Advisory Circulars

Most Civil Aviation Rules are accompanied by Advisory Circulars that provide explanatory information and examples of how to comply with the rule.

Advisory circulars are developed as part of the Rule Development Process. Draft versions are published for public comment, see Draft Advisory Circulars. For more information, see Rules Development.

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Part 12  Accidents, Incidents, and Statistics

AC Rev # Title Effective date Price ($)
GST incl.
AC12-1 Rev 3 Mandatory occurrence notification and information 16/05/07 3.22
AC12-2  Incident Investigation 03/04/00 3.01

Part 19  Transition Rules

AC Rev # Title Effective date Price ($)
GST incl.
AC00-1 Rev 0 Acceptability of Parts 24/07/07 2.81
AC00-2 Rev 0 Storage and distribution of aeronautical supplies 24/07/07 4.24
AC19-1 Rev 0 Test Pilot Approvals 03/07/09 1.50

Part 21  Certification of Products and Parts

AC Rev # Title Effective date Price ($)
GST incl.
AC00-1 Rev 0 Acceptability of Parts 24/07/07 2.81
AC00-2 Rev 0 Storage and distribution of aeronautical supplies 24/07/07 4.24
AC00-5 Rev 1 Parts Documentation-CAA Form One-Authorised Release Certificate 02/04/10 2.99
AC21-1 Rev 4 Product certification – Type certificates and type acceptance certificates 06/09/10 2.81
AC21-1 Appendix 2 Rev 3 Product certification – Type certificates and type acceptance certificates – Appendix 2 to AC21-1A 10/03/08 3.68
AC21-2 Rev 3 Product certification – Airworthiness certificates in the standard and restricted categories 27/04/07 2.40
AC21-3 Rev 2 Product certification – Airworthiness certificates in the special category 27/04/07 3.32
AC21-4 Rev 1 Special Category–Amateur-Built Aircraft Airworthiness Certificates 20/09/10 2.50
AC21-5 Rev 1 Approval of modifications covering aircraft ferry fuel systems and overweight operation 27/04/07 3.58
AC21-6 Rev 2 Identification of product and parts – Identification information, provision, and replacement 27/04/07 1.38
AC21-8 Rev 0 Design Changes - Supplemental Type Certificate
AC21-8 Appendix A as a Word document		 05/02/09 3.78

Part 43  General Maintenance Rules

AC Rev # Title Effective date Price ($)
GST incl.
AC00-1 Rev 0 Acceptability of Parts 24/07/07 2.81
AC00-2 Rev 0 Storage and distribution of aeronautical supplies 24/07/07 4.24
AC00-5 Rev 1 Parts Documentation-CAA Form One-Authorised Release Certificate 02/04/10 2.99
AC43-1 Rev 4 Aircraft maintenance 18/05/09 3.12
AC43-2 Rev 1Aircraft Empty Weight and Empty Weight Centre of Gravity – Forms CAA 2102 and CAA 2173 11/02/11 1.48
AC43-3 Rev 4 Parts Documentation - CAA Form Two - New Zealand Domestic Part Label, 03/09/10 03/09/10 2.50
AC43-4  On condition maintenance 25/12/97 1.48
AC43-5 Rev 2Engine and propeller overhaul and testing 18/12/07 1.64
AC43-6  Emergency equipment 25/12/97 1.38
AC43-7 Rev 1 Calibration of compasses and surveying compass swing sites 21/12/00 3.32
AC43-8 Rev 1 Non-destructive Testing 24/11/08 1.74
AC43-9 Rev 2 Modifications, repairs, and the Form CAA 337 27/04/07 3.88
AC43-10 Rev 6 Aircraft radio station – Form CAA 2129 15/02/02 3.42
AC43-11 Rev 2Emergency locator transmitters 12/06/08 1.48
AC43-12  Non-aeronautical lead acid batteries 03/03/97 1.38
AC43-13 Rev 0Calibration of tools and test equipment for maintenance of aircraft 30/03/07 1.94
AC43-14 Rev 3 Avionics, installations – Acceptable technical data 12/03/08 5.42
AC43-15 Rev 0Aircraft Software Configuration Management 30/09/10  
AC43-21  Escape and egress systems 25/12/97 1.64

Part 47  Aircraft Registration and Marking

AC Rev # Title Effective date Price ($)
GST incl.
AC47-1 Rev 2 Aircraft registration and marking 24/01/02 2.20

