Civil Aviation Legislation Amendment (Flight Operations—Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2021

I, General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd), Governor‑General of the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, make the following regulations.

Dated 02 March 2021

David Hurley

Governor‑General

By His Excellency’s Command

Michael McCormack

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development

Contents

1 Name

2 Commencement

3 Authority

4 Schedules

Schedule 1—Consequential amendments

Civil Aviation Regulations 1988

Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998

Schedule 2—Transitional provisions commencing at early commencement time

Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998

Schedule 3—Transitional provisions commencing at main commencement time

Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998

1  Name

  This instrument is the Civil Aviation Legislation Amendment (Flight Operations—Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2021.

2  Commencement

 (1) Each provision of this instrument specified in column 1 of the table commences, or is taken to have commenced, in accordance with column 2 of the table. Any other statement in column 2 has effect according to its terms.

Note: This table relates only to the provisions of this instrument as originally made. It will not be amended to deal with any later amendments of this instrument.

 (2) Any information in column 3 of the table is not part of this instrument. Information may be inserted in this column, or information in it may be edited, in any published version of this instrument.

3  Authority

  This instrument is made under the Civil Aviation Act 1988.

4  Schedules

  Each instrument that is specified in a Schedule to this instrument is amended or repealed as set out in the applicable items in the Schedule concerned, and any other item in a Schedule to this instrument has effect according to its terms.

Schedule 1—Consequential amendments

Civil Aviation Regulations 1988

1  Subregulation 2(1) (definition of adopted in pursuance of the Convention)

Omit “Article 37 of the Convention”, substitute “Article 37 of the Chicago Convention”.

2  Subregulation 2(1)

Repeal the definitions (including the notes) in the following table.

3  Subregulation 2(1) (definition of centre of gravity)

Omit “subregulation 235(1)”, substitute “regulation 235”.

4  Subregulation 2(1)

Repeal the definitions in the following table.

5  Subregulation 2(1) (paragraph (b) of the definition of class A aircraft)

Omit “Air Operator’s Certificate which authorises the use of that aircraft for the commercial purpose referred to in paragraph 206(1)(c)”, substitute “Australian air transport AOC which authorises the use of that aircraft in scheduled air transport operations”.

6  Subregulation 2(1)

Repeal the definitions (including the notes) in the following table.

7  Subregulation 2(1) (definition of gross weight)

Omit “subregulation 235(1)”, substitute “regulation 235”.

8  Subregulation 2(1)

Repeal the definitions (including the notes) in the following table.

9  Subregulation 2(1) (definition of operating crew)

Repeal the definition (including the note), substitute:

operating crew means a crew member.

10  Subregulation 2(1)

Repeal the definitions (including the notes) in the following table.

11  Subregulation 2(2)

Omit “The Authority”, substitute “CASA”.

12  Subregulations 2(3) to (8), (10) and (11)

Repeal the subregulations.

13  Regulations 6 and 6A

Repeal the regulations.

14  Subparagraphs 42X(2)(b)(i) and (ii) and (c)(ii)

Before “aviation authority”, insert “national”.

15  Paragraph 52(1)(d)

Omit “Air Operator’s Certificate becomes aware of a defect in an aircraft component that he or she owns and intends to install in an aircraft used in operations under that Air Operator’s Certificate”, substitute “AOC, an aerial work certificate or a Part 141 certificate, becomes aware of a defect in an aircraft component that the person owns and intends to install in an aircraft used in operations under that certificate”.

16  Regulation 58 (heading)

Omit “manned balloon”, substitute “manned free balloon”.

17  Subregulations 58(1) and 60(1) and (2)

Omit “manned balloon”, substitute “manned free balloon”.

18  Subregulation 5.01(1) (definition of approved check radio operator)

Repeal the definition, substitute:

approved check radio operator means a person who holds both:

 (a) a commercial pilot (balloon) licence; and

 (b) a flight instructor (balloon) rating.

19  Subregulation 5.01(1) (definition of balloon proficiency check)

Repeal the definition, substitute:

balloon proficiency check means a check that tests the aeronautical skills and aeronautical knowledge relevant to balloon flight of the person undertaking the check.

20  Subregulation 5.01(1) (definition of commercial (balloon) pilot licence)

Repeal the definition.

21  Subparagraph 5.138(2)(b)(ii)

Omit “; and”, substitute “.”.

22  Subparagraphs 5.138(2)(b)(iii) and (iv)

Repeal the subparagraphs.

23  Subregulation 5.138(3)

Repeal the subregulation.

24  Subregulation 5.143(1) (note)

Repeal the note.

25  Subregulation 5.143(7) (paragraph (a) of the definition of appropriate person)

Repeal the paragraph, substitute:

 (a) a person who holds a flight instructor (balloon) rating; or

26  Parts 7 and 8

Repeal the Parts.

27  Regulations 92 and 92A

Repeal the regulations.

28  Subregulation 94(1)

Omit “the lights or signals prescribed in Part 13”, substitute “a standard visual signal or aviation distress signal”.

29  Paragraph 95(1)(b)

Omit “the Convention”, substitute “the Chicago Convention”.

30  Regulations 96, 99AA, 99A, 100 and 101

Repeal the regulations.

31  Paragraph 105(1)(a)

Omit “air traffic controller licence”, substitute “ATC licence”.

32  Divisions 2 and 3 of Part 10

Repeal the Divisions.

33  Parts 11 to 13

Repeal the Parts.

34  Division 1A of Part 14

Repeal the Division.

35  Regulation 206

Repeal the regulation, substitute:

206  Prescribed purpose—miscellaneous

  For the purposes of subsection 27(9) of the Act, each of the following is a prescribed purpose:

 (a) the flying or operation of an aircraft for balloon flying training (within the meaning of subregulation 5.01(1)) that is:

 (i) for the grant of a balloon flight crew licence or balloon flight crew rating under Part 5; and

 (ii) conducted for hire or reward;

 (b) an aerial application operation (within the meaning of regulation 137.010 of CASR) to which Part 137 of CASR applies that is conducted for hire or reward;

 (c) the operation of a glider involving the carriage of passengers that is conducted for hire or reward.

36  Regulations 207 to 209

Repeal the regulations.

37  Subregulation 210A(5) (subparagraph (c)(iv) of the definition of licence holder)

Repeal the subparagraph, substitute:

 (iv) a commercial pilot (balloon) licence;

38  Regulations 210B, 215 to 222 and 222A to 224

Repeal the regulations.

39  Paragraph 224A(3)(b)

Omit “is successfully participating in an operator’s training and checking system approved by CASA under regulation 217”, substitute “complies with the operator’s training and checking system in accordance with regulation 119.170, 138.125 or 142.310 of CASR”.

40  Regulations 225 to 234A

Repeal the regulations.

41  Subregulation 235(1)

Omit “(1)”.

42  Subregulations 235(2) to (13)

Repeal the subregulations.

43  Regulations 235A to 248 and 248A to 260

Repeal the regulations.

44  Division 5 of Part 14

Repeal the Division.

45  Regulations 262AL and 262AO to 262AS

Repeal the regulations.

46  Subregulation 263(1) (subparagraph (c)(iii) of the definition of licence)

Repeal the subparagraph, substitute:

 (iii) a commercial pilot (balloon) licence;

47  Regulation 286

Repeal the regulation.

48  Paragraph 297(1)(b)

Omit “the Convention” (first occurring), substitute “the Chicago Convention”.

49  Subregulation 297A(1) (table items 24 to 30)

Repeal the items.

50  Subregulation 298A(8) (paragraph (b) of the definition of certificate)

Repeal the paragraph.

51  Subparagraph 299(1)(c)(iv)

Repeal the subparagraph, substitute:

 (iv) a commercial pilot (balloon) licence;

52  Subregulation 303(1)

After “Civil Aviation Orders”, insert “, or a Manual of Standards, or both,”.

53  Regulations 309, 309A, 311, 323AA, 323A, 324 and 332

Repeal the regulations.

54  Subsections 5(3) and (4) of Part 2 of Schedule 5

Omit “I.F.R.”, substitute “IFR”.

55  Part 5 of Schedule 7 (heading)

Omit “manned balloons”, substitute “manned free balloons”.

56  Subclause 5.1 of Schedule 7

Omit “manned balloon”, substitute “manned free balloon”.

57  Parts 1 and 2 of Schedule 8 (heading)

Omit “balloons”, substitute “manned free balloons”.

Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998

58  Subregulation 11.160(3) (note 3)

Repeal the note.

59  Subregulation 11.185(5) (note 3)

Repeal the note.

60  Subregulation 11.260(4) (note)

Repeal the note.

61  Regulation 13.375 (table item 9, column 3)

Omit “Air traffic control licence”, substitute “ATC licence”.

62  Regulation 21.001

Before “This”, insert “(1)”.

63  At the end of regulation 21.001

Add:

 (2) This Part does not apply to hang gliders or paragliders.

Note: The Part 103 Manual of Standards may make provision in relation to airworthiness requirements for hang gliders and paragliders (see regulation 103.030).

64  After paragraph 21.006A(1)(a)

Insert:

 (aa) if the aircraft is a Part 103 aircraft—the owner of the aircraft;

65  At the end of subregulation 21.006A(2) (before the note)

Add:

 or ;(c) if the aircraft is a non‑type certificated aircraft—the airworthiness standards that applied to the issue of the aircraft’s certificate of airworthiness or permit under this Part.

66  Subregulation 21.081(1)

After “in accordance with the”, insert “requirements and”.

67  Paragraph 21.081(1)(b)

Repeal the paragraph, substitute:

 (b) under Division 91.T.3.

68  Subregulation 21.083(1)

After “in accordance with the”, insert “requirements and”.

