{"id":"F2024L00211","name":"CASA EX11/24 — ATPL(A) Flight Test Standards (Satellite-based Navigation) Exemption 2024","slug":"casa-ex11-24-atpl-a-flight-test-standards-satellite-based-navigation-exemption-2024","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":105109,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2024L00211-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-03","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"CASA EX11/24 — ATPL(A) Flight Test Standards (Satellite-based Navigation) Exemption 2024","content":"Instrument number CASA EX11/24\n\nI, STEVEN JAMES CAMPBELL, Executive Manager, National Operations & Standards, a delegate of CASA, make this instrument under regulation 11.160 of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998.\n\n\\[Signed S. Campbell\\]\n\nSteven Campbell  \nExecutive Manager, National Operations & Standards\n\n27 February 2024\n\nCASA EX11/24 — ATPL(A) Flight Test Standards (Satellite-based Navigation) Exemption 2024\n\n1 Name\n\nThis instrument is CASA EX11/24 — ATPL(A) Flight Test Standards (Satellite‑based Navigation) Exemption 2024.\n\n2 Duration\n\nThis instrument:\n\n(a) commences on 1 March 2024; and\n\n(b) is repealed at the end of 28 February 2027.\n\n3 Interpretation\n\n(1) In this instrument:\n\n> air transport pilot licence has the same meaning as in Subpart 61.K of CASR.\n\n> associated has the meaning given by regulation 61.010 of CASR.\n\n> ATPL(A) means air transport pilot licence and associated aeroplane category rating.\n\n> category, of aircraft, has the meaning given by regulation 61.010 of CASR.\n\n> relevant competency standards means the competency standards mentioned in paragraphs 3.3 (a) and (b) of Appendix K.1 of Schedule 5 to the Part 61 Manual of Standards.\n\n> relevant flight simulation training device means any of the following flight simulation training devices:\n\n(a) Beechcraft King Air 200 (AUS No. 42 Serial No. 8315);\n\n(b) Embraer 120 Brasilia (AUS No. 45 Serial No. 8337);\n\n(c) Fairchild Metro III (AUS No. 18 Serial No. 8321).\n\n  \n\n(2) A person is an exempted pilot if:\n\n(a) the person is an applicant for an ATPL(A); and\n\n(b) has a valid instrument proficiency check for the aeroplane category under regulation 61.880 of CASR.\n\n4 Application\n\nThis instrument applies in relation to a flight test mentioned in paragraph 61.700(3)(c) of CASR, taken by an exempted pilot for an ATPL(A), which is conducted in a relevant flight simulation training device for the purpose.\n\n5 Exemptions\n\n(1) The exempted pilot is exempt from compliance with paragraph 61.700(3)(c) of CASR to the extent that the exempted pilot is required, under regulation 61.250 of CASR, to be assessed as meeting the relevant competency standards to pass the flight test.\n\n(2) The flight examiner who conducts the flight test is exempt from compliance with regulation 61.250 of CASR to the extent that the regulation requires the flight examiner to assess the exempted pilot’s performance in the flight test as meeting the relevant competency standards for the exempted pilot to pass the flight test.\n\n(3) The flight examiner who conducts the flight test is exempt from compliance with subparagraph 61.1295(3)(b)(ii) of CASR to the extent that the provision requires the flight examiner to assess the exempted pilot against the relevant competency standards for the flight test.","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This instrument maintains a narrow, targeted scope consistent with typical CASA exemptions. It addresses a specific technical requirement (satellite-based navigation competency standards) for a defined subset of pilot flight tests, without expanding into broader licensing or operational matters."},"complexity_factors":["Short, single-purpose instrument (6 operative sections)","Only 6 defined terms in the interpretation section","Simple conditional structure: exemption applies only if specific simulator used and pilot holds valid instrument proficiency check","Limited cross-referencing — only references specific regulations (61.700, 61.250, 61.1295, 61.880) and the Part 61 Manual of Standards","No nested exceptions or complex conditional logic","Clear sunset clause (automatic repeal after 3 years)"],"plain_english_summary":"This is a temporary exemption issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) that changes how certain pilot flight tests are conducted for Air Transport Pilot Licences (aeroplanes) — known as ATPL(A).\n\n**What it does:**\nNormally, pilots seeking an ATPL(A) must pass a flight test that includes assessment against specific competency standards for satellite-based navigation (like GPS systems). This exemption allows certain pilots to skip that specific assessment during their flight test, but **only** if they take the test in one of three specific flight simulators (Beechcraft King Air 200, Embraer 120 Brasilia, or Fairchild Metro III).\n\n**Who it affects:**\n- **Pilots** applying for an ATPL(A) who already hold a valid instrument proficiency check for aeroplanes\n- **Flight examiners** conducting these specific flight tests\n\n**Why it matters:**\nThis appears to be a temporary workaround, likely addressing a shortage of qualified testing capacity or equipment issues. It lets pilots progress with their licences without the usual satellite-navigation assessment, provided they use specific simulators. The exemption automatically expires on 28 February 2027.\n\n**Key limitation:**\nThis is **not** a blanket exemption — it only applies to flight tests conducted in the three named simulators, and only for pilots who already have current instrument proficiency checks."},"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"}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/casa-ex11-24-atpl-a-flight-test-standards-satellite-based-navigation-exemption-2024","history":"/api/acts/casa-ex11-24-atpl-a-flight-test-standards-satellite-based-navigation-exemption-2024/history","analysis":"/api/acts/casa-ex11-24-atpl-a-flight-test-standards-satellite-based-navigation-exemption-2024/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/casa-ex11-24-atpl-a-flight-test-standards-satellite-based-navigation-exemption-2024/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/casa-ex11-24-atpl-a-flight-test-standards-satellite-based-navigation-exemption-2024/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/casa-ex11-24-atpl-a-flight-test-standards-satellite-based-navigation-exemption-2024/documents"}}