Part 101 (Unmanned Aircraft and Rockets) Manual of Standards 2019 (Cth)

Part 101 (Unmanned Aircraft and Rockets) Manual of Standards 2019 (as amended)

made under regulation 101.028 of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998. This compilation takes into account amendments up to Part 101 Manual of Standards (Miscellaneous Fixes) Amendment Instrument 2024. It is a compilation of the Part 101 (Unmanned Aircraft and Rockets) Manual of Standards Instrument 2019 as amended and in force on 30 April 2024.

Prepared by the Advisory and Drafting Branch, Legal, International & Regulatory Affairs Division, Civil Aviation Safety Authority, Canberra.

Compilation No. 10. Contents

Note This Table of Contents is for guidance only. It is not a formal part of the Part 101 Manual of Standards.

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CHAPTER 1 PRELIMINARY 1.01 Name of instrument 1.04 Definitions 1.05 References to documents 1.06 Abbreviations 1.07 Tables, Figures and Notes 1.08 Table of Contents CHAPTER 2 RePL TRAINING COURSE Division 2.1 General 2.01 Purpose 2.02 Application Division 2.2 Aeronautical knowledge and practical competency standards 2.03 General English language proficiency standards under Part 61 2.04 Aeronautical radio 2.05 Aeronautical knowledge standards 2.06 Practical competency standards 2.06A Alternative practical competency standards for advancing technology in medium and large RPA only Division 2.3 Examinations — RePL training course theory component 2.07 Aeronautical knowledge examinations for a RePL training course 2.08 Aeronautical knowledge examinations for a RePL training course 2.09 Examination pass mark, examiner and resits 2.10 Examination questions 2.11 Examination duration 2.12 Examination question sets 2.13 Examination results 2.15 Examination security 2.16 Post-examination knowledge deficiency reports (KDRs) 2.17 Documented practices and procedures for examinations, KDRs etc. Division 2.4 Practical competencies — completion of RePL training course for manual or automated operation component 2.18 Assessment of practical competencies for a RePL training course 2.18A Assessment of alternative practical competency standards for advancing technology in medium and large RPA Division 2.4A Approvals for alternative practical competency standards and assessments — innovative RPA system designs for medium and large RPA 2.18B Approvals for innovative RPA system designs for medium and large RPA Division 2.5 RePL training course to upgrade a RePL 2.19AA Aeronautical knowledge examinations and assessment of practical competencies for a RePL training course to upgrade a RePL 2.19AB Approvals for upgrades for medium and large RPA with innovative RPA system designs 2.19 Meaning of relevant RPA 2.20 RePL training course — upgrade a RePL for a small RPA whose gross weight is less than 7 kg to include another small RPA of the same category whose gross weight is 7 kg or more 2.21 RePL training course — upgrade a RePL for a small RPA to include a different category of small RPA 2.22 RePL training course — upgrade a RePL for a small RPA to include a medium or large RPA of the same category 2.23 RePL training course — upgrade a RePL for a small RPA to include a medium or large RPA of a different category 2.24 RePL training course — upgrade a RePL for a medium or large RPA to include another medium or large RPA of the same category 2.25 RePL training course — upgrade a RePL for a medium or large RPA to include another medium or large RPA of a different category Division 2.6 RePL training course — administration 2.26 Student class time 2.27 Student ratios 2.28 Means of achieving or simulating the flight conditions 2.29 Certification of RePL training course completion Division 2.7 The CRI and the RePL training instructors 2.29A Chief RePL instructor 2.29B Duties and responsibilities of a CRI 2.29C Transitional provisions for chief remote pilots only 2.30 Requirements for RePL training instructors Division 2.7A Requirements for RePL training instructor to act as an Examiner 2.30A Examiner requirements Division 2.8 RePL flight tests — standards and repeats 2.31 Flight tests — competency standards CHAPTER 3 