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December 2024

10 Dec 2024

EASA EMERGENCY AD 2024-0237-E MBB-BK117 helicopters Tail Rotor Actuator – Inspection [PDF 199 KB]

Emergency airworthiness directives

9 Dec 2024

Part 77 proposals

  • Building at 90 Devonport Rd, Tauranga
    Submissions close 31 January 2024
  • Rig Mast at 674 Rimutauteka Rd, Inglewood
    Submissions close 31 December 2024
6 Dec 2024

AC133-1, Revision 0, Helicopter External Load Operations – extension on deadline for consultation

Comments close 16 January 2025

4 Dec 2024

Vector Online: The new Act

2 Dec 2024

Aircraft register - updated [ZIP 150 KB]

November 2024

29 Nov 2024

Advisory Circulars monthly report - November 2024 [PDF 239 KB]

29 Nov 2024

CAA Briefing | November 2024(external link)

29 Nov 2024

Vector Online: Laser strikes – report them!

28 Nov 2024

Airworthiness Directive Schedule Amendment Nr 24-11 - effective 28 November 2024

28 Nov 2024

Vector Online: Summer traffic busy spots 2024-25

27 Nov 2024

AC119-1 - Air Operator Certification

This Advisory Cicrular has been updated for the first time in 10 years. Revision 8 is a substantive update which deletes outdated sections and updates sections throughout. Among other things, it:

  • updates sections on personnel requirements and renewal of certificates
  • updates the section on rule 119.79, Safety management, to reflect the change from quality management to a safety management system (SMS)
  • adds a note about Drug and Alcohol Management Plans (DAMPs), which will be introduced when the Civil Aviation Act (2023) comes into force in April 2025
  • cuts duplication in Subpart C, General Aviation Air Operator – Certification Requirements, and deletes Appendix D, Example programme
  • corrects some outdated rule references, and
  • updates the style and format to align with other ACs and adds a Version History.
27 Nov 2024

Part 77 proposals

  • Crane at 2 Titoki Street, Parnell, Auckland
  • Crane at 25 Balfour Street, Parnell, Auckland
  • Crane height change at Christchurch Stadium, 221 Madras Street

Submissions for all close 24 December 2024

27 Nov 2024

New Zealand aircraft type certificates updated

27 Nov 2024

Updates to:

Regulatory policy

Rule projects in progress

27 Nov 2024

CA Act implementation: Criteria for granting exemptions

27 Nov 2024

Vector Online: 'It’ll never happen here'

27 Nov 2024

CAA Annual Report 2023-24 [PDF 4.1 MB]

26 Nov 2024

Part 77 proposals

  • Crane at 1 The Cutting Way, Palmerston North
    Submissions close 24 December 2024
  • Crane at Goulding Avenue, Hornby, Christchurch
    Submissions close 24 December 2024
25 Nov 2024

Updated LAME rating designations [PDF 486 KB]

25 Nov 2024

Safety section has a new structure and design

25 Nov 2024

New online web forms: Enhancing safety through improved reporting

Report an occurrence(external link)

Report an aviation related concern(external link)

25 Nov 2024

Aircraft register - updated

20 Nov 2024

Vector Online: Getting the best from ADS-B

19 Nov 2024

We've updated two Advisory Circulars, in response to industry feedback.

AC00-1 - Acceptability of Parts

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

We also have marked-up versions, so participants can easily see changes.

AC00-1 marked-up [PDF 477 KB]

AC43-3 marked-up [PDF 381 KB]

18 Nov 2024

3 new dog detectives added

18 Nov 2024

Aircraft register - updated

13 Nov 2024

Vector Online: What the hell is ‘anxiety’?

12 Nov 2024

If you missed the recent Circuit Certainty seminars, you can watch the recording of the online session here:

12 Nov 2024

Vector Online: Emotions are contagious. Stay calm.

12 Nov 2024

FAA SAIB 2024-05 - Robinson R44 and R44 II helicopters - Engine/Transmission Coupling, Gearmotor Assembly

11 Nov 2024

Aircraft register - updated

8 Nov 2024

Bird incident rate report 2024 Q3 [PDF 1.1 MB]

8 Nov 2024

Part 77 determination

  • Wind farm at 379 Maitahi Road, Mamaranui - hazard determined
8 Nov 2024

Circuit Certainty GAP videos

7 Nov 2024

Part 77 proposal

  • Met Mast at 900 Scotts Road, Linton, Palmerston North
    Submissions close 5 December 2024
7 Nov 2024

New revision of Night VFR GAP booklet now available

The Night VFR Good Aviation Practice (GAP) booklet has been updated. Flying at night presents pilots with a new set of threats and challenges compared with flying during the day. It’s essential to seek training with a flight instructor specifically for night flying. As an aid to your training and revision, this booklet looks briefly at some underlying principles and practices, including illusions, planning considerations, and handling emergencies.

