What's new

02 Oct 2023

AC91-19, Revision 1, Piston Engine TBO Mixed Agricultural and Other Operations

This AC has been updated for the first time since 2011. Revision 1 makes minor stylistic and format changes in line with other ACs and adds a version history.

A version of the AC in marked up format, with insertions in yellow highlight and deletions in strikethrough is available here for easy reference.

Part 77 proposals

• Crane and Drilling Rig at 8 Spedding Road, Whenuapai
  Submissions close 30 Oct 2023
• Mobile Crane at Ray Emery Drive, Auckland Airport
  Submissions close 27 Oct 2023
• Taumatatotara Wind Farm, Waitomo District
  Submissions close 26 Oct 2023

Aircraft register - updated

Advisory Circulars monthly report - September 2023

General exemption 19/EXE/1 (Amendment #1) [PDF 173 KB]

Airworthiness Directive Schedule Amendment Nr 23-09 - effective 28 September 2023

AC91-06, Revision 2, Aircraft Technical Log

This AC has been updated for the first time since 2011. Revision 2:

• makes format and stylistic changes, to align with current AC format
• adds advice about using alternative formats to CA006 in accordance with rule 91.619(c)
• updates Form CAA 400 in Appendix A, and
• adds a version history.

Flight Examiner Seminar Programme 2023 [PDF 227 KB]

We are heavily subscribed for the Flight Examiner Seminar and registrations are now closed.

Vector Online: A special edition of Vector

Advisory circular open for consultation: AC121-7 & 125-2, Ditching – Techniques, Hazards, and Survival, Revision 1

This AC has been revised, for the first time since 2010.

Revision 1 has changed the title to incorporate Part 121, Air Operations Large Aeroplanes. It substantially updates the content throughout and changes the order of many sections. We have also taken the opportunity to add to the Definitions section, and add an Abbreviations section and a Version History. An appendix of suggested checklists has been added. Lastly, we have deleted the Risk Assessment and Mitigations section as guidance is now available from other ACs.

Transport Canada (TC) Feedback is available at: Other authorities' airworthiness advisories

Aircraft register - updated

Part 77 determination

• Crane at 22 Setters Line, Palmerston North - hazard

Continuing Airworthiness Notice 27-026 - Guimbal Cabri G2 Helicopters – Cracked Pilot Cyclic Base

Continuing Airworthiness Notice 27-025 Rev 1 - Airbus Helicopters AS 350 and AS 355 Series – Correct Installation of Co-Pilot Cyclic Stick

AC105-1 - Parachuting - Operating Rules, Revision 3

This AC has been updated for the first time since 2017 and is available. Revision 3 makes format and stylistic changes and adds a version history, but makes no substantive changes.

Continuing Airworthiness Notice 27-025 - Airbus Helicopters AS 350 Series – Correct Installation of Co-Pilot Cyclic Stick

Part 77 determinations

• Crane at 56 Livingston Street, Hokitika - no hazard
• Crane at 64-68 Lorne Street, Auckland - hazard

Vector Online: Things that jeopardise your lookout

FAA SAFO 23007 - Suspected Unapproved Parts from Bell 206B, N536T, S/N 3195

Aircraft register - updated

FAA Unapproved Parts Notification 2023-AAE-EHL-20230505-789 - Butyrate dopes, nitrate dopes, cements and adhesives sold by Aircraft Spruce and manufactured by Products Techniques Incorporated

FAA SAIB 2023-09 Parker Stratoflex 124-, 130-, and 170-series hoses qualified to TSO-C53a and 124K-, 156-, and 171K-series hoses qualified to TSO-C75

Media release: Fatal accident report delivers sobering reminder for mountain flying

Part 77 proposal

• Crane at 11 Springs Street, Onehunga, Auckland
  Submissions close 11 Oct 2023

Vector Online: High safety

Part 77 proposal

• Crane Height Change at 297 Albany Highway, Rosedale
  Submissions close 09 Oct 2023

Vector Magazine: Spring 2023, featuring the article 'Things that jeopardise your lookout'

Notice of Direction to safeguard security enhanced areas [PDF 168 KB]

Aircraft register - updated

Medical Manual

This manual for Medical Examiners is now provided in webpage format.

Continuing Airworthiness Notice 85-011 Continental CD-135 and CD-155 Piston Crown Cracking

AC145-1, Revision 8, Aircraft Maintenance Organisations

Revision 8 removes references to Part 141 throughout the document and provides additional detail on the authorisation of staff who maintain components. Minor changes have also been incorporated to highlight the significance of ATA Specification 104 (now at Revision 2022.1). Lastly, an error has been fixed in the section on rule 145.63, Records, Operator’s records, correcting the time that records need to be retained from one year to five years, in accordance with the relevant rule.

CAA would like to thank the participants who took the time to provide feedback on this AC.

Type Acceptance Report: Boeing 737-800 Series Revision 5 [PDF 706 KB]

This revision adds the Boeing 737-800BCF (Boeing Converted Freighter) configuration which is being used by the new airline Texel Air.

Part 77 determinations

• Wind Farm Turbines at Hillary Road, Ferndale, Southland - hazard
• Extension to Te Rere Hau Wind Farm, 368 Forest Hill Road, Palmerston North - hazard
• Mast at Whitford Farms, Waikaretu Road, Port Waikato - no hazard
• Crane at 17 Small Road, Silverdale, Auckland - no hazard

Newly revised: How to be a pilot – Junior GAP booklet [PDF 2.6 MB]

We’ve updated the ever-popular How to be a pilot – Junior Good Aviation Practice (GAP) booklet. The booklet introduces 8-12 year olds to what is involved in becoming a pilot; and to a possible career in aviation. This latest version now includes information about the Air Cadets and Youth Glide New Zealand.