RESERVED CHAPTER 4 OPERATIONS IN CONTROLLED AIRSPACE — CONTROLLED AERODROMES 4.01 Purpose 4.02 Definitions 4.03 RPA flight in the no-fly zone of a controlled aerodrome 4.04 Approval to operate an RPA in a no-fly zone of a controlled aerodrome — tethered operations 4.05 Approach and departure paths — controlled aerodromes CHAPTER 5 RPA OPERATIONS BEYOND VLOS 5.01 Application 5.02 Requirements for RPA operations do not apply in certain approved areas 5.03 Requirements for an approval to operate an RPA beyond VLOS 5.04 Definitions for this Chapter 5.05 Documented practices and procedures for EVLOS operations 5.06 Remote pilots for EVLOS operations 5.07 Observers for EVLOS operations 5.08 Handover procedures between 1 remote pilot and another remote pilot for EVLOS operations 5.09 Pre-flight briefing for an EVLOS operation 5.10 Communications in an EVLOS operation class 2 5.11 Control and communication links must be maintained in an EVLOS operation 5.12 Weather and visibility conditions for an EVLOS operation 5.13 Controlled airspace and EVLOS operations 5.14 Night EVLOS operations 5.15 If manned aircraft are active in the airspace 5.16 Procedures for loss of control of an RPA in an EVLOS operation 5.17 Procedures for loss of communications in an EVLOS operation class 2 5.18 Conflict between the requirements of this Chapter and the documented practices and procedures CHAPTER 6 RESERVED CHAPTER 7 RESERVED CHAPTER 8 RESERVED CHAPTER 9 OPERATIONS OF RPA IN PRESCRIBED AREAS Division 9.1 RPAS operations at or near non-controlled aerodromes 9.01 Prescribed areas 9.02 Definitions 9.02A Meaning of to become aware 9.03 RPA flight in the no-fly zone of a non-controlled aerodrome 9.04 Action on becoming aware of a relevant event 9.05 Approval to operate an RPA in a no-fly zone of a non-controlled aerodrome — tethered operations 9.06 Approach and departure paths — non-controlled aerodromes Division 9.2 RESERVED CHAPTER 10 RECORD KEEPING FOR CERTAIN RPA AND MODEL AIRCRAFT Division 10.1 Preliminary 10.01 Definitions for the Chapter Division 10.2 Record-keeping requirements — RPA other than excluded RPA 10.02 Purpose 10.03 Certain operational and training records to be kept 10.03A RePL training course records 10.04 RPAS operational release 10.05 RPAS operational log 10.06 Remote pilot log — for flight time 10.07 RPAS technical log 10.08 Records of qualification and competency Division 10.3 Record-keeping requirements — excluded RPA 10.09 Purpose 10.10 RPAS operational log 10.11 Remote pilot log — for flight time 10.12 RPAS technical log Division 10.4 Requirements for giving information to CASA 10.13 Purpose 10.14 Very small, small, and medium excluded RPA — notification before first operation 10.15 Micro, very small, small, and medium registered RPA — other information 10.17 Certified RPA operator — changes to information already given to CASA CHAPTER 10A SIGNIFICANT CHANGES Division 10A.1 General 10A.01 Purpose 10A.02 Transition to the 18 October 2023 amendments by existing operators 10A.03 Transition to the 18 October 2023 amendments by new operators 10A.04 Deemed CRI is not a significant change CHAPTER 11 TEST FLIGHTS Division 11.1 Circumstances in which an RPA may be operated for test flights without registration 11.01 Purpose 11.02 Circumstances Division 11.2 Requirements relating to the operation of an RPA that is operated for test flights without registration 11.03 Purpose 11.04 Requirements CHAPTER 12 IDENTIFICATION OF RPA 12.01 Identification of RPA required to be registered CHAPTER 13 OPERATION OF FOREIGN REGISTERED RPA 13.01 Permission to operate foreign registered RPA 13.02 Renewal of permission to operate foreign registered RPA 13.03 Revocation of permission to operate foreign registered RPA CHAPTER 14 PERMISSIBLE MODIFICATIONS TO REGISTERED RPA 14.01 Modifications to registered RPA CHAPTER 15 CONDUCT OF ONLINE TRAINING AND EXAMINATIONS FOR ACCREDITATION Division 15.1 General 15.01 Purpose of Chapter 15.02 Definition Division 15.2 Online training 15.03 Completion of online training 15.04 Integrity of online training 15.05 Integrity of online examination Schedule 1 Acronyms and abbreviations Schedule 2 Directory for aeronautical