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1. AIR NAVIGATION (OPERATIONS) ORDER,
2. ARRANGEMENT

ARTICLES. PART I. PRELIMINARY. Article.

1. Short title and Commencement.
2. Definitions.
3. Amendments and revocations.
4. Application

this Order.

1. Exemption from the Order. PART II. GENERAL.
2. Operating supervision. PART III. FLIGHT OPERATIONS.
3. Operations Manual.
4. Minimum flight altitudes.
5. Flight preparation.
6. Load sheets.
7. Flight planning.
8. Determination

aerodrome meteorological minima.

1. Weather conditions.
2. Meteorological observations and reports.
3. Fuel and oil supply.
4. Pilots at controls.
5. Oxygen supply. PART IV. AIRCRAFT OPERATING LIMITATIONS.
6. Conditions

operation.

1. Requirements for public transport aircraft.
2. Transport Category A aeroplanes.
3. Transport Category D aeroplanes.
4. Aeroplanes not in Transport Category. PART V. AIRCRAFT INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT AND SAFETY DEVICES. Article
5. Carriage

instruments, equipment and safety devices. PART VI. AIRCRAFT RADIO EQUIPMENT. 24. Radio equipment to be carried. 25. Failure

components. 26. Fulfilment

requirements. 27. Approval

equipment. PART VII. AIRCRAFT FLIGHT CREW. 28. Composition

the flight crew. 29. Qualifications

pilot in command. 30. Duties

pilot in command. PART VIII. AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE.

1. Organisation.
2. Inspection.
3. Maintenance Manual.
4. Maintenance release.
5. Training.
6. Certification.
7. Modification and repairs.
8. Records.
9. Definition. SCHEDULE. Instruments, equipment and safety devices for aircraft. S.I. No. 96

1. AIR NAVIGATION (OPERATIONS) ORDER,
2. I, SEÁN F. LEMASS, Minister for Industry and Commerce, in exercise

the powers conferred on me by the Air Navigation and Transport Acts, 1936 to 1950, hereby order as follows :— PART I. PRELIMINARY. 1 Short title and Commencement. 1.—

April, 1953. 2 Definitions. 2.—

aircraft ; " aerodrome meteorological minima " means the minimum height

cloud base and the minimum values

visibility which are defined for the purpose

determining the usability

an aerodrome either for take-

f or landing ; " aeroplane " means a power-driven heavier-than-air aircraft, deriving its lift in flight chiefly from aerodynamic reactions on surfaces which remain fixed under given conditions

flight ; " Aeroplane Flight Manual " means a manual, associated with the certificate

airworthiness, containing limitations within which the aeroplane is to be considered airworthy, and instructions and information necessary to the flight crew members for its safe operation ; " alternate aerodrome " means any aerodrome (including the aerodrome

departure) specified in a flight plan and to which a flight may proceed when a landing at the intended destination becomes inadvisable ; " appropriate authority " means, in relation to the State, the Minister, and in relation to any other state, the national authority responsible for the safety

air navigation in or over the territory

that state ; " crew member " means a person assigned by an operator to duty on an aircraft during flight time ; " flight crew member " means a licensed crew member charged with duties essential to the operation

the aircraft during flight time ; " flight time " means the total time from the moment an aircraft first moves under its own power from the loading point for the purpose

taking-

f until the moment it comes to rest at the unloading point at the end

the flight ; " instrument flight rules " means the rules contained in Section IV

the Schedule to the Air Navigation (Rules

the Air) Order, 1949 ; " landing surface " means that part

the surface

an aerodrome which the aerodrome authority has declared available for the normal ground or water run

aircraft landing in a particular direction ; " Minister " means the Minister for Industry and Commerce ; " night " means the period commencing at the end

evening civil twilight and terminating at the beginning

morning civil twilight ; " operator " means any person, organisation or enterprise engaged in or

fering to engage in an aircraft operation ; " pilot in command " means the pilot responsible for the operation and safety

the aircraft during flight time ; " prescribed " means prescribed by a direction given by the Minister under this Order ; " public transport aircraft " means aircraft carrying passengers or goods for hire or reward or, in a case where the carriage is effected by an air transport undertaking, whether for hire or reward or not, provided that an aircraft which is being used solely for— (a) the purpose

training any person or persons carried therein, in addition to the personnel thereof, to perform duties in an aircraft; or (b) the carriage

persons for the purpose

undergoing instruction in flying shall not, save only for the purposes

Articles 32, 33 and 34 hereof, be deemed to be a public transport aircraft for the purpose

this Order, notwithstanding that as regards (

1. a)the carriage may be effected by an air transport undertaking and that as regards (
2. b)payment may be made for such instruction ; " take-

f area " means a take-

f surface augmented in the direction

take-

f by a portion

the aerodrome which the aerodrome authority has declared available for accelerate-stop purposes for aircraft intending to take-

f in that direction ; " take-

f surface " means that part

the surface

an aerodrome which the aerodrome authority has declared available for the normal ground or water run

aircraft taking

f in a particular direction ; " visual flight rules " means the rules contained in Section III

the Schedule to the Air Navigation (Rules

the Air) Order, 1949.

Notices to Aircraft Owners and Aircraft Engineers. 3 Amendments and revocations. 3.—

1930 ), are hereby amended by the deletion

Regulations 20

1938 ) ; (b) the Air Navigation (Aircraft Equipment) Directions, 1940 (S. R. & O. No. 123

1940). 4 Application

this Order. 4.—

paragraph

this Article, this Order shall apply, unless the contrary intention appears, to all aircraft registered in the State wherever such aircraft may be.

Articles 6

which is less than 12,500 lb. or 5,700 Kgs. when such aircraft is operating under the visual flight rules and references to public transport aircraft in this Order shall be construed accordingly. 5 Exemption from the Order. 5. The Minister may by written authority exempt from the provisions

this Order or any

them any aircraft or persons or classes

aircraft or persons and such exemption may in any particular case be subject to any conditions or alterations which in the circumstances

that case may appear to him to be required. PART II. GENERAL. 6 Operating supervision. 6.—

this Article shall apply in relation to public transport aircraft.

another state, they must comply with the laws, regulations and procedures in force in such state.

his duties in the areas to be traversed, the aerodromes to be used and the air navigation facilities relating thereto, and that other flight crew members are familiar with such

those regulations and procedures as are pertinent to the performance

their respective duties in the operation

the aircraft.

such duties and responsibilities to the operation as a whole.

each pilot and his ability to execute emergency procedures is checked in such a manner as the Minister may approve for the purpose. Such checks shall be performed twice during any period

one year, provided that two checks which are similar in character shall not meet this requirement if performed within a period

four consecutive months.

the emergency and life-saving equipment required to be carried under the provisions

this Order, and that they are practised in the emergency evacuation

the aircraft used.

the flight time

each flight crew member and shall establish, subject to the approval

the Minister, limitations on those flight times such as to ensure that fatigue, either occurring in the course

a flight or successive flights or accumulating over a period

time, shall not endanger the safety

a flight.

the aircraft or persons necessitates the taking

action which involves a violation

local regulations or procedures by any crew member, the pilot in command shall notify the appropriate local authority without delay. If required by the state in which the incident occurs, the pilot in command shall submit a report on any such violation to the appropriate authority

such state ; in that event the pilot in command shall also submit a report to the Minister. Such reports shall be submitted as soon as possible and normally within ten days.

the aircraft or for the safety

the personnel or passengers on board shall not be carried in an aircraft unless the carriage

such articles is approved by the Minister.

