Revoked by CASA EX55/15
Instrument number CASA EX55/12
I, JOHN FRANCIS McCORMICK, Director of Aviation Safety, on behalf of CASA, make
this instrument under regulation 11.160 of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998
(CASR 1998).
[Signed John F. McCormick]
John F. McCormick
Director of Aviation Safety
29 March 2012
Exemption — from provisions in Part 173 of CASR 1998 — Jeppesen
Sanderson Inc.
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Duration
This instrument:
(a) commences on 1 April 2012; and
(b) stops having effect at the end of 31 March 2015.
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Definition — Acting Chief Designer
In this instrument, a reference to Chief Designer includes a reference to a person,
approved by CASA and appointed by Jeppesen to act as, and acting as, the Chief
Designer (the acting Chief Designer).
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Application
This instrument applies to Jeppesen Sanderson Inc. of 55 Inverness Drive East,
Englewood, Colorado, 80112-5498, USA (Jeppesen).
Sections 4 and 5 of this instrument apply to Jeppesen and its Chief Designer for
carrying out design work on, and for review or amendment of, the following terminal
instrument flight procedure (TIFP):
Required Navigation Performance — Authorisation Required (RNP AR).
Sections 6 and 7 of this instrument apply to Jeppesen and its Chief Designer for
carrying out design work on, and for review or amendment of, the following TIFPs
(listed TIFP):
(a) Non-precision Approach (Ground-based);
(b) Non-precision Approach (RNAV);
(c) Precision Approach (Ground-based);
(d) Precision Approach (RNAV);
(e) Approach with Vertical Guidance (APV);
(f) Departure;
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(2)
(3)
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(g) Helicopter (Off-shore) – Airborne Radar;
(h) Helicopter (Off-shore) – Non-directional Beacons (NDB).
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Exemption — RNP AR TIFP
Jeppesen, and its Chief Designer, as the case requires, are each exempt from
compliance with each of the provisions in Part 173 of CASR 1998 mentioned in
Schedule 1, to the extent mentioned for the provision.
Note The provisions of Part 173 of CASR 1998 and the Manual of Standards Part 173 — Standards
Applicable to Instrument Flight Procedure Design, other than those to which the exemption expressly
relates, continue to apply.
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Conditions — RNP AR TIFP
The exemption in section 4 is subject to the conditions mentioned in Schedule 2.
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Exemption — listed TIFP
Jeppesen, and its Chief Designer, as the case requires, are each exempt from
compliance with each of the provisions in Part 173 of CASR 1998 mentioned in
Schedule 3, to the extent mentioned for the provision.
Note The provisions of Part 173 of CASR 1998 and the Manual of Standards Part 173 — Standards
Applicable to Instrument Flight Procedure Design, other than those to which the exemption expressly
relates, continue to apply.
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Conditions — listed TIFP
The exemption in section 6 is subject to the conditions mentioned in Schedule 4.
Schedule 1
Extent of exemption under section 4
Note When read with the Conditions, these exemptions are, in effect, to enable Jeppesen to design
RNP AR TIFP.
Item Provision
Exempted to the extent of the following
requirements
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Regulation 173.010
The requirement in the definition of type of terminal
instrument flight procedure that the TIFP must be
one that is mentioned in the Manual of Standards Part
173 — Standards Applicable to Instrument Flight
Procedure Design (the MOS).
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Paragraph 173.045 (2) (c)
The requirement, flowing from the definition of type
of terminal instrument flight procedure, that an
application for a Procedure Design Certificate (PDC)
must specify a TIFP that is one mentioned in the
MOS.
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Regulation 173.050
The requirement to comply with a standard set out in,
or referred to in, ICAO Doc 8168 (PANS-OPS), for
the purposes of Division 173.B.2.
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Item Provision
Exempted to the extent of the following
requirements
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Paragraph 173.055 (1) (b)
The requirement, flowing from the definition of type
of terminal instrument flight procedure, that a PDC
must specify a TIFP that is one mentioned in the
MOS.
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Subregulation 173.075 (1)
The requirement in subparagraph 2.1.1.1 (m) of the
MOS that the operations manual must have a
description of the processes and documentation used
to present to Jeppesen staff the relevant standards,
rules and procedures as contained in:
(a) ICAO Doc 8168 (PANS-OPS); and
(b) the MOS — to the extent the MOS relates
specifically to ICAO Doc 8168 (PANS-OPS).
