{"id":"F2025L00888","name":"CASA EX70/25 — Multi-Engine Helicopters Exemption 2025","slug":"casa-ex70-25-multi-engine-helicopters-exemption-2025","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":442907,"registerId":"F2025L00888-fast-fetch-1775957820068","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-12","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"CASA EX70/25 — Multi-Engine Helicopters Exemption 2025","content":"---\nmeta-content-style-type: text/css\nmeta-content-type: application/xhtml+xml; charset=utf-8\nmeta-description: Multi-Engine Helicopters Exemption 2025\ntitle: CASA EX70/25\n---\n\n?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"utf-8\" standalone=\"no\"?>\n\nInstrument number CASA EX70/25\n\nI, Daniel bernard o’hagan, Section Manager Drafting, Legal, International & Regulatory Affairs Division, a delegate of CASA, make this instrument under regulation 11.160 of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998.\n\n[Signed D.B. O’Hagan]\n\nDanny O’Hagan  Section Manager Drafting  Legal, International & Regulatory Affairs Division\n\n29 July 2025\n\nCASA EX70/25 — Multi-Engine Helicopters Exemption 2025\n\nContents\n\nPage\n\n[Part 1 — Preliminary](#_Toc204605618)\n\n[1 Name](#_Toc204605619)\n\n[2 Duration](#_Toc204605620)\n\n[3 Interpretation](#_Toc204605621)\n\n[4 Meaning of authorised to pilot a model of multi-engine helicopter](#_Toc204605622)\n\n[Part 2 — Pilot](#_Toc204605623)\n\n[5 Exemption — authority to exercise privileges of pilot licence](#_Toc204605624)\n\n[6 Exemptions — valid flight review](#_Toc204605625)\n\n[7 Exemption — valid instrument proficiency check](#_Toc204605626)\n\n[Part 3 — Flight instructor](#_Toc204605627)\n\n[8 Exemptions](#_Toc204605628)\n\n[Part 4 — Flight examiner](#_Toc204605629)\n\n[9 Exemption](#_Toc204605630)\n\n[Part 5 — Australian air transport operator](#_Toc204605631)\n\n[10 Exemptions](#_Toc204605632)\n\n[Part 6 — Aerial work operator and pilot](#_Toc204605633)\n\n[11 Exemptions](#_Toc204605634)\n\n[Part 7 — Part 141 operator](#_Toc204605635)\n\n[12 Exemptions](#_Toc204605636)\n\n[Part 8 — Part 142 operator](#_Toc204605637)\n\n[13 Exemptions](#_Toc204605638)\n\n[Part 9 — Helicopter operator](#_Toc204605639)\n\n[14 Exemption](#_Toc204605640)\n\n[Part 10 — Independent maintainer and continuing airworthiness management organisation](#_Toc204605641)\n\n[15 Exemptions](#_Toc204605642)\n\n[Part 11 — Person permitted to carry out maintenance on a relevant helicopter](#_Toc204605643)\n\n[16 Exemption](#_Toc204605644)\n\n[Part 12 — Manipulating pilot controls of a relevant helicopter](#_Toc204605645)\n\n[17 Exemptions](#_Toc204605646)\n\n[Part 13 — Minimum height rules](#_Toc204605647)\n\n[18 Exemption](#_Toc204605648)\n\n[Part 14 — Taxiing an Australian relevant helicopter](#_Toc204605649)\n\n[19 Exemption](#_Toc204605650)\n\n[Part 15 — Relevant helicopter operating on the ground](#_Toc204605651)\n\n[20 Exemption](#_Toc204605652)\n\n[Part 16 — Causing, or simulating, failure of flight instruments](#_Toc204605653)\n\n[21 Exemption](#_Toc204605654)\n\n[Part 17 — Simulating IMC flying](#_Toc204605655)\n\n[22 Exemption](#_Toc204605656)\n\n[Part 18 — Training, or a check, mentioned in Subpart 138.N of CASR](#_Toc204605657)\n\n[23 Exemptions](#_Toc204605658)\n\n[Part 19 — VFR flight](#_Toc204605659)\n\n[24 Exemption](#_Toc204605660)\n\n[Schedule 1 Relevant helicopters and pilot type ratings](#_Toc204605661)\n\nPart 1 — Preliminary\n\n1 Name\n\n  This instrument is CASA EX70/25 — Multi-Engine Helicopters Exemption 2025.\n\n2 Duration\n\n  This instrument:\n\n(a) commences on 1 August 2025; and\n\n(b) is repealed at the end of 31 July 2028.\n\n3 Interpretation\n\n (1) In this instrument:\n\nauthorised to pilot a model of multi-engine helicopter: see section 4.\n\ncell, for a column of the table in Schedule 1, means each individual, undivided unit (regardless of its size) into which the column is subdivided.\n\nflight test endorsement has the meaning given by regulation 61.010 of CASR.\n\npilot type rating has the same meaning as in Division 61.L.5 of CASR.\n\nrelevant helicopter means a model of multi-engine helicopter mentioned in a cell in column 2 of the table in Schedule 1.\n\nrelevant unit of competency means a unit of competency mentioned in clause 3 of Appendix L of Schedule 7 of the Part 61 Manual of Standards.\n\ntype rating flight test endorsement means a flight test endorsement of that kind mentioned in column 1 of item 5 in table 61.1310 of CASR.\n\ntype rating training endorsement means a training endorsement of that kind mentioned in column 1 of item 5 in table 61.1235 of CASR.\n\n (2) Column 1 of the table in Schedule 1 contains general information only and is not intended to qualify, or otherwise affect, the meaning or operation of anything else in Schedule 1.\n\n4 Meaning of authorised to pilot a model of multi-engine helicopter\n\n  A person is authorised to pilot a model of multi-engine helicopter mentioned in a cell in column 2 of the table in Schedule 1 if:\n\n(a) the person holds the pilot type rating, relating to the helicopter, mentioned in the corresponding cell in column 3 of the table; or\n\n(b) the exemption under section 5 applies to the person in relation to the helicopter.\n\nPart 2 — Pilot\n\n5 Exemption — authority to exercise privileges of pilot licence\n\n (1) This section applies to the holder of a pilot licence (the licence holder) who:\n\n(a) holds the pilot type rating, relating to a model of helicopter (the first helicopter) mentioned in a cell in column 2 of the table in Schedule 1, mentioned in the corresponding cell in column 3 of the table but not in relation to another relevant helicopter (the second helicopter); and\n\n(b) has completed the training, relating to the piloting of the second helicopter, mentioned in subsection (2); and\n\n(c) has been assessed as competent to pilot the second helicopter, having regard to the competency standards for a flight review, for the pilot type rating relating to the second helicopter, mentioned in section 14 of the Part 61 Manual of Standards; and\n\n(d) at intervals of not more than 24 months:\n\n (i) has a valid flight review for the pilot type rating in relation to another multi-engine helicopter for which the licence holder holds the rating; or\n\n (ii) has been assessed as competent to pilot a relevant helicopter, having regard to the competency standards for a flight review, for the pilot type rating relating to the helicopter, mentioned in section 14 of the Part 61 Manual of Standards.\n\n (2) For paragraph (1)(b), the licence holder completes training, relating to the piloting of the second helicopter, if:\n\n(a) the licence holder has received training in all the units of competency mentioned in the Part 61 Manual of Standards for the pilot type rating in relation to the helicopter; and\n\n(b) the training is conducted by:\n\n (i) an instructor for a Part 141 operator that is authorised to conduct the training; or\n\n (ii) the holder of an approval under regulation 141.035 of CASR to conduct the training; and\n\n(c) the training is conducted in accordance with subsection (3); and\n\n(d) the instructor, or holder of the approval, is satisfied the licence holder meets the competency standards mentioned in the Part 61 Manual of Standards for the pilot type rating in relation to the helicopter.\n\n (3) For paragraph (2)(c), the training must not be conducted in a relevant helicopter with a maximum certificated passenger seating capacity of more than 9 if there is an approved flight simulator for the training available in Australia.\n\n (4) For paragraph (1)(c) or subparagraph (1)(d)(ii), the assessment requires demonstration to a person mentioned in subsection (5) that the licence holder has the competency required of the licence holder under subsection 14.6 of the Part 61 Manual of Standards by each relevant unit of competency for the pilot type rating in relation to the second helicopter.\n\n (5) For subsection (4), the persons are as follows:\n\n(a) CASA;\n\n(b) the holder of an approval under regulation 61.040 of CASR for regulation 61.400 of CASR;\n\n(c) a pilot instructor who is authorised to conduct a flight review for the pilot type rating in relation to the second helicopter.\n\n (6) The assessment must be conducted in:\n\n(a) the second helicopter; or\n\n(b) an approved flight simulator for the assessment.\n\n (7) The licence holder is exempt from compliance with regulation 61.065 of CASR to the extent that the licence holder is not authorised to exercise the privileges of the licence, relating to the second helicopter, under paragraph 61.375(5)(b) of CASR.\n\nNote   The effect of the exemption is that the licence holder is authorised, under paragraph 61.375(5)(b) of CASR, to conduct the activity the subject of the exemption while piloting the second helicopter, despite not holding the pilot type rating in relation to the helicopter.\n\n (8) In this section:\n\navailable, for the training, means able to be used for the training.\n\ninstructor has the meaning given by regulation 141.030 of CASR.\n\n6 Exemptions — valid flight review\n\n (1) Subsection (2) applies to the holder of a pilot licence (the licence holder):\n\n(a) who holds the pilot type rating in relation to a model of helicopter (the first helicopter) but not in relation to a relevant helicopter (the second helicopter); and\n\n(b) to whom the exemption under section 5 applies in relation to the second helicopter.