Note Part 141 flight training is conducted by a Part 141 operator, that is, by the holder of a Part 141 certificate: see Part 141 of CASR 1998. Except in paragraph 2.2, and subsections 4 and 4B, a reference in this Order to an AOC is taken to include a Part 141 certificate: see paragraph 6.4.
[4] Subparagraph 5.2 (b), the Note
Note Except in paragraph 2.2, and subsections 4 and 4B, a reference in this Order to an AOC is taken to include a Part 141 certificate: see paragraph 6.4. However, conditions on an actual AOC are imposed under paragraph 28BA (1) (b) of the Act, and conditions on an actual Part 141 certificate are imposed under subregulation 11.068 (1) of CASR 1998.
[5] Paragraph 6.1, definition of AOC, the Note
Note Except in paragraph 2.2, and subsections 4 and 4B, a reference in this Order to an AOC is taken to include a Part 141 certificate: see paragraph 6.4.
[6] Paragraph 6.1, definition of crew rest facility, the chapeau
crew rest facility means 1 of the following defined classes of facility on board an aircraft that is available to an FCM, and fit for purpose for an FCM to obtain sleep:
[7] Paragraph 6.1, definition of cumulative flight time
cumulative flight time, for an FCM, means the progressive total of flight time accrued by the FCM when acting as a crew member on board any aircraft, but excluding flight time accrued during recreational private operations.
[8] Paragraph 6.1, after definition of duty period
Note A duty period includes any time spent by the FCM in positioning. See the definition of positioning in subparagraph 6.2 (e).
[9] Paragraph 6.1, definition of flight crew member, the Note
Note Under Part 1 of the CASR Dictionary, flight crew member means a crew member who is a pilot or flight engineer assigned to carry out duties essential to the operation of an aircraft during flight time. Any reference to flight crew has a corresponding meaning.
[10] Paragraph 6.1, subparagraph (b) of the definition of flight duty period (or FDP), including the Note
(b) ends at the later of:
(i) the person’s completion of all duties associated with the flight, or the last of the flights; or
(ii) 15 minutes after the end of the person’s flight, or the last of the flights.
Note See also the definition of positioning.
[11] Paragraph 6.1, definition of flight time, including the Note
flight time, for an FCM, means such part of the total time mentioned for an aircraft in subparagraph (a) or (b) (as the case may be) which occurs while the FCM is acting as a crew member on board the aircraft:
(a) in the case of a heavier-than-air aircraft — the total time from the moment at which the aircraft first moves under its own power for the purpose of taking-off, until the moment at which it comes to rest after landing; and
(b) in the case of a lighter-than-air aircraft — the total time from the moment at which the aircraft first becomes airborne until it comes to rest on the ground, excluding any time during which the aircraft is moored.
Note Thus, flight time for an FCM does not include the time he or she spends in positioning.
[12] Paragraph 6.1, definition of multi-pilot operation
multi-pilot operation:
(a) means an aircraft operation conducted under multi-pilot procedures contained in the AOC holder’s operations manual; but
(b) does not include:
(i) flight training; or
(ii) contracted checking, within the meaning of regulation 142.020 of CASR 1998; or
(iii) contracted recurrent training within the meaning of regulation 142.020 of CASR 1998;
unless the training or checking is conducted as a multi-crew operation within the meaning of regulation 61.010 of CASR 1998.
[13] Paragraph 6.1, definition of Part 141 certificate, the Note
Note In subregulation 141.015 (4) of CASR 1998, a Part 141 certificate is defined as a certificate issued under regulation 141.060 of CASR 1998. Except in paragraph 2.2, and subsections 4 and 4B, a reference in this Order to an AOC holder, is taken to include a Part 141 operator: see paragraph 6.4.
[14] Paragraph 6.1, definition of Part 141 operator, the Note
Note In subregulation 141.015 (3) of CASR 1998, a Part 141 operator is defined as the holder of a Part 141 certificate. Except in paragraph 2.2, and subsections 4 and 4B, a reference in this Order to an AOC holder, is taken to include a Part 141 operator: see paragraph 6.4.
[15] Paragraph 6.1, definition of reporting time
reporting time means the time assigned to an FCM to commence an FDP.
[16] Paragraph 6.1, definition of sector
sector, for this Order, has the following meanings:
(a) except for a rotorcraft — any flight consisting of a take-off and a landing, when conducted by a person in the capacity of an FCM;
(b) for a rotorcraft — the period:
(i) from when the rotor blades start turning until they stop turning; and
(ii) during which an FCM on the rotorcraft conducts 1 or more flights, each consisting of a take-off and a landing;
(c) each hour, or each part of an hour, of an FDP spent in a synthetic training device.
[17] Paragraph 6.1, definition of split-duty rest period, the chapeau
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[18] Paragraph 6.1, subparagraph (b) of the definition of standby
(b) has access to suitable sleeping accommodation; and
(c) is free from all duties associated with his or her employment.
Note If suitable sleeping accommodation is not available for an FCM, who is required by an AOC holder to hold himself or herself available for duty, the FCM will be considered to be on duty and not on standby.
[19] Paragraph 6.1, definition of suitable sleeping accommodation
suitable sleeping accommodation means accommodation, not within an aircraft, that is fit for purpose for an FCM to obtain sleep, and that includes the following:
(a) a comfortable room, compartment or facility;
(b) a single occupancy, at the discretion of the FCM;
(c) access to clean, tidy and hygienic amenities, including a toilet and hand washing basin;
(d) a bed that is comfortable, flat and horizontal, allowing the occupant to sleep on his or her stomach, and back, and either side;
(e) minimum noise levels, including low occurrence of random noise;
(f) the means to control light, temperature and ventilation;
(g) access to adequate sustenance.