Download a digital copy or order a free printed copy using our order form.

Aircraft register - updated

Continuing Airworthiness Notice 72-007 Aeronautical Accessories Pc Safety Valve Kit - Fractured Valve StemPart 77 proposal

Part 77 proposal

• Crane at SH25A Taparahi Slip
  Submissions close 28 Sep 2023

Advisory Circulars monthly report - August 2023

Part 66 Subpart E - Certificate of Inspection Authorisation, Currency and renewal

Airworthiness Directive Schedule Amendment Nr 23-08 - effective 31 Aug 2023

2023 Airspace reviews

Low Flying Zone (LFZ) NZL361, Waitara River, Taranaki - Confirm a Using Agency or Withdraw LFZ

Emerging Technologies Unit attending Aerospace Summit 2023(external link)

The second Aotearoa New Zealand Aerospace Summit will be held at Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre over two days on 11-12 September 2023. 

Aircraft register - updated

ATPL Flight test report templates

• These templates now have room to record whether the test flight was conducted in an aircraft, or in a simulator.

Part 77 proposal

• Crane at 73 and 75 Fred Taylor Drive, Westgate, Auckland
  Submissions close 21 Sep 2023

AC105-1, Revision 3, Parachuting — Operating Rules

This AC has been revised for the first time since 2017. Revision 3 is not a substantive revision, but corrects format and style to align it with current AC format.

Feedback and suggestions on other things that would be useful additions to this AC can be made until 20 September 2023.

Part 157 conditional determination

Cascade Cove Barge Heliport Proposal, The Alpine Group Ltd

Part 77 determinations

• Met tower at Mahurangi Forest, between Wellsford and Warkworth - no hazard
• Wind Mast at Matahuru Valley Road, Parish of Whangamarino, North Island - hazard
• Crane at 12 Market Street, Frankton, Queenstown - no hazard
• Crane at 89 Symes Drive, Red Beach, Auckland - no hazard

Part 77 proposal

• Crane at 313-343 Frankton Road, Queenstown
  Submissions close 19 Sep 2023

Aircraft register - updated

EASA Emergency AD 2023-0163 - AUSTRO E4 and E4P engines - Pistons - Oil Analysis

Part 157 conditional determination

Heliport Proposal, Malcolm Campbell, Campbell Copters
Bulls Gorge Heliport

New bird incident rate report - April to June 2023

The issue of agricultural rating or annual continued competency demonstration forms have now been updated through industry consultation, please ensure all assessments going forward are completed on the new revision.

Form 24137-04 [DOCX 219 KB]

Form 24137-05 [DOCX 218 KB]

Part 77 proposal

• Crane at 2 Brunswick Street, Queenstown
  Submissions close 11 Sep 2023

Airworthiness Directive: UK CAA MPD 2023-002-E

Aircraft register - updated

AC109-1, Revision 5, Regulated Air Cargo Agent – Certification – open for consultation

Revision 5 is a substantive update which:

• Expands advice on the acceptance and ongoing oversight of known customers in New Zealand's air cargo and mail secure supply chain.
• Adds subheadings to clarify the intent of rule parts.
• Adds more detail to an acceptable form of compliance for Regulated Air Cargo Agents (RACAs) to ensure their obligations as a Part 109 certificate holder are being met, with particular reference to rule 109.61. 
• Updates the sections on Internal Quality Assurance and Occurrence Reporting.
• Adds appendices, including: a template for known customer register, an example of a known customer security programme, and general guidance on elements of a strong security culture.

Feedback on this AC will be open until Sunday 24 September 2023.

EASA Emergency AD 2023-0156-E Rotax 912 and 914 Certified Engines - Propeller Shaft

Part 77 proposal

• Crane at 64-68 Lorne Street, Auckland
  Submissions close 08 Sep 2023

Media release: Bruce Peterson wins Civil Aviation Authority Director’s Commendation Award

Vector Online: ADS-B does NOT replace an Airways VFR flight plan

2023-2026 Uncontrolled airspace review plan

Part 77 proposals

• Crane and building at 5 and 7 Inanga Street, Hobsonville
  Submissions close 06 Sep 2023
• Crane at 22 Setters Line, Palmerston North
  Submissions close 06 Sep 2023
• Crane at 56 Livingston Street, Hokitika
  Submissions close 06 Sep 2023

Part 77 determinations

• Crane at 297 Albany Highway, Rosedale, Auckland - no hazard
• Cranes at 34 Westpoint Drive, Hobsonville, Auckland - hazard
• Crane at 11 Odlins Place, Mosgiel - no hazard

The second meeting of the Emerging Aviation Technologies Forum was held on Tuesday 18 July 2023

Part 109 Regulated air cargo agents list (v.147)

FAA Unapproved Parts Notification 2023-AAE-EHL-20221214-460 Rockwell Collins TCAS Transmitters/Receivers P/N 822-1293-XXX (TTR-921)

EASA Emergency AD 2023-0156-E Rotax 912 and 914 Certified Engines - Propeller Shaft

Work Together, Stay Apart

3 posters added to the Resources page

Plane Talking 2023 seminar details added to the Events page

Vector Online: Lessons for all pilots from a Fenestron tragedy

UK CAA Emergency AD G-2023-0005-E applicable to Fuel Cylinders P/N CB2990 Issue A (Alugas)