Part 61  Pilot Licences and Ratings

AC Rev # Title Effective date Price ($)
GST incl.
AC61-1 Rev 6 Pilot licences and ratings – General 03/11/11 2.20
AC61-2 Rev 3 Pilot licences and ratings – Student pilots 31/03/09 1.23
AC61-3 Rev 17 Pilot licences and ratings – Private pilot licence 13/07/11 12.06
AC61-5 Rev 24 Pilot licences and ratings – Commercial pilot licence 13/07/11 22.28
AC-61-7 Rev 14 Pilot licences and ratings – Airline transport pilot licence 21/06/11 18.52
AC61-10 Rev 4 Pilot licences and ratings – Type ratings 01/01/09 3.78
AC61-12 Rev 3 Pilot licences and ratings – Aerobatic flight ratings 09/05/07 1.38
AC61-13 Rev 2 Pilot licences and ratings – Glider tow ratings 09/05/07 1.21
AC61-14 Rev 2 Pilot licences and ratings – Parachute drop ratings 09/05/07 1.21
AC61-15 Rev 3 Pilot licences and ratings – Agricultural ratings 09/05/07 1.64
AC61-16 Rev 2 Pilot licences and ratings – Pilot chemical ratings 09/05/07 1.23
AC61-17 Rev 7 Pilot licences and ratings – Instrument ratings 14/06/10 6.13
AC61-18 Rev 6 Pilot licences and ratings – Flight instructor ratings 01/08/08 5.11
AC61-19 Rev 6 Pilot licences and ratings – Flight examiner ratings 23/12/11 1.94
AC61-20 Rev 4 Pilot licences and ratings – Recreational Pilot Licence 04/12/09 1.38

Part 63  Flight Engineer Licences and Ratings

AC Rev # Title Effective date Price ($)
GST incl.
AC63-1  Flight engineer licences and ratings 12/12/95 2.40

Part 65  Air Traffic Service Personnel Licences and Ratings

AC Rev # Title Effective date Price ($)
GST incl.
AC65-1 Rev 3 Air Traffic Service Personnel Licences and Ratings - General 04/03/08 1.84
AC65-3 Rev 1 Air Traffic Service Personnel Licences and Ratings - Air Traffic Controller Licences 03/05/07 3.22
AC65-5 Rev 1 Air Traffic Services Personnel Licences and Ratings - Flight Service Operator Licences 03/05/07 2.66
AC65-6 Rev 2 Air Traffic Service Personnel Licences and Ratings - Flight Radiotelephone Operator Rating 18/10/11 1.48
AC65-7.1 Rev 1 Air Traffic Service Personnel Licences and Ratings - Air Traffic Controller Ratings - Aerodrome Control Rating 03/05/07 2.45
AC65-7.2 Rev 1 Air Traffic Service Personnel Licences and Ratings - Air Traffic Controller Ratings - Approach Control Rating 03/05/07 2.55
AC65-7.3 Rev 1 Air Traffic Service Personnel Licences and Ratings - Air Traffic Controller Ratings - Approach Control Radar Rating 03/05/07 2.04
AC65-7.4  Rev 1 Air Traffic Service Personnel Licences and Ratings - Air Traffic Controller Ratings - Area Control Rating 03/05/07 2.25
AC65-7.5  Rev 1 Air Traffic Service Personnel Licences and Ratings - Air Traffic Controller Ratings - Area Control Radar Rating 03/05/07 2.56
AC65-7.6  Air Traffic Service Personnel Licences and Ratings – Air Traffic Controller Ratings – Area Control Automatic Dependant Surveillance Rating 20/04/02 2.25
AC65-8.1   Air Traffic Service Personnel Licences and Ratings – Flight Service Operator Ratings – Oceanic Air-Ground Rating 20/04/02 1.64
AC65-8.2 Rev 1 Air Traffic Service Personnel Licences and Ratings - Flight Service Operator Ratings - Aerodrome Flight Information Rating 03/05/07 2.56
AC65-8.3 Rev 1 Air Traffic Service Personnel Licences and Ratings - Flight Service Operator Ratings - Area Flight Information Rating 03/05/07 1.84
AC65-9 Rev 1 Air Traffic Service Personnel Licences and Ratings - Air Traffic Services Instructor Ratings 03/05/07 3.32
AC65-10  Rev 1 Air Traffic Service Personnel Licences and Ratings - Air Traffic Services Examiner Ratings 03/05/07 3.12

