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2006 ARRANGEMENT
ARTICLES PART I Preliminary Article
Order and exemptions from Order.
Aircraft.
laws and regulations. 9. Responsibility
the operator.
explosives and dangerous goods.
passengers on test flights prohibited.
logbooks and records. 16. Keeping
entries. 17. Alteration
entries or making false entries.
documents. PART III Flight Operations
aircraft. 22. Operator's duties regarding supervision
flight operations.
minimum flight altitudes and approval by Authority. 26. Determination
aerodrome operating minima.
aircraft.
operational flight plan.
cabin crew members and passengers in the event
loss
pressurisation. 40. Use
oxygen - all aircraft.
flight crew members.
flight plan change. 48. Duties
pilot-in-command. 49. Authority
the pilot-in-command. 50. Duties
a flight operations
ficer. PART IV Aircraft Operating Limitations 51. Conditions
operation. PART V Aircraft Instruments, Equipment and Safety Devices 52. Carriage
instruments, equipment and safety devices.
equipment. PART VII Aircraft Crew 56. Composition and Standards
the aircraft flight crew.
owners and lessees. 63. Keeping and preservation
logbooks. FIRST SCHEDULE Instruments, Equipment and Safety Devices for Aircraft SECOND SCHEDULE Manuals, Logs and Records IRISH AVIATION AUTHORITY (OPERATIONS) ORDER, 2006 S.I. No. ........
2006 The Irish Aviation Authority in pursuance
sections 5, 14, 58, 59, 60, 65 and 67
the Irish Aviation Authority Act, 1993 (No. 29
1993) as amended by the Air Navigation and Transport (Amendment) Act, 1998 (No. 24
1998) and the Aviation Regulation Act, 2001 (No. 1
2001), hereby orders as follows: PART I Preliminary Citation and commencement 1.
March, 2006. Definitions 2.
1993) as amended; “the Authority” means the Irish Aviation Authority; “aerial work aircraft” means an aircraft, not being a commercial transport aircraft, which is being flown for payment required to be made, or promised, to the operator
the aircraft in respect
the flight or
the purpose for which the flight is made; “aerodrome” means a defined area on land or water (including any buildings, installations and equipment) intended to be used either wholly or in part for the arrival, departure and surface movement
aircraft; “aerodrome operating minima” means the limits
usability
an aerodrome for: (i) take-
f, expressed in terms
runway visual range (RVR) and/or visibility and if necessary, cloud conditions; or (ii) landing in approach and landing operations with vertical guidance, expressed in terms
visibility and/or runway visual range (RVR) and decision height or altitude (DA/H); and (iii) landing in non-precision approach and landing operations, expressed in terms
visibility and/or runway visual range, minimum descent altitude or height (MDA/H) and if necessary, cloud conditions; “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; “aircraft” means any machine that can derive support in the atmosphere from the reactions
the air other than the reaction
the air against the earth's surface; “aircraft operating manual” means a manual, acceptable to the state
the operator, containing normal, abnormal and emergency procedures, checklists, limitations, performance information, details
the aircraft systems and other material relevant to the operation
the aircraft. This manual is part
the Operations Manual defined below; “air operator's certificate” (AOC) means a certificate authorising an operator to carry out specified commercial air transport operations; “air transport undertaking” means an undertaking the business
which includes the carriage by air for hire or reward
passengers or cargo; “alternate aerodrome or heliport” means an aerodrome or heliport (including the aerodrome or heliport
departure), which may be specified in a flight plan, to which an aircraft in flight may proceed when it becomes impossible or inadvisable to proceed to or to land at the aerodrome or heliport
intended landing; alternate aerodromes include the following: “take-
f alternate” means an alternate aerodrome at which an aircraft can land should this become necessary shortly after take-
f and it is not possible to use the aerodrome
departure; “en-route alternate” means an aerodrome at which an aircraft would be able to land after experiencing an abnormal or emergency condition while en route; “ETOPS en-route alternate” means a suitable and appropriate alternate aerodrome at which an aeroplane would be able to land after experiencing an engine shutdown or other abnormal or emergency condition while en-route in an ETOPS operation; “destination alternate” means an alternate aerodrome to which an aircraft may proceed should it become either impossible or inadvisable to land at the aerodrome
intended landing; “altimetry system error (ASE)” means the difference between the altitude indicated by the altimeter display assuming a correct altimeter barometric setting and the pressure altitude corresponding to the undisturbed ambient pressure; “applicable Joint Aviation Requirements” means the relevant Joint Aviation Requirements applicable to the subject referred to in the Order and effective in the State under the European Communities Council Regulation 91/3922/EEC
16 December 19911 or otherwise prescribed as effective by a direction
the Authority under this Order or any other Order; “Approach and landing operations using instrument approach procedures” means instrument approach and landing operations which are classified as follows: “Non-precision approach and landing operations” - which means an instrument approach which utilises lateral guidance but does not use vertical guidance; “Approach and landing operations with vertical guidance” - which means an instrument approach and landing which utilises lateral and vertical guidance but does not meet the requirements established for precision approach and landing operations; “Precision approach and landing operations” - which means an instrument approach and landing using precision lateral and vertical guidance with minima as determined by the category
operation; Note: Lateral and vertical guidance refers to the guidance provided either by a ground-based navigation aid or computer generated navigation data; “appropriate authority” means, in relation to the State, the Authority and, in relation to any other state, the relevant authority
the state having sovereignty over the territory being overflown, and in the case
flight over the high seas, the relevant authority
the state in which the aircraft concerned is registered; “appropriate person” means an authorised
ficer
the Authority as defined in the Act or a person authorised by the appropriate Authority for the purposes
this Order or the Chicago Convention; “authorised
ficer” means an authorised
ficer
the Authority as defined in section 2
the Act; “cabin crew member” means a crew member who performs, in the interest
the safety
passengers, duties assigned by the operator or the pilot-in-command
the aircraft but who shall not act as a flight crew member; “cargo” includes mail and animals; “certificate
airworthiness” means, save where the contrary intention appears, a certificate
airworthiness issued or validated under the Irish Aviation Authority (Airworthiness
Aircraft) Orders, 1996 to 2003; “certificate
registration” means, save where the contrary intention appears, a certificate
registration issued under the Irish Aviation Authority (Nationality and Registration
Aircraft) Order, 2005 ( S.I. No. 634
2005 ); “checklist system” has the meaning assigned to it by Article 23
this Order; “the Chicago Convention” (in this Order referred to as “the Convention” ) has the meaning assigned to it by the Act; “commander” means the pilot-in-command designated by the operator for a specific flight, who may delegate responsibility to another pilot-in-command; “commercial transport aircraft” means an aircraft used or intended to be used by the operator for the purpose
carrying passengers or cargo for which purpose payment is required to be made or promised to the operator or, in a case where the carriage is effected by an air transport undertaking, whether for payment or not; “commercial air transport operation” means an aircraft operation involving the transport
passengers, cargo or mail for remuneration or hire; “configuration deviation list” (CDL) means a list established by the organisation responsible for the type design, with the approval
the state
design, which identifies any external parts
an aircraft type which may be missing at the commencement
a flight and which contains, where necessary, any information on associated operating limitations and performance correction; “congested area” means a densely populated area which is substantially used for residential, commercial or recreational purposes and is without adequate safe landing areas; “controlled flight” means any flight which is provided with air traffic control services; “controlled VFR flight” means a controlled flight conducted in accordance with the visual flight rules; “crew member” means a person assigned by an operator to duty on an aircraft during a flight duty period; “cruise relief pilot” means a flight crew member who is assigned to perform pilot tasks during cruise flight to allow the pilot-in-command or a co-pilot to obtain planned rest; “cruising level” means a level maintained during a significant portion
a flight; “dangerous goods” means articles or substances which are capable
posing a risk to health, safety, property or the environment and which are shown in the list
dangerous goods in the Technical Instructions or which are classified according to those Instructions, when transported by air; “decision altitude (DA) or decision height (DH)” means a specified altitude or height in a precision approach or an approach with vertical guidance at which a missed approach must be initiated if the required visual reference to continue the approach has not been established; (Note: DA is referenced to mean sea level and DH is referenced to the threshold elevation
the runway concerned); “defined point after take-
f or before landing” means, in the case
a multi-engine helicopter, the point before which (during or after take-
f) or after which (during approach and landing) the helicopter's ability to continue the flight safely, with one engine inoperative, is not assured and a forced landing may be required; “duty time or period” with regard to a flight crew or a cabin crew member employed by or working for the holder
an air operator certificate means a continuous period
time during which that person is required to carry out any task or tasks associated with the business
that operator; “elevated heliport” means a heliport located on a raised structure on land; “Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System (EGPWS)” means a ground proximity warning system with a forward looking terrain avoidance function; “ETOPS” means extended range operations for twin engine turbine aircraft; “flight crew member” means: (
that state and charged with duties essential to the operation
an aircraft during a flight duty period; “Flight Data Analysis” means a process
analysing recorded flight data in order to improve the safety
flight operations; “flight duty time or period” means the total time from the moment a flight crew member commences duty, immediately subsequent to a rest period and prior to making a flight or series
flights, to the moment he or she is relieved
all duties having completed such flight or series
flights; “flight manual” means a manual which is associated with a certificate
airworthiness and contains limitations within which the aircraft is to be considered airworthy, and instructions and information necessary to the flight crew members for the safe operation
the aircraft; “flight plan” means specified information provided to air traffic services units relative to an intended flight or portion
a flight
an aircraft; “flight preparation form” has the meaning assigned to it by Article 29