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Subregulation 173.075 (1)
The requirement under subparagraph 2.1.1.1 (r) of the
MOS that the operations manual must have a
description of the procedures to be used to ensure that
designs are completed in accordance with the drafting
conventions contained in Section 8.9 of the MOS
(Publishing).
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Paragraph 173.085 (1) (a)
1 The requirement to comply with a standard set out
in, or referred to in, ICAO Doc 8168 (PANS-OPS).
2 The requirements in paragraph 1.1.1.2 of the MOS
to design in accordance with the standards set out
in, or referred to in:
(a) ICAO Doc 8168 (PANS-OPS); or
(b) the MOS — to the extent that the MOS relates
specifically to ICAO Doc 8168 (PANS-OPS).
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Paragraph 173.085 (1) (b)
The requirement under subparagraph 1.1.1.2 (b) of the
MOS to design in accordance with the drafting
conventions contained in Section 8.9 of the MOS
(Publishing).
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Paragraph 173.090 (3)
The requirement, when verifying an RNP AR TIFP, to
comply with a standard set out in the MOS to the
extent that the standard relates specifically to ICAO
Doc 8168 (PANS-OPS).
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Subregulation 173.100 (1)
The requirement that the Chief Designer’s certificate
certify that a procedure is designed and validated in
accordance with the standards set out in, or referred to
in:
(a) ICAO Doc 8168 (PANS-OPS); or
(b) the MOS — to the extent that the MOS:
(i) relates specifically to ICAO Doc 8168
(PANS-OPS); or
(ii) requires designs to be in accordance with the
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Item Provision
Exempted to the extent of the following
requirements
drafting conventions contained in Section 8.9
of the MOS (Publishing).
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Paragraph 173.180 (a)
The requirement that the Chief Designer must ensure
that design work must be carried out in accordance
with a provision of CASR 1998 or the MOS to which
another exemption in this instrument applies.
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Regulation 173.335.
The requirement that CASA must grant a procedure
design certificate only on compliance with regulation
11.055.
Schedule 2
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Conditions on exemption under section 4
For this exemption:
(a) Jeppesen may only design, review, amend or verify an RNP AR TIFP in
accordance with ICAO Doc 9905 (RNP AR Procedure Design Manual) and the
applicable provisions of the MOS; and
(b) in the event of any inconsistency between ICAO Doc 9905 (RNP AR Procedure
Design Manual) and an applicable provision of the MOS, the MOS provision is to
prevail.
Except to the extent of the exemption granted by this instrument, in carrying out the
work Jeppesen must comply with all other relevant provisions of, and standards set
out in:
(a) Part 173 of CASR 1998; and
(b) the MOS.
Jeppesen must ensure that the design work on an RNP AR TIFP is carried out by its
Chief Designer and its employees in accordance with its operations manual.
Note The expression Chief Designer includes a person who is appointed and approved as the Acting
Chief Designer.
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The Jeppesen operations manual must include:
(a) a description of the processes and documents used to present the Chief Designer
and design staff with the relevant standards, rules and procedures contained in:
(i) ICAO Doc 9905 (RNP AR Procedure Design Manual); and
(ii) the MOS (other than the parts or provisions of the MOS to which the
exemption applies); and
(iii) the drafting conventions agreed between Jeppesen and Aeronautical
Information Service (the AIS) for RNP AR TIFP; and
(b) any site-specific instructions for the provision of RNP AR design services; and
(c) a copy and explanation of this instrument; and
(d) a copy of any directions given by CASA.
Note Under regulation 173.375 of CASR 1998, CASA may give directions requiring Jeppesen to
include, or alter, information in its operations manual.
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The Jeppesen operations manual procedures for verifying an RNP AR TIFP must
include the requirement that verification may only be carried out by the Chief
Designer or a qualified designer who has successfully completed an approved course
of training in RNP AR design criteria and procedures.
Jeppesen must ensure that before his or her appointment, the Chief Designer, or the
acting Chief Designer, is a qualified designer and has successfully completed an
approved course of training in RNP AR design criteria and procedures.
