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Headline documents: Civil Aviation Act 13 of 2009 · Civil Aviation Regulations 2011 · SA-CATS technical standards
- Civil Aviation Regulations 2011 and SA-CATS.
- Gazetted amendments, indexed as separate dated texts.
- Technical Guidance Material.
- Civil Aviation Act 2009.
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Regulations (153)
14th Amendment
25’th Amendment
26’th Amendment
Airworthiness Directive — Older South African Airworthiness Directives —
AME General Examinations Syllabus
Correction Notice 2 of 2016
Correction Notice 3 of 2016
Corrections Notice December 2018
R62.15 Part 96 AUTHORIZATION - SKILLS TEST
SA-CATS 1-2011
SA-CATS 1-2014
SA-CATS 2-2013
SA-CATS 4-2013
28’th Amendment
29’th Amendment
36’th Amendment
Civil Aviation Amendment Act 22 of 2021 (English / Afrikaans)
Civil Aviation Act 13 of 2009
Appendix A1 in relation SA-CATS 36
Appendix A2 in relation to SA-CATS 36
Medical Certification Notices — Ammended Part 67 Regulations Classes Of Medical Certificates
1st Amendment
2nd Amendment of CAR
3rd Amendment of CAR
4th Amendment of CAR
CIVIL AVIATION REGULATIONS-2011
Correction Notice 1 of 2026 (SA CATS)
31’st Amendment
33’d Amendment
Civil Aviation Act: Commencement
Civil Aviation Act: Date of commencement of sections 117 - 121 and sections 125 - 127
Proclamation Notice 354 of 2026: commencement of Civil Aviation Amendment Act 22 of 2021
15’th Amendment
20th Amendment
9th Amendment
19th Amendment
R62.01 PRACTICAL (CONVENTIONAL)
R62.02 THEORY (CONVENTIONAL)
R62.03 SKILLS TEST (CONVENTIONAL)
R62.04 PRACTICAL (WEIGHT SHIFT)
R62.05 THEORY (WEIGHT SHIFT)
R62.06 SKILLS TEST (WEIGHT SHIFT)
R62.07 PRACTICAL (GYROPLANES)
R62.08 THEORY (GYROPLANES)
R62.09 SKILLS TEST (GYROPLANES)
R62.10 INSTRUCTOR RATING - THEORY
R62.11 INSTRUCTOR RATING - PRACTICAL
R62.14 Part 96 AUTHORIZATION -THEORY
R62.16 PRACTICAL (LIGHT SPORT)
R62.17 THEORY (LIGHT SPORT)
R62.18 SKILLS TEST (LIGHT SPORT)
R62.19 INSTRUCTORS RATING - SKILLS TEST
Appendix R62.20 — Touring Motor Glider practical training
R62.20 Part 96 AUTHORIZATION - PRACTICAL
Appendix R62.21 — Touring Motor Gliders theoretical course
Appendix R62.28 — Hang-gliding theoretical subjects
R62.28 SKILLS TEST REQUIREMENTS HANG GLIDING
R62.30 INSTRUCTOR RATING - PRACTICAL HANG- AND PARAGLIDING
R62.31 INSTRUCTOR RATING - THEORY HANG- AND PARAGLIDING
R62.32 INSTRUCTOR RATING - SKILL TEST HANG- AND PARAGLIDING
R62.33 CATEGORY RATING EXPERIENCE HANG GLIDING
R62.34 CATEGORY RATING PRACTICAL TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE HA
R62.35 EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS PARAGLIDERS AND POWERED PARAG
R62.36 CATEGORY RATING PRACTICAL TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE PA
R62.37 THEORETICAL SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS PARAGLIDING
R62.38 SKILLS TEST REQUIREMENTS PARAGLIDING
R62.39 INSTRUCTOR RATING -EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS HANG- AND
16th Amendment
8th Amendment
21’st Amendment
Airworthiness Directive — RSA AD 04-01 R2 – Fitment Of External Safety Cables — 2004/12/13
Airworthiness Directive — RSA AD 04 – Required Maintenance For All Aircraft Ignition Systems And Associated Equipment —
Airworthiness Directive — RSA AD 07-001 – Applicable To All Boeing 75, A75, B75, D75, E75, And IB75 Series Aircraft — 2007/07/23
Airworthiness Directive — RSA AD NO 07-002 – Revision 1 – Boeing 737-200 Serieis Aircraft — 2007/11/09
Airworthiness Directive — AD 97-02 – General Inspection — 1997/07/15