69  Paragraph 21.083(1)(b)

Repeal the paragraph, substitute:

 (b) under Division 91.T.3.

70  Subregulation 21.085(5)

Omit “limitations mentioned in regulation 262AO of CAR”, substitute “requirements and limitations under Division 91.T.3”.

71  Subregulation 21.173(2)

Omit “registered with a sport aviation body”, substitute “listed with a Part 103 ASAO”.

72  Subregulation 21.181(2)

Omit “Subject to subregulation (4), a”, substitute “A”.

73  Subregulation 21.181(4)

Repeal the subregulation, substitute:

 (4) A certificate of airworthiness is taken to not be in force for any period during which:

 (a) the aircraft is either not registered in Australia or not listed with a Part 103 ASAO; or

 (b) any type certificate or type acceptance certificate for the type of aircraft concerned is not in force; or

 (c) in the case of a certificate of airworthiness issued for a light sport aircraft covered by regulation 21.186, the aircraft is modified and the modification:

 (i) is not authorised by the manufacturer; or

 (ii) if the manufacturer was no longer existing at the time of the modification or could not have authorised the modification at that time—is not authorised by an authorised person to perform the functions of the manufacturer in relation to the continuing airworthiness of the light sport aircraft; or

 (iii) does not comply with the LSA standards.

 (4A) For the purposes of subregulation (4), if the certificate of airworthiness was issued for a specified period, the period during which the certificate is taken to not be in force counts as part of the period for which the certificate was issued.

74  Subregulation 21.181(5)

Omit “regular public transport operations”, substitute “scheduled air transport operations”.

75  Subregulation 21.181(9)

Omit “stops being in force”, substitute “is taken to not be in force”.

76  Regulation 21.192

Omit “registered with a sport aviation body”, substitute “listed with a Part 103 ASAO”.

77  Regulation 21.192 (note)

Repeal the note.

78  Subregulations 21.195B(1) and (2)

Omit “Subject to subregulation (4), an”, substitute “An”.

79  Subregulation 21.195B(4)

Repeal the subregulation, substitute:

 (4) An experimental certificate for an aircraft is taken to not be in force for any period during which the aircraft is either not registered in Australia or not listed with a Part 103 ASAO.

 (4A) For the purposes of subregulation (4), the period during which the certificate is taken to not be in force counts as part of the period for which the certificate was issued.

80  Paragraph 21.195B(8)(a)

Omit “stops being in force”, substitute “is taken to not be in force”.

81  Subregulation 21.197(6)

Repeal the subregulation, substitute:

 (6) If CASA or an authorised person issues a special flight permit for an aircraft, CASA or the authorised person may direct that any of the following do not apply in relation to the aircraft while the permit is in force:

 (a) paragraph 91.145(2)(c);

 (b) paragraph 91.145(2)(d);

 (c) Division 91.C.3.

82  Subregulation 21.213(2)

Omit “AOC issued for regular public transport operations”, substitute “Australian air transport AOC that authorises scheduled air transport operations”.

83  Paragraph 21.221(1)(b)

Omit “limitations mentioned in subregulation 21.081(4) and regulation 262AO of CAR”, substitute “requirements and limitations under subregulation 21.081(4) and Division 91.T.3”.

84  Subregulation 21.221(5)

Omit “limitations mentioned in subregulation 21.081(4) and regulation 262AO of CAR”, substitute “requirements and limitations under subregulation 21.081(4) and Division 91.T.3”.

85  Paragraph 21.223(1)(b)

Omit “limitations mentioned in subregulation 21.083(7) and regulation 262AO of CAR”, substitute “requirements and limitations under subregulation 21.083(7) and Division 91.T.3”.

86  Subregulation 21.223(6)

Omit “limitations mentioned in subregulation 21.083(7) and regulation 262AO of CAR”, substitute “requirements and limitations under subregulation 21.083(7) and Division 91.T.3”.

87  Paragraph 21.225(1)(b)

Omit “limitations mentioned in subregulation 21.085(6) and regulation 262AO of CAR”, substitute “requirements and limitations under subregulation 21.085(6) and Division 91.T.3”.

88  Subregulation 21.225(5)

Omit “limitations mentioned in subregulation 21.085(6) and regulation 262AO of CAR”, substitute “requirements and limitations under subregulation 21.085(6) and Division 91.T.3”.

89  Subregulation 21.460(4)

Repeal the subregulation, substitute:

 (4) The holder must ensure that a copy of the current version of the amendment or supplement is available (electronically or otherwise) to:

 (a) for a registered aircraft—the registered operator of the aircraft; or

 (b) for a Part 103 aircraft that is listed with a Part 103 ASAO—the owner of the aircraft.

90  Regulation 39.001A (paragraph (b) of the definition of airworthiness directive)

Before “a foreign”, insert “for a type certificated aircraft—”.

91  Regulation 39.001A (paragraph (c) of the definition of airworthiness directive)

Omit “model of aircraft”, substitute “model of type certificated aircraft”.

92  Regulation 39.002

Before “If”, insert “(1)”.

93  Regulation 39.002

After “under”, insert “subregulation (2) or”.

94  At the end of regulation 39.002

Add:

 (2) An aircraft, or an aeronautical product fitted to an aircraft, is excluded from the operation of an airworthiness directive mentioned in subregulation (3) if:

 (a) the aircraft is a type certificated aircraft; and

 (b) a standard certificate of airworthiness is not in force for the aircraft; and

 (c) the aircraft is not type certificated in the primary, intermediate or restricted category.

 (3) The airworthiness directives are:

 (a) unless the airworthiness directive is expressed to apply to the aircraft—an airworthiness directive mentioned in paragraph (a) of the definition of airworthiness directive in regulation 39.001A; and

 (b) an airworthiness directive mentioned in paragraph (b) or (c) of the definition of airworthiness directive in regulation 39.001A.

95  After regulation 39.002A

Insert:

39.002B  Compliance with foreign airworthiness directives

  The requirements of an Australian airworthiness directive for an aircraft are taken to have been complied with in respect of the aircraft if:

 (a) the Australian airworthiness directive was issued before 1 October 2009; and

 (b) an equivalent foreign State of Design airworthiness directive has been issued; and

 (c) the requirements of a means of compliance with the equivalent foreign State of Design airworthiness directive, approved by the national aviation authority that issued the airworthiness directive, have been complied with in respect of the aircraft.

96  Subregulation 39.003(1)

After “an Australian aircraft”, insert “, or a Part 103 aircraft,”.

97  Paragraph 39.004(2)(b)

Omit “subject to subregulation (5)—”.

98  Paragraph 39.004(3)(b)

Omit “subject to subregulation (5)—”.

99  Subregulation 39.004(5)

Repeal the subregulation.

100  Regulation 42.010 (note 2)

Omit “Under regulation”, substitute “Under regulations 202.180 and”.

101  Regulation 42.010 (paragraph (a) of note 2)

Repeal the paragraph, substitute:

(a) a registered aircraft that is used to conduct a Part 121 operation that is a scheduled air transport operation;

(aa) a registered aircraft that is used to conduct a Part 135 operation that is a scheduled air transport operation;

102  Subregulation 42.015(1) (definition of air transport AOC)

Repeal the definition.

103  Subregulation 42.015(1) (definition of EDTO)

Repeal the definition.

104  Subregulation 42.030(2) (note 3)

Repeal the note.

105  Subregulation 42.040(1) (heading)

Before “air transport AOC”, insert “Australian”.

106  Subregulation 42.040(1)

Before “air transport AOC”, insert “Australian”.

107  Subregulation 42.040(2) (heading)

Before “air transport AOC”, insert “Australian”.

108  Subregulation 42.040(2)

Before “air transport AOC”, insert “Australian”.

109  Subregulation 42.105(1) (note 2)

Before “air transport AOC”, insert “Australian”.

110  Paragraph 42.120(b)

After “under”, insert “subregulation 39.002(2) or”.

111  Regulation 42.120

Omit “39.002(b)”, substitute “39.002(1)(b)”.

112  Regulation 42.120 (note 1)

Omit “39.002(b)”, substitute “39.002(1)(b)”.

113  Regulation 42.120 (note 1)

Omit “39.002(c)”, substitute “39.002(1)(c)”.

114  Paragraph 42.155(2)(b)

Omit “EDTO approval issued under Civil Aviation Order 82.0”, substitute “approval under regulation 121.010 for the purposes of paragraph 121.035(1)(b)”.

115  After paragraph 42.155(2)(b)

Insert:

 (ba) an aircraft for which an approval under regulation 135.020 for the purposes of subregulation 135.035(1) is in force;

116  Paragraphs 42.195(1)(b) and (c)

Omit “39.002(b)”, substitute “39.002(1)(b)”.

117  Subparagraph 42.195(1)(c)(ii)

Omit “39.002(c)”, substitute “39.002(1)(c)”.

118  Paragraph 42.195(4)(a)

Omit “39.002(b)”, substitute “39.002(1)(b)”.

119  Subregulation 42.195(5)

Omit “39.002(b)”, substitute “39.002(1)(b)”.

120  Paragraph 42.195(6)(a)

Omit “39.002(b)”, substitute “39.002(1)(b)”.

121  Regulations 42.295 and 42.350

Before “air transport AOC”, insert “Australian”.

122  Subregulation 42.360(3) (note)

Repeal the note.

123  Paragraph 42.900(2)(f)

Omit “39.002(b)”, substitute “39.002(1)(b)”.

124  Subparagraph 42.900(2)(f)(ii)

After “under”, insert “subregulation 39.002(2) or”.

125  Subregulation 42.930(1)

Repeal the subregulation, substitute:

 (1) If the certificate of airworthiness for an aircraft expires or is cancelled, the airworthiness review certificate for the aircraft ceases to be in force at the same time as the certificate of airworthiness expires or is cancelled.

