Project Working Groups

ICAO - Equipment Compliance

The Project Working Group has been formed for the ICAO – Equipment Compliance rule development project.  Click here for a list of participants.

This project will update the instrument and equipment requirements in Part 91, Part 121, Part 125, and Part 135 by aligning the rules with current ICAO standards and recommended practices, as well as the requirements of other National Aviation Authorities.  The proposed rules amendments will primarily apply to international commercial air operations.

The issues that will be addressed include – IFR sensitive pressure altimeters; the specification for LOC and VOR receivers; FDR/CVR system requirements; FDR parameters; ACAS II for Part 91 operations; forward looking wind shear warning systems; equipment for single pilot IFR/night operations; and the requirement for two landings lights for night operations.

A Project Working Group meeting was held on 09 Jul 09 at Wellington Airport Conference Centre. Click here to view the meeting minutes.

The Rule Design Document has been completed and may be reviewed using the following link - Rule Design Document

The Project Scope Statement may be reviewed using the following link – Project Scope Statement

For further information, contact Rules Project Specialist Mark Mohelnitzky

Part 172 -  Review

Notice of Part 172 Air Traffic Service Organisations -  Review

Click here for PWG participants.

Safety Management Systems - Group 1 rule project: Nominations for Project Working Group

On 12 Mar 09 the CAA released the Project Scope Statement for the Safety Management Systems (SMS) Group 1 rule project. The objective of this project is to introduce rules for organisations certificated under Parts 119, 129, 139, 145 and 172 to establish, implement and maintain an SMS appropriate to the size and scope of their organisations.

The next step in the rule development process is the formation of a Project Working Groups (PWG).  As outlined in the  Terms of Reference for the Project Working Group (PWG) the purpose of a PWG is to provide the CAA, and the Rules Project Specialist assigned to manage the rule project, the necessary technical and other specialist input, including information and data, required to develop rule proposals. Further information about the rule development process and how you can participate is in the booklet,  The Rule Development Process. Printed copies can be obtained from the CAA, email: info@caa.govt.nz.

Nominations for prospective Project Working Group (PWG) participants are now being accepted. 

Contact Rules Project Specialist, Heather Woodcock, by email: woodcockh@caa.govt.nz no later than 1 May 09 to register your interest.

A meeting was held on 04 Aug 09 at the Wellington Airport Conference Centre. To view the meeting record click here.

ICAO Part 139 Review Project

On 11 Nov 2008, the CAA released the Project Scope Statement titled   ICAO Part 139 Review. The objective of this project is to carry out a review of   Part 139 Aerodromes – Certification, Operation and Use by addressing the issues raised in the recent ICAO safety audit of the CAA, issues raised by industry, and by updating the rule in a manner that achieves the greatest compliance with Annex 14 specifications for aerodromes.

The ICAO Part 139 Review Project Working Group (PWG) members and observers were announced on 20 Feb 2009. To view the contact list click here. As outlined in the  Terms of Reference for the Project Working Group (PWG) the purpose of a PWG is to provide the CAA, and the Rules Project Specialist assigned to manage the rule project, the necessary technical and other specialist input, including information and data, required to develop rule proposals. 

The initial meeting of the PWG was held in Wellington at the Miramar Golf Course on Wednesday 11 Feb 2009. To view the meeting record click here. During this meeting a decision was made to establish PWG specialist sub-groups and to assign a CAA Staff Coordinator for each of these groups. To view the list of sub-groups  click here.

The second meeting of the PWG was held in Wellington at the Miramar Golf Course on Monday 20 Jul 2009 to address the Air Traffic Service (ATS), Facilities, & Rescue Fire Service (RFS) Specialist Topics. On Thursday 15 Oct the draft Aerodrome Certification Rule Design Proposal was introduced at the 2009 Beca NZAA Airports Conference for industry comment.  To view the draft proposal click here.

For further information contact Rules Project Specialist, Mike Shouse,
email: michael.shouse@caa.govt.nz.

Part 125 - ICAO Update

The Project Working Group has been formed. Click here to view the list of participants.

This project will update Part 125 to comply with ICAO requirements and bring it into closer alignment with Part 121. The rules that will be addressed are - flights over water; extended over-water operations - ditching; search and rescue information; night operations; meteorological conditions - IFR flight; flight check system; and take-off distance.

The first meeting of the PWG was held in Wellington on Thursday 16 Oct 08. To view the meeting record click here.

The second meeting of the PWG was held in Wellington on Wednesday 15 Apr 09. To view the meeting record click here.

