What this notice covers
CASA 35/26, titled "Maintenance by Non-Builder Owners (Certain Amateur-Built, Kit-Built and Light Sport Aircraft) Instrument 2026", is a federal aviation safety notice about who can carry out maintenance on certain amateur-built, kit-built and light sport aircraft when the person doing the maintenance is not the original builder.
The instrument was registered on the Federal Register of Legislation on 21 October 2026 and is now in force.
What is known and what isn't
The source page for this instrument only provides the title, administering department and registration details. It does not include the specific rules, aircraft types, conditions or obligations set out in the instrument itself. Anyone needing the detailed requirements is required to consult the full legislation text directly.
Administering framework
This notice is administered by the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts. It is authorised under the Civil Aviation Regulations 1988 and the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998.
Who this applies to
This is relevant to owners, operators and maintainers of amateur-built, kit-built and light sport aircraft. It is not relevant to mainstream trades or retail businesses.
Key actions
- Owners, operators or maintainers of an amateur-built, kit-built or light sport aircraft can view the full legislation text at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026N00779 to check the specific maintenance conditions that apply.
- The 'Set up an alert' or 'Save this title to My Account' options on the Federal Register of Legislation page can be used to track any future updates to this instrument.
This is a plain-English summary for information only, not legal or compliance advice. Always check the official source or consult a qualified professional.