{"id":"F2020L01660","name":"CASA 62/20 — Conditions on Flight Crew Authorisations (Edition 3) Instrument 2020","slug":"casa-62-20-conditions-on-flight-crew-authorisations-edition-3-instrument-2020","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":130900,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2020L01660-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-03","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"CASA 62/20 — Conditions on Flight Crew Authorisations (Edition 3) Instrument 2020","content":"CASA 62/20 — Conditions on Flight Crew Authorisations (Edition 3) Instrument 2020\n\nas amended\n\nmade under regulation 11.068 of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998.\n\nThis compilation takes into account amendments from instrument CASA 35/24 — Amendment of CASA 62/20 (Multi-crew Pilot Training Endorsement) Instrument 2024. It is a compilation of CASA 62/20 — Conditions on Flight Crew Authorisations (Edition 3) Instrument 2020, as amended and in force on 23 October 2024.\n\nPrepared by the Advisory & Drafting Branch, Legal, International & Regulatory Affairs Division, Civil Aviation Safety Authority, Canberra.\n\nCompilation No. 1.\n\nContents\n\nPage\n\n1 Name\n\n3 Definitions\n\n4 Practising instrument flying\n\n5 Active participation in LAHSO\n\n6 Condition on an MU2 aircraft type rating\n\n7 Condition on an instructor rating\n\n8 Condition on a single-engine helicopter class rating\n\n9 Adventure flights\n\n10 Condition on a type rating — single-pilot operation\n\n11 Multi-crew pilot training endorsement\n\nAppendix 1\n\nAppendix 2\n\nNote to CASA 62/20 — Conditions on Flight Crew Authorisations (Edition 3) Instrument 2020\n\n1 Name\n\nThis instrument is CASA 62/20 — Conditions on Flight Crew Authorisations (Edition 3) Instrument 2020.\n\n3 Definitions\n\n> Note In this instrument, certain terms and expressions have the same meaning as they have in the Civil Aviation Act 1988 and the regulations. These include: adventure flight, air traffic control, pilot licence and training endorsement.\n\n(1) In this instrument:\n\n> Note For active participation see participation.\n\n> hold short line means a line on a hold short runway beyond which the pilot in command of a landing aircraft, following the pilot’s active participation, is instructed not to proceed.\n\n> hold short runway means a runway used for LAHSO, being a runway that has aerodrome signs, runway markings and lighting requirements in accordance with the applicable standards.\n\n> instrument flying means controlling an aircraft’s attitude during flight solely by reference to the aircraft’s flight instruments.\n\n> LAHSO means a Land and Hold Short Operation, being an operation in which the pilot in command of an aircraft has accepted a requirement to land on a hold short runway and hold short of the hold short line.\n\n> participation, in relation to LAHSO, has the following meanings:\n\n(a) active participation means accepting a requirement to hold short of a hold short line, after receiving an alert about aircraft on a crossing runway;\n\n(b) passive participation means having unrestricted use of a full runway but acknowledging an alert about a LAHSO on a crossing runway.\n\n> visual flying means controlling an aircraft’s attitude during flight by reference to features outside the aircraft.\n\n(2) Subject to subsection (1), expressions used in this instrument have the same meaning as in Part 61 of CASR as in force from time to time.\n\n4 Practising instrument flying\n\nIt is a condition on an aeroplane pilot licence that the holder of the aeroplane pilot licence must not practice instrument flying in an aeroplane while the aeroplane is flying under the V.F.R. unless:\n\n(a) all the following requirements are satisfied:\n\n(i) the aeroplane is equipped with fully functioning dual controls;\n\n(ii) the other control seat is occupied by a person who is authorised under Part 61 of CASR to conduct a flight in the aircraft;\n\n(iii) the person has sufficient vision from the aeroplane to enable the person to safely fly the aeroplane in visual flying; or\n\n(b) both the following requirements are satisfied:\n\n(i) the aeroplane is equipped with fully functioning dual controls;\n\n(ii) the holder is accompanied by an authorised flight instructor.\n\n> Note It is an offence under the Civil Aviation Act 1988 for a person to fly an aeroplane under the I.F.R. unless the person is authorised to do so under Part 61 of CASR.