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Part 77 proposal

• Cell Tower at 45 Stewart Street, Balclutha
  Submissions close 23 August 2024

Part 77 determinations

• Crane at 1 Museum St, Wellington - no hazard
• Crane at 292 Main South Road, Hornby, Christchurch - no hazard

Part 77 determination

• Reassessment of building at 38 Elizabeth Street, Tauranga - hazard

Airworthiness Directive Schedule Amendment Nr 24-07 - effective 25 July 2024

AC139-4, Revision 7, Aerodrome Rescue and Firefighting

This Advisory Circular has been revised and is available for consultation. Revision 7 is a substantive revision which, among other things:

• adds new sections:
  • 4.7, Simulated and synthetic training
  • 7.4, Rescue and firefighting – operational requirements
• Updates some medical requirements
• Updates some entry training standards
• Adds Tables 1 and 2 to section 6.5 Reserve supply
• Deletes the Definitions section
• Updates old Table 1, now Table 3, Typical aeroplane types and the respective category

Comments close Friday 23 August 2024.

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AC119-4, Revision 2, Passenger, Crew and Baggage Weights

This Advisory Circular has been revised for the first time since 2005 and is available for consultation.

Revision 2 updates the style to align with other ACs, and adds information about calculating weights and balances with the aid of a computer tool or app. It also adds a Further Resources section and a Version History.

Comments close Tuesday 20 August 2024.

AC139-10, Revision 3, Control of Obstacles

Revision 3 of this AC makes several changes. Among other things it:

• removes the acronym for Obstacle Limitation Surfaces throughout the AC
• changes the title of Chapter 1 to Aerodrome Operational Surfaces
• deletes the reference to 1:83.3 and the footnote referring to Part 77 Appendix A in Section 1.3.2
• moves the reference to CASA AC139-21 in section 1.4.1 to the list of publications section and adds a reference in the publications section to Rule 173.201, Design in Subpart D Design Criteria – instrument flight procedure
• removes the references to Part 77 and 157 in section 2.1.1, and
• updates the Part 139 Appendices references to D and F.

We've also made some stylistic and wording changes.

The link below provides a marked up copy, so changes can be easily checked. As with other ACs, text in yellow highlight denotes insertions and text in strikethrough denotes deletions.

AC139-10, Revision 3, Control of Obstacles - marked up [PDF 305 KB]

CAA would like to thank the participant who took the time to provide their detailed feedback, which has enhanced the AC.

Part 157 proposal

• Alteration of an aerodrome - Omaka
  Submissions close 5 Aug 2024

EASA Emergency AD 2024-0144 EC 130 Tail Rotor Drive - Shaft Line Inspection [PDF 222 KB]

Aircraft register - updated

Part 77 proposals

• Crane at 15 Te Kapua Drive, Mangere
  Submissions close 16 August 2024
• Crane at Corner of Pin Oak Ave & Red Oaks Drive, Queenstown
  Submissions close 9 August 2024

Part 109 Regulated air cargo agents list (v.161)

AC92-2, Revision 4, Carriage of Dangerous Goods

This Advisory Circular has been revised and is available for consultation.

Revision 4 adds five new sections:

• Section 3: Carriage of DG for the airworthiness and operational requirements, and company material
• Section 8: Carriage of DG for Search and Rescue (SAR)
• Section 9: Carriage of DG during Part 115 flights
• Section 10: Carriage of DG during Part 137 flights, and
• Section 14: Loading of DG cargo.

We have also amended the notes section in Table 6.1, Ammunition, by deleting the maximum quantity per passenger weight.

Comments close Monday 19 August 2024.

Transport Canada CASA-2024-08 - BELL 204, 205, 206, 210 and  212 helicopters,  Airwolf Aerospace, LLC (Airwolf) Tension Torsion (TT) Strap Assemblies

Transport Canada CASA 2024-07 - Mitigation of flight deck fires originating from lithium batteries that are not part of the aeroplane type design

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NPRM 23-01 Revision 1 Assorted Issues

Erratum: The version of NPRM 23-01 released on 1 July 2024 contained some errors, which have now been corrected in the latest version of the document. The corrections that were made are:

• Draft rule 61.155(bb)(3)(viia) has been removed, and an explanatory note added to the Summary of Changes section.
• A small number of minor numbering and grammatical issues were corrected.

