Deemed Self Service Portal

The majority of aircraft which are registered in Australia and only operate within Australia, will be able to comply with the Air Navigation (Aircraft Noise) Regulations 2018 (the Regulations), through Section 12. Most aircraft types operating in Australia have international noise certification (particularly anything commercially manufactured i.e. Cessna, Piper, etc) and can therefore use existing evidence of international noise certification, to demonstrate compliance with the Regulations.

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The Deemed self-service portal below has been developed to assist users in determining their compliance with the Regulations.
Please be aware that the Deemed self-service portal does not retain any information. Prior to commencing the portal, we recommend that you have:

the full details of your aircraft’s configuration
the up-to-date Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM) or Pilot Operating Handbook (POH), including all updates and supplements.

If you know that your aircraft (in its current configuration) has international noise certification and you hold this evidence in the aircraft, you are not required to complete the self-service portal. Make sure you check that you can find the evidence in your documentation - and that you are looking at the latest applicable supplement for your aircraft (Type Certificate or AFM/POH).

If you have questions or feedback on the Deemed self-service portal, please contact the Aircraft Noise Assessment team by email. A library of Frequently Asked Questions is also available to assist you.

Conditions of use: The information in this portal is presented by Airservices for the purpose of assisting users in determining their compliance with the Air Navigation (Aircraft Noise) Regulations 2018 (‘the Regulations’). While Airservices has exercised due care in ensuring the accuracy of the material contained in this portal, the portal is made available on the basis that Airservices is not providing advice on, or certifying, a user’s compliance with the Regulations. This remains the responsibility of the user. Airservices does not accept any liability for any loss or damage incurred by use or reliance on the information provided on this portal. Please confirm you understand and accept the conditions of use.
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This portal was last updated on 18 July 2019.
In order to access the Deemed Self-Service Portal, users are required to accept the conditions of use. If you have not done so, please return to the previous question and accept the conditions of use, or alternatively close your browser to exit.
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Do you believe that your aircraft holds existing international noise certification?
- Yes
- Unsure
This may include a reference to international noise certification standards such as ICAO Annex 16 Vol I, CAR 36, JAR 36 or FAR 36
Is your aircraft an amateur built or experimental aircraft? (For Cert of Airworthiness)
- Yes
- No
Your aircraft is unlikely to hold noise certification. Please apply for a Permit to Operate without a Noise Certificate via http://www.airservicesaustralia.com/services/assessment-of-environmental-regulations-for-aircraft/
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Is the aircraft a State aircraft or hot air balloon or is it used solely for aerobatic or firefighting purposes or agricultural or environmental operations?
- Yes
- No
Note: These terms are defined in the Regulations under Section 2
The aircraft is exempt and does not require environmental assessment or noise certification. Further information can be found at http://www.airservicesaustralia.c om/services/assessment-of-environmental-regulations-for-aircraft/aircraft-noise-certification/
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Was your aircraft manufactured prior to 1980?
- Yes
- No
Typically, aircraft manufactured prior to 1980 do not hold noise certification. Check the aircraft’s Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM) or Pilot Operating Handbook (POH) for a reference to noise certification.
- Yes, I found a reference to noise certification
- No, I couldn't find a reference to noise certification
Your aircraft is likely to hold existing international noise certification. The following steps will help you confirm this.
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If you can't find a reference to noise certification in your AFM or POH, please apply for a Permit to Operate without a Noise Certificate via http://www.airservicesaustralia.com/services/assessment-of-environmental-regulations-for-aircraft/
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Do you intend to operate your aircraft internationally?
- Yes
- No
- No – but I would like to request an Australian Noise Certificate (as an alternative to establishing compliance via the AFM).
If you wish to operate this aircraft internationally, compliance with the Air Navigation (Aircraft Noise) Regulations 2018 using existing evidence (normally your aircraft’s flight manual) is not suitable. This is because it is only available to aircraft engaging in air navigation within Australia only.
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An application for an Australian Noise Certificate (Section 9) can be applied for via http://www.airservicesaustralia.com/services/assessment-of-environmental-regulations-for-aircraft/ for aircraft intending to operate internationally. Note that for aircraft intending to undertake international air navigation, requirements under international regulations may vary and it is the responsibility of the owner/operator to ensure that the documentation held is acceptable.