this Order; “flight recorder” means any type
recorder installed in an aircraft for the purpose
complementing accident/incident investigation and includes flight data and cockpit voice recorders; “flight safety documents system” means a set
inter-related documentation established by the operator, compiling and organising information necessary for flight and ground operations and comprising, as a minimum, the operations manual and the operator's maintenance control manual; “flight time” means, save where the contrary intention appears, the total time from the moment an aeroplane first moves for the purpose
taking
f, under its own or external power, until the moment it finally comes to rest at the end
the flight; (this is also known as “block to block” or “chock to chock” time in general usage) or in the case
a helicopter, from the moment its rotor blades start turning until the moment the helicopter finally comes to rest at the end
the flight and its rotor blades have stopped; “ground handling” means those services necessary for an aircraft's arrival at and departure from an airport, other than air traffic services; “heliport” means an aerodrome or a defined area on a structure intended to be used wholly or in part for the arrival, departure and surface movement
helicopters; “human factors principles” means principles which apply to aeronautical design, certification, training, operations and maintenance
aircraft and which seek safe interface between the human and other system components by proper consideration
human performance; “human-performance” means human capabilities and limitations which have an impact on the safety and efficiency
aeronautical operations; “instrument flight rules (IFR)” means the rules contained in Part IV
the Schedule to the Irish Aviation Authority (Rules
the Air) Order, 2004 ( S.I. No. 72
2004 ); “instrument meteorological conditions (IMC)” means meteorological conditions expressed in terms
visibility, distance from cloud and ceiling less than the minima for visual meteorological conditions; “Joint Aviation Requirements” means the Joint Aviation Requirements (JARs) adopted by the Joint Aviation Authorities
Europe referred to in section 14
the Act; “JAR-OPS” means “Joint Aviation Requirements - Operations” and consists
two Parts - JAR-OPS Part 1 refers to Aeroplanes and JAR-OPS Part 3 to Helicopters; “JAR-145” means “Joint Aviation Requirements Part 145” and contains the requirements and procedures for the approval
an aircraft maintenance organisation for the maintenance release
a commercial transport aircraft; “load sheet” has the meaning assigned to it by Article 30
this Order; “maintenance” means the performance
tasks required to ensure the continued airworthiness
an aircraft including any one or combination
overhaul, inspection, replacement, defect rectification and the embodiment
a modification or repair; “maintenance control manual” means an operator's maintenance control manual and has the meaning assigned to it in Part VIII
the Order; “maintenance programme” means a document which describes the specific scheduled maintenance tasks and their frequency
completion and related procedures, such as a reliability programme, necessary for the safe operation
the aircraft to which it relates; “maintenance release” means a maintenance release issued under the Irish Aviation Authority (Airworthiness
Aircraft) Orders, 1996 to 2003 and is a release to service which contains a certification confirming that the maintenance work to which it relates has been completed in a satisfactory manner, either in accordance with the approved data and the procedures described in the maintenance organisation's procedures manual or the operator's maintenance control manual or under an equivalent system; “Master Minimum Equipment list (MMEL)” means a list established for a particular aircraft type by the organisation responsible for the type design with the approval
the State
Design containing items, one or more
which is permitted to be unserviceable at the commencement
a flight and which may be associated with special operating conditions limitations or procedures for that flight; “maximum mass” - means the maximum certificated mass
an aircraft; “maximum total mass authorised” (MTMA) means the maximum total mass
the aircraft and its contents at which the aircraft may take
f in accordance with the certificate
airworthiness in force in respect
the aircraft and the associated flight manual limitations and regulated performance; “minimum descent altitude/height (MDA/MDH)” means a specified altitude or height in a non-precision approach or circling approach below which descent may not be made without visual reference; “Minimum Equipment List (MEL)” means a list which provides for the operation
an aircraft, subject to specified conditions, with particular equipment inoperative, prepared by the aircraft operator in conformity with or more restrictive than the Master Minimum Equipment List (MMEL); “obstacle clearance altitude (OCA) or obstacle clearance height (OCH)” means the lowest altitude or lowest height above the elevation
the relevant runway threshold or the aerodrome elevation as applicable, used in establishing compliance with appropriate obstacle clearance criteria; “obstacle clearance limit (OCL)” means the height above the elevation
an aerodrome below which the minimum required vertical clearance cannot be maintained on approach or in the event
a missed approach; “Operations Manual” has the meaning assigned to it by Article 23
the Order; “operational control” means the exercise
authority over the initiation, continuation, diversion or termination
a flight in the interest
the safety
the aircraft, those on board and the regularity and efficiency
that flight; “operational flight plan” means the operator's plan for the safe conduct
the flight based on considerations
aircraft performance, other operating limitations and relevant expected conditions on the route to be followed and at the aerodromes concerned; “operator” means a person, organisation or enterprise engaged in or
fering to engage in an aircraft operation; and who or which, in relation to any particular aircraft, has at the relevant time the responsibility for the management
that aircraft; the operator
a commercial transport aircraft is the holder
an air operator certificate from the state
the operator concerned; the operator
a private or an aerial work aircraft is the registered owner; “operator's maintenance control manual” means a document which describes the operator's procedures necessary to ensure that all scheduled and unscheduled maintenance is performed on the operator's aircraft on time and in a controlled and satisfactory manner; “the Order” means this Order; “pilot-in-command” means the pilot designated by the operator or, in the case
a private category aircraft or an aerial work aircraft, designated by the registered owner, as being in command
that aircraft, and charged with the safe conduct
a flight; “Performance Class 1” means, in relation to a helicopter, performance such that, in the case
critical power unit failure, it is able to land on the rejected take-
f area or safely continue the flight to an appropriate landing area, depending on when the failure occurs; “Performance Class 2” means, in relation to a helicopter, performance such that in the case
critical power unit failure, it is able to safely continue the flight, except when the failure occurs prior to a defined point after take-
f or after a defined point before landing, in which case a forced landing may be required; “Performance Class 3” means, in relation to a helicopter, performance such that, in the case
power unit failure at any point in the flight profile, a forced landing must be performed; “prescribed” means prescribed by a direction given by the Authority and the expression “prescribe” shall be construed accordingly; “pressure altitude” means an atmospheric pressure expressed in terms
altitude which corresponds to that pressure in the Standard Atmosphere as defined in Annex 8 to the Chicago Convention; “private aircraft” means an aircraft which is neither a commercial transport aircraft nor an aerial work aircraft; “proficiency check” means a demonstration
skill to revalidate or renew a flight crew licence rating and including such oral examination as the examiner may require; “psychoactive substances” means alcohol, opoids, cannabinoids, sedatives and hypnotics, cocaine, other psychostimulants, hallucinogens and volatile solvents, whereas coffee and tobacco are excluded; “repair” means the restoration
an aeronautical product to an airworthy condition to ensure that the aircraft continues to comply with the design aspects
the appropriate airworthiness requirements for the issuance
the type certificate for the respective aircraft type, after it has been damaged or subjected to wear; “rest period” means any period
time on the ground during which a flight crew member is relieved
all duties by the operator; “runway visual range” (RVR) means the range over which the pilot
an aircraft on the centre line
a runway can see the runway surface markings or the lights delineating the runway or identifying its centre line; “required navigation performance” (RNP) means a statement
the navigation performance accuracy necessary for operation within a defined airspace with a containment value (termed RNP Type) expressed as a distance in nautical miles from the intended position within which flights would be for at least 95 per cent
the total flying time; “state
registry” means the state on whose register the aircraft is entered; “state
the operator” means the state in which the operator's principal place
business is located or, if there is no such place
business, the operator's permanent residence; “synthetic training device (STD)” means any one
the following types
apparatus in which flight conditions are simulated on the ground: (a) a synthetic training device which provides accurate representation
the flight-deck
a particular aircraft type to the extent that the mechanical, electrical, electronic and other aircraft systems control functions, the normal environment
flight crew members, and the performance and flight characteristics
the type
aircraft are realistically simulated, (b) a flight procedures simulator which provides a realistic flight-deck environment and which simulates instrument responses, simple control functions
mechanical, electrical, electronic and other aircraft systems, and the performance and flight characteristics
aircraft
a particular class, or (c) a basic instrument flight trainer which is equipped with appropriate instruments and which simulates the flight-deck environment
an aircraft in flight in instrument flight conditions; “target level
safety (TLS)“means a generic term representing the level
risk which is considered acceptable in particular circumstances; “Technical Instructions” means the Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport
Dangerous Goods by Air published by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) as Document No. 9284; “total cosmic radiation” means the total
ionising and neutron radiation
galactic and solar origin; “total vertical error (TVE)” means the vertical geometric difference between the actual pressure altitude flown by an aircraft and its assigned pressure altitude (flight level); “transition altitude/level” means the altitude below which the vertical position
an aircraft is controlled by reference to altitudes instead
flight levels; “visual flight rules (VFR)” means the rules contained in Part III
the Schedule to the Irish Aviation Authority (Rules
the Air) Order, 2004; “visual meteorological conditions (VMC)” means meteorological conditions expressed in terms
visibility, distance from cloud and ceiling equal to or better than the minima specified in Part III
the Schedule to the Irish Aviation Authority (Rules
the Air) Order, 2004.