the Operations Manual where appropriate.

public transport aircraft engaged in scheduled airline services shall establish and maintain a system (which shall be subject to the approval

the Minister)

supervision

flight operations.

public transport aircraft shall ensure that a flight shall not be commenced unless ground or water facilities, sufficient and operated adequately for the safety

the aircraft and its passengers, are available.

any inadequacy being found in the facilities referred to in the last preceding paragraph, the operator shall cause such inadequacy to be reported to the authority immediately responsible for them. PART III. FLIGHT OPERATIONS. 7 Operations Manual. 7.—

this Article shall apply in relation to public transport aircraft.

the flight crew members and operations personnel, an Operations Manual containing the following particulars :— (a) in respect

scheduled airline services— (i) such instructions as will clearly define the duties and responsibilities

each flight crew member and

any other personnel concerned with flight operations ; (ii) the flight crew required for each stage

all routes to be flown, including instructions as to the person to be in command

the aircraft and as to the succession

command ; (iii) emergency flight procedures ; (iv) the minimum flight altitudes for each route to be flown, established in accordance with the provisions

Article 8

this Order ; (v) aerodrome meteorological minima determined in accordance with the provisions

Article 12

this Order ; (vi) the circumstances in which a radio listening watch is to be maintained ; (vii) a list

the navigational equipment to be carried ; (viii) specific instructions for the computation

the quantities

fuel and oil to be carried on each route, having regard to the provisions

Article 15

this Order; (ix) a route guide for each route own, containing approach and landing charts, and information relating to communication and search and rescue facilities, navigational aids, aerodromes, procedures during flight and such other information as the operator may deem necessary for the proper conduct

flight operations ; (x) the conditions under which oxygen shall be used by the crew members, pursuant to the provisions

Article 17

this Order ; (b) in respect

operations other than scheduled airline services : (i) such instructions as will clearly define the duties and responsibilities

each flight crew member and

any other personnel concerned with flight operations ; (ii) the flight crew required for each type

operation to be conducted, including instructions as to the person to be in command

the aircraft and as to the succession

command ; (iii) emergency flight procedures ; (iv) the method by which minimum flight altitudes shall be determined in accordance with the provisions

Article 8

this Order ; (v) the method by which aerodrome meteorological minima shall be determined in accordance with the provisions

Article 12

this Order ; (vi) the circumstances in which a radio listening watch is to be maintained ; (vii) a list

the navigational equipment to be carried ; (viii) specific instructions for the computation

the quantities

fuel and oil to be carried for the particular operation, having regard to the provisions

Article 15

this Order ; (ix) the method

obtaining information relating to communications and search and rescue facilities, navigational aids, aerodromes, procedures during flight and such other information as the operator may deem necessary for the proper conduct

flight operations ; provided that if a route is in frequent use the Operations Manual shall contain a route guide for such route containing such information ; (x) the conditions under which oxygen shall be used by the crew members, pursuant to the provisions

Article 17

this Order.

any change affecting the operation

the aircraft or its equipment, or as may otherwise be necessary to ensure that the information in the said Manual is kept up to date, or as may be required by the Minister.

this Article are supplied to holders

the Manual, and that a copy

the said Manual is carried in the aircraft and is kept up to date by the incorporation therein

such revisions.

f, in flight, on landing, and in emergency, to ensure that the operating procedures specified in the Operations Manual, and in the Aeroplane Flight Manual or other documents associated with the relevant certificate

airworthiness, or such other performance data as the Minister may accept as equivalent thereto, are followed exactly. 8 Minimum flight altitudes. 8.—

public transport aircraft shall :— (a) in respect

scheduled airline services, establish and specify in the Operations Manual minimum flight altitudes for flight under instrument flight rules for each route flown ; (b) in respect

operations other than scheduled airline services, establish and specify in the Operations Manual a method by which minimum flight altitudes for flight under instrument flight rules for each route to be flown shall be determined ; but for the purposes

this subparagraph, if a route is in frequent use, the minimum flight altitudes for such route shall be established by the operator and specified in the Operations Manual.

the operation concerned, including— (a) the accuracy with which the position

the aircraft can be determined ; (

1. b)the probable inaccuracies in the indications given by the altimeters used ; (
2. c)the characteristics

the terrain along the route, with particular reference to any sudden changes in elevations ; (d) the probability

encountering unfavourable meteorological conditions and the likelihood

severe turbulence and descending air currents ; (e) possible inaccuracies in aeronautical charts. 9 Flight preparation. 9.—

this Order for the particular type

operation to be undertaken are installed and are adequate in every way for the flight, and that the radio apparatus (if any) is in working order ; (c) the weight

the aircraft is such that the flight can be conducted safely, taking into account the flight conditions expected ; (

1. d)the load carried is so distributed and secured that the aircraft is safe for the flight ; (
2. e)a check has been completed indicating that the provisions

Part IV

this Order are complied with for the flight to be undertaken ; (f) the view

the pilot is not interfered with by any obstruction not forming part

the structure

the aircraft and is not obscured by any discolouration

, or damage to or deposit on any

the windows, windscreens or side screens

the aircraft ; provided that nothing in this subparagraph shall preclude the use

coloured screens in aircraft employed in training for instrument flying ; (

1. g)sufficient fuel and oil are carried for the proposed flight ; (
2. h)the supply

electricity is adequate for the operation

such electrical equipment installed in the aircraft as will be used on the flight ; (i) the wings, tail and control surfaces are free from ice, frost and snow.

Safety for Flight as required by paragraph

Article 32

this Order has been issued in respect

the aircraft ; (b) the quantities

fuel and oil have been computed in accordance with the provisions

Article 15

this Order ; and (c) the requirements

Article 11

this Order have been complied with.

this Article shall be in such form as the Minister may require or approve, and shall be signed by the pilot in command before the commencement

the flight to which they relate. They shall be retained by the operator for a period

six months after the flight to which they relate. 10 Load sheets. 10.—

public transport aircraft— (a)

which the maximum total authorised weight does not exceed 2,500 lb. or 1,140 Kgs. ; or (b) flying on local flights

short duration starting from and finishing at one and the same aerodrome without intermediate landing ; no public transport aircraft shall fly or attempt to fly unless and until— (i) the operator has obtained the approval

the Minister

written loading instructions in respect

the aircraft ; (ii) the loading

the aircraft for the proposed flight has been completed in accordance with such instructions ; (iii) the person superintending the loading

the aircraft for the proposed flight has prepared, signed and dated a load sheet in duplicate containing the particulars specified in paragraph

this Article ; and (iv) the load sheet has been submitted to the pilot in command

the aircraft and has been examined by him for the purpose

satisfying himself as to the matters specified in subparagraphs (c) and (d)

paragraph

Article 9

this Order.

this Article shall contain:— (a) the nationality and registration marks

the aircraft ; (

1. b)sufficient data to enable the particular flight to be readily identified ; (
2. c)particulars

the several weights from which the total weight

the aircraft as loaded has been computed ; and (d) a certificate by the person superintending the loading

the aircraft that the load has been distributed in accordance with the written loading instructions submitted to the Minister and approved by him in respect

the aircraft.

paragraph

this Article, the weight to be entered in the load sheet in respect

the crew members and passengers to be carried in the aircraft on the particular flight shall be computed from the actual weight

each person as ascertained by individual weighings.