\n\n (2) The licence holder is exempt from compliance with subregulation 61.800(1) of CASR to the extent that the licence holder is not authorised to exercise the privileges of the pilot type rating, relating to the first helicopter, as the pilot in command of the first helicopter.\n\nNote   The effect of the exemption is that the licence holder is authorised, under subregulation 61.800(1) of CASR, to conduct the activity the subject of the exemption, as the pilot in command of the first helicopter, despite not having a valid flight review for the pilot type rating in relation to the helicopter.\n\n (3) Subsection (4) applies to the holder of a pilot licence (the licence holder):\n\n(a) who holds a single-engine helicopter class rating in relation to a model of single‑engine helicopter (the third helicopter); and\n\n(b) who holds the pilot type rating, relating to a model of multi-engine helicopter mentioned in a cell in column 2 of the table in Schedule 1, mentioned in column 3 of the corresponding cell in the table but not in relation to another relevant helicopter (the fourth helicopter); and\n\n(c) to whom the exemption under section 5 applies in relation to the fourth helicopter.\n\n (4) The licence holder is exempt from compliance with subregulation 61.745(1) of CASR to the extent that the licence holder is not authorised to exercise the privileges of the single-engine helicopter class rating in relation to the third helicopter.\n\nNote   The effect of the exemption is that the licence holder is authorised, under subregulation 61.745(1) of CASR, to conduct the activity the subject of the exemption in relation to the third helicopter, despite not having a valid flight review for the single-engine helicopter class rating in relation to the helicopter.\n\n7 Exemption — valid instrument proficiency check\n\n (1) This section applies to the holder of a pilot licence (the licence holder):\n\n(a) who holds the pilot type rating, relating to a model of multi-engine helicopter (the first helicopter) mentioned in a cell in column 2 of the table in Schedule 1, mentioned in the corresponding cell in column 3 of the table but not in relation to another relevant helicopter (the second helicopter); and\n\n(b) to whom the exemption under section 5 applies in relation to the second helicopter; and\n\n(c) who holds a valid instrument proficiency check for the second helicopter.\n\n (2) The licence holder is exempt from compliance with subregulation 61.805(1) of CASR to the extent that the licence holder is not authorised to exercise the privileges of the pilot type rating under the IFR in relation to the first helicopter.\n\nNote   The effect of the exemption is that the licence holder is authorised, under subregulation 61.805(1) of CASR, to conduct the activity the subject of the exemption in relation to the first helicopter, despite not having a valid instrument proficiency check for the helicopter type covered by the pilot type rating in relation to the helicopter.\n\n (3) In this section:\n\ninstrument proficiency check has the meaning given by regulation 61.010 of CASR.\n\nPart 3 — Flight instructor\n\n8 Exemptions\n\n (1) This section applies to a flight instructor who:\n\n(a) holds the type rating training endorsement for the type of multi-engine helicopter that includes a model of multi-engine helicopter (the first helicopter) mentioned in a cell in column 2 of the table in Schedule 1 but not for another relevant helicopter (the second helicopter); and\n\n(b) holds the pilot type rating, relating to the first helicopter, mentioned in the corresponding cell in column 3 of the table; and\n\n(c) is authorised to pilot the second helicopter; and\n\n(d) has at least 25 hours of flight time as pilot in command of the second helicopter.\n\n (2) The flight instructor is exempt from compliance with regulation 61.065 of CASR to the extent that the flight instructor is not authorised to conduct flight training for the pilot type rating, relating to the second helicopter, under subregulation 61.1175(1) of CASR.\n\nNote   The effect of the exemption is that the flight instructor is authorised, under subregulation 61.1175(1) of CASR, to conduct the activity the subject of the exemption, in relation to the second helicopter, despite not holding the type rating training endorsement for the type of multi-engine helicopter that includes the helicopter.\n\n (3) The flight instructor is exempt from compliance with regulation 61.065 of CASR to the extent that the flight instructor is not authorised to conduct differences training for a variant of the second helicopter, under subregulation 61.1175(2) of CASR.\n\nNote   The effect of the exemption is that the flight instructor is authorised, under subregulation 61.1175(2) of CASR, to conduct the activity the subject of the exemption, for a variant of the second helicopter, despite not holding the type rating training endorsement for the type of multi-engine helicopter that includes the helicopter.\n\n (4) The flight instructor is exempt from compliance with regulation 61.065 of CASR to the extent that the flight instructor is not authorised to conduct training to meet the general competency requirement stated in regulation 61.385 of CASR, in relation to the second helicopter, under subregulation 61.1175(3) of CASR.\n\nNote   The effect of the exemption is that the flight instructor is authorised, under subregulation 61.1175(3) of CASR, to conduct the activity the subject of the exemption, in relation to the second helicopter, despite not holding the type rating training endorsement for the type of multi-engine helicopter that includes the helicopter.\n\n (5) The flight instructor is exempt from compliance with regulation 61.065 of CASR to the extent that the flight instructor is not authorised to conduct a flight review for the pilot type rating, relating to the second helicopter, under subregulation 61.1175(6) of CASR.\n\nNote   The effect of the exemption is that the flight instructor is authorised, under subregulation 61.1175(6) of CASR, to conduct the activity the subject of the exemption, in relation to the second helicopter, despite not holding one of the training endorsements mentioned in subregulation 61.1175(6).\n\n (6) The flight instructor is exempt from compliance with regulation 61.065 of CASR to the extent that the flight instructor is not authorised to conduct the activity mentioned in subsection (2) or (3), relating to the second helicopter, under paragraph 61.1240(1)(a) of CASR.\n\nNote   The effect of the exemption is that the flight instructor is authorised, under paragraph 61.1240(1)(a) of CASR, to conduct the activity the subject of the exemption, in relation to the second helicopter, despite not holding the type rating training endorsement for the type of multi-engine helicopter that includes the helicopter.\n\nPart 4 — Flight examiner\n\n9 Exemption\n\n (1) This section applies to a flight examiner who:\n\n(a) holds the type rating flight test endorsement for the type of multi-engine helicopter that includes a model of multi-engine helicopter (the first helicopter) mentioned in a cell in column 2 of the table in Schedule 1 but not for another relevant helicopter (the second helicopter); and\n\n(b) holds the pilot type rating, relating to the first helicopter, mentioned in the corresponding cell in column 3 of the table; and\n\n(c) either:\n\n (i) holds the type rating training endorsement for the type of multi-engine helicopter that includes the second helicopter; or\n\n (ii) is authorised to conduct flight training for the pilot type rating, relating to the second helicopter, under Part 3.\n\n (2) The flight examiner is exempt from compliance with regulation 61.065 of CASR to the extent that the flight examiner is not authorised to conduct a flight test for the pilot type rating, relating to the second helicopter, under paragraph 61.1255(a), subregulation 61.1265(1) and regulation 61.1315 of CASR.\n\nNote   The effect of the exemption is that the flight examiner is authorised, under paragraph 61.1255(a), subregulation 61.1265(1) and regulation 61.1315 of CASR, to conduct the activity the subject of the exemption, in relation to the second helicopter, despite not holding the type rating flight test endorsement for the type of multi-engine helicopter that includes the helicopter.\n\nPart 5 — Australian air transport operator\n\n10 Exemptions\n\n (1) Subsections (2) and (3) apply if:\n\n(a) the head of flying operations of an Australian air transport operator does not hold the pilot type rating in relation to a relevant helicopter; and\n\n(b) the helicopter is used to conduct a significant proportion of the operator’s Australian air transport operations; and\n\n(c) the exemption under section 5 applies to the head of flying operations in relation to the helicopter.\n\n (2) The Australian air transport operator is exempt from compliance with regulation 119.060 of CASR to the extent that the head of flying operations does not hold the pilot type rating in relation to the relevant helicopter, which otherwise would be a breach of the condition of the operator’s Australian air transport AOC mentioned in subparagraph 119.080(1)(b)(i) of CASR.