Prescription —type ratings for CASR Part 142 flight training (Edition 3)

Overview

The Prescription — type ratings for CASR Part 142 flight training (Edition 3) is a legislative instrument made under regulation 142.045 of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 and subsection 33(3) of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901. This instrument, prepared by the Legislative Drafting Section, Legal Branch, Legal Services Division, Civil Aviation Safety Authority, Canberra, was registered on 2 October 2015 and commenced on the same day. It replaced the previous edition of the Prescription — type ratings for CASR Part 142 flight training and aimed to address the need for updated specifications regarding type ratings for flight training under CASR Part 142. The primary objective of this legislation is to delineate which type ratings and differences training for variants are prescribed for specific aircraft models, ensuring compliance with the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations while maintaining safety and consistency in flight training standards.

Scope and Application

The Prescription — type ratings for CASR Part 142 flight training (Edition 3) legislative instrument applies to the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 and is made under regulation 142.045 of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 and subsection 33(3) of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901. This instrument specifies the type ratings required for flight training under CASR Part 142 and clarifies that the training for these type ratings and any differences training for variants is classified as Part 141 flight training, not Part 142. The document outlines specific aircraft models and variants for aeroplanes and helicopters, and it details the differences training required for each. The instrument is effective from the date of its registration and applies across the Commonwealth of Australia, governed by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority. It excludes the type ratings training from being classified as Part 142 flight training, thereby ensuring that such training remains under the purview of Part 141 flight training regulations. The scope of the instrument can be further refined or extended through subordinate instruments as deemed necessary by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority.

Key Provisions

The Prescription — type ratings for CASR Part 142 flight training (Edition 3) outlines specific type ratings for aircraft under the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 (CASR). The regulations specify which type ratings are prescribed for certain aircraft models or variants, indicating that training for these ratings is not considered Part 142 flight training, but instead, Part 141 flight training (sections 6.1 and 6.2). This means that the training for these specific type ratings must be conducted under a different set of regulations than what is generally applied to Part 142 flight training. The list of prescribed type ratings includes various aeroplane and helicopter models, along with information on whether differences training is required for variants of these aircraft. The Act imposes obligations on parties involved in flight training to ensure that the training for these specified type ratings is conducted according to the requirements of Part 141 flight training. This includes compliance with all relevant training standards, ensuring that instructors are properly certified, and that the training programmes meet the criteria set out in the CASR. Additionally, operators and training organisations must ensure that their pilots are adequately trained and qualified to operate the aircraft models and variants listed, and that any required differences training is completed for variants. Failure to comply with the requirements of this Act can result in serious consequences. The CASR sets out various civil and criminal penalties for non-compliance, which can include fines, imprisonment, or both. For instance, providing false or misleading information to the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) can lead to penalties under the Civil Aviation Act 1988. Additionally, operating an aircraft without the required type rating or differences training can result in enforcement actions by CASA, including the suspension or revocation of flight training authorisations, as well as potential criminal charges for unsafe operation of an aircraft. The exact penalties depend on the severity of the breach and are determined in accordance with the relevant sections of the CASR and other applicable legislation.