Purpose
This Advisory Circular (AC) describes an acceptable means of compliance with requirements relating to the certification of aircraft operators under Part 119 for air operations conducted in accordance with Part 135.
Related rules
This AC relates specifically to Civil Aviation Rule Part 119 and Part 135, but also refers to requirements in the operating rules of Part 91, Part 92, Part 43, Part 12, Part 108, Part 145, and Part 141.
Change notice
Revision 7:
- aligns this AC with redrafted rules under the Civil Aviation Act 2023 (CA Act 2023)
- adds advice on passenger safety briefings
- deletes rule references that have been reserved
- adds advice on rules, including rule 135.801, Purpose, rule 135.803, Operator responsibilities, rule 135.805, Flight crew responsibilities, rule 135.359, Night Flight
- deletes a sentence that incorrectly stated that the designated PIC did not have to occupy a crew member seat was deleted, as it contradicts rule 135.505(b)(3)(ii)
- changes the numbering to 119-3 &135-1
- adds a Version History, and
- makes stylistic updates to align with the current AC style.
