Three-Phase SORA Submission Process

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SORA methodologyVersion 2Effective -Verified 28 August 2026

In plain language

When applying using SORA, you must submit your safety portfolio in three separate phases to allow the CAA to review and approve each stage of your risk assessment.

Requirement as structured

CAA NZ recommends in AC102-1 that, when SORA is used, a stand-alone SORA safety portfolio should be submitted in three phases.

Original regulatory text

When SORA is used, a stand-alone SORA safety portfolio should be submitted in three phases:

Official source text CAA NZ