{"id":"F2005B02749","name":"CASA 263/02 - Parachute Descents - Authorisation and specification","slug":"casa-263-02-parachute-descents-authorisation-and-specification","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":32935,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2005B02749-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-01","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"CASA 263/02 — Parachute Descents — Autho","sectionType":"part","heading":"CASA 263/02 — Parachute Descents — Authorisation and specification","content":"## CASA 263/02 – Parachute Descents – Authorisation and specification\n\n## as amended","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"as amended","sectionType":"part","heading":"as amended","content":"## CASA 263/02 – Parachute Descents – Authorisation and specification\n\n## as amended","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"PARACHUTE DESCENTS","sectionType":"subdivision","heading":"PARACHUTE DESCENTS","content":"## CASA 263/02 – Parachute Descents – Authorisation and specification\n\n## as amended\n\nmade under regulation 152 of the Civil Aviation Regulations 1988.\n\nThis compilation was prepared on 30 November 2021 taking into account amendments up to instrument CASA 100/21 — Parachute Descents (CASA 263/02) (Australian Skydiving Association) Amendment Instrument 2021. It is a compilation of CASA 263/02 – Parachute Descents – Authorisation and specification, as amended and in force on 30 November 2021.\n\nPrepared by the Advisory and Drafting Branch, Legal, International and Regulatory Affairs Division, Civil Aviation Safety Authority, Canberra.\n\nCompilation No. 1.\n\n \nINSTRUMENT NUMBER: CASA 263/02\n\nCIVIL AVIATION REGULATIONS 1988\n\n#### PARACHUTE DESCENTS\n\n#### AUTHORISATION AND SPECIFICATION\n\n#### AUSTRALIAN SKYDIVING ASSOCIATION\n\nI, WILLIAM JOHN McINTYRE, Executive Manager, Aviation Safety Standards, a delegate of CASA, under regulation 152 of the Civil Aviation Regulations 1988 authorise members of the Australian Skydiving Association to make parachute descents if, and only if, the descents are conducted in accordance with the specifications set out in Schedule 1.\n\nWords and expressions used in this instrument are defined in Schedule 9.\n\nSCHEDULE 1\n\nSPECIFICATIONS\n\n1.1 A member of the ASA who is making a parachute descent must conduct the parachute descent in accordance with the ASA Operational Regulations.\n\n1.2 A member of the ASA must not commence a parachute descent unless each person\n\n(a) is a member of the ASA or has agreed in writing to be bound by the ASA Operational Regulations; and\n\n(b) complies with the ASA Operational Regulations.\n\n> Note At the date of commencement of CASA 100/21 – Parachute Descents (CASA 263/02 (Australian Skydiving Association) Amendment Instrument 2021, the ASA Operational Regulations were available at the website: [Documents & Forms (skydivingmelbourne.com.au)](http://www.skydivingmelbourne.com.au/www/content/default.aspx?cid=909)\n\nSCHEDULE 9\n\nDEFINITIONS\n\nIn this instrument, unless the contrary intention appears:\n\nASA means the Australian Skydiving Association Incorporated.\n\nASA Operational Regulations means the Operational Regulations, published by ASA, dated 17 November 2021, as existing at that time.\n\n \nNote to CASA 263/02 – Parachute Descents – Authorisation and specification\n\n> Note: CASA 263/02 – Parachute Descents – Authorisation and specification (in force under under the Civil Aviation Regulations 1988) as shown in this compilation comprises CASA 263/02 – Parachute Descents – Authorisation and specification amended as indicated in the tables below.\n\n> Note: > Note: Table of instruments\n\n| Title | Date of FRLI registration | Date ofcommencement | Application, saving ortransitional provisions |\n| ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------- | ------------------- | --------------------------------------------- |\n| CASA 263/02 – Parachute Descents – Authorisation and specification | 28 November 2005(see F2005B02749) | 4 July 2002 | — |\n| CASA 100/21 — Parachute Descents (CASA 263/02) (Australian Skydiving Association) Amendment Instrument 2021 | 29 November 2021(see F2021L01636) | 30 November 2021 | — |\n\n> Note: > Note: Table of amendments\n\n```html\n