\n\n (3) The Australian air transport operator is exempt from compliance with subparagraph 119.205(1)(e)(i) of CASR to the extent that the operator’s exposition does not state that the head of flying operations holds the pilot type rating in relation to the relevant helicopter, which is a qualification required to be held by the head of flying operations under paragraph 119.135(1)(b) of CASR.\n\n (4) Subsection (5) applies if:\n\n(a) an Australian air transport operator makes a significant change that is the permanent appointment, or acting appointment, of a person as the head of flying operations of the operator under paragraph 119.090(2)(a) of CASR; and\n\n(b) the operator applies to CASA for approval of the change under subregulation 119.090(3) of CASR; and\n\n(c) the person does not hold the pilot type rating in relation to a relevant helicopter; and\n\n(d) the helicopter is used to conduct a significant proportion of the operator’s Australian air transport operations; and\n\n(e) the exemption under section 5 applies to the person in relation to the helicopter.\n\n (5) The Australian air transport operator is exempt from compliance with subregulation 119.090(2) of CASR to the extent that the copy of the part of the operator’s exposition affected by the change, which accompanies the application, does not state that the person holds the pilot type rating in relation to the relevant helicopter, which is a qualification required to be held by the head of flying operations under paragraph 119.135(1)(b) of CASR.\n\n (6) Subsections (7) and (8) apply if:\n\n(a) the head of training and checking of an Australian air transport operator does not hold the pilot type rating in relation to a relevant helicopter; and\n\n(b) the helicopter is used to conduct a significant proportion of the operator’s Australian air transport operations; and\n\n(c) the exemption under section 5 applies to the head of training and checking in relation to the helicopter.\n\n (7) The Australian air transport operator is exempt from compliance with regulation 119.060 of CASR to the extent that the head of training and checking does not hold the pilot type rating in relation to the relevant helicopter, which otherwise would be a breach of the condition of the operator’s Australian air transport AOC mentioned in subparagraph 119.080(1)(b)(i) of CASR.\n\n (8) The Australian air transport operator is exempt from compliance with subparagraph 119.205(1)(e)(i) of CASR to the extent that the operator’s exposition does not state that the head of training and checking holds the pilot type rating in relation to the relevant helicopter, which is a qualification required to be held by the head of training and checking under paragraph 119.145(1)(b) of CASR.\n\n (9) Subsection (10) applies if:\n\n(a) an Australian air transport operator makes a significant change that is the permanent appointment, or acting appointment, of a person as the head of training and checking of the operator under paragraph 119.090(2)(a) of CASR; and\n\n(b) the operator applies to CASA for approval of the change under subregulation 119.090(3) of CASR; and\n\n(c) the person does not hold the pilot type rating in relation to a relevant helicopter; and\n\n(d) the helicopter is used to conduct a significant proportion of the operator’s Australian air transport operations; and\n\n(e) the exemption under section 5 applies to the person in relation to the helicopter.\n\n (10) The Australian air transport operator is exempt from compliance with subregulation 119.090(2) of CASR to the extent that the copy of the part of the operator’s exposition affected by the change, which accompanies the application, does not state that the person holds the pilot type rating in relation to the relevant helicopter, which is a qualification required to be held by the head of training and checking under paragraph 119.145(1)(b) of CASR.\n\n (11) Subsection (12) applies if:\n\n(a) an Australian air transport operator has a contract with a Part 142 operator for the Part 142 operator to conduct training for the operator’s flight crew in relation to a relevant helicopter; and\n\n(b) a person who conducts the training is not authorised under Part 61 of CASR to conduct the activities involved in the training because the person does not hold the type rating training endorsement for the type of helicopter that includes the helicopter; and\n\n(c) an exemption under section 8 applies to the person in relation to the helicopter.\n\n (12) The Australian air transport operator is exempt from compliance with regulation 119.060 of CASR, in relation to the condition of the Australian air transport AOC issued to the operator mentioned in subparagraph 119.080(1)(b)(i) of CASR, to the extent that the head of training and checking of the operator does not comply with the responsibility stated in subparagraph 119.150(2)(d)(i) of CASR because the person does not hold the type rating training endorsement for the type of helicopter that includes the relevant helicopter.\n\n (13) Subsection (14) applies if:\n\n(a) an Australian air transport operator has a contract with a Part 142 operator for the Part 142 operator to conduct checking for the operator’s flight crew in relation to a relevant helicopter; and\n\n(b) a flight examiner who conducts the checking is not authorised under Part 61 of CASR to conduct the activities involved in the checking because the flight examiner does not hold the type rating flight test endorsement for the type of helicopter that includes the helicopter; and\n\n(c) the exemption under section 9 applies to the flight examiner in relation to the helicopter.\n\n (14) The Australian air transport operator is exempt from compliance with regulation 119.060 of CASR, in relation to the condition of the Australian air transport AOC issued to the operator mentioned in subparagraph 119.080(1)(b)(i) of CASR, to the extent that the head of training and checking of the operator does not comply with the responsibility stated in subparagraph 119.150(2)(d)(i) of CASR because the flight examiner does not hold the type rating flight test endorsement for the type of helicopter that includes the relevant helicopter.\n\nPart 6 — Aerial work operator and pilot\n\n11 Exemptions\n\n (1) Subsections (2) and (3) apply if:\n\n(a) the head of operations of an aerial work operator does not hold the pilot type rating in relation to a relevant helicopter; and\n\n(b) the helicopter is used to conduct the greatest proportion of the operator’s aerial work operations; and\n\n(c) the exemption under section 5 applies to the head of operations in relation to the helicopter.\n\n (2) The aerial work operator is exempt from compliance with regulation 138.055 of CASR to the extent that the head of operations does not hold the pilot type rating in relation to the relevant helicopter, which otherwise would be a breach of the condition of an aerial work certificate issued to the operator mentioned in subparagraph 138.050(1)(b)(i) of CASR.\n\n (3) The aerial work operator is exempt from compliance with subparagraph 138.155(1)(e)(i) of CASR to the extent that the operator’s operations manual does not state that the head of operations holds the pilot type rating in relation to the relevant helicopter, which is a qualification required to be held by the head of operations under paragraph 138.090(1)(b) of CASR.\n\n (4) Subsection (5) applies if:\n\n(a) an aerial work operator makes a significant change that is the permanent appointment, or acting appointment, of a person as the head of operations of the operator under paragraph 138.062(2)(a) or (3)(a) of CASR; and\n\n(b) the operator applies to CASA for approval of the change under subregulation 138.062(4) of CASR; and\n\n(c) the person does not hold the pilot type rating in relation to a relevant helicopter; and\n\n(d) the helicopter is used to conduct the greatest proportion of the operator’s aerial work operations; and\n\n(e) the exemption under section 5 applies to the person in relation to the helicopter.\n\n (5) The aerial work operator is exempt from compliance with subregulation 138.062(2) or (3) of CASR, as applicable, to the extent that the copy of the part of the operator’s exposition affected by the change, which accompanies the application, does not state that the person holds the pilot type rating in relation to the relevant helicopter, which is a qualification required to be held by the head of operations under paragraph 138.090(1)(b) of CASR.\n\n (6) Subsections (7) and (8) apply if:\n\n(a) the head of training and checking of an aerial work operator does not hold the pilot type rating in relation to a relevant helicopter; and\n\n(b) the helicopter is used to conduct the greatest proportion of the operator’s aerial work operations; and\n\n(c) the exemption under section 5 applies to the head of training and checking.\n\n (7) The aerial work operator is exempt from compliance with regulation 138.055 of CASR to the extent that the head of training and checking does not hold the pilot type rating in relation to the relevant helicopter, which otherwise would be a breach of the condition of an aerial work certificate issued to the operator mentioned in subparagraph 138.050(1)(b)(i) of CASR.\n\n (8) The aerial work operator is exempt from compliance with subparagraph 138.155(1)(e)(i) of CASR to the extent that the operator’s operations manual does not state that the head of training and checking holds the pilot type rating in relation to the relevant helicopter, which is a qualification required to be held by the head of training and checking under paragraph 138.100(2)(b) of CASR.