Part 66  Aircraft Maintenance Personnel Licensing

AC Rev # Title Effective date Price ($)
GST incl.
AC66–1 1Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence — General 01/12/08 5.06
AC66–2.1A 1Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence —Examination Subject 1A Aeronautical Science — Mathematics & Physics 29/06/09 3.12
AC66–2.1B 1Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence — Examination Subject 1B Aeronautical Science — Electrical Fundamentals 29/06/09 4.04
AC66–2.2 2Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence — Examination Subject 2 Aircraft Engineering Knowledge 29/06/09 5.62
AC66–2.3 1Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence —Examination Subject 3 Aircraft Materials 29/06/09 4.50
AC66–2.4 2Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence — Examination Subject 4 Aeroplanes 1 29/06/09 3.58
AC66–2.5 2Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence — Examination Subject 5 Aeroplanes 2 29/06/09 4.96
AC66–2.6 2Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence —Examination Subject 6 Rotorcraft 29/06/09 3.88
AC66–2.7 2Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence — Examination Subject 7 Piston Engines 29/06/09 5.06
AC66–2.8 2Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence — Examination Subject 8 Turbine Engines 29/06/09 5.72
AC66–2.11 1Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence — Examination Subject 11 Avionics 1 29/06/09 4.29
AC66–2.12 1Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence — Examination Subject 12 Avionics 2 29/06/09 3.22
AC66–2.13 1Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence —Examination Subject 13 Electrical Systems 29/06/09 3.68
AC66–2.14 1Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence —Examination Subject 14 Instrument Systems 29/06/09 3.48
AC66–2.15 1Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence —Examination Subject 15 Radio Systems 29/06/09 4.29
AC66–2.16 1Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence — Examination Subject 16 Compass Compensation 29/06/09 2.66
AC66–2.17 1Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence —Examination Subject 17 Human Factors 29/06/09 4.40
AC66–2.18 1Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence — Examination Subject 18 Lighter-Than-Air Aircraft 29/06/09 1.74
AC66–2.20 1 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence — Examination Subject 20 Air Law — Written 29/06/09 4.60
AC66–2.21 0Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence — Examination Subject 21 Air Law — Oral 01/12/08 2.66
AC66–2.30 0Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence — Mechanical Group Ratings 01/12/08 4.86
AC66–2.31 0Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence — Avionic Group Ratings 01/12/08 2.66
AC66–2.32 0Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence — Certificate of Inspection Authorisation (Subject 025) 01/12/08 1.74
AC66–2.33 0Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence — Airframe Overhaul (Subject 009) 01/12/08 1.48
AC66–2.34 0Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence — Mechanical Component Ratings (Group 7) 01/12/08 3.68
AC66–2.35 0Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence — Avionic Component Group Ratings (Group 7) 01/12/08 2.25

Part 67  Medical Standards and Certification

AC Rev # Title Effective date Price ($)
GST incl.
AC67-1 Rev 1 Medical standards and certification - General 27/04/07 1.21

Part 91  General Operating and Flight Rules

AC Rev # Title Effective date Price ($)
GST incl.
AC91-1 Rev 3 Aviation events 19/01/06 3.58
AC91-2 Rev 1Assignment of mode S address 17/07/08 1.21
AC91-3  Aeroplane performance under Part 91 01/04/97 1.38
AC91-4 Rev 1 Reduced vertical separation minima (RVSM)  24/01/00 2.20
AC91-5  Operation of portable electronic devices (PED) during flight under IFR 01/04/97 2.20
AC91-6 Rev 1Aircraft technical log 16/03/11 1.74
AC91-7 Rev 1 Required navigation performance (RNP 10) 18/03/99 6.54
AC91-8 Rev 1 Required navigation performance in European airspace designated for basic RNAV (BRNAV) operations (RNP 5) 18/03/99 2.30
AC91-9 Rev 8 Radiotelephony Manual 20/09/11 7.16
AC91-10   Required Navigational Performance 4 (RNP 4) Operational Approval (141 Kb) 19/01/05 3.48
AC91-11 Rev 2 Single Pilot IFR 14/01/08 3.37
AC91-12 Rev 0 Aircraft Maintenance Programmes 21/05/07 3.78
AC91-13 Rev 1 Night Vision Imaging Systems - Helicopter 20/06/11 4.24
AC91-14 Rev 1 Light Aircraft Maintenance Programme - Aeroplanes 09/03/11 3.22
AC91-14 Rev 1 Word version of the above AC to facilitate use of the forms in Appendix B 09/03/11 3.22
AC91-15 Rev 4

