Civil Aviation Legislation Amendment Regulation 2013 (No. 1) (Cth)

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Civil Aviation Legislation Amendment Regulation 2013 (No. 1)

Select Legislative Instrument No. 5, 2013 as amended

made under the

Civil Aviation Act 1988

Compilation start date: 18 December 2013

Includes amendments up to:SLI No. 274, 2013

Includes uncommenced provisions: see section 2

 

About this compilation

This compilation

This is a compilation of the Civil Aviation Legislation Amendment Regulation 2013 (No. 1) as in force on 18 December 2013. It includes any commenced amendment affecting the legislation to that date.

This compilation was prepared on 16 January 2014.

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

Uncommenced amendments

The effect of uncommenced amendments is not reflected in the text of the compiled law but the text of the amendments is included in the endnotes.

Application, saving and transitional provisions for provisions and amendments

If the operation of a provision or amendment is affected by an application, saving or transitional provision that is not included in this compilation, details are included in the endnotes.

Modifications

If a provision of the compiled law is affected by a modification that is in force, details are included in the endnotes.

Provisions ceasing to have effect

If a provision of the compiled law has expired or otherwise ceased to have effect in accordance with a provision of the law, details are included in the endnotes.

      

Contents

1Name of regulation

 This regulation is the Civil Aviation Legislation Amendment Regulation 2013 (No. 1).

2Commencement

 This regulation commences on 1 September 2014.

3Amendment of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998

Schedule 1 amends the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998.

4Amendment of Civil Aviation Regulations 1988

Schedule 2 amends the Civil Aviation Regulations 1988.

Schedule 1Amendments of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998

(section 3)

  

1

After regulation 11.026

insert

11.028Application of Part 11 to examiners, instructors and approval holders

 If these Regulations allow an application for an authorisation to be made to an examiner or instructor, or the holder of an approval under regulation 61.040, 141.035 or 142.040, a reference in this Part to CASA includes, in relation to such an application, a reference to the examiner, instructor or approval holder to whom the application is made.

2Table 13.375, item 5, column 2

omit

paragraph 5.08 (a)

insert

paragraph 5.08 (b)

3Table 13.375, item 6, column 2

omit

paragraphs 5.08 (b) to (m) of CAR

insert

paragraph 5.08 (a) of CAR or a pilot licence

4Table 13.375, item 7, column 2

omit

licence referred to in paragraph 5.08 (o) or (p) of CAR

insert

flight engineer licence

5Regulation 21.037

substitute

21.037Flight test pilot

Each applicant for a type certificate mentioned in regulation 21.021 (except a type certificate issued under regulation 21.029) must provide a person holding an appropriate:

  • (a)

    class rating; or

  • (b)

    type rating; or

  • (c)

    balloon class endorsement within the meaning of subregulation 5.01 (1) of CAR; or

  • (d)

    authorisation under regulation 61.140; or

  • (e)

    authorisation under regulation 5.50 of CAR;

to make the flight tests required by this Part.

Source  FARs section 21.37 modified.

6Table 42.300, item 3, column 3, paragraph (c)

omit

under Part 5 of CAR,

insert

under Part 61,

7Table 42.300, item 4, column 3, paragraph (b)

omit

under Part 5 of CAR,

insert

under Part 61,

8Table 42.300, item 5, column 3, paragraph (b)

omit

under Part 5 of CAR,

insert

under Part 61,

9Subparagraph 42.335 (c) (ii)

omit

under Part 5 of CAR

insert

under Part 61

10Paragraph 42.630 (2) (c)

omit each mention of

under Part 5 of CAR,

insert

under Part 61,

11Regulation 60.055, heading

substitute

60.055Flight simulator and flight training device approvals—persons other than Part 141 operators and Part 142 operators

12Subregulation 60.055 (1), except the notes

substitute

  • (1)

    This regulation applies to a person, other than a Part 141 operator or a Part 142 operator, who proposes to be the user of a qualified flight simulator or a qualified flight training device.

  • (1AA)

    The person must apply to CASA, in writing, for approval to use the simulator or device.

13Regulation 60.060, heading

substitute

60.060Quality system—operators other than Part 141 operators and Part 142 operators

14Subregulation 60.060 (1)

substitute

  • (1)

    This regulation applies to the operator of a qualified flight simulator or a qualified flight training device, other than a Part 141 operator or a Part 142 operator.

  • (1A)

    The operator must establish and maintain a quality system that ensures the correct operation and maintenance of the simulator or device.

15Parts 61 to 64

substitute

Part 61Flight crew licensing

  

Note: This Part is made up as follows:

Subpart 61.APreliminary

Division 61.A.1General

61.005 What Part 61 is about

61.010 Definitions for Part 61

61.015 Definition of category of aircraft for Part 61

61.020 Definition of class of aircraft for Part 61

61.025 Definition of aeroplane for Part 61

61.030 Definition of modified Austroads medical standards for Part 61

61.035 Issue of Manual of Standards for Part 61

61.040 Approvals by CASA for Part 61

61.045Prescription of qualification standards for flight simulation training devices

61.047 Prescription of recognised foreign States

61.050Prescription of multi‑engine aeroplanes included in single‑engine aeroplane class

61.055Prescription of type ratings and variants—multi‑crew aircraft

61.060Prescription of type ratings—single‑pilot aircraft

61.065Conduct of unauthorised activities—holders of flight crew licences

Division 61.A.2Flight time and other aeronautical experience

61.070 Flight to which Division 61.A.2 applies

61.075 Definition of aeronautical experience for Part 61

61.080 Definition of flight time as pilot for Part 61

61.085 Definition of flight time as co‑pilot for Part 61

61.090 Definition of flight time as pilot in command for Part 61

61.095 Definition of flight time as pilot in command under supervision for Part 61

61.100 Definition of flight time as flight engineer for Part 61

61.105 Definition of instrument flight time for Part 61

61.110 Definition of instrument ground time for Part 61

Division 61.A.3Performing flight crew duties without licence, rating or endorsement

61.115 Flying without licence

61.120 Operation of aircraft radio without licence

61.125Conducting flight activities without rating or endorsement

61.130Operation of helicopter using auto flight control system without licence or rating

61.135Authorisation to conduct flight training or flight test without holding type rating

61.140Authorisation to test aircraft without holding type rating

61.145 Piloting glider without holding glider pilot licence

Subpart 61.BGrant of flight crew licences, ratings and endorsements

Division 61.B.1General

61.150People who may grant flight crew licences, ratings and endorsements

61.155Applications for flight crew licences, ratings and endorsements

61.160 Grant of flight crew licences

61.165 Grant of flight crew ratings

61.170 Grant of flight crew endorsements

61.175How CASA issues flight crew licences, ratings and endorsements

61.180How examiner, instructor or approval holder issues rating or endorsement

61.185New licence document if licence, rating or endorsement cancelled

61.190Licence holder to comply with limitations and requirements of Part 61

Division 61.B.2Flight training and other training

61.195 Flight training requirements

61.200 Differences training requirements

61.205 When training must not be conducted in aircraft

61.210Other approved courses of training or professional development

Division 61.B.3Aeronautical knowledge examinations

61.215 Aeronautical knowledge examinations—general

61.220Aeronautical knowledge examinations—air transport pilot licence

61.225 Aeronautical knowledge examinations—pass standards

61.230Aeronautical knowledge examinations—knowledge deficiency reports

Division 61.B.4Flight tests

61.235Flight tests for flight crew licences and ratings—prerequisites

61.240 Consequences of taking flight test when ineligible

61.245Conduct of flight tests for flight crew licences, ratings and endorsements

61.250 Pass standards for flight tests

Division 61.B.5English language proficiency

61.255 Aviation English language proficiency assessments

61.260 Duration of English language proficiency assessments

61.265Recreational and student pilot licences—general English language proficiency

61.270 Approval of language proficiency assessors

Division 61.B.6Recognition of overseas flight crew authorisations

61.275 Overseas flight crew authorisations—recognition

61.280Grant of flight crew licences, ratings or endorsements under bilateral agreements

Division 61.B.7Recognition of Australian Defence Force qualifications

61.285 Australian Defence Force qualifications—recognition

Subpart 61.CCertificates of validation

61.290 Grant of certificates of validation

61.295 Privileges of certificates of validation

61.300Limitations on exercise of privileges of certificates of validation—medical certificate

61.305Limitations on exercise of privileges of certificates of validation—recent experience, flight review and proficiency check

61.310Limitations on exercise of privileges of certificates of validation—carriage of documents

61.315Conduct of unauthorised activities by holders of certificates of validation

61.320 Certificates of validation—period of validity

61.325 Certificates of validation—renewal

Subpart 61.DGeneral obligations of flight crew licence holders

61.330Maintenance of aviation English language proficiency—conducting flight activities outside Australia

61.335 Identity checks

61.340Production of licence documents, medical certificates and identification

61.345 Personal logbooks—pilots

61.350 Personal logbooks—flight engineers

61.355 Retention of personal logbooks

61.360 False entries in personal logbooks

61.365 Production of personal logbooks

61.370 Provision of photograph

Subpart 61.EPilot licensing—general limitations and authorisations

Division 61.E.1General limitations on exercise of pilot licence privileges

61.375Limitations on exercise of privileges of pilot licences—ratings

61.380Limitations on exercise of privileges of pilot licences—flight activity endorsements

61.385Limitations on exercise of privileges of pilot licences—general competency requirement

61.390Limitations on exercise of privileges of pilot licences—operating requirements and limitations

61.395Limitations on exercise of privileges of pilot licences—recent experience

61.400Limitations on exercise of privileges of pilot licences—flight review

61.405Limitations on exercise of privileges of pilot licences—medical certificates: student and recreational pilot licence holders

61.410Limitations on exercise of privileges of pilot licences—medical certificates: private pilot licence holders

61.415Limitations on exercise of privileges of pilot licences—medical certificates: commercial, multi‑crew and air transport pilot licence holders

61.420Limitations on exercise of privileges of pilot licences—carriage of documents

61.425Limitations on exercise of privileges of pilot licences—unregistered aircraft

61.427Removal of certain pilot licence conditions about airspace

Division 61.E.2General authorisations for pilot licences

61.430 Holders of pilot licences authorised to taxi aircraft

61.435When holders of pilot licences authorised to operate aircraft radio

Subpart 61.FStudent pilot licences

61.440 Privileges of student pilot licences

61.445Limitations on exercise of privileges of student pilot licences—general

61.450Limitations on exercise of privileges of student pilot licences—recent experience

61.455 Requirement for grant of student pilot licences

Subpart 61.GRecreational pilot licences

Division 61.G.1Privileges and grant of licences

61.460 Privileges of recreational pilot licences

61.465Limitations on exercise of privileges of recreational pilot licences—general