\n\n (9) Subsection (10) applies if:\n\n(a) an aerial work operator makes a significant change that is the permanent appointment, or acting appointment, of a person as the head of training and checking of the operator under paragraph 138.062(2)(a) or (3)(a) of CASR; and\n\n(b) the operator applies to CASA for approval of the change under subregulation 138.062(4) of CASR; and\n\n(c) the person does not hold the pilot type rating in relation to a relevant helicopter; and\n\n(d) the helicopter is used to conduct the greatest proportion of the operator’s aerial work operations; and\n\n(e) the exemption under section 5 applies to the person in relation to the helicopter.\n\n (10) The aerial work operator is exempt from compliance with subregulation 138.062(2) or (3) of CASR, as applicable, to the extent that the copy of the part of the operator’s exposition affected by the change, which accompanies the application, does not state that the person holds the pilot type rating in relation to the relevant helicopter, which is a qualification required to be held by the head of training and checking under paragraph 138.100(2)(b) of CASR.\n\n (11) Subsection (12) applies if when a flight of a relevant helicopter involving an aerial work operation begins:\n\n(a) a flight crew member for the flight is not authorised under Part 61 of CASR to pilot the helicopter during the flight because the flight crew member does not hold the pilot type rating in relation to the helicopter; and\n\n(b) the exemption under section 5 applies to the flight crew member in relation to the helicopter.\n\n (12) The aerial work operator is exempt from compliance with subregulation 138.475(1) of CASR to the extent that the flight crew member does not meet the requirement stated in subparagraph 138.475(2)(c)(i) of CASR because the flight crew member does not hold the pilot type rating in relation to the relevant helicopter.\n\n (13) Subsection (14) applies if:\n\n(a) an aerial work operator is required by regulation 138.125 of CASR to have a training and checking system; and\n\n(b) the operator has a contract with a Part 142 operator for the Part 142 operator to conduct training for the operator’s flight crew in relation to a relevant helicopter; and\n\n(c) a person who conducts the training is not authorised under Part 61 of CASR to conduct the training because the person does not hold the type rating training endorsement for the type of helicopter that includes the helicopter; and\n\n(d) an exemption under section 8 applies to the person in relation to the helicopter.\n\n (14) The aerial work operator is exempt from compliance with regulation 138.055 of CASR, in relation to the condition of an aerial work certificate issued to the operator mentioned in subparagraph 138.050(1)(b)(i) of CASR, to the extent that the head of training and checking for the operator does not comply with the responsibility stated in subparagraph 138.105(3)(d)(i) of CASR because the person does not hold the type rating training endorsement for the type of helicopter that includes the relevant helicopter.\n\n (15) Subsection (16) applies if:\n\n(a) an aerial work operator is required by regulation 138.125 of CASR to have a training and checking system; and\n\n(b) the operator has a contract with a Part 142 operator for the Part 142 operator to conduct checking for the operator’s flight crew in relation to a relevant helicopter; and\n\n(c) a flight examiner who conducts the checking is not authorised under Part 61 of CASR to conduct the checking because the flight examiner does not hold the type rating flight test endorsement for the type of helicopter that includes the helicopter; and\n\n(d) the exemption under section 9 applies to the flight examiner in relation to the helicopter.\n\n (16) The aerial work operator is exempt from compliance with regulation 138.055 of CASR, in relation to the condition of an aerial work certificate issued to the operator mentioned in subparagraph 138.050(1)(b)(i) of CASR to the extent that the head of training and checking for the operator does not comply with the responsibility stated in subparagraph 138.105(3)(d)(i) of CASR because the flight examiner does not hold the type rating flight test endorsement for the type of helicopter that includes the relevant helicopter.\n\n (17) Subsection (18) applies if:\n\n(a) a pilot performs a duty as pilot in command of a relevant helicopter for a flight involving an aerial work operation; and\n\n(b) the pilot is not qualified, under subparagraph 138.500(1)(a)(i) of CASR, as pilot in command for the flight because the pilot does not hold the pilot type rating in relation to the helicopter; and\n\n(c) the exemption under section 5 applies to the pilot in relation to the helicopter.\n\n (18) The pilot is exempt from compliance with subregulation 138.500(2) of CASR to the extent that the pilot does not hold the pilot type rating in relation to the relevant helicopter.\n\n (19) Subsection (20) applies if:\n\n(a) the aerial work operator of a relevant helicopter for a flight involving an aerial work operation assigns a pilot to duty as pilot in command of the aircraft for the flight; and\n\n(b) the pilot is not qualified, under subparagraph 138.500(1)(a)(i) of CASR, as pilot in command for the flight because the pilot does not hold the pilot type rating in relation to the helicopter; and\n\n(c) the exemption under section 5 applies to the pilot in relation to the helicopter.\n\n (20) The aerial work operator is exempt from compliance with subregulation 138.500(2A) of CASR to the extent that the pilot does not hold the pilot type rating in relation to the relevant helicopter.\n\nPart 7 — Part 141 operator\n\n12 Exemptions\n\n (1) Subsection (2) applies if:\n\n(a) a person flies a relevant helicopter used in a Part 141 operator’s authorised Part 141 flight training as pilot in command; and\n\n(b) the person is not authorised under Part 61 of CASR to fly the aircraft as pilot in command because the person does not hold the pilot type rating in relation to the helicopter; and\n\n(c) the exemption under section 5 applies to the person in relation to the helicopter.\n\n (2) The Part 141 operator is exempt from compliance with regulation 141.290 of CASR to the extent that the person does not hold the pilot type rating in relation to the relevant helicopter.\n\n (3) Subsection (4) applies if:\n\n(a) a person flies a relevant helicopter used in a Part 141 operator’s authorised Part 141 flight training as pilot in command; and\n\n(b) the operator authorises the carriage of a passenger on the flight; and\n\n(c) the person is not authorised under Part 61 of CASR to fly the aircraft as pilot in command with a passenger on board because the person does not hold the pilot type rating in relation to the helicopter; and\n\n(d) the exemption under section 5 applies to the person in relation to the helicopter.\n\n (4) The Part 141 operator is exempt from compliance with regulation 141.300 of CASR to the extent that the person does not hold the pilot type rating in relation to the relevant helicopter.\n\n (5) Subsections (6) and (7) apply if:\n\n(a) an instructor for a Part 141 operator who conducts authorised Part 141 flight training for the operator in relation to a relevant helicopter is not authorised under Part 61 of CASR to conduct the training because the instructor does not hold the type rating training endorsement for the type of helicopter that includes the helicopter; and\n\n(b) an exemption under section 8 applies to the instructor in relation to the helicopter.\n\n (6) The Part 141 operator is exempt from compliance with regulation 141.075 of CASR to the extent that the instructor does not hold the type rating training endorsement for the type of helicopter that includes the relevant helicopter.\n\n (7) The Part 141 operator is exempt from compliance with regulation 141.175 of CASR to the extent that the instructor does not hold the type rating training endorsement for the type of helicopter that includes the relevant helicopter.\n\n (8) Subsections (9) and (10) apply if:\n\n(a) the head of operations of a Part 141 operator does not hold either:\n\n (i) a grade 1 training endorsement under Part 61 of CASR; or\n\n (ii) the type rating training endorsement for the type of helicopter that includes a relevant helicopter, as required by subparagraph 141.125(1)(a)(ii) of CASR; and\n\n(b) an exemption under section 8 applies to the head of operations in relation to the helicopter.\n\n (9) The Part 141 operator is exempt from compliance with regulation 141.075 of CASR to the extent that the head of operations does not hold the type rating training endorsement for the type of helicopter that includes the relevant helicopter, which otherwise would be a breach of the condition of a Part 141 certificate issued to the operator mentioned in subparagraph 141.070(b)(i) of CASR.\n\n (10) The Part 141 operator is exempt from compliance with regulation 141.265 of CASR to the extent that the head of operations does not hold the type rating training endorsement for the type of helicopter that includes the relevant helicopter, which otherwise would be a breach of the requirement about the content of the operator’s operations manual stated in subparagraph 141.260(1)(e)(i) of CASR.