Part 109 Regulated air cargo agents list (v.160)

Aircraft register - updated

EASA AD 2024-0138 Tecnam P-Mentor Aircraft: Seat Rails - Inspection

New page: Guidance for foreign operators

Media release: AvSec and Diabetes NZ team up to provide guidance for people living with diabetes

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FAA SAFO 24004 - ADS-B Transmitter Anomalies with uAvionix tailBeacon or skyBeacon ADS-B 978 MHZ Universal Access Transmitters (UAT)

Part 157 proposal

• Construction of a heliport – Fox Heliport
  Submissions close 5 Aug 2024

Aircraft register - updated 

Part 77 determinations

• Orchard Road, Christchurch airport - hazard
• Erect Masts at 2 locations - hazard

Part 77 proposals

• Wind Farm 20 Makomako Road, Pahiatua
  Submissions close 29 July 2024
• Transmission Pole Replacement at Khandallah-Takapu Road
  Submissions close 1 August 2024

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NPRM 23-01 Revision 1 Assorted Issues – open for submissions

This is a second round of consultation for NPRM 23-01 Assorted Issues. Submissions close Friday 9 August at 5pm.

Media release: Regulated air cargo agents fined for aviation offences

Advisory Circulars monthly report - July 2024 [PDF 241 KB]

Advisory Circular AC61-10, Revision 13, Pilot Licences and Ratings

This AC has been revised and is available for consultation.

Revision 13:

• Removes approved basic gas turbine knowledge exam equivalence for engineers with turbine engine aircraft ratings, and
• Replaces CASA Boeing 737 Type Rating equivalence with multi-crew aircraft, and
• Adds, in Appendices V and VII, a requirement for type training in helicopters and aeroplanes over 5700kg to include Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) recommendations and Operational Suitability Data (OSD) in the training syllabus.

Comments close Monday 5 August 2024.

Aircraft register - updated 

Media release: Upgraded technology enhances security across all New Zealand domestic airports

Part 77 proposal 

Crane at 1 Museum Street Wellington

Exemption from the Requirement in Civil Aviation Rule 92.203(a)(Amendment #2)

Airspace user consultation - Dawn Aerospace NZ Limited Request for Temporary Danger Area - Kaitorete Spit and Canterbury Bight

Submissions close 10 July 2024

Aircraft register - updated 

Part 77 determinations

• Tower crane at 830 Great South Road, Penrose, Auckland - no hazard
• Coastal Mast at Lot 2 Handley Road, Whanganui - hazard

Media release: Low-level tow upset caused tow-plane crash which claimed “truly good man”

Part 77 proposals

• Crane at Auckland Airport
• Crane at Oaks Road, Otaika, Whangarei

Submissions for both close 18 July 2024

Vector Magazine: The winter issue 2024 is now available.

Part 109 Regulated air cargo agents list (v.159)

Airworthiness Directive Schedule Amendment Nr 24-06 - effective 18 June 2024

Advisory Circular AC91-17, Revision 2, Light Hazards to Aircraft

This AC has been revised and is now available.

Revision 2 changes the title of the AC from Laser Strikes on Aircraft to Light Hazards to Aircraft. It also adds a new section 6, Other light hazards, adds a note under section 7, and adds a sub-section 9.4 on other hazards such as bright lights.

Part 157 proposal

• Alteration of a heliport – Te Kuiti Hospital Heliport
  Submissions close 15 Jul 2024

Basic Turbine Knowledge (BTK) rating – pilot syllabi changes

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 provided a marked-up version of the Aeroplane syllabi so participants can easily see the changes.

Please note that these syllabi will be part of the next revision of Advisory Circular AC61-10, Pilot Licences and Ratings – Type Ratings. CAA expects to publish the new revision of AC61-10 on the 1st of November 2024.

Until then, these syllabi are provided to enable flight training providers to amend their training material before the update occurs in November. Please continue to use the current version of AC61-10 for the syllabus for BTK examinations.

Please also note, there may be some minor changes and updates once the next revision of AC61-10 is published in November 2024, but we will try to highlight any further changes at that time.

Aircraft register - updated

Part 77 proposals

• Crane at 66 Willow St, Tauranga
  Submissions close 9 July 2024
• Crane at 3 Scott Road, Auckland
  Submissions close 10 July 2024

Part 77 determinations

• Lattice Truss Tower at 98 Colyer Road, Awarua, Invercargill - no hazard
• Cranes at 20 Beach Road, Mainfreight, Favona, Auckland - no hazard
• Moa Point Sewage Treatment Plant, Stewart Duff Drive, Wellington - no hazard

Human trafficking awareness training

Aircraft register - updated

Exemption from the Requirements in Civil Aviation Rules 47.55(c) and 91.105(f)(1)

Part 77 proposals

• Met Mast near TECT Park, Ngawaro Road, Ngawaro
  Submissions close 3 July 2024
• Structure (Ravensdown) at 292 Main South Road, Hornby, Christchurch
  Submissions close 3 July 2024

UK CAA Safety Notice SN–2024/002 Piper PA-28 and PA-32 Undercarriage Inspections - issued 03 Jun 2024

EASA AD 2024-0107 - MBB-BK117 D-2 and D-3 helicopters - Medical Equipment Support Inspection - effective 17 Jun 2024

Aircraft register - updated

Advisory Circulars monthly report - May 2024 [PDF 241 KB]

