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EASA Emergency AD 2024-0202-E Arrius 2F Engines Fuel Control Unit - Replacement [PDF 199 KB]

Emergency airworthiness directives

Vector Online: Weather tragedies affect air traffic controllers too

Part 77 determinations

• Tower Crane at 107 Cambridge Terrace, Christchurch - hazard
• Crane booms at 76 Mokoia Road, Birkenhead, Auckland - hazard
• Queenstown Lakes District Council - hazard
• Crane at Lower Queen Street, Richmond, Tasman - no hazard
• Crane booms at 484 Johns Road, Harewood, Christchurch - hazard

Proposed Ashburton Common Frequency Zone | Summary of Submissions Received, and Final AIP Changes [PDF 942 KB]

2022 airspace reviews

Aircraft register - updated

FAA SAFO 24007 - Shipments of Batteries/Battery-Powered Devices and Flammable Materials [PDF 183 KB]

Other authorities' airworthiness advisories: FAA

New brochure: Flying your drone safely [PDF 8.4 MB]

Check out updated content in our Drones section.

Draft Advisory Circular open for consultation

AC119-1, Revision 8, Air Operator Certification

This AC has been revised for the first time since 2014. Revision 8 is a substantive update which deletes outdated sections and updates sections throughout. It also updates the style and format to align with other ACs and adds a Version History.

As with other ACs,  proposed insertions are in yellow highlight and proposed deletions in strikethrough.

Comments close Monday 18 November 2024.

Part 109 Regulated air cargo agents list (v.163)

Vector Online: Survival skills for pilots

CASA AWB 53-012 Issue 1 - Retrofit of Symmetrical Horizontal Stabilizers to Robinson Helicopters(external link)

Other authorities' airworthiness advisories: CASA

Aircraft register - updated

Transport Canada (TC) Feedback is available on the CAA website at:

Other authorities' airworthiness advisories: Transport Canada

Part 77 proposal

• Crane at Fonterra, 12 Packers Road, Studholme
  Submissions close 6 November 2024

Vector Online: Latching on to great safety

CA Act 2023: Certification and licensing transition arrangements

New GAP booklet revision: In, out, and around Queenstown [PDF 7.5 MB]

Flying in and out of this popular area presents some unique challenges: mountainous terrain, complex and busy airspace, ‘character-building’ weather, and many different types of operations. This booklet contains advice on planning your flight around this remarkable area.

Good Aviation Practice Booklets

Aircraft register - updated

Amendment to AC-002, Revision 2, Storage and distribution of aeronautical supplies - open for consultation

On 30 September 2024, we advised that a new revision of this AC was open for consultation.

Following feedback from a participant, we have added the marked-up version of this AC, so participants can easily see changes.

As with other ACs, proposed insertions are in yellow highlight and proposed deletions in strikethrough.

Comments close Monday 28 October 2024.

Airspace user consultation: Proposed change NZD926, NZD927 and NZD928 to be designated as Military Operating Areas

Consultation closes 1 November 2024

Part 77 determination

• Wind farm at 20 Makomako Road, Pahiatua - hazard

Latest issue of Vector magazine

The spring 2024 edition of Vector is now available online.

AC-002, Revision 2, Storage and distribution of aeronautical supplies - open for consultation

This AC is open for consultation for the first time since 2007. Revision 2 is a substantive update of this AC. It updates content throughout and removes information:

• drawn from foreign guidance material, replacing it with direct reference to the source information, and

• which could have contravened overarching guidance from organisations such as WorkSafe or the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA), replacing it with reference to the relevant source data.

Lastly, it adds a Version History.

If you have any comments or feedback please send this via the Advisory Circular feedback form by Monday  28 October 2024.

Aircraft register - updated

Contact your airline about lost luggage

Airworthiness Directive Schedule Amendment Nr 24-09 - effective 26 September 2024

A new revision of form 24061-07 Instrument Rating – Competency Demonstration Report has been published on the forms section of our website. Please ensure the current revision is used when completing competency assessments.

