Civil Aviation Order 40.3.0 — Aircraft endorsements – helicopters
as amended
made under subregulations 5.22 (1) and (2) and subregulation 5.23 (1) of the Civil Aviation Regulations 1988.
This compilation was prepared on 14 February 2014 taking into account amendments up to Civil Aviation Order 40.3.0 Amendment Instrument 2014 (No. 1).
Prepared by the Legislative Drafting Section, Legal Branch, Legal Services Division, Civil Aviation Safety Authority, Canberra.
Contents
Page
1...Prescription of endorsements
2...Interpretation
2A..Endorsement following conversion training
2B..Conversion training to be in a synthetic training device not a helicopter
3...Authority given by type endorsement
3A..Authority given by class endorsement
3B..Authority to fly helicopters in Small S/E Helicopters class
4...Requirements for issue of type endorsement
5...Requirements for the issue of class endorsements
6...Log books
7...Logging of flight time
8...Conditions on type or class endorsement
Appendix I
Appendix II
Appendix III
Appendix IV
Appendix V
Appendix VI
Appendix VII
Notes to Civil Aviation Order 40.3.0
Section 40.3.0
Aircraft endorsements – helicopters
1 Prescription of endorsements
1.1 For the purposes of subregulation 5.22 (1), the type endorsements set out in column 1 of Parts 1, 2, 3 and 4 of Appendix IV are prescribed for helicopters.
1.2 For the purposes of subregulation 5.22 (1), the class endorsements set out in column 1 of Parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 of Appendix V are prescribed for helicopters.
2 Interpretation
2.1 In this section, unless the contrary intention appears:
autorotative flight in a helicopter means a condition of flight without power when lift and rotor speed are derived from the action of the airflow upwards through the rotor system.
CAR 1988 means the Civil Aviation Regulations 1988.
CASR 1998 means the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998.
command class endorsement means a class endorsement specified in column 1 of Part 1, 2, 3, 4 or 6 of Appendix V.
command type endorsement means a type endorsement specified in column 1 of Part 1, 2 or 3 of Appendix IV.
co-pilot class endorsement means a class endorsement specified in Part 5 of Appendix V.
co-pilot type endorsement means a type endorsement specified in Part 4 of Appendix IV.
overseas helicopter class endorsement means an overseas helicopter endorsement that authorises its holder to fly a class of helicopter.
overseas helicopter endorsement means a qualification (whether it is called an endorsement, rating or authority, or is known by some other name) that:
(a) authorises its holder to fly a particular class or type of helicopter; and
(b) was issued by the responsible authority of a Contracting State.
overseas helicopter type endorsement means an overseas helicopter endorsement that authorises its holder to fly a type of helicopter.
reduced power performance means flight in a multi-engine helicopter with 1 or more engines either partially or totally inoperative.
2.2 A reference in this section to a regulation or subregulation identified by a numerical code (for example, 5.25 or 5.22 (1)) is a reference to the regulation or subregulation in CAR 1988 identified by that code.
2A Endorsement following conversion training
2A.1 In this subsection:
available, for the availability of a qualified synthetic training device (QSTD) to a person means that the QSTD:
(a) exists in Australia or a recognised foreign State, as the case requires; and
(b) is offered for use on a commercial basis; and
(c) is serviceable and available to be used by the person, or reserved by the person or by an operator on behalf of the person.
maximum certificated passenger seating capacity means the maximum number of seats for persons (excluding flight crew and cabin crew) in an aircraft as specified in the aircraft’s type certificate data sheet.
passenger seating capacity means maximum certificated passenger seating capacity.
qualified, for a synthetic training device, means:
if the synthetic training device is available in Australia — qualified under Part 60 of CASR 1998, as applicable, for conversion training for a helicopter type; or
if the synthetic training device is only available in a recognised foreign State — approved by the national airworthiness authority (NAA) of the State for use equivalent to the use the device could be put to if it were qualified under Part 60 of CASR 1998, as applicable, for conversion training for a helicopter type.
recognised foreign State means a foreign State approved by CASA for this subsection and includes the following:
(a) Canada;
(b) Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region of China);
(c) New Zealand;
(d) United States of America;
(e) the following European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) member States:
(i) Belgium;
(ii) Czech Republic;
(iii) Denmark;
(iv) Finland;
(v) France;
(vi) Germany;
(vii) Ireland;
(viii) Italy;
(ix) Netherlands;
(x) Norway;
(xi) Portugal;
(xii) Spain;
(xiii) Sweden;
(xiv) Switzerland;
(xv) United Kingdom.
2A.2 This subsection applies in relation to conversion training for any of the following:
(a) a multi-engine helicopter with a passenger seating capacity of not less than 10, and not more than 19, seats;
(b) a helicopter with a passenger seating capacity of not less than 20 seats.
2A.3 Subject to paragraphs 2A.5 and 2A.6, on and from 1 April 2013, an endorsement to fly a helicopter type following conversion training for the type may only be issued if the training was conducted in a QSTD for the type.
2A.4 In this Order, mention of helicopter use or helicopter manoeuvres, in relation to conversion training, includes use of a synthetic training device for paragraph 2A.3, and simulation of the manoeuvres by the device.
2A.5 Paragraph 2A.3 does not apply:
(a) for a helicopter mentioned in subparagraph 2A.2 (a) — if a qualified synthetic training device for the helicopter type is not available in Australia; and
(b) for a helicopter mentioned in subparagraph 2A.2 (b) — if a qualified synthetic training device for the helicopter type is not available in Australia or in a recognised foreign State.
2A.6 Paragraph 2A.3 does not apply to the issue of a co-pilot endorsement.
2B Conversion training to be in a synthetic training device not a helicopter
2B.1 This subsection is for regulation 11.068 of CASR 1998.
2B.2 It is a condition on the approval of a person approved by CASA under paragraph 5.21 (1) (b) of CAR 1988.
2B.3 Subject to paragraph 2B.4, conversion training for a helicopter mentioned in paragraph 2A.2 must not be conducted in a helicopter but must be conducted in a qualified synthetic training device (QSTD) for the helicopter type if:
(a) for a helicopter mentioned in subparagraph 2A.2 (a) — a QSTD for the helicopter type is available in Australia; or
(b) for a helicopter mentioned in subparagraph 2A.2 (b) — a QSTD for the helicopter type is available in Australia or in a recognised foreign State as defined in subsection 2A.