twelve persons or more, the person superintending the loading

the aircraft may, if so instructed by the pilot in command

the aircraft, compute the weight

the crew members and passengers to be entered in the load sheet in accordance with the following table

average weights instead

from the actual weight

each person as ascertained by individual weighings— for each adult male, including each crew member 165 lb. or 75 Kgs. for each adult female, including each crew member 143 lb. or 65 Kgs. for each child

two years

age or more, but under twelve years 88 lb. or 40 Kgs. for each child under two years

age 17·6 lb. or 8 Kgs.. provided that the pilot in command

the aircraft shall, if he considers it necessary so to do, require the actual weights

any persons who appear to him to be above the average weights set out in the preceding table to be ascertained by the individual weighing

each such person.

persons entered in the load sheet have been computed in accordance with the table set out in paragraph

this Article, the load sheet shall be endorsed to that effect.

the aircraft " means the person who collates all weight information for the preparation

the load sheet and who determines the weight

the aircraft and the distribution

the load for the purpose

compliance with the provisions

subparagraphs (c) and (d)

paragraph

Article 9

this Order. 11 Flight planning. 11.—

every intended flight by a public transport aircraft, indicating that the flight can be conducted with safety and that the requirements

Article 13

and Article 15

this Order have been complied with. Such flight plan shall be approved and signed by the pilot in command and shall be filed with the operator, his agent or the aerodrome authority, or, if none

these procedures is possible, shall be left on record in a suitable place at the point

departure.

the flight is to be conducted in weather conditions which necessitate compliance with instrument flight rules except in special cases where the aerodrome

intended landing is isolated and no suitable alternate is available.

operations other than scheduled airline services, the flight plan

public transport aircraft engaged therein shall include additionally :— (

1. a)the minimum safe flight altitudes for the route to be flown ; (
2. b)the meteorological minima for the aerodromes to be used, including the designated alternates. 12 Determination

aerodrome meteorological minima. 12.—

public transport aircraft shall :— (a) in respect

scheduled airline services, determine and specify in the Operations Manual aerodrome meteorological minima ; (b) in respect

operations other than scheduled airline services, establish and specify in the Operations Manual a method by which aerodrome meteorological minima shall be determined, for each aerodrome on the routes to be flown which will be or is likely to be used as an aerodrome

intended landing or as an alternate aerodrome or which, being suitable, may require to be used in an emergency ; provided that, as regards (b)— (

1. i)if a route is in frequent use, the aerodrome meteorological minima for each such aerodrome on that route shall be determined by the operator and specified in the Operations Manual ; (
2. ii)the method by which it is proposed to determine the meteorological minima shall be submitted to the Minister for his approval and shall not be specified in the Operations Manual unless and until approved by him.

aerodrome meteorological minima to apply in any particular circumstances, or establishing a method by which such minima shall be determined, as the case may be, the operator shall take into consideration all relevant factors, including— (a) the handling and performance characteristics

the aircraft concerned ; (b) the competence

the crew members ; (c) the widths and lengths

runways

the aerodromes to be used ; (

1. d)the minimum obstacle clearances for the instrument approach procedure for the navigational facility to be used ; (
2. e)other meteorological minima which may be established for flight in the vicinity

an aerodrome ; (f) the adequacy

the aids to approach and landing available at the aerodromes to be used.

this Article shall not be lower than the aerodrome meteorological minima, if any, established for such aerodrome by the appropriate authority unless such meteorological minima have been specifically approved by that authority. 13 Weather conditions. 13.—

the route to be flown under the visual flight rules are, and will continue to be, such as to make it possible for the flight to be conducted in accordance with those rules.

arrival at that aerodrome, be at or above the aerodrome meteorological minima specified in the Operations Manual or, as the case may be, determined in accordance with the method specified in the said Manual for that aerodrome when used as an alternate.

intended landing unless the latest available meteorological information indicates that conditions at that aerodrome, or at at least one alternate aerodrome, will, at the expected time

arrival at either, be at or above the aerodrome meteorological minima specified for such aerodrome in the Operations Manual or, as the case may be, determined for such aerodrome in accordance with the method specified in the said Manual.

an emergency, no public transport aircraft shall continue its approach to landing at any aerodrome beyond a point at which the limits

the aerodrome meteorological minima specified for such aerodrome in the Operations Manual, or, as the case may be, determined for such aerodrome in accordance with the method specified in the said Manual, would be infringed.

other aircraft. 15 Fuel and oil supply. 15.—

this Article shall apply in relation to public transport aircraft.

wind and other meteorological conditions at the altitudes specified in the flight plan.

this Article shall be at least that quantity sufficient to enable the aircraft— (a) if an alternate aerodrome is not required by the provisions

paragraph

Article 11

this Order, to fly to the aerodrome

intended landing and thereafter for a period

forty-five minutes ; (b) if an alternate aerodrome is required by the provisions

paragraph

Article 11

this Order, either— (i) to fly to the aerodrome

intended landing and thence to an alternate aerodrome and thereafter for a period

forty-five minutes, or (ii) to fly to the alternate aerodrome via any predetermined point and thereafter for forty-five minutes, provided that this quantity shall not be less than the quantity required to fly to the aerodrome

intended landing and thereafter for either forty-five minutes and fifteen per cent.

the flight time planned to be spent at the cruising levels or two hours, whichever is the less ; (c) in the special cases specified in paragraph

Article 11

this Order where no suitable alternate is available, to fly to the aerodrome

intended landing and thereafter for either— (i) forty-five minutes and fifteen per cent.

the flight time planned to be spent at the cruising levels, or (ii) two hours, whichever is the less.

this Article shall operate to preclude an amendment

an operational flight plan while the aircraft is in flight in order to re-plan the flight to another aerodrome, provided that from the point at which the flight is re-planned the requirements

the said paragraph can be complied with.

this article have been complied with. Such records shall be retained by the operator for a period

six months. 16 Pilots at Controls. 16.—

airworthiness

the aircraft or the Aeroplane Flight Manual or other documents associated with the certificate

airworthiness, or (b) the provisions

paragraph

Article 28

this Order, to carry two or more pilots, two pilots shall remain at the controls when the aircraft is departing from or landing at an aerodrome. 17 Oxygen supply. 17.—

this Article shall apply in relation to public transport aircraft.

thirty minutes during which the pressure in compartments occupied by them will be between 700 millibars and 620 millibars ; (b) the crew and passengers for any period during which the atmospheric pressure in compartments occupied by them will be less than 620 millibars.

stored breathing oxygen is carried to supply the flight crew members, in the event

loss

pressurization, for any period in excess

thirty minutes during which the atmospheric pressure in any compartment occupied by them would be between 700 millibars and 620 millibars, and for any period during which the pressure would be below 620 millibars.

the aircraft in flight shall use continuously the breathing oxygen supplied for their use during any period in excess

thirty minutes in which the atmospheric pressure in compartments occupied by them is between 700 millibars and 620 millibars and at all times when the pressure is less than 620 millibars.

this Article, an altitude

10,000 feet or 3,048 metres in the Standard Atmosphere shall be deemed to correspond to an absolute pressure

700 millibars, and an altitude

13,000 feet or 3,962 metres in the Standard Atmosphere shall be deemed to correspond to an absolute pressure

