The objective of Part 105 is to maintain a safe operating environment for parachuting.
Part 105 prescribes rules relating to parachute equipment and maintenance, excluding emergency parachute descents and parachute descents that are not executed from an aircraft.
Download the PDF version of the rule consolidation of Part 105 [PDF 111 KB] or browse the content below.
Consolidations of the Civil Aviation Rules are for reference – they are not the official versions of the rules – to view those, see 'history of amendments'.
The history of amendments below, when expanded, shows copies of the original issue, amendments, and re-issues of this Part. Other legislative changes shown are for reference – to view the full version of the relevant amendment Act, see www.legislation.govt.nz(external link)
| Amendment | Effective date | NPRM | Summary of submissions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial issue [PDF 635 KB] | 5 April 2025 |
For an archived version, which includes history of amendments under the 1990 Act, please see Part 105 archived.
