Commonwealth legislation

CASA 171/15 - Prescription of aircraft and rating — Agusta Westland AW169

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This instrument sets the licensing rules for pilots who want to fly a specific helicopter model — the Agusta Westland AW169.

What it does:

Mandates specialist training: Anyone flying this helicopter solo must hold a "single-pilot type rating" — a specific qualification proving they've been trained on this exact aircraft model.
Names the qualification: The rating itself is officially designated as "AW169" on pilot licences.

Why it matters: Different helicopters handle differently and have unique safety systems. This rule ensures pilots can't simply jump from one helicopter type to another without proving they know the specific controls, emergency procedures, and flight characteristics of the AW169. It's a safety measure to prevent accidents caused by unfamiliarity with the aircraft.

Who it affects: Pilots, flight schools, and operators working with the Agusta Westland AW169 helicopter in Australian airspace.

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Instrument number CASA 171/15

I, roger jon weeks, Acting Executive Manager, Standards Division, a delegate of CASA, make this instrument under regulation 61.060 of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 (CASR 1998).

[Signed R.J. Weeks]

Roger Jon Weeks Acting Executive Manager Standards Division

21 December 2015

Prescription of aircraft and rating — Agusta Westland AW169

1 Commencement

This instrument commences on the day of registration.

2 Helicopters requiring a single-pilot type rating

For paragraph 61.060 (1) (a) of CASR 1998, for the Agusta Westland AW169 helicopter type, a single-pilot type rating is required.

3 Type rating — single-pilot helicopters

For subparagraph 61.060 (1) (b) (i) of CASR 1998, for the Agusta Westland AW169 helicopter type, the type rating that may be granted is AW169.

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Sourced from the Federal Register of Legislation (legislation.gov.au), CC BY 4.0.