Airworthiness Directive — RSA AD 2018-001 – Hartzell Composite Propeller Blade Families — 2018-12-05
Airworthiness Directive — AD 2019-001 – Cessna Aircraft Wing Spar Eddy Recurrent Inspection To Prevent Corrosion — 2019-08-25
Airworthiness Directive — AD 2020-001 – Cirrus SR22 And SR22T — 2020-09-06
Airworthiness Directive — AD 2021-001 – Rolls Royce Engine Emergency RSAD — 2021-06-10
Airworthiness Directive — Mandatory Airworthiness Notice 2026-001 (NTCA Aircraft) — 2026/03/01
SA-CATS 1 2023
SA-CATS 1 2025
SA-CATS 1 2026
SA-CATS 2 2023
SA-CATS 2 2024
SA-CATS 2 2025
SA-CATS 2 2026
Amendment SA-CATS 2/2016
SA-CATS 2 2021
SA-CATS 2 2022
SA-CATS 3 2026
SA-CATS standards: insertion of Parts 1, 60, 93, 128 and 129; amendment of Parts 172 and 175
SA-CATS 4 2026
SA-CATS 5 2026
SA-CATS 2-2025, Annexure F
Syllabus for the new General Radiotelephony Operator’s Certificate examination
Syllabus for the new single-paper Instrument rating examination (Operational Procedures)
SA-CATS 1-2012
SA-CATS 1-2013
SA-CATS 1-2015
SA-CATS 1-2016
SA-CATS 1-2018
SA-CATS 1-2019
SA-CATS 1 2020
SA-CATS 2-2015
SA-CATS 2-2016
SA-CATS 2-2017
SA-CATS 2-2018
SA-CATS 3-2013
SA-CATS 3-2015
SA-CATS 3-2016
Amendment SA-CATS 3/2016
SA-CATS 3-2017
SA-CATS 3-2018
SA-CATS 4-2017
Syllabus of the Theoretical Knowledge for the Commercial Pilot Licence (Aeroplane and Helicopter)
Appendix 2.0 B to SA-CATS 61
Ammended Protocol – Protocol On Neurological And Neurosurgical Conditions
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Protocol
Traumatic Pneumothorax Protocol
Sarcoidosis Protocol
Ammended Protocol On Renal Cell Carcinoma
Ammended Protocol On Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Ammended Protocol – Kidney Disease 2019
Medical Certification Notices — Ammended Part 67 CATS Of Medical Certificates HIV Protocol CC Recreational Pilots
Ammended Protocol On Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
Thoracic Surgery Protocol
Obstructive Sleep Apnoea Protocol
Obesity Protocol
Cardiac Conduction And Rhythm Disorders Protocol
Radio-Frequency Ablation Protocol
Valvular Heart Diseases Protocol
Annexure A1 – Dangerous Goods
Annexure A2 Table 3-1. Dangerous Goods List
Appendix A in relation to 171.03.7
Appendix B in relation to 171.03.8
Appendix C in relation to 171.03.9
Appendix D in relation to 171.03.10
Appendix E in relation to 171.03.11
Annexure A – Aeronautical Charting Standard CATS 177
Annexure B – Charting Manual 177
FSTD (A)
FSTD (H)
Appendix A – Table A1-1 Aerodrome data
Appendix B – Table A1-2 Airspace data
Appendix C – Table A1-3 ATS and other routes data
Appendix D – Table A1-4 Instrument flight procedure data
Appendix E – Table A1-5 Radio navigation aids- systems data
Appendix F – Table A1-6 Obstacle data
Appendix G – Table Table A1-7 Geographic data
Appendix H – Table A1-8 Terrain data
Appendix I – Table A1-9 Data types
Appendix J – Table A1-10 Information about national and local regulation
Guidance (209)
Aortic Valve Replacement Protocol
Approved Design Organisation FAQ
CA AOC FO 015 — Technical Guidance MaterialFor Demonstrating and Special Demonstration Flights
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Code of Conduct
Code Of Conduct — Code of Conduct for EDE — Part 66 (Engineering Designated Examiners)
Dames Guide
Enforcement Manual on Safety Management System
GENERAL NOTICE AmoC RELATING TO PART 64.02.2 AND 64.02.4 OF THE CIVIL AVIATON TECHNICAL STANDARDS
General Notice Relating To CAR 43.02.8 And CATS 43.02.5 — 2024-11-25