61.470Limitations on exercise of privileges of recreational pilot licences—endorsements

61.475 Requirements for grant of recreational pilot licences

61.480Grant of recreational pilot licences in recognition of pilot certificates granted by certain organisations

Division 61.G.2Recreational pilot licence endorsements

61.485 Kinds of recreational pilot licence endorsements

61.490 Privileges of recreational pilot licence endorsements

61.495Requirements for grant of recreational pilot licence endorsements

61.500Grant of endorsement in recognition of other qualifications

Subpart 61.HPrivate pilot licences

Division 61.H.1General

61.505 Privileges of private pilot licences

61.510Limitations on exercise of privileges of private pilot licences—multi‑crew operations

61.515Requirements for grant of private pilot licences—general

Division 61.H.2Aeronautical experience requirements for private pilot licences—applicants who have completed integrated training courses

61.520 Application of Division 61.H.2

61.525Aeronautical experience requirements for grant of private pilot licences—aeroplane category

61.530Aeronautical experience requirements for grant of private pilot licences—helicopter category

61.535Aeronautical experience requirements for grant of private pilot licences—gyroplane category

Division 61.H.3Aeronautical experience requirements for private pilot licences—applicants who have not completed integrated training courses

61.540 Application of Division 61.H.3

61.545Aeronautical experience requirements for grant of private pilot licences—aeroplane category

61.550Aeronautical experience requirements for grant of private pilot licences—helicopter category

61.555Aeronautical experience requirements for grant of private pilot licences—powered‑lift aircraft category

61.560Aeronautical experience requirements for grant of private pilot licences—gyroplane category

61.565Aeronautical experience requirements for grant of private pilot licences—airship category

Subpart 61.ICommercial pilot licences

Division 61.I.1General

61.570 Privileges of commercial pilot licences

61.575Limitations on exercise of privileges of commercial pilot licences—multi‑crew operations

61.580Requirements for grant of commercial pilot licences—general

Division 61.I.2Aeronautical experience requirements for commercial pilot licences—applicants who have completed integrated training courses

61.585 Application of Division 61.I.2

61.590Aeronautical experience requirements for grant of commercial pilot licences—aeroplane category

61.595Aeronautical experience requirements for grant of commercial pilot licences—helicopter category

61.600Aeronautical experience requirements for grant of commercial pilot licences—powered‑lift aircraft category

Division 61.I.3Aeronautical experience requirements for commercial pilot licences—applicants who have not completed integrated training courses

61.605 Application of Division 61.I.3

61.610Aeronautical experience requirements for grant of commercial pilot licences—aeroplane category

61.615Aeronautical experience requirements for grant of commercial pilot licences—helicopter category

61.620Aeronautical experience requirements for grant of commercial pilot licences—powered‑lift aircraft category

61.625Aeronautical experience requirements for grant of commercial pilot licences—gyroplane category

61.630Aeronautical experience requirements for grant of commercial pilot licences—airship category

Subpart 61.JMulti‑crew pilot licences

61.635 Privileges of multi‑crew pilot licences

61.640Limitations on exercise of privileges of multi‑crew pilot licences—IFR flight: general

61.645Limitations on exercise of privileges of multi‑crew pilot licences—IFR flight: recent experience

61.650Limitations on exercise of privileges of multi‑crew pilot licences—instrument proficiency check

61.655Requirements for grant of multi‑crew pilot licences

61.660Aeronautical experience requirements for grant of multi‑crew pilot licences—aeroplane category

Subpart 61.KAir transport pilot licences

61.665 Privileges of air transport pilot licences

61.670Limitations on exercise of privileges of air transport pilot licences—helicopter IFR flight

61.675Limitations on exercise of privileges of air transport pilot licences—single‑pilot IFR flight

61.680Limitations on exercise of privileges of air transport pilot licences—IFR flight: general

61.685Limitations on exercise of privileges of air transport pilot licences—IFR flight: recent experience

61.690Limitations on exercise of privileges of air transport pilot licences—single‑pilot IFR flight: recent experience

61.695Limitations on exercise of privileges of air transport pilot licences—instrument proficiency check

61.700Requirements for grant of air transport pilot licences—general

61.705Aeronautical experience requirements for grant of air transport pilot licences—aeroplane category

61.710Aeronautical experience requirements for grant of air transport pilot licences—helicopter category

61.715Aeronautical experience requirements for grant of air transport pilot licences—powered‑lift aircraft category

Subpart 61.LAircraft ratings and endorsements for pilot licences

Division 61.L.1Preliminary

61.720 What Subpart 61.L is about

Division 61.L.2Aircraft category ratings

61.725 Privileges of aircraft category ratings

61.730 Requirements for grant of aircraft category ratings

Division 61.L.3Aircraft class ratings

61.735 Privileges of aircraft class ratings

61.740Limitations on exercise of privileges of aircraft class ratings—design feature endorsements

61.745Limitations on exercise of privileges of aircraft class ratings—flight review

61.750 Requirements for grant of aircraft class ratings

Division 61.L.4Design feature endorsements

61.755Design features that require design feature endorsement

61.760 Privileges of design feature endorsements

61.765 Requirements for grant of design feature endorsements

Division 61.L.5Pilot type ratings

61.770 Privileges of pilot type ratings

61.775Limitations on exercise of privileges of pilot type ratings—flight test in flight simulator

61.780Limitations on exercise of privileges of pilot type ratings—variants

61.785Limitations on exercise of privileges of pilot type ratings—single‑pilot operation and multi‑crew operation

61.790Limitations on exercise of privileges of pilot type ratings—IFR operation

61.795Limitations on exercise of privileges of pilot type ratings—recent experience on variant

61.800Limitations on exercise of privileges of pilot type ratings—flight review

61.805Limitations on exercise of privileges of type ratings—instrument proficiency check

61.810 Requirements for grant of pilot type ratings

61.815Person taken to meet requirements for grant of pilot type rating—multi‑crew or air transport pilot licence holder

61.820Person taken to meet requirements for grant of pilot type rating—new type rating

61.822Removal of type rating condition about acting as pilot in command

Division 61.L.6Cruise relief type ratings

61.825 Kinds of cruise relief type rating

61.830 Privileges of cruise relief type ratings

61.835Limitations on exercise of privileges of cruise relief type ratings—general

61.840Limitations on exercise of privileges of cruise relief type ratings—recent experience

61.845 Requirements for grant of cruise relief type ratings

61.850Person taken to meet requirements for grant of cruise relief type rating—new type rating

Subpart 61.MInstrument ratings

Division 61.M.1Privileges and requirements for grant of instrument ratings

61.855 Privileges of instrument ratings

61.860Limitations on exercise of privileges of instrument ratings—general

61.865Limitations on exercise of privileges of instrument ratings—endorsements

61.870Limitations on exercise of privileges of instrument ratings—recent experience: general

61.875Limitations on exercise of privileges of instrument ratings—recent experience: single pilot

61.880Limitations on exercise of privileges of instrument ratings—instrument proficiency check

61.885 Requirements for grant of instrument ratings

61.887Removal of instrument rating conditions about acting as pilot in command under IFR

Division 61.M.2Privileges and requirements for grant of instrument endorsements

61.890 Kinds of instrument endorsement

61.895 Privileges of instrument endorsements

61.900Limitations on exercise of privileges of instrument endorsements

61.905 Requirements for grant of instrument endorsements

Subpart 61.NPrivate instrument ratings

Division 61.N.1Privileges and requirements for grant of private instrument ratings

61.910 Privileges of private instrument ratings

61.915Limitations on exercise of privileges of private instrument ratings—endorsements

61.920Limitations on exercise of privileges of private instrument ratings—recent experience

61.925Limitations on exercise of privileges of private instrument ratings—flight review

61.930 Requirements for grant of private instrument ratings

Division 61.N.2Privileges and requirements for grant of private instrument endorsements

61.935 Kinds of private instrument endorsement

61.940 Privileges of private instrument endorsements

61.945Limitations on exercise of privileges of private instrument endorsements

61.950Requirements for grant of private instrument endorsements

Subpart 61.ONight VFR ratings

Division 61.O.1Privileges and requirements for grant of night VFR ratings

61.955 Privileges of night VFR ratings

61.960Limitations on exercise of privileges of night VFR ratings—endorsements

61.965Limitations on exercise of privileges of night VFR ratings—recent experience

61.970Limitations on exercise of privileges of night VFR ratings—flight review

61.975 Requirements for grant of night VFR ratings

Division 61.O.2Privileges and requirements for grant of night VFR endorsements

61.980 Kinds of night VFR endorsement

61.985 Privileges of night VFR endorsements

61.990 Requirements for grant of night VFR endorsements

Subpart 61.PNight vision imaging system ratings

Division 61.P.1Privileges and requirements for grant of night vision imaging system ratings

61.995 Privileges of night vision imaging system ratings

61.1000Limitations on exercise of privileges of night vision imaging system ratings—general

61.1005Limitations on exercise of privileges of night vision imaging system ratings—endorsements

61.1010Limitations on exercise of privileges of night vision imaging system ratings—recent experience

61.1015Limitations on exercise of privileges of night vision imaging system ratings—night vision imaging system proficiency check

61.1020Requirements for grant of night vision imaging system ratings

Division 61.P.2Privileges and requirements for grant of night vision imaging system endorsements

61.1025 Kinds of night vision imaging system endorsement

61.1030 Privileges of night vision imaging system endorsements

61.1035Requirements for grant of night vision imaging system endorsements

Subpart 61.QLow‑level ratings

Division 61.Q.1Privileges and requirements for grant of low‑level ratings

61.1040 Privileges of low‑level ratings

61.1045Limitations on exercise of privileges of low‑level ratings—general

61.1050Limitations on exercise of privileges of low‑level ratings—endorsements

61.1055Limitations on exercise of privileges of low‑level ratings—recent experience

61.1060Limitations on exercise of privileges of low‑level ratings—flight review

61.1070 Requirements for grant of low‑level ratings

Division 61.Q.2Privileges and requirements for grant of low‑level endorsements

61.1075 Kinds of low‑level endorsement

61.1080 Privileges of low‑level endorsements

61.1085 Requirements for grant of low‑level endorsements

Subpart 61.RAerial application ratings

Division 61.R.1Privileges and requirements for grant of aerial application ratings

61.1090 Privileges of aerial application ratings

61.1100Limitations on exercise of privileges of aerial application ratings—endorsements

61.1105Limitations on exercise of privileges of aerial application ratings—recent experience

61.1110Limitations on exercise of privileges of aerial application ratings—aerial application proficiency check

61.1115 Requirements for grant of aerial application ratings

Division 61.R.2Privileges and requirements for grant of aerial application endorsements