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Those changes streamline and update the mechanism but do not materially expand the instrument beyond its original purpose of authorising ASA members to carry out parachute descents subject to ASA rules (enacting words; Schedule 1; Schedule 9)."},"complexity_factors":["Very short instrument: essentially a single conditional authorisation with two operational clauses (Schedule 1.1–1.2) and a short definitions schedule (Schedule 9).","Only two defined terms used in the operative text (\"ASA\" and \"ASA Operational Regulations\" — Schedule 9).","Cross-reference to Civil Aviation Regulations 1988, regulation 152 (enacting power), but no complex cross‑referencing within the instrument itself.","Incorporation by reference of an external operational document (ASA Operational Regulations dated 17 Nov 2021) creates dependency on an external text but that reference is to a fixed snapshot.","Multiple previously existing schedules repealed in the 2021 amendment (Schedules 2–8 repealed), but the in‑force instrument is still short and straightforward."],"plain_english_summary":"This CASA authorisation permits parachute descents under the Australian Skydiving Association (ASA) only when conducted in accordance with the ASA Operational Regulations; every participant must be an ASA member or sign to be bound by those Regulations. \n\nIt effectively makes compliance with the ASA's privately drafted rules the legal condition for these authorised jumps, so organisers and participants must join or accept ASA terms to rely on this CASA route."},"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"A positive credit balance is required for all requests, including BYOK, so fallback providers remain available. Add credits at https://vercel.com/d?to=%2F%5Bteam%5D%2F%7E%2Fai%3Fmodal%3Dtop-up to continue.","source":"analysis-cron"},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The legislation has significantly narrowed in scope. Originally (2002), the instrument appears to have contained 9 schedules with detailed specifications. The 2021 amendment repealed Schedules 2 through 8 entirely, leaving only Schedule 1 (basic operational requirements) and Schedule 9 (definitions). The instrument transformed from a detailed technical specification into a simple 'permission plus external rulebook reference' model, effectively outsourcing all detailed safety requirements to the ASA Operational Regulations."},"complexity_factors":["Very short instrument: only 2 substantive provisions (Schedule 1, clauses 1.1 and 1.2)","Only 2 defined terms in Schedule 9 (ASA and ASA Operational Regulations)","No cross-references to other legislation beyond the enabling regulation (Civil Aviation Regulations 1988, reg 152)","No conditional logic, exceptions, or nested provisions","Simple structure: authorisation clause + 2 compliance rules + definitions","Historical complexity removed: Schedules 2-8 were repealed in 2021, leaving only essential provisions"],"plain_english_summary":"This is a Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) instrument that gives the Australian Skydiving Association (ASA) permission to conduct parachute jumps. Here's what it does:\n\n**The basics**\n- CASA is Australia's aviation safety regulator. Normally, parachute descents need specific approval.\n- This document authorises members of the Australian Skydiving Association to make parachute descents—but only if they follow specific rules.\n\n**Who it affects**\n- Members of the Australian Skydiving Association (ASA)\n- Anyone who wants to make a parachute descent under this authorisation\n\n**The key rules**\n- **Rule 1**: Any ASA member making a parachute descent must follow the \"ASA Operational Regulations\" (a separate rulebook published by the skydiving association).\n- **Rule 2**: Before starting a descent, the ASA member must ensure every person involved:\n - Is either an ASA member OR has agreed in writing to follow the ASA Operational Regulations; and\n - Actually complies with those regulations.\n\n**Why it matters**\nThis is a \"delegation\" arrangement. Instead of CASA micromanaging every skydive, they let the Australian Skydiving Association self-regulate through its own operational rules. It keeps sport skydiving legal while putting day-to-day safety management in the hands of the industry body. The 2021 update simplified the instrument by removing seven old schedules and updating references to the current ASA rulebook."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/casa-263-02-parachute-descents-authorisation-and-specification","history":"/api/acts/casa-263-02-parachute-descents-authorisation-and-specification/history","analysis":"/api/acts/casa-263-02-parachute-descents-authorisation-and-specification/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/casa-263-02-parachute-descents-authorisation-and-specification/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/casa-263-02-parachute-descents-authorisation-and-specification/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/casa-263-02-parachute-descents-authorisation-and-specification/documents"}}