General Notice Relating To SACAR 145.01.2(1)(b) (Maintenance Of Class II And III Components) — 2024-08-01
Green Airport Guidelines
Guidance for ILS Requirements
Guidance material and best practices for pilot aptitude testing
Guidelines for Compliance with CORSIA Implementation
Guidelines for examination and invigilation at SACAA Accredited Testing Centres
Guidelines for Submission to NASCOM
Guidelines_for_Submissions_to_NASCOMJan12[1]
ICAO Language Proficiency Testing TGM
Issuance of Licence Numbers and Administration of Parts 64, 66 and 71 Examinations
LOs for IR OPS
Medical Certification Notices — Clinical Psychology Vs Counselling Psychology Reports
Medical Certification Notices — Summarized Protocols
Minimum document and requirements for Certification Data for Minor Modifications
Night Rating syllabus and references
Notice Of Recognised Alternative Means Of Approval Form Compliance With The Provisions Of Part 65.07 And Part 65.08 Of The Civil Aviation Regulations
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Procedure Manual
Procedure Manual - Accredited or Designated Examinations Centres and Invigilation Rules at SACAA Accredited Test Centres
Summarised Medical Protocols In Line With Part 67 Of The Civil Aviation Regulations And Technical Standards
Technical Guidance Material
Technical Guidance Material for Manufacturing Organisation Approval
Technical Guidance Material for the Issuance of the Certificate of Airworthiness
TGM – Aviation Safety Hazard Identification
TGM – How to Conduct Aviation Safety Risk Assessment
TGM – Measuring Safety Performance, Safety Performance Indicator Guidance
TGM – SMS Training
TGM — TGM ATO TPM — TGM for Development of Aviation Training Organisation Training Procedures Manual (Pilot Training)
TGM — TGM For An ATO — TGM 5 Phase Certification Process ATOs
TGM — TGM For An ATO — TGM for an ATO Quality Assurance and Quality System
TGM — TGM for Engineer Designated Examinerand Oversight — Part 66 (Engineering Designated Examiners)
TGM — TGM For Helicopter FSTD’s — TGM Type Specific Approval for Helicopter FNPT II or II MCC FSTD
TGM Classification Change
TGM Control Management of Obstacles
TGM Evaluate Operator’s Weight And Balance —
TGM Experimental Certificate Of Airworthiness
TGM Facility Inspection Of Air Operators —
TGM Fatigue Risk Management System —
TGM FOD AW Approval Of The Operator’s Maintenance Programme —
TGM For A Part 96 Approval Process
TGM For A Part 149 Approval Process
TGM for Accountable Manager Identification
TGM For Aerodrome Heliport Environmental Consultative Committee
TGM For Aerodrome Licensing Or Certification
TGM For Aerodromes Rescue Fire Fighting Services
TGM For Aeronautical Data And Information
TGM For Aeronautical Surveys
TGM For Aircraft Flight Manual
TGM For Amateur-Built Arcraft
TGM For Approval Of Helistops
TGM For ARO MOP
TGM For Certification Process —
TGM For Charter Flight Operations Passenger Safety Information Briefing Briefing Cards —
TGM for CNS Radio Site Approval
TGM For Competency Of Aerodrome Infrastructure Personnel
TGM For Competency Of Aerodrome Operations Personnel
TGM For Competency-Based Training And Assessment Approach To Dangerous Goods
TGM For Compilation Of AEMS Manual
TGM For Condcuting Station Facilities Inspections —
TGM For Conducting Aeronautical Studies And Risk Assessment For ADFA
TGM For Conformity Inspection
TGM For Control Management Of Obstacles
TGM For Dangerous Goods Packing Organisations
TGM For Declared Distances RESA Calculation
TGM For Design Organisation Approval