61.1120 Kinds of aerial application endorsement

61.1125 Privileges of aerial application endorsements

61.1130Limitations on exercise of privileges of aerial application endorsements—supervision

61.1135Limitations on exercise of privileges of night aerial application endorsements

61.1140Requirements for grant of aerial application endorsements

Subpart 61.SFlight activity endorsements

61.1145 Kinds of flight activity endorsement

61.1150 Privileges of flight activity endorsements

61.1155Limitations on exercise of privileges of flight activity endorsements—medical certificates

61.1160 Requirements for grant of flight activity endorsements

Subpart 61.TPilot instructor ratings

Division 61.T.1Privileges and requirements for grant of flight instructor ratings

61.1165 Privileges of flight instructor ratings

61.1170Limitations on exercise of privileges of flight instructor ratings—general

61.1175Limitations on exercise of privileges of flight instructor ratings—endorsements

61.1180Limitations on exercise of privileges of flight instructor ratings—instructor proficiency check

61.1185 Requirements for grant of flight instructor ratings

Division 61.T.2Privileges and requirements for grant of simulator instructor ratings

61.1190 Privileges of simulator instructor ratings

61.1195Limitations on exercise of privileges of simulator instructor ratings—general

61.1200Limitations on exercise of privileges of simulator instructor ratings—endorsements

61.1205Limitations on exercise of privileges of simulator instructor ratings—instructor proficiency check

61.1210 Requirements for grant of simulator instructor ratings

Division 61.T.3Obligations of pilot instructors

61.1215 Obligations of pilot instructors—training

61.1220 Obligations of pilot instructors—flight reviews

61.1225Obligations of pilot instructors—holders of student pilot licences

61.1230Obligations of pilot instructors—records of activities conducted independently of Part 141 or 142 operator

Division 61.T.4Privileges and requirements for grant of training endorsements

61.1235 Kinds of training endorsement

61.1240 Privileges of training endorsements

61.1245Limitations on exercise of privileges of training endorsements

61.1250 Requirements for grant of training endorsements

Subpart 61.UFlight examiner ratings

Division 61.U.1Privileges and requirements for grant of flight examiner ratings

61.1255 Privileges of flight examiner ratings

61.1260Limitations on exercise of privileges of flight examiner ratings—general

61.1265Limitations on exercise of privileges of flight examiner ratings—endorsements

61.1270Limitations on exercise of privileges of flight examiner ratings—professional development

61.1275Limitations on exercise of privileges of flight examiner ratings—recent experience

61.1280Limitations on exercise of privileges of flight examiner ratings—flight reviews and subject matter proficiency checks

61.1285Limitations on exercise of privileges of flight examiner ratings—examiner proficiency check

61.1290 Requirements for grant of flight examiner ratings

Division 61.U.2Obligations of flight examiners

61.1295Obligations of flight examiners—flight tests: strict liability offences

61.1300Obligations of flight examiners—flight tests: other offences

61.1305 Obligations of flight examiners—proficiency checks

Division 61.U.3Privileges and requirements for grant of flight examiner endorsements

61.1310 Kinds of flight examiner endorsement

61.1315 Privileges of flight examiner endorsements

61.1320 Requirements for grant of flight examiner endorsements

Subpart 61.VFlight engineer licences

61.1325 Privileges of flight engineer licences

61.1330Limitations on exercise of privileges of flight engineer licences—ratings

61.1335Limitations on exercise of privileges of flight engineer licences—recent experience

61.1340Limitations on exercise of privileges of flight engineer licences—flight review

61.1345Limitations on exercise of privileges of flight engineer licences—current medical certificates

61.1350Limitations on exercise of privileges of flight engineer licences—carriage of documents

61.1355Certain holders of flight engineer licences authorised to operate aircraft radio

61.1360 Requirements for grant of flight engineer licences

Subpart 61.WFlight engineer type ratings

61.1365 Privileges of flight engineer type ratings

61.1370Limitations on exercise of privileges of flight engineer type ratings—general

61.1375Limitations on exercise of privileges of flight engineer type ratings—recent experience on variant

61.1380Limitations on exercise of privileges of flight engineer type ratings—flight review

61.1385 Requirements for grant of flight engineer type ratings

61.1390Person taken to meet requirements for grant of flight engineer type rating—new type rating

Subpart 61.XFlight engineer instructor ratings

Division 61.X.1Privileges and requirements for grant of flight engineer instructor ratings

61.1395 Privileges of flight engineer instructor ratings

61.1400Limitations on exercise of privileges of flight engineer instructor ratings—general

61.1405Limitations on exercise of privileges of flight engineer instructor ratings—endorsements

61.1410Limitations on exercise of privileges of flight engineer instructor ratings—instructor proficiency check

61.1415Requirements for grant of flight engineer instructor ratings

Division 61.X.2Obligations of flight engineer instructors

61.1420 Obligations of flight engineer instructors—training

61.1425Obligations of flight engineer instructors—flight review

Division 61.X.3Privileges and requirements for grant of flight engineer training endorsements

61.1430 Kinds of flight engineer training endorsement

61.1435 Privileges of flight engineer training endorsements

61.1440Requirements for grant of flight engineer training endorsements

Subpart 61.YFlight engineer examiner ratings

Division 61.Y.1Privileges and requirements for grant of flight engineer examiner ratings

61.1445 Privileges of flight engineer examiner ratings

61.1450Limitations on exercise of privileges of flight engineer examiner ratings—general

61.1455Limitations on exercise of privileges of flight engineer examiner ratings—endorsements

61.1460Limitations on exercise of privileges of flight engineer examiner ratings—professional development

61.1465Limitations on exercise of privileges of flight engineer examiner ratings—recent experience

61.1470Limitations on exercise of privileges of flight engineer examiner ratings—examiner proficiency check

61.1475Requirements for grant of flight engineer examiner ratings

Division 61.Y.2Obligations of flight engineer examiners

61.1480Obligations of flight engineer examiners—flight tests: strict liability offences

61.1485Obligations of flight engineer examiners—flight tests: other offences

61.1490Obligations of flight engineer examiners—proficiency checks

Division 61.Y.3Privileges and requirements for grant of flight engineer examiner endorsements

61.1495 Kinds of flight engineer examiner endorsement

61.1500 Privileges of flight engineer examiner endorsements

61.1505Requirements for grant of flight engineer examiner endorsements

Subpart 61.ZGlider pilot licences

61.1510 Privileges of glider pilot licences

61.1515Limitations on exercise of privileges of glider pilot licences—general

61.1520Limitations on exercise of privileges of glider pilot licences—recent experience

61.1525Limitations on exercise of privileges of glider pilot licences—flight review

61.1530Limitations on exercise of privileges of glider pilot licences—medical certificates

61.1535Limitations on exercise of privileges of glider pilot licences—carriage of documents

61.1540 Requirements for grant of glider pilot licences

Subpart 45.AGeneral

Division 61.A.1General

61.005What Part 61 is about

  • (1)

    This Part sets out the licensing scheme for pilots and flight engineers of registered aircraft.

  • (2)

    Subpart 61.A sets out:

    • (a)

      preliminary matters; and

    • (b)

      when a flight crew licence, rating or endorsement is not required.

  • (3)

    Subpart 61.B sets out:

    • (a)

      the general requirements for the grant of a flight crew licence, rating or endorsement; and

    • (b)

      the requirements for the grant of a flight crew licence, rating or endorsement in recognition of an overseas or military qualification.

      Note: A reference to a flight crew licence includes a glider pilot licence: see the definition of flight crew licence in regulation 61.010.

  • (4)

    Subpart 61.C sets out rules relating to a certificate of validation of an overseas qualification, including:

    • (a)

      requirements for the grant of a certificate of validation; and

    • (b)

      the effect of a certificate of validation.

  • (5)

    Subpart 61.D sets out obligations that apply to all holders of flight crew licences, ratings and endorsements.

  • (6)

    Subpart 61.E:

    • (a)

      sets out limitations that apply to the exercise of the privileges of all pilot licences; and

    • (b)

      provides for the authorisations to taxi an aircraft and to operate an aircraft radio.

      Note: A reference to a pilot licence does not include a glider pilot licence: see the definition of pilot licence in regulation 61.010.

  • (7)

    Subparts 61.F to 61.K make particular provision for each kind of pilot licence, including:

    • (a)

      the privileges of the licence; and

    • (b)

      limitations on the exercise of the privileges; and

    • (c)

      the requirements for the grant of the licence.

  • (8)

    Subparts 61.L to 61.U provide for ratings and endorsements on pilot licences, setting out:

    • (a)

      the privileges of each rating or endorsement; and

    • (b)

      limitations on the exercise of the privileges of the rating or endorsement; and

    • (c)

      the requirements for the grant of the rating or endorsement; and

    • (d)

      for the flight instructor, simulator instructor and flight examiner ratings—obligations that apply to the holder of the rating.

  • (9)

    Subparts 61.V to 61.Y provide for flight engineer licences, and ratings and endorsements on flight engineer licences.

  • (10)

    Subpart 61.Z makes particular provision for glider pilot licences.

61.010Definitions for Part 61

 In this Part:

aerial application endorsement means an endorsement mentioned in column 1 of table 61.1120.

aerial application operation means a flight that is carried out by an aircraft to apply application material.

aerial application proficiency check means an assessment, against the standards mentioned in the Part 61 Manual of Standards, of a pilot’s competency to exercise the privileges of an aerial application rating.

aeronautical experience: see regulation 61.075.

aeronautical knowledge examination, for a flight crew licence, rating or endorsement, means an examination set under regulation 61.215 for the grant of the licence, rating or endorsement.

aeroplane: see regulation 61.025.

approved course of professional development, for a provision of this Part,means a course of professional development for which the provider holds an approval under regulation 61.040 for the provision.

approved course of training, for a provision of this Part, means a course of training:

  • (a)

    for which the provider holds an approval under regulation 61.040 for the provision; or

  • (b)

    that a Part 141 or 142 operator is authorised to conduct; or

  • (c)

    that a person holds an approval under regulation 141.035 or 142.040 to conduct.

approved cyclic training and proficiency program, for an operator, means a cyclic training and proficiency program for which the operator holds an approval under regulation 217 of CAR.

approved flight simulation training device: a flight simulation training device is an approved flight simulation training device for a purpose if:

  • (a)

    a Part 141 or 142 operator’s exposition states that the device may be used for the purpose; or

  • (b)

    the operator of the device holds an approval under regulation 60.055 to use the device for the purpose; or

  • (c)

    the device is:

    • (i)

      qualified (however described) by the national aviation authority of a recognised foreign State; and

    • (ii)

      appropriate for the purpose.

approved flight simulator: a flight simulator is an approved flight simulator for a purpose if:

  • (a)

    a Part 141 or 142 operator’s exposition states that the simulator may be used for the purpose; or

  • (b)

    the operator of the simulator holds an approval under regulation 60.055 to use the simulator for the purpose; or

  • (c)

    the simulator is:

    • (i)

      qualified (however described) by the national aviation authority of a recognised foreign State; and

    • (ii)

      appropriate for the purpose.

associated: an aircraft category rating is associated with a pilot licence if:

  • (a)

    for an application for the pilot licence—the application includes an application for the rating; or

  • (b)

    in any other case—the rating was granted on the basis of the applicant having met the requirements for the grant of the pilot licence with the rating.

