{"id":"F2005L01871","name":"CASA EX23/05 - Exemption - from requirement to have training and checking organisation","slug":"casa-ex23-05-exemption-from-requirement-to-have-training-and-checking-organisation","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"repealed","isInForce":false,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":36063,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2005L01871-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-01","status":"Repealed","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"CASA EX23/05 - Exemption - from requirement to have training and checking organisation","content":"![](image.001.png)Instrument number CASA EX23/05\n\nI, bruce robert gemmell, Deputy Chief Executive and Chief Operating Officer, a delegate of CASA, make this instrument under regulation 308 of the Civil Aviation Regulations 1988 (CAR 1988).\n\n\\[Signed B. Gemmell\\]\n\nBruce Gemmell  \nDeputy Chief Executive and  \nChief Operating Officer\n\n29 June 2005\n\nExemption — from requirement to have training and checking organisation\n\n1 Duration\n\nThis instrument:\n\n(a) commences on 1 July 2005; and\n\n(b) stops having effect at the end of June 2006.\n\n2 Application\n\nThis instrument applies to Helicorp Pty Ltd (ARN 435780) (the operator) for its operation of Erickson Air-Crane S-64 Helicopters (the aircraft).\n\n3 Exemption\n\nThe operator is exempt from compliance with regulation 217 of CAR 1988.\n\n4 Conditions\n\nThe exemption is subject to the conditions mentioned in Schedule 1 which are necessary in the interests of safety.\n\nSchedule 1 Conditions\n\n1 The operator must:\n\n(a) hold a discrete AOC for the aircraft; and\n\n(b) comply with any conditions mentioned in it.\n\n2 The aircraft may only:\n\n(a) be operated for fire fighting purposes; and\n\n(b) carry crew members.\n\n3 The aircraft may be flown in Australia only by a pilot who meets FAA and Erickson check and training proficiency requirements.\n\n4 The Chief Pilot must:\n\n(a) sight each operating crew member’s:\n\n(i) licence for the aircraft; and\n\n(ii) most recent proficiency check on the aircraft; and\n\n(b) keep copies of them for 3 years.","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"kimi_summary":{"_metrics":{"model":"kimi-k2.5","source":"moonshot-batch","completionTokens":2150},"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This exemption maintains its original narrow scope, applying only to Helicorp's operation of Erickson S-64 aircraft for firefighting purposes. The instrument has not expanded beyond its initial intent to provide a time-limited alternative compliance pathway for specific aerial firefighting operations."},"complexity_factors":["Single operator and single aircraft type scope","Minimal legislative cross-referencing (only CAR 1988 regulations 217 and 308)","Four straightforward conditions with no nested exceptions or sub-delegations","Fixed duration with absolute start and end dates"],"plain_english_summary":"This instrument grants Helicorp Pty Ltd a temporary (1 July 2005–30 June 2006) exemption from Australia’s requirement to operate a formal pilot training and checking organisation for its Erickson S‑64 Air‑Crane helicopters, allowing them to conduct firefighting-only crew flights under alternative safety arrangements. It matters because Helicorp may use FAA/Erickson training standards and documented Chief Pilot verification instead of the usual domestic TCO regime, subject to holding the relevant Air Operator’s Certificate."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/casa-ex23-05-exemption-from-requirement-to-have-training-and-checking-organisation","history":"/api/acts/casa-ex23-05-exemption-from-requirement-to-have-training-and-checking-organisation/history","analysis":"/api/acts/casa-ex23-05-exemption-from-requirement-to-have-training-and-checking-organisation/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/casa-ex23-05-exemption-from-requirement-to-have-training-and-checking-organisation/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/casa-ex23-05-exemption-from-requirement-to-have-training-and-checking-organisation/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/casa-ex23-05-exemption-from-requirement-to-have-training-and-checking-organisation/documents"}}