620 millibars. PART IV. AIRCRAFT OPERATING LIMITATIONS. 18 Conditions

operation. 18. Every aircraft shall be operated in compliance with the terms

its certificate

airworthiness and within the approved operating limitations specified in its Aeroplane Flight Manual or other documents associated with the relevant certificate

airworthiness, or such other appropriate data as the Minister may accept as equivalent thereto. 19 Requirements for public transport aircraft. 19. A public transport aeroplane shall not fly or attempt to fly unless performance information provided in its Aeroplane Flight Manual, or such other performance information as the Minister may accept, indicates that the requirements

either Article 20, 21 or 22, as appropriate, can be complied with for the flight to be made. 20 Transport Category A aeroplanes. 20.—

this Article are applicable to aeroplanes the certificate

airworthiness

which has been issued or rendered valid in compliance with the requirements relating to Transport Category A

the International Civil Aviation Organisation.

f. (i) Elevation : The elevation

the aerodrome shall be within the range for which maximum take-

f weights have been set forth in the Aeroplane Flight Manual. (ii) Weight : The take-

f weight shall not exceed the maximum take-

f weight specified in the Aeroplane Flight Manual for the elevation at which the take-

f is to be made. (iii) Accelerate-stop distance : The accelerate-stop distance determined from the Aeroplane Flight Manual shall not exceed a length within the take-

f area along which the ground or water is suitable to be used for accelerate-stop purposes by the aeroplane involved. (iv) Take-

f distance : The distance required to attain a height

50 feet or 15 metres above the take-

f area, with the critical engine, i.e. that engine, the failure

which produces the most adverse effect on the performance

the aeroplane, becoming inoperative at the critical point, as determined from the Aeroplane Flight Manual, shall not exceed the length

the take-

f area, except that in exceptional circumstances when there is an area within the boundaries

the aerodrome beyond the end

the take-

f area that the Minister has declared suitable for climb to 50 feet or 15 metres, the distance required may be increased accordingly. (v) Take-

f path : The take-

f path with the critical engine becoming inoperative at the critical point, as determined from the Aeroplane Flight Manual, shall indicate that the aeroplane, (a) when reaching the end

the take-

f area, or, in the case

the exception in (iv), the end

the additional area declared available, can clear all obstacles within 200 feet or 60 metres on either side

the flight path by 50 feet or 15 metres vertically, and (b) after passing the end

the take-

f area or the end

any additional area declared available in accordance with (iv), can clear by not less than a vertical margin which increases uniformly, all obstacles lying within a distance uniformly increasing from 200 feet or 60 metres on either side

the flight path until the prescribed clearance for en route flights can be complied with.

a rate

climb

not less than 100 feet per minute or 0·5 metres per second at the cruising levels planned, when all engines are operated at maximum continuous power. (ii) Engine(s) inoperative : The take-

f weight shall be such that : (a) in the event

any one engine becoming inoperative at any point along the route or planned diversions therefrom, the flight will be able to continue to a suitable aerodrome, and the aeroplane will be capable

a rate

climb

not less than 100 feet per minute or 0·5 metres per second at a height

1,500 feet or 450 metres above any such aerodrome. (b) in the event

the failure

any two engines after ninety minutes

flight, in the case

aeroplanes having four or more engines, the flight can continue to a suitable aerodrome ; and that a safe landing can be made at that aerodrome.

landing at the aerodrome

intended landing or any alternate aerodrome shall not exceed the maximum specified in the Aeroplane Flight Manual for the elevation

that aerodrome. (iii) Landing distance—regular aerodrome : The landing distance

the aeroplane at the aerodrome

intended landing, as determined from the Aeroplane Flight Manual, shall not exceed 60 per cent.

the effective landing length

: (

1. a)the most suitable landing surface for a landing in still air, assuming in the computation that the landing is to be made in still air ; and (
2. b)any other landing surface which may be required for landing because

expected wind conditions at the time

arrival. (iv) Landing distance—alternate aerodromes : The landing distance

the aeroplane at any alternate aerodrome, as determined from the Aeroplane Flight Manual, shall not exceed 70 per cent.

the effective landing length

; (

1. a)the most suitable landing surface for a landing in still air, assuming in the computation that the landing is to be made in still air ; (
2. b)any other landing surface which may be required for landing because

expected wind conditions at the time

arrival.

f distance and the take-

f path as determined from the Aeroplane Flight Manual shall be those corresponding to : (a) the take-

f weight

the aeroplane ; (b) the elevation

the aerodrome ; (c) the effective longitudinal slope

the take-

f area ; (d) not more than 50 per cent.

the reported wind component along the take-

f path and opposite to the direction

take-

f and not less than 150 per cent.

the reported wind component in the direction

take-

f. (ii) In applying paragraph

the aeroplane ; (b) the elevation

the aerodrome ; (c) the effective longitudinal slope

the landing surface ; (d) except in the case

paragraph

the expected wind component along the landing path and opposite to the direction

landing, and not less than 150 per cent.

the expected wind component in the direction

landing. (iii) The effective length

a landing surface shall be the total length

the landing surface suitable for use at the intended time

landing, less that portion, if any, situated beneath an inclined plane surface clearing all obstructions and having the following characteristics : (a) it intersects the landing surface, and, at a slope

1 in 20, extends beyond the approach end

the landing surface ; (b) it is symmetrical about a vertical plane containing the centre line

the landing surface ; (

1. c)it extends 1,500 feet or 450 metres from the intersection with the landing surface; (
2. d)its width is 400 feet or 120 metres at the landing surface, increasing uniformly to a width

1,000 feet or 300 metres. 21 Transport Category D aeroplanes. 21.—

this Article are applicable to aeroplanes the certificate

airworthiness

which has been issued or rendered valid in compliance with the requirements relating to Transport Category D

the International Civil Aviation Organisation.

f. (i) Elevation : The elevation

the aerodrome shall be within the range for which maximum take-

f weights have been set forth in the Aeroplane Flight Manual. (ii) Weight : The take-

f weight shall not exceed the maximum take-

f weight specified in the Aeroplane Flight Manual for the elevation and temperature at which the take-

f is to be made. (iii) Take-

f distance : The distance required to attain a height

50 feet or 15 metres above the take-

f area with all engines operating as determined from the Aeroplane Flight Manual, shall not exceed 70 per cent.

the length

the take-

f area, except that in exceptional circumstances when there is an area within the boundaries

the aerodrome, beyond the end

the take-

f area that the aerodrome authority has declared suitable for climb to 50 feet or 15 metres, the distance required may be increased proportionately. (iv) Take-

f path : The take-

f path, as determined from the Aeroplane Flight Manual, shall indicate that the aeroplane after passing the end

the take-

f area, or in the case

the exception provided in (iii), the end

the additional area declared available, can clear by not less than a vertical margin which increases uniformly all obstacles lying within a distance

200 feet or 60 metres on either side

the flight path until the prescribed clearance en route can be complied with.

a rate

climb

not less than 100 feet per minute or 0·5 metres per second at the cruising levels planned, when all engines are operated at maximum continuous power. (ii) Engine(s) inoperative : The take-

f weight shall be such that in the event

an engine failure at any point along the route or planned diversions therefrom it will be possible to effect an emergency landing.

landing at the aerodrome

intended landing or any alternate aerodrome shall not exceed the maximum specified in the Aeroplane Flight Manual for the declared temperature at the intended time

landing and for the elevation

that aerodrome. (iii) Landing distance—regular aerodrome : The landing distance

the aeroplane at the aerodrome

intended landing, as determined from the Aeroplane Flight Manual, shall not exceed 60 per cent.

the effective landing length

: (

1. a)the most suitable landing surface for a landing in still air, assuming in the computation that the landing is to be made in still air ; and (
2. b)any other landing surface which may be required for landing because

expected wind conditions at the time

arrival. (iv) Landing distance—alternate aerodromes : The landing distance

the aeroplane at any alternate aerodrome, as determined from the Aeroplane Flight Manual, shall not exceed 70 per cent.