\n\n (11) Subsection (12) applies if:\n\n(a) a Part 141 operator makes a significant change that is the permanent appointment of a person as the head of operations of the operator under paragraph 141.085(2)(a) or (3)(a) of CASR; and\n\n(b) the operator applies to CASA for approval of the change under subregulation 141.085(4) of CASR; and\n\n(c) the person does not hold either:\n\n (i) a grade 1 training endorsement under Part 61 of CASR; or\n\n (ii) the type rating training endorsement for the type of helicopter that includes a relevant helicopter used in the authorised Part 141 flight training conducted by the operator; and\n\n(d) an exemption under section 8 applies to the person in relation to the helicopter.\n\n (12) The Part 141 operator is exempt from compliance with subregulation 141.085(2) or (3) of CASR, as applicable, to the extent that the copy of the part of the operator’s operations manual affected by the change, which accompanies the application, does not state that the person holds the type rating training endorsement for the type of helicopter that includes the relevant helicopter, which is a qualification required to be held by the head of operations under subparagraph 141.125(1)(a)(ii) of CASR.\n\n (13) In this section:\n\ninstructor has the meaning given by regulation 141.030 of CASR.\n\nPart 8 — Part 142 operator\n\n13 Exemptions\n\n (1) Subsection (2) applies if:\n\n(a) the head of operations of a Part 142 operator does not hold an approval under regulation 142.040 of CASR to be the head of operations for the operator; and\n\n(b) the head of operations does not hold the pilot type rating in relation to a relevant helicopter; and\n\n(c) the helicopter is used to conduct a significant proportion of the operator’s authorised Part 142 activities; and\n\n(d) the exemption under section 5 applies to the head of operations in relation to the helicopter.\n\n (2) The Part 142 operator is exempt from compliance with subparagraph 142.340(1)(e)(i) of CASR to the extent that the operator’s exposition does not state that the head of operations is authorised under Part 61 of CASR to pilot the kind of aircraft that includes the relevant helicopter, which is a qualification required to be held by the head of operations under paragraph 142.185(2)(c) of CASR.\n\n (3) Subsection (4) applies if:\n\n(a) an instructor for a Part 142 operator who conducts an authorised Part 142 activity for the operator in relation to a relevant helicopter is not authorised under Part 61 of CASR to conduct the training because the instructor does not hold the type rating training endorsement for the type of helicopter that includes the helicopter; and\n\n(b) an exemption under section 8 applies to the instructor in relation to the helicopter.\n\n (4) The Part 142 operator is exempt from compliance with regulation 142.230 of CASR to the extent that the instructor does not hold the type rating training endorsement for the type of helicopter that includes the relevant helicopter.\n\n (5) Subsection (6) applies if:\n\n(a) an examiner, for a Part 142 operator, who conducts flight tests or contracted checking on behalf of the operator for the pilot type rating in relation to a relevant helicopter is not authorised under Part 61 of CASR to conduct the tests or checking because the instructor does not hold the type rating flight test endorsement for the type of helicopter that includes the helicopter; and\n\n(b) the exemption under section 9 applies to the examiner in relation to the helicopter.\n\n (6) The Part 142 operator is exempt from compliance with regulation 142.230 of CASR to the extent that the examiner does not hold the type rating flight test endorsement for the type of helicopter that includes the relevant helicopter.\n\n (7) Subsection (8) applies if:\n\n(a) a person who flies a relevant helicopter as pilot in command in the conduct of an authorised Part 142 activity for a Part 142 operator is not authorised under Part 61 of CASR to fly the helicopter as pilot in command because the person does not hold the pilot type rating in relation to the helicopter; and\n\n(b) the exemption under section 5 applies to the person in relation to the helicopter.\n\n (8) The Part 142 operator is exempt from compliance with regulation 142.365 of CASR to the extent that the person does not hold the pilot type rating in relation to the relevant helicopter.\n\n (9) Subsection (10) applies if:\n\n(a) a person flies a relevant helicopter used in an authorised Part 142 activity for a Part 142 operator as pilot in command; and\n\n(b) the operator authorises the carriage of a passenger on the flight; and\n\n(c) the person is not authorised under Part 61 of CASR to fly the aircraft as pilot in command with a passenger on board because the person does not hold the pilot type rating in relation to the helicopter; and\n\n(d) the exemption under section 5 applies to the person in relation to the helicopter.\n\n (10) The Part 142 operator is exempt from compliance with regulation 142.375 of CASR to the extent that the person does not hold the pilot type rating in relation to the relevant helicopter.\n\n (11) Subsections (12) and (13) apply if:\n\n(a) the head of operations of a Part 142 operator:\n\n (i) does not hold an approval under regulation 142.040 of CASR to be the head of operations for the operator; or\n\n (ii) is not authorised under Part 61 of CASR to pilot a kind of helicopter that includes a relevant helicopter, which is used to conduct a significant proportion of the operator’s authorised Part 142 activities, as required by paragraph 142.185(2)(c) of CASR; and\n\n(b) the exemption under section 5 applies to the head of operations in relation to the helicopter.\n\n (12) The Part 142 operator is exempt from compliance with regulation 142.060 of CASR to the extent that the head of operations is not authorised under Part 61 of CASR to pilot a kind of helicopter that includes a relevant helicopter, which is used to conduct a significant proportion of the operator’s authorised Part 142 activities, which otherwise would be a breach of the condition of an AOC issued to the operator that authorises Part 142 activities mentioned in subparagraph 142.100(1)(b)(i) of CASR.\n\n (13) The Part 142 operator is exempt from compliance with regulation 142.060 of CASR to the extent that the head of operations is not authorised under Part 61 of CASR to pilot a kind of helicopter that includes a relevant helicopter, which is used to conduct a significant proportion of the operator’s authorised Part 142 activities, which otherwise would be a breach of the requirement about the content of the operator’s exposition stated in subparagraph 142.340(1)(e)(i) of CASR.\n\n (14) Subsection (15) applies if:\n\n(a) a Part 142 operator makes a significant change that is the permanent appointment of a person as the head of operations of the operator under paragraph 142.140(2)(a) or (3)(a) of CASR; and\n\n(b) the operator applies to CASA for approval of the change under subregulation 142.140(4); and\n\n(c) the person:\n\n (i) does not hold an approval under regulation 142.040 of CASR to be the head of operations for the operator; or\n\n (ii) is not authorised under Part 61 of CASR to pilot a kind of helicopter that includes a relevant helicopter, which is used to conduct a significant proportion of the operator’s authorised Part 142 activities, as required by paragraph 142.185(2)(c) of CASR; and\n\n(d) the exemption under section 5 applies to the person in relation to the helicopter.\n\n (15) The Part 142 operator is exempt from compliance with subregulation 142.140(2) or (3), as applicable, to the extent that the copy of the part of the operator’s exposition affected by the change, which accompanies the application, does not state that the person is authorised under Part 61 of CASR to pilot a kind of helicopter that includes the relevant helicopter, which is used to conduct a significant proportion of the operator’s authorised Part 142 activities, which is a qualification required to be held by the head of operations under paragraph 142.185(2)(c) of CASR.\n\n (16) In this section:\n\ncontracted checking has the meaning given by regulation 142.035 of CASR.\n\nexaminer has the meaning given by regulation 142.035 of CASR.\n\ninstructor has the meaning given by regulation 142.035 of CASR.\n\nPart 9 — Helicopter operator\n\n14 Exemption\n\n (1) This section applies if when a flight of a relevant helicopter begins:\n\n(a) either:\n\n (i) the helicopter’s pilot is not authorised under Part 61 of CASR to pilot the helicopter, during the flight, as pilot in command because the pilot does not hold the pilot type rating in relation to the helicopter; or\n\n (ii) the pilot is not authorised under Part 61 of CASR to pilot the helicopter, during the flight, as co-pilot because the pilot does not hold the pilot type rating in relation to the helicopter; and\n\n(b) the exemption under section 5 applies to the pilot in relation to the helicopter.\n\n (2) The relevant helicopter’s operator is exempt from compliance with paragraph 133.370(2)(d) of CASR to the extent that the pilot is not qualified under subparagraph 133.385(1)(d)(i) or 133.390(1)(a)(i) of CASR, as applicable, to carry out the duties assigned to the pilot by the operator for the flight because the pilot does not hold the pilot type rating in relation to the helicopter.