\n\n5 Active participation in LAHSO\n\n(1) It is a condition on an aeroplane pilot licence that the holder of the aeroplane pilot licence must not, while operating an aeroplane, actively participate in LAHSO unless:\n\n(a) the operator of the aeroplane:\n\n(i) has a training and checking organisation approved under regulation 217 of the Civil Aviation Regulations 1988; and\n\n(ii) has assessed the holder as competent in those matters specified in Appendixes 1 and 2; and\n\n(iii) has authorised the holder to actively participate in LAHSO; or\n\n(b) the holder has been certified in the holder’s personal logbook by a LAHSO instructor as being:\n\n(i) competent to the standards specified in Appendixes 1 and 2; and\n\n(ii) able to actively participate in LAHSO; or\n\n(c) the holder is receiving training or being instructed or assessed for competency to the standards specified in Appendixes 1 and 2 by a person authorised under Part 61 of CASR to:\n\n(i) conduct flight training in that aircraft; and\n\n(ii) actively participate in LAHSO.\n\n(2) A logbook certification referred to in paragraph 5 (1) (b) must be in the following form:\n\n(Name of pilot and ARN) has been instructed in, and found competent to actively participate in, Land and Hold Short Operations (LAHSO) in accordance with (this section) on (date).\n\nSigned: (LAHSO instructor)\n\nARN: (of LAHSO instructor)\n\nFlying Training Organisation:(Name, if applicable)\n\n6 Condition on an MU2 aircraft type rating\n\nIt is a condition on an MU2 aircraft type rating that the holder of the MU2 single-pilot multi-engine aeroplane type rating must not exercise the privileges of the rating as a pilot in command unless the holder has:\n\n(a) accumulated at least:\n\n(i) 50 hours of aeronautical experience as pilot in command under supervision of MU-2 aircraft; or\n\n(ii) 50 hours of aeronautical experience as pilot in command of multi‑engine turbo-prop powered aircraft and 30 hours of aeronautical experience as pilot in command under supervision of MU-2 aircraft; and\n\n(b) within the previous 12 months, satisfactorily completed a flight review or proficiency check conducted in an MU-2 aircraft; and\n\n(c) within the previous 90 days, completed 1 hour of flight time, including 3 landings in an MU-2 aircraft; and\n\n(d) within the previous 24 months, completed a proficiency check for the MU2 type rating and has been certified by the person conducting the proficiency check as having viewed:\n\n(i) if the check was completed before 10 June 2020 — either the Mitsubishi Icing Awareness Training (IAT) video YET-01295 or the Mitsubishi Icing Awareness Training (IAT) video YET-15704; and\n\n(ii) if the check was completed on or after 10 June 2020 — the Mitsubishi Icing Awareness Training (IAT) video YET-15704.\n\n7 Condition on an instructor rating\n\nIt is a condition on an instructor rating that the holder of an instructor rating with a training endorsement may only conduct training for a flight activity endorsement if:\n\n(a) the holder has demonstrated competency in doing so to a person authorised to conduct a flight test for the relevant training endorsement; and\n\n(b) the person authorised to conduct the flight test mentioned in paragraph (a) holds the flight activity endorsement.\n\n8 Condition on a single-engine helicopter class rating\n\nIt is a condition on a single-engine helicopter class rating that the holder of that rating may conduct operations in an R22 or R44 helicopter only if:\n\n(a) the holder has completed a flight review in accordance with regulation 61.745 of CASR; and\n\n(b) the flight review was conducted in an R22 or R44 helicopter.\n\n9 Adventure flights\n\nIt is a condition on a pilot licence that the holder of the pilot licence must not conduct an adventure flight of a limited category aircraft as pilot in command unless the holder holds:\n\n(a) a commercial pilot licence or an air transport pilot licence, with appropriate flight crew ratings and endorsements for a flight of that kind; and\n\n(b) a current class 1 medical certificate.\n\n10 Condition on a type rating — single-pilot operation\n\n(1) Subsection (2) applies to a holder of a type rating for an aircraft that is certificated for single-pilot operation who passed the flight test, mentioned in paragraph 61.810 (3) (c) of CASR, for the rating conducted as a multi‑crew operation.\n\n(2) It is a condition on the holder’s type rating that the holder must not exercise the privileges of the rating in a single‑pilot operation, unless the holder has:\n\n(a) completed flight training to meet the general competency requirement in regulation 61.385 of CASR to operate an aircraft covered by the type rating in a single‑pilot operation; and\n\n(b) met one of the following requirements:\n\n(i) passed the flight test, mentioned in paragraph 61.810 (3) (c) of CASR, for the rating conducted as a single‑pilot operation;\n\n(ii) successfully completed an instrument proficiency check, conducted by a flight examiner, as a single‑pilot operation in an aircraft covered by the type rating;\n\n(iii) successfully completed an operator proficiency check conducted as a single‑pilot operation in an aircraft covered by the type rating.