TGM For Designated Airworthiness Representatives
TGM For Developing A Heliport Manual
TGM For Developing A HEMS Manual
TGM For Developing An Aerodrome Manual
TGM For Developing An SMS Manual For Heliports
TGM For Developing SMS Manual For Aerodrome Advisory Circular
TGM For Ecosystems Species – Wildlife Control Reduction
TGM for Electronic Service Organization (ESO) Category B
TGM for Electronic Service Organization (ESO) Category F
TGM for Electronic Services Organization 5-Phase Certification Process
TGM For Environmental Occurences And Incident Reporting
TGM For Establishing And Maintaining EMPs
TGM for Flight Procedure Design and Cartography
TGM For Gate Requirements —
TGM For Global Reporting Format
TGM For Implemention Of Apron Management Services
TGM For Local Air Quality (LAQ)
TGM For Location Of An Aeroplane In Distress —
TGM For Maintenance For Aerodrome Civil Infrastructure
TGM For Maintenance Of Runway Taxiway Lighting Systems
TGM For Maintenance Review Board Process.
TGM for Management of Change
TGM For Modifications
TGM For Noise Certificate
TGM For Occurences And Incident Reporting
TGM For Operators De-Icing Program —
TGM For Part 21 ZA-TSO
TGM For Part 96 Maintenance Schedule
TGM For Part Manufacturing Approval
TGM For Private Aerial Work For Towing Operations
TGM For Reduced Visibility —
TGM For Repairs
TGM For Required Documentation for 25 days Extension
TGM For Required Documentation For Exemption Application
TGM For RPAS Operations Dangerous Goods
TGM For RPAS Proving Flight Authority
TGM For RVSM Approval —
TGM for Safety Case
TGM For Safety Case —
TGM for Safety Promotions
TGM for SMS Manual of Development
TGM For STC
TGM For Subpart 5 Aerodromes
TGM For Supplemental Type Certificate
TGM For Surface Movement Guidance Control System (SMGCS)
TGM for System Description
TGM For The Airside Driving Training Manual
TGM For The Calculation Of Pavement Bearing Strength
TGM for the Development and Revision of Examinations and Test Items
TGM For The Export Airworthiness Approval
TGM For The Issuance Of The Certificate Of Airworthiness
TGM For The Issuance Special Flight Permit
TGM For Type Acceptance
TGM For Type Certification
TGM For UAS Maintenance Programme – Part 101 —
TGM For UAS Manufacturer Recognition
TGM Mass And Balance
TGM Part 101 UAS Operations Manual —
TGM Perfomance Based Navigation —
TGM Registration Of Aerodromes
TGM Renewal Of A Certificate Of Airworthiness
TGM Review And Approval Of Operator’s Maintanance Control Manual.pdf —
Theoretical Knowledge Examination Validity Summary
TIME FRAME FOR SU Crew Licence Holders, Instructors And Designated Examiner
SACAA Approved Mass & Balance Report — 2024-07-01
Recall Of Safety And Survival Equipment Maintained By TNM Aviation — 2018-11-20
Renewal And Reissue Of Authority To Fly — 2019-09-30
Acceptance Of Maintenance Schedule For NTC Aircraft — 2019-10-20
Application Process And Administrative Requirements For System Safety Assessment — 2021-06-10
AM005 Procedure Aeromedical Committee Discussion
Issuing of a Class I, II, III and IV Medical Certificate
Combined syllabus of theoretical knowledge for the Grade III Flight Instructor (Aeroplane) and (Helicopter)
South African ATS Contingency Plan
ATS DE Handbook
TGM FOR Extended Diversion Time Operations (EDTO) —
CA AOC 008 — Approval of Minimum Equipment List (MEL)and Configuration Deviation Lists (CDL) CA AOC-008
TGM Conducting Base Inspection —
Notice of Recognised Alternative Means
Notice of Interpretation