\n\nPart 10 — Independent maintainer and continuing airworthiness management organisation\n\n15 Exemptions\n\n (1) Subsection (2) applies if:\n\n(a) an independent maintainer carries out critical control system maintenance on a relevant helicopter or supervises the carrying out of critical control system maintenance on a relevant helicopter by another individual; and\n\n(b) the individual who complies with the responsibilities of an independent individual, in relation to the helicopter, under regulation 42.345 of CASR is the holder of a pilot licence (the licence holder); and\n\n(c) the licence holder is not authorised under Part 61 of CASR to fly the helicopter, as required by subparagraph 42.335(c)(ii) of CASR because the licence holder does not hold the pilot type rating in relation to the helicopter; and\n\n(d) the exemption under section 5 applies to the licence holder in relation to the helicopter.\n\n (2) The independent maintainer is exempt from compliance with subregulation 42.340(2) of CASR to the extent that the licence holder does not hold the pilot type rating in relation to the relevant helicopter.\n\n (3) Subsection (4) applies if:\n\n(a) a continuing airworthiness management organisation issues an authorisation under subregulation 42.630(1) of CASR in relation to a relevant helicopter, which is authorised to operate under an AOC, to the holder of a pilot licence (the licence holder); and\n\n(b) the licence holder is not authorised under Part 61 of CASR to fly the helicopter, as required by subparagraph 42.630(2)(c)(i) of CASR, because the licence holder does not hold the pilot type rating in relation to the helicopter; and\n\n(c) the exemption under section 5 applies to the licence holder in relation to the helicopter.\n\n (4) The continuing airworthiness management organisation is exempt from compliance with subregulation 42.630(1) of CASR to the extent that the licence holder does not hold the pilot type rating in relation to the relevant helicopter.\n\n (5) In this section:\n\ncritical control system maintenance has the meaning given by subregulation 42.015(1) of CASR.\n\nindependent individual has the meaning given by subregulation 42.015(1) of CASR.\n\nindependent maintainer has the meaning given by subregulation 42.015(1) of CASR.\n\nPart 11 — Person permitted to carry out maintenance on a relevant helicopter\n\n16 Exemption\n\n (1) This section applies if:\n\n(a) a person mentioned in column 2 of item 3 or 4 in table 42.300 of CASR carries out maintenance on a relevant helicopter, which is an Australian aircraft:\n\n (i) to which Part 42 of CASR applies; and\n\n (ii) mentioned in column 3 of the item; and\n\n(b) the person is not working for an approved maintenance organisation; and\n\n(c) the person is not authorised under Part 61 of CASR to fly the helicopter, as required by column 3 of the item, because the person does not hold the pilot type rating in relation to the helicopter; and\n\n(d) the exemption under section 5 applies to the person in relation to the helicopter.\n\n (2) The person is exempt from compliance with regulation 42.300 of CASR to the extent that the person does not hold the pilot type rating in relation to the relevant helicopter.\n\nPart 12 — Manipulating pilot controls of a relevant helicopter\n\n17 Exemptions\n\n (1) Subsection (2) applies if:\n\n(a) during a flight of a relevant helicopter, a person manipulates the flight controls of the helicopter; and\n\n(b) the person is not authorised to pilot the helicopter under Part 61 of CASR because the person does not hold the pilot type rating in relation to the helicopter; and\n\n(c) the exemption under section 5 applies to the person in relation to the helicopter.\n\n (2) The person is exempt from compliance with subparagraph 91.155(1)(b)(i) of CASR to the extent that the person does not hold the pilot type rating in relation to the relevant helicopter.\n\n (3) Subsection (4) applies if:\n\n(a) during a flight of a relevant helicopter, the pilot in command of the helicopter permits a person to manipulate the flight controls of the helicopter; and\n\n(b) the person is not authorised to pilot the helicopter under Part 61 of CASR because the person does not hold the pilot type rating in relation to the helicopter; and\n\n(c) the exemption under section 5 applies to the person in relation to the helicopter.\n\n (4) The person is exempt from compliance with subparagraph 91.155(2)(b)(i) of CASR to the extent that the person does not hold the pilot type rating in relation to the relevant helicopter.\n\nPart 13 — Minimum height rules\n\n18 Exemption\n\n (1) This section applies if:\n\n(a) a relevant helicopter is flown other than over a populous area or a public gathering; and\n\n(b) the pilot in command of the helicopter flies the helicopter below the height mentioned in paragraph 91.267(2)(a) of CASR; and\n\n(c) the pilot in command is not authorised to pilot the helicopter under Part 61 of CASR because the pilot in command does not hold the pilot type rating in relation to the helicopter, and does not hold an approval under regulation 91.045 of CASR to fly the helicopter below the height mentioned in paragraph (b); and\n\n(d) the exemption under section 5 applies to the person in relation to the helicopter.\n\n (2) The pilot in command is exempt from compliance with subparagraph 91.267(3)(h)(i) of CASR to the extent that the pilot in command does not hold the pilot type rating in relation to the relevant helicopter.\n\nPart 14 — Taxiing an Australian relevant helicopter\n\n19 Exemption\n\n (1) This section applies if:\n\n(a) a person taxis a relevant helicopter that is an Australian aircraft; and\n\n(b) the person is not authorised under Part 61 of CASR to taxi the helicopter because the person does not hold the pilot type rating in relation to the helicopter; and\n\n(c) the exemption under section 5 applies to the person in relation to the helicopter.\n\n (2) The person is exempt from compliance with subparagraph 91.415(1)(b)(ii) of CASR to the extent that the person does not hold the pilot type rating in relation to the relevant helicopter.\n\nPart 15 — Relevant helicopter operating on the ground\n\n20 Exemption\n\n (1) This section applies if:\n\n(a) a person is operating a relevant helicopter, which is an Australian aircraft, on the ground; and\n\n(b) the helicopter is being operated other than for maintenance or maintenance training; and\n\n(c) the person is not authorised to pilot the helicopter under Part 61 of CASR because the person does not hold the pilot type rating in relation to the helicopter; and\n\n(d) the exemption under section 5 applies to the person in relation to the helicopter.\n\n (2) The person is exempt from compliance with subparagraph 91.430(2)(a)(i) of CASR to the extent that the person does not hold the pilot type rating in relation to the relevant helicopter.\n\nPart 16 — Causing, or simulating, failure of flight instruments\n\n21 Exemption\n\n (1) This section applies if:\n\n(a) during a flight of a relevant helicopter, a failure of an instrument of the helicopter of any of the kinds mentioned in paragraph 91.715(1)(a) of CASR is caused or simulated; and\n\n(b) the pilot in command of the helicopter is not authorised to pilot the helicopter under Part 61 of CASR because the pilot in command does not hold the pilot type rating in relation to the helicopter; and\n\n(c) the exemption under section 5 applies to the person in relation to the helicopter.\n\n (2) The pilot in command is exempt from compliance with paragraph 91.715(2)(c) of CASR to the extent that the pilot in command does not hold the pilot type rating in relation to the relevant helicopter.\n\nPart 17 — Simulating IMC flying\n\n22 Exemption\n\n (1) This section applies if:\n\n(a) during a flight of a relevant helicopter, IMC are simulated; and\n\n(b) the pilot in command of the helicopter is not authorised to pilot the helicopter under Part 61 of CASR because the pilot in command does not hold the pilot type rating in relation to the helicopter; and\n\n(c) the exemption under section 5 applies to the pilot in command in relation to the helicopter.\n\n (2) The pilot in command is exempt from compliance with subparagraph 91.720(2)(c)(i) of CASR to the extent that the pilot in command does not hold the pilot type rating in relation to the relevant helicopter.\n\nPart 18 — Training, or a check, mentioned in Subpart 138.N of CASR\n\n23 Exemptions\n\n (1) This section applies if:\n\n(a) a flight crew member of the personnel of relevant helicopter’s operator undertakes training, or a check, mentioned in Subpart 138.N of CASR; and\n\n(b) the training or check is conducted by an individual who is engaged by the operator to conduct the training; and\n\n(c) the operator is:\n\n (i) an aerial work certificate holder; and\n\n (ii) not required to have a training and checking system, under regulation 138.125 of CASR, for an aerial work operation conducted in the helicopter.\n\n (2) Subsection (3) applies if:\n\n(a) the individual is not authorised under Part 61 of CASR to conduct the training, as required by paragraph 23.10(1)(b) of the Part 138 Manual of Standards, because the individual does not hold the type rating training endorsement for the type of helicopter that includes the helicopter; and\n\n(b) an exemption under section 8 applies to the person in relation to the helicopter.