2002 ), the Irish Aviation Authority (Operations)(Amendment) Order, 2002 ( S.I. No. 592
2002 ), the Irish Aviation Authority (Operations)(Amendment) Order, 2003 ( S.I. No. 388
2003 ), the Irish Aviation Authority (Operations)(Amendment) Order, 2005 ( S.I. No. 217
2005 ) and the Irish Aviation Authority (Operations)(Amendment No. 2) Order, 2005 ( S.I. No. 778
2005 ) are hereby revoked.
the Irish Aviation Authority (Operations) Orders, 2002 to 2005, direction given under those Orders and in force at the commencement
this Order shall continue in force and shall be deemed for all purposes to have been given under this Order. Application
Order and exemption from Order 4.
this Article, this Order shall, unless the contrary intention appears or is stated, apply to all aircraft registered in the State, wherever such aircraft may be, unless such an aircraft is subject to a delegation
oversight responsibility to another state under Article 83 bis to the Convention and shall also apply to all aircraft operated by a commercial transport operator under an air operator's certificate issued by the Authority and, with respect to Article 6
subparagraph (a)
this Order as may be specified in the direction shall apply to such aircraft, not being aircraft registered in the State, which are for the time being under the management
a person who is qualified to hold a legal or beneficial interest by way
ownership
an aircraft registered in the State, as may be so specified.
training any person or persons carried therein (other than the crew member thereof) to perform duties in an aircraft, or (b) the carriage
persons for the purpose
undergoing instruction in flying, shall not be a commercial transport aircraft for the purposes
this Order but the requirements
paragraphs
this Order shall apply to such an aircraft unless otherwise prescribed or unless it is an aircraft owned by or operated under an arrangement entered into by a flying club or it is an aerial work aircraft, when it shall be registered in the State and the appropriate requirements
Articles 29 and 62 shall apply to it.
this Order subject to such conditions as the Authority determines necessary to ensure an equivalent level
safety in respect
such an exemption and which conditions shall be complied with by the person to whom or in regard to the aircraft to which the exemption relates.
this Order shall not apply to an aircraft to the extent that the applicable provisions
EU Regulations have force
law in the State and apply to that aircraft. Application to unregistered aircraft 5. If an aircraft which is not registered flies in contravention
the Irish Aviation Authority (Nationality and Registration
Aircraft) Order, 2005, this Order shall apply to that aircraft, when in or over the State, in like manner as it applies to aircraft registered in the State and the liability
that aircraft, when so flying, shall be the same in all respects as the liability under this Order
aircraft registered in the State. Detention
Aircraft and Access to Aircraft, Organisations and Persons 6.
ficer, that an aircraft has been, is intended to be or is likely to be flown from any place within the State in such circumstances that the flight was or would be in contravention
the Act or any
the Orders or Directions thereunder, including this Order, or was or would be a cause
danger to persons or property therein or elsewhere, the Authority or the authorised
ficer may investigate those circumstances or any incident concerned and may give to the operator
that aircraft or the person acting as or designated by the operator to act as pilot-in-command
that aircraft instructions, not to make a further flight and may take such steps by way
detention
that aircraft or otherwise as appear to the Authority or that
ficer to be necessary in order to prevent such a flight. A person instructed by the Authority or an authorised
ficer not to make a flight shall comply with such an instruction.
paragraph
this Article or for any other purpose under the Act and the Orders or Directions thereunder, an authorised
ficer may enter and inspect an aircraft and may exercise the powers
section 65
the Act for the purposes
the detention
an aircraft or
any investigation necessary.
ficer shall, on request, be granted access by an operator to that operator's organisation and to any person who has duties under this Order in respect
the operation or maintenance
an aircraft by that organisation. Directions 7.
such matters and things as may be specified in this Order for carrying out the purposes
this Order and the Schedules thereto as may be necessary and appropriate.
Notices to Airmen (otherwise known as “NOTAMS” ), Notices to Aircraft Operators, Notices to Aircraft Owners and Aircraft Engineers (otherwise known as “Aeronautical Notices” ), or Aeronautical Information Circulars, any or all
which may be posted on the Authority's website, or by notice sent by registered post to the person affected.
a Regulation
the European Communities and a provision
those Joint Aviation Requirements conflicts or may be interpreted to conflict with a corresponding provision
this Order, that provision
the applicable Joint Aviation Requirements shall take precedence over the corresponding provision
this Order unless otherwise prescribed by the Authority in a particular case. PART II General Operator's responsibility for employees' knowledge
laws and regulations 8.
a commercial transport aircraft shall comply with the applicable Joint Aviation Requirements and shall ensure that in respect
the operation
each aircraft for which that operator is responsible: (a) all employees
the operator concerned with an aircraft operation, including all flight and cabin crew members, are aware that, when in or over the territory
the State or
another state, they are obliged to comply with the laws, regulations and procedures in force in that state; (b) the pilot-in-command
an aircraft is familiar with the regulations and procedures in force pertinent to the performance
his or her duties in respect
: (
that aircraft are familiar with such
the regulations and procedures referred to in subparagraph (b)
this paragraph as are pertinent to the performance
their respective duties in the operation
the aircraft. (d) the flight crew members have demonstrated the ability to speak and understand the language used for aeronautical telephony communications as specified in Annex 1 to the Convention
an aircraft shall comply with the relevant laws, regulations and procedures
the states in which that aircraft is operated. Responsibility
the operator 9.
an aircraft, and the operator
a commercial transport aircraft, shall be responsible for the operation and safety
the aircraft and for the safety
all persons on board during flight time.
an aircraft shall not engage in commercial air transport operations with that aircraft unless that operator is in possession
a valid air operator's certificate issued by the state
the operator in accordance with Annex 6 to the Convention or, for an operator in the State, by the Authority under the Irish Aviation Authority (Air Operator Certificates) Order, 1999 ( S.I. No. 420
1999 ), authorising that operator to conduct commercial air transport operations in accordance with such conditions and limitations as may be specified for that operator and an aircraft, wherever registered, shall not be used within the State for aerial work without the permission
the Authority.
a commercial transport aircraft shall be responsible for the operational control
each aircraft operated by that operator and shall ensure the safety
all persons who board an aircraft so operated with the intention
making a flight therein and shall comply with the appropriate requirements
this Order and the applicable Joint Aviation Requirements in respect
the operation
that aircraft.
a commercial transport aircraft shall ensure that there is on board that aircraft for every flight a checklist
procedures to be followed in searching for a bomb in case
suspected aircraft sabotage and for inspecting aircraft for concealed weapons, explosives or other dangerous devices when a well founded suspicion exists that any such might be present on board that aircraft. The checklist shall be supported by guidance on the appropriate course
action to be taken should a bomb or suspicious object be found and information on the least-risk bomb location specific to the aircraft.
a commercial transport aircraft shall establish and maintain an accident prevention and flight safety programme for the aircraft operations under the operator's control. In the case
an aircraft with a certificated take-
f mass
more than 27,000 kg, the operator shall establish and maintain a flight data analysis programme as part
the accident prevention and flight safety programme which shall be non-punitive and adequately safeguarded to protect the identity
persons involved in relation to the sources
the data. (b) The operator
a commercial transport aircraft shall establish a flight safety documents system for the use and guidance
operational personnel which shall be so organised as to provide easy access to flight and ground operations information within that system as well as to effectively manage the distribution and revision
operational documents.
a commercial transport aircraft, who is the holder
a current air operator's certificate issued by the Authority, shall comply with all
the appropriate requirements
the Order and the provisions
the applicable Joint Aviation Requirements. Pilot-in-command's duties in certain emergencies 10.
an aircraft or
any person therein and necessitates the taking
action involving a violation by any crew member
regulations or procedures in force in the airspace in which that aircraft is flying, the pilot-in-command shall notify the appropriate authority, without delay,
the violation, and shall submit a written report on the violation and the reason therefor to the Authority in all cases and also to the appropriate authority
the state in or over which the violation occurs, if that state requires such a report.
a report referred to in paragraph
this Article shall be submitted to the Authority by the pilot-in-command concerned as soon after the occurrence
the emergency as may be reasonably practicable and where possible within ten days
such occurrence.