If you would like to request an Australian Noise Certificate, rather than confirming compliance via your AFM, an application for an Australian Noise Certificate (Section 9) can be applied for via http://www.airservicesaustralia.com/services/assessment-of-environmental-regulations-for-aircraft/ You will need to apply, submit supporting evidence and costs may apply. Minimum processing time for issuing an Australian Noise Certificate is 10-20 business days.
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NB - For most aircraft eligible for the deeming path, where your AFM is accessible and up-to-date, completion of the self-service portal is anticipated to take 15 minutes. If you wish to complete the self-service process, please change your response to the previous response, to continue.
Compliance against the Air Navigation (Aircraft Noise) Regulations 2018 can be demonstrated through existing evidence (generally via your Aircraft Flight Manual or Pilot Operating Handbook). This is through Section 12 (Deemed) and only for aircraft engaging in air navigation within Australia only. The next steps will help you confirm that you hold this evidence.
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NB - For most aircraft eligible for the deeming path, where your AFM is accessible and up-to-date, completion of the self-service portal is anticipated to take 15 minutes.
You can use any of the following documents to demonstrate deemed compliance; the aircraft’s AFM/POH; an existing noise certificate issued by the Manufacturer or a relevant authority from another country; or the Type Certificate Data Sheet (TCDS) of the aircraft. If you are unsure, we suggest you start with the AFM/POH. Which document would you like to check first?
- AFM/POH
- Manufacturer's noise certificate or one issued by another country (an example noise certificate is shown in the FAQs)
- TCDS for the aircraft model
NOTES: If compliance cannot be deemed through the document selected, you will be returned to this section to repeat the process using an alternative document. If the aircraft is a Robinson R22, you will need to select the TCDS option and locate the EASA TCDS to proceed.
Review the Type Certificate Data Sheet (TCDS) or Supplementary TCDS. Some times it may be easier to find confirmation of noise certification in the aircraft’s TCDS. Locate the current TCDS for your aircraft model, before selecting 'next' below.
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Unsure where to find the TCDS for your aircraft? The FAQs (link on the right) provides additional information. Just make sure to open it in a separate window - if you navigate away from this page, the portal will reset and your responses to date will be deleted.
Before we can proceed, you will need to confirm that the aircraft’s (1) serial number and (2) configuration (including engine, propeller installed, maximum take-off and landing weight, and includes any modifications (such as floats or service bulletins) is included and accurately listed in the TCDS.
- My serial number isn't included in the TCDS - what now?
- Yes - I confirmed the configuration and serial number match the TCDS.
- No - my TCDS doesn't include my aircraft configuration
If this aircraft is manufactured by multiple companies or branches in different countries, they sometimes have separate TCDS’s. Make sure your TCDS is for the country of manufacture i.e. Brazil, or France, or Canada *If your aircraft is a military/ex-military aircraft, this will generally have a different TCDS with different certification eligibilities. If your aircraft is a military model, ensure you have the TCDS for it.
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Look for an alternate TCDS. If you have a modification from a company other than the aircraft manufacturer, a supplementary TCDS might be listed against that company for the modification.
- Yes - I found the TCDS relevant to my serial number
- No - I can't find a TCDS for my serial number
Check that the TCDS lists your exact configuration including engine, propeller installed, maximum take-off and landing weight, any modifications (such as floats or service bulletins) must be listed in the TCDS, for it to apply. Most importantly, it must list your aircraft serial number in the list of eligible aircraft. Can you confirm all of this, in your TCDS?
- Yes - I confirmed the configuration and serial number match the TCDS.
- No - my TCDS doesn't include my aircraft exact configuration
At this stage, you can look for the correct TCDS to match the modifications of your aircraft (potentially contacting your manufacturer or looking on their website may help) or you can use your AFM/POH instead. What would you like to do?
- I'll try again to find the correct TCDS
- I'll use the aircraft's AFM/POH instead
Ok - if you look at the supplement pages in your AFM/POH, at the top, they should give you a reference for who owns the modifications and also what the modification is called. Try searching using these key words. Can you find a supplementary TCDS for your exact aircraft configuration and serial number?