    Note: An aircraft category rating has effect only for the pilot licence with which it is associated: see regulation 61.725.

aviation English language proficiency assessment means an aviation English language proficiency assessment conducted under regulation 61.255.

aviation English language proficiency assessor means the holder of an approval under regulation 61.270 to conduct an aviation English language proficiency assessment.

azimuth guidance procedure means an instrument approach procedure that uses azimuth bearings for lateral navigation guidance.

category of aircraft: see regulation 61.015.

category specific: a rating or endorsement is category specific if the rating or endorsement applies only to an aircraft category that is specified on the rating or endorsement.

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment means a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment issued by a registered training organisation under the Australian Qualifications Framework.

Note: See of validation means a certificate of validation granted under Subpart 61.C.

circling approach, for the landing of an aeroplane, means an instrument approach that includes a visual circling manoeuvre requiring a change of heading of greater than 90° to position the aeroplane on the centreline of the runway used for the landing.

class of aircraft: see regulation 61.020.

conduct, as a verb, means:

  • (a)

    in relation to a flight operation—to occupy a flight control seat in an aircraft while the operation takes place; or

  • (b)

    in relation to a simulated flight operation—to occupy a flight control seat in a flight simulation training device while the simulated operation takes place; or

  • (c)

    in relation to an operation of a tethered helicopter—to occupy a flight control seat in the tethered helicopter while the operation takes place.

course deviation indicator procedure means an instrument approach procedure that uses a course deviation indicator for lateral guidance.

cross‑country flight means a flight along a pre‑planned route during which the pilot uses geometry, topography or radio navigation aids to determine the aircraft’s position and course.

cross‑country flight time means flight time accrued during a cross‑country flight.

cruise relief type rating means:

  • (a)

    a cruise relief co‑pilot type rating; or

  • (b)

    a cruise relief flight engineer type rating.

current:

  • (a)

    for an aviation English language proficiency assessment: see regulation 61.260; and

  • (b)

    for a recreational aviation medical practitioner’s certificate—see subregulation 61.405 (3); and

  • (c)

    for a certificate of validation or medical certificate—means a certificate that is in force.

differences training, for a variant, means the training mentioned in regulation 61.200 for the variant.

dual cross‑country flight time means cross‑country flight time that is conducted in dual flight.

dual flight means flight conducted while receiving training from a pilot instructor occupying a flight control seat in an aircraft that is fitted with fully functional dual controls.

dual flight check means an in‑flight assessment by a flight instructor of a student pilot licence holder’s competency to conduct a solo training flight.

dual instrument flight time means instrument flight time that is conducted in dual flight.

dual instrument ground time means instrument ground time that is conducted in dual simulated flight.

dual instrument time means:

  • (a)

    dual instrument flight time; or

  • (b)

    dual instrument ground time.

dual simulated flight means simulated flight conducted while receiving training from a pilot instructor occupying a flight control seat in a flight simulation training device that is fitted with fully functional dual controls.

duration, of a flight, means:

(a)for a flight in an aeroplane or gyroplane—the time from the moment the aircraft begins moving, whether or not under its own power, in preparation for flight until the moment it comes to rest at the end of the flight; or

 (b)for a flight in a helicopter or powered‑lift aircraft—the time from the moment the aircraft’s rotor blades start turning until the moment the rotor blades stop turning after the aircraft comes to rest at the end of the flight; or

  • (c)

    for a flight in an airship—the time from the moment the airship is released from its mooring until the moment it is tethered at the end of the flight; or

(d) for a flight in a glider—the time from the moment the glider first begins moving in preparation for flight, whether being towed or not, until the moment it comes to rest at the end of the flight.

endorsement means a flight crew endorsement.

equivalent, for an overseas flight crew licence, rating or endorsement: an overseas flight crew licence, rating or endorsement (however described) is equivalent to a flight crew licence, rating or endorsement granted under this Part (an Australian authorisation) if it allows the holder to conduct substantially the same activities as the Australian authorisation.

examiner means:

  • (a)

    a flight examiner; or

  • (b)

    a flight engineer examiner.

examiner rating means:

  • (a)

    a flight examiner rating; or

  • (b)

    a flight engineer examiner rating.

flight means flight in:

  • (a)

    an aeroplane; or

  • (b)

    a helicopter; or

  • (c)

    an airship; or

  • (d)

    a glider, other than a hang glider; or

  • (e)

    a gyroplane; or

  • (f)

    a powered‑lift aircraft.

flight activity endorsement means an endorsement mentioned in column 1 of table 61.1145.

flight crew endorsement means an endorsement granted under this Part on a flight crew licence.

flight crew licence means:

  • (a)

    a pilot licence; or

  • (b)

    a flight engineer licence; or

  • (c)

    a glider pilot licence.

flight crew rating means a rating granted under this Part on a flight crew licence.

flight engineer examiner means the holder of a flight engineer examiner rating.

flight engineer examiner endorsement means an endorsement mentioned in column 1 of table 61.1495.

flight engineer flight test endorsement means an endorsement mentioned in column 1 of Part 1 of table 61.1495.

flight engineer instructor means the holder of a flight engineer instructor rating.

flight engineer training endorsement means an endorsement mentioned in column 1 of table 61.1430.

flight examiner means the holder of a flight examiner rating.

flight examiner endorsement means an endorsement mentioned in column 1 of table 61.1310.

flight instructor means the holder of a flight instructor rating.

flight review means an assessment of the competency of a flight crew member to perform:

  • (a)

    for the holder of a pilot licence or flight engineer licence—an activity authorised by a flight crew rating that the crew member holds; or

  • (b)

    for the holder of a glider pilot licence—an activity authorised by the licence.

flight simulation training device means:

  • (a)

    a qualified flight simulator; or

  • (b)

    a qualified flight training device; or

  • (c)

    a synthetic trainer that is approved under Civil Aviation Order 45.0; or

  • (d)

    a device that meets the qualification standards prescribed by a legislative instrument under regulation 61.045; or

  • (e)

    a device that is qualified (however described) by the national aviation authority of a recognised foreign State.

flight test, for a flight crew licence, rating or endorsement, means a test conducted under regulation 61.245 for the licence, rating or endorsement.

flight test endorsement means an endorsement mentioned in column 1 of Part 1 of table 61.1310.

flight time as:

  • (a)

    a pilot: see regulation 61.080; and

  • (b)

    a co‑pilot: see regulation 61.085; and

  • (c)

    a pilot in command: see regulation 61.090; and

  • (d)

    a pilot in command under supervision: see regulation 61.095; and

  • (e)

    a flight engineer: see regulation 61.100.

flight training, for a flight crew licence, rating or endorsement,means the training mentioned in regulation 61.195 for the licence, rating or endorsement.

instructor means:

  • (a)

    a flight instructor; or

  • (b)

    a simulator instructor; or

  • (c)

    a flight engineer instructor.

instructor proficiency check means an assessment, against the standards mentioned in the Part 61 Manual of Standards, of an instructor’s competency to conduct flight training.

instructor rating means:

  • (a)

    a flight instructor rating; or

  • (b)

    a simulator instructor rating; or

  • (c)

    a flight engineer instructor rating.

instrument approach means an approach conducted in accordance with an instrument approach procedure.

instrument endorsement means an endorsement mentioned in column 1 of table 61.890.

instrument flight time: see regulation 61.105.

instrument ground time: see regulation 61.110.

instrument proficiency check means an assessment, against the standards mentioned in the Part 61 Manual of Standards, of a pilot’s competency to pilot an aircraft under the IFR.

instrument time means:

  • (a)

    instrument flight time; or

  • (b)

    instrument ground time.

knowledge deficiency report means a report prepared, and given to a person, under regulation 61.230.

licence means a flight crew licence.

licence document: see regulation 61.175.

low‑level endorsement means an endorsement mentioned in column 1 of table 61.1075.

low‑level operation means an operation below 500 ft AGL, other than the following:

  • (a)

    climbing from take‑off;

  • (b)

    descending for the purpose of landing;

  • (c)

    an aerial application operation.

maximum certificated passenger seating capacity, for an aircraft, means the maximum passenger seating capacity stated in the aircraft’s type certificate, foreign type certificate, supplemental type certificate or foreign supplemental type certificate.

maximum certificated take‑off weight, for an aircraft, means the maximum take‑off weight stated in the aircraft’s type certificate, foreign type certificate, supplemental type certificate or foreign supplemental type certificate.

medical exemption, for the exercise of the privileges of a flight crew licence or rating, means an approval under regulation 61.040 to exercise the privileges of the licence or rating without holding a current:

  • (a)

    medical certificate; or

  • (b)

    recreational aviation medical practitioner’s certificate.

medical practitioner means a person entitled to practise as a medical practitioner under a law of a State or Territory.

modified Austroads medical standards: see regulation 61.030.

multi‑crew, in relation to an aircraft, means that the aircraft is certificated for operation by a crew of at least 2 pilots.

multi‑crew operation means an operation that requires at least 2 pilots in:

  • (a)

    a multi‑crew aircraft; or

  • (b)

    an aircraft that is equipped, and required by these Regulations, to be operated by a crew of at least 2 pilots.

multi‑crew pilot licence training coursemeans a course of training for the grant of a multi‑crew pilot licence conducted by a Part 142 operator.

multi‑crew type rating means a pilot type rating authorising its holder to pilot an aircraft of the type covered by the rating in a multi‑crew operation.

multi‑engine aeroplane means an aeroplane that has 2 or more engines, other than:

  • (a)

    a multi‑engine centre‑line thrust aeroplane; or

  • (b)

    an aeroplane that is prescribed by a legislative instrument under regulation 61.050 as an aeroplane that is included in the single‑engine aeroplane class.

multi‑engine centre‑line thrust aeroplane means an aeroplane with 2 or more engines that:

  • (a)

    has the thrust line along the longitudinal axis of the aeroplane; and

  • (b)

    has no asymmetric handling effect about the normal axis in the event of an engine failure.