 (1A) If the certificate of airworthiness for an aircraft is taken to not be in force under subregulation 21.181(4) for a period, the airworthiness review certificate for the aircraft is taken to not be in force for the same period.

 (1B) For the purposes of subregulation (1A), the period during which the airworthiness review certificate is taken to not be in force counts as part of the period for which the certificate was issued.

126  Regulations 42.940 and 42.970

Before “air transport AOC” (wherever occurring), insert “Australian”.

127  Regulation 45.005

Before “This”, insert “(1)”.

128  At the end of regulation 45.005

Add:

 (2) However, this Part does not apply to a Part 103 aircraft (other than a sailplane).

129  Subregulation 45.015(2)

Repeal the subregulation, substitute:

 (2) However, if the aircraft is a registered sailplane operating in Australian territory:

 (a) the aircraft’s markings need not include the Australian nationality mark; and

 (b) if the first letter of the aircraft’s registration mark is “G”—the aircraft’s markings need not include that first letter.

130  Paragraph 45.090(1)(c)

Omit “provisionally certificated aircraft”, substitute “aircraft for which a provisional certificate of airworthiness is in force”.

131  At the end of subregulation 47.015(1) (before the note)

Add:

 ; (l) a Part 103 aircraft mentioned in subparagraph 103.005(4)(b)(i), (ii), (iva), (v), (vi) or (vii) that is listed with a Part 103 ASAO;

 (m) a Part 103 aircraft mentioned in subparagraph 103.005(4)(b)(iii) or (iv).

132  Subregulation 61.007(2)

Omit “registered glider”, substitute “glider that is a registered sailplane”.

133  Regulation 61.010

Insert:

glider activity means:

 (a) operating a Part 103 aircraft that is a glider; or

 (b) providing training in operating a Part 103 aircraft that is a glider.

glider organisation means a sport aviation body that administers glider activities.

134  Regulation 61.010 (definition of recreational aviation administration organisation)

Repeal the definition.

135  At the end of regulation 61.025

Add “and includes a touring motor glider being operated under Part 91”.

136  Regulation 61.116 (note)

Omit “229 of CAR”, substitute “91.415”.

137  Regulation 61.120

Omit “a radio frequency of a kind used for the purpose of ensuring the safety of air navigation”, substitute “an aviation safety radio frequency”.

138  Regulation 61.120 (note)

Repeal the note, substitute:

Note 1: A person is prohibited from transmitting on an aviation safety radio frequency unless the person is authorised or qualified to do so: see regulation 91.625.

Note 2: For the definition of aviation safety radio frequency, see the Dictionary.

139  Paragraph 61.145(1)(a)

Omit “or motorised glider”.

140  At the end of paragraph 61.145(1)(b)

Add “or exposition (whichever is applicable)”.

141  Paragraphs 61.145(2)(c) and (3)(b)

After “operations manual”, insert “or exposition (whichever is applicable)”.

142  Subregulation 61.145(4)

Repeal the subregulation.

143  Subregulation 61.430(2) (note)

Omit “229 of CAR”, substitute “91.415”.

144  Subregulations 61.435(1) and 61.435(3)

Omit “a radio frequency of a kind used for the purpose of ensuring the safety of air navigation”, substitute “an aviation safety radio frequency”.

145  Regulation 61.435 (note)

Repeal the note, substitute:

Note 1: A person is prohibited from transmitting on an aviation safety radio frequency unless the person is authorised or qualified to do so: see regulation 91.625.

Note 2: For the definition of aviation safety radio frequency, see the Dictionary.

146  Regulation 61.460 (note 3)

Omit “a radio frequency of a kind used for the purpose of ensuring the safety of air navigation”, substitute “an aviation safety radio frequency”.

147  Paragraph 61.480(1)(a)

Omit “recreational aviation administration organisation”, substitute “sport aviation body”.

148  Subregulation 61.490(3)

Omit “a radio frequency of a kind used for the purpose of ensuring the safety of air navigation”, substitute “an aviation safety radio frequency”.

149  Paragraphs 61.500(2)(b), (3)(b), (4)(b) and (5)(b)

Omit “recreational aviation administration organisation”, substitute “sport aviation body”.

150  Regulation 61.505 (note 3)

Omit “a radio frequency of a kind used for the purpose of ensuring the safety of air navigation”, substitute “an aviation safety radio frequency”.

151  Subparagraphs 61.570(a)(i) to (iii)

Repeal the subparagraphs, substitute:

 (i) a multi‑crew aircraft in an air transport operation; or

 (ii) if the holder has less than 750 hours of flight time as a pilot of an aeroplane—an aeroplane certificated for single‑pilot operation with a maximum certificated take‑off weight of more than 5,700 kg in an air transport operation; or

 (iii) if the holder has less than 750 hours of flight time as a pilot of a rotorcraft—a rotorcraft with a maximum certificated take‑off weight of more than 3,175 kg in an air transport operation; and

152  Regulation 61.570 (note 3)

Omit “a radio frequency of a kind used for the purpose of ensuring the safety of air navigation”, substitute “an aviation safety radio frequency”.

153  Regulation 61.635

Omit “is approved as a training and checking organisation under regulation 217 of CAR”, substitute “has a training and checking system that is in accordance with the requirements of Part 119 or 138”.

154  Regulations 61.635 (note 3) and 61.665 (note 3)

Omit “a radio frequency of a kind used for the purpose of ensuring the safety of air navigation”, substitute “an aviation safety radio frequency”.

155  Paragraphs 61.1165(j), 61.1190(g) and 61.1227(1)(a)

Omit “a radio frequency of a kind used for the purpose of ensuring the safety of air navigation”, substitute “an aviation safety radio frequency”.

156  Subregulations 61.1355(1) and (2)

Omit “a radio frequency of a kind used for the purpose of ensuring the safety of air navigation”, substitute “an aviation safety radio frequency”.

157  Regulation 61.1355 (note)

Repeal the note, substitute:

Note 1: A person is prohibited from transmitting on an aviation safety radio frequency unless the person is authorised or qualified to do so: see regulation 91.625.

Note 2: For the definition of aviation safety radio frequency, see the Dictionary.

158  Paragraphs 61.1395(f), 61.1427(1)(a) and 61.1510(b)

Omit “a radio frequency of a kind used for the purpose of ensuring the safety of air navigation”, substitute “an aviation safety radio frequency”.

159  Paragraph 61.1510(a)

Omit “or motorised glider”.

160  Regulation 61.1510 (note)

Repeal the note, substitute:

Note 1: A person is prohibited from transmitting on an aviation safety radio frequency unless the person is authorised or qualified to do so: see regulation 91.625.

Note 2: For the definition of aviation safety radio frequency, see the Dictionary.

161  Subregulation 61.1515(1)

Omit “operations manual of a recreational aviation administration organisation that administers glider activities”, substitute “operations manual or exposition (whichever is applicable) of a glider organisation”.

162  Subregulation 61.1515(2)

Omit “or motorised glider”.

163  Paragraph 61.1515(2)(a)

Omit “or motorised gliders”.

164  Paragraph 61.1515(2)(b)

Omit “or motorised glider”.

165  Subregulation 61.1515(3)

Omit “or motorised glider”.

166  Paragraph 61.1515(4)(a)

Omit “recreational aviation administration organisation that administers glider activities”, substitute “glider organisation”.

167  Paragraph 61.1515(4)(a)

Omit “or motorised glider”.

168  Regulation 61.1520

Omit “or motorised glider”.

169  Regulation 61.1520

Omit “operations manual of the organisation that”, substitute “operations manual or exposition (whichever is applicable) of the glider organisation that”.

170  Paragraph 61.1525(3)(b)

Omit “recreational aviation administration organisation that administers glider activities”, substitute “glider organisation”.

171  Regulation 61.1530

Omit “or motorised glider”.

172  Paragraph 61.1540(2)(a)

Omit “recreational aviation administration organisation that administers glider activities”, substitute “glider organisation”.

173  Paragraphs 61.1540(2)(c) and (3)(a), (b) and (c)

Omit “or motorised glider”.

174  Paragraph 64.005(a)

Omit “a radio frequency of a kind used for the purpose of ensuring the safety of air navigation”, substitute “an aviation safety radio frequency”.

175  Regulation 64.005 (note 1)

Repeal the note, substitute:

Note 1: A person is prohibited from transmitting on an aviation safety radio frequency unless the person is authorised or qualified to do so: see regulation 91.625.

Note 1A: Under Part 61:

(a) holders of flight crew licences are authorised to transmit on an aviation safety radio frequency, or to taxi an aeroplane, in certain circumstances; and

(b) people receiving training for a flight crew licence are authorised to transmit on an aviation safety radio frequency in certain circumstances.

Note 1B: For the definition of aviation safety radio frequency, see the Dictionary.

176  Regulation 64.005 (note 2)

Omit “229 of CAR”, substitute “91.415”.

177  Regulation 64.005 (note 3)

Repeal the note.

178  Subregulation 64.035(1)

Omit “a radio frequency of a kind used for the purpose of ensuring the safety of air navigation”, substitute “an aviation safety radio frequency”.

179  Regulation 64.040

Omit “a radio frequency of a kind used for the purpose of ensuring the safety of air navigation”, substitute “an aviation safety radio frequency”.

180  Paragraph 64.045(3)(e)

Repeal the paragraph, substitute:

 (e) an aerodrome prescribed as a designated non‑controlled aerodrome by the Part 91 Manual of Standards for the purposes of subparagraph 91.400(1)(a)(iv).