\n\n (3) The individual is exempt from compliance with regulation 138.505 of CASR to the extent that the individual does not hold the type rating training endorsement for the type of helicopter that includes the relevant helicopter.\n\n (4) Subsection (5) applies if:\n\n(a) the individual is not authorised under Part 61 of CASR to conduct the check, as required by paragraph 23.10(1)(b) of the Part 138 Manual of Standards, because the individual does not hold the type rating flight test endorsement for the type of helicopter that includes the helicopter; and\n\n(b) the exemption under section 9 applies to the person in relation to the helicopter.\n\n (5) The individual is exempt from compliance with regulation 138.505 of CASR to the extent that the individual does not hold the type rating flight test endorsement for the type of helicopter that includes the relevant helicopter.\n\n (6) In this section:\n\naerial work certificate holder has the meaning given by subsection 1.04(6) of the Part 138 Manual of Standards.\n\nPart 19 — VFR flight\n\n24 Exemption\n\n (1) This section applies if:\n\n(a) a flight of a relevant helicopter is a VFR flight under subregulation 91.280(1) of CASR; and\n\n(b) item 2B in table 2.07 (3) of the Part 91 Manual of Standards applies to the flight; and\n\n(c) an NVIS crew member who conducts the flight is not authorised to conduct an NVIS operation by Part 61 of CASR with the helicopter, as required by subparagraph 2.07(3B)(c)(i) of the Part 91 Manual of Standards, because the NVIS crew member does not hold the pilot type rating in relation to the helicopter; and\n\n(d) the exemption under section 5 applies to the NVIS crew member who is not authorised to conduct the NVIS operation by Part 61 of CASR with the helicopter.\n\n (2) The pilot in command of the relevant helicopter is exempt from compliance with subregulation 91.280(1) of CASR to the extent that the NVIS crew member mentioned in paragraph (1)(d) does not hold the pilot type rating in relation to the helicopter.\n\n (3) In this section:\n\nNVIS crew member has the meaning given by subsection 3.02(1) of the Part 91 Manual of Standards.\n\nNVIS operation has the meaning given by subsection 1.07(6) of the Part 91 Manual of Standards.\n\nSchedule 1 Relevant helicopters and pilot type ratings\n\nNote   See sections 3 and 4, and paragraphs 5(1)(a), 6(3)(b), 7(1)(a), 8(1)(a) and 9(1)(a).\n\n- Schedule 1 Table – Relevant helicopters and pilot type ratings\n- Column 1Type certificate holder or manufacturer (see subsection 3(2)) Column 2Helicopter model Column 3Pilot type rating\n- Agusta Westland orAgustaSee Leonardo\n- Airbus HelicoptersAerospatialeEurocopterKawasakiMesserschmitt Bolkow BO105 (all models) BO105\n- EC 135 (excluding H and CPDS models) EC135\n- EC 135 (all CPDS models)\n- H 135 (all H models)\n- AS 355 AS355\n- AS 355 N\n- MBB-BK117 (all A and B models) BK117/EC145\n- MBB-BK117 (C-1 models)\n- BK117 C-2 (EC145 C-2 models)\n- BK117 C-2e (EC145 C‑2e models)\n- BK117 D-2 (H145 D-2 models)BK117 D-3 (H145 D-3 models)\n- SA 365 (excluding all N and N3 models) AS365/EC155\n- SA/AS 365 N models (excluding N3 models)\n- AS 365 N3\n- AS 365 N3+\n- EC 155\n- Bell HelicopterTextron Inc. Bell 206LT BH206LT\n- Bell 222 BH222/430\n- Bell 230\n- Bell 430\n- Bell 427 BH427\n- Bell 429 BH429\n- Bell HelicopterTextron Inc.Leonardo Bell/AB212 BH212/412\n- Bell/AB412\n- Leonardo A 109 (all A and C models) A109\n- A 109 E\n- A 109 K2\n- A 109 S\n- A 109 SP\n- MD Helicopters MD 900 Explorer MD900\n- MD 902S\n- Sikorsky S 76A series SK76\n- S 76B series\n- S 76C series\n- S 76D series\n\n\n \n","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"},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":8,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The instrument goes beyond a narrow pilot conversion rule and creates a broad, coordinated set of exemptions across the regulatory ecosystem. While the stated core purpose is to authorise pilots to operate a closely related multi‑engine helicopter model after specific training (section 5 and Schedule 1), the instrument also amends the compliance status of operators, training organisations, examiners, maintainers and operational rules (Parts 3–19). Concretely, it converts a single pilot‑competency change into system‑wide relief: AOC and exposition conditions, instructor/examiner authorisations, maintenance authorisations, NVIS and low‑height operations, use of simulators, and many specific CASR obligations are all adjusted to align with the pilot exemption (see sections 8–16 and 18–24). That expansion of coverage means the instrument's practical scope is materially wider than a simple single‑person type‑rating conversion mechanism."},"complexity_factors":["Extensive cross‑references to CASR provisions and multiple Manuals of Standards (over 40 separate regulatory cross‑references across Parts 2–19)","Many conditional gates (each Part applies only \"if\" a set of factual criteria are met), producing nested conditional logic throughout","Schedule 1 table mapping many helicopter models to pilot type ratings — operation of the instrument depends on precise Schedule entries (interpretation sensitivity)","Multiple defined terms in section 3 and reliance on definitions in CASR and several Manuals of Standards (interpretive layering)","Separate but parallel exemption structures for many regulated persons and entities (pilot, instructor, examiner, Part 141/142, air transport/aerial work operators, maintainers, NVIS crew, etc.) increasing cross‑part interactions","Temporal limit (3‑year duration) that requires record‑keeping to track currency/cut‑offs and potential renewals","Conditional substitution of simulator vs aircraft training (section 5(3)) which introduces variable assessment pathways and contingencies","Requirements that assessments be done to specific competency standards in the Part 61 Manual of Standards (external normative reference adds complexity)","Operator and exposition/AOC reliefs that depend on specific managerial appointments and approvals (many procedural hooks: 119.090, 138.062, 141.085, 142.140 etc.)","Multiplicity of small exemptions (e.g. manipulating controls, IMC simulation, taxiing, ground ops) that must be understood in relation to different CASR paragraphs"],"plain_english_summary":"**What this instrument does (mechanically)\n\n- Grants a time‑limited set of targeted exemptions to parts of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 (CASR) so that certain people can operate or perform functions with one model of multi‑engine helicopter even though they hold the pilot type rating only for a different, related model listed in Schedule 1.  The exemptions run from 1 August 2025 to 31 July 2028 (section 2).\n\n- The core mechanism (section 5) lets a licensed pilot who holds a pilot type rating for one multi‑engine helicopter model obtain authority to exercise the licence privileges for a second, listed model without holding that second model's type rating — provided the pilot completes specified training, is assessed competent against the Part 61 Manual of Standards competency standards, and maintains currency (flight review intervals not more than 24 months).  Training must cover the relevant units of competency and be delivered by authorised Part 141 instructors or holders of the specific approval under regulation 141.035, and assessments can be conducted in the aircraft or in an approved simulator (see section 5(2)–(6)).\n\n- That single provision is the hub. The instrument then creates matching exemptions across many related CASR requirements so the pilot (and third parties who rely on the pilot's qualifications) are not in breach of other regulatory rules when using the core exemption.  Those downstream exemptions cover:\n  - flight review and instrument proficiency requirements (sections 6–7);\n  - flight instructors and examiners conducting training/checking (Parts 3–4, section 8 and 9);\n  - obligations and AOC/exposition conditions for Australian air transport, aerial work, Part 141 and Part 142 operators (Parts 5–8, sections 10–13);\n  - duties for helicopter operators and crew assignment/qualification rules (Part 9, section 14);\n  - maintenance‑related authorisations and continuing airworthiness arrangements (Parts 10–11, sections 15–16);\n  - on‑aircraft activities such as manipulating controls, taxiing, operating on the ground, simulating instrument failures or IMC, and certain low‑height or NVIS operations (Parts 12–19, sections 17–24).\n\n- Schedule 1 lists the specific helicopter models covered and the pilot type rating each model is associated with.  Section 4 explains when a person is \"authorised to pilot\" a listed model: either by holding the listed pilot type rating or by qualifying under the instrument's exemptions.\n\nWho this affects\n\n- Individual pilots who hold a pilot type rating for one multi‑engine helicopter listed in Schedule 1 and who seek to operate another closely related model in the Schedule without obtaining that model's separate type rating.\n\n- Flight instructors and examiners, Part 141/142 training organisations, Australian air transport and aerial work operators, continuing airworthiness management organisations, independent maintainers and other entities whose compliance with CASR would otherwise depend on particular type ratings or endorsements.