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4 CASA
(1) CASA shall, subject to the directions of the Minister, be charged with the
administration of these Regulations, and shall exercise and perform the powers
and functions conferred on CASA by these Regulations.
(2) CASA shall maintain close liaison with the Department of Defence in matters of
common interest.

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(1) This regulation applies if CASA is empowered or required under these
Regulations:
(a) to issue a direction, instruction or notification; or
(b) to give a permission, approval or authority.
(1A) CASA may, unless the contrary intention appears in the regulation conferring the
power or function or imposing the obligation or duty, issue the direction,
instruction or notification or give the permission, approval or authority in Civil
Aviation Orders or otherwise in writing.
(2) Expressions used in Civil Aviation Orders shall, unless the contrary intention
appears, have the same meanings as in these Regulations.
(3) If a direction, instruction or notification relating to a person is issued in Civil
Aviation Orders, the direction, instruction or notification, as the case may be, is
taken to have been served on the person on the date on which the making of the
Order is registered on the Federal Register of Legislation.

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Part 4—Airworthiness requirements


Division 2—Foreign operators

29 Damage etc to aircraft of a Contracting State


(1) Where an aircraft possessing the nationality of a Contracting State is in
Australian territory and is found to have suffered major damage or to have
developed a major defect, CASA may direct that the aircraft shall not fly.
(2) Where CASA gives a direction under this regulation, CASA shall furnish to the
appropriate authority of the Contracting State a notification of the action taken
by CASA and a report of the damage or defect, as the case may be.
(3) CASA may, unless CASA considers that it would be detrimental to the safety of
air navigation to do so, revoke a direction given under this regulation if the
appropriate authority of the Contracting State notifies CASA that the appropriate
authority:
(a) has revoked any suspension of the certificate of airworthiness of the
aircraft to which the direction relates that the appropriate authority had
imposed;
(b) considers that the damage or defect by reason of which the direction was
given is not of such a nature as to prevent the aircraft from fulfilling the
minimum requirements of safety adopted in pursuance of the Convention;
or
(c) considers that, in the circumstances of the case, the aircraft to which the
direction relates should be permitted to fly without passengers to a place at
which the necessary repairs or modifications can be made.
(4) In revoking a direction under this regulation, CASA may give a further direction
imposing such conditions on the operation of the aircraft as are notified to CASA
by the appropriate authority referred to in subregulation (3).
(5) A direction given under this regulation does not have effect in relation to a
person until it has been served:
(a) on the person; or
(b) if the direction cannot be served on the person—by affixing the direction to
the aircraft to which it relates.
(6) A person must not fly an aircraft in contravention of a direction, or any condition
imposed by a direction, given under this regulation.
Penalty: 50 penalty units.
(7) An offence against subregulation (6) is an offence of strict liability.
Note: For strict liability, see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code.

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Regulation 29A

Division 3—Certificates of approval, aircraft maintenance engineer


licences, airworthiness authorities and aircraft welding
authorities

29A Interpretation
(1) In this Division:
aircraft welding examination means a welding examination:
(a) based on examination materials published by CASA in a document called
‘Aircraft Welding Examinations’ as in force from time to time; and
(b) conducted by CASA or an authorised person.
welding training means practical and theoretical training that:
(a) is based on Australian Standard AS 1796 as in force from time to time; and
(b) is conducted by an organisation that carries out training in welding.
(2) For the purposes of this Division, the types of manual welding are as follows:
(a) type 1—gas welding;
(b) type 2—braze welding;
(c) type 3—manual metal arc welding;
(d) type 4—gas tungsten arc welding;
(e) type 5—gas metal arc welding;
(f) type 6—plasma arc welding.
(3) For the purposes of this Division, the parent metal groups are as follows:
(a) group 1—aluminium alloys;
(b) group 2—magnesium alloys;
(c) group 3—carbon steel and low alloy steels;
(d) group 4—corrosion and heat resisting steels;
(e) group 5—nickel alloys;
(f) group 6—copper-based alloys;
(g) group 7—titanium alloys.

30 Certificates of approval
(1) Subject to subregulation (1A), a person engaged, or intending to engage, in any
stage of distribution or maintenance of aircraft, aircraft components or aircraft
materials may apply to CASA for a certificate of approval in respect of those
activities.
(1A) A person may make an application under subregulation (1) in relation to the
maintenance of an aircraft or an aeronautical product only if Part 42 of CASR
does not apply to the aircraft or aeronautical product.
(2) An application must be in writing and must:

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(a) set out the following:
(i) a statement of the activities to be covered by the certificate, including
any training or assessment in the maintenance of aircraft, aircraft
components or aircraft materials that the applicant intends to conduct;
(ii) the address of the main place (if any) at which the applicant proposes
to carry out those activities;
(iii) the number of appropriately qualified or experienced persons
employed by the applicant who will be involved in carrying out those
activities; and
(b) have with it evidence of:
(i) the relevant qualifications and experience of the applicant and the
applicant’s employees; and
(ii) the facilities and equipment available to the applicant for the carrying
out of the activities; and
(iii) the arrangements made to ensure the applicant has, and will continue
to receive, information necessary for the carrying out of those
activities; and
(iv) a system of quality control that satisfies the requirements of
subregulation (2D); and
(c) if maintenance of class A aircraft is an activity to be covered by the
certificate—have with it a copy of the procedures manual, in which the
system of quality control procedures must be set out, that the applicant
proposes to use if the certificate of approval is granted.
(2A) CASA must grant the applicant a certificate of approval covering the activities to
which the application relates if CASA is satisfied that the applicant is able to
carry out the activities in a satisfactory manner.
(2B) In deciding whether it is satisfied as mentioned in subregulation (2A), CASA
must have regard to:
(a) the relevant qualifications and experience of the applicant and the
applicant’s employees; and
(b) the facilities and equipment available to the applicant for the carrying out
of those activities; and
(c) the arrangements made to ensure the applicant has, and will continue to
receive, the information necessary for the carrying out of those activities;
and
(d) the applicant’s system of quality control; and
(e) if the applicant is required by paragraph (2)(c) to have a procedures
manual—the applicant’s procedures manual.
(2C) A certificate of approval is subject to:
(a) a condition that each activity the certificate covers must only be carried out
at a place where the facilities and equipment necessary for the proper
carrying out of the activity are available to the holder of the certificate;

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(b) a condition that the activities the certificate covers must be carried out in
accordance with a system of quality control that satisfies the requirements
of subregulation (2D); and
(c) if the certificate covers some or all of the following activities:
(vii) the maintenance of aircraft;
(viii) the maintenance of aircraft components;
(ix) the maintenance of aircraft materials;
a condition that each of those activities that is covered by the certificate
must be carried out under the control of a person appointed by the applicant
to control the activities; and
(ca) if the certificate covers training or assessment in the maintenance of
aircraft, aircraft components or aircraft materials—a condition that the
holder of the certificate must comply with the requirements (if any)
prescribed by legislative instrument issued by CASA under
regulation 30AA that apply to the holder; and
(d) a condition that the holder of the certificate of approval must ensure that
each person employed by, or working under an arrangement with, the
holder receives adequate training in:
(i) the work performed by the person for the purposes of the activities
covered by the certificate; and
(ii) the use of any equipment used in connection with that work.
(2D) A system of quality control must be in writing and must contain the following:
(a) the procedures to be followed in connection with the carrying out of the
activities covered by the certificate that, in particular, includes procedures
for:
(i) the control of the work carried out under the certificate; and
(ii) the maintenance, control and calibration of equipment; and
(iii) the control of stores;
(b) a statement:
(i) that sets out the places at which the activities covered by the
certificate are, or will be, carried out and which activities are, or will
be, carried out at each place; and
(ii) that identifies any mobile facilities available to the certificate of
approval holder for the carrying out of the activities covered by the
certificate and which activities are, or will be, carried out using each
mobile facility;
(c) in relation to each activity covered by the certificate that is required, by
paragraph (2C)(c), to be carried out under the control of a person—the
name of the position occupied by the person who controls the carrying out
of the activity;
(d) a description of the applicant’s organisational structure, the responsibilities
of employees within the structure and the procedures to be followed by the
employees in undertaking the activities covered by the certificate;
(e) a description of the resources for implementing quality management;
(f) a description of the audit system applying to the system of quality control;

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(g) if the quality control system is set out in a procedures manual required
under paragraph (2)(c)—a statement of the procedures to be followed in
relation to the amendment of the procedures manual.
Note: Australian Standards AS3900 to AS3904 provide guidance for the content of a system
of quality control.

(3) CASA may, for the purpose of ensuring the safety of air navigation, include in a
certificate of approval granted under this regulation an endorsement that the
certificate is granted subject to a condition set out in the endorsement, in a
document issued with the certificate of approval or in a specified Part or Section
of Civil Aviation Orders.
(3A) A person must not contravene a condition to which a certificate of approval is
subject.
Penalty: 25 penalty units.
(3B) An offence against subregulation (3A) is an offence of strict liability.
Note: For strict liability, see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code.

(3C) It is a defence to a prosecution under subregulation (3A) if the defendant had a


reasonable excuse.
Note: A defendant bears an evidential burden in relation to the matter in subregulation (3C)
(see subsection 13.3(3) of the Criminal Code).

(4) An authorised person may, at any time, for the purpose of ascertaining whether
the activities to which a certificate of approval relates are being carried on in a
satisfactory manner:
(a) inspect any aircraft, aircraft component or aircraft material;
(b) inspect any process or systems carried on by, any records maintained by or
any documents in the possession of, the holder of the certificate of approval
in connection with the activities to which the certificate of approval relates;
(c) conduct any tests that the authorised person considers necessary; and
(d) require the holder of the certificate of approval to furnish to the authorised
person such evidence as the authorised person requires:
(i) of the qualifications and competence of the holder or of the
qualifications and competence of the employees of the holder; or
(ii) of the facilities at the disposal of the holder.
(4A) The holder of a certificate of approval must give to an authorised person the
evidence required under paragraph (4)(d).
Penalty: 5 penalty units.
(4B) An offence against subregulation (4A) is an offence of strict liability.
Note: For strict liability, see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code.

(5) An authorised person must produce his or her identity card for inspection while
acting as an authorised person if asked to do so by:

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(a) the holder of the certificate of approval; or
(b) a person:
(i) who has control over any subject matter or thing specified in
subregulation (4); or
(ii) who apparently has control over any subject matter or thing specified
in subregulation (4).
(6) Where an authorised person:
(a) is acting as an authorised person; and
(b) under subregulation (4), seeks to carry out an inspection, conduct a test or
require evidence to be furnished or is carrying out an inspection,
conducting a test or requiring evidence to be furnished; and
(c) fails to produce his or her identity card for inspection when asked to do so;
that person:
(d) is not authorised to carry out the inspection, conduct the test or require
evidence to be furnished; and
(e) if that person is carrying out one of those activities, must cease that activity
immediately.

30AA Provision of training and assessment in maintenance of aircraft etc.


For subsection 98(5A) of the Act, CASA may issue a legislative instrument
prescribing requirements for the provision of training and assessment in the
maintenance of aircraft, aircraft components or aircraft materials by holders of
certificates of approval under regulation 30.

30A Changes to certificates of approval


(1) The holder of a certificate of approval may, in writing, request CASA to approve
a proposed change to any of the particulars specified in the certificate, including
the activities covered by the certificate.
(2) The request must have with it a copy of the proposed change.
(3) CASA must approve the change if CASA is satisfied that, if the certificate of
approval is changed in the manner proposed, the holder of the certificate will
carry out the activities covered by the certificate in a satisfactory manner.
(4) In deciding whether it is satisfied as mentioned in subregulation (3), CASA must
have regard to the matters referred to in subregulation 30(2B).

32 Period during which certificates of approval remain in force


CASA may specify in a certificate of approval the period during which the
certificate is to remain in force.

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33 Testing of competency of holder of licence or authority
(1) CASA may, at any time, require the holder of an airworthiness authority or an
aircraft welding authority to undergo an examination designed to test his or her
competency as such a holder.
(2) An authorised person may, at any time, inspect an aircraft or aircraft component
for the purpose of ascertaining the competence and diligence of the holder of an
airworthiness authority or an aircraft welding authority.

33B Airworthiness authorities


(1) CASA may, in writing and in accordance with the Civil Aviation Orders, issue
authorities of the following kinds:
(a) authorities to carry out maintenance on aircraft;
(d) authorities to conduct non-destructive testing of aircraft and aircraft
components;
(e) authorities to weigh aircraft and determine the centre of gravity of each
aircraft for the purpose of determining requirements to control the centre of
gravity during operation.
(2) An airworthiness authority may be issued subject to conditions specified in the
airworthiness authority, in Civil Aviation Orders or in both.
(3) If an airworthiness authority is issued subject to a condition in Civil Aviation
Orders CASA must, in writing, notify the holder of the authority of the relevant
Part or section of the Civil Aviation Orders in which the condition is specified.
(4) A person must not contravene a condition to which an airworthiness authority is
subject.
Penalty: 50 penalty units.
(5) An offence against subregulation (4) is an offence of strict liability.
Note: For strict liability, see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code.

(6) It is a defence to a prosecution under subregulation (4) if the defendant had a


reasonable excuse.
Note: A defendant bears an evidential burden in relation to the matter in subregulation (6)
(see subsection 13.3(3) of the Criminal Code).

33C Application for aircraft welding authority


(1) A person may apply to CASA for an aircraft welding authority to carry out
manual welding of a type, and on a parent metal group, mentioned in
regulation 29A.
(2) An application must identify the type of manual welding and the parent metal
group to which the application relates.

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33D Grant of aircraft welding authority
(1) CASA may grant an application for an aircraft welding authority if, and only if,
satisfied that:
(a) the applicant:
(i) has passed the aircraft welding examinations that CASA considers
necessary in the interests of the safety of air navigation; and
(ii) has successfully completed welding training in the type of manual
welding on the parent metal group to which the application relates; or
(b) the applicant holds a current qualification, issued by the Defence Force or a
recognised authority, authorising the applicant to carry out manual welding
for aeronautical purposes.
(2) Subject to this regulation, if an application is made for more than 1 type of
manual welding and parent metal group, CASA may grant the application in
respect of some of the types of manual welding and parent metal groups and
refuse it in respect of others.
(3) CASA must not grant an application if satisfied, on reasonable grounds, that the
applicant has knowingly or recklessly made a statement that is false or
misleading in a material particular in relation to the application.
(5) CASA must not grant an aircraft welding authority except under this regulation.
(6) If CASA grants an aircraft welding authority, it must:
(a) note the relevant type of manual welding and parent metal group on the
authority; and
(b) specify in the authority a period not longer than 2 years for which the
authority is to remain in force.
(7) In this regulation:
recognised authority means an authority declared to be a recognised authority
under regulation 33E.

33E Recognised authorities


(1) For the purposes of regulation 33D, CASA may, in writing, declare an authority
of a foreign country which issues qualifications for aeronautical purposes to be a
recognised authority.
(2) A declaration must be published in the Gazette within 21 days after it is made.

33F Duration of aircraft welding authority


(1) Unless sooner suspended or cancelled, an aircraft welding authority remains in
force:
(a) for the period specified in it; or
(b) if it has been renewed—until the end of the last period of renewal.

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(2) If an aircraft welding authority is cancelled, its holder must return it to CASA
within 7 days after the cancellation.
Penalty: 5 penalty units.
(3) An offence against subregulation (2) is an offence of strict liability.
Note: For strict liability, see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code.

(4) It is a defence to a prosecution under subregulation (2) if the defendant returned


the aircraft welding authority to CASA as soon as practicable.
Note: A defendant bears an evidential burden in relation to the matter in subregulation (4)
(see subsection 13.3(3) of the Criminal Code).

33G Renewal of aircraft welding authority


(1) The holder of an aircraft welding authority may apply to CASA for renewal of
the authority within 3 months before the authority stops being in force.
(2) An application must have with it the aircraft welding authority.
(3) CASA may renew an aircraft welding authority for a period not longer than 2
years if, and only if, satisfied that the applicant has passed the aircraft welding
examinations that CASA considers necessary in the interests of the safety of air
navigation.
(4) CASA must not grant an application for renewal if satisfied, on reasonable
grounds, that the applicant has knowingly or recklessly made a false or
misleading statement in relation to the application.
(6) CASA must not renew an aircraft welding authority except under this regulation.
(7) If CASA renews an aircraft welding authority:
(a) it must note on the authority the period of the renewal; and
(b) return the authority to the holder as soon as practicable after the renewal.
(8) If an application is not decided before the aircraft welding authority to which it
relates would, but for this subregulation, stop being in force, the authority is
taken to be in force until the day the application is decided.

33H Changes to aircraft welding authority


(1) The holder of an aircraft welding authority may request CASA to approve a
proposed change to any of the particulars set out in the authority.
(2) A request must:
(a) be in the approved form; and
(b) have with it the aircraft welding authority.
(3) Subject to subregulation (4), CASA may approve the change if satisfied that the
change will not have an adverse effect on the safety of air navigation.

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(4) If the change involves adding a type of manual welding or parent metal group,
CASA may approve the change if, and only if, satisfied that the holder:
(a) has passed the aircraft welding examinations that CASA considers
necessary in the interests of the safety of air navigation; and
(b) has successfully completed welding training in the type of manual welding
on the parent metal group to which the request relates.
(5) CASA must not approve a request for a change if satisfied, on reasonable
grounds, that the holder has knowingly or recklessly made a false or misleading
statement in relation to the request.
(7) CASA must not approve a change except under this regulation.
(8) If CASA approves a change to an aircraft welding authority, it must note the
change on the authority.
(9) CASA must return an aircraft welding authority to its holder as soon as
practicable after a request to approve a change is decided.

33I Conditions of aircraft welding authority


(1) An aircraft welding authority is subject to any conditions that CASA considers
necessary to impose in the interests of the safety of air navigation.
(2) A condition must be set out in the aircraft welding authority.
(3) The holder of an aircraft welding authority must not contravene a condition set
out in the authority.
Penalty: 50 penalty units.
(4) An offence against subregulation (3) is an offence of strict liability.
Note: For strict liability, see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code.

(5) It is a defence to a prosecution under subregulation (3) if the defendant had a


reasonable excuse.
Note: A defendant bears an evidential burden in relation to the matter in subregulation (5)
(see subsection 13.3(3) of the Criminal Code).

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Regulation 37

Division 4—Miscellaneous

37 Permissible unserviceabilities
(1) CASA may, for the purposes of these Regulations, approve a defect in, an
Australian aircraft, or any aircraft included in a class of aircraft, as a permissible
unserviceability in relation to the aircraft or to Australian aircraft included in the
class of aircraft, as the case may be.
(2) CASA may, for the purpose of ensuring the safety of air navigation, direct that
the use of an Australian aircraft with a permissible unserviceability is subject to
such conditions as are set out in the direction.
(2A) A person must comply with a condition set out in a direction.
Penalty: 50 penalty units.
(2B) An offence against subregulation (2A) is an offence of strict liability.
Note: For strict liability, see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code.

(3) A direction given under subregulation (2) does not have effect in relation to a
person until it has been served on the person.

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Part 4A—Maintenance
Division 1—Maintenance directions by CASA

38 Maintenance directions
(1) CASA may give directions relating to the maintenance of Australian aircraft for
the purpose of ensuring the safety of air navigation.
(2) A direction is not binding on a person unless it has been served on the person.
(3) A person must not contravene a direction that is binding on the person.
Penalty: 50 penalty units.
(4) If a direction relating to an aircraft is binding on the holder of the certificate of
registration for the aircraft, the holder must take reasonable steps to ensure the
direction is brought to the attention of any person who is likely to fly, or issue a
maintenance release for, the aircraft.
Penalty: 50 penalty units.
(5) An offence against subregulation (3) or (4) is an offence of strict liability.
Note: For strict liability, see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code.

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Regulation 39

Division 2—Maintenance for which holder of certificate of


registration responsible
Subdivision 1—Class A aircraft

39 Maintenance required by approved system of maintenance


(1) The holder of the certificate of registration for a class A aircraft must ensure that
all maintenance required to be carried out on the aircraft (including any aircraft
components from time to time included in or fitted to the aircraft) by the
aircraft’s approved system of maintenance is carried out when required by that
system.
Penalty: 50 penalty units.
(2) A person must not use a class A aircraft in an operation if there is not an
approved system of maintenance for the aircraft that includes provision for the
maintenance of all aircraft components from time to time included in, or fitted to,
the aircraft.
Penalty: 50 penalty units.
Note: A system of maintenance is approved under regulation 42M.

(3) An offence against subregulation (1) or (2) is an offence of strict liability.


Note: For strict liability, see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code.

40 Defective or inappropriate systems of maintenance


If the approved system of maintenance for a class A aircraft is:
(a) no longer appropriate; or
(b) defective;
within 7 days of becoming aware of the inappropriate aspect or the defect, the
holder of the certificate of registration for the aircraft must make a request under
regulation 42P for CASA or an authorised person to approve changes to the
system to ensure that it is appropriate and not defective.
Penalty: 25 penalty units.

Subdivision 2—Class B aircraft

41 Maintenance schedule and maintenance instructions


(1) The holder of the certificate of registration for a class B aircraft must ensure that
all maintenance required to be carried out on the aircraft (including any aircraft
components from time to time included in or fitted to the aircraft) by the
aircraft’s maintenance schedule is carried out when required by that schedule.
Penalty: 50 penalty units.

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(2) A person must not use a class B aircraft in an operation if there is not a
maintenance schedule for the aircraft that includes provision for the maintenance
of all aircraft components from time to time included in, or fitted to, the aircraft.
Penalty: 50 penalty units.
(3) An offence against subregulation (1) or (2) is an offence of strict liability.
Note: For strict liability, see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code.

42 Defective or inappropriate maintenance schedule


If the maintenance schedule for a class B aircraft is defective or no longer
appropriate, the holder of the certificate of registration for the aircraft, within 7
days after becoming aware of the defect, or that the schedule is inappropriate,
must report the situation to CASA and take one of the following actions to
ensure that the aircraft has a maintenance schedule that is appropriate and not
defective:
(a) if the aircraft’s maintenance schedule is the manufacturer’s maintenance
schedule:
(i) elect to use the CASA maintenance schedule as the aircraft’s
maintenance schedule; or
(ii) under regulation 42J, request CASA or an authorised person to
approve a system of maintenance for the aircraft;
(b) if the aircraft’s maintenance schedule is the CASA maintenance schedule:
(i) elect to use the manufacturer’s maintenance schedule as the
maintenance schedule for the aircraft; or
(ii) under regulation 42J, request CASA or an authorised person to
approve a system of maintenance for the aircraft;
(c) if the aircraft’s maintenance schedule is an approved system of
maintenance:
(i) under regulation 42P, request CASA to approve a proposed change to
the system; or
(ii) elect to use the manufacturer’s maintenance schedule as the
maintenance schedule for the aircraft; or
(iii) elect to use the CASA maintenance schedule as the maintenance
schedule for the aircraft.
Penalty: 25 penalty units.

42A Maintenance schedule: manufacturer’s maintenance schedule


(1) Subject to subregulations (2), (3), (4) and (5), if:
(a) the holder of the certificate of registration for a class B aircraft has elected
to use a manufacturer’s maintenance schedule for the aircraft’s
maintenance; and
(b) the election is in force; and
(c) use of the manufacturer’s maintenance schedule for the aircraft’s
maintenance is not prohibited by a declaration under subregulation (6);

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the aircraft’s maintenance schedule is the manufacturer’s maintenance schedule


as in force from time to time.
(2) If CASA thinks that a manufacturer’s maintenance schedule should not, alone, be
used as an aircraft’s maintenance schedule because the manufacturer’s
maintenance schedule is deficient in a particular respect, the following provisions
have effect:
(a) CASA may, for the purpose of remedying the deficiency, do either or both
of the following:
(i) give directions under subregulation 38(1) to be complied with in
relation to aircraft in addition to the requirements of the
manufacturer’s maintenance schedule;
(ii) give directions under subregulation 38(1) requiring the holders of
certificates of registration for aircraft to prepare documents to be
complied with in relation to aircraft in addition to the requirements of
the manufacturer’s maintenance schedule;
(b) if an election to use the manufacturer’s maintenance schedule as an
aircraft’s maintenance schedule is in force:
(i) any directions under subparagraph (a)(i) in force in relation to the
manufacturer’s maintenance schedule are to be taken to form part of
the aircraft’s maintenance schedule and the election has effect
accordingly; and
(ii) any documents prepared because of a direction under
subparagraph (a)(ii) in force in relation to the manufacturer’s
maintenance schedule are to be taken to form part of the aircraft’s
maintenance schedule and the election has effect accordingly.
(3) If:
(a) a person has elected to use a manufacturer’s maintenance schedule for an
aircraft’s maintenance; and
(b) either:
(i) the aircraft has been modified or repaired; or
(ii) an aircraft component included in, or fitted to, the aircraft has been
modified or repaired;
all instructions for the continued airworthiness of the aircraft, or of the
component, as the case requires, issued by the designer of the modification or
repair are to be taken to form part of the manufacturer’s maintenance schedule
and the election has effect accordingly.
(4) If a person has elected to use a manufacturer’s maintenance schedule for an
aircraft’s maintenance, all instructions issued by the manufacturers of aircraft
components permanently, or from time to time, included in, or fitted to, the
aircraft, being instructions for the continued airworthiness of the components, are
to be taken to form part of the manufacturer’s maintenance schedule and the
election has effect accordingly.
(5) If:

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(a) a person has elected to use a manufacturer’s maintenance schedule for an


aircraft’s maintenance; and
(b) the manufacturer’s maintenance schedule does not include provisions
equivalent to the sections of the CASA maintenance schedule that deal
with the maintenance of electrical, instrument and radio systems;
those sections of the CASA maintenance schedule are to be taken to form part of
the manufacturer’s maintenance schedule and the election has effect accordingly.
(6) CASA may, for the purpose of ensuring the safety of air navigation, declare in
writing that a manufacturer’s maintenance schedule that CASA thinks is
inadequate must not be used as an aircraft’s maintenance schedule.

42B Maintenance schedule: CASA maintenance schedule


(1) Subject to subregulation (2), if:
(a) the holder of the certificate of registration for a class B aircraft that is an
aeroplane has elected to use the CASA maintenance schedule for the
aircraft’s maintenance; and
(b) the election is in force;
the aircraft’s maintenance schedule is the CASA maintenance schedule.
(2) If:
(a) a person has elected to use the CASA maintenance schedule for an
aircraft’s maintenance; and
(b) a turbine engine is included in the aircraft;
all instructions issued by the manufacturer of the engine for the continued
airworthiness of the engine are to be taken to form part of the CASA
maintenance schedule and the election has effect accordingly.

42C Maintenance schedule: approved system of maintenance


If:
(a) CASA or an authorised person has approved a system of maintenance for a
class B aircraft under regulation 42M; and
(b) the approval is in force;
the aircraft’s maintenance schedule is the approved system of maintenance.

42CA Maintenance schedule—primary, intermediate, restricted or limited


category aircraft
(1) The maintenance schedule for a class B aircraft certificated under subpart 21.B
or 21.H of Part 21 of CASR in the primary, intermediate, restricted or limited
category (except an aircraft mentioned in subparagraph 21.189(1)(a)(ii) of
CASR) is the approved maintenance schedule developed in consultation with
CASA during the certification process.
(2) The maintenance schedule for an aircraft mentioned in
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Regulation 42CB

developed, in consultation with CASA or a limited category organisation, by the


applicant for the special certificate of airworthiness for the aircraft under
regulation 21.189 of CASR.
(3) For this regulation, an aircraft is certificated in a particular category if it was
manufactured in accordance with a type certificate in the category, or if a
certificate of airworthiness in the category is in force for the aircraft.

42CB Maintenance—experimental aircraft


The holder of the certificate of registration for a class B aircraft that is an
experimental aircraft must maintain the aircraft in accordance with any
conditions to which the certificate is subject under regulation 21.195A of CASR.

42D Can there be more than one maintenance schedule?


If, apart from this regulation, there would be more than one maintenance
schedule for an aircraft, the maintenance schedule for the aircraft is:
(a) if:
(i) CASA has approved a system of maintenance for the aircraft under
regulation 42M; and
(ii) the system was submitted for approval because of a direction by
CASA; and
(iii) the approval is still in force;
that approved system of maintenance; and
(b) in any other case—the maintenance schedule that the holder of the
certificate of registration for the aircraft has most recently elected to use, or
that CASA has most recently approved, as the case may be.

42E Elections
(1) An election made for the purposes of subregulation 42A(1) or 42B(1) must be
made by completing the appropriate approved form and giving it to CASA.
(2) An election stops being in force if the person who made it revokes it by written
notice given to CASA.

42F Effect of change of holder of certificate of registration


If there is a change of holder of the certificate of registration for a class B
aircraft, an election under subregulation 42A(1) or 42B(1) that was in force
immediately before the change has effect (including for the purposes of
subregulation 42E(2)) after the change as if it had been made by the new holder.

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Regulation 42G

Subdivision 3—Miscellaneous

42G Flight control system: additional requirements


(1) This regulation sets out the additional requirements to be complied with if any
part of the flight control system of an Australian aircraft is assembled, adjusted,
repaired, modified or replaced in the course of carrying out maintenance on the
aircraft.
(2) Subject to subregulation (4), the system must:
(a) be inspected by the person who carried out the assembly, adjustment,
repair, modification or replacement; and
(b) be independently inspected by another person who is an appropriate person
within the meaning of subregulation (5).
(3) A person carrying out an inspection must:
(a) check that the assembly, adjustment, repair, modification or replacement
was carried out in accordance with the aircraft’s approved maintenance
data; and
(b) check that the system functions correctly.
(4) In spite of subregulation (2), if:
(a) optional dual controls were connected or disconnected without using tools;
and
(b) no other part of the flight control system was assembled, adjusted, repaired,
modified or replaced;
the system does not have to be independently inspected.
(5) For the purposes of this regulation, a person is an appropriate person if:
(a) the person holds an aircraft maintenance engineer licence or an
airworthiness authority covering maintenance of a type that includes the
inspection; or
(b) the person is the holder of a pilot licence that is valid for the aircraft; or
(c) the person is the holder of a flight engineer licence that is valid for the
aircraft; or
(d) the person is authorised by CASA or an authorised person under
subregulation (6) to carry out the inspection and the inspection is carried
out in accordance with any conditions subject to which the authorisation
was given; or
(e) in relation to an independent inspection performed overseas—the person is
a person referred to in paragraph 42ZN(a).
(6) CASA or an authorised person may, in writing, authorise a person for the
purposes of paragraph (5)(d).
(7) An authorisation is subject to any conditions that:
(a) CASA or the authorised person, as the case may be, considers are
necessary in the interests of the safety of air navigation; and

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(b) are included in the authorisation.

42H Exemptions and variations


This Division has effect subject to Division 7 (‘Exemptions from, and variations
of, requirements’).

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Approved systems of maintenance Division 3

Regulation 42J

Division 3—Approved systems of maintenance

42J System of maintenance: request for approval


(1) The holder of the certificate of registration for an Australian aircraft may, in
writing, request CASA or an authorised person to approve a system of
maintenance for the aircraft.
(2) The request must be accompanied by a copy of the system.

42K System of maintenance: submission to CASA


CASA may, under regulation 38, direct the holder of the certificate of
registration for a class B aircraft:
(a) to develop a system of maintenance for the aircraft; and
(b) to submit the proposed system to CASA for approval.

42L System of maintenance: matters to be included


A system of maintenance for an aircraft must include:
(a) a schedule that:
(i) sets out the regular maintenance inspections, tests and checks to be
carried out on the aircraft; and
(ii) sets out when those maintenance inspections, tests and checks are to
be carried out; and
(iii) nominates one of the maintenance inspections referred to in
subparagraph (i) as the inspection to be carried out for the purposes of
determining whether a maintenance release should be issued for the
aircraft; and
(b) a schedule that sets out the inspection to be carried out on the aircraft if it
has been struck by lightning and when that inspection is to be carried out;
and
(c) a schedule that sets out the inspection to be carried out on the aircraft if
abnormal flight or ground loads have been imposed on the aircraft; and
(d) a schedule that sets out the time-lifed aircraft components included in the
aircraft and when each of those components is to be retired, overhauled or
removed; and
(e) a schedule that sets out the procedures to be followed in carrying out the
inspections, tests and checks required by the system of maintenance; and
(f) if permissible unserviceabilities have been approved for the aircraft under
subregulation 37(1) in the form of a minimum equipment list—that list;
and
(g) a statement that sets out:
(i) the name of the holder of the certificate of registration for the aircraft;
and
(ii) the type, model and registration mark of the aircraft.

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42M System of maintenance: approval


(1) If:
(a) CASA or an authorised person receives a request for approval of a system
of maintenance; and
(b) CASA or the authorised person is satisfied that:
(i) the system includes the matters set out in regulation 42L; and
(ii) the system adequately provides for the continued airworthiness of the
aircraft;
CASA or the authorised person must approve the system.
(2) If, because of a direction of a kind referred to in regulation 42K, the holder of the
certificate of registration for an aircraft submits a system of maintenance to
CASA, the following provisions have effect:
(a) if CASA is satisfied that:
(i) the system includes the matters set out in regulation 42L; and
(ii) the system satisfies the requirements of the direction; and
(iii) the system adequately provides for the continued airworthiness of the
aircraft;
CASA must approve the system;
(b) if CASA is not satisfied as mentioned in paragraph (a), CASA may:
(i) modify the system so that CASA is so satisfied and approve the
modified system; or
(ii) refuse to approve the system.
(3) In deciding whether a system of maintenance adequately provides for the
continued airworthiness of an aircraft, CASA or the authorised person must have
regard to:
(a) if the system of maintenance relates to a class A aircraft—the
manufacturer’s maintenance schedule and any inspection programs or
documents issued by the manufacturer; and
(b) if the system of maintenance relates to a class B aircraft—the
manufacturer’s maintenance schedule and the CASA maintenance
schedule.
(4) CASA or the authorised person must, in writing, notify the holder of the
certificate of registration for the aircraft concerned of CASA’s, or the authorised
person’s, decision in relation to the system submitted.
(5) If CASA or the authorised person decides:
(a) not to approve the system of maintenance; or
(b) to modify the system of maintenance;
CASA or the authorised person must include in the notice required by
subregulation (4) a statement of the reasons for that decision.

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42N When approval is effective


(1) If CASA or an authorised person approves a system of maintenance, the approval
has effect from when notice of the approval is given to the holder of the
certificate of registration for the aircraft concerned.
(2) An approval of a system of maintenance approved because of a request under
regulation 42J stops being in force if:
(a) CASA revokes the approval by written notice given to the holder of the
certificate of registration for the aircraft concerned; or
(b) the holder of the certificate of registration for the aircraft concerned gives
CASA or an authorised person written notice that the holder no longer
wants the approved system to apply to the aircraft.
(3) An approval of a system of maintenance submitted because of a direction of a
kind referred to in regulation 42K stops being in force if CASA revokes the
approval by written notice given to the holder of the certificate of registration for
the aircraft concerned.
(4) CASA must not revoke an approval of a system of maintenance unless CASA
thinks it is necessary to do so for the purpose of ensuring the safety of air
navigation.

42P Request for approval of changes


(1) The holder of the certificate of registration for an aircraft for which there is an
approved system of maintenance may, in writing, request CASA or an authorised
person to approve a proposed change to the system.
(2) The request must be accompanied by a copy of the proposed change.

42Q CASA may direct changes


CASA may, under regulation 38, direct the holder of the certificate of
registration for an aircraft for which there is an approved system of maintenance:
(a) to make:
(i) a specified change to the system; or
(ii) a change to the system that will correct a specified deficiency in the
system; and
(b) to submit the proposed change to CASA or an authorised person for
approval.

42R Approval of changes


(1) If:
(a) CASA or an authorised person receives a request for approval of a change
to an approved system of maintenance; and
(b) CASA or the authorised person is satisfied that the system, as proposed to
be changed, would:

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(i) include the matters set out in regulation 42L; and


(ii) adequately provide for the continued airworthiness of the aircraft;
CASA or the authorised person must approve the change.
(2) If, because of a direction of a kind referred to in regulation 42Q, the holder of the
certificate of registration for an aircraft submits a proposed change to an
approved system of maintenance to CASA, the following provisions have effect:
(a) if CASA is satisfied:
(i) if the direction was for a specified change to be made—the change
has been made; and
(ii) if the direction was for a change to correct a specified deficiency in
the system—the deficiency would be corrected by the change; and
(iii) that the system, as proposed to be amended, would:
(A) include the matters set out in regulation 42L; and
(B) adequately provide for the continued airworthiness of the
aircraft;
CASA must approve the change;
(b) if CASA is not satisfied as mentioned in paragraph (a), CASA may:
(i) modify the change so that CASA is so satisfied and approve the
modified change; or
(ii) refuse to approve the change.
(3) In deciding whether a system of maintenance as proposed to be changed would
adequately provide for the continued airworthiness of an aircraft, CASA or the
authorised person must have regard to:
(a) if the system of maintenance relates to a class A aircraft—the
manufacturer’s maintenance schedule and any inspection programs or
documents issued by the manufacturer; and
(b) if the system of maintenance relates to a class B aircraft—the
manufacturer’s maintenance schedule and the CASA maintenance
schedule.
(4) CASA or the authorised person must, in writing, notify the holder of the
certificate of registration for the aircraft concerned of CASA’s, or the authorised
person’s, decision in relation to the change submitted.
(5) If CASA or the authorised person decides:
(a) not to approve the change; or
(b) to modify the change;
CASA or the authorised person must include in the notice required by
subregulation (4) a statement of the reasons for that decision.

42S When approval of a change is effective


If CASA or an authorised person approves a change to an approved system of
maintenance, the approval has effect from when notice of the approval is given
to the holder of the certificate of registration for the aircraft concerned.

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42T All changes must be approved


A purported change to an approved system of maintenance has no effect unless it
has been approved under regulation 42R and that approval is in force.

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Regulation 42U

Division 4—How maintenance is to be carried out

42U Modifications and repairs: approved designs


(1) A person may modify or repair an Australian aircraft only if:
(a) the design of the modification or repair:
(i) has been approved under regulation 35, as in force before 27 June
2011; or
(ia) has been approved by a modification/repair design approval; or
(ib) has been approved by an approval mentioned in regulation 21.475 of
CASR; or
(ic) is taken to have been approved under regulation 21.465 or 21.470 of
CASR; or
(ii) has been specified by CASA in, or by means of, an airworthiness
directive or a direction under regulation 44; or
(iii) is specified in the aircraft’s approved maintenance data; and
(b) the modification or repair is in accordance with that design.
Penalty: 50 penalty units.
(2) An offence against subregulation (1) is an offence of strict liability.
Note: For strict liability, see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code.

42V Maintenance: approved maintenance data


(1) A person carrying out maintenance on an Australian aircraft must ensure that the
maintenance is carried out in accordance with the applicable provisions of the
aircraft’s approved maintenance data.
Penalty: 50 penalty units.
Note: Regulation 2A sets out what is approved maintenance data for an aircraft.

(2) Subregulation (1) has effect subject to the requirements of Division 5 (‘Who may
carry out maintenance’).
(3) An offence against subregulation (1) is an offence of strict liability.
Note: For strict liability, see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code.

42W Installation and use of aircraft components in maintenance—Australian


aircraft in Australian territory
(1) This regulation sets out requirements to be complied with in relation to the
installation and use of aircraft components in carrying out maintenance on an
Australian aircraft in Australian territory.
(2) Subject to subregulation (3), a person may replace an aircraft component in the
aircraft with another aircraft component only if:
(a) the replacement component is serviceable; and

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(b) the replacement component:


(i) is identical with the replaced component; or
(ii) has been approved under regulation 36, as in force before 27 June
2011, as a replacement for the replaced component; or
(iii) is approved for use as a replacement for the replaced component:
(A) by the manufacturer of the aircraft or the replaced
component; or
(AA) in an Australian Parts Manufacturer Approval issued under
regulation 21.303 of CASR; or
(B) in a Parts Manufacturers Approval issued by the Federal
Aviation Administration of the United States of America; or
(BA) in a parts manufacturer approval issued by a national aviation
authority to which subregulation (2A) applies; or
(C) by a modification/repair design approval; or
(D) by an approval mentioned in regulation 21.475 of CASR; or
(iv) is taken to have been approved for use as a replacement for the
replaced component under regulation 21.465 or 21.470 of CASR; and
(c) if the replacement component has been removed or salvaged from another
aircraft and has not had maintenance carried out on it—the replacement
component is not damaged and complies with its manufacturer’s
specifications.
Penalty: 50 penalty units.
(2A) For sub-subparagraph (2)(b)(iii)(BA), this subregulation applies to the national
aviation authority of a Contracting State if:
(a) Australia has an agreement (however described) with the Contracting State
for the acceptance of parts manufacturer approvals; or
(b) CASA has an agreement (however described) with the national aviation
authority for the acceptance of parts manufacturer approvals.
(3) A person may replace an aircraft component in the aircraft with another aircraft
component that does not satisfy the requirements of paragraphs (2)(a) and (c) if
inclusion of the replacement component in the aircraft amounts to a permissible
unserviceability in the aircraft that is approved under regulation 37.
(4) Subject to regulations 42Y and 42Z, a person must not install an aircraft
component in an aircraft if each of the following requirements is not satisfied:
(a) if the component, or a component that it incorporates, was manufactured in
the course of carrying out maintenance—the completion of the
maintenance was certified in accordance with regulation 42ZE or 42ZN;
(b) if the component, or another aircraft component that is incorporated in it,
has had maintenance carried out on it—completion of the maintenance was
certified in accordance with regulation 42ZE or 42ZN;
(c) if the component, or another aircraft component that is incorporated in it,
has been modified or repaired—the modification or repair was carried out
in accordance with a design that:
(i) was approved under regulation 35, as in force before 27 June 2011; or

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(ia) was approved by a modification/repair design approval; or


(ib) was approved by an approval mentioned in regulation 21.475 of
CASR; or
(ic) is taken to have been approved under regulation 21.465 or 21.470 of
CASR; or
(ii) was specified by CASA in, or by means of, an airworthiness directive
or a direction under regulation 44 or subregulation 21.176(2) of
CASR; or
(iii) was specified in the component’s, or the incorporated component’s,
approved maintenance data; or
(iv) if the modification or repair was carried out outside Australian
territory—was approved or specified in a manner that is acceptable to
CASA having regard to the safety of air navigation;
(d) if subregulation (5) applies to the component, and the component was
supplied by another person—the supplier of the component supplied an
authorised release certificate with it and for it;
(e) if the component includes a component to which subregulation (5) applies,
and the included component was supplied by another person—the supplier
of the included component supplied an authorised release certificate with it
and for it.
Penalty: 50 penalty units.
Note: Authorised release certificate means a certificate that complies with
regulation 42WA—see the Dictionary.

(5) This subregulation applies to:


(a) an aircraft component manufactured to approved data by a manufacturer
that holds an approval from CASA or a national aviation authority to do so;
or
(b) an aircraft component that has had maintenance carried out on it.
(6) An offence against subregulation (2) or (4) is an offence of strict liability.
Note: For strict liability, see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code.

42WA Requirements for authorised release certificate


(1) The requirements for an authorised release certificate for an aircraft component
are the following:
(a) it has a unique identifying number;
(b) it is issued by, or with the authority or approval of:
(i) if maintenance has been carried out on the relevant component—the
national aviation authority of the country in which the most recent
maintenance was carried out; or
(ii) if no maintenance has been carried out on the component—the
national aviation authority of the country in which it was
manufactured;
(c) it specifies the national aviation authority that issued it or that authorised
its issue;

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(d) it contains at least the following information about the component (or, if it
applies to 2 or more components, about each of them):
(i) the full name and business address of the supplier of the component;
(ii) enough information to identify the contract, work order or invoice
related to the supply of the component;
(iii) the component’s name or description, and part number;
(iv) the types or models of aircraft, propeller or engine on which the
component can be installed (if known to the body issuing the
certificate);
(v) the serial number or batch number of the component;
(vi) the component’s status (that is, whether it is manufactured or newly
overhauled, or has been inspected, modified or repaired, or is a
prototype) and a statement of any limitations that apply to it;
(e) if the certificate applies to 2 or more components, it gives an identifying
number for each;
(f) if the certificate applies to 2 or more components that have the same part
number, it states how many of them the certificate applies to;
(g) it quotes or identifies the authorisation under which it is issued;
(h) the person who signed it is a proper person to do so, in accordance with
subregulation (2), (3) or (4).
(2) A person is a proper person to sign an authorised release certificate for a
component on which maintenance has been carried out in Australia if:
(a) he or she is permitted by regulation 42ZC to carry out the maintenance; and
(b) he or she is employed by, or is working under an arrangement with, the
person who carried out the most recent such maintenance.
(3) A person is a proper person to sign an authorised release certificate for a
component on which maintenance has been carried out in a country other than
Australia if:
(a) he or she is permitted to carry out the maintenance by the national aviation
authority of the country in which that maintenance was carried out; and
(b) he or she carried out the most recent such maintenance, or is employed by,
or works under an arrangement with, the person who did so.
(4) A person is a proper person to sign an authorised release certificate for a
component on which no maintenance has been carried out if he or she is the
manufacturer of the component, or is employed by, or works under an
arrangement with, its manufacturer.
Note: A document that complies with regulation 42WA is an authorised release certificate.
Appendix 1 to Civil Aviation Order 100.16 gives a list of documents issued in foreign
countries that, if completed correctly, will be authorised release certificates. Civil
Aviation Advisory Publication 42W-1 sets out documents necessary for the supply of
components, parts and material. Also, Civil Aviation Advisory Publication 42W-2
explains how to prepare a certificate. Both the Order and the Advisory Publications are
available on CASA’s website.

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42X Use of aircraft materials in maintenance—Australian aircraft in Australian


territory
(1) A person may use an aircraft material in an aircraft only if the person satisfies
CASA or an authorised person that the material is suitable for use in the
maintenance of the aircraft or the following requirements are satisfied:
(a) if:
(i) the material was supplied to the person by another person; and
(ii) the material is not a fuel or lubricant;
the material was supplied by the other person with a document that satisfies
the requirements of subregulation (2);
(b) if the material has had maintenance carried out on it—completion of the
maintenance was certified in accordance with regulation 42ZE or 42ZN.
Penalty: 50 penalty units.
(2) A document accompanying the supply of an aircraft material must:
(a) contain:
(i) a statement that identifies the material and that includes (if applicable)
the specification of the material; and
(ii) if maintenance has been carried out on the material—details of the
maintenance carried out and the data used in carrying out the
maintenance; and
(b) have been issued by, or with the authority or approval of:
(i) if maintenance has been carried out on the material—the national
aviation authority of the country in which the most recent
maintenance was carried out; or
(ii) if no maintenance has been carried out on the material—the national
aviation authority of the country in which the material was
manufactured; and
(c) be signed by:
(i) if maintenance has been carried out on the material in Australia—a
person who is permitted by regulation 42ZC to carry out the
maintenance and who is employed by, or is working under an
arrangement with, the person who carried out the most recent
maintenance; or
(ii) if maintenance has been carried out on the material in a country other
than Australia—a person who is permitted to carry out the
maintenance by the national aviation authority of the country in which
that maintenance was carried out and who is, is employed by, or is
working under an arrangement with, the person who carried out the
most recent maintenance; or
(iii) if no maintenance has been carried out on the material—a person who
is, is employed by, or is working under an arrangement with, the
person who manufactured the material; and
(d) set out the date on which the person signed the document.

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(3) An offence against subregulation (1) is an offence of strict liability.


Note: For strict liability, see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code.

42Y Time-lifed aircraft components—exemption from supply under cover of


document requirements
If a person satisfies CASA or an authorised person that there is a complete record
of the airworthiness history of a time-lifed aircraft component, the person may
install the component in an aircraft even though the requirements of paragraphs
42W(4)(a) and (b) are not satisfied.

42Z Removable items of radiocommunications equipment in VFR aircraft—


exemption from certification requirements
(1) This regulation applies to an aircraft:
(a) that has a flight manual; and
(b) that is not, in that manual, approved for use in IFR flight.
(2) Subject to subregulation (3), if:
(a) a removable item of radiocommunications equipment is installed in an
aircraft; and
(b) that item is removed from the aircraft;
a person may re-install that item, or install another item of the same type, in the
aircraft even though the requirements of paragraphs 42W(4)(c) and (d) are not
satisfied.
(3) If the person is not the holder of the certificate of registration for the aircraft,
subregulation (2) does not apply unless the holder has approved the installation
of the equipment.