Airworthiness Directive Schedule Amendment Nr 24-05 - effective 30 May 2024

ICAO standards and recommended practices updated

Part 77 proposal

• Reassessment of building at 38 Elizabeth Street, Tauranga
  Submissions close 24 June 2024

EASA AD 2024-0104 AB212 and AB412 helicopters: Left Upper Cap Angle - Inspection

Aircraft register - updated

AC00-1, Revision 2, Acceptability of Parts

This AC has been revised and is now available. Revision 2:

• Clarifies eligibility of CASA Form 1 in sections 2.4, 3.1 and 5.2, and deletes clarification ‘formerly DA1’.
• Deletes clarification ‘formerly JAA Form One’, after EASA Form 1 in sections 2.4, 3.1 and 5.2.
• Deletes clarification ‘formerly TC24 0078’ after Transport Canada Form One in sections 2.4, 3.1 and 5.2.
• Adds section 5.3 about the eligibility of CASA Form 1 for a CAANZ Part 145-certificated organisation.

CAA would like to thank the participants who provided feedback on the consultation draft. This has enhanced the new revision.

FAA Emergency AD 2024-10-04 Wing Attach Fittings: Piper PA-28-181, PA-28R-201, PA-34-220T and PA-44-180 Aircraft

Part 77 determinations

• Mobile cranes at 92D Hobsonville Road, Auckland - hazard
• Crane at 25 Steadman Road, Broomfield, Christchurch - no hazard
• Crane at 14-16 Parker Street, Papakura, Auckland - no hazard
• Crane at 7 Par Lane, Tikipunga, Whangarei - no hazard

AC43-12, Revision 1, Non-Aeronautical Lead Acid and Reconditioned Batteries

This AC has been updated for the first time since 1997. Revision 1 is a general update of this AC, to align with current AC format and update technical information. This Revision has also deleted the Acceptable Standards section, added advice about using reconditioned batteries, added a Further Resources section, and added a Version History.

CAA would like to thank the participants who took the time to provide feedback on the draft for consultation.

ATSB safety advisory notice for helicopters: Anticipate turbulence and slow down [PDF 250 KB]

Plan ahead before submitting an application form

Here’s a checklist to ensure your application is processed as smoothly as possible:

• complete all relevant sections of the form. Incomplete forms will be returned to the submitter
• use the correct form; these are on our website. Always use the form on our website as these are the most up-to-date versions
• plan ahead to get applications in early
• check the Certification pages on our website to ensure you know what you need
• engage with us early when applications are complex, for example the introduction of a new aircraft type to your operation
• submit all documents, reports, and details at the same time, rather than over a prolonged period.

An additional dangerous goods course will be held in Whanganui on 8-9 July 2024

Aircraft register - updated

Bird incident rate report 2024 Q1 [PDF 1.1 MB]

Work Together, Stay Apart: Circuit Certainty Seminar dates announced

Rule projects in progress updated

Part 77 determination

• Cranes at 168 Castle Street, Dunedin - hazard

Aircraft register - updated

Registrations open: Occurrence Investigation Workshop

Registrations are open for the Occurrence Investigation Workshop, with dates in Auckland (July) and Christchurch (September). This one-day workshop is designed to give you the knowledge and skills to investigate an occurrence, and covers various elements of occurrence investigations.

Visit the workshop page to find out more and to register.

What to expect at the airport: Common questions from passengers

Part 77 proposal

• Met Mast near 517B Lake Road, Tangimoana
  Submissions close 5 June 2024

Part 109 Regulated air cargo agents list (v.158)

AC43-10, Revision 7, Aircraft radio station – Form CAA 2129, Aircraft Radio Station Equipment Approval Levels  

This AC has been updated for the first time since 2002. Revision 7 clarifies the content of the form CAA 2129, including the need to list communication equipment on it. It also revokes Appendix A and provides alternative sources of this information. Lastly, we have taken the opportunity to add a Version History.

CAA would like to thank the participants who took the time to provide feedback on the draft for consultation.

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Aircraft register - updated

Part 109 Regulated air cargo agents list (v.157)

Airspace user consultation - Application for amendment to Auckland control zone sectors and terminal control area boundaries

Submissions close 31 May 2024

Sixth meeting of the Emerging Aviation Technology Forum

The Emerging Aviation Technologies Forum (EATF) held a well-attended meeting in Wellington on 1 May at the national office of the CAA.

In, out, and around the Manawatū GAP booklet – new revision now available

Previously revised in 2017, this updated Good Aviation Practice booklet covers the Manawatū-Whanganui region – from Foxton through to Whanganui.

Download a digital copy [PDF 3.2 MB] or order a free printed copy using our online form.

UK CAA AD G-2024-0001-E Lindstrand Balloons: Envelopes with Polyester Filled Aramid (Kevlar) Load Tapes – Removal from Service

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