2B.4 Paragraph 2B.3 does not apply for helicopter conversion training for the issue of a co-pilot endorsement if:
(a) the conversion training is conducted wholly in accordance with Appendix III of this Order; and
(b) no other training or flight manoeuvre is conducted during a flight for the conversion training.
2B.5 For paragraph 2B.3:
available, for the availability of a QSTD to a person undergoing conversion training, means that the QSTD:
(a) exists in Australia or a recognised foreign State, as the case requires; and
(b) is offered for use on a commercial basis; and
(c) is serviceable and available to the person, or an operator on behalf of the person, to reserve for his or her use.
Note Subsection 2B constitutes a condition on the approval of a person to conduct helicopter conversion training. It is intended to ensure that conversion training is not conducted in a helicopter, but rather in a QSTD, in the circumstances to which subsection 2B applies.
3 Authority given by type endorsement
3.1 A type endorsement specified in column 1 of Part 1, 2 or 3 of Appendix IV authorises the holder of the endorsement to fly a helicopter of the type specified in column 2 opposite the endorsement as pilot in command or as co‑pilot.
3.2 A type endorsement mentioned in column 1 of Part 4 of Appendix IV authorises the holder of the endorsement to fly a helicopter of the type specified in column 2 opposite the endorsement as co-pilot.
3.3 A command endorsement for a type of helicopter specified in column 2 of an item in Part 1 of Appendix VII authorises a person to fly a helicopter of a type specified in column 3 of that item, as pilot in command or co-pilot, if the person holds an endorsement for a Rolls Royce or an Allison C250 powered helicopter.
3.4 A command type endorsement for a type of helicopter specified in column 2 of an item in Part 2 of Appendix VII authorises a person to fly a helicopter of a type or class specified in column 3 of that item, as pilot in command or co‑pilot, if the person holds an endorsement for a helicopter powered by a VO or TVO configured Lycoming engine.
3A Authority given by class endorsement
3A.1 Subject to paragraph 3A.4, a class endorsement or command class endorsement authorises the holder of the endorsement to fly a helicopter specified in column 2 opposite the reference to that class endorsement as pilot in command or co‑pilot.
3A.2 A co-pilot class endorsement authorises the holder of the endorsement to fly as co‑pilot a helicopter specified in column 2 opposite the reference to that class endorsement.
3A.3 A command endorsement for a class of helicopter specified in column 2 of an item in Part 1 of Appendix VII authorises a person to fly a helicopter of a type specified in column 3 of that item, as pilot in command or co-pilot, if the person holds an endorsement for a Rolls Royce or an Allison C250 powered helicopter.
3A.4 Subject to paragraph 8.1, the holder of a class endorsement must not fly as pilot in command of any helicopter included in the class unless he or she:
(a) is familiar with the systems, the normal and emergency flight manoeuvres and aircraft performance, the flight planning procedures, the weight and balance requirements and the practical application of take-off and landing performance charts of the helicopter to be flown; and
(b) has sufficient recent experience or training in the helicopter type, or in a comparable type, to safely complete the proposed flight.
Note The owner and the operator of a type of helicopter included in a class of helicopter:
(a) should ensure that any person who proposes to fly as pilot in command of the helicopter complies with paragraph 3A.4; and
(b) where necessary, require the pilot to provide evidence of recent experience or training in the helicopter type, or in a comparable helicopter type.
3B Authority to fly helicopters in Small S/E Helicopters class
3B.1 A person who holds a command endorsement for any type or class of helicopter specified in Appendix IV or V (other than Part 6) is authorised to fly a helicopter included in the Small S/E Helicopters class endorsement in Part 6 of Appendix V.
4 Requirements for issue of type endorsement
4.1 For the purposes of subregulation 5.23 (1), the requirements for the issue of a type endorsement specified in Part 1 or 2 of Appendix IV are:
(a) the person seeking the endorsement must:
(i) hold a student pilot licence, a helicopter pilot licence, a special pilot licence, or a certificate of validation that has effect as if it were a helicopter pilot licence; and
(ii) undertake training in the operating limitations, procedures and systems of that type of helicopter; and
(iii) undertake flying training, or training in an approved synthetic flight trainer appropriate to the type of helicopter, in normal and emergency flight manoeuvres and procedures in that type of helicopter in accordance with Appendix II; and
(iv) satisfy the person who conducted the training mentioned in sub‑subparagraphs (ii) and (iii) that the first-mentioned person can safely fly that type of helicopter; or
(b) the person seeking the endorsement must hold, or have held, a pilot qualification that:
(i) was issued for the purposes of the person’s service in the Defence Force of Australia or a Contracting State; and
(ii) CASA is satisfied is at least equivalent to the type endorsement sought; or
(c) the person seeking the endorsement must hold an overseas helicopter type endorsement that is at least equivalent to the type endorsement sought; or
(ca) the person seeking the endorsement must give to CASA the following:
(i) documents from an overseas training provider that show that the person has satisfactorily undergone training and assessment that CASA is satisfied is equivalent to the training and assessment that would be required in Australia for the issue of the endorsement;
(ii) documents from the responsible authority of the Contracting State where the training was completed that show that the organisation or individual who conducted the training was approved by the authority at the time of the training and assessment for the issue of the overseas endorsement;
(iii) information that will enable CASA to verify the documents provided; or
(d) both the following requirements:
(i) the person seeking the endorsement must have successfully completed training in a Contracting State for the issue of an overseas helicopter endorsement in that State that CASA is satisfied is at least equivalent to the type endorsement sought;
(ii) the responsible authority of the Contracting State where the training was completed must have given CASA a written statement to the effect that the training would qualify a person for the issue of the overseas helicopter endorsement.