42ZA Use of aircraft components, aircraft materials etc in maintenance—


Australian aircraft outside Australian territory
(1) This regulation applies to the holder of the certificate of registration for, or the
operator or pilot in command of, an Australian aircraft while the aircraft is
outside Australian territory.
(2) A person to whom this regulation applies must not use, or permit the use of, an
aircraft component, aircraft material or other thing in connection with the
maintenance of the aircraft if:
(a) use of the component, material or thing would be an offence against these
Regulations if the aircraft were in Australian territory; and
(b) CASA has not approved the use.
Penalty: 50 penalty units.
(3) An offence against subregulation (2) is an offence of strict liability.
Note: For strict liability, see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code.

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42ZB Exemptions and variations


This Division has effect subject to Division 7 (‘Exemptions from, and variations
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Division 5—Who may carry out maintenance

42ZC Maintenance on Australian aircraft in Australian territory


(1) The holder of the certificate of registration for, the operator of, and the pilot in
command of, an Australian aircraft must not authorise or permit any maintenance
to be carried out on the aircraft in Australian territory by a person if the person is
not permitted by this regulation to carry out the maintenance.
Penalty: 50 penalty units.
(2) An offence against subregulation (1) is an offence of strict liability.
Note: For strict liability, see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code.

(3) Subject to subregulation (5), a person may carry out maintenance on a class A
aircraft in Australian territory if:
(a) the person:
(i) holds:
(A) an aircraft engineer licence that permits him or her to perform
maintenance certification for the maintenance; or
(B) an airworthiness authority or an aircraft welding authority
covering the maintenance; and
(ii) either:
(A) holds a certificate of approval covering the maintenance; or
(B) is employed by, or working under an arrangement with, a
person who holds a certificate of approval covering the
maintenance; or
(b) the following requirements are satisfied:
(i) the person is employed by, or working under an arrangement with, a
person who holds a certificate of approval covering the maintenance;
and
(ii) the maintenance is carried out under the supervision of a person who
holds an aircraft engineer licence that permits him or her to perform
maintenance certification for the maintenance, and who either:
(A) holds a certificate of approval covering the maintenance; or
(B) is employed by, or working under an arrangement with, a
person who holds a certificate of approval covering the
maintenance; or
(c) the person is a pilot of the aircraft and is authorised to carry out the
maintenance by the aircraft’s approved system of maintenance; or
(d) the person is authorised by CASA under subregulation (6), or an authorised
person under subregulation (7), to carry out the maintenance and the
maintenance is carried out in accordance with any conditions subject to
which the authorisation is given.

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(4) Subject to subregulation (5), a person may carry out maintenance on a class B
aircraft in Australian territory if:
(a) the person:
(i) holds:
(A) an aircraft engineer licence that permits him or her to perform
maintenance certification for the maintenance; or
(B) an airworthiness authority or an aircraft welding authority
covering the maintenance; and
(ii) either:
(A) holds a certificate of approval covering the maintenance; or
(B) is employed by, or working under an arrangement with, a
person who holds a certificate of approval covering the
maintenance; or
(b) except where the maintenance is specified in Schedule 7, the person:
(i) holds:
(A) an aircraft engineer licence that permits him or her to perform
maintenance certification for the maintenance; or
(B) an airworthiness authority or an aircraft welding authority
covering the maintenance; and
(ii) either:
(A) is not an employee; or
(B) is employed by a person mentioned in subparagraph (i); or
(c) the person carries out the maintenance under the supervision of a person
who:
(i) holds an aircraft engineer licence that permits him or her to perform
maintenance certification for the maintenance; and
(ii) is permitted by paragraph (a) or (b) to carry out the maintenance; or
(d) the following requirements are satisfied:
(i) the person is the holder of a pilot licence that is valid for the aircraft;
(ii) the maintenance is specified in Part 1 of Schedule 8;
(iii) the maintenance is carried out in accordance with any conditions
prescribed by legislative instrument issued by CASA for the purposes
of this subparagraph; or
(da) the following requirements are satisfied:
(i) the person is a category B1 licence holder or a category B2 licence
holder;
(ii) the maintenance is specified in Part 1 of Schedule 8;
(iii) the maintenance is carried out in accordance with any conditions
prescribed by legislative instrument issued by CASA for the purposes
of this subparagraph; or
(db) for an aircraft that is a balloon—the following requirements are satisfied:
(i) the person is the holder of a commercial pilot (balloon) licence or a
private pilot certificate (balloons) that is valid for the balloon;
(ii) the maintenance is specified in Part 2 of Schedule 8;

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(iii) the maintenance is carried out in accordance with any conditions


prescribed by legislative instrument issued by CASA for the purposes
of this subparagraph; or
(dc) the following requirements are satisfied:
(i) the aircraft is of a type that has been manufactured in accordance with
the requirements of, and accepted for use by, an armed force;
(ii) the maintenance is carried out under the supervision of a person who
holds an airworthiness authority covering the maintenance; or
(dd) the following requirements are satisfied:
(i) the aircraft is an amateur-built aircraft, kit-built aircraft or a light sport
aircraft;
(ii) the person is included in a class of persons prescribed by legislative
instrument issued by CASA for the purposes of this subparagraph;
(iii) the maintenance is carried out in accordance with any conditions
prescribed by legislative instrument issued by CASA for the purposes
of this subparagraph; or
(e) the person is authorised by CASA under subregulation (6) to carry out the
maintenance and the maintenance is carried out in accordance with any
conditions subject to which the authorisation is given.
(5) In spite of subregulations (3) and (4), a person may carry out maintenance on an
aircraft component, or an aircraft material, if:
(a) the person is employed by, or working under an arrangement with, the
holder of a certificate of approval that covers the maintenance; and
(b) in the case of maintenance that is either:
(i) an inspection using a non-destructive testing method; or
(ii) manual welding;
the person is authorised by CASA under subregulation (6) to carry out the
maintenance and the maintenance is carried out in accordance with any
conditions subject to which the authorisation is given.
(6) CASA may, in writing, authorise a person for the purposes of paragraph (3)(d) or
(4)(e) or subregulation (5).
(7) An authorised person may, in writing, authorise a person for the purposes of
paragraph (3)(d).
(8) An authorisation is subject to any conditions that:
(a) CASA or the authorised person, as the case may be, considers are
necessary in the interests of the safety of air navigation; and
(b) are included in the authorisation.
(10) For the purposes of this regulation, an aircraft welding authority covers
maintenance of a particular kind if the authority is issued for the type of manual
welding and the parent metal group that is appropriate to that kind of
maintenance.

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42ZD Maintenance on Australian aircraft outside Australian territory


(1) The holder of the certificate of registration for, or the operator or pilot in
command of, an Australian aircraft must not authorise or permit any maintenance
to be carried out on the aircraft outside Australian territory by a person if the
person is not permitted by this regulation to carry out maintenance.
Penalty: 25 penalty units.
(1A) An offence against subregulation (1) is an offence of strict liability.
Note: For strict liability, see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code.

(2) A person may carry out maintenance on an Australian aircraft outside Australian
territory if:
(a) the person would be permitted by regulation 42ZC to carry out the
maintenance if the aircraft were in Australian territory; or
(b) if the aircraft is in a Contracting State—the person would be permitted
under the law of the Contracting State to carry out the maintenance if the
aircraft were registered in the Contracting State; or
(c) the person is authorised by CASA under subregulation (3) to carry out the
maintenance and the maintenance is carried out in accordance with any
conditions subject to which the authorisation is given.
(3) CASA may, in writing, authorise a person for the purposes of paragraph (2)(c).
(4) An authorisation is subject to any conditions that:
(a) CASA considers are necessary in the interests of the safety of air
navigation; and
(b) are included in the authorisation.

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Subdivision 1—Maintenance in Australian territory

42ZE Certification of completion of maintenance on aircraft in Australian


territory
(1) A person who carries out maintenance on an Australian aircraft in Australian
territory must ensure that completion of the maintenance is certified in
accordance with:
(a) if the person has an approved system of certification of completion of
maintenance—that system; or
(b) if paragraph (a) does not apply—the CASA system of certification of
completion of maintenance.
Penalty: 50 penalty units.
(2) For the purposes of this regulation, maintenance performed by employees of an
employer who is the holder of a certificate of approval, an aircraft engineer
licence or an airworthiness authority is to be taken to be carried out by the
employer and not by the employees.
(3) An offence against subregulation (1) is an offence of strict liability.
Note: For strict liability, see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code.

42ZF Request for approval of system of certification


(1) A person who is, or who may be, required by regulation 42ZE to ensure
completion of maintenance is certified may, in writing, request CASA to approve
a system of certification of completion of maintenance.
(2) The request must be accompanied by a copy of the system.

42ZG Approval of system of certification


(1) If:
(a) CASA receives a request for approval of a system of certification of
completion of maintenance; and
(b) CASA is satisfied that, having regard to the CASA system of certification
of completion of maintenance, the system adequately provides for
certification of the completion of the maintenance;
CASA must approve the system.
(2) CASA must, in writing, notify the person who requested approval of the system
of certification of CASA’s decision in relation to the system.
(3) If CASA decides not to approve the system of certification CASA must include
in the notice a statement of the reasons for that decision.

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42ZH When approval is effective


(1) If CASA approves a system of certification of completion of maintenance, the
approval has effect from when notice of the decision is given to the person who
requested approval of the system.
(2) The approval stops being in force if:
(a) it is revoked by CASA by written notice given to the person who requested
approval of the system; or
(b) the person who requested approval of the system gives CASA written
notice that the person no longer wants to use the system.
(3) CASA must not revoke an approval of a system of certification of completion of
maintenance unless CASA thinks it is necessary to do so for the purpose of
ensuring the safety of air navigation.

42ZJ Changes to an approved system of certification


(1) A person who has an approved system of certification of completion of
maintenance may, in writing, request CASA or an authorised person to approve a
proposed change to the system.
(2) The request must be accompanied by a copy of the proposed change.
(3) If an approved system of certification of completion of maintenance is:
(a) no longer appropriate; or
(b) defective;
within 7 days of becoming aware of the inappropriate aspect or the defect, the
person who has the approved system of certification of completion of
maintenance must make a request under subregulation (1) for CASA or an
authorised person to approve a proposed change to the system to ensure that it is
appropriate and not defective.
Penalty: 25 penalty units.
(4) CASA may, under regulation 38, direct a person who has an approved system of
certification of completion of maintenance:
(a) to make:
(i) a specified change to the system; or
(ii) a change to the system that will correct a specified deficiency in the
system; and
(b) to submit the proposed change to CASA or an authorised person for
approval.

42ZK Approval of changes


(1) If:
(a) CASA or an authorised person receives a request for approval of a change
to an approved system of certification of completion of maintenance; and

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(b) CASA or the authorised person is satisfied that, having regard to the CASA
system of certification of completion of maintenance, the system, as
proposed to be changed, would adequately provide for certification of the
completion of the maintenance;
CASA or the authorised person must approve the change.
(2) CASA or the authorised person must, in writing, notify the person who requested
approval of the change of CASA’s or the authorised person’s decision in relation
to the request.
(3) If CASA or the authorised person decides not to approve the proposed change,
CASA or the authorised person must include in the notice a statement of the
reasons for that decision.

42ZL When approval of a change is effective


If CASA or an authorised person approves a change to a system of certification
of completion of maintenance, the approval has effect from when notice of the
approval is given to the person who requested approval of the change.

42ZM All changes must be approved


A purported change to an approved system of certification of completion of
maintenance has no effect unless it has been approved under
subregulation 42ZK(1) and that approval is in force.

Subdivision 2—Maintenance outside Australian territory

42ZN Certification of maintenance outside Australian territory


(1) The holder of the certificate of registration for an Australian aircraft on which
maintenance has been carried out outside Australian territory must not fly the
aircraft, and must ensure the aircraft is not flown, if each of the following
requirement is not satisfied:
(a) the completion of the maintenance has been certified by:
(i) a person who would have been permitted by regulation 42ZC to carry
out the maintenance if the aircraft had been in Australia; or
(ii) if the maintenance was carried out in a Contracting State—a person
who would be permitted under the law of the Contracting State to
certify the completion of the maintenance if the aircraft were
registered in the Contracting State; or
(iii) a person who is authorised by CASA to certify the completion of the
maintenance;
(b) the certification is made in a manner that is acceptable to CASA having
regard to the safety of air navigation.
Penalty: 50 penalty units.
(2) An offence against subregulation (1) is an offence of strict liability.

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Division 6 Certification of completion of maintenance

Regulation 42ZP

Note: For strict liability, see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code.

Subdivision 3—Miscellaneous

42ZP Certification not to be made


(1) A person must not certify the completion of maintenance carried out on an
aircraft, aircraft component or aircraft material if the maintenance was not
carried out in accordance with the approved maintenance data for the aircraft,
aircraft component or aircraft material.
Penalty: 50 penalty units.
Note: Regulation 2A sets out what is approved maintenance data for an aircraft.

(2) This regulation has effect in spite of any provision in an approved system of
certification of completion of maintenance.
(3) An offence against subregulation (1) is an offence of strict liability.
Note: For strict liability, see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code.

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Regulation 42ZQ

Division 7—Exemptions from, and variations of, requirements

42ZQ Requirements to which Division applies


(1) This Division applies to requirements that are specified in a prescribed regulation
or in a related document.
(2) In this regulation:
prescribed regulation means regulation 39, 41, 42G, 42U, 42V, 42W, 42X, 42Y,
42Z or 42ZA.
related document means a document that is:
(b) a direction issued by CASA under regulation 38 or 44, or a direction in
force under subregulation 202.051(3) of CASR; or
(c) a document or design that:
(i) was approved under regulation 35, as in force before 27 June 2011; or
(ia) was approved by a modification/repair design approval; or
(ib) was approved by an approval mentioned in regulation 21.475 of
CASR; or
(ic) is taken to have been approved under regulation 21.465 or 21.470 of
CASR; or
(ii) forms part of a certificate of type approval; or
(d) issued by the manufacturer of an aircraft component or aircraft material; or
(e) issued by the designer of a modification of an aircraft or aircraft
component;
that relates to:
(f) what maintenance is to be carried out on an aircraft; or
(g) when maintenance is to be carried out on an aircraft; or
(h) how maintenance is to be carried out on an aircraft.
42ZR Application for exemption from, or variation of, requirements
(1) The holder of the certificate of registration for an Australian aircraft may apply,
in writing, to CASA or an authorised person for:
(a) an exemption, in relation to the aircraft, from a requirement to which this
Division applies; or
(b) a variation, in relation to the aircraft, of a requirement to which this
Division applies.
(2) The application must set out:
(a) particulars of the exemption or variation sought; and
(b) the reasons for seeking the exemption or variation.
(3) In the application, the applicant must also state whether the exemption or
variation is to apply to any person who might otherwise be bound to comply with
the requirement or only to a specified person or specified persons.

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(4) CASA or the authorised person may require the applicant to provide an
explanation of the effect of the exemption or variation on the safety of air
navigation.

42ZS Granting of exemptions and approval of variations


(1) CASA or an authorised person must grant the exemption or approve the variation
if CASA or the authorised person is satisfied that granting the exemption or
approving the variation would not adversely affect the safety of air navigation.
(2) If CASA or the authorised person grants the exemption, or approves the
variation, the grant or approval may be made or given subject to such conditions
as CASA or the authorised person thinks necessary in the interests of the safety
of air navigation.
(3) CASA or the authorised person must, in writing, notify the applicant of CASA’s,
or the authorised person’s, decision in relation to the application.
(4) If CASA or the authorised person grants the exemption, or approves the
variation, CASA or the authorised person must identify in the exemption or
approval:
(a) in the case of an exemption:
(i) the aircraft to which the exemption relates; and
(ii) the person or persons to whom the exemption applies; and
(iii) the conditions (if any) subject to which the exemption is granted; or
(b) in the case of an approval of a variation:
(i) the aircraft to which the variation relates; and
(ii) the person or persons to whom the variation applies; and
(iii) the conditions (if any) subject to which the variation is granted.
(5) If CASA or the authorised person decides not to grant the exemption, or approve
the variation, CASA or the authorised person must include in the notice a
statement of the reasons for that decision.

42ZT When grant or approval is effective


(1) If CASA or an authorised person grants an exemption, or approves a variation,
the grant or approval has effect from when notice of the grant or approval is
given to the applicant.
(2) The exemption or variation stops being in force if:
(a) it is expressed to have effect for a limited period and that period ends; or
(b) it is revoked by CASA by written notice given to the holder of the
certificate of registration for the aircraft concerned; or
(c) the holder of the certificate of registration for the aircraft concerned gives
CASA or the authorised person written notice that the holder no longer
wants the exemption or variation to apply in relation to the aircraft.

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(3) CASA must not revoke an exemption or a variation unless CASA thinks it is
necessary to do so for the purpose of ensuring the safety of air navigation.

42ZU Effect of grant of exemption or approval of variation


(1) If:
(a) CASA or an authorised person has granted an exemption from a
requirement to which this Division applies; and
(b) that exemption is in force;
then, subject to any conditions imposed under subregulation 42ZS(2), a person
identified in the exemption under subparagraph 42ZS(4)(a)(ii) is exempt from
compliance with the requirement in relation to the aircraft concerned.
(2) If:
(a) CASA or an authorised person has approved a variation of a requirement to
which this Division applies; and
(b) that approval is in force;
then, subject to any conditions imposed under subregulation 42ZS(2), the
requirement has effect, in relation to a person identified in the approval under
subparagraph 42ZS(4)(b)(ii) and the aircraft concerned, as if the requirement
were varied in the manner approved.

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Regulation 42ZV

Division 8—Maintenance control manual and maintenance controller

42ZV Maintenance controllers


(1) The operator of a class A aircraft must appoint a person to be the maintenance
controller for the aircraft.
Penalty: 50 penalty units.
(2) The same person may be appointed as the maintenance controller for more than 1
class A aircraft.
(3) A person appointed as the maintenance controller for a class A aircraft must not
undertake duties as the maintenance controller if each of the following
requirements is not satisfied:
(a) the appointment is approved under regulation 42ZW;
(b) the approval is not suspended or cancelled under regulation 42ZX.
Penalty: 50 penalty units.
(4) An offence against subregulation (1) or (3) is an offence of strict liability.
Note: For strict liability, see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code.

42ZW Approval of maintenance controllers


(1) The operator of a class A aircraft may ask CASA to approve a person’s
appointment as the maintenance controller for the aircraft.
(2) CASA must, on receiving a request for approval of a person’s appointment,
approve the appointment if it is reasonably satisfied that the person:
(a) meets the requirements of Part 1 of Schedule 9; and
(b) can properly perform the functions set out in Part 2 of Schedule 9.
Note: A decision not to approve the appointment of a person to be a maintenance controller is
reviewable by the Administrative Appeals Tribunal under regulation 297A.

(3) CASA may approve an appointment subject to any condition that is necessary in
the interests of the safety of air navigation.
Note: A decision to approve the appointment of a person to be a maintenance controller
subject to conditions is reviewable by the Administrative Appeals Tribunal under
regulation 297A.

(4) If CASA approves a person’s appointment it must give a copy of the approval,
including the conditions (if any) applicable to the approval, both to the person
and to the operator.
(5) A person whose appointment is approved must not contravene a condition to
which the approval is subject.
Penalty: 50 penalty units.

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(5A) An offence against subregulation (5) is an offence of strict liability.


Note: For strict liability, see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code.

(6) An approval stops being in force if:


(a) it is cancelled; or
(b) the appointment to which it relates ends.
(7) If CASA suspends an approval, the approval has no effect during the period of
the suspension.

42ZX Suspension or cancellation of approvals


(1) CASA may suspend or cancel an approval of a person’s appointment as the
maintenance controller for a class A aircraft if:
(a) the person is not carrying out the maintenance controller’s functions
satisfactorily; or
(b) the person has contravened a condition to which the approval is subject.
Note: A decision to suspend or cancel an approval is reviewable by the Administrative
Appeals Tribunal under regulation 297A.

(2) A suspension or cancellation does not have effect until a notice of the suspension
or cancellation is served on:
(a) the person; and
(b) the operator of the aircraft.

42ZY Maintenance control manuals


(1) The operator of a class A aircraft must prepare a maintenance control manual for
the aircraft that:
(a) states the operator’s name; and
(b) if the operator does not hold the registration certificate for the aircraft—
states the name of its certificate holder; and
(c) sets out the functions of the operator’s maintenance controller; and
(d) includes:
(i) a description of the aircraft that identifies it, including particulars of
its type, model and marks; and
(ii) details of the arrangements for the control of maintenance of the
aircraft; and
(iii) details of the arrangements under which the aircraft’s approved
maintenance program is to be met; and
(iv) details of the arrangements to ensure compliance with the weight and
balance requirements for the aircraft; and
(v) a statement determining the period, or period of time-in-service, for
which a maintenance release for the aircraft is to remain in force.
Penalty: 50 penalty units.
(2) The operator must ensure:

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(a) compliance with the maintenance control manual; and


(b) that the maintenance controller properly carries out the maintenance
controller’s function set out in Part 2 of Schedule 9.
Penalty: 50 penalty units.
(3) An operator must make available to a person who carries out maintenance on the
operator’s aircraft a copy of the parts of the maintenance control manual that are
relevant to the maintenance.
Penalty: 50 penalty units.
(4) An offence against subregulation (1), (2) or (3) is an offence of strict liability.
Note: For strict liability, see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code.

42ZZ Maintenance control manuals: amendments


(1) An operator must amend the operator’s maintenance control manual whenever it
is necessary to do so to keep it up-to-date.
Penalty: 50 penalty units.
(2) CASA may direct the operator, in writing, to amend the maintenance control
manual in accordance with the direction.
(3) An operator must comply with a direction given to the operator.
Penalty: 50 penalty units.
(4) The operator must ensure that amendments of the maintenance control manual
made under this regulation are incorporated in each copy of the manual kept by
the operator.
Penalty: 50 penalty units.
(5) An offence against subregulation (1), (3) or (4) is an offence of strict liability.
Note: For strict liability, see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code.

42ZZA Inspection of maintenance control manuals


(1) An operator must, if asked by CASA, make the operator’s maintenance control
manual available for inspection by CASA.
Penalty: 50 penalty units.
(2) An offence against subregulation (1) is an offence of strict liability.
Note: For strict liability, see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code.

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Division 9—Maintenance releases

43 Maintenance releases in respect of Australian aircraft


(1) Maintenance releases in respect of Australian aircraft shall be issued only by
authorised persons and only in such manner, and in accordance with such form,
as CASA directs or approves.
(2) CASA may give a direction specifying the information to be entered on a
maintenance release before its issue.
(3) Where a person appointed as an authorised person for the purposes of this
regulation is a body corporate, CASA shall specify in the instrument of
appointment the condition that any maintenance release issued by the authorised
person is to be signed, on behalf of the authorised person, by a specified person
or by a person included in a specified class of persons.
(4) CASA may give a direction with respect to the retention and transfer of
maintenance releases and copies of maintenance releases issued under this
regulation.
(5) CASA may give a direction specifying the period, or the maximum period, that a
maintenance release of a kind specified in the direction is to be expressed to
remain in force.
(6) A maintenance release may be issued in respect of an aircraft only if:
(a) there is in force, a certificate of airworthiness for the aircraft; or
(b) CASA has approved the issue of the maintenance release.
(7) A maintenance release may be issued in respect of an aircraft only if all
maintenance in respect of the aircraft required to be carried out to comply with
any requirement or condition imposed under these Regulations has been
certified, in accordance with regulation 42ZE or 42ZN, to have been completed.
(8) For the purposes of subregulation (7), the existence of an earlier maintenance
release issued by virtue of that subregulation in respect of an aircraft may, in the
absence of evidence to the contrary, be accepted by an authorised person for the
purposes of this regulation as proof that all maintenance required under these
Regulations to be carried out on the aircraft before the date of issue of the earlier
maintenance release has been certified to have been completed as required by
that subregulation.
(9) A maintenance release may bear an endorsement that the release is issued subject
to a condition set out in the endorsement, being a condition imposed for the
purpose of ensuring the safety of air navigation.
(10) Where an aircraft has a permissible unserviceability, a maintenance release
issued in respect of the aircraft, or other document approved for use as an
alternative to the maintenance release for the purposes of this subregulation, shall
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(a) setting out each permissible unserviceability that exists with respect to the
aircraft;
(b) setting out such of the conditions (if any) with respect to the use of an
aircraft with those permissible unserviceabilities set out in any direction
given under regulation 37, or approval under regulation 21.007 of CASR,
in relation to those permissible unserviceabilities as are not set out in any
operations manual issued with respect to the aircraft or in Part 20 of the
Civil Aviation Orders; and
(c) stating that the maintenance release is issued subject to those conditions,
whether set out in the maintenance release or the other document or
otherwise.
(11) A person shall not issue a maintenance release in contravention of this
regulation.
Penalty:
(a) for a contravention of subregulation (1)—25 penalty units; or
(b) for a contravention of subregulation (6)—25 penalty units; or
(c) for a contravention of subregulation (7)—50 penalty units; or
(d) for a contravention of subregulation (10)—10 penalty units.
(11A) A person must not contravene:
(a) a direction; or
(b) the condition specified in subregulation (3); or
(c) a condition to which a maintenance release is subject.
Penalty:
(a) for a contravention of a direction under subregulation (2)—10 penalty
units; or
(b) for a contravention of the condition specified in subregulation (3)—10
penalty units; or
(c) for a contravention of a direction under subregulation (4) or (5)—5 penalty
units; or
(d) for a contravention of a condition under subregulation (9)—50 penalty
units.
(12) Subregulation (11) does not apply in relation to a person by reason only that he
or she has issued a maintenance release in contravention of a direction given
under this regulation unless the direction has been served on the person.
(13) A person shall not sign a maintenance release to be issued by virtue of
subregulation (7) in respect of an aircraft if:
(a) the person considers that:
(i) the aircraft is defective; and
(ii) the defect is major damage or a major defect; and
(iii) the defect is not a permissible unserviceability; or
(b) the person considers that maintenance carried out on the aircraft may have
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the flight characteristics of the aircraft or the operating characteristics of


any aircraft component, or of any system of aircraft components, installed
in the aircraft; or
(c) the person is aware that certain maintenance that has been carried out on
the aircraft has not been certified, in accordance with regulation 42ZE or
42ZN, to have been completed; or
(d) the person is aware that:
(i) information entered on the maintenance release is incorrect; or
(ii) the maintenance release does not contain all information that it is
required by or under these Regulations to contain.
(13A) A person must not contravene subregulation (13).
Penalty:
(a) if the person signs the maintenance release in contravention of
paragraph (13)(a) or (b)—50 penalty units; or
(b) if the person signs the maintenance release in contravention of
paragraph (13)(c)—10 penalty units; or
(c) if the person signs the maintenance release in contravention of
paragraph (13)(d)—25 penalty units.
(15) A direction given under this regulation does not have effect in relation to a
person until it has been served on the person.
(16) Where a maintenance release is issued under this regulation, or again commences
to be in force by virtue of regulation 48, in respect of an aircraft, any other
maintenance release in force in respect of the aircraft immediately before that
issue or that commencement, as the case may be, ceases to be in force.
(17) An offence against subregulation (11) or (11A) is an offence of strict liability.
Note: For strict liability, see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code.

43A Maintenance release to be available for inspection


(1) CASA or an authorised person may, at all reasonable times, inspect a
maintenance release, or a copy of a maintenance release, for an aircraft.
(2) A person who has possession or custody of a maintenance release, or a copy of a
maintenance release, must make it available for inspection by CASA or an
authorised person at the request of CASA or the authorised person.
Penalty: 25 penalty units.
(3) An offence against subregulation (2) is an offence of strict liability.
Note: For strict liability, see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code.

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43B Time-in-service to be recorded on maintenance release


(1) On the completion of flying operations on each day that an aircraft is flown, the
owner, operator or pilot in command must record on the maintenance release the
total time-in-service of the aircraft on the day.
Penalty: 25 penalty units.
(2) An offence against subregulation (1) is an offence of strict liability.
Note: For strict liability, see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code.

44 Conditions with respect to maintenance releases


(1) CASA may, for the purpose of ensuring the safety of air navigation, give a
direction that a condition set out in the direction shall apply in relation to:
(a) every maintenance release in force on or after the date of the direction;
(b) every maintenance release in respect of an aircraft of a kind specified in the
direction in force on or after the date of the direction; or
(c) a maintenance release in respect of a specified aircraft.
(1A) CASA may, for the purpose of ensuring the safety of air navigation, give
directions requiring the endorsement of information on maintenance releases.
(1B) It is a condition of a maintenance release that any applicable directions under
subregulation (1A) are complied with.
(2) A direction given under this regulation does not have effect in relation to a
person until it has been served on the person.
(3) A person who contravenes a direction given under this regulation is guilty of an
offence punishable, on conviction, by:
(a) in the case of a direction under subregulation (1)—a fine not exceeding 50
penalty units; and
(b) in the case of a direction under subregulation (1A)—a fine not exceeding
25 penalty units.
(4) An offence against subregulation (3) is an offence of strict liability.
Note: For strict liability, see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code.

45 Suspension or cancellation of maintenance release


(1) Where CASA is satisfied that a condition set out in, or applying in relation to, a
maintenance release has not been complied with, CASA may suspend or cancel
the maintenance release.
(2) A suspension or cancellation of a maintenance release under this regulation does
not have effect in relation to a person until a notification of the suspension or
cancellation has been served on the person.

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46 Information to be passed to other persons


(1) If a direction setting out a condition that applies in relation to a maintenance
release of an aircraft given under regulation 44, or a notification of a suspension
or cancellation of a maintenance release of an aircraft given under regulation 45,
has been served on the holder of the certificate of registration for the aircraft, the
holder must use his or her best endeavours to ensure that the direction or the fact
that the maintenance release has been suspended or cancelled, as the case may
be, is brought to the attention of any person, who is likely to fly, or likely to issue
a maintenance release for, the aircraft.
Penalty: 25 penalty units.
(2) An offence against subregulation (1) is an offence of strict liability.
Note: For strict liability, see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code.

47 Maintenance release to cease to be in force


(1) If:
(aa) the holder of the certificate of registration for; or
(ab) the operator of; or
(ac) a flight crew member of; or
(ad) an authorised person engaged (whether as an employee or on his or her
own behalf) in the maintenance of;
an aircraft in respect of which a maintenance release is in force becomes aware:
(a) that:
(i) a requirement or condition imposed under these Regulations in respect
of the maintenance of the aircraft has not been complied with;
(ii) the aircraft has developed a defect that is major damage or a major
defect and that is not a permissible unserviceability;
(iii) abnormal flight or ground loads have been imposed on the aircraft; or
(iv) maintenance carried out on the aircraft may have adversely affected,
to such an extent as to affect the safety of the aircraft, the flight
characteristics of the aircraft or the operating characteristics of any
aircraft component, or any system of aircraft components, installed in
the aircraft; and
(b) that there is a likelihood that the aircraft will be flown before:
(i) the requirement or condition referred to in subparagraph (a)(i) has
been complied with;
(ii) the defect referred to in subparagraph (a)(ii) has been remedied;
(iii) any damage caused by the imposition of the abnormal loads referred
to in subparagraph (a)(iii) has been remedied; or
(iv) the characteristics referred to in subparagraph (a)(iv) have been
corrected;
as the case may be;
he or she shall enter on the maintenance release, or other document approved for
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subregulation, an endorsement signed by him or her setting out the facts of the
situation and stating that the aircraft is unairworthy, and thereupon the
maintenance release ceases to be in force.
Penalty: 25 penalty units.
(1A) For subregulation (1), damage to an aircraft is taken not to be major damage if
advice has been given under regulation 21.007A of CASR that the damage is not
major damage.
(1B) For subregulation (1), damage to a limited category aircraft is taken not to be
major damage if advice has been given under regulation 132.175 of CASR that
the damage is not major damage.
(1C) For subregulation (1), a defect in a limited category aircraft is taken not to be a
major defect if advice has been given under regulation 132.175 of CASR that the
defect is not a major defect.
(3) If:
(a) the holder of the certificate of registration for; or
(b) the operator of; or
(c) the pilot in command of; or
(d) an authorised person engaged (whether as an employee or on his or her
own behalf) in the maintenance of;
an aircraft in respect of which a maintenance release is in force becomes aware
that the certificate of airworthiness in respect of the aircraft has been suspended
or cancelled, he or she shall enter on the maintenance release an endorsement
signed by him or her setting out the facts of the situation and stating that the
aircraft is unairworthy, and thereupon the maintenance release ceases to be in
force.
Penalty: 25 penalty units.
(5) A maintenance release for an aircraft stops being in force when a maintenance
release inspection of the aircraft begins.
(6) In this regulation, maintenance release inspection means an inspection carried
out on an aircraft for the purpose of determining whether a maintenance release
for the aircraft should be issued.

48 Maintenance release to recommence to be in force


(1) Where a maintenance release in respect of an aircraft ceases to be in force by
virtue of an endorsement made under subregulation 47(1), the maintenance
release shall again commence to be in force if:
(a) where the endorsement refers to a requirement or condition in respect of
the maintenance of the aircraft not having been complied with—there is
entered on the maintenance release or other document on which the
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or 42ZN, that the maintenance to which the requirement or condition


relates has been completed;
(b) where the endorsement refers to the aircraft having suffered major damage
or having developed a major defect—there is entered on the maintenance
release or other document on which the endorsement was made a
certification, in accordance with regulation 42ZE or 42ZN, that the
maintenance required to remedy the damage or the defect, as the case may
be, has been completed;
(c) where the endorsement refers to the aircraft having had imposed on it
abnormal flight or ground loads—there is entered on the maintenance
release or other document on which the endorsement was made a
certification, in accordance with regulation 42ZE or 42ZN, that the
maintenance required to be carried out to check whether that imposition
has caused any damage to the aircraft, and to remedy any damage so
caused, has been completed; or
(d) where the endorsement relates to the flight characteristics of the aircraft or
the operating characteristics of an aircraft component, or system of aircraft
components, installed in the aircraft—there is entered on the maintenance
release or other document on which the endorsement was made a
certification, in accordance with regulation 42ZE or 42ZN, that the
maintenance required to correct the flight characteristics or operating
characteristics, as the case may be, has been completed.
(2) Where a maintenance release in respect of an aircraft ceases to be in force by
virtue of an endorsement made under regulation 47, the maintenance release
shall again commence to be in force if there is entered on the maintenance
release or other document on which the endorsement was made a further
endorsement signed by an authorised person cancelling the first-mentioned
endorsement.
(3) An authorised person must not make an endorsement under subregulation (2) if
there is a reason why the endorsement to be cancelled should remain in force.
Penalty: 25 penalty units.
(4) A maintenance release that has ceased to be in force by virtue of an endorsement
made under regulation 47 shall not again commence to be in force except by
virtue of an endorsement made under this regulation.
(5) This regulation does not have effect in relation to a maintenance release issued in
respect of an aircraft if:
(a) the period during which the maintenance release is expressed to remain in
force has expired; or
(b) a subsequent maintenance release has been issued in respect of the aircraft
by virtue of subregulation 43(7).

49 Permissible unserviceabilities to be endorsed on maintenance releases


(1) This regulation applies to each of the following persons in relation to an aircraft
in respect of which a maintenance release is in force:

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(a) the holder of the certificate of registration for the aircraft;


(b) the operator of the aircraft;
(c) a flight crew member of the aircraft;
(d) a person who is permitted by regulation 42ZC or 42ZD to carry out
maintenance on the aircraft.
(2) If:
(a) an aircraft in respect of which a maintenance release is in force has
developed a defect that is a permissible unserviceability; and
(b) there is a likelihood that the aircraft will be flown before the permissible
unserviceability is rectified;
a person mentioned in subregulation (1), who becomes aware of the defect, must
endorse the maintenance release, or other document approved for use as an
alternative to the maintenance release for the purposes of this regulation, in the
manner set out in subregulation (3).
Penalty: 25 penalty units.
(3) For subregulation (2), the maintenance release or other document must be signed
by the person mentioned in subregulation (1), and must:
(a) set out each permissible unserviceability that exists with respect to the
aircraft; and
(b) set out the conditions (if any) with respect to the use of the aircraft with
those permissible unserviceabilities set out in any direction given under
regulation 37, or approval under regulation 21.007 of CASR, in relation to
those permissible unserviceabilities as are not set out in any operations
manual issued with respect to the aircraft or in Part 20 of the Civil Aviation
Orders; and
(c) state that the maintenance release has effect subject to those conditions,
whether set out in the maintenance release or the other document or
otherwise.

50 Defects and major damage to be endorsed on maintenance release


(1) This regulation applies to each of the following persons:
(a) the holder of the certificate of registration for an Australian aircraft;
(b) the operator of an Australian aircraft;
(c) a flight crew member of an Australian aircraft.
(2) If:
(a) there is a defect in the aircraft; or
(b) the aircraft has suffered major damage;
a person mentioned in subregulation (1), who becomes aware of the defect or
damage, must endorse the maintenance release of the aircraft or other document
approved for use as an alternative for the purposes of this regulation, setting out
the particulars of the defect or damage, as the case may be, and sign the
endorsement.

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Penalty: 25 penalty units.

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Division 10 Aircraft log books

Regulation 50A

Division 10—Aircraft log books

50A Aircraft log book


(1) Subject to regulation 50B, the holder of the certificate of registration for an
Australian aircraft must:
(a) keep a log book for the aircraft; and
(b) make the log book, and other documents referred to in the log book,
available to CASA and to persons engaged in maintenance on the aircraft;
in accordance with the instructions issued by CASA under subregulation (2).
Penalty: 50 penalty units.
(2) CASA may issue written instructions:
(a) relating to how aircraft log books are to be kept; and
(b) requiring aircraft log books, and documents referred to in aircraft log
books, to be made available to CASA and to persons engaged in
maintenance on aircraft.
(3) An offence against subregulation (1) is an offence of strict liability.
Note: For strict liability, see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code.

50B Alternative to aircraft log book or section of aircraft log book


(1) CASA may, in writing, approve the use, in relation to an Australian aircraft, of
an alternative to an aircraft log book or to a particular section of an aircraft log
book.
(2) An approval may be subject to such conditions as CASA considers necessary in
the interests of the safety of air navigation.
(3) If CASA approves the use of an alternative to an aircraft log book, the holder of
the certificate of registration of the aircraft concerned must:
(a) keep a record relating to the aircraft’s maintenance; and
(b) make the record, and other documents referred to in the record, available to
CASA and to persons engaged in maintenance on the aircraft;
in accordance with the terms of the approval.
Penalty: 50 penalty units.
(4) If CASA approves the use of an alternative to a particular section of an aircraft
log book, the holder of the certificate of registration of the aircraft concerned
must:
(a) keep a record relating to the aspects of the aircraft’s maintenance that
would otherwise be covered by that section; and
(b) make the record, and other documents referred to in the record, available to
CASA and to persons engaged in maintenance on the aircraft;
in accordance with the terms of the approval.

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Regulation 50C

Penalty: 50 penalty units.


(5) A person must not engage in conduct that results in the alteration of an entry in
an alternative to an aircraft log book if:
(a) the alteration is not a single line through the words to be struck out; and
(b) the words struck out do not remain legible.
Penalty: 50 penalty units.
(6) An offence against subregulation (5) is an offence of strict liability.
Note: For strict liability, see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code.

50C Directions relating to aircraft maintenance records


(1) CASA may, for the purpose of ensuring the safety of air navigation, give
directions in relation to:
(a) the retention and transfer of aircraft maintenance records and parts of
aircraft maintenance records; and
(b) the making and keeping of copies of aircraft maintenance records and parts
of aircraft maintenance records.
(2) A direction is not binding on a person unless it has been served on the person.
(3) A person must not contravene a direction that is binding on the person.
Penalty: 50 penalty units.
(4) An offence against subregulation (3) is an offence of strict liability.
Note: For strict liability, see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code.

50D Inspection of records


(1) A person required by this Division (including by a direction under
regulation 50C) to keep or retain a record must make the record available for
inspection by CASA or an authorised person at the request of CASA or the
authorised person.
Penalty: 25 penalty units.
(2) An offence against subregulation (1) is an offence of strict liability.
Note: For strict liability, see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code.

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Division 11 Miscellaneous

Regulation 50E

Division 11—Miscellaneous

50E Inconsistent requirements—resolution of inconsistencies


(1) This regulation applies where, apart from this regulation, a person would be
required, by this Part, to comply with two requirements that are inconsistent.
(2) The person is only required to comply with whichever of the requirements has
the higher priority.
(3) For the purposes of this regulation, two requirements are inconsistent if:
(a) it is not possible to comply with both of the requirements; or
(b) they require the same, or substantially the same, action to be taken at
different times or in a different way.
(4) The order of priority of requirements is as follows (starting with those of highest
priority):
(a) requirements in these Regulations (except those requirements mentioned in
the remaining provisions of this subregulation);
(b) requirements in instruments made under these Regulations;
(c) requirements in documents (including designs) approved by CASA or
authorised persons under these Regulations;
(d) requirements in instructions issued by designers of modifications of
aircraft;
(e) requirements in instructions issued by designers of modifications of aircraft
components;
(f) requirements in instructions issued by aircraft manufacturers;
(g) requirements in instructions issued by aircraft component manufacturers;
(h) requirements in instructions issued by aircraft material manufacturers;
(j) requirements in documents that are approved maintenance data because of
paragraph 2A(2)(e).
(5) If there is in existence more than one requirement of a kind mentioned in one of
the paragraphs of subregulation (4), then the requirement that is later in time has
higher priority.

50F Notice of maintenance to be given


(1) A person who has control in Australian territory of an aircraft on which
maintenance is being carried out must take reasonable steps to ensure that notice
that the maintenance is being carried out is given to any person likely to want to
fly the aircraft.
Penalty: 50 penalty units.
(2) For the purposes of this regulation, an aircraft on which maintenance (other than
approved maintenance to be carried out by the holder of a pilot licence that is
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Regulation 50G

which maintenance is being carried out until completion of the maintenance has
been certified in accordance with regulation 42ZE.
(3) An offence against subregulation (1) is an offence of strict liability.
Note: For strict liability, see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code.

50G Copying or disclosing CVR information


(1) For paragraph 32AP(3A)(a) of the Act, the following are authorised:
(a) a person who:
(i) is a staff member within the meaning of the Transport Safety
Investigation Act 2003; and
(ii) has had training with respect to the replay and analysis of cockpit
voice recordings; and
(iii) has been briefed on the requirements of Part IIIB of the Act;
(b) a person who:
(i) is to check on behalf of the holder of a CVR certificate of approval
(the holder) whether equipment used to make a cockpit voice
recording is functioning and reliable; and
(ii) has had training from the holder with respect to the replay and
analysis of cockpit voice recordings; and
(iii) has been briefed by the holder on the requirements of Part IIIB of the
Act.
(2) In this regulation, CVR certificate of approval means a certificate of approval
covering the maintenance of aeronautical products used to make cockpit voice
recordings.

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Regulation 51

Part 4B—Defect reporting

51 Reporting of defects in Australian aircraft—general


(1) Where a person who, in the course of his or her employment with an employer, is
engaged in the maintenance of an Australian aircraft becomes aware of the
existence of a defect in the aircraft, the person shall report the defect to his or her
employer.
(2) Subject to subregulation (3), if a person engaged in the maintenance of an
Australian aircraft becomes aware of the existence of a major defect in the
aircraft, the person must report the defect to the holder of the certificate of
registration for the aircraft and to CASA.
Penalty: 25 penalty units.
(3) A person is not required to report a defect under subregulation (2) if:
(a) the person was engaged in the maintenance as an employee; or
(b) the person is the holder of the certificate of registration for the aircraft.
(4) If the holder of the certificate of registration for an Australian aircraft becomes
aware of the existence of a defect in the aircraft, he or she must:
(a) have an investigation made of the defect; and
(b) if the defect is a major defect—have a report made to CASA with respect
to the defect and to any matters revealed by the investigation.
Penalty: 25 penalty units.

51A Reporting of defects in Australian aircraft: major defects


(1) This regulation applies to major defects:
(a) that have caused, or that could cause, a primary structural failure in an
aircraft; or
(b) that have caused, or that could cause, a control system failure in an aircraft;
or
(c) that have caused, or that could cause, an engine structural failure in an
aircraft; or
(d) caused by, that have caused, or that could cause, fire in an aircraft.
(2) If a person connected with the operation of, or the carrying out of maintenance
on, an Australian aircraft discovers a defect in the aircraft, being a defect of a
kind to which this regulation applies, the person must report the defect to CASA
immediately.
Penalty: 50 penalty units.
(2A) An offence against subregulation (2) is an offence of strict liability.
Note: For strict liability, see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code.

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(3) A person must not prevent another person from reporting a defect of a kind to
which this regulation applies.
Penalty: 50 penalty units.
(4) It is a defence to a prosecution under subregulation (2) if the person charged
establishes:
(a) a reason for not being able to report the defect to CASA immediately; and
(b) that the reason was:
(i) by its nature such as to prevent the person reporting the defect to
CASA immediately; or
(ii) that the defect required further investigation to discover the extent of
the defect; and
(c) that the person reported the defect to CASA as soon as he or she was not
prevented by the reason from doing so.

51B Defects discovered in complying with directions by CASA


(1) If a person discovers a defect in an aircraft in the course of complying with an
airworthiness directive or a direction given by CASA under regulation 38, the
person must report the defect to CASA.
Penalty: 25 penalty units.
(2) An offence against subregulation (1) is an offence of strict liability.
Note: For strict liability, see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code.

52 Defects discovered in aircraft components


(1) This regulation applies if:
(a) a person engaged in the maintenance of an aircraft component becomes
aware of a defect in the component; or
(b) a person engaged in the maintenance of an aircraft becomes aware of a
defect in an aircraft component that the person proposed to install in the
aircraft in the course of that maintenance; or
(c) a person who holds a certificate of approval that covers the maintenance of
aircraft components becomes aware of a defect in an aircraft component
that he or she owns; or
(d) a person who holds an AOC, an aerial work certificate or a Part 141
certificate, becomes aware of a defect in an aircraft component that the
person owns and intends to install in an aircraft used in operations under
that certificate.
(2) If the person owns the aircraft component:
(a) the person must have an investigation made of the defect; and
(b) if the defect is such that, if the component were installed in an aircraft, the
safety of the aircraft might be affected or the aircraft might become a
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CASA in relation to the defect and any matters revealed by the


investigation.
Penalty: 25 penalty units.
(3) If the person does not own the aircraft component the person must:
(a) have a report made to the owner of the component in relation to the defect;
and
(b) if the person thinks that the defect is such that, if the component were
installed in an aircraft, the safety of the aircraft might become affected or
the aircraft might become a danger to person or property—have a report
made to CASA in relation to the defect.
Penalty: 25 penalty units.
(4) After the owner of an aircraft component receives the report mentioned in
paragraph (3)(a):
(a) the owner must have an investigation made of the defect; and
(b) if the defect is such that, if the component were installed in an aircraft, the
safety of the aircraft might be affected or the aircraft might become a
danger to person or property—the owner must have a report made to
CASA in relation to the defect and any matters revealed by the
investigation.
Penalty: 25 penalty units.
(5) An offence against subregulation (4) is an offence of strict liability.
Note: For strict liability, see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code.

52A How must reports to Authority be made?


(1) A report of a defect to CASA under regulation 51, 51A or 52:
(a) must be made in accordance with this regulation; and
(b) is not taken to be made unless in accordance with this regulation.
(2) A report must:
(a) describe the defect; and
(b) set out the date on which the defect was discovered; and
(c) set out the circumstances in which the defect was discovered; and
(d) set out any action that has been taken or that is proposed to be taken:
(i) to rectify the defect; or
(ii) to prevent the defect from recurring; and
(e) set out what the person making the report thinks is the cause of the defect;
and
(f) if the defect is in an aircraft—set out:
(i) the type, model, serial number and registration mark of the aircraft;
and
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(iii) if the aircraft has a propeller—the type, model and serial number of
the aircraft’s propeller; and
(iv) the time in service of, number of landings of, or number of cycles
completed by, the aircraft since new; and
(g) if the defect is in an aircraft component—set out:
(i) the identity of the component, including (if applicable) the part
number and serial number of the component; and
(ii) the time in service of, or the number of cycles completed by, the
component since new; and
(iii) if the component has been overhauled—the time in service of, or the
number of cycles completed by, the component since its most recent
overhaul; and
(iv) if the component is a turbine engine—the number of cycles completed
by the component since new.
(3) Subject to subregulation (4), a report to CASA in relation to a defect must be
sent to CASA within 2 working days of the discovery of the defect.
(4) Subregulation (3) does not apply to a report of a defect of a kind to which
regulation 51A applies.

52B Keeping of defective aircraft and aircraft components


(1) This regulation applies where a person:
(a) who owns an aircraft or an aircraft component; or
(b) who is otherwise in possession of an aircraft or an aircraft component;
is required, by a provision of this Division, to report a defect in the aircraft or
component to CASA.
(2) The person must take reasonable steps to ensure that:
(a) the aircraft, or the part of the aircraft that is defective; or
(b) the aircraft component;
as the case requires, is kept in a state that will allow CASA to investigate the
defect.
Penalty: 25 penalty units.
(2A) An offence against subregulation (2) is an offence of strict liability.
Note: For strict liability, see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code.