Part 61 forms

Part 77 proposal

• Crane at Auckland International Airport
  Submissions close 22 October 2024

Aircraft register - updated

Part 77 proposal

• Windfarm at 379 Maitahi Road, Mamaranui
  Submissions close 16 October 2024

AMENDMENT - AC061-03 Rev 30 Pilot licences and ratings - Private pilot licence

On 19 September 2024, in response to feedback from a participant, item 4.4 (kk) in Subject No. 4 PPL Air Law (Aeroplane and Helicopter), 4.4 Definitions was changed from “hover taxi” to “air-taxiing”, to reflect a change in the AIPNZ. We have placed a note in the version history of the AC accordingly. CAA would like to thank the participant who brought this to our attention.

CAA Emergency AD DCA/PA-25/127 All Piper PA-25, PA-25-235 and PA-25-260 aircraft - Forward and Aft Wing Spars Inspection [PDF 22 KB]

Part 109 Regulated air cargo agents list (v.162)

EASA SIB 2024-13 - Garrecht Avionik GmbH (trading as Air Avionics) Mode-S Secondary Surveillance Radar Transponders Loss of Transponder Reply [PDF 206 KB]

Advisory Circulars AC00-1 and AC43-3

We've updated these two ACs, to address a potential contradiction between Part 43 and AC 43-3 and AC00-1. Because the changes in AC00-1 are reflected in changes to AC43-3, which is about CAA Form Two, we felt participants would find it more efficient to look over the ACs together.

AC00-1 Acceptability of Parts

Revision 3 clarifies some technical issues:

• Adding a rule reference in section 2.2, Part 43 – Maintenance practices
• Clarifying section 2.4, Acceptable parts, and section 5.2, Determining eligibility, about the use of CAA Form Two
• Deleting advice about finite life components in section 2.4, Acceptable parts
• Deleting examples of unacceptable parts in section 2.5, Unacceptable parts, and.
• Moving the section on finite life components from section 3.1, General, to new section 5.3, Conformity.

AC43-3 Parts Documentation—CAA Form Two-New Zealand Domestic Part Label

Revision 6 updates terminology and wording where needed to clarify guidance.

For easy reference, we have included marked up version to show the changes that were made, with the insertions being in yellow highlight and the deletions in strikethrough:

AC00-1, Revision 3, Acceptability of Parts – marked up version [PDF 491 KB]

AC43-3, Revision 6, Parts Documentation—CAA Form Two-New Zealand Domestic Part Label – marked up version [PDF 352 KB]

CAA would like to thank the participants who provided feedback, some of which we have incorporated in the new revisions.

AC139-4, Revision 7, Aerodrome Rescue and Firefighting

We've completed a new revision of this AC, the first since 2016. Revision 7 is a substantively updated revision which among other things:

• Adds new sections 7, Simulated and synthetic training, and 7.4, Rescue and firefighting – operational requirements
• Updates some medical requirements
• Updates some entry training standards
• Adds Tables 1 and 2 to section 6.5 Reserve supply
• Deletes the Definitions section
• Updates old Table 1, now Table 3, Typical aeroplane types and the respective category
• Updates style and format to align with current AC standards, and
• Adds a Version History.

CAA would like to thank the participants who took the time to send in feedback about the draft, as many of their suggested changes have improved the new revision.

Aircraft register - updated

Part 157 determination

• Aerodrome Conditional Determination - Te Tohunga Airstrip

Part 77 proposal

• Crane at 76 Mokoia Rd, Birkenhead
  Submissions close 10 October 2024

Request for Military Operating Area - New Zealand Defence Force - Trentham - Wellington - Airspace user consultation

Consultation closes 11 October 2024

EASA SIB 2024-11 - Continuing Airworthiness of Aerazur AIR 12 A (M2) Towing Hook [PDF 212 KB]

Part 157 determination

• Heliport Conditional Determination - Te Kuiti Hospital

Part 77 determinations

• Crane at Oaks Road, Otaika, Northland - no hazard
• Electricity Pylons between Khandallah and Takapu Road - hazard
• Tower Crane near Queenstown Airport - hazard
• Crane at 89 Symes Drive, Red Beach, Auckland - no hazard