\n\n11 Multi-crew pilot training endorsement\n\n(1) This section applies to the holder of a multi-crew pilot training endorsement.\n\n(2) It is a condition of the endorsement that, in exercising the privileges of the endorsement, the holder is authorised to conduct flight training for a multi-crew pilot licence only in relation to the relevant unit of competency, for the purposes of paragraph 61.655 (2) (b) of CASR.\n\n(3) It is a condition of the endorsement that, in exercising the privileges of the endorsement, the holder is authorised to conduct multi-crew cooperation training only in relation to the relevant unit of competency, for the purposes of the following provisions of CASR:\n\n(a) subparagraph 61.285 (f) (ii);\n\n(b) subregulation 61.510 (1);\n\n(c) subregulation 61.575 (1);\n\n(d) paragraph 61.700 (3) (e);\n\n(e) paragraph 61.785 (1) (b);\n\n(f) subregulation 61.845 (3A);\n\n(g) subregulation 61.1360 (3A).\n\n(4) It is a condition of the endorsement that, in exercising the privileges of the endorsement, the holder is authorised to conduct flight training for an air transport pilot licence with the aeroplane category rating, for the purposes of paragraph 61.700 (3) (b) of CASR, only if the holder:\n\n(a) holds an air transport pilot licence with the aeroplane category rating; and\n\n(b) either:\n\n(i) holds a type rating training endorsement specific to a type of turbine‑powered aeroplane that is required under CASR, for a flight of an aeroplane of that type, to be operated as a multi-crew operation; or\n\n(ii) is authorised under an aeroplane operator’s training and checking system to conduct command training of a pilot of an aeroplane, in relation to a multi-crew operation, for the purposes of subparagraph 121.480 (1) (a) (ii), and paragraph 121.495 (1) (b), of CASR; and\n\n(c) has aeronautical experience that includes at least 200 hours of flight time as pilot in command of an aeroplane in a multi-crew operation; and\n\n(d) if the flight training is being provided to a student pilot who does not hold an instrument rating — holds an instrument rating training endorsement specific to the aeroplane category.\n\n(5) It is a condition of the endorsement that, in exercising the privileges of the endorsement, the holder is authorised to conduct flight training for an air transport pilot licence with the helicopter category rating, for the purposes of paragraph 61.700 (3) (b) of CASR, only if the holder:\n\n(a) holds an air transport pilot licence with the helicopter category rating; and\n\n(b) either:\n\n(i) holds a type rating training endorsement specific to a type of turbine‑powered helicopter that is required under CASR, for a flight of a helicopter of that type, to be operated as a multi-crew operation; or\n\n(ii) is authorised under a rotorcraft operator’s training and checking system to conduct command training of a pilot of a rotorcraft, in relation to a multi-crew operation, for the purposes of paragraph 133.385 (1) (c) of CASR; and\n\n1. has aeronautical experience that includes at least 100 hours of flight time as pilot in command of a helicopter in a multi-crew operation.\n\n(6) In this section:\n\n> aeronautical experience has the meaning given by regulation 61.075 of CASR.\n\n> category, of aircraft, has the meaning given by regulation 61.015 of CASR.\n\n> flight time, as pilot in command, has the meaning given by regulation 61.090 of CASR.\n\n> instrument rating has the same meaning as in Division 61.M.1 of CASR.\n\n> instrument rating training endorsement means the kind of training endorsement mentioned in column 1 of item 8 in table 61.1235 of CASR.\n\n> multi-crew pilot training endorsement means the kind of training endorsement mentioned in column 1 of item 4 in table 61.1235 of CASR.\n\n> relevant unit of competency means the unit of competency titled “MCO Manage flight during multi-crew operations”, mentioned in section 2 of Schedule 2 of the Part 61 Manual of Standards.\n\n> training and checking system has the same meaning as in regulation 119.170 of CASR.\n\n> type rating training endorsement means the kind of training endorsement mentioned in column 1 of item 5 in table 61.1235 of CASR.\n\nAppendix 1\n\nStandards to be met for the LAHSO logbook certification\n\n1 Introduction\n\n1.1 This Appendix specifies the standards of competency and aeronautical knowledge required for the issue of a LAHSO logbook certification. These standards must be satisfied by a combined oral examination and practical check carried out by a person authorised to issue the logbook certification.