(3) Subject to subregulation (5), the obligation under subregulation (2) ends when
CASA gives the person notice that the aircraft, part of the aircraft, or aircraft
component is no longer required to be kept in a state that allows CASA to
investigate the defect.
(4) CASA must give the notice to the person within a period of 1 year from the day
on which the defect was reported to CASA.

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(5) If CASA does not give the notice to the person within that period, the obligation
under subregulation (2) ends at the end of that period.

53 Investigation of defects of Australian aircraft


(1) An authorised person may, for the purpose of ensuring the safety of air
navigation, conduct an investigation into any matter connected with any defect in
an Australian aircraft (including the making of a test of an aircraft or of any
aircraft component installed or provided in an aircraft).
(2) An investigation under subregulation (1) may extend to defects generally or may
be limited to the investigation of a particular defect or a particular kind of defect.
(3) The authorised person may, for the purposes of carrying out the investigation:
(a) by order in writing served on a person, require the production to the
first-mentioned person of any documents, aircraft components or other
things that are in the possession, or under the control, of the person on
whom the order is served;
(b) retain any document, aircraft component or other thing produced during the
course of the investigation for such period as is necessary for the purpose
of carrying out the investigation; and
(c) make and retain copies of, or take extracts from, any document so
produced.
(3A) A person must comply with an order.
Penalty: 10 penalty units.
(3B) An offence against subregulation (3A) is an offence of strict liability.
Note: For strict liability, see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code.

(4) Where the retention of a document, aircraft component or other thing produced
for the purposes of an investigation is no longer necessary, CASA or the
authorised person shall return the document, aircraft component or other thing to
the person by whom it was produced.

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Regulation 54

Part 4C—Flight manuals

54 Registered operators to maintain aircraft flight manuals


The registered operator of an aircraft must ensure that the aircraft’s flight manual
is at all times appropriate for the aircraft, having regard to:
(a) any direction issued by CASA relating to the flight manual; and
(b) any modifications to the aircraft that would require amendment of the flight
manual; and
(c) any instructions in relation to the flight manual from the holder of a type
certificate, supplemental type certificate or modification/repair design
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Part 4D Removal or alteration of data plates etc.

Regulation 56

Part 4D—Removal or alteration of data plates etc.

56 Definitions for this Part


In this Part:
manufacturer’s data plate means a manufacturer’s data plate attached to an
aircraft, aircraft engine or aircraft propeller under Division 21.Q.2 of CASR.

57 Removal or alteration of manufacturer’s data plate


(1) A person must not remove from an aircraft, aircraft engine, aircraft propeller,
propeller blade or propeller hub a manufacturer’s data plate that has been
attached to the aircraft, engine, propeller, blade or hub, if the person does not
have CASA’s written approval to do so.
Penalty: 20 penalty units.
Note: The removal of a manufacturer’s data plate is permitted during maintenance, subject to
conditions—see regulation 60.

(2) A person must not, without CASA’s written approval, remove or engage in
conduct that results in the alteration of any of the information on a
manufacturer’s data plate required by Division 21.Q.2 of CASR to be there.
Penalty: 20 penalty units.
(2A) An offence against subregulation (1) or (2) is an offence of strict liability.
Note: For strict liability, see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code.

(3) CASA must not grant an approval for subregulation (1) or (2) if granting the
approval would adversely affect the safety of air navigation.

58 Removal or alteration of identification from heater assembly of manned free


balloon or propeller
(1) A person must not, without CASA’s written approval, remove or engage in
conduct that results in the alteration of any of the information marked on the
heater assembly of a manned free balloon under Division 21.Q.2 of CASR.
Penalty: 20 penalty units.
(2) If information mentioned in subregulation 21.840(5) of CASR is marked on an
aircraft propeller, propeller blade or propeller hub, a person must not, without
CASA’s written approval, remove or engage in conduct that results in the
alteration of any of that information.
Penalty: 20 penalty units.
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Regulation 59

Note: For strict liability, see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code.

(3) CASA must not grant an approval for subregulation (1) or (2) if granting the
approval would adversely affect the safety of air navigation.

59 Transfer of manufacturer’s data plate to another aircraft etc prohibited


(1) A person must not attach, to an aircraft, aircraft engine, aircraft propeller,
propeller blade or propeller hub, a manufacturer’s data plate that bears
information about another aircraft, engine, propeller, blade or hub.
Penalty: 50 penalty units.
(2) A person must not mark on an aircraft propeller, propeller blade or propeller hub
information:
(a) about another propeller, blade or hub; or
(b) about a fictitious propeller, blade or hub.
Penalty: 50 penalty units.
(3) A person must not mark on a balloon heater:
(a) information about another balloon heater; or
(b) information about a fictitious balloon heater.
Penalty: 50 penalty units.
(4) An offence against subregulation (1), (2) or (3) is an offence of strict liability.
Note: For strict liability, see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code.

60 Removal of manufacturer’s data plates


(1) In spite of regulation 57, a person carrying out maintenance on an aircraft,
aircraft engine or aircraft propeller or the basket of a manned free balloon may
remove the manufacturer’s data plate attached to the aircraft, engine, propeller or
basket if he or she does so in accordance with a method, technique or practice
acceptable to CASA.
(2) A person who has removed a manufacturer’s data plate from an aircraft, aircraft
engine or aircraft propeller, or from the basket of a manned free balloon, under
subregulation (1) must re-attach it to the aircraft, engine, propeller or basket in
accordance with a method, technique or practice acceptable to CASA.
Penalty: 50 penalty units.
(3) An offence against subregulation (2) is an offence of strict liability.
Note: For strict liability, see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code.

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Part 5 Balloon flight crew licensing

Part 5—Balloon flight crew licensing

Table of contents

Division 5.1—Balloon flight crew licensing—preliminary


5.01 Definitions for Part 5
5.02 What Part 5 is about
5.03 Authorisation—performing activities essential to operation of Australian balloons without
commercial pilot (balloon) licence

Division 5.2—Balloon flight crew licensing—medical certificates


5.04 Medical certificate—balloon flight crew licence
5.05 Medical certificate—CAR certificate of validation
5.07 Medical certificate—flight tests

Division 5.3—Balloon flight crew licensing—licences, ratings and endorsements


5.08 Balloon flight crew licence—application
5.09 Balloon flight crew licence—issue
5.13 Balloon flight crew rating—application
5.14 Balloon flight crew rating—issue
5.17 Balloon flight crew rating—duration
5.18 Balloon flight crew rating—authority and flight tests
5.19 Balloon flight crew rating—flight tests
5.20 Balloon flight crew rating—approval to give training
5.23 Balloon class endorsement—issue

Division 5.4—Balloon flight crew licensing—certificates of validation


5.27 CAR certificate of validation—issue
5.30 CAR certificate of validation—overseas balloon authorisation information to be entered
5.31 CAR certificate of validation—effect
5.32 CAR certificate of validation—period of validity
5.33 CAR certificate of validation—offences

Division 5.5—Balloon flight crew licensing—general


5.40 Pilot acting in command under supervision
5.41 Balloon flight crew licence—tests and examinations
5.42 Balloon flight tests—CASA to be notified
5.50 Authorisation to test balloon
5.51 Personal log books
5.52 What must be recorded in a personal log book?
5.53 How long must a personal log book be retained?
5.54 Evidence of identity—CASA’s powers
5.54A Evidence of identity—examinations
5.56 Balloon flight crew licence—production etc.

Division 5.6—Balloon flight crew licensing—balloon flying schools


5.57 Balloon flying schools—transfer of student records

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5.58 Balloon flying schools—chief balloon flying instructor


5.59 Syllabuses of training

Division 5.7—Balloon flight crew licensing—flight radiotelephone operator licence


5.61 Flight radiotelephone operator licence—issue
5.62 Flight radiotelephone operator licence—authorisation
5.63 Flight radiotelephone operator licence—conduct of examination and test

Division 5.11—Balloon flight crew licensing—commercial pilot (balloon) licences


5.138 Commercial pilot (balloon) licence—qualifications
5.139 Commercial pilot (balloon) licence—authorisation
5.140 Commercial pilot (balloon) licence—authorisation: balloon classes
5.141 Commercial pilot (balloon) licence—authorisation: balloon types
5.142 Commercial pilot (balloon) licence—rating required
5.143 Commercial pilot (balloon) licence—regular balloon flight reviews required
5.144 Commercial pilot (balloon) licence—recent experience requirements
5.145 Commercial pilot (balloon) licence—aeronautical experience required
5.146 Commercial pilot (balloon) licence—balloon flying training required
5.147 Commercial pilot (balloon) licence—flight tests

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5.01 Definitions for Part 5


(1) In this Part:
approved balloon testing officer, for a flight test for a balloon class endorsement
or balloon flight crew rating, means a person to whom the Director has delegated
CASA’s power under regulation 5.19 or 5.41 to conduct the flight test.
approved check radio operator means a person who holds both:
(a) a commercial pilot (balloon) licence; and
(b) a flight instructor (balloon) rating.
Australian balloon means a balloon that is an Australian aircraft.
authorised balloon flight instructor means a person who:
(a) holds a current flight instructor (balloon) rating; and
(b) either:
(i) is the holder of an AOC that authorises balloon flying training; or
(ii) is employed to instruct by, or instructs under an arrangement with, a
person who is the holder of an AOC that authorises balloon flying
training.
balloon class endorsement means an endorsement that authorises its holder to
fly balloons included in a particular class of balloon.
balloon flight crew licence: see regulation 5.08.
balloon flight crew rating means a rating of a kind mentioned in regulation 5.13.
balloon flying school means a school for which there is an AOC that authorises
the school to conduct balloon flying training.
balloon flying training means any training given during flight time in a balloon
for the purpose of increasing a person’s skill in flying the balloon.
balloon proficiency check means a check that tests the aeronautical skills and
aeronautical knowledge relevant to balloon flight of the person undertaking the
check.
CAR certificate of validation means a certificate issued under regulation 5.27.
CASA flying operations inspector means a person employed by CASA as:
(a) a flying operations inspector (however described); or
(b) a senior flying operations inspector (however described).
chief balloon flying instructor means a person:
(a) who holds a current flight instructor (balloon) rating; and

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(b) who is appointed by a balloon flying school to supervise the balloon flying
training given by the school; and
(c) whose appointment is approved by CASA under regulation 5.58.
class, of balloon, means a class mentioned in table 5.01.

Table 5.01—Classification of balloons


Column 1 Column 2
Item Class of balloon Description of balloon
1 Class 1 Hot air balloons that have a volume of not more than 260 000 cubic
feet
2 Class 2 Hot air balloons that have a volume of more than 260 000 cubic
feet
3 Class 3 Gas balloons

commercial (balloon) pilot means the holder of a commercial pilot (balloon)


licence.
equivalent: see regulation 5.31.
flight radiotelephone operator licence means a flight radiotelephone operator
licence issued under this Part.
flight radiotelephone practical test means a practical test of a person’s
knowledge and skill in the use of an aeronautical radio set by CASA under
subregulation 5.41(3).
flight test means a practical test of a person’s aeronautical knowledge and
practical flying skill set by CASA under subregulation 5.41(2).
free flight time, in relation to a balloon, means any part of the flight time in the
balloon during which it is not tethered.
overseas balloon authorisation means an authorisation (however described) that:
(a) authorises the holder to perform activities essential to the operation of
balloons during flight time; and
(b) is issued by the responsible authority of a Contracting State.
overseas medical certificate, in relation to an overseas balloon authorisation,
means a certificate that:
(a) is issued by the responsible authority of the Contracting State that issued
the authorisation; and
(b) indicates that its holder meets the medical standard set by the responsible
authority; and
(c) authorises its holder to exercise the authority given by the authorisation in
the Contracting State.

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overseas radio licence means a licence (however described) issued in accordance


with Annex 1 to the Chicago Convention by a country that is a signatory to the
International Telecommunication Convention.
personal log book means the log book required by regulation 5.51.
responsible authority, in relation to a Contracting State, means the authority that
has responsibility for the licensing of persons to perform activities essential to
the operation of balloons in the State.
responsible organisation means:
(a) the responsible authority of a Contracting State; or
(b) the Defence Force of Australia, or of a Contracting State; or
(c) a sport aviation body.
student record means a record of a person’s progress in balloon flying training
and ground training that is kept by a balloon flying school at which the person
receives balloon flying training.
syllabus means a syllabus of training published under regulation 5.59.
tethered flight time, in relation to a balloon, means any part of the flight time in
the balloon during which the balloon is tethered.
theory examination means an examination set under subregulation 5.41(1).
(2) For this Part, a balloon flight crew rating is required for the following activities:
(a) giving balloon flying training;
(b) flying at night under the VFR.
(3) For this Part, a person flies a balloon as pilot acting in command under
supervision if, during flight time in the balloon, the person performs the activities
and functions of the pilot in command while under the supervision of the pilot in
command approved for the purpose by the operator of the balloon.

5.02 What Part 5 is about


This Part:
(a) sets out the requirements that apply to:
(i) commercial pilot (balloon) licences; and
(ii) flight radiotelephone operator licences for balloon pilots; and
(b) empowers CASA to make Civil Aviation Orders about the requirements
that apply to balloon flight crew ratings and balloon class endorsements.

5.03 Authorisation—performing activities essential to operation of Australian


balloons without commercial pilot (balloon) licence
A person is authorised to perform an activity essential to the operation of an
Australian balloon during flight time without holding a commercial pilot
(balloon) licence or CAR certificate of validation if:

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(a) the person:


(i) is accompanied by an authorised balloon flight instructor; and
(ii) is receiving balloon flying training; or
(b) the person is attempting a flight test for a commercial pilot (balloon)
licence.

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Regulation 5.04

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5.04 Medical certificate—balloon flight crew licence


(1) The holder of a balloon flight crew licence commits an offence if:
(a) the holder performs an activity authorised by the licence; and
(b) the holder does not meet the requirement mentioned in subregulation (2).
Penalty: 50 penalty units.
(2) For paragraph (1)(b), the requirement is that the holder must:
(a) hold a current class 1 or 2 medical certificate; or
(b) have the permission of CASA to perform the activity without holding a
current medical certificate.
(3) CASA may, on the written or oral application of the holder of a balloon flight
crew licence, authorise the holder to perform an activity essential to the operation
of an Australian balloon during flight time without holding a current class 1 or 2
medical certificate if:
(a) in all the circumstances it is reasonable to allow the holder to perform the
duty without holding the certificate; and
(b) the performance of the activity by the holder without holding the certificate
will not adversely affect the safety of air navigation.
Note: Class 1 and 2 medical certificates are issued under Part 67 of CASR. The medical
standards for obtaining each class of medical certificate are set out in that Part.

(4) An offence against this regulation is an offence of strict liability.

5.05 Medical certificate—CAR certificate of validation


(1) The holder of a CAR certificate of validation for an overseas balloon
authorisation commits an offence if:
(a) the holder is required to hold an overseas medical certificate for the
authorisation to exercise the authority given by the authorisation in the
country in which the authorisation was issued; and
(b) the holder performs an activity authorised by the certificate; and
(c) the holder does not hold an overseas medical certificate for the
authorisation that is in force.
Penalty: 50 penalty units.
(2) An offence against this regulation is an offence of strict liability.

5.07 Medical certificate—flight tests


(1) A person who does not hold a commercial pilot (balloon) licence or CAR
certificate of validation commits an offence if:

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(a) the person attempts a flight test for a commercial pilot (balloon) licence;
and
(b) the person does not hold a class 1 or 2 medical certificate.
Penalty: 50 penalty units.
(2) An approved balloon testing officer commits an offence if:
(a) the officer conducts a flight test for the issue of a commercial pilot
(balloon) licence or for the issue, or renewal, of a balloon flight crew
rating; and
(b) the person attempting the test does not meet the requirement mentioned in
subregulation (3).
Penalty: 50 penalty units.
(3) For paragraph (2)(b), the requirement is that the person must:
(a) hold a current class 1 or 2 medical certificate; or
(b) hold both:
(i) a CAR certificate of validation for an overseas balloon authorisation;
and
(ii) a current overseas medical certificate for the authorisation.
(4) An offence against this regulation is an offence of strict liability.

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Regulation 5.08

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5.08 Balloon flight crew licence—application


A person may apply to CASA, in writing, for the issue of either or both of the
following (a balloon flight crew licence):
(a) a commercial pilot (balloon) licence;
(b) a flight radiotelephone operator licence.

5.09 Balloon flight crew licence—issue


(1) Subject to subregulation (2), CASA must issue a balloon flight crew licence to an
applicant if the applicant:
(a) possesses a knowledge of the English language that is sufficient to enable
him or her to exercise safely the authority given by the licence; and
(b) is qualified to hold the licence; and
(c) is a suitable person to hold the licence.
Note: For whether a person is qualified to hold a balloon flight crew licence, see
regulations 5.61 and 5.138.

(2) CASA must not issue a balloon flight crew licence to a person if the person:
(a) has knowingly or recklessly made a false or misleading statement in
relation to the person’s application for the licence; or
(b) does not satisfy the requirements of subregulation (1).
(3) In deciding whether an applicant for a balloon flight crew licence is a suitable
person to hold the licence, CASA must only take into account:
(a) any action taken by CASA, or a responsible organisation, in relation to any
authority to perform activities essential to the operation of a balloon during
flight time that was given to the applicant by CASA, or the organisation;
and
(b) any other matter that relates to the safety of air navigation.
(4) An applicant for a balloon flight crew licence commits an offence if the
applicant:
(a) is aware of information that is relevant to a matter that CASA must take
into account under subregulation (3); and
(b) does not disclose the information to CASA.
Penalty: 50 penalty units.

5.13 Balloon flight crew rating—application


The holder of a commercial pilot (balloon) licence or a CAR certificate of
validation for an overseas balloon authorisation that is equivalent to a

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commercial pilot (balloon) licence may apply to CASA for the issue of either or
both of the following balloon flight crew ratings:
(a) a flight instructor (balloon) rating;
(b) a balloon grade of night VFR rating.

5.14 Balloon flight crew rating—issue


(1) CASA may give directions in Civil Aviation Orders setting out requirements for
the issue of a balloon flight crew rating to a person.
(2) The Orders may include:
(a) the flight tests that must be passed by the person; and
(b) any other requirements that must be satisfied by the person; and
(c) any other condition that must be satisfied by, or in relation to, the person.
(3) Subject to subregulation (4), CASA must issue a balloon flight crew rating to a
qualified person, or renew the person’s rating, by entering the rating in the
person’s personal log book only if:
(a) the person has passed the necessary flight tests; and
(b) the person satisfies the other requirements; and
(c) any other condition to be met by, or in relation to, the person has been met;
for the issue, or renewal, of the rating.
(4) CASA must not issue a balloon flight crew rating to a person, or renew the
person’s rating, if the person:
(a) has knowingly or recklessly made a false or misleading statement in
relation to the person’s application for the rating; or
(b) does not satisfy the requirements of subregulation (3).
(5) In this regulation:
qualified person means a person who holds a commercial pilot (balloon) licence
or a CAR certificate of validation for an overseas balloon authorisation that is
equivalent to a commercial pilot (balloon) licence.

5.17 Balloon flight crew rating—duration


(1) A balloon flight crew rating remains in force from the day on which it is issued,
or renewed, until:
(a) the end of the period set out in the Civil Aviation Orders as the period for
which a rating of that kind remains in force; or
(b) the end of the period set out by CASA in the holder of the rating’s personal
log book as the period for which the rating remains in force; or
(c) it is suspended or cancelled;
whichever occurs first.
(2) If a balloon flight crew rating is entered by CASA in a personal log book, CASA
may set out in the log book the period for which the rating remains in force.

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(3) CASA may give directions in Civil Aviation Orders setting out the period for
which a balloon flight crew rating remains in force.

5.18 Balloon flight crew rating—authority and flight tests


CASA may give directions in Civil Aviation Orders setting out:
(a) the authority given by a balloon flight crew rating; and
(b) the limitations on that authority; and
(c) the flight tests that must be passed, or any other requirement that must be
satisfied, before that authority may be exercised.

5.19 Balloon flight crew rating—flight tests


(1) CASA may issue Civil Aviation Orders that describe the flight tests for the issue
of a balloon flight crew rating to a person.
(2) The Orders may include:
(a) any condition that must be satisfied by, or in relation to, the person; and
(b) the content of any test that must be passed by the person; and
(c) the way in which a test is to be conducted.
(3) CASA may conduct the flight tests in relation to a balloon flight crew rating that
are required by the Civil Aviation Orders.

5.20 Balloon flight crew rating—approval to give training


(1) CASA may approve a person who holds a commercial pilot (balloon) licence to
give balloon flying training for the issue of a balloon flight crew rating.
(2) CASA may give an approval subject to any condition that is necessary in the
interests of the safety of air navigation.
(3) CASA must:
(a) set out the condition in the approval; or
(b) give it as a direction in Civil Aviation Orders.
(4) A person commits an offence if the person contravenes a condition to which his
or her approval is subject.
Penalty: 50 penalty units.
(5) CASA may, in writing, revoke a person’s approval if:
(a) the person’s commercial pilot (balloon) licence is suspended or cancelled;
or
(b) a court makes an order in relation to the person under section 30A of the
Act that affects the authority given by the person’s commercial pilot
(balloon) licence; or
(c) there are reasonable grounds for believing that the person has contravened
a condition to which his or her approval is subject; or

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(d) it is necessary to do so in the interests of the safety of air navigation.


(6) If CASA revokes a person’s approval, it must give the person written notice of
the revocation setting out the grounds for the revocation.
(7) An offence against this regulation is an offence of strict liability.

5.23 Balloon class endorsement—issue


(1) CASA may give directions in Civil Aviation Orders setting out requirements for
the issue of balloon class endorsements.
(2) Subject to subregulation (3), CASA must issue a balloon class endorsement to
the holder of a commercial pilot (balloon) licence or a CAR certificate of
validation for an overseas balloon authorisation that is equivalent to a
commercial pilot (balloon) licence by entering the endorsement in the holder’s
personal log book if the holder satisfies the requirements for the issue of the
endorsement.
(3) CASA must not issue a balloon class endorsement to a person if the person:
(a) has knowingly or recklessly made a false or misleading statement in
relation to the person’s application for an endorsement; or
(b) does not satisfy the requirements of subregulation (2).

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Regulation 5.27

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5.27 CAR certificate of validation—issue


(1) A person may apply to CASA, in writing, for the issue of a CAR certificate of
validation for an overseas balloon authorisation held by the person if:
(a) the person’s overseas balloon authorisation is in force; and
(b) where the person is required to hold an overseas medical certificate for the
authorisation to exercise the authority given by the authorisation in the
country in which the authorisation was issued—the person holds an
overseas medical certificate for the authorisation that is in force.
(2) Subject to subregulation (3), CASA may issue a CAR certificate of validation to
an applicant if:
(a) the applicant satisfies the requirements of subregulation (1); and
(b) the applicant possesses a knowledge of the English language that is
sufficient to enable him or her to safely exercise the authority given by a
CAR certificate of validation; and
(c) the applicant is a suitable person to hold the certificate; and
(d) the applicant has passed the CAR certificate of validation examinations
that CASA considers necessary in the interests of the safety of air
navigation.
(3) CASA must not issue a CAR certificate of validation to an applicant if the
applicant:
(a) has knowingly or recklessly made a false or misleading statement in
relation to the application; or
(b) does not satisfy the requirements of subregulation (2).
(4) In deciding whether an applicant for a certificate is a suitable person to hold the
certificate, CASA must only take into account:
(a) any action taken by CASA, or a responsible organisation, in relation to any
authority to perform activities essential to the operation of a balloon during
flight time that was given to the applicant by CASA, or the organisation;
and
(b) any other matter that relates to the safety of air navigation.
(5) An applicant for a certificate commits an offence if the applicant:
(a) is aware of information that is relevant to a matter that CASA must take
into account in deciding whether the applicant is a suitable person to hold
the certificate; and
(b) does not disclose the information to CASA.
Penalty: 50 penalty units.
(6) For paragraph (2)(d), CASA may set and conduct examinations for the issue of
certificates of validation.

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(7) A CAR certificate of validation examination must be based on examination


materials published by CASA.

5.30 CAR certificate of validation—overseas balloon authorisation information


to be entered
If CASA issues a CAR certificate of validation for an overseas balloon
authorisation, CASA must enter on the certificate:
(a) the name of the country in which the overseas balloon authorisation was
issued; and
(b) the name of the overseas balloon authorisation; and
(c) the period of validity of the overseas balloon authorisation; and
(d) the serial number or reference number of the overseas balloon
authorisation.

5.31 CAR certificate of validation—effect


(1) A CAR certificate of validation for an overseas balloon authorisation has effect
as if it were:
(a) a balloon flight crew licence that is the equivalent of the authorisation; or
(b) a balloon class endorsement that is the equivalent of the authorisation; or
(c) if the authorisation would allow the holder to perform activities in a
balloon that is engaged in an activity for which a balloon flight crew rating
is required—a balloon flight crew rating that is the equivalent of the
authorisation;
as the case requires.
(2) For this regulation, an overseas balloon authorisation is equivalent to a balloon
flight crew licence if the authorisation and the licence allow the holder to
perform the same activities in balloons.
(3) For this regulation, an overseas balloon authorisation is equivalent to a balloon
class endorsement if the authorisation and the endorsement allow the holder to
perform activities in the same class of balloon.
(4) For this regulation, an overseas balloon authorisation is equivalent to a balloon
flight crew rating if the authorisation and the rating allow the holder to perform
the same activities.

5.32 CAR certificate of validation—period of validity


(1) A CAR certificate of validation for an overseas balloon authorisation remains in
force until whichever of the following occurs first:
(a) the end of the period of 3 months beginning on the day on which the
certificate was issued;
(b) the end of the period set out by CASA on the certificate as the period for
which the certificate remains in force;
(c) the overseas balloon authorisation ceases to be in force;

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(d) if a holder of the overseas balloon authorisation is required to hold an


overseas medical certificate for the authorisation to exercise the authority
given by the authorisation in the country in which it was issued—the
overseas medical certificate for the authorisation ceases to be in force;
(e) the CAR certificate of validation is suspended or cancelled.
(2) CASA may set out on a CAR certificate of validation the period for which the
certificate remains in force.

5.33 CAR certificate of validation—offences


(1) A person commits an offence if:
(a) the person makes an application for a CAR certificate of validation for an
overseas balloon authorisation; and
(b) at the time the application is made, the person’s overseas balloon
authorisation is not in force.
(2) A person commits an offence if:
(a) the person makes an application for a CAR certificate of validation for an
overseas balloon authorisation; and
(b) the person is required to hold an overseas medical certificate for the
authorisation to exercise the authority given by the authorisation in the
country in which it was issued; and
(c) at the time the application is made, the person does not hold an overseas
medical certificate for the authorisation that is in force.
Penalty: 50 penalty units.
(3) The holder of a CAR certificate of validation for an overseas balloon
authorisation commits an offence if:
(a) the holder exercises the authority given by the certificate in an Australian
balloon during flight time; and
(b) at the time of exercising the authority, the holder’s overseas balloon
authorisation is not in force.
Penalty: 50 penalty units.
(4) The holder of a CAR certificate of validation for an overseas balloon
authorisation commits an offence if:
(a) the holder exercises the authority given by the certificate in an Australian
balloon during flight time; and
(b) the person is required to hold an overseas medical certificate for the
authorisation to exercise the authority given by the authorisation in the
country in which it was issued; and
(c) at the time of exercising the authority, the holder does not hold an overseas
medical certificate for the authorisation that is in force.
Penalty: 50 penalty units.
(5) An offence against this regulation is an offence of strict liability.

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5.40 Pilot acting in command under supervision


(1) A person commits an offence if:
(a) the person flies a balloon as pilot acting in command under supervision;
and
(b) either:
(i) the person does not satisfy subregulation (3) in relation to the balloon;
or
(ii) the person does not satisfy subregulation (4) in relation to the balloon.
Penalty: 50 penalty units.
(2) The operator of a balloon commits an offence if:
(a) the operator permits a person to fly a balloon as pilot acting in command
under supervision; and
(b) the person does not satisfy subregulation (3) in relation to the balloon.
Penalty: 50 penalty units.
(3) A person satisfies this subregulation if:
(a) the person holds:
(i) a commercial pilot (balloon) licence; or
(ii) a CAR certificate of validation for an overseas balloon authorisation
that is equivalent to a commercial pilot (balloon) licence; and
(b) the person holds a balloon class endorsement that authorises him or her to
fly the balloon as pilot in command; and
(c) if the person carries out an activity for which a balloon flight crew rating is
required—the person holds a balloon flight crew rating that permits him or
her to carry out that activity as pilot in command of the balloon.
(4) A person satisfies this subregulation in relation to a balloon if:
(a) the person is the co-pilot of the balloon; and
(b) the operator of the balloon permits the person to fly the balloon as pilot
acting in command under supervision; and
(c) the pilot in command of the balloon is appointed for the purpose by the
operator of the balloon.
(5) An offence against this regulation is an offence of strict liability.

5.41 Balloon flight crew licence—tests and examinations


(1) CASA may set and conduct the following theory examinations:
(a) commercial pilot (balloon) licence theory examinations;
(b) flight radiotelephone theory examinations.

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(2) CASA may set and conduct commercial pilot (balloon) licence flight tests.
(3) CASA may set and conduct flight radiotelephone practical tests.

5.42 Balloon flight tests—CASA to be notified


(1) An approved balloon testing officer commits an offence if the officer:
(a) conducts a flight test; and
(b) has not, at least 24 hours before the test:
(i) given CASA notice of the time, date, place and nature of the proposed
test; and
(ii) obtained from CASA a flight test number for the test.
Penalty: 50 penalty units.
(2) An approved balloon testing officer commits an offence if the officer:
(a) conducts a flight test; and
(b) does not do each of the following:
(i) enter the flight test number on the flight test report form used for the
flight test;
(ii) record the results of the test on the flight test report form;
(iii) send the flight test report form to CASA:
(A) if the test is passed—within 14 days after the day of the test;
or
(B) if the test is failed—within 90 days after the day of the test.
Penalty: 50 penalty units.
(3) CASA may give a written notice to an approved balloon testing officer requiring
the officer to give CASA documents relating to a flight test that he or she has
notified to CASA under subregulation (1) that:
(a) are described in the notice; and
(b) are in the officer’s possession and control; and
(c) are reasonably required by CASA in relation to the test.
(4) An approved balloon testing officer commits an offence if the officer:
(a) receives a notice under subregulation (3); and
(b) does not send the documents to CASA within:
(i) if the test is passed—14 days after the day of the test; or
(ii) if the test is failed—90 days after the day of the test.
Penalty: 50 penalty units.
(5) An offence against this regulation is an offence of strict liability.
(6) In this regulation:
flight test report form means a form issued by CASA for recording the results of
flight tests.

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5.50 Authorisation to test balloon


(1) CASA may, in writing, authorise the holder of a commercial pilot (balloon)
licence or a CAR certificate of validation for an overseas balloon authorisation
that is equivalent to a commercial pilot (balloon) licence to perform activities
essential to the operation of a balloon for which the holder does not hold a
balloon class endorsement during a flight conducted for the purpose of:
(a) testing the balloon; or
(b) carrying out an experiment in relation to the balloon.
(2) An authorisation may be given subject to any condition that is necessary in the
interests of the safety of air navigation.
(3) CASA must set out the condition in the authorisation.
(4) The holder of an authorisation commits an offence if the holder contravenes a
condition to which the authorisation is subject.
Penalty: 50 penalty units.
(5) An offence against this regulation is an offence of strict liability.

5.51 Personal log books


(1) The holder of a balloon flight crew licence or CAR certificate of validation
commits an offence if the holder does not have a personal log book that is
suitable:
(a) for the entry of balloon flight crew ratings, balloon class endorsements and
other kinds of privileges; and
(b) for recording the matters required by regulation 5.52 to be recorded in a
personal log book; and
(c) for recording any other matter that CASA directs must be recorded in a
personal log book.
Penalty: 50 penalty units.
Note: Regulation 5.56 requires the holder of a balloon flight crew licence or CAR certificate
of validation to produce his or her personal log book when required by CASA.

(2) CASA may, in writing, direct the holder of a balloon flight crew licence or CAR
certificate of validation to record the matters set out in the direction in his or her
personal log book.
(3) CASA must not give a direction under subregulation (2) unless it is necessary to
do so in the interests of the safety of air navigation.
(4) A person to whom a direction is given under subregulation (2) commits an
offence if the person contravenes the direction.
Penalty: 50 penalty units.

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(5) A direction does not have effect in relation to a person until it is given to the
person.
(6) An offence against this regulation is an offence of strict liability.

5.52 What must be recorded in a personal log book?


(1) The holder of a balloon flight crew licence or CAR certificate of validation
commits an offence if the holder does not record in his or her personal log book:
(a) his or her full name, address, date of birth and aviation reference number;
and
(b) any information about each flight undertaken by the holder that CASA
directs be recorded in the log book.
Penalty: 50 penalty units.
(2) CASA may give directions in Civil Aviation Orders setting out the information
about each flight undertaken by the holder of a balloon flight crew licence or
CAR certificate of validation that the holder must record in his or her personal
log book.
(3) CASA must not give a direction under subregulation (2) unless it is necessary to
do so in the interests of the safety of air navigation.
(4) A person to whom a direction is given under subregulation (2) commits an
offence if the person contravenes the direction.
Penalty: 50 penalty units.
(5) A direction does not have effect in relation to a person until it is given to the
person.
(6) An offence against this regulation is an offence of strict liability.

5.53 How long must a personal log book be retained?


(1) A person commits an offence if the person:
(a) is required by subregulation 5.51(1) to have a personal log book; and
(b) does not retain the log book for as long as the person holds a balloon flight
crew licence or CAR certificate of validation.
Penalty: 50 penalty units.
(2) An offence against this regulation is an offence of strict liability.

5.54 Evidence of identity—CASA’s powers


(1) CASA may require a person to produce evidence of his or her identity before:
(a) CASA issues a balloon flight crew licence, CAR certificate of validation,
balloon flight crew rating or balloon class endorsement to the person; or
(b) the person attempts an examination conducted by CASA.

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(2) Despite anything else in these Regulations, if a person is required to produce


evidence of his or her identity under subregulation (1), then until the person
produces the evidence:
(a) CASA may refuse to issue the licence, certificate, rating or endorsement; or
(b) CASA may refuse to allow the person to attempt the examination.
(3) Subject to subregulation (6), if there are reasonable grounds for believing that a
person has performed, or is about to perform, an activity essential to the
operation of an Australian balloon, CASA may require the person to produce
evidence of his or her identity.
(4) Despite anything else in these Regulations, if a person who is about to perform
an activity essential to the operation of an Australian balloon is required to
produce evidence of his or her identity under subregulation (3), CASA may
direct the person not to perform the duty until he or she produces the evidence.
(5) A person to whom a direction is given under subregulation (4) commits an
offence if the person contravenes the direction.
Penalty: 50 penalty units.
(6) CASA must not require a person to produce evidence of his or her identity under
subregulation (3) unless it is necessary to do so in the interests of the safety of air
navigation.
(7) A person who has performed an activity essential to the operation of an
Australian balloon commits an offence if the person:
(a) is required to produce evidence of his or her identity under
subregulation (3); and
(b) refuses to produce the evidence.
Penalty: 50 penalty units.
(8) An offence against this regulation is an offence of strict liability.

5.54A Evidence of identity—examinations


(1) A person who is permitted by this Part to conduct an examination may require a
person to produce evidence of his or her identity before he or she attempts an
examination conducted by the first-mentioned person.
Note: Under regulation 2, the definition of examination includes flight tests.

(2) If a person is required to produce evidence of his or her identity under


subregulation (1), the examiner may refuse to allow the person to attempt the
examination until he or she produces the evidence.

5.56 Balloon flight crew licence—production etc.


(1) CASA may request the holder of a balloon flight crew licence or CAR certificate
of validation to produce to CASA any or all of the following for inspection by
CASA:

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(a) his or her licence or certificate;


(b) his or her personal log book;
(c) his or her medical certificate.
(2) The holder of a balloon flight crew licence or CAR certificate of validation
commits an offence if:
(a) CASA requests the holder to produce a document under subregulation (1);
and
(b) the holder does not:
(i) if the holder has immediate access to the document at the time the
request is made—produce the document without delay; or
(ii) if subparagraph (i) does not apply—produce the document at the place
specified by CASA not more than 7 days after the day of the request.
Penalty: 50 penalty units.
(3) For subparagraph (2)(b)(ii), CASA may specify the place at which the holder of
a balloon flight crew licence or CAR certificate of validation must produce a
document.
(4) An offence against this regulation is an offence of strict liability.
(5) In this regulation:
medical certificate includes an overseas medical certificate.

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Regulation 5.57

Division 5.6—Balloon flight crew licensing—balloon flying schools

5.57 Balloon flying schools—transfer of student records


(1) This regulation applies if:
(a) a person has received balloon flying training at a balloon flying school (the
first school); and
(b) the person subsequently arranges to receive balloon flying training at
another balloon flying school (the other flying school).
(2) The first school must, on the written or oral request of the person or the other
flying school, give a copy of the person’s student record to the other flying
school.

5.58 Balloon flying schools—chief balloon flying instructor


(1) CASA may approve the appointment of a person who holds approved
qualifications to be the chief balloon flying instructor of a balloon flying school.
(2) CASA may give an approval subject to any condition that is necessary in the
interests of the safety of air navigation.
(3) CASA must:
(a) set out the condition in the approval; or
(b) give it as a direction in Civil Aviation Orders.
(4) A person commits an offence if the person contravenes a condition to which his
or her approval is subject.
Penalty: 50 penalty units.
(5) CASA may, in writing, revoke a person’s approval if:
(a) the person ceases to hold the approved qualifications; or
(b) there are reasonable grounds for believing that the person has contravened
a condition to which his or her approval is subject; or
(c) it is necessary to do so in the interests of the safety of air navigation.
(6) If CASA revokes a person’s approval, it must give the person written notice of
the revocation setting out the grounds for the revocation.
(7) An offence against this regulation is an offence of strict liability.
(8) In this regulation:
approved qualifications means qualifications approved by CASA for
subregulation (1).

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Regulation 5.59

5.59 Syllabuses of training


CASA may publish (whether as Civil Aviation Orders or otherwise) the
following syllabuses of training:
(a) balloon syllabus;
(b) balloon flight crew rating syllabus;
(c) flight radiotelephone operator syllabus.

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Regulation 5.61

Division 5.7—Balloon flight crew licensing—flight radiotelephone


operator licence

5.61 Flight radiotelephone operator licence—issue


(1) For subregulation 5.09(1), a person is qualified to hold a flight radiotelephone
operator licence if the person:
(a) is at least 16; and
(b) has passed a flight radiotelephone theory examination; and
(c) has passed a flight radiotelephone practical test.
(2) Despite subregulation (1), a person is qualified to hold a flight radiotelephone
operator licence if the person:
(a) is at least 16; and
(b) holds, or has held, a qualification:
(i) that CASA is satisfied is at least equivalent to a flight radiotelephone
operator licence; and
(ii) that was issued by the Defence Force of Australia.
(3) Despite subregulation (1), a person is qualified to hold a flight radiotelephone
operator licence if the person:
(a) is at least 16; and
(b) holds, or has held, an overseas radio licence that is at least equivalent to the
flight radiotelephone operator licence.
(4) For this regulation, an overseas radio licence is equivalent to a flight
radiotelephone operator licence if it authorises the holder of the licence to
operate a radiocommunication system installed in, or carried on, an aircraft
during flight time in the aircraft.

5.62 Flight radiotelephone operator licence—authorisation


A flight radiotelephone operator licence authorises the holder of the licence to
operate:
(a) a radiocommunication system that is installed in, or carried on, an aircraft
during flight time in the aircraft and when the aircraft is on the ground; and
(b) a radiocommunication system used in connection with aircraft.
Note: Regulation 83 prohibits a person from transmitting on a radio frequency used for the
purpose of ensuring the safety of air navigation without being qualified to do so. A
person is qualified to do so if the person holds a flight radiotelephone operator licence.

5.63 Flight radiotelephone operator licence—conduct of examination and test


(1) A flight radiotelephone theory examination and flight radiotelephone practical
test must be conducted only by a CASA flying operations inspector or an
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(2) If:
(a) a person attempts a flight radiotelephone theory examination or a flight
radiotelephone practical test; and
(b) the examination or test is not conducted by a CASA flying operations
inspector or an approved check radio officer;
the person is taken not to have passed the examination or test.

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Regulation 5.138

Division 5.11—Balloon flight crew licensing—commercial pilot


(balloon) licences

5.138 Commercial pilot (balloon) licence—qualifications


(1) For subregulation 5.09(1), a person is qualified to hold a commercial pilot
(balloon) licence if the person:
(a) is at least 18; and
(b) holds a current private pilot certificate (balloons); and
(c) has held one of the following for at least one year:
(i) a private pilot certificate (balloons);
(ii) a certificate or licence issued by the competent authority of a foreign
country that is at least equivalent to a private pilot certificate
(balloons); and
(d) has passed a commercial pilot (balloon) licence theory examination; and
(e) has passed a commercial pilot (balloon) licence flight test; and
(f) has completed a course of balloon flying training in accordance with
regulation 5.146; and
(g) has the aeronautical experience set out in regulation 5.145.
(2) Despite subregulation (1), a person is qualified to hold a commercial pilot
(balloon) licence if:
(a) the person:
(i) holds, or has held, an overseas balloon authorisation that is at least
equivalent to the commercial pilot (balloon) licence; and
(ii) satisfies the requirements of subregulation (1), other than
paragraph (f); or
(b) the person:
(i) holds a current overseas balloon authorisation that is at least
equivalent to the commercial pilot (balloon) licence; and
(ii) satisfies the requirements of subregulation (1), other than
paragraphs (e) and (f).
(4) For this regulation, a certificate or licence issued by the competent authority of a
country other than Australia is equivalent to a private pilot certificate (balloons)
if it authorises the holder of the certificate or licence to fly balloons as pilot in
command in private operations.
(5) For this regulation, an overseas balloon authorisation is equivalent to a
commercial pilot (balloon) licence if it authorises the holder of the licence to fly
balloons as pilot in command in aerial work operations or charter operations.
(6) In this regulation:
competent authority, in relation to a foreign country, means the body that has
responsibility for the licensing of persons to fly balloons in private operations in
that country.

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Regulation 5.139

private pilot certificate (balloons) means a certificate that is issued by the


Australian Ballooning Federation Incorporated.

5.139 Commercial pilot (balloon) licence—authorisation


Subject to regulations 5.140 to 5.144, a commercial pilot (balloon) licence
authorises the holder of the licence to fly a balloon that is engaged in aerial work
operations or charter operations:
(a) as pilot in command; or
(b) as co-pilot for the purposes of acting as pilot in command under
supervision.
Note: The requirements for private balloon operations are set out in Civil Aviation
Order 95.54.

5.140 Commercial pilot (balloon) licence—authorisation: balloon classes


A commercial pilot (balloon) licence does not authorise the holder of the licence
to fly as pilot in command of a balloon that is engaged in aerial work operations
or charter operations unless the holder also holds a balloon class endorsement for
the class of balloon in which the balloon that is to be flown is included.

5.141 Commercial pilot (balloon) licence—authorisation: balloon types


(1) A commercial (balloon) pilot commits an offence if the pilot:
(a) flies as pilot in command of a balloon that is engaged in aerial work
operations or charter operations; and
(b) has not undertaken at least 2 flights as pilot in command or as pilot acting
in command under supervision of a balloon:
(i) that has a fuel system of the same design as the balloon that the pilot
proposes to fly; and
(ii) that has a deflation system of the same design as the balloon that the
pilot proposes to fly; and
(iii) that has an envelope capacity equal to, or greater than, the balloon that
the pilot proposes to fly.
Penalty: 50 penalty units.
(2) For subregulation (1), each flight must include:
(a) at least 1 inflation of the balloon envelope; and
(b) at least 30 minutes of free flight time; and
(c) at least 1 deflation of the balloon envelope.
(3) An offence against this regulation is an offence of strict liability.

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5.142 Commercial pilot (balloon) licence—rating required


(1) A commercial pilot (balloon) licence does not authorise the holder of the licence,
in the course of flying a balloon, to carry out any activity for which a balloon
flight crew rating is required:
(a) as pilot in command, or co-pilot—unless the holder also holds a balloon
flight crew rating that authorises him or her to carry out the activity in that
capacity in the balloon; or
(b) in dual flying—unless the holder is receiving training in carrying out the
activity from a person approved by CASA under regulation 5.20 to give
balloon flying training in relation to the rating.
(2) A commercial pilot (balloon) licence authorises the holder of the licence to fly a
tethered balloon at night under the VFR without holding a balloon grade of night
VFR rating.

5.143 Commercial pilot (balloon) licence—regular balloon flight reviews


required
(1) A commercial (balloon) pilot commits an offence if the pilot:
(a) flies as pilot in command of a balloon that is engaged in aerial work
operations or charter operations; and
(b) has not, within the period of 2 years immediately before the day of the
flight, satisfactorily completed a balloon flight review.
Penalty: 50 penalty units.
(2) A balloon flight review must:
(a) be conducted only by an appropriate person in a balloon for which the pilot
holds a balloon class endorsement; and
(b) include at least:
(i) 1 inflation of the balloon envelope; and
(ii) 30 minutes of flight time; and
(iii) 1 deflation of the balloon envelope.
(3) If:
(a) a commercial (balloon) pilot undertakes a balloon flight review; and
(b) the requirements of subregulation (2) are not satisfied in relation to the
review;
the pilot is taken not to have satisfactorily completed the review.
(4) A person commits an offence if:
(a) the person conducts a balloon flight review of a commercial (balloon) pilot;
and
(b) the pilot satisfactorily completes the review; and
(c) the person is satisfied that the pilot is able to safely fly a balloon in aerial
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(d) the person does not make an entry in the pilot’s personal log book to the
effect that the pilot has satisfactorily completed the review.
Penalty: 50 penalty units.
(5) For this regulation, a commercial (balloon) pilot is taken to have satisfactorily
completed a balloon flight review if, within the period of 2 years immediately
before the day of a proposed flight, the pilot has:
(a) passed a flight test conducted for the purpose of:
(i) the issue of a commercial pilot (balloon) licence; or
(ii) the issue, or renewal, of a flight instructor (balloon) rating; or
(b) satisfactorily completed a balloon proficiency check; or
(c) satisfactorily completed balloon conversion training given by the holder of
a flight instructor (balloon) rating.
(6) An offence against this regulation is an offence of strict liability.
(7) In this regulation:
appropriate person means:
(a) a person who holds a flight instructor (balloon) rating; or
(b) a CASA flying operations inspector; or
(c) an authorised person.
balloon conversion training means training undertaken by a commercial
(balloon) pilot for the purpose of qualifying for a balloon class endorsement.
balloon flight review means a test of the aeronautical skills and aeronautical
knowledge of the person undertaking the review that are relevant to the safe
flight of balloons in aerial work operations or charter operations.

5.144 Commercial pilot (balloon) licence—recent experience requirements


(1) A commercial (balloon) pilot commits an offence if the pilot:
(a) flies as pilot in command of a balloon that is engaged in charter operations;
and
(b) has not, within the period of 90 days immediately before the day of the
flight, undertaken at least 1 flight as pilot in command, or pilot acting in
command under supervision, of a balloon.
Penalty: 50 penalty units.
(2) For subregulation (1), the flight must include:
(a) at least 1 inflation of the balloon envelope; and
(b) at least 30 minutes of free flight time; and
(c) at least 1 deflation of the balloon envelope.
(3) An offence against this regulation is an offence of strict liability.

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5.145 Commercial pilot (balloon) licence—aeronautical experience required


For paragraph 5.138(1)(g), a person’s aeronautical experience must consist of at
least 75 hours flight time as pilot in command of a balloon that includes at least:
(a) 60 hours of free flight time; and
(b) 5 hours of tethered flight time.

5.146 Commercial pilot (balloon) licence—balloon flying training required


For paragraph 5.138(1)(f), a course of balloon flying training must:
(a) consist of at least 8 hours of balloon flying training that:
(i) is undertaken by a person within the period of 1 year immediately
before the day on which the person attempts the commercial pilot
(balloon) licence flight test; and
(ii) includes at least 3 flights in a free balloon and 1 flight in a tethered
balloon; and
(iii) includes at least 3 inflations, and 3 deflations, of a balloon envelope;
and
(b) be conducted in accordance with the relevant balloon syllabus; and
(c) be conducted by an authorised balloon flight instructor.