GENERAL NOTICE SACATS 43.02.8 Section B and C Appendix 3
Guidance for the Application for a Domestic Radiotelephony (RTF) Designator and Callsign
Guidance for the Application for a Domestic Radiotelephony (RTF) Designator and Callsign
Preventing Spread of Corona Disease (COVID-19): Guidelines for Local & International Airports
Air Operator Certificate and Operations Specifications Format, as per ICAO Annex 6, issued by EMPIC
General Notice Relating – Terminology Changes Relating To Part 101 — 2023-12-07
How to report occurrences via the ECCAIRS system on the SACAA website for Part 101; UASOC holders
General Notice GAD 001
General Notice – Clarity On Whether A Parachute Is An Aircraft For The Purpose Of The Civil Aviation Act, No 13 Of 2009
Maintenance Advisory Notice 043 — Changes to aircraft installed equipment and inspection reporting
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Inappropriate Qualification of Flight Simulation Training Devices and Award of Training Credits to FSTDS
Approved Person Certificates – Category X and W Ratings
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PEL General Notice - Writing of Part 61 PPL exams with NPLC
General Notice - SALE OR TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP OF AN ATO - Rev 2 - 14 SEP 21
General Notice – Introductory Flights Conducted At An Approved Training Organisation Revised 21 Oct 2021
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General Notice - Flipping Operations PEL 2022- ATO 001 Rev 0 -16 Nov 2022-signed
General Notice - Radio Telephony Operator’s Certificate and Radio Telephony Examiners
General Notice - Radio Telephony Operator’s Certificate and Radio Telephony Examiners
General Notice - FFS restrictions due to degraded fidelity levels (Loadshedding) November 2022-signed
GENERAL NOTICE # PEL-2023 ATO 001 TERMINOLGY CHANGES RELATING TO DRONE TRAINING-signed
General Notice # PEL-2023/002 – ICAO Language Proficiency Requirements, an overview of language proficiency testing in the RSA
PEL General Notice - Aviation language proficiency testing in the RSA
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General Notice - AME TYPE EXAMS-signed
General Notice - ATO LICENSING APPLICATIONS AND THE USE OF OLD APPROVAL NUMBERS - PEL 2023- ATO 002 Rev 0 -27 March 2023 2023-signed
Administration of Part 62 Examinations by DTOs
GENERAL NOTICE PEL-2024-ATO 001 ATO TPM FORMAT
NOTICE OF COMPLIANCE SA CATS 64
Notice of Compliance with SA-CATS 61.01.10(4)(a)(iii)
This general notice
Notice 1 of 2018 (Requirements relating to the experience and testing of pilots for the issuance of Part 96 Authorisation and Operations), 31 January 2018
Notice 4 of 2019 (Company check pilot qualifications for Part 121 and 135 Operators)
RSA Safety Notice No 2022-001 – Applicable To All Aircraft Equipped With A Radio Altimeter – 5G — 2022-02-02
RSA Safety Notice No 2022-001 – Applicable to all aircraft equipped with a radio altimeter (5G)
SACAA CATS Part 64 AMOC Guidance Training Material
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TGM ATS
Technical Guidance for Cabin Crew Instructors and Oversight
Technical Guidance for Cabin Designated Examiners and Oversight
TGM for Designated Flight Examiners and Oversights
TGM for Engineer Designated Examiner and Oversight
Technical Guidance Material for Part 64 Assessments
Technical Guidance Material for Part 64 Theory and Practical Training
TGM for Part 101 – Personnel Licensing
National Airspace Committee Terms of Reference
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