the effective length

: (

1. a)the most suitable landing surface for a landing in still air, assuming in the computation that the landing is to be made in still air ; and (
2. b)any other landing surface which may be required for landing because

expected wind conditions at the time

arrival.

f distance and the take-

f path determined from the Aeroplane Flight Manual shall be those corresponding to : (a) the take-

f weight

the aeroplane ; (b) the elevation

the aerodrome ; (c) the effective longitudinal slope

the take-

f area ; (d) not more than 50 per cent.

the reported wind component along the take-

f path and opposite to the direction

take-

f and not less than 150 per cent.

the reported wind component in the direction

the take-

f ; (e) the

ficial temperature at the time

take-

f or the declared temperature derived in accordance with a method approved by the Minister. (ii) In applying paragraph

the aeroplane ; (b) the elevation

the aerodrome ; (c) the effective longitudinal slope

the landing surface ; (d) except in the case

paragraph

the reported wind component along the landing path and opposite to the direction

landing and not less than 150 per cent.

the reported wind component in the direction

landing. (iv) The effective length

a landing surface shall be the total length

the landing surface suitable for use at the intended time

landing, less that portion, if any, situated beneath an inclined plane surface clearing all obstructions and having the following characteristics : (a) it intersects the landing surface and, at a slope

1 in 20, extends beyond the approach end

the landing surface ; (b) it is symmetrical about a vertical plane containing the centre line

the landing surface ; (

1. c)it extends 1,500 feet or 450 metres from the intersection with the landing surface; (
2. d)its width is 400 feet or 120 metres at the landing surface, increasing uniformly to a width

1,000 feet or 300 metres. 22 Aeroplanes not in Transport Category. 22.—

this Article are applicable to aircraft the certificates

airworthiness

which have been issued or rendered valid in accordance with requirements other than those relating to any Transport Category

the International Civil Aviation Organisation.

f. (i) Take-

f run : The take-

f run shall not exceed the length

the take-

f surface. (ii) Take-

f distance : The take-

f weight shall be such that the take-

f distance, all engines operating, does not exceed : (a) for aeroplanes with one or two engines, 75 per cent.

the length

the take-

f area, and (b) for aeroplanes with more than two engines, 85 per cent.

the length

the take-

f area, except that in exceptional circumstances when there is an area within the boundaries

the aerodrome, beyond the end

the take-

f area, that the aerodrome authority has declared suitable for climb to 50 feet or 15 metres the distance required may be increased proportionately.

f path : (a) In the case

multi-engined aeroplanes having a maximum total authorised weight

12,500 lb. or 5,700 Kgs. or more, the take-

f weight shall be such that the aeroplane with all engines operating, after passing the end

the take-

f area, or in the case

the exception provided in paragraph

the additional area declared available, can clear all obstacles within 300 feet or 90 metres on either side

the intended flight path by 50 feet or 15 metres vertically until the clearance for en route flight can be complied with. (b) in the case

single-engined aeroplanes

any weight or multi-engined aeroplanes having a maximum total authorised weight

less than 12,500 lb. or 5,700 Kgs.; the take-

f weight shall be such that the aeroplane will clear all obstacles in the intended flight path by a safe margin.

f weight shall be such that, at all points along the route or planned diversions therefrom, the aeroplane will be capable

a rate

climb

not less than 100 feet per minute or 0·5 metres per second at the cruising levels planned, when all engines are operated at maximum continuous power. (ii) One engine inoperative : (a) in the case

multi-engined aeroplanes having a maximum total authorised weight

12,500 lb. or 5,700 Kgs. or more ; the take-

f weight shall be such that, in the event

any one engine becoming inoperative at any point along the route or planned diversions therefrom, when the aeroplane is in the en route configuration and the engine(

1. s)remaining operative is (are) operated within maximum continuous power limitations, the flight can be continued to a suitable aerodrome, and a safe landing can be made at that aerodrome. (
2. b)in the case

single-engined aeroplanes

any weight, or multi-engined aeroplanes having a maximum total authorised weight

less than 12,500 lb. or 5,700 Kgs., the take-

f weight shall be such that in the event

an engine becoming inoperative at any point along the route or planned diversions therefrom, it will be possible to effect an emergency landing.

f weight shall be such that, taking into account the fuel and oil to be consumed, the estimated landing distance will not exceed 70 per cent.

the effective length

the landing surface at the aerodrome

intended landing or any alternate aerodrome.

f distance in paragraph

f run to a point below the aeroplane when it has attained a height

50 feet or 15 metres above the level

the take-

f area. The speed at the height

50 feet or 15 metres shall not be less than : 1·2 Vs1 for aeroplanes with one or two engines 1·15 Vs1 for aeroplanes with more than two engines, where Vs1 is the stalling speed in the take-

f configuration, with power

f. (ii) In applying paragraph

: (a) the elevation

the aerodrome ; (b) the effective longitudinal slope

the take-

f area ; and (c) not more than 50 per cent.

the reported wind component opposite to the direction

take-

f, and not less than 150 per cent.

the reported wind component in the direction

take-

f. (iii) The landing distance in paragraph

50 feet or 15 metres above the landing surface to the point at which the aeroplane can be brought to a complete stop, or in the case

seaplanes to a speed

approximately 3 m.p.h. or 5 Km. p.h. The speed at the height

50 feet or 15 metres shall not be less than 1·2 Vs0 where Vs0 is the stalling speed in the landing configuration, with power

f. (iv) The calculated landing distance which is applied to paragraph

the aerodrome ; (c) the effective longitudinal slope

the landing surface ; and (d) any other landing surface which is suitable for the expected wind conditions and not more than 50 per cent.

the reported wind component opposite to the direction

take-

f, and not less than 150 per cent.

the reported wind component in the direction

take-

f. (v) The effective length

a landing surface shall be the total length

the landing surface suitable for use at the intended time for landing, less that portion, if any, situated beneath an inclined plane surface clearing all obstructions and having the following characteristics : (a) it intersects the landing surface, and, at a slope

1 in 20, extends beyond the approach end

the landing surface ; (b) it is symmetrical about a vertical plane containing the centre line

the landing surface ; (

1. c)it extends 1,500 feet or 450 metres from the intersection with the landing surface; (
2. d)its width is 400 feet or 120 metres at the landing surface, increasing uniformly to a width

1,000 feet or 300 metres. PART V. AIRCRAFT INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT AND SAFETY DEVICES. 23 Carriage

instruments, equipment and safety devices. 23.—

securing the safety

the aircraft, shall include those specified in the Schedule to this Order.

approved types and shall be installed or stowed in the aircraft in a manner, which shall be approved, which ensures satisfactory functioning and which ensures that they can be used effectively by the person or persons by whom they are intended to be used, as appropriate to the aircraft concerned and to the circumstances under which the flight is to be conducted.

any type suitable for the purpose. They shall be securely installed or stowed in a manner which will not prevent their most effective use as and when required and will ensure that they can not be displaced during flight in such a way as to interfere with the safe operation

the aircraft :— navigational instruments necessary for a particular flight as determined by the pilot in command ; maps and charts, timepieces, chart tables ; sea-anchors ; torches ; whistles ; sound signal equipment ; mooring and/or anchoring devices.

an approved size and shall not be

a type which would cause dangerous contamination

the air in crew or passenger compartments.

