{"id":"F2005B00568","name":"CASA 372/01 - Approval under subregulation 207(2)","slug":"casa-372-01-approval-under-subregulation-207-2","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":32006,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2005B00568-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-01","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"CASA 372/01 - Approval under subregulation 207(2)","content":"INSTRUMENT NUMBER: CASA 372/01\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-AEQ 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\n4th October 2001","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The instrument grants a limited, conditional approval for a single registered aircraft to use a specified nasal‑cannula oxygen device. It does not amend or replace the underlying regulations or Civil Aviation Orders; it creates a case‑specific permission subject to technical and CAO‑referenced conditions (see instrument heading and paragraphs (a) and (b))."},"complexity_factors":["Narrow, device‑specific approval applying to a single aircraft (VH-AEQ) — limits breadth but requires precise tailoring","Technical requirement tying flow rate to altitude (0.3 L/min at 10,000 ft, +0.1 L/min per 2,000 ft up to 18,000 ft) — requires measurement or manufacturer verification (paragraph (a))","Cross-reference to external Civil Aviation Orders (section 108.26, paragraphs 6.1 and 5.1.2) — adds dependency on rules outside this instrument (paragraph (b))","Delegated administrative discretion under subregulation 207(2) — shows case‑by‑case approval practice rather than a general rule","Operational compliance and maintenance obligations resting on the aircraft operator — requires implementation action and documentation"],"plain_english_summary":"This instrument grants a case‑by‑case CASA approval for aircraft VH‑AEQ to use a specific Oxymizer nasal‑cannula oxygen device, subject to altitude‑linked flow performance and the carriage/provision of separate nose‑and‑mouth oxygen units that meet cited Civil Aviation Orders. It affects the aircraft’s operator (who must procure, verify and maintain compliant equipment), was issued by a CASA delegate under subregulation 207(2), and permits use while imposing verification and compliance costs."},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This is a specific delegated approval instrument issued under existing regulatory powers. It has not grown beyond its original purpose; it precisely matches the narrow, aircraft-specific approval function contemplated by subregulation 207(2) of the Civil Aviation Regulations 1988."},"complexity_factors":["Single purpose instrument with only two operative conditions","No defined terms section - relies on external references to Civil Aviation Orders and Regulations","Minimal cross-referencing (only to subregulation 207(2), Civil Aviation Orders section 108.26)","Straightforward conditional logic (two simple 'and' conditions)","Very short document (under 200 words of operative text)"],"plain_english_summary":"This is a specific approval from Australia's aviation safety regulator (CASA) allowing a particular aircraft (registration VH-AEQ) to use a specific type of oxygen delivery device called an \"Oxymizer\" for passengers or crew.\n\n**What it does:**\n- Permits the aircraft to use nasal cannula oxygen units (small tubes that sit in the nose) instead of the more common full face masks that cover nose and mouth\n- Sets strict technical requirements: the Oxymizer units must deliver at least 0.3 litres of oxygen per minute at 10,000 feet, with increasing flow at higher altitudes up to 18,000 feet\n- Requires the aircraft to still carry backup full face mask oxygen units that meet standard aviation safety rules\n\n**Who it affects:**\n- The operator of aircraft VH-AEQ\n- Passengers and crew on that specific aircraft who might need supplemental oxygen\n\n**Why it matters:**\nThis is a tailored safety exemption. Normally, aviation rules require full face masks for oxygen delivery. This approval allows a specific aircraft to use a more comfortable nasal cannula system, but only because strict conditions are met to ensure safety isn't compromised. It shows how aviation law works through specific delegated approvals rather than one-size-fits-all rules."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/casa-372-01-approval-under-subregulation-207-2","history":"/api/acts/casa-372-01-approval-under-subregulation-207-2/history","analysis":"/api/acts/casa-372-01-approval-under-subregulation-207-2/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/casa-372-01-approval-under-subregulation-207-2/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/casa-372-01-approval-under-subregulation-207-2/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/casa-372-01-approval-under-subregulation-207-2/documents"}}