night VFR endorsement means an endorsement mentioned in column 1 of table 61.980.

night vision goggles means a self‑contained binocular night vision enhancement device that:

  • (a)

    is helmet‑mounted or otherwise worn by a person; and

  • (b)

    can detect and amplify light in both the visual and near infra‑red bands of the electromagnetic spectrum.

night vision imaging system endorsement means an endorsement mentioned in column 1 of table 61.1025.

night vision imaging system proficiency check means an assessment, against the standards mentioned in the Part 61 Manual of Standards, of a pilot’s competency to pilot a helicopter using a night vision imaging system.

operational endorsement means any of the following endorsements:

  • (a)

    an aerial application endorsement;

  • (b)

    a flight activity endorsement;

  • (c)

    a flight examiner endorsement;

  • (d)

    an instrument endorsement;

  • (e)

    a low‑level endorsement;

  • (f)

    a night VFR endorsement;

  • (g)

    a night vision imaging system endorsement;

  • (h)

    a private instrument endorsement;

  • (i)

    a training endorsement;

  • (j)

    a flight engineer examiner endorsement;

  • (k)

    a flight engineer training endorsement.

operational rating means any of the following ratings:

  • (a)

    an aerial application rating;

  • (b)

    an examiner rating;

  • (c)

    an instructor rating;

  • (d)

    an instrument rating;

  • (e)

    a low‑level rating;

  • (f)

    a night VFR rating;

  • (g)

    a night vision imaging system rating;

  • (h)

    a private instrument rating.

operator proficiency check means an assessment conducted by an operator in accordance with its training and checking responsibilities under these Regulations of whether a person has the aeronautical skills and knowledge required by the operator.

overseas endorsement means an authorisation (however described) granted by the national aviation authority of a Contracting State, in accordance with Annex 1 to the Chicago Convention, that is equivalent to a flight crew endorsement.

overseas flight crew licence means an authorisation (however described) granted by the national aviation authority of a Contracting State, in accordance with Annex 1 to the Chicago Convention, that is equivalent to a flight crew licence.

overseas medical certificate means a medical certificate (however described) granted by the national aviation authority of a Contracting State, in accordance with Annex 1 to the Chicago Convention, that is equivalent to a medical certificate.

overseas rating means an authorisation (however described) granted by the national aviation authority of a Contracting State, in accordance with Annex 1 to the Chicago Convention, that is equivalent to a flight crew rating.

pilot, used as a noun,means a person authorised under this Part to manipulate the flight controls of an aircraft during flight.

pilot, used as a verb, means:

  • (a)

    to manipulate the flight controls of an aircraft during flight; or

  • (b)

    to occupy a flight control seat in an aircraft during flight.

pilot in command under supervision means a pilot, other than a student pilot, who performs the duties and functions of the pilot in command of an aircraft under the supervision of a pilot who is authorised by the operator of the aircraft to conduct the supervision.

pilot instructor means:

  • (a)

    a flight instructor; or

  • (b)

    a simulator instructor.

pilot licence means any of the following licences:

  • (a)

    an air transport pilot licence;

  • (b)

    a commercial pilot licence;

  • (c)

    a multi‑crew pilot licence;

  • (d)

    a private pilot licence;

  • (e)

    a recreational pilot licence;

  • (f)

    a student pilot licence.

private instrument endorsement means an endorsement mentioned in column 1 of table 61.935.

privilege, in relation to a flight crew licence, rating or endorsement, means an activity that the holder of the licence, rating or endorsement is authorised, under this Part, to conduct.

rating means a flight crew rating.

recent photograph, at a particular time, means a photograph taken within 6 months before that time.

recognised aeroplane means an aeroplane:

  • (a)

    that is on the register of aircraft kept by a Contracting State; or

  • (b)

    that is a State aircraft.

recognised foreign State means any of the following:

  • (a)

    Canada;

  • (b)

    Hong Kong;

  • (c)

    New Zealand;

  • (d)

    United States of America;

  • (e)

    the following EASA member States:

    • (i)

      Belgium;

    • (ii)

      Czech Republic;

    • (iii)

      Denmark;

    • (iv)

      Finland;

    • (v)

      France;

    • (vi)

      Germany;

    • (vii)

      Ireland;

    • (viii)

      Italy;

    • (ix)

      Netherlands;

    • (x)

      Norway;

    • (xi)

      Portugal;

    • (xii)

      Spain;

    • (xiii)

      Sweden;

    • (xiv)

      Switzerland;

    • (xv)

      United Kingdom;

  • (f)

    any other foreign country prescribed by a legislative instrument under regulation 61.047.

recognised gyroplane means a gyroplane:

  • (a)

    that is on the register of aircraft kept by a Contracting State; or

  • (b)

    that is a State aircraft.

recognised helicopter means a helicopter:

  • (a)

    that is on the register of aircraft kept by a Contracting State; or

  • (b)

    that is a State aircraft.

recognised powered‑lift aircraft means a powered‑lift aircraft:

  • (a)

    that is on the register of aircraft kept by a Contracting State; or

  • (b)

    that is a State aircraft.

recreational aviation administration organisation means:

  • (a)

    Recreational Aviation Australia Inc; or

  • (b)

    Australian Sport Rotorcraft Association Inc; or

  • (c)

    The Gliding Federation of Australia Inc.

recreational aviation medical practitioner’s certificate means a certificate from a medical practitioner to the effect that the holder meets the modified Austroads medical standards.

recreational pilot licence endorsement means an endorsement mentioned in regulation 61.485.

simulated flight engineer time means time spent in a flight simulation training device during which a flight engineer is performing the duties of a flight engineer.

simulated flight time means time spent in a flight simulation training device during which a pilot is performing the duties of a pilot.

simulated IMC means flight in an aircraft or flight simulation training device during which the pilot is prevented from viewing the external horizon.

simulator instructor means the holder of a simulator instructor rating.

single‑pilot operation means an operation in an aircraft, other than a multi‑crew operation.

single‑pilot type rating means a pilot type rating authorising its holder to pilot an aircraft of the type covered by the rating in a single‑pilot operation.

solo, in relation to a flight of an aircraft, means a flight in which the pilot is the sole occupant of the aircraft.

standard instrument departure means a departure under the IFR in accordance with an instrument departure procedure.

successfully participating in an operator’s approved cyclic training and proficiency program: a person is successfully participating, at a particular time, in an operator’s approved cyclic training and proficiency program that covers operations of a particular kind if:

  • (a)

    the person is employed by the operator; and

  • (b)

    the operator has an approved cyclic training and proficiency program; and

  • (c)

    the person has met the requirements under the program for entry into the program; and

  • (d)

    at that time, the person is permitted under the program to be assigned by the operator for unsupervised duty in an operation of that kind.

tethered flight time means the duration of a flight in a tethered helicopter.

tethered helicopter means a helicopter tethered to a base that allows hovering but not free flight.

training endorsement means an endorsement mentioned in column 1 of table 61.1235.

training provider, for a person undertaking flight training, means:

  • (a)

    the Part 141 or 142 operator conducting the training; or

  • (b)

    the person conducting the training who holds an approval under regulation 141.035 or 142.040 to conduct the training.

type rating means:

  • (a)

    a pilot type rating; or

  • (b)

    a flight engineer type rating; or

  • (c)

    a cruise relief type rating.

type specific: a rating or endorsement is type specific if the rating or endorsement applies only to an aircraft type that is specified on the rating or endorsement.

variant, in relation to an aircraft model (the first model), means another aircraft model that CASA has prescribed by a legislative instrument under regulation 61.055 as a variant of the first model.

61.015Definition of category of aircraft for Part 61

 Each of the following is a category of aircraft:

  • (a)

    aeroplane;

  • (b)

    helicopter;

  • (c)

    powered‑lift aircraft;

  • (d)

    gyroplane;

  • (e)

    airship.

61.020Definition of class of aircraft for Part 61

  • (1)

    Each of the following is a class of aircraft:

    • (a)

      single‑engine aeroplane;

    • (b)

      multi‑engine aeroplane;

    • (c)

      single‑engine helicopter;

    • (d)

      single‑engine gyroplane;

    • (e)

      airship.

  • (2)

    For this Part, thesingle‑engine aeroplane class includes:

    • (a)

      multi‑engine centre‑line thrust aeroplanes; and

    • (b)

      multi‑engine aeroplanes that are prescribed by a legislative instrument under regulation 61.050 (Prescription of multi‑engine aeroplanes included in single‑engine aeroplane class).

61.025Definition of aeroplane for Part 61

 Aeroplane means an aeroplane that has flight controls providing control of the aeroplane in 3 axes.

61.030Definition of modified Austroads medical standards for Part 61

  • (1)

    Modified Austroads medical standards, in relation to the exercise of the privileges of a pilot licence, means the Austroads medical standards modified to provide that a person with any of the following medical histories or conditions does not meet the standards:

    • (a)

      subject to subregulation (2)—a history of cancer within the 5‑year period before the day the privileges of the licence are exercised;

    • (b)

      a history of ECG changes, with or without symptoms;

    • (c)

      subject to subregulation (3)—a history of heart failure;

    • (d)

      inability to hear a conversational speaking voice at a distance of 2 metres, whether unaided or with the assistance of a medically prescribed hearing aid;

    • (e)

      any musculoskeletal disability, disorder or disease of the bones, joints, muscles or tendons that would limit or restrict the normal manipulation of aircraft controls, or would require physical modifications to the aircraft to enable appropriate manipulation of the controls;

    • (f)

      a history of transient ischaemic attack;

    • (g)

      a history of multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy or Parkinson’s disease;

    • (h)

      a history of one or more of the following in relation to a head injury:

      • (i)

        loss of consciousness;

      • (ii)

        post‑traumatic amnesia;

      • (iii)

        abnormal findings on head CT or MRI investigation;

    • (i)

      a history of renal colic or calculi;

    • (j)

      active vertigo or a history of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo.

  • (2)

    For paragraph (1) (a), a history of cancer for a person does not include a history of basal cell skin cancers if:

    • (a)

      each basal cell skin cancer has been treated by excision with no metastasized sequelae; and

    • (b)

      since at least the last occurrence of a basal cell skin cancer, the person has been under active and continuous case management by a medical practitioner who is a specialist oncology physician or surgeon (the treating practitioner); and

    • (c)

      the person is assessed for the issue of a recreational aviation medical practitioner’s certificate by the treating practitioner or, if the treating practitioner is not available, by another medical practitioner with knowledge of the person’s basal cell skin cancer history.

