Rule Project Scope Statements
The Rule Project Scope Statements contain the following information:
- Background to the Project
- Statement of Intent
- Overall Objectives
- Key Stakeholders
- Scope of the Project
- Assumptions, Dependencies and Constraints
- Resource Implications.
The Scope Statement is intended to define the limits of the project at an early stage. Changes can be made to the scope of the project once it is underway but this must follow change control procedures to help prevent unnecessary 'scope creep'.
Interested parties are invited to contact the assigned Rule Project Specialist if they wish to be involved in the development stage of a Rule Project.
Scope Statements
Security Review 7/CAR/1 - Project Scope Statement
This project was initiated to address the aviation security issues identified by the Domestic Security Review. The outcomes of the Review prompted Cabinet to require specific regulatory action with regard to strengthened flight deck barriers on aircraft of more than 30 passenger seats that operate domestically, the establishment of security committees at all airports that service regular air transport passenger services on aircraft of 19 or more passenger seats, and to enhance the education and training for airline and airport staff.
In addition, the CAA proposes to resolve three issues relating to ICAO compliance that can be addressed concurrently as part of this rule project (provided they do not impede implementation of the measures required by Cabinet). Those issues relate to vehicle security identification systems, security controls for international transit operations, and operations under the Australia New Zealand Aviation (ANZA) Mutual Recognition Principle in respect of Part 108 Security Programmes.
This project will update various rules in Part 91, Part 121, Part 125, and Part 135 by aligning the aircraft equipment requirements with current ICAO standards and recommendations, as well as corresponding equipment requirements of other national aviation authorities.
The CAA proposes to update the equipment requirements for international commercial air operators with regards to IFR pressure sensitive altimeters, forward looking wind shear warning systems, IFR/Night single pilot operations, and aircraft landing lights. The CAA further proposes to amend the equipment requirements and specifications for flight data recorder and cockpit voice recorder systems, flight data recorder parameters, LOC/VOR receiver FM broadcast station interference immunity, and ACAS II for certain Part 91 turbine-engine aeroplanes.
The Project Working Group is currently being formed.
For further information please contact Rules Project Specialist Mark Mohelnitzky
Safety Management Systems: Group 1 - 8/CAR/1
In late 2006, ICAO developed recommended practices for the introduction of Safety Management Systems (SMS) into the aviation industry and made it a standard (ie, placed an obligation on States) to require air operators, maintenance organisations, air traffic service providers, and certified aerodrome operators to have SMS in place by 01 Jan 09.
The CAA has begun a rule project to introduce SMS throughout the aviation industry in New Zealand. As the SMS project affects almost every part of the industry, the project for introduction of SMS has been broken into three separate projects. Appendix 1 to the project scope statement provides the grouping of the certification Rule Parts that will have rule amendments to require SMS.
This project addresses the first group of certification rules.
Civil Aviation Rule (CAR) Part 139 Aerodromes – Certification, Operation and Use came into effect on 6 January 1993. The Part formed the nucleus of the aerodrome requirements and applied to all aerodromes that serve aircraft carrying more than 30 passengers engaged in regular air transport operations.
The objective of this project is to carry out a review of CAR Part 139 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 next step in the rule development process is the formation of Project Working Groups (PWGs) to provide the technical and other specialist input required by the Rules Project Specialist to develop the Rule Design and Notice of Proposed Rulemaking documents.
Nominations for prospective Project Working Group (PWG) participants are now being accepted.
Contact Rules Project Specialist, Mike Shouse, by email:
shousem@caa.govt.nz
no later than 18 Dec 08 to register your
interest.
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 Project Working Group has been formed; click here to see the list, or go to the Project Working Group page.
For further information contact Rules Project Specialist Paul Elton.