5.147 Commercial pilot (balloon) licence—flight tests


(1) A commercial pilot (balloon) licence flight test must be conducted only by a
CASA flying operations inspector or an approved person in a balloon for which
the person attempting the test is qualified to hold a balloon class endorsement.
Note: Requirements to qualify for class endorsements are set out in the Civil Aviation Orders.

(2) An approved balloon testing officer, or a CASA flying operations inspector,


commits an offence if:
(a) the officer or inspector conducts a commercial pilot (balloon) licence flight
test; and
(b) the person attempting the test has not been recommended for the test by the
chief balloon flying instructor of the balloon flying school where the
person attempts the test.
Penalty: 50 penalty units.
(3) A chief balloon flying instructor commits an offence if:
(a) the chief balloon flying instructor recommends a person for a commercial
pilot (balloon) licence flight test; and
(b) the person does not satisfy the requirements of paragraphs 5.138(1)(b), (c),
(d), (f) and (g).
Penalty: 50 penalty units.
(4) A chief balloon flying instructor commits an offence if:

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Regulation 5.147

(a) the chief balloon flying instructor recommends a person for a commercial
pilot (balloon) licence flight test; and
(b) the person is not at least 17.
Penalty: 50 penalty units.
Note: Paragraph 5.138(1)(a) requires a person to be 18 to qualify for the licence.

(5) If:
(a) a person attempts a commercial pilot (balloon) licence flight test; and
(b) the requirements of subregulations (1), (2), (3) and (4) are not satisfied in
relation to the attempt;
the person is taken not to have passed the test.
(6) CASA may approve a person for subregulation (1) to conduct a commercial pilot
(balloon) flight test.
(7) An offence against this regulation is an offence of strict liability.

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Regulation 93

Part 9—Aerodromes
Division 8—Use of aerodromes

93 Protection of certain rights


Nothing in these Regulations shall be construed as conferring on any aircraft, as
against the owner of any land or any person interested therein, the right to alight
on that land, or as prejudicing the rights or remedies of any person in respect of
any injury to persons or property caused by the aircraft.

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Regulation 94

Division 9—Removal or marking of obstructions or other hazards

94 Dangerous lights
(1) Whenever any light is exhibited at or in the neighbourhood of an aerodrome, or
in the neighbourhood of an air route or airway facility on an air route or airway,
and the light is likely to endanger the safety of aircraft, whether by reason of
glare, or by causing confusion with, or preventing clear reception of, a standard
visual signal or aviation distress signal or of air route or airway facilities
provided under the Air Services Act 1995; CASA may authorise a notice to be
served upon the owner of the place where the light is exhibited or upon the
person having charge of the light directing that owner or person, within a
reasonable time to be specified in the notice, to extinguish or to screen
effectually the light and to refrain from exhibiting any similar light in the future.
(2) An owner or person on whom a notice is served under this regulation must
comply with the directions contained in the notice.
Penalty: 25 penalty units.
(2A) An offence against subregulation (2) is an offence of strict liability.
Note: For strict liability, see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code.

(2B) It is a defence to a prosecution under subregulation (2) if the defendant had a


reasonable excuse.
Note: A defendant bears an evidential burden in relation to the matter in subregulation (2B)
(see subsection 13.3(3) of the Criminal Code).

(3) If any owner or person on whom a notice under this regulation is served fails,
within the time specified in the notice, to extinguish or to screen effectually the
light mentioned in the notice, CASA may authorise an officer, with such
assistance as is necessary and reasonable, to enter the place where the light is and
extinguish or screen the light, and may recover the expenses incurred by CASA
in so doing from the owner or person on whom the notice has been served.

95 Removal or marking of objects which constitute obstructions or potential


hazards to air navigation
(1) Subject to subregulation (6), whenever any object which is located on or within
the defined limits of an aerodrome open to public use by aircraft engaged in
international air navigation or air navigation within a Territory and which
projects above the surfaces specified in subregulation (5) constitutes an
obstruction or a potential hazard to aircraft moving in the navigable air space in
the vicinity of an aerodrome, CASA may authorise a notice to be served upon the
owner of the property in which the object is located directing the owner, within
such reasonable time as is specified in the notice:
(a) to remove the object or such portion of it specified in the notice as is
practicable and necessary; or

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(b) to install and operate lights on the object and mark it in accordance with
the requirements of the Chicago Convention.
(2) The notice may be served either personally or by post or by affixing it in some
conspicuous place near to the object to which the notice relates.
(3) A person is guilty of an offence if:
(a) CASA serves on the person a notice under this regulation; and
(b) the person fails to comply with the directions contained in the notice.
Penalty: 25 penalty units.
(3A) If CASA serves a notice on a person under this regulation and the person does
not comply with the directions in the notice, CASA may authorise an officer,
with such assistance as is necessary and reasonable:
(a) to enter the place where the object is located; and
(b) to carry out the directions contained in the notice.
(3B) An offence against subregulation (3) is an offence of strict liability.
Note: For strict liability, see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code.

(4) All reasonable expenses and the amount of any actual loss or damage incurred
and suffered by any person in complying with the directions contained in a notice
served upon him in pursuance of this regulation may be recovered from CASA.
(5) For the purposes of this regulation, the defined limits of an aerodrome means the
area enclosed by the perimeter of the surface specified in paragraph (a), and the
surfaces referred to in subregulation (1) are:
(a) the surface 45 metres above the elevation of the nearest limit of the landing
area and extending horizontally outward for a distance of 3,000 metres;
(b) the surface extending outward from the end of a landing strip having the
following dimensions and slopes:
(i) in the case of an aerodrome open only to aircraft making
non-instrument approaches—the width of the landing strip at the
landing strip end; a width of 750 metres at a point 3,000 metres
outward from the end of the landing strip and a slope of 1 in 40 rising
outward from the end of the landing strip; or
(ii) in the case of an aerodrome open to aircraft making instrument
approaches—the width of the landing strip at the landing strip end, a
width of 1,200 metres at a point 3,000 metres outward from the end of
the landing strip and a slope of 1 in 50 rising outward from the end of
the landing strip;
(c) the surface sloping upwards and outwards from the edge of the surface
specified in paragraph (b) to the intersection with the surface specified in
paragraph (a) and having a slope of 1 in 7; and
(d) the surface sloping upwards and outwards from the boundary of the landing
area to the intersection with the surface specified in paragraph (a) and
having a slope of 1 in 7.

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(6) This regulation does not apply to or in relation to an aerodrome referred to in a


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Air Traffic Services Division 1

Regulation 105

Part 10—Air Traffic Services and other services


Division 1—Air Traffic Services

105 Temporary medical unfitness of holder of licence


(1) If:
(a) the holder of an ATC licence; or
(b) a person referred to in paragraph 65.035(3)(a) or (d) of CASR;
suffers an incapacity resulting from illness or injury (even if only a temporary
incapacity resulting from a common minor ailment) that is likely to impair his or
her efficiency in performing the duties that he or she is licensed or authorised to
perform, he or she shall not, during the period of incapacity, perform those
duties.
Penalty: 10 penalty units.
(2) An offence against subregulation (1) is an offence of strict liability.
Note: For strict liability, see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code.

115 Medical unfitness of holder of licence


Where a person, being:
(a) the holder of a flight service licence; or
(b) a person referred to in paragraph 65.050(3)(a) or (d) of CASR;
suffers an incapacity resulting from illness or injury (even if only a temporary
incapacity resulting from a common minor ailment) that is likely to impair his or
her efficiency in performing the duties that he or she is licensed or authorised to
perform, he or she shall not, during the period of incapacity, perform those
duties.

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Division 1 General

Regulation 206

Part 14—Air service operations


Division 1—General

206 Prescribed purpose—miscellaneous


For the purposes of subsection 27(9) of the Act, each of the following is a
prescribed purpose:
(a) the flying or operation of an aircraft for balloon flying training (within the
meaning of subregulation 5.01(1)) that is:
(i) for the grant of a balloon flight crew licence or balloon flight crew
rating under Part 5; and
(ii) conducted for hire or reward;
(b) an aerial application operation (within the meaning of regulation 137.010
of CASR) to which Part 137 of CASR applies that is conducted for hire or
reward;
(c) the operation of a glider involving the carriage of passengers that is
conducted for hire or reward.

210A Flight time limitations


(1) CASA may, in writing, give directions to a licence holder or an aircraft operator
about any of the following:
(a) the number of hours that a licence holder may fly in any period as a
member of the flight crew of an aircraft;
(b) the length of each tour of duty undertaken by a licence holder;
(c) the length of reserve time for a licence holder;
(d) the rest periods that must be taken by a licence holder;
(e) the circumstances in which a licence holder must not:
(i) fly as a member of the flight crew of an aircraft; or
(ii) perform any other duty associated with his or her employment.
(2) CASA may, in writing, give directions to an aircraft operator about the
circumstances in which an operator must not require a licence holder:
(a) to fly as a member of the flight crew of an aircraft; or
(b) perform any other duty associated with the holder’s employment.
(3) A person commits an offence if:
(a) CASA gives the person a direction under subregulation (1) or (2); and
(b) the person does not comply with the direction.
Penalty: 50 penalty units.
(4) An offence against this regulation is an offence of strict liability.
(5) In this regulation:

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licence holder means the holder of:


(a) a flight crew licence, rating or endorsement; or
(b) a certificate of validation; or
(c) any of the following within the meaning of subregulation 5.01 (1):
(i) a balloon class endorsement;
(ii) a balloon flight crew rating;
(iii) a CAR certificate of validation;
(iv) a commercial pilot (balloon) licence;
(v) a flight radiotelephone operator licence.
reserve time means a period during which a flight crew member is required by an
operator to hold himself or herself available for a tour of duty.
rest period means a period of time during which a flight crew member is relieved
by an operator of all duties associated with his or her employment.

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Division 2 Requirements to ensure the safety of commercial operations

Regulation 211

Division 2—Requirements to ensure the safety of commercial


operations

211 Division 2 not to apply to New Zealand AOC holders with ANZA privileges
This Division does not apply in relation to an aircraft operated under a New
Zealand AOC with ANZA privileges.

212 Operator
In this Division, operator means an operator engaging in commercial operations.

213 Organisation
(1) An operator must provide an adequate organisation, including trained staff,
together with workshop and other equipment and facilities in such quantities and
at such places as CASA directs in order to ensure that airframes, engines,
propellers, instruments, equipment and accessories are properly maintained at all
times when they are in use.
Penalty: 50 penalty units.
(2) An offence against subregulation (1) is an offence of strict liability.
Note: For strict liability, see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code.

214 Training of maintenance personnel


(1) An operator must ensure that provision is made for the proper and periodic
instruction of all maintenance personnel, particularly in connection with the
introduction into service of new equipment or equipment with which the
maintenance personnel are not familiar, and the training programme shall be
subject to the approval of CASA.
Penalty: 50 penalty units.
(2) An offence against subregulation (1) is an offence of strict liability.
Note: For strict liability, see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code.

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Regulation 224A

Division 3—Conduct of operations

224A Commercial operations carrying passengers—requirements if pilot in


command 60 or more
(1) The operator and pilot in command of an Australian aircraft each commit an
offence if:
(a) a flight of the aircraft is a commercial operation; and
(b) a passenger is carried on the flight; and
(c) the pilot in command of the aircraft is at least 60; and
(d) the aircraft is an aircraft of a category mentioned in subregulation (2).
Penalty: 50 penalty units.
(2) For paragraph (1)(d), the aircraft categories are the following:
(a) an aeroplane;
(b) a helicopter;
(c) a powered-lift aircraft;
(d) a gyroplane;
(e) an airship.
(3) Subregulation (1) does not apply if:
(a) the aircraft:
(i) is fitted with fully functioning dual controls; and
(ii) has a flight crew that includes a qualified pilot for the aircraft who is
not the pilot in command; or
(b) the pilot in command complies with the operator’s training and checking
system in accordance with regulation 119.170, 138.125 or 142.310 of
CASR; or
(c) if the pilot in command is less than 65—the pilot in command has met the
requirement mentioned in subregulation (4) within one year before the day
of the flight; or
(d) if the pilot in command is at least 65—the pilot in command has met the
requirement mentioned in subregulation (4) within 6 months before the day
of the flight.
Note: A defendant bears an evidential burden in relation to the matters in subregulation (3):
see subsection 13.3(3) of the Criminal Code.

(4) For paragraphs (3)(c) and (d), the requirement is that the pilot in command has
successfully completed an operator proficiency check or flight review in an
aircraft of the same category or an approved flight simulator for the category of
aircraft.
(5) An offence against this regulation is an offence of strict liability.
(6) In this regulation:

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approved flight simulator: see regulation 61.010 of CASR.


category, of aircraft: see regulation 61.010 of CASR.
qualified pilot, for a flight of an aircraft, means the holder of an air transport or
commercial pilot licence who:
(a) is authorised under Part 61 of CASR to pilot the aircraft; and
(b) either:
(i) is less than 60; or
(ii) meets the requirements of paragraph (3)(b), (c) or (d).

235 Take-off and landing of aircraft etc


CASA may, for the purposes of these Regulations, give directions setting out the
method of estimating, with respect to an aircraft at anytime:
(a) the weight of the aircraft, together with the weight of all persons and goods
(including fuel) on board the aircraft, at that time; and
(b) the centre of gravity of the aircraft at that time.

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General provisions relating to the operation of aircraft Division 4

Regulation 262

Division 4—General provisions relating to the operation of aircraft

262 Carriage of examiners


(1) CASA may authorise officers of CASA to undertake examinations, inspections
or checks of the work of an aircraft’s crew, the operation of an aircraft or its
equipment or of the ground organisation provided by the operator of an aircraft
for use by aircraft.
(2) An operator must provide an authorised officer with accommodation on aircraft
in the following circumstances:
(a) on receipt of 7 days’ notice prior to a flight from the officer of his or her
intention to travel on that flight;
(b) on immediate demand from the officer of his or her intention to travel, if
his or her carriage in the aircraft does not mean the off-loading of a
passenger or of cargo being carried in the aircraft on the particular flight
concerned;
(c) on immediate demand from the officer of his or her intention to travel
irrespective of whether his or her carriage in the aircraft means the
off-loading of a passenger or of goods, if the officer considers the
circumstances of the case so warrant.
Penalty: 10 penalty units.
(2A) An offence against subregulation (2) is an offence of strict liability.
Note: For strict liability, see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code.

(3) In every case where the carriage of an officer in the circumstances specified in
paragraph (2)(a) or (c) entails a loss of revenue to the owner of the aircraft due to
the necessity of providing accommodation which would otherwise have been
used for the carriage of a paying passenger or of cargo for which freight would
have been charged, the owner shall be paid an amount equivalent to the loss of
revenue.

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Division 6 Operating limitations for aircraft certificated in certain categories and experimental aircraft

Regulation 262AK

Division 6—Operating limitations for aircraft certificated in certain


categories and experimental aircraft

262AK Application of this Division


This Division applies to an aircraft for which a special certificate of
airworthiness has been issued under Part 21 of CASR.
Note: The kinds of aircraft to which this Division may apply include:
(a) restricted, intermediate and primary category aircraft; and
(b) provisionally certificated aircraft; and
(c) experimental aircraft; and
(d) light sport aircraft.

262AN Limited category aircraft—approved organisations


(1) CASA may, in writing, approve an organisation (a limited category
organisation) to perform functions in relation to limited category aircraft if
CASA is satisfied that the organisation:
(a) is suitable, and has enough suitably qualified and competent personnel, to
ensure that the administration of relevant aircraft operations, airworthiness
assessments and continuing airworthiness procedures can be properly
carried out; and
(b) has suitable practices, procedures, limitations and conditions to control the
operation of limited category aircraft and ensure that the operational and
airworthiness activities that it is to administer are conducted safely; and
(c) has a chief executive who has authority and responsibility for ensuring that
all activities carried out by the organisation are done with a reasonable
degree of care and diligence.
(2) However, CASA may approve an organisation only if it has a manual that:
(a) is consistent with these Regulations; and
(b) documents the practices, procedures, limitations and conditions mentioned
in paragraph (1)(b).
(3) In particular, the manual must include procedures for the following:
(a) approving adventure flight procedures;
(b) authorising individuals for the purposes of regulation 132.185
(authorisations to give approvals, certificates and advice for limited
category aircraft) of CASR;
(c) giving notice under regulation 132.230 (notice to CASA—certain proposed
actions by limited category organisation) of CASR;
(d) giving the following in relation to limited category aircraft:
(i) certificates of airworthiness;
(ii) an approval mentioned in regulation 132.030 (approval of
modifications and repairs for limited category aircraft) of CASR;

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(iii) a certificate mentioned in subregulation 132.105(3) (operation of an


aircraft that has a major modification or repair for an adventure flight
subject to limitations) of CASR;
(iv) a certificate stating an airframe life for the aircraft’s airframe given by
the administering authority for the aircraft;
(v) advice under regulation 132.175 (advice about modifications, repairs,
damage etc.) of CASR;
(vi) an approval or certificate prescribed by the Part 132 Manual of
Standards for the purposes of this paragraph.
(4) An approval of a limited category organisation is subject to the condition that the
organisation must keep the manual up-to-date.
(5) CASA must not approve an organisation for the purposes of this regulation
unless the organisation is an individual or a body corporate.

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Regulation 263

Part 16—Refusal to grant, and suspension and cancellation


of, approvals, authorities, certificates and licences

263 Interpretation
(1) In this Part, unless the contrary intention appears:
approval means:
(a) an approval under regulation 262AN; or
(b) an approval issued under regulation 145.030 or 147.030 of CASR.
authority means:
(a) an airworthiness authority; or
(b) an aircraft welding authority;
under Division 3 of Part 4.
certificate means:
(a) a certificate under Division 3 of Part 4; or
(b) a certificate of validation; or
(c) a CAR certificate of validation within the meaning of
subregulation 5.01(1); or
(d) an ASAO certificate.
licence means:
(a) an aircraft engineer licence; or
(b) a flight crew licence, rating or endorsement; or
(c) any of the following within the meaning of subregulation 5.01(1):
(i) a balloon class endorsement;
(ii) a balloon flight crew rating;
(iii) a commercial pilot (balloon) licence;
(iv) a flight radiotelephone operator licence.
(2) A reference in this Part to a licence or an authority shall be read as including a
reference to a rating or other endorsement on a licence or an authority by virtue
of which the holder of a licence or an authority so endorsed has under these
Regulations specific privileges or authority to exercise or perform specific
functions or duties in relation to the operation or maintenance of aircraft.
(3) A reference in this Part to variation of a licence or an authority shall be read as
including a reference to the inclusion, deletion or alteration of an endorsement on
a licence or an authority.

264 Refusal to grant certificate under Division 3 of Part 4


CASA must not refuse to grant a certificate under Division 3 of Part 4 except on
one or more of the following grounds:

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(a) that the applicant has failed to satisfy a requirement prescribed by or
specified under these Regulations in relation to the grant of the certificate;
(b) that the applicant has made in, or in connection with, the application a
statement that was false or misleading in a material particular;
(c) that a court has made an order under section 30A of the Act in relation to
the applicant;
(d) in relation to the initial issue of a certificate:
(i) that the applicant was the holder of a certificate that was previously
cancelled; or
(ii) that the applicant is not a fit and proper person to have the
responsibilities and exercise and perform the functions and duties of a
holder of the certificate.

265 Suspension of licence or authority for purpose of examination


(1) If:
(a) CASA requires the holder of a licence to undergo an examination under
regulation 299; or
(c) CASA requires the holder of an authority to undergo an examination under
regulation 33;
CASA may suspend the licence or authority by giving the holder of the licence
or authority written notice of the suspension.
(2) Where the result of the examination does not show any ground on which the
licence or authority may be suspended or cancelled, CASA shall forthwith
terminate the suspension of the licence or authority and, by notice in writing
served on the holder of the licence or authority, notify the holder that the
suspension has been so terminated.
(3) Where CASA, upon the result of the examination becoming known, does not
terminate the suspension in accordance with subregulation (2) but gives to the
holder of the licence or authority a notice under subregulation 269(3), the licence
or authority shall remain suspended during the time specified by CASA in that
notice as the time within which the holder of the licence or authority may show
cause why the licence or authority should not be varied, suspended or cancelled
under regulation 269.

267 Variation of authority, certificate or licence at request of holder


(1) Subject to subregulation (2), CASA may vary a licence or certificate or an
authority (other than an aircraft welding authority) in accordance with a request
made by the holder of the licence, certificate or authority.
(2) Nothing in subregulation (1) shall be taken to require CASA to vary a licence or
certificate or an authority in accordance with a request made under that
subregulation.

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Regulation 269
269 Variation, suspension or cancellation of approval, authority, certificate or
licence
(1) Subject to this regulation, CASA may, by notice in writing served on the holder
of an approval, authority, certificate or licence (an authorisation), vary, suspend
or cancel the authorisation if CASA is satisfied that one or more of the following
grounds exists, namely:
(a) that the holder of the authorisation has contravened, a provision of the Act
or these Regulations, including these regulations as in force by virtue of a
law of a State;
(b) that the holder of the authorisation fails to satisfy, or to continue to satisfy,
any requirement prescribed by, or specified under, these Regulations in
relation to the obtaining or holding of such an authorisation;
(c) that the holder of the authorisation has failed in his or her duty with respect
to any matter affecting the safe navigation or operation of an aircraft;
(d) that the holder of the authorisation is not a fit and proper person to have the
responsibilities and exercise and perform the functions and duties of a
holder of such an authorisation;
(e) that the holder of the authorisation has contravened, a direction or
instruction with respect to a matter affecting the safe navigation and
operation of an aircraft, being a direction or instruction that is contained in
Civil Aviation Orders.
(1A) CASA must not cancel an authorisation under subregulation (1) because of a
contravention mentioned in paragraph (1)(a) unless:
(a) the holder of the authorisation has been convicted by a court of an offence
against a provision of the Act or these Regulations (including these
Regulations as in force by virtue of a law of a State) in respect of the
contravention; or
(b) the person was charged before a court with an offence against a provision
of the Act or these Regulations (including these Regulations as in force by
virtue of a law of a State) in respect of the contravention and was found by
the court to have committed the offence, but the court did not proceed to
convict the person of the offence.
(2) A notice under subregulation (1) shall set out the grounds for the decision.
(3) Before taking action under this regulation to vary, suspend or cancel an
authorisation, CASA must:
(a) give notice, in writing, to the holder of the authorisation of the facts and
circumstances that, in the opinion of CASA, warrant consideration being
given to the variation, suspension or cancellation of the authorisation under
this regulation; and
(b) allow the holder of the authorisation to show cause, within such time as
CASA specifies in that notice, why the authorisation should not be varied,
suspended or cancelled under this regulation.
(4) The time specified by CASA in the notice under subregulation (3) as the time
within which the holder of the authorisation may show cause why the

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authorisation should not be varied, suspended or cancelled under this regulation
shall be a time that is reasonable in all of the circumstances of the particular case.
(5) A reference in this regulation to these Regulations is a reference to these
Regulations other than Subparts 99.C and 99.E of CASR.

270 Effect of effluxion of time for suspension of approval, authority, certificate


or licence
(1) Where an approval, authority, certificate or licence (an authorisation) is
suspended under this Part, the authorisation has no force or effect for the
duration of the suspension, but the period of currency of the authorisation
continues to run.
(2) Where the period for which an authorisation is suspended is a period expiring
after the expiration of the current period of the authorisation, the holder of the
authorisation is not eligible for renewal of the authorisation until the period of
suspension has expired.

272A Effect of suspension of approval, authority, certificate or licence


If CASA suspends an approval, authority, certificate or licence (an
authorisation), its holder is taken not to be the holder of the authorisation during
the period of the suspension.

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Division 1 Penal provisions

Regulation 282

Part 17—Penal provisions and prosecutions


Division 1—Penal provisions

282 Offences in relation to licences, certificates and authorities


(1) A person shall not, if the person is not specially permitted by or under these
Regulations, perform any duty or exercise any function or do any act for which:
(a) a licence;
(b) a certificate; or
(c) a rating or other endorsement on a licence or certificate;
is required under these Regulations, without holding:
(d) the appropriate licence or certificate; or
(e) a licence or certificate containing the appropriate rating or other
endorsement.
Penalty: 50 penalty units.
(2) Where a licence or certificate is suspended, or a rating or other endorsement on a
licence or certificate is suspended or cancelled, under these Regulations, the
person to whom the licence or certificate was granted shall not, for the purposes
of subregulation (1) be deemed to be the holder of the licence or certificate or a
licence or certificate containing the rating or other endorsement, as the case may
be, during the period of suspension or cancellation.
(3) A person shall not purport to give a certificate, or to issue a document, for the
purposes of these Regulations if he or she is not authorised under these
Regulations to do so.
Penalty: 50 penalty units.
(4) The holder of a licence, a certificate, an airworthiness authority or an aircraft
welding authority shall not:
(a) negligently perform a duty that he or she is qualified to perform under the
terms of the licence, certificate, airworthiness authority or aircraft welding
authority; or
(b) issue a certificate that he or she is required or empowered to issue under
these Regulations without ensuring that all matters certified therein are true
and correct in every material particular.
Penalty: 25 penalty units.
(5) An offence against subregulation (1) or (2) or paragraph (4)(b) is an offence of
strict liability.
Note: For strict liability see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code.

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287 Power of Court to order returns etc to be furnished


Where any person is convicted of an offence under these Regulations for failure
to furnish any return or to comply with a notice to surrender a document, the
Court before which he or she is convicted may, in addition to imposing any
pecuniary or other penalty, order the defendant to furnish the return or surrender
the document, as the case may be.

288 Detention of aircraft


(1) Where it appears to CASA that any aircraft is intended or likely to be flown in
such circumstances that the flight would involve an offence against these
Regulations or be a cause of danger to persons in the aircraft or to persons or
property on the ground, CASA may take such action by way of detention of the
aircraft or such other action as is necessary for the purpose of causing the
circumstances relating to the flight to be investigated or the aircraft to be
inspected.
(2) Where an aircraft has been detained in pursuance of subregulation (1), the
aircraft shall not be used until CASA, being satisfied that these Regulations are
being complied with, approves, or until such alterations or repairs as CASA
considers necessary to render the aircraft fit for flight have been made.
Penalty: 50 penalty units.
(3) An offence against subregulation (2) is an offence of strict liability.
Note: For strict liability, see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code.

289 Creation of fire hazard


(1) Subject to these Regulations, a person shall not smoke or do any act to procure a
naked flame within 15 metres of an aircraft or in any part of an aerodrome in
which a notice indicates that smoking is prohibited.
Penalty: 10 penalty units.
(2) A person shall not do any act likely to create a fire hazard endangering an aircraft
or an aerodrome.
Penalty: 10 penalty units.
(2A) An offence against subregulation (1) or (2) is an offence of strict liability.
Note: For strict liability, see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code.

(3) Nothing in this regulation applies in relation to an act done at a Federal airport.

290 Firearms—Federal airports


An authorised person may, for a purpose relating to the safety of air navigation,
discharge a firearm upon or over any part of a Federal airport.

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291 Stationary aircraft within precincts of an aerodrome


(1) A person may leave a stationary aircraft standing within the precincts of an
aerodrome at which air traffic control is in operation, only if:
(a) the aircraft is standing in an area that is designated to be an area for the
parking of aircraft of a kind to which that aircraft belongs; or
(b) air traffic control has given permission for the aircraft to be left standing in
that area.
Penalty: 5 penalty units.
(2) An offence against subregulation (1) is an offence of strict liability.
Note: For strict liability, see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code.

292 Aircraft on movement area to be reported


(1) If, for any reason, an aircraft:
(a) is left standing on the movement area of an aerodrome; or
(b) is left standing on any other area of an aerodrome so as to constitute a
hazard to aircraft operations;
the pilot in command of the aircraft shall forthwith report the fact that the aircraft
is standing on the movement area or other area of the aerodrome to air traffic
control or the nearest radio communication station.
Penalty: 10 penalty units.
(1A) An offence against subregulation (1) is an offence of strict liability.
Note: For strict liability, see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code.

(2) A report under subregulation (1) shall be in addition to a notification or report


required under the Air Navigation Regulations.
(3) In this regulation, radio communication station means a radio station
established or authorised for the purpose of radio communication with aircraft
and designated by CASA as a radio communication station in Aeronautical
Information Publications.
(4) A reference in this regulation to an aerodrome shall be read as including a
reference to an aerodrome under the control of a part of the Defence Force, being
an aerodrome in respect of which an arrangement under section 20 of the Act is
in force.

293 Removal of aircraft from movement area


(1) Where, in the opinion of CASA, it is necessary, in the interests of safety or to
expedite or maintain an orderly flow of air traffic, to remove an aircraft from any
part of an aerodrome or to move an aircraft from one part of the movement area
of an aerodrome to another, CASA may authorise a person, with such assistance
(if any) as is necessary and reasonable, to so remove or move the aircraft, and the
officer shall remove or move the aircraft accordingly.

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(2) CASA or a person who assists in the removal of an aircraft under


subregulation (1) shall not be liable for any damage which occurs to the aircraft
by reason of its removal in pursuance of an authorisation given under that
subregulation.
(3) A reference in this regulation to an aerodrome shall be read as including a
reference to an aerodrome under the control of a part of the Defence Force, being
an aerodrome in respect of which an arrangement under section 20 of the Act is
in force.

294 Prohibition of entry etc on prohibited area


(1) A person must not:
(a) enter or remain within a prohibited area in an aerodrome;
(b) bring or leave any property on a prohibited area within an aerodrome;
(c) operate any vehicle on a prohibited area within an aerodrome;
(d) bring any animal or bird on to a prohibited area within an aerodrome; or
(e) permit any animal or bird under his or her possession or control to trespass
on a prohibited area within an aerodrome.
Penalty: 5 penalty units.
(1A) An offence against subregulation (1) is an offence of strict liability.
Note: For strict liability, see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code.

(2) Where:
(a) a person contravenes paragraph (1)(a), (b), (c) or (d); or
(b) any property, vehicle, animal or bird is found in contravention of
paragraph (1)(b), (c), (d) or (e);
any authorised person may apprehend and remove that person, property, vehicle,
animal or bird, as the case may be, without being deemed guilty of any act of
trespass.
(3) In this regulation:
authorised person means an officer or employee of CASA, a member of the
Defence Force, a constable, an aerodrome operator, a person authorised by the
aerodrome operator, or the pilot in command of an aircraft.
prohibited area, in relation to an aerodrome, means any part of the aerodrome
upon which is posted a notice relating to that part of the aerodrome, being a
notice to the effect that trespassing upon that part of the aerodrome is prohibited
and purporting to have been posted with the authority of CASA.

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Division 2—Prosecutions

296 Time for commencing prosecutions


(1) A prosecution in respect of any offence against these Regulations may be
commenced at any time within 3 years after the commission of the offence.
(2) For the purposes of subregulation (1), time shall be deemed not to run during any
period after the commission of an offence and before the institution of
proceedings in respect thereof for which the defendant is outside Australian
territory.

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Division 3—Infringement notices

296A Definitions for Division 3 of Part 17


In this Division:
infringement notice means a notice served under regulation 296B.
prescribed offence means an offence under these Regulations.
Note: Subregulation 2C(1) provides that CASR is to be read with, and as if it formed part of,
CAR.

prescribed penalty, for a prescribed offence, means:


(a) if the maximum penalty for the offence is 5 or 10 penalty units—a penalty
of 1 penalty unit; or
(b) if the maximum penalty for the offence is 15, 20 or 25 penalty units—a
penalty of 3 penalty units; or
(c) if the maximum penalty for the offence is more than 25 penalty units—a
penalty of 5 penalty units.

296B When can an infringement notice be served?


If an authorised person has reason to believe that a person has committed a
prescribed offence, he or she may serve on the person an infringement notice in
accordance with this Division.

296C Can an infringement notice be withdrawn?


(1) An authorised person may withdraw an infringement notice served on a person
(in this regulation called the recipient) by serving written notice of the
withdrawal on the recipient:
(a) within 28 days after the date of service of the infringement notice; or
(b) if an authorised person allows the recipient a further period of time in
which to pay the prescribed penalty for the offence mentioned in the
notice—before the end of the further period.
(2) Without limiting the generality of subregulation (1), the authorised person may
withdraw the infringement notice after taking into account:
(a) whether the recipient has previously been convicted of an offence against
these Regulations; or
(b) the circumstances in which the offence specified in the notice is alleged to
have been committed; or
(c) whether an infringement notice has previously been served on the recipient
in relation to an offence of the same type as the offence specified in the
notice and in relation to which the recipient paid the prescribed penalty; or
(d) any other relevant matter.
(3) If:

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(a) the recipient pays the prescribed penalty within 28 days after the date of
service of the notice, or within any further period (not being more than 28
days) allowed by an authorised person (whether before or after the end of
the first 28 day period); and
(b) the notice is withdrawn after the recipient pays the penalty;
CASA must refund to the recipient an amount equal to the amount paid.

296D How are infringement notices and withdrawals of notices to be served?


An authorised person may serve an infringement notice, or a notice of
withdrawal of an infringement notice:
(a) on an individual:
(i) by giving it to the individual personally; or
(ii) by leaving it at, or by sending it by post to, the address of the place of
residence or business of the individual that is last known to the
authorised person; or
(iii) by giving it, at the place of residence or business of the individual that
is last known to the authorised person, to a person who is, or is
reasonably believed by the authorised person to be, above the age of
16 years and apparently an occupant of, or employed at, the place; and
(b) on a body corporate:
(i) by sending it by post to the head office, registered office, principal
office or other postal address of the body corporate; or
(ii) by giving it to a person who is, or is reasonably believed by the
authorised person to be:
(A) an officer of, or in the service of, the body corporate; and
(B) above the age of 16 years;
at the head office, registered office, principal office or other place of
business of the body corporate.

296E What must be included in an infringement notice?


(1) An infringement notice must:
(a) specify the name of the authorised person by whom, or on whose behalf,
the notice is served; and
(b) state the name and address of the person on whom the notice is served; and
(ba) state the prescribed offence that the person is alleged to have committed,
identifying the provision of these Regulations that the person is alleged to
have contravened; and
(c) specify when and where the offence is alleged to have been committed; and
(ca) state the amount of the prescribed penalty for the offence; and
(d) notify the person on whom it is served that, if he or she does not wish the
matter to be dealt with by a court, he or she may pay the amount of the
prescribed penalty within 28 days after the date of service of the notice, or
within any further period (not being more than 28 days) allowed by an

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authorised person (whether before or after the end of the first 28 day
period); and
(e) specify where and how the prescribed penalty may be paid.
(2) An infringement notice may contain any other matters that CASA considers
necessary.

296F What happens if you pay the prescribed penalty?


If:
(a) an infringement notice is served on a person; and
(b) the person pays the prescribed penalty for the offence mentioned in the
notice within 28 days after the date of service of the notice, or within any
further period (not being more than 28 days) allowed by an authorised
person (whether before or after the end of the first 28 day period); and
(c) the infringement notice is not withdrawn;
then:
(d) any liability of the person in respect of the offence specified in the notice is
taken to be discharged; and
(e) further proceedings cannot be taken against the person for the offence; and
(f) the person is not regarded as having been convicted of the offence.

296G Evidentiary matters


(1) At the hearing of a prosecution for an offence specified in an infringement
notice, a certificate signed by an authorised person that states:
(a) that the authorised person did not allow further time under
paragraph 296F(b) for payment of the prescribed penalty for the offence;
and
(b) that the penalty has not been paid in accordance with the notice within 28
days after the date of service of the notice;
is evidence of those matters.
(2) At the hearing of a prosecution for an offence specified in an infringement
notice, a certificate signed by an authorised person and stating:
(a) that the authorised person allowed, under paragraph 296F(b), the further
time specified in the certificate for payment of the prescribed penalty for
the offence mentioned in the notice; and
(b) that the penalty has not been paid in accordance with the notice or within
the further time allowed;
is evidence of those matters.
(3) At the hearing of a prosecution for an offence specified in an infringement
notice, a certificate signed by an authorised person and stating that the notice was
withdrawn on a day specified in the certificate is evidence of that fact.
(4) A certificate that purports to have been signed by an authorised person is taken to
have been signed by that person unless the contrary is proved.

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296H Can there be more than one infringement notice for the same offence?
This Division does not prevent the service of more than one infringement notice
on a person for the same offence, but regulation 296F applies to the person if the
person pays the prescribed penalty in accordance with one of the infringement
notices.

296I What if payment is made by cheque?


If a cheque is offered to CASA as payment of all or part of the amount of a
prescribed penalty, payment is taken not to have been made unless the cheque is
honoured upon presentation.

296J This Division does not prevent a matter being prosecuted in a court and
does not mean that an infringement notice must be served in all cases
Nothing in this Division:
(a) requires an infringement notice to be served on a person in relation to a
prescribed offence; or
(b) affects the liability of a person to be prosecuted for a prescribed offence if
the person does not comply with an infringement notice; or
(c) affects the liability of a person to be prosecuted for a prescribed offence if
an infringement notice is not served on the person in relation to a
prescribed offence; or
(d) limits the amount of the fine that may be imposed by a court on a person
convicted of a prescribed offence.

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Part 18—Evidence

297 Evidence
(1) CASA may, in writing, certify that:
(a) a document required to be surrendered to CASA in accordance with a
notice in writing under regulation 301 has not been so surrendered;
(b) a document annexed to the certificate is a true copy of the text of the
Chicago Convention or of an annex adopted in pursuance of the
Convention; or
(c) a document annexed to the certificate is a true copy of a Civil Aviation
Order, AIP, NOTAM, licence, certificate, permit, direction, authority,
notice, order, approval or other document published, given or issued under
these Regulations.
(2) CASA, in a certificate under paragraph (1)(c), may certify that the document of
which the document annexed to the certificate is certified to be a true copy was,
on a specified date or between specified dates, posted to:
(a) the defendant in a prosecution for an offence against these Regulations or
in any proceedings for the recovery of moneys under these Regulations; or
(b) the applicant or other specified person in any review, investigation or
inquiry conducted or made under these Regulations.
(3) CASA, or the officer having custody of the appropriate records of CASA, may,
in writing, certify that, during a specified period or on a specified date:
(a) a person was or was not licensed;
(b) an aircraft was or was not registered;
(c) a certificate of airworthiness of an aircraft had or had not been issued, was
valid or invalid for the purposes of these Regulations or was subject to
specified conditions;
(e) a place was or was not any of the following:
(i) a certified aerodrome;
(ii) an aerodrome registered under Part 139 before the commencement of
the Civil Aviation Safety Amendment (Part 139) Regulations 2019;
(iii) licensed for use as an aerodrome;
(iv) authorised for use as an aerodrome;
(f) a permit, direction, authority, notice, order or approval required under these
Regulations had or had not been issued under these Regulations; or
(g) a licence or certificate issued under these Regulations was or was not
suspended, cancelled or endorsed with a specified endorsement.
(4) In all courts and in any review, investigation or inquiry conducted or made under
these Regulations, a certificate purporting to have been given under this
regulation:

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(a) shall, unless the contrary is proved, be deemed to be a certificate given by a


person empowered by this regulation to give the certificate; and
(b) is evidence of the facts stated in the certificate, and, in the case of a
certificate certifying that a document was posted to the defendant in a
prosecution for an offence against these Regulations or an applicant or a
specified person in any review, investigation or inquiry conducted or made
under these Regulations, is evidence that the document was received by the
defendant, applicant or specified person on or about the time at which it
would have been received in the ordinary course of post.
(5) For the purposes of establishing liability to charges as defined by section 66 of
the Act, a flight by an aircraft may be identified by documentation that includes:
(a) a flight strip summary, being a document known by that description issued
by CASA for the purpose of enabling officers of CASA to compile records
of aircraft movements in relation to aerodromes;
(b) messages extracted from the message switching system known as the
Aeronautical Fixed Telecommunication Network as referred to in
Annex 10 to the Chicago Convention;
(c) the flight plan submitted to air traffic control by the pilot in command of
the aircraft; and
(d) an invoice, being an invoice containing a printout of computerised records
of each flight to which the invoice relates.

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Regulation 297A

Part 19—Miscellaneous

297A Review of decisions

Decisions made by CASA


(1) An application may be made to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal for the
review of a decision of CASA mentioned in table 297A.

Table 297A Reviewable decisions


Item A decision...
1 under regulation 30A refusing to approve a change to a certificate of approval
2 under regulation 33B:
(a) refusing to issue an airworthiness authority; or
(b) issuing an airworthiness authority subject to conditions
3 under regulation 33D refusing to grant an aircraft welding authority
4 under regulation 33G refusing to renew an aircraft welding authority
5 under regulation 33H refusing to approve a change to an aircraft welding authority
6 under regulation 33I imposing a condition on an aircraft welding authority
7 under regulation 42M refusing to approve a system of maintenance
8 under regulation 42R refusing to approve a change to an approved system of maintenance
9 under regulation 42R modifying a change to an approved system of maintenance and
approving the modified change
10 under regulation 42ZG refusing to approve a system of certification of completion of
maintenance
11 under regulation 42ZK refusing to approve a change to a system of certification of
completion of maintenance
12 under regulation 42ZS:
(a) refusing to grant an exemption from, or a variation of, a requirement to which
Division 7 of Part 4A applies; or
(b) granting or approving the exemption or variation subject to conditions
13 under regulation 42ZW:
(a) refusing to approve the appointment of a person as a maintenance controller; or
(b) approving the appointment of a person as a maintenance controller subject to
conditions
14 under regulation 42ZX suspending or cancelling the approval of a person’s appointment as
a maintenance controller
15 under regulation 5.14 refusing to issue or renew a balloon flight crew rating
16 under regulation 5.20 revoking a person’s approval to give balloon flying training for the
issue of a balloon flight crew rating
18 under regulation 5.23 refusing to issue a balloon class endorsement (within the meaning
given by subregulation 5.01(1))

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Table 297A Reviewable decisions


Item A decision...
22 under regulation 5.58 revoking an approval of a person’s appointment as a chief balloon
flying instructor
31 under regulation 262AN refusing to approve an organisation in relation to a limited
category aircraft
32 under regulation 265 suspending a licence or authority (within the meaning given by
subregulation 263(1))
33 under regulation 269 varying, suspending or cancelling an approval, authority, certificate
or licence (within the meaning given by subregulation 263(1))
34 under subregulation 298A(4) that CASA is satisfied that a person has committed an act
mentioned in subregulation 298A(1)

Decisions made by authorised persons


(2) An application may be made to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal for the
review of a decision that is:
(a) mentioned in item 7, 8, 11 or 12 of table 297A; and
(b) made by a person who is an authorised person for the provision under
which the decision is made.
Note 1: Section 27A of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal Act 1975 requires a person who
makes a reviewable decision to give a person, whose interests are affected by the
decision, notice of:
(a) the making of the decision; and
(b) the person’s right to have the decision reviewed.
Note 2: A decision mentioned in this regulation that is made by a delegate of CASA is
reviewable under this regulation: see subsection 25(3A) of the Administrative Appeals
Tribunal Act 1975.

298A Cheating by examination candidates


(1) CASA may give written notice to a person who attempted a prescribed
examination if it believes on reasonable grounds that the person has committed
any of the following acts without CASA’s permission:
(a) copied any part of the examination paper;
(b) removed:
(i) any part of the examination paper; or
(ii) a copy of any part of the examination paper;
from the place where the person attempted the examination;
(c) given to another person:
(i) any part of the examination paper; or
(ii) a copy of any part of the examination paper; or
(iii) any information about the questions contained in the examination
paper, being information that might give anyone an unfair advantage
in the examination;

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(d) before the examination—knowingly received from another person, or


otherwise knowingly obtained possession of:
(i) any part of the examination paper; or
(ii) a copy of any part of the examination paper; or
(iii) any information about the questions contained in the examination
paper, being information that might give the person an unfair
advantage in the examination;
(e) before or during the examination—knowingly received from another
person, or otherwise knowingly obtained possession of:
(i) any part of the model answer; or
(ii) a copy of any part of the model answer; or
(iii) any information about the content of the model answer;
(f) during the examination:
(i) helped another person to complete any part of the examination; or
(ii) received help from another person to complete any part of the
examination; or
(iii) used any material or aid that CASA does not permit to be used; or
(iv) read the examination work of another person attempting the
examination;
(g) caused or assisted the commission of, or attempted, any act referred to in
paragraph (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f).
Note: For definitions of expressions used in this subregulation see subregulation (8).

(2) CASA must set out in a notice under subregulation (1):


(a) the act which CASA believes the person has committed; and
(b) the grounds for the belief.
(3) If CASA notifies a person under subregulation (1), the person may, within the
period of 14 days after the day on which the person received the notice, make
reasonable representations to CASA explaining why the person believes that he
or she has not committed the act mentioned in the notice.
(4) If:
(a) CASA notifies a person under subregulation (1); and
(b) the period of 14 days after the day on which the person received the notice
has ended; and
(c) after taking into account any representations, CASA is satisfied that the
person has committed the act mentioned in the notice;
CASA must notify the person of its decision.
Note: Regulation 297A provides that a decision by CASA that it is satisfied as mentioned in
subregulation 298A(4) is reviewable by the Administrative Appeals Tribunal.

(5) If CASA notifies a person under subregulation (4), the person:


(a) is taken not to have passed the examination; and
(b) is not permitted to attempt any prescribed examination for a period of one
year from the day of the first-mentioned examination.

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(6) For the purposes of subregulation (1), a person attempts a written examination if
the person:
(a) attends the place where the examination is held at any time during the
examination; and
(b) receives the examination paper, or any part of it, from the person
conducting the examination.
(7) For the purposes of subregulation (1), a person attempts a practical examination
if the person:
(a) attends the place where the examination is held; and
(b) begins carrying out an activity required by the examination.
(8) In this regulation:
authorisation means an airworthiness authority or an aircraft welding authority.
certificate means:
(a) a certificate under Division 3 of Part 4; or
(c) a certificate of validation; or
(d) a CAR certificate of validation within the meaning of
subregulation 5.01(1).
endorsement means:
(a) an endorsement under Division 3 of Part 4; or
(b) a flight crew endorsement; or
(ba) a balloon class endorsement within the meaning of subregulation 5.01(1);
or
(c) an endorsement under Part 65 of CASR.
examination paper means all of the documents provided by the person
conducting a written examination to persons attempting the examination.
licence means:
(a) a licence under Division 3 of Part 4; or
(b) a flight crew licence; or
(ba) a balloon flight crew licence within the meaning of subregulation 5.01(1);
or
(c) a licence under Part 65 of CASR.
model answer, in relation to an examination, means a document which sets out
the correct, or suggested, answers to the questions set out in the examination
paper.
practical examination means an examination that requires a person to
demonstrate his or her ability to carry out a particular activity to a particular
standard.
prescribed examination means an examination conducted for the purpose of the
issue or renewal of a licence, certificate, authorisation, rating or endorsement.

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rating means:
(a) a flight crew rating; or
(aa) a balloon flight crew rating within the meaning of subregulation 5.01(1); or
(b) a rating under Part 65 of CASR.
written examination means an examination that requires answers to be given in
writing and includes an examination that sets out multiple choice answers to each
question.

298B Examination misconduct by persons other than examination candidates


(1) Without the approval of CASA, a person, other than an examination candidate to
whom subregulation 298A(1) applies, must not:
(a) copy any part of an examination paper or model answer; or
(b) give to any person:
(i) any part of an examination paper or model answer; or
(ii) a copy of any part of an examination paper or model answer; or
(iii) any information about the questions contained in an examination
paper, being information that might give anyone an unfair advantage
in an examination; or
(iv) any information about the content of a model answer; or
(c) receive from any person, or otherwise obtain possession of:
(i) any part of an examination paper or model answer; or
(ii) a copy of any part of an examination paper or model answer; or
(iii) any information about the questions contained in an examination
paper, being information that might give anyone an unfair advantage
in an examination; or
(iv) any information about the content of a model answer; or
(d) help another person to complete any part of an examination during the
examination; or
(e) cause or assist the commission of, or attempt, any act referred to in
paragraph (a), (b), (c) or (d).
Penalty: 50 penalty units.
(1A) Strict liability applies to paragraphs (1)(a), (b) and (d).
Note: For strict liability, see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code.

(2) In this regulation:


examination paper has the same meaning as in regulation 298A.
model answer has the same meaning as in regulation 298A.

298C Personation at examinations


(1) A person must not personate an examination candidate at a prescribed
examination.

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Penalty: 50 penalty units.