  • (3)

    For paragraph (1) (c), a history of heart failure for a person does not include a history in which the person meets all of the following requirements:

    • (a)

      the person has not had an episode of heart failure for at least the previous 3 years;

    • (b)

      since at least the last episode of heart failure, the person has been under active and continuous case management by a medical practitioner who is a specialist cardiovascular physician or surgeon (the treating practitioner);

    • (c)

      the person is assessed for the issue of a recreational aviation medical practitioner’s certificate by the treating practitioner or, if the treating practitioner is not available, by another medical practitioner with knowledge of the person’s history of heart failure.

  • (4)

    In this regulation:

Austroads medical standards means the medical standards for the issue of an unconditional private motor vehicle driver’s licence, set out in the publication Assessing fitness to drive for commercial and private vehicle drivers, published by Austroads in March 2012, or any later version as in force from time to time.

Note: See of Manual of Standards for Part 61

  • (1)

    For paragraph 98 (5A) (a) of the Act, CASA may issue a Manual of Standards for this Part that sets out matters relating to flight crew licences.

  • (2)

    In particular, the Manual of Standards may set out standards for the following:

    • (a)

      approvals under regulation 61.040;

    • (b)

      aeronautical and other knowledge required by this Part for the grant of a licence, rating or endorsement;

    • (c)

      flight training;

    • (d)

      other training and development requirements;

    • (e)

      flight tests;

    • (f)

      aviation and general English language proficiency;

    • (g)

      general operating competencies for aircraft of a particular class or type;

    • (h)

      competency in the use of an airborne collision avoidance system;

    • (i)

      flight reviews;

    • (j)

      competencies for solo flight;

    • (k)

      instrument proficiency checks;

    • (l)

      night vision imaging system proficiency checks;

    • (m)

      aerial application proficiency checks;

    • (n)

      instructor proficiency checks;

    • (o)

      competencies for glider pilot licences.

61.040Approvals by CASA for Part 61

  • (1)

    If a provision of this Part refers to a person or organisation holding an approval under this regulation, the person or organisation may apply to CASA for the approval.

  • (2)

    Subject to regulation 11.055, CASA must grant the approval if the following requirements are met:

    • (a)

      if the approval relates to a course or program:

      • (i)

        the course or program covers all the units of competency mentioned in the Part 61 Manual of Standards for the course or program; and

      • (ii)

        the course or program meets the standards (if any) mentioned in the Part 61 Manual of Standards for the course or program;

    • (b)

      if the approval relates to any other thing for which there are standards in the Part 61 Manual of Standards—the thing meets the standards;

    • (c)

      for any other approval—the applicant meets the requirements (if any) for the approval mentioned in the provision.

  • (3)

    Subregulation 11.055 (1B) applies to the granting of an approval mentioned in paragraph 61.1515 (1) (b) (Limitations on exercise of privileges of glider pilot licences—general).

61.045Prescription of qualification standards for flight simulation training devices

 For paragraph 98 (5A) (a) of the Act, CASA may, by legislative instrument, prescribe qualification standards for flight simulation training devices.

61.047Prescription of recognised foreign States

 For paragraph 98 (5A) (a) of the Act, CASA may, by legislative instrument, prescribe foreign countries as recognised foreign States.

61.050Prescription of multiengine aeroplanes included in single‑engine aeroplane class

 For paragraph 98 (5A) (a) of the Act, CASA may, by legislative instrument, prescribe aeroplanes that are included in the single‑engine aeroplane class.

61.055Prescription of type ratings and variants—multicrew aircraft

  • (1)

    For paragraph 98 (5A) (a) of the Act, CASA may, by legislative instrument, prescribe, for multi‑crew aircraft:

    • (a)

      the type ratings that may be granted for multi‑crew operation; and

    • (b)

      the aircraft models that are variants of each other; and

    • (c)

      in relation to each variant—the variants for which differences training is required; and

    • (d)

      the type ratings for which the flight review or instrument proficiency check requirements may be met by completion of a single flight review; and

    • (e)

      the type ratings for which the instrument proficiency check requirements may be met by completion of a single instrument proficiency check.

  • (2)

    For paragraph 98 (5A) (a) of the Act, if 2 or more aircraft models are variants of each other, CASA may, by legislative instrument, prescribe that the models are no longer variants of each other only if satisfied that:

    • (a)

      the complexity of one of the models’ systems; or

    • (b)

      a difference in their performance or handling characteristics;

requires the provision of additional flight training to enable a person to pilot an aircraft of that model safely.

61.060Prescription of type ratings—single‑pilot aircraft

  • (1)

    For paragraph 98 (5A) (a) of the Act, CASA may, by legislative instrument, prescribe:

    • (a)

      for a type of aircraft that is certificated for single‑pilot operation—whether a single‑pilot type rating is required; and

    • (b)

      for aircraft for which single‑pilot type ratings are required:

      • (i)

        the type ratings that may be granted for single‑pilot operation; and

      • (ii)

        the aircraft models that are variants of each other; and

      • (iii)

        in relation to each variant—the variants for which differences training is required; and

    • (c)

      the type ratings for which the flight review or instrument proficiency check requirements may be met by completion of a single flight review; and

    • (d)

      the type ratings for which the instrument proficiency check requirements may be met by completion of a single instrument proficiency check.

  • (2)

    However, CASA may prescribe that a single‑pilot type rating is required for an aircraft only if satisfied that:

    • (a)

      the complexity of the aircraft’s systems; or

    • (b)

      its performance or handling characteristics;

requires the provision of additional flight training to enable a person to pilot an aircraft of that type safely.

61.065Conduct of unauthorised activities—holders of flight crew licences

  • (1)

    The holder of a flight crew licence commits an offence if:

    • (a)

      the holder conducts an activity mentioned in this Part while:

      • (i)

        piloting a registered aircraft; or

      • (ii)

        acting as flight engineer of a registered aircraft; or

      • (iii)

        acting as an instructor or examiner; and

    • (b)

      the holder is not authorised under this Part to conduct the activity.

      Penalty: 50 penalty units.

  • (2)

    An offence against this regulation, other than an offence for a contravention of regulation 61.385 (Limitations on exercise of privileges of pilot licences—general competency requirement), is an offence of strict liability.

    Note: See also subsection 20AB (1) of the Act for an offence of performing any duty that is essential to the operation of an Australian aircraft during flight time without holding a relevant civil aviation authorisation or being otherwise authorised by or under these Regulations to perform the duty.

Division 61.A.2Flight time and other aeronautical experience

61.070Flight to which Division 61.A.2 applies

 For this Division:

flight means flight in:

  • (a)

    an aeroplane; or

  • (b)

    a helicopter, other than a tethered helicopter; or

  • (c)

    an airship; or

  • (d)

    a glider, other than a hang glider; or

  • (e)

    a gyroplane; or

  • (f)

    a powered‑lift aircraft.

61.075Definition of aeronautical experience for Part 61

 A person’s aeronautical experience is as follows:

  • (a)

    for a pilot—the total of:

    • (i)

      the person’s flight time as a pilot; and

    • (ii)

      the person’s simulated flight time; and

    • (iii)

      the person’s tethered flight time;

  • (b)

    for a flight engineer—the total of:

    • (i)

      the person’s flight time as a flight engineer; and

    • (ii)

      the person’s simulated flight engineer time.

61.080Definition of flight time as pilot for Part 61

 A person’s flight time as a pilot is:

  • (a)

    the duration of the following flights:

    • (i)

      a solo flight by the person;

    • (ii)

      a flight in which the person receives flight training;

    • (iii)

      if the person is a flight instructor—a flight during which the person exercises the privileges of his or her flight instructor rating;

    • (iv)

      if the person is a flight examiner—a flight during which the person exercises the privileges of his or her flight examiner rating; and

  • (b)

    the person’s flight time as pilot in command; and

  • (c)

    the person’s flight time as pilot in command under supervision; and

  • (d)

    the person’s flight time as a co‑pilot.

61.085Definition of flight time as co‑pilot for Part 61

 A person’s flight time as a co‑pilot is any period, during flight in an aircraft that, under these Regulations, must be flown with a flight crew of at least 2 pilots, in which the person is performing co‑pilot duties other than as pilot in command under supervision.

Note: A co‑pilot is a pilot on board an aircraft in a piloting capacity other than the pilot in command or a pilot who is on board the aircraft for the sole purpose of receiving flight training: see the definition of co‑pilot in Part 1 of the Dictionary.

61.090Definition of flight time as pilot in command for Part 61

 A person’s flight time as pilot in command of an aircraft is the duration of a flight for which the person is the pilot in command of the aircraft.

61.095Definition of flight time as pilot in command under supervision for Part 61

  • (1)

    A person’s flight time as pilot in command under supervision is the duration of a flight if:

    • (a)

      the person holds a pilot licence, other than a student pilot licence; and

    • (b)

      the person performs all the duties of the pilot in command for the flight; and

    • (c)

      subregulation (2) or (3) applies to the flight.

  • (2)

    For paragraph (1) (c), this subregulation applies to the flight if:

    • (a)

      the flight is conducted by an operator that has training and checking responsibilities; and

    • (b)

      the pilot in command of the flight is authorised by the operator or the operator’s Part 142 operator to conduct the supervision of the person.

  • (3)

    For paragraph (1) (c), this subregulation applies to the flight if:

    • (a)

      the person is supervised by a flight instructor or flight examiner; and

    • (b)

      the person is not receiving flight training or taking a flight test.

61.100Definition of flight time as flight engineer for Part 61

 A person’s flight time as a flight engineer is:

  • (a)

    if the person is a flight engineer—the duration of a flight during which the person performs the duties of a flight engineer; and

  • (b)

    if the person is a flight engineer instructor—the duration of a flight during which the person exercises the privileges of his or her flight engineer instructor rating; and

  • (c)

    if the person is a flight engineer examiner—the duration of a flight during which the person exercises the privileges of his or her flight engineer examiner rating; and

  • (d)

    if the person is the holder of a cruise relief flight engineer type rating—any time spent performing the duties of a flight engineer during flight.

61.105Definition of instrument flight time for Part 61

  • (1)

    A person’s instrument flight time is:

    • (a)

      for the holder of an authorisation mentioned in subregulation (2) other than a flight instructor or flight examiner—any time spent piloting an aircraft solely by reference to instruments and without external visual reference points in IMC or simulated IMC; and

    • (b)

      for a person who does not hold an authorisation mentioned in subregulation (2)—any dual instrument flight time; and

    • (c)

      for a flight instructor—any time spent conducting training mentioned in regulation 61.1165, or a flight review, during dual instrument flight time in IMC; and

    • (d)

      for a flight examiner—any time spent conducting a flight test or proficiency check during dual instrument flight time in IMC.