4.2 For the purposes of subregulation 5.23 (1), the requirements for the issue of a type endorsement specified in Part 3 of Appendix IV are:
(a) the person seeking the endorsement must:
(i) hold a student pilot licence, a helicopter pilot licence, a special pilot licence, or a certificate of validation that has effect as if it were a helicopter pilot licence; and
(ii) be awarded a pass in an engineering examination on the subjects specified in the syllabus set out in Appendix I that are relevant to the type of helicopter; and
(iii) undertake training in the operating limitations, procedures and systems of that type of helicopter; and
(iv) undertake flying training, or training in an approved synthetic flight trainer appropriate to the type of helicopter, in normal and emergency flight manoeuvres and procedures in that type of helicopter in accordance with Appendix II; and
(v) satisfy the person who conducted the training mentioned in subparagraphs (iii) and (iv) that the first-mentioned person can safely fly that type of helicopter as pilot in command; or
(b) the person seeking the endorsement must:
(i) hold a co-pilot endorsement for the type of helicopter; and
(ii) satisfy the requirements of sub-subparagraphs (a) (i), (iii), (iv) and (v); or
(c) the person seeking the endorsement must hold, or have held, a pilot qualification that:
(i) was issued for the purposes of the person’s service in the Defence Force of Australia or a Contracting State; and
(ii) CASA is satisfied is at least equivalent to the type endorsement sought; or
(d) the person seeking the endorsement must hold an overseas helicopter type endorsement that is at least equivalent to the type endorsement sought; or
(da) the person seeking the endorsement must give to CASA the following:
(i) documents from an overseas training provider that show that the person has satisfactorily undergone training and assessment that CASA is satisfied is equivalent to the training and assessment that would be required in Australia for the issue of the endorsement;
(ii) documents from the responsible authority of the Contracting State where the training was completed that show that the organisation or individual who conducted the training was approved by the authority at the time of the training and assessment for the issue of the overseas endorsement;
(iii) information that will enable CASA to verify the documents provided; or
(e) both the following requirements:
(i) the person seeking the endorsement must have successfully completed training for the issue of an overseas helicopter endorsement in a Contacting State that CASA is satisfied is at least equivalent to the type endorsement sought;
(ii) the responsible authority of the Contracting State where the training was completed must have given CASA a written statement to the effect that the training would qualify a person for the issue of the overseas helicopter endorsement.
4.3 For the purposes of subregulation 5.23 (1), the requirements for the issue of a type endorsement specified in Part 4 of Appendix IV are:
(a) the person seeking the endorsement must:
(i) hold a student pilot licence, a helicopter pilot licence, a special pilot licence, or a certificate of validation that has effect as if it were a helicopter pilot licence; and
(ii) be awarded a pass in an engineering examination on the subjects specified in the syllabus set out in Appendix I that are relevant to the type of helicopter for which the endorsement is sought; and
(iii) undertake training in the operating limitations, procedures and systems of that type of helicopter; and
(iv) undertake flying training, or training in an approved synthetic flight trainer appropriate to the type of helicopter, in normal and emergency flight manoeuvres and procedures in that type of helicopter in accordance with Appendix III; and
(v) satisfy the person who conducted the training mentioned in subparagraphs (iii) and (iv) that the first-mentioned person can safely fly that type of helicopter as co-pilot; or
(b) the person seeking the endorsement must hold, or have held, a pilot qualification that:
(i) was issued for the purposes of the person’s service in the Defence Force of Australia or a Contracting State; and
(ii) CASA is satisfied is at least equivalent to the type endorsement sought; or
(c) the person seeking the endorsement must hold an overseas helicopter type endorsement that is at least equivalent to the type endorsement sought; or
(ca) the person seeking the endorsement must give to CASA the following:
(i) documents from an overseas training provider that show that the person has satisfactorily undergone training and assessment that CASA is satisfied is equivalent to the training and assessment that would be required in Australia for the issue of the endorsement;
(ii) documents from the responsible authority of the Contracting State where the training was completed that show that the organisation or individual who conducted the training was approved by the authority at the time of the training and assessment for the issue of the overseas endorsement;
(iii) information that will enable CASA to verify the documents provided; or
(d) both the following requirements:
(i) the person seeking the endorsement must have successfully completed training for the issue of an overseas helicopter endorsement in a Contracting State that CASA is satisfied is at least equivalent to the type endorsement sought;
(ii) the responsible authority of the Contracting State where the training was completed must have given CASA a written statement to the effect that the training would qualify a person for the issue of the overseas helicopter endorsement.
4.4 In deciding whether an overseas helicopter endorsement is equivalent to a type endorsement for a helicopter, CASA must take into account:
(a) what the endorsement authorises the holder to do; and
(b) the training required for the issue of the endorsement; and
(c) any other matter that it thinks relevant in the interests of the safety of air navigation.
5 Requirements for the issue of class endorsements
5.1 For the purposes of subregulation 5.23 (1), the requirements for the issue of a class endorsement specified in Appendix V are:
(a) the person seeking the endorsement must satisfy the relevant type requirements for a helicopter included in the class; or
(b) the person seeking the endorsement must hold, or have held, a pilot qualification that:
(i) was issued for the purposes of the person’s service in the Defence Force of Australia or a Contracting State; and
(ii) CASA is satisfied is at least equivalent to the type endorsement sought; or
(c) the person seeking the endorsement must hold an overseas helicopter endorsement that CASA is satisfied is at least equivalent to the class endorsement sought; or
(ca) the person seeking the endorsement must give to CASA the following:
(i) documents from an overseas training provider that show that the person has satisfactorily undergone training and assessment that CASA is satisfied is equivalent to the training and assessment that would be required in Australia for the issue of the endorsement;
(ii) documents from the responsible authority of the Contracting State where the training was completed that show that the organisation or individual who conducted the training was approved by the authority at the time of the training and assessment for the issue of the overseas endorsement;
(iii) information that will enable CASA to verify the documents provided; or
(d) both the following requirements:
(i) the person seeking the endorsement must have successfully completed training in a Contracting State for the issue of an overseas helicopter endorsement that CASA is satisfied is at least equivalent to the class endorsement sought;
(ii) the responsible authority of the Contracting State where the training was completed must have given CASA a written statement to the effect that the training would qualify a person for the issue of the overseas helicopter endorsement.
5.2 For the purposes of subparagraph 5.1 (a), the relevant type requirements are:
(a) for the issue of a class endorsement specified in Part 1, 3 or 6 of Appendix V — the requirements set out in subparagraph 4.1 (a); and
(b) for the issue of a class endorsement specified in Part 2 or 4 of Appendix V — the requirements set out in subparagraph 4.2 (a); and
(c) for the issue of a class endorsement specified in Part 5 of Appendix V — the requirements set out in subparagraph 4.3 (a).