(2) If a person is charged with an offence against subregulation (1), both the
personator and the candidate are taken not to have passed the examination.
(3) If a person is charged with an offence against subregulation (1):
(a) the personator; and
(b) unless CASA is satisfied that the personation took place without the
candidate’s knowledge or consent—the candidate;
are not permitted to attempt any prescribed examination:
(c) unless the person is acquitted of the offence; or
(d) unless the charge is withdrawn; or
(e) until a period of one year has passed from the date of the examination to
which the charge related;
whichever happens first.
(4) In spite of subregulation (2), if:
(a) a person who attempted an examination is charged with an offence against
subregulation (1); and
(b) either:
(i) the person is acquitted of that offence; or
(ii) the charge is withdrawn; and
(c) the mark obtained by the person in the examination is more than, or equal
to, the pass mark for the examination;
the person is taken to have passed the examination.
(5) In this regulation:
offence against subregulation (1) includes:
(a) an offence against section 11.1 or 11.4 of the Criminal Code in relation to
an offence against that subregulation; and
(b) an offence against subregulation (1) because of the operation of
section 11.2 or 11.3 of the Criminal Code.
(6) In this regulation:
personator means a person alleged to have personated a candidate.
prescribed examination has the same meaning as in regulation 298A.

298D Person not permitted to sit examination until Tribunal decides


(1) If a person applies under subregulation 297A(2) for review of CASA’s decision
that it is satisfied as mentioned in subregulation 298A(4), the person is not
permitted to attempt any prescribed examination:
(a) unless the Administrative Appeals Tribunal decides the application in
favour of the applicant; or
(b) until a period of one year passes from the date of the examination to which
the application relates;

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Regulation 298E

whichever happens first.


(2) In this regulation:
prescribed examination has the same meaning as in regulation 298A.

298E Sitting examination when not permitted


(1) If:
(a) a person is not permitted to attempt a prescribed examination because of
subregulation 298A(5), 298C(3) or 298D(1); and
(b) the person attempts a prescribed examination;
the person is taken not to have passed the examination.
(2) In this regulation:
prescribed examination has the same meaning as in regulation 298A.

299 Further examination of holders of flight crew licences etc.


(1) This regulation applies to the holder of any of the following:
(a) a flight crew licence, rating or endorsement;
(b) a certificate of validation;
(c) any of the following within the meaning of subregulation 5.01(1):
(i) a balloon class endorsement;
(ii) a balloon flight crew rating;
(iii) a CAR certificate of validation;
(iv) a commercial pilot (balloon) licence;
(v) a flight radiotelephone operator licence.
(2) If CASA considers it necessary in the interests of the safety of air navigation,
CASA may give the holder a notice in writing:
(a) requiring the holder to undertake an examination specified by CASA to
demonstrate that the holder continues to possess the aeronautical skills and
aeronautical knowledge appropriate to the licence, rating, endorsement or
certificate; and
(b) setting out the reasons for CASA’s decision; and
(c) setting out the time and place of the examination.
Note: A decision to require a person to undertake an examination is reviewable by the
Administrative Appeals Tribunal: see regulation 297A.

(3) CASA must not set out a time under paragraph (2)(c) that is within 21 days after
the date of the notice.
(4) A person who is given a notice under subregulation (2) commits an offence if the
person:
(a) refuses to undertake an examination; or
(b) fails to attend at the time and place set out in the notice.

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Regulation 301

Penalty: 50 penalty units.


(5) An offence against this regulation is an offence of strict liability.

301 Surrender of documents


(1) The holder of a licence, certificate or other document issued, or required to be
kept, under these Regulations, or a person having the custody of a licence,
certificate or other document issued, or required to be kept, under these
Regulations, shall, if CASA by notice in writing so requires, surrender the
licence, certificate or document to CASA within such time as is specified in the
notice.
Penalty: 5 penalty units.
(1A) In subregulation (1), a reference to a document that is required to be kept under
these Regulations includes a document that is required to be kept under:
(a) a Civil Aviation Order; or
(b) a Manual of Standards; or
(c) another document that is required to be kept under these Regulations.
(2) A person must not engage in conduct that results in the destruction, mutilation or
defacement of a document that the person is required to surrender to CASA.
Penalty: 10 penalty units.
(3) An offence against subregulation (1) is an offence of strict liability.
Note: For strict liability, see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code.

302 Production of licences


(1) Any person required under these Regulations to be the holder of a licence, other
than a flight crew licence, shall, on demand by an authorised person, produce the
licence for inspection by the authorised person.
Penalty: 5 penalty units.
(2) The owner or pilot in command of any aircraft shall, on demand, produce or
cause to be produced for inspection by an authorised person, any certificates,
licences, log books or other documents relating to the aircraft and, if it carries
passengers or cargo, the list of names of the passengers or the bills of lading and
the manifest, as the case may be.
Penalty: 5 penalty units.
(3) An offence against subregulation (1) or (2) is an offence of strict liability.
Note: For strict liability, see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code.

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303 Conditions subject to which licences or certificates are granted


(1) Wherever CASA is empowered under these Regulations to grant or issue a
licence or certificate upon or subject to conditions, CASA may, unless the
contrary intention appears, specify and notify in Civil Aviation Orders, or a
Manual of Standards, or both, any such conditions that are to be of general
application to a specified class of licences or certificates (which may include
licences or certificates granted or issued before the notification) and any
conditions so notified shall be deemed to be conditions of every licence or
certificate of that class.
(2) In this regulation:
licence includes:
(a) a flight crew rating or endorsement; or
(b) a balloon flight crew rating or balloon class endorsement within the
meaning of subregulation 5.01(1).

304 Directions and instructions—section 23 of the Act


(1) CASA may give or issue directions or instructions to all or any of the persons
holding permissions under section 23 of the Act, being directions or instructions
with respect to matters affecting the safe navigation and operation, or the
maintenance, of aircraft.
(2) A person must not contravene a direction or instruction.
Penalty: 50 penalty units.
(3) An offence against subregulation (2) is an offence of strict liability.
Note: For strict liability, see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code.

305 Access of authorised persons


(1) Subject to any aviation security requirements, an authorised person shall, at all
reasonable times, have access to any place to which access is necessary for the
purpose of carrying out any powers and functions vested in him or her in
pursuance of these Regulations, and, in particular:
(a) must have access at all times to an aerodrome for the purpose of inspecting
the aerodrome; and
(b) must have access at all times during working hours to:
(i) premises at which an activity authorised by a civil aviation
authorisation is being carried out; and
(ii) any documents or drawings associated with the activity; and
(c) shall, at all reasonable times, have access to any aircraft for the purpose of
inspecting the aircraft.
(1A) A person must not prevent, or hinder, access by an authorised person to any
place to which access is necessary for the purpose of carrying out any of the
authorised person’s powers or functions under these Regulations.

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Regulation 306

Penalty: 50 penalty units.


(1B) An offence against subregulation (1A) is an offence of strict liability.
Note: For strict liability, see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code.

(2) An authorised person must produce his or her identity card for inspection:
(a) while acting as an authorised person; and
(b) if asked to do so by the occupier or person in charge, or apparently in
charge, of the place or thing to which access is sought.
(3) Where an authorised person:
(a) is acting as an authorised person; and
(b) seeks or is allowed access to a place or thing specified in subregulation (1);
and
(c) fails to produce his or her identity card for inspection when asked to do so;
that person is not authorised to access under that subregulation and, if access has
been given to that person, that access is to be terminated.

306 Liability for damage to aircraft during official tests


CASA or an officer shall not be liable for any loss or damage to an aircraft which
occurs while the aircraft is in the custody of CASA for the purpose of official
flying trials or other official tests, or in the course of transit to and from the place
fixed for those trials or tests, or during any inspection by an officer in pursuance
of these Regulations.

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Transitional provisions—miscellaneous Division 1

Regulation 312

Part 20—Transitional provisions


Division 1—Transitional provisions—miscellaneous

312 Definition
In this Part:
original regulations means these Regulations as in force immediately before
1 October 1998.

313 Transitional: certificates of type approval


(3) A certificate of type approval for an aircraft component (other than an aircraft
engine or propeller) that was in force under regulation 22 immediately before
1 October 1998 continues in force, and has the effect it would have if the original
regulations were still in force.
(4) A certificate of type approval continued in force under this regulation remains
subject to any condition to which it was subject immediately before 1 October
1998.
(5) If the suspension of a certificate of type approval continued in force under this
regulation was in force under regulation 22D immediately before 1 October
1998, the suspension continues as if the original regulations were still in force.
(6) If an application for a certificate of type approval for an aircraft component
(other than an aircraft engine or propeller) was made before 1 October 1998 but
CASA had not decided the application before that day, CASA must deal with the
application as if the original regulations were still in force.
(8) The original regulations apply as if they were still in force to a certificate of type
approval for an aircraft component (other than an aircraft engine or propeller)
issued on an application mentioned in subregulation (6).

314 Transitional: certificates of airworthiness


(5) If an application for the validation of a certificate of airworthiness issued by the
appropriate authority of a Contracting State was made before 1 October 1998 but
CASA had not decided the application before that day, CASA must deal with the
application as if the original regulations were still in force.

315 Transitional: suspension of a certificate of airworthiness


If the suspension of a certificate of airworthiness was in force under
regulation 26 immediately before 1 October 1998, the suspension continues as if
the original regulations were still in force.

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Division 1 Transitional provisions—miscellaneous

Regulation 318

318 Transitional: certificates of approval


(1) A certificate of approval for the manufacture of aircraft, aircraft components or
aircraft materials that was in force under regulation 30 on 30 November 1998:
(a) continues in force for 5 years after 30 November 1998; and
(b) has the effect during that period that it would have if the original
regulations were still in force; and
(c) for Subparts 21.H and 21.L of CASR—has the same effect during that
period as a production certificate issued under regulation 21.134 of CASR.
(2) A certificate of approval for manufacture continued in force under
subregulation (1) remains subject to any condition to which it was subject
immediately before 1 December 1998.
(3) If an application for a certificate of approval for the manufacture of aircraft,
aircraft components or aircraft materials was made under subregulation 30(1)
before 1 December 1998 but CASA had not decided the application before that
day, CASA must deal with the application as if the original regulations were still
in force.
(4) If a request under regulation 30A for approval of a proposed change to any of the
particulars stated in a certificate that has been continued under subregulation (1)
was made before 1 December 1998 but CASA had not decided the request before
that day, CASA must deal with the request as if the original regulations were still
in force.

319 Transitional: approval to manufacture amateur-built aircraft


(1) An approval to manufacture an amateur-built aircraft that was in force under
subparagraph 24(2)(b)(ii) immediately before 1 December 1998 continues in
force, and has the effect that it would have if the original regulations were still in
force.
(2) An approval continued in force under subregulation (1) remains subject to any
condition to which it was subject immediately before 1 December 1998.
(3) If an application for approval to manufacture an amateur-built aircraft mentioned
in subparagraph 24(2)(b)(ii) was made before 1 December 1998 but CASA had
not decided the application before that day, CASA must deal with the application
as if the original regulations were still in force.

320 Transitional: suspension of certificate of approval


If the suspension of a certificate of approval for manufacture was in force under
regulation 265, 268 or 269 immediately before 1 December 1998, the suspension
continues as if the original regulations were still in force.

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Regulation 321

321 Transitional: notices of events


A notice under regulation 30B that was in force immediately before 1 December
1998 continues in force, and has the effect that it would have if the original
regulations were still in force.

325 References to Parts, Divisions or Subdivisions renumbered by Civil Aviation


Amendment Regulations 1999 (No. 6)
A reference in an instrument made before 22 December 1999 to a Part, Division
or Subdivision renumbered by the Civil Aviation Amendment Regulations 1999
(No. 6) is a reference to the Part, Division or Subdivision as so renumbered.

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Division 2 Transitional provisions relating to Parts 42, 66, 145 and 147 of CASR

Regulation 328

Division 2—Transitional provisions relating to Parts 42, 66, 145 and


147 of CASR

328 Application of Part 4A to aircraft


Part 4A does not apply to an aircraft to which Part 42 of CASR applies.

330 Application of Part 4B to aircraft


Subject to regulation 331, Part 4B does not apply to an aircraft:
(a) to which Part 42 of CASR applies; and
(b) for which maintenance services are being provided by a Part 145
organisation.

331 Application of Part 4B to Part 145 organisations—dealing with defects


If:
(a) a person who is the holder of a certificate of approval that covers
maintenance for an aircraft makes a report to CASA under regulation 51,
51A or 52 in relation to a defect in the aircraft; and
(b) after making the report, the person becomes a Part 145 organisation;
Part 4B continues to apply to the person in relation to the defect.

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Transitional provisions Part 20
Transitional provisions—amendments made by the Civil Aviation Legislation Amendment Regulation
2013 (No. 1) (substitution of Part 5) Division 3

Regulation 333

Division 3—Transitional provisions—amendments made by the Civil


Aviation Legislation Amendment Regulation 2013 (No. 1)
(substitution of Part 5)

333 Certain civil aviation authorisations not affected by substitution of Part 5 on


1 September 2014
(1) Subregulation (2) applies to a balloon-related civil aviation authorisation issued
under Part 5 if the authorisation was in force immediately before 1 September
2014.
(2) Despite the substitution of Part 5 on 1 September 2014, the authorisation
continues in force according to its terms as if the substitution had not occurred.
(3) Subregulation (4) applies to a balloon-related civil aviation authorisation if the
authorisation was under suspension immediately before 1 September 2014.
(4) Despite the substitution of Part 5 on 1 September 2014, the authorisation is not
repealed, and its suspension continues according to its terms, as if the
substitution had not occurred.

334 Civil Aviation Orders for Part 5—balloons


(1) This regulation applies to a Civil Aviation Order made under a provision
mentioned in subregulation (2) if the Order:
(a) was in force immediately before 1 September 2014; and
(b) related to balloons.
(2) For subregulation (1) the provisions are the following:
(a) regulation 5.14;
(b) regulation 5.17;
(c) regulation 5.19;
(d) regulation 5.20;
(e) regulation 5.52;
(f) regulation 5.58;
(g) regulation 5.59.
(3) Despite the substitution of Part 5 on 1 September 2014, the Civil Aviation Order
continues in force according to its terms to the extent that it relates to balloons as
if the substitution had not occurred.

335 Civil Aviation Orders—flight time limitations


(1) This regulation applies to a Civil Aviation Order made under regulation 5.55 if
the Order was in force immediately before 1 September 2014.
(2) The Civil Aviation Order continues in force according to its terms as if it had
been made on 1 September 2014 under regulation 210A.

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Division 4 Transitional provisions—amendments made by the Civil Aviation Legislation Amendment
(Maintenance and Other Matters) Regulation 2013

Regulation 336

Division 4—Transitional provisions—amendments made by the Civil


Aviation Legislation Amendment (Maintenance and Other
Matters) Regulation 2013
Subdivision 1—Transitional provisions

336 References to certification of completion of maintenance and authorised


release certificates (regulation 42W)
(1) For paragraphs 42W(4)(a) and (b), a reference to the completion of maintenance
being certified in accordance with regulation 42ZE or 42ZN is taken to include a
reference to a certificate of release to service having been issued for the
maintenance.
(2) For paragraphs 42W(4)(d) and (e), a reference to an authorised release certificate
is taken to include, for a component on which maintenance has been carried out
under CASR, a reference to a certificate of release to service for the component
in relation to the maintenance that is issued under Division 42.H.4 of CASR and
is in the approved form.

337 Application of regulation 214 (Training of maintenance personnel)


Regulation 214 does not apply to an operator in relation to an aircraft for which a
Part 145 organisation is:
(a) providing maintenance services; or
(b) undertaking CAR maintenance activities.

Subdivision 2—Part 145 organisations approved to undertake CAR


maintenance activities

338 Definition of approved system of certification of completion of maintenance


The definition of approved system of certification of completion of
maintenance in subregulation 2(1) is taken to include, for a Part 145
organisation that is approved to undertake CAR maintenance activities, the
system of certification of completion of maintenance set out in the organisation’s
exposition.

339 Compliance with regulation 42G (Flight control system: additional


requirements)
A Part 145 organisation that carries out maintenance to which regulation 42G
applies is taken to have complied with that regulation in relation to the
maintenance if the organisation:
(a) is approved to undertake CAR maintenance activities for the aircraft on
which the maintenance is carried out; and

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Regulation 340
(b) carries out the maintenance in accordance with Division 42.D.5
(Requirements for independent inspection of critical control system
maintenance) of CASR.

340 Compliance with Division 4 of Part 4A (How maintenance is to be carried


out)
A Part 145 organisation that carries out maintenance on an aircraft is taken to
have complied with Division 4 of Part 4A in relation to the maintenance if the
organisation:
(a) is approved to undertake CAR maintenance activities for the aircraft; and
(b) carries out the maintenance in accordance with Divisions 42.D.4
(Requirements for carrying out maintenance) and 42.E.3 (Requirements for
controlling unserviceable and unsalvageable parts) of CASR.

341 Who may carry out maintenance for regulation 42ZC (Maintenance on
Australian aircraft in Australian territory)
(1) Subregulation 42ZC(3) is taken to permit the following persons to carry out
maintenance on a class A aircraft in Australian territory:
(a) a Part 145 organisation that is approved to undertake CAR maintenance
activities for the aircraft;
(b) an individual carrying out maintenance on behalf of a Part 145 organisation
that is approved to undertake CAR maintenance activities for the aircraft.
(2) Subregulation 42ZC(4) is taken to permit the following persons to carry out
maintenance on a class B aircraft in Australian territory:
(a) a Part 145 organisation that is approved to undertake CAR maintenance
activities for the aircraft;
(b) an individual carrying out maintenance on behalf of a Part 145 organisation
that is approved to undertake CAR maintenance activities for the aircraft.

342 Application of regulations 42ZF to 42ZM (which deal with approved


systems of certification of completion of maintenance)
Regulations 42ZF to 42ZM do not apply to a Part 145 organisation that is
approved to undertake CAR maintenance activities.
Note: For an approved system of certification of completion of maintenance for a Part 145
organisation that is approved to undertake CAR maintenance activities, see
regulation 338.

343 Compliance with Part 4B (Defect reporting)


A Part 145 organisation that carries out maintenance on an aircraft is taken to
have complied with Part 4B in relation to a defect in the aircraft if the
organisation:
(a) is approved to undertake CAR maintenance activities for the aircraft; and

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Division 4 Transitional provisions—amendments made by the Civil Aviation Legislation Amendment
(Maintenance and Other Matters) Regulation 2013

Regulation 343
(b) complies with Subdivision 42.D.6.2 (Reporting defects) of CASR in
relation to the defect.

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Civil Aviation Regulations 1988
Statutory Rules No. 158, 1988

made under the

Civil Aviation Act 1988

Compilation No. 92

Compilation date: 2 December 2021

Includes amendments up to: F2021L00200

Registered: 2 December 2021

This compilation is in 2 volumes

Volume 1: regulations 1–343


Volume 2: Schedules and Endnotes
Each volume has its own contents

This compilation includes a commenced amendment made by F2019L01621

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About this compilation
This compilation
This is a compilation of the Civil Aviation Regulations 1988 that shows the text of the law as
amended and in force on 2 December 2021 (the compilation date).
The notes at the end of this compilation (the endnotes) include information about amending
laws and the amendment history of provisions of the compiled law.
Uncommenced amendments
The effect of uncommenced amendments is not shown in the text of the compiled law. Any
uncommenced amendments affecting the law are accessible on the Legislation Register
(www.legislation.gov.au). The details of amendments made up to, but not commenced at, the
compilation date are underlined in the endnotes. For more information on any uncommenced
amendments, see the series page on the Legislation Register for the compiled law.
Application, saving and transitional provisions for provisions and amendments
If the operation of a provision or amendment of the compiled law is affected by an
application, saving or transitional provision that is not included in this compilation, details are
included in the endnotes.
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Contents
Schedule 5—CASA maintenance schedule 1

Part 1—Daily inspection 1


Table of checks included in a daily inspection................................................. 1
Section 1 General ............................................................................. 1
Section 2 Additional items for agricultural aeroplanes ..................... 2
Section 3 Additional items for seaplanes .......................................... 2

Part 2—Periodic inspection 3


Table of actions included in a periodic inspection ........................................... 4
Section 1 The airframe ..................................................................... 4
Section 2 The engine ........................................................................ 7
Section 3 The electrical system ........................................................ 9
Section 4 The instruments .............................................................. 11
Section 5 The radio system ............................................................. 13

Part 3—Post inspection check 15

Schedule 6—CASA system of certification of


completion of maintenance 16

Part 1—Interpretation 16
What is meant by the person who carries out the maintenance? .................... 16
What is meant by performs maintenance? ..................................................... 16
Supervisor to be responsible for work he or she supervises ........................... 16

Part 2—Certification of completion of stages of maintenance


and inspections under subregulation 42G(2) 17
What is to be certified? .................................................................................. 17
Who is to certify? ........................................................................................ 17
Where must a certification be made? ............................................................. 17
What must be included in a certification? ...................................................... 17

Part 3—Certification of co-ordination of maintenance 20


When is co-ordination of maintenance required?........................................... 20
What is the responsibility of a person who co-ordinates maintenance? ......... 20
Who must co-ordinate maintenance within a category of maintenance? ....... 20
Who must co-ordinate maintenance across categories? ................................. 21
When and by whom does co-ordination of maintenance have to be
certified? ......................................................................... 21
What is the responsibility of a person who certifies for co-ordination
of maintenance? .............................................................. 21
Where must a certification for co-ordination of maintenance be made? ........ 22
What must be included in a certification for co-ordination of
maintenance? .................................................................. 22

Part 4—Final certification 23


When must a final certification be made? ...................................................... 23
Where must a final certification be made? ..................................................... 23
Who must certify? ........................................................................................ 23

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What must be included in a final certification? .............................................. 23
What is the responsibility of a person who makes a final certification? ........ 25

Schedule 7—Maintenance that must not be carried


out on a Class B aircraft by a person
referred to in paragraph 42ZC(4)(b) 26

Part 1—General 26

Part 2—Maintenance of airframes 27

Part 3—Maintenance of engines 28

Part 4—Maintenance on electrical, instrument and radio


systems 29

Part 5—Specific maintenance on manned free balloons and hot


air airships 30

Schedule 8—Maintenance that may be carried out on


a Class B aircraft by a person entitled to
do so under subregulation 42ZC(4) 31

Part 1—Maintenance on Class B aircraft other than manned


free balloons 31

Part 2—Maintenance on manned free balloons 33

Schedule 9—Maintenance control manual and


maintenance controller 35

Part 1—Requirements for person who is a maintenance


controller 35

Part 2—Functions of maintenance controller 36

Endnotes 37
Endnote 1—About the endnotes 37
Endnote 2—Abbreviation key 38
Endnote 3—Legislation history 39
Endnote 4—Amendment history 46
Endnote 5—Miscellaneous 110

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CASA maintenance schedule Schedule 5
Daily inspection Part 1

Schedule 5—CASA maintenance schedule


(subregulation 2(1), definition of CASA maintenance schedule)

Part 1—Daily inspection


1.1 An inspection (in this Part called a daily inspection) must be carried out on the
aircraft before the aircraft’s first flight on each day on which the aircraft is flown.
1.2 A daily inspection must consist of the making of such of the checks set out in the
table at the end of this Part as are applicable to the aircraft.

Table of checks included in a daily inspection

Section 1 General
(1) Check that the ignition switches are off, the mixture control is lean or cut off, the
throttle is closed and the fuel selector is on.
(2) Check that the propeller blades are free from cracks, bends and detrimental nicks,
that the propeller spinner is secure and free from cracks, that there is no evidence
of oil or grease leakage from the propeller hub or actuating cylinder and that the
propeller hub, where visible, has no evidence of any defect which would prevent
safe operation.
(3) Check that the induction system and all cooling air inlets are free from
obstruction.
(4) Check that the engine, where visible, has no fuel or oil leaks and that the exhaust
system is secure and free from cracks.
(5) Check that the oil quantity is within the limits specified by the manufacturer for
safe operation and that the oil filler cap, dipstick and inspection panels are
secure.
(6) Check that the engine cowlings and cowl flaps are secure.
(7) Check that the landing gear tyres are free from cuts or other damage, have no
plies exposed and, by visual inspection, are adequately inflated.
(8) Check that the landing gear oleo extensions are within normal static limits and
that the landing gear doors are secure.
(9) Check that the wing and fuselage surfaces are free from damage and that the
inspection panels, flight control surfaces and flight control devices are secure.
(10) Check that the interplane and centre section struts are free from damage and that
the bracing wires are of the correct tension.
(11) Check that the pitot heads and static ports are free from obstruction and that the
pitot cover is removed or is free to operate.

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(12) Check that the fuel tank filler caps, chains, vents and associated access panels are
secure and free from damage.
(13) Check that the empennage surfaces are free from damage and that the control
surfaces control cables and control rods, where visible, are secure.
(14) Check that the canard surfaces are free from damage and that the control
surfaces, control cables and control rods, where visible, are secure.
(15) Check that the flight controls, the trim systems and the high lift devices operable
from the ground have full and free movement in the correct sense.
(16) Check that the radios and antennae are secure and that where visible, radio units
and interwiring are secure.
(17) Check that the drain holes are free from obstruction.
(18) Check that there is no snow, frost or ice on the wings, tail surfaces, canards,
propeller or windscreen.
(19) Check that each tank sump and fuel filter is free from water and foreign matter
by draining a suitable quantity of fuel into a clean transparent container.
(20) Check that the windscreen is clean and free from damage.
(21) Check that the instruments are free from damage, legible and secure.
(22) Check that the seat belts, buckles and inertia reels are free from damage, secure
and functioning correctly.

Section 2 Additional items for agricultural aeroplanes


(1) Check that the agricultural equipment is secure.
(2) Check that the dump and fan brake mechanisms are free from obstructions and
operate correctly.

Section 3 Additional items for seaplanes


(1) Check that the hull and floats are free from damage, corrosion and water
accumulation.
(2) Check that the float attachment struts, bracing wires and attachment fittings are
secure and free from damage and corrosion.
(3) Check that the water rudder and its attachments are secure and free from damage
and corrosion and that the water rudder has full, free and correct travel.

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Part 2—Periodic inspection


2.1 Subject to paragraph 2.2, an inspection (in this Part called a periodic inspection)
must consist of the taking of the actions set out in the table at the end of this Part
as applicable to the aircraft.
2.2 The holder of a certificate of registration for a class B aircraft may elect to have a
section or sections of the periodic inspection carried out on the aircraft at a
different time from the other sections.
2.3 A periodic inspection must be carried out on a private aircraft within the period
of 1 year from:
(a) the day on which the aircraft’s current certificate of airworthiness was
issued; or
(b) the day on which the most recent general maintenance inspection on the
aircraft was completed;
whichever is the later.
2.4 Subject to paragraph 2.5, a periodic inspection must be carried out on a class B
aircraft that is not a private aircraft within whichever of the following periods
expires first:
(a) one year from:
(i) the day on which the aircraft’s current certificate of airworthiness was
issued; or
(ii) the day on which the most recent general maintenance inspection on
the aircraft was completed;
whichever is the later;
(b) the aircraft has been in service for 100 hours since:
(i) the aircraft’s current certificate of airworthiness was issued; or
(ii) the most recent general maintenance inspection on the aircraft was
completed;
whichever occurred later.
2.5 In spite of paragraph 2.4, if the holder of the certificate of registration for a class
B aircraft that is not a private aircraft has elected under paragraph 2.2 to have the
sections of the periodic inspection carried out on the aircraft at different times,
the following provisions have effect:
(a) the first carrying out of each section of the periodic inspection on the
aircraft after the election is made must be carried out within whichever of
the following periods expires first:
(i) 18 months from:
(A) the day on which the aircraft’s current certificate of
airworthiness was issued; or
(B) the day on which the most recent general maintenance
inspection on the aircraft was completed;
whichever is the later;

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(ii) the aircraft has been in service for 150 hours since:
(A) the aircraft’s current certificate of airworthiness was issued;
or
(B) the most recent general maintenance inspection on the aircraft
was completed;
whichever occurred later;
(b) each subsequent carrying out of each section of the periodic inspection
must be carried out within whichever of the following periods expires first:
(i) the aircraft has been in service for 100 hours since the section
concerned was most recently carried out on the aircraft;
(ii) 1 year from the day on which the section concerned was most recently
carried out on the aircraft.
2.6 In this Part:
general maintenance inspection means a regular inspection and check of a class
B aircraft, its systems and components that:
(a) is required by the aircraft’s maintenance schedule to be carried out at
regular intervals; and
(b) is not required to be carried out before the aircraft’s first flight on each day
on which the aircraft is flown.
private aircraft means an aircraft:
(a) that is a class B aircraft; and
(b) that has a maximum take off weight of 5700 kg or less; and
(c) that is only used in private operations by:
(i) the owner of the aircraft; or
(ii) a person to whom the owner has provided the aircraft without
receiving any remuneration from the person.
2.7 Unless otherwise indicated in the table, where the table requires a thing to be
inspected, the inspection is to be a thorough check made to determine whether
the thing will continue to be airworthy until the next periodic inspection.

Table of actions included in a periodic inspection

Section 1 The airframe


(1) Check the external and internal required placards.
Note: Reference should be made to the aircraft flight manual and airworthiness directives for
the required placards.

(2) Take the following action in relation to the mainplane and empennage (including
canards) of the aircraft:
(a) inspect the skins for evidence of wrinkles, buckles, sheared or loose rivets,
corrosion, disbonds and general damage;
(b) if the skin is fabric, check the strength of the fabric;
(c) inspect the internal structures and spars;

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(d) inspect the lift struts, interplane struts, jury struts, spreaders, chafing discs
and bracing wires;
(e) inspect the flight control surfaces, slats, spoilers, tabs, flaps, mass balance
weight attachments, hinge brackets, tracks and rollers;
(f) inspect the flight control system bellcranks, push pull rods, torque tubes,
cables, fairleads, turnbarrells and pulleys;
(g) inspect the wing and empennage to fuselage attachments and surrounding
structure;
(h) lubricate as necessary.
(3) Take the following action in relation to the fuselage:
(a) inspect the fuselage skin for evidence of wrinkles, buckles, sheared or
loose rivets, corrosion, disbonds and general damage;
(b) inspect the areas around cut-outs (such as windows and inspection
apertures) for cracks and inspect the sealing and fit of all doors and
emergency exits;
(c) inspect the interior;
(d) inspect the strength of the fabric covering on surfaces;
(e) inspect the internal structure;
(f) inspect the locks, latches and hinges of doors, canopy, windows which may
be opened and direct vision windows;
(g) check that the windshields and windows are clean and free from crazing,
cracking, discoloration, delamination and scratches;
(h) inspect the seats, seat attachments, seat adjustment mechanisms, seat stops,
seat belts, safety harnesses and inertia reels;
(j) inspect the control wheels, control columns, rudder pedals, control levers,
control system bellcranks, push pull rods, torque tubes and cables;
(k) operate all trim controls through the complete range of travel and check
them for correct trim position indication;
(l) inspect the brake master cylinders, brake lines, reservoirs, parking brake
linkage and mechanical brake system operating mechanisms;
(m) check the cabin fire extinguisher for correct charge, legibility of operating
instructions and condition of locking pin or seal and ensure that the
extinguisher has not reached its expiry date;
(n) inspect the heating and fresh air system ducting and outlets and the airflow
control valves;
(p) inspect the emergency and flotation equipment and ensure that the
equipment has not reached its expiry date;
(q) lubricate as necessary.
(4) Jack the aircraft so that the landing gear is clear of the ground and take the
following action:
(a) inspect the undercarriage attachment to the airframe;
(b) inspect the structural members, drag and side braces, compression
members, oleo struts, bracing struts and torque links;
(c) inspect the leaf or tube spring shock absorbing units and bungee rubber;

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(d) inspect the flexible hoses;


(e) inspect the main wheels and tyres and the nose or tail wheels and tyres;
(f) clean the wheel bearings, check that they are free from scoring and
brinelling, re-lubricate them, re-install them and adjust the bearing
pre-load;
(g) inspect the brake linings or pads and the brake drums or discs;
(h) inspect the brake lines and flexible hoses;
(j) inspect the nosewheel or tailwheel steering mechanism and the shimmy
dampener;
(k) inspect the landing gear retraction mechanism, the door and the door
operating linkage;
(l) carry out an operational check of the landing gear and doors and ensure
that the adjustment of downlocks, overcentre links, uplocks and spring
tensions are within the manufacturer’s specified limits;
(m) lubricate as necessary.
(5) Take the following action in relation to the fuel system:
(a) inspect the fuel tanks (where visible), lines, drains, vents, signs, filler caps,
filler cap securing chains or cables, filler cap seals and scupper drains;
(b) inspect the fuel selector valves;
(c) inspect the fuel selector valve operating linkage.
(6) Take the following action in relation to the hydraulic system:
(a) remove, clean, and refit the hydraulic system filter element, or if it is
unserviceable, install a new filter element;
(b) inspect the hydraulic system reservoirs, powerpack, accumulators, selector
valves, hand pump, pipelines and flexible hoses.
(7) Inspect the anti-icing and de-icing systems.
(8) Inspect the air-conditioning evaporator, condenser and compressor and the
air-conditioning ducting, pipelines and units.
(9) Inspect the pressurisation control system and indication system.
(10) Take the following additional action if the aircraft is used in agricultural
operations:
(a) inspect the hopper, hopper lid and fasteners, baffles and internal braces;
(b) inspect the spreader, spreader gate and controls;
(c) inspect the spray pump fan, fan mount, fan brake, spray pump lines, booms
and boom supports;
(d) inspect the emergency dump doors and dump controls.
(11) Take the following additional action if the aircraft is a seaplane:
(a) inspect the external covering and internal structure of the floats or hull;
(b) drain the bilge compartments, refit and re-lock the drain plugs;
(c) inspect the float attachment struts, bracing wires and attachment fittings;

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(d) inspect the water rudders, water rudder attachments and water rudder
controls, operate and check them for full and free movement in the correct
sense and for correct locking;
(e) inspect the protective treatment and finish.

Section 2 The engine


(1) Check the external and internal required placards.
Note: Reference should be made to the aircraft flight manual and airworthiness directives for
the required placards.

(2) Take the following action in relation to the cowls:


(a) remove, clean and inspect the cowls, cowl flaps and fastenings.
(3) Inspect, and record the compression of, each cylinder.
(4) Take the following action in relation to the engine oil system:
(a) drain the sump or tank and refit the plug and lockwire;
(b) drain the oil cooler and refit and secure the hose;
(c) either:
(i) remove, inspect, clean and refit the pressure filter and lockwire; or
(ii) remove, open and inspect the cartridge full flow filter and fit a new
cartridge and lockwire;
(d) inspect the oil cooler, oil temperature control valves, oil tank and
attachment fittings;
(e) inspect all oil lines, fittings, breather pipe and the oil cooler shutter;
(f) refill the sump or tank with the recommended grade and quantity of oil.
(5) Take the following action in relation to the ignition system:
(a) remove the spark plugs, clean and inspect them, check the spark plug
electrode gap, test the spark plugs and renew them if required;
(b) inspect the spark plug high tension leads and ceramics;
(c) inspect the magneto housing;
(d) inspect the breaker compartment and cam follower;
(e) inspect the breaker points for serviceability and check the breaker points
gap, magneto engine timing and synchronisation;
(f) inspect the switch and earth leads;
(g) refit and torque the spark plugs;
(h) refit the spark plug high tension leads.
(6) Take the following action in relation to the fuel system:
(a) place the fuel selector in the off position;
(b) remove, inspect, clean and refit the fuel strainers and screens and lockwire;
(c) drain and flush the carburettor fuel bowl and refit the plug and lockwire;
(d) inspect the carburettor or fuel injection components;
(e) inspect the throttle and mixture shafts;
(f) inspect all fuel lines and fittings;

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(g) move the fuel selector from the off position;


(h) inspect the auxiliary fuel pump for operation;
(j) pressurise and purge the fuel system and inspect it for leaks.
(7) Take the following action in relation to the induction system:
(a) remove the air filters, clean them, inspect them and refit or renew them;
(b) inspect the hot and alternate air systems for the integrity of seals and for
serviceability of valves, shafts, bearings, magnets and hinges;
(c) inspect the induction manifold and hoses.
(8) Take the following action in relation to the exhaust system:
(a) inspect the exhaust system;
(b) remove the muffler shroud, inspect the muffler and refit the shroud;
(c) inspect the muffler internally for security of baffle cones;
(d) inspect the cabin heat flexible hoses.
(9) Take the following action in relation to the engine cylinders and baffles:
(a) inspect the cylinder assemblies;
(b) inspect the cylinder base to the crankcase area;
(c) inspect the rocker covers;
(d) inspect the push rod housing seals.
(10) Take the following action in relation to the crankcase, accessory housing and
firewall:
(a) inspect the engine for evidence of oil leakage;
(b) inspect the accessories and drive belts;
(c) inspect the engine mounts and engine mountbolts;
(d) inspect the engine mount frame;
(e) inspect the firewall, including seals and sealant.
(11) Inspect the following controls for full and free movement in the correct sense:
(a) throttle, mixture and propeller;
(b) alternate air and carburettor heat;
(c) engine bay fuel strainer controls;
(d) oil cooler shutter and cowl flap;
(e) turbocharger.
(12) Take the following action in relation to the propeller:
(a) inspect the propeller for static track;
(b) inspect the propeller hub, spinner and backplate;
(c) inspect the wooden propeller attachment bolts;
(d) inspect the blades;
(e) inspect the counterweights;
(f) lubricate the propeller hub;
(g) service the propeller hub with air.

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(13) Take the following action in relation to the turbocharger:


(a) remove the heat shield and inspect the turbocharger housing for cracks and
oil leaks from the inlet and outlet ports;
(b) inspect the compressor and turbine wheel;
(c) inspect the rotating assembly bearing for end float;
(d) inspect the turbocharger mount;
(e) inspect the transition assembly, the induction and exhaust components and
the clamps;
(f) inspect the upper deck pressure manifold and hoses;
(g) lubricate the waste gate linkages and the butterfly valve;
(h) inspect the flexible oil lines;
(j) inspect the controllers and actuators;
(k) inspect the compressor by-pass door;
(m) refit the heat shield.
(14) Take the following action in relation to the refitting of the cowls:
(a) check that no tooling, rags or other foreign objects remain in the
compartment;
(b) inspect the latches and fasteners for correct tension;
(c) inspect the inlet and cooling air ducting;
(d) inspect the landing and taxi light wiring;
(e) inspect the cowl flap linkage and engine drain lines.
(15) Chock the wheels and check the brake operation, then set the park brake, start the
engine and take the following action to determine satisfactory performance in
accordance with the manuracturer’s recommendations:
(a) stabilise the engine temperatures and pressures;
(b) check the idle speed, mixture and the magneto switch operation at low
engine revolutions per minute;
(c) check the carburettor heat or alternate air operation;
(d) check the gyro or vacuum pressure indication;
(e) inspect the generator or alternator;
(f) check any unusual engine vibration or noises;
(g) check the engine response to throttle application;
(h) check each magneto and propeller governor for operation;
(j) check the static engine revolutions per minute, manifold pressure and fuel
flow;
(k) check the idle cut-off operation.
(16) After taking the action described above, remove the cowls, inspect the engine for
oil, fuel or other fluid leaks, then replace the cowls.

Section 3 The electrical system


(1) Check the external and internal required placards.

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Note: Reference should be made to the aircraft flight manual and airworthiness directives for
the required placards.

(2) Take the following action in relation to the air-conditioning system:


(a) inspect the distribution system electrical components and interwiring;
(b) inspect the heating and temperature control system;
(c) inspect the freon system electrical components and interwiring;
(d) inspect the air cycle system electrical components and interwiring.
(3) Take the following action in relation to the electrical power:
(a) inspect the AC generation system (including the generator, invertor,
regulator, interwiring, control relays and switching);
(b) inspect the AC distribution system;
(c) inspect the DC generation system (including the generator, regulator,
transformer or rectifier units, interwiring, control relays and switches);
(d) inspect the DC distribution system (including the busses, circuit breakers or
fuses, relays, switches and interwiring);
(e) inspect the starter generator;
(f) inspect the indication systems;
(g) inspect the batteries;
(h) inspect the external power system.
(4) Take the following action in relation to electrical equipment and furnishing:
(a) inspect the flight compartment (including any spare bulbs and fuses);
(b) inspect the passenger compartment (including any spare bulbs and fuses);
(c) inspect the buffet or galley electrical systems, the lavatory compartment
electrical systems and the cargo compartment electrical systems.
(5) Take the following action in relation to the following fire protection systems:
(a) inspect the engine fire detection system;
(b) inspect any other fire and smoke detection systems;
(c) inspect the engine fire extinguishing system;
(d) inspect any other fire extinguishing systems.
(6) Inspect the electrical components and interwiring of the following flight control
systems:
(a) the trim and flap system;
(b) the lift dump and spoiler system;
(c) the lift augmenting system.
(7) Inspect the electrical components and interwiring of the fuel distribution and
dump system.
(8) Inspect the electrical components and interwiring of the main and auxiliary
hydraulic systems.
(9) Inspect the electrical components and interwiring of the following ice and rain
protection systems:

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(a) the anti/de-ice systems;


(b) the ice detection and indication systems.
(10) Inspect the systems and components that give audible or visual warnings.
(11) Inspect the electrical components and interwiring of the following landing gear
systems:
(a) the extension and retraction systems;
(b) the wheels, brakes and anti-skid system;
(c) the nose wheel steering system;
(d) the position and warning system;
(e) the anti-retract system.
(12) Inspect lights in or on the following areas:
(a) the flight compartment, the passenger compartment and the cargo and
service compartment;
(b) the exterior and emergency systems.
(13) Inspect the electrical components and interwiring of pneumatic systems.
(14) Inspect the electrical or electronic control panels, equipment racks and junction
boxes.
(15) Inspect the electrical components and interwiring of passenger, crew and cargo
doors.
(16) Inspect the electrical components and interwiring of the propeller control and
anti/de-ice systems.
(17) Inspect the electrical harnesses, excluding the ignition harness.
(18) Inspect the electrical components and interwiring of the engine fuel and engine
control systems.
(19) Take the following action in relation to the ignition:
(a) inspect the electrical power supplies;
(b) inspect the booster coils, vibrator systems and high energy ignition
systems;
(c) inspect the switching, including by performing an insulation check of the
magneto switch leads.
(20) Inspect the engine starting system.

Section 4 The instruments


(1) Check the external and internal required placards.
Note: Reference should be made to the aircraft flight manual and airworthiness directives for
the required placards.

(2) Take the following action in relation to the auto-flight system:

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(a) inspect the autopilot or the automatic flight control system, including the
flight director and stability control augmentation;
(b) inspect the yaw damper system;
(c) inspect the speed-attitude correction system, including the auto-trim and
mach-trim.
(3) Inspect the flight control surface indication systems.
(4) Inspect the fuel pressure and quantity indication systems.
(5) Inspect the hydraulic power indication system.
(6) Inspect the ice protection indication system.
(7) Take the following action in relation to indicating and recording systems:
(a) inspect the instrument and control panels;
(b) inspect the independent instrument systems, including the inclinometers,
indicators and clocks;
(c) inspect the recorders, including the flight data recorders, performance or
maintenance recorders.
(8) Take the following action in relation to navigation systems:
(a) inspect the flight environment data system, including:
(i) the central air data system; and
(ii) the pitot/static system, including instruments; and
(iii) the stall warning system;
(b) inspect the attitude and direction systems, including:
(i) the magnetic compass; and
(ii) the vertical attitude gyro system; and
(iii) the directional gyro system, including the magnetic referenced
systems; and
(iv) the electronic flight instrument system and multi-function displays;
(c) inspect the independent position determining systems, including:
(i) the inertial navigation and reference systems; and
(ii) the ground proximity warning systems;
(d) inspect the flight management system, including the flight management
and performance management systems.
(9) Take the following action in relation to oxygen systems:
(a) inspect the crew, passenger and portable systems;
(b) inspect the indicating systems.
(10) Inspect the pneumatic indicating systems, including the pressure gauge and
warning indicators.
(11) Take the following action in relation to the instrument pressure or vacuum
system:

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(a) inspect the distribution system, including the filters, manifolds, regulating
valves, check valves and plumbing;
(b) inspect the indicating system, including the pressure gauge and warning
system.
(12) Inspect the engine indicating systems, including fuel flow, temperature and
pressure.
(13) Take the following action in relation to the engine indicating systems:
(a) inspect the power indicating system;
(b) inspect the temperature indication system;
(c) inspect the integrated engine instrument system.
(14) Inspect the oil indicating systems, including quantity, pressure and temperature.
(15) Inspect the water injection indicating system.

Section 5 The radio system


(1) Check the interior and exterior required placards including frequency charts.
Note: Reference should be made to the aircraft flight manual and airworthiness directives for
the required placards.

(2) Take the following action in relation to communication and navigation systems:
(a) inspect the accessible interwiring, plugs and sockets;
(b) inspect the microphones, headsets and cords;
(c) inspect the fuses for adequacy of spares;
(d) inspect the antennae and antenna insulators;
(e) inspect the Emergency Location Transmitter/Crash Location Beacon
batteries for electrolyte leakage and check that the battery life has not
expired;
(f) inspect the removable units, mounting racks, vibration isolators and
bonding straps;
(g) inspect the switches and controllers;
(h) inspect the radio panel lamps for adequate illumination;
(j) inspect the radio indicators for legibility.
(3) Take the following additional action in relation to communication systems in
aircraft equipped for IFR flight:
(a) inspect the HF communication system, including for correct performance
by communication with ground stations or by other means;
(b) inspect the VHF communication system, including for correct performance
by communication with ground stations or by other means;
(c) inspect the audio system, including for correct operation of all distribution
and amplifying systems in all modes of operation.
(4) Take the following action in relation to navigation systems in aircraft equipped
for IFR flight:

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(a) check the ADF system for accuracy and correct performance in all modes
of operation in accordance with the approved maintenance data for the
system;
(b) check the VOR system for correct performance in accordance with the
approved maintenance data for the system;
(c) check the localiser system for correct performance in accordance with the
approved maintenance data for the system;
(d) check the glideslope system for correct performance in accordance with the
approved maintenance data for the system;
(e) check the marker system for correct performance in all modes: an approved
simulator may be used for these tests;
(f) inspect the DME system;
(h) inspect the Doppler navigation system;
(j) inspect the weather radar system;
(l) inspect the radio altimeter system;
(m) inspect the ground proximity warning system; and
(n) inspect the electronic flight instrument system.

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3.1 On completion of each section of the inspection, check to ensure that all tools,
maintenance equipment or rags have been removed from the aircraft and all
panel, access doors, detachable fairings and fillets have been correctly secured.

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Schedule 6—CASA system of certification of


completion of maintenance
(subregulation 2(1), definition of CASA system of certification of completion of maintenance)

Part 1—Interpretation
What is meant by the person who carries out the maintenance?
1.1 In this Schedule, a reference to the person who carries out the maintenance
does not include a reference to a person who performs maintenance in the course
of his or her employment with an employer.

What is meant by performs maintenance?


1.2 In this Schedule, a reference to the person who performs maintenance is a
reference to the person who physically does the maintenance.

Supervisor to be responsible for work he or she supervises


1.3 In this Schedule, maintenance performed by a person who is permitted by
paragraph 42ZC(3)(b) or 42ZC(4)(c) to carry out maintenance under the
supervision of a person who holds an aircraft engineer licence is to be taken to
have been performed by the person who supervised the maintenance and not by
the first-mentioned person.

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Part 2—Certification of completion of stages of maintenance


and inspections under subregulation 42G(2)
What is to be certified?
2.1 A certification must be made for:
(a) the completion of each stage of maintenance; and
(b) the completion of an inspection under subregulation 42G(2).

Who is to certify?
2.2 A certification for completion of a stage of maintenance or an inspection under
subregulation 42G(2) is only to be made by the person who performed the stage
of maintenance or the inspection.
Note: Regulation 42ZC sets out who can perform maintenance.

Where must a certification be made?


2.3 A certification for completion of a stage of maintenance or an inspection under
subregulation 42G(2) must be made:
(a) in the documents kept by the person carrying out the maintenance as a
record of the carrying out of the maintenance; or
(b) in the aircraft log book or approved alternative maintenance record for the
aircraft.
2.4 If completion of an inspection under subregulation 42G(2) is certified in the
documents kept by the person carrying out the maintenance as a record of the
carrying out of the maintenance, completion of the inspection must also be
certified in the aircraft log book or approved alternative maintenance record for
the aircraft.

What must be included in a certification?


