Overview
The Part 66 Manual of Standards Amendment Instrument 2026 (No. 2) is a technical update to the Part 66 Manual of Standards, which sets licensing and competency standards for aircraft maintenance engineers under the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998.
It was administered by the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts and applied from 2 July 2026.
What the Source Confirms
The Federal Register of Legislation page confirms this is a repealed legislative instrument that was in force from 2 July 2026 to 12 October 2026. The source page does not specify what the actual content changes were, so no detail on specific clauses, standards, or requirements affected is available.
Relevance
This is aviation maintenance licensing legislation and is not relevant to general small business operators outside the aviation maintenance sector.
Key Actions
- If you operate an aircraft maintenance organisation or hold a Part 66 licence, check the Federal Register of Legislation page at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L00893 for the full legislative text and explanatory statement to see what changed.
- Confirm with the Civil Aviation Safety Authority whether this amendment affects current licence conditions, as the source text does not detail the specific changes.
This is a plain-English summary for information only, not legal or compliance advice. Always check the official source or consult a qualified professional.