- Yes - I confirmed the configuration and serial number match the TCDS.
- No - I can't find a TCDS for my configuration. I'll use my AFM/POH.
Does the TCDS say that your model holds noise certification?
- Yes - the TCDS confirms that my aircraft model holds noise certification
- No - my TCDS doesn't identify that my aircraft model and serial number is noise certificated. I'll use my AFM/POH.
For an EASA TCDS, this will normally be listed for the model under a sub-heading ‘Environmental Regulations’. EASA also holds Type Certificate Data Sheets for Noise (TCDSN) which can be used to identify whether your exact configuration holds noise certification and the certificated noise levels. But remember, you need to identify the exact aircraft configuration as per the TCDS which matchs your aircraft. For an FAA TCDS or Canada Transport TCDS, this will normally be listed as a regulation that is eligible, either specific to your aircraft model or under ‘Data pertinent to all aircraft’ - it is easiest if you are looking at the document electronically to use your Find function and search for ‘36’ or ‘noise’.
Does your aircraft have a signed manufacturer's/other nation state noise certificate?
- Yes
- No
Not all aircraft will have a manufacturer's noise certificate. But if your aircraft does, select yes - you may be close to confirming your compliance with the Regulations.
Is the noise certificate, signed by the manufacturer/other nation state and for your exact aircraft (with the serial number completed by the manufacturer) with the current configuration?
- Yes
- No - My configuration is different from the manufacturers noise certificate, it doesn't include the aircraft's serial number or isn't signed.
From the information provided, it is likely that the aircraft is deemed to hold an Australian Noise Certificate under Section 12 of the Air Navigation (Aircraft Noise) Regulations 2018.
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For the next section you will need to ensure you have access to the aircraft’s AFM or POH, including any updates or supplementary pages. You will also need to know the aircraft’s current configuration. Once you have the aircraft’s AFM or POH click next.
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NOTES If you have multiple aircraft of the same type, you need to confirm compliance for each aircraft using the AFM or POH held in the aircraft. Please ensure you obtain the aircraft’s AFM or POH before you click next. If you navigate away from this page all responses will be lost and you will need to restart the portal. If you would like to print a copy of your current progress, please print this page from your browser.
Generally, for compliance with Section 12 of the Air Navigation (Aircraft Noise) Regulations 2018, you will only need to know your aircraft configuration and have your aircraft's AFM or POH (including all applicable supplements). In your AFM/POH, you need to find confirmation of existing international noise certification.
- Next - I have my AFM/POH
If you don't have your AFM/POH, get this before selecting next. Please note that if you close or navigate away from this page, all responses will be deleted. If you would like to print a copy of your responses and outcome, please select print from your internet browser menu before leaving this page.
To demonstrate compliance with Section 12 of the Air Navigation (Aircraft Noise) Regulations 2018 you will need to find confirmation of existing international noise certification in the AFM or POH. Each AFM/POH may hold this confirmation in a slightly different but a good place to start is in Section 4 – look for a section called Noise Characteristics, Noise Abatement, Certification Standards or something similar.
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Click next for more information on what you are looking for.
What do you need to look for? The most common noise certification standards held by aircraft are held under either ICAO - this applies to most aircraft manufactured outside of the USA or FAR 36 (also known as FAA CFR 36 or Regulation 36) and most likely applies if your aircraft was manufactured in the USA.
- I have found it, what next?
- No, I can't find it. What can I do now?
Other countries may issue noise certification under a different standard reference (i.e. JAR for Japan), this will generally only occur where the aircraft is manufactured in that country.
The next step is to confirm the aircraft configuration matches the noise certification as set out in the AFM/POH. For example, the certification may state that the aircraft is compliant with a particular standard (i.e. ICAO Annex 16, Vol I, Chapter 'X' and FAR Part 36, Appendix 'X'). Does the certification refer to compliance with a particular standard?
- Yes
- No
Alternatively, the certification may be made by reference to a particular noise level. For example, "The certificated noise levels for the AIRCRAFT at WEIGHT maximum weight is NUMBER dB(a). " In particular, all aircraft manufactured after 1980 should include certification by reference to an approved noise level. Does the certification refer to compliance to an approved noise level?