ICAO Part 172 Review Scope Statement
Now that Part 172 has been in force for more than ten years the rule project will carry out a complete and comprehensive revision as recommended by the ICAO USOAP finding ANS/02. An integral part of this rule project will also be the development of an associated Advisory Circular. Implementation of rule amendments resulting from this project is expected to achieve a higher level of compliance with ICAO Annex 11 and Doc 4444. For further information, contact Rules Project Specialist Doug Watson.
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. For further information click here to view the project policy.
The Project Working Group has been formed. Click here to view the list of participants.
For further information, contact Rule Project Specialist Paul Elton
Part 121 and 125 Review of Subparts H, I, and J
The objective of this project is to Review CAR Part 121 and CAR Part 125 training and competency requirements for crew members undertaking air operations with the aim of developing rules that are consistent with ICAO and international practice as well as applicable and appropriate to industry.
The project is based upon the number of exemptions granted against CAR Part 121 and CAR Part 125 training and competency requirements, disparities between current training practices and rule requirements, and differences between ICAO requirements and current CAR wording.
As part of the project the CAA plans an overall review of Subparts H, I and J to CAR Parts 121 and 125 to clarify rule requirements.
At the request of the project working group, the Part 121 and Part 125 review of Subparts H, I, and J Scope Statement (6/CAR/5) has been amended to include a review of the requirements for 100 hours of flight time or 75 operating cycles required by Rule 121.571 (b)(1).
For further information, contact Rules Project Specialist Denise Ratieta.
Part 115 - Adventure Aviation - Certification and Operations
The purpose of this document is to create a new rule for the regulation of adventure aviation. Generally, adventure aviation covers those activities where passengers are carried in the air for hire or reward for the purpose of the enjoyment of the flight or aerial activity itself.
Over the last two decades several sport and recreational activities have grown into significant commercial activities. The applicable rules were written for pure "amateur" sport and recreation activities and were not designed for commercial purposes.
Adventure Aviation will not be classified as Air Transport or Commercial Transport Operations. For further information, contact Rules Project Specialist Mike Shouse.
Part 135 - Terrain Awareness and Warning Systems (TAWS)
The purpose of this project is to reduce the risk of controlled flight into terrain (CFIT) accidents by proposing that certain aircraft operating under Part 135 have TAWS equipment installed. There will be a transition period for those candidate aircraft already on the New Zealand Register at the date of the rule to comply, and a different compliance date for those candidate aircraft coming on the Register after the date of the rule. This will be addressed by two Notices of Proposed Rule Making (NPRM). For further information, contact Rules Project Specialist Peter Williams.
Part 91 - Operations in Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum Airspace 20 Oct 05
The purpose of this project is to align New Zealand rules with the standards in ICAO Annex 6 and Annex 11 for operation in Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum (RVSM) airspace. These ICAO standards include the aircraft height-keeping performance requirements including monitoring and reporting if the aircraft exceeds prescribed limits, and the approval procedure required in granting RVSM approvals. For further information, contact Manager Rules Development Chris Lamain.
Part 61 - Pilot Licences and Ratings - Stage 2
This project is Stage Two of a three stage project addressing changes to Civil Aviation Rule Part 61 - Pilot licences and ratings. This stage proposes amendments to flight instructor requirements, changes to the structure of the rule and will address other high level licensing amendments. For further information, contact Rules Project Specialist Heather Woodcock.
Part 141 - Aviation Training Organisations (Part 61 - Pilot Licences and Ratings: Stage 3)
This project is consequential to Stage Three of the Part 61 project proposing changes to pilot training. This project proposes amendments to require all flight training to be undertaken by a Part 141 certificated training organisation. Amendments are to be made to Part 141 to provide certification requirements for pilot training organisations at two levels. For further information, contact Rules Project Specialist Heather Woodcock.
Extended Diversion Time Operations (EDTO) 13 May 05
Development and implementation of a suitable set of amendments to the Civil Aviation Rules to allow Long Range Operations (LROPS) and Extended Diversion Time Operations (EDTO) to be conducted in a safe and properly regulated environment.
For further information, contact Manager Rules Development Chris Lamain.