{"id":"F2018L00412","name":"CASA 24/18 — Precision Runway Monitor Operations at Sydney Airport Direction 2018","slug":"casa-24-18-precision-runway-monitor-operations-at-sydney-airport-direction-2018","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":99974,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2018L00412-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"CASA 24/18 — Precision Runway Monitor Operations at Sydney Airport Direction 2018","content":"Instrument number CASA 24/18\n\nI, CHRISTOPHER PAUL MONAHAN, Acting Executive Manager, National Operations & Standards Division, Aviation Group, a delegate of CASA, make this instrument under subregulation 99AA (5) of the Civil Aviation Regulations 1988.\n\n\\[Signed Christopher P. Monahan\\]\n\nChristopher P. Monahan  \nActing Executive Manager, National Operations & Standards Division  \nAviation Group\n\n26 March 2018\n\nCASA 24/18 — Precision Runway Monitor Operations at Sydney Airport Direction 2018\n\n1 Name\n\nThis instrument is CASA 24/18 — Precision Runway Monitor Operations at Sydney Airport Direction 2018.\n\n2 Commencement\n\nThis instrument commences on 1 April 2018.\n\n3 Application\n\nThis instrument applies to the conduct of precision runway monitor (PRM) operations at Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (KSA).\n\n> Note Pilots are notified when PRM operations are in force by the automatic terminal information service for KSA.\n\n4 Direction\n\n(1)The pilot of an aircraft operating under an AOC (other than a foreign aircraft AOC) or an Australian aircraft must not undertake a PRM approach in I.M.C. unless all pilots required by the aircraft’s flight manual to conduct a PRM approach have satisfied the training requirements mentioned in Schedule 1.\n\n(2) The pilot of an aircraft operating under a foreign aircraft AOC or another foreign registered aircraft must not undertake a PRM approach in I.M.C. unless either:\n\n(a) the aircraft’s operator has been authorised by the operator’s national aviation authority to conduct PRM approaches; or\n\n(b) all pilots required by the aircraft’s flight manual to conduct a PRM approach have satisfied the training requirements mentioned in Schedule 2.\n\n(3) The operator of an aircraft must ensure that the aircraft does not undertake a PRM approach in I.M.C. unless the operator has a program to ensure the initial and ongoing competence of flight crew required to conduct PRM approaches.\n\nSchedule 1 Training requirements — aircraft operating under AOC (other than foreign aircraft AOC) or an Australian aircraft\n\n1 For subsection 4 (1), the training requirements are the satisfactory completion of a training course which includes the following requirements:\n\n(a) studying:\n\n(i) the user instructions and charts relevant to PRM approach procedures at KSA published in the AIP — Departure and Approach Procedures, as existing from time to time; or\n\n(ii) documents containing aeronautical information authorised under Part 175 of CASR equivalent to the documents mentioned in subparagraph (i);\n\n(b) viewing a video on PRM operations as produced by Airservices Australia or CASA from time to time;\n\n(c) an assessment of the pilot’s knowledge to ensure that the pilot understands and can apply PRM approach procedures (including the breakout procedures and phraseology) completely and correctly.\n\n> Note As at the date of this instrument, the video mentioned in paragraph (b) is titled ILS PRM Approaches — A Pilot’s Approach and can be found at: [http://www.airservicesaustralia.com/flight-briefing/precision-runway-monitor/a-pilots-guide-to-ils-prm-approaches/](http://www.airservicesaustralia.com/flight-briefing/precision-runway-monitor/a-pilots-guide-to-ils-prm-approaches/)  \n> and at: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=\\_dNNvn5jjZ4](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_dNNvn5jjZ4).\n\n2 For a pilot of an aircraft engaged in regular public transport (RPT) operations, or charter operations conducted by an AOC holder that is required to have an approved training and checking organisation (CAR 217 organisation), the training course mentioned in clause 1, including the assessment, must have been conducted by the AOC holder’s CAR 217 organisation.\n\n3 For a pilot of an aircraft engaged in charter operations conducted by an AOC holder that is not required to have a CAR 217 organisation, the training course mentioned in clause 1, including the assessment, must have been conducted by the AOC holder’s chief pilot.\n\n4 For a pilot of an aircraft engaged in operations, other than RPT, or charter, operations:\n\n(a) the training course mentioned in clause 1, including the assessment, must have been conducted by:\n\n(i) an appropriately qualified instructor in a Part 141 operator or Part 142 operator that is approved to conduct instrument rating training; or\n\n(ii) a person or organisation approved by CASA; and\n\n(b) at the satisfactory completion of the training, the pilot must have obtained a course completion certificate for the training from the person or organisation conducting the training.