persons for which seats are provided in the aircraft and shall include the following :— bandages, triangular bandages, adhesive plaster, white absorbent lint, cotton wool, (wound dressings may be carried in lieu

white absorbent lint and cotton wool), safety pins, scissors, tourniquet or hæmostatic bandage and drugs (analgesic, antiseptic, stimulant). The first-aid kit shall be carried in a sealed container in such a manner that the seals can be readily inspected by persons designated by the operator.

the aircraft shall take steps to the satisfaction

the Minister to ensure— (i) that before the commencement

a flight and before each landing

the aircraft, and in conditions

turbulent air such that the precaution is considered necessary, all safety belts and safety harnesses are correctly fastened and that passengers are made aware

the method

operation ; (ii) that passengers are made familiar with the location

the emergency exits in the aircraft; (iii) that, if a landplane is to be flown over water beyond thirty minutes flying distance from the nearest shore, the passengers are shown before the take-

f, or before reaching thirty minutes flying distance from the nearest shore, the position

the life belts, or equivalents, and the method

their operation ; (iv) that, if a flying boat is to be flown over water, the passengers are shown before the take-

f the position

the life belts, or equivalents, and the method

their operation ; (v) that one pilot at the controls is properly secured in his seat at all times during the flights.

the Minister, conveniently visible for the performance

his duties to any member

the operating crew from his ordinary place

duty, a further such instrument, indicator or gauge, so disposed as to be conveniently visible to him, shall be provided and installed in the aircraft. (ii) Independently operating systems shall be provided when duplicate instruments are required. The systems shall be such that no one fault, which might impair the operation

one such instrument, can impair the operation

both such instruments.

the Schedule to this Order is installed it shall be demonstrated to the satisfaction

the Minister that the equipment as installed is neither a source

danger in itself, nor a prejudice to the proper functioning

the essential services in the aircraft, and does not in any way reduce the airworthiness

the aircraft in which it is installed even in the event

its failure to function.

conducting two-way communication from a distance

not less than 25 nautical miles with aerodrome control at each aerodrome having aerodrome control and at which it is intended to take-

f or land ; (ii) capable

receiving meteorological information at any time during flight ; (iii) capable

conducting two-way communication with at least one aeronautical station at any time during flight ; (b) if engaged in operations other than scheduled airline services :— capable

conducting two-way communication for aerodrome control purposes when arriving at or departing from an aerodrome within the State which is an aerodrome having aerodrome control.

conducting two-way communication from a distance

not less than 25 nautical miles with aerodrome control at each aerodrome

intended landing and each alternate aerodrome having aerodrome control and to which it is intended or may be necessary to take-

f or land ; (b) capable

receiving meteorological information at any time during flight ; (c) capable

conducting two-way communication with at least one aeronautical station at any time during flight ; (d) capable

receiving signals from radio aids to navigation at any time during flight, provided that when navigation during flight can be accomplished by celestial or equivalent methods the equipment need only be capable

receiving signals providing guidance to each aerodrome

intended landing and each alternate aerodrome when the aircraft is within a distance

200 nautical miles from such aerodromes.

receiving signals providing guidance to a point from which a visual landing can be effected. Such equipment shall be capable

providing such guidance at each aerodrome at which it is intended to land in instrument flight conditions. 25 Failure

components. 25.

radio equipment which is carried in compliance with the provisions

subparagraphs (

1. a)(i), (
2. a)(
3. ii)and (b)

paragraph

Article 24

this Order shall be so arranged that failure

a component will not preclude receiving the communications specified in those subparagraphs.

radio equipment which is carried in compliance with the provisions

subparagraphs (a), (b) and (d)

paragraph

Article 24

this Order and the provisions

paragraph

the said Article shall be so arranged that the failure

a component will not preclude receiving the communications and signals specified in those subparagraphs and that paragraph respectively.

radio equipment which is carried in compliance with the provisions

subparagraph (c)

paragraph

Article 24

this Order shall be so arranged that the failure

a component will not preclude receiving the communications specified in that subparagraph. 26 Fulfilment

requirements. 26. The provisions

Articles 24 and 25

this Order shall be deemed to be fulfilled if the ability to conduct the communications specified therein is established during radio operating conditions which are normal for the route concerned. 27 Approval

equipment. 27.—

an approved type and shall be installed in an approved manner.

the flight crew. 28.—

airworthiness

the aircraft or in the Aeroplane Flight Manual or other documents associated with the certificate

airworthiness.

such additional flight crew members is necessitated by considerations related to the type

aircraft used, the type

operation involved and the duration

the flight between points at which flight crews are changed.

which the maximum total authorised weight is 22,500 lb. or 10,000 kgs. or greater and which is flying in circumstances which require compliance with the instrument flight rules when departing from or arriving at an aerodrome shall include, in addition to the pilot in command, a second pilot for the particular purpose

assisting the pilot in command during such departure or arrival as aforesaid. The second pilot shall be the holder

a commercial or a senior commercial or an airline transport pilot's licence, endorsed with a current instrument rating.

the preceding paragraphs

this Article the flight crew carried in an aircraft includes two or more pilots, and the aircraft is a public transport aircraft, the operator shall designate one pilot to act as pilot in command.

radio transmitting equipment, the flight crew shall include at least one member who holds a current licence, issued or validated by the Minister entitling him to operate the type

equipment to be used.

the aircraft, the flight crew shall include at least one licensed flight engineer especially assigned to that station, unless the duties associated with such station can be satisfactorily performed by another flight crew member, holding a flight engineer's licence, without interference with the performance

the regular duties

such other flight crew member.

which the aircraft may be over water for a great circle distance

more than 1,000 nautical miles, or on a flight without landing for a great circle distance

more than 1,500 miles in the course

any part

which— (

1. i)ground radio aids to navigation are inadequate ; or (
2. ii)navigation by celestial observations is necessary ; or (iii) radio-navigation systems required to be operated by a flight navigator must be used. If none

the pilots on board the aircraft is the holder

a flight navigator's licence then the flight navigator shall be a separate person from any other member

the flight crew and shall not engage in any duties other than navigational duties. 29 Qualifications

pilot in command. 29.—

this Article shall apply in relation to public transport aircraft.

an aircraft engaged in scheduled airline services on a particular route for which he has not been previously qualified unless and until he has :— (a) been certified as competent to fly that route by a pilot who has proved his knowledge

and his ability to fly such route ; (b) made two one-way trips over the route within the preceding twelve months, including one trip within the preceding sixty days, either as co-pilot in any type

operation or as pilot in command in other than a scheduled operation ; (c) demonstrated to the satisfaction

the operator his knowledge

the terrain, the seasonal meteorological conditions, the communication and navigation facilities and procedures and the location

search and rescue facilities associated with the route ; (

1. d)performed, within the preceding twelve months— (
2. i)in flight, the established instrument approach procedures at each aerodrome

intended landing if the route is to be flown under instrument flight rules ; (ii) in flight or under simulated instrument flight conditions, the established instrument approach procedures at each other aerodrome which may be used during the operation, when the route is to be flown under instrument flight conditions ; excepting those aerodromes having instrument approach to land procedures identical to those which he has demonstrated his competency to perform, but, for the purposes

subparagraph (ii), the established instrument approach procedures specified therein shall be performed in flight in the case

any aerodrome where the surrounding terrain presents special difficulties.

paragraph

this Article.

any flight over such route grant exemptions from the provisions

subparagraphs (a), (b) and (d)

paragraph

this Article, provided that no fare-paying passengers shall be carried on any flight to which such exemptions relate.

