CASA EX01/09 Exemption for seaplanes (Cth)

Instrument number CASA EX01/09

I, michael david quinn, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Operations, a delegate of CASA, make this instrument under subregulation 308 (1) of the Civil Aviation Regulations 1988 (CAR 1988).

[Signed M. D. Quinn]

Mick Quinn
Deputy Chief Executive Officer
Operations

12 January 2009

Exemption — for seaplanes

1          Duration

            This instrument:

(a)   commences on the day after it is registered; and

(b)   stops having effect at the end of 31 January 2011.

2          Revocation

            Instrument CASA EX61/05 is revoked.

3          Application

             This instrument applies to the pilot in command of a float-equipped or floating‑hull aeroplane (a seaplane) which when taking-off from, or landing on, water is flown:

(a)   to avoid an obstacle; or

(b)   without affecting the safety of air navigation — to avoid undue noise over a populous area; or

(c)   to enable a water landing in the event of engine failure.

4          Exemption

The pilot in command is exempt from compliance with paragraphs 166 (2) (e), (g) and (h) of CAR 1988.

5          Conditions

            The exemption is subject to the conditions mentioned in Schedule 1.

Schedule 1          Conditions

1Except in an emergency, the pilot in command must comply with any directions given by air traffic control.

2The pilot in command may land or take-off under the exemption only if he or she considers that, in the particular circumstances, it is safe not to comply with paragraph 166 (2) (e), (g) or (h) of CAR 1988.