181  Subregulation 65.065(1)

Omit “a radio frequency of a kind used for the purpose of ensuring the safety of air navigation”, substitute “an aviation safety radio frequency”.

182  Subregulation 65.065(3) (note)

Repeal the note, substitute:

Note 1: A person is prohibited from transmitting on an aviation safety radio frequency unless the person is authorised or qualified to do so: see regulation 91.625.

Note 2: For the definition of aviation safety radio frequency, see the Dictionary.

183  Subregulation 67.235(2)

Omit “air traffic controller licence” (wherever occurring), substitute “ATC licence”.

184  Paragraphs 67.265(1)(c) and 67.270(1)(c)

Omit “air traffic controller licence”, substitute “ATC licence”.

185  Subregulation 90.008(1) (note)

Repeal the note.

186  Regulation 90.265 (heading)

Omit “regular public transport operations”, substitute “scheduled air transport operations”.

187  Paragraph 90.265(1)(c)

Omit “regular public transport operations”, substitute “scheduled air transport operations”.

188  Subregulation 90.265(1) (note)

Repeal the note.

189  Paragraph 90.275(1)(d)

Omit “regular public transport operations”, substitute “scheduled air transport operations”.

190  Subregulation 90.275(1) (note)

Repeal the note.

191  Paragraph 90.280(1)(d)

Omit “regular public transport operations”, substitute “scheduled air transport operations”.

192  Subregulation 90.280(1) (note)

Repeal the note.

193  Paragraph 90.285(1)(c)

Omit “regular public transport operations”, substitute “scheduled air transport operations”.

194  Subregulation 90.285(1) (note)

Repeal the note.

195  Paragraph 90.410(1)(c)

Omit “regular public transport operations”, substitute “scheduled air transport operations”.

196  Subregulation 90.410(1) (note)

Repeal the note.

197  Subpart 90.E (heading)

Omit “regular public transport operations”, substitute “scheduled air transport operations”.

198  Regulation 90.600

Omit “regular public transport operations”, substitute “scheduled air transport operations”.

199  Regulation 90.600 (note)

Repeal the note.

200  After subregulation 91.030(2)

Insert:

 (2A) If Part 103 does not apply to the operation of a touring motor glider because of the operation of subregulation 103.005(2A), then, despite subregulation (2) of this regulation, the provisions mentioned in subregulation (2) of this regulation apply to the operation of the touring motor glider.

201  After paragraph 91.030(3)(ma)

Insert:

 (mb) regulation 91.725;

202  Subregulation 91.035(1) (after table item 2)

Insert:

203  Division 91.C.3 (after the heading)

Insert:

Note: This Division does not apply to the operation of an aircraft if Division 121.C.3, 133.C.3 or 135.C.3 applies to the operation: see regulation 91.035.

204  Paragraphs 91.145(2)(a) to (d)

Repeal the paragraphs, substitute:

 (a) if the aircraft is required to be registered—the aircraft must be registered;

 (b) the aircraft must have a certificate of airworthiness or special flight permit;

 (c) the aircraft must meet the requirements prescribed by the Part 45 Manual of Standards (display of nationality marks, registration marks and aircraft registration identification plates);

 (d) if Part 42 does not apply to the aircraft:

 (i) a maintenance release, or other document approved for use under these Regulations as an alternative to a maintenance release, must be in force for the aircraft; and

 (ii) the flight must comply with any condition that is set out or referred to in the maintenance release or other document approved for use as an alternative to the maintenance release;

205  At the end of subregulation 91.145(2)

Add:

Note: CASA or an authorised person may direct that these requirements do not apply to an aircraft with a special flight permit: see regulation 21.197.

206  Subparagraph 91.745(2)(d)(i)

Omit “a provisionally certificated aircraft”, substitute “an aircraft for which a provisional certificate of airworthiness is in force”.

207  Paragraph 91.850(2)(c)

After “operation”, insert “or a balloon transport operation”.

208  Paragraph 91.865(1)(a)

Omit “the aircraft is provisionally certificated”, substitute “only a provisional certificate of airworthiness has been issued for the aircraft”.

209  Subregulation 91.870(1)

Omit “a provisionally certificated aircraft”, substitute “an aircraft for which a provisional certificate of airworthiness is in force”.

210  Subregulation 91.900(4)

Omit “a person”, substitute “an authorised person”.

211  Regulation 92.165 (heading)

Repeal the heading, substitute:

92.165  Goods carried by external load

212  Regulation 92.165

Omit “that is a helicopter”, substitute “that is a rotorcraft”.

213  Paragraph 92.165(a)

Omit “helicopter”, substitute “rotorcraft”.

214  Subparagraph 92.165(b)(i)

Omit “a slung load”, substitute “an external load”.

215  Paragraph 92.165(c)

Omit “operating crew”, substitute “crew members”.

216  Paragraph 92.165(c)

Omit “helicopter”, substitute “rotorcraft”.

217  Paragraph 92.165(d)

Omit “helicopter’s”, substitute “rotorcraft’s”.

218  Paragraph 92.165(e)

Repeal the paragraph, substitute:

 (e) the rotorcraft is being used to conduct an external load operation in accordance with the requirements of these Regulations that apply in relation to the rotorcraft.

219  Regulation 92.165 (note)

Repeal the note, substitute:

Note: See Part 133 in relation to requirements that apply to external load operations that are part of a medical transport operation and Part 138 in relation to requirements that apply to external load operations that involve an aerial work operation.

220  Paragraphs 92.195(1)(b) and (2)(b)

Omit “an aircraft engaged in regular public transport operations”, substitute “a prescribed aircraft (within the meaning of section 9 of the Aviation Transport Security Act 2004)”.

221  Paragraphs 99.015(2)(i) and (j)

Omit “air traffic controller licence”, substitute “ATC licence”.

222  Regulation 101.020

Omit “7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13”, substitute “9, 10”.

223  Subregulation 101.105(1) (definition of tethered balloon)

Omit “a balloon”, substitute “an unmanned balloon”.

224  Subregulation 101.285(2) (paragraph (c) of the definition of relevant qualification)

Repeal the paragraph, substitute:

 (c) an ATC licence;

225  Subregulation 101.285(7)

Omit “specified under paragraph 99A(3)(b) of CAR for a particular area or aerodrome”, substitute “prescribed by the Part 91 Manual of Standards for the purposes of subregulation 91.255(1) or paragraph 91.630(1)(b)”.

226  Paragraphs 101.290(1)(a), 101.295(3)(c) and 101.300(3)(c)

Omit “air traffic control licence” (wherever occurring), substitute “ATC licence”.

227  After subregulation 103.005(2)

Insert:

 (2A) Despite subregulation (1), this Part does not apply to the operation of a touring motor glider if:

 (a) the touring motor glider is registered; and

 (b) the touring motor glider is being operated solely under Part 91 during a flight; and

 (c) either:

 (i) the pilot in command for the flight is exercising the privileges of a pilot licence with an aeroplane category rating; or

 (ii) the pilot in command for the flight holds an approval under regulation 61.040 for paragraph 61.1515(1)(b).

228  After subparagraph 103.005(4)(b)(iv)

Insert:

 (iva) a touring motor glider;

229  Paragraph 103.025(2)(a)

Omit “or powered paraglider”, substitute “, powered paraglider or registered touring motor glider”.

230  Regulation 103.100

Repeal the regulation, substitute:

103.100  Application of CAR Parts 4 to 4D

 (1) Parts 4 and 4A of CAR do not apply to a Part 103 aircraft unless:

 (a) the aircraft is listed with a Part 103 ASAO; and

 (b) a standard certificate of airworthiness is in force in relation to the aircraft.

 (2) Parts 4B, 4C and 4D of CAR do not apply to a Part 103 aircraft unless:

 (a) a standard certificate of airworthiness is in force in relation to the aircraft; and

 (b) the aircraft is:

 (i) a sailplane; or

 (ii) listed with a Part 103 ASAO.

231  Subregulation 105.085(2)

Omit “The pilot in command of the aircraft contravenes”, substitute “The operator and the pilot in command of an aircraft each contravene”.

232  At the end of regulation 117.005

Add:

 ; and (c) not providing statistical information about aircraft; and

 (d) not providing traffic reports.

233  At the end of subregulation 117.015(2)

Add:

 ; (e) the holder of an aerial work certificate;

 (f) the holder of an approval under regulation 131.035 to conduct a specialised balloon operation.

234  At the end of Part 117

Add:

117.020  Owner or registered operator to provide information about aircraft

 (1) CASA may, by written notice given to the owner of an aircraft or the registered operator of the aircraft if the owner is not the registered operator of the aircraft, direct the person to:

 (a) collect specified statistical and other information relating to the aircraft, including information in relation to any of the following:

 (i) operations of the aircraft;

 (ii) passengers or cargo carried by the aircraft;

 (iii) crew members of the aircraft;

 (iv) modifications, repairs, damage or defects in the aircraft; and

 (b) provide the information to CASA within the time stated in the notice.

 (2) The person may, before the end of the time stated in the notice, apply in writing to CASA for an extension.

 (3) CASA may, by written notice given to the person, grant the extension.

 (4) If CASA gives a person a direction under this regulation, the person must comply with the direction:

 (a) if CASA grants an extension under subregulation (3)—within the time stated in the notice of extension; or

 (b) otherwise—within the time stated in the notice under subregulation (1).

 (5) A person commits an offence of strict liability if the person contravenes subregulation (4).

Penalty: 25 penalty units.

117.025  Owner or registered operator to provide traffic reports

 (1) CASA may, by written notice given to the owner of an aircraft engaged in air transport operations or the registered operator of the aircraft if the owner is not the registered operator of the aircraft, direct the person to:

 (a) prepare traffic reports; and

 (b) provide the traffic reports to CASA within the time stated in the notice.