\n\nSchedule 2 Training requirements — aircraft operating under a foreign aircraft AOC or another foreign registered aircraft\n\nFor paragraph 4 (2) (b), the training requirements are the satisfactory completion of a training course in PRM approach procedures for which the syllabus has been:\n\n(a) issued by the aircraft operator’s approved training provider; and\n\n(b) approved in writing by CASA.","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":4,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The instrument confines requirements to PRM approaches at Sydney Airport in I.M.C., imposing training and operator-program conditions. It does not extend obligations to other procedures or airports; it differentiates domestic and foreign operator compliance paths (see s.3; s.4; Schedules 1–2). The measure modifies operational authorisation for PRM approaches rather than expanding the overall regulatory perimeter."},"complexity_factors":["Narrow operational scope but multiple affected categories: applies only to PRM operations at Sydney KSA and distinguishes Australian AOCs, foreign AOCs and other foreign-registered aircraft (s.3; s.4(1)-(2)).","Different training routes for domestic and foreign operators: Schedule 1 sets domestic requirements; Schedule 2 requires CASA-approved syllabi for foreign-operator training (Schedule 1; Schedule 2).","Multiple training providers and organisational requirements: CAR 217 organisations, chief pilots, Part 141/142 operators, or CASA-approved persons may deliver training depending on operation type (Schedule 1 cl.2-4).","Prescribed course content and evidence: study of AIP/authorised aeronautical information, viewing a specified PRM video, and a knowledge assessment; course completion certificates required (Schedule 1 cl.1(a)-(c); cl.4(b)).","Operator-level obligation for initial and ongoing competence programs creates ongoing administrative and compliance burden (s.4(3)).","Alternative compliance pathway for foreign AOCs via authorisation by the operator’s national aviation authority introduces reliance on foreign regulator decisions (s.4(2)(a)).","CASA approval and written approvals required for some syllabi and providers, giving regulatory discretion (Schedule 2; Schedule 1 cl.4(a)(ii)).","Dependence on external, updateable materials (AIP publications and a video) creates implementation and currency risk (Schedule 1 cl.1(a)-(b) and accompanying Note).","Immediate commencement date specified, reducing lead time for compliance (s.2).","Instrument issued under a delegated power (subregulation 99AA(5) of the Civil Aviation Regulations 1988), tying effect to existing regulatory framework (preamble)."],"plain_english_summary":"Sets mandatory training and operator-competence requirements for pilots and operators conducting Precision Runway Monitor (PRM) approaches at Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport in instrument meteorological conditions. Pilots may not fly PRM approaches unless they complete the prescribed training (or the operator is authorised by its national authority for foreign AOCs), and operators must run a program to ensure initial and ongoing crew competence. Affects Australian and foreign AOC operators and their pilots; matters for safety, compliance effort and training costs."},"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"Unauthenticated. Configure AI_GATEWAY_API_KEY or use a provider module. Learn more: https://ai-sdk.dev/unauthenticated-ai-gateway","source":"analysis-cron"},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This instrument maintains a narrow, specific scope consistent with its title. It addresses only PRM operations at Sydney Airport and does not expand beyond this original purpose. The differentiation between domestic and foreign operators is a standard regulatory approach in aviation, not a scope creep."},"complexity_factors":["Short instrument (approximately 1,000 words)","Only 4 defined concepts used (AOC, foreign aircraft AOC, I.M.C., PRM) — all standard aviation terms","Simple conditional structure: prohibition + exception framework in section 4","Two parallel schedules with slightly different requirements for domestic vs foreign operators","No nested exceptions or complex cross-referencing to other legislation beyond standard aviation references (Civil Aviation Regulations, CASR)","Clear operational scope limited to single airport (Sydney Kingsford Smith) and specific weather conditions (I.M.C.)"],"plain_english_summary":"This CASA safety direction mandates specific training and ongoing competency programs for pilots conducting Precision Runway Monitor (PRM) approaches at Sydney Airport. It applies to Australian and visiting foreign pilots and operators, requiring approved study, assessment, and operator-managed recurrent training to ensure safe simultaneous landings in low-visibility conditions.\n\nIt matters because PRM approaches are high-risk—proper, consistent training reduces the chance of catastrophic runway conflicts during simultaneous instrument landings."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/casa-24-18-precision-runway-monitor-operations-at-sydney-airport-direction-2018","history":"/api/acts/casa-24-18-precision-runway-monitor-operations-at-sydney-airport-direction-2018/history","analysis":"/api/acts/casa-24-18-precision-runway-monitor-operations-at-sydney-airport-direction-2018/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/casa-24-18-precision-runway-monitor-operations-at-sydney-airport-direction-2018/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/casa-24-18-precision-runway-monitor-operations-at-sydney-airport-direction-2018/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/casa-24-18-precision-runway-monitor-operations-at-sydney-airport-direction-2018/documents"}}