this paragraph, if an aircraft in flight (or such
its equipment as is necessary for the airworthiness
the aircraft) sustains a defect affecting the safety
the aircraft, the aircraft shall land at the earliest safe opportunity and shall not fly again unless a certificate
release to service relating to the rectification
the defect has been issued under the Irish Aviation Authority (Airworthiness
Aircraft) Orders, 1996 to 2003; (b) Where, in the case
an aircraft having more than two engines, any engine loses power or has to be shut down, the pilot-in-command
that aircraft: (i) may, instead
landing at the earliest safe opportunity, decide to land at a suitable convenient aerodrome, and (ii) shall report, as soon as practicable after the occurrence, to the appropriate air traffic control unit the loss
power and his or her decision to land at a suitable aerodrome and shall thereafter keep air traffic control fully informed
the progress
the flight; (c) The pilot-in-command
an aircraft shall not decide to land at a suitable convenient aerodrome instead
landing at the earliest safe opportunity unless he or she is satisfied that the course adopted is as safe as landing at the earliest safe opportunity and he or she has taken into account factors which may affect the safety
the aircraft including: (i) the nature
the malfunction
the engine which caused the loss
power, (ii) any possible mechanical difficulties which may result from the continuation
the flight, (iii) the altitude and mass
the aircraft, (iv) the amount
fuel remaining in the aircraft, (
the air traffic in and about any suitable convenient aerodrome, (vii) the nature
the terrain to be overflown, and (viii) the familiarity
the flight crew with conditions in and about any suitable convenient aerodrome; (d) Whenever a pilot-in-command
an aircraft lands that aircraft at a suitable convenient aerodrome instead
at the earliest safe opportunity, he or she shall, as soon as is reasonably practicable, furnish the operator, or if there is otherwise no operator, the Authority, with a report in writing stating the reasons for the decision to land at the selected aerodrome rather than at the earliest safe opportunity; (e) Whenever the operator is furnished with a report pursuant to subparagraph (d)
this Article, the operator shall, within ten days
the receipt
the report, furnish the Authority with a copy
the report together with any observations the operator may wish to make on the report. Carriage
explosives and dangerous goods 11.
explosive substances and other dangerous goods in an aircraft shall be conducted generally in accordance with the Standards and Recommended Practices
Annex 18 to the Convention and its associated Technical Instructions and in compliance with the provisions
this Order, the Air Navigation (Carriage
Munitions
War, Weapons and Dangerous Goods) Orders, 1973 and 1979 and any applicable Directions under those Orders and, for a commercial transport operator certificated by the Authority, in accordance with the applicable Joint Aviation Requirements.
a commercial transport aircraft and, in respect
subparagraph (a)
this paragraph, the pilot-in-command
an aircraft shall: (a) ensure that dangerous goods are not carried in an aircraft cabin occupied by passengers or on the flight deck
an aircraft except in circumstances permitted by the provisions
the Technical Instructions referred to in paragraph
this Article; (b) provide the pilot-in-command as early as practicable before departure
the aircraft carrying such goods with written information as specified in the technical instructions referred to in paragraph
this Article; (c) provide such information in the Operations Manual as will enable the flight crew to carry out its responsibilities with regard to the carriage
dangerous goods and shall provide instructions as to the action to be taken in the event
emergencies arising involving dangerous goods; (d) in the event
an aircraft accident or incident, provide information without delay to emergency personnel responding to the accident or incident about the dangerous goods on board as shown on the written information to the pilot-in-command; (e) promulgate information to intending passengers in such a manner that they are warned as to the types
dangerous goods which a person is forbidden from transporting aboard an aircraft as provided for in the Technical Instructions as referred to in paragraph
this Article. Information on search and rescue services 12.
a commercial transport aircraft, the operator shall ensure that such information is made available to the pilot-in-command, either in the Operations Manual, or by such other means as the Authority considers appropriate or as required by the applicable Joint Aviation Requirements. Carriage
passengers on test flights prohibited 13.
a commercial transport aircraft and the pilot-in-command
an aircraft shall ensure that a person (other than a required flight crew member or a person authorised by the Authority) is not carried in an aircraft engaged on a test flight unless the carriage
that person is necessary or desirable for the purpose
, or in connection with, the test flight and is authorised by the operator and by the pilot-in-command.
proving the airworthiness
an aircraft or
its equipment. Smoking in aircraft 14.
an aircraft or the operator
a commercial transport aircraft shall take reasonable steps to ensure that smoking is prohibited in that aircraft as follows: (a) if and in so far as smoking is prohibited by the certificate
airworthiness or the flight manual
such aircraft; (b) in any circumstances when smoking might endanger the safety
the aircraft; (c) in order to comply with an ICAO recommendation endorsed by the State.
an aircraft or the operator
a commercial transport aircraft shall take reasonable steps to ensure that instructions indicating when smoking is prohibited in any compartment
that aircraft are conveyed to all persons in that compartment.
an aircraft when smoking is prohibited in that compartment by an instruction to that effect given by or on behalf
the pilot-in-command.
an aircraft shall not tamper with or interfere with smoke or fire detection or fire extinguishing equipment in an aircraft compartment. Keeping
logbooks and records 15.
a commercial transport aircraft shall keep a logbook, in this Order referred to as a journey logbook, and shall comply with the applicable Joint Aviation Requirements in respect
the keeping
such a logbook which shall contain the particulars set out in paragraph 1
the Second Schedule to this Order and shall preserve such records for a period
not less than six months beginning on the date
the last entry or such other period as may be required by the applicable Joint Aviation Requirements.
a commercial transport aircraft shall, in respect
any flight by that aircraft during which it may fly to an altitude
more than 49,000 feet, maintain records so that the total cosmic radiation dose received by each crew member over a period
twelve consecutive months can be estimated or determined. An operator shall also preserve such records in each case for twelve months after a crew member has left the operator's organisation. Keeping
entries 16. An entry made in a journey logbook or any other record required to be kept under this Order shall be indelible and shall be kept up to date and in accordance with the applicable Joint Aviation Requirements. Alteration
entries or making false entries 17. A person shall not:
any false entry in, or material omission from, any journey logbook or any other record kept, or required to be kept, under this Order. Documents to be carried on aircraft 18.
the state in which it is registered and which shall include, in the case
an aircraft registered elsewhere than in the State, the documents specified in this Article under sub-paragraph
this Article; provided that, if the flight is intended to begin and end at the same aerodrome or heliport without passing over the territory
any other state, the documents specified in subparagraph (a)
the said paragraph
this Article, it shall be necessary to have on board: (
registration and
airworthiness in force in respect
the aircraft, (ii) valid licences, with appropriate current ratings, for the flight crew members
the aircraft, (iii) the flight manual for the aircraft, or other documents acceptable to the Authority as equivalent to the flight manual, (
an aircraft to which requirements for noise certification by the appropriate authority
a state are applicable, a document in English or with an English translation attesting compliance with such requirements, (vi) a document specifying the procedures prescribed in Annex 2 to the Chicago Convention for pilots-in-command
intercepted aircraft, and (vii) a radio station licence; (
this paragraph, (ii) a copy
the Operations Manual, or relevant parts thereof (including all amendments thereto) for the aircraft, (iii) a copy
the maintenance release in force in respect
the aircraft, (iv) a copy
the load sheet required by Article 30
this Order in respect
the flight, (v) the technical log required by Article 20
the Irish Aviation Authority (Airworthiness
Aircraft) Order Orders, 1996 to 2003, (vi) the journey logbook or other record required by Article 15
this Order, (vii) check-lists
procedures to be used by crew members during and after all phases
operations and in the event
an emergency and
the procedures to be followed in searching the aircraft in the event
suspected sabotage, (viii) the operational flight plan, (
emergency and survival equipment carried; and (
subparagraph (b)
this paragraph; (ii) a copy
the appropriate permission given by the Authority as required by this Order and the Irish Aviation Authority (Rules
the Air) Order, 2004; (iii) such other documents as the Authority may require to be carried on a particular flight or flights. Production
documents 19.
an aircraft shall, when required to do so by the appropriate person, produce or cause to be produced to that person such
the documents required by Article 18
this Order to be on board the aircraft in flight as that person requests to be produced.
an aircraft registered in the State shall, after being required to do so by the appropriate person, produce or cause to be produced to that person for inspection by that person such
the following documents as that person requests to be produced: (a) any certificates, logbooks, other records or other documents relating to the aircraft which are required under this Order or under the Irish Aviation Authority (Airworthiness
Aircraft) Orders, 1996 to 2003, to be in force, carried on board the aircraft or kept or preserved; and (b) any other documents and information in the possession or under the control
the operator which the appropriate person may require for the purpose
determining whether the logbooks or records referred to in subparagraph (a)
this paragraph are complete and accurate. PART III Flight Operations Operating facilities 20.
a commercial transport aircraft and the pilot-in-command
an aircraft shall ensure that a flight shall not be commenced by that aircraft unless it has been previously ascertained by the use
every reasonable means available that the ground facilities and water facilities available, including communication facilities and navigation aids, directly required for such flight for the safe operation
the aircraft and the protection
the passengers, are adequate for the type
operation to be conducted.