  • (2)

    For paragraph (1) (a), the authorisations are as follows:

    • (a)

      an instrument rating;

    • (b)

      a private instrument rating;

    • (c)

      for flight in an aeroplane or powered‑lift aircraft—an air transport pilot licence;

    • (d)

      for flight in an aeroplane—a multi‑crew pilot licence.

61.110Definition of instrument ground time for Part 61

 A person’s instrument ground time is:

  • (a)

    for the holder of an authorisation mentioned in subregulation 61.105 (2) other than a simulator instructor or flight examiner—any time spent conducting simulated flight in a flight simulation training device solely by reference to instruments and without simulated external visual reference points; and

  • (b)

    for a person who does not hold an authorisation mentioned in subregulation 61.105 (2)—any dual instrument ground time; and

  • (c)

    for a simulator instructor—any time spent conducting training mentioned in regulation 61.1190, or a flight review, during dual instrument ground time; and

  • (d)

    for a flight examiner—any time spent conducting a flight test or proficiency check during dual instrument ground time.

Division 61.A.3Performing flight crew duties without licence, rating or endorsement

61.115Flying without licence

  • (1)

    A person who does not hold a pilot licence is authorised to pilot a registered aircraft if:

    • (a)

      the pilot in command of the aircraft is a flight instructor and the flight is for the purpose of receiving flight training; or

    • (b)

      the flight is for a flight test for a pilot licence or a flight crew rating or endorsement on a pilot licence.

  • (2)

    A person who does not hold a flight engineer licence is authorised to perform the duties of a flight engineer in a registered aircraft while:

    • (a)

      receiving flight training from a flight engineer instructor; or

    • (b)

      taking a flight test for a flight engineer licence or a flight crew rating or endorsement on a flight engineer licence.

61.120Operation of aircraft radio without licence

 A person who does not hold a flight crew licence, or who holds a recreational pilot licence but does not hold a flight radio endorsement, is authorised to transmit on a radio frequency of a kind used for the purpose of ensuring the safety of air navigation if:

  • (a)

    the transmission is made while receiving training for a flight crew licence; and

  • (b)

    the transmission is approved and supervised by an instructor; and

  • (c)

    the transmission is for the purpose of:

    • (i)

      safely conducting a flight that is approved by a flight instructor; or

    • (ii)

      receiving training in the use of an aircraft radio.

    Note: A person is prohibited from transmitting on a radio frequency of a kind used for the purpose of ensuring the safety of air navigation unless the person is qualified to do so: see regulation 83 of CAR.

61.125Conducting flight activities without rating or endorsement

  • (1)

    A person who holds a pilot licence, but does not hold a rating or endorsement for the conduct of an activity for which a rating or endorsement is required under this Part, is authorised to conduct the activity if:

    • (a)

      the activity is conducted while:

      • (i)

        receiving flight training for the rating or endorsement; or

      • (ii)

        taking a flight test for the rating or endorsement; or

      • (iii)

        meeting the aeronautical experience requirements for the rating or endorsement; and

    • (b)

      the activity is approved by, and conducted under the supervision of, a flight instructor.

  • (2)

    A person who holds a flight engineer licence, but does not hold a rating or endorsement for the conduct of an activity for which a rating or endorsement is required under this Part, is authorised to conduct the activity if:

    • (a)

      the activity is conducted while:

      • (i)

        receiving flight training for the rating or endorsement; or

      • (ii)

        taking a flight test for the rating or endorsement; or

      • (iii)

        meeting the aeronautical experience requirements for the rating or endorsement; and

    • (b)

      the activity is approved by, and conducted under the supervision of, a flight engineer instructor.

61.130Operation of helicopter using auto flight control system without licence or rating

  • (1)

    This regulation applies to a person who, apart from this regulation, would not be authorised under this Part to pilot a helicopter.

  • (2)

    The person is authorised to pilot the helicopter using the helicopter’s auto flight control system if:

    • (a)

      the person is approved to do so by the helicopter’s:

      • (i)

        operator; and

      • (ii)

        pilot in command; and

    • (b)

      the person does so under the supervision of the pilot in command.

61.135Authorisation to conduct flight training or flight test without holding type rating

  • (1)

    An instructor may apply to CASA, in writing, for authorisation to conduct training for the grant of a pilot type rating or flight engineer type rating in an aircraft for which the instructor does not hold the rating.

  • (2)

    An examiner may apply to CASA, in writing, for authorisation to conduct a flight test required for the grant of a pilot type rating or flight engineer type rating for an aircraft for which the examiner does not hold:

    • (a)

      the pilot type rating or flight engineer type rating; or

    • (b)

      a training endorsement; or

    • (c)

      a flight test endorsement.

  • (3)

    Subject to regulation 11.055, CASA must grant the authorisation.

  • (4)

    Subject to regulations 141.050 and 142.050, if CASA grants the authorisation, the person is authorised to conduct the training or flight test in accordance with the authorisation.

61.140Authorisation to test aircraft without holding type rating

  • (1)

    The holder of a flight crew licence may apply to CASA, in writing, for authorisation to act as a flight crew member of an aircraft for which the person does not hold a pilot type rating or flight engineer type rating during a flight conducted for the purpose of:

    • (a)

      testing the aircraft; or

    • (b)

      conducting an experiment in relation to the aircraft.

  • (2)

    Subject to regulation 11.055, CASA must grant the authorisation.

  • (3)

    If CASA grants the authorisation, the person is authorised to act as a flight crew member during the flight in accordance with the authorisation.

61.145Piloting glider without holding glider pilot licence

 A person is authorised to pilot a glider without holding a glider pilot licence if the person:

  • (a)

    holds a pilot certificate, granted by a recreational aviation administration organisation that administers glider activities, that permits the holder to pilot a glider or motorised glider as pilot in command; and

  • (b)

    operates the glider in accordance with the organisation’s operations manual.

Subpart 61.BGrant of flight crew licences, ratings and endorsements

Division 61.B.1General

61.150People who may grant flight crew licences, ratings and endorsements

  • (1)

    CASA may grant any flight crew licence, rating or endorsement.

  • (2)

    Subject to subregulation (8) and regulation 61.1265, a flight examiner may grant the following:

    • (a)

      a rating on a pilot licence, other than:

      • (i)

        an aircraft category rating; or

      • (ii)

        a flight examiner rating; or

      • (iii)

        a cruise relief flight engineer type rating;

    • (b)

      an endorsement on a pilot licence, other than a flight test endorsement.

  • (3)

    Subject to subregulation (8) and regulations 61.1175 and 61.1200, a pilot instructor may grant an endorsement on a pilot licence, other than:

    • (a)

      a flight examiner endorsement; or

    • (b)

      a training endorsement mentioned in Part 1 or 2 of table 61.1235; or

    • (c)

      an endorsement for which a flight test is required under this Part.

  • (4)

    Subject to subregulation (8) and regulation 61.1455, a flight engineer examiner may grant the following:

    • (a)

      a rating on a flight engineer licence, other than a flight engineer examiner rating;

    • (b)

      an endorsement on a flight engineer licence, other than a flight engineer flight test endorsement;

    • (c)

      a cruise relief flight engineer type rating.

  • (5)

    Subject to subregulation (8) and regulation 61.1405, a flight engineer instructor may grant a flight engineer training endorsement.

  • (6)

    Subject to subregulation (8) and the limitations (if any) of the person’s approval, the holder of an approval under regulation 141.035 or 142.040 (an approval holder) may grant a flight crew endorsement for which the holder is approved to conduct flight training.

  • (7)

    Subject to subregulation (8) and the limitations (if any) of the person’s approval, the holder of an approval under regulation 61.040 (also an approval holder) may grant the following:

    • (a)

      a flight crew rating, other than an examiner rating;

    • (b)

      a flight crew endorsement, other than a flight test endorsement or a flight engineer flight test endorsement.

  • (8)

    An examiner, instructor or approval holder cannot grant a flight crew rating or endorsement to a person if the person is taken to meet the requirements for the rating or endorsement under:

    • (a)

      regulation 61.275 (Overseas flight crew authorisations—recognition); or

    • (b)

      regulation 61.285 (Australian Defence Force qualifications—recognition).

      Note: A flight crew licence, rating or endorsement granted under a bilateral agreement may only be granted by CASA: see regulation 61.280.

61.155Applications for flight crew licences, ratings and endorsements

  • (1)

    An application for a flight crew licence, rating or endorsement must be made to a person who may grant the licence, rating or endorsement.

    Note: See Subpart 11.B, in particular, regulation 11.030, about applications for authorisations.

  • (2)

    The application must:

    • (a)

      be in writing; and

    • (b)

      if the application is for a flight crew licence—be accompanied by a recent photograph of the applicant, showing the applicant’s full face and his or her head and shoulders; and

    • (c)

      if the application is for a pilot licence, other than a student pilot licence—include an application for an aircraft category rating.

  • (3)

    If the requirements for the grant of a flight crew licence, rating or endorsement (the second authorisation) include a requirement that the applicant hold, or be eligible for, another flight crew licence, rating or endorsement (the first authorisation), a person may:

(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 work operations or charter operations; and

  • (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)

    an authorised balloon flight instructor; 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.

5.144Commercial 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.

5.145Commercial 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.

5.146Commercial 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.

5.147Commercial 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:

  • (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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Regulations 83 to 83F

substitute

83Transmitting on aeronautical radio frequencies

  • (1)

    A person commits an offence if:

    • (a)

      the person transmits on a radio frequency of a kind used for the purpose of ensuring the safety of air navigation; and

    • (b)

      the person is not qualified to transmit on the radio frequency.

      Penalty: 50 penalty units.

  • (2)

    For paragraph (1) (b), a person is qualified to transmit on a radio frequency of a kind mentioned in paragraph (1) (a) if the person:

    • (a)

      holds a flight radiotelephone operator licence within the meaning of subregulation 5.01 (1); or

    • (b)

      is authorised to transmit on the frequency under Part 61, 64 or 65 of CASR; or

    • (c)

      for a pilot flying a foreign registered aircraft—is authorised (however described) to transmit on the frequency under the law of the aircraft’s State of registry.

  • (3)

    An offence against this regulation is an offence of strict liability.

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Regulation 141

omit

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Subregulation 149 (1), including the penalty

substitute

  • (1)

    The pilot in command of an aircraft commits an offence if:

    • (a)

      he or she permits anything to be towed by the aircraft; and

    • (b)

      the requirement mentioned in subregulation (1A) is not met.

      Penalty: 50 penalty units.

  • (1A)

    For paragraph (1) (b), the requirement is that the towing must be:

    • (a)

      permitted by this regulation; or

    • (b)

      authorised under Part 61 of CASR.

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Regulation 155

substitute

155Aerobatic manoeuvres

  • (1)

    The pilot in command of an aircraft commits an offence if the pilot conducts an aerobatic manoeuvre at night.