Aerodrome Standards and Requirements: Aeroplanes at or below 5700 MCTOW - Non Air Transport Operations

 18/12/09 3.32
AC91-17 Rev 0 Laser Illumination of Aircraft
Associated form  CAA800		 21/05/09 1.21
AC91-18 Rev 0 Aircraft Software Configuration Management 30/09/10  
AC91-19 Rev 0 Piston Engine TBO Mixed Agricultural and Other Operations 24/02/11  
AC91-20 Rev 0 Guidelines for the Approval and Use of Electronic Flight Bag Devices 30/01/12  

Part 92  Carriage of Dangerous Goods

AC Rev # Title Effective date Price ($)
GST incl.
AC92-1 Rev 1 Dangerous goods training programmes 27/04/07 2.20
AC92-2 Rev 1 Carriage of dangerous goods on domestic VFR flights in unpressurised aircraft not exceeding 5700 kg MCTOW 27/04/07 1.48
AC92-3 Rev 2 Dangerous goods packaging approval 27/04/07 1.48
AC92-4  Cancelled    

Part 103  Microlight Aircraft - Certification and Operating Rules

AC Rev # Title Effective date Price ($)
GST incl.
AC103-1 Rev 2 Microlight aircraft operating rules 09/05/00 1.21

Part 108  Air Operator Security Programme

AC Rev # Title Effective date Price ($)
GST incl.
AC108-1 Rev 2 Air operator security programme 09/10/08 4.70

Part 109  Regulated Air Cargo Agent - Certification

AC Rev # Title Effective date Price ($)
GST incl.
AC109-1 Rev 1 Regulated Air Cargo Agent - Certification 20/09/10 3.22

Part 119  Air Operator - Certification

AC Rev # Title Effective date Price ($)
GST incl.
AC00-3 Rev 0 Internal Quality Assurance 24/07/07 2.76
AC119-1 Rev 6 Air Operator Certification 25/09/09 7.02
AC119-2 Rev 2 Air operations – Fatigue of flight crew 27/10/06 2.20
AC119-3 Rev 6 Air Operator Certification – Part 135 Operations 12/08/11 11.40
AC119-4 Rev 1 Passenger, Crew and Baggage Weights 28/10/05 2.40
AC119-5 Rev 0 Aircraft Maintenance Programmes 21/05/07 3.78

Part 121  Air Operations - Large Aeroplanes

AC Rev # Title Effective date Price ($)
GST incl.
AC00-3 Rev 0 Internal Quality Assurance 24/07/07 2.76
AC121-1  Extended-range twin-engine operations (ETOPS) 04/05/00 7.62

Part 125  Air Operations - Medium Aeroplanes

AC Rev # Title Effective date Price ($)
GST incl.
AC125-2 Rev 0 Ditching—Techniques, Hazards, and Survival:  A Basis for Assessing Risk 20/07/10 2.19

Part 139  Aerodrome - Certification, Operation and Use

AC Rev # Title Effective date Price ($)
GST incl.
AC00-3 Rev 0 Internal Quality Assurance 24/07/07 2.76
AC139-2 Rev 1 Aerodrome certification exposition 27/04/07 2.30
AC139-3 Rev 3 Aerodrome inspection programme and condition reporting 20/12/07 2.56
AC139-4 Rev 3 Aerodrome rescue and firefighting 27/04/07 2.30
AC139-5 Rev 1 Operational safety during works on aerodromes 27/04/07 2.76
AC139-6 Rev 4Aerodrome Design Requirements:
All Aeroplanes conducting Air Transport Operations;
All aeroplanes above 5700 kg MCTOW		 04/07/11  
AC139-7 Rev 4Aerodrome Standards and Requirements:
Aeroplanes at or below 5700 MCTOW - Non Air Transport Operations		 18/12/09 3.32
AC139-8 Rev 2 Aerodrome design, heliports 27/04/07 3.68
AC139-9 Rev 2 Notification of aerodrome data and information 27/04/07 3.58
AC139-10 Rev 1 Control of obstacles 27/04/07 1.64
AC139-11 Rev 2 Use of day – VFR aerodromes 27/04/07 1.74
AC139-12  Aerodromes - Certification, Operation and Use - UNICOM and AWIB Services 01/07/02 3.94
AC139-13 Rev 0Aerodrome maintenance: Runway surface friction characteristics and friction testing 18/07/08 2.20
AC139-14 Rev 0Aerodrome Certification - Aerodrome Emergency Plan 25/08/08 4.24
AC139-15 Rev 0Aeronautical Studies for Aerodrome Operators 23/02/11  
AC139-16 Rev 0Wildlife Hazard Management at Aerodromes 07/10/11  