\n\n1.2 Before the issue of a LAHSO endorsement, the applicant must demonstrate that the standards of flying competency specified in Appendix 2 have been achieved.\n\n1.3 The oral examination must indicate an ability to satisfy each of the items included in the aeronautical knowledge syllabus detailed in clause 2 of this Appendix.\n\n1.4 In the oral examination, candidates may refer to AIP (complete — including En Route Supplement Australia (AIP‑ERSA) and Aerodrome Directory) and Parts 20 to 95 of the Civil Aviation Orders.\n\n1.5 The practical check must be conducted in an aeroplane at an aerodrome at which LAHSO are authorised or in a synthetic flight trainer approved by CASA as suitable for that purpose. LAHSO need not be in use at an aerodrome during the test if the appropriate procedures are simulated by the person conducting the check.\n\n2 Aeronautical knowledge syllabus\n\n2.1 Recall the procedures for participation in LAHSO in Australia.\n\n2.2 Identify the aerodromes where LAHSO may be conducted in Australia.\n\n2.3 Explain the term active participation.\n\n2.4 Explain the term passive participation.\n\n2.5 Identify and interpret the aerodrome signs, runway markings and lighting requirements that apply to LAHSO.\n\n2.6 Identify the requirements for pilots to participate in LAHSO.\n\n2.7 Identify the aircraft performance categories defined for participation in LAHSO.\n\n2.8 State the conditions under which LAHSO may be offered by air traffic control to pilots.\n\n2.9 State the methods of notification that LAHSO is in progress.\n\n2.10 State the “read back” requirements for pilots engaged in active participation in LAHSO.\n\n2.11 Establish from AIP‑ERSA the landing distance available for LAHSO.\n\n2.12 Calculate the aeroplane landing distance required in dry, wet or downwind conditions, using the procedure set out in AIP.\n\nAppendix 2\n\nLand and Hold Short Operations — LAHSO practical test\n\n| Elements | Performance Criteria |\n| ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |\n| 1 Determine the landing distance for LAHSO is adequate for the prevailing conditions | 1 Consult the AIP‑ERSA and extract the landing distance available at the destination for LAHSO.2 Landing distance is calculated in accordance with the manufacturer demonstrated landing distance chart and factored in accordance with runway conditions.3 LAHSO conditions are assessed in accordance with the procedure set out in AIP, and acceptance notified using appropriate radio communications with air traffic control. |\n| 2 Execute LAHSO | 1 Aerodrome signs, runway markings and lighting requirement that apply to LAHSO are identified and complied with.2 Aeroplane is landed by the nominated touchdown point +200 ft (60 metres).3 Aeroplane is stopped within specified runway distance before hold short line — without the use of maximum reverse thrust.4 Abnormal runway conditions, such as wet runway or downwind component, are identified and appropriate procedures are applied to comply with LAHSO requirements.5 Appropriate missed approach procedures are demonstrated.6 Situational awareness is maintained throughout the procedure. |\n\n> Note to\n\n CASA 62/20 — Conditions on Flight Crew Authorisations (Edition 3) Instrument 2020\n\n> Note: CASA 62/20 — Conditions on Flight Crew Authorisations (Edition 3) Instrument 2020 (in force under the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998) as shown in this compilation comprises CASA 62/20 — Conditions on Flight Crew Authorisations (Edition 3) Instrument 2020 amended as indicated in the Tables below.\n\n> Note: > Note: Table of instruments\n\n| Year andnumber | Date of registration on FRL | Date ofcommencement | Application, saving or transitional provisions |\n| -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------- | --------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------- |\n| CASA 62/20 — Conditions on Flight Crew Authorisations (Edition 3) Instrument 2020 | 21 December 2020(see F2020L01660) | 22 December 2020 (see s. 2) | — |\n| CASA 35/24 — Amendment of CASA 62/20 (Multi-crew Pilot Training Endorsement) Instrument 2024 | 22 October 2024(see F2024L01346) | 23 October 2024 (see s. 2) | — |\n\n```html\n