5.3 In deciding whether an overseas helicopter endorsement is equivalent to a class endorsement for a helicopter, CASA must take into account:
(a) what the endorsement authorises the holder to do; and
(b) the training required for the issue of the endorsement; and
(c) any other matter that it thinks relevant in the interests of the safety of air navigation.
6 Log books
6.5 For the purposes of subregulation 5.52 (2), the information about each flight must include:
(a) the date of each flight; and
(b) the type of helicopter flown; and
(c) the registration marks of the helicopter flown; and
(d) the points of departure and destination of each flight; and
(e) the nature of each flight; and
(f) the time flown on instruments; and
(fa) the total time flown by day; and
(fb) the total time flown by night; and
(fc) whether the helicopter was single engine or multi-engine; and
(g) in accordance with subsection 7, the capacity in which the person flew the helicopter.
7 Logging of flight time
7.2 Flight time during which a pilot is under dual instruction shall be entered in his or her log book as ‘dual’ and the pilot giving instruction shall make entries in the log book of the pilot under instruction showing the nature of the instruction given.
7.3 The holder of a student pilot licence may log as time in command only that time during which he or she is the sole occupant of a helicopter in flight.
7.4 The holder of a private pilot (helicopter) licence may log as time in command only that time during which he or she is the sole manipulator of the controls of a helicopter for which he or she holds an aircraft endorsement.
7.5 The holder of a commercial pilot (helicopter) licence may log as time in command the total time elapsed during his or her command, in flight, of a helicopter for which he or she holds an aircraft endorsement. He or she may log as co-pilot the total time during which he or she serves as co-pilot.
7.6 The holder of an air transport pilot (helicopter) licence must enter flight time in his or her log book as follows:
(a) as time in command — any flight time as pilot in command;
(b) as time in command under supervision — any flight time acting as pilot in command under supervision;
(c) as time as co-pilot — any flight time as co-pilot.
7.7 The holder of a flight instructor (helicopter) rating may log as time in command the total flight time during which he or she is acting as an instructor, but the log entries shall indicate that the flight time was flown as an instructor.
7.8 Instrument flight time may be logged by the pilot monitoring or providing input to the autopilot/auto stabilisation equipment when it is engaged or by the pilot manually manipulating the controls when the helicopter is flown solely by reference to instruments either under actual or simulated instrument flight conditions.
7.9 Instrument ground time shall be logged by the pilot manipulating the controls of an approved synthetic flight trainer only when the pilot is operating solely by reference to instruments under simulated instrument conditions.
8 Conditions on type or class endorsement
8.1 For the purposes of regulation 5.25, it is a condition of each type or class endorsement for a helicopter that the holder of the endorsement must not fly as pilot in command of a helicopter that is engaged in charter operations, or regular public transport operations, unless he or she has flown a helicopter of that type or class as pilot in command, or as pilot acting in command under supervision, for whichever required period set out in Appendix VI is applicable, having regard to:
(a) whether the helicopter is single engine or multi-engine; and
(b) whether the operation is conducted under the V.F.R. or the I.F.R; and
(c) whether a permitted reduction applies.
8.2 For the purposes of regulation 5.25, it is a condition of each type or class endorsement for a helicopter that the holder of the endorsement must not fly as pilot in command, or co-pilot, of a helicopter of that type or class that is fitted with float landing gear (other than emergency flotation equipment), or ski landing gear, unless:
(a) the holder of the endorsement:
(i) undertakes training in accordance with Appendix II for a float or ski landing gear endorsement; and
(ii) satisfies the person who gives the training that he or she can safely fly a helicopter that is fitted with that equipment; and
(iii) has an entry to that effect made in his or her personal log book by the person who gives the training; or
(b) the holder of the endorsement holds a pilot qualification that CASA is satisfied is at least equivalent to a float or ski landing gear endorsement, that was issued:
(i) by someone other than CASA for the purposes of the person’s service in the Defence Force of Australia or a Contracting State; or
(ii) by the responsible authority of a Contracting State.
8.3 For the purposes of regulation 5.25, it is a condition of each type or class endorsement for a helicopter that the holder of the endorsement must not fly as pilot in command, or co-pilot, of a helicopter of that type or class that is engaged in winching or rappelling operations, unless:
(a) the holder of the endorsement:
(i) undertakes training in accordance with Appendix II for a winching or rappelling endorsement; and
(ii) satisfies the person who gives the training that he or she can safely fly a helicopter that is engaged in winching or rappelling operations, as the case may be; and
(iii) has an entry to that effect made in his or her personal log book by the person who gives the training; or
(b) the holder of the endorsement holds a pilot qualification that CASA is satisfied is at least equivalent to a winching or rappelling endorsement, that was issued:
(i) by someone other than CASA for the purposes of the person’s service in the Defence Force of Australia or a Contracting State; or
(ii) by the responsible authority of a Contracting State.
8.4 For the purposes of regulation 5.25, it is a condition of each type or class endorsement for a helicopter that the holder of the endorsement must not fly as pilot in command, or co-pilot, of a helicopter of that type or class that is engaged in sling load operations, unless:
(a) the holder of the endorsement:
(i) undertakes training in accordance with Appendix II for a sling load endorsement; and
(ii) satisfies the person who gives the training that he or she can safely fly a helicopter that is engaged in sling load operations; and
(iii) has an entry to that effect made in his or her personal log book by the person who gives the training; or
(b) the holder of the endorsement holds a pilot qualification that CASA is satisfied is at least equivalent to a sling load endorsement, that was issued:
(i) by someone other than CASA for the purposes of the person’s service in the Defence Force of Australia or a Contracting State; or
(ii) by the responsible authority of a Contracting State.
8.5 In deciding whether a pilot qualification is equivalent to an endorsement referred to in paragraph 8.2, 8.3 or 8.4, CASA must take into account:
(a) what the endorsement authorises the holder to do; and
(b) the training required for the issue of the endorsement; and
(c) any other matter that it thinks relevant in the interests of the safety of air navigation.