departure to the operator or pilot-in-command, either through
ficial information published by the aeronautical information service
the state or states concerned or readily obtainable from other sources;
operations undertaken by an operator, facilities or aids are encountered which that operator considers to be inadequate, the operator shall report the inadequacy to the person or authority immediately responsible for those facilities. Taxiing
Aircraft 21. An aircraft to which this Order applies shall not be taxied on the movement area
an aerodrome unless the person at the controls has been duly authorised by the operator, if a commercial transport aircraft, or the owner
any other aircraft or, in the case where it is leased, the lessee or a designated agent, and is competent to do so and to use the radio equipment if communications are required, and has received instruction from a competent person in respect
the aerodrome layout and, where appropriate, information on routes, signs, marking, lights, ATC signals and instructions phraseology and procedures and is able to conform to the operational standards required for safe aircraft movement at the aerodrome. A helicopter rotor shall not be turned under power without a qualified pilot at the controls. Operator's duties regarding supervision
flight operations 22.
a commercial transport aircraft shall comply with the applicable Joint Aviation Requirements in respect
operational procedures and the supervision
flight operations including ground handling and shall: (a) establish and maintain a method (which shall be subject to the approval
the Authority)
supervision
flight operations, and shall appoint a suitably qualified person, acceptable to the Authority, as a flight operations
ficer; with overall responsibility for the supervision
flight operations and, where necessary, additional suitably qualified person(s) as flight operations
ficer(s) to implement control
flight operations; (b) ensure that a person employed by that operator in accordance with paragraph (a)
this Article shall have attained a standard
technical competence acceptable to the Authority and shall: (i) prior to such employment, demonstrate satisfactorily to the operator knowledge
and ability to perform the duties assigned to him or her in the geographical areas where he or she is authorised to exercise flight supervision including a knowledge
the contents
the operator's Operations Manual, the performance characteristics and limitations
radio and navigation equipment
each aircraft type in use, the seasonal meteorological conditions with the sources
that information and their effects on radio reception in the aircraft used and the aircraft loading instructions; (ii) prior to such employment, have made within the preceding twelve months a qualification flight in the cockpit
an aeroplane over any area in which that individual will be authorised to exercise flight supervision including landings at as many aerodromes as practicable; (iii) during the period
employment as a flight operations supervisor, maintain complete familiarisation with all operational matters pertaining to his or her duties; and (iv) if he or she is absent from such duties for more than twelve consecutive months, demonstrate his or her knowledge and ability as aforesaid prior to again being employed on the duties
a flight operations supervisor. (c) ensure that a person appointed by that operator with overall responsibility for the supervision
flight operations in accordance with paragraph (a)
this Article shall, while so appointed, have responsibility and independent authority to exercise control over the flight operations concerned and over any other flight operations
ficers also appointed by the operator.
paragraph
this Article to exercise supervision over those flight operations. Operations Manual 23. The operator
a commercial transport aircraft shall comply with the requirements
this Order and the provisions
the applicable Joint Aviation Requirements in respect
Operations Manuals, Operations personnel and checklists and shall:
the flight crew and cabin crew members and operations personnel concerned a document which shall be known and in this Order is referred to as the Operations Manual which may comprise one or more than one volume and shall contain the particulars set out in paragraph 2
the Second Schedule to this Order, (b) provide a copy
the Operations Manual, together with all the amendments and revisions which may be made to it from time to time, to the Authority for acceptance or any necessary approvals;
any change affecting the operation
the aircraft or its equipment, (
this Article are supplied to each holder
the Operations Manual;
their respective duties and responsibilities; (b) ensure and so instruct flight crews and operations personnel that, when passengers are being carried, emergency situations affecting the flight characteristics
the aircraft shall not be simulated;
operations, and in the case
emergency, for the purpose
ensuring that the operating procedures, specified in the aircraft operating manual and in the flight manual or other documents associated with the certificate
airworthiness and acceptable to the Authority as equivalent to the flight manual, and otherwise in the Operations Manual, are complied with. The design and utilisation
the checklists shall observe human factors principles. Minimum flight altitudes 24.
a commercial transport aircraft shall comply with the applicable Joint Aviation Requirements in respect
minimum flight altitudes for any flight and shall: (a) in respect
scheduled flights and routes in frequent use in operations other than scheduled flights, establish and specify in the Operations Manual, in accordance with Article 25
this Order, altitudes referred to as minimum flight altitudes for each route flown, and (b) in respect
routes not in frequent use in operations other than scheduled flights, establish and specify in the Operations Manual a method by which minimum flight altitudes for each route to be flown shall be determined where these have not been determined by the appropriate authority.
the Air) Order, 2004.
an aircraft shall observe the minimum flight altitudes, if any, established by the appropriate authority
the state over which the aircraft is flying. Establishment
minimum flight altitudes and approval by Authority 25.
a commercial transport aircraft shall comply with the applicable Joint Aviation Requirements when establishing minimum flight altitudes and the method by which minimum flight altitudes shall be determined and shall take into consideration all relevant factors affecting the safety
the operation concerned, including: (a) the accuracy and reliability with which the position
the aircraft can be determined; (
the terrain along the route, with particular reference to any abrupt changes in elevations; (d) the probability
encountering unfavourable meteorological conditions and the likelihood
severe turbulence and descending air currents; (
flights by a commercial transport aircraft subject to this Order, be approved by the Authority. Determination
aerodrome or heliport operating minima 26.
a commercial transport aircraft shall comply with the applicable Joint Aviation Requirements for the determination and specification
aerodrome or heliport operating minima and shall: (a) in respect
scheduled flights, determine and specify in the Operations Manual minimum conditions, in this Order referred to as aerodrome or heliport operating minima; (b) in respect
operations other than scheduled flights, establish and specify in the Operations Manual a method by which aerodrome or heliport operating minima shall be determined, for each aerodrome or heliport on the routes to be flown which will be, or is likely to be, used in those operations as an aerodrome or heliport
intended landing or as an alternate aerodrome or heliport which, being suitable, may require to be used in an emergency, provided that: (
a helicopter operation, an alternative accurate measurement or observation
visibility to RVR is provided.
aerodrome or heliport operating minima to apply in any particular circumstances or establishing a method by which aerodrome or heliport operating minima shall be determined, the operator shall take into consideration all relevant factors, including: (a) the type, performance and handling characteristics
the aircraft concerned; (b) the composition
the flight crew, their competence and experience; (c) the dimensions and characteristics
runways used; (d) the adequacy and performance
the available visual and non-visual ground aids; (e) the equipment available in the aircraft for the purpose
navigation and control
the flight path during the approach to landing and in a missed approach; (f) the obstacles in the approach, missed approach and take-
f areas and the obstacle clearance limit for the instrument approach procedure; (
a commercial transport aircraft who is not an operator certificated by the Authority shall not operate that aircraft within the State unless that operator shall have provided to the Authority any information which it may from time to time require relating to that operator's aerodrome or heliport operating minima within the State; and if the Authority requires any changes in those minima, such an operator shall not operate such aircraft until those changes have been effected.
an aircraft shall not operate that aircraft to or from an aerodrome or heliport using operating minima lower than those which may be established for that aerodrome or heliport by the state in which it is located except with the specific approval
the appropriate authority
that state. Fuel and oil records 27.
a commercial transport aircraft shall maintain such records
fuel and oil as will satisfy the Authority that for each flight the requirements
Articles 33 to 37
this Order have been complied with.
at least three months beginning on the date
the flight to which they relate or as otherwise required by the applicable Joint Aviation Requirements. Crew members and passengers 28.
a commercial transport aircraft shall comply with the provisions
the applicable Joint Aviation Requirements in respect
crew members and passengers and shall: (a) for each flight designate one pilot to act as pilot-in-command or commander
the aircraft; (b) maintain and submit to the Authority on request current records
the flight time, flight duty periods, duty time and rest periods
each flight crew and cabin crew member and these records shall be preserved by the operator for a period
not less than fifteen months beginning on the completion
the flight time, flight duty period or rest period to which the record relates; (c) not cause or permit an aircraft to make a flight unless that operator has formulated and included in the Operations Manual a scheme
rules, approved by the Authority, limiting the flight time, flight duty periods and overall duty time
the flight crew members and cabin crew members
the aircraft being operated, providing for adequate rest periods for those personnel and ensuring that fatigue will not occur to any such person, either on a flight or successive flights or accumulated over a period
time by reason
the tasks connected (either directly or indirectly) with such flight or flights, such as to endanger the safety
a flight. The Authority may prescribe flight time limitations
a general or specific nature which shall be complied with by an operator formulating such rules and by the persons to whom they apply; (d) maintain, for each flight
an aircraft above 15,000 metres (49,000 ft), a record so that the total cosmic radiation dose received by each crew member over a period
twelve consecutive months can be determined; (
that aircraft with the applicable flight time limitations rules approved by the Authority under sub-paragraph (c)
this paragraph and shall report any detected non-compliances to the Authority and shall ensure that the rostering
flight and cabin crew for duty does not result in conflict with those rules in the case
any flight crew or cabin crew member. (g) not cause or permit any person to fly therein as a member
its crew if the operator knows or has reason to believe, whether based on the judgement
a pilot-in-command
an aircraft in a particular case or otherwise, that the person is suffering from, or having regard to the circumstances
the flight be undertaken, is likely to suffer from fatigue.