 (2) The person may, before the end of the time stated in the notice, apply in writing to CASA for an extension.

 (3) CASA may, by written notice given to the person, grant the extension.

 (4) If CASA gives a person a direction under this regulation, the person must comply with the direction:

 (a) if CASA grants an extension under subregulation (3)—within the time stated in the notice of extension; or

 (b) otherwise—within the time stated in the notice under subregulation (1).

 (5) A person commits an offence of strict liability if the person contravenes subregulation (4).

Penalty: 25 penalty units.

117.030  Protection of information

When this regulation applies

 (1) This regulation does not apply in relation to personal information.

Note: For disclosure of personal information, see regulation 201.016.

Information must not be disclosed except in certain circumstances

 (2) A person to whom information has been disclosed under regulation 117.020 or 117.025 must not disclose the information.

 (3) Subregulation (2) does not apply if:

 (a) the disclosure is for the purposes of these Regulations or the Act; or

 (b) the disclosure is authorised or required by a law of the Commonwealth; or

 (c) the disclosure is in connection with compliance with a requirement of the Chicago Convention; or

 (d) CASA is satisfied that the disclosure is necessary in the interests of the safety of air navigation; or

 (e) the disclosure is with the consent of the person to whom the information disclosed relates.

 (4) A person commits an offence of strict liability if the person contravenes subregulation (2).

Penalty: 25 penalty units.

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

235  Subregulation 119.070(1) (note)

Repeal the note, substitute:

Note 1: These matters are in addition to the matters specified in section 28 (CASA must issue AOC if satisfied about certain matters) of the Act.

Note 2: For Australian air transport AOCs with ANZA privileges, these matters are also in addition to the matters specified in section 28B (Additional conditions for issue of an Australian AOC with ANZA privileges) of the Act and subregulation (4) of this regulation.

236  At the end of regulation 119.070

Add:

Additional conditions—Australian air transport AOC with ANZA privileges

 (4) For the purposes of paragraph 28B(1)(e) of the Act, it is also a condition for the issue of an Australian air transport AOC with ANZA privileges that CASA must be satisfied that each aeroplane the applicant proposes to operate under the AOC for ANZA activities in New Zealand complies with the following requirements:

 (a) the aeroplane either:

 (i) has a maximum take‑off weight of more than 15,000 kg; or

 (ii) is permitted by its type certificate or foreign type certificate to have a passenger seating capacity of more than 30 seats;

 (b) the aeroplane is registered in Australia or New Zealand.

237  At the end of subregulation 119.080(1)

Add:

Note 1: These matters are in addition to the matters specified in section 28BA (general conditions) and subsection 28BAA(1) (certain conditions for grant of AOC also have effect as ongoing conditions on the AOC) of the Act.

Note 2: For Australian air transport AOCs with ANZA privileges, these matters are also in addition to the matters specified in subsection 28BAA(2) (certain conditions for grant of AOC also have effect as ongoing conditions on the AOC) of the Act and subregulation (3) of this regulation.

238  At the end of regulation 119.080

Add:

Additional conditions—Australian air transport AOC with ANZA privileges

 (3) For the purposes of paragraph 28BA(1)(b) of the Act, it is also a condition of an Australian air transport AOC with ANZA privileges that each aeroplane operated by the AOC holder under the AOC for ANZA activities in New Zealand must comply with the following requirements:

 (a) the aeroplane either:

 (i) has a maximum take‑off weight of more than 15,000 kg; or

 (ii) is permitted by its type certificate or foreign type certificate to have a passenger seating capacity of more than 30 seats;

 (b) the aeroplane is registered in Australia or New Zealand.

239  Paragraphs 131.005(3)(a) and (b)

Repeal the paragraphs, substitute:

 (a) is equipped to carry one or more persons; and

 (b) is permanently tethered.

240  At the end of subregulation 131.025(1)

Add:

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

Note: Balloon flying training for any of these purposes is a prescribed purpose under paragraph 206(a) of CAR which means an AOC is required to conduct this training. Balloon flying training conducted for other purposes is a Part 131 recreational activity.

241  Division 131.C.6 (heading)

Omit “for balloons”.

242  Subregulation 131.435(1)

Repeal the subregulation, substitute:

 (1) The operator and pilot in command of a Part 131 aircraft for a flight that is a balloon transport operation each contravene this subregulation if, during the flight, the pilot in command permits balloon flying training (within the meaning of subregulation 5.01(1) of CAR) for any purpose.

243  Regulation 131.450

Repeal the regulation, substitute:

131.450  Loading procedures

  A balloon transport operator’s exposition must include the following in relation to a flight of a Part 131 aircraft:

 (a) procedures for loading the aircraft for a flight to comply with regulation 131.445;

 (b) procedures for working out the following weights for a flight of the aircraft:

 (i) the total weight of the crew members and any carry‑on baggage of the crew members;

 (ii) the total weight of any passengers and any carry‑on baggage of the passengers;

 (iii) the total weight of any cargo (other than carry‑on baggage);

 (iv) the total weight of any usable fuel and fuel containers to be carried;

 (v) the total weight of any assembled balloon components;

 (c) procedures to ensure that a last‑minute change to a load does not cause the aircraft to exceed its weight limits;

 (d) procedures for offloading passengers or cargo to ensure that the aircraft does not exceed its weight limits;

 (e) procedures to ensure the aircraft’s minimum weight can be maintained throughout the flight;

 (f) procedures for ensuring that ambient temperature increases before the aircraft takes off for the flight do not cause the aircraft to exceed its weight limits.

244  Subregulation 131.565(1)

After “subregulation (2)”, insert “or (2A).

245  After subregulation 131.565(2)

Insert:

 (2A) The requirement is that any other person who is to perform an activity essential to the operation of the Part 131 aircraft for the flight is authorised to perform that activity under regulation 5.03 of CAR.

246  Subregulation 132.005(1)

Repeal the subregulation.

247  Paragraph 132.045(1)(a)

Repeal the paragraph.

248  Paragraph 132.045(1)(b)

After “CAR”, insert “or of Part 91”.

249  Subparagraph 132.070(1)(a)(ii)

Omit “regular public transport or charter operations”, substitute “air transport operations”.

250  Regulation 132.080

Repeal the regulation.

251  Subparagraph 132.150(a)(ii)

Omit “regular public transport or charter operations”, substitute “air transport operations”.

252  Paragraph 132.155(4)(a)

Omit “regular public transport or charter operations” (wherever occurring), substitute “air transport operations”.

253  Subregulation 132.155(4) (note)

Omit “Division 4 of Part 14 of CAR”, substitute “Division 91.D.7”.

254  After subregulation 135.035(2)

Insert:

 (2A) Subregulation (2) does not apply to:

 (a) an operator or a pilot; and

 (b) a requirement;

if the operator or the pilot holds an approval under regulation 135.020 for the requirement.

255  At the end of regulation 135.035 (after the penalty)

Add:

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

256  Subregulation 137.135(4) (note)

Repeal the note.

257  Regulation 137.155

Repeal the regulation.

258  Regulation 139.001 (note 1)

Omit “regulation 92 of CAR”, substitute “regulations 91.410 and 121.205”.

259  Regulation 139.001 (paragraph (a) of note 2)

Omit “use of aerodromes (Part 9 of CAR) or”.

260  Subparagraphs 141.015(1)(g)(ii) and 142.015(2)(g)(ii)

Omit “a training and checking organisation approved under regulation 217 of CAR”, substitute “an operator that has a training and checking system that is in accordance with the requirements of Part 119 or 138”.

261  Subregulation 149.415(6)

Omit “the sport aviation body”, substitute “the ASAO”.

262  Subregulation 171.010(1) (definition of radionavigation service)

Repeal the definition.

263  Subpart 200.A

Repeal the Subpart.

264  Regulations 200.001, 200.002, 200.003, 200.004, 200.006, 200.010, 200.013 and 200.014

Repeal the regulations.

265  Regulation 200.020

Omit “(other than the excluded provisions)”.

266  Paragraph 200.025(a)

After “sport aviation body”, insert “(other than an ASAO)”.

267  Paragraph 200.030(b)

After “sport aviation body”, insert “(other than an ASAO)”.

268  Subregulation 201.001(1)

Repeal the subregulation, substitute:

 (1) CASA may appoint a person, or the persons included in a class of persons, to be an authorised person in relation to any one or more of the following:

 (a) CASR;

 (b) a particular provision of CASR;

 (c) CAR;

 (d) a particular provision of CAR.

269  After regulation 201.001

Insert:

201.002  Identity cards

CASA must issue identity cards

 (1) CASA must issue an authorised person with an identity card if the person:

 (a) is an officer; and

 (b) performs functions or duties or exercise powers under any one or more of the following provisions:

 (i) subregulation 30(4) of CAR;

 (ii) subregulation 33(2) of CAR;

 (iii) regulation 43A of CAR;

 (iv) regulation 50D of CAR;

 (v) regulation 53 of CAR;

 (vi) regulation 290 of CAR;

 (vii) regulation 302 of CAR;

 (viii) regulation 305 of CAR;

 (ix) a provision of CASR under which the person may enter premises or exercise inspection powers.

 (2) The identity card is valid for the period that the person has been appointed as an authorised person for.

 (3) The identity card must:

 (a) contain a photograph of the person that is no more than 5 years old; and

 (b) specify which of the following the person is appointed as an authorised person for:

 (i) CASR;

 (ii) a particular provision of CASR;

 (iii) CAR;

 (iv) a particular provision of CAR; and

 (c) specify any conditions of the appointment.