Appendix I
Syllabus of examination
(a) fuel system: layout and management, crossfeed system, fuel dumping facilities and conditions, any peculiarities of the particular system, tank capacities, fuel drainage;
(b) hydraulic and pneumatic systems: layout and management, source and operating pressures, units and services operated, abnormal operations, auxiliary systems;
(c) electrical system: type of system and batteries, number and output of generators/alternators, circuit protection, abnormal operations, electrically operated instruments;
(d) oil system: number of tanks and capacities, oil temperature control, warning system;
(e) auto pilot or automatic stabilising equipment: principles of operation, preflight and inflight checks for serviceability, various methods of engagement and disengagement, limitations;
(f) anti-icing and de-icing: rotors, carburettors, turbine inlets, operation and management of systems;
(g) heating and ventilation: operation and management, abnormal and emergency operation, precautions to be observed;
(i) suction system: schematic diagram, source of suction and operating pressure, instruments operated by system;
(j) oxygen system: type of system installed, layout and management, pressure, peculiarities and precautions to be observed;
(k) fire extinguisher system: number of fire extinguisher bottles fitted and contents, number, type and location of hand-held fire extinguishers, parts of helicopter where fire extinguisher service is available, automatic fire warning devices, engine fire in flight, procedures to be followed, special precautions when operating hand‑held or automatic systems;
(l) airframe: construction, normal and emergency exits;
(m) undercarriage system: normal and emergency operation;
(n) engines (reciprocating or turbine as applicable): manufacturer’s designated take-off and rated powers, starting order, generator/alternator operations, engine oil specification, supercharger operation on ground and in flight, fuel governing system, interpretation of fuel indicators, torque-meters, oil and fuel pressure gauges, any special precautions to be observed when operating a particular engine, cockpit controls;
(o) transmission: main assembly, accessory drive, clutch system, reduction gearing and free wheel coupling, safety features, lubrication;
(p) rotor system: type of rotor head, blade, structure, balancing, tracking procedures, lubrication;
(q) centralised warning system: significance and operation;
(s) flight controls: control systems, cyclic, collective, collective coupling and anti torque;
(t) weight and balance: loading requirements, use of appropriate load charts and/or load schedules, relation of centre of gravity to loading fuel, reference point;
(u) helicopter performance; operation and aerodynamics as applicable;
(v) auxiliary systems: hoist, hook, floats etc as applicable.
Appendix II
Flying training for a type endorsement specified in Part 1, 2, 3 or 4 of Appendix IV or a class endorsement specified in Part 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 of Appendix V
2 An applicant for an endorsement of a single-engine helicopter certificated in a category other than the transport category shall complete a conversion course of not less than 3 hours or, if paragraph 2.1 applies, not less than 5 hours. On a single-engine helicopter certificated in the transport category, this conversion course shall be not less than 5 hours. The syllabus of training shall include:
(a) pre-flight inspection;
(b) general flying:
(i) starting, run up and close down procedures;
(ii) air taxiing and ground taxiing (where applicable);
(iii) hovering and manoeuvring in the ground cushion;
(iv) normal take-off, circuit and landing;
(v) crosswind operation;
(vi) missed approach;
(vii) forced landing;
(viii) maximum performance take-off and steep approach;
(ix) vertical operations;
(x) limited power operations;
(xi) slope landings;
(xii) confined area operations;
(xiii) general handling and operating limitations;
(xiv) helicopter systems management;
(xv) autorotative landings;
(xvi) simulated engine failure in the hover and on take-off;
(xvii) all other emergency procedures specified in the flight manual;
(c) float or ski landing gear endorsement (where applicable):
(i) rotor engagement;
(ii) taxiing;
(iii) alighting and taking-off from water or snow etc (as applicable);
(iv) autorotative landing on water when float fitted (as applicable);
(e) winching or rappelling endorsement (where applicable) — see subsection 9, section 29.11.
2.1 For the purposes of paragraph 2, this paragraph applies to an applicant for a type or class endorsement if:
(a) the applicant:
(i) is seeking a type or class endorsement for a piston engined helicopter; and
(ii) only holds such endorsements for turbine engined helicopters; or
(b) the applicant:
(i) is seeking a type or class endorsement for a turbine engined helicopter; and
(ii) only holds such endorsements for piston engined helicopters.
2.2 For the purposes of paragraph 2.1:
(a) a helicopter is a piston engined helicopter if it is powered by 1 or more piston engines; and
(b) a helicopter is a turbine engined helicopter if it is powered by 1 or more turbine engines.
3 An applicant for an endorsement on a multi-engine helicopter certificated in a category other than the transport category shall complete a conversion course of not less than 5 hours. On a multi-engine helicopter certificated in the transport category, the conversion course shall be not less than 10 hours or, if paragraph 3.1 applies, 5 hours. The syllabus of training shall include:
(a) pre-flight inspection; and
(b) general flying:
(i) starting, run up and close down procedures; and
(ii) air taxiing and ground taxiing (where applicable); and
(iii) hovering and manoeuvring in the ground cushion; and
(iv) take-off, circuit and landing; and
(v) crosswind operation; and
(vi) missed approach; and
(vii) general handling and operating limitations; and
(viii) helicopter systems management; and
(ix) emergency descent with power recovery; and
(x) all other emergency procedures specified in the flight manual; and
(c) flight training with 1 engine inoperative:
(i) cruise flight with simulated engine failure; and
(ii) attainment of optimum performance following simulated engine failure on take-off before and after critical decision point (if applicable); and
(iii) missed approach with simulated engine failure before landing decision point (if applicable); and
(iv) approach and landing with simulated engine failure; and
(v) simulated engine failure in the hover; and
(d) water or ski endorsement (where applicable):
(i) rotor engagement; and
(ii) taxiing; and
(iii) alighting and taking-off from water or snow etc (as appropriate); and
(iv) approach to, and landing on, water when float fitted and with simulated engine failure; and
(e) sling load endorsement (where applicable) — see CAO 29.6, Appendix I; and
(f) winching and rappelling endorsement (where applicable) — see subsection 9, section 29.11.
