1CASA EX23/05 - Exemption - from requirement to have training and checking organisation

Image unavailable in extracted textInstrument number CASA EX23/05

I, 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).

[Signed B. Gemmell]

Bruce Gemmell
Deputy Chief Executive and
Chief Operating Officer

29 June 2005

Exemption — from requirement to have training and checking organisation

1 Duration

This instrument:

(a) commences on 1 July 2005; and

(b) stops having effect at the end of June 2006.

2 Application

This instrument applies to Helicorp Pty Ltd (ARN 435780) (the operator) for its operation of Erickson Air-Crane S-64 Helicopters (the aircraft).

3 Exemption

The operator is exempt from compliance with regulation 217 of CAR 1988.

4 Conditions

The exemption is subject to the conditions mentioned in Schedule 1 which are necessary in the interests of safety.

Schedule 1 Conditions

1 The operator must:

(a) hold a discrete AOC for the aircraft; and

(b) comply with any conditions mentioned in it.

2 The aircraft may only:

(a) be operated for fire fighting purposes; and

(b) carry crew members.

3 The aircraft may be flown in Australia only by a pilot who meets FAA and Erickson check and training proficiency requirements.

4 The Chief Pilot must:

(a) sight each operating crew member’s:

(i) licence for the aircraft; and

(ii) most recent proficiency check on the aircraft; and

(b) keep copies of them for 3 years.