Returning identity cards

 (4) A person contravenes this subregulation if:

 (a) the person has been issued with an identity card; and

 (b) the person ceases to be an authorised person for any or all of the provisions specified in the card; and

 (c) the person does not return the card to CASA within 7 days of the person ceasing to be an authorised person.

 (5) A person commits an offence of strict liability if the person contravenes subregulation (4).

Penalty: 10 penalty units.

Display and production of identity cards

 (6) If an authorised person is performing functions or exercising powers in accordance with CASR or CAR, the person must:

 (a) wear their identity card so that it can be readily seen; and

 (b) upon request, show their identity card.

201.002A  Authorised persons requesting cockpit entry or occupation of seat etc.

 (1) The pilot in command of an aircraft for a flight contravenes this subregulation if:

 (a) during the flight, an authorised person requests to enter the cockpit; and

 (b) the request is for the purposes of, or in connection with, the authorised person performing their duties; and

 (c) the authorised person produces or displays their identity card; and

 (d) the pilot in command refuses or fails to comply with the request.

 (2) The pilot in command of an aircraft for a flight contravenes this subregulation if:

 (a) during the flight, an authorised person requests to occupy a particular seat or particular position on the aircraft; and

 (b) the request is for the purposes of, or in connection with, the authorised person performing their duties; and

 (c) the authorised person produces or displays their identity card; and

 (d) the pilot in command refuses or fails to comply with the request.

 (3) Subregulation (1) or (2) does not apply if the pilot in command is satisfied that the safety of the aircraft, or of any person or property, is likely to be endangered as a result of the entry of the authorised person to the cockpit, or the occupation of the seat or position by the authorised person (as the case may be).

 (4) The pilot in command of an aircraft for a flight contravenes this subregulation if:

 (a) subregulation (1) or (2) applies in relation to a request (the first request) by an authorised person; and

 (b) the authorised person requests the pilot in command to report to CASA the reasons for the refusal or failure to comply with the first request; and

 (c) the pilot in command fails to give the report to CASA in the approved form within 7 days of the refusal or failure.

Note: Under regulation 11.018, a report in the approved form is not complete unless it contains all of the information required by the form.

 (5) A person commits an offence of strict liability if the person contravenes subregulation (1), (2) or (4).

Penalty: 50 penalty units.

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

270  Subregulation 201.004(2) (after table item 17)

Insert:

271  Subregulation 201.004(2) (after table item 22)

Insert:

272  Subregulation 201.004(2) (after table item 24)

Insert:

273  At the end of subregulation 201.004(2) (after the table)

Add:

Note: See also section 31 of the Act.

274  After regulation 201.020

Insert:

201.022  Carriage of medicines—relationship with other laws

 (1) This regulation applies if a provision of these Regulations or of a Manual of Standards:

 (a) requires that a medicine or drug must be carried on an aircraft; or

 (b) prescribes a requirement in relation to the carriage or use of a medicine or drug on an aircraft.

 (2) None of the following persons are required to obtain or have a licence, approval or permission for carrying or using the medicine or drug on the aircraft:

 (a) the operator of the aircraft;

 (b) the pilot in command of the aircraft;

 (c) a crew member of the aircraft.

 (3) This regulation applies despite any other law of the Commonwealth, or of a State or Territory.

275  At the end of Part 201

Add:

201.030  Approvals by CASA—definitions in these Regulations

 (1) If a definition in these Regulations refers to a person holding an approval under this regulation, a person may apply, in writing, to CASA for the approval.

 (2) Subject to regulation 11.055, CASA must grant the approval.

 (3) Subregulation 11.055(1B) applies to the granting of an approval under this regulation.

276  Division 202.AD.1

Repeal the Division.

277  Paragraph 202.180(1)(a)

Repeal the paragraph, substitute:

 (a) a registered aircraft that is used to conduct a Part 121 operation that is a scheduled air transport operation; and

 (aa) a registered aircraft that is used to conduct a Part 135 operation that is a scheduled air transport operation; and

278  Subregulation 202.181(1)

Repeal the subregulation, substitute:

 (1) This regulation applies to any of the following:

 (a) a registered aircraft that is used to conduct a Part 121 operation that is not a scheduled air transport operation;

 (b) a registered aircraft that is used to conduct a Part 133 operation;

 (c) a registered aircraft that is used to conduct a Part 135 operation that is not a scheduled air transport operation;

 (d) a registered aircraft that is used to conduct an aerial work operation under an aerial work certificate;

 (e) a registered aircraft that is used to conduct an aerial application operation under an AOC;

 (f) a registered aircraft that is used to conduct authorised Part 141 flight training or an authorised Part 142 activity;

 (g) a registered large aircraft that is not authorised to operate under an AOC, an aerial work certificate or a Part 141 certificate.

279  Paragraph 202.862(4)(a)

Omit “sports”, substitute “sport”.

280  Part 1 of the Dictionary

Insert:

aerodrome control service has the same meaning as in Annex 11 to the Chicago Convention.

aerodrome reference point, in relation to an aerodrome, means the geographical location of the aerodrome:

 (a) determined in accordance with the Part 139 Manual of Standards; or

 (b) specified by a Part 141 operator in its operations manual, or a Part 142 operator in its exposition.

aerodrome traffic has the same meaning as in Annex 11 to the Chicago Convention.

aeroplane means a power‑driven heavier‑than‑air aircraft deriving its lift in flight chiefly from aerodynamic reactions on surfaces remaining fixed under given conditions of flight, but does not include a power‑assisted sailplane.

air traffic has the same meaning as in Annex 11 to the Chicago Convention.

air traffic control means Air Traffic Services in its capacity as a provider of air traffic control services.

air traffic control clearance means an authorisation given by a person performing duties in air traffic control for an aircraft to proceed under conditions specified in the authorisation.

air traffic control instructions means directions given by a person performing duties in air traffic control for an aircraft to conduct its flight in the manner specified in the directions.

air traffic control service has the same meaning as in Annex 11 to the Chicago Convention.

281  Part 1 of the Dictionary (definition of Air Traffic Services)

Repeal the definition, substitute:

Air Traffic Services:

 (a) in relation to an air traffic service provided in Australian‑administered airspace—means:

 (i) an ATS provider; or

 (ii) the Defence Force in its capacity as a provider of air traffic services; and

 (b) in relation to an air traffic service provided in airspace that is not Australian‑administered airspace—an air traffic service provider authorised by the national aviation authority of the relevant foreign country to provide the air traffic service.

282  Part 1 of the Dictionary

Insert:

alternate aerodrome has the same meaning as in Annex 2 to the Chicago Convention.

altitude has the same meaning as in Annex 2 to the Chicago Convention.

approach control service has the same meaning as in Annex 11 to the Chicago Convention.

apron has the same meaning as in Annex 11 to the Chicago Convention.

area control service has the same meaning as in Annex 11 to the Chicago Convention.

Australian‑administered airspace has the same meaning as in the Air Services Act 1995.

283  Part 1 of the Dictionary (definition of authorised Part 141 flight training)

Repeal the definition, substitute:

authorised Part 141 flight training: see regulation 141.015.

284  Part 1 of the Dictionary (definition of authorised Part 142 activity)

Repeal the definition, substitute:

authorised Part 142 activity: see regulation 142.015.

285  Part 1 of the Dictionary (definition of authorised person)

Repeal the definition, substitute:

authorised person means a person who is appointed under regulation 201.001 to be an authorised person in relation to one or more of the following:

 (a) CASR;

 (b) a particular provision of CASR;

 (c) CAR;

 (d) a particular provision of CAR.

286  Part 1 of the Dictionary

Insert:

aviation safety radio frequency means a radio frequency that is published in the AIP or NOTAMs and covered by any of the subparagraphs of paragraph 91.625(1)(a).

balloon transport AOC: see subregulation 131.015(1).

balloon transport operation: see regulation 131.010.

balloon transport operator: see subregulation 131.015(2).

class of airspace:

 (a) means a class of airspace designated by Australia or a foreign country in accordance with Annex 11 to the Chicago Convention; and

 (b) in relation to Australian‑administered airspace—includes a volume of airspace determined to be a class of airspace under paragraph 5(1)(d) of the Airspace Regulations 2007.

cloud ceiling has the same meaning as ceiling in Annex 2 to the Chicago Convention.

287  Part 1 of the Dictionary (definition of commercial (balloon) pilot licence)

Repeal the definition, substitute:

commercial pilot (balloon) licence means a commercial pilot (balloon) licence issued under Part 5 of CAR.

288  Part 1 of the Dictionary

Insert:

control area:

 (a) has the same meaning as in Annex 11 to the Chicago Convention; and

 (b) in relation to Australian‑administered airspace—includes a volume of airspace determined to be a control area under paragraph 5(1)(c) of the Airspace Regulations 2007.

controlled aerodrome: an aerodrome is a controlled aerodrome at a particular time if, at that time, an air traffic control service is provided to aerodrome traffic.

controlled airspace means airspace of defined dimensions within which air traffic control service is provided in accordance with the airspace classification.

Note: The airspace classification is the classification of airspace as a class of airspace (for example, class A airspace).

control zone:

 (a) has the same meaning as in Annex 11 to the Chicago Convention; and

 (b) in relation to Australian‑administered airspace—includes a volume of airspace determined to be a control zone under paragraph 5(1)(b) of the Airspace Regulations 2007.

289  Part 1 of the Dictionary (definition of corporation)

Omit “and 149”, substitute “, 131 and 149”.

290  Part 1 of the Dictionary

Insert:

cruising level has the same meaning as in Annex 2 to the Chicago Convention.

danger area:

 (a) has the same meaning as in Annex 11 to the Chicago Convention; and

 (b) in relation to Australian territory—includes an area designated as a danger area by a declaration made under subregulation 6(1) of the Airspace Regulations 2007.