    Penalty: 25 penalty units.

  • (2)

    The pilot in command of an aircraft commits an offence if the pilot conducts an aerobatic manoeuvre that is not in VMC.

    Penalty: 25 penalty units.

  • (3)

    The pilot in command of an aircraft commits an offence if:

    • (a)

      the pilot conducts a particular kind of aerobatic manoeuvre; and

    • (b)

      neither of the following state that the aircraft may perform that kind of aerobatic manoeuvre:

      • (i)

        the aircraft’s certificate of airworthiness;

      • (ii)

        the aircraft’s flight manual.

      Penalty: 25 penalty units.

  • (4)

    A person commits an offence if:

    • (a)

      the person conducts an aerobatic manoeuvre over a populous area or public gathering; and

    • (b)

      the person does not have CASA’s written permission to do so.

      Penalty: 25 penalty units.

(5)The pilot in command of an aircraft commits an offence if:

  • (a)

    the pilot conducts an aerobatic manoeuvre; and

  • (b)

    the pilot does not, before conducting the aerobatic manoeuvre, take any action that is necessary to ensure that each of the following requirements are met:

    • (i)

      any loose articles must be removed from the aircraft or made secure in the aircraft;

    • (ii)

      all locker and compartment doors of the aircraft must be fastened;

    • (iii)

      the safety harness or seat belt of any vacant seat must be made secure so as to avoid the fouling of the controls of the aircraft;

    • (iv)

      the dual controls (if any) of the aircraft must be removed from the aircraft or rendered inoperative, unless the control seats are occupied in accordance with regulation 226 or the dual control seat is vacant;

    • (v)

      every person in the aircraft must be secured with a correctly adjusted safety harness or seat belt.

    Penalty: 25 penalty units.

  • (6)

    An offence against this regulation is an offence of strict liability.

10

Subregulations 156 (1) and (2)

omit

a regatta, race meeting or public gathering

insert

a public gathering

11

Paragraph 157 (4) (c)

substitute

  • (c)

    the pilot of the aircraft is receiving flight training in low‑level operations or aerial application operations, within the meaning of Part 61 of CASR; or

12

Paragraph 163AA (1) (a)

substitute

  • (a)

    each of the pilots in command is authorised, under Part 61 of CASR, to fly in formation;

13

Subregulations 163AA (2) to (5)

omit

14

Regulation 174C

omit

15

Regulation 176

omit

16

Subparagraph 206 (1) (a) (vi)

substitute

  • (vi)

    balloon flying training (within the meaning of subregulation 5.01 (1)) for the grant of a balloon flight crew licence or rating;

17

Subregulation 206 (2)

omit

18

After regulation 210

insert

210AFlight 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:

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 (balloon) pilot 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.

tour of duty, for a flight crew member:

  • (a)

    means a period when the member begins any duties associated with his or her employment before making a flight or series of flights until when the member is finally relieved of all such duties after the end of the flight or flights; and

  • (b)

    includes a period during which the member is required by an operator to hold himself or herself available at an aerodrome for the performance of any such duties.

210BPilot in command under supervision

(1)The operator of an aircraft commits an offence if:

  • (a)

    the operator permits a person to pilot the aircraft as pilot in command under supervision; and

  • (b)

    the person is not authorised under Part 61 to pilot the aircraft as pilot in command under supervision.

    Penalty: 50 penalty units.

  • (2)

    An offence against this regulation is an offence of strict liability.

19

After regulation 224

insert

224ACommercial 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 is successfully participating in an operator’s approved cyclic training and proficiency program; 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:

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).

20

Regulation 229

substitute

228ADefinition of qualified to taxi an aircraft

 For regulations 229 and 230, a person is qualified to taxi an aircraft if:

  • (a)

    the person is authorised to taxi the aircraft under Part 61 or 64; or

  • (b)

    for a foreign registered aircraft—the person is authorised (however described) to taxi or fly the aircraft under the law of the aircraft’s State of registry.

229Operation of aircraft on ground—only qualified persons may taxi aircraft

  • (1)

    A person commits an offence if:

    • (a)

      the person taxis an aircraft; and

    • (b)

      the person is not qualified to taxi the aircraft.

      Penalty: 50 penalty units.

  • (2)

    An offence against this regulation is an offence of strict liability.

21

Subregulation 230 (2)

omit

or by a person who may, under Part 5, fly the aircraft.

insert

or by a person who is qualified to taxi the aircraft.

22

Paragraph 249 (1) (a)

substitute

  • (a)

    flying training given to:

    • (i)

      the holder of a student pilot licence; or

    • (ii)

      a person who does not hold a flight crew licence or a commercial (balloon) pilot licence within the meaning of subregulation 5.01 (1);

23

Paragraph 262AL (2) (f)

omit

aircraft endorsement

insert

aircraft class or type rating

24

Paragraph 262AM (2) (f)

omit

aircraft endorsement

insert

aircraft class or type rating

25

Paragraph 262AM (7) (a)

substitute

  • (a)

    the pilot in command holds:

    • (i)

      a commercial pilot licence or air transport pilot licence, with appropriate flight crew ratings and endorsements for a flight of that kind; or

    • (ii)

      if the aircraft is a balloon—a commercial pilot (balloon) licence, with the appropriate balloon class endorsement, and any appropriate balloon flight crew rating, within the meaning of subregulation 5.01 (1), for a flight of that kind; and

26

Paragraph 262AP (2) (c)

omit

aircraft endorsement

insert

aircraft class or type rating

27

Subregulation 263 (1), definition of certificate

substitute

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).

28

Subregulation 263 (1), definition of licence

substitute

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 (balloon) pilot licence;

    • (iv)

      a flight radiotelephone operator licence.

29

Subregulation 263 (4)

omit

30

Regulation 264

substitute

264Refusal 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:

  • (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.

31

Paragraph 265 (1) (a)

omit

regulation 5.38, 107 or 117; or

insert

regulation 299; or

32

Regulation 272A, heading

substitute

272AEffect of suspension of approval, authority, certificate or licence

  • 33

    Subregulation 298A (8), definition of aircraft endorsement

    omit

  • 34

    Subregulation 298A (8), definition of certificate, paragraph (b)

    substitute

    • (b)

      a certificate under Part 8; or

    • (c)

      a certificate of validation; or

    • (d)

      a CAR certificate of validation within the meaning of subregulation 5.01 (1).

  • 35

    Subregulation 298A (8), definition of endorsement, paragraph (b)

    substitute

    • (b)

      a flight crew endorsement; or

    • (ba)

      a balloon class endorsement within the meaning of subregulation 5.01 (1); or

  • 36

    Subregulation 298A (8), definition of licence, after paragraph (b)

    insert

    • (ba)

      a balloon flight crew licence within the meaning of subregulation 5.01 (1); or

  • 37

    Subregulation 298A (8), definition of rating, after paragraph (a)

    insert

    • (aa)

      a balloon flight crew rating within the meaning of subregulation 5.01 (1); or

38

After regulation 298E

insert

299Further 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 (balloon) pilot 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.

    Penalty: 50 penalty units.

  • (5)

    An offence against this regulation is an offence of strict liability.

39

Subregulation 302 (1)

omit

other than a flight crew licence or a special pilot licence,

insert

other than a flight crew licence,

40

Subregulation 303 (2)

substitute

  • (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).

41

Part 20, after Division 2

insert

Division 3Transitional provisions relating to remaking of Part 5 (commencing on 1 September 2014)

333Certain 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.

334Civil 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.

335Civil 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.

Endnotes

Endnote 1About the endnotes

The endnotes provide details of the history of this legislation and its provisions. The following endnotes are included in each compilation:

Endnote 1—About the endnotes

Endnote 2—Abbreviation key

Endnote 3—Legislation history

Endnote 4—Amendment history

Endnote 5—Uncommenced amendments

Endnote 6—Modifications

Endnote 7—Misdescribed amendments

Endnote 8—Miscellaneous

If there is no information under a particular endnote, the word “none” will appear in square brackets after the endnote heading.

Abbreviation key—Endnote 2

The abbreviation key in this endnote 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 the compiled law. The information includes commencement information for amending laws and details of 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 level. It also includes information about any provisions that have expired or otherwise ceased to have effect in accordance with a provision of the compiled law.

Uncommenced amendments—Endnote 5

The effect of uncommenced amendments is not reflected in the text of the compiled law but the text of the amendments is included in endnote 5.

Modifications—Endnote 6

If the compiled law is affected by a modification that is in force, details of the modification are included in endnote 6.

Misdescribed amendments—Endnote 7

An amendment is a misdescribed amendment if the effect of the amendment cannot be incorporated into the text of the compilation. Any misdescribed amendment is included in endnote 7.

Miscellaneous—Endnote 8

Endnote 8 includes any additional information that may be helpful for a reader of the compilation.

Endnote 2Abbreviation key

ad = added or inserted

pres = present

am = amended

prev = previous

c = clause(s)

(prev) = previously

Ch = Chapter(s)

Pt = Part(s)

def = definition(s)

r = regulation(s)/rule(s)

Dict = Dictionary

Reg = Regulation/Regulations

disallowed = disallowed by Parliament

reloc = relocated

Div = Division(s)

renum = renumbered

exp = expired or ceased to have effect

rep = repealed

hdg = heading(s)

rs = repealed and substituted

LI = Legislative Instrument

s = section(s)

LIA = Legislative Instruments Act 2003

Sch = Schedule(s)

mod = modified/modification

Sdiv = Subdivision(s)

No = Number(s)

SLI = Select Legislative Instrument

o = order(s)

SR = Statutory Rules

Ord = Ordinance

Sub‑Ch = Sub‑Chapter(s)

orig = original

SubPt = Subpart(s)

par = paragraph(s)/subparagraph(s)

/sub‑subparagraph(s)

Endnote 3Legislation history

Number and year

FRLI registration

Commencement

Application, saving and transitional provisions

5, 2013

19 Feb 2013 (see F2013L00218)

(see s 2)

254, 2013

25 Nov 2013 (see F2013L01976)

Sch

 1 (items 2–10): 26 Nov 2013

274, 2013

17 Dec 2013 (see F2013L02129)

Sch 2: 18 Dec 2013

Endnote 4Amendment history

Provision affected

How affected

s 2.........................................

am No 254, 2013

Sch 1

hdg to Sch 1...........................

am No 274, 2013

item 15...................................

am No 254, 2013

item 44...................................

am No 254, 2013

item 45...................................

am No 254, 2013

Sch 2

item 41...................................

am No 254, 2013

Endnote 5Uncommenced amendments [none]Endnote 6Modifications [none]Endnote 7Misdescribed amendments [none]Endnote 8Miscellaneous [none]
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