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This transforms the instrument from a relatively straightforward conditions instrument into one that regulates advanced training pathways and interfaces with airline operator certification requirements."},"complexity_factors":["Multiple nested conditions with 'unless' clauses requiring pilots to satisfy several cumulative requirements (e.g., Section 6 has 4 separate sub-conditions for MU2 rating)","Extensive cross-referencing to CASR (Civil Aviation Safety Regulations) provisions including regulations 11.068, 61.015, 61.075, 61.090, 61.385, 61.655, 61.700, 61.745, 61.785, 61.810, 61.845, 61.1360, 119.170, 121.480, 121.495, 133.385 and table 61.1235","Defined terms section with 7 explicit definitions plus incorporation by reference of CASR Part 61 definitions and terms from the Civil Aviation Act 1988","Appendices containing detailed competency standards with specific performance criteria (Appendix 2 has 6 separate performance criteria for LAHSO operations)","Temporal conditions requiring calculations of recency (12 months, 90 days, 24 months in Section 6)","Section 11 contains 6 subsections with multiple alternative pathways (paragraphs (a)/(b) with sub-alternatives (i)/(ii)) for authorisation to conduct training","Incorporation by reference of external documents including AIP (Aeronautical Information Publication), AIP-ERSA, Civil Aviation Orders Parts 20-95, and the Part 61 Manual of Standards"],"plain_english_summary":"This CASA instrument imposes additional conditions on Australian pilot licences and ratings — effectively “fine print” obligations that sit on top of the main rules. It affects aeroplane and helicopter pilots, instructors, specific type-rated crews (e.g., MU2, single‑pilot jets) and those doing adventure flights, requiring extra training, checks or medical standards. These measures target known safety risks (e.g., MU2 history, runway incursions) and breaches can trigger enforcement."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":7,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"Section 11 (multi-crew pilot training endorsement) was amended by CASA 35/24 (commencing 23 October 2024). The amendment adds or modifies conditions and eligibility for that endorsement — including explicit authorisations, flight-time minima and prerequisites such as type-rating or operator authorisation and instrument training endorsement requirements — thereby expanding and specifying the regulatory detail applicable to multi-crew training."},"complexity_factors":["Multiple cross-references to CASR provisions and manuals (eg. regs in Part 61, 119.170, 121.480 and table 61.1235), increasing interpretive load.","Several conditional pathways for compliance (eg. three alternative routes to LAHSO authorisation in s.5), which complicate application.","Detailed technical and recency requirements (eg. MU2 hours, 90-day 1-hour/3-landing recency, 24-month proficiency checks in s.6).","Mixture of different aircraft categories and ratings (aeroplanes, MU-2, R22/R44 helicopters, type ratings, multi-crew endorsements) creates multiple rule sets to track.","Appendices contain a syllabus and practical test criteria for LAHSO with operational calculations and procedural steps, adding substantive operational detail.","Delegated decision points: approvals and certifications are required from training organisations, LAHSO instructors, CASA-approved examiners and operators’ training systems.","Logbook certification formalities and prescribed wording (s.5(2)) create a documentary compliance burden.","Recent amendment history (CASA 35/24) alters section 11, requiring users to read consolidated instrument rather than original text."],"plain_english_summary":"This instrument imposes conditions on flight-crew authorisations under CASR regulation 11.068: it sets competency, recency and endorsement prerequisites for activities such as practising instrument flying under VFR, active participation in LAHSO, MU-2 command, instructor and single-engine helicopter operations, adventure flights, single-pilot operation on multi-crew-tested type ratings, and multi-crew training endorsements.\n\nIt places implementation and compliance responsibilities on pilots, training organisations, LAHSO instructors and authorised examiners, requiring logbook certifications, approved training/checking systems, flight-time minima and periodic proficiency checks, creating measurable compliance costs and delegated decision points for operators."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/casa-62-20-conditions-on-flight-crew-authorisations-edition-3-instrument-2020","history":"/api/acts/casa-62-20-conditions-on-flight-crew-authorisations-edition-3-instrument-2020/history","analysis":"/api/acts/casa-62-20-conditions-on-flight-crew-authorisations-edition-3-instrument-2020/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/casa-62-20-conditions-on-flight-crew-authorisations-edition-3-instrument-2020/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/casa-62-20-conditions-on-flight-crew-authorisations-edition-3-instrument-2020/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/casa-62-20-conditions-on-flight-crew-authorisations-edition-3-instrument-2020/documents"}}