EDTO has the meaning given by the Part 121 Manual of Standards.

elevation has the same meaning as in Annex 4 to the Chicago Convention.

employed in private operations: an aircraft is employed in private operations if the aircraft is used to conduct an operation that is a private operation.

examination means an examination by way of a test of theoretical knowledge or a practical test of knowledge and skill.

291  Part 1 of the Dictionary (definition of excluded provisions)

Repeal the definition.

292  Part 1 of the Dictionary

Insert:

experimental aircraft means an aircraft for which a special certificate of airworthiness is in force under regulation 21.195A.

293  Part 1 of the Dictionary (at the end of the definition of exposition)

Add:

 ; or (c) for a balloon transport operator:

 (i) the set of documents approved by CASA under regulation 131.085; or

 (ii) if the set of documents is changed under regulation 131.095, 131.105 or 131.115—the set of documents as changed.

294  Part 1 of the Dictionary

Insert:

FAA means the Federal Aviation Administration of the United States of America.

flight information area means a volume of airspace determined to be a flight information area under subparagraph 5(1)(a)(i) of the Airspace Regulations 2007.

flight information service has the same meaning as in Annex 11 to the Chicago Convention.

flight plan has the same meaning as in Annex 2 to the Chicago Convention.

flight visibility has the same meaning as in Annex 2 to the Chicago Convention.

flying training means any training given during flight time in an aircraft for the purpose of increasing a person’s skill in flying the aircraft.

foreign aircraft has the same meaning as foreign registered aircraft.

Note: However, a reference to foreign aircraft or foreign registered aircraft does not include a state aircraft of a foreign country: see subregulation 3(5) of CAR.

gas balloon means a balloon that sustains flight with lighter‑than‑air gas.

295  Part 1 of the Dictionary (definition of glider)

Repeal the definition, substitute:

glider means an unpowered, heavier‑than‑air aircraft that derives its lift in flight chiefly from aerodynamic reactions on surfaces remaining fixed under given conditions of flight.

296  Part 1 of the Dictionary

Insert:

grant, in relation to a civil aviation authorisation, includes grant by renewal.

297  Part 1 of the Dictionary (definition of hang glider)

Repeal the definition, substitute:

hang glider means a glider with some rigid structure:

 (a) that has an empty weight of 70 kg or less; and

 (b) the free flight of which does not depend on an engine.

298  Part 1 of the Dictionary

Insert:

heading has the same meaning as in Annex 2 to the Chicago Convention.

height has the same meaning as in Annex 2 to the Chicago Convention.

helicopter means a heavier‑than‑air aircraft supported in flight by the reaction of the air on one or more normally power‑driven rotors on substantially vertical axes.

hot air airship means a power driven lighter‑than‑air aircraft where the engine does not create any portion of lift.

IFR operation means an operation conducted under the IFR.

international operating agency means an international operating agency referred to in Article 77 of the Chicago Convention.

international registration plan means a plan for the registration by an international organisation of aircraft operated, or to be operated, by an international operating agency, being a plan approved by the Council by a determination made in pursuance of Article 77 of the Chicago Convention.

joint registration plan means a plan for joint registration by Contracting States constituting an international operating agency of aircraft operated, or to be operated, by the agency, being a plan approved by the Council by a determination made in pursuance of Article 77 of the Chicago Convention.

299  Part 1 of the Dictionary (paragraphs (b) and (c) of the definition of key personnel)

After “the people” insert “(however described)”.

300  Part 1 of the Dictionary (at the end of the definition of key personnel)

Add:

 ; or (d) for a balloon transport operator—means the people (however described) that hold, or carry out the responsibilities of, the positions mentioned in paragraphs (a) and (b) of the definition of key personnel in subsection 28(3) of the Act.

301  Part 1 of the Dictionary

Insert:

landing area has the same meaning as in Annex 2 to the Chicago Convention.

level, in relation to a flight of an aircraft, has the same meaning as in Annex 2 to the Chicago Convention.

licensed means licensed under CASR or CAR.

302  Part 1 of the Dictionary (paragraph (a) of the definition of manned free balloon)

Repeal the paragraph, substitute:

 (a) is equipped to carry one or more persons; and

303  Part 1 of the Dictionary

Insert:

meteorological information means information:

 (a) that is any of the following kinds:

 (i) meteorological reports;

 (ii) meteorological analyses;

 (iii) meteorological forecasts;

 (iv) meteorological warnings;

 (v) meteorological advices;

 (vi) revisions or amendments of any of those kinds of information; and

 (b) which may be required for aviation purposes.

military aircraft means an aircraft of any part of the Defence Force (including an aircraft that is being constructed for any part of the Defence Force), other than an aircraft that is an Australian aircraft that is registered.

movement area has the same meaning as in Annex 11 to the Chicago Convention.

navigation system, in relation to an aircraft, means a system by which the aircraft can be navigated.

non‑controlled aerodrome means an aerodrome at which an aerodrome control service is not operating.

non‑scheduled air transport operation means an air transport operation that is not:

 (a) a scheduled air transport operation; or

 (b) a medical transport operation.

Note: A non‑scheduled air transport operation includes an operation for the carriage, in accordance with fixed schedules to and from fixed terminals, of passengers or cargo, or passengers and cargo, in circumstances in which the accommodation in the aircraft is not available for use by persons generally.

304  Part 1 of the Dictionary (definition of paraglider)

Repeal the definition, substitute:

paraglider means a glider:

 (a) with a wing that is inflated and maintains its profile in flight due to the ram‑air pressure of the air through which it moves; and

 (b) that has an empty weight of 70 kg or less; and

 (c) the free flight of which does not depend on an engine.

305  Part 1 of the Dictionary

Insert:

Part 141 certificate: see regulation 141.015.

306  Part 1 of the Dictionary (paragraph (b) of the definition of passenger)

Omit “member of the crew”, substitute “crew member”.

307  Part 1 of the Dictionary (definition of passenger transport operation)

Repeal the definition, substitute:

passenger transport operation has the meaning given by clause 75 of Part 2 of the Dictionary.

308  Part 1 of the Dictionary (paragraph (a) of the definition of personnel)

Repeal the paragraph, substitute:

 (a) for an Australian air transport operator, an aerial work operator or a balloon transport operator, includes any of the following persons who have duties or responsibilities that relate to the safe conduct of the operator’s Australian air transport operations, aerial work operations or balloon transport operations:

 (i) an employee of the operator;

 (ii) a person engaged by the operator (whether by contract or other arrangement) to provide services to the operator;

 (iii) an employee of a person mentioned in subparagraph (ii); or

309  Part 1 of the Dictionary (paragraph (a) of the definition of pilot certificate)

Omit “recreational aviation administration organisation”, substitute “sport aviation body”.

310  Part 1 of the Dictionary (definition of power‑assisted sailplane)

Repeal the definition, substitute:

power‑assisted sailplane means a powered sailplane that has insufficient performance with the engine operating to achieve the applicable take‑off and climb performance criteria for powered sailplanes specified by the airworthiness standards prescribed by regulation 22.001 of CASR.

311  Part 1 of the Dictionary (definition of powered hang glider)

Repeal the definition, substitute:

powered hang glider means a hang glider with an engine attached that has, when the engine is not being operated, the characteristics of a hang glider.

312  Part 1 of the Dictionary (definition of powered parachute)

Repeal the definition, substitute:

powered parachute means a single‑seat or two‑seat power‑driven aircraft with a ram‑air parachute wing, to which all of the following apply:

 (a) the aircraft has a single non‑turbine engine and a single propeller;

 (b) the aircraft has a maximum take‑off weight not exceeding 600 kilograms;

 (c) the aircraft has, when the engine is not being operated, the characteristics of a parachute.

313  Part 1 of the Dictionary (definition of powered paraglider)

Repeal the definition, substitute:

powered paraglider means a paraglider with an engine attached that has, when the engine is not being operated, the characteristics of a paraglider.

314  Part 1 of the Dictionary (definition of powered sailplane)

Repeal the definition (including the note), substitute:

powered sailplane means a sailplane equipped with one or more engines that has, when the engine or engines are not being operated, the characteristics of a sailplane.

315  Part 1 of the Dictionary

Insert:

private operation: an operation of an aircraft is a private operation if the operation is not one of the following:

 (a) an operation that is required to be conducted under the authority of an AOC under Part 119, 129 or 131 or regulation 206 of CAR;

 (b) an operation that is required to be conducted under the authority of an aerial work certificate under Part 138;

 (c) Part 141 flight training (within the meaning of Part 141);

 (d) a Part 142 activity (within the meaning of Part 142);

 (e) an adventure flight for a limited category aircraft;

 (f) a specialised balloon operation that is conducted for hire or reward;

 (g) an operation authorised by a New Zealand AOC with ANZA privileges that is in force for Australia;

 (h) an operation under a permission under subsection 25(2) or (3) (non‑scheduled flights by foreign registered aircraft) or section 27A (permission for operation of foreign registered aircraft without AOC) of the Act.

316  Part 1 of the Dictionary (definition of probity offence)

Repeal the definition.

317  Part 1 of the Dictionary (definition of prohibited area)

Repeal the definition, substitute:

prohibited area:

 (a) has the same meaning as in Annex 11 to the Chicago Convention; and

 (b) in relation to Australian territory—includes an area designated as a prohibited area by a declaration made under subregulation 6(1) of the Airspace Regulations 2007.

318  Part 1 of the Dictionary

Insert:

radio navigation aid means a standard radio navigation aid of a kind mentioned in section 2.1.1 of Chapter 2 of Volume 1 of Annex 10 to the Chicago Convention.

radionavigation service means a radio navigation service within the meaning of Annex 10 to the Chicago Convention.