3.1 For the purposes of paragraph 3, the conversion course is to be reduced from 10 hours to 5 hours, if a person seeking:
(a) a COMMAND BK117 class endorsement has logged at least 200 hours flight time as pilot in command or co-pilot on the Messerschmidt-Bolkow-Blohm BO 105 type of helicopter; or
(b) a COMMAND Bell 212/412 class endorsement has logged at least 200 hours flight time as pilot in command or co-pilot on helicopters covered by the Bell 204/205 class endorsement; or
(c) a COMMAND Bell 222 class endorsement has logged at least 200 hours flight time as pilot in command or co-pilot on helicopters covered by the COMMAND Bell 212/412 and CO-PILOT Bell 212/412 class endorsements; or
(d) a COMMAND Bell 212/412 class endorsement has logged at least 200 hours flight time as pilot in command or co-pilot on helicopters covered by the COMMAND Bell 222 and CO-PILOT Bell 222 class endorsements; or
(e) a COMMAND AS332 class endorsement has logged at least 200 hours flight time as pilot in command or co-pilot on helicopters covered by the COMMAND SA330 and CO-PILOT SA330 class endorsements; or
(f) a COMMAND SA330 type endorsement has logged at least 200 hours flight time as pilot in command or co-pilot on helicopters covered by the COMMAND AS332 and CO-PILOT AS332 class endorsements.
4 For helicopter types having a maximum take-off weight in excess of 14 000 kg the operator shall submit a proposed syllabus of training to CASA for approval.
Appendix III
Flying training for a class or type endorsement specified in Part 4 of Appendix IV or Part 5 of Appendix V
2 An applicant for an endorsement shall complete a conversion course of not less than 5 hours. The syllabus of training shall include:
(a) pre-flight inspection; and
(b) general flying:
(i) starting, run up and close down procedures; and
(ii) take-offs, circuits and landings (minimum 4); and
(iii) missed approach; and
(iv) hovering; and
(v) general handling and operating limitations; and
(vi) helicopter systems management; and
(vii) all other emergency procedures specified in the flight manual; and
(c) flight training with 1 engine inoperative:
(i) cruise flight with 1 engine inoperative; and
(ii) approach and landing with 1 engine inoperative; and
(iii) missed approach with simulated engine failure before landing decision point (if applicable).
Appendix IV
Helicopter type endorsements
Part 1 — single engine helicopters certificated in a category other than transport category
Column 1 Column 2
Type endorsement Type of helicopter
A119 Agusta A119 (all models)
Bell 47(T) Soloy/Bell 47 (all turbine powered models)
Bell 47 Bell 47, Agusta 47, Kawasaki 47, Westland 47, and all piston engine models of those types
Bell 206 Agusta 206 and Bell 206 (Jetranger), Bell 206 (Longranger), and all models of those types OH‑58 (all makes and models)
Bell 407 Bell 407
Hughes 269 Hughes 269 (all models) and Schweizer 269/300 (all models)
MD500 Hughes 369, Hughes 500D, MDHC 369, Kawasaki 369, and all models of those types except NOTAR
MD600N MDHC 500N, MDHC 520N and MDHC 600N
EN-28 Enstrom F-28, Enstrom 280, and all piston engine models of those types
EN-480 Enstrom 480, Enstrom TH-28, and all Allison/Rolls Royce turbine engine models of those types
Schweizer 333 Schweizer 333, Schweizer S-434
Part 2 — single engine helicopters certificated in the transport category — command endorsements
Column 1 Column 2
Class endorsement Helicopters included in class
Bell 204/205 Agusta and Bell 204/205 (all models), Bell UH‑1/TH-1 series (all models of those types), Bell 212S Eagle Single
Bell 214 Bell 214 (all models except Bell 214ST)
S-55 Sikorsky S-55
S-62 Sikorsky S-62 (all models)
Part 2A — single engine helicopters certificated in the transport category — co‑pilot endorsements
Column 1 Column 2
Co-pilot class endorsement Helicopters included in class
Co-pilot Bell 214 Bell 214 (all models except Bell 214ST)
The holder of a Bell 204/205, 212/412 or UH-1 command endorsement who has undergone “differences” training is taken to have satisfied the requirements for the issue of a Co-pilot Bell 214 class endorsement.
Part 3 — multi-engine helicopters certificated in a category other than transport category
Column 1 Column 2
Class endorsement Helicopters included in class
Part 4 — multi-engine helicopters certificated in the transport category — command endorsements
Column 1 Column 2
Command class endorsement Helicopters included in class
AB139 Bell Agusta AB139, Agusta Westland AW139, and all models of those types
AS332 Aerospatiale AS332, Eurocopter AS332 (Super Puma/Tiger), Eurocopter EC225, and all models of those types
SA365 Aerospatiale SA365, Eurocopter SA365 and AS365 (all models of those types)
Bell 222 Bell 222, 230 and 430
Bell 212/412 Bell 212 and Bell 412 (all models)
Agusta AB412 (all models)
BK117 Messerschmitt-Bolkow-Blohm BK117, Kawasaki BK117, Eurocopter BK117, Eurocopter EC 145 and all models of those types
EC 155 Eurocopter EC 155 (all models)
S70 Sikorsky S70 (all models)
S76 Sikorsky S76 (all models)
S-92 Sikorsky S-92
Part 5 — multi-engine helicopters certificated in the transport category — co-pilot endorsements
Column 1 Column 2
Co-Pilot Class Endorsement Helicopters included in Class
CO-PILOT AB139 Bell Agusta AB139, Agusta Westland AW139, and all models of those types
CO-PILOT AS332 Aerospatiale AS332, Eurocopter AS332 (Super Puma/Tiger), Eurocopter EC225, and all models of those types
CO-PILOT SA365 Aerospatiale SA365, Eurocopter SA365 and AS365 (all models of those types)
CO-PILOT Bell 222 Bell 222, 230 and 430
CO-PILOT Bell 212/412 Bell 212 and Bell 412 (all models)
Agusta AB 412 (all models)
CO-PILOT BK117 Messerschmitt-Bolkow-Blohm BK117, Kawasaki BK117, Eurocopter BK117, Eurocopter EC145, and all models of those types
CO-PILOT EC155 Eurocopter EC155 (all models)
CO-PILOT S70 Sikorsky S70 (all models)
CO-PILOT S76 Sikorsky S76 (all models)
CO-PILOT S-92 Sikorsky S-92
Part 6 — small single-engine helicopters
Column 1 Column 2
Class endorsement Helicopters included in class
Small S/E Helicopters (1) Experimental single-engine helicopters not exceeding 2750 kg MTOW:
(a) for which a type or class endorsement has not been prescribed; and
(b) for which an experimental certificate has been issued under regulation 21.195A of CASR 1998
(2) ABAA single engine helicopters not exceeding 2750 kg MTOW:
(a) for which a type or class endorsement has not been prescribed; and
(b) which have been accepted under an ABAA, or for which an ABAA has been given, under CASR 1998
(3) All other single engine helicopters certificated in the normal category and not included in another type or class
JetExec Rotorway JetExec T62 and all turbine powered models of Rotorway Exec
Appendix VI
Charter or regular public transport operations — required period as pilot in command or acting in command under supervision on same type or class of helicopter
For an operation in a single-engine helicopter under the V.F.R. with a single pilot — if a pilot has the required period of 5 hours on another type or class of single-engine helicopter, the required period as pilot in command or acting in command under supervision is to be reduced from 5 hours to 3 hours.
