{"id":"F2024L00932","name":"CASA EX42/24 — Maintenance Control (Certain Class A Aircraft Only Engaged in Private Operations) Exemption 2024","slug":"casa-ex42-24-maintenance-control-certain-class-a-aircraft-only-engaged-in-private-operations-exempti","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":105306,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2024L00932-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-03","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"CASA EX42/24 — Maintenance Control (Certain Class A Aircraft Only Engaged in Private Operations) Exemption 2024","content":"Instrument number CASA EX42/24\n\nI, steven james campbell, Executive Manager, National Operations & Standards, a delegate of CASA, make this instrument under regulations 11.160 and 11.205 of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998.\n\n\\[Signed S. Campbell\\]\n\nSteven Campbell  \nExecutive Manager, National Operations & Standards\n\n29 July 2024\n\nCASA EX42/24 — Maintenance Control (Certain Class A Aircraft Only Engaged in Private Operations) Exemption 2024\n\n1 Name\n\nThis instrument is CASA EX42/24 — Maintenance Control (Certain Class A Aircraft Only Engaged in Private Operations) Exemption 2024.\n\n2 Duration\n\nThis instrument:\n\n(a) commences on 1 August 2024; and\n\n(b) is repealed at the earlier of the following:\n\n(i) the commencement of Parts 1 and 2 of Schedule 1 to the Civil Aviation Legislation Amendment (Part 43—Maintenance of Aircraft) Regulations 2024;\n\n(ii) the end of 31 July 2027.\n\n3 Application\n\nThis instrument applies to the operator of an Australian aircraft that:\n\n(a) is a class A aircraft because it satisfies paragraph (a) of the definition of class A aircraft in subregulation 2(1) of CAR; and\n\n(b) does not satisfy paragraph (b) of the definition mentioned in paragraph (a); and\n\n(c) is only engaged in private operations within the meaning of CAR.\n\n4 Exemptions\n\n(1) The operator is exempt from complying with subregulations 42ZV(1) and 42ZY(1) of CAR.\n\n(2) The exemptions are subject to the condition stated in section 5.\n\n5 Condition\n\nThe operator must ensure that the aircraft’s approved system of maintenance states the name of the person who is responsible for each of the following:\n\n(a) the arrangements for the control of maintenance of the aircraft;\n\n(b) the arrangements under which the aircraft’s approved maintenance program is to be met;\n\n(c) the arrangements to ensure compliance with the weight and balance requirements for the aircraft;\n\n(d) determining the period, or period of time-in-service, for which a maintenance release for the aircraft is to remain in force;\n\n(e) the control of all maintenance carried out on the aircraft, either scheduled or unscheduled;\n\n(f) the investigation of a defect in the aircraft that is conducted for the purposes of subregulation 51(4) of CAR.","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"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"},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This instrument maintains its original narrow scope. It is a targeted, temporary exemption specifically designed to relieve regulatory burden for private operators of simple Class A aircraft pending the introduction of new Part 43 maintenance regulations. The scope has not expanded beyond this original purpose."},"complexity_factors":["Short instrument (only 5 sections, approximately 300 words)","Only 2 exemption provisions with a single overarching condition","Heavy reliance on external definitions — requires cross-referencing CAR (Civil Aviation Regulations) for 'class A aircraft', 'private operations', and specific subregulations 42ZV(1), 42ZY(1), and 51(4)","Nested negative condition in section 3(b) — excludes aircraft that satisfy paragraph (b) of the Class A definition, creating a double-negative logic puzzle","Sunset clause with dual triggers (repeal on earlier of two events)","No defined terms section — all definitions imported by reference"],"plain_english_summary":"This temporary CASA exemption allows private owners of simple “Class A” aircraft used only for private flying to be relieved from certain maintenance-control regulatory requirements, reducing paperwork while keeping safety oversight.\n\nIt applies only if the aircraft’s maintenance manual names the specific person responsible for arranging and ensuring maintenance, complying with the maintenance program, weight-and-balance, maintenance-release validity, and defect investigations. The exemption expires July 2027 or earlier if new regulations come into force."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":4,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"This instrument changes the default regulatory scope for affected operators by exempting them from CAR subregs 42ZV(1) and 42ZY(1) and replacing those obligations with a condition that the approved maintenance system must name the person responsible for six maintenance-control functions (s4(1); s5(a)–(f)). The change applies only to operators meeting the narrow application criteria (s3) and is temporary pending commencement of new Part 43 provisions or 31 July 2027 (s2)."},"complexity_factors":["Cross-reference dependency on CAR definitions and terms (application depends on the definition of 'class A aircraft' and 'private operations' in CAR) (s3).","Exemption is specific to two CAR subregulations (42ZV(1) and 42ZY(1)) — interpreting the practical effect requires knowing what those subregs require (s4(1)).","Substituted obligation is procedural: the approved system of maintenance must name responsible persons for six distinct tasks, creating a paper trail and allocation-of-responsibility requirement (s5(a)–(f)).","Time-limited and conditional repeal creates transitional complexity: repeal occurs on commencement of separate regulations or 31 July 2027, whichever is earlier (s2).","Instrument is made by a CASA delegate under specific regulation-making powers, indicating administrative delegation rather than primary legislation (preamble: regs 11.160 and 11.205).","Narrow applicability criteria (only operators of Class A aircraft that meet subreg 2(1)(a) but not (b) and only engaged in private operations) require operators to verify eligibility (s3).","Enforcement, monitoring and proof of compliance are not specified in the instrument itself, so practical oversight and evidentiary standards are left to other CAR provisions or CASA practice (s4–s5)."],"plain_english_summary":"This instrument temporarily exempts operators of certain Class A Australian aircraft used only for private operations from complying with CAR subregulations 42ZV(1) and 42ZY(1).\n\nThose operators must ensure their approved system of maintenance names the person responsible for specific maintenance-control tasks (arrangements for maintenance control and program, weight and balance, maintenance-release periods, control of maintenance, and defect investigations). The exemption runs from 1 August 2024 until new Part 43 provisions commence or 31 July 2027."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/casa-ex42-24-maintenance-control-certain-class-a-aircraft-only-engaged-in-private-operations-exempti","history":"/api/acts/casa-ex42-24-maintenance-control-certain-class-a-aircraft-only-engaged-in-private-operations-exempti/history","analysis":"/api/acts/casa-ex42-24-maintenance-control-certain-class-a-aircraft-only-engaged-in-private-operations-exempti/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/casa-ex42-24-maintenance-control-certain-class-a-aircraft-only-engaged-in-private-operations-exempti/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/casa-ex42-24-maintenance-control-certain-class-a-aircraft-only-engaged-in-private-operations-exempti/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/casa-ex42-24-maintenance-control-certain-class-a-aircraft-only-engaged-in-private-operations-exempti/documents"}}