a commercial transport aircraft shall ensure that all passengers on board that aircraft are briefed in accordance with the applicable Joint Aviation Requirements and the pilot-in-command
an aircraft shall ensure that: (
use
seat belts or safety harnesses, emergency exits, life jackets, passenger oxygen dispensing equipment and other emergency equipment provided on board an aircraft for individual use, including passenger briefing cards, (ii) all passengers are informed
the location and general manner
use
the principal emergency equipment carried for collective use; (
f and each landing and whenever, by reason
turbulent air conditions or any emergency during flight, the precaution is considered necessary, all passengers on board an aircraft are secured in their seats by means
the seat belts or safety harnesses provided.
action which can be adopted in case the flight cannot be completed as planned; (b) the aircraft is airworthy, and any necessary maintenance work has been performed in accordance with Part VIII
this Order; (c) the instruments, equipment and safety devices required by Part V
this Order for the particular type
operation to be undertaken are installed and are adequate for the flight and that the communication and navigation equipment required by Part VI
this Order is in working order; (d) the mass
the aircraft and its centre-
-gravity location are such that the flight can be conducted safely, taking into account the flight conditions expected and any load carried is properly distributed and safely secured; (e) Part IV
this Order is or will be complied with in respect
the Operating Limitations for the flight to be undertaken; (f) the view
the pilot-in-command is not interfered with by any obstruction not forming part
the structure
the aircraft and is not obscured by any discoloration
, damage to, or deposit on any
the windows, windscreens or side screens
the aircraft; provided that nothing in this subparagraph shall preclude the use
screens or other devices in aircraft used for training in instrument flying; (
electricity is adequate for the operation
such
the electrical equipment installed in the aircraft as will be used on the flight; (i) a flight to be planned or expected to operate in suspected or known ground icing conditions shall not take
f unless the aircraft has been inspected for icing and, if necessary, has been given appropriate de-icing or anti-icing treatment. An accumulation
ice or other naturally occurring contaminants on the aircraft shall be removed so that the aircraft is kept in an airworthy condition prior to take-
a commercial transport aircraft shall not commence a flight unless and until documents which shall be known, and in this Order are referred to, as flight preparation forms have been completed certifying that the pilot-in-command has satisfied himself or herself: (a) with regard to the matters specified in paragraph
this Article; (b) that a maintenance release as required by Article 18
the Irish Aviation Authority (Airworthiness
Aircraft) Orders, 1996 to 2003 is in force in respect
the aircraft and will not normally cease to be in force during the intended flight; (c) that the quantities
fuel and oil have been computed in accordance with Articles 33 to 37
this Order, as applicable;
a commercial transport aircraft shall not commence a flight unless the requirements
this Order have been complied with. Loading
aircraft 30.
a commercial transport aircraft shall not cause or permit it to be loaded for a flight or shall not cause or permit any load to be suspended from such aircraft except in compliance with the applicable Joint Aviation Requirements and under the supervision
a suitably trained person whom that operator has caused to be furnished with written instructions, which shall be approved by the Authority, as to the distribution and securing
the load so as to ensure that: (
airworthiness in force in respect
the aircraft was issued or rendered valid (being conditions relating to the loading
the aircraft) are complied with.
this Article shall indicate: (a) the mass
the aircraft prepared for service, that is to say, the aggregate
the mass
the aircraft, as shown in the mass schedule referred to in Article 23
the Irish Aviation Authority (Airworthiness
Aircraft) Orders, 1996 to 2003 and the mass
such additional items in or on the aircraft as the operator thinks fit to include; (b) any additional items included in the mass
the aircraft prepared for service; and (c) the position
the centre
gravity
the aircraft at that mass.
a commercial transport aircraft shall not cause or permit that aircraft to be loaded in contravention
the instructions referred to in paragraph
this Article.
a commercial transport aircraft shall not fly or attempt to fly unless: (a) the written instructions, referred to in paragraph
this Article, in respect
the aircraft are available to the person superintending the loading
that aircraft; (b) the loading
the aircraft for the proposed flight has been completed in accordance with such instructions; (c) the person superintending the loading
the aircraft for the proposed flight has prepared, certified and dated a document in duplicate which shall be known, and in this Order is referred to, as a load sheet containing the particulars specified in paragraph
this Article; and (d) the load sheet has been submitted to the pilot-in-command
the aircraft and has been examined by him or her for the purpose
complying with subparagraph (d)
paragraph
this Order.
the aircraft; (
the several masses from which the total mass
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 instructions referred to in clause (a)
paragraph
this Article and approved by the Authority in respect
the aircraft.
this Article shall be computed in a manner acceptable to the Authority or as required by the applicable Joint Aviation Requirements.
the load sheet shall be preserved by the operator for a period
six months beginning on the completion
the flight to which the load sheet relates or as otherwise specified in the applicable Joint Aviation requirements.
the aircraft” means the person who collates all mass information for the preparation
the load sheet and determines the mass
the aircraft and the distribution
the load for the purpose
compliance with subparagraph (d)
paragraph
this Order.
every intended flight by a commercial transport aircraft for the purpose
indicating that the flight can be conducted with safety and that Articles 32 to 37
this Order have been complied with.
ficer employed by or working for that operator and a copy
it shall be deposited with the operator, the operator's agent or the aerodrome authority or, where this is not possible, shall be deposited in such a place at the point
departure as to be readily available if required.
the Irish Aviation Authority (Rules
the Air) Order, 2004, shall, whenever any part
the flight has to be made in weather conditions necessitating compliance with instrument flight rules, include the name
at least one alternate aerodrome or heliport unless the aerodrome or heliport
intended landing is isolated and no suitable alternate aerodrome or heliport is available; (b) Unless specified in the Operations Manual or in other suitable documents carried on the flight, the operational flight plan
a commercial transport aircraft engaged in an operation other than scheduled flights shall include, in addition to the matter specified in subparagraph (a)
this paragraph: (
f alternate aerodrome shall be selected and specified in the operational flight plan if the weather conditions at the aerodrome
departure are at or below the applicable aerodrome operating minima or it would not be possible to return to the aerodrome
departure for other reasons; (b) A take-
f alternate aerodrome shall be located within a distance from the aerodrome
departure equivalent to not more than one hour flight time for a twin engine aeroplane or two hours for an aeroplane with three or more powerplants, both at the one-engine inoperative cruise speed; (c) A take-
f alternate aerodrome shall be selected such that the available information indicates that, at the estimated time
use the conditions will be at or above the aerodrome operating minima for the operation; (
the flight and the meteorological conditions prevailing are such that there is a reasonable certainty that, at the estimated time
arrival at the aerodrome or heliport
intended landing and for a reasonable time before and after such time, the approach and landing may be made under visual meteorological conditions; (ii) the aerodrome or heliport
intended landing is isolated and there is no suitable destination alternate aerodrome available provided that a point
no return shall be determined for helicopter operations, or (iii) suitable
f-shore alternate heliports are specified for helicopter operations subject to the following criteria: • the
fshore alternates will be used only after a point
no return. Prior to the point
no return, on-shore alternates shall be used, • the mechanical reliability
critical control systems and components on the helicopter shall be considered and taken into account when determining the suitability
alternate heliports, • the ability
the helicopter to safely land with one engine inoperative shall be attainable prior to its arrival at the alternate heliport, • helicopter deck availability shall be guaranteed at the alternate heliport, • accurate and reliable weather information must be available. Weather conditions - All Aircraft 32.
purely local character in visual meteorological conditions, which is to be conducted in accordance with visual flight rules, unless the meteorological information, including meteorological reports or a combination
current reports and forecasts most recently available from the appropriate meteorological
fice, indicates that the meteorological conditions along the route or that part
the route to be flown under the visual flight rules, will, at the appropriate time, be such as to make it possible for the flight to be conducted in accordance with visual flight rules.
intended landing and at least one destination alternate aerodrome or heliport will, at the estimated time
arrival, be at or above the aerodrome operating minima.
intended landing; and (b) available current meteorological information indicates that the following meteorological conditions will exist from two hours before to two hours after the estimated time
arrival: (i) a cloudbase
at least 300m (1,000
at least 5.5 km, or
4 km more than the minimum associated with the procedure for an aeroplane and at least 1.5 km more than the minimum associated with the procedure for a helicopter.
intended landing unless the latest available meteorological information indicates that conditions at that aerodrome, or at least one destination alternate aerodrome or heliport will, at the estimated time
arrival, be at or above the specified aerodrome operating minima.
