11Part 137 operations

11 Part 137 operations

11.1 Despite any other provision of this Order, this subsection takes effect on 2 September 2019.

11.2 In this subsection:

relevant operation means an aerial application operation in an aeroplane under Part 137 of CASR.

Note Subsection 11 has no application to aerial application operations in a helicopter.

11.3 Except for this subsection, paragraph 16.1 and any relevant definitions in subsection 5, this CAO does not apply to:

(a) an AOC holder engaged in a relevant operation;

(b) an FCM employed by, and undertaking duties for, the AOC holder mentioned in subparagraph (a).

11.4 It is a condition on the AOC of an AOC holder mentioned in subparagraph 11.3 (a) that the holder must comply with Subpart 137.Q of CASR.

Note Such AOC holders are bound by Subpart 137.Q of CASR and there are penalties under Subpart 137.Q for failure to comply.

11.5 It is a condition on the flight crew licence of an FCM mentioned in subparagraph 11.3 (b) that the FCM must comply with Subpart 137.Q of CASR.

Note Such FCMs are bound by Subpart 137.Q of CASR and there are penalties under Subpart 137.Q for failure to comply.

11.6 Subject to paragraph 11.7, before an FCM conducts a relevant operation for an AOC holder, the holder must be satisfied that the FCM has received awareness material, or training, in managing the fatigue-related risks relevant to his or her duties as an FCM.

11.7 Paragraph 11.6 does not apply until 1 July 2020 to an AOC holder for a relevant operation if the holder held an AOC for the relevant operation immediately before 30 April 2013.