Commonwealth legislation

CASA EX48/12 - Revocation of exemption from requirements for emergency locator transmitters and portable distress beacons - instrument CASA EX33/08

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What this does: This instrument cancels (revokes) a previous CASA exemption numbered EX33/08.

What was exempted: The previous exemption allowed certain aircraft or operations to avoid carrying emergency locator transmitters (devices that automatically broadcast a distress signal if a plane crashes) and portable distress beacons (handheld emergency signalling devices carried by crew).

Who it affects: Any aircraft operators who were relying on exemption EX33/08 to operate without these emergency devices. These operators must now comply with the standard rules requiring ELTs and distress beacons on board.

Why it matters: This removes a special permission that allowed some aircraft to fly without critical safety equipment. All previously exempted aircraft must now carry these devices, which help rescue services locate downed aircraft and save lives.

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Instrument number CASA EX48/12

I, john francis mccormick, Director of Aviation Safety, on behalf of CASA, make this instrument under regulation 11.160 of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998.

[Signed John F. McCormick]

John F. McCormick Director of Aviation Safety

30 March 2012

Revocation of exemption from requirements for emergency locator transmitters and portable distress beacons — instrument CASA EX33/08

1 Commencement

This instrument commences on the day after registration.

2 Revocation

Instrument CASA EX33/08 is revoked.

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