Continuing Airworthiness Notice 25-004 - Helicopter Lifting Equipment – Load cell failures in service [PDF 357 KB]

Pricing review - questions and answers

Part 157 proposals

• Notice of proposal for activation of a heliport – Raeithi Airfield
  Submissions close 7 October 2024
• Notice of proposal for construction of a heliport – Taranaki Base Hospital – New East Wing Building
  Submissions close 4 October 2024

Aircraft register - updated

Part 157 proposal

• Notice of proposal for activation of a Heliport - Wairoa Airport
  Submissions close 20 September 2024

Airspace user consultation - Application to Amend the Lateral Extent of Danger Area NZD522 - Mangahao, Wairarapa - NZ Army

Media release: Pilot convicted for operating helicopter without appropriate licence and certification

Part 77 proposals

• Excavator and Dump Trucks at Wanaka Airport
  Submissions close 30 September 2024
• Cranes at 484 Johns Road, Hereford, Christchurch
  Submissions close 30 September 2024

Part 157 proposal

• Notice of proposal for activation of a Heliport - Whanganui
  Submissions close 30 September 2024

Part 157 determination

• Aerodrome Conditional Determination - Te Tohunga Airstrip

Part 77 determination

• Navigable airspace determination: 66 Willow Street, Tauranga

Media release: Brad MacLachlan receives Civil Aviation Authority Director’s Award

Draft rules under the 2023 Act

These drafts are being provided now to give aviation participants visibility of the proposed realigned rules prior to them being finalised.

Aircraft register - updated

Advisory Circulars monthly report - August 2024 [PDF 266 KB]

Armed Forces Recognition Requirements: Flight Crew [PDF 354 KB]

Document has been updated

EASA Emergency AD 2024-0172-E - Austro Engine GmbH - E4 and E4P engines [PDF 207 KB]

Rule projects in progress and Regulatory policy pages updated

Pricing review update

We've published a quick guide to the pricing review consultation document. This quick guide is not intended to replace the full consultation document, and you're encouraged to read the full consultation document before making a submission. Find the quick guide here:

Review of CAA fees, levies, and charges 2024

Airworthiness Directive Schedule Amendment Nr 24-08 - effective 28 August 2024

Part 77 determination

• Mobile crane at Auckland Airport - hazard

Type Acceptance Report: Pratt & Whitney Canada PW100 Series [PDF 581 KB]

Replaces Pratt & Whitney Canada PW120 Series

Part 77 determinations

• Crane at 15 Te Kapua Drive, Mangere - hazard
• Mast at 650 Venlaw Road, Oware, Southland - no hazard

2024 review of fees, levies and charges

The Civil Aviation Authority has released a proposal to review fees, levies, and charges. You're invited to comment by 8 October 2024.

Flight Instructor Seminars 2024

The seminars will be run in three locations this year in October: Christchurch, Hamilton and Wellington. 

Bird incident rate report 2024 Q2 [PDF 1.1 MB]

Aircraft register - updated

Media release: Update on changes to CAA investigation practices

AC119-4, Revision 2, Passenger, Crew and Baggage Weights

This AC has been updated for the first time since 2005. Revision 2 updates information about average passenger weights, and adjusting passenger seating after self check- in procedures, where necessary.

It also adds information about calculating weights and balances with the aid of a computer tool or app, a Further Resources section, and a Version History.

CAA would like to thank participants who provided feedback on the consultation draft.

Continuing Airworthiness Notice – 65-001 applicable to MD369 Helicopters - Tail Rotor Gearbox (TRG) Duplex Bearing Distress

Part 77 proposal

• Crane at 11 York Street, Parnell, Auckland
  Submissions close 20 September 2024

New CAA notification service

We've recently updated our email notification service, and have transitioned all user data from the previous system.

