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18 Mar 2024 |
Drug and Alcohol Management Plans (DAMP) added to Rules projects in progress. |
18 Mar 2024 |
Tell us how you use the rules pages on our website The Civil Aviation Rules pages are one of the most important sections on our website and as a result of the Civil Aviation Act 2023 coming into effect on 5 April 2025, we’ll be re-publishing all 50 rule parts. This presents an opportunity for us to revise how those pages function. We’d like to hear how you use those pages so we can make sure they suit the needs of everyone accessing that information. Please take a couple of minutes to complete this anonymous survey(external link) |
18 Mar 2024 | |
15 Mar 2024 |
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15 Mar 2024 | |
15 Mar 2024 |
Emerging Technologies Unit welcomes Transport Canada and NAV Canada |
15 Mar 2024 |
EASA Emergency AD 2024-0071 Cabri G2 helicopters - Swashplate Inspection |
14 Mar 2024 |
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14 Mar 2024 |
EASA SIB 2024-05 - Incorrect Computation of the Hybrid Flight Path Angle by LCR-100 AHRS |
13 Mar 2024 |
FAA SAFO 24003 - Aero Vodochody L39 Inaccurate Mode C Altitude Reporting |
13 Mar 2024 | |
12 Mar 2024 |
Fifth meeting of the Emerging Aviation Technology Forum The fifth meeting of the Emerging Aviation Technologies Forum (EATF) took place on 21 February 2024 in Wellington. |
12 Mar 2024 |
AC92-4, Rev 1, Dangerous Goods Manual and accompanying manuals A new revision of this AC has been published. Revision 1 replaces the various manuals with two new sample manuals for a will-carry and will-not-carry operator respectively. It also makes minor updates throughout to clarify the intent of the AC. We have also included separate word documents of each manual for people to use. Participants may find it useful to download the manual(s): DG Manual Sample 1.4 Will-carry operator [DOCX 633 KB] DG Manual Sample 2.0 Will-not-carry [DOCX 604 KB] Please feel free to ask the CAA dangerous goods team (certification@caa.govt.nz) for advice on tailoring your manual for your specific operation. This may save time and cost in the certification process, and ensure that the manual is tailored to the participant organisation. Please note, because of the extent of the changes, we have decided not to include a marked-up version. |
11 Mar 2024 |
Airspace user consultation - NZD226 Rotowaro Mine – Amendment to Lateral Dimensions |
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08 Mar 2024 |
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07 Mar 2024 |
EASA SIB 2024-04 - Risks from using high power lights close to aircraft structures |
06 Mar 2024 | |
06 Mar 2024 |
Media release: Pilot error a key factor in fatal glider crash |
06 Mar 2024 |
CASA AWB 63-004 Issue 4 - Kamatics Corporation KAflex Drive Shafts - UH-1 and Bell 206/407/412 |
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06 Mar 2024 |
AC61-1, Revision 13, Pilot licences and ratings – General – open for consultation This AC has been revised and is open for consultation . Revision 13 adds a requirement to provide evidence of remedial training in the event of a flight test failure, in the section on rule 61.21, Flight tests. This change reflects advice from CAA in a seminar for General Aviation participants in October 2023, where CAA and participants discussed the need for proper assessment of remedial training. As with other ACs, proposed insertions are in yellow highlight and proposed deletions in strikethrough. Comments close Wednesday 03 April 2024. |
05 Mar 2024 |
Upcoming New Southern Sky Programme Stakeholders’ Showcase speakers |
04 Mar 2024 |
Updates to Rules projects in progress and Regulatory policy |
04 Mar 2024 |
Aviation Industry Association (formerly Aviation New Zealand) is running their next Senior Persons' workshop in Queenstown, on Wednesday 27 March. |
04 Mar 2024 |
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04 Mar 2024 | |
01 Mar 2024 |
Airspace user consultation - Proposed Low Flying Zone - Te Horo |
01 Mar 2024 |