Download a copy [PDF 2.1 MB] or request a printed copy using our online form.

7 Nov 2024

CAA teams win special recognition award

7 Nov 2024

Vector Online: I learned about near misses from this

7 Nov 2024

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

We've made a minor correction to this AC. On 5 November 2024, the last item in Subject No. 6 Air Navigation Subtopic 6.4.6 “relative bearing using the clock method” was amended to be included in the numbering sequence, as item (q), since it had been inadvertently left off the list. We've also added a note in the Version History to explain this. CAA would like to thank the participant who brought this to our attention.

5 Nov 2024

Basic Turbine Knowledge added to the pilot syllabus assistance archive

4 Nov 2024

Aircraft register - updated

1 Nov 2024

AC61-10 - Pilot licences and ratings - Type ratings

This Advisory Circular has been updated. Revision 14 makes changes to the Basic Turbine Knowledge (BTK) syllabi for pilots. We have separated the BTK pilot syllabus into two separate syllabi for Aeroplane and Helicopter respectively. The existing syllabus for Subject 64 has been amended to focus on Aeroplane and a completely new syllabus for Helicopter Subject 65 has been produced. We have also updated information on applying online and made minor corrections.

A marked-up version with the deletions in strikethrough and the insertions in yellow highlight is available here to check the changes quickly:

AC61-10, Revision 14, marked-up version [PDF 592 KB]

1 Nov 2024

AC91-22, Revision 3, Aircraft Refuelling and Defuelling — Fire Prevention and Safety Guidance Measures

This Advisory Circular has been updated. Revision 3 is not a substantive update to this AC. It fixes typos, standardises spelling and makes other stylistic changes to align with current AC format. It also updates some references and deletes a reference to the Hazardous Substances (Classes 1 to 5 Controls) Regulations, 2001, which have been revoked.

A marked-up version with the deletions in strikethrough and the insertions in yellow highlight is available here to check the changes quickly:

AC91-22, Revision 3, marked-up version [PDF 517 KB]

October 2024

31 Oct 2024

Advisory Circulars monthly report - October 2024 [PDF 239 KB]

31 Oct 2024

Airworthiness Directive Schedule Amendment Nr 24-10 - effective 31 October 2024

30 Oct 2024

Part 77 proposal

  • Crane at 57 Pitau Road, Mount Maunganui
    Submissions close 27 November 2024

Part 77 determination

  • Mobile crane at Auckland Airport - hazard
30 Oct 2024

FAA SAIB 2024-05 R44 and R44 II helicopters - Engine/Transmission Coupling, Gearmotor Assembly

30 Oct 2024

For Part 99 Drug and Alcohol Management Plans:

DAMP compliance matrix [DOCX 172 KB]

30 Oct 2024

Vector Online | Fatigue: a saboteur of good decisions

29 Oct 2024

Advisory Circular AC133-1 open for consultation

AC133-1, Revision 0, Helicopter External Load Operations

This is a new AC, relating  to Part 133, Subparts B, Operating rules and related requirements, F, Instruments and Equipment, and G, Maintenance. It outlines CAA’s expectations of operators who are carrying out external load operations conducted under Civil Aviation Rule Part 133, Helicopter External Load Operations.

Comments close Tuesday 24 December 2024.

29 Oct 2024

Airspace user consultation: 2024 Review of designated airspace

Consultation closes 29 November 2024

29 Oct 2024

Aircraft register - updated

23 Oct 2024

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

Emergency airworthiness directives

23 Oct 2024

Vector Online: Weather tragedies affect air traffic controllers too

22 Oct 2024

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
22 Oct 2024

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

2022 airspace reviews

21 Oct 2024

Aircraft register - updated

18 Oct 2024

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

Other authorities' airworthiness advisories: FAA

18 Oct 2024

Drones brochure coverNew brochure: Flying your drone safely [PDF 8.4 MB]

Check out updated content in our Drones section.

17 Oct 2024

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.

17 Oct 2024

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

16 Oct 2024

Vector Online: Survival skills for pilots

15 Oct 2024

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

Other authorities' airworthiness advisories: CASA

14 Oct 2024

Aircraft register - updated

11 Oct 2024

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

Other authorities' airworthiness advisories: Transport Canada

11 Oct 2024

Part 77 proposal

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

Vector Online: Latching on to great safety

8 Oct 2024

CA Act 2023: Certification and licensing transition arrangements

7 Oct 2024

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

7 Oct 2024

Aircraft register - updated

2 Oct 2024

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.

1 Oct 2024

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

Consultation closes 1 November 2024

1 Oct 2024

Part 77 determination

  • Wind farm at 20 Makomako Road, Pahiatua - hazard

 

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