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24 Mar 2023 |
Inspection Authorisation (IA) initial and refresher courses - register your interest! |
23 Mar 2023 |
Crane at Stewart Duff Drive, Wellington |
22 Mar 2023 | |
21 Mar 2023 | |
20 Mar 2023 |
Crane at 17 Hickory Place, Hornby, Christchurch - determination of hazard |
20 Mar 2023 | |
17 Mar 2023 |
Crane at 10 The Cutting Way, Palmerston North - determination of hazard |
17 Mar 2023 |
Vector magazine – Autumn 2023 out now! Check out our latest issue of Vector magazine, with our cover story: "Classic Fighters is back". |
16 Mar 2023 | |
16 Mar 2023 |
FAA Emergency AD 2023-05-16 Certain Continental Engines – Crankshaft Counterweight Retaining Rings |
14 Mar 2023 |
Crane at 2 Devonport Road, Tauranga |
13 Mar 2023 | |
09 Mar 2023 | |
09 Mar 2023 |
Crane at 61 Molesworth Street, Wellington |
09 Mar 2023 | |
09 Mar 2023 |
FAA Unapproved Parts Notification 2023-S20220706012 Windshield Wiper Assemblies - issued 12 Jan 2023 |
09 Mar 2023 |
FAA SAIB 2023-03 Helicopter Crash Resistant Fuel Systems - issued 08 Mar 2023 |
08 Mar 2023 |
Cranes at 168 Castle Street, Dunedin (replaced with signed version) - determination of hazard |
08 Mar 2023 |
This AC has been revised in line with the systematic review of all ACS. Revision 3 is the first revision since 2007, but does not make substantive changes. Revision 3:
A marked up version, with insertions in yellow highlight and deletions in strikethrough is available here for easy reference: |
08 Mar 2023 |
AC21-12, Revision 1, Airworthiness Certificates — Special Category — Light Sport Aircraft There has been a minor revision of this AC, the first since March 2021. Revision 1:
A marked up version, with insertions in yellow highlight and deletions in strikethrough is available here for easy reference: |
08 Mar 2023 |
EASA Emergency AD 2023-0048-E Robin DR 400 Aircraft - Main Wing Spar - effective 09 Mar 2023 |
07 Mar 2023 |
Physical addresses of regulated air cargo agents (v144) - updated 07 Mar 2023 |
07 Mar 2023 |
Vector Online: Classic Fighters is back. Here's how to get there safely |
07 Mar 2023 |
FAA SAIB 2023-02 Mooney M20 Series Aircraft – Landing Gear Maintenance - issued 03 Mar 2023 |
06 Mar 2023 |
Save the date! Flight Examiner Seminar 2023 The next flight examiner seminar is planned for 17-18 October 2023 in Wellington. There is no fee for this seminar, however you will need to cover all travel and accommodation costs. We recommend making your travel arrangements as soon as you can. Further information, including seminar topics and the venue will be communicated closer to the time. Email PFT.Admin@caa.govt.nz if you have any questions. |
06 Mar 2023 | |
03 Mar 2023 |
Crane at 335 Tuam Street, Christchurch Crane at Auckland International Airport - determination of hazard |
02 Mar 2023 |
Building at 9 Inanga St, Hobsonville, Auckland |
02 Mar 2023 |
AC21-9, Revision 1, Special Flight Permits This AC has been revised and is available here. Revision 1 is the first revision since this AC was issued in 2014, and
A marked-up version with the insertions in yellow highlight and the deletions in strikethrough, is available here for easy reference: AC021-9, Revision 1, Special Flight Permits - marked up [PDF 296 KB] |
28 Feb 2023 |
CASA Airworthiness Bulletin AWB 63-006 Issue 4 - Robinson R22 Main Rotor Drive System |
28 Feb 2023 | |
28 Feb 2023 | |
27 Feb 2023 | |
24 Feb 2023 | |
24 Feb 2023 | |
23 Feb 2023 |
Crane at 90 Devonport Rd, Tauranga |
23 Feb 2023 |
Airworthiness Directives Schedule Amendment Nr 23-02 - effective 23 Feb 2023 |
21 Feb 2023 |
Temporary restricted areas within uncontrolled airspace - Eastern North Island - map of restricted areas updated |
20 Feb 2023 |
Airspace occurrence briefs - updated with two occurrences from 2022 |
20 Feb 2023 | |
19 Feb 2023 |
Media release: Accessing restricted airspace over the Eastern North Island |
18 Feb 2023 |
Additional temporary restricted areas within uncontrolled airspace - Eastern North Island |
17 Feb 2023 |
Type acceptance report: Schleicher AS 33 Series [PDF 551 KB] |
17 Feb 2023 |
Security screening times |
16 Feb 2023 |
Crane at 11 Quay St, Kopu |
16 Feb 2023 |
Between November 2021 and October 2022 there were 48 reported airspace intrusions into the Woodbourne control zone. Vector Online takes a look at the challenges – and peculiarities – of the local transit lane. |
16 Feb 2023 | |
16 Feb 2023 |
AC066-1, Rev 5, Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence - General - draft for consultation |
15 Feb 2023 |
Cyclone Gabrielle - NOTAMs and temporary restricted airspace |
15 Feb 2023 |
Crane at 17 Hickory Place, Hornby |
15 Feb 2023 |
FAA SAIB 2023-01: MAIN ROTOR BLADES; Brinelled Main Rotor Blade Spindle Bearing – issued 14 Feb 2023 |
13 Feb 2023 |
Physical addresses of regulated air cargo agents (v143) - updated 13 Feb 2023 |
13 Feb 2023 |
Crane at 30 Hospital Road, Otahuhu, Auckland Crane at 4-8 Oxford Terrace, Mt Cook, Wellington - determination of no hazard |
13 Feb 2023 |
Good Aviation Practice (GAP) booklet revision: New Zealand airspace
This is a general update of the booklet, previously updated in 2019. Download a digital copy [PDF 2.4 MB] or request a printed copy using our order form. |
13 Feb 2023 | |
10 Feb 2023 |
Media statement: Hood Aerodrome prosecution – CAA withdraws charges |
09 Feb 2023 |
Airworthiness and Maintenance Workshop - register now!