The Rule Design Document for this project has been finalised. Click here to view the document.

For further information click the following link  -  Project Scope Statement

For further information, contact Rule Project Specialist Paul Elton

  • Part 137 - Agricultural Aircraft Operations

    The purpose of this project is to address a series of issues which propose changes to operator certification, overload weight determination, determination of hopper contents, shoulder harnesses for passengers and the definition of agricultural operations.

    The first meeting for the Project Working Group (PWG) was held in Wellington on Tuesday 11 Mar 08. To view the meeting record click here.

    A meeting was held to discuss a proposal that the CAA, while still requiring training and qualification, ceases to issue the chemical rating.  This raises issues regarding HSNO requirements and exemptions.  The meeting was attended by Simon Buckland and Greg Kent from ERMA, and John Maber from NZAAA.  To view the meeting record click here

    A meeting of the Project Working Group was held by telephone conference call on Wednesday 16 Jul 08.  The primary topic was determination of agricultural overload in the light of growing industry concern.  Also discussed was the application of lime and particularly its flow characteristics.  To view the meeting record click here.

  • A meeting of the Project Working Group was held in Wellington on Tuesday 14 Oct 08. To view the meeting record click here.

    A meeting of the Project Working Group was held at Aviation House in Petone on Wednesday
    4 Mar 09. To view the meeting record click here.

    The Rule Design Document for this project has been finalised. Click here to view the document.

    For further information click the following links -
    Project Scope Statement
    Project Policy
    Part 137 Project Working Group Participants

    For further information, contact Rule Project Specialist Paul Elton

Part 115 Adventure Aviation

The purpose of this project is to introduce a new framework of rules that are applicable to operators (other than air transport or commercial transport operators) wishing to conduct operations using aircraft by carrying passengers for hire or reward.

Part 115 will control operator entry and exit from the system, equipment requirements, maintenance requirements, routine and emergency procedure requirements, training and experience requirements, and operator surveillance requirements.

The types of operations to be covered by Part 115 include:

  • Balloons;
  • Gliders;
  • Tandem parachutes;
  • Tandem hang glider and paragliders (HGPG);
  • A to A joyrides in aeroplanes or helicopters issued with the following special category airworthiness certificates:
    • Special category – primary;
    • Special category – LSA(s) (excluding helicopters);
    • Special category – limited;
  • A to A joyrides in aeroplanes or helicopters issued with standard category airworthiness certificates while conducting non-standard flight manoeuvres; and
  • A to A joyrides in microlights (including gyroplanes).

The Project Working Group is being re-engaged to provide technical input to the Rules Project Specialist during the NPRM production phase.

Part 121 & 125 Air Operations – Large and Medium Aeroplanes

Review of Subparts H, I, and J - Project Working Group (PWG).

The Project Scope Statement was released on 24 May 07. The objective of this project is to review Subparts H, I, and J of Parts 121 and 125. More specifically, the project will aim at:

  • aligning Part 121 with Part 125 rules to comply with ICAO and International current aviation standard practices
  • establishing new rules that will govern:
    • pilots operating more than one aeroplane type or variant; and
    • duties and qualifications of a Cruise Relief Pilot
  • reviewing and standardising certain rules within Part 121 and Part 125 in response to a number of exemptions the CAA received dating back to 1998
  • clarifying rule requirements as part of a larger overall review of Subparts H, I, and J so that these rules are transparent and readily perceived and understood by all interested parties
  • ensuring compliance with the legislative requirements for the Minister of Transport Safety to make rules that take into account the requirements of the Act.

It is important that comments/queries are confined within the Scope of this project.

A  Project Working Group has been developed and consists of airline representatives specific to flight operation, pilot training and cabin crew standards and procedures for Parts 121 and 125 Operators. The PWG will assist the CAA Rules Project Specialist in accordance with the Terms of Reference for the Project Working Group. The next step is to liaise with the PWG on updates of the rules and issues under review together with comments provided by the previous PWG and proposals under consideration by CAA.

The first PWG meeting was held at the Wellington  International Airport Conference Centre on Wednesday 29 Apr 09.  Please click here  to view the meeting records.

The second PWG meeting was held at Aviation House, Petone on the 24 August 2009.  Please click here to view the meeting records.

CAA and the PWG agreed to convene a separate meeting on Part 125 issues.  This meeting convened 14 September 2009 at the Miramar Golf Course.  Click here to view the meeting records.

For further information about this project, and nominations, email Rules Project Specialist, Denise Ratieta, ratietad@caa.govt.nz.

Members of the PWG and CAA Personnel