The objective of Part 91 is to ensure that operators can conduct the safe operation of aircraft with the minimum endangerment to persons and property.
Part 91 forms the basis of general operating and flight rules for the New Zealand aviation environment and sets out the minimum compliance requirements applicable to all flights. Part 91 applies to all operators of aircraft as well as passengers by establishing—
Download the PDF version of the Part 91 consolidation [PDF 772 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 |
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Initial issue [PDF 1.5 MB] | 5 April 2025 |
For an archived version, which includes history of amendments under the 1990 Act, please see Part 91 archived.
NTC 91.263 PBN Specification Notice - A-RNP Revision 1 - Notice of Requirement [PDF 1.1 MB]
NTC 91.263 PBN Specification Notice - RNP 1 Revision 1 - Notice of Requirement [PDF 682 KB]
NTC 91.263 PBN Specification Notice - FRT Revision 1 - Notice of Requirement [PDF 449 KB]
NTC 91.263 PBN Specification Notice - Baro-VNAV Revision 1 - Notice of Requirement [PDF 572 KB]
NTC 91.263 PBN RNP/RNAV Definitions Revision 1 - Notice of Requirement [PDF 420 KB]
NTC 91.263 PBN Specification Notice - RF Legs Revision 1 - Notice of Requirement [PDF 436 KB]
NTC 91.263 PBN Specification Notice - RNAV 5 Revision 1 - Notice of Requirement [PDF 595 KB]
NTC 91.263 PBN Specification Notice - AR APCH Revision 1 - Notice of Requirement [PDF 1.4 MB]
NTC 91.263 PBN Specification Notice - RNP 4 Revision 1 - Notice of Requirement [PDF 796 KB]
NTC 91.263 PBN Specification Notice - RNP 0.3 Revision 1 - Notice of Requirement [PDF 791 KB]
NTC 91.263 PBN Specification Notice - RNP 2 Revision 1 - Notice of Requirement [PDF 727 KB]