\n\n- CASA and any authorised assessors who must approve or perform competency assessments and sign off flight reviews, checks or training.\n\nWhy it matters (claimed purpose and implementation effects)\n\n- The instrument is framed to allow pilots to operate closely related multi‑engine helicopter models without holding separate type ratings for each model, where training and competency assessments show they can do so safely (see section 5 and Schedule 1).  The stated effect is that the person may lawfully carry out activities that would otherwise require an additional type rating or endorsement.\n\n- Mechanically, this reduces the regulatory barrier of holding multiple type ratings by substituting targeted training and assessment (units of competency + competency standards in the Part 61 Manual of Standards) for the formal endorsement.  That change is enforced by creating corresponding exemptions across the regulatory regime so operators and other third parties relying on those qualifications are not placed in breach of CASR.\n\nCosts, incentives and trade‑offs (practical, source‑grounded analysis)\n\n- Who pays: training and assessment costs are borne by the pilots or their employers/operators (section 5(2)). Operators that rely on the exemptions must maintain documentary proof that the person satisfied the training and competency conditions to rely on the exemption (implied by the assessment and training requirements in sections 5–9 and by the cross‑references to operator exposition/AOC requirements in Parts 5–8).\n\n- Decision makers: CASA retains oversight (section 5(5) and many downstream provisions that rely on CASA approvals). Approved instructors, approved Part 141/142 organisations and authorised examiners also have a gatekeeping role in delivering training and assessments (sections 5(2), 5(5), 8–9).\n\n- Behavioural effect: operators with mixed fleets or pilots cross‑qualifying between similar models can reduce time and cost of obtaining separate type ratings; training providers may see demand for the short, model‑specific conversion training; operators may reassign personnel more flexibly within the listed models (see Parts 5–9, especially sections 10–13).\n\n- Safety and implementation risk: the instrument substitutes targeted training + assessment for formal type endorsements. That concentrates implementation risk on (a) the quality and consistency of those assessments, (b) availability and use of approved simulators where required (section 5(3)), and (c) record‑keeping by operators and instructors. CASA and approved assessors are explicitly authorised to conduct assessments (section 5(5)), which centralises discretion in regulatory and authorised training/assessment entities.\n\n- Compliance burden and oversight: operators and training organisations must document training, assessments and currency intervals to rely on the exemptions; inspectors will need to check training records and assessors' authorisations. The instrument reduces some administrative burdens (fewer formal type‑rating endorsements) but shifts burden into documenting equivalence via competency units and flight reviews.\n\n- Market effects: the exemptions lower the marginal cost for operators who operate multiple closely related models in Schedule 1 to move pilots between models, improving labour flexibility. That may reduce the commercial need for pilots to hold multiple formal endorsements and could affect the business of type‑rating courses where the models are similar.\n\n- Concentrated benefits and incentives: benefits are concentrated on operators and pilots who operate the listed models (Schedule 1). Those parties have a clear incentive to rely on the exemption by delivering/obtaining the prescribed training and assessments.\n\n- Substitution effects: the instrument encourages use of approved flight simulators where available (section 5(3)) and may increase demand for simulator time relative to in‑air training, with downstream effects on training‑provider capacity and pricing.\n\n- Bureaucratic discretion and capture risk: CASA retains discretion to approve assessors and to be the assessor itself (section 5(5)). The instrument expands situations where operator compliance depends on third‑party approvals and assessments, so oversight resources and consistency will determine practical outcomes; the text itself creates the structure but not the detailed assessment procedures beyond references to the Manual of Standards.\n\nKey implementation details to watch (sections cited)\n\n- Duration: 1 Aug 2025 to 31 Jul 2028 (section 2).\n- Core pilot exemption and training/assessment conditions: section 5 (training by authorised instructors, competency standards in Part 61 Manual of Standards, currency every 24 months).\n- Instructor/examiner exemptions enabling them to train/test for the second helicopter without the usual endorsements: sections 8–9.\n- Operator‑level exemptions that prevent AOC/exposition breaches when senior staff lack a separate type rating: Parts 5–8 (sections 10–13).\n- Maintenance and continuing airworthiness exemptions where a pilot‑licenced maintainer lacks the type rating: Parts 10–11 (sections 15–16).\n- Operational activities covered (manipulating controls, IMC simulation, low‑height VFR, taxiing, ground operations, NVIS): Parts 12–19.\n- The exact models covered and the matching pilot type ratings are listed in Schedule 1 — the exemptions apply only to those pairings (Schedule 1 and section 4).\n\nBottom line (mechanical effect, not a policy verdict)\n\nThis instrument creates a coordinated package of temporary exemptions allowing pilots who hold a type rating for one listed multi‑engine helicopter model to operate and perform related duties in another closely related listed model after completing specified training and assessment. The instrument extends corresponding relief to instructors, examiners, operators and maintenance arrangements so that relying on the pilot‑level exemption does not trigger breaches elsewhere in CASR. The trade‑off is a substitution of targeted training/assessment and documentary compliance for the formal requirement to hold multiple type ratings; the outcomes will depend on the quality and consistency of training, assessors and CASA oversight (see sections 5, 8–13, Schedule 1)."},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":7,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The instrument appears consistent with its original purpose as a multi-engine helicopter differences training exemption. While it covers 19 distinct operational areas, these all logically extend from the core pilot exemption in section 5. The breadth reflects the interconnected nature of aviation regulations—once a pilot is exempted from holding a type rating, consequential exemptions are needed for instructors, examiners, operators, and maintenance personnel to avoid regulatory conflicts. The scope has not grown beyond the original intent of facilitating cross-qualification between similar multi-engine helicopter types."},"complexity_factors":["19 separate Parts covering distinct operational domains (pilots, instructors, examiners, air transport operators, aerial work operators, maintenance organisations, etc.)","Heavy cross-referencing to the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 (CASR) and multiple Manuals of Standards (Part 61, Part 91, Part 138, Part 141, Part 142)","Nested conditional logic: most exemptions only apply if multiple cumulative conditions are met (e.g., section 5(1) requires 4 separate conditions including training, assessment, and currency intervals)","Defined terms rely on external instruments (CASR regulations, Manuals of Standards) and internal definitions in section 3","Schedule 1 table with 3 columns mapping manufacturers to helicopter models to pilot type ratings, with complex grouping (e.g., multiple model variants mapping to single ratings like \"BK117/EC145\")","Exception to exception structure: section 5(3) creates a simulator preference rule that functions as a limitation on the training exemption","Mirror provisions repeated across operator types (air transport, aerial work, Part 141, Part 142) with subtle variations in regulatory references","Temporal limitation clause (commencement and repeal dates) affecting interpretation of ongoing obligations"],"plain_english_summary":"This CASA exemption lets pilots, instructors, examiners, operators and maintenance personnel operate specified multi‑engine helicopter models without a separate type rating by completing difference training, a competency assessment and ongoing currency checks. \n\nIt reduces the need for duplicate, costly type ratings while keeping safety via alternative competency requirements; it applies only to the models listed in Schedule 1 and runs from 1 Aug 2025 to 31 Jul 2028."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/casa-ex70-25-multi-engine-helicopters-exemption-2025","history":"/api/acts/casa-ex70-25-multi-engine-helicopters-exemption-2025/history","analysis":"/api/acts/casa-ex70-25-multi-engine-helicopters-exemption-2025/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/casa-ex70-25-multi-engine-helicopters-exemption-2025/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/casa-ex70-25-multi-engine-helicopters-exemption-2025/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/casa-ex70-25-multi-engine-helicopters-exemption-2025/documents"}}