CASA EX87/21 – Flight Operations Regulations – SMS, HFP&NTS and T&C Systems – Supplementary Exemptions and Directions Instrument 2021
34BExemptions — scope and related conditions
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(1) A relevant operator is exempted from compliance with the following provisions of CASR:
(a) paragraph 121.475 (2) (f) — but only to the extent of the requirements of paragraph 121.495 (1) (b) for a pilot in command, and only if:
(i) the operator’s training and checking manual includes command training requirements (however described); and
(ii) the pilot in command complies with those requirements;
(b) paragraph 121.475 (2) (h) — but only to the extent of the requirements of subregulation 121.540 (3), and only if:
(i) the operator’s training and checking manual includes requirements relating to the recent experience requirements (however described) for a pilot in command and a co-pilot (other than a cruise relief co-pilot); and
(ii) the pilot in command and the co-pilot comply with those requirements;
(c) paragraph 121.475 (2) (h) — but only to the extent of the requirements of subregulation 121.540 (3), and only if:
(i) the operator’s training and checking manual includes requirements relating to the recent experience requirements (however described) for a cruise relief co-pilot; and
(ii) the cruise relief co-pilot complies with those requirements;
(d) paragraph 121.475 (2) (i) — but only to the extent of the requirements of paragraph 121.555 (1) (b), and only if:
(i) the operator’s training and checking manual includes initial training requirements (however described); and
(ii) each flight crew member complies with those requirements;
(e) paragraph 121.475 (2) (j) — but only to the extent of the requirements of paragraph 121.560 (1) (a), and only if:
(i) the operator’s training and checking manual (the manual) includes conversion training requirements (however described); and
(ii) on and after 31 March 2022, the manual includes training that meets the requirements of subsection 12.15 (6) of the Part 121 MOS; and
(iii) the relevant operator ensures that:
(A) each of the foregoing requirements is complied with; and
(B) each flight crew member complies with the requirements of the manual as in force for the member;
(f) paragraph 121.475 (2) (k) — but only to the extent of the requirements of subregulations 121.560 (2) and (3), and only if:
(i) the operator’s training and checking manual includes a requirement that, before conducting supervised line flying, a pilot must be determined as competent in conducting at least normal, abnormal and emergency procedures (though not necessarily competent in conducting line operations procedures); and
(ii) the relevant operator ensures that:
(A) the foregoing requirement is complied with; and
(B) each flight crew member is determined as competent in accordance with subparagraph (i);
(g) paragraph 121.475 (2) (l) — but only:
(i) to the extent of the requirements of subparagraph 121.570 (1) (a) (i), and provided that:
(A) the operator continues to comply with the requirements of subregulation 217 (2) of CAR, as in force immediately before 2 December 2021; and
(B) on and after 31 March 2022, the requirements of subsection 12.15 (6) of the Part 121 MOS are met; and
(C) each flight crew member complies with the applicable requirements mentioned in sub-subparagraphs (B) and (C); and
(D) the person conducting the checks of competency that are similar to a Part 121 proficiency check meets the requirements of:
(I) subregulations 121.580 (2) and (5); or
(II) if a foreign checker is proposed to be used — the following sub‑sub‑sub-subparagraph:
the foreign checker must be employed by a training provider authorised by the national aviation authority (NAA) of a recognised foreign State (within the meaning of regulation 61.010) (recognised foreign State) to conduct a check equivalent to the Part 121 proficiency check (an equivalent check);
the foreign checker must be authorised by the NAA of the recognised foreign State to conduct the equivalent check; and
(ii) to the extent of the requirements of subparagraph 121.570 (1) (a) (ii), and provided that:
(A) the operator’s training and checking manual includes requirements related to refresher training and checking (however described); and
(B) each flight crew member complies with those requirements; and
(iii) to the extent of the requirements of subparagraphs 121.570 (1) (a) (iii) and (iv), and provided that:
(A) the operator’s training and checking manual includes requirements related to annual emergency and safety equipment training (however described); and
(B) each flight crew member complies with those requirements; and
(C) the persons conducting the checks of competency for annual emergency and safety equipment training meet the requirements of subregulation 121.475 (4) as if that subregulation applied to the checks of competency; and
(iv) to the extent of the requirements of paragraph 121.570 (1) (b), and provided that:
(A) the operator’s training and checking manual includes requirements related to recurrent flight training (however described); and
(B) on and after 31 March 2022, the requirements of subsection 12.20 (4) of the Part 121 MOS are met; and
(C) each flight crew member complies with the applicable requirements mentioned in sub-subparagraphs (B) and (C);
(h) paragraph 121.475 (2) (m) — but only to the extent of the requirements of subregulation 121.570 (2) provided that:
(i) the operator continues to comply with the requirements of subregulation 217 (2) of CAR, as in force immediately before 2 December 2021; and
(ii) the requirements of the operator’s training and checking manual are complied with;
(i) paragraph 121.640 (2) (a) — but only to the extent of the requirements of regulation 121.705, and only if:
(i) the operator’s training and checking manual includes requirements relating to the recent experience requirements (however described) for a cabin crew member; and
(j) paragraph 121.640 (2) (b) — but only to the extent of the requirements of paragraph 121.710 (b), and only if:
(i) the operator’s training and checking manual includes initial training requirements (however described); and
(k) paragraph 121.640 (2) (c) — but only to the extent of the requirements of paragraph 121.715 (1) (b), and only if:
(i) the operator’s training and checking manual includes conversion training requirements (however described) that must be completed before conducting supervised line flying; and
(l) paragraph 121.640 (2) (d) — but only to the extent of the requirements of paragraph 121.715 (3) (b), and subregulation 121.715 (4), and only if:
(i) the operator’s training and checking manual includes a requirement that a cabin crew member be determined as competent in conducting normal, abnormal and emergency procedures prior to conducting unsupervised line flying; and
(m) paragraphs 121.640 (2) (f), (g) and (h) — but only to the extent of the requirements of regulations 121.725, 121.730 and 121.735, and only if:
(i) the operator’s training and checking manual includes requirements related to the annual training and checking (however described) of a cabin crew member; and
(ii) each cabin crew member complies with those requirements; and
(iii) the persons conducting the checks of competency for annual training and checking meet the requirements of subregulation 121.640 (3) as if that subregulation applied to the check;
(n) regulation 121.750 — but only if a person, assigned by the operator to a duty as a cabin crew member for a flight was not required for the flight by regulation 121.630, and:
(i) the operator’s training and checking manual includes requirements related to the annual training and checking (however described) of such a cabin crew member; and
(ii) the cabin crew member complies with those requirements.
(2) A pilot of an aeroplane for a flight that is conducting a Part 121 operation for a relevant operator is exempted from compliance with subregulation 121.540 (2), but only if:
(a) the operator’s training and checking manual includes requirements relating to the recent experience requirements (however described) for a pilot in command, a co-pilot and a cruise relief co-pilot; and
(b) the pilot complies with the requirements relevant to their assigned duty for the flight, whether pilot in command, co-pilot or cruise relief co-pilot, as the case may be.