2.5 A certification for completion of a stage of maintenance must:
(a) be signed by the person making the certification; and
(b) include the licence number, airworthiness authority number, aircraft
welding authority number or certificate of approval number of the person
making the certification; and
(c) include the date on which the certification was made; and
(e) if an exemption from or variation to a requirement is in force under
regulation 42ZS in relation to the aircraft—set out details of the exemption
or variation; and
(f) if, in the course of carrying out the maintenance, the weight or balance of
the aircraft has been varied—include a record of the variation; and
(g) if a special inspection was carried out—set out what was found as a result
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(h) if, in the course of carrying out the maintenance, an inspection using a
non-destructive testing method was carried out—set out:
(i) the non-destructive testing method used in carrying out the inspection;
and
(ii) the procedure used in carrying out the inspection; and
(iii) what was found as a result of the inspection; and
(j) include a list of airworthiness directives complied with in the course of
carrying out the maintenance and set out any defects found in complying
with those directives; and
(k) if, in the course of carrying out the maintenance, an aircraft component:
(i) that has had maintenance carried out on it; and
(ii) that was supplied to the person carrying out the maintenance by
another person;
was fitted—set out the number of the document that covered the supply of
the component in accordance with subregulation 42W(4);
(l) if, in the course of carrying out the maintenance, a time-lifed aircraft
component was fitted or replaced:
(i) identify the component and specify (if applicable) the part number
and serial number of the component; and
(ii) list the airworthiness directives that have been complied with in
relation to the component; and
(iii) if the component was supplied to the person carrying out the
maintenance by another person—set out the number of the document
that covered the supply of the component in accordance with
subregulation 42W(4); and
(iv) if the component has not been overhauled—set out the time in service
of, or the number of cycles completed by, the component since new;
and
(v) if the component has been overhauled—set out the time in service of,
or number of cycles completed by, the component since its most
recent overhaul; and
(vi) if the component is an engine—set out the test performance figures of
the engine;
(m) if, in the course of carrying out the maintenance, an aircraft material:
(i) that has had maintenance carried out on it; and
(ii) that was supplied to the person by another person; and
(iii) that is not a fluid;
was used—set out the number of the document that covered the supply of
the material in accordance with subregulation 42X(1); and
(n) if a certification is made in the aircraft log book or approved alternative
maintenance record for the aircraft—set out:
(i) the time in service of the aircraft since new; and
(ii) if the person making the certification is an employee—the name of the
person’s employer and the employer’s certificate of approval number,

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licence number, airworthiness authority number or aircraft welding


authority number.
2.6 A certification for completion of an inspection under subregulation 42G(2) must:
(a) set out which system was inspected; and
(b) be signed by the person making the certification; and
(c) include the licence number or airworthiness authority number or certificate
of approval number of the person making the certification; and
(d) include the date on which the certification was made.

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Part 3 Certification of co-ordination of maintenance

Part 3—Certification of co-ordination of maintenance


When is co-ordination of maintenance required?
3.1 If more than one person performs stages of maintenance within a category of
maintenance, the person carrying out the maintenance must ensure that one of the
persons specified in paragraph 3.5 co-ordinates the carrying out of that category
of maintenance.
3.2 If:
(a) maintenance within more than one category of maintenance is carried out
on an aircraft; and
(b) more than one person performs that maintenance;
the person carrying out the maintenance must ensure that one of the persons
specified in paragraph 3.6 co-ordinates the carrying out of those categories of
maintenance.

What is the responsibility of a person who co-ordinates maintenance?


3.3 A person who co-ordinates the carrying out of maintenance within a category of
maintenance must ensure:
(a) that each stage of maintenance is performed by a person who is permitted
by regulation 42ZC to carry out the maintenance; and
(b) that a certification for the completion of each stage of maintenance is made
by the person who performed the stage of maintenance; and
(c) that the carrying out of each stage of maintenance does not adversely affect
another stage of maintenance; and
(d) that the carrying out of the category of maintenance is completed.
3.4 A person who co-ordinates the carrying out of more than one category of
maintenance must ensure:
(a) that each category of maintenance that is required to be co-ordinated by
paragraph 3.1 is co-ordinated by a person specified in paragraph 3.5; and
(b) that a certification for the co-ordination of each category of maintenance
that is required to be co-ordinated because of paragraph 3.1 is made by the
person who co-ordinated the category of maintenance; and
(c) that the carrying out of each category of maintenance does not adversely
affect another stage of maintenance; and
(d) that the carrying out of the maintenance is completed.

Who must co-ordinate maintenance within a category of maintenance?


3.5 If the carrying out of maintenance within a category of maintenance is required
to be co-ordinated because of paragraph 3.1, the maintenance must be
co-ordinated by one of the persons who performed a stage of maintenance within
that category.

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Who must co-ordinate maintenance across categories?


3.6 If the carrying out of different categories of maintenance is required to be
co-ordinated because of paragraph 3.2, the maintenance must be co-ordinated by:
(a) if maintenance within a category of maintenance is performed by more
than one person—the person co-ordinating the carrying out of maintenance
within that category; or
(b) if maintenance within a category of maintenance is performed by one
person—that person; or
(c) a person approved by CASA to co-ordinate the carrying out of different
categories of maintenance.

When and by whom does co-ordination of maintenance have to be certified?


3.7 If maintenance is required to be co-ordinated under this Part, the person who
co-ordinates that maintenance must certify that it was co-ordinated.

What is the responsibility of a person who certifies for co-ordination of


maintenance?
3.8 The person who co-ordinates the carrying out of maintenance within a category
of maintenance must not certify for co-ordination of the maintenance unless the
person is satisfied:
(a) that each stage of maintenance was performed by a person who is
permitted by regulation 42ZC to carry out the maintenance; and
(b) that a certification for completion of each stage of maintenance has been
made by the person who performed the stage of maintenance; and
(c) if the person thinks that the carrying out of a stage of maintenance
adversely affected another stage of maintenance:
(i) that the affected stage of maintenance is no longer adversely affected;
and
(ii) if maintenance was performed—that certification has been made for
completion of the maintenance; and
(d) that the carrying out of the category of maintenance has been completed.
3.9 The person who co-ordinates the carrying out of more than one category of
maintenance must not certify for co-ordination of the maintenance unless the
person is satisfied:
(a) that each category of maintenance that was required to be co-ordinated by
paragraph 3.1 was co-ordinated by a person specified in paragraph 3.5; and
(b) that a certification for the co-ordination of each category of maintenance
that was required to be co-ordinated by paragraph 3.1 was made by the
person who co-ordinated the maintenance; and
(c) if the person thinks that the carrying out of a category of maintenance
adversely affected another category of maintenance:
(i) that the affected category of maintenance is no longer adversely
affected; and

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(ii) if maintenance was performed—that certification has been made for


completion of the maintenance; and
(d) that the carrying out of the maintenance has been completed.

Where must a certification for co-ordination of maintenance be made?


3.10 A certification for the co-ordination of maintenance must be made:
(a) in the documents kept by the person carrying out the maintenance as a
record of the carrying out of the maintenance; or
(b) in the aircraft log book or approved alternative maintenance record for the
aircraft.

What must be included in a certification for co-ordination of maintenance?


3.11 A certification for the co-ordination of maintenance must:
(a) be signed by the person making the certification; and
(b) include the licence number, airworthiness authority number or certificate of
approval number of the person making the certification; and
(c) if the person making the certification is an employee—state the name of
the person’s employer and the employer’s certificate of approval number,
licence number or airworthiness authority number; and
(d) if the certification is for the co-ordination and completion of the carrying
out of maintenance within a category of maintenance—set out the category
of maintenance; and
(e) if the certification is for the co-ordination of the carrying out of different
categories of maintenance—include a statement to that effect; and
(f) include the date on which the certification was made.

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Part 4—Final certification


When must a final certification be made?
4.1 A final certification for completion of maintenance on an aircraft must be made
when:
(a) all of the maintenance required to be carried out on an aircraft at a
particular time; and
(b) if the maintenance is required to be co-ordinated by Part 3—co-ordination
of the maintenance;
has been completed and certified.

Where must a final certification be made?


4.2 A final certification for the completion of maintenance on an aircraft must be
made in the aircraft log book or approved alternative maintenance record for the
aircraft.

Who must certify?


4.3 A final certification must be made by:
(a) if one person certified for the carrying out of the maintenance—that
person; or
(b) if the carrying out of maintenance within one category of maintenance only
was co-ordinated—the person who co-ordinated the category of
maintenance; or
(c) if the carrying out of different categories of maintenance was
co-ordinated—the person who co-ordinated the maintenance.

What must be included in a final certification?


4.4 If certifications for completion of stages of maintenance are made in the
documents kept by the person carrying out the maintenance as a record of the
carrying out of the maintenance, a final certification must:
(a) include a brief description of the type of maintenance carried out; and
(b) be signed by the person making the certification; and
(c) include the licence number, airworthiness authority number or certificate of
approval number of the person making the certification; and
(d) set out the time in service of the aircraft since new; and
(e) if the person making the certification is an employee—state the name of
the person’s employer and the employer’s certificate of approval number,
licence number or airworthiness authority number; and
(f) set out details of the approved maintenance data used to carry out the
maintenance; and

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(g) if an exemption from or variation to a requirement is in force under


regulation 42ZS in relation to the aircraft—set out details of the exemption
or variation; and
(h) if, in the course of carrying out the maintenance, the weight or balance of
the aircraft has been varied—include a record of the variation; and
(j) if a special inspection was carried out—set out what was found as a result
of the inspection; and
(k) if, in the course of carrying out the maintenance, an inspection using a
non-destructive testing method was carried out—set out:
(i) the non-destructive testing method used in carrying out the inspection;
and
(ii) the procedure used in carrying out the inspection; and
(iii) what was found as a result of the inspection; and
(l) include a list of airworthiness directives complied with in the course of
carrying out the maintenance and a statement setting out any defects found
in complying with those directives; and
(m) if, in the course of carrying out the maintenance, an aircraft component:
(i) that has had maintenance carried out on it; and
(ii) that was supplied to the person carrying out the maintenance by
another person;
was fitted—set out the number of the document that covered the supply of
the component in accordance with subregulation 42W(4); and
(n) if, in the course of carrying out the maintenance, a time-lifed aircraft
component was fitted or replaced:
(i) identify the component and that includes (if applicable) the part
number and serial number of the component; and
(ii) list the airworthiness directives that have been complied with in
relation to the component; and
(iii) if the component was supplied to the person carrying out the
maintenance by another person—set out the number of the document
that covered the supply of the component in accordance with
subregulation 42W(4); and
(iv) if the component has not been overhauled—set out the time in service
of, or the number of cycles completed by, the component since new;
and
(v) if the component has been overhauled—set out the time in service of,
or number of cycles completed by, the component since its most
recent overhaul; and
(vi) if the component is an engine—set out the test performance figures of
the engine; and
(p) if, in the course of carrying out the maintenance, an aircraft material:
(i) that has had maintenance carried out on it; and
(ii) that was supplied to the person by another person; and
(iii) that is not a fluid;

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was used—set out the number of the document that covered the supply of
the material in accordance with subregulation 42X(1); and
(q) identify the documents kept by the person carrying out the maintenance as
a record of the carrying out of the maintenance; and
(s) include the date on which the certification was made.
4.5 If certifications for completion of stages of maintenance are made in the aircraft
log book or approved alternative document for the aircraft, a final certification
must:
(b) be signed by the person making the certification; and
(c) include the licence number, airworthiness authority number or certificate of
approval number of the person making the certification; and
(d) if the person making the certification is an employee—state the name of
the person’s employer and the employer’s certificate of approval number,
licence number or airworthiness authority number; and
(e) include the date on which the certification was made.

What is the responsibility of a person who makes a final certification?


4.6 A person must not make a final certification unless the person is satisfied that:
(a) all maintenance required to be carried out on the aircraft has been carried
out; and
(b) if the maintenance was required to be co-ordinated by paragraph 3.1 or
3.2—the maintenance has been co-ordinated; and
(c) certifications that are required to be made by paragraph 2.1 or 3.7 have
been made.

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paragraph 42ZC(4)(b)
Part 1 General

Schedule 7—Maintenance that must not be carried


out on a Class B aircraft by a person referred
to in paragraph 42ZC(4)(b)
(paragraph 42ZC(4)(b))

Part 1—General
1.1 The inspection of an aircraft for the purpose of the issue of a maintenance
release.
1.2 Maintenance involving disturbing the individual parts of an aircraft component
supplied as a bench tested component where the subsequent functioning of the
component can only be proved by the use of test equipment additional to the
equipment used for normal functional checks and trouble shooting checks.
1.3 Maintenance involving the use of non-destructive testing methods, but not
including the use of aerosol packed materials in conducting liquid penetrant
inspections.
1.4 Maintenance involving the complete jacking of an aircraft.
1.5 Maintenance involving the use of jigs, but not including the use of control
rigging devices.

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Maintenance of airframes Part 2

Part 2—Maintenance of airframes


2.1 The repair or modification of:
(a) the primary structure of an aircraft; or
(b) the seat support structure of an aircraft.
2.2 Welding, brazing, heat treating or metalizing of or on the primary structure of an
aircraft.
2.3 Riveting, gluing or bonding joints in the primary structure of an aircraft.
2.4 Bolting joints in the airframe of an aircraft, where the bolting requires the use of
special techniques.
2.5 Replacing a complete fabric covering of a fuselage, aerofoil or flying surface.
2.6 Balancing flying control surfaces.
2.7 Balancing main or tail rotor assemblies.
2.8 Refurbishing the interior of an aircraft.
2.9 Repainting that might affect the balance of flying control surfaces.

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Part 3 Maintenance of engines

Part 3—Maintenance of engines


3.1 Disassembly or assembly of a crankcase of a reciprocating engine.
3.2 Disassembly or assembly of a crankshaft of a reciprocating engine (including
removal and replacement of a connecting rod).
3.3 Disassembly or assembly of a rotor housing of a rotary engine.
3.4 Disassembly or assembly of a rotor assembly of a rotary engine.
3.5 Disassembly or assembly of a main casing of a turbine engine.
3.6 Disassembly or assembly of a rotating assembly of a turbine engine.
3.7 Balancing of rotating assemblies of engines.
3.8 Welding, brazing, heat treating or metalizing, but not including minor repairs to
exhaust pipes.
3.9 Machining, other than machining using standard hand tools or valve refacing
equipment.
3.10 Removal or replacement of reduction gears or accessory drive gears that are not
attached to an accessory.
3.11 Balancing of propellers.
3.12 Disassembly and assembly of propeller hubs.
3.13 Straightening of propeller blades.

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Maintenance on electrical, instrument and radio systems Part 4

Part 4—Maintenance on electrical, instrument and radio


systems
4.1 Maintenance of operational software and automatic test equipment software;
4.2 Initial installation of an electrical, instrument or radio system.

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paragraph 42ZC(4)(b)
Part 5 Specific maintenance on manned free balloons and hot air airships

Part 5—Specific maintenance on manned free balloons and


hot air airships
5.1 In relation to a manned free balloon or a hot air airship:
(a) the replacement of one or more panels in the upper half of the envelope; or
(b) the replacement of 4 or more panels in the lower half of the envelope; or
(c) the repair or replacement of load tape; or
(d) the repair of the suspension system; or
(e) the repair of the burner system, other than seal replacement or the cleaning
of jets.
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Maintenance on Class B aircraft other than manned free balloons Part 1

Schedule 8—Maintenance that may be carried out on


a Class B aircraft by a person entitled to do so
under subregulation 42ZC(4)
(subregulation 42ZC(4))

Part 1—Maintenance on Class B aircraft other than manned


free balloons
1. Removal or installation of landing gear tyres, but only if the removal or
installation does not involve the complete jacking of the aircraft.
2. Repair of pneumatic tubes of landing gear tyres.
3. Servicing of landing gear wheel bearings.
4. Replacement of defective safety wiring or split pins, but not including wiring or
pins in control systems.
5. Removal or refitting of a door, but only if:
(a) no disassembly of the primary structure or operating system of the aircraft
is involved; and
(b) if the aircraft is to be operated with the door removed—the aircraft has a
flight manual and the manual indicates that the aircraft may be operated
with the door removed.
6. Replacement of side windows in an unpressurised aircraft.
7. Replacement of seats, but only if the replacement does not involve disassembly
of any part of the primary structure of the aircraft.
8. Repairs to the upholstery or decorative furnishings of the interior of the cabin or
cockpit.
9. Replacement of seat belts or harnesses.
10. Replacement or repair of signs and markings.
11. Replacement of bulbs, reflectors, glasses, lenses or lights.
12. Replacement, cleaning, or setting gaps of, spark plugs.
13. Replacement of batteries.
14. Changing oil filters or air filters.
15. Changing or replenishing engine oil or fuel.
16. Lubrication not requiring disassembly or requiring only the removal of
non-structural parts, or of cover plates, cowlings and fairings.
17. Replenishment of hydraulic fluid.

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Part 1 Maintenance on Class B aircraft other than manned free balloons

18. Application of preservative or protective materials, but only if no disassembly of


the primary structure or operating system of the aircraft is involved.
19. Removal or replacement of equipment used for agricultural purposes.
20. Removal or replacement of glider tow hooks.
21. Carrying out of an inspection under regulation 42G of a flight control system that
has been assembled, adjusted, repaired, modified or replaced.
22. Carrying out of a daily inspection of an aircraft.
23. Connection and disconnection of optional dual control in an aircraft without the
use of any tools for the purpose of transitioning the aircraft from single to dual,
or dual to single, pilot operation.
24. Inspections or checks set out in the following documents in circumstances where
the document clearly states that the maintenance may be carried out by the pilot
of the aircraft and the maintenance does not require the use of any tools or
equipment:
(a) the aircraft’s approved maintenance data;
(b) the aircraft’s flight manual or an equivalent document;
(c) any instructions issued by the NAA that approved the type certificate for
the aircraft.
25. For an aircraft that is installed with an oxygen system for the exclusive use of ill
or injured persons on an aircraft used to perform ambulance functions—
replenishing the oxygen system installed on the aircraft.

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Maintenance on manned free balloons Part 2

Part 2—Maintenance on manned free balloons


1. The following maintenance on the balloon’s envelope:
(a) replacing envelope temperature flags (but not including replacing
temperature telltale tags);
(b) removing or installing envelope temperature probes;
(c) adhesive patch repairs on envelope fabric in accordance with the
manufacturer’s directions for such repairs;
(d) minor sewn fabric repairs below the first horizontal load tape as permitted
by the manufacturer’s maintenance manual;
(e) adjusting, replacing or repairing control lines other than deflation lines;
(f) removing or installing karabiners;
(g) removing or installing crown line;
(h) removing or installing scoops and skirts.
2. The following maintenance on the balloon’s basket:
(a) interchanging or replacing basket in accordance with balloon operating
handbook or other acceptable data;
(b) minor repairs to basket trim materials;
(c) re-varnishing or re-oiling basket wicker;
(d) removing or installing fire extinguishers;
(e) removing or installing burner poles;
(f) removing or installing handling line and container;
(g) removing or installing storage pouches.
3. The following maintenance on the balloon’s fuel cylinders:
(a) replacing or lubricating fuel cylinder tank inlet or outlet o-rings;
(b) removing or replacing fuel cylinder straps;
(c) replacing fuel cylinder contents gauge glasses held in by screws (but not
including replacing the whole contents gauge assembly);
(d) repairing or installing cylinder jackets;
(e) removing or installing heater pads;
(f) interchanging or replacing fuel cylinder if the cylinder is designated as
interchangeable in balloon operating handbook or other acceptable data;
(g) adjusting LPG vapour regulators if the adjustment does not involve
disassembly of regulator.
4. The following maintenance on the balloon’s burner systems:
(a) cleaning liquid pilot light regulators;
(b) cleaning or replacing seals in hose couplings;
(c) removing, cleaning or installing pilot light or burner jets, including filters;
(d) tightening burner parts, including heat shields;
(e) lubricating (not requiring disassembly other than removing lubrication port
blanks);
(f) removing, replacing or adjusting piezo igniter system;
(g) adjusting liquid fire (whisper) or pilot light values;
(h) removing or installing burner in accordance with balloon operating
handbook or other acceptable data.
5. The following maintenance on the balloon’s burner frame:
(a) removing or installing burner frame heat shields;
(b) adjusting burner gimbal friction.
6. The following maintenance on the balloon’s instruments and radio:

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Schedule 8 Maintenance that may be carried out on a Class B aircraft by a person entitled to do so
under subregulation 42ZC(4)
Part 2 Maintenance on manned free balloons

(a) replacing batteries;


(b) changing instrument packs;
(c) removing or installing radio if:
(i) no disturbance is required to the balloon’s instruments or electrical
wiring; and
(ii) there is no need to disassemble a primary structure of the balloon.
7. The following maintenance on the balloon’s other equipment:
(a) removing or replacing other equipment if:
(i) no modifications are required to the balloon’s instruments or electrical
wiring; and
(ii) there is no need to disassemble a primary structure of the balloon;
(b) removing, replacing or adjusting non-structural standard fasteners
incidental to operations.

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Maintenance control manual and maintenance controller Schedule 9
Requirements for person who is a maintenance controller Part 1

Schedule 9—Maintenance control manual and


maintenance controller
(regulation 42ZV)

Part 1—Requirements for person who is a maintenance


controller
1.1 To be the maintenance controller a person must:
(a) know and understand the operator’s maintenance control manual; and
(b) know and understand the requirements of these Regulations in relation to
the maintenance of aircraft; and
(c) demonstrate the required knowledge and understanding for the purposes of
being approved as the maintenance controller.

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Schedule 9 Maintenance control manual and maintenance controller
Part 2 Functions of maintenance controller

Part 2—Functions of maintenance controller


2.1 A maintenance controller must perform the following functions:
(a) the control of all maintenance carried out on the aircraft, either scheduled
or unscheduled;
(b) the development, organisation and supervision of all activities and
procedures specified in the maintenance control manual;
(c) the transfer of an aircraft’s maintenance records to a new Certificate of
Registration holder for the aircraft;
(d) the investigation of all defects in the aircraft that come to the attention of
the aircraft’s maintenance organisation.

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Endnotes

Endnote 1—About the endnotes

Endnotes
Endnote 1—About the endnotes
The endnotes provide information about this compilation and the compiled law.
The following endnotes are included in every compilation:
Endnote 1—About the endnotes
Endnote 2—Abbreviation key
Endnote 3—Legislation history
Endnote 4—Amendment history
Abbreviation key—Endnote 2
The abbreviation key sets out abbreviations that may be used in the endnotes.
Legislation history and amendment history—Endnotes 3 and 4
Amending laws are annotated in the legislation history and amendment history.
The legislation history in endnote 3 provides information about each law that has amended (or
will amend) the compiled law. The information includes commencement details for amending
laws and details of any application, saving or transitional provisions that are not included in
this compilation.
The amendment history in endnote 4 provides information about amendments at the provision
(generally section or equivalent) level. It also includes information about any provision of the
compiled law that has been repealed in accordance with a provision of the law.
Editorial changes
The Legislation Act 2003 authorises First Parliamentary Counsel to make editorial and
presentational changes to a compiled law in preparing a compilation of the law for
registration. The changes must not change the effect of the law. Editorial changes take effect
from the compilation registration date.
If the compilation includes editorial changes, the endnotes include a brief outline of the
changes in general terms. Full details of any changes can be obtained from the Office of
Parliamentary Counsel.
Misdescribed amendments
A misdescribed amendment is an amendment that does not accurately describe the
amendment to be made. If, despite the misdescription, the amendment can be given effect as
intended, the amendment is incorporated into the compiled law and the abbreviation “(md)”
added to the details of the amendment included in the amendment history.
If a misdescribed amendment cannot be given effect as intended, the abbreviation “(md not
incorp)” is added to the details of the amendment included in the amendment history.

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Endnote 2—Abbreviation key

Endnote 2—Abbreviation key

ad = added or inserted o = order(s)


am = amended Ord = Ordinance
amdt = amendment orig = original
c = clause(s) par = paragraph(s)/subparagraph(s)
C[x] = Compilation No. x /sub-subparagraph(s)
Ch = Chapter(s) pres = present
def = definition(s) prev = previous
Dict = Dictionary (prev…) = previously
disallowed = disallowed by Parliament Pt = Part(s)
Div = Division(s) r = regulation(s)/rule(s)
ed = editorial change reloc = relocated
exp = expires/expired or ceases/ceased to have renum = renumbered
effect rep = repealed
F = Federal Register of Legislation rs = repealed and substituted
gaz = gazette s = section(s)/subsection(s)
LA = Legislation Act 2003 Sch = Schedule(s)
LIA = Legislative Instruments Act 2003 Sdiv = Subdivision(s)
(md) = misdescribed amendment can be given SLI = Select Legislative Instrument
effect SR = Statutory Rules
(md not incorp) = misdescribed amendment Sub-Ch = Sub-Chapter(s)
cannot be given effect SubPt = Subpart(s)
mod = modified/modification underlining = whole or part not
No. = Number(s) commenced or to be commenced

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Endnote 3—Legislation history

Endnote 3—Legislation history

Number and year FRLI registration or Commencement Application, saving


gazettal and Assent and transitional
provisions

158, 1988 30 June 1988 30 June 1988


209, 1988 26 Aug 1988 26 Aug 1988 —
373, 1988 21 Dec 1988 21 Dec 1988 —
376, 1988 21 Dec 1988 21 Dec 1988 —
31, 1989 13 Mar 1989 13 Mar 1989 (r 1) r 11
276, 1989 19 Oct 1989 19 Oct 1989 —
100, 1990 23 May 1990 23 May 1990 —
215, 1990 4 July 1990 4 July 1990 —
216, 1990 4 July 1990 4 July 1990 r 23
258, 1990 9 Aug 1990 9 Aug 1990 —
260, 1990 9 Aug 1990 9 Aug 1990 —
289, 1990 6 Sept 1990 6 Sept 1990 —
310, 1990 28 Sept 1990 28 Sept 1990 —
331, 1990 18 Oct 1990 18 Oct 1990 —
332, 1990 18 Oct 1990 18 Oct 1990 r 10
466, 1990 9 Jan 1991 10 Jan 1991 (r 1) r 13
54, 1991 28 Mar 1991 28 Mar 1991 r5
147, 1991 26 June 1991 26 June 1991 —
157, 1991 28 June 1991 1 July 1991 (r 1) —
247, 1991 9 Aug 1991 9 Aug 1991 —
287, 1991 17 Sept 1991 17 Sept 1991 r 17
382, 1991 27 Nov 1991 12 Dec 1991 (r 1) r 20
409, 1991 12 Dec 1991 12 Dec 1991 —
410, 1991 12 Dec 1991 1 Jan 1992 (r 1) —
426, 1991 19 Dec 1991 r 6–8: 1 Jan 1992 (r 1) r 10
Remainder: 19 Dec 1991 (r 1)
487, 1991 10 Jan 1992 1 Mar 1992 (r 1) r 36–48
as amended by
174, 1992 25 June 1992 r 31 and 32: 1 Mar 1992 (r 29) —
36, 1992 7 Feb 1992 7 Feb 1992 (r 1) —
174, 1992 25 June 1992 r 2–28: 25 June 1992 (r 1) r 28
254, 1992 29 July 1992 29 July 1992 (r 1) —
258, 1992 7 Aug 1992 20 Aug 1992 (r 1) —
279, 1992 8 Sept 1992 1 Dec 1992 (r 1) r 35–77
325, 1992 16 Oct 1992 1 Nov 1992 (r 1) r 19–22

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Endnote 3—Legislation history

Number and year FRLI registration or Commencement Application, saving


gazettal and Assent and transitional
provisions

342, 1992 27 Oct 1992 27 Oct 1992 (r 1) r 16


380, 1992 30 Nov 1992 r 3–14, 17 and 18: 2 Dec 1992 —
(r 1)
Remainder: 30 Nov 1992 (r 1)
417, 1992 22 Dec 1992 23 Dec 1992 (r 1) r 22–26
418, 1992 22 Dec 1992 22 Dec 1992 (r 1) —
221, 1993 17 Aug 1993 17 Aug 1993 (r 1) r 19
268, 1993 29 Oct 1993 29 Oct 1993 (r 1) —
319, 1993 25 Nov 1993 25 Nov 1993 (r 1) —
Note: r 239 of r 16 was
disallowed by the Senate on
23 Mar 1994
368, 1993 23 Dec 1993 23 Dec 1993 (r 1) —
93, 1994 7 Apr 1994 7 Apr 1994 (r 1) r 25 and 26
173, 1994 8 June 1994 8 June 1994 (r 1) —
187, 1994 16 June 1994 16 June 1994 (r 1) —
188, 1994 16 June 1994 16 June 1994 (r 1) r5
260, 1994 28 July 1994 28 July 1994 (r 1) —
294, 1994 23 Aug 1994 23 Aug 1994 (r 1) —
382, 1994 25 Nov 1994 25 Nov 1994 (r 1) —
396, 1994 25 Nov 1994 25 Nov 1994 (r 1) —
122, 1995 6 June 1995 12 Oct 1994 (r 1) —
147, 1995 28 June 1995 28 June 1995 (r 1) —
148, 1995 28 June 1995 28 June 1995 (r 1) —
224, 1995 6 July 1995 6 July 1995 (r 1) —
88, 1996 5 June 1996 5 June 1996 (r 1) —
23, 1997 26 Feb 1997 26 Feb 1997 (r 1) —
67, 1997 26 Mar 1997 26 Mar 1997 (r 1) —
111, 1997 21 May 1997 21 May 1997 (r 1) r5
139, 1997 23 June 1997 23 June 1997 (r 1) —
220, 1997 27 Aug 1997 27 Aug 1997 (r 1) —
31, 1998 11 Mar 1998 11 Mar 1998 (r 1) —
32, 1998 11 Mar 1998 11 Mar 1998 (r 1) —
219, 1998 7 July 1998 7 July 1998 (r 1) —
234, 1998 22 July 1998 22 July 1998 (r 1) —
Note: disallowed by the Senate
on 8 Mar 1999
235, 1998 22 July 1998 r 9 and 22: 1 Dec 1998 (r 1.1) —
Remainder: 1 Oct 1998 (r 1.2)

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Endnote 3—Legislation history

Number and year FRLI registration or Commencement Application, saving


gazettal and Assent and transitional
provisions

236, 1998 22 July 1998 22 July 1998 (r 1) —


288, 1998 1 Sept 1998 1 Sept 1998 (r 1) —
166, 1999 16 Aug 1999 Sch 2 (Pt 1): 16 Aug 1999 (r —
2(2))
Sch 2 (Pt 2): 1 Dec 1999 (r
2(1))
as amended by
262, 1999 27 Oct 1999 Sch 2: 27 Oct 1999 (r 2(a)) —
167, 1999 16 Aug 1999 16 Aug 1999 (r 2) —
210, 1999 16 Sept 1999 16 Sept 1999 (r 2) —
229, 1999 29 Sept 1999 Sch 1: 29 Sept 1999 (r 2(a)) —
Sch 2: 1 Jan 2003 (r 2(b))
262, 1999 27 Oct 1999 Sch 3: 1 Dec 1999 (r 2(b)) —
Sch 4: 1 Jan 2000 (r 2(c))
353, 1999 22 Dec 1999 22 Dec 1999 (r 2) —
354, 1999 22 Dec 1999 1 Jan 2000 (r 2) —
8, 2000 23 Feb 2000 23 Feb 2000 (r 2) —
204, 2000 31 July 2000 r 5–8 and Sch 3: 1 Oct 2000 (r r 5–8
2(b))
Note: Sch 3 (items 1, 4, 5) were
disallowed by the Senate on
8 Nov 2000
as amended by
345, 2004 8 Dec 2004 Sch 3: 8 Dec 2004 (r 2) —
205, 2000 31 July 2000 31 July 2000 (r 2) —
227, 2000 17 Aug 2000 r 4 and Sch 3: 17 Aug 2000 (r r4
2(b))
Sch 5: 1 Sept 2000 (r 2(c))
261, 2000 15 Sept 2000 15 Sept 2000 (r 2) —
294, 2000 1 Nov 2000 1 Nov 2000 (r 2) —
295, 2000 1 Nov 2000 1 Nov 2000 (r 2) —
296, 2000 1 Nov 2000 1 Nov 2000 (r 2) —
362, 2000 20 Dec 2000 20 Dec 2000 (r 2) —
348, 2001 21 Dec 2001 21 Dec 2001 (r 2) —
349, 2001 21 Dec 2001 r 4 and Sch 2: 1 July 2002 (r 2) r4
as amended by
79, 2002 18 Apr 2002 18 Apr 2002 (r 2) —
345, 2004 8 Dec 2004 Sch 4: 8 Dec 2004 (r 2) —
167, 2002 3 July 2002 r 5 and Sch 2: 1 May 2003 (r 2) r5

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Endnote 3—Legislation history

Number and year FRLI registration or Commencement Application, saving


gazettal and Assent and transitional
provisions

as amended by
58, 2003 14 Apr 2003 Sch 3: 14 Apr 2003 (r 2(a)) —
345, 2004 8 Dec 2004 Sch 5: 8 Dec 2004 (r 2) —
180, 2002 1 Aug 2002 1 Aug 2002 (r 2) —
221, 2002 12 Sept 2002 12 Sept 2002 (r 2) —
267, 2002 6 Nov 2002 6 Nov 2002 (r 2) —
319, 2002 19 Dec 2002 19 Dec 2002 (r 2) —
350, 2002 20 Dec 2002 Sch 2 and 4: 20 Dec 2002 (r 2) —
58, 2003 14 Apr 2003 Sch 2: 2 May 2003 (r 2(b)) —
75, 2003 1 May 2003 Sch 2: 1 May 2003 (r 2(a)) —
95, 2003 22 May 2003 22 May 2003 (r 2) —
189, 2003 24 July 2003 Sch 2: 1 Oct 2003 (r 2) —
201, 2003 6 Aug 2003 6 Aug 2003 (r 2) —
232, 2003 3 Sept 2003 Sch 2: 3 Sept 2003 (r 2) —
240, 2003 18 Sept 2003 Sch 1: 18 Sept 2003 (r 2) —
365, 2003 23 Dec 2003 Sch 3: 1 Jan 2004 (r 2(b)) —
Sch 5: 1 July 2004 (r 2(c))
134, 2004 18 June 2004 Sch 1: 15 Nov 2004 (r 2) —
216, 2004 15 July 2004 Sch 1: 15 July 2004 (r 2) —
217, 2004 15 July 2004 15 July 2004 (r 2) —
222, 2004 22 July 2004 Sch 3: 1 July 2004 (r 2) —
345, 2004 8 Dec 2004 Sch 1: 8 Dec 2004 (r 2) —
137, 2005 17 June 2005 (F2005L01485) 18 June 2005 (r 2) —
242, 2005 24 Oct 2005 (F2005L03219) Sch 2: 25 Oct 2005 (r 2) —
243, 2005 26 Oct 2005 (F2005L03249) 24 Nov 2005 (r 2) —
321, 2005 19 Dec 2005 (F2005L04039) Sch 2: 20 Dec 2005 (r 2) —
184, 2006 14 July 2006 (F2006L02309) 15 July 2006 (r 2) —
70, 2007 29 Mar 2007 (F2007L00795) 30 Mar 2007 (r 2) —
171, 2007 26 June 2007 (F2007L01840) 1 July 2007 (r 2) —
191, 2008 22 Sept 2008 (F2008L03484) 23 Sept 2008 (r 2) —
238, 2008 2 Dec 2008 (F2008L04445) 1 Feb 2009 (r 2) —
272, 2008 18 Dec 2008 (F2008L04642) 19 Dec 2008 (r 2) —
273, 2008 18 Dec 2008 (F2008L04585) 19 Dec 2008 (r 2) —
25, 2009 2 Mar 2009 (F2009L00696) 12 Mar 2009 (r 2) —
64, 2009 15 Apr 2009 (F2009L01295) Sch 3: 1 Oct 2009 (r 2(b)) —
146, 2009 26 June 2009 (F2009L02509) 1 July 2009 (r 2) —
81, 2010 11 May 2010 (F2010L01205) 3 June 2010 (r 2) —

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Endnote 3—Legislation history

Number and year FRLI registration or Commencement Application, saving


gazettal and Assent and transitional
provisions

328, 2010 14 Dec 2010 (F2010L03195) Sch 2: 27 June 2011 (r 2(a)) —


Sch 3: 27 June 2013 (r 2(b))
76, 2011 7 June 2011 (F2011L00968) Sch 2: 27 June 2011 (r 2) —
77, 2011 7 June 2011 (F2011L00971) Sch 2: 27 June 2011 (r 2) —
213, 2012 31 Aug 2012 (F2012L01819) 1 Sept 2012 (s 2) —
5, 2013 19 Feb 2013 (F2013L00218) Sch 2: 1 Sept 2014 (s 2) —
as amended by
254, 2013 25 Nov 2013 (F2013L01976) Sch 1 (items 2, 3): 26 Nov 2013 —
(s 2)
80, 2013 20 May 2013 (F2013L00798) Sch 1 (items 1–7, 124, 127): —
21 May 2013 (s 2)
188, 2013 26 July 2013 (F2013L01444) Sch 1 (items 1–5): 1 Mar 2014 —
(s 2)
222, 2013 8 Aug 2013 (F2013L01539) Sch 1 (item 1): 1 Sept 2014 (s —
2)
as amended by
254, 2013 25 Nov 2013 (F2013L01976) Sch 1 (item 1): 26 Nov 2013 (s —
2)
274, 2013 17 Dec 2013 (F2013L02129) Sch 1 (items 1–21, 465–467): —
1 Sept 2014 (s 2 item 2)
275, 2013 17 Dec 2013 (F2013L02128) Sch 1 (items 1–8): 18 Dec 2013 —
(s 2)
40, 2014 15 Apr 2014 (F2014L00414) Sch 1 (items 1–11): 1 May 2014 —
(s 2 item 2)
125, 2014 25 Aug 2014 (F2014L01122) Sch 1 (items 1–3): 1 Sept 2014 —
(s 2)
as amended by
Act No 145, 2015 12 Nov 2015 Sch 2 (item 6): 1 Sept 2014 (s —
2(1) item 6)
135, 2014 23 Sept 2014 (F2014L01261) Sch 1 (items 1, 2): 5 Mar 2015 —
(s 2)
165, 2014 3 Nov 2014 (F2014L01471) 13 Nov 2014 (s 2) —
166, 2014 3 Nov 2014 (F2014L01470) Sch 1 (items 1–3): 4 Nov 2014 —
(s 2)
245, 2015 14 Dec 2015 (F2015L01980) Sch 1 (items 1–3): 15 Dec 2015 —
(s 2(1) item 2)
Sch 2 (items 1–4): 1 June 2016
(s 2(1) item 3)
Sch 3 (items 1, 2): 4 July 2016
(s 2(1) item 4)
246, 2015 14 Dec 2015 (F2015L01992) Sch 1 (items 39–45): 15 Dec —
2015 (s 2(1) item 3)

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Endnote 3—Legislation history

Number and year FRLI registration or Commencement Application, saving


gazettal and Assent and transitional
provisions

247, 2015 14 Dec 2015 (F2015L01995) Sch 1 (items 1–3): 20 Apr 2016 —
(s 2(1) item 1)

Name Registration Commencement Application, saving


and transitional
provisions

Civil Aviation Legislation 29 Mar 2016 (F2016L00400) Sch 1 (item 4): 29 Sept 2016 (s —
Amendment (Part 101) 2(1) item 1)
Regulation 2016
Civil Aviation Legislation 16 Sept 2016 (F2016L01448) Sch 1 (items 1–27): 17 Sept —
Amendment 2016 (s 2(1) item 1)
(Miscellaneous Measures)
Regulation 2016
Civil Aviation Legislation 28 Oct 2016 (F2016L01655) Sch 1 (items 1–12): 28 Jan 2017 —
Amendment (Part 132) (s 2(1) item 1)
Regulation 2016
Civil Aviation 11 May 2018 (F2018L00599) 8 Nov 2018 (s 2(1) item 1) —
Amendment (Fuel and Oil
Requirements)
Regulations 2018
Civil Aviation Legislation 13 July 2018 (F2018L01030) Sch 1 (items 4–9): 14 July 2019 —
Amendment (Part 149) (s 2(1) item 1)
Regulations 2018
Air Services Legislation 25 Mar 2019 (F2019L00372) Sch 1 (items 11–16): 26 Mar —
(Repeal and Consequential 2019 (s 2(1) item 1)
Amendments)
Regulations 2019
Civil Aviation Legislation 16 Dec 2019 (F2019L01621) Sch 2 (item 1): 2 Dec 2021 (s —
Amendment (Parts 103, 2(1) item 2)
105 and 131)
Regulations 2019
as amended by
Civil Aviation 6 Oct 2020 (F2020L01283) Sch 3 (item 1): 7 Oct 2020 (s —
Legislation Amendment 2(1) item 4)
(Flight Operations—
Miscellaneous
Amendments)
Regulations 2020

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Name Registration Commencement Application, saving


and transitional
provisions

Civil Aviation Legislation 15 July 2020 (F2020L00913) Sch 3 (items 2–14): 13 Aug —
Amendment (Part 139 2020 (s 2(1) item 3)
Aerodromes—Transitional
Provisions and
Consequential
Amendments)
Regulations 2020
Civil Aviation Legislation 4 Mar 2021 (F2021L00200) Sch 1 (items 1–57): 2 Dec 2021 —
Amendment (Flight (s 2(1) item 2)
Operations—
Consequential
Amendments and
Transitional Provisions)
Regulations 2021

Act Number and Assent Commencement Application, saving


year and transitional
provisions

Civil Aviation Amendment 25, 1990 24 May 1990 s 50: 24 May 1990 (s 2(4)) s 50(2)
Act 1990
Criminal Code Amendment 137, 2000 24 Nov 2000 Sch 2 (items 130, 418, 419): Sch 2 (items 418, 419)
(Theft, Fraud, Bribery and 24 May 2001 (s 2(3))
Related Offences) Act 2000
Civil Aviation Amendment 105, 2003 21 Oct 2003 s 4 and Sch 2 (item 2): 21 Oct s4
Act 2003 2003 (s 2(1) items 1, 12)
Sch 2 (item 1): 20 Feb 2004 (s
2(1) item 11)

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Endnote 4—Amendment history

Endnote 4—Amendment history

Provision affected How affected

Part 1
r 1 .................................................. rs No 235, 1998
r 2 .................................................. am No 216, 1990; No 258, 1990; No 332, 1990; No 466, 1990; No 157, 1991; No 287,
1991; No 382, 1991; No 487, 1991; No 258, 1992; No 279, 1992; No 325, 1992; No 342,
1992; No 380, 1992; No 221, 1993; No 319, 1993; No 93, 1994; No 382, 1994; No 224,
1995; No 111, 1997; No 139, 1997; No 219, 1998; No 234, 1998 (disallowed); No 235,
1998; No 288, 1998; No 166, 1999; No 167, 1999; No 262, 1999; No 353, 1999; No 354,
1999; No 8, 2000; No 204, 2000 (Sch 3 item 1 disallowed); No 294, 2000; No 295, 2000;
No 349, 2001; No 350, 2002; No 95, 2003; No 189, 2003; No 201, 2003; No 232, 2003; No
240, 2003; No 134, 2004; No 216, 2004; No 217, 2004; No 222, 2004; No 345, 2004;
No 243, 2005; No 70, 2007; No 171, 2007; No 273, 2008; No 64, 2009; No 81, 2010; No
328, 2010; No 76, 2011; No 77, 2011; No 213, 2012; No 5, 2013; No 80, 2013; No 274,
2013; No 40, 2014; No 125, 2014; No 247, 2015; F2016L01448; F2018L01030;
F2019L00372; F2021L00200
r 2AA............................................. ad No 70, 2007
r 2A ............................................... ad No 487, 1991
am No 224, 1995; No 76, 2011; No 77, 2011
r 2B................................................ ad No 187, 1994
am No 224, 1995; No 345, 2004; No 80, 2013
r 2C................................................ ad No 235, 1998
am No 350, 2002; No 328, 2010
r 3 .................................................. am No 224, 1995; No 80, 2013; F2019L00372
Part 2
r 4 .................................................. am No 224, 1995; No 80, 2013
r 4A ............................................... ad No 122, 1995
am No 224, 1995
rep No 224, 1995
r 5 .................................................. am No 289, 1990; No 224, 1995; No 80, 2013; F2016L01448
r 5A ............................................... ad No 187, 1994
am No 382, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 345, 2004; No 80, 2013
rep F2016L01448
r 6 .................................................. am No 224, 1995; No 80, 2013
rep F2021L00200
r 6A ............................................... ad No 289, 1990
am No 174, 1992; No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 67, 1997; No 201, 2003; No 345, 2004
rep F2021L00200
r 7 .................................................. am No 287, 1991; No 279, 1992; No 224, 1995; No 23, 1997; No 345, 2004
rep No 77, 2011
Part 3 ............................................. rep No 134, 2004
Division 1 heading......................... rs No 325, 1992

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Provision affected How affected

rep No 204, 2000 (Sch 3 item 4 disallowed); No 134, 2004


Division 1 ...................................... rep No 204, 2000 (Sch 3 item 4 disallowed)
r 7A ............................................... ad No 325, 1992
rep No 204, 2000 (Sch 3 item 4 disallowed)
am No 349, 2001
rep No 134, 2004
r 8 .................................................. rs No 325, 1992
am No 224, 1995
rep No 204, 2000 (Sch 3 item 4 disallowed); No 134, 2004
r 9 .................................................. rs No 325, 1992
am No 224, 1995
rep No 204, 2000 (Sch 3 item 4 disallowed); No 134, 2004
Division 2 heading......................... ad No 325, 1992
rep No 204, 2000 (Sch 3 item 4 disallowed); No 134, 2004
Division 2 ...................................... rep No 204, 2000 (Sch 3 item 4 disallowed)
r 10 ................................................ rs No 325, 1992
am No 224, 1995
rep No 204, 2000 (Sch 3 item 4 disallowed); No 134, 2004
r 11 ................................................ am No 147, 1991
rs No 325, 1992
am No 224, 1995
rep No 204, 2000 (Sch 3 item 4 disallowed); No 134, 2004
r 12 ................................................ am No 147, 1991
rs No 325, 1992
am No 224, 1995
rep No 204, 2000 (Sch 3 item 4 disallowed); No 134, 2004
r 13 ................................................ rs No 325, 1992
am No 224, 1995
rep No 204, 2000 (Sch 3 item 4 disallowed); No 134, 2004
r 13A ............................................. ad No 325, 1992
am No 224, 1995
rep No 204, 2000 (Sch 3 item 4 disallowed); No 134, 2004
r 13B.............................................. ad No 325, 1992
am No 224, 1995
rep No 204, 2000 (Sch 3 item 4 disallowed); No 134, 2004
Division 3 heading......................... am No 224, 1995
rep No 204, 2000 (Sch 3 item 4 disallowed); No 134, 2004
Division 3 ...................................... ad No 325, 1992
rep No 204, 2000 (Sch 3 item 4 disallowed); No 134, 2004
r 13C.............................................. ad No 325, 1992

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Provision affected How affected

am No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995


rep No 204, 2000 (Sch 3 item 4 disallowed)
am No 201, 2003
rep No 134, 2004
r 13D ............................................. ad No 325, 1992
am No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995
rep No 204, 2000 (Sch 3 item 4 disallowed)
am No 201, 2003
rep No 134, 2004
r 13E .............................................. ad No 325, 1992
am No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995
rep No 204, 2000 (Sch 3 item 4 disallowed)
am No 201, 2003
rep No 134, 2004
r 13F .............................................. ad No 325, 1992
am No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995
rep No 204, 2000 (Sch 3 item 4 disallowed)
am No 201, 2003
rep No 134, 2004
r 13G ............................................. ad No 325, 1992
am No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995
rep No 204, 2000 (Sch 3 item 4 disallowed)
am No 201, 2003
rep No 134, 2004
r 13H ............................................. ad No 325, 1992
am No 224, 1995
rep No 204, 2000 (Sch 3 item 4 disallowed); No 134, 2004
r 13I ............................................... ad No 325, 1992
am No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995
rep No 204, 2000 (Sch 3 item 4 disallowed)
am No 201, 2003
rep No 134, 2004
Division 4 ...................................... ad No 325, 1992
rep No 204, 2000 (Sch 3 item 4 disallowed); No 134, 2004
r 13J ............................................... ad No 325, 1992
rep No 204, 2000 (Sch 3 item 4 disallowed); No 134, 2004
r 13K ............................................. ad No 325, 1992
rep No 204, 2000 (Sch 3 item 4 disallowed); No 134, 2004
r 13L .............................................. ad No 325, 1992
am No 224, 1995

