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23 Apr 2024 |
Airworthiness and Maintenance Workshop North Island workshop dates confirmed:
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23 Apr 2024 |
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23 Apr 2024 |
Continuing Airworthiness Notice 05-002 - Revision 1: Manufacturer Service Information Compliance |
23 Apr 2024 |
EASA SIB 2024-07 - Schempp-Hirth Dicus and Ventus powered gliders: Front Electric Sustainer Wiring |
22 Apr 2024 | |
19 Apr 2024 |
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19 Apr 2024 |
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19 Apr 2024 | |
18 Apr 2024 |
Media release: CAA prosecution results in conviction of microlight pilot for careless operation |
18 Apr 2024 | |
15 Apr 2024 |
AC61-3 - Pilot licences and ratings - Private pilot licence A new revision of this AC has been published and is now available. Revision 30 deletes the sentence about medical certificate requirements in the section under Night flying. It also deletes the references to Metflight at sections 8.50.2 and 8.50.4. A marked up version of the AC with insertions in yellow highlight and deletions in strikethrough, is available here for easy reference: AC61-3 Marked-up version [PDF 1.6 MB] We have also made a minor change to AC61-17, Pilot licences and ratings - Instrument ratings, deleting an out of date reference at section 52.75.26. CAA would like to thank the participants who bought these errors to our attention. |
15 Apr 2024 |
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15 Apr 2024 |
Airspace user consultation - Proposed amendment to terminal control area – North Dunedin Submissions close 03 May 2024. |
15 Apr 2024 |
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11 Apr 2024 |
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11 Apr 2024 |
VFR MET Good Aviation Practice (GAP) booklet – new revision now available Previously updated in 2021, the latest revision incorporates references to PreFlight, information on space weather, and has updated imagery throughout. Download a digital copy [PDF 4.3 MB] or order a free printed copy using our online form. |
11 Apr 2024 |
Work Together, Stay Apart seminars
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10 Apr 2024 | |
10 Apr 2024 | |
09 Apr 2024 |
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09 Apr 2024 | |
08 Apr 2024 |
Airspace user consultation - Proposed Common Frequency Zone – Oamaru Submissions close 24 Apr 2024. |
08 Apr 2024 |
AC61-1, Revision 13, Pilot licences and ratings - General This AC has been updated and is now available. 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. CAA would like to thank the participants who took the trouble to comment on the proposed changes. |
08 Apr 2024 |
AC00-1, Revision 2, Acceptability of parts This AC has been revised and is available for consultation. Revision 2:
Comments close Tuesday 7 May 2024. |
08 Apr 2024 | |
05 Apr 2024 |
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05 Apr 2024 |
AC091-09 - 172-1 Rev 16 Radiotelephony Manual [PDF 1.1 MB] On 4 April 2024, a participant alerted us to an error in in Figure 4.3.2a, which we have now corrected. CAA would like to thank the participant who drew this to our attention. A marked-up copy is available here for participants to see the change, which is also noted in the version history: AC091-09 - 172-1 Rev 16 Radiotelephony Manual - marked-up version [PDF 1.1 MB] |
04 Apr 2024 | |
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02 Apr 2024 |
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02 Apr 2024 | |
02 Apr 2024 | Aircraft register - updated |
28 Mar 2024 | |
28 Mar 2024 |
AC139-10, Revision 2, Control of Obstacles - open for consultation This AC has been updated for the first time since 2007. Revision 2 updates references and key information, makes the language more direct and adds a Version History. As with other ACs, proposed insertions are in yellow highlight and proposed deletions in strikethrough. Comments close Friday 26 April 2024. |
28 Mar 2024 |
Airworthiness Directive Schedule Amendment Nr 24-03 - effective 28 March 2024 |
27 Mar 2024 |
AC91-11, Revision 3, Single Pilot IFR – open for consultation The AC has been updated for the first time since 2008. Revision 3 is a substantive revision which:
As with other ACs, proposed insertions are in yellow highlight and proposed deletions in strikethrough. Comments close Wednesday 24 April 2024. |
27 Mar 2024 |
Launch of Reduced and Zero Emissions Project We’ve initiated a project, as part of our Emerging Technologies Programme, called the Reduced and Zero Emissions Project (RZEP) to support the introduction of reduced and zero emissions aircraft. Visit the project page to find out more. |
26 Mar 2024 | |
26 Mar 2024 |
Drug and Alcohol Management Plans (DAMPs) NPRM and draft advisory circular (AC) now open for feedback The Notice of Proposed Rule Making (NPRM) and draft AC on DAMPs under the Civil Aviation Act (2023) are now online and open for feedback and submissions until Friday 10 May 2024. Advisory Circulars open for consultation You can find out more about drug and alcohol management and the 2023 Act here: |
25 Mar 2024 |
Transport Canada Emergency AD CF-2024-11 Bell 429 Tail Rotor Blade Abrasion Strip Cracks |
25 Mar 2024 | |
21 Mar 2024 |
AC61-17, Rev 16 - Pilot Licences and Rating - Instrument Rating This AC has been revised to reflect feedback from the sector and is available. Revision 16:
A version of the new AC with the insertions in yellow highlight and the deletions in strikethrough can be accessed here for easy reference: AC61-17 Pilot licences and ratings - Instrument ratings - marked up version [PDF 931 KB] Please note: The Flight Test Standard Guide – Instrument rating (A/H) [PDF 677 KB] and form 24061-07 [PDF 247 KB] have also been amended to reflect the changes. |
20 Mar 2024 | |
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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 |
11 Mar 2024 | |
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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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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 | |
26 Feb 2024 | |
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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19 Feb 2024 | |
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 | |
16 Feb 2024 | |
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 |
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