Consultation on changes to requirements

With the exception of editorial changes and requirements which need urgent publication, there is a formal consultation process for changes to Overseas Territories Aviation Requirements (OTARs).

Proposed changes will normally be available via this website. If you would like to be notified when material is available for review and comment, please register for Email Alerts at the bottom of this page.

Comments received during the consultation process will be considered and, where appropriate, changes will be incorporated into the amendment to the OTARs. Disindentified comments and our responses will be published in a log on this website following the formal consultation period.

You may comment on the content of the OTARs at any time by e-mailing assi.consultation@airsafety.aero.


The following OTARs are under consultation:

OTAR 61: Pilot Licences and Ratings Open Accordion
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It is proposed to amend this OTAR Part to make general editorial amendments and corrections to reflect the amendments in OTAR 67. In addition, a change of terminology from 'Medical Certificate' to 'Medical Assessment' is proposed and there are specific amendments to:

  • Para 61.19(b)(2) - age requirement amended; and
  • Para 61.49 - notification of change of address no longer required.

Find out more about OTAR 61 and download the consultation document.


Comments on this amendment should be sent by email to assi.consultation@airsafety.aero or by post to our office address and received by 7 November 2024.

OTAR 63: Flight Engineer Licences and Ratings Open Accordion
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This OTAR Part has been amended to reflect the current OTAR template and make minor editorial improvements.

Find out more about OTAR 63 and download the consultation document.

Comments on this amendment should be sent by email to assi.consultation@airsafety.aero or by post to our office address and received by 27 September 2024.

OTAR 67: Medical Standards and Recognition of Medical Examiners Open Accordion
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There have been a number of changes to this OTAR Part covering:

  • change of terminology from Aeromedical Examiner to Medical Examiner and Aeromedical Ophthalmologist to Ophthalmologist;
  • change of terminology from Medical Certificate to Medical Assessment;
  • addition of two Subparts (C and G) relating to the use of medical examiners designated by another State and the validation of foreign medical assessments;
  • amended text relating to the validity of Medical Assessments (67.253); and
  • additional text relating to the deferral of medical examinations. (67.255).

Find out more about OTAR 67 and download the consultation document.

Comments on this amendment should be sent by email to assi.consultation@airsafety.aero or by post to our office address and received by 27 September 2024.

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What are OTARs?

The Overseas Territories Aviation Requirements (OTARs) describe the means by which aircraft operators, aviation personnel and providers of services can gain approvals, licences and certificates and the process through which these are maintained. This process ensures adequate levels of safety and internationally agreed standards are met. Complete list of OTAR Parts


Full Regulatory Impact Assessment on the Publication of Overseas Territories Aviation Regulations (OTARs)

A full Regulatory Impact Assessment on the publication of OTARs has been published.


Commenting on OTAR amendments

Comments can be sent by email to assi.consultation@airsafety.aero or by post to:

Policy & Rulemaking Manager
Air Safety Support International
The Portland Building
25 High Street
Crawley
West Sussex
RH10 1BG
UK


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