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Endnote 4—Amendment history

Provision affected How affected

rep No 204, 2000 (Sch 3 item 4 disallowed); No 134, 2004


r 13M ............................................. ad No 325, 1992
am No 224, 1995
rep No 204, 2000 (Sch 3 item 4 disallowed); No 134, 2004
r 13N ............................................. ad No 325, 1992
am No 224, 1995
rep No 204, 2000 (Sch 3 item 4 disallowed); No 134, 2004
r 13O ............................................. ad No 325, 1992
am No 224, 1995
rep No 204, 2000 (Sch 3 item 4 disallowed); No 134, 2004
r 13P .............................................. ad No 325, 1992
am No 224, 1995
rep No 204, 2000 (Sch 3 item 4 disallowed); No 134, 2004
r 13Q ............................................. ad No 325, 1992
rep No 204, 2000 (Sch 3 item 4 disallowed); No 134, 2004
r 13R.............................................. ad No 325, 1992
am No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995
rep No 204, 2000 (Sch 3 item 4 disallowed)
am No 201, 2003
rep No 134, 2004
r 13S .............................................. ad No 325, 1992
am No 224, 1995
rep No 204, 2000 (Sch 3 item 4 disallowed); No 134, 2004
Division 5 heading......................... ad No 325, 1992
rep No 204, 2000 (Sch 3 item 4 disallowed); No 134, 2004
Division 5 ...................................... rep No 204, 2000 (Sch 3 item 4 disallowed)
r 13T .............................................. ad No 325, 1992
am No 224, 1995
rep No 204, 2000 (Sch 3 item 4 disallowed); No 134, 2004
r 13U ............................................. ad No 325, 1992
am No 224, 1995
rep No 204, 2000 (Sch 3 item 4 disallowed); No 134, 2004
r 14 ................................................ rs No 325, 1992
am No 224, 1995
rep No 204, 2000 (Sch 3 item 4 disallowed); No 134, 2004
Division 6 heading......................... ad No 325, 1992
rep No 134, 2004
r 15 ................................................ am No 204, 2000 (Sch 3 item 5 disallowed)
rep No 134, 2004
Division 7 ...................................... rep No 204, 2000

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Provision affected How affected

r 16 ................................................ am No 147, 1991; No 325, 1992; No 221, 1993; No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 235, 1998
rep No 204, 2000
r 16A ............................................. ad No 325, 1992
am No 224, 1995
rep No 204, 2000
r 16B.............................................. ad No 325, 1992
am No 224, 1995
rep No 204, 2000
r 17 ................................................ am No 325, 1992
rep No 204, 2000
r 17A ............................................. ad No 325, 1992
rep No 204, 2000
r 18 ................................................ am No 147, 1991; No 325, 1992
rep No 204, 2000
r 19 ................................................ am No 147, 1991
rep No 325, 1992
r 20 ................................................ am No 147, 1991
rs No 325, 1992
am No 173, 1994
rep No 204, 2000
Part 4
Division 1 ...................................... rs No 235, 1998
rep No 76, 2011
r 20A ............................................. ad No 332, 1990
rep No 235, 1998
r 20B.............................................. ad No 332, 1990
am No 224, 1995
rep No 235, 1998
r 21 ................................................ am No 224, 1995
rs No 235, 1998; No 166, 1999
rep No 76, 2011
r 21A ............................................. ad No 166, 1999
rep No 76, 2011
r 22 ................................................ am No 332, 1990; No 224, 1995
rep No 235, 1998
r 22A ............................................. ad No 332, 1990
am No 224, 1995
rep No 235, 1998
r 22B.............................................. ad No 332, 1990
am No 147, 1991; No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995

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Endnote 4—Amendment history

Provision affected How affected

rep No 235, 1998


r 22C.............................................. ad No 332, 1990
am No 147, 1991; No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995
rep No 235, 1998
r 22D ............................................. ad No 332, 1990
am No 224, 1995
rep No 235, 1998
r 22E .............................................. ad No 332, 1990
am No 287, 1991; No 224, 1995
rep No 235, 1998
r 22F .............................................. ad No 332, 1990
am No 224, 1995
rep No 235, 1998
r 23 ................................................ am No 332, 1990; No 224, 1995
rep No 235, 1998
Division 2 ...................................... rep No 235, 1998
r 24 ................................................ am No 332, 1990; No 487, 1991; No 325, 1992; No 221, 1993; No 224, 1995
rep No 235, 1998
r 25 ................................................ am No 289, 1990; No 332, 1990; No 147, 1991; No 325, 1992; No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995
rep No 235, 1998
r 26 ................................................ am No 289, 1990; No 224, 1995
rep No 235, 1998
r 27 ................................................ am No 289, 1990; No 147, 1991; No 325, 1992; No 173, 1994
rep No 235, 1998
r 28 ................................................ am No 224, 1995
rep No 235, 1998
Division 2
r 29 ................................................ am No 289, 1990; No 147, 1991; No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 201, 2003
Division 3
Division 3 heading......................... rs No 487, 1991
am No 93, 1994
r 29A ............................................. ad No 93, 1994
am No 224, 1995
r 30 ................................................ am No 289, 1990; No 147, 1991; No 487, 1991; No 221, 1993; No 173, 1994; No 224,
1995; No 235, 1998; No 166, 1999; No 201, 2003; No 328, 2010; No 188, 2013; No 275,
2013; No 246, 2015
r 30AA........................................... ad No 246, 2015
r 30A ............................................. ad No 487, 1991
am No 224, 1995; No 77, 2011
r 30B.............................................. ad No 487, 1991

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Endnote 4—Amendment history

Provision affected How affected

am No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 201, 2003


rep No 77, 2011
r 31 ................................................ am No 147, 1991; No 426, 1991; No 173, 1994; No 382, 1994; No 396, 1994; No 224,
1995; No 201, 2003
rep No 328, 2010
r 31A ............................................. ad No 426, 1991
am No 224, 1995
rep No 328, 2010
r 31B.............................................. ad No 426, 1991
am No 224, 1995
rep No 328, 2010
r 31C.............................................. ad No 426, 1991
am No 224, 1995
rep No 328, 2010
r 31D ............................................. ad No 426, 1991
am No 224, 1995
rep No 328, 2010
r 32 ................................................ am No 224, 1995
rs No 328, 2010
r 32A ............................................. ad No 426, 1991
am No 224, 1995
rep No 328, 2010
r 32B.............................................. ad No 426, 1991
am No 224, 1995
rep No 328, 2010
r 33 ................................................ am No 93, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 328, 2010
r 33A ............................................. ad No 487, 1991
am No 224, 1995
rep No 77, 2011
r 33B.............................................. ad No 487, 1991
am No 93, 1994; No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 201, 2003; No 328, 2010
r 33C.............................................. ad No 93, 1994
am No 224, 1995
r 33D ............................................. ad No 93, 1994
am No 224, 1995
r 33E .............................................. ad No 93, 1994
am No 224, 1995
r 33F .............................................. ad No 93, 1994
am No 224, 1995; No 201, 2003
r 33G ............................................. ad No 93, 1994

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Endnote 4—Amendment history

Provision affected How affected

am No 224, 1995
r 33H ............................................. ad No 93, 1994
am No 224, 1995; No 77, 2011
r 33I ............................................... ad No 93, 1994
am No 224, 1995; No 201, 2003
Division 4
Division 4 heading......................... rs No 487, 1991
r 34 ................................................ am No 289, 1990; No 147, 1991; No 487, 1991; No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 201, 2003
rep No 76, 2011
r 35 ................................................ am No 332, 1990; No 147, 1991; No 487, 1991; No 73, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 235, 1998;
No 350, 2002; No 201, 2003
rep No 76, 2011
r 36 ................................................ am No 224, 1995; No 235, 1998; No 166, 1999; No 350, 2002
rep No 76, 2011
r 36A ............................................. ad No 487, 1991
am No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 201, 2003
rep No 76, 2011
r 37 ................................................ am No 289, 1990; No 147, 1991; No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 201, 2003; No 76, 2011;
No 80, 2013
Division 5 ...................................... ad No 487, 1991
rep No 267, 2002
r 37A ............................................. ad No 487, 1991
am No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995
rep No 267, 2002
Part 4A
Part 4A .......................................... ad No 487, 1991
Division 1
Division 1 heading......................... am No 224, 1995
r 38 ................................................ am No 289, 1990; No 147, 1991
rs No 487, 1991
am No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 201, 2003
Division 2
Subdivision 1
r 39 ................................................ am No 147, 1991
rs No 487, 1991
am No 173, 1994; No 201, 2003
r 40 ................................................ am No 147, 1991
rs No 487, 1991
am No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995
rs No 201, 2003

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Endnote 4—Amendment history

Provision affected How affected

Subdivision 2
r 41 ................................................ am No 147, 1991
rs No 487, 1991
am No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 201, 2003
r 42 ................................................ am No 147, 1991
rs No 487, 1991
am No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 201, 2003
r 42A ............................................. ad No 487, 1991
am No 224, 1995
r 42B.............................................. ad No 487, 1991
am No 224, 1995
r 42C.............................................. ad No 487, 1991
am No 224, 1995
r 42CA ........................................... ad No 235, 1998
am No 350, 2002; F2016L01655
r 42CB ........................................... ad No 235, 1998
am No 350, 2002
r 42D ............................................. ad No 487, 1991
am No 224, 1995
r 42E .............................................. ad No 487, 1991
am No 224, 1995
r 42F .............................................. ad No 487, 1991
Subdivision 3
r 42G ............................................. ad No 487, 1991
am No 382, 1994; No 396, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 345, 2004; No 274, 2013
r 42H ............................................. ad No 487, 1991
Division 3
r 42J ............................................... ad No 487, 1991
am No 224, 1995
r 42K ............................................. ad No 487, 1991
am No 224, 1995
r 42L .............................................. ad No 487, 1991
r 42M ............................................. ad No 487, 1991
am No 224, 1995; No 345, 2004
r 42N ............................................. ad No 487, 1991
am No 224, 1995
r 42P .............................................. ad No 487, 1991
am No 224, 1995
r 42Q ............................................. ad No 487, 1991
am No 174, 1992; No 224, 1995

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Endnote 4—Amendment history

Provision affected How affected

r 42R.............................................. ad No 487, 1991


am No 224, 1995; No 345, 2004
r 42S .............................................. ad No 487, 1991
am No 224, 1995
r 42T .............................................. ad No 487, 1991
Division 4
r 42U ............................................. ad No 487, 1991
am No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 166, 1999; No 201, 2003; No 76, 2011; No 245, 2015
r 42V ............................................. ad No 487, 1991
am No 173, 1994; No 201, 2003
r 42W............................................. ad No 487, 1991
am No 174, 1992; No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 235, 1998; No 227, 2000; No 350,
2002; No 201, 2003; No 345, 2004; No 76, 2011; No 274, 2013; No 275, 2013; No 40,
2014; No 166, 2014; No 245, 2015
r 42WA .......................................... ad No 227, 2000
am No 345, 2004; No 274, 2013
r 42X ............................................. ad No 487, 1991
am No 174, 1992; No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 201, 2003; F2021L00200
r 42Y ............................................. ad No 487, 1991
am No 224, 1995
r 42Z .............................................. ad No 487, 1991
r 42ZA ........................................... ad No 487, 1991
am No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 201, 2003
r 42ZB ........................................... ad No 487, 1991
Division 5
r 42ZC ........................................... ad No 487, 1991
am No 174, 1992; No 93, 1994; No 173, 1994; No 382, 1994; No 396, 1994; No 224, 1995;
No 201, 2003; No 345, 2004; No 328, 2010; No 274, 2013; No 246, 2015
r 42ZD ........................................... ad No 487, 1991
am No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 201, 2003
Division 6
Subdivision 1
r 42ZE ........................................... ad No 487, 1991
am No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 201, 2003; No 328, 2010
r 42ZF............................................ ad No 487, 1991
am No 224, 1995
r 42ZG ........................................... ad No 487, 1991
am No 224, 1995
r 42ZH ........................................... ad No 487, 1991
am No 224, 1995
r 42ZJ ............................................ ad No 487, 1991

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Endnote 4—Amendment history

Provision affected How affected

am No 174, 1992; No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 201, 2003


r 42ZK ........................................... ad No 487, 1991
am No 224, 1995; No 345, 2004
r 42ZL ........................................... ad No 487, 1991
am No 224, 1995
r 42ZM .......................................... ad No 487, 1991
Subdivision 2
r 42ZN ........................................... ad No 487, 1991
am No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 201, 2003
Subdivision 3
r 42ZP............................................ ad No 487, 1991
am No 173, 1994; No 201, 2003
Division 7
r 42ZQ ........................................... ad No 487, 1991
am No 224, 1995; No 235, 1998; No 262, 1999; No 350, 2002; No 76, 2011; No 245, 2015
r 42ZR ........................................... ad No 487, 1991
am No 224, 1995; No 345, 2004
r 42ZS............................................ ad No 487, 1991
am No 224, 1995; No 345, 2004
r 42ZT ........................................... ad No 487, 1991
am No 224, 1995; No 345, 2004
r 42ZU ........................................... ad No 487, 1991
am No 224, 1995
Division 8
r 42ZV ........................................... ad No 487, 1991
am No 173, 1994
rs No 111, 1997
am No 201, 2003
r 42ZW .......................................... ad No 111, 1997
am No 201, 2003
r 42ZX ........................................... ad No 111, 1997
r 42ZY ........................................... ad No 111, 1997
am No 201, 2003
r 42ZZ ........................................... ad No 111, 1997
am No 210, 1999; No 201, 2003
r 42ZZA......................................... ad No 111, 1997
am No 201, 2003
Division 9
Division 9 heading......................... ad No 487, 1991

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Endnote 4—Amendment history

Provision affected How affected

r 43 ................................................ am No 289, 1990; No 147, 1991; No 487, 1991; No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 235,
1998; No 166, 1999; No 201, 2003; No 80, 2013; No 40, 2014; F2016L01448
r 43A ............................................. ad No 174, 1992
am No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 201, 2003
r 43B.............................................. ad No 342, 1992
am No 221, 1993; No 173, 1994; No 201, 2003
r 44 ................................................ am No 289, 1990; No 147, 1991; No 487, 1991; No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 201, 2003
r 45 ................................................ am No 289, 1990; No 224, 1995
r 46 ................................................ am No 289, 1990; No 147, 1991; No 487, 1991; No 173, 1994; No 201, 2003
r 47 ................................................ am No 147, 1991; No 487, 1991; No 173, 1994; No 201, 2003; No 76, 2011; No 80, 2013;
No 188, 2013; No 40, 2014; F2016L01448; F2016L01655
r 48 ................................................ am No 147, 1991; No 487, 1991; No 173, 1994; No 201, 2003; F2016L01448
r 49 ................................................ am No 147, 1991; No 487, 1991; No 173, 1994
rs No 201, 2003
am No 328, 2010; No 40, 2014
r 50 ................................................ am No 147, 1991; No 487, 1991; No 325, 1992; No 173, 1994
rs No 201, 2003
Division 10
Division 10 .................................... ad No 487, 1991
r 50A ............................................. ad No 487, 1991
rs No 342, 1992
am No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 201, 2003
r 50B.............................................. ad No 487, 1991
am No 174, 1992; No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 201, 2003
r 50C.............................................. ad No 487, 1991
am No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 201, 2003
r 50D ............................................. ad No 487, 1991
am No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 201, 2003; No 345, 2004
Division 11
Division 11 .................................... ad No 487, 1991
r 50E .............................................. ad No 487, 1991
am No 224, 1995; No 80, 2013
r 50F .............................................. ad No 487, 1991
am No 173, 1994; No 201, 2003
r 50G ............................................. ad No 146, 2009
Part 4B
Part 4B heading ............................. ad No 487, 1991
r 51 ................................................ am No 147, 1991; No 487, 1991; No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 201, 2003
r 51A ............................................. ad No 487, 1991
am No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 201, 2003

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Endnote 4—Amendment history

Provision affected How affected

r 51B.............................................. ad No 487, 1991


am No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 201, 2003
r 52 ................................................ am No 147, 1991
rs No 487, 1991
am No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 201, 2003; F2021L00200
r 52A ............................................. ad No 487, 1991
am No 224, 1995
r 52B.............................................. ad No 487, 1991
am No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 201, 2003
r 53 ................................................ am No 147, 1991; No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 201, 2003
Part 4C
Part 4C........................................... ad No 167, 1999
r 54 ................................................ am No 289, 1990; No 147, 1991
rep No 487, 1991
ad No 167, 1999
am No 350, 2002; No 345, 2004
rs No 76, 2011
Part V ............................................ rep No 279, 1992
r 55 ................................................ rs No 216, 1990
am No 426, 1991
rep No 279, 1992
ad No 167, 1999
am No 221, 2002; No 350, 2002; No 201, 2003
rep No 76, 2011
r 55A ............................................. ad No 216, 1990
am No 147, 1991
rs No 174, 1992; No 342, 1992
rep No 279, 1992
ad No 221, 2002
rep No 76, 2011
r 55B.............................................. ad No 216, 1990
am No 147, 1991
rep No 279, 1992
Part 4D
Part 4D heading ............................. rs No 245, 2015
Part 4D .......................................... ad No 204, 2000
r 56 ................................................ am No 31, 1989; No 216, 1990
rep No 279, 1992
ad No 204, 2000
am No 350, 2002

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Endnote 4—Amendment history

Provision affected How affected

r 57 ................................................ am No 31, 1989; No 216, 1990; No 147, 1991


rep No 279, 1992
ad No 204, 2000
am No 350, 2002; No 201, 2003
r 58 ................................................ rs No 216, 1990
rep No 279, 1992
ad No 204, 2000
am No 350, 2002; No 201, 2003; F2021L00200
r 59 ................................................ am No 216, 1990
rep No 279, 1992
ad No 204, 2000
am No 201, 2003
r 60 ................................................ am No 216, 1990
rep No 279, 1992
ad No 204, 2000
am No 201, 2003; F2021L00200
r 61 ................................................ rep No 279, 1992
ad No 204, 2000
am No 201, 2003; No 345, 2004
rep No 245, 2015
r 62 ................................................ am No 216, 1990
rep No 279, 1992
r 63 ................................................ rs No 216, 1990
am No 147, 1991
rep No 279, 1992
r 64 ................................................ am No 216, 1990; No 147, 1991
rep No 279, 1992
r 65 ................................................ rep No 279, 1992
r 66 ................................................ am No 147, 1991; No 426, 1991
rep No 279, 1992
r 67 ................................................ rep No 279, 1992
r 68 ................................................ rs No 216, 1990
am No 426, 1991
rep No 279, 1992
r 69 ................................................ am No 147, 1991
rep No 279, 1992
r 70 ................................................ am No 147, 1991
rep No 279, 1992
r 71 ................................................ am No 147, 1991
rep No 279, 1992

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Endnote 4—Amendment history

Provision affected How affected

r 72 ................................................ am No 216, 1990


rep No 279, 1992
r 72A ............................................. ad No 216, 1990
am No 287, 1991
rep No 279, 1992
r 72B.............................................. ad No 216, 1990
rep No 279, 1992
r 72C.............................................. ad No 216, 1990
am No 147, 1991; No 157, 1991
rep No 279, 1992
r 72D ............................................. ad No 216, 1990
am No 147, 1991; No 157, 1991
rep No 279, 1992
r 72E .............................................. ad No 216, 1990
am No 287, 1991
rep No 279, 1992
r 72F .............................................. ad No 216, 1990
rep No 279, 1992
r 73 ................................................ rep No 279, 1992
r 74 ................................................ am No 147, 1991
rep No 279, 1992
Part 5
Part 5 ............................................. ad No 279, 1992
rs No 5, 2013
am No 274, 2013
Division 5.1
r 5.01 ............................................. ad No 279, 1992
am No 380, 1992; No 288, 1998; No 240, 2003
rs No 5, 2013
am No 125, 2014; F2021L00200
r 5.01A .......................................... ad No 32, 1998
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.01B ........................................... ad No 32, 1998
am No 294, 2000
rep No 5, 2013
Division 2 heading......................... rs No 273, 2008
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.02 ............................................. ad No 279, 1992
am No 224, 1995
rs No 5, 2013

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Endnote 4—Amendment history

Provision affected How affected

r 5.03 ............................................. ad No 279, 1992


rs No 5, 2013
Division 5.2
r 5.04 ............................................. ad No 279, 1992
am No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 201, 2003; No 232, 2003; No 273, 2008
rs No 5, 2013
r 5.05 ............................................. ad No 279, 1992
am No 173, 1994; No 288, 1998; No 201, 2003
rs No 5, 2013
r 5.06 ............................................. ad No 279, 1992
am No 173, 1994; No 201, 2003; No 232, 2003
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.07 ............................................. ad No 279, 1992
am No 173, 1994; No 288, 1998; No 201, 2003
rs No 5, 2013
Division 5.3
r 5.08 ............................................. ad No 279, 1992
am No 224, 1995; No 139, 1997; No 353, 1999; No 273, 2008; No 80, 2013
rs No 5, 2013
r 5.09 ............................................. ad No 279, 1992
am No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 201, 2003
rs No 5, 2013
r 5.10 ............................................. ad No 279, 1992
am No 224, 1995
rep No 77, 2011
r 5.11 ............................................. ad No 279, 1992
am No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 201, 2003
rep No 77, 2011
r 5.12 ............................................. ad No 279, 1992
am No 224, 1995
rep No 77, 2011
r 5.13 ............................................. ad No 279, 1992
am No 224, 1995; No 354, 1999
rs No 5, 2013
r 5.14 ............................................. ad No 279, 1992
am No 224, 1995; No 354, 1999
rs No 5, 2013
r 5.15 ............................................. ad No 279, 1992
am No 224, 1995
rep No 77, 2011

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Endnote 4—Amendment history

Provision affected How affected

r 5.16 ............................................. ad No 279, 1992


am No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 201, 2003
rep No 77, 2011
r 5.17 ............................................. ad No 279, 1992
am No 224, 1995
rs No 5, 2013
r 5.17A .......................................... ad No 354, 1999
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.18 ............................................. ad No 279, 1992
am No 224, 1995
rs No 5, 2013
r 5.19 ............................................. ad No 279, 1992
am No 224, 1995
rs No 354, 1999; No 5, 2013
r 5.20 ............................................. ad No 279, 1992
am No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 201, 2003
rs No 5, 2013
r 5.20A .......................................... ad No 354, 1999
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.20B ........................................... ad No 354, 1999
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.20C ........................................... ad No 354, 1999
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.21 ............................................. ad No 279, 1992
am No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 288, 1998; No 201, 2003
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.22 ............................................. ad No 279, 1992
am No 224, 1995; No 288, 1998
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.23 ............................................. ad No 279, 1992
am No 380, 1992; No 224, 1995
rs No 5, 2013
r 5.24 ............................................. ad No 279, 1992
am No 224, 1995
rep No 77, 2011
r 5.25 ............................................. ad No 279, 1992
am No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 201, 2003
rep No 77, 2011
r 5.26 ............................................. ad No 279, 1992
am No 224, 1995

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Endnote 4—Amendment history

Provision affected How affected

rep No 77, 2011


r 5.26B ........................................... ad No 261, 2000
am No 362, 2000
rep No 184, 2006
r 5.26D .......................................... ad No 261, 2000
rep No 362, 2000
r 5.26F ........................................... ad No 261, 2000
am No 362, 2000; No 201, 2003
rep No 184, 2006
r 5.26G .......................................... ad No 362, 2000
rep No 184, 2006
r 5.26GA........................................ ad No 362, 2000
rep No 184, 2006
r 5.26H .......................................... ad No 261, 2000
am No 362, 2000
rep No 184, 2006
r 5.26J ............................................ ad No 261, 2000
am No 362, 2000
rep No 184, 2006
r 5.26L ........................................... ad No 261, 2000
rep No 362, 2000
Division 5.4
r 5.27 ............................................. ad No 279, 1992
am No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 288, 1998
rs No 5, 2013
r 5.28 ............................................. ad No 279, 1992
am No 224, 1995
rep No 77, 2011
r 5.29 ............................................. ad No 279, 1992
am No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 201, 2003
rep No 77, 2011
r 5.30 ............................................. ad No 279, 1992
am No 224, 1995; No 288, 1998
rs No 5, 2013
r 5.31 ............................................. ad No 279, 1992
am No 288, 1998
rs No 5, 2013
r 5.32 ............................................. ad No 279, 1992
am No 224, 1995; No 288, 1998
rs No 5, 2013

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Endnotes

Endnote 4—Amendment history

Provision affected How affected

r 5.33 ............................................. ad No 279, 1992


am No 173, 1994; No 288, 1998; No 201, 2003
rs No 5, 2013
r 5.34 ............................................. ad No 279, 1992
am No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 201, 2003
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.35 ............................................. ad No 279, 1992
am No 173, 1994
rs No 201, 2003
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.36 ............................................. ad No 279, 1992
am No 224, 1995
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.37 ............................................. ad No 279, 1992
am No 173, 1994
rs No 201, 2003
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.38 ............................................. ad No 279, 1992
am No 173, 1994; No 187, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 319, 2002; No 201, 2003
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.39 ............................................. ad No 279, 1992
am No 173, 1994; No 187, 1994; No 224, 1995
rep No 319, 2002
Division 5.5
r 5.40 ............................................. ad No 279, 1992
am No 173, 1994; No 288, 1998; No 201, 2003; No 273, 2008
rs No 5, 2013
r 5.41 ............................................. ad No 279, 1992
am No 224, 1995; No 288, 1998; No 273, 2008
rs No 5, 2013
r 5.42 ............................................. ad No 279, 1992
am No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 288, 1998; No 201, 2003; No 77, 2011
rs No 5, 2013
r 5.43 ............................................. ad No 279, 1992
am No 224, 1995
rep No 77, 2011
r 5.44 ............................................. ad No 279, 1992
am No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 201, 2003
rep No 77, 2011
r 5.45 ............................................. ad No 279, 1992

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Endnotes

Endnote 4—Amendment history

Provision affected How affected

am No 224, 1995
rep No 77, 2011
r 5.46 ............................................. ad No 279, 1992
am No 224, 1995
rep No 77, 2011
r 5.47 ............................................. ad No 279, 1992
am No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 201, 2003
rep No 77, 2011
r 5.48 ............................................. ad No 279, 1992
am No 224, 1995
rep No 77, 2011
r 5.49 ............................................. ad No 279, 1992
am No 224, 1995
rep No 77, 2011
r 5.50 ............................................. ad No 279, 1992
am No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 201, 2003
rs No 5, 2013
r 5.51 ............................................. ad No 279, 1992
am No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 354, 1999; No 261, 2000; No 201, 2003
rs No 5, 2013
r 5.52 ............................................. ad No 279, 1992
am No 173, 1994; No 382, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 201, 2003
rs No 5, 2013
r 5.53 ............................................. ad No 279, 1992
am No 173, 1994; No 201, 2003
rs No 5, 2013
r 5.54 ............................................. ad No 279, 1992
am No 221, 1993; No 224, 1995; No 201, 2003; No 80, 2013
rs No 5, 2013
r 5.54A .......................................... ad No 5, 2013
r 5.55 ............................................. ad No 279, 1992
am No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 201, 2003
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.56 ............................................. ad No 279, 1992
am No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 288, 1998; No 201, 2003
rs No 5, 2013
Division 5.6
r 5.57 ............................................. ad No 279, 1992
rs No 5, 2013
r 5.58 ............................................. ad No 279, 1992

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Endnote 4—Amendment history

Provision affected How affected

am No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 201, 2003


rs No 5, 2013
r 5.59 ............................................. ad No 279, 1992
am No 224, 1995; No 288, 1998; No 354, 1999; No 261, 2000
rs No 5, 2013
r 5.60 ............................................. ad No 279, 1992
am No 224, 1995; No 240, 2003
rep No 5, 2013
Division 3 ...................................... am No 224, 1995
rep No 5, 2013
Division 5.7
r 5.61 ............................................. ad No 279, 1992
am No 224, 1995
rs No 5, 2013
r 5.62 ............................................. ad No 279, 1992
rs No 5, 2013
r 5.63 ............................................. ad No 279, 1992
am No 224, 1995
rs No 5, 2013
Division 4 ...................................... am No 224, 1995
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.64 ............................................. ad No 279, 1992
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.65 ............................................. ad No 279, 1992
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.66 ............................................. ad No 279, 1992
am No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 201, 2003
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.67 ............................................. ad No 279, 1992
am No 173, 1994; No 32, 1998; No 288, 1998; No 201, 2003
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.68 ............................................. ad No 279, 1992
am No 173, 1994; No 32, 1998; No 201, 2003
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.69 ............................................. ad No 279, 1992
am No 173, 1994; No 32, 1998; No 201, 2003
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.70 ............................................. ad No 279, 1992
am No 173, 1994; No 32, 1998; No 201, 2003
rep No 5, 2013

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Endnotes

Endnote 4—Amendment history

Provision affected How affected

r 5.71 ............................................. ad No 279, 1992


am No 173, 1994; No 32, 1998; No 201, 2003
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.72 ............................................. ad No 279, 1992
am No 173, 1994; No 32, 1998; No 288, 1998
rs No 201, 2003
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.73 ............................................. ad No 279, 1992
am No 173, 1994; No 201, 2003
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.74 ............................................. ad No 279, 1992
am No 173, 1994; No 32, 1998; No 201, 2003
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.75 ............................................. ad No 279, 1992
am No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 201, 2003
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.76 ............................................. ad No 279, 1992
am No 221, 1993
rep No 5, 2013
Division 5 ...................................... am No 224, 1995
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.77 ............................................. ad No 279, 1992
am No 224, 1995; No 288, 1998; No 273, 2008
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.78 ............................................. ad No 279, 1992
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.79 ............................................. ad No 279, 1992
am No 380, 1992; No 224, 1995
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.80 ............................................. ad No 279, 1992
am No 224, 1995; No 32, 1998; No 288, 1998; No 354, 1999
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.81 ............................................. ad No 279, 1992
am No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 288, 1998; No 201, 2003; No 240, 2003
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.82 ............................................. ad No 279, 1992
am No 173, 1994; No 201, 2003; No 273, 2008
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.83 ............................................. ad No 279, 1992
rep No 5, 2013

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Endnotes

Endnote 4—Amendment history

Provision affected How affected

r 5.84 ............................................. ad No 279, 1992


am No 221, 1993
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.85 ............................................. ad No 279, 1992
am No 224, 1995; No 240, 2003; No 273, 2008
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.86 ............................................. ad No 279, 1992
am No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 201, 2003
rep No 5, 2013
Division 6 ...................................... am No 224, 1995; No 288, 1998
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.87 ............................................. ad No 279, 1992
am No 224, 1995; No 288, 1998
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.88 ............................................. ad No 279, 1992
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.89 ............................................. ad No 279, 1992
am No 380, 1992; No 224, 1995; No 288, 1998
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.90 ............................................. ad No 279, 1992
am No 224, 1995; No 32, 1998; No 288, 1998
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.91 ............................................. ad No 279, 1992
am No 418, 1992; No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 288, 1998; No 201, 2003; No 240, 2003
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.92 ............................................. ad No 279, 1992
am No 173, 1994; No 201, 2003; No 273, 2008
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.93 ............................................. ad No 279, 1992
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.94 ............................................. ad No 279, 1992
am No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 288, 1998; No 201, 2003
rep No 5, 2013
Division 7 ...................................... am No 224, 1995
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.95 ............................................. ad No 279, 1992
am No 224, 1995; No 288, 1998
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.96 ............................................. ad No 279, 1992
rep No 5, 2013

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Endnotes

Endnote 4—Amendment history

Provision affected How affected

r 5.97 ............................................. ad No 279, 1992


am No 380, 1992; No 224, 1995
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.98 ............................................. ad No 279, 1992
am No 224, 1995
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.99 ............................................. ad No 279, 1992
am No 418, 1992; No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 201, 2003; No 240, 2003
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.100 ........................................... ad No 279, 1992
am No 173, 1994; No 201, 2003; No 273, 2008
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.101 ........................................... ad No 279, 1992
am No 221, 1993
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.102 ........................................... ad No 279, 1992
am No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 201, 2003
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.103 ........................................... ad No 279, 1992
am No 224, 1995
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.104 ........................................... ad No 279, 1992
am No 224, 1995; No 288, 1998; No 273, 2008
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.105 ........................................... ad No 279, 1992
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.106 ........................................... ad No 279, 1992
am No 380, 1992; No 224, 1995
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.107 ........................................... ad No 279, 1992
am No 224, 1995; No 32, 1998; No 288, 1998; No 354, 1999
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.108 ........................................... ad No 279, 1992
am No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 288, 1998; No 201, 2003; No 240, 2003
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.109 ........................................... ad No 279, 1992
am No 173, 1994; No 201, 2003
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.110 ........................................... ad No 279, 1992
am No 173, 1994; No 288, 1998; No 201, 2003

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Endnotes

Endnote 4—Amendment history

Provision affected How affected

rep No 5, 2013
r 5.111 ........................................... ad No 279, 1992
am No 221, 1993; No 288, 1998
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.112 ........................................... ad No 279, 1992
am No 224, 1995; No 240, 2003
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.113 ........................................... ad No 279, 1992
am No 221, 1993; No 288, 1998
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.114 ........................................... ad No 279, 1992
am No 221, 1993; No 288, 1998
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.115 ........................................... ad No 279, 1992
am No 221, 1993; No 288, 1998; No 273, 2008
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.116 ........................................... ad No 279, 1992
am No 224, 1995; No 240, 2003; No 273, 2008
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.116A......................................... ad No 273, 2008
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.117 ........................................... ad No 279, 1992
am No 273, 2008
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.118 ........................................... ad No 279, 1992
am No 273, 2008
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.119 ........................................... ad No 279, 1992
am No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 201, 2003; No 273, 2008
rep No 5, 2013
Division 9 ...................................... am No 224, 1995; No 288, 1998
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.120 ........................................... ad No 279, 1992
am No 224, 1995; No 288, 1998
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.121 ........................................... ad No 279, 1992
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.122 ........................................... ad No 279, 1992
am No 380, 1992; No 224, 1995; No 288, 1998
rep No 5, 2013

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Endnotes

Endnote 4—Amendment history

Provision affected How affected

r 5.123 ........................................... ad No 279, 1992


am No 224, 1995; No 32, 1998; No 288, 1998
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.124 ........................................... ad No 279, 1992
am No 418, 1992; No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 288, 1998; No 201, 2003; No 240, 2003
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.125 ........................................... ad No 279, 1992
am No 173, 1994; No 201, 2003
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.126 ........................................... ad No 279, 1992
am No 173, 1994; No 288, 1998; No 201, 2003
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.127 ........................................... ad No 279, 1992
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.128 ........................................... ad No 279, 1992
am No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 288, 1998; No 201, 2003
rep No 5, 2013
Division 10 .................................... am No 224, 1995
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.129 ........................................... ad No 279, 1992
am No 224, 1995; No 288, 1998
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.130 ........................................... ad No 279, 1992
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.131 ........................................... ad No 279, 1992
am No 380, 1992; No 224, 1995
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.132 ........................................... ad No 279, 1992
am No 224, 1995
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.133 ........................................... ad No 279, 1992
am No 418, 1992; No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 201, 2003; No 240, 2003
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.134 ........................................... ad No 279, 1992
am No 173, 1994; No 201, 2003
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.135 ........................................... ad No 279, 1992
am No 173, 1994; No 288, 1998; No 201, 2003
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.136 ........................................... ad No 279, 1992

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Endnotes

Endnote 4—Amendment history

Provision affected How affected

am No 221, 1993; No 273, 2008


rep No 5, 2013
r 5.137 ........................................... ad No 279, 1992
am No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 201, 2003
rep No 5, 2013
Division 11 .................................... am No 224, 1995
rep No 5, 2013
Division 5.11
r 5.138 ........................................... ad No 279, 1992
am No 224, 1995; No 288, 1998
rs No 5, 2013
am F2016L01448; F2021L00200
r 5.139 ........................................... ad No 279, 1992
rs No 5, 2013
r 5.140 ........................................... ad No 279, 1992
am No 224, 1995
rs No 5, 2013
r 5.141 ........................................... ad No 279, 1992
am No 173, 1994; No 201, 2003
rs No 5, 2013
r 5.142 ........................................... ad No 279, 1992
am No 418, 1992; No 224, 1995
rs No 5, 2013
r 5.143 ........................................... ad No 279, 1992
am No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 201, 2003
rs No 5, 2013
am F2021L00200
r 5.144 ........................................... ad No 279, 1992
am No 173, 1994; No 201, 2003
rs No 5, 2013
r 5.145 ........................................... ad No 279, 1992
rs No 5, 2013
r 5.146 ........................................... ad No 279, 1992
rs No 5, 2013
r 5.147 ........................................... ad No 279, 1992
am No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 201, 2003
rs No 5, 2013
r 5.148 ........................................... ad No 279, 1992
am No 80, 2013
rep No 5, 2013

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Endnotes

Endnote 4—Amendment history

Provision affected How affected

Division 12 .................................... am No 224, 1995


rep No 5, 2013
r 5.149 ........................................... ad No 279, 1992
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.150 ........................................... ad No 279, 1992
am No 224, 1995; No 288, 1998
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.151 ........................................... ad No 279, 1992
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.152 ........................................... ad No 279, 1992
am No 380, 1992; No 224, 1995
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.153 ........................................... ad No 279, 1992
am No 224, 1995
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.154 ........................................... ad No 279, 1992
am No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 201, 2003; No 240, 2003
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.155 ........................................... ad No 279, 1992
am No 173, 1994; No 201, 2003
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.156 ........................................... ad No 279, 1992
am No 173, 1994
rs No 201, 2003
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.157 ........................................... ad No 279, 1992
am No 173, 1994; No 288, 1998; No 201, 2003
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.158 ........................................... ad No 279, 1992
am No 288, 1998
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.159 ........................................... ad No 279, 1992
am No 224, 1995; No 240, 2003
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.160 ........................................... ad No 279, 1992
am No 221, 1993; No 288, 1998
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.161 ........................................... ad No 279, 1992
am No 224, 1995; No 240, 2003
rep No 5, 2013

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Endnotes

Endnote 4—Amendment history

Provision affected How affected

r 5.162 ........................................... ad No 279, 1992


rep No 5, 2013
r 5.163 ........................................... ad No 279, 1992
am No 273, 2008
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.164 ........................................... ad No 279, 1992
am No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 201, 2003
rep No 5, 2013
Division 13 .................................... am No 240, 2003
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.165 ........................................... ad No 279, 1992
am No 224, 1995; No 288, 1998; No 273, 2008
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.166 ........................................... ad No 279, 1992
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.167 ........................................... ad No 279, 1992
am No 380, 1992; No 224, 1995
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.168 ........................................... ad No 279, 1992
am No 224, 1995; No 32, 1998; No 288, 1998
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.169 ........................................... ad No 279, 1992
am No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 288, 1998; No 201, 2003; No 240, 2003
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.170 ........................................... ad No 279, 1992
am No 173, 1994; No 288, 1998; No 201, 2003
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.171 ........................................... ad No 279, 1992
am No 173, 1994; No 288, 1998; No 201, 2003
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.172 ........................................... ad No 279, 1992
am No 221, 1993; No 273, 2008
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.173 ........................................... ad No 279, 1992
am No 224, 1995; No 240, 2003; No 273, 2008
rep No 5, 2013
Division 14 .................................... am No 288, 1998; No 240, 2003
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.174 ........................................... ad No 279, 1992
am No 224, 1995; No 288, 1998

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Endnotes

Endnote 4—Amendment history

Provision affected How affected

rep No 5, 2013
r 5.175 ........................................... ad No 279, 1992
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.176 ........................................... ad No 279, 1992
am No 380, 1992; No 224, 1995; No 288, 1998
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.177 ........................................... ad No 279, 1992
am No 224, 1995; No 32, 1998; No 288, 1998
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.178 ........................................... ad No 279, 1992
am No 418, 1992; No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 288, 1998; No 201, 2003; No 240, 2003
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.179 ........................................... ad No 279, 1992
am No 221, 1993; No 173, 1994; No 288, 1998; No 201, 2003
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.180 ........................................... ad No 279, 1992
am No 173, 1994; No 288, 1998; No 201, 2003
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.181 ........................................... ad No 279, 1992
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.182 ........................................... ad No 279, 1992
am No 224, 1995; No 240, 2003
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.183 ........................................... ad No 279, 1992
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.184 ........................................... ad No 279, 1992
am No 173, 1994; No 201, 2003
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.185 ........................................... ad No 279, 1992
am No 173, 1994
rs No 201, 2003
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.186 ........................................... ad No 279, 1992
am No 173, 1994; No 201, 2003
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.187 ........................................... ad No 279, 1992
am No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 201, 2003
rep No 5, 2013
Division 16 .................................... am No 224, 1995; No 288, 1998
rep No 5, 2013

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Endnotes

Endnote 4—Amendment history

Provision affected How affected

r 5.188 ........................................... ad No 279, 1992


am No 224, 1995
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.189 ........................................... ad No 279, 1992
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.190 ........................................... ad No 279, 1992
am No 224, 1995; No 288, 1998
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.191 ........................................... ad No 279, 1992
am No 173, 1994; No 201, 2003
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.192 ........................................... ad No 279, 1992
am No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 288, 1998; No 201, 2003; No 240, 2003
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.193 ........................................... ad No 279, 1992
am No 224, 1995; No 240, 2003
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.194 ........................................... ad No 279, 1992
am No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 288, 1998; No 201, 2003; No 240, 2003
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.195 ........................................... ad No 279, 1992
am No 173, 1994; No 201, 2003
rep No 5, 2013
Division 17 .................................... ad No 139, 1997
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.195A......................................... ad No 139, 1997
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.195B ......................................... ad No 139, 1997
am No 294, 2000
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.195C ......................................... ad No 139, 1997
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.195D......................................... ad No 139, 1997
am No 201, 2003
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.195E ......................................... ad No 139, 1997
am No 201, 2003
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.195F ......................................... ad No 139, 1997
rep No 5, 2013

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Endnotes

Endnote 4—Amendment history

Provision affected How affected

r 5.196 ........................................... ad No 279, 1992


rep No 5, 2013
r 5.197 ........................................... ad No 279, 1992
am No 224, 1995
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.198 ........................................... ad No 279, 1992
am No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 201, 2003; No 77, 2011
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.199 ........................................... ad No 279, 1992
am No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 201, 2003
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.200 ........................................... ad No 279, 1992
am No 224, 1995
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.201 ........................................... ad No 279, 1992
am No 173, 1994; No 201, 2003
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.202 ........................................... ad No 279, 1992
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.203 ........................................... ad No 279, 1992
am No 173, 1994
rs No 201, 2003
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.204 ........................................... ad No 279, 1992
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.205 ........................................... ad No 279, 1992
am No 173, 1994; No 201, 2003
rep No 5, 2013
Division 19 .................................... ad No 273, 2008
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.206 ........................................... ad No 273, 2008
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.207 ........................................... ad No 273, 2008
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.208 ........................................... ad No 273, 2008
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.209 ........................................... ad No 273, 2008
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.210 ........................................... ad No 273, 2008
rep No 5, 2013

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Endnote 4—Amendment history

Provision affected How affected

r 5.211 ........................................... ad No 273, 2008


rep No 5, 2013
r 5.212 ........................................... ad No 273, 2008
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.213 ........................................... ad No 273, 2008
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.214 ........................................... ad No 273, 2008
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.215 ........................................... ad No 273, 2008
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.216 ........................................... ad No 273, 2008
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.217 ........................................... ad No 273, 2008
rep No 5, 2013
r 5.218 ........................................... ad No 273, 2008
rep No 5, 2013
Part 6 ............................................. ad No 279, 1992
rep No 232, 2003
r 6.01 ............................................. ad No 279, 1992
am No 224, 1995
rep No 232, 2003
r 6.02 ............................................. ad No 279, 1992
am No 224, 1995
rep No 232, 2003
r 6.03 ............................................. ad No 279, 1992
am No 224, 1995
rep No 232, 2003
r 6.04 ............................................. ad No 279, 1992
am No 224, 1995
rep No 232, 2003
r 6.05 ............................................. ad No 279, 1992
am No 224, 1995
rep No 232, 2003
r 6.06 ............................................. ad No 279, 1992
am No 221, 1993; No 224, 1995
rep No 232, 2003
r 6.06A .......................................... ad No 221, 1993
rep No 232, 2003
r 6.07 ............................................. ad No 279, 1992
am No 224, 1995

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Endnote 4—Amendment history

Provision affected How affected

rep No 232, 2003


r 6.08 ............................................. ad No 279, 1992
am No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 201, 2003
rep No 232, 2003
r 6.09 ............................................. ad No 279, 1992
am No 224, 1995
rep No 232, 2003
r 6.10 ............................................. ad No 279, 1992
am No 224, 1995
rep No 232, 2003
r 6.11 ............................................. ad No 279, 1992
am No 224, 1995
rep No 232, 2003
r 6.12 ............................................. ad No 279, 1992
am No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 201, 2003
rep No 232, 2003
r 6.13 ............................................. ad No 279, 1992
am No 173, 1994; No 201, 2003
rep No 232, 2003
r 6.14 ............................................. ad No 279, 1992
am No 224, 1995
rep No 232, 2003
r 6.15 ............................................. ad No 279, 1992
am No 224, 1995
rep No 232, 2003
r 6.16 ............................................. ad No 279, 1992
am No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995
rep No 232, 2003
r 6.16A .......................................... ad No 221, 1993
am No 201, 2003
rep No 232, 2003
r 6.17 ............................................. ad No 279, 1992
am No 224, 1995
rep No 232, 2003
r 6.18 ............................................. ad No 279, 1992
am No 224, 1995
rep No 232, 2003
r 6.19 ............................................. ad No 279, 1992
am No 224, 1995
rep No 232, 2003

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Endnote 4—Amendment history

Provision affected How affected

r 6.20 ............................................. ad No 279, 1992


am No 224, 1995
rep No 232, 2003
r 6.21 ............................................. ad No 279, 1992
am No 224, 1995
rep No 232, 2003
Part VI ........................................... rep No 279, 1992
r 75 ................................................ am No 147, 1991
rep No 279, 1992
r 76 ................................................ am No 147, 1991
rep No 279, 1992
Part VII heading ............................ rep No 279, 1992
Part 7 heading ................................ ad No 279, 1992
rep F2021L00200
Part 7 ............................................. rep F2021L00200
r 77 ................................................ am No 216, 1990; No 147, 1991
rep No 279, 1992
ad No 70, 2007
rep F2021L00200
r 78 ................................................ am No 147, 1991; No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 201, 2003
rep F2021L00200
r 79 ................................................ am No 147, 1991; No 279, 1992; No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 201, 2003
rep F2021L00200
r 80 ................................................ am No 147, 1991; No 279, 1992; No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 201, 2003
rep F2021L00200
r 81 ................................................ am No 289, 1990
rep F2021L00200
Part 8 ............................................. rep F2021L00200
r 82 ................................................ am No 147, 1991; No 279, 1992; No 173, 1994; No 382, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 201,
2003; No 77, 2011
rep F2021L00200
r 82A ............................................. ad No 279, 1992
am No 382, 1994; No 224, 1995
rep F2021L00200
r 83 ................................................ am No 147, 1991; No 279, 1992; No 173, 1994; No 382, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 288,
1998; No 201, 2003
rs No 5, 2013
rep F2021L00200
r 83A ............................................. ad No 279, 1992
am No 224, 1995

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Endnote 4—Amendment history

Provision affected How affected

rep No 5, 2013
r 83B.............................................. ad No 279, 1992
am No 224, 1995
rep No 77, 2011
r 83C.............................................. ad No 279, 1992
am No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 201, 2003
rep No 77, 2011
r 83D ............................................. ad No 279, 1992
rep No 77, 2011
r 83E .............................................. ad No 279, 1992
am No 382, 1994; No 224, 1995
rep No 5, 2013
r 83F .............................................. ad No 279, 1992
am No 224, 1995
rep No 5, 2013
r 84 ................................................ am No 147, 1991; No 279, 1992; No 173, 1994; No 382, 1994; No 201, 2003
rep F2021L00200
r 85 ................................................ am No 289, 1990; No 353, 1999
rep F2021L00200
Part IX heading.............................. rs No 417, 1992
rep No 224, 1995
Part IX ........................................... rep No 224, 1995
Division 1 heading......................... rep No 417, 1992
r 86 ................................................ am No 224, 1995
rep No 224, 1995
r 87 ................................................ am No 417, 1992; No 319, 1993; No 224, 1995
rep No 224, 1995
Part 9
Part 9 heading ................................ ad No 417, 1992
Division 1 ...................................... ad No 417, 1992
rep No 58, 2003
r 88 ................................................ am No 147, 1991
rs No 417, 1992
rep No 58, 2003
r 89 ................................................ rep No 247, 1991
ad No 417, 1992
rep No 58, 2003
Division 2 ...................................... ad No 417, 1992
rep No 58, 2003
r 89A ............................................. ad No 417, 1992