Jeppesen must ensure that each employee who carries out supervisory duties for
design work under the procedure design certificate has successfully completed an
approved course of training in RNP AR design criteria and procedures.
Jeppesen must ensure that each RNP AR TIFP, which is given to the AIS for
publication in the AIP, is accompanied by the Chief Designer’s certificate certifying
that the procedure is designed and validated in accordance with the ICAO Doc 9905
(RNP AR Procedure Design Manual), and the applicable provisions of the MOS.
The Jeppesen safety management system must include procedures and requirements
for compliance with the safety standards for designing, reviewing, amending or
verifying RNP AR TIFP in accordance with the ICAO Doc 9905 (RNP AR Procedure
Design Manual), and the applicable provisions of the MOS.
For the purposes of RNP AR TIFP, the documents and reference material referred to
in, and the requirements mentioned in, subsection 1.1.5 and subsection 4.1.1 of the
MOS must be taken by Jeppesen to include mention of ICAO Doc 9905 (RNP AR
Procedure Design Manual).
Jeppesen may transfer its responsibility for maintaining an RNP AR TIFP only with
the written approval of CASA.
Jeppesen must permit an authorised inspector to exercise his or her powers under
Division 173.E.5 of CASR 1998.
Jeppesen must comply with any written directions given by CASA for the purpose of
ensuring that this exemption and its conditions are effectively and appropriately
complied with.
For each RNP AR TIFP, in addition to any other requirement under CASR 1998 or the
MOS to maintain a TIFP, Jeppesen must review the RNP AR TIFP to ensure that it
complies with the relevant standards in CASR 1998 and the MOS as modified by this
instrument.
For clause 14:
(a) the first review of an RNP AR TIFP must occur before the third anniversary of
the date of publication of the RNP AR TIFP; and
(b) the second review of the RNP AR TIFP must occur before the third anniversary
of the date of the first review; and
(c) each subsequent review of the RNP AR TIFP must occur before the third
anniversary of the date of the preceding review.
Note The intention is that Jeppesen must ensure that not more than 3 years elapses between its
compliance reviews of each RNP AR TIFP.
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Schedule 3
Extent of exemption under section 6 for listed TIFP
Item Provision
Exempted to the extent of the following
requirements
1
Subregulation 173.075 (1)
The requirement under subparagraph 2.1.1.1 (r) of the
MOS that the operations manual must have a
description of the procedures to be used to ensure that
designs are completed in accordance with the drafting
conventions contained in Section 8.9 of the MOS
(Publishing).
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Paragraph 173.085 (1) (b)
The requirement under subparagraph 1.1.1.2 (b) of the
MOS to design in accordance with the drafting
conventions contained in Section 8.9 of the MOS
(Publishing).
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Subregulation 173.100 (1)
The requirement that the Chief Designer’s certificate
certify that a procedure is designed and validated in
accordance with the standards set out in, or referred to
in, the MOS, to the extent that the MOS requires
designs to be in accordance with the drafting
conventions contained in Section 8.9 of the MOS
(Publishing).
Schedule 4
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Conditions on exemption under section 6 for listed TIFP
Jeppesen must ensure that each listed TIFP which is given to the AIS for publication
in the AIP is accompanied by the Chief Designer’s certificate certifying that the
procedure is designed and validated in accordance with any applicable standards set
out in, or referred to in, ICAO Doc 8168 (PANS-OPS) and the MOS, except for
Section 8.9 of the MOS (Publishing).
The Jeppesen operations manual must include a description of the processes and
documents used to present the Chief Designer and design staff with the relevant
standards, rules and procedures contained in the drafting conventions agreed between
Jeppesen and AIS for listed TIFP.
For each listed TIFP, in addition to any other requirement under CASR 1998 or the
MOS to maintain a TIFP, Jeppesen must review the TIFP to ensure that it complies
with the relevant standards in CASR 1998 and the MOS as modified by this
instrument.
For clause 3:
(a) the first review of a listed TIFP must occur before the third anniversary of the
date of publication of the TIFP; and
(b) the second review of the listed TIFP must occur before the third anniversary of
the date of the first review; and
(c) each subsequent review of the listed TIFP must occur before the third anniversary
of the date of the preceding review.
Note The intention is that Jeppesen must ensure that not more than 3 years elapses between its
compliance reviews of each listed TIFP.
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