CASA EX66/26: DAMP Exemption for Maintenance Organisations Outside Australian Territory

What this instrument does

The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) has registered exemption instrument CASA EX66/26, which came into force on 28 August 2026. The instrument exempts maintenance organisations located outside Australian territory from certain Drug and Alcohol Management Plan (DAMP) requirements under the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998.

What the source document covers

The Federal Register of Legislation source page provides registration details for this instrument. The source does not specify which DAMP provisions are exempted, which organisations are covered, or how long the exemption runs. The full instrument text is available at the Federal Register of Legislation.

Where to find the full instrument

The complete text of CASA EX66/26 is published on the Federal Register of Legislation at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L01134. The full text sets out which DAMP obligations are exempted and which organisation types qualify.

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