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Endnote 4—Amendment history

Provision affected How affected

am No 173, 1994
rep No 58, 2003
r 89B.............................................. ad No 417, 1992
am No 224, 1995
rep No 58, 2003
r 89C.............................................. ad No 417, 1992
am No 224, 1995; No 167, 2002; No 75, 2003
rep No 58, 2003
r 89D ............................................. ad No 417, 1992
am No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995
rep No 58, 2003
r 89E .............................................. ad No 417, 1992
rep No 58, 2003
r 89F .............................................. ad No 417, 1992
am No 224, 1995
rep No 58, 2003
r 89G ............................................. ad No 417, 1992
am No 224, 1995
rep No 58, 2003
Division 3 ...................................... ad No 417, 1992
rep No 58, 2003
r 89H ............................................. ad No 417, 1992
am No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995
rep No 58, 2003
r 89I ............................................... ad No 417, 1992
am No 224, 1995
rep No 58, 2003
r 89J ............................................... ad No 417, 1992
am No 173, 1994
rep No 58, 2003
r 89K ............................................. ad No 417, 1992
am No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995
rep No 58, 2003
r 89L .............................................. ad No 417, 1992
am No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995
rep No 58, 2003
Division 4 ...................................... ad No 417, 1992
rep No 58, 2003
r 89M ............................................. ad No 417, 1992
am No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995

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Endnote 4—Amendment history

Provision affected How affected

rep No 58, 2003


r 89N ............................................. ad No 417, 1992
am No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995
rep No 58, 2003
r 89O ............................................. ad No 417, 1992
am No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995
rep No 58, 2003
r 89P .............................................. ad No 417, 1992
am No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995
rep No 58, 2003
r 89Q ............................................. ad No 417, 1992
am No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995
rep No 58, 2003
r 89R.............................................. ad No 417, 1992
am No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 294, 2000
rep No 58, 2003
r 89S .............................................. ad No 417, 1992
am No 221, 1993; No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995
rep No 58, 2003
r 89T .............................................. ad No 417, 1992
am No 173, 1994
rep No 58, 2003
r 89U ............................................. ad No 417, 1992
am No 173, 1994
rep No 58, 2003
r 89V ............................................. ad No 417, 1992
am No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995
rep No 58, 2003
Division 5 ...................................... ad No 417, 1992
rep No 58, 2003
r 89W............................................. ad No 417, 1992
am No 221, 1993; No 224, 1995
rep No 58, 2003
r 89X ............................................. ad No 417, 1992
am No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995
rep No 58, 2003
r 89Y ............................................. ad No 417, 1992
am No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995
rep No 58, 2003
r 89Z .............................................. ad No 417, 1992

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Endnote 4—Amendment history

Provision affected How affected

am No 224, 1995
rep No 58, 2003
Division 6 ...................................... ad No 417, 1992
rep No 58, 2003
r 89ZA ........................................... ad No 417, 1992
am No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995
rep No 58, 2003
r 89ZB ........................................... ad No 417, 1992
rep No 58, 2003
r 89ZC ........................................... ad No 417, 1992
rep No 58, 2003
Division 7 ...................................... ad No 417, 1992
rep No 58, 2003
r 89ZD ........................................... ad No 417, 1992
am No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995
rep No 58, 2003
Division 8
Division 8 heading......................... ad No 417, 1992
r 90 ................................................ rep F2020L00913
r 91 ................................................ am No 80, 2013
rep F2020L00913
r 92 ................................................ am No 147, 1991; No 247, 1991; No 417, 1992; No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 201,
2003; No 345, 2004; F2020L00913
rep F2021L00200
r 92A ............................................. ad No 417, 1992
am No 173, 1994; No 201, 2003; No 345, 2004; F2020L00913
rep F2021L00200
r 93 ................................................ am No 80, 2013
Division 9
Division 9 heading......................... ad No 417, 1992
r 94 ................................................ am No 147, 1991; No 417, 1992; No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 353, 1999; No 201,
2003; F2021L00200
Division 2 heading......................... rep No 417, 1992
r 95 ................................................ am No 147, 1991; No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 201, 2003; F2021L00200
r 96 ................................................ am No 247, 1991; No 417, 1992; No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 201, 2003; No 345,
2004; F2020L00913
rep F2021L00200
Part 10
Division 3 heading......................... rs No 382, 1991
rep No 417, 1992
Part 10 heading .............................. ad No 417, 1992

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Endnote 4—Amendment history

Provision affected How affected

rs No 221, 1993
Division 1
Division 1 heading......................... ad No 221, 1993
r 97 ................................................ am No 224, 1995
rep No 224, 1995
r 98 ................................................ am No 466, 1990; No 382, 1991; No 382, 1994; No 224, 1995
rep No 224, 1995
r 99 ................................................ am No 466, 1990
rs No 382, 1991
am No 319, 1993; No 224, 1995
rep No 224, 1995
r 99AA........................................... ad No 382, 1991
am No 319, 1993; No 382, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 201, 2003; F2016L01448
rep F2021L00200
r 99A ............................................. ad No 466, 1990
rep No 342, 1992
ad No 319, 1993
am No 224, 1995; No 201, 2003
rep F2021L00200
r 100 .............................................. am No 466, 1990; No 147, 1991; No 173, 1994; No 294, 2000; No 201, 2003;
F2019L00372
rep F2021L00200
r 101 .............................................. am No 294, 2000
rep F2021L00200
r 102 .............................................. am No 147, 1991; No 382, 1991; No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 294, 2000
rep No 167, 2002
r 103 .............................................. am No 466, 1990
rep No 167, 2002
r 104 .............................................. am No 216, 1990; No 260, 1990; No 279, 1992; No 224, 1995
rep No 167, 2002
r 105 .............................................. am No 147, 1991; No 173, 1994; No 201, 2003; No 345, 2004; F2021L00200
r 106 .............................................. am No 382, 1991
rep No 167, 2002
r 107 .............................................. am No 216, 1990; No 279, 1992; No 224, 1995
rep No 167, 2002
r 108 .............................................. am No 147, 1991; No 382, 1991; No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995
rep No 167, 2002
Division 4 heading......................... rep No 382, 1991
r 109 .............................................. am No 224, 1995
rep No 224, 1995

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Endnote 4—Amendment history

Provision affected How affected

r 110 .............................................. am No 224, 1995


rep No 224, 1995
r 111 .............................................. rep No 382, 1991
r 112 .............................................. am No 147, 1991; No 382, 1991; No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995
rep No 167, 2002
r 113 .............................................. am No 382, 1991
rep No 167, 2002
r 114 .............................................. am No 373, 1988; No 216, 1990; No 260, 1990; No 279, 1992; No 224, 1995
rep No 167, 2002
r 115 .............................................. am No 345, 2004
r 116 .............................................. am No 382, 1991
rep No 167, 2002
r 117 .............................................. rs No 373, 1988
am No 216, 1990; No 279, 1992; No 224, 1995
rep No 167, 2002
r 118 .............................................. am No 147, 1991; No 382, 1991; No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995
rep No 167, 2002
Division 5 heading......................... rep No 221, 1993
r 119 .............................................. am No 224, 1995
rep No 224, 1995
Division 2 heading......................... ad No 221, 1993
rep F2021L00200
Division 2 ...................................... rep F2021L00200
r 120 .............................................. am No 147, 1991; No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995
rs No 201, 2003
rep F2021L00200
Division 6 heading......................... rep No 221, 1993
Division 3 heading......................... ad No 221, 1993
rep No 224, 1995
Division 3 ...................................... rep No 224, 1995
r 121 .............................................. am No 224, 1995
rep No 224, 1995
r 122 .............................................. rep No 224, 1995
r 123 .............................................. am No 224, 1995
rep No 224, 1995
r 124 .............................................. rep No 224, 1995
Division 7 heading......................... rep No 221, 1993
Division 4 heading......................... ad No 221, 1993
rep No 224, 1995
Division 4 ...................................... rep No 224, 1995

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Endnote 4—Amendment history

Provision affected How affected

r 125 .............................................. rep No 224, 1995


r 126 .............................................. am No 221, 1993; No 224, 1995
rep No 224, 1995
r 127 .............................................. rep No 224, 1995
r 128 .............................................. rep No 224, 1995
r 129 .............................................. am No 224, 1995
rep No 224, 1995
r 130 .............................................. rep No 224, 1995
r 131 .............................................. am No 224, 1995
rep No 224, 1995
Division 8 heading......................... rep No 221, 1993
Division 3 heading......................... ad No 221, 1993
rep F2021L00200
Division 3 ...................................... rep F2021L00200
r 132 .............................................. am No 147, 1991; No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 201, 2003; No 80, 2013
rep F2021L00200
Part 11 ........................................... rep F2021L00200
r 133 .............................................. am No 147, 1991; No 487, 1991; No 174, 1992; No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 235,
1998; No 353, 1999; No 204, 2000; No 350, 2002; No 201, 2003; No 80, 2013;
F2016L01448
rep F2021L00200
r 134 .............................................. am No 209, 1988; No 147, 1991; No 410, 1991; No 174, 1992; No 279, 1992; No 173,
1994; No 224, 1995
rep No 235, 1998
r 135 .............................................. am No 147, 1991; No 173, 1994; No 166, 1999; No 201, 2003; No 247, 2015
rep F2021L00200
r 135A ........................................... ad No 166, 1999
am No 201, 2003
rep F2021L00200
r 136 .............................................. am No 224, 1995; No 80, 2013
rep F2021L00200
r 137 .............................................. am No 147, 1991; No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995
rep No 349, 2001
r 138 .............................................. am No 147, 1991; No 174, 1992; No 342, 1992; No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995
rs No 167, 1999
am No 201, 2003
rep F2021L00200
r 139 .............................................. am No 216, 1990; No 147, 1991; No 174, 1992; No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 235,
1998; No 167, 1999; No 350, 2002; No 201, 2003; No 80, 2013; No 275, 2013;
F2016L01448
rep F2021L00200

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Endnote 4—Amendment history

Provision affected How affected

r 140 .............................................. am No 147, 1991; No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 294, 2000; No 201, 2003
rep F2021L00200
r 141 .............................................. am No 147, 1991; No 279, 1992; No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995
rs No 295, 2000
am No 201, 2003
rep No 5, 2013
r 142 .............................................. rep No 215, 1990
r 143 .............................................. am No 147, 1991; No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995
rs No 201, 2003
rep F2021L00200
r 144 .............................................. am No 147, 1991; No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995
rs No 95, 2003; No 201, 2003
am No 272, 2008
rep F2021L00200
r 145 .............................................. am No 353, 1999
rep F2021L00200
r 146 .............................................. am No 353, 1999
rep F2021L00200
r 147 .............................................. am No 353, 1999
rep F2021L00200
r 148 .............................................. rep Act No 25, 1990
r 149 .............................................. am No 147, 1991; No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 353, 1999; No 201, 2003; No 5, 2013
rep F2021L00200
r 150 .............................................. am No 147, 1991; No 380, 1992; No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 201, 2003
rep F2021L00200
r 151 .............................................. am No 147, 1991; No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995
rs No 201, 2003
rep F2021L00200
r 152 .............................................. am No 147, 1991; No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995
rs No 201, 2003
rep F2019L01621
r 153 .............................................. am No 147, 1991; No 173, 1994; No 201, 2003
rep F2021L00200
r 154 .............................................. am No 147, 1991
rep No 279, 1992
r 155 .............................................. am No 147, 1991; No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 201, 2003
rs No 5, 2013
rep F2021L00200
r 156 .............................................. am No 147, 1991; No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 201, 2003; No 5, 2013
rep F2021L00200

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Endnote 4—Amendment history

Provision affected How affected

r 157 .............................................. am No 215, 1990; No 147, 1991; No 36, 1992; No 380, 1992; No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995;
No 201, 2003; No 5, 2013
rep F2021L00200
r 158 .............................................. am No 147, 1991; No 173, 1994; No 294, 2000; No 201, 2003
rep F2021L00200
r 159 .............................................. rs No 100, 1990
am No 147, 1991; No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 201, 2003; No 80, 2013
rep F2021L00200
r 159A ........................................... ad No 100, 1990
am No 224, 1995
rep F2021L00200
r 159B ............................................ ad No 100, 1990
rep F2021L00200
Part 12 ........................................... rep F2021L00200
r 160 .............................................. rep F2021L00200
r 161 .............................................. am No 147, 1991; No 173, 1994; No 201, 2003
rep F2021L00200
r 162 .............................................. am No 147, 1991; No 173, 1994; No 201, 2003; F2018L01030
rep F2021L00200
r 163 .............................................. am No 147, 1991
rs No 382, 1991
am No 173, 1994
rs No 201, 2003
rep F2021L00200
r 163AA......................................... ad No 382, 1991
am No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 201, 2003; No 5, 2013
rep F2021L00200
r 163A ........................................... ad No 466, 1990
rs No 247, 1991
rep F2021L00200
Division 2 heading......................... rs No 81, 2010
rep F2021L00200
Subdivision 1 heading ................... ad No 81, 2010
rep F2021L00200
r 164 .............................................. rep F2021L00200
r 165 .............................................. am No 224, 1995
rep F2021L00200
Subdivision 2 heading ................... ad No 81, 2010
rep F2021L00200
r 166 .............................................. am No 224, 1995; No 294, 2000; No 201, 2003

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Endnote 4—Amendment history

Provision affected How affected

rs No 243, 2005; No 81, 2010


am F2018L01030
rep F2021L00200
r 166A ........................................... ad No 243, 2005
rs No 81, 2010
rep F2021L00200
r 166B ............................................ ad No 81, 2010
rep F2021L00200
r 166C ............................................ ad No 81, 2010
rep F2021L00200
r 166D ........................................... ad No 81, 2010
rep F2021L00200
r 166E ............................................ ad No 81, 2010
am F2020L00913
rep F2021L00200
Subdivision 3 heading ................... ad No 81, 2010
rep F2021L00200
r 167 .............................................. am No 201, 2003
rs No 243, 2005; No 81, 2010
rep F2021L00200
r 168 .............................................. am No 224, 1995; No 294, 2000; No 201, 2003
rep F2021L00200
r 169 .............................................. am No 201, 2003; No 345, 2004
rep F2021L00200
r 169A ........................................... ad No 147, 1991
am No 173, 1994
rep No 201, 2003
r 170 .............................................. rep F2021L00200
r 171 .............................................. am No 147, 1991; No 173, 1994; No 201, 2003
rep F2021L00200
r 172 .............................................. am No 31, 1989; No 260, 1990; No 147, 1991; No 287, 1991; No 382, 1991; No 258, 1992;
No 319, 1993; No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 294, 2000; No 201, 2003
rep F2021L00200
r 173 .............................................. am No 147, 1991; No 382, 1991; No 319, 1993; No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 201, 2003
rep F2021L00200
r 174 .............................................. am No 247, 1991; No 221, 1993
rep F2021L00200
r 174A ........................................... ad No 31, 1989
am No 319, 1993; No 173, 1994; No 382, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 201, 2003; No 70, 2007;
F2016L01448

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Endnote 4—Amendment history

Provision affected How affected

rep F2021L00200
r 174B ............................................ ad No 31, 1989
am No 342, 1992; No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 220, 1997; No 201, 2003
rep F2021L00200
r 174C ............................................ ad No 31, 1989
am No 147, 1991; No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 32, 1998; No 201, 2003; No 273, 2008
rep No 5, 2013
r 174D ........................................... ad No 319, 1993
am No 382, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 201, 2003; F2016L01448
rep F2021L00200
r 175 .............................................. am No 31, 1989; No 147, 1991; No 319, 1993; No 201, 2003
rep F2021L00200
r 175A ........................................... ad No 342, 1992
am No 173, 1994
rs No 220, 1997
am No 201, 2003
rep F2021L00200
r 176 .............................................. am No 31, 1989; No 289, 1990; No 147, 1991; No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 354, 1999;
No 201, 2003
rep No 5, 2013
r 176A ........................................... ad No 247, 1991
am No 221, 1993
rep F2021L00200
r 177 .............................................. am No 31, 1989; No 147, 1991; No 319, 1993; No 173, 1994; No 382, 1994; No 224, 1995;
No 201, 2003; No 70, 2007; F2016L01448
rep F2021L00200
r 178 .............................................. am No 147, 1991
rs No 254, 1992
am No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 31, 1998; No 354, 1999; No 294, 2000
rs No 189, 2003
rep F2021L00200
r 179 .............................................. am No 147, 1991; No 173, 1994; No 294, 2000; No 189, 2003; No 201, 2003
rep F2021L00200
r 179A ........................................... ad No 319, 1993
am No 382, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 201, 2003; F2016L01448
rep F2021L00200
r 180 .............................................. am No 147, 1991; No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 294, 2000; No 201, 2003
rep F2021L00200
r 181 .............................................. am No 147, 1991; No 173, 1994; No 294, 2000; No 201, 2003
rep F2021L00200

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Endnotes

Endnote 4—Amendment history

Provision affected How affected

Division 5 ...................................... ad No 8, 2000


rep F2021L00200
r 181A ........................................... ad No 8, 2000
rep F2021L00200
r 181B ............................................ ad No 8, 2000
rep F2021L00200
r 181C ............................................ ad No 8, 2000
rep F2021L00200
r 181D ........................................... ad No 8, 2000
rep F2021L00200
r 181E ............................................ ad No 8, 2000
rep F2021L00200
r 181F ............................................ ad No 8, 2000
am No 77, 2011
rep F2021L00200
r 181G ........................................... ad No 8, 2000
am No 296, 2000
rep F2021L00200
r 181H ........................................... ad No 8, 2000
rep F2021L00200
r 181I ............................................. ad No 8, 2000
rep F2021L00200
r 181J ............................................. ad No 8, 2000
rep F2021L00200
r 181K ........................................... ad No 8, 2000
rep No 77, 2011
r 181L ............................................ ad No 8, 2000
am No 77, 2011
rep F2021L00200
r 181M ........................................... ad No 8, 2000
am No 296, 2000; No 77, 2011
rep F2021L00200
r 181N ........................................... ad No 8, 2000
rep F2021L00200
r 181O ........................................... ad No 8, 2000
rep F2021L00200
r 181P ............................................ ad No 8, 2000
rep F2021L00200
r 181Q ........................................... ad No 8, 2000
am No 296, 2000

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Endnote 4—Amendment history

Provision affected How affected

rep F2021L00200
r 181QA......................................... ad No 296, 2000
rep F2021L00200
r 181R ............................................ ad No 8, 2000
rep No 77, 2011
r 181S ............................................ ad No 8, 2000
rep F2021L00200
r 181T ............................................ ad No 8, 2000
rep F2021L00200
r 181U ........................................... ad No 8, 2000
rs No 80, 2013
rep F2021L00200
r 181V ........................................... ad No 8, 2000
rep F2021L00200
r 181W........................................... ad No 8, 2000
rep No 296, 2000
r 181X ........................................... ad No 8, 2000
am No 242, 2005
rep F2021L00200
Part 13 ........................................... rep F2021L00200
r 182 .............................................. am No 147, 1991; No 173, 1994
rs No 201, 2003
rep F2021L00200
r 183 .............................................. am No 147, 1991; No 173, 1994; No 201, 2003
rep F2021L00200
r 184 .............................................. am No 224, 1995; No 294, 2000
rep F2021L00200
r 185 .............................................. rep F2021L00200
r 186 .............................................. rep F2021L00200
r 187 .............................................. am No 294, 2000
rep F2021L00200
r 188 .............................................. am No 294, 2000
rep F2021L00200
r 189 .............................................. rep F2021L00200
r 190 .............................................. rep F2021L00200
r 191 .............................................. rep F2021L00200
r 192 .............................................. rep F2021L00200
r 193 .............................................. rep F2021L00200
r 194 .............................................. rep F2021L00200
r 195 .............................................. am No 287, 1991; No 294, 2000

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Endnote 4—Amendment history

Provision affected How affected

rs No 201, 2003
rep F2021L00200
r 196 .............................................. am No 287, 1991; No 201, 2003
rep F2021L00200
r 197 .............................................. am No 201, 2003
rep F2021L00200
r 198 .............................................. am No 201, 2003
rep F2021L00200
r 199 .............................................. rs No 201, 2003
rep F2021L00200
r 200 .............................................. rs No 201, 2003
rep F2021L00200
r 201 .............................................. rep No 349, 2001
r 202 .............................................. rep No 287, 1991
r 203 .............................................. rs No 287, 1991
am No 224, 1995
rs No 201, 2003
rep F2021L00200
r 204 .............................................. rep No 287, 1991
Part 14
Division 1A ................................... ad No 70, 2007
rep F2021L00200
r 205 .............................................. rep No 287, 1991
ad No 70, 2007
rs No 213, 2012
rep F2021L00200
r 205A ........................................... ad No 147, 1991
am No 173, 1994
rep No 201, 2003
Division 1
r 206 .............................................. am No 174, 1992; No 279, 1992; No 235, 1998; No 166, 1999; No 349, 2001; No 350,
2002; No 5, 2013; F2016L00400; F2016L01448; F2016L01655
rs F2021L00200
r 207 .............................................. am No 147, 1991; No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 201, 2003
rep F2021L00200
r 208 .............................................. am No 147, 1991; No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 201, 2003
rep F2021L00200
r 209 .............................................. am No 147, 1991; No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 201, 2003; No 80, 2013
rep F2021L00200
r 210 .............................................. am No 147, 1991; No 173, 1994; No 201, 2003

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Endnote 4—Amendment history

Provision affected How affected

rep No 222, 2013


r 210A ........................................... ad No 5, 2013
am No 274, 2013; F2021L00200
r 210B ............................................ ad No 5, 2013
am F2016L01448
rep F2021L00200
Division 2
r 211 .............................................. am No 224, 1995
rep No 224, 1995
ad No 70, 2007
r 213 .............................................. am No 147, 1991; No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 201, 2003
r 214 .............................................. am No 147, 1991; No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 201, 2003
r 215 .............................................. am No 289, 1990; No 147, 1991; No 174, 1992; No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 201,
2003; No 80, 2013
rep F2021L00200
r 216 .............................................. am No 147, 1991; No 173, 1994; No 201, 2003
rep F2021L00200
r 217 .............................................. am No 147, 1991; No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 201, 2003
rep F2021L00200
r 218 .............................................. am No 147, 1991; No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 201, 2003
rep F2021L00200
r 219 .............................................. am No 147, 1991; No 173, 1994; No 201, 2003
rep F2021L00200
r 220 .............................................. am No 147, 1991; No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 201, 2003
rep F2021L00200
r 221 .............................................. am No 147, 1991; No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 201, 2003
rep F2021L00200
r 222 .............................................. am No 147, 1991; No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 201, 2003
rep F2021L00200
Division 3
r 222A ........................................... ad No 70, 2007
rep F2021L00200
r 223 .............................................. am No 147, 1991; No 173, 1994; No 201, 2003
rep F2021L00200
r 224 .............................................. am No 466, 1990; No 147, 1991; No 173, 1994; No 201, 2003; No 80, 2013
rep F2021L00200
r 224A ........................................... ad No 5, 2013
am No 125, 2014; F2021L00200
r 225 .............................................. am No 147, 1991; No 173, 1994; No 201, 2003; No 80, 2013
rep F2021L00200

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Endnote 4—Amendment history

Provision affected How affected

r 226 .............................................. am No 216, 1990; No 147, 1991; No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 201, 2003
rep F2021L00200
r 227 .............................................. am No 289, 1990; No 147, 1991; No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 201, 2003; No 25, 2009
rep F2021L00200
r 228 .............................................. am No 216, 1990; No 147, 1991; No 173, 1994; No 201, 2003; No 274, 2013
rep F2021L00200
r 228A ........................................... ad No 5, 2013
am No 274, 2013
rep F2021L00200
r 229 .............................................. am No 147, 1991; No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 201, 2003
rs No 5, 2013
rep F2021L00200
r 230 .............................................. am No 147, 1991
rs No 487, 1991
am No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 201, 2003; No 345, 2004; No 328, 2010; No 5, 2013
rep F2021L00200
r 231 .............................................. am No 487, 1991; No 173, 1994; No 204, 2000; No 201, 2003
rep F2021L00200
r 232 .............................................. am No 147, 1991; No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 201, 2003
rep F2021L00200
r 232A ........................................... ad No 276, 1989
am No 224, 1995
rep F2021L00200
r 233 .............................................. am No 54, 1991; No 147, 1991; No 409, 1991; No 174, 1992; No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995;
No 201, 2003; No 135, 2014
rep F2021L00200
r 234 .............................................. rs No 54, 1991
am No 147, 1991; No 174, 1992; No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 201, 2003; No 80, 2013
rs F2018L00599
rep F2021L00200
r 234A ........................................... ad F2018L00599
rep F2021L00200
r 235 .............................................. am No 289, 1990; No 147, 1991; No 342, 1992; No 221, 1993; No 173, 1994; No 224,
1995; No 201, 2003; No 77, 2011; No 80, 2013; F2021L00200
r 235A ........................................... ad No 409, 1991
am No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 201, 2003
rs No 165, 2014
rep F2021L00200
r 236 .............................................. rs No 31, 1989
rep No 319, 1993

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Endnote 4—Amendment history

Provision affected How affected

r 237 .............................................. am No 147, 1991


rep No 319, 1993
r 238 .............................................. am No 147, 1991; No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995
rs No 201, 2003
rep F2021L00200
r 239 .............................................. am No 147, 1991
rs No 319, 1993 (r 16 disallowed)
am No 382, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 294, 2000; No 201, 2003
rep F2021L00200
r 240 .............................................. rep No 466, 1990
ad No 319, 1993
am No 224, 1995
rep F2021L00200
r 241 .............................................. am No 147, 1991; No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 294, 2000; No 201, 2003
rep F2021L00200
r 242 .............................................. am No 147, 1991; No 173, 1994; No 201, 2003
rep F2021L00200
r 243 .............................................. am No 147, 1991; No 173, 1994; No 294, 2000; No 201, 2003
rep F2021L00200
r 244 .............................................. am No 147, 1991; No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 201, 2003
rep F2021L00200
r 245 .............................................. am No 147, 1991; No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 201, 2003
rep F2021L00200
r 246 .............................................. am No 147, 1991; No 173, 1994; No 201, 2003
rep F2021L00200
r 247 .............................................. am No 147, 1991; No 173, 1994; No 201, 2003
rep F2021L00200
r 248 .............................................. am No 147, 1991; No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 201, 2003; No 80, 2013
rep F2021L00200
Division 4
r 248A ........................................... ad No 70, 2007
rep F2021L00200
r 249 .............................................. am No 147, 1991; No 279, 1992; No 173, 1994; No 201, 2003; No 5, 2013; No 274, 2013
rep F2021L00200
r 250 .............................................. am No 376, 1988; No 147, 1991; No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 201, 2003
rep F2021L00200
r 251 .............................................. am No 289, 1990; No 147, 1991; No 342, 1992; No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 201, 2003
rep F2021L00200
r 252 .............................................. am No 289, 1990; No 147, 1991; No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 201, 2003
rep F2021L00200

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Endnote 4—Amendment history

Provision affected How affected

r 252A ........................................... ad No 294, 1994


am No 147, 1995; No 224, 1995
rs No 88, 1996
am No 219, 1998; No 201, 2003; No 345, 2004; No 238, 2008
rep F2021L00200
r 253 .............................................. am No 147, 1991; No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 201, 2003
rep F2021L00200
r 254 .............................................. am No 147, 1991; No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 201, 2003
rep F2021L00200
r 255 .............................................. am No 342, 1992; No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 201, 2003
rep F2021L00200
r 256 .............................................. am No 147, 1991; No 173, 1994; No 294, 2000; No 201, 2003
rep F2021L00200
r 256AA......................................... ad No 174, 1992
am No 173, 1994; No 201, 2003
rep F2021L00200
r 256A ........................................... ad No 331, 1990
am No 147, 1991; No 410, 1991; No 382, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 201, 2003
rep F2021L00200
r 257 .............................................. rs No 466, 1990
am No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 201, 2003
rep F2021L00200
r 258 .............................................. am No 147, 1991; No 342, 1992; No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 201, 2003
rep F2021L00200
r 259 .............................................. am No 147, 1991; No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 349, 2001 (as am by No 79, 2002);
No 201, 2003; No 345, 2004
rep F2021L00200
r 260 .............................................. am No 147, 1991; No 287, 1991; No 410, 1991; No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 349, 2001
(as am by No 79, 2002); No 201, 2003
rs No 201, 2003
rep F2021L00200
r 261 .............................................. am No 147, 1991; No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995
rep No 180, 2002
r 262 .............................................. am No 147, 1991; No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 201, 2003
Division 5 ...................................... ad No 219, 1998
rs No 213, 2012
rep F2021L00200
r 262AA......................................... ad No 219, 1998
am No 229, 1999; No 70, 2007
rs No 213, 2012

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Endnote 4—Amendment history

Provision affected How affected

rep F2021L00200
r 262AB ......................................... ad No 219, 1998
am No 229, 1999
rs No 213, 2012
rep F2021L00200
r 262AC ......................................... ad No 219, 1998
am No 261, 2000; No 362, 2000; No 201, 2003; No 184, 2006
rs No 213, 2012
rep F2021L00200
r 262AD......................................... ad No 219, 1998
am No 201, 2003
rs No 213, 2012
rep F2021L00200
r 262AE ......................................... ad No 219, 1998
am No 294, 2000; No 201, 2003
rs No 213, 2012
am F2016L01448
rep F2021L00200
r 262AF ......................................... ad No 219, 1998
am No 294, 2000; No 201, 2003
rs No 213, 2012
rep F2021L00200
r 262AG......................................... ad No 219, 1998
am No 261, 2000; No 348, 2001; No 201, 2003
rs No 213, 2012
rep F2021L00200
r 262AH......................................... ad No 219, 1998
am No 201, 2003
rs No 213, 2012
rep F2021L00200
r 262AI .......................................... ad No 219, 1998
am No 294, 2000; No 201, 2003
rs No 213, 2012
rep F2021L00200
r 262AJ .......................................... ad No 219, 1998
rs No 261, 2000
am No 294, 2000; No 201, 2003
rs No 213, 2012
rep F2021L00200
r 262AJA ....................................... ad No 213, 2012

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Endnotes

Endnote 4—Amendment history

Provision affected How affected

rep F2021L00200
r 262AJB ....................................... ad No 213, 2012
rep F2021L00200
r 262AJC ....................................... ad No 213, 2012
rep F2021L00200
Division 6
Division 6 ...................................... ad No 235, 1998
r 262AK......................................... ad No 235, 1998
am No 350, 2002
rs No 321, 2005
am F2016L01655
r 262AL ......................................... ad No 235, 1998
am No 166, 1999; No 204, 2000; No 350, 2002; No 201, 2003; No 5, 2013
rep F2021L00200
r 262AM ........................................ ad No 235, 1998
am No 166, 1999; No 204, 2000; No 227, 2000; No 350, 2002; No 201, 2003; No 5, 2013
rep F2016L01655
r 262AN......................................... ad No 235, 1998
am No 350, 2002; No 201, 2003; No 80, 2013
rs F2016L01655
r 262AO......................................... ad No 235, 1998
am No 204, 2000; No 350, 2002; No 201, 2003
rep F2021L00200
r 262AP ......................................... ad No 235, 1998
am No 166, 1999; No 204, 2000; No 350, 2002; No 201, 2003; No 137, 2005; No 5, 2013
rep F2021L00200
r 262APA ...................................... ad No 321, 2005
rep F2021L00200
r 262AQ......................................... ad No 235, 1998
am No 201, 2003; No 328, 2010
rep F2021L00200
r 262AR ......................................... ad No 235, 1998
am No 201, 2003; No 328, 2010
rep F2021L00200
r 262AS ......................................... ad No 235, 1998
rs No 201, 2003
rep F2021L00200
Part 15 ........................................... ad No 410, 1991
rep No 365, 2003
r 262A ........................................... ad No 410, 1991

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Endnote 4—Amendment history

Provision affected How affected

rep No 365, 2003


r 262B ............................................ ad No 410, 1991
am No 224, 1995
rep No 365, 2003
r 262C ............................................ ad No 410, 1991
rep No 365, 2003
r 262D ........................................... ad No 410, 1991
rs No 95, 2003
rep No 365, 2003
r 262E ............................................ ad No 410, 1991
am No 224, 1995; No 95, 2003
rep No 365, 2003
r 262EA ......................................... ad No 93, 1994
am No 224, 1995
rep No 365, 2003
r 262EB ......................................... ad No 95, 2003
rep No 365, 2003
r 262F ............................................ ad No 410, 1991
am No 224, 1995; No 95, 2003
rep No 365, 2003
r 262G ........................................... ad No 410, 1991
rep No 365, 2003
r 262H ........................................... ad No 410, 1991
am No 224, 1995
rep No 365, 2003
r 262J ............................................. ad No 410, 1991
am No 224, 1995; No 95, 2003
rep No 365, 2003
r 262K ........................................... ad No 410, 1991
am No 95, 2003
rep No 365, 2003
r 262M ........................................... ad No 410, 1991
rep No 365, 2003
r 262N ........................................... ad No 410, 1991
rep No 365, 2003
r 262P ............................................ ad No 410, 1991
am No 93, 1994
rep No 365, 2003
r 262Q ........................................... ad No 410, 1991
rep No 365, 2003

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Endnote 4—Amendment history

Provision affected How affected

r 262R ............................................ ad No 410, 1991


rep No 365, 2003
r 262S ............................................ ad No 410, 1991
rep No 365, 2003
r 262T ............................................ ad No 410, 1991
am No 224, 1995
rep No 365, 2003
r 262TA ......................................... ad No 342, 1992
am No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 201, 2003
rep No 365, 2003
r 262U ........................................... ad No 410, 1991
am No 224, 1995
rep No 365, 2003
r 262V ........................................... ad No 410, 1991
am No 224, 1995
rep No 365, 2003
Part 16
Part 16 heading .............................. am No 93, 1994
rs No 328, 2010
r 263 .............................................. am No 279, 1992; No 417, 1992; No 93, 1994; No 353, 1999; No 167, 2002; No 345, 2004;
No 328, 2010; No 5, 2013; No 80, 2013; F2016L01655; F2018L01030; F2021L00200
r 264 .............................................. am No 174, 1992; No 279, 1992; No 417, 1992; No 224, 1995; No 345, 2004; No 328,
2010; No 77, 2011; No 80, 2013
rs No 5, 2013
r 265 .............................................. am No 373, 1988; No 216, 1990; No 279, 1992; No 380, 1992; No 93, 1994; No 224, 1995;
No 319, 2002; No 328, 2010; No 5, 2013
r 266 .............................................. am No 417, 1992; No 93, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 345, 2004
rep No 77, 2011
r 267 .............................................. am No 93, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 328, 2010
r 268 .............................................. am No 215, 1990; No 93, 1994; No 224, 1995
rep Act No 105, 2003
r 269 .............................................. am No 93, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 210, 1999; Act No 105, 2003; No 191, 2008; No 328,
2010; No 80, 2013
r 270 .............................................. am No 93, 1994; No 328, 2010
r 271 .............................................. rep No 215, 1990
r 272 .............................................. am No 93, 1994; No 224, 1995
rep No 236, 1998
r 272A ........................................... ad No 310, 1990
rep No 287, 1991
ad No 279, 1992
am No 93, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 328, 2010; No 5, 2013; No 188, 2013

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Endnote 4—Amendment history

Provision affected How affected

Part XV.......................................... rep No 224, 1995


r 273 .............................................. am No 224, 1995
rep No 224, 1995
r 274 .............................................. am No 224, 1995
rep No 224, 1995
r 275 .............................................. am No 224, 1995
rep No 224, 1995
r 276 .............................................. am No 224, 1995
rep No 224, 1995
r 277 .............................................. am No 325, 1992
rep No 224, 1995
r 278 .............................................. rep No 224, 1995
r 279 .............................................. am No 224, 1995
rep No 224, 1995
r 280 .............................................. am No 342, 1992; No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995
rep No 224, 1995
Part 17
Division 1
r 281 .............................................. am No 289, 1990; No 147, 1991; No 187, 1994
rep No 201, 2003
r 282 .............................................. am No 147, 1991; No 93, 1994; No 173, 1994; No 201, 2003; No 80, 2013
r 283 .............................................. am No 147, 1991; No 279, 1992; No 173, 1994
rep No 201, 2003
r 284 .............................................. am No 147, 1991; No 93, 1994; No 173, 1994
rep No 260, 1994
r 285 .............................................. am No 147, 1991; No 173, 1994
rep Act No 137, 2000
r 286 .............................................. am No 147, 1991; No 173, 1994; No 201, 2003
rep F2021L00200
r 287 .............................................. am No 80, 2013
r 288 .............................................. am No 147, 1991; No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 201, 2003; No 80, 2013
r 289 .............................................. am No 147, 1991; No 173, 1994; No 201, 2003; No 80, 2013
r 291 .............................................. am No 147, 1991; No 173, 1994; No 294, 2000
rs No 201, 2003
r 292 .............................................. am No 147, 1991; No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 294, 2000; No 201, 2003
r 293 .............................................. am No 224, 1995
r 294 .............................................. am No 147, 1991; No 417, 1992; No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 201, 2003; No 345, 2004
r 295 .............................................. am No 147, 1991; No 174, 1992; No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995
rep No 349, 2001

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Provision affected How affected

Division 2
r 296 .............................................. am No 426, 1991; No 80, 2013
Division 3
Division 3 ...................................... ad No 157, 1991
r 296A ........................................... ad No 157, 1991
am No 221, 1993
rs No 353, 1999
am No 353, 1999; No 345, 2004
r 296B ............................................ ad No 157, 1991
r 296C ............................................ ad No 157, 1991
am No 224, 1995; No 353, 1999; No 80, 2013
r 296D ........................................... ad No 157, 1991
am No 174, 1992
r 296E ............................................ ad No 157, 1991
am No 224, 1995; No 353, 1999
r 296F ............................................ ad No 157, 1991
am No 353, 1999
r 296G ........................................... ad No 157, 1991
am No 353, 1999
r 296H ........................................... ad No 157, 1991
r 296I ............................................. ad No 157, 1991
am No 224, 1995; No 353, 1999
r 296J ............................................. ad No 157, 1991
Part 18
r 297 .............................................. am No 224, 1995; No 294, 2000; No 80, 2013; F2020L00913; F2021L00200
Part 19
r 297A ........................................... ad No 410, 1991
am No 487, 1991; No 174, 1992; No 279, 1992; No 325, 1992; No 380, 1992; No 417,
1992; No 221, 1993; No 93, 1994; No 187, 1994; No 260, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 111,
1997; No 166, 1999; No 353, 1999; No 8, 2000; No 221, 2002; No 319, 2002; No 350,
2002; No 232, 2003; No 134, 2004; No 345, 2004; No 191, 2008; No 273, 2008; No 77,
2011
rs No 80, 2013
am No 274, 2013; F2016L01655; F2021L00200
r 298 .............................................. am No 224, 1995; No 345, 2004
rep No 77, 2011
r 298A ........................................... ad No 260, 1994
am No 224, 1995; No 353, 1999; No 345, 2004; No 5, 2013; F2021L00200
r 298B ............................................ ad No 260, 1994
am No 224, 1995; No 201, 2003
r 298C ............................................ ad No 260, 1994

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Endnote 4—Amendment history

Provision affected How affected

am No 224, 1995; No 201, 2003


r 298D ........................................... ad No 260, 1994
am No 224, 1995
r 298E ............................................ ad No 260, 1994
r 299 .............................................. am No 147, 1991; No 221, 1993; No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 201, 2003
rep No 77, 2011
ad No 5, 2013
am F2021L00200
r 300 .............................................. rep No 215, 1990
r 301 .............................................. am No 147, 1991; No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 201, 2003; No 80, 2013
r 302 .............................................. am No 147, 1991; No 279, 1992; No 173, 1994; No 201, 2003; No 5, 2013; No 80, 2013
r 303 .............................................. am No 279, 1992; No 224, 1995; No 5, 2013; No 80, 2013; F2021L00200
r 303A ........................................... ad No 187, 1994
am No 224, 1995; No 345, 2004
rep No 77, 2011
r 304 .............................................. am No 147, 1991; No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 201, 2003
r 305 .............................................. am No 289, 1990; No 147, 1991; No 417, 1992; No 173, 1994; No 201, 2003; No 80, 2013;
No 166, 2014
r 306 .............................................. am No 224, 1995; No 80, 2013
r 307 .............................................. am No 147, 1991; No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995
rep No 204, 2000
r 308 .............................................. rs No 54, 1991
am No 342, 1992; No 173, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 349, 2001; No 201, 2003; No 345, 2004
rep No 77, 2011
r 309 .............................................. am No 80, 2013
rep F2021L00200
r 309A ........................................... ad No 382, 1994
am No 201, 2003
rep F2021L00200
r 310 .............................................. am No 224, 1995; No 80, 2013
rep No 274, 2013
r 310AA......................................... ad No 368, 1993
am No 224, 1995
rep No 224, 1995
r 310A ........................................... ad No 268, 1993
am No 188, 1994; No 148, 1995; No 224, 1995
rep No 345, 2004
r 310B ............................................ ad No 268, 1993
am No 188, 1994; No 148, 1995; No 224, 1995; No 201, 2003
rep No 345, 2004

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Endnotes

Endnote 4—Amendment history

Provision affected How affected

r 310C ............................................ ad No 188, 1994


am No 224, 1995
rep No 345, 2004
Part 20
Part 20 heading .............................. rs No 328, 2010
Division 1
Division 1 heading......................... ad No 328, 2010
r 311 .............................................. am No 224, 1995
rs No 345, 2004
rep F2021L00200
r 312 .............................................. ad No 235, 1998
am No 345, 2004; No 80, 2013
r 313 .............................................. ad No 235, 1998
am No 262, 1999; No 345, 2004
r 314 .............................................. ad No 235, 1998
am No 262, 1999; No 345, 2004
r 315 .............................................. ad No 235, 1998
am No 345, 2004
r 316 .............................................. ad No 235, 1998
rep No 262, 1999
r 317 .............................................. ad No 235, 1998
am No 262, 1999; No 345, 2004
rep F2016L01448
r 317A ........................................... ad No 166, 1999
am No 345, 2004
rep No 76, 2011
r 318 .............................................. ad No 235, 1998
am No 166, 1999; No 350, 2002; No 345, 2004
r 319 .............................................. ad No 235, 1998
am No 345, 2004
r 320 .............................................. ad No 235, 1998
am No 345, 2004
r 321 .............................................. ad No 235, 1998
am No 345, 2004
r 322 .............................................. ad No 167, 1999
am No 205, 2000; No 350, 2002; No 201, 2003; No 345, 2004
rep No 188, 2013
r 323 .............................................. ad No 167, 1999
rs No 345, 2004
rep No 188, 2013

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Endnote 4—Amendment history

Provision affected How affected

r 323AA......................................... ad No 243, 2005


rep F2021L00200
r 323A ........................................... ad No 189, 2003
rs No 345, 2004
rep F2021L00200
r 324 .............................................. ad No 262, 1999
rs No 345, 2004
am F2016L01655
rep F2021L00200
r 325 .............................................. ad No 353, 1999
rs No 345, 2004
Division 2
Division 2 heading......................... rs No 275, 2013
Division 2 ...................................... ad No 328, 2010
r 326 .............................................. ad No 328, 2010
rep No 275, 2013
r 327 .............................................. ad No 328, 2010
rep No 275, 2013
r 328 .............................................. ad No 328, 2010
rs No 275, 2013
r 329 .............................................. ad No 328, 2010
rep No 275, 2013
r 330 .............................................. ad No 328, 2010
am No 275, 2013
r 331 .............................................. ad No 328, 2010
r 332 .............................................. ad No 328, 2010
am No 275, 2013
rep F2021L00200
Division 3
Division 3 heading......................... rs No 274, 2013
Division 3 ...................................... ad No 5, 2013
r 333 .............................................. ad No 5, 2013
r 334 .............................................. ad No 5, 2013
r 335 .............................................. ad No 5, 2013
Division 4
Division 4 ...................................... ad No 275, 2013
Subdivision 1
r 336 .............................................. ad No 275, 2013
r 337 .............................................. ad No 275, 2013

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Endnote 4—Amendment history

Provision affected How affected

Subdivision 2
r 338 .............................................. ad No 275, 2013
r 339 .............................................. ad No 275, 2013
r 340 .............................................. ad No 275, 2013
r 341 .............................................. ad No 275, 2013
r 342 .............................................. ad No 275, 2013
r 343 .............................................. ad No 275, 2013
Division 6 ...................................... ad F2016L01655
rep 28 July 2017 (r 351(3))
r 351 .............................................. ad F2016L01655
rep 28 July 2017 (r 351(3))
Schedule ........................................ ad No 216, 1990
Schedule 1 (prev Schedule) ........... renum No 157, 1991
am No 287, 1991; No 279, 1992; No 382, 1994
rep No 232, 2003
Schedule 2 ..................................... ad No 157, 1991
am No 410, 1991; No 279, 1992
rs No 173, 1994
rep No 353, 1999
Schedule 3 ..................................... ad No 382, 1991
rep No 319, 1993
Schedule 4 ..................................... ad No 410, 1991
am No 224, 1995; No 365, 2003
rep No 365, 2003
Schedule 5
Schedule 5 heading ........................ rs No 345, 2004
Schedule 5 ..................................... ad No 487, 1991
am No 174, 1992; No 245, 2015; F2021L00200
Schedule 6
Schedule 6 heading ........................ rs No 345, 2004
Schedule 6 ..................................... ad No 487, 1991
am No 174, 1992; No 93, 1994; No 224, 1995; No 328, 2010
Schedule 7
Schedule 7 ..................................... ad No 487, 1991
am F2021L00200
Schedule 8
Schedule 8 heading ........................ rs No 174, 1992; No 382, 1994; No 246, 2015
Schedule 8 ..................................... ad No 487, 1991
am No 174, 1992; No 246, 2015; F2021L00200

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Endnotes

Endnote 4—Amendment history

Provision affected How affected

Schedule 9
Schedule 9 ..................................... ad No 487, 1991
am No 80, 2013
Schedule 10 ................................... ad No 417, 1992
am No 224, 1995; No 294, 2000
rep No 58, 2003
Schedule 11 ................................... ad No 417, 1992
am No 224, 1995
rep No 58, 2003

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Endnote 5—Miscellaneous

Endnote 5—Miscellaneous
Renumbering table
The renumbering of provisions of the Civil Aviation Regulations 1988, made by the Civil
Aviation Amendment Regulations 1999 (No. 6) (No. 353, 1999) appears in the table below.

Old New Old New


Number Number Number Number

Part I Part 1 Part IVB Part 4B


Part II Part 2 Part 4C Part 4C
Part III Part 3 Part 5 Part 5
Division 1 Division 1 Division 1 Division 1
Division 1A Division 2 Division 2 Division 2
Division 1B Division 3 Division 3 Division 3
Division 1C Division 4 Division 4 Division 4
Division 1D Division 5 Division 5 Division 5
Division 1E Division 6 Division 6 Division 6
Division 2 Division 7 Division 7 Division 7
Part IV Part 4 Division 8 Division 8
Division 1 Division 1 Division 9 Division 9
Division 3 Division 2 Division 10 Division 10
Division 4 Division 3 Division 11 Division 11
Division 5 Division 4 Division 12 Division 12
Division 6 Division 5 Division 13 Division 13
Part IVA Part 4A Division 14 Division 14
Division 1 Division 1 Division 15 Division 15
Division 2 Division 2 Division 16 Division 16
Subdivision A Subdivision 1 Division 16A Division 17
Subdivision B Subdivision 2 Division 17 Division 18
Subdivision C Subdivision 3 Part 6 Part 6
Division 3 Division 3 Part 7 Part 7
Division 4 Division 4 Part VIII Part 8
Division 5 Division 5 Part IXA Part 9
Division 6 Division 6 Division 1 Division 1
Subdivision A Subdivision 1 Division 2 Division 2
Subdivision B Subdivision 2 Division 3 Division 3
Subdivision C Subdivision 3 Division 4 Division 4
Division 7 Division 7 Division 5 Division 5
Division 8 Division 8 Division 6 Division 6
Division 9 Division 9 Division 7 Division 7
Division 10 Division 10 Division 8 Division 8
Division 11 Division 11 Division 9 Division 9

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Endnote 5—Miscellaneous

Old New Old New


Number Number Number Number

Part IXB Part 10 Division 1 Division 1


Division 1 Division 1 Division 2 Division 2
Division 2 Division 2 Division 3 Division 3
Division 5 Division 3 Division 4 Division 4
Part X Part 11 Division 5 Division 5
Division 1 Division 1 Subdivision A Subdivision 1
Division 2 Division 2 Subdivision B Subdivision 2
Part XI Part 12 Division 6 Division 6
Division 1 Division 1 Part XIIIA Part 15
Division 2 Division 2 Part XIV Part 16
Division 3 Division 3 Part XVI Part 17
Division 4 Division 4 Division 1 Division 1
Part XII Part 13 Division 2 Division 2
Division 1 Division 1 Division 3 Division 3
Division 2 Division 2 Part XVII Part 18
Division 3 Division 3 Part XVIII Part 19
Division 4 Division 4 Part XIX Part 20
Part XIII Part 14

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