- Yes - or my aircraft is pre-1980
- No
Noise levels are generally identifiable by the unit dB(A) after the number.
Ok – it is possible that you have found a reference to another noise-related issues, such as noise abatement. Alternatively, for some older aircraft the reference can be less explicit and more difficult to find. Check whether there is another section in the AFM/POH which deals with noise.
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Does the page you found use the phrase "The certificated noise levels for the AIRCRAFT at WEIGHT maximium weight is NUMBER dB(a)." or similar?
- Yes
- No
At this stage, we’ll provide some additional information on where to look in your AFM or POH.
- Give me some more information
In the AFM/POH see if you can find a certification in section 5 or a section called Normal Procedures, or something similar. Alternatively, contact the aircraft’s manufacturer for advice. If the aircraft is an older model or no longer in production, you can try searching the internet using the aircraft model number and, 'noise', 'ICAO' or 'FAR' to see if the search results direct you to the correct part of the AFM/POH.
- Yes - I found it!
- No - this didn't help
Does it say that the aircraft is compliant with an aircraft noise certification standard? For example "This aircraft is compliant with ICAO Annex 16, Vol I, Chapter 'X' and FAR Part 36, Appendix 'X' " or some version of this. It is not required that compliance with ICAO and FAR 36 are confirmed, but normally at least one of these should be mentioned.
- Yes - or my aircraft was manufactured prior to 1980
- No
Does it provide a noise level? Sometimes a noise level isn't included but this is very unusual. If you have an aircraft manufactured after the 1980s – this information should be included.
- Yes
- No
Do the pages on noise mention an aircraft weight / applicable service bulletin / engine / propeller? If yes, this is a condition of the noise certification so your aircraft must have it, for the certification to apply.
- Yes – but my aircraft matchs the weight/engine/propeller or has the service bulletin mentioned installed.
- Yes and my aircraft’s configuration doesn’t match what’s listed.
- No
On the information provided, it is likely that the aircraft is deemed to hold an Australian Noise Certificate under Section 12 of the Air Navigation (Aircraft Noise) Regulations 2018. Remember the relevant page of the AFM/POH in case you are asked to show your certification. Please note that no information is retained by this tool. If you would like to print a copy of your responses and outcome, please select print from your browser menu.
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This suggests that there might be supplements for your aircraft that aren’t in the AFM/POH. Do you have any supplementary AFM/POH pages that need to be added to your AFM/POH?
- Yes
- No - that page wasn't replaced
- No - there are no supplements for my AFM/POH
Update your AFM/POH, then check whether this means the page you identified for noise certification has been replaced?
- No – that page wasn’t replaced
- Yes – there was a supplementary noise page
Ok – in the applicable supplementary document, there will be a coverpage, table or document which advises which parts of your original AFM remains valid (i.e. not supplementary pages are required). Check that the page you identified in your original AFM/POH is included in this list. Is it listed?
- Yes – I found confirmation that the original AFM page applies
- No
Double check that this supplementary page confirms that the aircraft is compliant with an aircraft noise certification standard, includes a noise level (unless your aircraft was manufactured prior to 1980) and any mention of aircraft weight / applicable service bulletin / engine / propeller applies to your aircraft. Can you confirm this?
- Yes, this is all there.
- No – I can’t find that information on the supplementary page.
On the information provided, it is likely that the aircraft is deemed to hold an Australian Noise Certificate under Section 12 of the Air Navigation (Aircraft Noise) Regulations 2018. Remember the relevant page of the AFM/POH in case you are asked to show your certification. Please note that no information is retained by this tool. If you would like to print a copy of your responses and outcome, please select print from your browser menu.
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At this stage, there are a number of alternate information sources available. We'll go through these from the easiest and fastest, to most complex.
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Search the internet
- Yes – I found confirmation in my existing AFM/POH (including supplements) or received some additional documents for my AFM/POH.
- No, my internet search didn't identify anything relevant.
A quick initial option is to use a search engine to look for additional information on whether your aircraft with that modification, has noise certification. Use the service bulletin reference, your model number and “noise” “Annex 16” or “FAR36” to try and refine your results. This might help you identify that the manufacture released updated suplementary documents or where you need to look in your existing supplement.