knowledge standards for a RePL training course Appendix 1 Aeronautical knowledge standards — Common units Appendix 2 Aeronautical knowledge standards — Aeroplane category Appendix 3 Aeronautical knowledge standards — Helicopter (multirotor class) category Appendix 4 Aeronautical knowledge standards — Helicopter (single rotor class) category Appendix 5 Aeronautical knowledge standards — powered-lift category Appendix 6 Aeronautical knowledge requirement — RPA with a liquid-fuel system Schedule 3 Directory for practical competency standards for a RePL training course Appendix 1 Practical competency standards — Common units Appendix 2 Practical competency standards — Aeroplane category Appendix 3 Practical competency standards — Helicopter (multirotor class) category Appendix 4 Practical competency standards — Helicopter (single rotor class) category Appendix 5 Practical competency standards — powered-lift category Appendix 6 Practical competency standards — RPA with a liquid-fuel system Schedule 4 Aeronautical knowledge units Appendix 1 Any RPA — Common units Unit 1 RBAK — Basic aviation knowledge for RPAS Unit 2 RACP — Airspace, charts and aeronautical publications for RPAS Unit 3 RBMO — Basic meteorology for RPA operations Unit 4 REES — Electrical and electronic systems for RPAS Unit 5 RHPF — Human performance for RPAS Unit 6 RKOP RPAS knowledge — operations and procedures Unit 7 RORA — Operational rules and air law for RPAS Appendix 1A Any RPA operated under an automated flight management system Unit 8 RAFM — Automated flight management systems knowledge Appendix 2 Category specific units — Aeroplane category Unit 9 RBKA — Aircraft knowledge and operation principles: Aeroplanes Appendix 3 Category specific units — Helicopter (multirotor class) category Unit 10 RBKM — Aeronautical knowledge and operation principles: Multirotor Appendix 4 Category specific units — Helicopter (single rotor) category Unit 11 RBKH — Aeronautical knowledge and operation principles: Single rotor Appendix 5 Category specific units — powered-lift category Unit 12 RBKP — Aircraft knowledge and operation principles: Powered‑lift Appendix 6 RPA with a liquid-fuel system Unit 13 REFE — Medium or large RPA with a liquid-fuel system knowledge Schedule 5 Practical competency units Appendix 1 Any RPA — Common units Unit 14 RC1 — Pre- and post-operation actions and procedures for RPAS Unit 15 RC2 — Energy reserves management for RPAS Unit 16 RC3 — Manage crew, payload and bystanders for RPAS operations Unit 17 RC4 — Navigation and operation of RPAS Unit 18 RNT — Non-technical skills for operation of RPAS Unit 19 RAF — Automated flight management systems for RPAS Appendix 2 Category specific units — Aeroplane category Unit 20 RA1 — Ground operations and launch Unit 21 RA2 — Normal operations Unit 22 RA3 — Land/recover RPA Unit 23 RA4 — Advanced manoeuvres Unit 24 RA5 — Abnormal and emergency operations Appendix 3 Category specific units — Helicopter (multirotor class) category Unit 25 RM1 — Control on ground, launch, hover and landing Unit 26 RM2 — Normal operations Unit 27 RM3 — Advanced manoeuvres Unit 28 RM4 — Operation in abnormal situations and emergencies Appendix 4 Category specific units — Helicopter (single rotor class) category Unit 29 RH1 — Control on ground Unit 30 RH2 — Launch, hover and landing Unit 31 RH3 — Normal operation Unit 32 RH4 — Advanced manoeuvres Unit 33 RH5 — Operation in abnormal situations and emergencies Appendix 5 Category specific units — powered-lift category Unit 34 RP1 — Control on ground, launch, hover and landing Unit 35 RP2 — Transitional flight Unit 36 RP3 — Climb, cruise and descent Unit 37 RP4 — Advanced manoeuvres Unit 38 RP5 — Operation in abnormal situations and emergencies Appendix 6 Any RPA with a liquid-fuel system Unit 39 REF — Medium or large RPA with liquid-fuel system Schedule 6 Flight Test Standards Appendix 1 Aeroplane category flight test Appendix 2 Helicopter category (multirotor class) flight test Appendix 3 Helicopter category (single rotor class) flight test Appendix 4 Powered-lift category flight test Appendix 5 RePL upgrades Note 1 to Part 101 (Unmanned Aircraft and Rockets) Manual of Standards 2019