emergency, beyond a point at which the limits
the aerodrome or heliport operating minima would be infringed.
the flight and the meteorological conditions prevailing are such that there is reasonable certainty that, at the estimated time
arrival at the aerodrome or heliport
intended landing and for a reasonable period before and after such time, the approach and landing may be made under visual meteorological conditions; or (b) the aerodrome or heliport
intended landing is isolated and there is no suitable destination alternate aerodrome or alternate heliport available. Fuel and oil supply - all aircraft 33. The pilot-in-command
an aircraft shall ensure that:
this Article, a reserve supply
fuel and oil shall be carried in order to provide for contingencies and when an alternate aerodrome or heliport is included in the operational flight plan in accordance with Article 31
this Order, to enable the aircraft to reach the alternate aerodrome or heliport. Fuel and oil supply - commercial transport aircraft and all helicopters 34.
a commercial transport aircraft shall be at least the quantity computed in accordance with the instructions specified in the Operations Manual and in compliance with the applicable Joint Aviation Requirements.
this Order, to fly to the aerodrome
intended landing, and thereafter for a period
45 minutes; (b) if an alternate aerodrome is required under paragraph
this Order, either (i) to fly to the aerodrome
intended landing, thence to the most critical (in terms
fuel consumption) alternate aerodrome specified in the operational flight plan and thereafter for a period
45 minutes, or (ii) to fly to the alternate aerodrome by way
any predetermined point and thereafter for 45 minutes: provided that this quantity shall not be less than the quantity required to fly to the aerodrome
intended landing and thereafter for either 45 minutes and fifteen per cent
the flight time planned to be spent at the cruising levels or two hours, whichever is the shorter; (c) where the aerodrome
intended landing is so situated that no suitable alternate aerodrome is available, to fly to the aerodrome
intended landing and thereafter for whichever
the following periods is the shorter: (i) 45 minutes and fifteen per cent
the flight time planned to be spent at the cruising levels, or (ii) two hours.
this Order, to fly to and land at the aerodrome
intended landing and additionally: (
fuel sufficient to provide for the increased consumption on the occurrence
any
the potential contingencies specified by the operator to the satisfaction
the Authority; (b) if an alternate aerodrome is required under paragraph
this Order, either: (i) to fly to and execute an approach, and a missed approach, at the aerodrome
intended landing, and, thereafter, to fly to the alternate aerodrome specified in the flight plan and then to fly for 30 minutes at holding speed at 450m (1,500 ft) above the alternate aerodrome under standard temperature conditions and approach and land and to have an additional quantity
fuel sufficient to provide for the increased consumption on the occurrence
any
the potential contingencies specified by the operator to the satisfaction
the Authority, or (ii) to fly to the alternate aerodrome by way
any predetermined point and thereafter for 30 minutes at 450m (1,500 ft) above the alternate aerodrome, due provision having been made for an additional quantity
fuel sufficient to provide for the increased consumption on the occurrence
any
the potential contingencies specified by the operator to the satisfaction
the Authority, provided that the quantity
fuel to be carried shall not be less than the quantity
fuel required to fly to the aerodrome
intended landing and thereafter for two hours at normal cruise consumption; (c) where the aerodrome
intended landing is so situated that no suitable alternate aerodrome is available, to fly to the aerodrome
intended landing and thereafter for a period
two hours at normal cruise consumption.
a helicopter operating under visual flight rules (VFR) conditions the fuel and oil carried shall be at least the amount sufficient to enable the helicopter: (i) to fly to the heliport to which the flight is planned, (ii) to fly thereafter for a period
20 minutes at best range speed plus 10 per cent
the planned flight time, and (iii) to have an additional amount
fuel, sufficient to provide for the increased consumption on the occurrence
any potential contingencies for the flight concerned; (b) In the case
a helicopter operating under instrument flight rules (IFR), the fuel and oil carried shall be at least the amount sufficient to enable the helicopter: (
fuel, sufficient to provide for the increased consumption on the occurrence
any potential contingencies for the flight concerned, (
fuel, sufficient to provide for the increased consumption on the occurrence
any potential contingencies for the flight concerned, (iii) when no suitable alternate heliport is available, to fly to the heliport to which the flight is planned and thereafter for a period
two hours at holding speed.
the aircraft by the most practical and expeditious means available; (
an aircraft, during refuelling operations. Fuel and oil supply - aircraft other than commercial transport aircraft 35. In the case
an aircraft which is not a commercial transport aircraft, such an aircraft shall not commence a flight to be conducted in accordance with the Instrument Flight Rules (IFR), unless the quantity
fuel and oil carried on board is sufficient to enable the aircraft to fly to the aerodrome to which the flight is planned, and thence to a destination alternate aerodrome and thereafter for a period
45 minutes, or when a destination alternate aerodrome is not required, to fly to the aerodrome to which the flight is planned and thereafter for a period
45 minutes. Fuel and oil supply - contingency factors - all aircraft 36. In computing the fuel and oil required in order to comply with Article 33
this Order, at least the following factors shall be taken into consideration by the pilot-in-command
the aircraft concerned: (
the loss
pressurisation, where applicable, or the failure
one or more power units en route; and (e) any other conditions that may delay the landing
the aircraft or increase the fuel or oil consumption. Fuel and oil supply - amendment
operational flight plan 37. Nothing in Articles 33, 34, 35 and 36
this Order shall 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 provisions
Articles 33, 34, 35 and 36
this Order, as applicable to the flight concerned, are complied with. Oxygen supply - commercial transport aircraft 38. In the case
a commercial transport aircraft, the operator shall ensure compliance on all flights with the applicable Joint Aviation Requirements with regard to oxygen supply and: (a) a flight with any aircraft which is to be operated at altitudes at which the atmospheric pressure in personnel compartments will be lower than 700 hectopascals shall not be commenced unless sufficient stored breathing oxygen is carried to comply with the requirement
paragraph 5
the First Schedule to this Order; (b) a flight to be operated with a pressurised aircraft shall not be commenced unless a sufficient quantity
stored breathing oxygen is carried to supply all the crew members and passengers as is appropriate to the circumstances
the said flight in accordance with the requirements
paragraph 5
the First Schedule to this Order. Safeguarding
cabin crew members and passengers in the event
loss
pressurisation 39. The operator
a pressurised commercial transport aircraft shall ensure that: (a) crew members assigned to duty in a passenger compartment are safeguarded so that there is a reasonable probability
their retaining consciousness during an emergency descent which may be necessary in the event
loss
pressurisation; (b) cabin crew members have such means
protection as may enable them to administer first aid to passengers during stabilised flight following an emergency; (c) passengers are safeguarded by such devices or operational procedures as will ensure reasonable probability
their surviving the effects
hypoxia in the event
loss
pressurisation. Use
oxygen - all aircraft 40.
an aircraft in flight, shall use continuously the breathing oxygen supplied for their use whenever: (a) in the case
an unpressurised aircraft, the circumstances specified in paragraph 5
the First Schedule to this Order prevail for which an oxygen supply is required to be provided for their use; or (b) in the case
a pressurised aircraft, the pressure in any compartments occupied by them is less than 700 hectopascals.
25,000 feet (an atmospheric pressure
less than 376 Hpa) all flight crew members on duty shall have available at their flight duty stations quick-donning oxygen masks which will readily supply oxygen upon demand.
a commercial transport aircraft shall ensure compliance with the applicable Joint Aviation Requirements in respect
the supply and use
supplemental oxygen by the passengers and crew on that aircraft. Oxygen supply - other than commercial transport aircraft 41. In the case
an aircraft other than a commercial transport aircraft, the pilot-in-command shall ensure that breathing oxygen is available to crew members and passengers in sufficient quantities for all flights at such altitudes where a lack
oxygen might result in impairment
the faculties
crew members or harmfully affect passengers. Inflight procedures - aerodrome or heliport operating minima - all aircraft 42.
an aircraft shall not continue a flight towards the aerodrome or heliport
intended landing using aerodrome or heliport operating minima lower than those which may be established for that aerodrome or heliport by the appropriate authority
the state in which the aerodrome or heliport is located, except with the approval
that authority or, for a heliport located outside the territory
any state,
the responsible authority.
an aircraft shall not continue an instrument approach beyond the outer marker fix in the case
a precision approach, or below 300m (1000 ft) above the aerodrome or heliport in the case
a non-precision approach, unless the reported visibility or controlling RVR is above the specified minimum. (b) If, after passing the outer marker fix in the case
a precision approach, or after descending below 300m (1000 ft) above the aerodrome in the case
a non-precision approach, the reported visibility or controlling RVR falls below the specified minimum, the approach may be continued to the decision altitude or height or to the minimum descent altitude or height, as the case may be, for that approach. (c) In either case
(a) or (b)
this paragraph, the pilot-in-command
an aircraft shall not continue its approach to land at an aerodrome or heliport beyond a point at which the limits
the aerodrome or heliport operating minima established for that aerodrome or heliport, and applicable to the approach, would be infringed. (d) In this paragraph, controlling RVR means the reported values
one or more RVR reporting locations used to determine whether operating minima are or are not met. Where RVR is used, the controlling RVR is the touchdown RVR, unless otherwise specified by the appropriate authority
the state in which the aerodrome is located.