For an operation in a single-engine helicopter under the V.F.R. with more than 1 pilot — if a pilot has the required period of 10 hours on another type or class of single-engine helicopter, the required period as pilot in command or acting in command under supervision is to be reduced from 10 hours to 5 hours.
For an operation in a multi-engine helicopter under the V.F.R. with a single pilot — if a pilot has the required period of 10 hours on another type or class of multi-engine helicopter, the required period as pilot in command or acting in command under supervision is to be reduced from 10 hours to 5 hours.
For an operation in a multi-engine helicopter under the I.F.R. with a single pilot — if a pilot had the required period of 15 hours on another type or class of multi‑engine helicopter, the required period as pilot in command or acting in command under supervision, is to be reduced from 15 hours to 10 hours.
For an operation in a multi-engine helicopter under the V.F.R. with more than 1 pilot — if a pilot has the required period of 15 hours on another type or class of multi-engine helicopter, the required period as pilot in command or acting in command under supervision is to be reduced from 15 hours to 10 hours.
For an operation in a multi-engine helicopter under the I.F.R. with more than 1 pilot — if a pilot has the required period of 20 hours on another type or class of multi-engine helicopter, the required period as pilot in command or acting in command under supervision is to be reduced from 20 hours to 15 hours.
Appendix VII
Extended effect of certain endorsements
Part 1
A person who holds a command endorsement for a type or class of helicopter specified in Column 2 and holds an endorsement on a Rolls Royce or an Allison C250 powered helicopter, e.g. 206, 369, AS355 or BO105, is authorised to fly a helicopter of a type specified in Column 3, as pilot in command, without an additional log book entry.
Column 2 Column 3
Item Type or class Additional type
1. Bell 47 Bell 47(T)
2. Hiller 12 Hiller 12T
Part 2
A person who holds a command endorsement for a type of helicopter specified in Column 2 and holds an endorsement for a helicopter powered by a VO or TVO configured Lycoming engine, is authorised to fly a helicopter of a type or class specified in Column 3, as pilot in command, without an additional log book entry.
Column 2 Column 3
Item Type Additional type or class
3. Bell 47(T) Bell 47
4. Hiller 12T Hiller 12
Notes to Civil Aviation Order 40.3.0
Note 1
Note: The Civil Aviation Order (in force under the Civil Aviation Regulations 1988) as shown in this compilation comprises Civil Aviation Order 40.3.0 amended as indicated in the Tables below.
Sections 5 and 6 of Civil Aviation Amendment Order (No. 17) of 2001 read as follows:
5 Type endorsements — transitional and savings
5.1 In this subsection, commencement means the commencement date of this Order.
5.2 An A109A, A109A II or A109C type endorsement that was in force, or suspended, immediately before the commencement has effect after the commencement as if it were an A109 class endorsement.
5.3 A Command A330 type endorsement that was in force, or suspended, immediately before the commencement has effect after the commencement as if it were a COMMAND SA330 type endorsement.
5.4 A Co-pilot A330 type endorsement that was in force, or suspended, immediately before the commencement has effect after the commencement as if it were a CO-PILOT SA330 type endorsement.
5.5 An AS350 type endorsement that was in force, or suspended, immediately before the commencement has effect after the commencement as if it were an AS350 class endorsement.
5.6 An AL3, SA316B, SA3160 or SA319 type endorsement that was in force, or suspended, immediately before the commencement has effect after the commencement as if it were a SA316 class endorsement.
5.7 A Gazelle type endorsement that was in force, or suspended, immediately before the commencement has effect after the commencement as if it were a SA341 class endorsement.
5.8 A Brantley B-2 or Brantley B-2B type endorsement that was in force, or suspended, immediately before the commencement has effect after the commencement as if it were a Brantley B2 class endorsement.
5.9 A 47-G-2A1, 27-G-3B1, Bell 47G, 47J, Kawasaki 47G3B-KH4 or Kawasaki G3B-KH4 type endorsement that was in force, or suspended, immediately before the commencement has effect after the commencement as if it were a Bell 47 class endorsement.
5.10 A 206A, 206B or Bell 206 type endorsement that was in force, or suspended, immediately before the commencement has effect after the commencement as if it were a Bell 206 class endorsement.
5.11 A Hughes 269-A, Hughes 269B/C or Schweizer 269C type endorsement that was in force, or suspended, immediately before the commencement has effect after the commencement as if it were a Hughes 269 class endorsement.
5.12 A Hughes 500, Hughes 500D or Kawasaki 369 endorsement that was in force, or suspended, immediately before the commencement has effect after the commencement as if it were an MD500 class endorsement.
5.13 An MD520 type endorsement that was in force, or suspended, immediately before the commencement has effect after the commencement as if it were an MD600N class endorsement.
5.14 An EF-28 type endorsement that was in force, or suspended, immediately before the commencement has effect after the commencement as if it were an F-28 class endorsement.
5.15 A Rotorway Exec 90 or Rotorway Exec 162F type endorsement that was in force, or suspended, immediately before the commencement has effect after the commencement as if it were a Rotorway Exec class endorsement.
