What This Instrument Is
The Part 66 Manual of Standards Amendment Instrument 2026 (No. 1) is a technical update to the Part 66 Manual of Standards, a document that sets detailed technical and licensing standards for aircraft maintenance engineers under the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998.
Registration and Status
The instrument was registered on 2 July 2026 and ceased to be in force on 12 October 2026, meaning it has already been repealed or superseded.
What Is Not Known
The source page does not specify what the amendment actually changed, which industries or licence categories were affected, or why it was repealed.
Relevance
This is a highly specialised aviation maintenance licensing document and will only be relevant to businesses holding or relying on Part 66 aircraft maintenance engineer licences.
Key Actions
- If a business holds or relies on Part 66 aircraft maintenance engineer licences, check the Federal Register of Legislation page at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L00794 to view the full legislative text and explanatory statement for details of what changed
- Confirm with CASA or the relevant industry body whether this instrument has been replaced by a newer version, since it is no longer in force as of 12 October 2026
- Use the 'Set up an alert' or 'Save this title to My Account' options on the Federal Register of Legislation page to track 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.