{"id":"F2005B00542","name":"CASA 32/02 - Approval under subregulation 207 (2)","slug":"casa-32-02-approval-under-subregulation-207-2","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":31967,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2005B00542-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-01","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"CASA 32/02 - Approval under subregulation 207 (2)","content":"INSTRUMENT NUMBER: CASA 32/02\n\nCIVIL AVIATION ACT 1988\n\nCIVIL AVIATION REGULATIONS 1988\n\nAPPROVAL UNDER SUBREGULATION 207 (2)\n\nI, EUGENE HOLZAPFEL, Section Head, Systems, Certification Standards Branch, CASA, a delegate of CASA, under subregulation 207 (2) of the Civil Aviation Regulations 1988 approve the operation of the aircraft bearing the nationality and registration marks VH-KKS with nasal cannula type individual oxygen dispensing units manufactured under the name “Oxymizer”, providing that:\n\n(a) the units have a flow rate of not less than 03 litre per minute at 10,000 feet altitude, increasing by 0.1 litre per minute for every 2,000 feet up to 18,000 feet altitude; and\n\n(b) other individual oxygen dispensing units for use in the aircraft, that are designed to cover the nose and mouth, meet the requirements of paragraph 6.1 of section 108.26 of the Civil Aviation Orders and are provided in accordance with paragraph 5.1.2 of that section.\n\n\\[Signed E. Holzapfel\\]\n\nEugene Holzapfel\n\nSection Head, Systems\n\nCertification Standards Branch\n\n11 January 2002","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The instrument is a narrow, case‑specific approval granting permission for one registered aircraft (VH‑KKS) to operate with a named nasal‑cannula oxygen unit subject to technical conditions. The text does not purport to amend the underlying Regulations or Civil Aviation Orders or to change their general scope; it applies an approval power under subregulation 207(2) to a particular aircraft and device, and therefore does not show a change from the original regulatory scope in the instrument itself."},"complexity_factors":["Narrow, single‑aircraft applicability (VH‑KKS) reduces broad regulatory complexity","Technical, altitude‑dependent flow‑rate requirement (0.3 L/min at 10,000 ft; +0.1 L/min per 2,000 ft to 18,000 ft) requires technical verification","Cross‑reference to external Civil Aviation Orders (section 108.26, paras 6.1 and 5.1.2) increases compliance steps and reliance on other documents","Delegated decision by a CASA official (subreg 207(2)) concentrates authority but leaves enforcement/verification procedures unspecified","Instrument is short and procedural; absence of implementation and enforcement detail lowers internal complexity but raises operational uncertainty"],"plain_english_summary":"This instrument is a CASA delegated approval allowing aircraft VH‑KKS to use a specific nasal‑cannula oxygen device (“Oxymizer”) provided it meets an altitude‑based flow schedule (0.3 L/min at 10,000 ft, +0.1 L/min per 2,000 ft to 18,000 ft) and that other individual oxygen units meet cited CAO provisions. The decision was made by a CASA delegate; compliance costs, equipment purchase and ongoing verification rest with the aircraft operator."},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This is a standard, narrow delegated legislative instrument exercising a specific approval power under the Civil Aviation Regulations. It has not expanded beyond its original purpose; it precisely matches the intended function of subregulation 207(2), which is to allow CASA to approve alternative equipment or methods for specific aircraft."},"complexity_factors":["Single, specific approval limited to one aircraft (VH-KKS)","Only two technical conditions to satisfy","No defined terms section","No cross-references to other legislation beyond the enabling regulation (subregulation 207(2)) and Civil Aviation Orders","Straightforward conditional logic (two simple 'and' conditions)","Document is approximately 150 words"],"plain_english_summary":"This is a specific approval from the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) allowing a particular aircraft (registration VH-KKS) to use a specific type of oxygen delivery device called an \"Oxymizer\" for passengers or crew who need supplemental oxygen.\n\n**What it does:**\n- Permits the use of nasal cannula oxygen units (small tubes that sit in the nostrils) instead of the more common face masks that cover nose and mouth\n- Sets strict technical requirements for how much oxygen these units must deliver at different altitudes\n- Requires that traditional face-mask style oxygen units must still be available on the aircraft as backup\n\n**Who it affects:**\n- The operator of aircraft VH-KKS\n- Passengers and crew who may need oxygen during flight\n- CASA, which maintains safety oversight\n\n**Why it matters:**\nNormally, aviation regulations require oxygen masks that cover both nose and mouth. This approval allows an alternative (nasal cannulas) for this specific aircraft, but only under strict conditions to ensure safety isn't compromised. The approval ensures that even with the alternative equipment, adequate oxygen flow is maintained at various altitudes, and traditional masks remain available for those who need them."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/casa-32-02-approval-under-subregulation-207-2","history":"/api/acts/casa-32-02-approval-under-subregulation-207-2/history","analysis":"/api/acts/casa-32-02-approval-under-subregulation-207-2/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/casa-32-02-approval-under-subregulation-207-2/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/casa-32-02-approval-under-subregulation-207-2/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/casa-32-02-approval-under-subregulation-207-2/documents"}}