Regional Air Navigation Agreement means a Regional Air Navigation Agreement approved by decision of the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organisation.

319  Part 1 of the Dictionary (definition of regular public transport operations)

Repeal the definition.

320  Part 1 of the Dictionary

Insert:

relevant airworthiness standards means:

 (a) for an aircraft that conforms to a type certificate issued, or taken to have been issued, under regulation 21.013A or 21.029—the airworthiness standards included in the type certification basis for the aircraft; or

 (b) for an aircraft for which a type acceptance certificate has been issued, or is taken to have been issued, under regulation 21.029A—the airworthiness standards that the aircraft had to meet for the issue of the foreign type certificate that was the basis for issuing the type acceptance certificate.

321  Part 1 of the Dictionary (definition of restricted area)

Repeal the definition, substitute:

restricted area:

 (a) has the same meaning as in Annex 11 to the Chicago Convention; and

 (b) in relation to Australian territory—includes an area designated as a restricted area by a declaration made under subregulation 6(1) of the Airspace Regulations 2007.

322  Part 1 of the Dictionary (definition of sailplane)

Repeal the definition, substitute:

sailplane means a glider:

 (a) that has an empty weight of more than 70 kg; and

 (b) the free flight of which does not depend on an engine.

323  Part 1 of the Dictionary

Insert:

scheduled air transport operation means an air transport operation, other than a medical transport operation, that is conducted:

 (a) in accordance with fixed schedules to and from fixed terminals over specific routes with or without intermediate stopping places between terminals; and

 (b) in circumstances in which the accommodation in the aircraft is available for use by persons generally.

324  Part 1 of the Dictionary (first and second occurring definitions of significant change)

Repeal the definitions, substitute:

significant change:

 (a) for an Australian air transport operator: see regulation 119.020; or

 (b) for a balloon transport operator: see regulation 131.030; or

 (c) for an aerial work operator: see regulation 138.012.

325  Part 1 of the Dictionary

Insert:

specialised balloon operation: see regulation 131.020.

326  Part 1 of the Dictionary (paragraph (d) of the definition of sport aviation body)

Repeal the paragraph, substitute:

 (d) Recreational Aviation Australia Limited; or

327  Part 1 of the Dictionary (paragraph (f) of the definition of sport aviation body)

Repeal the paragraph, substitute:

 (f) Sports Aviation Federation of Australia Limited; or

328  Part 1 of the Dictionary

Insert:

State includes the Northern Territory.

329  Part 1 of the Dictionary (definition of student pilot)

Repeal the definition, substitute:

student pilot means:

 (a) for aircraft other than Part 131 aircraft—a person who is authorised to pilot an aircraft under regulation 61.112; or

 (b) for Part 131 aircraft—a person who:

 (i) does not hold a commercial pilot (balloon) licence within the meaning of subregulation 5.01(1) of CAR; and

 (ii) is receiving balloon flying training within the meaning of that subregulation.

330  Part 1 of the Dictionary

Insert:

Territory does not include the Northern Territory.

traffic information has the same meaning as in Annex 11 to the Chicago Convention.

traffic pattern means the path over the ground of aircraft in flight in the vicinity of an aerodrome during the execution of take‑offs and landings and their paths when manoeuvring on the manoeuvring area.

331  Part 1 of the Dictionary (definition of unmanned free balloon)

Repeal the definition, substitute:

unmanned free balloon means a free balloon that:

 (a) is not tethered; and

 (b) is not equipped to carry persons.

Note: There are 4 different kinds of unmanned free balloons: see regulation 101.145.

332  Part 1 of the Dictionary

Insert:

VFR operation means an operation conducted under the VFR.

333  Clause 3 of Part 2 of the Dictionary

Repeal the clause, substitute:

3  Definition of air transport operation

 (1) An air transport operation is a passenger transport operation, a cargo transport operation or a medical transport operation, that:

 (a) is conducted for hire or reward; or

 (b) is prescribed by an instrument issued under regulation 201.025.

 (2) Despite subclause (1), an air transport operation does not include an aerial work operation or a balloon transport operation.

334  Subclause 60(2) of Part 2 of the Dictionary (subparagraph (a)(i) of the definition of psychoactive substance)

Omit “that Convention”, substitute “the Chicago Convention”.

335  At the end of Part 2 of the Dictionary

Add:

75  Definition of passenger transport operation

 (1) A passenger transport operation is an operation of an aircraft that involves the carriage of passengers, whether or not cargo is also carried on the aircraft.

 (2) Despite subclause (1), an operation is not a passenger transport operation if the operation is:

 (a) an operation of an aircraft with a special certificate of airworthiness; or

 (b) a cost‑sharing flight; or

 (c) a medical transport operation; or

 (d) if the registered operator of an aircraft is an individual—an operation of the aircraft:

 (i) that involves the carriage of that individual; and

 (ii) does not also involve the carriage of other passengers; or

 (e) if the registered operator of an aircraft is an individual—an operation of the aircraft:

 (i) that involves the carriage of that individual; and

 (ii) involves the carriage of other passengers; and

 (iii) for which no payment or reward is made or given in relation to the carriage of the other passengers or cargo.

Schedule 2—Transitional provisions commencing at early commencement time

Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998

1  After Subpart 202.EA

Insert:

Subpart 202.EAA—Transitional provisions for Parts 91, 103, 105, 119, 121, 131, 133, 135 and 138

Division 202.EAA.1—Amendments made by the Civil Aviation Legislation Amendment (Flight Operations—Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2021

Subdivision 202.EAA.1.1—Preliminary

202.405  Definitions for this Division

  In this Division:

aerial work (air ambulance) operation means an operation (however described) for the purpose mentioned in subparagraph 206(1)(a)(vii) of the old CAR.

amending Regulations means the Civil Aviation Legislation Amendment (Flight Operations—Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2021.

authorisation has the same meaning as in Part 11.

corresponding new provision: in relation to a provision (the old provision) of the old Regulations that is repealed by the amending Regulations, the corresponding new provision is the provision (or provisions) of the new Regulations that:

 (a) is in relation to a matter covered by the old provision; and

 (b) has a substantially similar effect in relation to the matter as the old provision.

early commencement time means the time when Schedule 2 to the amending Regulations commences.

eligible instrument: see regulation 202.405A.

IFR includes the I.F.R. within the meaning of the old CAR.

IFR flight includes an I.F.R. flight within the meaning of the old CAR.

instrument means a legislative or administrative instrument made under, or for the purposes of, a provision of:

 (a) these Regulations (including the old Regulations); or

 (b) the Act; or

 (c) another instrument made under or for the purposes of these Regulations (including the old Regulations) or the Act.

main commencement time means the time when Schedule 1 to the amending Regulations commences.

make, in relation to an instrument, includes grant or issue the instrument.

new Regulations: see subregulation 202.405B(2).

old CAR means CAR as in force immediately before the main commencement time and includes Civil Aviation Orders issued under those Regulations.

old Regulations means these Regulations (including the old CAR) as in force immediately before the main commencement time.

transition period means the period:

 (a) beginning immediately after the early commencement time; and

 (b) ending immediately before the main commencement time.

VFR includes the V.F.R. within the meaning of the old CAR.

VFR flight includes a V.F.R. flight within the meaning of the old CAR.

202.405A  Meaning of eligible instrument

  An instrument is an eligible instrument if the instrument is made under, or for the purposes of, a provision of these Regulations (including the old Regulations) or the Act and is in relation to any of the following:

 (a) a particular person;

 (b) a particular flight;

 (c) a particular aircraft;

 (d) a particular aerodrome;

 (e) a particular act, event, case or circumstance.

202.405B  Meaning and effect of new Regulations

 (1) For the purposes of Subdivisions 202.EAA.1.1 to 202.EAA.1.7, assume that the following regulations (and any Manuals of Standards issued under those regulations) commence at the early commencement time:

 (a) the Civil Aviation Safety Amendment (Part 91) Regulations 2018;

 (b) the Civil Aviation Legislation Amendment (Parts 103, 105 and 131) Regulations 2019;

 (c) the Civil Aviation Safety Amendment (Part 119) Regulations 2018;

 (d) the Civil Aviation Safety Amendment (Part 121) Regulations 2018;

 (e) the Civil Aviation Safety Amendment (Part 133) Regulations 2018;

 (f) the Civil Aviation Safety Amendment (Part 135) Regulations 2018;

 (g) the Civil Aviation Safety Amendment (Part 138) Regulations 2018;

 (h) the Civil Aviation Safety Amendment (Operations Definitions) Regulations 2019.

 (2) The new Regulations means these Regulations as amended by the regulations mentioned in subregulation (1) and any includes Manuals of Standards issued under those regulations.

202.405C  Relationship with section 7 of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901

  Nothing in this Division limits the effect of section 7 of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 (as it applies because of paragraph 13(1)(a) of the Legislation Act 2003).

Subdivision 202.EAA.1.2—Requirements for existing AOC holders before main commencement time

202.406  AOC holders to give CASA proposed operations manuals and expositions etc. before main commencement time

 (1) An operator mentioned in column 1 of an item in the following table must, during the period mentioned in column 3 of the item, give CASA the documents and information (the compliance material) mentioned in column 2 of the item.

Note: For the definitions of aerial work (air ambulance) operations and transition period, see 202.405.

 (2) The compliance statement mentioned in column 2 of the table in subregulation (1) must be made in the approved form.

Note: Under regulation 11.018, a compliance statement in the approved form is not complete unless it contains all of the information required by the form.

Effect of suspension

 (3) In determining if an AOC is in force during the transition period for the purposes of an item in the table in subregulation (1), disregard any suspension of the AOC during that period.

Subdivision 202.EAA.1.3—Existing AOCs due to expire