Contact the manufacturer
- Yes - the manufacturer assisted me.
- No - I couldn't get additional assistance or documents to assist
If your aircraft holds noise certification with this configuration, the manufacturer or company who offered the modification, will be able to advice you where this confirmation exists.
You'll need to double check that this supplementary page or document confirms that the aircraft is compliant with an aircraft noise certification standard, includes a noise level (unless your aircraft was manufactured prior to 1980) and any mention of aircraft weight / applicable service bulletin / engine / propeller applies to your aircraft. Can you confirm this?
- Yes - this is all there
- No - the documents don't match
On the information provided, it is likely that the aircraft is deemed to hold an Australian Noise Certificate under Section 12 of the Air Navigation (Aircraft Noise) Regulations 2018. Remember the relevant page of the AFM/POH in case you are asked to show your certification. Please note that no information is retained by this tool. If you would like to print a copy of your responses and outcome, please select print from your browser menu.
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Review the Type Certificate Data Sheet (TCDS) or Supplementary TCDS. Sometimes it may be easier to find confirmation of noise certification in the aircraft’s TCDS. Can you locate the current TCDS for your aircraft model?
- Yes - I have my aircraft's TCDS
- No - I don't think my aircraft has a TCDS
- I checked the TCDS earlier
Unsure where to find the TCDS for your aircraft? The FAQs (link on the right) provides additional information. Just make sure to open it in a separate window - if you navigate away from this page, the portal will reset and your responses to date will be deleted.
Before we can proceed, you will need to confirm that the aircraft’s (1) serial number and (2) configuration (including engine, propeller installed, maximum take-off and landing weight, and includes any modifications (such as floats or service bulletins) is included and accurately listed in the TCDS. Does the TCDS contain this information?
- My serial number isn't included in the TCDS - what now?
- Yes - I confirmed the configuration and serial number match the TCDS.
- No - my TCDS doesn't include my aircraft configuration
Double check that the TCDS is for the country of manufacture of the aircraft, or look for an alternative TCDS. If the aircraft has a modification by a company other than the manufacturer, a supplementary TCDS might be listed against that company for the modification. If the aircraft is military / ex-military, it will generally have a different TCDS with different certification eligibilities. If you find an alternate / supplementary TCDS, you will still need to that the aircraft’s (1) serial number and (2) configuration (including engine, propeller installed, maximum take-off and landing weight, and includes any modifications (such as floats or service bulletins) is included and accurately listed in the TCDS
- Yes - I confirmed the configuration and serial number match the TCDS.
- No - my TCDS doesn't include my aircraft configuration
Does the TCDS say that your model holds noise certification?
- Yes - the TCDS confirms that my aircraft model holds noise certification
- No - my TCDS doesn't identify that my aircraft model and serial number is noise certificated.
The model for an EASA TCDS will normally be listed under a sub-heading ‘Environmental Regulations’. EASA also holds Type Certificate Data Sheets for Noise (TCDSN) which can be used to identify whether the aircraft’s exact configuration holds noise certification and the certificated noise levels. But remember, you need to identify the exact listing as per the TCDS. For an FAA TCDS or Canada Transport TCDS, this will normally be listed as a regulation that is eligible, either specific to the aircraft model or under ‘Data pertinent to all aircraft’ - it is easiest if you are looking at the document electronically to use your Find function and search for ‘36’ or ‘noise’.
From the information you have provided, it is likely that the aircraft is deemed to hold an Australian Noise Certificate under Section 12 of the Air Navigation (Aircraft Noise) Regulations 2018. Remember to keep a copy of the TCDS and, if applicable, TCDSN onboard the aircraft at all times. Please note that no information is retained by this tool. If you would like to print a copy of your responses and outcome, please select print from your browser menu
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From the information you have provided, it is unlikely that the aircraft holds a noise certification for its current configuration. You should consider applying for a Permit to Operate without a Noise Certificate at http://www.airservicesaustralia.com/services/assessment-of-environmental-regulations-for-aircraft. Please note that no information is retained by this tool. If you would like to print a copy of your responses and outcome, please select print from your browser menu
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