the operator, within the preceding twelve months, his knowledge

the terrain, the seasonal meteorological conditions, the communication and navigation facilities and procedures and the location

search and rescue facilities, which are associated with the area in which the operations are normally conducted ; (ii) performed satisfactorily within the preceding six months, in flight, an established instrument approach procedure for each type

instrument approach system that he may utilise in the operation ; (iii) made within the preceding ninety days, at least three take-

fs and landings in aircraft

the type intended to be used in the operation, carrying not less than one-half

the maximum useful load or at least ninety per cent.

the maximum permissible landing weight authorised for the aircraft concerned ; (iv) prior to engaging in an operation by night made at least one

the take-

fs and landings required by (iii) above by night : (

1. b)a pilot shall not act as pilot in command on an operation outside the area specified in subparagraph (
2. a)(i)

this paragraph unless and until he has demonstrated or otherwise proved to the satisfaction

the operator that he has acquired satisfactory knowledge

the matters specified in that subparagraph with respect to that particular operation. 30 Duties

pilot in command. 30.—

a public transport aircraft shall be responsible for the following matters :— (a) the operation, disposition and safety

the aircraft and the safety

all persons on board while he is in command ; (b) ensuring that the flight check system specified in paragraph

Article 7

this Order is complied with in detail ; (c) notifying the appropriate authority by the quickest available means

any accident involving the aircraft which results in the injury or death

any person or in substantial damage to the aircraft or to property ; (d) reporting any known or suspected defects in the aircraft, including its engines, accessories, instruments and equipment, which may have come to light during the flight, to the operator immediately on the termination

that flight ; (e) the maintenance

the journey log book.

every aircraft other than a public transport aircraft shall be responsible for the matters specified in subparagraphs (a), (c) and (e)

the last preceding paragraph. PART VIII. AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE. 31 Organisation. 31. An operator

public transport aircraft shall ensure that there is provided an organisation including trained staff, workshops and other equipment and facilities adequate to maintain the aircraft in an airworthy condition when in service. 32 Inspection. 32.—

this Article shall apply in relation to public transport aircraft.

inspection to ensure that all maintenance work, overhauls, modifications and repairs to his aircraft which affect airworthiness are effected as provided for in the Maintenance Manual required by Article 33

this Order.

a maintenance release which is a Certificate

Safety for Flight completed in accordance with the provisions

Article 34

this Order.

paragraph

this Article.

Safety for Flight shall come into force after it has been issued and shall be deemed to expire— (a) at the time when a new Certificate

Safety for Flight is required to be issued ; or (b) if the aircraft sustains a defect such as would not, in accordance with ordinary aeronautical practice, be remedied by the operating crew, at the time when the defect occurs, in which event the aircraft shall land at the earliest safe opportunity.

an aircraft which is actually in flight and which would, in normal circumstances, reach its destination before the expiration

its Certificate

Safety for Flight. 33 Maintenance Manual. 33.—

this Article shall apply in relation to public transport aircraft.

maintenance organisations and personnel, a Maintenance Manual containing at least the following particulars in respect

the aircraft used :— (a) procedures for the servicing and maintenance

the aircraft ; (b) the frequency

each check, overhaul or inspection ; (c) the responsibilities

the various classes

skilled maintenance personnel ; (d) the servicing and maintenance methods approved by or requiring the prior approval

the Minister ; (e) the procedure for preparing a maintenance release as required by Article 34

this Order, the circumstances under which it is to be issued and the personnel required to sign it.

any change in the matters specified in paragraph

this Article or as may otherwise be necessary to ensure that the information in the said Manual is kept up to date, or as may be required by the Minister.

this Article are supplied to all organisations or persons to whom the Manual has been issued.

the Minister. 34 Maintenance Release. 34.—

this Article shall apply in relation to public transport aircraft.

Article 36

this Order to certify that the maintenance work has been completed satisfactorily and in accordance with the methods specified in the Maintenance Manual and that the aircraft is safe for flight, and shall contain a certificate to that effect in conformity with such requirements as may be prescribed, signed by such person or persons.

six months after the date on which it was completed. 35 Training. 35. An operator

public transport aircraft shall ensure that all maintenance personnel are instructed regarding the maintenance methods to be employed, in particular when new or unfamiliar equipment is introduced into service. 36 Certification. 36. Every person charged with the responsibility

certifying any matter requiring to be certified in relation to the airworthiness

an aircraft shall be a person holding a current Aircraft Maintenance Engineer's licence, granted or validated by the Minister pursuant to the provisions

the Air Navigation (Personnel Licensing) Order, 1951, entitling such person by virtue

the ratings and privileges

the licence to certify that matter, or such other person as may be approved in that behalf by the Minister. 37 Modification and repairs.

1. Modifications and repairs to aircraft shall be effected in accordance with methods appropriate to the aircraft concerned. 38 Records.
2. An operator

public transport aircraft shall ensure that the following records are kept:— (a) in respect

the major components

the aircraft— (

1. i)the total time in service ; (
2. ii)the date

the last overhaul ; (iii) the date

the last inspection ; (b) in respect

those instruments and equipment

which the serviceability and operating life are determined by their time in service— (i) such records

the time in service as are necessary to determine their serviceability or to compute their operating life ; (ii) the date

the last inspection. The records shall be kept for a period

ninety days after the end

the operating life

the unit to which they relate. 39 Definition.

1. In this Part references to aircraft include references to power units, propellers, components, accessories, instruments, equipment, apparatus and materials including emergency equipment. SCHEDULE. INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT AND SAFETY DEVICES FOR AIRCRAFT.
2. In this Schedule, " approved " means approved by the Minister.
3. All aircraft for all flights—

the engine do not make the indicator essential ; (

1. e)a tachometer (crankshaft rotational speed indicator) ; (
2. f)manifold pressure indicator, where this indicator is necessary for the proper control

the engine ; (

1. g)ignition switches ; (
2. h)coolant outlet temperature indicator for liquid cooled engines ; (
3. i)for aircraft equipped with four or more engines an instrumens or device for indicating the loss

power, where such lost

power is not readily determinable by the pilot from the natural response

the aircraft ; (j) other devices or instruments as prescribed by the Minister.

compressor, turbine and propellor for each engine, as applicable ; (i) an instrument or device for indicating the loss

power, where such loss

power is not readily determinable by the pilot from the natural response

the aircraft ; (j) other devices or instruments as prescribed by the Minister.

the route which it is proposed to fly, together with the maps and charts

any route to which the pilot in command

the aircraft may reasonably expect to be diverted.

the aircraft may need to refer while in flight in order to comply with the Air Navigation (Rules

the Air) Order, 1949, and with the air traffic control procedures for the time being in force.

which can be replaced in flight. The number

fuses to be carried shall be 10%

the number required for each rating or three

each rating, whichever number is the greater.

the Schedule to the Air Navigation (Rules

the Air) Order,

2. In addition to the requirements

paragraph 2—

the Schedule to the Air Navigation (Rules

the Air) Order, 1949 ; (b) the equipment for making the visual signals required by Section V

the Schedule to the Air Navigation (Rules

the Air) Order, 1949 ; (c) adequate illumination for all instruments and equipment that are essential for the safe operation

the aircraft ; (d) the instruments and equipment specified in subparagraphs

this paragraph.