If you had previously unsubscribed from our notification services but are receiving emails from the new system, please accept our apologies and click this link to unsubscribe:

Unsubscribe from CAA notifications(external link)

Part 77 proposals

• Crane at Lower Queen Street, Richmond
  Submissions close 18 September 2024
• Frost Fans at 27 Godfrey Road, Blenheim
  Submissions close 20 September 2024

Advisory Circular AC92-2, Revision 4, Carriage of Dangerous Goods

This AC has been updated. Revision 4 adds five new sections:

• Section 3: Carriage of DG for the airworthiness and operational requirements, and company material
• Section 8: Carriage of DG for Search and Rescue (SAR)
• Section 9: Carriage of DG during Part 115 flights
• Section 10: Carriage of DG during Part 137 flights, and
• Section 14: Loading of DG cargo.

We've also amended the notes section in Table 6.1, Ammunition, by deleting the maximum quantity per passenger weight.

CAA would like to thank the participants who provided feedback during the consultation process, as it has improved this document.

Part 77 determinations

• Meteorological Mast near Lake Road, Tangimoana, Manawatu - hazard
• Wind Farm at 650 Venlaw Road, Oware, Southland - hazard
• Meteorological Mast near Ngawaro Road, Ngawaro, Bay of Plenty - hazard

Part 77 proposal

• Structure at 145 Chapel Rd, North Loburn, Canterbury
  Submissions close 31 August 2024

Aircraft register - updated

EASA SIB 2024-09 - Adherence to Operational Limitations for Non-Aerobatic General Aviation Aircraft [PDF 190 KB]

Pending Rule Part 99 – Drug and Alcohol Management Plans

Rule Part 99 is now available, along with an Advisory Circular, DAMP template and Transport Instrument, which provide information for submission and approval,  in order to have DAMPs in place by 5 April 2027.

The summary of submissions on the draft Rule Part 99 can also be found there.

We have also provided answers to questions that you may have on our CA Act 2023 implementation pages.

Vector Online: Mixing it up - VFR and IFR at uncontrolled aerodromes

Part 77 proposal

• Crane at 107 Cambridge Terrace, Christchurch
  Submissions close 11 September 2024

Two Advisory Circulars open for consultation

AC00-1, Revision 3, Acceptability of Parts and AC43-3, Revision 6, Parts Documentation—CAA Form Two-New Zealand Domestic Part Label

Comments close Wednesday 11 September 2024.

Part 77 determinations

• 292 Main South Road, Hornby, Christchurch - no hazard
• Crane at 3 Scott Road, Hobsonville, Auckland - hazard

Aircraft register - updated

Seventh meeting of the Emerging Aviation Technologies Forum

Vector Online: The STC approval process

AC61-10, Revision 13, Pilot licences and ratings – Type ratings

A new revision of this AC has been published and is now available.

Revision 13 removes approved basic gas turbine knowledge exam equivalence for engineers with turbine engine aircraft ratings, and replaces CASA Boeing 737 Type Rating equivalence with multi-crew aircraft.

It also adds, in Appendices V and VII, a requirement for type training in helicopters and aeroplanes over 5700kg to include Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) recommendations and Operational Suitability Data (OSD) in the training syllabus.

The link below provides a marked-up copy, so changes can be easily checked. As with other ACs, text in yellow highlight denotes insertions and text in strikethrough denotes deletions.

AC61-10, Revision 13, Pilot licences and ratings – Type ratings - marked-up version [PDF 487 KB]

Part 77 proposal

• Tower crane at 89 Symes Drive, Red Beach, Auckland
  Submissions close 28 August 2024

Aircraft register - updated

EASA Emergency AD 2024-0152 Tecnam P2008 JC Aircraft Advanced Start System - Deactivation [PDF 192 KB]

Effective date: 15 August 2024

Applicability: Tecnam P2008 JC aircraft, all S/N.

Argentina ANAC Emergency AD 2024-05-01 Piper PA-25, PA-25-235 and PA-25-260 Aircraft Wing Spars - Inspection [PDF 334 KB]

Effective date: 5 August 2024

Applicability: Piper PA-25, PA-25-235 and PA-25-260 aircraft wing spars.

Minutes - joint ACAG / CAA meeting March 2024 [PDF 198 KB]