Note A person’s home or residence is considered to meet the requirements of suitable sleeping accommodation.
[20] Paragraph 6.1, definitions
emergency service operation means an operation involving an aircraft:
(a) for the purpose of law enforcement, or saving or protecting life or property; and
(b) conducted by, or at the request of, an organisation recognised by an Australian governmental agency as having responsibility to conduct or request the operation as part of the organisation’s functions.
fit for purpose, for a crew rest facility, or suitable sleeping accommodation, means that the facility, or accommodation, has ergonomic characteristics which make it suitable for an FCM to obtain sleep.
Note CASA has issued guidance on relevant ergonomic characteristics in CAAP 48-1.
flight review has the same meaning as in regulation 61.010 of CASR 1998.
Note Flight review means an assessment of the competency of an FCM to perform:
(a) for the holder of a pilot licence or flight engineer licence — an activity authorised by a flight crew rating that the crew member holds; or
(b) for the holder of a glider pilot licence — an activity authorised by the licence.
flight training has the same meaning as in regulation 61.010 of CASR 1998, and, to avoid doubt, includes flight training associated with aerial work.
Note Flight training, for a flight crew licence, rating or endorsement, means the training mentioned in regulation 61.195 of CASR 1998 for the licence, rating or endorsement.
flight training associated with aerial work means flight training for the grant, under Part 61 of CASR 1998, of a rating or endorsement mentioned in subparagraph (a), (b), (c) or (d):
(a) the following operational ratings:
(i) low-level rating;
(ii) aerial application rating;
(iii) night vision imaging system rating;
(b) endorsements for the following operational ratings:
(i) low-level rating;
(ii) aerial application rating;
(iii) night vision imaging system rating;
(c) the following endorsements on the flight instructor rating:
(i) low-level rating training endorsement (category specific);
(ii) aerial application rating (day) training endorsement (category specific);
(iii) aerial application rating (night) training endorsement (category specific);
(iv) night vision imaging system rating training endorsement;
(v) sling operations training endorsement;
(vi) winching and rappelling operations training endorsement;
(d) the following endorsements on the flight examiner rating:
(i) low-level rating flight test endorsement (category specific);
(ii) aerial application rating flight test endorsement (category specific);
(iii) night vision imaging system rating flight test endorsement.
local time, for a location, means:
(a) local time in the time zone of the location; or
(b) local time in a time zone (the alternative local time):
(i) that adjoins the time zone of the location; and
(ii) whose nearest boundary is reasonably proximate to the location;
provided the alternative local time is:
(iii) specified in the AOC holder’s operations manual; and
(iv) used consistently as local time for the location, for the purposes of this Order.
Note 1 CASA considers an alternative time zone to be used consistently as local time for a location if it is used, for example, throughout a period of daylight saving in the location or the adjoining time zone.
Note 2 Examples of where an AOC holder may consider using alternative local time are as follows:
Local time
Alternative local time
Gold Coast airport, Queensland summer time
NSW
Kununurra airport, Western Australia
NT
medical personnel means a person with medical, paramedical or nursing qualifications, and responsibilities directly related to the qualifications.
medical transport operation means an aircraft operation consisting of 1 or more flights for any of the following purposes:
(a) delivery of urgent medical assistance to a person, when determined to be necessary by a medical transport tasker;
(b) transportation of any of the following, when determined to be necessary by a medical transport tasker:
(i) an ill or injured person;
(ii) another person directly involved with the person mentioned in sub‑subparagraph (i);
Note For example, a close relative or the police.
(iii) medical personnel intended to be, or who are, directly involved with the person mentioned in sub-subparagraph (i);
(iv) blood, tissue or an organ for transfusion, grafting or transplantation (an item), including a person who has authorised custody of the item;
(c) the return of the aircraft to its base because an operation mentioned in subparagraph (a) or (b) is completed.
medical transport tasker means:
(a) medical personnel; or
(b) an organisation whose purpose is, or whose purposes include, medical transport tasking.
mustering operation means an aircraft operation to herd or otherwise control livestock, and includes the following:
(a) aerial mustering within the meaning of Civil Aviation Order 29.10;
(b) aerial livestock spotting;
(c) aerial livestock culling;
(d) flight training associated with aerial work for any of the activities mentioned in this definition.
operator proficiency check has the same meaning as in regulation 61.010 of CASR 1998.
Note An operator proficiency check means an assessment conducted by an operator in accordance with its training and checking responsibilities under the Regulations of whether a person has the aeronautical skills and knowledge required by the operator.
single-pilot operation means any operation other than a multi-pilot operation.
standby-like arrangement means a period of time during which an FCM:
(a) is required by an AOC holder to hold himself or herself available for duties; and
(b) has no access to suitable sleeping accommodation.
[21] Subparagraph 6.2 (d)
omit
off-duty period.
off-duty period; and
(e) is duty and part of the duty period.
[22] Paragraph 6.4, including the Note
6.4In this Order, other than in paragraph 2.2 and subsection 4:
(a) a reference to an AOC is taken to include a Part 141 certificate; and
(b) a reference to an AOC holder, or a holder, is taken to include a Part 141 operator; and
(c) a reference to an FCM of an AOC holder (however described), is taken to include an FCM of a Part 141 operator.