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01 Mar 2024 | ATSB Final Investigation Report No. AO-2022-038 - Engine malfunction and forced landing involving Robinson R22 Beta II, VH-NKV 85 NM north-east of Karumba aerodrome, Queensland, on 6 August 2022 - issued 23 Feb 2024 |
29 Feb 2024 |
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29 Feb 2024 |
Airworthiness Directive Schedule Amendment Nr 24-02 - effective 29 February 2024 |
29 Feb 2024 | |
28 Feb 2024 |
Secure your aircraft Good Aviation Practice (GAP) booklet - new revision now available [PDF 2.1 MB] We’ve recently revised our Secure your aircraft Good Aviation Practice booklet, previously revised in 2004. This revision covers all aspects of tying down a variety of aircraft, with a new section on advice for tourism operators. Download your own copy of this GAP booklet (link above), or order a free physical copy using the online order form. |
28 Feb 2024 | |
27 Feb 2024 |
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27 Feb 2024 |
Airworthiness and Maintenance Workshop Event details added for April in Wanaka and June in Nelson. |
26 Feb 2024 |
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26 Feb 2024 | |
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26 Feb 2024 |
We have approved the following examiner theory course:
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26 Feb 2024 | |
23 Feb 2024 |
AC141-1 Revision 6 Aviation training organisations - Certification This Advisory Circular has been revised to reflect the recent update to AC61-19, Pilot licences and ratings - Flight Examiner Ratings, Revision 16. Revision 6 makes the following changes to Appendix A:
There is also a marked-up copy to make it easier to see the changes quickly: |
23 Feb 2024 |
AC61-19 Revision 15 Pilot Licences and Ratings - Flight Examiner Ratings This Advisory Circular has been updated. Revision 15 updates the section, Flight Examiner Rating Requirements, replaces the content of Appendix I, Examiner Theory Course Syllabus and adds a new Appendix II, Practical Training. As a result, the former Appendix II, Flight Examiner Flight Test Syllabus, is now Appendix III. Lastly this revision makes minor changes to align with current AC style. CAA would like to thank participants who took the time to provide feedback on the draft AC. |
21 Feb 2024 |
LAME rating designations updated [PDF 486 KB] Historic corrections to some aircraft group, type, and ratings. |
21 Feb 2024 |
Wake turbulence Good Aviation Practice (GAP) booklet – new revision now available [PDF 1.2 MB] The GAP has been revised to align with the AIPNZ update scheduled for 22 February 2024, regarding the Super (J) wake turbulence category. Download a digital copy (link above) or order a free printed copy using our online form(external link). |
21 Feb 2024 |
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16 Feb 2024 |
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16 Feb 2024 | |
16 Feb 2024 |
News item: Four weeks until New Southern Sky Programme Stakeholders’ Showcase |
16 Feb 2024 |
FAA SAIB 2024-01 Installation of TCW Technologies Integrated Back-up Battery System (STC SA04400NY) |
16 Feb 2024 | |
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14 Feb 2024 |
AC109-1, Revision 5, Regulated Air Cargo Agents – Certification This Advisory Circular has been revised. Revision 5 is a substantive update which:
CAA would like to thank participants who took the time to send in feedback which has improved this document. Because of the extent of the update, including those made in response to participant feedback, there is also a marked-up copy here to make it easier to check the changes quickly: |
14 Feb 2024 |
LAME rating designations updated [PDF 486 KB] B737 rating has removed the overseas reference. |
14 Feb 2024 | |
14 Feb 2024 |
Invitation to participate – Remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) pilots and ground crew |
13 Feb 2024 |
AC102-1, Revision 1, Unmanned Aircraft - Operator Certification This AC has been updated and is available for consultation. Revision 1 is a comprehensive revision which:
We are also interested in participants’ views as to whether any of the checklists would sit better on a dedicated page on the CAA website, rather than in this AC. Comments close Tuesday 2 April 2024. |
13 Feb 2024 |