f procedures approved for the aerodrome or heliport concerned by the appropriate authority
the state in which the aerodrome or heliport is located or, by the appropriate authority
the state which is responsible, for a heliport located outside the territory
any state. Inflight procedures - aerodrome or heliport operating minima - commercial transport aircraft 43.
commercial transport aircraft, a flight shall not be continued towards the aerodrome or heliport
intended landing except in accordance with the applicable Joint Aviation Requirements and unless the latest available information indicates that conditions at that aerodrome or heliport, or at least one destination alternate aerodrome or alternate heliport, will, at the expected time
arrival, be such that a landing can be made in compliance with the aerodrome or heliport operating minima established in accordance with Article 26
this Order.
a flight by a commercial transport aircraft on scheduled flights, the aerodrome or heliport operating minima used shall be those which are specified in the Operations Manual in accordance with Article 26
this Order.
a flight by a commercial transport aircraft on other than scheduled flights, aerodrome or heliport operating minima used shall be those determined by the method specified in the Operations Manual in accordance with Article 26
this Order.
aircraft, the route to be flown, the anticipated operating conditions, the location
adequate en-route alternate-aerodromes and, in the case
a commercial transport aeroplane, the applicable Joint Aviation Requirements.
this Article shall not be commenced, unless, during the possible period
arrival thereat, the required en-route alternate aerodrome or aerodromes will be available and the available information indicates that conditions at that or at those aerodromes will be at or above the aerodrome operating minima approved for the operation. Observations and reports in flight 44.
an aircraft to which this Order applies shall report to the appropriate aeronautical communications station, as soon as possible, any hazardous flight conditions encountered during a flight.
this Article shall include such details as may be pertinent to the safety
other aircraft.
an aircraft shall provide meteorological reports to the nearest ATS Unit as required or when weather conditions are encountered which are likely to affect the safety
other aircraft. Fitness
flight crew members 45.
an aircraft shall be responsible for ensuring that a flight: (a) will not be commenced if, in his or her judgement, any flight crew member is rendered incapable
performing his or her duties by injury, sickness, fatigue, the effects
physcoactive substances or any other cause; (b) will not be continued beyond an aerodrome at which there is the earliest safe opportunity to land when a flight crew member's capacity to perform his or her functions is significantly impaired by fatigue, sickness, lack
oxygen or any other cause.
an aircraft shall not undertake his or her duty while incapable
performing that duty due to the effects
injury, sickness, fatigue or the effects
psychoactive substances and shall comply with the applicable Joint Aviation Requirements in respect
fitness, fatigue, drugs or alcohol and the pilot-in-command shall, furthermore, ensure that such duty is undertaken only within the restrictions
the applicable flight time limitation rules contained in the operator's Operations Manual or prescribed by the Authority and subject to the exercise
judgement by the pilot-in-command, where necessary in a particular case, as required in accordance with subparagraph (a)
paragraph
this Article.
an aircraft shall ensure, in complying with the flight time limitations rules as specified in paragraph
this Article, that, in computing the aggregate
total flight time for a particular flight duty period or series
flight duty periods, due account is taken
any flight time as a flight crew member or pilot in an aircraft by that person while not on duty with the operator responsible for the flight time limitations rules concerned. Flight crew members at duty stations 46.
f and landing, each flight crew member required to be on duty on the flight deck
an aeroplane shall be at his or her station.
an aircraft shall remain at his or her station, except when his or her absence is necessary for the performance
duties in connection with the operation
the aircraft or for physiological needs.
f and landing (and whenever required by the pilot-in-command) each flight crew member at his or her station shall wear and fasten his or her safety harness or seat belt, whichever is required by Section 52, except that each flight crew member other than the pilot-in-command and co-pilot may wear and fasten his or her seat belt only, if the harness straps interfere with the performance
his or her duties.
seats for which safety harness or shoulder straps are provided shall wear and fasten such safety harness or shoulder straps at all times during such flights. Notification
flight-plan change 47.
a commercial transport aircraft to that aircraft while in flight and which involves a change in the flight plan shall, when practicable, be notified to, and made in agreement with, the appropriate air traffic services unit before transmission to the aircraft. Operational instructions received shall not relieve the pilot-in-command
the aircraft concerned
the responsibility for obtaining an appropriate air traffic control clearance, if applicable, before making a change in flight plan.
the Air) Order, 2004.
the state in which that aerodrome or heliport is located.
pilot-in-command 48.
a commercial transport aircraft shall, in addition to the requirements specified in Article 45
this Order, comply with the applicable Joint Aviation Requirements in respect
his or her duties during flight time.
an aircraft shall also be responsible for the following: (a) the safety
all crew members, passengers and cargo on board when the doors are closed and, for an aeroplane, its operation and safety from the moment it is ready to move for the purpose
taking
f until the moment it finally comes to rest at the end
the flight and the engine or engines used as primary propulsion unit are finally shut down or, for a helicopter, its operation and safety from the moment the engine or engines are started until the helicopter finally comes to rest at the end
the flight with the engine(
any accident involving the aircraft which results in the injury or death
any person or in substantial damage to the aircraft or to other property, or any incident which seriously or potentially hazards that aircraft in accordance with Article 11
the Air Navigation (Notification and Investigation
Accidents) Regulations, 1997 ( S.I. No. 205
1997 ); (d) reporting at the termination
a flight all known or suspected defects to the operator
that aircraft in accordance with the requirements
the Irish Aviation Authority (Airworthiness
Aircraft) Orders, 1996 to 2003; (e) reporting to the appropriate authority, without delay, any act
unlawful interference.
an incident or other occurrence which caused or could have caused a hazardous effect on the operation
an aircraft and may, for the purposes
such investigation or inspection, detain an aircraft, remove and detain any aircraft equipment, take copies
or extracts from any documents or records (including the records in any flight recorder) have access to any place or premises and obtain from any person such information as may reasonably be required. Authority
the pilot-in-command 49.
an aircraft shall have all authority necessary to enable him or her to discharge the responsibilities specified in Article 48
this Order and as required by the applicable Joint Aviation Requirements and a person, including an operator, shall not interfere with, impose upon or penalise the pilot-in-command in the exercise
that authority.
the aircraft may give for the purpose
securing the safety
the aircraft and
persons or property carried therein, or the safety, efficiency or regularity
air navigation. Duties
a flight operations
ficer 50.
ficer and a person supervising flight operations, when employed by the operator
a commercial transport aircraft in conjunction with a method
flight supervision in accordance with Article 22
this Order shall: (a) assist the pilot(s)-in-command
an aircraft or aircraft in flight preparation and provide the relevant information required for this purpose; (b) assist the pilot(s)-in-command
an aircraft or aircraft in preparing the operational flight plan, and in filing the flight plan with the appropriate air traffic services unit; (c) furnish the pilot(s)-in-command while in flight, by appropriate means
communication, information which may be necessary for the safe conduct
the flight(s); (d) in the event
an emergency, initiate such procedures as may be outlined in the Operations Manual and pertinent to his or her duties.
ficer or a person supervising flight operations shall not take any action which would conflict with the requirements
this Order or the provisions
the applicable Joint Aviation Requirements or procedures established by the air traffic services, the meteorological services or the communications services. PART IV Aircraft Operating Limitations Conditions
operation 51.
its certificate
airworthiness; and (
the Irish Aviation Authority (Noise Certification and Limitation) Orders, 1984 to 1999, and the applicable noise certification standards in Annex 16 (Vol 1) to the Convention or the applicable Joint Aviation Requirements, if different and, elsewhere, in compliance with Annex 16 to the Convention or with such requirements for noise certification as may be prescribed by the appropriate authority.
the applicable Joint Aviation Requirements or as otherwise prescribed by the Authority or, subject to the agreement
the Authority, with all
the appropriate requirements for the time being in force, relating to mass and performance,
: (i) where applicable, the Federal Aviation Administration, in the United States
America, or (ii) where applicable, the Civil Aviation Authority in the United Kingdom, or (iii) where applicable, the state which issued the original certificate
airworthiness for the type
aircraft concerned, provided that such requirements meet the applicable standards
Annex 6 to the Convention; (b) A commercial transport aircraft, when conducting international flights, shall, in addition to the requirements
paragraph
Annex 6 to the Convention. (c) a commercial transport aeroplane shall not be operated by a single pilot under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) or at night unless that operation is approved by the Authority and unless in respect
that aeroplane: (i) the flight manual does not require a flight crew
more than one pilot; (
f mass does not exceed 5,700 kg; (v) it is equipped as described in sub-paragraph 5
the First Schedule to this Order; and (vi) the pilot-in-command has satisfied the requirements
experience, training, checking and recency described in the applicable Joint Aviation Requirements.”
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