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08 Feb 2023 |
Revised form: 24115-02 Part 115 Compliance Matrix – Common Requirements – Exposition Content [DOCX 90 KB] |
07 Feb 2023 | |
06 Feb 2023 |
Type acceptance report: Lockheed 12-A [PDF 661 KB] This is an old pre-WW2 aircraft of which there are very few left in the world and one in New Zealand. |
06 Feb 2023 | |
03 Feb 2023 |
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) - ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand is currently updating New Zealand’s compliance with, and differences from, the Annexes to the Convention on International Civil Aviation, and the list of differences from ICAO Standards, Recommended Practices and Procedures referred to in AIPNZ GEN 1.7. |
02 Feb 2023 |
31 Jan 2023 | |
31 Jan 2023 |
AC61-15, Rev 7, Pilot Licences and Ratings — Agricultural Ratings The marked up copy, to easily check changes, is available here [PDF 612 KB]. |
31 Jan 2023 |
23 EXE 23 Exemption from the Requirements in Civil Aviation Rule 91.7 and 92.13 - issued 27 Jan 2023 |
30 Jan 2023 | |
30 Jan 2023 |
Emergency FAA AD 2023-02-04 - Mooney Aircraft Elevator Structure - effective 13 Feb 2023 |
30 Jan 2023 | |
27 Jan 2023 | |
27 Jan 2023 | |
27 Jan 2023 |
Crane at 10 Alpha Street, Te Aro, Wellington Crane at 30 Pohutukawa Drive, Owhata, Rotorua Crane at 125 Unsworth Drive and 5 Greenwich Way, Auckland |
26 Jan 2023 |
Airworthiness Directives Schedule Amendment Nr 23-01 - effective 26 Jan 2023 |
25 Jan 2023 | |
24 Jan 2023 | |
24 Jan 2023 |
Crane at 124 Wiri Station Road, Wiri, Auckland - determination of hazard |
24 Jan 2023 | |
20 Jan 2023 |
Crane at 221 Madras Street, Christchurch Cranes at 168 Castle Street, Christchurch |
19 Jan 2023 |
Media response Thursday 19 January: Wellington screening point |
19 Jan 2023 |
23/EXE/40 Exemption from the Requirement in Civil Aviation Rule 92.203(a) - issued 19 Jan 2023 |
19 Jan 2023 |
AC145-2, Rev 0, Advice for AMOs on Tech Agreement Maintenance between CAAS and CAANZ - draft for consultation |
18 Jan 2023 |
This is the first time this advisory circular (AC) has been revised since 2011. Revision 2 is not a substantive revision, but corrects outdated references, makes stylistic changes in line with current ACs and adds a Version History. The marked up copy, to easily check changes, is available here [PDF 381 KB]. |
18 Jan 2023 | |
16 Jan 2023 | |
16 Jan 2023 | |
16 Jan 2023 |
New Regulated Air Cargo Agents Occurrence report form CA005R [PDF 172 KB] The Civil Aviation Authority encourages reporting of all security-related incidents or concerns, even when these may not reach the formal requirements for reporting under Civil Aviation Rule Part 12. Details of security occurrences help the CAA identify threats or risks to the aviation sector. We invite you to use this form to voluntarily report security incidents or concerns to the Security Regulation Unit which do not require formal reporting. Incidents or concerns include suspicious interactions, observations of security concern, or anything else that makes you feel uncomfortable. |
16 Jan 2023 | |
13 Jan 2023 | |
13 Jan 2023 | |
12 Jan 2023 |
Building at Waikato Hospital, Pembroke Street, Hamilton - determination of no hazard |
11 Jan 2023 |
Inspection Authorisation (IA) courses - Auckland - February 2023 - register now! |
10 Jan 2023 |
New poster revision: Safety on the apron Available in A3 and A4 sizes. Download a digital copy [PDF 454 KB] or request a printed copy using our order form. |
10 Jan 2023 |
This booklet, an update to the 2005 title How to deal with an aircraft accident scene, covers key information you need to know, and what you should do, if you're first on site after an aircraft has come down. Download a digital copy [PDF 1.8 MB] or request a printed copy using our order form. |
09 Jan 2023 |
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02 Jan 2023 |
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