Work Together, Stay Apart: A seminar for aerodrome users 2024 |
12 Feb 2024 |
NPRM 23-01 open for submission - Assorted issues Submissions close Monday 25 March at 5pm. |
12 Feb 2024 | |
09 Feb 2024 |
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09 Feb 2024 |
We’ve launched a Statement of Commitment to our Work Together, Stay Apart safety campaign so you can show your dedication to safe operations at unattended aerodromes |
08 Feb 2024 |
Safety message for unmanned aircraft: XAG P100 Pro rotor assembly maintenance requirements |
08 Feb 2024 |
Continuing Airworthiness Notice 27-027 - Guimbal Cabri G2 Main Rotor Swashplate Assembly Cracking |
07 Feb 2024 | |
05 Feb 2024 |
EASA Emergency AD 2024-0037-E - AUSTRO ENGINE GmbH - E4 and E4P engines - effective 06 Feb 2024 |
05 Feb 2024 | |
02 Feb 2024 |
Briefing to the Incoming Minister, February 2023 [PDF 8.7 MB] |
01 Feb 2024 |
Inspection Authorisation (IA) certificate courses in Christchurch in May IA certificate initial course IA certificate refresher course |
31 Jan 2024 | |
29 Jan 2024 |
Proposal to revoke AC43-12, Non-aeronautical lead acid batteries As part of our review of ACs, CAA has determined that this AC is no longer fit for purpose, as the acceptable standards are out of date, and the remaining guidance is either better suited to a webpage or can be found in manufacturers’ instructions. We propose to revoke this AC, unless participants are strongly in favour of its retention. If you have any feedback on whether this AC should be revoked or retained, please use our Advisory Circular feedback form. Comments close Monday 26 February 2024 |
29 Jan 2024 |
Changes to Part 65 Advisory Circulars to reflect online applications From Monday 29th January 2024 air traffic controllers and related professions can now apply for their licences through Online services. We have updated the ACs in the 65 series to reflect this, including some other content, in conjunction with Airways, as outlined in the Version History. We have also removed the following forms as they are no longer required:
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29 Jan 2024 | |
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26 Jan 2024 | |
26 Jan 2024 |
Emergency AD - Transport Canada CF2024-03 Bell 505 Helicopters |
24 Jan 2024 |
14 dog cards added |
24 Jan 2024 |
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24 Jan 2024 |
Request to Extend Danger Area - NZD 720 - airspace user consultation |
24 Jan 2024 | |
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23 Jan 2024 |
AC92-2, Revision 3, Carriage of dangerous goods This AC has been updated and is available at the link above. The purpose of Revision 3 is to update material based on the ICAO Technical Instructions (TIs). The main changes are:
A copy of this AC in marked-up version, with the insertions in yellow highlight and deletions in strikethrough is available here for quick reference: AC92-2, Revision 3, Carriage of dangerous goods - marked up [PDF 1.5 MB] |
23 Jan 2024 | |
19 Jan 2024 |
AC61-19, Revision 15, Pilot licences and ratings - Flight Examiner Ratings This AC has been updated and is available for consultation. Revision 15 is a substantive change which:
Comments close Monday 20 February 2024. |
18 Jan 2024 |
Airworthiness Directive Schedule Amendment Nr 24-01 - effective 18 January 2024 |
17 Jan 2024 |
Airspace reviews 2024 - proposed danger area - Maari Platform – airspace user consultation |
17 Jan 2024 | |
15 Jan 2024 | |
12 Jan 2024 |
Wind Mast at 194 Jacobs Road, Pepepe |
12 Jan 2024 |
Physical addresses of regulated air cargo agents (v150) – updated 12 Jan 2024 |
11 Jan 2024 |
Efflux Discharging Structure at 95-111 Orchard Road, Christchurch |
10 Jan 2024 |
Pylon Replacement at Khandallah-Takapu Road A, Wellington |
09 Jan 2024 |
EASA Emergency AD 2024-0007-E Cabri G2 helicopters - Pilot and Copilot Cyclic Stick Base Inspection |
08 Jan 2024 |
2023 Part 146 Design Delegation Holders seminar The 2023 Design Delegation Holders Seminar on 02 November 2023 at Grand Hall, Parliament, Wellington was attended by over 65 participants from industry, RNZAF and CAA staff members. |
08 Jan 2024 | |
08 Jan 2024 |
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