Part 140  Aviation Security Service Organisations - Certification

AC Rev # Title Effective date Price ($)
GST incl.
AC00-3 Rev 0 Internal Quality Assurance 24/07/07 2.76
AC140-1  Aviation security service organisation – Certification 12/01/99 2.66

Part 141  Aviation Training Organisation - Certification

AC Rev # Title Effective date Price ($)
GST incl.
AC00-3 Rev 0 Internal Quality Assurance 24/07/07 2.76
AC141-1 Rev 2 Aviation training organisations – Certification 09/05/07 2.04

Part 145  Aircraft Maintenance Operations - Certification

AC Rev # Title Effective date Price ($)
GST incl.
AC00-2 Rev 0 Storage and distribution of aeronautical supplies 24/07/07 4.24
AC00-3 Rev 0 Internal Quality Assurance 24/07/07 2.76
AC00-5 Rev 1 Parts Documentation-CAA Form One-Authorised Release Certificate 02/04/10 2.99
AC145-1 Rev 4 Aircraft maintenance organisations 24/07/07 6.54

Part 146  Aircraft Design Organisations - Certification

AC Rev # Title Effective date Price ($)
GST incl.
AC00-3 Rev 0 Internal Quality Assurance 24/07/07 2.76
AC146-1 Rev 2 Aircraft design organisations 24/07/07 5.06

Part 148  Aircraft Manufacturing Organisations - Certification

AC Rev # Title Effective date Price ($)
GST incl.
AC00-2 Rev 0 Storage and distribution of aeronautical supplies 24/07/07 4.24
AC00-3 Rev 0 Internal Quality Assurance 24/07/07 2.76
AC00-5 Rev 1 Parts Documentation-CAA Form One-Authorised Release Certificate 02/04/10 2.99
AC148-1 Rev 3 Aircraft manufacturing organisations 24/07/07 5.52

Part 149  Aviation Recreation Organisations - Certification

AC Rev # Title Effective date Price ($)
GST incl.
AC00-3 Rev 0 Internal Quality Assurance 24/07/07 2.76

Part 157  Notice of Construction, Alteration, Activation, and Deactivation of Aerodromes

AC Rev # Title Effective date Price ($)
GST incl.
AC157-1 Rev 2 Notice of intention to construct, alter, activate or deactivate an aerodrome 27/04/07 1.64

Part 171  Aeronautical Telecommunication Service Organisations - Certification

AC Rev # Title Effective date Price ($)
GST incl.
AC00-3 Rev 0 Internal Quality Assurance 24/07/07 2.76
AC171-1 Rev 1Aeronautical telecommunication services - operation and certification 20/11/09 3.78

Part 172  Air Traffic Organisations - Certification

AC Rev # Title Effective date Price ($)
GST incl.
AC00-3 Rev 0 Internal Quality Assurance 24/07/07 2.76
AC 172-1 Rev 8 Radiotelephony Manual 20/09/11 7.16
AC172-2 Rev 0 Air Traffic Services – Aerodrome Air Traffic Control 05/05/10 1.61

Part 174  Aviation Meteorological Service Organisations - Certification

AC Rev # Title Effective date Price ($)
GST incl.
AC00-3 Rev 0 Internal Quality Assurance 24/07/07 2.76
AC174-1  Certification – Meteorological services 01/02/94 3.88

Part 175  Aeronautical Information Service Organisations - Certification

AC Rev # Title Effective date Price ($)
GST incl.
AC00-3 Rev 0 Internal Quality Assurance 24/07/07 2.76
AC175-1 Rev 2 Aeronautical Information Service Organisations – Certification 23/09/11 4.04