5.16 A Bell UH-1 type endorsement that was in force, or suspended, immediately before the commencement has effect after the commencement as if it were a Bell 204/205 class endorsement.
5.17 An AS355 or AS355E type endorsement that was in force, or suspended, immediately before the commencement has effect after the commencement as if it were an AS355 class endorsement.
5.18 An AS 332L type endorsement that was in force, or suspended, immediately before the commencement has effect after the commencement as if it were a COMMAND AS332 class endorsement.
5.19 An SA365 type endorsement that was in force, or suspended, immediately before the commencement has effect after the commencement as if it were a COMMAND SA365 class endorsement.
5.20 A Command Bell 222 type endorsement that was in force, or suspended, immediately before the commencement has effect after the commencement as if it were a COMMAND Bell 222 class endorsement.
5.21 A Command Bell 212 or Command Bell 412 type endorsement that was in force, or suspended, immediately before the commencement has effect after the commencement as if it were a COMMAND Bell 212/412 class endorsement.
5.22 A BK117 type endorsement that was in force, or suspended, immediately before the commencement has effect after the commencement as if it were a COMMAND BK117 class endorsement.
5.23 A Command S70A type endorsement that was in force, or suspended, immediately before the commencement has effect after the commencement as if it were a COMMAND S70 class endorsement.
5.24 A Command S776 type endorsement that was in force, or suspended, immediately before the commencement has effect after the commencement as if it were a COMMAND S76 class endorsement.
5.25 A Co-pilot Bell 222 type endorsement that was in force, or suspended, immediately before the commencement has effect after the commencement as if it were a CO-PILOT Bell 222 class endorsement.
5.26 A Co-pilot Bell 212 or Co-pilot Bell 412 type endorsement that was in force, or suspended, immediately before the commencement has effect after the commencement as if it were a CO-PILOT Bell 212/412 class endorsement.
5.27 Co-pilot S70-A type endorsement that was in force, or suspended, immediately before the commencement has effect after the commencement as if it were a CO-PILOT S70 class endorsement.
5.28 A Co-pilot S76 type endorsement that was in force, or suspended, immediately before the commencement has effect after the commencement as if it were a CO-PILOT S76 class endorsement.
5.29 If a type endorsement referred to in paragraphs 5.2 to 5.28 (inclusive) was subject to suspension immediately before the commencement, the suspension continues to have effect in relation to the endorsement as it would have if this Order had not come into force.
6 Conditions on type endorsements — transitional and savings
6.1 In this subsection, commencement means the commencement date of this Order.
6.2 In this subsection a reference to a paragraph by number is a reference to the paragraph in section 40.3.0 identified by that number.
6.3 If, before the commencement, the holder of a type endorsement was entitled, under paragraph 8.2, to fly as pilot in command of a helicopter fitted with float landing gear (other than emergency flotation equipment), or ski landing gear, that person is entitled to fly as pilot in command of a helicopter of the same type or class when fitted with that gear.
6.4 If, before the commencement, the holder of a type endorsement was entitled, under paragraph 8.3, to fly as pilot in command of a helicopter engaged in winching operations, that person is entitled to fly as pilot in command of a helicopter of the same type or class when engaged in winching operations.
6.5 If, before the commencement, the holder of a type endorsement was entitled, under paragraph 8.4, to fly as pilot in command of a helicopter engaged in sling load operations, that person is entitled to fly as pilot in command of a helicopter of the same type or class when engaged in sling load operations.
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Section 4 of Civil Aviation Amendment Order (No. 15) of 2002 reads as follows:
4 Class endorsements — transitional and savings
4.1 In this subsection, commencement means the commencement date of this Order.
4.2 An EF-28 class endorsement that was in force, or suspended, immediately before the commencement has effect after the commencement as if it were an EN-28 class endorsement.
4.3 A suspension of an EF-28 class endorsement continues in force after the commencement as if this Order had not come into effect.
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Section 4 of Civil Aviation Amendment Order (No. 9) 2003 reads as follows:
4 Transitional and savings
4.1 A “constant speed propeller” special design feature endorsement issued before the commencement of these amendments has effect after the commencement as if it were a “manual propeller pitch control” endorsement.
4.2 If, before commencement of these amendments, the holder of a Bell 206 class endorsement had flown as pilot in command of a Bell 407 helicopter, that person is entitled to fly as pilot in command of a Bell 407 helicopter and is entitled to the issue of a Bell 407 class endorsement.
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Section 5 of Civil Aviation Amendment Order (No. 12) 2004 reads as follows:
5 Transitional and savings Schedule 2 section 40.3.0
5.1 A CH-7 Angel type endorsement that was in force, or suspended, immediately before the commencement of this Order has effect after the commencement as if it were a Small S/E Helicopters class endorsement.
5.2 A pilot who has flown the Rotorway JetExec helicopter as pilot in command before commencement of this Order, under the authority of the Rotorway Exec class endorsement or Small S/E Helicopters class endorsement, may continue to do so and is taken to satisfy the requirements for the issue of the JetExec class endorsement.
5.3 A Rotorway Exec class endorsement that was in force or suspended before the commencement of this Order has effect after commencement as if it were a Small S/E Helicopters class endorsement.
5.4 A pilot who holds a Small S/E Helicopters class endorsement and holds a turbine powered helicopter endorsement is taken to satisfy the requirements for the issue of a JetExec class endorsement.
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Section 4 of Civil Aviation Order 40.3.0 Amendment Order (No. 2) 2006 reads as follows:
4 Transitional and savings
(1) An AB139 helicopter type endorsement that was in force, or suspended, immediately before the commencement of this instrument has effect after the commencement as if it were an AB139 helicopter class endorsement.
(2) A CO-PILOT AB139 helicopter type endorsement that was in force, or suspended, immediately before the commencement of this instrument has effect after the commencement as if it were a CO-PILOT AB139 helicopter class endorsement.
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Section 4 of Civil Aviation Order 40.3.0 Amendment Order (No. 1) 2007 reads as follows:
4 Transitional and savings
A Brantley B2 class endorsement that was in force, or suspended, immediately before the commencement of this instrument has effect after the commencement as if it were a Brantly B2 class endorsement.