indicating whether the power supply to the gyroscopic instruments is working satisfactorily ; (e) two sensitive pressure altimeters, one

which may be the altimeter required for the issue

a certificate

airworthiness ; (

1. f)a timepiece with a sweep-second hand ; (
2. g)a rate

climb and descent indicator ; (

1. h)approach chart for each aerodrome specified in the flight plan ; (
2. i)in aircraft the maximum total authorised weight

which exceeds 12,500 lb. or 5,700 kgs., a means

indicating the outside air temperature ; (j) an airspeed indicator system with a means

de-icing ; (k) in aircraft the maximum total authorised weight

which exceeds 12,500 lb. or 5,700 Kgs., two air-speed indicators with means

de-icing.

indicating whether the power supply to the gyroscopic instruments is working satisfactorily ; (b) a sensitive altimeter adjustable for changes in barometric pressure. 4. Public Transport Aircraft—

indicating whether the power supply to the gyroscopic instruments is working satisfactorily ; (e) means

indicating to the passengers when seat belts or safety harness should be fastened, except where the pilot and passenger compartments are not separately enclosed ; (f) means

ensuring that the instructions and information relating to restrictions on smoking are conveyed to personnel and passengers in each compartment, as specified in the certificate

airworthiness or the Aeroplane Flight Manual ; (

1. g)aircraft which are to be operated across areas where search and rescue would be difficult shall be equipped with such instruments and/or equipment as the Minister may at his discretion require to be carried ; (
2. h)at least one portable fire extinguisher readily available to the pilot and at least one portable fire extinguisher for each enclosed passenger compartment that is separate from the pilot's compartment, provided that the total number

fire extinguishers shall be in relation to the total compartment capacity, as decided by the Minister, and except that any fire extinguishers which are carried in compliance with the issue

a certificate

airworthiness shall count against those prescribed in this subparagraph ; (

1. i)the following manuals, charts and information— (
2. i)the Aeroplane Flight Manual for the aircraft or, it such a Manual does not exist, other documents containing performance data required for the application

Part IV

this Order ; (ii) the route guide for the route to be flown and/or information necessary for the proper conduct

the flight operations over the route to be flown ; (iii) the ground/air signal code for search and rescue purposes ; (j) means

ensuring that information and instructions are conveyed to passengers with regard to the location and method

opening

the emergency exits ; (

1. k)fire warning indicators ; (
2. l)an accessible and adequate first-aid kit.

which exceeds 2,500 lb. or 1,140 Kgs.—the equipment specified in paragraph 3

this Schedule.

their being required ; (c) additional flotation equipment,

not less than 20 per cent.

the capacity

the equipment required under (

1. a)above, provided in a stowage accessible from outside the aircraft ; (
2. d)equipment

a marine type for making from the surface

the water the pyrotechnical signal

distress specified in Section V

the Schedule to the Air Navigation (Rules

the Air) Order, 1949 ; (e) equipment for mooring or for anchoring appropriate to the maximum total authorised weight

the aircraft.

which exceeds 5,000 lb. or 2,270 kgs.— (a) the equipment prescribed in subparagraph

this paragraph ; (

1. b)one sea anchor (drogue) ; (
2. c)such apparatus as is required to facilitate the manoeuvring

the aircraft on the water under its own engine power and as is appropriate to its weight, size and handling characteristics, and, where such apparatus is not controlled by the pilot, a communication system enabling him to instruct the operator thereof.

this paragraph ; (b) equipment necessary for making the visual signals referred to in the Schedule to the Air Navigation (Rules

the Air) Order, 1949.

which the aircraft may at any time be more than ninety minutes flying distance in still air from the nearest shore except that, when an aircraft in the en route condition with the critical engine inoperative and, in the instance

multi-engined aircraft, the remaining engine(s) developing maximum continuous power, has not a positive rate

climb at an altitude

5,000 feet or 1,524 metres above sea level in conditions

Standard Atmosphere, in which instance for flights in the course

which the aircraft may at any time be more than thirty minutes flying distance in still air from the nearest shore (both flying times calculated at the most economical cruising speed

the aircraft at sea level, according to the best information available)— (a) suitably equipped dinghies

approved type sufficient to accommodate all occupants

the aircraft. Each dinghy shall be equipped with the following— (

1. i)means for maintaining buoyancy ; (
2. ii)drogue to reduce drift ; (iii) life lines and means

attaching one dinghy to another ; (iv) paddles or other means

propulsion ; (

1. v)weather protection equipment ; (
2. vi)waterproof torch ; (vii) means

making sea water drinkable ; (viii) marine type pyrotechnical signalling equipment ; (

1. ix)first-aid equipment ; (
2. x)sufficient food and water to maintain the occupants

the dinghy for a period as required by the Minister ; Note

an approved type for use in the type

dinghy in which they are installed. Note

dinghies and dinghy equipment shall be carried out to ensure that they are maintained in a serviceable condition. Note

stowage

dinghies required by subparagraph (a) and the method

launching shall be such as to ensure the most expeditious and efficient use

them in the event

a forced landing

the aircraft on water. Note

subparagraph (

1. a)shall be contained in a pack and one such pack shall be stowed with each dinghy so that it is immediately available when the dinghy is launched. (
2. b)for every four or proportion

four dinghies, one dinghy radio transmitter shall be carried in the aircraft in a position in which it would be most readily available for use in an emergency. The radio transmitter shall be

an approved type and the method

stowage in the aircraft and

subsequent operation in the dinghy shall be approved.

two single filaments or one dual filament lamp with separately energised filaments ; (

1. b)cabin lights in all passenger compartments ; (
2. c)electric torches for each crew member station.

the flight crew. A separate oxygen supply and dispensing apparatus, under the control

the flight crew, must be carried when the aircraft is carrying passengers, provided that, while the air space in the crew and passenger (if any) compartments is kept at a pressure greater than 700 mbs., such oxygen only as would be necessary for the flight crew

the aircraft as an emergency measure in the event

pressure failure must be provided ; (b) when a supply

oxygen must be carried, means

indicating to the passengers in each compartment the appropriate times at which oxygen should be used, and the method

use.

astronomical observations, including observations for checking the magnetic compass ; (

1. b)chart table ; (
2. c)such navigational instruments as are necessary for the particular flight.

departure indicate that conditions conducive to ice formation will be encountered— (a) means

preventing the formation

, or means

removing, such ice on the wings, tail surfaces and control surfaces as would seriously affect the aerodynamic characteristics

the aircraft or interfere with the proper functioning

its flying controls ; (b) means

preventing the formation

, or means

removing, such ice from the propellers as would seriously affect their aerodynamic characteristics and, in the instance

a variable pitch propeller, would interfere with its pitch changing mechanism ; (c) means

preventing formation

, or means

removing, ice on such portion

the pilot's windscreen as is necessary to provide an adequate and clear view ; (d) means

protecting any fixed aerial to ensure that ice accretion will not interfere with its electrical insulation, and if a non-retractable direction-finding loop aerial is fitted, means

preventing ice accretion thereon ; (e) such safeguards, whether by heating or otherwise, as are necessary to ensure that all equipment, instruments and devices required for use during the flight

the aircraft will continue to function under icing conditions. 5. Gliders—

a certificate

airworthiness in respect

the particular glider ; (

1. b)such additional instruments and equipment as the Minister may, at his discretion, require to be carried in the particular glider ; (
2. c)safety harness for every seat in use.

the Air) Order, 1949, the lights prescribed in that Schedule ; (b) adequate electrical illumination, supplied from the main source

supply in the glider, for the instruments and equipment (including maps) required to be carried and the illumination

which is necessary to enable use to be made

them during the flight.

aircraft. GIVEN under my

ficial Seal this 9th day

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