{"id":"F2005L04259","name":"CASA EX61/05 - Exemption – for seaplanes","slug":"casa-ex61-05-exemption-for-seaplanes","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"repealed","isInForce":false,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":113839,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2005L04259-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-03","status":"Repealed","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"CASA EX61/05 - Exemption – for seaplanes","content":"Instrument number CASA EX61/05\n\nI, BRUCE Robert GEMMELL, Deputy Chief Executive and Chief Operating Officer, a delegate of CASA, make this instrument under subregulation 308 (1) of the Civil Aviation Regulations 1988 (CAR 1988).\n\n\\[Signed B. Gemmell\\]\n\nBruce Gemmell\n\nDeputy Chief Executive\n\nand Chief Operating Officer\n\n22 December 2005\n\nExemption — for seaplanes\n\n1 Commencement\n\nThis instrument:\n\n(a) commences on the day after it is registered; and\n\n(b) stops having effect at the end of 31 January 2009.\n\n2 Revocation\n\nInstrument CASA EX09/2003 is revoked.\n\n3 Application\n\nThis instrument applies to the pilot in command of a float equipped, or floating hull, aeroplane (a seaplane) which, when taking-off from or landing on water, is flown:\n\n(a) to avoid an obstacle; or\n\n(b) without affecting the safety of air navigation — to avoid undue noise over a populous area; or\n\n(c) to enable a water landing in the event of engine failure.\n\n4 Exemption\n\nThe pilot in command is exempt from compliance with paragraphs 166 (2) (e), (g) and (h) of CAR 1988.\n\n5 Conditions\n\nThe exemption is subject to the conditions mentioned in Schedule 1.\n\nSchedule 1 Conditions\n\n1 Except in an emergency, the pilot in command must comply with any directions given by air traffic control.\n\n2 The pilot in command may land or take-off under the exemption only if he or she considers that, in the particular circumstances, it is safe not to comply with paragraph 166 (2) (e), (g) or (h) of CAR 1988.","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"kimi_summary":{"_metrics":{"model":"kimi-k2.5","source":"moonshot-batch","completionTokens":2491},"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The instrument maintains a narrow, focused scope providing targeted operational flexibility for seaplane water operations. It replaces a previous exemption (EX09/2003) without expanding beyond the specific regulatory relief required for safe take-off and landing scenarios."},"complexity_factors":["Cross-references to three external provisions of CAR 1988 (166(2)(e), (g), (h)) without reproducing the text of those rules","Three distinct operational scenarios triggering the exemption (obstacle avoidance, noise abatement, emergency preparation)","Dual safety mechanisms requiring compliance with ATC directions and pilot safety judgment"],"plain_english_summary":"This exemption lets seaplane pilots depart from or land on water without meeting certain standard height/distance rules, but only in limited situations: to avoid obstacles, to reduce noise over populated areas (without compromising safety), or to practice engine‑failure procedures over water. \n\nPilots must follow air traffic control directions (unless an emergency) and may use the exemption only when they personally determine it is safe."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/casa-ex61-05-exemption-for-seaplanes","history":"/api/acts/casa-ex61-05-exemption-for-seaplanes/history","analysis":"/api/acts/casa-ex61-05-exemption-for-seaplanes/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/casa-ex61-05-exemption-for-seaplanes/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/casa-ex61-05-exemption-for-seaplanes/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/casa-ex61-05-exemption-for-seaplanes/documents"}}